JP2008272109A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine with a new game style by arranging a plurality of passage areas and moreover, making the specified prize winning means play a new role in games. <P>SOLUTION: A pachinko game machine 10 is provided with a mobile member 48 at the first starter slot 44 as at least a passage area out of the plurality of passage areas. The main CPU 66 of the pachinko game machine 10 alters the probability in the determination of a game in the high lottery probability game state (ordinary pattern variable probability) with a mobile piece as the specified game (sudden time shortening) to be executed, after a 2 round special game and carries out the lottery for determining the game state, when prescribed requirements are met during a special game in which a major prize winning slot 39 is shifted by a prescribed frequency between the opening position of making game balls easier to pass through it and the closed position making them harder to do so. <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 (starting opening) of the game board, a big hit lottery is performed, and after three pieces of identification information fluctuate, the combination stops according to the result of the big hit lottery On the other hand, an effect display using a character image or the like is performed in accordance with changes in the identification information. And when winning in the big win lottery, after a stop display with a predetermined combination of identification information, a specific winning means (big winning opening) is repeatedly opened for a predetermined number of times to provide a player with a lot of balls To do.

  In recent years, in order to provide more jackpot lotteries, a gaming machine in which a plurality of passing areas (starting openings) are provided on a gaming board has been proposed. However, when there are a plurality of passing areas, problems are likely to occur due to the variation timing of the identification information.

Therefore, conventionally, it has been proposed to display changes in a plurality of identification information in synchronism in response to a game ball entering a plurality of passing areas (Patent Document 1). In addition, it is proposed that when the big hit lottery performed when a game ball enters one passing area is a win, the variation of the identification information in the other passing area is continued (Patent Document 2). ).
JP 2006-26042 A JP 2006-181354 A

  On the other hand, even if there are multiple passing areas, the conditions such as big win lottery are the same, and the player does not need to change the target passing area according to the gaming situation etc. It is no different from the conventional one. In addition, the movement and role of specific winning means (big prize opening) in the conventional pachinko gaming machine is monotonous such as being released during a big hit game.

  For this reason, it is desired to provide a gaming machine having a new game form by providing a plurality of passing areas and further giving a specific winning means (large winning opening) a new gaming role.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-described problems, and has a plurality of passing areas, and further has a new gaming form by giving a specific winning means a new gaming role. The purpose is to provide.

  (1) A game board having a plurality of passing areas (starting openings) through which game balls can pass to win a prize, and a transition to a special gaming state advantageous to the player when the game balls have passed through the passing areas A big hit lottery means (big hit determination process) for determining whether to win or not, and provided between the game board and an open state in which the game ball easily passes and a closed state in which it is difficult to pass in the special game state. A specific winning means (large winning opening) that shifts a predetermined number of times, and an open state that is provided in at least one of the passing areas, and in which a game ball to the passing area is easy to pass and a closed state that is difficult to pass And whether or not the movable piece transitions to an open state in which the game ball easily passes in response to the passage of the game ball through a predetermined area provided on the game board. The movable piece lottery The special game state, the normal probability game state (normal game state), and the normal probability that are advantageous to the player according to the movable piece lottery means (normal symbol determination process) and the big hit lottery result of the big hit lottery means A plurality of movable piece lottery high-probability gaming states (universal probability change) having a higher probability of winning in moving to the open state that allows the movable piece to pass through the movable piece lottery by the movable piece lottery means than the gaming state The game executed in the execution control means according to the big hit lottery result of the big hit lottery means and the execution control means for executing the game in the gaming state is a game in any of the plurality of gaming states. A game state determination lottery means (symbol determination process) for determining a game state determination lottery to determine whether or not the execution control means has won the big hit lottery of the big hit lottery means Sometimes, a special game that is in the special game state is executed, and when the big hit lottery means of the big hit lottery means is won, the special game has a short period of time for a game advantageous to the player (2R big hit) And a long game (15R big hit) advantageous to the player as compared with the short game, and after the short game, the specific game (suddenly short) that executes the game in the movable piece lottery high probability game state The gaming state determination lottery means performs the gaming state determination lottery with different types of winning probabilities according to each passing area through which a game ball has passed, and satisfies a predetermined condition during the special game In this case, the gaming machine is characterized in that the game state determination lottery is performed by changing a probability of determining the game to be executed by the execution control means as the specific game.

  According to the invention of (1), the movable piece (electric tulip) is provided in at least one passage region of the plurality of passage regions (starting ports). The game state determination lottery means (the main CPU that performs the symbol determination process) is a special game that makes a predetermined number of transitions between an open state in which a game ball easily passes through a specific winning means (large winning opening) and a closed state in which it is difficult to pass through. When a predetermined condition is satisfied, the game to be executed in the execution control means is a short game (2R big hit), followed by a specific game (suddenly short) that executes a game in a movable piece lottery high probability game state (general probability change) The game state determination lottery is performed by changing the probability to be determined.

  Here, the predetermined condition is, for example, a condition that, during execution of a long game (15R big hit), the number of game balls that have not passed a specific winning means (large winning opening) exceeds a predetermined number. be able to. As a result, even if a predetermined number of game balls cannot be passed through a specific winning means even though a long game (15R big hit) is being executed, in the next game state determination lottery, for example, a specific game ( It is possible to provide a gaming machine having a new game form in which the probability of deciding suddenly is increased.

  The predetermined condition may be, for example, a condition in which the number of game balls that have passed a specific winning means (big winning opening) falls below a predetermined number during execution of a short game (2R big hit). . As a result, even when a predetermined number of game balls cannot be passed through a specific winning means during execution of a short game (2R big hit), in the next game state determination lottery, for example, a specific game (suddenly short) Therefore, it is possible to provide a gaming machine having a new game form in which the probability of deciding to be increased is increased.

  Further, as the predetermined condition, for example, the value of the open time accumulation storage means (for example, main RAM) that cumulatively stores the time when the specific winning means (large winning opening) is in the open state is below a predetermined value. It can be a condition that. As a result, in the big hit lottery of the big hit lottery means, when the number of times of winning the special game state in which the specific winning means (big prize opening) is opened or the number of wins is changed, it was won for the transition to this special game state Even if a long game (15R jackpot) is often won and a short game (2R jackpot) is often won, the new game state determination lottery will increase the probability of determining a specific game (suddenly short), for example. A gaming machine having a game form can be provided.

  In addition, as a predetermined condition, for example, the value of the number-of-opening accumulation storage means (for example, main RAM) that cumulatively stores the number of times that a specific winning means (large winning opening) is in an open state falls below a predetermined value. It can be a condition that. Thereby, a long game (15R big hit) even if the number of times that a specific winning means (large winning opening) is won to shift to the special game state where the open state is open, or even if it is won to shift to this special game state Providing a gaming machine having a new game form in which, for example, when a shorter game (2R big hit) is often won, in the next game state determination lottery, for example, the probability of determining a specific game (suddenly short) is increased. it can.

  The predetermined condition may be, for example, a condition that the number of game balls that have passed through each passing area (starting port) during a special game is less than a predetermined number. Thereby, when the number of jackpot lotteries performed by the jackpot lottery means performed during the special game falls below a predetermined number, for example, in the next game state determination lottery, for example, the probability of determining a specific game (suddenly short) is increased. A gaming machine having a new game form can be provided.

  Further, the predetermined condition may be, for example, a condition that the game ball has passed through a specific passing area provided in a specific winning means (large winning opening). Thereby, in the next game state determination lottery, for example, in order to increase the probability of determining a specific game (suddenly short), a game ball is placed in a specific passing area while a specific winning means (large winning opening) is opened. It is possible to provide a gaming machine having a new gaming form that requires a gaming amount to be passed.

  Therefore, a gaming machine having a new game form can be provided by providing a plurality of passing areas and further giving a specific winning means a new gaming role.

  (2) In the gaming machine according to (1), the game state determination lottery means determines the game to be executed by the execution control means as the specific game according to each passing area through which the game ball has passed. The gaming machine is characterized in that the game state determination lottery is performed by changing the game.

  According to the invention of (2), in addition to the invention of (1), the game state determination lottery means determines the game to be executed by the execution control means as a specific game according to each passing area through which the game ball has passed. A game state determination lottery is performed by changing the probability. Here, since the movable piece is provided in at least one of the passage areas, the passage of the game ball to these passage areas is performed in the passage area in which the movable piece is in the open state and the passage area in which the movable piece is not provided. Easy to handle. Therefore, for example, in addition to the predetermined conditions during the special game, when the game state determination lottery is performed according to the big hit lottery result triggered by the game ball passing through the passing area provided with the movable piece, A condition that the probability of determining a specific game is changed to a higher probability can be added. Thus, a gaming machine having a new game form can be provided by providing a plurality of passing areas and further giving a new winning role to specific winning means and passing areas.

  (3) In the gaming machine according to (1) or (2), the game state determination lottery means executes the game in the execution control means according to the type of the special game executed by the execution control means. The gaming machine is characterized in that the gaming state determination lottery is performed by changing the probability of determining the game as the specific game.

