JP2008253632A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine having a new game form for improving the value of reporting a game state in conditions that a plurality of passing areas coexist. <P>SOLUTION: A pachinko game machine 10 includes a game board, a big winning port 40, a liquid crystal display device 32, a big winning drawing means, a big winning execution control means, an execution control means, a reporting probability setting means, and a reporting control means. A first start port 25, a second start port 44 and a third start port 48 are provided in an area on the outer side of the big winning port 40. The big winning drawing means executes big winning drawing under different drawing conditions according to special areas. The big winning execution control means executes the game of a special game state when a game ball passes through the special area 39a provided inside the big winning port 40 in the case of shifting to the opening state of a movable member according to the respective special areas or when winning is attained in drawing. The reporting probability setting means sets a reporting probability according to the start port that the game ball passes through. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2009,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine, and more particularly, to a gaming machine having a plurality of passage areas.

  In a conventional pachinko gaming machine, when a game ball enters the passing area of the game board, a big win lottery is performed, and after the three identification information changes, the combination stops according to the result of the big win lottery, while the identification information An effect display using a character image or the like is performed in accordance with the fluctuation of the image.

  In such a pachinko gaming machine, when a game ball enters a passing area on the game board, a big hit lottery is performed, and when a win is won, a big hit game is executed. The jackpot lottery is usually performed with a predetermined winning probability. However, when the jackpot is won, the gaming state may be changed, such as increasing the winning probability of the next jackpot (probability change state).

  In recent years, a chance-changing lottery with a low probability of winning with a high probability of winning has been performed, or a jackpot lottery that includes a surprise (abrupt-probability) that is difficult for a player to know that he has won a jackpot and has entered the probability-changing state, etc. Therefore, a gaming machine is provided in which the gaming state is very difficult to recognize, such as whether the current winning probability is high or low.

  In addition, since the game state cannot be recognized, if the timing for ending the game or moving the table cannot be grasped, the game is greatly affected. For this reason, it is very important to be notified of the gaming state such as the current probability of winning the jackpot lottery.

  On the other hand, since it is also necessary to make it difficult to recognize the above gaming state in order to suppress the starting rate from the need to suppress gambling, it is preferable to notify the gaming state in a display mode that is difficult for the player to recognize. .

In addition, the passing area that triggers the jackpot lottery is also aimed at increasing the chance of winning the jackpot lottery, and in response to the game balls entering the plurality of passing areas, the fluctuations of the plurality of identification information are displayed in synchronization. A gaming machine is provided (Patent Document 1, Patent Document 2).
JP 2006-26042 A JP 2006-181354 A

  However, in these gaming machines, where the game ball wins in any passing area, the conditions for the jackpot lottery and the like are the same. It is desirable to provide a gaming machine to be planned.

  Furthermore, since recent gaming machines have a plurality of gaming states such as a normal gaming state, a so-called probabilistic gaming state, and a so-called short-time gaming state, it is difficult for a player to know in which gaming state the game is currently being executed. As a result, dissatisfaction with the players was increasing. Particularly in recent years, so-called first type games and second type game mixers have appeared. In such a mixer, since a plurality of games are performed in one gaming machine, it is more difficult for the player to understand the gaming state.

  Therefore, a new value that enhances the value of the notification of the game state on the premise that the game state is notified in a display mode that is difficult for the player to recognize in correspondence with a new game form generated by having a plurality of passing areas. There is a long-awaited provision of a gaming machine capable of performing various game forms.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-described problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a new game that enhances the value of notification of a gaming state in a situation where a plurality of passing areas are provided in a mixed manner. An object is to provide a gaming machine having a form.

  (1) A game board having a plurality of special areas (starting openings) through which game balls can pass and which can be won, and an open state provided in the game board, in which the game balls are easy to pass and a closed state in which it is difficult to pass In a special winning means (feathered item) having a movable member, a jackpot lottery means for drawing whether or not to shift to a special gaming state advantageous to the player, and a special gaming state advantageous to the player Depending on the lottery execution control means for executing a special game and the lottery result of the jackpot lottery means, the probability of winning a special game by the lottery by the jackpot lottery means is higher than the normal probability gaming state and the normal probability gaming state Execution control means for executing a game in a plurality of game states including a probability change game state (probability change), and notification means (liquid crystal display device) for notifying the game state executed by the execution control means ), Notification probability setting means for setting a notification probability that is a probability of notification to the notification means, notification control means for controlling notification in the notification means based on the notification probability set by the notification probability setting means, Each special area is provided in an area outside the specific winning means in the game board, and the lottery area that triggers the lottery in the jackpot lottery means and an opportunity to open the movable member The jackpot lottery means performs a jackpot lottery under different lottery conditions according to the special area through which the game ball has passed, and the jackpot execution control means The game ball that has passed when the movable member in the specific winning means has shifted to the open state in response to the passage to the area is the specific winning hand The game in the special game state is executed when passing through a specific area (V zone) provided in the stage or when winning in the lottery of the jackpot lottery means, and the notification probability setting means A gaming machine, wherein a notification probability of the notification means is set in accordance with the passed special area.

  According to the invention of (1), a plurality of passage regions (for example, start ports for the first type, the second type, and the third type) are provided. In this way, in a situation where a plurality of passing areas are provided in a mixed manner, passing to passing areas having different conditions (type 1 and type 3 start ports and type 2 start chuckers) Depending on the situation, the probability of notification of the gaming state is set, and the notification of the gaming state is performed based on the setting, thereby increasing the value of the notification of the gaming state performed under rare conditions, and by the player's gaming power It is possible to provide a gaming machine having a new gaming form in which the gaming state notification probability changes.

  (2) In the gaming machine described in (1), the jackpot execution control means is advantageous as the special game in comparison with a special game (18 round jackpot) that has a long period advantageous to the player and the long special game. The special lottery game (2 round jackpot) is controlled, and the lottery area is different from the first lottery area (first start port) and the second lottery area. Including a region (second start port), the jackpot lottery means compared to the lottery according to the fact that the game ball has passed through the first lottery region in response to passing the first lottery region The lottery with a high probability of winning the long special game is performed, and the notification probability setting means, if the game ball satisfies a predetermined condition in the specific winning means, the result of the lottery lottery means Short special When the player has won, depending on the drawing area in which a game ball passes through, game machine and sets the notification chance of the notification means.

  According to the invention of (2), in addition to the invention of (1), the first lottery area (first start port) and the second lottery area (second start port) are used as a plurality of lottery areas. In the case of having passed through the first lottery area, the probability of winning a long special game (for example, 18 round jackpot) is high. Furthermore, within a specific winning means, when a game ball satisfies a predetermined condition and a short special game (for example, two round big hits) is won, a probability of notification is set according to a lottery area that the game ball has passed. . For example, when the first lottery region having a high probability of winning a long special game is passed, the probability of notification is set low, and when the second lottery region is passed, the probability of notification is set high. In this way, in a situation where a plurality of lottery areas are provided in a mixed manner, according to the passing situation of game balls to two lottery areas (first start port and second start port) having different lottery conditions. The game state notification probability is set, and the gaming state notification is performed based on the setting, thereby increasing the value of the gaming state notification performed under rare conditions and the gaming state notification by the player's gaming power. It is possible to provide a gaming machine having a new gaming form in which the probability changes.

  (3) In the gaming machine according to (2), in the notification probability setting means, the jackpot execution control means changes the open state of the movable member in the specific winning means in response to passage to the opening / closing area. While the special game corresponding to the fact that the game ball that has passed in the case of the transition has passed the specific area provided in the specific winning means is being executed, the first lottery area and the second lottery A gaming machine characterized in that a notification probability of the notification means is set in accordance with a ratio of the number of game balls that have passed through the service area.

  According to the invention of (3), in addition to the invention of (2), when a specific winning means shifts to an open state in response to passage to the opening / closing area (for example, start chucker), the game ball is According to the ratio of the number of game balls that have passed through the first lottery area and the second lottery area while executing a special game according to having passed a specific area (for example, V zone), Set the notification probability. In this way, in a situation where a plurality of lottery areas are provided in a mixed manner, the gaming state depends on the passing situation of the game balls to different special areas (start chucker, first start opening, second start opening). By setting the probability of notification and notifying the gaming state based on the setting, the value of the notification of the gaming state performed under rare conditions is increased, and the notification probability of the gaming state changes depending on the player's gaming power Therefore, it is possible to provide a gaming machine having a new game form.

  According to the present invention, in a situation where a plurality of passing areas are provided in a mixed manner, the probability of notifying the gaming state is set according to the passing situation of the game ball to different passing areas, and the game is based on the setting. Providing a gaming machine having a new game form in which the notification of the state of the game is performed in a rare condition by increasing the value of the notification of the state of the game, and the notification probability of the game state is changed by the player's gaming power. It becomes possible.

  Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

[Composition of gaming machine]
First, an overview of the gaming machine will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an overview of a pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment. FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view showing an overview of the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment. FIG. 3 is a front view showing an overview of the game board 14 in the present embodiment. FIG. 4 is a front view showing an overview of the game board 14 in the present embodiment.

  As shown in FIG. 1 to FIG. 4, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a main body frame 12 having an opening 12a formed on the front surface, various components disposed inside the opening 12a in the main body frame 12, and a main body frame. The door 11 is pivotally attached to the front of the door 12 so as to be openable and closable. As shown in FIG. 1, this door 11 is for closing the opening 12a from the front, and a game is normally performed in the closed state. Further, an upper plate 20, a lower plate 22, a firing handle 26, and the like are disposed on the front surface of the main body frame 12. A speaker 46 is provided on the upper portion of the door 11.

  Inside the opening 12a of the main body frame 12, a liquid crystal display device 32, a game board 14 and the like are disposed. In addition, description is abbreviate | omitted in order to make an understanding easy about various components (not shown) other than the game board 14, the spacer 31, and the liquid crystal display device 32. FIG.

  The game board 14 is entirely formed of a plate-shaped resin (a member having permeability) having permeability. Examples of the transparent member include various materials such as acrylic resin, polycarbonate resin, and methacrylic resin. In addition, the game board 14 has a game area 15 on the front side thereof in which the launched game ball can roll. The game area 15 is an area surrounded by a guide rail 30 (specifically, an outer rail 30a shown in FIG. 3 to be described later) where a game ball, which is an example of a game medium, can roll. A plurality of game nails 13 are driven into the game area 15 of the game board 14. Thus, the game board 14 is an example of a game board on which a game ball rolls.

  The liquid crystal display device 32 is disposed behind (on the back side of) the game board 14. In other words, the liquid crystal display device 32 is disposed behind the transparent member of the game board 14. The liquid crystal display device 32 has a display area 32a that enables display of an image relating to a game. The display area 32a is disposed so as to overlap all or part of the game board 14 from the back side. In other words, the display area 32a is disposed behind the game board 14 so as to overlap at least all or part of the game area 15 in the game board 14. Specifically, the liquid crystal display device 32 is disposed behind the game board 14 so that the display area 32 a overlaps all or part of the game area 15 and all or part of the game area outer area 16. . In the liquid crystal display device 32, various images such as an effect image for effect and an ornament image for decoration are displayed in the display area 32a. In particular, in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32, after transitioning to the jackpot gaming state (special gaming state), an effect image for rendering is displayed during execution of the special game.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, by providing a display device such as the liquid crystal display device 32 behind the game board 14, for example, a game nail planting area, a game object such as an accessory, or a decoration member can be enlarged. In addition, the degree of freedom in layout can be further increased.

  The spacer 31 is disposed behind (on the back side of) the game board 14, and forms a space serving as a flow path for game balls in front of (on the front side of) the liquid crystal display device 32. The spacer 31 is made of a permeable material. In the present embodiment, the spacer 31 is made of a permeable material, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, a part of the spacer 31 may be made of a permeable material. Moreover, you may form with the material which does not have permeability | transmittance.

  A protective plate 19 having transparency is disposed on the door 11. The protection plate 19 is disposed so as to face the front surface of the game board 14 with the door 11 closed.

  The firing handle 26 is provided so as to be rotatable with respect to the main body frame 12. A firing solenoid (not shown) as a driving device is provided on the back side of the firing handle 26. Further, a touch sensor (not shown) is provided on the peripheral edge of the firing handle 26. When the touch sensor is touched by the player, it is detected that the firing handle 26 is gripped by the player. When the firing handle 26 is gripped by the player and is rotated in the clockwise direction, power is supplied to the firing solenoid according to the rotational angle, and the game ball stored in the upper plate 20 is played. It is fired sequentially on the board 14 and the game proceeds.

  As shown in FIG. 3, on the lower left side of the game board 14, a special symbol display 35a, a normal symbol display 33, special symbol hold lamps 34a to 34d, normal symbol hold lamps 50a to 50d, and a round number display 51a. -51d are provided. A special symbol display 35b and special symbol holding lamps 34e to 34h are provided at the lower right of the game board 14.

