JP2008272117A - 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 a special area (major prize winning slot) play a new role in games. <P>SOLUTION: In a game board 14 of a pachinko game machine 10, a part of it is made as a permeable area to form a playing area 15a where game balls roll on its surface side and a playing area 15b where the game balls roll formed on its rear side. A shutter 40 is movable in an opening range between the closed position of making game balls harder to pass through a major prize winning slot 39 and the opening position of making them easier to do so. The main CPU 66 controls to drive the shutter 40 in any range out of the opening ranges of multiple kinds covering the playing areas 15a and 15b or at least any one of the playing areas during a special game and alters the opening range when prescribed requirements are met. <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. Then, when winning in the big hit lottery, after the stop display with a combination of predetermined identification information, the special area (large winning prize opening) is repeatedly opened for a predetermined number of times, thereby providing the player with many balls.

  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 the special area (big prize opening) in the conventional pachinko gaming machine was 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 the special area (big prize opening) a new gaming role.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-described problems, and provides a gaming machine having a new game form by providing a plurality of passing areas and further giving a new gaming role to the special area. The purpose is to do.

  (1) A game board having a plurality of passing areas (starting openings) through which game balls can be won and a special area (large winning opening) provided on the gaming board and allowing the game balls to pass through to win. ), A movable member (shutter) movable in an open range between a closed state in which the game ball does not easily pass through the special region and an open state in which the game ball easily passes, and a movable member control means for driving and controlling the movable member; A special game in which a big hit lottery means for performing a big hit lottery based on the passing of the game ball to the passing area, and the movable member control means for moving the movable member in the open range when winning is obtained as a result of the big hit lottery. The game board is formed of at least a part of a permeable area, a first game area on which the game ball rolls is formed on the front side, and a game ball on the back side. The second play that rolls An area is formed, and the movable member control means is configured to move the movable member in any one of the first game area and the second game area, or a plurality of types of the open ranges straddling at least one of these game areas. A gaming machine characterized in that when the members are driven and controlled and the predetermined condition is satisfied, the open range is changed.

  According to the invention of (1), at least a part of the game board is made a permeable region, the first game region where the game ball rolls on the front side is formed, and the game ball rolls on the back side. A second game area was formed. The movable member (shutter) is movable in an open range that is between a closed state in which a game ball is unlikely to pass through the special area (large winning opening) and an open state in which it is easy to pass through. During the special game, the movable member control means moves the movable member (shutter) in any one of the first game area and the second game area, or at least one of a plurality of types of open ranges straddling any one of these game areas. When the drive control is performed and a predetermined condition is satisfied, the open range is changed. Thereby, since the open range of the movable member can be changed, it is possible to change the number of game balls to be won by passing through the special area (large winning opening) during the special game.

  Here, as the predetermined condition, the value of the open time accumulation storage means (for example, main RAM) that cumulatively stores the time when the movable member is moved and the special area (large winning opening) is in the open state is set. It can be set as a condition that the value is below a predetermined value. Thereby, in the big hit lottery of the big hit lottery means, when the number of times that the movable member (shutter) wins the execution of the special game with the special area (big prize opening) opened, for example, the open range of the movable member is set. By changing to a wider one, it is possible to provide a gaming machine having a new game form in which the number of game balls to be won by passing through a special area (large winning opening) is increased.

  Further, as a predetermined condition, the value of the number-of-opening cumulative storage means (for example, main RAM) that cumulatively stores the number of times that the movable member has moved and the special area (big prize opening) has been opened is predetermined. It can be set as a condition that the value is below. Thereby, in the big hit lottery of the big hit lottery means, when the number of times that the movable member (shutter) wins the execution of the special game with the special area (big prize opening) opened, for example, the open range of the movable member is set. By changing to a wider one, it is possible to provide a gaming machine having a new game form in which the number of game balls to be won by passing through a special area (large winning opening) is increased.

  Further, the predetermined condition may be a condition that the number of game balls that have passed through each passing area (starting port) during the 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, by changing the open range of the movable member to a wide range, the special area (big prize opening) It is possible to provide a gaming machine having a new game form in which the number of game balls that pass and win a prize is increased.

  In addition, the predetermined condition may be a condition that the game ball has passed through a specific passing area provided inside the special area (large winning opening). Thereby, when a game ball passes through the specific passing area, for example, by changing the open range of the movable member to a wide one, the number of gaming balls that pass through the special area (big prize opening) and wins is increased. Therefore, it is possible to provide a gaming machine having a new game form that requires a gaming amount that allows a game ball to pass through the specific passing area while the special area (big prize opening) is opened.

  Therefore, a gaming machine having a new game form can be provided by providing a plurality of passing areas and further giving the special area a new gaming role.

  (2) In the gaming machine according to (1), the jackpot lottery means performs a jackpot lottery under different lottery conditions according to the passing area where the game ball has won, and the movable member control means includes a plurality of the lottery means As a result of the jackpot lottery based on a winning in the passing area that triggers a lottery with good conditions for the player among the passing areas, if the winning area is won, the opening range is defined as the first game area and the second game area. If the player wins as a result of the jackpot lottery based on the winning to the passing area that triggers a lottery with a bad condition for the player among the plurality of passing areas, A gaming machine that is set to either one gaming area or the second gaming area.

  According to the invention of (2), in addition to the invention of (1), the movable member control means is based on winning a prize in a passing area that triggers a lottery with good conditions for the player among a plurality of passing areas. As a result of the big win lottery, if the winning range is set, the open range is set across the first game area and the second game area, and the winner is won as a result of the big win lottery based on the winning in the passing area that triggers the bad lottery In this case, the open range is set to either the first game area or the second game area. As a result, if winning is made by winning a passing area that triggers a lottery with good conditions, the special area (big prize opening) can be opened across the first game area and the second game area, It is possible to provide a gaming machine having a new game form in which a greater difference can be provided due to the advantage of the passing area for the player. Therefore, a gaming machine having a new game form can be provided by providing a plurality of passing areas and further giving the special area a new gaming role.

  (3) In the gaming machine according to (1) or (2), according to the big hit lottery result of the big hit lottery means, the normal probability gaming state, or the big hit lottery means of the big hit lottery means than the normal probability gaming state An execution control means for executing a game in a probability variation game state (probability variation) with a high probability of winning, and the jackpot execution control means, as the special game, is a game (2R) in which a game advantageous for the player is short. Big hit) and a long game (15R big hit) which is advantageous to the player compared to the short game, and the movable member control means performs the short game by the big hit execution control means, When a game in the probability change gaming state is executed by the execution control means (sudden probability change), the release range is set to either the first game area or the second game area Game machine and said Rukoto.