  According to the invention of (3), in addition to the invention of (1) or (2), the game state determination lottery means is executed in the execution control means according to the type of special game executed by the execution control means. A game state determination lottery is performed by changing the probability of determining a game as a specific game. Here, since the short game (2R big hit) and the long game (15R big hit) are provided as the types of special games, the number of times the specific winning means are opened differs depending on the type of special games. Therefore, for example, in addition to a predetermined condition during a special game, when a short game is executed as the type of special game, a condition that the probability of determining a specific game is changed to a higher probability can be added. Thus, a gaming machine having a new game form can be provided by providing a plurality of passing areas and further giving a new gaming role to the number of times a specific winning means is released.

  (4) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (3), the winning probability setting means, when the game in the normal probability gaming state is executed in the execution control means, in the execution control means A gaming machine, wherein the game state determination lottery is performed by changing a probability of determining a game to be executed as the specific game.

  According to the invention of (4), in addition to any one of the inventions of (1) to (3), the game state determination lottery means controls the execution when the game in the normal probability game state is executed by the execution control means. The game state determination lottery is performed by changing the probability of determining the game to be executed by the means as a specific game. As a result, even if a special game in which a specific winning means is opened and closed is a normal big hit, and a game in the normal probability gaming state is subsequently executed, in the subsequent gaming state determination lottery, for example, the specific game is determined. The probability can be changed to a higher probability. Thus, a gaming machine having a new game form can be provided by providing a plurality of passing areas and further giving a new gaming role to the contents of the special game where a specific winning means is opened.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a gaming machine having a new game form by providing a plurality of passing areas and further giving a specific winning means a new gaming role.

  Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In the embodiments described below, a case where the present invention is applied to a first type pachinko gaming machine (also referred to as “digital pachi”) is shown as a preferred embodiment for a gaming machine according to the present invention.

[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 pachinko gaming machine 10 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.

  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 where the launched game ball rolls. The game area 15 is an area surrounded by a guide rail 30 (specifically, an outer rail 30a shown in FIG. 4 to be described later) where a game ball can roll. A plurality of game nails 13 are driven into the game area 15 of the game board 14.

  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 32 a is arranged behind the game board 14 so as to overlap at least the whole 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 big hit game state (special game state), an effect image for effect 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. Further, 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 indicator 35a varies according to the ball entering the first start port 44. 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, 10 numeric symbols from “0” to “9” are variably displayed as special symbols (also referred to as first identification information). As a special symbol, when a specific symbol (for example, a numerical symbol such as “21”) is stopped and displayed, the state of jackpot game that is a special game advantageous to the player from the gaming state in which the special symbol is variably displayed. The gaming state shifts to (special gaming state). In this special game state, as will be described later, the shutter 40 (see FIG. 4) is controlled to the open state, and the game ball can be received in the special winning opening 39 (see FIG. 4). On the other hand, when a numerical symbol other than a specific numerical symbol is stopped and displayed as a special symbol, the current 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 according to the result is referred to as a “special symbol game”.

  A normal symbol display 33 is provided below the special symbol display 35a. Below the special symbol indicator 35, a normal symbol indicator 33 is provided. The normal symbol display 33 is composed of, for example, two display lamps of a red LED and a green LED, and these display lamps alternately turn on and off alternately, and are variably displayed as a normal symbol.

  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 are related to the number of executions of the fluctuation display of the normal symbol held by turning on or off (so-called “first start memory”, “number of held balls”, “normal symbols”). Display the number of balls on hold ”). 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.

  Round number indicators 51a to 51d are provided on the right side of the special symbol indicator 35a. 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 transmissive liquid crystal display unit, and the like.

  The special symbol display 35b varies according to the ball entering the second start port 25. 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. By turning on / off the 8-segment LED, 10 numeric symbols from “0” to “9” are variably displayed as special symbols (also referred to as second identification information). As a special symbol, when a specific symbol (for example, a numerical symbol such as “21” or “64”) is stopped and displayed, the jackpot that is advantageous to the player from the gaming state in which the special symbol is variably displayed. The gaming state shifts to the gaming state (special gaming state). When this big hit game state is reached, as will be described later, the shutter 40 (see FIG. 4) is controlled to the open state, and the game ball can be received in the big prize opening 39 (see FIG. 4). On the other hand, when a numerical symbol other than a specific numerical symbol is stopped and displayed as a special symbol, the current gaming state is maintained.

  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.

  In addition, in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32 disposed on the back (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. Further, 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 specific numerical symbol is stopped and displayed as a special symbol on the special symbol display 35 (35a, 35b), an effect image that allows the player to grasp that it is a big hit is a display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32. Is displayed. 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 also 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. 4, two guide rails 30 (30a and 30b), a stage 55, passage gates 54a and 54b, an obstacle 57, a first start port 44 provided with a movable member 48, a second start port 25, Game members such as the shutter 40, the special winning opening 39, and the general winning openings 56a, 56b, 56c, and 56d are provided on the game board 14. Further, a speaker 46 is provided on the upper portion of the door 11.

  A stage 55 is provided at a substantially central portion of the game board 14, and an obstacle 57 is provided above the stage 55 in the game board 14. Holes 57 a and 57 b for allowing game balls to enter the stage 55 are provided on both sides of the obstacle 57. The hole 57 a is disposed in the game area 15 on the left side of the game board 14, and the hole 57 b is disposed in the game area 15 on the right side of the game board 14. In the game ball launched into the game board 14 by the operation of the launch handle 26, the game ball that collided with the obstacle 57 flows down the game area 15 along the obstacle 57. Also, only the game balls that have entered the holes 57a and 57a are guided to the stage 55. The stage 55 has a central hole 55a and holes 55b and 55c on both sides of the hole 55a. A hole 55d is formed immediately below the hole 55a. The hole 55b and the hole 55d are arranged in the game area 15 on the left side of the game board 14, and the hole 55c is arranged in the game area 15 on the right side of the game board 14. The game ball guided to the stage 55 enters either the hole 55a or the holes 55b and 55c. The game ball that has entered the hole 55a is returned to the game board 14 through a hole 55d formed immediately below the hole 55a. The game balls that have entered the holes 55b and 55c are returned directly to the game board 14.

  A first start port 44 is provided in the game area 15 on the left side of the game board 14 immediately below the hole 55d. In addition, a second start port 25 is provided in the game area 15 on the right side of the game board 14. The first starting port 44 is provided with a pair of movable members 48 on both the left and right sides. Further, the pair of movable members 48 can be switched to a closed state or an open state by a normal electric accessory solenoid 118 (see FIG. 5). When the open state is reached, a game ball is placed in the first start port 44. It becomes easier to enter. Further, in the closed state, it becomes difficult for the game ball to enter the first start port 44.

  In other words, the first start port 44 and the second start port 25 are an example of a passing region in which a game ball can pass and win a prize. The game board 14 provided with the first start port 44 and the second start port 25 is an example of a game board having a plurality of passing areas through which game balls can pass and can be won.

  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 balls are guided by guide rails 30 provided on the game board 14 and moved to the upper part of the game board 14, and the plurality of game nails 13 and the stage 55 provided on the game board 14 are described above. Due to the collision with the obstacle 57 or the like, it flows down toward the lower side of the game board 14 while changing its traveling direction.

  A second start winning ball sensor 116 (see FIG. 5) for detecting the winning of a game ball is provided in the second start opening 25. 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. When the game ball wins, the special symbol display by the special symbol display 35a is started. In addition, when a game ball wins during the special symbol fluctuation display, the special symbol fluctuation display based on the winning of the game ball to the second start opening 25 is stopped until the special symbol during the fluctuation 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.

  A first start winning ball sensor 117 (see FIG. 5) for detecting the winning of a game ball is provided in the first start opening 44. 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. When the game ball wins, the special symbol display by the special symbol display 35a 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 start port 44 is stopped until the special symbol during the variation display is stopped and displayed. 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.

  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.

  Passage gates 54 a and 54 b are provided on both the left and right sides of the approximate center of the game board 14. The passing gates 54a and 54b are provided with passing ball sensors 114 and 115 (see FIG. 5) described later. The passing ball sensors 114 and 115 detect that the game ball has passed through the passing gates 54a and 54b. When the passing ball sensors 114 and 115 detect the passage of the game ball, 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 movable member 48 provided in the first start port 44 is changed from the closed state to the open state, so that the game ball can easily enter the first start port 44. . In addition, when a predetermined time has elapsed after the movable member 48 is opened, the movable member 48 is closed so that it is difficult for a game ball to enter the first start port 44. In the present embodiment, in the closed state, only game balls that have entered the hole 55 a of the stage 55 enter the first start port 44. In the open state, in the closed state, in addition to the game balls that have entered the hole 55a of the stage 55, game balls from the left and right sides of the first start port 44 enter. As described above, a game in which the normal symbol is displayed in a variable manner and then stopped and the open / closed state of the movable member 48 differs depending on the result is referred to as a “normal symbol game”. Thus, the movable member 48 is provided in the first region (first start port 44), and the first region (first start port 44) shifts between a state in which the game ball easily passes and a state in which it is difficult to pass through. It functions as a possible movable member. In other words, the movable member 48 is provided in at least one of the passage areas, and is a movable piece that moves between an open state in which game balls to the passage area are likely to pass and a closed state in which the ball is difficult to pass. It is an example.