  The special symbol display 35a is composed of a plurality of 8-segment LEDs. This 8-segment LED is repeatedly turned on and off when the predetermined special symbol variation display start condition is satisfied. By turning on / off the 8-segment LED, the symbol is variably displayed as a special symbol (also referred to as first identification information). When a special symbol (for example, a numerical symbol such as “12” or “65”) is stopped and displayed as this special symbol, the jackpot gaming state (special game) that is advantageous to the player from the normal gaming state The gaming state shifts to (State). For example, when the special symbol is “65” or “12” and the jackpot gaming state is reached, as will be described later, the blade members 40a and 40b (see FIG. 3) are controlled to be in the open state, The game ball can be received in the special winning opening 40 (see FIG. 4) as an example.

  On the other hand, when a symbol (for example, “-”) other than a specific symbol is stopped and displayed as a special symbol, the normal gaming state is maintained. As described above, a game in which a special symbol is variably displayed and then stopped and displayed, and the game state is shifted or maintained according to the result is referred to as a “special symbol game (first type game)”. As described above, the special symbol display 35 a is an example of a first symbol display unit in which the symbol varies according to the passage of the game ball to the first starting port 25.

  A normal symbol display 33 is provided below the special symbol display 35a. The normal symbol display 33 is composed of two display lamps, and these display lamps are alternately lit and extinguished so as to be variably displayed as normal symbols.

  Below the normal symbol display 33, special symbol holding lamps 34a to 34d are provided. The special symbol hold lamps 34a to 34d are displayed by the number of executions of the variable symbol variable display held by turning on or off (so-called “first start memory”, “number of reserved balls”, “number of reserved balls related to special symbols”). ) Is displayed. For example, when the execution of the special symbol variation display is held once in the first start storage area of the main RAM 70 (see FIG. 5), the special symbol hold lamp 34a is turned on.

  Below the normal symbol display 33, normal symbol holding lamps 50a to 50d are provided. As will be described later, the normal symbol hold lamps 50a to 50d indicate the number of executions of fluctuation display of the normal symbol held by turning on or off (so-called “the number of reserved balls”, “the number of reserved balls related to normal symbols”). indicate. Similar to the special symbol, when the execution of the fluctuation display of the normal symbol is held once, the normal symbol holding lamp 50a is turned on.

  On the left side of the special symbol display 35a, round number displays 51a to 51d are provided. The round number indicators 51a to 51d display the number of rounds during execution of the special game. The round number indicators 51a to 51d are composed of four dot LEDs, and there are two patterns of lighting and extinguishing for each of the dodd LEDs, so that at least 16 patterns can be displayed (4 of 2). Squared pattern). The round number display 51 may be composed of a plurality of 8-segment LEDs, a liquid crystal display unit, a transparent liquid crystal display unit, and the like.

  The special symbol display 35b is composed of a plurality of 8-segment LEDs. This 8-segment LED is repeatedly turned on and off when the predetermined special symbol variation display start condition is satisfied. The symbols are variably displayed as special symbols (also referred to as second identification information) by turning on / off the 8-segment LED. When a special symbol (for example, a numerical symbol such as “11” or “64”) is stopped and displayed as this special symbol, the jackpot gaming state (special game) that is advantageous to the player from the normal gaming state The gaming state shifts to (State). In this jackpot game state, as will be described later, the blade members 40a and 40b (see FIG. 3) are controlled to be in an open state, and a game ball can be received in the big prize opening 40 (see FIG. 4). It becomes. On the other hand, when a symbol (for example, “-”) other than a specific symbol is stopped and displayed as a special symbol, the normal gaming state is maintained. As described above, a game in which a special symbol is variably displayed and then stopped and the game state is shifted or maintained depending on the result is called a “special symbol game”. As described above, the special symbol display 35 b is an example of a second symbol display means in which the symbol varies in accordance with the passage of the game ball to the second starting port 44.

  On the right side of the special symbol display 35b, special symbol holding lamps 34e to 34h are provided. The special symbol holding lamps 34e to 34h are used for the number of executions of the special symbol variable display held by turning on or off (so-called “second start memory”, “number of reserved balls”, “number of reserved balls related to special symbols”). ) Is displayed. For example, when the execution of the special symbol variation display is held once in the second start storage area of the main RAM 70 (see FIG. 5), the special symbol hold lamp 34e is turned on.

  Further, in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32 disposed behind (on the back side of) the game board 14, an effect image related to the special symbol displayed on the special symbol display 35 (35a, 35b) is displayed. Is done.

  For example, during the variable display of the special symbol displayed on the special symbol display 35, an identification symbol consisting of numbers, symbols, etc. in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32 (also identification information for production. For example, “ The numbers from “0” to “9”) are variably displayed. In addition, the special symbol that has been variably displayed on the special symbol display 35 is stopped and displayed, and the identification information for presentation is also stopped and displayed in the display area 32 a of the liquid crystal display device 32.

  In addition, when a special numerical symbol is stopped and displayed as a special symbol on the special symbol display 35, an effect image that allows the player to grasp that it is a big hit is displayed in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32. Specifically, when a specific numeric symbol is stopped and displayed as a special symbol on the special symbol display 35, a combination of effect identification information displayed in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32 is a specific display. It becomes a mode (for example, a mode in which any one of “1” to “9” is all displayed in each of a plurality of symbol rows), and is also pleased with a character image such as “Big hit!” The character image is displayed in the display area 32 a of the liquid crystal display device 32.

  As shown in FIG. 3, on the game board 14, there are two guide rails 30 (30a and 30b), a passage gate 50, a first start port 25, a second start port 44, a third start port 48, and a blade member 40a. , 40b and other prize-winning ports 40, general winning ports 56a, 56b, and other gaming members are provided.

  The two guide rails 30 provided on the left side of the game board 14 are composed of an outer rail 30a that partitions (defines) the game area 15 and an inner rail 30b disposed inside the outer rail 30a. . The launched game ball is guided by a guide rail 30 provided on the game board 14, moves to the upper part of the game board 14, and changes its traveling direction due to a collision with the plurality of game nails 13 described above. However, it flows down toward the lower side of the game board 14.

  A large winning opening 40 is provided at a substantially central portion of the game board 14, and wing members 40 a and 40 b for allowing a game ball to enter the large winning opening 40 are provided on both sides of the large winning opening 40. That is, in the game balls launched on the game board 14 by the operation of the launch handle 26, the game balls that basically collide with the prize winning opening 40 flow down to the left or right along the prize winning opening 40. The special winning opening 40 has a pair of blade members 40a and 40b. The blade members 40a and 40b can be switched to a closed state (a state that is difficult to pass) or an open state (a state that is easy to pass) by the special prize solenoid 120 (see FIG. 5). A game ball enters the big prize opening 40. A special area 39a is formed in the center of the special winning opening 40, and general areas 39b and 39c are formed on both sides of the special area 39a. The ball enters either the special area 39a or the general areas 39b and 39c. The special area 39a is provided with a special area passing sensor 102 (see FIG. 5). When the passage of a game medium such as a game ball is detected by the special area passage sensor 102, it is determined that the game ball has won. Furthermore, when a predetermined condition (for example, a condition that a random number value stored when a game ball enters the ball is a predetermined value or more) is satisfied, a game medium such as a game ball passes through a special area. When detected by the sensor 102, the blade members 40a and 40b are opened in a predetermined number of times (for example, 18 times in 2 seconds). The general area passage sensor 104 is provided in the general areas 39b and 39c. When the passage of a game medium such as a game ball is detected by the general area passage sensor 104, it is determined that the game ball has won a prize.

  A first starting port 25 is provided on the left side of the lower part of the big prize opening 40. A second start port 44 is provided on the right side of the lower part of the big prize port 40. A passing gate 50 is provided immediately below the big prize opening 40. A third start port 48 is provided immediately below the passing gate 50. The third starting port 48 is provided with a pair of blade members provided on both the left and right sides. In addition, the pair of blade members can be switched to a closed state (a state that is difficult to pass) or an open state (a state that is easy to pass) by an ordinary electric accessory solenoid 118 (see FIG. 5). This makes it easier for a game ball to enter the third start port 48. Further, in the closed state, it becomes difficult for the game ball to enter the third start port 48.

  The first start opening 25 is provided with a first start winning ball sensor 117 (see FIG. 5) for detecting the winning of a game ball. When a game medium such as a game ball is detected by the first start winning ball sensor 117, it is determined that the game ball has won. In addition, when a game ball is won when a predetermined condition (for example, a condition that a random number value stored when the game ball enters) is fulfilled, a special symbol display 35a is used. The symbol variation display is started. In addition, when a game ball wins during the special symbol variation display, the special symbol variation display based on the winning of the game ball to the first starting port 25 is stopped until the special symbol during the variation display is stopped. Execution (start) is put on hold. Thereafter, when the special symbol that has been variably displayed is stopped and displayed, the variably displayed suspended special symbol is started. Note that an upper limit is set for the number of times the execution of the special symbol variable display is suspended. For example, the special symbol variable display is suspended up to four times. On the other hand, if the predetermined condition is not satisfied, the special symbol does not change, and the blade members 40a and 40b of the special winning opening 40 are opened a predetermined number of times (for example, twice). Then, when the ball enters the first starting port 25, the special symbol does not change and the blade members 40a, 40b of the large winning port 40 are opened, and the game ball passes through the special area 39a, it becomes a big hit game. . As described above, when the ball enters the first start opening 25 and the wing members 40a and 40b are opened without the special symbol being variably displayed, a game that allows the game ball to pass through the special area 39a is referred to as “second type game”. "

  Furthermore, a second start winning ball sensor 116 (see FIG. 5) is provided in the second starting port 44 to detect the winning of a game ball. When a game medium such as a game ball is detected by the second start winning ball sensor 116, it is determined that the game ball has won. In addition, when a game ball wins when a predetermined condition (for example, a condition that a random number value stored when the game ball enters) is fulfilled, a special symbol display 35b is used. The symbol variation display is started. Also, if the game ball wins during the special symbol variation display, the special symbol variation display based on the game ball winning in the second starting port 44 is stopped until the special symbol during the variation display is stopped. Execution (start) is put on hold. Thereafter, when the special symbol that has been variably displayed is stopped and displayed, the variably displayed suspended special symbol is started. Note that an upper limit is set for the number of times the execution of the special symbol variable display is suspended. For example, the special symbol variable display is suspended up to four times.

  On the other hand, when the predetermined condition is not satisfied, the blade members 40a and 40b of the special winning opening 40 are opened a predetermined number of times (for example, once). Then, when the ball enters the second starting port 44, the special symbol does not change and the blade members 40a, 40b of the big winning port 40 are opened, and the game ball passes through the special area 39a, it becomes a big hit game. . As described above, when the ball enters the second start port 44 and the wing members 40a and 40b are opened without the special symbol being variably displayed, a game in which the game ball is passed to the special area 39a is referred to as “second type game”. "

  In addition, as another condition (start of variable display of a predetermined special symbol), the special symbol is stopped and displayed. That is, every time a predetermined special symbol variable display start condition is satisfied, the special symbol variable display is started.

  A passing gate 50 is provided immediately below the big prize opening 40. The passing gate 50 is provided with a passing ball sensor 114 (see FIG. 5) described later. The passing ball sensor 114 detects that the game ball has passed through the passing gate 50. When the passing of the game ball is detected by the passing ball sensor 114, the normal symbol display is started on the normal symbol display 33, and after a predetermined time has elapsed, the normal symbol change display is stopped.

  When the normal symbol is stopped and displayed with a predetermined symbol, the blade member provided in the third starting port 48 is changed from the closed state to the opened state, so that the game ball can easily enter the third starting port 48. In addition, when a predetermined time has elapsed after the blade member is in the open state, the blade member is closed so that it is difficult for the game ball to enter the third start port 48. As described above, a game in which a normal symbol is displayed in a variable manner and then stopped and the open / closed state of the blade member varies depending on the result is referred to as a “normal symbol game”.

  Similarly to the special symbol variation display, when the game ball passes through the passing gate 50 during the normal symbol variation display, the normal symbol in the variation display is stopped and displayed until the passing symbol 50 is displayed. The execution (start) of the normal symbol variation display based on the passing of the game ball is suspended. After that, when the normal symbol that has been variably displayed is stopped and displayed, the variably displayed normal symbol that has been suspended is started.

  Furthermore, a third start winning ball sensor 121 (see FIG. 5) for detecting a winning of a game ball is provided in the third starting port 48. When a game medium such as a game ball is detected by the third start winning ball sensor 121, it is determined that the game ball has won. The blade members 40a and 40b of the special winning opening 40 are opened a predetermined number of times (for example, twice). And when the blade members 40a and 40b of the special winning opening 40 are opened, if the game ball passes through the special area 39a, it becomes a big hit game. As described above, when the ball enters the third start port 48 and the wing members 40a and 40b are opened without the special symbol being changed and displayed, the game of passing the game ball to the special area 39a is referred to as “second type game”. " As described above, the third start port 48 is provided in at least one special region of the special regions, and is movable to be able to move to an open state in which game balls to the special region easily pass and a closed state in which it is difficult to pass. This is a special area having a part. In addition, in this way, the first start port 25, the second start port 44, and the third start port 48 are provided in a region outside the specific winning means on the game board, and the chance of lottery in the jackpot lottery means. This is an example of a special region that is at least one of a lottery region and an opening / closing region that triggers opening of the movable member. Further, in this way, the game board 14 is an example of a game board having a plurality of special areas (first start port 25, second start port 44, third start port 48) through which game balls can pass and win a prize. is there.