  According to the invention of (3), in addition to the invention of (1) or (2), the movable member control means is configured such that after the short game is executed by the big hit execution control means, the execution control means When a game is executed (sudden probability change), the release range is set to either the first game area or the second game area. Accordingly, it is possible to provide a gaming machine having a new game form in which the player can be informed that the player has been suddenly won by the opening range of the special area by the movement of the movable member. Therefore, a gaming machine having a new game form can be provided by providing a plurality of passing areas and further giving the special area a new gaming role.

  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 the special area 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.

  As shown in FIG. 1 to FIG. 3, 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. 2, this door 11 is for closing the opening 12a from the front, and a game is normally performed in the closed state. Further, a protective plate 19 is provided at the center of the door 11 so that all of the door 11 is transparent. 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 other words, the game board 14 is an example of a game board that is at least partially composed of a permeable region. As will be described in detail later, the game board 14 is formed with a game area 15a on the front side facing the player and a game area 15b on the back side facing the liquid crystal display device 32. The game areas 15a and 15b are areas surrounded by guide rails 30 (specifically, outer rails 30a shown in FIG. 3 described later). A plurality of game nails 13 are driven into the game areas 15a and 15b in 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 32a is disposed behind the game board 14 so as to overlap at least all or a part of the game areas 15a and 15b in the game board 14. Specifically, the liquid crystal display device 32 is disposed behind the game board 14 so that the display area 32a overlaps all or part of the game areas 15a and 15b and all or part of the game area outer area 16. Is done. 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) the game area 15 b of the game board 14 and on the front (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 indicator 51a to 51d is 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 second starting 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). If a special symbol (for example, a numerical symbol such as “21”, “50”, or “64”) is stopped and displayed as this special symbol, the player from the normal gaming state (normal probability state or probability variation gaming state) The gaming state shifts to a big hit gaming state (special gaming state) that is advantageous to the player. In this big hit gaming state, as will be described later, the shutter 40 (see FIG. 3) has a plurality of types of open ranges that straddle at least one of the gaming area 15a and the gaming area 15b, or these gaming areas. And the game ball can be received in the special winning opening 39 (see FIG. 3). On the other hand, when a number symbol other than a specific number symbol is stopped and displayed as a special symbol, the normal gaming state is maintained. As described above, a game in which a special symbol is variably displayed and then stopped and the game state is shifted or maintained 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. The normal symbol display 33 is composed of, for example, two display lamps of a red LED and a green LED. These display lamps are alternately turned 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 indicate the number of executions of fluctuation display of the normal symbol held by turning on or off (so-called “the number of held balls”, “the number of held balls related to normal symbols”). indicate. Similar to the special symbol, when the execution of the fluctuation display of the normal symbol is held once, the normal symbol holding lamp 50a is turned on.

  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 indicators 51a to 51d 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 first starting 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). When a special symbol (for example, a numerical symbol such as “21” or “64”) is stopped and displayed as this special symbol, a state advantageous to the player from the normal gaming state (normal probability state or probability variation gaming state) The gaming state shifts to the big hit gaming state (special gaming state). In this big hit gaming state, as will be described later, the shutter 40 (see FIG. 3) has a plurality of types of open ranges that straddle at least one of the gaming area 15a and the gaming area 15b, or these gaming areas. And the game ball can be received in the special winning opening 39 (see FIG. 3). On the other hand, when a number symbol other than a specific number symbol is stopped and displayed as a special symbol, the normal 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 (35a, 35b), in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32, the identification symbol consisting of numbers, symbols, etc. For example, “0” to “9” are displayed in a variable manner. Further, the special symbols that have been variably displayed on the special symbol display 35 (35a, 35b) are stopped and displayed, and the identification information for presentation is also stopped and displayed in the display area 32a 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 numerical symbol is stopped and displayed as a special symbol on the special symbol display 35 (35a, 35b), the identification information for the effect displayed in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32 is displayed. The combination becomes a specific display mode (for example, a mode in which any one of “1” to “9” is stopped and displayed in each of the plurality of symbol columns), and further, a character such as “big hit !!” A happy character image is displayed in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32 together with the image.

  As shown in FIG. 3, on the game board 14, two guide rails 30 (30a and 30b), a stage 55, passing gates 54a and 54b, an obstacle 57, and a second start are straddled across the game areas 15a and 15b. A game member such as an ordinary electric accessory 48 having a mouth 44 and a wing member, a first start port 25, and general winning ports 56a, 56b, 56c, 56d are provided. In addition, passage openings 40a and 40b are formed at substantially the center of the lowermost part on the game board 14. In addition, a prize winning port 39 is provided at the lowermost part of the game area 15 a of the game board 14. In addition, a discharge port 45 is provided at the bottom of the game area 15b of the game board 14. Further, the game board 14 is provided with a shutter 40 capable of closing the special prize winning port 39 or the discharge port 45. In addition, shielding plates 41 are provided on both the left and right sides of the big prize opening 39 in the game area 15a.

  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 for allowing a game ball to enter the stage 55 are provided on both sides of the obstacle 57. Only game balls that have entered the hole are guided to the stage 55. The stage 55 is formed with discharge holes at the center and both sides. The game ball guided to the stage 55 is returned to the game board 14 through this discharge hole.

  In the center of the game board 14, an ordinary electric accessory 48 that forms the second start port 44 is provided immediately below the discharge hole of the stage 55. Further, on the right side of the game board 14, an accessory that forms the first start opening 25 is provided. The ordinary electric accessory 48 includes a pair of blade members provided on both the left and right sides, and the second starting port 44 is formed by the pair of blade members. Further, the pair of blade members can be switched between a closed state and an open state by a normal electric accessory solenoid 118 (see FIG. 5). When the pair of blade members are in an open state, a game ball enters the second start port 44. It becomes easier. In addition, when it is in a closed state, it becomes difficult for a game ball to enter the second start port 44. Thus, the 1st starting opening 25 and the 2nd starting opening 44 are examples of a plurality of passage fields which a game ball can pass and can win.

  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 areas 15a and 15b, and an inner rail 30b that is disposed inside the outer rail 30a. Is done. The fired game ball is guided by a guide rail 30 provided on the game board 14 and moved to the upper part of the game board 14, and then falls into one of the game areas 15a and 15b. Due to the collision with the nail 13, the stage 55 provided on the game board 14, the obstacle 57, etc., it flows down toward the lower side of the game board 14 while changing its traveling direction.

  A first start winning ball sensor 116 (see FIG. 5) for detecting the winning of a game ball is provided in the first start opening 25. When a game medium such as a game ball is detected by the first 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 variation display, the special symbol variation display based on the winning of the game ball to the first starting port 25 is stopped until the special symbol during the variation display is stopped. Execution (start) is put on hold. Thereafter, when the special symbol that has been variably displayed is stopped and displayed, the variably displayed suspended special symbol is started. Note that an upper limit is set for the number of times the execution of the special symbol variable display is suspended. For example, the special symbol variable display is suspended up to four times.