  Similarly to the special symbol variation display, when a game ball passes through the passing gates 54a and 54b during the normal symbol variation display, the passing gate is displayed until the normal symbol in the variation display is stopped and displayed. The execution (start) of the normal symbol variation display based on the passing of the game ball to 54a and 54b 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.

  The big prize opening 39 is provided with a shutter 40 that can be opened and closed on the front side (front side). When the special symbol display 35 (35a, 35b) stops displaying a specific numerical symbol as a special symbol and the gaming state is shifted to the big hit gaming state, the shutter 40 is in an open state in which a game ball can be easily received. To be driven. As a result, the special winning opening 39 is in an open state (first state) where the game ball can be easily received. In addition, a special area (for example, V zone) is provided in a part of the special winning opening 39. Further, a V winning sensor 103 (see FIG. 5) for detecting a game ball that has passed through the special area is provided inside the special winning opening 39.

  On the other hand, the special winning opening 39 provided on the back side (rear) of the shutter 40 has an area (not shown) having a count sensor 102 (see FIG. 5), and a predetermined number of game balls (for example, 10) or the shutter 40 is driven to the open state until a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) elapses. When a condition for winning a predetermined number of game balls in the grand prize opening 39 or elapse of a predetermined time is satisfied in the open state, the shutter 40 is driven so as to be in a closed state in which it is difficult to accept the game balls. . As a result, the special winning opening 39 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 39 is easy to accept game balls to the closed state (second state) in which the grand prize opening 39 is difficult to accept game balls. This game is called a round game. Therefore, the shutter 40 is opened during the round game and is 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. In other words, the special winning opening 39 is an example of a specific winning means that is provided in the game board and shifts a predetermined number of times between an open state in which a game ball easily passes and a closed state in which it is difficult to pass in a special game state. .

  Subsequently, the shutter 40 driven from the open state to the closed state (second state) is again in the open state on condition that the game ball received in the big prize opening 39 in the open state has passed the count sensor 102. Driven by. That is, it is possible to continue to the next round game on condition that the game ball received in the special winning opening 39 in the opened state of the shutter 40 has passed through the count sensor 102. 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 this embodiment, when the number symbol stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 35 (35a, 35b) is 64, the maximum number of continuous rounds is 15 rounds (15R), and the special symbol display 35 stops. When the number symbol displayed is 21, the maximum number of continuation rounds is 15 rounds. When the number symbol displayed on the special symbol indicator 35 (35a, 35b) is 50, the maximum number of continuation rounds is two. Round (2R).

  In other words, a special game with a maximum round of 15 rounds is an example of a game with a long period of special games, and a special game with a maximum of 2 rounds of round games compared to a long game. This is an example of a game with a short period of special games. The maximum number of continuous rounds is not limited to 2 rounds or 15 rounds. For example, the maximum number of continuous rounds is selected from “1” to “15” rounds by lottery by a round number lottery means (main control circuit 60 including the main CPU 66 (see FIG. 5)). Also good.

  In addition, when game balls have won or passed through the specific areas and the general areas in the general winning ports 56a to 56d and the large winning port 39, the number of game balls set in advance according to the types of the respective winning ports is set. It is paid out to the upper plate 20 or the lower plate 22.

  Further, when it is determined that a winning is made at the second starting port 25 and the first starting port 44 described above, a predetermined number of game balls according to the types of the respective winning ports are placed on the upper plate 20 or the lower plate 22. To be paid out.

  In addition, a discharge port 45 is formed at the lowermost part of the game board 14 and does not win or pass through the above-described general winning ports 56a to 56d, the large winning port 39, the second starting port 25, and the first starting port 44. The game balls are discharged from the discharge port 45 to the outside of the game board 14.

[Electric configuration of gaming machine]
A control circuit of the pachinko gaming machine 10 in the present 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. Thus, the main CPU 66 functions as various means to be described later, such as functioning as a big hit lottery means, a big hit execution control means, and an execution control means.

  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, the first, second, and third reference that is referred to when making a big hit determination by random number lottery. Various tables such as a special symbol determination table (see FIGS. 16, 17, and 18) 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.

  The main RAM 70 includes a control state flag, a normal control state flag, a specific area passing flag, a special symbol game state flag, a normal symbol game state flag, a fall flag, a jackpot determination random number counter, a jackpot symbol determination random number counter, a loser Random counter for design determination, random counter for selection of reach pattern, random number counter for selection of production conditions, special winning opening opening number counter, winning prize winning ball counter, winning prize winning prize counter, V winning counter, 2R winning big prize winning prize winning Counter, starting port prize ball counter, special starting port cumulative winning counter, first starting port winning counter, second starting port winning counter, discharge port counter, round number display counter, round number display effect starting counter, waiting time Timer, special prize opening time timer, special symbols related to the first starting port 44 First start memory number data indicating the number of staying balls, second start memory number data indicating the number of reserved balls regarding the special symbol related to the second start port 25, data indicating the number of reserved balls regarding the normal symbol, sub-control circuit 200 described later Data, variables, etc. for supplying commands to are located.

  The control state flag indicates the control state of the special symbol game. The normal control state flag indicates the control state of the normal symbol game. The specific area passing flag is for determining whether or not the game ball has passed the specific area.

  The special symbol game state flag indicates whether the special symbol game state is a special game state (2R), a special game state (15R), or a high probability state where the probability of winning the transition to the special game state is high. This indicates whether the low probability state has a low probability of winning the transition from the high probability state to the special gaming state. The normal symbol game state flag indicates whether the normal symbol game state has a high probability that the movable member 48 provided at the first start port 44 is likely to win the game ball easily passes through. The low probability state indicates that the probability of winning the transition to the special gaming state from the high probability state is low. In addition, the fall flag is a low probability state that indicates that the probability of judging to fall is low or that the probability of judging to fall is low in the case of falling lottery in a normal symbol game, or the probability of judging to fall Is a high probability state indicating a high probability.

  Here, the normal gaming state (normal probability gaming state) in the present embodiment is a flag indicating a low probability state in the special symbol game state flag, and a flag indicating a low probability state in the normal symbol game state flag. The state where is set. In addition, a high probability gaming state (probability variation state) having a higher probability of winning the transition to the special gaming state by lottery by the big hit lottery means than the normal gaming state (normal probability gaming state) is a high in the special symbol game gaming state flag. A state in which a flag indicating a probability state is set. In addition, the movable member lottery high probability gaming state (short time state) having a higher probability of winning a state that is easier to pass by lottery by the movable member lottery means than the normal gaming state (normal probability gaming state) is a normal symbol game gaming state flag. In other words, the flag indicating the high probability state is set. Furthermore, in the short time state in the present embodiment, the probability of winning the normal symbol game is increased, the open time of the movable member 48 of the first start port 44 is increased, and the number of holding times of the special symbol game is 0 or 1 Except for, it means a state where the variation time of the special symbol is shortened.

  The jackpot determination random number counter is for determining the jackpot of a special symbol. The jackpot symbol determining random number counter is for determining a special symbol to be stopped when a special symbol jackpot is determined. The lost symbol determination random number counter 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 special winning opening opening number counter indicates the number of times that the shutter 40 (see FIG. 4) is driven to enter an open state in which a game ball easily passes through the special winning opening 39 (see FIG. 4). The big winning opening prize ball counter is added according to a predetermined detection signal supplied from the count sensor 102 and the V winning sensor 103, and is used for paying out a prize ball based on the value of the counter. The big prize opening prize counter is added in accordance with a predetermined detection signal supplied from the count sensor 102 and the V winning sensor 103 and indicates the number of game balls that have passed through the big prize opening 39. The V winning counter is added according to a predetermined detection signal supplied from the V winning sensor 103 and indicates the number of game balls that have passed through a specific area (V zone) of the big winning opening 39. The 2R jackpot winning prize winning counter is added in accordance with a predetermined detection signal supplied from the count sensor 102 or the V winning sensor 103 during execution of the 2R special game, and is awarded during the execution of the 2R special game. The number of game balls that have passed 39 is shown. The starting opening prize ball counter is added in accordance with a predetermined detection signal supplied from the first starting winning ball sensor 117 or the second starting winning ball sensor 116 and pays out a prize ball based on the value of the counter. It is. The special start opening cumulative winning counter is cumulatively added according to a predetermined detection signal supplied from the first starting winning ball sensor 117 and the second starting winning ball sensor 116 during execution of the special game, and the special game is executed. It shows the cumulative quantity of game balls that have passed through the special winning opening 39. The first start opening winning counter is added according to a predetermined detection signal supplied from the first starting winning ball sensor 117 and indicates the number of game balls that have passed through the first start opening 44. The second start opening winning counter is added according to a predetermined detection signal supplied from the second starting winning ball sensor 116, and indicates the number of game balls that have passed through the second start opening 25. The round number display counter is for causing the round number display to display the number of rounds of the special game during execution of the special game. The discharge port counter is added according to a predetermined detection signal supplied from the discharge port sensor 119, and discharged from the discharge port 45 (see FIG. 3) without passing through the winning area provided on the game board 14. This indicates the number of game balls to be played. The round number display effect start counter is for determining 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 driving the shutter 40 and opening the special prize opening 39. 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. .

