JP2008289539A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide players a new game style. <P>SOLUTION: In a pachinko game machine 10, a plurality of starter slots are so arranged as to make the requirements the same for lottery as made by the entry of the individual starter slots with game balls, though players are given more chances for the jackpot lottery. So, there is no need for the operation of changing the position of aiming at the starter slots where to make the game balls enter. This eventually requires no significant change in game style as compared to that of the conventional pachinko game machines and so, the pachinko game machine only has a mechanism of making a seesaw 8c act differently than a shutter 8b for the purpose. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2009,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine.

  In the conventional pachinko machine as a gaming machine, when a game ball enters the start opening, a lottery lottery is performed and three pieces of identification information are variably displayed. Thereafter, the three pieces of identification information are stopped according to the result of the big hit lottery. indicate. The pachinko machine performs an effect using a character image or the like in accordance with the variation display of the identification information. When the pachinko machine wins the jackpot lottery, after the three identification information is stopped and displayed in a predetermined combination, the big winning opening is opened a predetermined number of times, and each time the game ball enters the big winning opening, A predetermined number of prize balls are provided to the player. Thereby, the pachinko machine provides a lot of prize balls to the player.

  On the other hand, in recent pachinko machines, it is desirable to provide more jackpot lottery opportunities for players, and for this purpose, a plurality of starting holes are provided in the game board, and each starting hole is supported. There is provided one in which identification information is variably displayed. However, in such a pachinko machine, problems are likely to occur due to fluctuation timing of identification information. As conventional examples for solving such a problem, for example, those described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2006-26042 (Patent Document 1) and Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2006-181354 (Patent Document 2) are known. Yes.

In the above-mentioned Patent Document 1, it is disclosed that when a game ball enters a plurality of starting ports, the display of fluctuations of a plurality of identification information is synchronized, and in the above-mentioned Patent Document 2, of the plurality of starting ports. If the big hit lottery that was triggered by the game ball entering one start opening is a win, the variable display of the identification information based on the game ball entering the other start opening is continued. It is described.
JP 2006-26042 A JP 2006-181354 A

  By the way, since the movement and role of the big prize opening is monotonous such as performing an opening operation at the time of the big hit game, it has been awaited to provide the player with a new game form using the big prize opening. .

  On the other hand, in the gaming machines described in Patent Documents 1 and 2 described above, a plurality of start openings are provided, so that a lot of big hitting lottery opportunities are provided to the player. Since the lottery conditions for entering the game are the same, it is not necessary for the player to change the position of the starting point for entering the game ball. Compared with pachinko machines, the game form has not changed much.

  The present invention has been made to solve such a conventional problem, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine capable of providing a player with a new game form.

  In order to achieve the above object, the invention according to claim 1 of the present application is provided with a game area where a game ball rolls and a first special area that triggers a transition to a special game that is advantageous to the player. A game board, an opening member for introducing the game ball into the second special area that triggers a predetermined number of prize balls to be paid out on condition that the game ball has passed, and the game ball can enter the opening member The opening / closing member attached to the opening member so that the opening state of opening the opening member and the closed state in which the possibility that a game ball enters the opening member is smaller than the opening state can be taken. A game ball introduction member capable of performing an operation different from the operation of the opening and closing member, and a special game transition as to whether or not to shift from the normal game to the special game when the game ball passes through the first special area Special game lottery means to draw lots and special games When the result of the special game transfer lottery by the selection means is a win, as a special game, a special game execution control means for performing a control to execute a game in which the opening and closing member is opened a predetermined number of times, and a game ball introduction member And a game ball introducing member control means for performing control for performing an operation different from the operation of the opening and closing member.

  The invention according to claim 1 causes the game ball introducing member to perform an operation different from the operation of the opening / closing member. Here, the game ball introducing member includes an opening member, and the opening member is opened a predetermined number of times when a special game transfer lottery is won. When the opening member is opened, the game ball enters the opening member, and the game ball that has entered the opening member is introduced into the second special region by the opening member and passes through the second special region. Thereby, a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out. Therefore, since the game ball introduction member is a component of the concept including the big prize opening, the invention according to claim 1 is a game ball introduction member in which the game ball introduction member performs an operation different from the operation of the opening / closing member. A new game form using can be provided to the player.

  Furthermore, since the game ball introduction member is a conceptual component including a big prize opening, the player is likely to be interested. According to the first aspect of the present invention, the game ball introduction member, which is a component that is easily interested in the player, is caused to perform an operation different from the operation of the opening / closing member, so that the player is interested in the operation of the game ball introduction member. And thus maintain interest in the entire game.

  In the invention according to claim 2, the game board is provided with a plurality of first special areas, the first special area through which the game ball has passed is determined, and the conditions for the special game transition lottery are determined according to the determination result. The lottery condition changing means for changing is provided, the special game lottery means performs a special game transition lottery based on the special game transition lottery condition changed by the lottery condition changing means, and the lottery condition changing means includes a plurality of first special When a game ball passes through one of the first special areas, the special game transition lottery condition is made more favorable for the player than when a game ball passes through the other first special area. The game ball introducing member is modified to perform an operation to enter a guiding state for guiding the game ball to any one of the first special regions as an operation different from the operation of the opening / closing member. And

  The invention described in claim 2 causes the game ball introducing member to perform an operation different from the operation of the opening and closing member. Here, the game ball introducing member includes an opening member, and the opening member is opened a predetermined number of times when a special game transfer lottery is won. When the opening member is opened, the game ball enters the opening member, and the game ball that has entered the opening member is introduced into the second special region by the opening member and passes through the second special region. Thereby, a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out. Therefore, since the game ball introduction member is a component of the concept including the big prize opening, the invention according to claim 2 is a game ball introduction member in which the game ball introduction member performs an operation different from the operation of the opening / closing member. A new game form using can be provided to the player.

  Furthermore, since the game ball introduction member is a conceptual component including a big prize opening, the player is likely to be interested. According to the second aspect of the present invention, the game ball introduction member, which is a component that the player is likely to be interested in, is caused to perform an operation different from the operation of the opening / closing member, so that the player is interested in the operation of the game ball introduction member. And thus maintain interest in the entire game.

  Furthermore, in the invention according to claim 2, the game ball introducing member is in a guiding state for guiding the game ball to any one of the first special regions as an operation different from the operation of the opening / closing member. Let the action take place. Here, since the first special area is an opportunity to shift to a special game that is advantageous to the player, the player is likely to be interested. Therefore, the game ball introduction member can guide the game ball to the first special area where the player is likely to be interested by being in the guided state. Therefore, the invention according to claim 2 is also a game in this respect. The player can be interested in the operation of the game ball introducing member.

  Furthermore, the invention according to claim 2 can provide the player with a new game form in which the special game transfer lottery conditions differ depending on which first special area the game ball has passed.

  The invention described in claim 3 is characterized in that the game ball introduction member control means controls the game ball introduction member to be in a different guiding state depending on the game situation.

  The invention described in claim 3 causes the game ball introducing member to perform an operation different from the operation of the opening / closing member. Here, the game ball introducing member includes an opening member, and the opening member is opened a predetermined number of times when a special game transfer lottery is won. When the opening member is opened, the game ball enters the opening member, and the game ball that has entered the opening member is introduced into the second special region by the opening member and passes through the second special region. Thereby, a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out. Therefore, since the game ball introduction member is a component of the concept including the big prize opening, the invention according to claim 3 is a game ball introduction member in which the game ball introduction member performs an operation different from the operation of the opening / closing member. A new game form using can be provided to the player.

  Furthermore, since the game ball introduction member is a conceptual component including a big prize opening, the player is likely to be interested. According to the third aspect of the present invention, the game ball introduction member, which is a component that the player is likely to be interested in, makes the player perform an operation different from the operation of the opening and closing member, so that the player is interested in the operation of the game ball introduction member. And thus maintain interest in the entire game.

  Furthermore, in the invention according to claim 3, the game ball introducing member is in a guiding state for guiding the game ball to any one of the first special regions as an operation different from the operation of the opening / closing member. Let the action take place. Here, since the first special area is an opportunity to shift to a special game that is advantageous to the player, the player is likely to be interested. Therefore, the game ball introduction member can guide the game ball to the first special area where the player is likely to be interested by being in the guided state. Therefore, the invention according to claim 3 is also a game in this respect. The player can be interested in the operation of the game ball introducing member.

  Furthermore, in the invention according to claim 3, since the game ball introduction member is in a different guidance state depending on the game situation, the player can determine the game situation based on the guidance state of the game ball introduction member. I can do it. Therefore, the invention according to claim 3 can also make the player interested in the operation of the game ball introducing member.

  Furthermore, the invention according to claim 3 can provide the player with a new game form in which the special game transition lottery conditions differ depending on which first special area the game ball has passed.

  The invention according to claim 4 is characterized in that, when a special game is executed, the game ball introduction member control means controls to bring the game ball introduction member into a guided state by the end of the special game. To do.

  The invention described in claim 4 causes the game ball introducing member to perform an operation different from the operation of the opening / closing member. Here, the game ball introducing member includes an opening member, and the opening member is opened a predetermined number of times when a special game transfer lottery is won. When the opening member is opened, the game ball enters the opening member, and the game ball that has entered the opening member is introduced into the second special region by the opening member and passes through the second special region. Thereby, a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out. Therefore, since the game ball introduction member is a component of the concept including the big prize opening, the invention according to claim 4 is a game ball introduction member in which the game ball introduction member performs an operation different from the operation of the opening / closing member. A new game form using can be provided to the player.

  Furthermore, since the game ball introduction member is a conceptual component including a big prize opening, the player is likely to be interested. In the invention according to claim 4, since the game ball introducing member, which is a component that the player is likely to be interested in, performs an operation different from the operation of the opening and closing member, the player is interested in the operation of the game ball introducing member. And thus maintain interest in the entire game.

  Furthermore, in the invention according to claim 4, the game ball introducing member is in a guiding state for guiding the game ball to any one of the first special regions as an operation different from the operation of the opening / closing member. Let the action take place. Here, since the first special area is an opportunity to shift to a special game that is advantageous to the player, the player is likely to be interested. Therefore, the game ball introduction member can guide the game ball to the first special area where the player is likely to be interested by being in the guided state. Therefore, the invention according to claim 4 is also a game in this respect. The player can be interested in the operation of the game ball introducing member.