  As described above, the special winning opening 40 is provided with the wing members 40a and 40b that can be opened and closed laterally. The blade members 40a and 40b are opened to allow easy reception of a game ball when the special symbol display 35 (35a and 35b) displays a specific numerical symbol as a special symbol and the game state is shifted to the jackpot gaming state. It is driven to become a state. Or, in the second type game, when the game ball passes through the special area passing sensor 102 provided in the special area 39a and the game state is shifted to the big hit game state, the game ball is in an open state in which it is easy to accept the game ball. Driven by. As a result, the special winning opening 40 is in an open state (first state) in which a game ball can be easily received.

  The special winning opening 40 has a special area 39a having a special area passage sensor 102 (see FIG. 5) and general areas 39b and 39c having a general area passage sensor 104 (see FIG. 5). In the big hit gaming state, the blade members 40a and 40b are driven to the open state until a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls pass through these areas or until a predetermined time (for example, 2 seconds) elapses. Then, when any condition of winning a predetermined number of game balls into the grand prize opening 40 or elapse of a predetermined time is satisfied in the open state, the blade members 40a and 40b are in a closed state in which it is difficult to accept the game balls. Driven. As a result, the special winning opening 40 is in a closed state in which it is difficult to accept a game ball (second state). It should be noted that from the open state (first state) in which the grand prize opening 40 is easy to accept game balls to the closed state (second state) in which the grand prize opening 40 is difficult to accept game balls. This game is called a round game. That is, in one round, when either 10 winnings or a predetermined time has been satisfied, the process proceeds to the next round. Accordingly, the blade members 40a and 40b are opened during the round game and are closed between the round games. A round game is counted as the number of rounds such as “1” round and “2” round. For example, the first round game may be referred to as the first round and the second round as the second round.

  Subsequently, the blade members 40a and 40b driven from the open state to the closed state (second state) are driven to the open state again. A game from the first round game until the end of the (final) round game that cannot continue to the next round game is called a special game.

  During execution of the special game, the number of rounds (the maximum number of continuous rounds) from the first round number to the last round game when the most round game is continued differs depending on the special symbols that are stopped and displayed. For example, in the present embodiment, in the case of the first type game, when the symbol stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 35 (for example, the special symbol display 35a) is “65”, the maximum number of continuous rounds is 18 rounds. Yes, when the symbol that is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 35 (for example, the special symbol display 35b) is “11”, the maximum number of consecutive rounds is 18 and the special symbol display 35 (special symbol display) When the symbol to be stopped and displayed in 35b) is “50”, the maximum number of continuous rounds is two. In the case of the second type game, the maximum number of continuous rounds is 18 rounds. The maximum number of continuous rounds is not limited to 2 rounds or 18 rounds. As described above, the special winning opening 40 is an example of a specific winning means having a movable member that is provided in the game board and can move between an open state in which a game ball easily passes and a closed state in which it is difficult to pass. Further, in this way, the first start port 25 and the second start port 44 are provided in the first lottery region (first start port) and the second lottery pass region (first lottery region) different from the first lottery region. 2 is an example of a lottery area including two starting openings).

  In addition, when a game ball wins or passes through the special area 39a and the general areas 39b and 39c in the general winning openings 56a and 56b and the large winning opening 40 described above, a number set in advance according to the type of each winning opening. Of the game balls are paid out to the upper plate 20 or the lower plate 22.

  Further, when it is determined that a winning is made at the first starting port 25, the second starting port 44, or the third starting port 48, the number of game balls set in advance according to the type of each winning port is the upper plate. 20 or lower tray 22 is paid out.

  In the present embodiment, the liquid crystal display device is described as an example of the display unit, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the display means may be a plasma display, a rear projection display, a CRT display, a lamp, or the like.

[Electric configuration of gaming machine]
A control circuit of the pachinko gaming machine 10 in this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing a control circuit of the pachinko gaming machine 10 in the present embodiment.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the main control circuit 60 as game control means includes a main CPU 66 as a control means, a main ROM (read only memory) 68, and a main RAM (read / write memory) 70 as an example of storage means. ing. The main control circuit 60 controls the progress of the game.

  The main CPU 66 is connected to a main ROM 68, a main RAM 70, and the like, and has a function of executing various processes according to a program stored in the main ROM 68.

  In the main ROM 68, a program for controlling the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10 by the main CPU 66 is stored. In addition, a special symbol determination table (FIG. 6, FIG. 6) that is referred to when making a jackpot determination by random number lottery. Various tables such as a notification probability determination table (see FIG. 8) and the like are also stored.

  The main RAM 70 has a function of storing various flags and variable values as a temporary storage area of the main CPU 66. Specific examples of data stored in the main RAM 70 include the following.

  In the main RAM 70, a game state flag, a control state flag, a specific area passing flag, a jackpot determination random number counter, a jackpot symbol determination random number counter, a missed symbol determination random number counter, a reach pattern selection random number counter, an effect condition selection random number Counter, grand prize opening number counter, grand prize opening counter, round number display counter, round number display effect start counter, waiting time timer, special winning opening time timer, special symbols related to the first start memory Data indicating the number of reserved balls, data indicating the number of reserved balls related to the special symbol related to the second start-up memory, data indicating the number of reserved balls related to the normal symbol, data for supplying a command to the sub-control circuit 200 described later, second Species game flags, variables, etc. are positioned.

  The game state flag indicates a game state of the gaming machine such as a probability change state or a time reduction state. The control state flag indicates the control state of the special symbol game. The specific area passage flag is for determining whether or not the game ball has passed the specific area. The jackpot determining random number counter is for determining the jackpot of a special symbol. The jackpot symbol determination random number counter is for determining a special symbol to be stopped when a special symbol jackpot is determined. The random symbol counter for losing symbol determination is for determining a special symbol to be stopped and displayed when it is not a big hit. The reach pattern selection random number counter is for determining a reach pattern. The production condition selection random number counter is for determining a production variation pattern. The round number display effect start counter is used to determine whether or not to display on the round number display during the normal game. These counters are stored and updated so that the main CPU 66 sequentially increases “1”, and various functions of the main CPU 66 are executed by extracting random numbers from the counters at a predetermined timing. In the present embodiment, such a random number counter is provided, and the main CPU 66 stores and updates the random number counter so as to increase “1” according to a program. You may comprise so that an apparatus like a generator may be provided.

  The waiting time timer is for synchronizing processing executed in the main control circuit 60 and the sub control circuit 200. The special prize opening time timer is for measuring the time for opening the special prize opening 40 by driving the blade members 40a and 40b. Note that the timer in this embodiment is stored and updated in the main RAM 70 so as to be subtracted by the predetermined cycle at a predetermined cycle. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the CPU itself may include a timer. .

  The big prize opening number-of-times counter indicates the number of times the big prize opening is opened (so-called round number) in the big hit gaming state. The grand prize winning prize counter indicates the number of game balls that won the special prize winning opening during one round and passed the special area passing sensor 102 and the general area passing sensor 104.

  When the game ball wins the first start opening 25 and the predetermined condition is satisfied, but the variable symbol display cannot be executed, the start number of the special symbol game is put on hold. The data indicating the number of reserved balls related to the special symbol related to the first start memory indicates the number of times the reserved special symbol game is held, and the number of held times is an upper limit (four times in the present embodiment). ).

  When the game ball wins the second start opening 44 and satisfies a predetermined condition, the special symbol game start is suspended when the special symbol variation display cannot be executed. The data indicating the number of reserved balls relating to the special symbol related to the second start memory indicates the number of times the reserved special symbol game is held, and the number of held times is an upper limit (four times in the present embodiment). ).

  In other words, in the present embodiment, the execution of a maximum of four special symbol games is suspended due to the winning of the game ball at the second starting port 44, and the maximum is achieved by the winning of the game ball at the first starting port 25. The execution of 4 special symbol games is put on hold. For this reason, it becomes possible to secure the number of suspensions of a maximum of eight special symbol games in total.

  When the game ball passes through the passing gate 50 but the normal symbol variation display cannot be executed, the start of the normal symbol game is suspended. The data indicating the number of reserved balls related to the normal symbol indicates the number of times the reserved normal symbol game is held. The round number display counter indicates the number of rounds displayed on the liquid crystal display device 32. The second type game flag is used to determine whether or not the special winning opening 40 is opened based on the second game.

  The main control circuit 60 also has a command for a reset clock pulse generating circuit 62 that generates a clock pulse of a predetermined frequency, an initial reset circuit 64 that generates a reset signal when the power is turned on, and a sub-control circuit 200 described later. IC for serial communication 72 is provided. The reset clock pulse generation circuit 62, the initial reset circuit 64, and the serial communication IC 72 are connected to the main CPU 66. The reset clock pulse generation circuit 62 generates a clock pulse every predetermined period (for example, 2 milliseconds) in order to execute a system timer interrupt process to be described later.

  Various devices are connected to the main control circuit 60. For example, as shown in FIG. 5, the special area passing sensor 102, the general area passing sensor 104, the general winning ball sensors 106 and 108, and the passing ball sensor 114, a first start winning ball sensor 117, a second starting winning ball sensor 116, a third starting winning ball sensor 121, a normal electric accessory solenoid 118, a big winning opening solenoid 120, and a backup clear switch 124 are connected.

  The special area passage sensor 102 is provided in the special area 39 a in the special winning opening 40. The special area passage sensor 102 supplies a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60 when the game ball passes through the special area 39 a in the special winning opening 40.

  The general area passage sensor 104 is provided in the general areas 39 b and 39 c in the special winning opening 40. The general area passage sensor 104 supplies a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60 when the game ball passes through the general areas 39 b and 39 c in the special winning opening 40.

  The general winning ball sensors 106 and 108 are provided at the general winning ports 56a and 56b, respectively. The general winning ball sensors 106 and 108 supply a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60 when a game ball passes through the general winning ports 56a and 56b.

  The passing ball sensor 114 is provided in the passing gate 50. The passing ball sensor 114 supplies a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60 when a game ball passes through the passing gate 50.

  The first start winning ball sensor 117 is provided at the first start port 25. The first start winning ball sensor 117 supplies a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60 when a game ball passes through the first start port 25.

  The second start winning ball sensor 116 is provided at the second start port 44. The second start winning ball sensor 116 supplies a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60 when a game ball passes through the second start port 44.

  The third start winning ball sensor 121 is provided at the third start port 48. The third start winning ball sensor 121 supplies a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60 when the game ball passes through the third start port 48.

  The ordinary electric accessory solenoid 118 is connected to a blade member provided at the third start port 48 via a link member (not shown), and opens the blade member in accordance with a drive signal supplied from the main CPU 66. State or closed state.

  The big prize opening solenoid 120 is connected to the blade members 40a and 40b shown in FIG. 3, and drives the blade members 40a and 40b in accordance with the drive signal supplied from the main CPU 66 to open the big prize opening or Closed.

  The backup clear switch 124 is built in the pachinko gaming machine 10 and has a function of clearing backup data in the event of a power interruption or the like in accordance with the operation of the game hall manager. For example, the result data is reset by turning off the casing.

  The main control circuit 60 is connected to a payout / launch control circuit 126. The payout / launch control circuit 126 is connected to a payout device 128 that pays out game balls, a launch device 130 that fires game balls, and a card unit 150.

  The payout / launch control circuit 126 receives a prize ball control command supplied from the main control circuit 60 and a lending ball control signal supplied from the card unit 150, and transmits a predetermined signal to the payout device 128. Then, the payout device 128 pays out the game ball. Further, the payout / launch control circuit 126 performs a control of launching a game ball by supplying a launch signal to the launch device 130.

  In addition, the launching device 130 includes a device for launching a game ball such as the launching solenoid and the touch sensor described above. When the firing handle 26 is gripped by the player and is rotated in the clockwise direction, electric power is supplied to the firing solenoid according to the rotational angle, and the game ball stored in the upper plate 20 is fired. The game board 14 is sequentially fired by the solenoid.

  Further, a lamp 74 is connected to the main control circuit 60. The main control circuit 60 supplies a lamp (LED) control signal to the lamp 74. The lamp 74 includes incandescent bulbs, LEDs, and the like. Specifically, the special symbol holding lamps 34a to 34h, the normal symbol holding lamps 50a to 50d, the special symbol indicator 35a (8 segment LED), and the special symbol indicator 35b. (8-segment LED), normal symbol display 33 (display lamp), and the like are included.

  On the other hand, the sub-control circuit 200 is connected to the serial communication IC 72. The sub-control circuit 200 performs display control in the liquid crystal display device 32, control related to sound generated from the speaker 46, control of the lamp 132, and the like according to various commands supplied from the main control circuit 60. Note that the lamp 132 includes an incandescent lamp, an LED, or the like, specifically, a decorative lamp (not shown) that displays light and dark on the game board 14.

  In the present embodiment, the command is supplied from the main control circuit 60 to the sub control circuit 200 and the signal cannot be supplied from the sub control circuit 200 to the main control circuit 60. The present invention is not limited to this, and there is no problem even if it is configured such that a signal can be transmitted from the sub control circuit 200 to the main control circuit 60.