  When a game ball is won at the second start opening 25, but the special symbol variation display cannot be executed, the start of the special symbol game is put on hold. 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). ).

  When a game ball is won at the first start opening 44, but the change display of the special symbol 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). ).

  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 25, and the maximum is achieved by the winning of the game ball at the first starting port 44. 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 gates 54a and 54b, 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 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 count sensor 102, the general winning ball sensors 106, 108, 110, 112, the passing ball sensors 114, 115, A second start winning ball sensor 116, a first starting winning ball sensor 117, a normal electric accessory solenoid 118, a large winning opening solenoid 120, and a backup clear switch 124 are connected.

  The count sensor 102 is provided in a predetermined area in the special winning opening 39. The count sensor 102 supplies a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60 when the game ball passes through the general area at the special winning opening 39. The V winning sensor 103 is provided in a specific passing area (V zone) in the special winning opening 39. The V winning sensor 103 supplies a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60 when a game ball passes through a specific area in the special winning opening 39.

  The general winning ball sensors 106, 108, 110, and 112 are provided in the general winning ports 56a to 56d, respectively. The general winning ball sensors 106, 108, 110, and 112 supply a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60 when the game balls pass through the general winning ports 56 a to 56 d.

  The passing ball sensors 114 and 115 are provided at the passing gates 54a and 54b, respectively. The passing ball sensors 114 and 115 supply a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60 when the game balls pass through the passing gates 54a and 54b, respectively.

  The second start winning ball sensor 116 is provided at the second start port 25. The second start winning ball sensor 116 supplies a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60 when the game ball passes through the second start port 25.

  The first start winning ball sensor 117 is provided at the first start port 44. 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 44.

  The ordinary electric accessory solenoid 118 is connected to a movable member 48 provided at the first start port 44 via a link member (not shown), and the movable member 48 is driven according to a drive signal supplied from the main CPU 66. Is in an open state or a closed state.

  The discharge port sensor 119 is provided in a discharge port 45 provided at the lowermost part of the game board 14. The discharge port sensor 119 supplies a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60 when a game ball passes through the first start port 44.

  The big prize opening solenoid 120 is connected to the shutter 40 shown in FIG. 4, and drives the shutter 40 in accordance with a drive signal supplied from the main CPU 66 to make the big prize opening open 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, etc., but the present invention is not limited to this. As long as it is a storage medium readable by a computer equipped with a storage medium such as a hard disk device, a CD-ROM and a DVD-ROM, and a ROM cartridge, a program, a table, and the like are recorded. 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 includes a drive circuit 242 and a decoration data ROM 244 and is connected to the sub CPU 206. The light emission of the lamp 132 is controlled via the drive circuit.

  The display control circuit 250 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, and a reset signal when the power is turned on. The initial reset circuit 220 is generated.

  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.

  The audio control circuit 230 includes a sound source IC 232 that controls 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.

[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 in response to power-on. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S12.

  In step S12, timer update processing is performed. In this process, 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 39 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 signals from the passing ball sensors 114 and 115, refers to the normal symbol winning table stored in the main ROM 68, and determines whether or not the normal symbol lottery is won. And processing for storing the result of the determination in the main RAM 70 is performed. 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 related 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 data and the second start memory number data in accordance with the detection signals from the second start winning ball sensor 116 and the first starting winning ball sensor 117. When the number of reserved balls in the start memory 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 turning on 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 or not a flag indicating a high probability state is set in the special symbol game state flag of the main RAM 70. If it is determined that the flag is set, the main CPU 66 generates a probability change state command and performs sub-control. Processing to transmit to the circuit 200 is performed. Further, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not a flag indicating a high probability state is set in the normal symbol game state flag of the main RAM 70. If it is determined that the flag is set, the main CPU 66 generates a time reduction state command, and the sub-control circuit 200 Process to send to. 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 39, a second starting port 25, a first starting port 44, and general winning ports 56a to 56d. 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 response to clock pulses generated from the reset clock pulse generation circuit 62 every predetermined period (for example, 2 milliseconds). The system timer interrupt process will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S31, 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 S32.

  In step S32, 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 S33.

  In step S33, input port reading processing 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 S34.

  In step S34, input detection processing is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process of detecting a detection signal from each sensor such as the count sensor 102. Details will be described later. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S35.

  In step S35, processing for restoring each register is performed. In this processing, the main CPU 66 performs processing for restoring the program saved in step S31 to each register. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S36.

  In step S36, 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.

[Input detection processing]
The input detection process will be described below with reference to FIG.

  In step S41, a special winning opening winning process is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the game ball has passed and won a big winning opening 39 (see FIG. 3) as a specific winning means, the count sensor 102 (see FIG. 5) or the V winning sensor 103 (see FIG. 5). The determination is made according to the detection signal from FIG. The main CPU 66 adds the value of the big prize winning ball counter in response to this detection signal. In step S19 (see FIG. 6), the main CPU 66 transmits a prize ball signal to the payout device 128 based on the value of the big prize opening prize ball counter stored in the main RAM 70. The payout device 128 pays out an amount of prize balls according to the prize ball signal. The big winning opening winning process will be described later. If this process ends, the process proceeds to step S42.

  In step S42, a general winning opening winning process is performed. The main CPU 66 detects from the general winning ball sensors 106, 108, 110, or 112 whether or not a game ball has passed through a general winning opening (for example, the general winning openings 56a, 56b (see FIG. 3)). A winning process is performed in accordance with the signal. The main CPU 66 counts the value of the general winning opening prize ball counter according to the detection signal. In step S19 (see FIG. 6), the main CPU 66 transmits a prize ball signal to the payout device 128 based on the value of the general winning opening prize ball counter stored in the main RAM 70. The payout device 128 pays out an amount of prize balls according to the prize ball signal. When this process ends, the process proceeds to step S43.

  In step S43, 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 port 44 (see FIG. 3) 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 S44.

  In step S44, 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 starting port 25 (see FIG. 3) based on the detection signal from the second starting winning ball sensor 116. The second start opening winning process will be described later. If this process ends, the process moves to step S45.

  In step S45, an outlet discharge process is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process of determining whether or not the game ball is discharged from the discharge port 45 (see FIG. 3) based on the detection signal from the discharge port sensor 119. The discharge port discharge process will be described later. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Large winning prize winning process]
With reference to FIG. 9, the special winning opening winning process will be described below.

  In step S50, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not there is an input to the V winning sensor 103. If it is determined that there is an input to the V winning sensor 103, the process proceeds to step S51. If it is not determined that there is an input to the V winning sensor 103, the process proceeds to step S56.

  In step S51, the main CPU 66 performs a process of adding 1 to the value of the big prize winning ball counter. In this process, the main CPU 66 adds 1 to the value of the big prize opening prize ball counter stored in the main RAM 70. If this process ends, the process moves to step S52.

  In step S52, the main CPU 66 performs a process of adding 1 to the value of the big prize opening prize counter. In this process, the main CPU 66 adds 1 to the value of the big prize winning prize counter stored in the main RAM 70. When this process ends, the process proceeds to step S53.

  In step S54, the main CPU 66 performs a process of adding 1 to the value of the V winning counter. In this process, the main CPU 66 adds 1 to the value of the V winning counter stored in the main RAM 70. If this process ends, the process moves to step S56.

  In step S56, 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 S57. If it is not determined that there is an input to the general area passage sensor 104, this subroutine is terminated.

  In step S57, 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 S58.

  In step S58, 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.

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

  In step S61, a process of determining whether or not there is an input to the first start winning ball sensor is performed. In this process, when the main CPU 66 determines that there is an input to the first start winning ball sensor based on the detection signal of the first starting winning ball sensor 117, the process proceeds to step S62 and the first starting winning ball is moved. If it is determined that there is no input to the sensor, this subroutine is terminated.

  In step S62, a process of adding 1 to the value of the starting opening prize ball counter is performed. The main CPU 66 performs a process of adding 1 to the value of the starting opening prize counter stored in the main RAM 70. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S63.

  In step S63, a process for determining whether or not a special gaming state is set is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 refers to the value of the special symbol game state flag stored in the main RAM 70, and determines that the value indicates the special game state (2R) or (15R), the process proceeds to step S64. If the value is not determined to indicate the special gaming state (2R) or (15R), the process proceeds to step S65.