  Furthermore, in the invention according to claim 4, when the special game is executed, the game ball introduction member is in a guided state by the end of the special game, so that the player can play the game ball with the game ball introduction member. The game of guiding to any of the first special areas can be started immediately after the end of the special game.

  Furthermore, the invention according to claim 4 can provide the player with a new game form in which the special game transfer lottery conditions differ depending on which first special area the game ball has passed.

  The gaming machine according to the present application can provide a player with a new game form using the game ball introduction member in which the game ball introduction member performs an operation different from the operation of the opening / closing member.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In the following, a pachinko gaming machine will be described as a specific example of the gaming machine.

[Configuration of pachinko machines]
FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, and FIG. 2 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes an outer frame 11 for fixing the pachinko gaming machine 10 to a gaming machine installation base (game island) (not shown) provided in the game hall, A main body frame 12 disposed in the frame 11, a game board 14 attached to the main body frame 12, various other parts (not shown), and a front frame 16 that is pivotally attached to the main body frame 12 so that it can be opened and closed. And.

  An area on the front side of the game board 14 (area facing the player) is a game area 14a, and a liquid crystal display device 32 is provided slightly above the center of the game area 14a. In the display area 32a, the identification information of three columns of the left column, the middle column, and the right column is displayed in a variable manner and stopped. A general winning opening 5 is provided in the lower left portion of the game board 14.

  Above the game area 14a, two special symbol indicators 133a and 133b and holding lamps 134a and 134b related to the first type big hit game (special game) are provided. Each of these special symbol displays 133a and 133b executes a special symbol game which will be described later. Above the game area 14a, a normal symbol display 135, a holding lamp 135a, and a round number display 151 related to the first type big hit game are provided.

  A game ball introduction member 8 is provided in the center of the game area 14a. Here, based on FIGS. 2-9, the detailed structure of the game ball introduction member 8 is demonstrated. 3, 6, and 8 to 9 are front views of the game ball introduction member 8, and FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the game ball introduction member 8 as viewed from the back side of the game board 14. FIG. 7 is a side sectional view of the game ball introducing member 8.

  The game ball introducing member 8 includes an opening member 8a, a shutter 8b (opening / closing member), a seesaw 8c, a rotating shaft 8d, a motor 8i, and a resin member 8j. The game ball introducing member 8 has a function of a big prize opening. That is, the game ball introduction member 8 is a conceptual component including a big prize opening.

  The opening member 8 a has a hollow structure and is provided in a region on the back side of the game board 14. The opening member 8a includes three opening portions 8a-1 to 8a-3 connected to the hollow portion. The opening portion 8a-1 faces the game area 14a, and a game ball can enter when the shutter 8b opens the opening portion 8a-1. The opening 8a-2 is connected to the entrance of the game ball guide tube 8k, and the opening 8a-3 is connected to the entrance of the game ball guide tube 8m. The entrance of the game ball guide tube 8k is a V zone (second special region) described later, and the entrance of the game ball guide tube 8m is a general entrance zone (second special region) described later. The game ball guide tubes 8k and 8m are both provided in the area on the back side of the game board 14, and the outlet communicates with the outside of the pachinko gaming machine 10. Accordingly, the game ball that has entered the opening portion 8a-1 passes through the hollow portion of the opening member 8a, enters the game ball guide tube 8k or 8m, and then passes through the game ball guide tube 8k or 8m. It is guided to the outside of the pachinko gaming machine 10. A V count sensor 102 is provided at the entrance of the game ball introduction tube 8k, and a count sensor 104 is provided at the entrance of the game ball introduction tube 8m.

  The shutter 8b is attached to the opening portion 8a-1 of the opening member 8a, and the closed state shown in FIG. 3 and FIG. 5 and the closed state shown in FIG. 3 and FIG. Any one of the open states shown in FIG.

  The shutter 8b completely closes the opening 8a-1 when closed. Therefore, when the shutter 8b is closed, the game ball cannot enter the opening 8a-1. On the other hand, when the shutter 8b is in the open state, the shutter 8b opens the opening portion 8a-1 (that is, opens the opening member 8a) so that the game ball can enter the opening portion 8a-1. Therefore, when the shutter 8b is in the open state, the game ball can enter the opening portion 8a-1. In the closed state, the possibility that a game ball enters the opening member 8a is smaller than that in the open state. Therefore, even in the closed state, a space that allows a game ball to enter the opening portion 8a-1 may be formed between the opening portion 8a-1 and the shutter 8b.

  The seesaw 8c is provided on the surface of the shutter 8b (that is, the surface facing the player when the shutter 8b is closed). The seesaw 8c is fixed to the rotating shaft 8d, and rotates together with the rotating shaft 8d when the rotating shaft 8d rotates. That is, the rotating shaft 8d is the rotating shaft of the seesaw 8c. The rotating shaft 8d is provided on the shutter 8b so as to be rotatable. The motor 8i is provided on the back surface of the shutter 8b and rotates the rotating shaft 8d. The motor 8i keeps the seesaw 8c horizontal until the game ball passes the ball passage detection gate 55a or 55b. On the other hand, when the game ball passes the ball passage detection gate 55a, the motor 8i tilts the seesaw 8c to the left side by rotating the rotating shaft 8d counterclockwise by a certain angle as shown in FIG. On the other hand, when the game ball passes the ball passage detection gate 55b, the motor 8i tilts the seesaw 8c to the right side by rotating the rotary shaft 8d to the right by a certain angle as shown in FIG.

  The resin member 8j is provided between the opening portion 8a-1 and the game board 14, and fills the gap between the game ball introduction member 8 and the game board 14.

  Below the left and right sides of the game ball introducing member 8, start ports 6A and 6B (first special areas) for executing the first type game are provided. Therefore, when the seesaw 8c is in the state shown in FIG. 8, the game ball is guided to the start port 6B, and in the state shown in FIG. 9, the game ball is guided to the start port 6A. That is, the state of the seesaw 8c shown in FIG. 8 is a guiding state for guiding the game ball to the starting port 6B, and the state of the seesaw 8c shown in FIG. 9 is a guiding state for guiding the gaming ball to the starting port 6A.

  When a game ball enters the starting port 6A (another first special area), a special symbol game is displayed in which the special symbol is variably displayed on the special symbol display 133a and then stopped and displayed. After the three-digit identification information is variably displayed on the display area 32a of the display device 32, a variable display game that is stopped and displayed is executed. Then, as will be described later, in a special symbol game (hereinafter also referred to as “first special symbol game”) due to the game ball entering the start opening 6A, a lottery (special) based on the first lottery mode shown in FIG. (Game transition lottery) is performed. Similarly, when a game ball enters the start opening 6B (one first special area), a special symbol game is displayed in which the special symbol is variably displayed on the special symbol display 133b and then stopped and displayed. In addition, after the three-digit identification information is variably displayed on the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32, a variable display game that is stopped and displayed is executed. Then, as will be described later, in a special symbol game (hereinafter also referred to as “second special symbol game”) due to the game ball entering the start opening 6B, a lottery (special) based on the second lottery mode shown in FIG. (Game transition lottery) is performed.

  Further, speakers 46R and 46L are attached to the upper part of the main body frame 12 shown in FIG. 1, and a firing handle 26 is attached to the lower right side. On the back side of the firing handle 26, a launching device 130 (see FIG. 10) including a bullet device made of a solenoid or the like is provided. Further, a touch sensor (not shown) is provided on the periphery of the firing handle 26. When the player touches the touch sensor, it is detected that the launch handle 26 is gripped by the player. When the shooting handle 26 is gripped by the player and is rotated in the clockwise direction, electric power is supplied to the shooting device 130 according to the rotation angle, and the game balls are sequentially fired onto the game board 14. Is done. The launch speed of the game ball changes according to the rotation angle of the launch handle. Note that the touch sensor provided on the firing handle 26 may be any sensor that can determine that the player has gripped the firing handle 26. The type of sensor, such as an optical detection sensor or a thermal detection sensor, may be used. It doesn't matter.

  In addition, a tray unit 21 including an upper plate 20 and a lower plate 22 is provided at the lower front portion of the main body frame 12. The game balls stored in the upper plate 20 are supplied to the launching device 130, and the game balls exceeding the capacity of the upper plate 20 are supplied to the lower plate 22. In addition, a transparent protective plate 19 made of glass or the like is provided at the opening of the front frame 16, and various lamps 132 used for effect display and notification are provided above the game board 14.

  The game board 14 is provided with arc-shaped guide rails 30a and 30b on the front surface thereof, and an inner side surrounded by the guide rails 30a and 30b is a game area 14a. The game ball launched by operating the firing handle 26 is guided by the guide rail 30a, introduced into the game area 14a, and rolls downward in the game area 14a.

  A plurality of obstacle nails (not shown) are driven on the game area 14a on the front side of the game board 14, so that the flow direction when the game ball flows down the game area 14a from the upper part to the lower part is changed in a complicated manner. I have to.

  In addition, at the left end and the right end of the game area 14a, ball passage detection gates 55a, 55b, etc., which trigger the opening of the movable pieces 58a, 58b provided at the start port 6A are provided. For example, a game other than the first type jackpot game is a normal game. Hereinafter, the above-described first type game and game members that can execute each game will be described with reference to FIG.

  In the first type game, a special symbol game is executed in which the special symbol is variably displayed on one of the two special symbol indicators 133a and 133b and then stopped. Specifically, when a game ball enters the start port 6A in the game area 14a, a special symbol game is executed by the special symbol display 133a, and the game ball enters the start port 6B. The special symbol game is executed on the special symbol display 133b.

  Further, when each of the above special symbol games is executed, the variable display game is displayed on the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32, after the identification information consisting of symbols or numbers is variably displayed and then stopped. It is executed in conjunction with a special symbol game executed by the special symbol display devices 133a and 133b.

  The first type game is a game form in which when a special symbol is displayed in a predetermined winning mode, the game is shifted to a first type jackpot game advantageous to the player as a transition condition.

  In this special symbol game, when a game ball enters the start opening 6A or 6B, an internal lottery (special game transition lottery) is performed as to whether or not the winning ball is won. The lottery result is won, and in a variable display game (in conjunction with a special symbol game) executed in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32, a specific prize in which each three-digit identification information is predetermined. When displayed in a mode, the game shifts to the first type big hit gaming state. In this embodiment, three types of 15R normal jackpot game, 2R probability variable jackpot game, and 15R probability variable jackpot game are set as the first type jackpot game.

