JP2008301887A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of changing the idea of a game and improving the amusement of the game. <P>SOLUTION: The game machine has: a big winning port 22 and a shutter 22a that are provided in a game area 10a where game balls can roll and that can be displaced to a first state for easily receiving a game ball and a second state for not easily receiving it; and a first variable winning device 23, a second variable winning device 25 and a third variable winning device 26 that the game balls can pass through. A main CPU determines the upper limit value of the number of rounds during a big winning game state on the basis of the first variable winning device 23, the second variable winning device 25 and the third variable winning device 26 that the game ball has passed through, and repeatedly executes round control during the big winning game state with the determined number of rounds as an upper limit. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2009,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine, and for example, when a gaming ball passes through a plurality of specific areas provided in a gaming area where the gaming ball can roll, an upper limit value of the number of rounds in the big hit gaming state is determined. Relates to the gaming machine.

  Conventionally, in a pachinko gaming machine that is a type of gaming machine, the symbol that is identification information is changed and stopped, and the player is made to recognize a big hit or miss depending on the combination of a plurality of symbols. When the display result is in the specific display mode, the game is shifted to the big hit gaming state.

And when it shifts to the big hit game state, the opening / closing operation | movement of the big prize opening provided in the game area is performed. The opening / closing operation of the big prize opening is executed a predetermined number of times per round, and this round number is executed by a predetermined number of rounds during the big hit gaming state (see, for example, Patent Document 1).
JP 2007-97736 A

  However, in such a conventional pachinko gaming machine, a transition to the big hit gaming state is made on the condition that the symbol is in a specific display mode, and the big winning opening is opened and closed by a predetermined number of rounds during the big hit gaming state. Therefore, there is no room for the player's skill to intervene in determining the number of rounds in the big hit game, and there is a possibility that the interest in the game will be reduced.

  The present invention has been made in view of such problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the fun of gaming.

  The gaming machine according to the present invention has a game control means (for example, the main CPU 32) that shifts the gaming state to a big hit gaming state advantageous to the player when a predetermined gaming state transition condition is established, A variable winning device (for example, a big winning opening 22, a shutter 22a, etc.) provided in a movable game area and displaceable between a first state in which a game ball is easily received and a second state in which it is difficult to receive the game ball, and the jackpot game When the state shifts to the state, the variable winning device is displaced from the second state to the first state in a predetermined manner, and then is displaced to the second state when a predetermined round end condition is satisfied. Round control means (for example, main CPU 32, big prize opening solenoid 110) for performing control to repeatedly execute round control to be performed up to a predetermined number of rounds, and in the game area, A plurality of specific areas (for example, the first variable winning device 23, the second variable winning device 25, the third variable winning device 26, etc.) through which the ball can pass, and any of the plurality of specific areas is passed by the game ball A round for determining the upper limit value of the number of rounds in the big hit gaming state based on the specific area passage determining means (for example, the main CPU 32 or the like) for determining whether or not and the specific area determined to be passed by the specific area passage determining means Comprising a number determining means (for example, the main CPU 32), and the round control means is configured to perform control for repeatedly executing the round control with the round number determined by the round number determining means as an upper limit. .

  With this configuration, it is determined which of the plurality of specific areas the game ball has passed, and the upper limit of the number of rounds in the big hit gaming state is determined according to the specific area that has passed, so the player's will By selecting a specific area by the above and allowing the game ball to pass through the specific area according to the skill of the player, it is possible to determine the upper limit value of the number of rounds when shifting to the big hit gaming state. For this reason, the interest of a game can be improved.

  In addition, the gaming machine according to the present invention uses variable display means for performing variable display of identification information (for example, the liquid crystal display device 12, the special symbol display 15 and the like) and whether the variable information display result of the identification information is a specific display mode. Display result determining means (for example, main CPU 32) for determining whether or not, and variable display control means (for example, main CPU 32, sub CPU 42, display control) for executing variable display of identification information when a predetermined variable display start condition is satisfied. And the game control means shifts to the jackpot gaming state as one of the predetermined gaming state transition conditions that the variable display result of the identification information is in the specific display mode, The specific area passage determining means determines which of the plurality of specific areas the game ball has passed on condition that the variable display result of the identification information is in the specific display mode. And a one that constant.

  With this configuration, when the variable display result of the identification information becomes the specific display mode, the game is shifted to the big hit game state, and it is determined which of the plurality of specific areas the game ball has passed. By adding the playability of the game with variable display of identification information, the expectation for the big hit can be further improved, and the interest of the game can be further improved.

  In addition, since the time when the upper limit value of the round number is determined is set to the time when the variable information display result of the identification information becomes the specific display mode, the player can pay attention to the display mode of the identification information, The player can clearly recognize the determination time of the upper limit value, and the fun of the game can be further improved.

  The gaming machine according to the present invention is provided corresponding to each of the plurality of specific areas, and is displaceable between a first state in which a game ball easily passes through the specific area and a second state in which it is difficult to pass through. When a predetermined displacement condition is satisfied with a variable winning device (for example, the first variable winning device 23, the second variable winning device 25, the third variable winning device 26, etc.), the variable winning device is moved in the predetermined manner. And a variable winning device control means (for example, a main CPU 32, a first movable member solenoid 107, a second movable member solenoid 108, a third movable member solenoid 109, etc.) that are displaced to a state of 1.