  A second start winning ball sensor 117 (see FIG. 5) for detecting the winning of a game ball is provided in the second starting port 44. When a game medium such as a game ball is detected by the second 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. Also, if the game ball wins during the special symbol variation display, the special symbol variation display based on the game ball winning in the second starting port 44 is stopped until the special symbol during the variation display is stopped. Execution (start) is put on hold. Thereafter, when the special symbol that has been variably displayed is stopped and displayed, the variably displayed suspended special symbol is started. Note that an upper limit is set for the number of times the execution of the special symbol variable display is suspended. For example, the special symbol variable display is suspended up to four times.

  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 blade member provided in the ordinary electric accessory 48 is changed from the closed state to the open state, so that the game ball can easily enter the second starting port 44. Further, when a predetermined time has elapsed after the blade member is in the open state, the blade member is closed so that the game ball is less likely to enter the second start port 44. As described above, a game in which a normal symbol is displayed in a variable manner and then stopped and the open / closed state of the blade member varies depending on the result is referred to as a “normal symbol game”. As described above, the ordinary electric accessory 48 functions as a movable member capable of shifting between a state where it is easy to enter a game ball and a state where it is difficult to enter the second entrance (second start port 44).

  As with the special symbol variation display, when the game ball passes through the passage gates 54a and 54b during the normal symbol variation display, the passage gate 54a is displayed until the variation symbol normal symbol is stopped and displayed. The execution (start) of the normal symbol variation display based on the passing of the game ball to 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 as a movable member that is movable in an open range between a closed state in which a game ball hardly passes from an upper portion thereof and an open state in which the game ball easily passes. The shutter 40 has a predetermined opening range as will be described later when a special numerical symbol is stopped and displayed as a special symbol on the special symbol indicator 35 (35a, 35b) and the gaming state is shifted to the big hit gaming state. It is driven by. As a result, the special winning opening 39 is in an open state (first state) through which game balls can easily pass. As described above, the special winning opening 39 is an example of a special area that is provided in the game board and through which a game ball can pass for winning.

  On the other hand, the special winning opening 39 provided below the shutter 40 has an area (not shown) having a count sensor 102 (see FIG. 5), and a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls pass through this area. Or the shutter 40 is driven to open the special winning opening 39 until a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) elapses. When the predetermined number of game balls are awarded to the big prize opening 39 or when a predetermined time elapses in the open state of the big prize opening 39, the shutter 40 is in a closed state in which the game balls are difficult to pass. It is driven to become. As a result, the special winning opening 39 is in a closed state (second state) in which game balls are difficult to pass. 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. Accordingly, the shutter 40 opens the special winning opening 39 during the round game and closes between the round games. A round game is counted as the number of rounds such as “1” round and “2” round. For example, the first round game may be referred to as the first round and the second round as the second round.

  Subsequently, the shutter 40 that drives the special winning opening 39 from the open state to the closed state is driven again to the open state on condition that the game ball received by the special winning opening 39 in the open state has passed through the count sensor 102. To do. That is, it is possible to continue to the next round game on condition that the game ball received by the big prize opening 39 passes through the count sensor 102 in the opened state of the big prize opening 39. 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. In other words, the special game is an example of a game advantageous to the player.

  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 and the special symbol indicator 35 (35a, 35b). When the number symbol stopped and displayed is 21, the maximum number of continuous rounds is 15, and when the number symbol stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 35 (35a, 35b) is 50, the maximum number of consecutive rounds Will be 2 rounds.

  In other words, a special game with a round game with a maximum duration of 15 rounds is an example of a game with a long period of playing games advantageous to the player, and a special game with a round game with a maximum duration of 2 rounds is This is an example of a game that has a shorter period of playing games advantageous to the player than a long game. 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.

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

  The passage port 40a communicates with the game areas 15a and 15b and is formed so that a game ball can pass therethrough. The passage opening 40b is formed on the left and right sides of the passage opening 40a on the game board 14 so as to allow the game balls to pass through the game areas 15a and 15b. The two shielding plates 41 are provided on the left and right guide rails 30b of the special winning opening 39 in the game area 15a, and are provided between the special winning opening 39 and the passing opening 40b. Thereby, in the game area 15a, the game ball flowing down along the guide rail 30b collides with the shielding plate 41, passes through the passage port 40b, moves to the game area 15b, and is provided at the lowermost part of the game area 15b. It is discharged from the discharged outlet 45. Further, as will be described in detail later, the game ball that has flowed down from above between the two shielding plates 41 wins the big winning opening 39 or is discharged from the discharge opening 45 depending on the stop position of the shutter 40. .

  Thus, by providing game areas on the front side and the back side of the game board, the manner in which the game balls roll can be diversified, and the interest of the game can be improved. Furthermore, even when a plurality of game areas are provided in this way, it is not necessary to provide a plurality of discharge openings and large prize winning openings. It is possible to reduce the electrical control burden due to the response to the game ball that has passed.

  Next, the relationship between the game area 15a and the game area 15b of the game board 14, the special winning opening 39 and the shutter 40 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 4 is a partial cross-sectional view of the game board 14 in the vicinity of the special winning opening 39 and the shutter 40.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the gaming board 14 has a gaming area 15 a as a first gaming area in which the launched game ball rolls between a front surface side and a protection plate 19, a back surface side thereof, and a spacer 31. And a game area 15b as a second game area in which the launched game ball rolls. A big prize opening 39 is formed at the lowermost part of the game area 15a, and an outlet 45 is formed at the lowermost part of the game area 15b. In addition, a passage port 40a through which a game ball can pass between the game area 15a and the game area 15b is formed at the lowermost center of the game board 14. The passage 40a is provided with a shutter 40 that is rotatable in the direction of the game area 15a or the game area 15b.

  Next, the operation of the shutter 40 will be described. FIG. 4A shows the state of the shutter 40 in the normal gaming state (normal probability state or probability variation gaming state). At this time, the shutter 40 is stopped in a substantially horizontal state so as to close the special winning opening 39 of the game area 15a. In other words, the special winning opening 39 is in a closed state (second state) where it is difficult for a game ball to pass through. Further, the passage opening 40a has a shape that allows a game ball to pass between the game area 15a and the game area 15b. Therefore, the game ball that has flowed down the game area 15a collides with the shutter 40, passes through the passage opening 40a, enters the game area 15b, and exits from the discharge area 45 provided at the bottom of the game area 15b. Discharged. In addition, the game balls that have flowed down the game area 15b are also discharged out of the game area from the discharge port 45.