  Here, the 15R normal jackpot game is a game in which the first type round game from the first round to the 15th round is repeated and then the normal game is shifted to the normal state. The 2RR probability variation jackpot game is a game in which the first type round game from the first round to the second round is repeated and then the normal game in the probability variation state is entered. The probability variation state is a gaming state that has a higher probability of shifting to a jackpot game than the normal state. That is, there are two types of game states for normal games: normal state and probability change state. The 15R probability variation jackpot game is a game in which the first type round game from the first round to the maximum 15th round is repeated, and then the normal game in the probability variation state is entered. The first type round game is a game in which the shutter 8b is opened only for a predetermined time or while a predetermined number of game balls enter the opening member 8a. Here, when the first type jackpot game is a 15R normal jackpot game and a 15R probability variable jackpot game, the predetermined number is, for example, 10, and the predetermined time is, for example, 30 seconds. On the other hand, in the case of the 2R probability variation big hit game, the predetermined number is two, for example, and the predetermined time is 0.5 seconds, for example.

  Here, in the first type jackpot lottery executed when the game ball enters the start port 6A and the first type jackpot lottery executed when the game ball enters the start port 6B, FIG. As shown, the probability of winning the 2R probability variable jackpot game and the probability of winning the 15R probability variable jackpot game are set to be different.

  Specifically, in the jackpot lottery executed when the game ball enters the start port 6A, the first lottery mode is selected, and in the jackpot lottery executed when the game ball enters the start port 6B. The second lottery mode is selected. When the first lottery mode is selected, the probability of winning the 15R normal jackpot game is 35%, the probability of winning the 2R probability variable jackpot game is 32%, and the 15R probability variable jackpot game is won. The probability of doing is 33%.

  On the other hand, when the second lottery mode is selected, the probability of winning the 15R normal jackpot game is 35%, the probability of winning the 2R probability variable jackpot game is 0%, and the 15R probability variable jackpot game is won. The probability of doing is 65%.

  Therefore, it is advantageous for the player that the second lottery mode is selected because the probability of winning the 15R probability variable big hit game is relatively high.

  In the first type game, when a game ball enters the start opening 6A or 6B, a special symbol game based on the game ball entering one of the start openings is being executed. Special symbol games can be held on condition that the upper limit number of holds has not been reached. That is, when a game ball enters the start port 6A or 6B during execution of a special symbol game based on the game ball having entered one of the start ports, the special symbol being displayed in a variable state is stopped. Until this is done, the execution of the special symbol variation display based on the entry of the game ball into the start port 6A or 6B is suspended.

  More specifically, a maximum of four hold numbers are set for each start port 6A or 6B, and the hold numbers are notified to the player by lighting the hold lamps 134a and 134b shown in FIG. The That is, when a game ball enters the start opening 6A, the holding lamps 134a are sequentially turned on, and the number of the holding lamps 134a that are turned on decreases with the execution of the special symbol game on the special symbol display 133a. When a game ball enters the start port 6B, the holding lamps 134b are sequentially turned on, and the number of the holding lamps 134b that are turned on decreases with the execution of the special symbol game on the special symbol display 133b. When the special symbol game is finished when both the holding lamps 134a and 134b are lit, a special symbol game on the special symbol display 133b, that is, a special symbol game advantageous to the player is preferentially executed. The

  In addition, a pair of movable pieces 58a and 58b, which are electric accessories (so-called electric tulips), are attached to the start opening 6A of the game area 14a so as to be freely opened and closed. The initial state of the movable pieces 58a and 58b is a closed state (closed state), and in the closed state, the game ball enters the starting port 6A only from a narrow space between the pair of movable pieces 58a and 58b. However, when it is driven in the opening direction (when it is in the open state), the movable pieces 58a and 58b serve as a guide, and the game ball can easily enter the starting port 6A.

  When a passing ball is detected by the passing ball sensors 114a and 114b (see FIG. 10) attached to the ball passing detection gates 55a and 55b, an internal lottery is performed. As a result of the lottery, as shown in FIG. The normal symbol display 135 causes the normal symbol to be variably displayed and stopped.

  For example, when the internal lottery is won and “○” is displayed as “○” out of “○” and “×”, the normal electric accessory solenoid 118 (see FIG. 10) is attached to the start port 6A. The movable pieces 58a and 58b are driven in a predetermined opening / closing pattern.

  In other words, the movable pieces 58a and 58b are driven from the initial closed state in the opening direction to open the movable pieces 58a and 58b for a predetermined time, so that the game ball can easily enter the start port 6A. When the predetermined time elapses, the movable pieces 58a and 58b are closed again, and the game ball returns to a state where it is difficult to enter the starting port 6A. Further, when the above-described internal lottery is deviated, the movable pieces 58a and 58b are not driven. In the present embodiment, such a normal symbol is displayed in a variable manner and stopped, and the operation until the movable pieces 58a, 58b are opened / closed (or maintained in a non-driven state) as a result is called a normal symbol game. That is, the ball passage detection gates 55a and 55b trigger the movable pieces 58a and 58b to be opened.

  The normal symbol game is put on hold on condition that the upper limit number of holds is not reached. That is, when the game ball passes the ball passage detection gate 55a or 55b during the execution of the normal symbol game, the execution of the normal symbol game is suspended until the normal symbol game is finished.

  More specifically, a maximum of four hold numbers are set, and the hold number is notified to the player by turning on the hold lamp 135a shown in FIG. That is, when the game ball passes the ball passage detection gate 55a or 55b, the holding lamp 135a is sequentially turned on, and the number of the holding lamps 135a to be turned on is reduced as the normal symbol game is executed.

[Electric configuration of pachinko machines]
FIG. 10 is a block diagram showing a control circuit of the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment. As shown in the figure, the control circuit of the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment includes a main control circuit 60, a sub control circuit 200, a lamp group 74, a payout / launch control circuit 126, and other components. It is composed of

  The main control circuit 60 includes a main CPU 66 (special game lottery means, special game execution control means, game ball introduction member control means, lottery condition change means), main ROM (read only memory) 68, main RAM (read / write memory) 70. It has. The main control circuit 60 controls the progress of the game.

  The main CPU 66 is connected to a main ROM 68, a main RAM 70, and the like, and has a function of executing various processes according to a program stored in the main ROM 68. In particular, in the present embodiment, when executing the first type game, the main CPU 66 shifts to the first type big hit game in a predetermined lottery mode when a game ball enters the start port 6A or 6B. If the first type jackpot game is won, the execution of the first type jackpot game is controlled. Further, when executing the first type game, the main CPU 66 performs a transition to the first type big hit game when the game ball enters the start port 6A and when the game ball enters the start port 6B. Change lottery conditions.

  In addition, the main ROM 68 stores various programs for controlling the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10 by the main CPU 66. In addition, the big hit determination is performed by random number lottery in a special symbol game related to the first type game. A jackpot determination table (see FIG. 11) that is referred to when performing a game, an effect condition selection table that is referred to when selecting an effect, a hit determination table that is referred to when performing a hit determination by random lottery in a normal symbol game, etc. The various tables are stored.

  Here, in the present embodiment, the main ROM 68 is used as a medium for storing programs, tables, and the like. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and any storage medium that can be read by a computer equipped with a control means is applicable. For example, it may be recorded on a storage medium such as a hard disk device, a CD-ROM and a DVD-ROM, or a ROM cartridge. Further, these programs may not be recorded in advance, but may be downloaded and recorded in the main RAM 70 after the power is turned on. Furthermore, each program may be recorded on a separate storage medium. In this embodiment, the main CPU 66, the main ROM 68, and the main RAM 70 are provided separately. However, a one-chip microcomputer in which these are integrated may be used.

  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 high probability flag, a first-type jackpot determination random number counter, a jackpot symbol determination random number counter, a loss symbol determination random number counter, an effect condition selection random number counter, a hit determination random number counter, a large Winning mouth opening number counter, large winning mouth winning counter, variable winning device winning counter, first starting memory number counter, second starting memory number counter, ball passing memory number counter, variable display game waiting time timer, for normal symbol game A waiting time timer, a big prize opening time timer, a start opening time timer, a variable winning device opening / closing time timer, data for supplying a command to the sub-control circuit 200 described later, variables, and the like are set.

  The control state flag indicates the control state of the special symbol game. The high probability flag indicates whether or not to relatively increase the probability of shifting to the first type big hit game by executing the first type game.

  The jackpot determination random number counter is a random number counter for determining the first type jackpot in the special symbol game in the first type game. The jackpot symbol determination random number counter determines the special symbol to be stopped and the three-digit identification information to be displayed on the liquid crystal display device 32 when it is determined to shift to the first type jackpot game in the special symbol game. belongs to.

  The random symbol counter for losing symbol determination is for deciding a special symbol to be stopped and displayed when it does not shift to the first type big hit, and identification information. The effect condition selection random number counter is for determining a variable display pattern of the 3-digit identification information. The hit determination random number counter is for determining the hit of the normal symbol 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. Further, although it is out of place, a reach determination random number counter for determining whether or not to reach may be provided.

  The big prize opening number counter indicates the number of times that the shutter 8b is opened in the first type big hit game, that is, the number of round games (so-called round number). It is “1”. Then, when a predetermined detection signal is supplied from the V count sensor 102, the main CPU 66 stores and updates the special winning opening opening number counter to be incremented by “1”.

  The big prize winning prize counter indicates the number of game balls that have entered the opening member 8a during one round.

  The first start memory number counter and the second start memory number counter indicate the number of reserved special game symbols. That is, the first start memory number counter indicates the number of holds of the first special symbol game, and the second start memory number counter indicates the number of holds of the second special symbol game.

  The ball passing memory number counter indicates the number of reserved regular game (hereinafter also referred to as a ball passing memory number). That is, when a game ball has passed through the ball passage detection gate 55a or 55b but normal symbol variation display cannot be executed, the variation display is suspended, but the number of variations of the regular symbol held is indicated. is there.

  The variable display game waiting time timer and the normal symbol game waiting time timer are for synchronizing processes executed in the main control circuit 60 and the sub control circuit 200. The special winning opening opening time timer is for measuring a time during which the shutter 8b is in an open state (hereinafter also simply referred to as a special winning opening open time). The start port opening time timer is for measuring the time during which the movable pieces 58a and 58b are driven and the start port 6A is in the open state (hereinafter simply referred to as start port opening time).

  Note that the timer in the present 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. .