  With this configuration, when the predetermined displacement condition is satisfied, the variable winning device is displaced to the first state in which the game ball can easily pass through, so that the game ball can be passed through the specific area. The player can easily recognize it, and the player can increase the willingness to pass the game ball to the specific area.

  In addition, the gaming machine according to the present invention uses variable display means for performing variable display of identification information (for example, the liquid crystal display device 12, the special symbol display 15 and the like) and whether the variable information display result of the identification information is a specific display mode. Display result determining means (for example, main CPU 32) for determining whether or not, and variable display control means (for example, main CPU 32, sub CPU 42, display control) for executing variable display of identification information when a predetermined variable display start condition is satisfied. And the game control means shifts to the jackpot gaming state as one of the predetermined gaming state transition conditions that the variable display result of the identification information is in the specific display mode, The variable winning control means is configured to use the predetermined displacement condition that the variable information display result of the identification information is in the specific display mode.

  With this configuration, since the variable winning device is displaced to the first state when the identification information is in the specific display mode, the game ball is passed through the specific area by recognizing the display mode of the identification information. You can play games. For this reason, the player comes to play the game while interested in the variable display result of the identification information, and can further improve the interest of the game.

  In addition, the gaming machine according to the present invention has a round number setting means (for example, the main CPU 32) that sets an upper limit value of the number of rounds corresponding to each of the plurality of specific areas every time a predetermined setting condition is satisfied. The round number determining means determines, as the upper limit value for the round number, the upper limit value for the round number set by the round number setting means corresponding to the specific area determined to be passed by the specific area passage determining means. It consists of what to do.

  With this configuration, the upper limit of the number of rounds corresponding to each of the plurality of specific areas is determined, and the upper limit of the number of rounds corresponding to the specific area through which the game ball has passed is set as the upper limit of the number of rounds in the big hit gaming state. Even when a game ball is passed through the same specific area, the number of rounds in the big hit gaming state can be changed according to the progress of the game, and the game performance can be improved.

  In addition, the gaming machine according to the present invention uses variable display means for performing variable display of identification information (for example, the liquid crystal display device 12, the special symbol display 15 and the like) and whether the variable information display result of the identification information is a specific display mode. Display result determining means (for example, main CPU 32) for determining whether or not, and variable display control means (for example, main CPU 32, sub CPU 42, display control) for executing variable display of identification information when a predetermined variable display start condition is satisfied. And the game control means shifts to the jackpot gaming state as one of the predetermined gaming state transition conditions that the variable display result of the identification information is in the specific display mode, The specific area passage determining means determines which of the plurality of specific areas the game ball has passed on condition that the variable display result of the identification information is in the specific display mode. And a one that constant.

  With this configuration, when the variable display result of the identification information becomes the specific display mode, the game is shifted to the big hit game state, and it is determined which of the plurality of specific areas the game ball has passed. By adding the playability of the game with variable display of identification information, the expectation for the big hit can be further improved, and the interest of the game can be further improved.

  In addition, since the time when the upper limit value of the round number is determined is set to the time when the variable information display result of the identification information becomes the specific display mode, the player can pay attention to the display mode of the identification information, The player can clearly recognize the determination time of the upper limit value, and the fun of the game can be further improved.

  In addition, the gaming machine according to the present invention has a plurality of types of the specific display mode, and the round number setting means uses the specific display mode of any of the plurality of types as the predetermined setting condition. In addition, the upper limit value of the number of rounds corresponding to each of the plurality of specific areas is set based on the type of the specific display mode that is derived and displayed.

  With this configuration, since the upper limit value of the number of rounds corresponding to each of the plurality of specific areas is determined according to the type of the specific display mode of the identification information, the specific area that allows the game ball to pass by recognizing the display mode of the identification information The upper limit value of the desired number of rounds can be acquired by selecting. For this reason, the player comes to play the game while interested in the variable display result of the identification information, and can further improve the interest of the game.

  In addition, the gaming machine according to the present invention includes effective area determining means (for example, a main CPU 32) that determines which of the plurality of specific areas is an effective area, and the gaming control means One of the predetermined game state transition conditions is that the game ball has passed through the effective area determined by the region determination means, and the game state transitions to the big hit game state.

  With this configuration, the effective area of the specific area that causes the jackpot is changed according to the progress of the game, so that the player selects the effective area on his own will to become the effective area in order to win the big hit A game that allows a game ball to pass through is started. For this reason, in order to shift to the big hit gaming state, it is possible to give the player technical intervening ability and improve the interest of the game.

  The gaming machine of the present invention can provide a gaming machine that can improve the interest of the game.

Hereinafter, an embodiment of a gaming machine according to the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
1 to 17 are diagrams showing a first embodiment of a gaming machine according to the present invention, showing an example in which the gaming machine of the present invention is applied to a pachinko gaming machine.

  First, the configuration will be described. In FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine 1 includes a main body frame 2 and a game board 10 (see FIG. 2) incorporated in the main body frame 2. The main body frame 2 includes a gaming machine main body frame 2a to which the gaming board 10 is mounted, and a wooden base frame 2b attached to the gaming machine main body frame 2a via a hinge and fixed to the island facility.