  FIG. 4B shows an aspect of the state of the shutter 40 in the special game state. At this time, the shutter 40 is stopped in a state along the game board 14 so as to open the big winning opening 39 of the game area 15a. That is, the special winning opening 39 is in an open state (first state) through which game balls can easily pass. Further, the passage opening 40a is blocked by the shutter 40, and the game ball is difficult to pass between the game area 15a and the game area 15b. Therefore, the game ball that has flowed down the game area 15a passes through the big prize opening 39 and wins. The game balls that have flowed down the game area 15b are discharged from the discharge port 45 to the outside of the game area.

  FIG. 4C shows an aspect of the state of the shutter 40 in the special game state. At this time, the shutter 40 is stopped in a substantially horizontal state so as to open the large winning opening 39 of the game area 15a and close the discharge opening 45 of the game area 15b. That is, the special winning opening 39 is in an open state (first state) through which game balls can easily pass. In addition, while the passage port 40a is opened, the discharge port 45 is blocked by the shutter 40, so that the game ball easily passes between the game area 15a and the game area 15b. Therefore, the game ball that has flowed down the game area 15a passes through the big prize opening 39 and wins. The game ball that has flowed down the game area 15b collides with the shutter 40, passes through the passage opening 40a, enters the game area 15a, and passes through the big prize opening 39 provided at the bottom of the game area 15a. Win a prize.

[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 jackpot lottery means, a jackpot execution control means, and a game execution control means.

  A program for controlling the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10 by the main CPU 66 is stored in the main ROM 68. In addition, a special symbol determination table (FIG. 10, FIG. 10) referred to when making a big hit determination by random number lottery. 11) and various tables such as a special winning opening opening range pattern table (see FIG. 13) 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 specific area passing flag, a jackpot determination random number counter, a jackpot symbol determination random number counter, a loss symbol determination random number counter, a reach pattern selection random number counter, an effect condition selection random number counter, and a big prize. Mouth opening number counter, grand prize opening winning counter, round number display counter, round number display effect start counter, waiting time timer, large winning opening time timer, number of reserved balls related to special symbols related to first start memory Data indicating the number of reserved balls related to the special symbol related to the second starting memory, data indicating the number of reserved balls related to the normal symbol, data for supplying a command to the sub-control circuit 200 described later, variables, etc. Yes.

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

  The jackpot determination random number counter is for extracting a jackpot random number value and determining a jackpot of a special symbol. The jackpot symbol determining random number counter is for determining a special symbol to be stopped and displayed when a jackpot symbol random number value is extracted and a special symbol jackpot is determined. The random symbol counter for losing symbol determination is for determining a special symbol to be stopped and displayed when it is not a big hit. The reach pattern selection random number counter is for determining a reach pattern. The production condition selection random number counter is for determining a production variation pattern. The round number display effect start counter is 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. .

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

  When a game ball wins the first 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 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 this way, the main RAM 70 adds each time the ball enters the first entrance (first start port 25), and the big hit lottery means (main CPU 66) goes to the first entrance (first start port 25). Each time a lottery corresponding to an incoming ball is performed, the number is subtracted to function as a first counting means for counting a predetermined number as an upper limit.

  When a game ball is won at the second starting port 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 relating to the special symbol related to the second start memory indicates the number of times the reserved special symbol game is held, and the number of held times is an upper limit (four times in the present embodiment). ).

  In other words, in the present embodiment, the execution of a maximum of four special symbol games is suspended due to the winning of the game ball at the first starting port 25, and the maximum is achieved by the winning of the game ball at the second 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 first starting winning ball sensor 116, a second starting winning ball sensor 117, a normal electric accessory solenoid 118, a shutter drive motor 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 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 first start winning ball sensor 116 is provided at the first start port 25. The first start winning ball sensor 116 supplies a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60 when a game ball passes through the first start port 25.

  The second start winning ball sensor 117 is provided at the second start port 44. The second start winning ball sensor 117 supplies a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60 when the game ball passes through the second start port 44.

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

  The shutter drive motor 120 is connected to the shutter 40 shown in FIG. 3, and drives the shutter 40 in an open range corresponding to the drive signal supplied from the main CPU 66, so that the big prize opening 39 is in an open state or a closed state. To do. Thus, the shutter drive motor 120 is an example of a movable member control unit that drives and controls the movable member.

  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 displays 51 a to 51 d 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 processing, the main CPU 66 generates the first start memory number and the second start memory number data in accordance with the detection signals from the first start winning ball sensor 116 and the second start winning ball sensor 117, and these start memories are stored. When the number of reserved balls in the number data is equal to or less than a predetermined value (for example, 3), a process for updating the start memory number data stored in the main RAM 70 is performed. 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 the probability change flag or the time-short state flag is set in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70, and determines that the probability change flag or the time-short state flag is set. Processing for generating a command and transmitting it to the sub-control circuit 200 is performed. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S21.

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

  In step S22, a payout process is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 checks whether or not a game ball has won a prize winning port 39, a first starting port 25, a second 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 S42, a process for saving each register is performed. In this processing, the main CPU 66 performs processing for saving the program being executed stored in each register (storage area) of the main RAM 70. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S43.

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

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

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

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

  In step S49, an interrupt permission process is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process for returning to the address before the occurrence of the interrupt. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished and the main process is executed.

[Special symbol control processing]
The subroutine executed in step S14 in FIG. 6 will be described with reference to FIG. In FIG. 8, the numerical values drawn on the sides of step S72 to step S81 indicate 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. 8, a process for loading a control state flag is executed (step S71). In this process, the main CPU 66 reads the control state flag. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S72.

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

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

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

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

  In step S75, a big hit start interval management process is executed. Details will be described later. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S77.

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

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

  In step S79, the remaining sphere monitoring process in the accessory is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 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 on the special symbol display 35a is “50”) 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 S80 is executed. Further, the main CPU 66 increments the special game number counter in the main RAM 70 by “1”.

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

  In step S80, jackpot end interval processing is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 sets the value (08) indicating the end of the special symbol game to the control state when the control state flag is a value (07) indicating the jackpot end interval and the time corresponding to the jackpot end interval has elapsed. Set to flag. That is, it is set to execute the process of step S81. Further, the main CPU 66 sets a high probability flag in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70 when it becomes a probability variation gaming state. Further, the main CPU 66 sets a low probability time reduction flag in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70 when the time reduction state is entered. Here, the normal gaming state of the present embodiment includes a normal probability gaming state (low probability state), a probability variation gaming state (high probability state), and a short time state. The probability variation gaming state in the present embodiment refers to a state where the probability of winning the big hit lottery of the big hit lottery means is higher than the normal probability gaming state in the special symbol game. In addition, the short time state in the present embodiment means that the winning probability is higher in the normal symbol game than in the normal probability game state, the opening time of the blade member of the normal electric accessory 48 is increased, and the number of times the special symbol game is held. This indicates a state where the fluctuation time is shortened except when 0 is once or once. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S81.