  In the main RAM 70, a first special symbol storage area, a second special symbol storage area, and a normal symbol storage area are positioned and stored.

  The first special symbol storage area stores data such as a jackpot determination random number value, a jackpot symbol random number value corresponding to one first special symbol game, clear data, and the like. The first special symbol storage area (0 To the first special symbol storage area (4). Every time a game ball enters the start port 6A, the first special symbol memory area in which the clear data is stored and the number is the smallest among the first special symbol memory areas (0) to (4) is a big hit. The random number for determination and the random number for jackpot symbol are stored. When the first special symbol game is finished, the data of the first special symbol storage area (1) to the first special symbol storage area (4) are stored in the first special symbol storage area (0) to the first special symbol storage area (0). Shift to the symbol storage area (3), and clear data is stored in the first special symbol storage area (4). Thereby, the first special symbol storage area is updated.

  The second special symbol storage area stores data such as a jackpot determination random number value, a jackpot symbol random number value, and clear data corresponding to one second special symbol game. The second special symbol storage area (0 To the second special symbol storage area (4). Every time a game ball enters the start opening 6B, the second special symbol storage area (0) to (4) in which the clear data is stored and the second special symbol storage area with the smallest number is a big hit The random number for determination and the random number for jackpot symbol are stored. When the second special symbol game is over, the data of the second special symbol storage area (1) to the second special symbol storage area (4) are stored in the second special symbol storage area (0) to the second special symbol storage area (0). Shift to the symbol storage area (3) and store the clear data in the second special symbol storage area (4). As a result, the second special symbol storage area is updated.

  As with the first special symbol storage area, the normal symbol storage area includes the normal symbol storage area (0) to the normal symbol storage area (4), and the normal symbol storage area is updated.

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

  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. The serial communication IC 72 corresponds to means for transmitting various commands to the sub-control circuit 200 (various means included in the sub-control circuit 200).

  Various devices are connected to the main control circuit 60. For example, as shown in FIG. 10, the V count sensor 102, the count sensor 104, the general winning ball sensor 106, the passing ball sensors 114a and 114b, the start The winning ball sensors 116a and 116b, the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 118, the big winning opening solenoid 120, and the backup clear switch 124 are connected.

  Here, the V count sensor 102 is provided at the entrance of the game ball guide tube 8k. The V count sensor 102 supplies a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60 when the game ball passes through the entrance of the game ball guiding tube 8k, that is, the V zone.

  The count sensor 104 is provided at the entrance of the game ball guide tube 8m. The count sensor 104 supplies a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60 when the game ball passes through the entrance of the game ball guiding tube 8k, that is, the general entrance zone.

  The general winning ball sensor 106 is provided in the general winning opening 5. The general winning ball sensor 106 supplies a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60 when a game ball passes through the general winning port 5.

  The passing ball sensor 114a is provided in the ball passing detection gate 55a, and supplies a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60 when a game ball passes through the ball passing detection gate 55a. The passing ball sensor 114b is provided in the ball passing detection gate 55b, and supplies a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60 when a game ball passes through the ball passing detection gate 55b.

  The start winning ball sensor 116a is provided in the start port 6A. The start winning ball sensor 116a supplies a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60 when a game ball wins the start opening 6A. The start winning ball sensor 116b is provided in the start port 6B. The start winning ball sensor 116b supplies a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60 when a game ball wins the start port 6B.

  The ordinary electric accessory solenoid 118 is connected to the movable pieces 58a and 58b attached to the start port 6A via a link member (not shown), and is moved according to the drive signal supplied from the main CPU 66. 58a and 58b are set to an open state (open state) or a closed state (closed state).

  The big prize opening solenoid 120 is connected to the shutter 8b, and drives the shutter 8b in accordance with a drive signal supplied from the main CPU 66, thereby opening or closing the shutter 8b.

  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.

  The main control circuit 60 is connected to a payout / launch control circuit 126. The payout / firing control circuit 126 is connected to a payout device 128 that pays out a game ball as a prize ball, a launch device 130 that fires a game ball, 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 is provided with a device for launching a game ball such as the launching solenoid (or launching motor) or the touch sensor described above.

  A lamp group 74 is connected to the main control circuit 60. The lamp group includes special symbol indicators 133a and 133b, a normal symbol indicator 135, a round number indicator 151, and holding lamps 134a, 134b and 135a. The main control circuit 60 controls the operation of the lamp group 74.

  A motor 8 i is connected to the main control circuit 60. The main CPU 66 drives and stops the motor 8i.

  Furthermore, 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 speakers 46R and 46L, control of various lamps 132, and the like in accordance with various commands supplied from the main control circuit 60. It mainly controls production display.

  In the present embodiment, the main control circuit 60 is configured not to supply commands to the sub control circuit 200 and not to supply signals from the sub control circuit 200 to the main control circuit 60. Not limited to this, the sub control circuit 200 may be configured to transmit a signal 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 for performing display control in the liquid crystal display device 32, a sound control circuit 230 for performing control related to sound generated from the speakers 46R and 46L, and various lamps. The lamp control circuit 240 performs control 132, and an effect corresponding to the progress of the game is executed in response to 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. In particular, the sub CPU 206 performs display control for the liquid crystal display device 32 and functions as various means described later.

  The program ROM 208 stores a program for controlling the game effect of the pachinko gaming machine 10 by the sub CPU 206, and also stores various tables such as a table for making a decision regarding the effect.

  The program ROM 208 stores a plurality of types of effect patterns. This effect pattern relates to the progress of the effect display. The effect display by the sub-control circuit 200 is executed in accordance with the progress of the variable display game including the special symbol variation display and the stop display.

  In the sub-control circuit 200 according to the present embodiment, the program ROM 208 is used as a means for storing programs, tables, and the like. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a computer-readable storage provided with a means for controlling. As long as it is a medium, another aspect may be sufficient, for example, you may record on storage media, such as a hard disk drive, CD-ROM and DVD-ROM, and a ROM cartridge. Of course, the main ROM 68 may be used as a means for storing. Further, these programs may not be recorded in advance, but may be downloaded after the power is turned on and recorded in the work RAM 210 or the like. Furthermore, each program may be recorded on a separate storage medium.

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the main control circuit 60 including the main CPU 66 and the main ROM 68 and the sub control circuit 200 including the sub CPU 206 and the program ROM 208 are separately configured. However, the main control circuit including the main CPU 66 and the main ROM 68 is provided. In this case, the program stored in the program ROM 208 may be stored in the main ROM 68 and executed by the main CPU 66. Of course, it may be configured only by the sub control circuit 200 including the sub CPU 206 and the program ROM 208. In this case, the program stored in the main ROM 68 is stored in the program ROM 208 and executed by the sub CPU 206. You may comprise.

  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 and the like such as an effect display selection random number counter for selecting an effect pattern are positioned.

  In the present embodiment, the work RAM 210 is used as a 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 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 generates a reset signal when the power is turned on. It comprises an initial reset circuit 220.

  The VDP 212 described above is connected to the sub CPU 206, the image data ROM 216 storing the image data, the D / A converter 218 that converts the image data into an image signal, 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 displaying an image on the liquid crystal display device 32. 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 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. To do. Further, the VDP 212 superimposes the generated image data in order from the image data located at the rear, stores it in the buffer, and supplies it 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 speakers 46R and 46L.

  The sub CPU 206 selects an effect pattern and selects one piece of audio data from a plurality of pieces of audio data stored in the audio data ROM 234. Thereafter, the sub CPU 206 reads the selected audio data from the audio data ROM 234 and supplies it to the sound source IC 232. The sound source IC 232 that has received the sound data converts the sound data into a predetermined sound signal and supplies the sound signal to the AMP 236. The AMP 236 amplifies the sound signal and generates sound from the speaker 46 (46R, 46L).

  The lamp control circuit 240 includes a drive circuit 242 for supplying a lamp control signal and a decoration data ROM 244 in which a plurality of types of lamp decoration patterns are stored.

[Big hit judgment table]
FIG. 11 shows an example of the jackpot determination table. In the second lottery mode selected when the game ball enters the start port 6B, the probability of shifting to the 2R probability variation big hit game is zero. That is, when the second lottery mode is selected, there is a possibility of winning either the 15 normal jackpot game or the 15R probability variable jackpot game.

  On the other hand, in the first lottery mode that is selected when a game ball enters the start port 6A, there is a case where the game shifts to a 2R probability variation big hit game. That is, when the first lottery mode is selected, there is a possibility of winning either the 15 normal jackpot game, the 2R probability variable jackpot game, or the 15R probability variable jackpot game.

  In addition, when the first lottery mode is selected and when the second lottery mode is selected, the total probability of winning the first type jackpot game (15R normal, 2R probability variation, 15R probability variation jackpot game) is Furthermore, the probability of winning a 15-probable big hit game is set to be relatively higher when the second lottery mode is selected than when the first lottery mode is selected. .

  As described above, the special game transfer lottery condition varies depending on which of the start balls 6A and 6B the game ball has entered. In the present embodiment, the condition when the special game transition lottery is performed is referred to as “special game transition lottery condition”, but this condition may be referred to as “game condition”.

[Game machine operation]
Below, the process performed with the pachinko machine 10 is demonstrated along the flowchart shown in FIGS. 12-14 and FIGS. 16-23. The state transition of the variable display game control process (FIG. 14) executed in the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described with reference to FIG.

[Main processing]
First, the main process will be described. As shown in FIG. 12, the main CPU 66 of the main control circuit 60 executes RAM access permission, backup return processing, initialization of the work area, initial setting processing such as a start memory number counter (step S11).

  Thereafter, the main CPU 66 performs control to execute the first type game (step S12). In the main process, after the initial setting process in step S11 is completed, the process in step S12 is repeatedly executed.

[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 process is executed in response to a clock pulse generated from the reset clock pulse generation circuit 62 every predetermined period (for example, 2 milliseconds). This system timer interrupt process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, as shown in FIG. 13, the main CPU 66 executes a random number update process so as to increase the count values of the jackpot determination random number counter, the jackpot symbol determination random number counter, and the like by “1” (step S21). Then, as will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. 18, the input for detecting the entry or passage of game balls such as the start openings 6A and 6B, the ball passage detection gates 55a and 55b and the general winning opening 5 relating to the first type game. A detection process is executed (step S22).