  Further, the gaming machine main body frame 2a is provided with a front door 4 provided with a glass member 3 having substantially the same area as the gaming board 10, and the front door 4 is rotatable with respect to the gaming machine main body frame 2a. . Further, below the gaming machine main body frame 2a, an upper plate 6 and a lower plate 7, a firing handle 8 provided on the right side of the lower plate 7, and an ashtray 9 provided on the left side of the lower plate 7 are provided. .

  In addition, a touch sensor (not shown) is provided at the peripheral portion of the firing handle 8, and when the touch sensor is touched, it is detected that the firing handle 8 is grasped by the player. It has become.

  When the shooting handle 8 is gripped by the player and rotated in the clockwise direction, electric power is supplied to the shooting motor according to the rotation angle, and the game ball stored in the upper plate 6 is played by the game board. 10 fired sequentially.

  Note that the touch sensor provided on the firing handle 8 may be any sensor that can determine that the player has grasped the firing handle 8, and the type of sensor such as an optical detection sensor or a thermal detection sensor. It doesn't matter.

  Speakers 51L and 51R are provided above the main body frame 2. The speakers 51L and 51R output various information related to the game by voice, music, or the like.

  As shown in FIG. 2, a plurality of obstacle nails (only part of which are shown) are driven into the front surface of the game board 10, and the launched game balls are placed on guide rails 11 provided on the game board 10. After being guided and moved to the upper part of the game board 10, the game board 10 falls toward the lower side of the game board 10 while changing its traveling direction due to the collision with the plurality of obstacle nails described above.

  As described above, an area surrounded by the guide rail 11 and allowing the game ball to roll is referred to as a game area 10a.

Further, a liquid crystal display device 12 as a variable display means is provided in the approximate center of the front surface of the game board 10, and the liquid crystal display device 12 includes a display area 12a, and the identification information is variable in each display area 12a. An effect image related to a game or a game is displayed.
The identification information displayed by the liquid crystal display device 12 constitutes a decorative symbol in the special symbol game. These pieces of identification information are symbols made up of numbers, symbols, and the like. For numbers, for example, numbers from “0” to “9” are used.

  Here, “variable display” is a concept that can be displayed in a variable manner. For example, “variable display” that is actually changed and “stop display” that is actually stopped and displayed are possible. It is what.

  In addition, “variable display” can be “derivation display” in which identification information is displayed as a result of a special symbol game. Further, the period from the start of the variable display to the derivation display is referred to as one variable display. Further, a plurality of symbol rows, for example, three rows of identification information are variably displayed on the liquid crystal display device 12.

  In this liquid crystal display device 12, a plurality of columns of identification information are derived and displayed, and the combination of the plurality of columns of identification information derived and displayed is a specific stop mode (for example, “0” to “9” for each of a plurality of symbol columns). Is a state in which all of the numbers are aligned and displayed), a predetermined gaming state transition condition is established, and the jackpot gaming state of each of a plurality of variable winning devices to be described later is established. An upper limit value of the number of rounds (that is, the number of times the special winning opening 22 is opened) is set.

  In the present embodiment, the liquid crystal display device 12 including a liquid crystal display panel is employed as a portion for displaying an image. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and other modes may be used. For example, a CRT (Cathode Ray Tube) May be made of a cathode ray tube, dot LED, segment LED, EL (Electronic Luminescent), plasma, or the like.

In the present embodiment, the liquid crystal display device 12 is used as the display unit. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and other modes may be used. For example, a drum, a belt, a reel, or the like may be used as the display unit. good.
Further, a special symbol start memory display 13 is provided above the game board 10, and the special symbol start memory display 13 is composed of four holding lamps 13a to 13d.

  A special symbol display 15 as variable display means is provided between the holding lamp 13b and the holding lamp 13c. The special symbol display 15 is a display capable of 7-segment display, and performs variable display of special symbols in a special symbol game.

  The special symbol in the special symbol indicator 15 is composed of a single symbol column, but is not limited thereto, and may be composed of, for example, a plurality of symbol columns. This special symbol is a symbol made up of numbers, symbols, and the like. In the present embodiment, the numbers “0” to “9” and the symbol “−” are used.

  Further, in the special symbol display 15, the special symbol is derived and displayed, and the special symbol thus derived is displayed in a specific stop mode (for example, a mode in which any one of “0” to “9” is derived and displayed, Based on the so-called “specific display mode”), a predetermined effective condition is established.

  Further, when the special symbol that is derived and displayed is in a non-specific stop mode (for example, a mode in which “-” is derived and displayed, a so-called “out-of-phase”), the predetermined effective condition is not satisfied. That is, the predetermined game state transition condition is satisfied only when the special symbol derived and displayed is in the specific display mode.

  In addition, on the liquid crystal display device 12, decorative symbols corresponding to a plurality of symbol rows are variably displayed in accordance with the variable symbol special symbol display on the special symbol indicator 15. In other words, the liquid crystal display device 12 performs variable display of decorative symbols in each of a plurality of symbol rows (display rows).

  When the derivation display of the decoration symbol is performed in the plurality of symbol strings and the result of variable display of the special symbol in the special symbol display unit 15 becomes the specific display mode, the combination of the plurality of decoration symbols that are derived and displayed is specified. (For example, a mode in which all of “0” to “9” are derived and displayed in each of a plurality of symbol rows, a so-called “specific display mode”), and a predetermined game state transition condition is set. Establish.