  In step S64, a process of adding 1 to the value of the special starting opening cumulative winning counter is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process of adding 1 to the value of the special start opening cumulative prize counter stored in the main RAM 70. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S65.

  In step S65, 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 S66.

  In step S66, 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 not, the process moves to step S67.

  In step S67, the big hit determination random number and the 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 jackpot 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.

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

  In step S71, it is determined whether or not there is an input to the second start winning ball sensor. In this process, when the main CPU 66 determines that there is an input to the second start winning ball sensor based on the detection signal of the second starting winning ball sensor 116, the process proceeds to step S72 and the second starting winning ball is determined. If it is determined that there is no input to the sensor, this subroutine is terminated.

  In step S72, a process of adding 1 to the value of the start opening prize ball counter is performed. The main CPU 66 performs a process of adding 1 to the value of the starting opening prize counter stored in the main RAM 70. If this process ends, the process moves to step S73.

  In step S73, a process for determining whether or not a special gaming state is set is performed. In this process, when the main CPU 66 refers to the value of the special symbol game state flag stored in the main RAM 70 and determines that the value indicates the special game state (2R) or (15R), the process proceeds to step S74. If the value is not determined to indicate the special gaming state (2R) or (15R), the process proceeds to step S75.

  In step S74, a process of adding 1 to the value of the special starting opening cumulative winning counter is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process of adding 1 to the value of the special start opening cumulative prize counter stored in the main RAM 70. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S75.

  In step S75, 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 S76.

  In step S76, 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 not, the process moves to step S77.

  In step S77, the jackpot determination random number and the jackpot symbol random number are extracted and stored in the second special symbol storage area. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process of extracting the jackpot 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.

[Exhaust outlet processing]
The discharge port discharge process will be described below with reference to FIG.

  In step S81, it is determined whether or not there is an input to the discharge port sensor. In this process, when the main CPU 66 determines that there is an input to the discharge port sensor based on the detection signal of the discharge port sensor 119, the process proceeds to step S82, and it is determined that there is no input to the discharge port sensor. This subroutine is finished.

  In step S82, a process of determining whether or not the special gaming state (15R) is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 refers to the value of the special symbol game state flag stored in the main RAM 70, and if it determines that the value indicates the special game state (15R), the main CPU 66 moves the process to step S83. If it is not determined that the value indicates the gaming state (15R), this subroutine is terminated.

  In step S83, a process of adding 1 to the value of the discharge port counter is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process of adding 1 to the value of the outlet counter stored in the main RAM 70. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished. That is, the value of the discharge port counter indicates the number of game balls discharged from the discharge port 45 in the special game state (15R).

[Special symbol control processing]
The subroutine executed in step S14 in FIG. 6 will be described with reference to FIG. In FIG. 13, the numerical values drawn from step S92 to step S100 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. 13, a process for loading a control state flag is executed (step S91). In this process, the main CPU 66 reads the control state flag. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S92.

  In step S92 to step S100 described later, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not 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 S92 to step S100 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 S92, a special symbol memory check process is executed. Details will be described later. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S93.

  In step S93, 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 to execute the process of step S94 after the waiting time after determination has elapsed. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S94.

  In step S94, 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. In the case of 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 big hit start interval elapses, the process of step S95 is set to be executed. 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 S100. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S95.

  In step S95, a big hit 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 39 read from the main ROM 68 is obtained. Is stored in the main RAM 70. Then, in the process of step S19 in FIG. 6, the main CPU 66 reads the data for opening the big prize opening 39 stored in the main RAM 70, and sends a signal for opening the big prize opening 39 to the big prize opening solenoid. 120. As described above, the main CPU 66 and the like perform opening / closing control of the special winning opening 39. That is, one round game in which a predetermined advantageous gaming state (a gaming state from the open state where the big winning opening 39 easily accepts the game ball to the closed state where the big winning opening 39 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, 30 seconds) to the big prize opening time timer. That is, it is set to execute the process of step S97. 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 uses the special game execution time timer in the main RAM 70 to start measuring the special game execution time. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S96.

  In step S96, 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 an opening upper limit time (for example, 30 seconds) in the big prize opening time timer. That is, it is set to execute the process of step S97. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S97.

  In step S97, a process during opening of an accessory 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 39 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 in step S98 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 S98.

  In step S98, the remaining sphere monitoring process in the accessory is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 determines that the control state flag is a value (05) indicating monitoring of the remaining balls in the bonus game, and if the monitoring time of remaining balls in the bonus game has elapsed, The special prize opening number counter is “2” (when the specific number symbol stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 35a is “22”) or “15” (special symbol display) It is determined whether or not one of the conditions that the specific numerical symbol stopped and displayed in 35 (35a, 35b) is “64”, “21”) or more (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. In other words, after the time corresponding to the big hit end interval has elapsed, the setting of step S99 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. In other words, after the time corresponding to the interval between rounds has elapsed, the setting of step S97 is performed. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S99.

  In step S99, a jackpot end interval process is executed. As will be described in detail later, in this process, the main CPU 66 is a value indicating the end of the special symbol game 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. (08) is set in the control state flag. That is, it is set to execute the process of step S100. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S100.

  In step S100, 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 S92. When the time reduction count is set, the main CPU 66 subtracts 1 from the time reduction count, and when the time reduction count reaches 0, the main CPU 66 ends the time reduction state, and a flag indicating a low probability state in the normal symbol game state flag. Set. 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. 13, the main CPU 66 sets the control status flag to “00”, “01”, “02”, when the big hit determination result is lost in the case where it is not the big hit gaming state. By setting “08” in order, the processing of step S92, step S93, step S94, and step S100 shown in FIG. 13 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 processing of step S92, step S93, step S94, and step S95 shown in FIG. 13 is executed at a predetermined timing, and control to the big hit gaming state is executed. Further, 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 S97 shown in FIG. The processes of step S98 and step S96 are executed at a predetermined timing, and a special game is executed. If the special game (big hit game state) end condition (special game end condition, big hit game end condition) is satisfied, “04”, “05”, “07”, “08” should be set in order. Thus, the processing from step S97 to step S100 shown in FIG. 13 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. As described above, when the main CPU 66 wins the big hit lottery of the big hit lottery means (main CPU 66), the main CPU 66 executes a special game that is in a special game state, and when the big hit lottery means of the big hit lottery means wins the special game. As an example, the execution control means executes one of a game having a short period of playing a game advantageous to the player and a long game advantageous to the player as compared to a short game.

[Special symbol memory check processing]
The subroutine executed in step S92 in FIG. 13 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, as shown in FIG. 14, 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 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 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 step S103, 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 relating to the special symbol in the second starting stored number data stored in the main RAM 70 is “0”, the process moves to step S114, 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 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. 17). 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 case of the low probability state, the main CPU 66 determines that it is a big hit when the big hit 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.

  In step S106, 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. 17), the special symbol indicator A special symbol to be stopped and displayed on 35 a is determined, and data indicating the special symbol is stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. For example, when the big hit random number value is 7 in the low probability state, when the big hit symbol random number value is 0 to 4, the main symbol 66 is selected as 6 for the left symbol of the big hit symbol and 4 for the right symbol. Z0 is selected, 15 rounds are selected as the maximum number of rounds and stored in the designated area of the main RAM 70, and a value indicating the special game state (15R) is set in the special symbol game state flag of the main RAM 70. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S110.

  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 S110, a variation pattern determination process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 executes a process of determining a special symbol 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, processing for clearing the storage area used for the current variation is executed. In this process, 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 S113, a first start-related process is executed. The first start related process will be described later. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S110.

  In step S114, 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.

[First start related processing]
The subroutine executed in step S113 in FIG. 14 will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S121, 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 S122.

  In step S122, it is determined whether or not the special symbol game state flag is a value indicating a normal probability game state. In this process, when the main CPU 66 determines that the special symbol game state flag in the main RAM 70 is a value indicating the normal probability game state, the main CPU 66 moves the process to step S123 and does not indicate the normal probability game state. If so, the process moves to step S129.

  In step S123, it is determined whether or not the discharge port counter value is equal to or greater than a predetermined value. In this process, when the main CPU 66 determines that the discharge port counter value stored in the main RAM 70 is equal to or greater than the predetermined value, the main CPU 66 proceeds to step S124, and when it determines that the value is not equal to or greater than the predetermined value, the main CPU 66 proceeds to step S124. The process moves to S129.

  In step S124, it is determined whether or not the 2R big hit big prize winning prize counter value is equal to or less than a predetermined value. In this process, when the main CPU 66 determines that the 2R big hit winning prize winning counter value stored in the main RAM 70 is equal to or smaller than a predetermined value (for example, 5), the main CPU 66 shifts the process to step S125 and exceeds the predetermined value. If it is determined that it is not, the process proceeds to step S129.