  In this process, the main CPU 66 stores data indicating that the game ball is paid out as a prize ball in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70 on condition that a game ball has entered the various winning holes. Then, the variable display game waiting time timer for synchronizing the main control circuit 60 and the sub control circuit 200, the normal symbol game waiting time timer, and the shutter 8b are opened when the first type big hit game is executed. Update processing of various timers such as a big prize opening time timer for measuring the time to be counted is executed (step S23).

  Then, an output process is executed in order to supply a signal for drive control based on various variables to the solenoid, the motor, the lamp group 74, and the like (step S24). As a result of the processing in step S24, for example, the holding lamps 134a, 134b, 135a are turned on, and the variable winning device 33 is moved. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S25.

  In step S25, command output processing is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 supplies various commands to the sub control circuit 200. Specifically, these various commands include a demo display command, an identification information designation command indicating the type of each identification information to be stopped and displayed in the left column, middle column, and right column, and a variable display pattern of each identification information. The identification information variation pattern designation command to be shown is included. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S26.

  In the process of step S26, the main CPU 66 executes a payout process such as transmitting a prize ball control command for causing the payout device 128 to pay out a prize ball to the payout / firing control circuit 126. As a result of this processing, when a game ball wins a variety of winning holes, a predetermined number of award balls set in advance are paid out from the payout device 128. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S27.

  In step S27, a normal symbol game control process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the random number value for hit determination is stored in the normal symbol storage area (0). If the random number for hit determination is stored, the main CPU 66 proceeds to the next process. If the random number value for hit determination is not stored, this subroutine is terminated. Next, the main CPU 66 determines the normal symbol to be stopped and displayed based on the winning determination random number value stored in the normal symbol storage area (0) and the winning determination table. Here, the hit determination table indicates the correspondence between the hit determination random value and the normal symbol. Next, the main CPU 66 outputs data relating to the determined normal symbol to the lamp group 74. Further, when the normal symbol is “◯”, the main CPU 66 outputs data (that is, a drive signal) necessary for driving the movable pieces 58 a and 58 b to the normal electric accessory solenoid 118. The main CPU 66 stores the data stored in the normal symbol storage areas (1) to (4) in the normal symbol storage areas (0) to (3), and stores the clear data in the normal symbol storage area (4). . Thereafter, the main CPU 66 ends this subroutine. The normal symbol display unit 135 constituting the lamp group 74 starts the normal symbol variation display when data related to the normal symbol is given, and then stops and displays the normal symbol based on the data. When a drive signal is given, the normal electric accessory solenoid 118 drives the movable pieces 58a and 58b at the timing when the normal symbol is stopped and displayed.

[Special symbol control processing]
The special symbol game control process subroutine executed in step S12 of FIG. 12 will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. In FIG. 14, the numerical values shown on the sides of step S32 to step S40 indicate the control state flags corresponding to those steps, and one step corresponding to the numerical value according to the numerical value of the control state flag. Will be executed and the special symbol game will proceed.

  First, as shown in FIG. 14, the main CPU 66 executes a process of loading a control state flag in step S31. In this process, the main CPU 66 reads the control state flag. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S32.

  In step S32 to step S40 described later, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not to execute various processes in each step based on the value of the control state flag. This control state flag indicates the game state of the special symbol game, and enables one of the processes from step S32 to step S40 to be executed.

  In addition, the main CPU 66 executes processing in each step at a predetermined timing determined according to a variable display game waiting time timer or the like set for each step. Before reaching this 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 S32, a special symbol memory check process is executed. Although details will be described later with reference to FIG. 16, when the control state flag is a value (00) indicating a special symbol memory check, the main CPU 66 checks the number of reserved special symbol games, and there is a number of held. In such a case, determination of jackpot determination, special symbols to be stopped and display, variation patterns of identification information, and the like are performed.

  Further, the main CPU 66 sets a value (01) indicating special symbol variation time management in the control state flag, and sets a variation time corresponding to the variation pattern determined in the current process in the special symbol game waiting time timer. . In other words, after the variation time corresponding to the variation pattern determined this time has elapsed, the setting of step S33 is performed.

  Further, the start memory counter is updated so as to decrement “1”. Then, the main CPU 66 stores data indicating the starting storage number in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70.

  In step S33, a special symbol variation time management process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 sets the control state flag to a value (01) indicating special symbol change time management, and when the change time has elapsed, sets the value (02) indicating special symbol display time management to the control state flag. And a waiting time after determination (for example, 1 second) is set in a special symbol game waiting time timer. In other words, after the waiting time after determination has elapsed, the setting of step S34 is performed. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S34.

  In step S34, a special symbol display time management process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the first type big hit game is won when the control state flag is a value (02) indicating special symbol display time management and the waiting time after the determination has elapsed. To do. The main CPU 66 sets the value (03) indicating the first type jackpot start interval management in the control state flag when the first type jackpot is won, and the time corresponding to the first type jackpot start interval (for example, 10). Seconds) is set in the special symbol game waiting time timer. That is, after the time corresponding to the first type big hit start interval has elapsed, the setting of step S35 is performed.

  On the other hand, the main CPU 66 sets a value (08) indicating the end of the variable display game when the first type big hit game is not won. That is, it is set to execute the process of step S40. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S35.

  In step S35, the first type big hit start interval management process is executed. In this processing, the main CPU 66 opens the shutter 8b when the control state flag is a value (03) indicating the first type big hit start interval management and the time corresponding to the first type big hit start interval has elapsed. Therefore, the variables set in the main RAM 70 are updated based on the data read from the main ROM 68. In addition, the main CPU 66 sets a value (04) indicating that the big prize opening is being opened in the control state flag, and sets an upper limit opening time (for example, 30 seconds) in the big prize opening time timer. That is, it is set to execute the process of step S37. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S36.

  In step S36, a waiting time management process before reopening the big winning opening is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 sets the shutter 8b to the open state again when the control state flag is a value (06) indicating the big opening reopening waiting time management and the time corresponding to the interval between rounds has elapsed. Therefore, the variables set in the main RAM 70 are updated based on the data read from the main ROM 68. In addition, the main CPU 66 sets a value (04) indicating that the big prize opening is being opened in the control state flag, and sets an upper limit opening time (for example, 30 seconds) in the big prize opening time timer. That is, it is set to execute the process of step S37.

  Further, the main CPU 66 clears the values of various counters related to the winning situation in each type 1 round game including the big winning mouth winning counter (at least clears the value of the big winning mouth winning counter to “0”). Process). If this process ends, the process moves to a step S37.

  In step S37, a special winning opening opening process is executed. In this process, when the control status flag is a value (04) indicating that the big prize opening is being opened, the main CPU 66 has passed the condition that the big prize opening prize counter is “10” or more and the upper limit opening time ( It is determined whether or not any of the conditions that the big prize opening time timer is “0” is satisfied. Then, the main CPU 66 updates variables set in the main RAM 70 in order to close the shutter 8b when any one of the conditions is satisfied.

  Further, the main CPU 66 sets the value (05) indicating the super winning ball residual ball monitoring in the control state flag, and sets the special winning game residual ball monitoring time (for example, 1 second) in the special symbol game waiting time timer. . That is, it is set so that the processing of step S38 is executed after the extra ball residual ball 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 S38.

  In step S38, a special winning opening residual ball monitoring process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 indicates that the control state flag is a value (05) indicating monitoring of the winning ball residual ball, and the gaming ball does not pass through the V zone when the winning ball residual ball monitoring time has elapsed. It is determined whether or not the condition that the winning prize opening number counter is “15” or more (the final round) is satisfied. When either condition is satisfied, the main CPU 66 sets a value (07) indicating the first type jackpot end interval in the control state flag, and waits for the time corresponding to the first type jackpot end interval for the variable display game. Set to time timer. That is, after the time corresponding to the first type big hit end interval elapses, the process of step S39 is set to be executed.

  On the other hand, when neither of the conditions is satisfied, the main CPU 66 sets a value (06) indicating the special winning opening reopening waiting time management to the control state flag. Further, the main CPU 66 sets the time corresponding to the interval between rounds in the special symbol game waiting time timer. That is, after the time corresponding to the interval between rounds has elapsed, the setting of step S36 is executed. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S39.

  In step S39, the first type big hit end interval process is executed. Although details will be described later with reference to FIG. 10, in this process, the main CPU 66 sets the control state flag to a value (07) indicating the first type big hit end interval, and the time corresponding to the first type big hit end interval. When the time has elapsed, a value (08) indicating the end of the special symbol game is set in the control state flag. That is, it is set to execute the process of step S40.

  Further, based on a set of values (08) indicating the end of the special symbol game, the main CPU 66 includes various counters related to the gaming situation in the first type big hit gaming state, including the big winning opening opening number counter and the big winning opening winning counter. Is cleared (a process of clearing at least the big prize opening number counter to “1” and the big prize opening prize counter to “0”). If this process ends, the process moves to a step S40.

  In step S40, a special symbol game end process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 updates the special symbol storage area in order to perform the next variable display when the control state flag is a value (08) indicating the end of the variable display game. Specifically, the main CPU 66 determines that the first special symbol storage area (1) when the special symbol storage area for jackpot determination (this area will be described later) becomes the first special symbol storage area (0). The data stored in (4) is stored in the first special symbol storage areas (0) to (3), and the clear data is stored in the first special symbol storage area (4). On the other hand, when the special symbol storage area for jackpot determination becomes the second special symbol storage area (0), the main CPU 66 transfers the data stored in the second special symbol storage areas (1) to (4) to the second special symbol storage area (0). 2 is stored in the special symbol storage areas (0) to (3), and the clear data is stored in the second special symbol storage area (4). Further, 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 S32. 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. 15, the main CPU 66 sets the control status flag to “00”, “01”, “ By setting in order “02” and “08”, the processing of step S32, step S33, step S34, and step S40 shown in FIG. 14 is executed at a predetermined timing.

  Further, the main CPU 66 sets the control status flag to “00”, “01”, “02”, “03” when the result of the big hit determination is the first type big hit when it is not the first type big hit gaming state. By setting in order, the processing of step S32, step S33, step S34, and step S35 shown in FIG. 14 is executed at a predetermined timing, and control to the first type big hit gaming state is executed.