  In addition, a round number display 17 is provided in the upper right part of the game board 10, and this round number display 17 displays the number of times the special winning opening 22 is opened. The round number display 17 may display the round number in the display area 12a of the liquid crystal display device 12.

  Further, a start port 19 having a start port switch 103 (see FIG. 3) is provided below the liquid crystal display device 12. When the game ball wins (passes) at the start port 19, the special symbol display unit 15 starts a special symbol game, and shifts to a variable display state in which a plurality of rows of special symbols are variably displayed. In addition, the decorative symbols are displayed in a variable manner in the display area 12a of the liquid crystal display device 12 as the special symbols are changed.

  In the present embodiment, the change display start condition is mainly set to a game ball winning at the start port 19. In addition, it is also a condition that a decorative symbol is derived and displayed in the display area 12a. That is, each time the variable display start condition is satisfied, the decorative symbol and the special symbol are variably displayed.

  In addition, in the special symbol game on the special symbol display 15, the game ball to the starting port 19 is provided on condition that the gaming ball wins the starting port 19 during the special symbol variation display (special symbol variable display holding condition). Execution (start) of variable display of special symbols based on winning is suspended.

  When the variable display hold condition is satisfied, the variable display of the decorative symbol and the special symbol is executed (started) until the variable display start condition such as the derivation display of the decorative symbol and the special symbol being variably displayed is satisfied. ) Will be put on hold.

  If the special symbol is derived and displayed in a state where the execution of the variable display of the special symbol is suspended, the execution of the variable display of the suspended special symbol is started. Moreover, the execution of the variable display of the special symbol executed when the special symbol is derived and displayed is one time.

  For example, when execution of variable symbol special display is held three times and special symbols are derived and displayed, one of the variable symbols special display held is executed once, and the remaining 2 symbols are displayed. The batch is held.

  When execution of variable display of special symbols based on winning of a game ball at the start port 19 is suspended, special memory for storing start memory information of special symbols is stored so that variable display of special symbols can be executed later (for example, 4) is stored in the main RAM 34 (see FIG. 3) to be described later. That is, in the present embodiment, a total of four pieces of start storage information are stored in the main RAM 34 as will be described in detail later.

  By storing such start memory information, the variable symbol special display based on the winning of the game ball at the start port 19 is suspended, and information for determining the result of the special symbol variable display is stored. The Note that information recorded in the main RAM 34 when execution of variable display of a special symbol based on winning of a game ball at the start port 19 is suspended is referred to as start storage information.

  In general, the number of pieces of starting memory information (so-called “starting memory number”), that is, the number of executions of the variable display of the decorative symbol and the special symbol held is the special symbol starting provided in the game board 10. Displayed by turning on (emitting) or turning off (extinguishing) the holding lamps 13a to 13d provided in the storage display 13.

  The holding lamps 13a to 13d are used when the game ball is won at the start port 19 and the start memory number is increased by one during the special symbol game on the special symbol display 15 (variation of the identification information). When the start memory information for determining the display result is stored in the main RAM 34), the lights are lit one by one from left to right.

  That is, when the hold lamp 13a located at the leftmost position is not lit, in the special symbol game on the special symbol display 15, the game ball wins the starting port 19 during the variation display of the identification information, and the starting memory number Is increased by one, the hold lamp 13a is turned on first, then the hold lamp 13b and the hold lamp 13c are turned on in this order, and the hold lamp 13d is turned on last.

  In addition, an upper limit is set for the number of executions of variable display of identification information held, and in this embodiment, the number of executions of variable display of identification information is held four times. Note that it may be configured such that the execution of variable display of the identification information is suspended without setting an upper limit.

  The game area 10a on the lower left side and the lower right side of the game board 10 is provided with a general winning port 21 for game balls, and the game ball that has won the general winning port 21 is a general winning port switch 102 (see FIG. 3). Detected by.

  Further, in the center of the right end portion of the game area 10a, a specific area and a first variable winning device 23 as a variable winning device are provided. The first variable winning device 23 is a winning in which a game ball wins (passes). The mouth 23c, and blade members (so-called ordinary electric accessories) 23a, 23b that are displaced between a first state in which the game ball is likely to win the prize opening 23c and a second state in which the game ball is difficult to win, are provided. I have. In addition, the game ball won in the winning opening 23c is detected by the first switch 104 (see FIG. 3).

  The game area 10a on the lower left side of the first variable winning device 23 is provided with a specific area and a second variable winning device 25 as a variable winning device. The second variable winning device 25 includes a game ball. A winning member 25c that wins (passes), a blade member that is displaced between a first state in which the game ball is likely to win the winning port 25c and a second state in which the game ball is difficult to win (a so-called ordinary electric accessory) ) 25a and 25b. In addition, the game ball won in the winning opening 25c is detected by the second switch 105 (see FIG. 3).

  The game area 10a on the left side of the first variable winning device 23 is provided with a specific region and a third variable winning device 26 as a variable winning device. The third variable winning device 26 is a game ball. A winning member 26c that wins (passes), a blade member that is displaced between a first state in which the game ball is likely to win the winning port 26c and a second state in which the game ball is difficult to win (a so-called ordinary electric accessory) ) 26a and 26b. In addition, the game ball won in the winning opening 26c is detected by the third switch 106 (see FIG. 3).