  In step S125, it is determined whether or not the special start opening cumulative winning counter value is equal to or greater than a predetermined value. In this process, when the main CPU 66 determines that the special start opening cumulative winning counter value stored in the main RAM 70 is equal to or greater than a predetermined value, the main CPU 66 moves the process to step S126, and determines that it is not equal to or greater than the predetermined value. Shifts the processing to step S129.

  In step S126, it is determined whether or not a V winning counter has been added. In this process, when the main CPU 66 determines that the V prize counter stored in the main RAM 70 has been added, the main CPU 66 proceeds to step S127, and when it determines that the V winning counter has not been added, the process proceeds to step S129. Transfer.

  In step S127, a jackpot determination process using 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. 16). 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 case of the low probability state, the main CPU 66 determines that it is a big hit when the big hit 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 S128.

  In step S128, 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 number value and the first special symbol determination table (see FIG. 16), the special symbol indicator A special symbol to be stopped and displayed on 35 a is determined, and data indicating the special symbol is stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. For example, when the big hit random number value is 7 in the low probability state and the big hit symbol random number value is 9, the main CPU 66 selects 2 for the left symbol of the big hit symbol and 2 for the right symbol, and the symbol designation command is Z3. Is selected, 2 rounds are selected as the maximum number of rounds and stored in the designated area of the main RAM 70, and a value indicating the special game state (2R) is set in the special symbol game state flag of the main RAM 70. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  In step S129, a jackpot determination process using the third special symbol determination table is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 selects a jackpot determination value stored in the third special symbol determination table (see FIG. 18). 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 case of the low probability state, the main CPU 66 determines that it is a big hit when the big hit 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 is finished, the process moves to step S130.

  As described above, the main CPU 66 that executes the jackpot determination process in the processes of step S105, step S127, and step S129 shifts to a special game state advantageous to the player when the game ball passes through the passing area. It is an example of a big hit lottery means for performing a big hit lottery of whether or not.

  In step S130, a symbol determination process using a third 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 third special symbol determination table (see FIG. 18), the special symbol indicator A special symbol to be stopped and displayed on 35 a is determined, and data indicating the special symbol is stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. For example, when the big hit random number value is 7 in the low probability state, when the big hit symbol random number value is 0 to 4, the main symbol 66 is selected as 6 for the left symbol of the big hit symbol and 4 for the right symbol. Z0 is selected, 15 rounds are selected as the maximum number of rounds and stored in the designated area of the main RAM 70, and a value indicating the special game state (15R) is set in the special symbol game state flag of the main RAM 70. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  In this way, in the processing of step S106, step S128, and step S130, with reference to the first to third special symbol determination tables (see FIGS. 16 to 18), any gaming state of the plurality of gaming states. The main CPU 66 that determines whether to play a game and executes the game, in accordance with the big hit lottery result of the big hit lottery means, the game executed in the execution control means is a game in any one of a plurality of gaming states. It is an example of a game state determination lottery means for performing a game state determination lottery to determine whether to do.

  Note that the data indicating the special symbols stored in the predetermined area of the main RAM 70 by the processes of steps S124 and S126 is transferred 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. Is supplied as a stop symbol designation command.

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

[First special symbol table]
FIG. 16 shows a first special symbol determination table stored in the main ROM 68. The jackpot random number is 7 in the low probability state, or the jackpot random number value is 3, 5, 7, 11, 13 in the high probability state and the jackpot symbol random number is 0 to 4, the left symbol of the jackpot symbol Is 6, the right symbol is 4, the symbol designation command Z0 is selected, the content is a big hit, the number of rounds is 15R (long game), the special symbol game is in a high probability state, and the subsequent normal symbol game is in a high probability state (Movable piece lottery high probability gaming state) (so-called probable big hit). Also, the fall flag is cleared. The jackpot random number is 7 in the low probability state, or the jackpot random number is 3, 5, 7, 11, 13 in the high probability state and the jackpot symbol random number is 5 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 big hit, the number of rounds is 15R (long game), the special symbol game is in a low probability state, and the normal symbol game thereafter is in a low probability state (So-called normal jackpot). Also, the fall flag is cleared. When the jackpot random number is 7 in the low probability state, or when the jackpot random number value is 3, 5, 7, 11, 13 and the jackpot symbol random number is 9 in the high probability state, the left symbol of the jackpot symbol is 2 The right symbol is 2, the symbol designation command Z3 is selected, the content is a big hit, the number of rounds is 2R (short game), the special symbol game is in a low probability state, and the subsequent normal symbol game is in a high probability state (movable) It shows that it is a single lottery high-probability gaming state) (so-called sudden shortage (collision) as a specific game). Also, the fall flag is cleared. In the case of the low probability state or the high probability state, if the jackpot random number value is other than the above, the symbol designation command Z5 is selected, and the content indicates a loss.

[Second special symbol table]
FIG. 17 shows a second special symbol determination table stored in the main ROM 68. The jackpot random number is 7 in the low probability state, or the jackpot random number value is 3, 5, 7, 11, 13 in the high probability state and the jackpot symbol random number is 0 to 4, the left symbol of the jackpot symbol Is 6, the right symbol is 4, the symbol designation command Z0 is selected, the content is a big hit, the number of rounds is 15R (long game), the special symbol game is in a high probability state, and the subsequent normal symbol game is in a high probability state (Movable piece lottery high probability gaming state) (so-called probable big hit). In addition, a value indicating a low probability state is set in the fall flag. When the jackpot random number is 7 in the low probability state, or when the jackpot random number is 3, 5, 7, 11, 13 and the jackpot symbol random number is 5 in the high probability state, the left symbol of the jackpot symbol is 5 The right symbol is 0, the symbol designating command Z1 is selected, the content is a big hit, the number of rounds is 2R (short game), the special symbol game is in a high probability state, and the subsequent normal symbol game is in a high probability state (movable) It is shown that it is a single lottery high probability gaming state (so-called sudden probability change (surprise)). In addition, a value indicating a low probability state is set in the fall flag. The jackpot random number is 7 in the low probability state, or the jackpot random number is 3, 5, 7, 11, 13 in the high probability state, and the jackpot symbol random number is 6 to 9, 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 big hit, the number of rounds is 15R (long game), the special symbol game is in a low probability state, and the normal symbol game thereafter is in a low probability state (So-called normal jackpot). Also, the fall flag is cleared. In the case of the low probability state or the high probability state, if the jackpot random number value is other than the above, the symbol designation command Z5 is selected, and the content indicates a loss.

[Third special symbol table]
FIG. 18 shows a third special symbol determination table stored in the main ROM 68. The jackpot random number is 7 in the low probability state, or the jackpot random number value is 3, 5, 7, 11, 13 in the high probability state and the jackpot symbol random number is 0 to 4, the left symbol of the jackpot symbol Is 6, the right symbol is 4, the symbol designation command Z0 is selected, the content is a big hit, the number of rounds is 15R (long game), the special symbol game is in a high probability state, and the subsequent normal symbol game is in a high probability state (Movable piece lottery high probability gaming state) (so-called probable big hit). In addition, a value indicating a high probability state is set in the fall flag. The jackpot random number is 7 in the low probability state, or the jackpot random number is 3, 5, 7, 11, 13 in the high probability state and the jackpot symbol random number is 5 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 big hit, the number of rounds is 15R (long game), the special symbol game is in a low probability state, and the normal symbol game thereafter is in a low probability state (So-called normal jackpot). Also, the fall flag is cleared. When the jackpot random number is 7 in the low probability state, or when the jackpot random number is 3, 5, 7, 11, 13 and the jackpot symbol random number is 9 in the high probability state, the left symbol of the jackpot symbol is 1. The right symbol is 1, the symbol designation command Z4 is selected, the content is a big hit, the number of rounds is 2R (short game), the special symbol game is in a low probability state, and the subsequent normal symbol game is in a low probability state. It is shown that. Also, the fall flag is cleared. In the low-probability state or the high-probability state, when the big hit random number value is other than the above, the symbol designation command Z5 is selected, and the content indicates a loss. In addition, although an example of the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd special symbol determination table in this embodiment was shown, the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd 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 other combinations.

  In other words, depending on which of the first, second, or third special symbol determination table the symbol determination process is performed, in the subsequent special symbol game or normal symbol game, a high probability state or a low probability state Is different. In other words, based on these tables, the main CPU 66 that executes the special symbol control process of step S14, according to the jackpot lottery result of the jackpot lottery means, is advantageous to the player in the special gaming state, normal probability gaming state, and normal A game in a plurality of gaming states including a movable piece lottery high-probability gaming state that has a higher probability of winning the transition to an open state in which the movable piece is easily passed through the movable piece lottery by the movable piece lottery means than the probability gaming state is executed It is an example of an execution control means. In addition, when the main CPU 66 wins the big hit lottery of the big win lottery means, as a special game, either a game having a short period of playing a game advantageous to the player or a long game advantageous to the player as compared with a short game is selected. It is an example of an execution control means for executing the above. The main CPU 66 is an example of execution control means for executing a specific game for executing a game in the movable piece lottery high probability game state after a short game.