  Further, the main CPU 66 sets the control state flag in the order of “04”, “05”, and “06” when the control to the first type big hit gaming state is executed, as shown in FIG. The processing of step S37, step S38, and step S36 is executed at a predetermined timing, and the first type round game is executed. In the case where the first type round game is being executed and the end condition of the first type big hit game state (first type big hit game end condition) is satisfied, “04”, “05”, “07” By setting "" and "08" in order, the processing from step S37 to step S40 shown in FIG. 14 is executed at a predetermined timing, and the first type big hit gaming state is ended. Note that this type 1 big hit game state means that a game ball has not passed through a specific area (so-called “punk”) or a maximum number of first type round games (this number) In the embodiment, for example, the process ends on the condition that 15 rounds have ended.

[Special symbol memory check processing]
A special symbol storage check subroutine executed in step S32 of FIG. 14 will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. First, as shown in step S51 of FIG. 16, it is determined whether or not the control state flag is a value (00) indicating a special symbol storage check, and the control state flag is a value indicating a special symbol storage check. If it is determined, the process proceeds to step S52. If it is not determined that the control state flag is a value indicating a special symbol storage check, this subroutine is terminated.

  In step S52, the main CPU 66 determines a condition that both the first start memory number counter and the second start memory number counter are “0”. If this condition is satisfied, the main CPU 66 proceeds to step S53. If this condition is not satisfied, the process proceeds to step S54.

  In step S53, a demonstration display process is executed. In this processing, the main CPU 66 stores a variable for supplying a demonstration display command to the sub control circuit 200 in the main RAM 70. 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.

  In step S54, 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 S55.

  In step S55, a jackpot determination process is executed. Specifically, the main CPU 66 selects the first special symbol storage area (0) as the special symbol storage area for jackpot determination when the first start memory number counter is 1 or more, and the second start memory number When the counter is 1 or more, the second special symbol storage area (0) is selected as the special symbol storage area for jackpot determination, and both the first start memory number counter and the second start memory number counter are 1 or more. In this case, the second special symbol storage area (0) is selected as the special symbol storage area for jackpot determination. The main CPU 66 uses a jackpot determination random number value stored in the jackpot determination special symbol storage area and a lottery mode corresponding to the jackpot determination special symbol storage area (for example, the jackpot determination special symbol storage area is the first special symbol storage). In the case of the area (0), the lottery of the first type jackpot game is performed based on the first lottery mode) and the jackpot determination table. That is, the main CPU 66 gives priority to the lottery in the second lottery mode when both the first start memory number counter and the second start memory number counter are 1 or more.

  In step S56, it is determined whether or not the first type big hit. In this process, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the first type big hit is based on the result of the reference in step S55. If the main CPU 66 determines that it is the first type big hit, it moves the process to step S57, and if it does not determine that it is the first type big hit, moves the process to step S58.

  In step S57, a jackpot symbol determination process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 determines the type of the special symbol storage area for jackpot determination (that is, whether the special symbol storage area for jackpot determination is the first special symbol storage area (0) or the second special symbol storage area (0)). And a special symbol display for variably displaying the special symbol and the special symbol to be displayed are determined based on the jackpot symbol random number value stored in the special symbol storage area for jackpot determination. The main CPU 66 stores data on the determined special symbol and the special symbol display in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. Further, the main CPU 66 determines three-digit identification information to be stopped and displayed in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32 based on the determined special symbol, and stores data indicating the identification information in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. To remember. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S59.

  In step S58, a missing symbol determination process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 extracts the detachable symbol determining random number value from the losing symbol determining random number counter, and determines the special symbol based on the detaching symbol determining random value. Further, the main CPU 66 determines a special symbol display for variably displaying the special symbol based on the type of the special symbol storage area for jackpot determination. The main CPU 66 stores data related to the determined special symbol and special symbol display in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. The main CPU 66 determines the three-digit identification information to be stopped and displayed based on the determined special symbol, and stores data indicating the identification information in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. By this processing, the result of variable display of the identification information is determined. The special symbol and the data related to the special symbol display stored in the main RAM 70 are output to the lamp group 74 by the process of step S24. The special symbol indicators 133a and 133b determine whether or not to variably display the special symbols based on the data. The special symbol display devices 133a and 133b display the special symbol in a variable manner only when it is determined to display the special symbol in a variable manner, and then stop display the special symbol indicated by the data. Data relating to the identification information stored in the main RAM 70 is output as an identification information designation command by the process of step S25.

  In step S59, the main CPU 66 executes a variation pattern determination process for determining a variation pattern of three-digit identification information that varies in conjunction with the special symbol. In this process, the main CPU 66 extracts a rendering condition selection random value. The main CPU 66 selects a variation pattern distribution table for determining a variation pattern based on the identification information of the left column, the middle column, and the right column determined in step S57 or step S58.

  The main CPU 66 determines a variation pattern based on the rendering condition selection random number extracted from the rendering condition selection random number counter and the selected variation pattern distribution table, and stores the variation pattern in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. The data indicating the variation pattern stored in this way is supplied as an identification information variation pattern designation command 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 S25 of FIG.

  As a result, the sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200 displays the variable display game of the identification information in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32 as shown in FIG. 2 according to the received identification information variation pattern designation command. Will be. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S60.

  In step S60, the main CPU 66 executes a process of setting the variation time corresponding to the determined variation pattern in the special symbol game waiting time timer. In this process, the main CPU 66 calculates the fluctuation effect time based on the fluctuation pattern determined by the process of step S59 and the fluctuation effect time table indicating the fluctuation effect time of the fluctuation pattern, and uses the fluctuation effect time. The indicated value is stored in the special symbol game waiting time timer. In step S61, a process of clearing the storage area used for the current variation display is executed. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S62.

  In step S62, the main CPU 66 sets the start memory number counter corresponding to the special symbol storage area for jackpot determination (for example, if the special symbol storage area for jackpot determination becomes the first special symbol storage area (0), (1 start memory number counter) is updated so that "1" is decremented.

[Type 1 jackpot end interval processing]
The first type big hit end interval subroutine executed in step S39 of FIG. 14 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. First, as shown in step S71 of FIG. 17, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the control state flag is a value (07) indicating the first type big hit end interval, and the control state flag is the first type big hit. If it is determined that the value indicates the end interval, the process proceeds to step S72. On the other hand, if the control state flag does not determine that the value indicates the first type big hit end interval, this subroutine ends. To do.

  In step S72, a process of setting a value (08) indicating the end of the special symbol game as the control state flag is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 stores a value indicating the end of the special symbol game in the control state flag. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S73.

  In step S73, the first type big hit related counter clear process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 executes a process of clearing the values of various counters related to the gaming situation in the first type big hit gaming state including the big prize opening number counter and the big prize winning counter. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Input detection processing]
Next, the subroutine of the input detection process executed in step S22 in FIG. 13 will be described with reference to FIG. First, as shown in step S131 of FIG. 18, the main CPU 66 executes prize ball related switch check processing. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs various sensors such as a V count sensor 102, a count sensor 104, a general winning ball sensor 106, passing ball sensors 114a and 114b, and starting winning ball sensors 116a and 116b, which are switches related to the winning ball. Thus, it is detected whether a predetermined detection signal is supplied. Then, the main CPU 66 that has performed the detection processing of these predetermined signals determines the number of prize balls according to the sensor that has supplied the signal, and stores it in the main RAM 70. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S132.

  In step S132, special symbol related switch input processing is executed. Although details will be described later with reference to FIG. 19, it is detected whether a predetermined signal is supplied from the V count sensor 102, the count sensor 104, and the start winning ball sensors 116a and 116b related to the special symbol game. The main CPU 66 that has performed the detection processing of these predetermined signals executes processing as described later. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S133.

  In step S133, normal symbol related switch input processing is executed. In this process, the passing ball sensors 114a and 114b supply a predetermined detection signal to the main CPU 66. Receiving these predetermined signals, the main CPU 66 performs processing such as updating the number of stored sphere passages described later. When this process ends, the main CPU 66 ends this subroutine.

[Special symbol related switch input processing]
The special symbol related switch input processing subroutine executed in step S132 of FIG. 18 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. First, as shown in step S151 of FIG. 19, it is determined whether there is a count switch input. In this process, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not a predetermined signal is given from the count sensor 104 (that is, whether or not there is a count switch input). A count switch detection process is executed to store and update the winning prize winning counter to be incremented by “1”. On the other hand, if the predetermined signal is not given from the count sensor 104, the main CPU 66 shifts the process to step S153.

  In step S153, it is determined whether there is a V count switch input. In this process, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not a predetermined signal is given from the V count sensor 102 (that is, whether or not there is a V count switch input), and if so, in step S154. Then, a flag indicating that the vehicle has passed through the V zone is established, and the process at the time of detecting the V count switch is executed to store and update the special winning opening opening number counter to be increased by “1”.

  In this V count switch detection process, when a predetermined signal is given from the V count sensor 102, the main CPU 66 executes a process of storing and updating the grand prize winning prize counter to be incremented by "1". To do. On the other hand, if the predetermined signal is not given from the V count sensor 102, the main CPU 66 shifts the process to step S155.

  In step S155, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not a predetermined signal is given from the start winning ball sensor 116a or 116b (that is, whether or not there is a start port switch input). The process moves to S156, and if not given, this subroutine is terminated.

  In step S156, a start port detection time process is executed, and when this process ends, this subroutine ends. As will be described in detail with reference to FIG. 20, the main CPU 66 determines that the number of held special symbol games, that is, the number of held based on the starting port 6A and the number of held based on the starting port 6B are each smaller than “4”. In this case, the jackpot determination random number value and the jackpot symbol random number value are extracted and stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. The main CPU 66 sets various commands in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Start-up port detection process]
The subroutine of the start port detection time process executed in step S156 of FIG. 19 will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. When the signal is given from the start winning ball sensor 116a, the main CPU 66 performs a process for detecting the start port relating to the start opening 6A, and when the signal is given from the start winning ball sensor 116b, the main CPU 66 relates to the start opening 6B. Performs processing when a start port is detected. Since the start port detection time process for the start port 6A and the start port detection time process for the start port 6B are the same, the start port detection time process for the start port 6A will be described here.

  First, as shown in step S171 of FIG. 20, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the number of special symbol games held based on the starting port 6A is “4” or more. That is, in this process, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the value of the first start memory number counter, that is, the first start memory number is “4” or more. In this process, when the main CPU 66 determines that the first start memory number is “4” or more, the main CPU 66 ends the present subroutine.

  That is, when the number of reserved special symbol games has reached the upper limit, even if a game ball enters the start port 6A, this subroutine is terminated without obtaining a random number value or the like. On the other hand, when the main CPU 66 determines that the first start memory number is smaller than “4”, the main CPU 66 increments the first start memory number counter by “1” in step S172, and moves the process to step S173.