  Obstruction nails 27 are provided above the winning openings 23c, 25c, and 26c of the first variable winning device 23, the second variable winning device 25, and the third variable winning device 26, and the blade members 23a, 23b, When 25a, 25b, 26a, and 26b are displaced to the second state, the winning holes 23c, 25c, and 26c are obstructed by the obstacle nail 27, so that the game balls are further won in the winning holes 23c, 25c, and 26c. It becomes difficult. In the present embodiment, when the blade members 23a, 23b, 25a, 25b, 26a, and 26b are displaced to the second state, the game balls do not win the winning holes 23c, 25c, and 26c.

  As can be seen from this arrangement relationship, when the blade members 23a, 23b, 25a, 25b, 26a, and 26b are displaced to the first gaming state, the game balls are most likely to win the third variable winning device 26, and then The game ball is easy to win the 2 variable winning device 25, and the first variable winning device 23 is the hardest to win the game ball. The first variable winning device 23, the second variable winning device 25, and the third variable winning device. The winning rate of game balls to 26 is different.

  In addition, the game area 10a below the start opening 19 is provided with a big prize opening 22 and a shutter 22a that can be opened and closed with respect to the big prize opening 22, and the shutter 22a is in a first state in which a game ball can be easily received. It is possible to displace between an open state and a closed state, which is a second state that is difficult to accept. In the present embodiment, the special winning opening 22 and the shutter 22a constitute a variable winning device.

  In the present embodiment, when the variable display result of the identification information is in the specific display mode, each of the first variable winning device 23, the second variable winning device 25, and the third variable winning device 26 is in the big hit gaming state. An upper limit value of the number of rounds is set, and when a game ball is won in the first variable winning device 23, the second variable winning device 25, and the third variable winning device 26, the gaming state is shifted to the big hit gaming state, The special winning opening 22 is driven so as to be in an open state in which a game ball can be easily received.

  Further, the special winning opening 22 is provided with a game ball passing area provided with a count switch 101 (see FIG. 3), and the shutter 22a is closed in a predetermined manner when the game is shifted to the big hit gaming state. After being displaced from the open state to the open state, the shutter 22a is opened until a predetermined number (for example, 9) of game balls pass through the passing area or until a predetermined time (for example, 28 seconds) corresponding to each big hit game state elapses. Driven to state.

  In other words, when the predetermined round end condition is satisfied, either when a predetermined number of game balls are won in the grand prize winning port 22 or when a predetermined time has elapsed in the open state, the big winning port 22 is closed by the shutter 22a so that it is difficult to accept the game ball. Put it in a state.

  In the present embodiment, the operation from when the special winning opening 22 shifts to the open state until the predetermined round end condition is satisfied corresponds to one round, and this round control is performed by the first variable winning device 23 and the second variable. The number of rounds determined for each of the winning device 25 and the third variable winning device 26 is repeatedly executed up to the upper limit.

  When the game ball passes through the passing areas in the start port 19, the general winning port 21, the first variable winning device 23, the second variable winning device 25, the third variable winning device 26, and the big winning port 22, respectively. A predetermined number of game balls are paid out to the upper plate 6 or the lower plate 7 in accordance with the type of the winning opening.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a control circuit of the pachinko gaming machine 1.
The main control circuit 31 includes a main CPU 32, a main ROM (read only memory) 33, a main RAM (read / write memory) 34, and the like as control means, and the main control circuit 31 controls the progress of the game.

  The main CPU 32 is connected to a main ROM 33, a main RAM 34, and the like, and has a function of executing various processes in accordance with programs stored in the main ROM 33. Thus, the main CPU 32 functions as various means described later.

  The main ROM 33 stores a program for controlling the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1 by the main CPU 32. In addition, a hit determination table and an effect to be referred to when determining a hit by random number lottery are selected. Various tables such as an effect condition selection table referred to at the time are also stored. Specific programs and tables will be described later.

  The main CPU 32 performs random number lottery based on a hit determination table stored in the main ROM 33 each time a game ball wins at the start port 19 and determines whether or not it is a win. It is determined whether or not the variable display result is a specific display mode.

  The main CPU 32 determines the variable display result of the identification information as the specific display mode when it is determined to be a win, and determines the variable display result of the identification information as the off mode when it is determined to be out of place. In the present embodiment, the main CPU 32 constitutes display result determining means.

  In the present embodiment, the main ROM 33 is used as a medium for storing programs, tables, and the like. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and any other storage medium can be used as long as it is a computer-readable storage medium. For example, it may be recorded on a storage medium such as a hard disk device, a CD-ROM, a DVD-ROM, or a ROM cartridge.

  Further, these programs may not be recorded in advance, but may be downloaded after the power is turned on and recorded in the main RAM 34 or the like. Furthermore, each program may be recorded on a separate storage medium.

  In this embodiment, the main CPU 32, the main ROM 33, and the main RAM 34 are provided separately. However, a one-chip microcomputer in which these are integrated may be used.

  The main RAM 34 has a function of storing various flags and variable values as a temporary storage area of the main CPU 32. Specific examples of data stored in the main RAM 34 include the following.

  The main RAM 34 has a control status flag, a hit determination random number counter, a hit symbol determination random number counter, a miss symbol determination random number counter, a performance condition selection random number counter, a big prize winning prize counter, a waiting time timer, and a big prize opening open. A variable relating to an output in which data indicating the number of start memories in a special symbol game, etc. exists is positioned. The main RAM 34 is also positioned with data, variables, and the like for supplying commands to the sub-control circuit 41 described later.