  The sub control circuit 200 includes a sub CPU 206, a program ROM 208, a work RAM 210, a display control circuit 250 as display control means for performing display control in the liquid crystal display device 32, and a sound control circuit 230 that performs control related to sound generated from the speaker 46. And a drive circuit 240 for controlling the lamp and the movable accessory. The sub-control circuit 200 executes an effect according to the progress of the game in accordance with a command from the main control circuit 60.

  A program ROM 208, a work RAM 210, and the like are connected to the sub CPU 206. The sub CPU 206 has a function of executing various processes according to the program stored in the program ROM 208. In particular, the sub CPU 206 controls the sub control circuit 200 in accordance with various commands supplied from the main control circuit 60. The sub CPU 206 functions as various means described later.

  The program ROM 208 stores programs and various tables for controlling the game effects of the pachinko gaming machine 10 by the sub CPU 206.

  The program ROM 208 stores a plurality of types of effect patterns. This effect pattern relates to the progress of the effect display that is executed in association with the variable symbol display. In addition, the program ROM 208 stores effect patterns during execution of a plurality of types of special games. The effect pattern during execution of the special game relates to the progress of the effect display executed in relation to the round game in the special game. Further, the program ROM 208 stores an output information image display timer for determining a time until an output information image is displayed after the output information image display notification effect. Further, the program ROM 208 stores a reach time table that defines a display period of reach effects.

  In the present embodiment, the main control circuit 60 uses the main ROM 68 and the sub control circuit 200 uses the program ROM 208 as storage means for storing programs, tables, and the like. As long as it is a storage medium readable by a computer equipped with a computer, a program, a table, and the like are recorded on a storage medium such as a hard disk device, a CD-ROM and a DVD-ROM, and a ROM cartridge. May be. Of course, the main ROM 68 may be used as an alternative to the program ROM 208. Even if these programs are not recorded in advance, they may be downloaded after the power is turned on and recorded in the main RAM 70 in the main control circuit 60, the work RAM 210 in the sub control circuit 200, and the like. . Furthermore, each program may be recorded on a separate storage medium.

  The work RAM 210 has a function of storing various flags and variable values as a temporary storage area of the sub CPU 206. For example, various variables such as a timer variable for controlling the reach effect time and an effect display selection random number counter for selecting an effect pattern are positioned.

  In this embodiment, the main RAM 70 is used as the temporary storage area of the main CPU 66 and the work RAM 210 is used as the temporary storage area of the sub CPU 206. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and any readable / writable storage medium may be used.

  The drive circuit 240 which is an example of the notification control unit includes a drive circuit 242 and a decoration data ROM 244 and is connected to the sub CPU 206. Light emission of the lamp 132 is controlled via the drive circuit 242.

  The display control circuit 250, which is an example of notification control means, includes an image data processor (hereinafter referred to as VDP) 212, an image data ROM 216 that stores various image data, a D / A converter 218 that converts image data as an image signal, It comprises an initial reset circuit 220 that generates a reset signal when the power is turned on.

  The VDP 212 described above is connected to the sub CPU 206, the image data ROM 216, the D / A converter 218, and the initial reset circuit 220.

  The VDP 212 includes a so-called sprite circuit, a screen circuit, a pallet circuit, and the like, and is a device that can perform various processes for causing the liquid crystal display device 32 to display an image. That is, the VDP 212 performs display control for the liquid crystal display device 32. Further, the VDP 212 includes a storage medium (for example, a video RAM) as a buffer for displaying an image on the display area 32 a of the liquid crystal display device 32. By storing the image data in a predetermined storage area of the storage medium, an image is displayed on the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32 at a predetermined timing.

  Various image data such as background image data and effect image data are separately stored in the image data ROM 216. Of course, related image data indicating a related image is also stored.

  The VDP 212 reads various image data such as background image data and effect image data from the image data ROM 216 in response to an image display command supplied from the sub CPU 206, and generates image data to be displayed on the liquid crystal display device 32. The VDP 212 superimposes the generated image data in order from the image data located at the rear, stores the image data in a buffer, and supplies the data to the D / A converter 218 at a predetermined timing. The D / A converter 218 converts the image data as an image signal and supplies the image signal to the liquid crystal display device 32, thereby causing the liquid crystal display device 32 to display an image.

  An audio control circuit 230, which is an example of a notification control means, is a sound source IC 232 that performs control related to audio, an audio data ROM 234 that stores various audio data, and an amplifier 236 (hereinafter referred to as AMP) for amplifying audio signals. ).

  The sound source IC 232 is connected to the sub CPU 206, the initial reset circuit 220, the audio data ROM 234, and the AMP 236. The sound source IC 232 controls sound generated from the speaker 46.

  The special symbol determination table stored in the main ROM 68 will be described with reference to FIGS.

[First special symbol determination table]
FIG. 6 shows a first special symbol determination table stored in the main ROM 68. In the low probability state, when the jackpot random number value is 7 and the jackpot symbol random number value is 0 to 5, the left symbol of the jackpot symbol is 6, the symbol of the right symbol is 5, and the symbol designation command Z6 is selected. It shows that the drawing lottery is in a high probability state, the ordinary drawing lottery is in a high probability state, the number of rounds is 18 rounds, the opening time is 2 seconds, and the continuation of the usual figure variation is 50 rotations (so-called 18 round probability variation big hit). In the low probability state, when the jackpot random number value is 7 and the jackpot symbol random number value is 6-9, the left symbol of the jackpot symbol is 1, the right symbol is 2, the symbol designation command Z7 is selected, the content is a jackpot, special Both the drawing lottery and the ordinary drawing lottery have a low probability state (so-called normal jackpot, fall in the case of the probability variation state), the number of rounds is 18 rounds, and the release time is 2 seconds, indicating that there is no transition to the regular diagram probability variation ing. In the case of the low probability state, when the jackpot random number value is other than the above, the symbol designation command Z3 is selected, indicating that the content is out of place. In the case of a high probability state, when the jackpot random number value is 3, 5, 7, 11, 13 and the jackpot symbol random number value is 0 to 5, the jackpot symbol left symbol is 6, the right symbol is 5, and the symbol designation command Z6 is Selected, the content is a big hit, the special drawing lottery is in a high probability state, the ordinary drawing lottery is in a high probability state, the number of rounds is 18 rounds, the opening time is 2 seconds, and the continuation of the usual figure lottery is 50 rotations (So-called 18-round probability change jackpot). In the case of a high probability state, when the jackpot random number value is 3, 5, 7, 11, 13, and the jackpot symbol random number value is 6-9, the symbol of the jackpot symbol is 1, the symbol of the right symbol is 2, and the symbol designation command Z7 is The selected content is a jackpot, both the special drawing lottery and the general drawing lottery are in a low probability state, the number of rounds is 18 rounds, and the release time is 2 seconds, indicating that there is no transition to the normal figure probability change. In the case of a high probability state, when the jackpot random number value is other than the above, the symbol designation command Z3 is selected, indicating that the content is out of place. In addition, although an example of the 1st special symbol determination table in this embodiment has been shown, the 1st special symbol determination table may be another aspect. For example, the combination of symbols designated in the left symbol of the jackpot symbol or the right symbol may be another combination.

[Second special symbol determination table]
FIG. 7 shows a second special symbol determination table stored in the main ROM 68. The special symbol game jackpot lottery will be abbreviated as “special drawing lottery”, the normal symbol game jackpot lottery will be referred to as “general drawing lottery”, and the fact that the common symbol lottery is in a high probability state will be referred to as “general figure certain change”. In the low probability state, when the jackpot random number value is 7 and the jackpot symbol random number value is 0 to 4, the left symbol of the jackpot symbol is 6, the symbol of the right symbol is 4, and the symbol designation command Z0 is selected. The drawing lottery is in a high probability state, the ordinary drawing lottery is in a high probability state, the number of rounds is 18 rounds, and the release time is 2 seconds, indicating that the usual drawing variation will continue until the falling lottery is won (so-called probability variation 18). Round jackpot). In the low probability state, when the jackpot random number value is 7 and the jackpot symbol random number value is 5, the left symbol of the jackpot symbol is 5, the right symbol is 0, the symbol designating command Z1 is selected, the content is the jackpot, special symbol lottery Indicates a high probability state, a normal drawing lottery is high probability, the number of rounds is 2 rounds, the opening time is 0.5 seconds, and the usual figure variation will continue until the falling lottery is won (so-called sudden probability variation, abbreviated) ) In the low probability state, when the jackpot random number value is 7 and the jackpot symbol random number value is 6 to 8, the left symbol of the jackpot symbol is 2, the right symbol is 1, the symbol designation command Z2 is selected, the content is a jackpot, special The drawing lottery is in a low probability state, the ordinary drawing lottery is in a high probability state, the number of rounds is 2 rounds, the opening time is 0.5 seconds, and the figure drawing change continues until the falling lottery is won (so-called sudden shortage) ) In the low probability state, when the jackpot random number value is 7 and the jackpot symbol random number value is 9, the left symbol of the jackpot symbol is 1, the symbol of the right symbol is 1, the symbol designation command Z4 is selected, the content is the jackpot, special symbol lottery Indicates a low probability state, a normal drawing lottery state, a round number of 18 rounds, and an open time of 2 seconds. In the case of the low probability state, when the jackpot random number value is other than the above, the symbol designation command Z3 is selected, indicating that the content is out of place.

  In the case of a high probability state, when the jackpot random number value is 3, 5, 7, 11, 13, and the jackpot symbol random number value is 0 to 4, the jackpot symbol left symbol is 6, right symbol is 4, symbol design command Z0 is It is selected, the content is a big hit, the special drawing lottery is in a high probability state, the ordinary drawing lottery is in a high probability state, the number of rounds is 18 rounds, the opening time is 2 seconds, and the figure variation will continue until winning the falling lottery (So-called 18-round jackpot). In the high probability state, when the jackpot random number value is 3, 5, 7, 11, 13 and the jackpot symbol random number value is 5, the symbol of the jackpot symbol is 5, the symbol of the right symbol is 0, and the symbol designation command Z1 is selected. , Content is a big win, special drawing lottery state is high probability state, ordinary drawing lottery state is high probability state, the number of rounds is 2 rounds, opening time is 0.5 seconds, it shows that the fixed figure variation will continue until winning the falling lottery (So-called sudden probability change, abbreviated for short). In the high probability state, when the jackpot random number value is 3, 5, 7, 11, 13 and the jackpot symbol random number value is 6 to 8, the jackpot symbol left symbol is 2, the right symbol is 1, symbol design command Z2 is Selected, big hit, special drawing lottery low probability state, general drawing lottery high probability state, number of rounds is 2 rounds, opening time is 0.5 seconds, until the win-win lottery is won (So-called sudden shortening, abrupt for short). In the high probability state, when the jackpot random number value is 3, 5, 7, 11, 13, and the jackpot symbol random number value is 9, the symbol of the jackpot symbol is 1, the symbol of the right symbol is 1, and the symbol designation command Z4 is selected. , The content is a jackpot, the special drawing lottery is in a low probability state, the ordinary drawing lottery is in a high probability state, the number of rounds is 18 rounds, and the open time is 2 seconds. In the case of the low probability state, when the jackpot random number value is other than the above, the symbol designation command Z3 is selected, indicating that the content is out of place. In addition, although the example of the 2nd special symbol determination table in this embodiment has been shown, the 2nd special symbol determination table may be another aspect. For example, the combination of symbols designated in the left symbol of the jackpot symbol or the right symbol may be another combination. In this way, the main CPU 66 executes, as a special game, a special game having a long advantageous period for the player (18 round jackpot) and a special game having a short advantageous period compared to the long special game (2 round jackpot). It is an example of the jackpot execution control means to control. In this way, the main CPU 66 performs a lottery with a high probability of winning a long special game compared to a lottery according to the fact that the game ball has passed through the second special area, according to the fact that the game ball has passed the first special area. It is an example of the big hit lottery means to perform.

[Notification probability table]
FIG. 8 shows a notification probability table stored in the main ROM 68. As shown in FIG. 8, when the first start port passing ratio is 0% and the second start port passing ratio is 100%, the notification probability of the gaming state is 50%. Further, when the first start port passing ratio is 25% and the second start port passing ratio is 75%, the notification probability of the gaming state is 40%. When the first start port passage ratio is 50% and the second start port passage ratio is 50%, the game state notification probability is 30%. Further, when the first start port passage ratio is 75% and the second start port passage ratio is 25%, the notification probability of the gaming state is 20%. When the first start port passage ratio is 100% and the second start port passage ratio is 0%, the gaming state notification probability is 10%. In addition, although the example of the alerting | reporting probability table in this embodiment has been shown, the alerting | reporting probability table may be another aspect. For example, a symbol designation command may be stored in the main RAM 70 and the notification probability may be changed according to the stored symbol designation command. Further, for example, the symbol designation command may be stored in the main RAM 70, and the notification probability may be changed according to the stored symbol designation command. In addition, the notification probability may be increased when a winning combination of two rounds (for example, the symbol designating command is Z1 or Z2) is continuously won at any starting port. Moreover, you may change the response | compatibility of the passage ratio of 1 start port and 2nd start port, and alerting | reporting probability.