  In step S173, the main CPU 66 extracts the jackpot determination random number from the jackpot determination random number counter, and extracts the jackpot symbol random number from the jackpot determination random number counter. In step S174, the main CPU 66 stores the extracted jackpot determination random number value and the jackpot symbol random number value in the first special symbol storage area (0) to the first special symbol storage area (4) as clear data. And stored in the first special symbol storage area having the smallest number. The clear data is erased from the first special symbol storage area in which the jackpot determination random number value and the jackpot symbol random number value are stored. The data indicating the jackpot determination random number value and the jackpot symbol random number value stored in this way is read out by the main CPU 66 in the processing of step S55 and the like in FIG. 16, and it is determined whether or not it is the first type jackpot. The special symbol and the identification information to be stopped are determined.

  In this way, the main CPU 66, when the game ball has entered the start opening 6A or 6B, but when the special symbol game hold condition is satisfied, the special symbol game is executed until the condition for executing the special symbol game is satisfied. Information for determining the result of the game is stored with a predetermined number as an upper limit. When this process ends, the start port detection time process ends.

[Normal symbol related switch input processing]
Next, the subroutine for the normal symbol related switch input process executed in step S133 in FIG. 18 will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. First, in step S191 in FIG. 21, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not a signal is given from the passing ball sensor 114a or 114b. If so, the main CPU 66 proceeds to step S192. Then, the normal symbol related switch input process is terminated.

  In step S192, the main CPU 66 executes a ball passage detection time process, and when this process ends, this subroutine ends. The details will be described with reference to FIG. 22. In the ball passage detection process, the main CPU 66 extracts a random number value for winning determination when it is determined that the number of ordinary symbol games held is smaller than “4”. The data is stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. The main CPU 66 sets various commands in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Processing when detecting ball passage]
Next, the subroutine executed in step S192 in FIG. 21 will be described with reference to FIG. First, as shown in step S211 of FIG. 22, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the number of ordinary symbol games held is “4” or more. That is, in this process, the main CPU 66 reads the value of the sphere passing memory number counter, that is, the sphere passing memory number, and determines whether or not the sphere passing memory number is “4” or more. In this process, when the main CPU 66 determines that the number of stored ball passages is “4” or more, the main CPU 66 ends the present subroutine.

  In other words, when the number of held regular symbol games has reached the upper limit, the game ball has passed through the ball passage detection gates 55a and 55b, but this subroutine is terminated without storing the ball passage memory information. It becomes. On the other hand, if the main CPU 66 determines that the ball passing memory number is smaller than “4”, the main CPU 66 increments the ball passing memory number counter by “1” in step S212, and moves the process to step S213.

  In step S213, the main CPU 66 extracts a winning determination random number value from the winning determination random number counter. In step S214, the main CPU 66 stores the extracted random number value for determining the hit in the normal symbol storage area in which the clear data is stored in the normal symbol storage areas (0) to (4) and the number is the smallest. Remember. Note that the clear data is erased from the normal symbol storage area in which the hit determination random number value is stored. The data indicating the random number value for winning determination stored in this way is read by the main CPU 66, it is determined whether or not it is a winning, and a normal symbol to be derived and displayed is determined.

  As described above, the main CPU 66 determines that a predetermined variable display start condition that allows variable display of the normal symbol is executed when the game ball passes the ball passage detection gate 55a or 55b but the predetermined variable display hold condition is satisfied. Until the above is established, information for determining the result of variable display of the normal symbol is stored with the upper limit being four.

  In step S215, the main CPU 66 determines which of the passing ball sensors 114a and 114b has been given a signal in step S191. If the signal has been given from the passing ball sensor 114a, the main CPU 66 drives the motor 8i. Then, the seesaw 8c is rotated counterclockwise by a certain angle. As a result, the seesaw 8c enters the guiding state shown in FIG. On the other hand, when a signal is given from the passing ball sensor 114b, the main CPU 66 drives the motor 8i to rotate the seesaw 8c clockwise by a certain angle. As a result, the seesaw 8c enters the guiding state shown in FIG. When this process is finished, the ball passage detection time process is finished.

[Operation of sub-control circuit]
On the other hand, the sub control circuit 200 receives various commands transmitted from the main control circuit 60 and executes a command receiving process as shown in FIG.

[Command reception processing]
First, the sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200 determines whether or not an identification information variation pattern designation command and an identification information designation command have been received, as shown in step S251 in FIG. If the identification information variation pattern designation command and the identification information designation command are received, the process proceeds to step S252. If not received, the process proceeds to step S255.

  In step S252, the sub CPU 206 executes reach determination processing. In this processing, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not the variation pattern is a reach based on the variation pattern. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S253.

  In step S253, the sub CPU 206 refers to the variation pattern, the reach determination result, and the effect determination table, and selects an effect pattern. In this process, the sub CPU 206 uses the variation pattern included in the identification information variation pattern designation command supplied from the main control circuit 60, the determination result of determining whether or not to reach in step S253, and the effect determination table. refer. If this process ends, the process proceeds to step S254.

  In step S254, the sub CPU 206 variably displays the 3-digit identification information based on the selected effect pattern, and stops displaying the identification information based on the identification information designation command.

  In step S255, the sub CPU 206 executes control corresponding to the other received command. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  As described above, the pachinko gaming machine 10 causes the game ball introduction member 8, specifically the seesaw 8c, to perform an operation different from the operation of the shutter 8b when “NO” is determined in step S211 of the ball passage detection time process. . Here, the game ball introducing member 8 includes an opening member 8a, and the opening member 8a is opened a predetermined number of times when a special game transfer lottery is won. When the opening member 8a is opened, the game ball enters the opening member 8a, and the game ball that has entered the opening member 8a is introduced into the V zone or the general entrance zone by the opening member 8a, and the V zone or the general entrance zone Pass through. Thereby, a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out. Therefore, since the game ball introduction member 8 is a component of the concept including a big prize opening, the pachinko gaming machine 10 has a game ball introduction member in which the game ball introduction member 8 performs an operation different from the operation of the shutter 8b. A new game form using 8 can be provided to the player.

  Furthermore, since the game ball introduction member 8 is a conceptual component including a big prize opening, the player is likely to be interested. The pachinko gaming machine 10 causes the game ball introduction member 8 which is a component that the player is likely to be interested in to perform an operation different from the operation of the shutter 8b, so that the player is interested in the operation of the game ball introduction member 8. And thus maintain interest in the entire game.

  Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 causes the game ball introduction member 8 to perform an operation to enter a guiding state for guiding the game ball to one of the start ports 6A and 6B as an operation different from the operation of the shutter 8b. . Here, since the start ports 6A and 6B serve as an opportunity to shift to the first type jackpot game that is advantageous to the player, the player is likely to be interested. Therefore, the game ball introducing member 8 can guide the game ball to the start opening 6A or 6B in which the player is easily interested by being in the guided state, so that the pachinko gaming machine 10 also plays a game in this respect. The player can be interested in the operation of the game ball introduction member 8.

  Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 can provide the player with a new game form in which the conditions for the special game transition lottery differ depending on which of the start openings 6A and 6B the game ball has passed. .

  Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is in a different guiding state depending on the game situation, specifically, which one of the ball passage detection gates 55a and 55b passes, so that the player introduces the game ball. Based on the guidance state of the member 8, it can be determined which of the ball passage detection gates 55a and 55b the game ball has passed. Therefore, the pachinko gaming machine 10 can make the player interested in the operation of the game ball introducing member 8 in this respect as well.

[First Modification]
Next, a first modification of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described. In the first modification, the special symbol memory check process and the special winning opening opening process are different from those described above, and only these processes will be described. FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the special symbol memory check process according to the first modification.

  In step S256 to step S261, the main CPU 66 performs the same processing as in step S51 to step S56 shown in FIG. In step S262, the main CPU 66 sets the first seesaw flag and the second seesaw flag (these seesaw flags are formed in the main RAM 70 in accordance with the type of the special symbol storage area for jackpot determination. Of “OFF”). Specifically, the main CPU 66 turns on the first seesaw flag when the special symbol storage area for jackpot determination is the first special symbol storage area, and the special symbol storage area for jackpot determination is the second special symbol storage. If it is an area, the second seesaw flag is turned on. In steps S263 to S268, the main CPU 66 performs the same processing as steps S57 to S62 shown in FIG.

  In the special prize opening opening process, the main CPU 66 performs the following processes in addition to the above-described processes. Specifically, the main CPU 66 determines that one of the first seesaw flag and the second seesaw flag is turned on, and performs the following process only when this condition is satisfied. When the first seesaw flag is on, the main CPU 66 drives the motor 8i to rotate the seesaw 8c counterclockwise by a certain angle. As a result, the seesaw 8c enters the guiding state shown in FIG. Thereafter, the main CPU 66 turns off the first seesaw flag. On the other hand, when the second seesaw flag is on, the main CPU 66 drives the motor 8i to rotate the seesaw 8c clockwise by a certain angle. As a result, the seesaw 8c enters the guiding state shown in FIG. Thereafter, the main CPU 66 turns off the second seesaw flag. Thus, when the first type big hit game is executed, the main CPU 66 brings the game ball introduction member 8 into the guiding state by the end of the first type big hit game.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the first modified example, when the game ball introduction member 8 is won in a special game transfer lottery according to the game situation, the special game transfer lottery is a game ball. Depending on whether the ball is entered at the start port 6A or when the game ball is entered at the start port 6B, a different guidance state is set. Therefore, based on the guidance state of the game ball introduction member 8, the player can determine whether the special game transition lottery is triggered by the game ball entering the start port 6A or the game ball is started. It is possible to determine whether or not the event has been performed when the ball enters the mouth 6B. In particular, there is a possibility that a 2R probability variation big hit game will be performed only when a special game transition lottery triggered by the game ball entering the start opening 6A is won, so that the player sees the seesaw 8c. When the guidance state shown in FIG. 8 is reached, it can be predicted that the player may have won the 2R probability variation jackpot game. As a result, the player can predict that the current gaming state is a probable change state.

  Further, when the first type jackpot game is executed, the pachinko gaming machine 10 brings the game ball introduction member 8 into the guiding state by the end of the first kind jackpot game, so that the player can introduce the game ball. The game in which the member 8 guides the game ball to any starting port can be started immediately after the first type big hit game is over. Furthermore, the player can predict immediately after the end of the first type big hit game, whether or not the current gaming state is a probable change state.