  The control state flag indicates the control state of the special symbol game. The hit determination random number counter is for determining whether or not the special symbol game is successful. The winning symbol determination random number counter is for determining the identification information to be derived and displayed when it is determined that the result of the special symbol game is winning (winning).

  The random symbol counter for losing symbol determination is for determining identification information to be derived and displayed when the result of the special symbol game is not determined to be winning. The effect condition selection random number counter is for determining a variation display pattern of the identification information.

  These counters are stored and updated so that the main CPU 32 sequentially increases “1”, and various functions of the main CPU 32 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 32 is configured to store and update the random number counter to increase by “1” according to the program. You may comprise so that an apparatus like a random number 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 waiting time timer is for synchronizing processing executed in the main control circuit 31 and the sub control circuit 41. The big prize opening time timer is for measuring the time for driving the shutter 22a and opening the big prize opening 22.

  The timer in the present embodiment is stored and updated in the main RAM 34 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 or the like itself may include a timer. good.

  The big prize opening number counter indicates the number of times the shutter 22a is opened in the big hit gaming state. The grand prize winning prize counter indicates the number of game balls that won the big prize winning opening 22 during one round and passed through the count switch 101.

  In addition, the data indicating the starting memory number holds the variation display when the game ball is won at the starting port 19 but the variation display of the identification information cannot be executed. (Including the starting memory number). In addition, a special symbol storage area is positioned and stored in the main RAM 34.

  In the special symbol storage area, data such as a random number value for hit determination, a random number value for winning symbol, and clear data corresponding to one variable display in the special symbol game by the special symbol display 15 are stored. There is an area (0) to a special symbol storage area (4).

  In the special symbol storage area (0), data corresponding to the variable display currently being executed is stored. The special symbol storage area (1) to the special symbol storage area (4) store data (starting storage information) corresponding to the variable display executed after the currently executed variable display is completed. .

  That is, when all the data in the special symbol storage area (0) to the special symbol storage area (4) is clear data, the current variable display is not executed, and a hold for executing the variable display is also performed. Will not be.

  In addition, when the variable display of the current identification information is finished, each data of the special symbol storage area (1) to the special symbol storage area (4) is stored in the special symbol storage area (0) to the special symbol storage area ( 3), and clear data is stored in the special symbol storage area (4). As a result, the special symbol storage area is updated.

  When the data corresponding to variable display is stored in the special symbol storage areas (0) to (4), the main CPU 32 determines that the variable display start condition is satisfied, and the special symbol display 15 and the later The display control circuit 45 is controlled so as to variably display special symbols and decorative symbols.

In the present embodiment, the main CPU 32, the sub CPU 42, and the display control circuit 45 constitute variable display control means.
In the present embodiment, the main RAM 34 is used as a temporary storage area of the main CPU 32. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and any readable / writable storage medium may be used.

  The main control circuit 31 also includes a command output port 37 for supplying commands to the initial reset circuit 35 that generates a reset signal when the power is turned on, the lamp control circuit 36, and the sub-control circuit 41. The initial reset circuit 35, the lamp control circuit 36, and the command output port 37 are connected to the main CPU 32.

  Also, various devices are connected to the main control circuit 31. For example, the count switch 101, the general prize opening switch 102, the start opening switch 103, the first switch 104, the second switch 105, the third switch 106, A first movable member solenoid 107, a second movable member solenoid 108, a third movable member solenoid 109, a special prize opening solenoid 110, a backup clear switch 111, and the like are connected.

The count switch 101 is provided in a passing area at the special winning opening 22, and supplies a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 31 when a game ball passes through this passing area.
The general winning opening switch 102 is provided in the general winning opening 21, and the general winning opening switch 102 supplies a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 31 when a game ball passes through the general winning opening 21. .

  The start port switch 103 is provided in the start port 19, and the start port switch 103 supplies a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 31 when a game ball wins the start port 19.

  The first switch 104 is provided in the first variable winning device 23. The first switch 104 outputs a predetermined detection signal when a game ball wins a winning opening 23c of the first variable winning device 23. This is supplied to the control circuit 31.

  The second switch 105 is provided in the second variable winning device 25, and this second switch 105 outputs a predetermined detection signal when a game ball wins a winning opening 25c of the second variable winning device 25. This is supplied to the control circuit 31.

  The third switch 106 is provided in the third variable winning device 26, and this third switch 106 outputs a predetermined detection signal when a game ball has won a winning opening 26c of the third variable winning device 26. This is supplied to the control circuit 31.

  The first movable member solenoid 107 is connected to the blade members 23a and 23b via a link member (not shown). The first movable member solenoid 107 changes the blade members 23a and 23b to the open state based on the opening drive signal supplied from the main CPU 32, and controls the blade members 23a and 23b to open so as to maintain the open state. Based on the closing drive signal supplied from the main CPU 32, the blade members 23a and 23b are changed to the closed state.

  The second movable member solenoid 108 is connected to the blade members 25a and 25b via a link member (not shown). The second movable member solenoid 108 controls the opening of the blade members 25a and 25b so as to change the blade members 25a and 25b to the open state and maintain the open state based on the opening drive signal supplied from the main CPU 32. Based on the closing drive signal supplied from the main CPU 32, the blade members 25a and 25b are changed to the closed state.