[Main control main processing]
The main control main process will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S11, initialization setting processing is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 reads the activation program from the main ROM 68 and initializes and sets a flag stored in the main RAM 70 when the power is turned on. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S12.

  In step S12, timer update processing is performed. In this processing, the main CPU 66 waits for a synchronization between the main control circuit 60 and the sub-control circuit 200, and a big prize for measuring the opening time of the big prize opening 40 that is opened when a big hit occurs. When this process of executing processes for updating various timers such as a mouth open time timer is completed, the process proceeds to step S13.

  In step S13, initial value random number update processing is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process of updating the initial value of the random number stored in the main RAM 70. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S14.

  In step S14, a special symbol control process is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a special symbol control process. The special symbol control process will be described later. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S15.

  In step S15, normal symbol control processing is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 generates a random number in response to the detection signal from the passing ball sensor 114, refers to the normal symbol winning table stored in the main ROM 68, and determines whether or not the normal symbol lottery has been won. The result of determination is stored in the main RAM 70. Details of the normal symbol processing will be described later. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S16.

  In step S16, a symbol display device control process is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 determines whether the special symbol display unit 35a and the special symbol display unit 35b correspond to the result of the special symbol control process stored in the main RAM 70 in step S15 and step S16 and the result of the normal symbol control process. The control signal for driving the normal symbol display 33 and the round number display 51 is stored in the main RAM 70. For example, when driving the special symbol display 35a, the main CPU 66 transmits a drive signal to the special symbol display 35a. The special symbol display 35a displays the identification symbol in a variable manner and a stop manner based on the received drive signal. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S17.

  In step S17, game information data generation processing is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process of generating a game state command relating to game information data to be transmitted to a game hall management server (not shown) and storing it in the main RAM 70. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S18.

  In step S18, symbol reserved ball number data generation processing is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 generates the first start memory number and the second start memory number data in accordance with the detection signals from the first start winning ball sensor 117 and the second start winning ball sensor 116, and these start memories are stored. When the number of reserved balls in the number data is equal to or less than a predetermined value (for example, 3), the start memory number data stored in the main RAM 70 is updated. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S19.

  In step S19, port output processing is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process of outputting a control signal stored in the main RAM 70 to each port in the above steps. Specifically, an LED power source (common signal) for lighting the LED and a solenoid power source for driving the solenoid are supplied to the lamp 74. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S20.

  In step S20, a storage / game state command control process is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 determines whether a certain change flag or a short-time state flag is set in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70, and determines that a certain change flag or a short-time state flag is set. Processing for generating a command and transmitting it to the sub-control circuit 200 is performed. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S21.

  In step S21, an effect control command output control process is performed. In this processing, the main CPU 66 performs output control processing of the effect control command to the sub control circuit 200. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S22.

  In step S22, a payout process is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 checks whether or not a game ball has won a prize winning port 40, a first starting port 25, a second starting port 44, a third starting port 48, and general winning ports 56a and 56b. . If there is a winning, a corresponding payout request command is transmitted to the payout control CPU of the payout / firing control circuit 126. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S12.

[System timer interrupt processing]
Further, the main CPU 66 may interrupt the main process and execute the system timer interrupt process even when the main process is being executed. The following system timer interrupt processing is executed in accordance with clock pulses generated every predetermined period (for example, 2 milliseconds) from the reset clock pulse generation circuit 62. The system timer interrupt process will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S42, a process for saving each register is performed. In this processing, the main CPU 66 performs processing for saving the program being executed stored in each register (storage area) of the main RAM 70. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S43.

  In step S43, random number update processing is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process of updating the random number stored in the main RAM 70. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S44.

  In step S44, an input port reading process is performed. In this processing, the main CPU 66 performs processing for reading detection signals from the respective ports. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S46.

  In step S46, a switch input detection process is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process of detecting a detection signal from each switch such as the special area passing sensor 102 and the general area passing sensor 104. Details will be described later. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S47.

  In step S47, processing for restoring each register is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process for restoring the program saved in step S42 to each register. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S49.

In step S49, an interrupt permission process is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process for returning to the address before the occurrence of the interrupt. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished and the main process is executed.
[Switch input detection processing]
The switch input detection process will be described below with reference to FIG.

  In step S231, a special winning opening winning process is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process for determining whether or not a prize winning opening 40 has been won. The big winning opening winning process will be described later. If this process ends, the process moves to step S232.

  In step S232, a general winning opening winning process is performed. The main CPU 66 determines whether or not a game ball has won a general winning opening (for example, the general winning openings 56a and 56b (see FIG. 3)) according to detection signals from the general winning ball sensors 106 and 108. I do. The main CPU 66 counts the value of the general winning opening prize ball counter according to the detection signal. In step S22 (see FIG. 9), a prize ball signal is transmitted to the payout device 128 based on the value of the general winning opening prize ball counter stored in the main RAM. If this process ends, the process moves to step S233.

  In step S233, a first start opening winning process is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process of determining whether or not the game ball has won the first start opening 25 based on the detection signal from the first start winning ball sensor 117. The first start opening winning process will be described later. If this process ends, the process moves to step S234.

  In step S234, a second start opening winning process is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process of determining whether or not the game ball has won the second start opening 44 based on the detection signal from the second start winning ball sensor 116. The second start opening winning process will be described later. If this process ends, the process moves to step S235.

  In step S235, a third start opening winning process is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the game ball has won the third starting port 48 based on the detection signal from the third starting winning ball sensor 121. When the main CPU 66 determines that the game ball has won the third starting port 48 based on the detection signal, the main CPU 66 increments the third starting port winning counter and further opens the big winning port 40 twice. Data for transmitting a signal is set in the main RAM 70. Further, in the process of step S19 in FIG. 9, a signal for opening the special winning opening 40 twice is transmitted to the special winning opening solenoid 120, and the blade members 40a, 40b of the special winning opening 40 are opened. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Large winning prize winning process]
The big winning opening winning process will be described below with reference to FIG.

  In step S902, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not there is an input to the special area passage sensor 102. If it is determined that there is an input to the special area passage sensor 102, the process proceeds to step S904. If it is not determined that there is an input to the special area passage sensor 102, the process proceeds to step S912.

  In step S904, the main CPU 66 performs a process of adding 1 to the value of the big prize winning ball counter. If this process ends, the process moves to step S906.

  In step S906, the main CPU 66 performs a process of adding 1 to the value of the big prize opening prize counter. If this process ends, the process moves to step S908.

  In step S908, the main CPU 66 performs a process of determining whether or not the game is the second type game. In this process, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the game ball passed to the special area 39a is based on the second type game based on the value of the second type game flag (for example, 1) stored in the main RAM 70. Determine. If the main CPU 66 determines that the game is the second type game, the process proceeds to step S910. If the main CPU 66 does not determine the second type game, the process proceeds to step S918.

  In step S910, the main CPU 66 performs processing for setting a jackpot gaming state. In this processing, the main CPU 66 sets the maximum number of rounds (for example, 18 rounds), the opening time (for example, 2 seconds) of the special winning opening 40 per time, the start interval time, etc., and sets them in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. Remember. Further, the main CPU 66 sets a value (for example, 2) representing the big hit of the second type game as the game state flag. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S912. In this manner, the main CPU 66 determines that the game ball that has passed when the movable member is moved to the open state in the specific winning means in accordance with the passage to each special area is the specific area (V This is an example of a jackpot execution control means for executing a game in a special gaming state when passing through a zone.

  In step S912, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not there is an input to the general area passage sensor 104. If it is determined that there is an input to the general area passage sensor 104, the process proceeds to step S914. If it is not determined that there is an input to the general area passage sensor 104, this subroutine is terminated.

  In step S914, the main CPU 66 performs a process of adding 1 to the value of the big prize winning ball counter. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S916.

  In step S916, the main CPU 66 performs a process of adding 1 to the value of the big prize opening prize counter. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  In step S918, the main CPU 66 performs notification processing. As will be described in detail later, in this process, the main CPU 66 sets the probability of the notification lottery whether or not to notify the current gaming state, performs the notification lottery according to the set probability, and wins the notification lottery. In this case, the game state is notified. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[First starting entrance prize process]
The first start opening winning process will be described below with reference to FIG.

  In step S1002, it is determined whether or not there is a first start port switch input. In this process, when the main CPU 66 determines that there is a first start port switch input based on the detection signal of the first start winning ball sensor 117, the process proceeds to step S1004 and determines that there is no switch input. In this case, this subroutine is terminated.

  In step S1004, the starting opening prize ball counter +1 is performed. The main CPU 66 performs a process of adding 1 to the start opening prize ball counter stored in the main RAM 70. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1006.

  In step S1006, it is determined whether or not the second type game is being executed as a jackpot. In this process, the main CPU 66 refers to the value of the game state flag stored in the main RAM 70, and if the main CPU 66 determines that the value indicates the big hit of the second type game, the process moves to step S1008, and the second type game. If it is not determined that the value represents a big jackpot, the process proceeds to step S1010.

  In step S1008, a process of adding 1 to the value of the first start opening winning counter is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process of adding 1 to the value of the first start port winning counter stored in the main RAM 70. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1010.

  In step S1010, a process for determining whether or not the game is the second type game is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 extracts a random number (for example, a random number in the range of 0 to 127). If the extracted random number is less than a predetermined value (less than 64), the main CPU 66 determines that the game is the second type game. If the main CPU 66 determines that the game is the second type game, the process proceeds to step S1016. If the main CPU 66 does not determine the second type game, the process proceeds to step S1012.

  In step S1012, a process is performed to determine whether or not the first special symbol memory number is an upper limit. In this process, when the main CPU 66 determines that the first special symbol storage number stored in the first special symbol storage area of the main RAM 70 is the upper limit (for example, 4), this subroutine is terminated and the upper limit is reached. If it is determined that it is not, the process proceeds to step S1014.

  In step S1014, a special hit determination random number (big hit determination random number) and a big hit symbol random number are extracted and stored in the first special symbol storage area. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process of extracting the special hit determination random number and the jackpot symbol random number value and storing them in the first special symbol storage area of the main RAM 70. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  In step S1016, a special winning opening release process is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process of setting the big prize opening open data related to the big prize opening 40. The main CPU 66 transmits the set big prize opening open data to the special prize opening solenoid 120 in the process of step S19 of FIG. The received special prize opening solenoid 120 is driven to open the special prize opening 40 a predetermined number of times (for example, once). When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Second starting entry prize process]
The second start opening winning process will be described below with reference to FIG.

  In step S1102, it is determined whether or not there is a second start port switch input. In this process, when the main CPU 66 determines that there is a second start port switch input based on the detection signal of the second start winning ball sensor 116, the process proceeds to step S1104 and determines that there is no switch input. In this case, this subroutine is terminated.

  In step S1104, the starting opening prize counter +1 is performed. The main CPU 66 performs a process of adding 1 to the start opening prize ball counter stored in the main RAM 70. If this process ends, the process moves to step S1106.

  In step S1106, a process of determining whether or not the big hit of the second type game is being executed is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 refers to the value of the game state flag stored in the main RAM 70, and if the main CPU 66 determines that the value indicates a jackpot of the second type game, the process moves to step S1108, and the second type game If it is not determined that the value represents a big jackpot, the process proceeds to step S1110.

  In step S1108, a process of adding 1 to the value of the second start opening winning counter is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process of adding 1 to the value of the second start port winning counter stored in the main RAM 70. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1110.

  In step S1110, it is determined whether or not the game is the second type game. In this process, the main CPU 66 extracts a random number (for example, a random number in the range of 0 to 127). If the extracted random number is less than a predetermined value (less than 64), the main CPU 66 determines that the game is the second type game. If the main CPU 66 determines that the game is the second type game, the process proceeds to step S1116. If the main CPU 66 determines that the game is not the second type game, the process proceeds to step S1112.

  In step S1112, a process is performed to determine whether or not the second special symbol memory number is an upper limit. In this process, when the main CPU 66 determines that the second special symbol storage number stored in the second special symbol storage area of the main RAM 70 is the upper limit (for example, 4), this subroutine is terminated and the upper limit is reached. If it is determined that it is not, the process proceeds to step S1114.

  In step S1114, a special hit determination random number (big hit determination random number) and a big hit symbol random number are extracted and stored in the second special symbol storage area. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs processing for extracting the special hit determination random number and the jackpot symbol random number value and storing them in the second special symbol storage area of the main RAM 70. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  In step S1116, a special winning opening opening process is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process of setting the big prize opening open data related to the big prize opening 40. The main CPU 66 transmits the set big prize opening open data to the special prize opening solenoid 120 in the process of step S19 of FIG. The received special prize opening solenoid 120 is driven to open the special prize opening 40 a predetermined number of times (for example, once). When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Notification processing]
The notification process performed in step S918 in FIG. 12 will be described below using FIG.

  In step S1200, a pass count process is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 calculates the values of the first starting port winning counter and the second starting port winning counter stored in the main RAM 70, and the first starting port 25, the second starting point are calculated when the second type game is a big hit. 2. A process is performed in which the total number of game balls that have passed through the start port 44 is counted. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1202.

  In step S1202, a passage ratio determination process is performed. In this process, the main COU 66 passes through the first start port 25 and the second start port 44 using the total number of game balls passed through the first start port 25 and the second start port 44 counted in step S1200 as the denominator. A process of determining the ratio of played game balls is performed. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1204.