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

  As described above, the special symbol game is executed by setting the control state flag. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8, the main CPU 66 sets the control status flag to “00”, “01”, “02”, when the result of the big hit determination is not in the big hit gaming state. By setting “08” in order, the processing of step S72, step S73, step S74, and step S81 shown in FIG. 8 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 S72, step S73, step S74, and step S75 shown in FIG. 8 is executed at a predetermined timing, and control to the big hit gaming state is executed. Furthermore, when the control to the big hit gaming state is executed, the main CPU 66 sets the control state flags in order of “04”, “05”, “06”, thereby performing step S78 shown in FIG. The process of step S79 and step S77 is executed at a predetermined timing, and a special game is executed. If the special game (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 S78 to step S81 shown in FIG. 8 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.

[Special symbol memory check processing]
The subroutine executed in step S72 in FIG. 8 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, as shown in FIG. 9, 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 related 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 start memorized number data of the main RAM 70 added in accordance with the winning at the second start port 44 is “0”. If the process proceeds to step S112 and it is determined that the data indicating the number of reserved balls is not “0”, the process proceeds to step S103.

  In step S103, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the number of reserved balls relating to the special symbol in the first starting stored number data is “0”. In this process, when the main CPU 66 determines that the number of reserved balls related to the special symbol in the first start memorized number data of the main RAM 70 added in accordance with the winning at the first start port 25 is “0”. If the process proceeds to step S115 and it is determined that the number of reserved balls is not “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 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. 10). 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 a low probability state (normal probability gaming 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 (probability game state), the main CPU 66 determines that it is a big hit at 3, 5, 7, 11, and 13. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S106. Thus, the main CPU 66 is an example of a big hit lottery means for lottering whether or not to shift to a game advantageous to the player in accordance with the ball entering the first ball entrance (first start port 25). .

  In step S106, a symbol determination process using the first special symbol determination table is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 extracts the jackpot symbol random number value extracted at the time of starting winning, and based on the jackpot symbol determination random number value and the first special symbol determination table (see FIG. 10), 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 0 to 4, the main CPU 66 selects 6 for the left symbol of the special symbol and 4 for the right symbol. Z0 is selected and 15 rounds are selected as the maximum number of rounds and stored in the designated area of the main RAM 70. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S109.

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

  In step S112, 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 S113.

  In step S113, a jackpot determination process using the second special symbol determination table is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 selects a jackpot determination value stored in the second special symbol determination table (see FIG. 11). 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 a low probability state (normal probability gaming 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 (probability game state), the main CPU 66 determines that it is a big hit at 3, 5, 7, 11, and 13. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S114. As described above, the main CPU 66 that executes the process of step S105 or step S113 based on the determination of step S102 or step S103 is an example of a big hit lottery means that performs a big hit lottery based on the passage of the game ball to the passing area. is there.

  In step S114, a symbol determination process based on the second 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 second special symbol determination table (see FIG. 11), the special symbol indicator A special symbol to be stopped and displayed on 35 b is determined, and data indicating the special symbol is stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. For example, when the big hit random number value is 7 in the low probability state and the big hit symbol random number is 0, the main CPU 66 selects 6 for the left symbol of the special symbol and 4 for the right symbol, and the symbol designation command is z0. Is selected and 15 rounds are selected as the maximum number of rounds and stored in the designated area of the main RAM 70. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S109. As described above, the main CPU 66 is an example of a big hit lottery means for lottering whether or not to shift to a game advantageous to the player in accordance with the entrance to the second entrance (second start entrance 44). .

  That is, according to the processing of step S102 to step S106 and step S112 to step S114, when the reserved ball number is stored in the main RAM 70 as the second start memory number data, the hold ball in the second start memory number data is stored. The jackpot determination based on is performed in preference to the jackpot determination based on the holding ball in the first starting stored number data. In other words, if the game ball wins the first starting port 25 during the change of the special symbol and immediately after that, the game ball wins the second starting port 44, after the changing symbol stops, The big hit determination based on the holding ball in the second start memorized number data corresponding to the two start ports 44 is performed. Further, if the determination result at this time is out of order, after the special symbol changes and stops, the big hit determination based on the reserved ball in the first start memorized number data corresponding to the first start port 25 is performed.

  Note that the data indicating the special symbol stored in the predetermined area of the main RAM 70 by the process of step S114 is stopped from the main CPU 66 of the main control circuit 60 to the sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200 by the process of step S21 of FIG. Supplied as a specified command.

  In step S109, a 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 S110.

  In step S110, 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 S109 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 S111.

  In step S111, 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 S115, 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.

  The special symbol determination table stored in the main ROM 68 will be described with reference to FIGS. 10 and 11.

[First special symbol table]
FIG. 10 shows a first special symbol determination table stored in the main ROM 68. In the low probability state (normal probability gaming state), when the jackpot random number value is 7 and the jackpot symbol random number value is 0 to 4, the left symbol of the special symbol is 6, the right symbol is 4, and the symbol designation command z0 is selected. The contents show a big hit, a high probability state (probability game state), and the number of rounds is 15R. In the low probability state, when the jackpot random number value is 7 and the jackpot symbol random number value is 5, the left symbol of the special symbol is 5, the right symbol is 0, the symbol designation command z1 is selected, the content is the jackpot, the high probability state This indicates that the number of rounds is 2R. In the low probability state, when the jackpot random number value is 7 and the jackpot symbol random number value is 6-9, the left symbol of the special symbol is 2, the symbol of the right symbol is 1, the symbol designating command z2 is selected, the content is the jackpot, low This indicates that the probability state (so-called normal big hit, fall in the case of the probability variation game state, etc.) and the number of rounds is 15R. In the case of a low probability state, when the jackpot random number value is other than the above, the symbol designation command z3 is selected, indicating that the content is out of place. In the case of a high probability state, when the jackpot random number value is 3, 5, 7, 11, 13 and the jackpot symbol random number value is 0 to 4, the left symbol of the special symbol is 6, the right symbol is 4, and the symbol designation command z0 is The selected content indicates a big hit, a high probability state, and the number of rounds is 15R. In the case of a high probability state, when the jackpot random number value is 3, 5, 7, 11, 13, and the jackpot symbol random number value is 5, the left symbol of the special symbol is 5, the right symbol is 0, and the symbol designation command z1 is selected. The contents show a big hit, a high probability state, and the number of rounds is 2R. In the case of a high probability state, when the jackpot random number value is 3, 5, 7, 11, 13 and the jackpot symbol random number value is 6-9, the left symbol of the special symbol is 2, the symbol of the right symbol is 1, and the symbol designation command z2 is The selected content indicates a big hit, a low probability state, and the number of rounds is 15R. In the case of a high probability state, when the jackpot random number value is other than the above, the symbol designation command z3 is selected, indicating that the contents are out of place. In addition, although an example of the 1st special symbol determination table in this embodiment has been shown, the 1st special symbol determination table may be another aspect. For example, the combination of symbols designated in the left symbol of the special symbol and the right symbol may be other combinations.