  It is determined by the processing of step S102 whether the ball is a holding ball due to passing through the first starting port 44 as a passing region or a holding ball due to passing through the second starting port 25 as a passing region. Based on one of the first to third special symbol determination tables that have different winning probabilities for entering a state, the main CPU 66 that executes the process of step S106, step S128, or step S130 passes each passing game ball. It is an example of a gaming state determination lottery means for performing a gaming state determination lottery with different types of winning probabilities according to the area.

  The first special symbol determination table includes a so-called sudden time-saving symbol as a specific game, but the second and third special symbol determination tables do not include a sudden-short symbol. The main CPU 66, which performs the symbol determination process based on the first special symbol determination table by the process of step S128 through the determination of step S122 to step S126, executes the execution control means when the predetermined condition during the special game is satisfied. 3 is an example of a game state determination lottery means for performing a game state determination lottery by changing the probability of determining a game to be executed as a specific game.

  In addition, after the determination in step S102, the main CPU 66 that performs the symbol determination process based on the first special symbol determination table in the process of step S128 executes in the execution control means according to each passing area through which the game ball has passed. It is an example of a gaming state determination lottery means for performing a gaming state determination lottery by changing the probability of determining a game as a specific game.

  In addition, after the determination in step S122, the main CPU 66 that performs the symbol determination process based on the first special symbol determination table in the process of step S128 performs the execution control unit according to the type of the special game executed by the execution control unit. 3 is an example of a game state determination lottery means for performing a game state determination lottery by changing the probability of determining a game to be executed as a specific game. In addition, when the execution control means executes a game in the normal probability game state, the main CPU 66 changes the probability of determining the game to be executed in the execution control means as a specific game and performs a game state determination lottery. It is an example of a lottery means.

[Big hit end interval processing]
The jackpot end interval process executed in step S99 (see FIG. 13) of the main process described above will be described below.

  In the big hit end interval process, as shown in FIG. 19, 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 big hit end interval process. If it is determined that the control state flag is a value (07) indicating the big hit end interval process, the process proceeds to step S151. When it is not determined that the control state flag is a value (07) indicating the big hit end interval process, 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 clears the big hit signal output flag of the main RAM 70 and clears the special winning opening number-of-opens display LED pattern flag. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S155.

  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 special symbol game state flag. In this process, the main CPU 66 uses the value indicating the gaming state (high probability state or low probability state) of the special symbol game determined in the symbol determination process in step S106 or step S116 as the special symbol game gaming state flag in the main RAM 70. set. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S157.

  In step S157, the main CPU 66 performs processing for setting a normal symbol game state flag. In this process, the main CPU 66 sets the value indicating the game state (high probability state or low probability state) of the normal symbol game determined in the symbol determination process of step S106 or step S116 as the normal symbol game game state flag in the main RAM 70. set. 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. 6) of the main process mentioned above is demonstrated.

  In the normal symbol control process, as shown in FIG. 20, in step S200, the main CPU 66 executes a process of loading the normal control state flag. Note that the main CPU 66 determines whether or not to execute each processing in steps S210 to S250 based on the normal control state flag. 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 (hit determination). When the high probability state is set in the normal symbol game state flag of the main RAM 70, the main CPU 66 changes the fluctuation pattern (LED of the normal symbol display 33 with a short fluctuation time (for example, 5.1 seconds). Set the (flash pattern). On the other hand, when the low probability state is set in the normal symbol game state flag of the main RAM 70, 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 low probability state is set in the normal symbol game state flag, the movable member 48 (see FIG. 4) of the first start port 44 is released. When the normal symbol game state flag is set to a high probability state, the movable member 48 (see FIG. 4) is released. The time (for example, 1.8 seconds) and the number of times (for example, 3 times) are set. On the other hand, if the main CPU 66 determines that it is not a win, it 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 release process of the normal electric accessory (first start port 44) (see FIG. 6), and the value of the normal electric combination prize counter. Is equal to or greater than “4” or the value of the normal electric utility 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 memory check processing]
The normal symbol storage check process executed in step S210 (see FIG. 20) of the normal symbol control process described above will be described below.

  In the normal symbol memory check process, as shown in FIG. 21, 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 shifts to the hit state (the state where the movable member 48 as the movable piece is driven and the first start port 44 as the passage area is opened) after the normal symbol variation display is executed. It is determined whether or not to perform. Specifically, the main CPU 66 refers to the hit determination table according to whether the normal symbol game gaming state flag is in a high probability state or a low probability state, and enters the normal symbol game gaming state stored in the hit determination table. It is determined whether or not the hit determination value of the corresponding type matches the random number for determination per normal symbol extracted when the game ball passes through the passing gates 54a and 54b as predetermined areas included in the start memory. . 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 a loss, a lost symbol is set. If this process ends, the process moves to step S330.

  As described above, the main CPU 66 performs a movable piece lottery to determine whether or not the movable piece is shifted to an open state in which the game ball easily passes in response to the game ball passing through a predetermined area provided on the game board. It is an example of a movable piece lottery means.

  In step S330, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the normal symbol game state flag is in a high probability state. If the normal symbol game state flag is in a high probability state, the process proceeds to step S350. If the normal symbol game state flag is not in a high probability state, the process proceeds to step S360.

  In step S350, 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 S360, 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 S390.

  In step S370, the main CPU 66 performs processing for setting a fall probability. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process of setting a fall probability in the fall lottery based on the fall flag value of the main RAM 70. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S380.

  In step S380, the main CPU 66 performs a fall determination process. In this process, the main CPU 66 generates a random number and determines whether or not to fall by referring to the fall probability set in step S370. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S390.

  In step S390, the main CPU 66 sets a value (01) indicating normal symbol variation time management in the normal control state flag. When this process ends, the process proceeds to step S400.

  In step S400, 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 commands 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. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1850. In the display control circuit 250 that has received this data, 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 data for displaying the effect image from the sub CPU 206. Then, the images are superimposed and displayed on the display area 32 a of the liquid crystal display device 32.

  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. 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 step 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. 22 will be described using FIG.

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

In step S2020, display content determination processing is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 performs a process of determining the content to be displayed based on the effect control command received in step S2010. For example, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not the effect control command received in step S2010 is based on setting the short time flag to 1, determines the effect display contents according to the determination result, 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]
FIG. 25 shows that when the special symbol game state is the normal probability game state (low probability state), a special game (short game) with a round number of 2R is executed, and during that time a predetermined number of winning balls 39 are displayed at the big winning opening 39. In the display screen of the liquid crystal display device 32 when three game balls pass as numbers, and the 2R jackpot winning prize winning counter of the main RAM 70 (see FIG. 5) is 3 as a predetermined value (for example, 5) or less. is there. At this time, an effect image 93a (for example, a character image of 3) is displayed above the big prize opening 39 on the liquid crystal display device 32 by the display control of the display control circuit 250 (see FIG. 5). An effect image 93b (for example, a light emission image) is displayed around the. With such a display screen by the liquid crystal display device 32, it is possible to notify the player that it is easier to win a specific game (suddenly shorter) in the subsequent games.

  As described above, according to the present embodiment described above, the movable member 48 is provided in the first start port 44 that is at least one of the plurality of pass regions (start ports). When the main CPU 66 satisfies a predetermined condition during a special game in which a predetermined number of transitions are made between an open state in which a game ball easily passes through a grand prize opening 39 and a closed state in which a game ball does not easily pass through, the 2R special game is A game state determination lottery is performed by changing the probability of determining a specific game (sudden time reduction) to execute a game in a movable piece lottery high probability game state (general probability change).

  Here, as the predetermined condition, for example, during the execution of the special game of 15R, the value of the V winning counter in the main RAM 70 indicating the number of game balls that have not passed through the big winning opening 39 exceeds a predetermined number. It can be a condition. Thus, even when a special game of 15R is being executed, even if a predetermined number of game balls cannot be passed through a specific winning means, in the next game state determination lottery, for example, a specific game (suddenly shortened) It is possible to provide a gaming machine having a new game form in which the probability of determining to (1) is increased.

  The predetermined condition may be, for example, a condition that the number of game balls that have passed through the special winning opening 39 falls below a predetermined number (for example, five balls) during execution of the 2R special game. As a result, even when a predetermined number of game balls cannot be passed through the special winning opening 39 during the execution of the 2R special game, in the next game state determination lottery, for example, the specific game (suddenly shortened) is determined. It is possible to provide a gaming machine having a new gaming form in which the probability of playing is increased.

  Further, the predetermined condition may be, for example, a condition that the counter value of the main RAM 70 that cumulatively stores the time when the special winning opening 39 is in an open state falls below a predetermined value. Thereby, in the big hit lottery of the main CPU 66, even when the number of times of winning the transition to the special gaming state where the big winning opening 39 is in the open state is small, or even when winning the transition to this special gaming state, the special game of 15R In the case where the 2R special game is more often won, it is possible to provide a gaming machine having a new game form in which, for example, in the next game state determination lottery, the probability of determining a specific game (suddenly short time) is increased.