  In step S1204, notification probability setting processing is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 sets the probability of notification by referring to the notification probability setting table (see FIG. 8) based on the passing ratio of the game balls determined in step S1202. Further, the main CPU 66 increases the set probability of notification when the notification probability increase flag is set. For example, when the notification probability selected based on the passage ratio is 50%, the notification probability increases to 55% based on the fact that the notification probability increase flag is set. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1206. Thus, the main CPU 66 is an example of a notification probability setting unit that sets a notification probability that is a probability of the notification unit. Thus, the main CPU 66 is an example of a notification probability setting unit that sets the notification probability of the notification unit in accordance with the special area through which the game ball has passed. In this way, the main CPU 66 determines that when a game ball meets a predetermined condition in a specific winning means (large winning opening 40), when a short special game is won as a result of the lottery of the jackpot lottery means, It is an example of the notification probability setting means for setting the notification probability of the notification means in accordance with the lottery area that has passed. As described above, the main CPU 66 determines that the game ball passed when the jackpot execution control means (main CPU 66) shifts to the open state of the movable member in the specific winning means in accordance with the passage to the opening / closing area. In accordance with the ratio of the number of game balls passing through the first special area and the second special area while executing a special game corresponding to having passed through the specific area provided in the means, the notification means It is an example of a notification probability setting means for setting the notification probability.

  In step S1206, notification determination processing is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 generates a random number and determines whether or not to notify based on the notification probability set in step S1204. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1208.

  In step S1208, notification effect command set processing is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process of setting a notification effect command in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70 when it is determined to notify in step S1206. Note that the notification effect command stored in this process is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 200 in the process of step S21 in FIG. The sub-control circuit 200 performs a notification effect on the liquid crystal display device 32 or the like based on the received notification effect command. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished. Thus, the sub-control circuit 200 is an example of a notification control unit that controls notification in the notification unit based on the notification probability set by the notification probability setting unit.

[Special symbol control processing]
The special symbol control processing subroutine executed in step S14 of FIG. 9 will be described with reference to FIG. In FIG. 16, the numerical values drawn on the sides of step S72 to step S81 indicate the control state flags corresponding to those steps, and one step corresponding to the numerical value according to the numerical value of the control state flag. Will be executed and the special symbol game will proceed.

  First, as shown in FIG. 16, a process for loading a control state flag is executed (step S71). In this process, the main CPU 66 reads the control state flag. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S72.

  Note that in steps S72 to S81, which will be described later, the main CPU 66 determines whether to execute various processes in each step based on the value of the control state flag, as will be described later. This control state flag indicates the game state of the special symbol game, and enables one of the processes from step S72 to step S81 to be executed. In addition, the main CPU 66 executes processing in each step at a predetermined timing determined in accordance with a waiting time timer set for each step. Before reaching the predetermined timing, the process ends without executing the process in each step, and another subroutine is executed. Of course, the system timer interrupt process is also executed at a predetermined cycle.

  In step S72, a special symbol memory check process is executed. Details will be described later. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S73.

  In step S73, a special symbol variation time management process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 sets the value (02) indicating the special symbol display time management to the control state flag when the control state flag is the value (01) indicating the special symbol variation time management. Set the waiting time after confirmation (for example, 1 second) in the waiting time timer. That is, it is set so that the process of step S74 is executed after the waiting time after determination has elapsed. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S74.

  In step S74, a special symbol display time management process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not it is a big hit when the control state flag is a value (02) indicating special symbol display time management and the waiting time after determination has elapsed. When the main CPU 66 is a big hit, the main CPU 66 sets a value (03) indicating the big hit start interval management in the control state flag, and sets a time (for example, 10 seconds) corresponding to the big hit start interval in the waiting time timer. That is, after the time corresponding to the jackpot start interval elapses, the setting of step S75 is performed. On the other hand, the main CPU 66 sets a value (08) indicating the end of the special symbol game when it is not a big hit. That is, it is set to execute the process of step S81. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S75.

  In step S75, a jackpot start interval management process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 has a value (03) indicating that the control status flag indicates the jackpot start interval management, and when the time corresponding to the jackpot start interval has elapsed, the main winning prize port 40 read from the main ROM 68 is displayed. Is stored in the main RAM 70. Then, in the process of step S19 in FIG. 9, the main CPU 66 reads data for opening the big prize opening 40 stored in the main RAM 70, and sends a signal for opening the big prize opening 40 to the big prize opening solenoid. 120. In this way, the main CPU 66 and the like perform opening / closing control of the special winning opening 40. That is, one round game in which a predetermined advantageous gaming state (a gaming state from the open state where the big winning opening 40 easily accepts the game ball to the closed state where the big winning opening 40 hardly accepts the game ball) is provided a plurality of times. A special game that may be repeated is executed.

  Further, the main CPU 66 sets a value (04) indicating that the accessory is being released to the control state flag, and sets an opening upper limit time (for example, 2 seconds, 0.5 seconds) to the big prize opening time timer. That is, it is set to execute the process of step S78. Further, the main CPU 66 assigns a predetermined number (for example, “15”) to the round number display counter in the main RAM 70. Further, the main CPU 66 starts measuring the execution time of the special game using the special game execution time timer in the main RAM 70. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S77. Note that, for example, setting the upper open limit time to 2 seconds is an example of a game with a long period of playing a game advantageous to the player. For example, the opening upper limit time being set to 0.5 seconds is an example of a game with a short period for playing a game advantageous to the player. Further, in the present embodiment, as described above, an example of a game with a long advantageous game period and a game with a short advantageous game period has been described, but the present invention is not limited to this and is advantageous. Any period may be set as long as a game with a long game period is longer than a game with a shorter advantageous game period than a game with a shorter advantageous game period.

  In step S77, a waiting time management process before reopening an accessory is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 sets the special winning opening opening number counter to “0” when the control state flag is a value (06) indicating the waiting time management before reopening of an accessory and the time corresponding to the interval between rounds has elapsed. Update the memory so that it increases by 1 ″. The main CPU 66 sets a value (04) indicating that the accessory is being released to the control state flag. The main CPU 66 sets the opening upper limit time (for example, 2 seconds) in the big prize opening time timer. That is, it is set to execute the process of step S78. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S78.

  In step S78, an accessory release process is executed. In this process, when the control state flag is a value (04) indicating that the bonus item is being released, the main CPU 66 has passed the condition that the big prize opening prize counter is “10” or more, and the open upper limit time (large). It is determined whether or not any of the conditions that the winning opening opening time timer is “0” is satisfied. The main CPU 66 updates a variable positioned in the main RAM 70 in order to close the special winning opening 40 when any of the conditions is satisfied. The main CPU 66 sets a value (05) indicating monitoring of the remaining ball in the accessory in the control state flag. The main CPU 66 sets the remaining sphere monitoring time (for example, 1 second) in the accessory in the waiting time timer. That is, it is set so that the processing of step S79 is executed after the in-object residual sphere monitoring time has elapsed. Note that the main CPU 66 does not execute the above-described processing when none of the conditions is satisfied. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S79.

  In step S79, the remaining sphere monitoring process in the accessory is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 has a value (05) in which the control state flag indicates monitoring of the remaining balls in the bonus game, and when the remaining bonus ball monitoring time has elapsed, The special prize opening number counter is “2” (when the specific symbol stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 35b is “50”, “21”) or “15” (special (When the specific symbols stopped and displayed on the symbol display 35a are "65" and "12", or when the specific symbols stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 35b are "64" and "11") It is determined whether or not any of the above conditions (the final round) is satisfied. When any of the conditions is satisfied, the main CPU 66 sets a value (07) indicating the jackpot end interval in the control state flag, and sets a time corresponding to the jackpot end interval in the waiting time timer. That is, after the time corresponding to the jackpot end interval elapses, the setting of step S80 is performed. Further, the main CPU 66 increments the special game number counter in the main RAM 70 by “1”.

  On the other hand, when neither of the conditions is satisfied, the main CPU 66 sets a value (06) indicating the waiting time management before reopening the accessory in the control state flag. Further, the main CPU 66 updates the storage so that “1” is subtracted from the round number display counter stored in the main RAM 70. Further, the main CPU 66 sets a time corresponding to the interval between rounds in the waiting time timer. That is, after the time corresponding to the interval between rounds has elapsed, the setting of step S78 is performed. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S80.

  In step S80, jackpot end interval processing is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 sets the value (08) indicating the end of the special symbol game to the control state when the control state flag is a value (07) indicating the jackpot end interval and the time corresponding to the jackpot end interval has elapsed. Set to flag. That is, it is set to execute the process of step S81. In addition, when the main CPU 66 enters the probability change state, the main CPU 66 sets a value (for example, 1) indicating the probability change state in the gaming state flag stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. Further, the main CPU 66 sets a value (for example, 3) indicating the time reduction state in the gaming state flag stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70 when the time reduction state is set. Here, the probability variation state in the present embodiment refers to a state in which the winning probability of the special symbol game is increased. Here, the short-time state in the present embodiment means that the winning probability of the normal symbol game is increased, the opening time of the blade member of the third starting port 48 is lengthened, and the number of special symbol games held is 0 or 1 Except for the case of times, it means a state in which the fluctuation time is shortened. The jackpot end interval process will be described later. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S81.

  In step S81, a special symbol game end process is executed. In this process, when the control state flag is a value (08) indicating the end of the special symbol game, the main CPU 66 indicates data indicating the number of reserved balls related to the special symbol related to the current special symbol game (first start memory, Alternatively, the second start memory) is updated so as to decrease by “1”. Further, the main CPU 66 sets data indicating a start memory number designation command indicating that the start memory information is decreased by “1” in a predetermined storage area in the main RAM 70. Then, the main CPU 66 updates the special symbol storage area in order to perform the next fluctuation display. The main CPU 66 sets a value (00) indicating a special symbol storage check. That is, it is set to execute the process of step S72. When the time reduction count is set, the main CPU 66 subtracts 1 from the time reduction count, and when the time reduction count becomes 0, the main CPU 66 ends the time reduction state. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  As described above, the special symbol game is executed by setting the control state flag. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 16, the main CPU 66 sets the control status flag to “00”, “01”, “02”, when the jackpot determination result is out of order when the game is not in the jackpot gaming state. By setting “08” in order, the processing of step S72, step S73, step S74, and step S81 shown in FIG. 16 is executed at a predetermined timing. Further, the main CPU 66 sets the control state flag in the order of “00”, “01”, “02”, “03” when the result of the big hit determination is a big hit when it is not the big hit gaming state, The process of step S72, step S73, step S74, and step S75 shown in FIG. 16 is executed at a predetermined timing, and control to the big hit gaming state is executed. Furthermore, when the control to the big hit gaming state is executed, the main CPU 66 sets the control state flag in order of “04”, “05”, “06”, thereby performing step S78 shown in FIG. The process of step S79 and step S77 is executed at a predetermined timing, and a special game is executed. If the special game (bonus game state) end condition (special game end condition, jackpot game end condition) is satisfied, “04”, “05”, “07”, “08” should be set in order. Thus, the processing from step S78 to step S81 shown in FIG. 16 is executed at a predetermined timing, and the special game is ended. In the present embodiment, the game ball has not passed through the specific area (puncture) until a predetermined time has elapsed, and the maximum number of continuous rounds (in this embodiment, “2” rounds or “15 The end of the “round” round game is also a special game end condition. Thus, the main CPU 66 is an example of a jackpot execution control means for executing a special game that is a special game state advantageous to the player. Thus, the main CPU 66 is an example of a jackpot execution control means for executing a game in a special gaming state when winning in the lottery of the jackpot lottery means.

[Special symbol memory check processing]
The subroutine executed in step S72 in FIG. 16 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, as shown in FIG. 17, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the control state flag is a value (00) indicating a special symbol storage check (step S101). If it is determined that the control state flag is a value indicating a special symbol memory check, the process proceeds to step S102. If it is determined that the control state flag is not a value indicating a special symbol memory check, this subroutine is terminated. To do.

  In step S102, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the number of reserved balls relating to the special symbol in the second starting stored number data is “0”. In this process, when the main CPU 66 determines that the number of reserved balls related to the special symbol in the second starting stored number data stored in the main RAM 70 is “0”, the process moves to step S103, and the number of reserved balls is determined. If it is determined that the data indicating “0” is not “0”, the process proceeds to step S113. In this way, the main CPU 66 executes the lottery corresponding to the passage to the second passage area after the jackpot execution control means executes the game in the movable member lottery probability changing game state, and the lottery corresponding to the passage to the first passage area. It is an example of a jackpot lottery means to be executed with priority over.

  In step S103, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the number of reserved balls relating to the special symbol in the first starting stored number data is “0”. In this process, when the main CPU 66 determines that the number of reserved balls related to the special symbol in the first starting stored number data stored in the main RAM 70 is “0”, the process proceeds to step S116, and the number of reserved balls is determined. Is determined not to be “0”, the process proceeds to step S104.

  In step S104, a process of setting a value (01) indicating special symbol variation time management as a control state flag is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 stores a value indicating special symbol variation time management in the control state flag. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S105.