[Second special symbol table]
FIG. 11 shows a second special symbol determination table stored in the main ROM 68. In the low probability state (normal probability gaming state), when the jackpot random number value is 7 and the jackpot symbol random number value is 0, the left symbol of the special symbol is 6, the symbol of the right symbol is 4, and the symbol designation command z0 is selected. Indicates a big hit, a high probability state (probability game state), and the number of rounds is 15R. In the low probability state, when the jackpot random number value is 7 and the jackpot symbol random number value is 1 to 5, the left symbol of the special symbol is 5, the right symbol is 0, the symbol designation command z1 is selected, the content is the jackpot, high The probability state and the number of rounds are 2R. In the low probability state, when the jackpot random number value is 7 and the jackpot symbol random number value is 6-9, the left symbol of the special symbol is 2, the symbol of the right symbol is 1, the symbol designating command z2 is selected, the content is the jackpot, low This indicates that the probability state (so-called normal big hit, fall in the case of the probability variation game state, etc.) and the number of rounds is 15R. In the case of a low probability state, when the jackpot random number value is other than the above, the symbol designation command z3 is selected, indicating that the content is out of place. In the case of a high probability state, when the jackpot random number value is 3, 5, 7, 11, 13 and the jackpot symbol random number value is 0, the left symbol of the special symbol is 6, the right symbol is 4, and the symbol designation command z0 is selected. , The contents show a big hit, a high probability state, and the number of rounds is 15R. In the case of a high probability state, when the jackpot random number value is 3, 5, 7, 11, 13 and the jackpot symbol random number value is 1 to 5, the left symbol of the special symbol is 5, the right symbol is 0, and the symbol designation command z1 is The selected content indicates a big hit, a high probability state, and the number of rounds is 2R. In the case of a high probability state, when the jackpot random number value is 3, 5, 7, 11, 13 and the jackpot symbol random number value is 6-9, the left symbol of the special symbol is 2, the symbol of the right symbol is 1, and the symbol designation command z2 is The selected content indicates a big hit, a low probability state, and the number of rounds is 15R. In the case of a high probability state, when the jackpot random number value is other than the above, the symbol designation command z3 is selected, indicating that the contents are out of place. In addition, although the example of the 2nd special symbol determination table in this embodiment has been shown, the 2nd special symbol determination table may be another aspect. For example, the combination of symbols designated in the left symbol of the special symbol and the right symbol may be other combinations.

  Here, in the first special symbol determination table and the second special symbol determination table, in the case of a low probability state, when the big hit random number value is 7, it is determined that the big hit. In the case of a high probability state, a big hit is determined when the big hit random numbers are 3, 5, 7, 11, and 13. That is, the low probability state is an example of a normal probability gaming state, and the high probability state is an example of a probability variation gaming state that has a higher probability of winning the big hit lottery of the big hit lottery means than the normal probability gaming state.

  In addition, when comparing the first special symbol determination table and the second special symbol determination table, the first special symbol determination table is different from the second special symbol determination table in that the type of jackpot symbol random number value for which the symbol designation command is z0 is Many. In other words, the first special symbol determination table wins a big hit with a high probability state (so-called probable big hit) and a round number of 15R, which is the best condition for the player among the contents of the big bonus than the second special symbol determination table. Probability is high. The main CPU 66 that performs the processing of step S106 or step S113 using the first special symbol determination table or the second special symbol determination table as described above performs a big win lottery with different lottery conditions according to the passing area where the game ball has won. It is an example of a big hit lottery means.

  Further, when the symbol designation command z2 is selected, the main CPU 66 executes the game in the low probability state (normal probability gaming state) after the big hit game is finished, and the symbol designation commands z0 and z1 are selected. In this case, after the big hit game is finished, the game in the high probability state (probability game state) is executed. That is, the main CPU 66 plays a game in a probability variation gaming state (probability variation) with a higher probability of winning the big hit lottery of the big hit lottery means than the normal probability gaming state or the normal probability gaming state according to the big hit lottery result of the big hit lottery means. Is an example of execution control means for executing

  The main CPU 66 executes a big hit game (special game) with a round number of 2R (short game) when the symbol designation command z1 is selected, and rounds when the symbol designation commands z0 and z2 are selected. A big hit game (special game) with a number of 15R (long game) is executed. That is, the main CPU 66 is an example of a big hit execution control means for executing, as a 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 compared to a short game.

[Big hit start interval management processing]
The jackpot start interval management process performed in step S75 of FIG. 8 will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S131, it is determined whether or not the control state flag is a value (03) indicating jackpot start interval management. In this process, when the main CPU 66 determines that the value of the control state flag in the main RAM 70 is a value (03) indicating the big hit start interval management, the main CPU 66 shifts the process to step S132 to indicate a value (indicating the big hit start interval management). If the determination is not 03), this subroutine is terminated.

  In step S132, it is determined whether or not the waiting time timer is “0”. In this process, when the main CPU 66 determines that the waiting time timer of the main RAM 70 is “0”, the main CPU 66 proceeds to step S133, and when it does not determine that the waiting time timer is “0”. This subroutine is finished.

  In step S133, it is determined whether or not the symbol designation command is z1. In this process, if the main CPU 66 determines that the symbol designation command selected in step S106 or step S114 is z1, the main CPU 66 proceeds to step S136, and the selected symbol designation command is z1. If not, the process proceeds to step S134.

  In step S134, it is determined whether or not a big hit is determined based on the first special symbol determination table. In this process, if the main CPU 66 determines that the jackpot determination process has been performed by the process of step S105, the process proceeds to step S135. If the main CPU 66 determines that the jackpot determination process has been performed by the process of step S113, The process proceeds to step S136.

  In step S135, processing for determining the special winning opening opening range pattern 1 is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 determines the special winning opening opening range pattern 1 and the shutter drive motor in the special winning opening opening range based on the special winning opening opening range pattern table (see FIG. 13) stored in the main ROM 68. The drive control of the shutter 40 (see FIG. 3) is performed by 120 (see FIG. 5), and the special winning opening 39 (see FIG. 3) is opened. If this process ends, the process moves to step S137.