  The third movable member solenoid 109 is connected to the blade members 26a and 26b via a link member (not shown). The third movable member solenoid 109 changes the blade members 26a, 26b to the open state based on the opening drive signal supplied from the main CPU 32, and controls the blade members 26a, 26b to open so as to maintain the open state. Based on the closing drive signal supplied from the main CPU 32, the blade members 26a and 26b are changed to the closed state.

  In the present embodiment, the main CPU 32, the first movable member solenoid 107, the second movable member solenoid 108, and the third movable member solenoid 109 constitute a variable winning device control means.

  The big prize opening solenoid 110 is connected to the shutter 22a, and drives the shutter 22a in accordance with the drive signal supplied from the main CPU 32, so that the big prize opening 22 is opened or closed.

  When the main CPU 32 according to the present embodiment shifts to the big hit gaming state, the main winning port 22 is displaced from the closed state to the opened state in a predetermined manner by the shutter 22a as described above, and then the predetermined round end condition The round control for displacing to the closed state when is established is repeatedly executed with a predetermined number of rounds as the upper limit, and constitutes a round control means together with the big prize opening solenoid 110.

  The backup clear switch 111 is built in the pachinko gaming machine 1 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.

  On the other hand, when the variable display result of the identification information is in the specific display mode, the main CPU 32, based on the round number distribution table stored in the main ROM 33, the first variable winning device 23, the second variable winning device 25, An upper limit value of each round number of the third variable winning device 26 is set.

  FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a round number distribution table. In FIG. 4, the round number distribution table is assigned to each of the first variable winning device 23, the second variable winning device 25, and the third variable winning device 26. The upper limit value of the number of rounds and the selection rate are stored in association with each other.

  Specifically, the round number distribution table is a table 1 in which an upper limit value of the number of rounds assigned to each of the first variable winning device 23, the second variable winning device 25, and the third variable winning device 26 is associated with a selection rate. Table 6 has a selection rate of 35%, a selection rate of Table 2 is 35%, a selection rate of Table 3 is 5%, a selection rate of Table 4 is 10%, and a selection rate of Table 5 is 10% and the selection rate of Table 6 is 5%.

  When the table 1 is selected, the upper limit value of the round number of the first variable winning device 23 is 15 rounds, the upper limit value of the round number of the second variable winning device 25 is 12 rounds, and the third variable winning device 26 The upper limit of the number of rounds is assigned to 5 rounds.

  When the table 2 is selected, the upper limit value of the round number of the first variable winning device 23 is 12 rounds, the upper limit value of the round number of the second variable winning device 25 is 15 rounds, and the third variable winning device. The upper limit of the number of rounds of the device 26 is distributed to 5 rounds.

  When Table 3 is selected, the upper limit of the number of rounds of the first variable winning device 23 is 12 rounds, the upper limit of the number of rounds of the second variable winning device 25 is 5 rounds, and the third variable winning is The upper limit of the number of rounds of the device 26 is distributed to 15 rounds.

  When the table 4 is selected, the upper limit value of the number of rounds of the first variable winning device 23 is 15 rounds, the upper limit value of the number of rounds of the second variable winning device 25 is 5 rounds, and the third variable winning device. The upper limit value of the number of rounds of the device 26 is distributed to 12 rounds.

  When the table 5 is selected, the upper limit of the number of rounds of the first variable winning device 23 is 5 rounds, the upper limit of the number of rounds of the second variable winning device 25 is 15 rounds, and the third variable winning is The upper limit of the number of rounds of the device 26 is distributed to 12 rounds.

  When the table 6 is selected, the upper limit of the number of rounds of the first variable winning device 23 is 5 rounds, the upper limit of the number of rounds of the second variable winning device 25 is 12 rounds, and the third variable winning is The upper limit of the number of rounds of the device 26 is distributed to 15 rounds.

  The main CPU 32 uses the first variable winning device 23, the second variable winning device 25, and the third variable based on the round number distribution table based on a predetermined setting condition that the variable information display result of the identification information is in the specific display mode. The first movable member solenoid 107 and the second movable member solenoid 108 are set with a predetermined displacement condition that the upper limit value of each round number of the winning device 26 is set and the variable display result of the identification information is in the specific display mode. By simultaneously driving the third movable member solenoid 109, the blade members 23a, 23b, 25a, 25b, 26a, and 26b of the first variable winning device 23, the second variable winning device 25, and the third variable winning device 26 are simultaneously moved. For a certain period of time, for example, “5 seconds”. Note that a mode in which the blade members 23a, 23b, 25a, 25b, 26a, and 26b are simultaneously opened corresponds to a predetermined mode.

  Then, the main CPU 32 sets the first variable winning device 23, the second variable based on the first switch 104, the second switch 105, and the third switch 106 on the condition that the variable display result of the identification information is in the specific display mode. It is determined which of the variable winning device 25 and the third variable winning device 26 the game ball has passed.

  In addition, when the main CPU 32 determines that one of the first variable winning device 23, the second variable winning device 25, and the third variable winning device 26 has passed, the upper limit value of the number of rounds in the big hit gaming state Is determined to be the number of rounds determined in the round number distribution table, the game shifts to the big hit gaming state, and the round control for repeatedly displacing the shutter 22a between the open state and the closed state with the determined round number as an upper limit is repeatedly executed. By doing so, the big hit gaming state is controlled.