[Second Modification]
Next, a second modification of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described. Since the structure of the game ball introducing member 8 and the process of step S215 are different from those described above in the second modification, the process of the game ball introducing member 8 and step S215 will be described. 25, 29, and 30 are front views of the game ball introduction member 8, and FIG. 26 is a perspective view of the game ball introduction member 8 as seen from the back side of the game board 14, FIG. 27 and FIG. These are sectional side views of the game ball introduction member 8. In FIG. 26, the game ball introduction tubes 8k and 8m are omitted.

  The game ball introducing member 8 includes an opening member 8a, a shutter 8b (opening / closing member), a rotating shaft 8p, and a motor 8q.

  The opening member 8a and the shutter 8b have the same configuration as described above. However, the opening member 8a can be separated from the game ball introduction tubes 8k and 8m as shown in FIG. Furthermore, the opening member 8a moves integrally with the rotating shaft 8p. That is, the opening member 8a moves in the front-rear direction together with the rotation shaft 8p when the rotation shaft 8p moves in the front-rear direction (direction orthogonal to the game board 14), and when the rotation shaft 8p rotates. Rotate integrally with the rotary shaft 8p. That is, the rotating shaft 8p is a rotating shaft of the opening member 8a. As shown in FIG. 28, the opening member 8a protrudes to the front side of the game board 14, that is, the game area 14a, by moving in the forward direction. A gap 8n is formed between the opening member 8a and the game board 14 to such an extent that a game ball cannot enter.

  The rotating shaft 8p connects the rear end surface of the opening member 8a and the motor 8q. The motor 8q is provided on the back side of the game board 14, and is driven to move or rotate the rotary shaft 8p in the front-rear direction (direction orthogonal to the game board 14). The motor 8q is controlled by the main CPU 66.

  With the configuration described above, the opening member 8a performs the following operation. As shown in FIG. 27, the opening member 8a is arranged on the back side of the game board 14 until the game ball passes the ball passage detection gate 55a or 55b. When the game ball passes the ball passage detection gate 55a or 55b, the motor 8q is driven to move the rotary shaft 8p forward. Thereby, as shown in FIG. 28, the opening member 8a protrudes into the game area 14a. Further, when the game ball passes through the ball passage detection gate 55a, the motor 8q rotates the rotation shaft 8p counterclockwise by a certain angle. As a result, the opening member 8a is inclined to the left as shown in FIG. On the other hand, when the game ball passes the ball passage detection gate 55b, the motor 8q rotates the rotary shaft 8p to the right by a certain angle. Thereby, the opening member 8a is inclined to the right as shown in FIG. Therefore, the opening member 8a has the same role as the seesaw 8c described above. That is, the state of the opening member 8a shown in FIG. 29 is a guiding state for guiding the game ball to the starting port 6B, and the state of the opening member 8a shown in FIG. 30 is a guiding state for guiding the gaming ball to the starting port 6A. The gap 8n is maintained at such a size that a game ball cannot enter even when the opening member 8a is tilted.

  Next, the process of step S215 will be described. In step S215, the main CPU 66 drives the motor 8q to move the rotary shaft 8p forward. Thereby, the opening member 8a protrudes into the game area 14a. Next, the main CPU 66 determines which of the passing ball sensors 114a and 114b is given a signal in step S191. When the signal is given from the passing ball sensor 114a, the main CPU 66 drives the motor 8q. The rotation shaft 8p is rotated counterclockwise by a certain angle. As a result, the opening member 8a is in the guiding state shown in FIG. On the other hand, when a signal is given from the passing ball sensor 114b, the main CPU 66 drives the motor 8q to rotate the rotating shaft 8p to the right by a certain angle. Thereby, the opening member 8a is in the guiding state shown in FIG. When this process is finished, the ball passage detection time process is finished.

  According to the second modification, the pachinko gaming machine 10 moves the big prize opening itself, so that it can give a greater impact to the player than when the seesaw 8c is moved.

  As mentioned above, although the gaming machine of the present invention has been described based on the illustrated embodiment, the present invention is not limited to this, and the configuration of each part may be replaced with an arbitrary configuration having the same function. it can.

  For example, in the above-described embodiment, an example in which a pachinko machine is used as a gaming machine has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to a pachinko machine, and other gaming machines such as a ball ball and an arrangement ball can also be used. Can be applied. Moreover, you may combine a 1st modification and a 2nd modification.

  Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured such that when a predetermined number of game balls enter the start port 6A (that is, the start port 6A which is disadvantageous for the player among the start ports 6A and 6B), the game ball enters the start port 6B. The seesaw 8c may be in the guiding state shown in FIG.

  Furthermore, when the special game transition lottery is won, the pachinko gaming machine 10 may arbitrarily determine the number of executions of the first type round game and execute the first type round game for the determined number of times. The pachinko gaming machine 10 sets the seesaw 8c to the guiding state shown in FIG. 8 in order to prompt the game ball to enter the start port 6B when the number of executions of the first type round game is less than the predetermined number. good.

  The present invention is used in industries related to gaming machines.

1 is a perspective view showing an overview of a pachinko gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a front view which shows the general view in the pachinko game machine of one embodiment of this invention. It is a front view which shows the game ball introduction member in the pachinko game machine of one embodiment of this invention. It is a perspective view which shows the game ball introduction member in the pachinko game machine of one embodiment of this invention. It is side sectional drawing which shows the game ball introduction member in the pachinko game machine of one embodiment of this invention. It is a front view which shows the game ball introduction member in the pachinko game machine of one embodiment of this invention. It is side sectional drawing which shows the game ball introduction member in the pachinko game machine of one embodiment of this invention. It is a front view which shows the game ball introduction member in the pachinko game machine of one embodiment of this invention. It is a front view which shows the game ball introduction member in the pachinko game machine of one embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the main control circuit and the sub control circuit which are comprised in the pachinko game machine of one embodiment of this invention. It is a jackpot determination table referred in the pachinko gaming machine of one embodiment of the present 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 state transition of the control process 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 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 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 front view which shows the game ball introduction member in the pachinko game machine of one embodiment of this invention. It is a perspective view which shows the game ball introduction member in the pachinko game machine of one embodiment of this invention. It is side sectional drawing which shows the game ball introduction member in the pachinko game machine of one embodiment of this invention. It is side sectional drawing which shows the game ball introduction member in the pachinko game machine of one embodiment of this invention. It is a front view which shows the game ball introduction member in the pachinko game machine of one embodiment of this invention. It is a front view which shows the game ball introduction member in the pachinko game machine of one embodiment of this invention.

Explanation of symbols

6A, 6B ... Starting port 8 ... Game ball introduction member 10 ... Pachinko machine 11 ... Outer frame 12 ... Main frame 14 ... Game board 14a ... Game area 16 ... Front frame 19 ... Transparent protective plate 20 ... Upper plate 21 ... Dish unit DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 22 ... Lower plate 26 ... Launch handle 30a, 30b ... Guide rail 32 ... Liquid crystal display device 32a ... Display area 33 ... Variable prize-winning device 34 ... 2nd V zone 35 ... Secondary prize-winning port 36 ... Movable blade piece 37 ... Rotating shaft 40 ... Shutter 46 ... Speakers 46R, 46L ... Speakers 55a, 55b ... Ball passage detection gates 58a, 58b ... Movable piece 60 ... Main control circuit 62 ... Reset clock pulse generation circuit 64 ... Initial reset circuit 66 ... CPU
68 ... ROM
70 ... RAM
72 ... IC
74 ... Lamp group 102 ... V count sensor 104 ... Count sensor 106 ... General winning ball sensor 114a, 114b ... Passing ball sensor 116a, 116b ... Starting winning ball sensor 118 ... Normal electric accessory solenoid 120 ... Large winning port solenoid 124 ... Backup Clear switch 126 ... Dispensing / launching control circuit 128 ... Dispensing device 130 ... Launching device 132 ... Lamp 133a, 133b ... Special symbol display 134a, 134b, 135a ... Holding lamp 135 ... Normal symbol display 150 ... Card unit 151 ... Number of rounds Display device 200 ... sub control circuit 206 ... CPU
208 ... ROM
210 ... RAM
212 ... VDP
216 ... ROM
218 ... Converter 220 ... Initial reset circuit 230 ... Audio control circuit 232 ... IC
234 ... ROM
236 ... AMP
240 ... Lamp control circuit 242 ... Drive circuit 244 ... ROM
250 ... display control circuit

Claims (4)

A game board provided with a game area in which a game ball rolls and a first special area that triggers a transition to a special game that is advantageous to the player;
An opening member for introducing the game ball into the second special area that triggers a predetermined number of prize balls to be paid out on condition that the game ball has passed, and the opening so that the game ball can enter the opening member An opening / closing member attached to the opening member so as to be in an open state in which the member is opened and a closed state in which the possibility of a game ball entering the opening member is smaller than in the opening state And a game ball introduction member capable of performing an operation different from the operation of the opening and closing member,
Special game lottery means for performing a special game transition lottery for determining whether or not to shift from the normal game to the special game when the game ball passes through the first special area;
Special game execution control means for performing control to execute a game in which the opening and closing member is opened a predetermined number of times as the special game when the result of the special game transfer lottery by the special game lottery means is a win. ,
A game machine comprising: a game ball introduction member control means for performing control for causing the game ball introduction member to perform an operation different from the operation of the opening / closing member. The game board is provided with a plurality of the first special areas,
The lottery condition changing means for determining the first special area through which the game ball has passed and changing the conditions for the special game transition lottery according to the determination result,
The special game lottery means performs the special game transition lottery based on the special game transition lottery condition changed by the lottery condition changing means,
The lottery condition changing means, when a game ball passes through one of the plurality of first special areas, than when a game ball passes through the other first special area. , Change the conditions for the special game transfer lottery to conditions advantageous to the player,
The game ball introduction member performs an operation to enter a guiding state for guiding the game ball to any one of the first special regions among the plurality of first special regions as an operation different from the operation of the opening / closing member. The gaming machine according to claim 1, characterized in that:   The gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein the game ball introduction member control means controls the game ball introduction member to be in a different guiding state according to a game situation.   The game ball introduction member control means controls the game ball introduction member to be in the guidance state by the end of the special game when the special game is executed. The gaming machine according to 2 or 3.

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