  In step S136, processing for determining the special winning opening opening range pattern 2 is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 determines the special winning opening opening range pattern 2 and the shutter drive motor in the special winning opening opening range based on the special winning opening opening range pattern table (see FIG. 13) stored in the main ROM 68. The drive control of the shutter 40 is performed by 120, and the special winning opening 39 (see FIG. 3) is opened. If this process ends, the process moves to step S137. In this way, the main CPU 66 that performs the processing of step S135 or step S136, when winning as a result of the big hit lottery, is an example of the big hit execution control means for executing the special game in which the movable member control means moves the movable member within the open range. It is.

  In step S137, a process of setting a value (04) indicating that the special winning opening is open is performed in the control state flag. In this process, the main CPU 66 sets a value (04) indicating that the special winning opening is open to the control state flag of the main RAM 70. If this process ends, the process moves to step S138.

  In step S138, a process of setting a special winning opening opening time timer (s) is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 sets a value indicating the special prize opening time in the special prize opening time timer of the main RAM 70. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Big prize opening range table]
The special winning opening opening range pattern table stored in the main ROM 68 will be described with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 13 shows a special winning opening opening range pattern table stored in the main ROM 68. In the special winning opening opening range pattern table, the driving control of the shutter 40 (see FIG. 3) by the shutter driving motor 120 (see FIG. 3) is performed in accordance with the special winning opening opening range pattern determined by the process of step S135 or step S136 of the main CPU 66. Is associated with a range for opening the special winning opening 39 (see FIG. 3). Specifically, when the special winning opening opening range pattern 1 is determined, the special winning opening 39 is opened to the first game area (game area 15a) and the second game area (game area 15b). When the special winning opening opening range pattern 2 is determined, the special winning opening 39 is opened to the first game area (game area 15a).

  The main CPU 66 that controls the driving of the shutter 40 by the process of step S135 or step S136 based on such a big winning opening opening range pattern table, at least one of the first game area and the second game area, or these game areas. It is an example of a movable member control means for driving and controlling a movable member in any one of a plurality of types of open ranges straddling either one.

  In addition, the main CPU 66 that decides to step S135 or step S136 through the determination process of step S133 or step S134 is an example of a movable member control unit that changes the open range when a predetermined condition is satisfied.

  In addition, the main CPU 66 determines for the player by the symbol determination process in step S106 (see FIG. 9) based on the first start memory number data added according to the winning in the first start port 25 by the process in step S134. A lottery using the first special symbol determination table (see FIG. 10) in good condition is performed. That is, when the main CPU 66 wins as a result of the big win lottery based on the winning to the passing area that triggers a lottery with good conditions for the player among the plurality of passing areas, the main CPU 66 sets the open range as the first gaming area and If the player wins as a result of a big win lottery based on winning in a passing area that triggers a lottery with poor conditions for a player among a plurality of passing areas, the first open range is set. It is an example of the movable member control means set to either a game area or a 2nd game area.

  Further, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the symbol designation command is z1 by the process of step S133. That is, in the process of step S133, the main CPU 66 executes the game in the high probability state (probability game state) after the big hit game (special game) with 2R rounds by the process of step S106 or step S114. It is determined whether or not it is selected. By such a determination process in step S133, the main CPU 66 that performs the process in either step S135 or step S136, after a short game is executed by the big hit execution control means, the game in the probability variation gaming state is executed by the execution control means. When executed (sudden probability change), it is an example of a movable member control means for setting the release range to either the first game area or the second game area.

  The sub control circuit 200 receives various commands from the main control circuit 60 and performs various processes such as a display process. Hereinafter, a control process of the sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200 will be described.

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

  In step S1850, a sound control process is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 transmits data for outputting sound to the sound control circuit 230. The sound control circuit 230 reads various sound data such as music data, sound effect data, and voice data from the sound data ROM 234 based on the data for outputting the sound from the sub CPU 206, superimposes the sound, and uses the AMP 236. Amplified and output from the speaker 46. Thus, the voice control circuit 230 functions as sound control means. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1860.

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

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

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

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

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

[Command analysis control processing]
The command analysis control process in step S1830 of FIG. 14 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 determines the contents to be displayed for presentation based on the presentation control command received in step S2010 and stores the contents 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]
Referring to FIG. 17, the display when the symbol designation command z1 is selected by the process of step S106 or S114 of the main CPU 66 (see FIG. 9) and the special winning opening opening range pattern 2 is determined by the process of step S136. Explain the screen. As shown in FIG. 17, when the main CPU 66 selects the symbol designation command z1, the special symbol display 35a displays 50 as a special symbol, and the big hit game (special game) with 2R rounds (short game). After execution of the game, the game in the high probability state (probability game state) is executed. In addition, the main CPU 66 controls the shutter 40 by determining the processing of step S136 (see FIG. 12) to the big winning opening opening range pattern 2 and controls the big winning opening 39 (see FIG. 3) in the first game area (see FIG. 3). Only open to the game area 15a (see FIG. 4).

  At this time, the passage opening 40 a of the game board 14 is closed by the shutter 40. Then, the sub CPU 206 transmits data for displaying the contents of the effect control command to the display control circuit 250 based on the effect control command corresponding to the symbol designation command z1. Then, the display control circuit 250 causes the liquid crystal display device 32 to display an effect image 93 that emits light around the special winning opening 39 as a display based on this data.

  As a result, after executing a big hit game (special game) with a round number of 2R (short game), executing a game in a high probability state (probability variable game state) (sudden probability change) in conjunction with the operation of the shutter 40. Can be notified by the effect image displayed on the liquid crystal display device 32. Further, by drawing attention to the operation of the shutter 40, the player is informed that the big prize opening 39 (see FIG. 3) is opened only for the first game area (game area 15a) (see FIG. 4). Can be recognized.

  As described above, according to the present embodiment described above, at least a part of the game board 14 is made a permeable region, and the game area 15a on which the game ball rolls is formed on the front surface side, and the game ball rolls on the back surface side. A moving game area 15b was formed. The shutter 40 is movable in an open range that is between a closed state where it is difficult for a game ball to pass through the special winning opening 39 and an open state where it is easy to pass. During the special game, the main CPU 66 drives and controls the shutter 40 in any one of the game area 15a and the game area 15b, or at least one of a plurality of types of open ranges extending over any one of these game areas. If the condition is satisfied, the open range is changed. Thereby, since the opening range of the shutter 40 can be changed, it is possible to change the number of game balls to be won by passing through the big prize opening 39 during the special game.

  Here, as the predetermined condition, for example, the value of a counter provided in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70 that cumulatively stores the time when the shutter 40 is moved and the special winning opening 39 is opened is a predetermined value. It can be set as a condition of being below. Thereby, in the big hit lottery of the main CPU 66, when the number of times that the shutter 40 is won for the execution of the special game with the big winning opening 39 opened, for example, the opening range of the shutter 40 is changed to a wide one. Thus, it is possible to provide a gaming machine having a new game form in which the number of game balls to be won by passing through the big winning opening 39 is increased.