  The predetermined condition may be, for example, a condition that the counter value of the main RAM 70 that cumulatively stores the number of times that the special winning opening 39 is in an open state falls below a predetermined value. As a result, even if the number of times of winning the transition to the special gaming state in which the special winning opening 39 is open or when winning the transition to this special gaming state, the 2R special game is won from the 15R special game. When there are many cases, it is possible to provide a gaming machine having a new game form in which, for example, in the next game state determination lottery, the probability of determining a specific game (sudden time reduction) is increased.

  The predetermined condition may be, for example, a condition that the number of game balls that have passed through the first start port 44 or the second start port 25 during a special game is less than a predetermined number. As a result, when the number of jackpot lotteries performed by the main CPU 66 during the special game falls below a predetermined number, for example, in the next game state determination lottery, for example, the probability of determining a specific game (suddenly short) is increased. A gaming machine having a new game form can be provided.

  Further, the predetermined condition may be, for example, a condition that the game ball has passed through a specific passing area (V zone) provided in the special winning opening 39. Thus, in the next game state determination lottery, for example, in order to increase the probability of determining a specific game (suddenly short), the game ball passes through the specific passing area (V zone) while the special winning opening 39 is opened. Therefore, it is possible to provide a gaming machine having a new gaming form that requires a gaming game amount.

  Therefore, a gaming machine having a new game form can be provided by providing a plurality of passing areas and further giving a specific winning means a new gaming role.

  In addition, according to the present embodiment, the main CPU 66 changes the probability of determining a specific game according to either the first start port 44 or the second start port 25 through which the game ball has passed, and determines a game state determination lottery. I do. Here, since the movable member 48 is provided in the first starting port 44 that is at least one of the passing regions, the second starting unit in which the movable member 48 is not provided with the first starting port 44 and the movable member 48 in the open state. In the mouth 25, the ease of passing of the game ball to these differs. Therefore, for example, in addition to a predetermined condition during a special game, a game state determination lottery is performed according to a big hit lottery result triggered by a game ball passing through the first starting port 44 provided with the movable member 48. In this case, it is possible to add a condition that the probability of determining a specific game is changed to a higher probability. Thus, a gaming machine having a new game form can be provided by providing a plurality of passing areas and further giving a new winning role to specific winning means and passing areas.

  Further, according to the present embodiment, the game state determination lottery means changes the probability of determining the game to be executed by the execution control means as a specific game according to the type of the special game executed by the execution control means. A state determination lottery is performed. Here, since the 2R special game and the 15R special game are provided as the special game types, the number of times the special winning opening 39 is opened differs depending on the special game type. Therefore, for example, in addition to a predetermined condition during a special game, when a 2R special game is executed as the type of special game, a condition that the probability of determining a specific game is changed to a higher probability can be added. . Thus, a gaming machine having a new game form can be provided by providing a plurality of passing areas and further giving a new gaming role to the number of times a specific winning means is released.

  Further, according to the present embodiment, when the main CPU 66 executes a game in the normal probability game state, the main CPU 66 performs a game state determination lottery by changing the probability determined to be a specific game. As a result, even if the special game in which the special winning opening 39 is opened and closed is a normal big hit, and the game in the normal probability gaming state is subsequently executed, for example, in the subsequent gaming state determination lottery, the specific game is determined. The probability can be changed to a higher probability. Thus, a gaming machine having a new game form can be provided by providing a plurality of passing areas and further giving a new gaming role to the contents of the special game where a specific winning means is opened.

  Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described above, they are merely illustrative examples and do not particularly limit the present invention. In other words, the present invention is advantageous to the player mainly based on the gaming board having a plurality of passing areas (starting openings) through which the game balls can pass and winning a prize, and the gaming balls passing through the passing areas. A big hit lottery means (big hit determination process) for making a big hit lottery to determine whether or not to shift to a special game state, and provided in the game board, and in the special game state, an open state in which a game ball is easy to pass and a hard pass A specific winning means (large winning opening) that shifts between the closed state and a predetermined number of times, and an open state that is provided in at least one passing region of the passing regions and that allows game balls to easily pass through the passing region; A movable piece (electric tulip) that transitions between a closed state that is difficult to pass through and an opening that allows the game ball to pass through the movable piece in response to the passing of the game ball through a predetermined area provided on the game board. State transition According to the movable piece lottery means (normal symbol determination process) for performing such a movable piece lottery and the big hit lottery result of the big hit lottery means, the special gaming state, the normal probability gaming state (normal gaming state) advantageous to the player ), And a movable piece lottery high probability gaming state (ordinary figure) that has a higher probability of winning by moving the movable piece to the passable open state by the movable piece lottery means than the normal probability gaming state. An execution control means for executing a game in a plurality of gaming states including a probability change), and a game executed in the execution control means in accordance with a jackpot lottery result of the jackpot lottery means in any of the plurality of gaming states A game state determination lottery unit (symbol determination process) for performing a game state determination lottery for determining whether to play a game state game, and the execution control unit includes: When the winning lottery is won, the special game that is in the special gaming state is executed, and when winning the big hit lottery of the big hit lottery means, the period of playing a game advantageous to the player as the special game is short A specification that executes either a game (2R big hit) or a long game (15R big hit) which is advantageous to the player compared to the short game, and executes the game in the movable piece lottery high probability game state after the short game A game (sudden time reduction) is executed, and the game state determination lottery means performs the game state determination lottery with different types of winning probabilities according to each passing area through which the game ball has passed, and the predetermined state during the special game When the above condition is satisfied, the gaming state determination lottery is performed by changing the probability of determining the game to be executed by the execution control means as the specific game. However, the specific configurations of the passing area, game board, jackpot lottery means, specific winning means, movable piece, movable piece lottery means, execution control means, game state determination lottery means, and the like can be appropriately changed in design. .

  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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Explanation of symbols

10 Pachinko gaming machine 14 Game board 25 Second starting port 26 Launch handle 32 Liquid crystal display device 33 Normal symbol display 34a, 34b, 34c, 34d, 34e, 34f, 34g, 34h Special symbol holding lamp 35 (35a, 35b) Special Symbol display 39 Large winning port 40 Shutter 44 First start port 48 Movable members 50a, 50b, 50c, 50d Normal symbol holding lamps 54a, 54b Passing gate 55 Stage 57 Obstacle 60 Main control circuit 66 Main CPU
68 Main ROM
70 Main RAM
93a, 93b Effect images 114, 115 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 Launch control circuit 128 Dispensing device 130 Launching 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 (4)

A game board having a plurality of passing areas through which game balls can pass and win a prize;
A jackpot lottery means for performing a jackpot lottery on whether or not to shift to a special gaming state advantageous to the player, when a game ball has passed through the passing area;
A specific winning means provided on the game board, in the special game state, for shifting a predetermined number of times between an open state in which a game ball easily passes and a closed state in which it is difficult to pass;
A movable piece that is provided in at least one of the passage areas and that moves between an open state in which a game ball to the passage area is easy to pass and a closed state in which it is difficult to pass;
A movable piece lottery means for performing a movable piece lottery for determining whether or not the movable piece shifts to an open state in which the game ball easily passes in response to a game ball passing through a predetermined area provided in the game board;
In accordance with the jackpot lottery result of the jackpot lottery means, the movable piece is selected by the movable piece lottery by the movable piece lottery means than the special gaming state, the normal probability gaming state, and the normal probability gaming state which are advantageous for the player. Execution control means for executing a game in a plurality of game states including a movable piece lottery high probability game state with a high probability of winning in shifting to an open state that is easy to pass;
A gaming state in which a game state determination lottery is performed to determine which of the plurality of gaming states a game executed in the execution control unit is a game executed in the execution control unit in accordance with a big hit lottery result of the big hit lottery unit A decision lottery means,
The execution control means includes
When winning the jackpot lottery of the jackpot lottery means, the special game that is the special gaming state is executed,
When winning the big hit lottery of the big hit lottery means, as the special game, one of a game having a short period of playing a game advantageous to the player and a long game advantageous to the player as compared with the short game is executed. ,
After the short game, execute a specific game that executes the game in the movable piece lottery high probability game state,
The gaming state determination lottery means
According to each passing area through which the game ball has passed, perform the gaming state determination lottery with different types of winning probabilities,
A gaming machine, wherein when a predetermined condition during the special game is satisfied, the game state determination lottery is performed by changing a probability of determining the game to be executed by the execution control means as the specific game.   The gaming state determination lottery means performs the gaming state determination lottery by changing a probability of determining the game to be executed in the execution control means as the specific game according to each passing area through which the game ball has passed. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the gaming machine is characterized.   The gaming state determination lottery means changes the probability of determining the game to be executed in the execution control means as the specific game according to the type of the special game executed by the execution control means, and the gaming state determination lottery The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: The gaming state determination lottery means changes the probability of determining the game to be executed in the execution control means as the specific game when the game in the normal probability gaming state is executed in the execution control means. The game machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein a lottery is performed.

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