  In step S105, a jackpot determination process based on the first special symbol determination table is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 selects a jackpot determination value stored in the first special symbol determination table (see FIG. 6). Then, the main CPU 66 refers to the jackpot determination random number value extracted at the time of starting winning and the jackpot determination value. Based on the result of this reference, it is determined whether or not it is a big hit. For example, in the low probability state, the main CPU 66 determines that the jackpot is a jackpot when the jackpot random number value is 7. In the high probability state, the main CPU 66 determines that the jackpot is 3, 5, 7, 11, or 13. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S106. Thus, the main CPU 66 is an example of a jackpot lottery means for performing a lottery to determine whether or not to shift to a special gaming state advantageous to the player. As described above, the main CPU 66 is an example of a jackpot lottery means for performing a jackpot lottery under different lottery conditions according to the special area through which the game ball has passed.

  In step S106, a symbol determination process using the first special symbol determination table is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 extracts the jackpot symbol random number value extracted at the time of starting winning, and based on the jackpot symbol determination random value and the first special symbol determination table (see FIG. 6), the special symbol indicator A special symbol to be stopped and displayed on 35 is determined, and data indicating the special symbol is stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. For example, when the jackpot random number value is 7 in the low probability state and the jackpot symbol random number value is 0 to 5, the main CPU 66 selects 6 for the symbol on the left of the jackpot symbol and 5 for the symbol on the right. Z6 is selected, high probability state is selected for special symbol lottery (special symbol lottery), high probability state is selected for normal symbol lottery (general symbol lottery), maximum open time is 2 seconds, and the number of rounds 18 rounds are selected and stored in the designated area of the main RAM 70. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S109.

  Note that the data indicating the special symbol stored in the predetermined area of the main RAM 70 by the process of step S106 is stopped from the main CPU 66 of the main control circuit 60 to the sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200 by the process of step S21 of FIG. Supplied as a specified command.

  In step S113, a process of setting a value (01) indicating special symbol variation time management as a control state flag is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 stores a value indicating special symbol variation time management in the control state flag. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S114.

  In step S114, a jackpot determination process using the second special symbol determination table is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 selects the jackpot determination value stored in the second special symbol determination table (see FIG. 7). Then, the main CPU 66 refers to the jackpot determination random number value extracted at the time of starting winning and the jackpot determination value. Based on the result of this reference, it is determined whether or not it is a big hit. For example, in the low probability state, the main CPU 66 determines that the jackpot is a jackpot when the jackpot random number value is 7. In the high probability state, the main CPU 66 determines that the jackpot is 3, 5, 7, 11, or 13. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S115. Thus, the main CPU 66 is an example of a jackpot lottery means for performing a lottery to determine whether or not to shift to a special gaming state advantageous to the player.

  In step S115, a symbol determination process using the second special symbol determination table is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 extracts the jackpot symbol random number extracted at the time of starting winning, and based on the jackpot symbol determination random value and the second special symbol determination table (see FIG. 7), the special symbol indicator A special symbol to be stopped and displayed on 35 b is determined, and data indicating the special symbol is stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. For example, when the jackpot random number is 7 in the low probability state, when the jackpot symbol random number is 0 to 4, the main CPU 66 selects 6 for the symbol on the left of the jackpot symbol and 4 for the symbol on the right. Z0 is selected, high probability state is selected for special symbol lottery (special symbol lottery), high probability state is selected for normal symbol lottery (general symbol lottery), maximum open time is 2 seconds, and the number of rounds 18 rounds are selected and stored in the designated area of the main RAM 70. Further, the main CPU 66 refers to the value of the game state flag stored in the main RAM 70 and determines that it is a value indicating a big hit of the second type game, and when the symbol designation command Z1 or Z2 is selected, a notification is made. A probability increase flag is set in the main RAM 70. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S109. Thus, the main CPU 66 is an example of a big hit lottery means for lottering whether or not to shift to a game advantageous to the player in accordance with the passage to the second passage area (second start port 44). As described above, the main CPU 66 is an example of an execution control unit that executes a game in a plurality of game states including a plurality of game states having different probabilities of shifting to the advantageous game of the jackpot lottery unit.

  Note that the data indicating the special symbol stored in the predetermined area of the main RAM 70 by the process of step S106 is stopped from the main CPU 66 of the main control circuit 60 to the sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200 by the process of step S21 of FIG. Supplied as a specified command.

  In step S109, a process for storing a symbol designation command is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 executes a process of storing the selected symbol designation command in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S110.

  In step S110, a variation pattern determination process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 executes a process for determining a variation pattern. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S111.

  In step S111, a process of setting a variation time corresponding to the determined variation pattern for production in a waiting time timer is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 reads the variation time corresponding to the effect variation pattern determined by the process of step S110 from the table, and stores a value indicating the variation time in the waiting time timer. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S112.

  In step S112, the main CPU 66 executes a process of clearing the storage area in which the jackpot determination random number used for the current variation display is stored. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  In step S116, a demonstration display process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 stores a variable for supplying a demonstration display command to the sub control circuit 200 in the main RAM 70 in order to perform a demonstration display. As a result, the display of the demonstration screen is executed in the sub control circuit 200. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Big hit end interval processing]
The jackpot end interval process executed in step S80 (see FIG. 16) of the main process described above will be described below.

  In the jackpot end interval process, as shown in FIG. 18, in step S150, the main CPU 66 performs a process of determining whether or not the control state flag of the main RAM 70 is a value (07) indicating the jackpot end interval process. If it is determined that the control state flag is a value (07) indicating the jackpot end interval process, the process proceeds to step S151. If it is not determined that the control state flag is a value indicating the jackpot end interval process (07), this subroutine is ended.

  In step S151, the main CPU 66 determines that the value of the waiting time timer (t) corresponding to the jackpot end interval is “0” when the control state flag of the main RAM 70 is a value (07) indicating the jackpot end interval process. It is determined whether or not. Further, when the value of the waiting time timer is “0”, the main CPU 66 proceeds to the processing of step S153, and when the value of the waiting time timer is not “0”, the main CPU 66 ends the present subroutine.

  In step S153, the main CPU 66 performs a process of clearing the big hit medium signal output flag of the main RAM 70 and clearing the special winning opening opening number display LED pattern flag. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S158.

  In step S155, the main CPU 66 sets a value (08) indicating the end of the special symbol game in the main RAM 70 in the control state flag. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S156.

  In step S156, the main CPU 66 performs processing for setting a gaming state flag. In this process, when the main CPU 66 determines that it is a so-called probable big hit (for example, when z6 is selected as the symbol designation command in the first special symbol determination table of FIG. 6), the gaming state flag of the main RAM 70 Is set to a value (1) indicating the probability variation state. In addition, when the main CPU 66 determines that it is a so-called time saving hit (for example, when z6 is selected as the symbol designation command in the first special symbol determination table in FIG. 6 or in the second special symbol determination table in FIG. 7). When z0 or the like is selected as the symbol designating command), a value (3) indicating that the general drawing lottery has a high probability is set in the gaming state flag of the main RAM 70, and further, the number of times of continuous change of the normal symbol probability (for example, When z6 is selected as the symbol designation command in the first special symbol determination table of FIG. 6, 50 times) is set. In this way, the main CPU 66, according to the lottery result of the jackpot lottery means, the probability game state (probability variation) that has a higher probability of winning a special game by lottery by the jackpot lottery means than the normal probability game state and the normal probability game state Is an example of an execution control means for executing a game in a plurality of gaming states.

  In step S157, the main CPU 66 performs a process of setting the gaming state command in the transmission buffer (main RAM 70). When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Normal symbol control processing]
Below, the normal symbol control process performed in step S15 (refer FIG. 9) of the main process mentioned above is demonstrated.

  In the normal symbol control process, as shown in FIG. 19, in step S200, the main CPU 66 executes a process of loading the normal control state flag. The normal control state flag is a flag indicating a game state in the normal symbol game. Based on the normal control state flag, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not to execute each process in steps S210 to S250. To do. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S210.

  In step S210, the main CPU 66 sets the normal control state flag to a value (00) indicating the normal symbol memory check process, and the value of the normal symbol reserved memory number data, which is data indicating the number of reserved balls related to the normal symbol, is “1”. In the case above, it is determined whether or not the random number value for hit determination matches the hit determination value (win determination). Further, when the high probability flag (1) is set in the normal state flag, the main CPU 66 changes the fluctuation pattern (LED light emission pattern) of the normal symbol display 33 with a short fluctuation time (for example, 5.1 seconds). ) Is set. On the other hand, when the high probability flag (1) is not set in the normal state flag, the main CPU 66 sets the fluctuation pattern of the normal symbol display 33 having a long fluctuation time (for example, 30 seconds).

  Further, the main CPU 66 sets a value (01) indicating the normal symbol variation time management process in the normal control state flag. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S220.

  In step S220, the main CPU 66 determines that the normal symbol display time management is performed when the normal control state flag is a value (01) indicating the normal symbol variation time management process and the value of the waiting time timer of the normal symbol is “0”. A value (02) indicating the process is set in the normal control state flag and set in the waiting time timer after determination. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S230.

  In step S230, the main CPU 66 determines that the normal control state flag is a value (02) indicating the normal symbol display time management process, and the value of the waiting time timer in which the waiting time after determination is set is “0”. The following processing is performed.

  That is, when the main CPU 66 determines that it is a win and the high probability flag (1) is not set in the high probability or low probability normal state flag, the third start port 48 (see FIG. 3). ) Is set to the opening time (for example, 0.3 seconds) and the number of times (for example, once), and the value (3) indicating that the game state flag is in the short-time state is set, the high probability ( The time (for example, 1.8 seconds) and the number of times (for example, 3 times) for opening the third start port 48 (see FIG. 3) at the time of low probability (short time) are set. On the other hand, if the main CPU 66 determines that it is not a win, the main CPU 66 sets a value (04) indicating a normal symbol game end process in the control state flag. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S240.

  In step S240, the main CPU 66 determines that the normal control state flag is a value (03) indicating the opening process of the third start port 48 (see FIG. 9), and the value of the normal electric winning prize counter is “4” or more. If the value of the normal electronic character opening time timer is “0”, a value (04) indicating the end of the normal symbol game is set in the normal control state flag. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S250.

  In step S250, when the normal control state flag is a value (04) indicating the normal symbol game end process, the main CPU 66 subtracts 1 from the value of the normal symbol hold storage number data, and also stores the normal symbol start storage data. The area is shifted, clear data is set in the normal symbol start storage data area, and a value (00) indicating the normal symbol storage check process is set in the normal control state flag. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Normal symbol check processing]
In the normal symbol memory check process, as shown in FIG. 20, in step S300, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the normal control state flag is a value (00) indicating the normal symbol memory check process. When the normal control state flag is a value (00) indicating the normal symbol storage check process, the main CPU 66 proceeds to the process of step S310, and the normal control state flag is a value (00) indicating the normal symbol storage check process. Otherwise, this subroutine is terminated.

  In step S <b> 310, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the value of the normal symbol reserved memory number data (the number of reserved balls) stored in the main RAM 70 is “0”. If the value of the normal symbol reserved memory number data (the number of reserved balls) is not “0”, the process proceeds to step 320, and the value of the normal symbol reserved memory number data (the number of reserved balls) is “0”. This subroutine is finished.

  In step S320, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not to shift to the hit state (the state in which the blade member of the third start port 48 is opened) after the normal symbol variation display is executed. Specifically, the main CPU 66 refers to the hit determination table, the hit determination value stored in the hit determination table, and the normal symbol extracted when the game ball passes through the passing gate 50 included in the start memory. It is determined whether or not the hit determination random number value matches. When the determination is successful, the main CPU 66 sets a winning symbol and sets a winning flag “77”. On the other hand, if the determination is out of place, the out-of-line symbol is set. In the case of a game in the movable member lottery probability changing game state (ordinary symbol lottery high probability state), the probability of winning the normal symbol lottery is high because the number of hit determination values is larger than that in the ordinary game state. If this process ends, the process moves to step S330.

  In step S330, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the gaming state flag indicates a short time. In this process, if the main CPU 66 determines that the game state flag is set to a value indicating a short time, the process proceeds to step S360, and the game state flag is set to a value indicating a short time. If not, the process proceeds to step S350.

  In step S350, the main CPU 66 performs processing for setting 30-second variation pattern command data. That is, 30 seconds is set in the normal symbol waiting time timer. If this process ends, the process moves to step S370.

  In step S360, the main CPU 66 performs processing for setting 5.1 second variation pattern command data. That is, 5.1 seconds is set to the normal symbol waiting time timer. If this process ends, the process moves to step S370.

  In step S370, the main CPU 66 sets a value (01) indicating normal symbol variation time management in the normal control state flag. If this process ends, the process moves to step S380.

  In step S380, the main CPU 66 clears the storage area used for the current variation. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  The sub control circuit 200 receives various commands from the main control circuit 60 and performs various processes such as a display process. Among these processes, the control process according to the present invention will be described below.

[Sub control main processing]
The sub-control main process will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S1810, initialization processing is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 reads the activation program from the program ROM 208 and initializes and sets a flag stored in the work RAM 210 in response to power-on. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1820.

  In step S1820, random number update processing is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 performs a process of updating the random number stored in the work RAM 210. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1830.