  In addition, as a predetermined condition, for example, the value of a counter provided in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70 that cumulatively stores the number of times that the shutter 40 is movable and the special winning opening 39 is opened is below a predetermined value. It can be a condition that. Thereby, in the big hit lottery of the main CPU 66, when the number of times that the shutter 40 is won for the execution of the special game with the big winning opening 39 opened, for example, the opening range of the shutter 40 is changed to a wide one. Thus, it is possible to provide a gaming machine having a new game form in which the number of game balls to be won by passing through the big winning opening 39 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 25 and the second start port 44 during a special game falls below a predetermined number. Thereby, when the number of big hit lotteries by the main CPU 66 performed during the special game falls below a predetermined number, for example, by changing the open range of the shutter 40 to a wide one, it passes through the big prize opening 39. It is possible to provide a gaming machine having a new game form in which the number of winning game balls is increased.

  In addition, as a predetermined condition, for example, a game ball has passed a specific passing area (for example, a V zone in which the passing of a game ball is a condition for continuing the land game of a special game) provided in the special winning opening 39 It can be set as a condition. Thereby, when a game ball passes through the specific passing area, for example, by changing the opening range of the shutter 40 to a wide one, the number of game balls that pass through the big winning opening 39 and can win can be increased. Therefore, it is possible to provide a gaming machine having a new gaming form that requires a gaming amount of passing a game ball through a specific passing area while the special winning opening 39 is opened.

  Therefore, a gaming machine having a new game form can be provided by providing a plurality of passing areas and further giving the special area a new gaming role.

  In addition, according to the present embodiment, the main CPU 66 results in the big hit lottery based on winning in the starting port that triggers a lottery with good conditions for the player in the first starting port 25 or the second starting port 44. In the case of winning, the open range is set across the game area 15a and the game area 15b, and as a result of the big hit lottery based on the winning in the passing area that triggers the bad lottery condition, It is set to either the area 15a or the game area 15b. As a result, if winning is made by winning a passing area that triggers a lottery with good conditions, the big prize opening 39 can be opened across the gaming area 15a and the gaming area 15b, so a plurality of passing areas (first It is possible to provide a gaming machine having a new game form in which a large difference can be provided in terms of the advantage for the player in the starting port 25 and the second starting port 44). Therefore, a gaming machine having a new game form can be provided by providing a plurality of passing areas and further giving the special area a new gaming role.

  Further, according to the present embodiment, when the main CPU 66 executes a game in the probability variation gaming state after a short game is executed (sudden probability variation), the main CPU 66 sets the release range to either the game area 15a or the game area 15b. Set. Thereby, it is possible to provide a gaming machine having a new game form in which it is possible to notify the player that the winning prize port 39 is open by moving the shutter 40 and that the player has been suddenly won. Therefore, a gaming machine having a new game form can be provided by providing a plurality of passing areas and further giving the special area a new gaming role.

  Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described above, they are merely illustrative examples and do not particularly limit the present invention. That is, the present invention mainly includes a game board having a plurality of passing areas through which game balls can be won and a special area provided in the game board and through which the game balls can pass, A movable member movable in an open range between a closed state in which a game ball hardly passes through the special area and an open state in which the game ball easily passes through, a movable member control means for driving and controlling the movable member, and a game to the pass area A big hit lottery means for performing a big hit lottery based on the passage of the ball, and a big hit lottery control for executing a special game in which the movable member is moved within the open range by the movable member control means when the result of the big hit lottery is won. The game board includes at least a part of a permeable region, a first game region in which the game ball rolls on the front side is formed, and a second game ball rolls on the back side. A gaming area is formed The movable member control means drives and controls the movable member in any one of the first game area and the second game area, or a plurality of types of the open ranges straddling at least one of these game areas. The gaming machine is characterized in that the opening range is changed when a predetermined condition is satisfied, but a passing area, a game board, a special area, a movable member, a movable member control means, and a big hit lottery means The specific configuration of the jackpot execution control means and the like can be changed as appropriate.

  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.

1 is a perspective view showing an overview of a pachinko gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a disassembled perspective view which shows the general view in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. 1 is a front view showing an overview of a game board in a pachinko gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 3 is a partial cross-sectional view of the game board in the pachinko gaming machine according to one embodiment of the present invention, in the vicinity of a large winning opening and a shutter. It is a block diagram which shows the main control circuit and sub control circuit which are comprised in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the table of the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the table of the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the table of the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display screen of the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 Pachinko machine 14 Game board 15a, 15b Game area 25 1st starting port 35 (35a, 35b) Special symbol display 39 Big winning port 40 Shutter 44 2nd starting port 57 Obstacle 60 Main control circuit 66 Main CPU
68 Main ROM
70 Main RAM
120 shutter drive motor

Claims (3)

A game board having a plurality of passing areas through which game balls can pass and win a prize;
A special area provided on the game board, through which a game ball can pass to win;
A movable member that is movable in an open range between a closed state in which a game ball does not easily pass through the special region and an open state in which the game ball easily passes through;
Movable member control means for driving and controlling the movable member;
A jackpot lottery means for performing a jackpot lottery based on the passing of the game ball to the passing area;
As a result of the jackpot lottery, if the winning, the jackpot execution control means for executing a special game that moves the movable member in the open range by the movable member control means,
The game board
At least a part of the permeable region,
A first game area where the game ball rolls is formed on the front side, and a second game area where the game ball rolls is formed on the back side,
The movable member control means includes
Driving and controlling the movable member in any one of the first game area and the second game area, or a plurality of types of the open ranges straddling at least one of these game areas;
A gaming machine characterized by changing the opening range when a predetermined condition is satisfied. The jackpot lottery means performs a jackpot lottery under different lottery conditions according to the passing area where the game ball has won,
The movable member control means includes
Of the plurality of passing areas, if the winning game is based on winning the winning area based on winning the passing area that triggers a condition that is good for the player, the winning range is defined as the first game area and the first game area. Set across two game areas,
Of the plurality of passing areas, if the winning game is based on winning the winning area based on winning the winning conditions for the player, the open range is determined as the first game area or the first game area. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the gaming machine is set to one of two gaming areas. Execution control that executes a game in a normal probability gaming state or a probability variation gaming state in which the probability of winning the jackpot lottery of the jackpot lottery means is higher than the normal probability gaming state in accordance with the jackpot lottery result of the jackpot lottery means Means and
The jackpot execution control means executes, 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 compared to the short game,
The movable member control means includes
When the game in the probability variable gaming state is executed by the execution control means after the short game is executed by the jackpot execution control means,
The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the open range is set to either the first game area or the second game area.

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