  In step S1830, command analysis control processing is performed. In this processing, the sub CPU 206 performs processing for analyzing a command received from the main control circuit 60 and stored in the reception buffer of the work RAM 210. The command analysis control process will be described later. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1840.

  In step S1840, display control processing is performed. In this processing, the sub CPU 206 transmits data for display on the liquid crystal display device 32 to the display control circuit 250. The display control circuit 250 transmits data for display to the display control circuit 250. In the display control circuit 250, the VDP 212 reads various image data such as background image data and effect image data from the image data ROM 216 based on data for displaying the effect image from the sub CPU 206, and superimposes them. The image is displayed on the display area 32 a of the liquid crystal display device 32.

  In this process, for example, if the sub CPU 206 determines that it has received an effect command for notifying the gaming state from the main control circuit 60 as a result of the analysis in step S1830, the sub CPU 206 displays the liquid crystal display device 32. , Data for displaying the gaming state notification effect image is transmitted to the display control circuit 250. In the display control circuit 250, the VDP 212 reads various image data such as background image data and effect image data from the image data ROM 216 based on the game state notification effect image data, and superimposes the image data on the liquid crystal display device 32. It is displayed on the display area 32a (see FIG. 23). If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1850.

  In step S1850, a sound control process is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 transmits data for outputting sound to the sound control circuit 230. The sound control circuit 230 reads various sound data such as music data, sound effect data, and voice data from the sound data ROM 234 based on the data for outputting the sound from the sub CPU 206, superimposes the sound, and uses the AMP 236. Amplified and output from the speaker 46. Thus, the voice control circuit 230 is an example of a sound control unit.

  In this process, for example, if the sub CPU 206 determines that the effect command for notifying the gaming state has been received from the main control circuit 60 as a result of the analysis in step S1830, the sub CPU 206 determines the gaming state notification sound. Data for outputting (for example, a special song or sound effect) is transmitted to the sound control circuit 230. The sound control circuit 230 reads various sound data such as music data, sound effect data, and voice data from the sound data ROM 234 based on the data for outputting the game state notification sound from the sub CPU 206 and superimposes the sounds. Amplified by AMP 236 and output from speaker 46. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1860.

  In step S1860, lamp control processing is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 transmits data for lighting the lamp to the drive circuit 240 in this process. The drive circuit 240 reads various lighting pattern data from the decoration data ROM 244 based on the data for lighting the lamp from the sub CPU 206 and lights the lamp 132. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1820.

[Sub control command reception interrupt processing]
The sub control command reception interrupt process will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S1910, a process for saving the register is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 performs a process of saving the program being executed stored in each register (storage area). If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1920.

  In step S1920, a process for storing the input command in the reception buffer is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 performs a process of storing the input command in the reception buffer area of the work RAM 210. In this process, the stored command is analyzed in the process of S1830 in FIG. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1930.

  In step S1930, processing for restoring the register is performed. In this processing, the sub CPU 206 performs processing for restoring the program saved in step S1910 to each register. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Command analysis control processing]
The command analysis control process in step S1830 of FIG. 21 will be described using FIG.

  In step S2010, processing for determining whether or not a notification effect command has been received is performed. In this process, if it is determined that the sub CPU 206 has received the notification effect command, the process proceeds to step S2020. If it is not determined that the notification effect command has been received, the process proceeds to step S2030.

  In step S2020, notification content determination processing is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 performs a process of determining the content to be notified and displayed based on the notification effect command received in step S2010. For example, if the notification effect command received in step S2010 indicates a probability-changing gaming state, the sub CPU 206 determines the notification effect display content corresponding to the gaming state and stores it in the work RAM 210. When this process ends, this subroutine ends.

  In step S2030, other processing corresponding to the received command is executed. In this processing, the sub CPU 206 performs processing corresponding to other received commands. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Description of display screen]
An example of a display screen in which the winning gaming state is notified will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 24 shows a display screen in which the gaming state is not notified. As shown in FIG. 24, in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32, a character group image 90 (so-called group notice) composed of a plurality of characters indicating that the reach state is close is scroll-displayed from right to left. The player can predict that the reach state is close by scrolling the character group image 90.

  FIG. 25 shows a display screen in which the gaming state is notified. As shown in FIG. 25, in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32, a character group image 90 (so-called group notice) composed of a plurality of characters indicating that the reach state is close is scroll-displayed from right to left. In FIG. 25, one character image in the character group image 90 is displayed including a character image 90a different from the other character images, as compared with FIG. It is easy for a player who knows that a part of the image of the character group image 90 changes according to the gaming state, but for a player who does not know this, it is easy to recognize the gaming state. It is difficult to recognize the state. In this way, by changing a part of the image of the character group image 90 according to the gaming state, it is possible to notify the player by a method that makes it difficult to recognize the gaming state. In the present embodiment, the orientation of a part of the character group images is changed according to the gaming state. However, the present invention is not limited to this, for example, the character images included in the character group images. The number, character type, and character color may be changed. Further, for example, a part of the character image may be changed. Moreover, what is necessary is just to alert | report by the method which cannot recognize a game state to other players, such as modulating the sound generated from sound generation means, such as the speaker 46. FIG. As described above, the liquid crystal display device 32 is an example of a notification unit that notifies the gaming state executed by the execution control unit.

  As described above, according to the present embodiment, the game state is selected from a plurality of gaming states such as a normal gaming state, a probability variation gaming state, and a movable member lottery probability variation gaming state (for example, a so-called short-time gaming state) according to the result of the big hit lottery. Since the game according to the game state is executed, it is possible to enjoy the game with various game states. Furthermore, since a long game (for example, 18 round jackpot) or a short game (for example, 2 round jackpot) is executed as an advantageous game, there are a plurality of game modes that are advantageous to the player.

  Further, a plurality of special regions (for example, the first start port 25, the second start port 44, and the third start port 48) are provided. Thus, in a situation where a plurality of special areas are provided in a mixed manner, depending on the passing situation to the lottery areas (for example, the first start port 25 and the second start port 44) having two different conditions, By setting the probability of notification of the gaming state and notifying the gaming state based on the setting, the value of the notification of the gaming state performed under rare conditions is increased, and the probability of notification of the gaming state by the player's gaming power It is possible to provide a gaming machine having a new gaming form in which changes occur.

  Further, the first lottery region (first start port 25) and the second lottery region (second start port 44) are provided as a plurality of lottery regions, and the first lottery region (first start port 25). ), There is a high probability of winning a long special game (for example, 18 round jackpot). Furthermore, in a specific winning means (large winning opening 40), when a game ball satisfies a predetermined condition (for example, a condition that it passes through the special area 39a) and a short special game (for example, two round big hit) is won, The probability of notification is set according to the lottery area that the game ball has passed. For example, when the first lottery region having a high probability of winning a long special game is passed, the probability of notification is set low, and when the second lottery region is passed, the probability of notification is set high. Thus, in a situation where a plurality of special areas are provided in a mixed manner, according to the passing situation of the game ball to the lottery areas (first start port, second start port) having different lottery conditions, By setting the probability of notification of the gaming state and notifying the gaming state based on the setting, the value of the notification of the gaming state performed under rare conditions is increased, and the probability of notification of the gaming state by the player's gaming power It is possible to provide a gaming machine having a new gaming form in which changes occur.

  Further, when the specific winning means shifts to the open state in response to passage to the opening / closing area (for example, the third start port 48 as the start chucker), the game ball is moved to the specific area (for example, the special area 39a). While the special game corresponding to having passed is executed, the notification probability is set according to the ratio of the number of game balls that have passed through the first lottery area and the second lottery area. Thus, in a situation where a plurality of passing areas are provided in a mixed manner, the passing situation of game balls to different lottery areas (first starting port 25, second starting port 44, third starting port 48) Accordingly, by setting the probability of notification of the gaming state and notifying the gaming state based on the setting, the value of the notification of the gaming state performed under rare conditions is increased, and the gaming state is determined by the player's gaming power. It is possible to provide a gaming machine having a new gaming form in which the notification probability changes.

  Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described above, they are merely illustrative examples and do not particularly limit the present invention. That is, the present invention is mainly provided in a game board having a plurality of special areas through which game balls can pass and can be won, and at least one special area of the special areas, and game balls to the special areas A movable part that can be shifted to an open state that is easy to pass through and a closed state that is difficult to pass through, and a movable member that is provided on the game board and that can transition between an open state where game balls can easily pass and a closed state where it is difficult to pass A specific winning means having, a jackpot lottery means for performing a lottery to determine whether or not to shift to a special game state advantageous to the player, and a jackpot execution control means for executing a special game which is a special game state advantageous to the player According to the lottery result of the jackpot lottery means, the probability game that has a higher probability of winning the special game by the lottery by the jackpot lottery means than the normal probability game state and the normal probability game state An execution control means for executing a game in a plurality of game states including a state, an informing means for informing a gaming state executed by the execution control means, and an informing probability for setting an informing probability that is informed to the informing means Setting means, and notification control means for controlling notification in the notification means based on the notification probability set by the notification probability setting means, and each of the special areas includes the specific winning means in the game board. The lottery lottery means provided in an outer region and at least one of a lottery region that triggers the lottery in the jackpot lottery means and an opening and closing region that triggers the opening of the movable member, Depending on the special area through which the game ball has passed, the jackpot lottery is performed under different lottery conditions, and the jackpot execution control means When the game ball that has passed when the movable member moves to the open state in the specific winning means according to the passing to the specific winning means, or passes the specific area provided in the specific winning means, or the jackpot lottery The game in the special gaming state is executed when winning in the lottery of the means, and the notification probability setting means sets the notification probability of the notification means according to the special area through which the game ball has passed. The specific configuration of the gaming machine, movable part, specific winning means, jackpot lottery means, jackpot execution control means, execution control means, notification means, notification probability setting means, notification control means, etc. The design can be changed.

  It should be noted that the effects described in the embodiments of the present invention only list the most preferable effects resulting from the present invention, and the effects of the present invention are limited to those described in the embodiments of the present invention. is not.

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10 Pachinko Machine 14 Game Board 25 First Start Port 32 Liquid Crystal Display 41 Large Prize Port 44 Second Start Port 48 Third Start Port 60 Main Control Circuit 66 Main CPU
68 Main ROM
70 Main RAM
114 Passing ball sensor 116 Second starting winning ball sensor 117 First starting winning ball sensor 118 Normal electric accessory solenoid 120 Large winning opening solenoid 126 Firing control circuit 128 Discharging device 130 Firing device 200 Sub control circuit 206 Sub CPU
208 Program ROM
210 Work RAM
216 Image data ROM
230 Voice control circuit 240 Drive circuit 242 Drive circuit 250 Display control circuit

Claims (3)

A game board having a plurality of special areas through which game balls can be won;
A specific winning means having a movable member provided on the game board and capable of shifting between an open state in which a game ball easily passes and a closed state in which it is difficult to pass;
A jackpot lottery means for performing a lottery to determine whether or not to shift to a special gaming state advantageous to the player;
Jackpot execution control means for executing a special game which is a special game state advantageous to the player;
In accordance with the lottery result of the jackpot lottery means, a plurality of gaming states including a normal probability gaming state and a probability variation gaming state (probability variation) having a higher probability of winning a special game by lottery by the jackpot lottery means than the normal probability gaming state Execution control means for executing the game;
Informing means for informing a gaming state executed by the execution control means;
Notification probability setting means for setting a notification probability, which is a probability of informing the notification means;
Based on the notification probability set by the notification probability setting means, and a notification control means for controlling notification in the notification means,
Each of the special areas is provided in an area outside the specific winning means on the game board, and is a lottery area that triggers the lottery in the jackpot lottery means and an opening / closing that triggers the opening of the movable member At least one of the areas for
The jackpot lottery means performs a jackpot lottery under different lottery conditions according to the special area through which the game ball has passed,
The jackpot execution control means is a specific game machine ball that is passed when the movable member in the specific winning means is shifted to an open state in accordance with the passage to each special area. When passing the area, or when winning in the lottery of the jackpot lottery means, the game in the special gaming state is executed,
The informing probability setting means sets the informing probability of the informing means in accordance with the special area through which a game ball has passed. In the gaming machine according to claim 1,
The jackpot execution control means controls, as the special game, execution of a special game having a long advantageous period for the player and a special game having a short advantageous period compared to the long special game,
The lottery area includes a first lottery area and a second lottery pass area different from the first lottery area,
The jackpot lottery means has a probability of winning the long special game when the game ball passes the first lottery area, compared with the lottery according to the second lottery area. A lottery,
In the specific winning means, the notification probability setting means, when the game ball satisfies a predetermined condition, when the short special game is won as a result of the lottery of the jackpot lottery means, the lottery that the game ball has passed A gaming machine, wherein a notification probability of the notification means is set in accordance with a use area. The gaming machine according to claim 2,
The notification probability setting means includes:
The game ball that has passed when the big hit execution control means shifts to the open state of the movable member in the specific winning means in response to the passage to the opening / closing area is specified in the specific winning means While performing the special game in response to passing the area,
A gaming machine, wherein the notification probability of the notification means is set in accordance with a ratio of the number of game balls that have passed through the first lottery area and the second lottery area.

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