  Further, the main CPU 32 does not allow the game ball to pass through the first variable winning device 23, the second variable winning device 25, and the third variable winning device 26 while the blade members 23a, 23b, 25a, 25b, 26a, 26b are opened. In the event of a failure, the blade members 23a, 23b, 25a, 25b, 26a, 26b are closed to cancel the transition to the big hit gaming state.

  In the present embodiment, the main CPU 32 constitutes game control means, specific area passage determination means, round number determination means, and round number setting means.

  On the other hand, a special symbol start memory display 13, a special symbol indicator 15, and a round number indicator 17 are connected to the lamp control circuit 36. The lamp control circuit 36 is based on a drive signal from the main CPU 32. The lighting display control of the start memory display 13, the special symbol display 15 and the round number display 17 is performed.

  Further, a payout control circuit 61 is connected to the main control circuit 31, and a payout device 65 for paying out game balls is connected to the payout control circuit 61. In addition, a launch control circuit 62 is connected to the main control circuit 31, and a launch device 67 for launching a game ball and a launch handle 8 are connected to the launch control circuit 62.

  In addition, a ball lending operation panel 63 is provided below the front door 4, and this ball lending operation panel 63 is connected to a card unit 64 provided adjacent to the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  A prepaid card (or cash) is inserted into the card unit 64, and a payout signal for a game ball corresponding to a certain amount is transmitted to the payout control circuit 61 in accordance with the operation of the ball lending operation panel 63. . When the payout signal from the card unit 64 is input, the payout control circuit 61 causes the payout device 65 to pay out a certain number of game balls.

  In addition, the launch control circuit 62 controls the launch of the game ball by supplying a launch signal to the launch device 67. The ball lending operation panel 63 also performs a card withdrawal operation (or cash refund operation).

  Further, the launching device 67 is provided with a device for launching a game ball such as the launching motor and the touch sensor described above, and the launching handle 8 is gripped by the player and rotated in the clockwise direction. When this is done, electric power is supplied to the launch motor according to the rotation angle, and the game balls stored in the upper plate 6 are sequentially launched into the game area 10a by the launch motor.

  Here, when the game ball wins the starting port 19, the first variable winning device 23, the second variable winning device 25, and the third variable winning device 26, the number of winning balls is set to "3 balls" When a ball wins the grand prize opening 22, the number of winning balls is set to “15 balls”, and when a game ball wins the general winning slot 21, the number of winning balls is set to “12 balls”. ing.

  The main CPU 32 determines the number of prize balls to be paid out from the payout device 65 under the control of the payout control circuit 61 when a game ball wins each winning opening, and the payout control circuit 61 controls the payout device 65 to play a game. The balls are paid out to the upper plate 6 or the lower plate 7.

  A sub control circuit 41 is connected to the command output port 37. The sub control circuit 41 controls the sub CPU 42, the program ROM 43, the display control circuit 45 that performs display control of the liquid crystal display device 12, the sound control circuit 50 that performs control related to sound generated from the speakers 51L and 51R, and the decoration lamp 54. A lamp control circuit 53 is provided, and an effect corresponding to the progress of the game is executed in accordance with a command from the main control circuit 31. Although the decorative lamp 54 is not shown, it is provided on the front door 4.

  A program ROM 43, a work RAM 44, and the like are connected to the sub CPU 42, and the sub CPU 42 has a function of executing various processes in accordance with programs stored in the program ROM 43.

  In particular, the sub CPU 42 controls the sub control circuit 41 in accordance with various commands supplied from the main control circuit 31. The sub CPU 42 functions as various means described later.

  In the program ROM 43, a program for controlling the game effects of the pachinko gaming machine 1 by the sub CPU 42 is stored, and in addition, various tables such as a table for making decisions regarding effects are also stored. A specific program will be described later.

  In the present embodiment, the program ROM 43 is used as a storage means for storing programs, tables and the like. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and any storage medium can be used as long as it is a computer-readable storage medium. For example, it may be recorded on a storage medium such as a hard disk device, a CD-ROM, a DVD-ROM, or a ROM cartridge.

The work RAM 44 has a function of storing various flags and variable values as a temporary storage area of the sub CPU 42. For example, various variables such as an effect display selection random number counter for selecting an effect pattern are positioned.
In this embodiment, the work RAM 44 is used as a temporary storage area of the sub CPU 42. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and any readable / writable storage medium may be used.

  The display control circuit 45 includes an image data ROM 46, a VDP (Video Display Processor) 47, a D / A conversion circuit 48, and a VRAM (video ram) 49.

  The image data ROM 46 stores various image data to be displayed on the liquid crystal display device 12 such as decorative symbol image data indicating decorative symbols, background image data, presentation image data, and the like. It is read in accordance with an image display command supplied from the CPU 42.

  The VDP 47 reads various image data in the image data ROM 46 according to the parameters set by the sub CPU 42 and generates image data to be displayed on the liquid crystal display device 12.

  The sub CPU 42 controls the display control circuit 45 based on the derived symbol designation command transmitted from the main CPU 32, and the decoration symbol variable display is performed by the liquid crystal display device 12 in accordance with the variable symbol special display on the special symbol display 15. The sub CPU 42 and the display control circuit 45 constitute display result determining means.

  The D / A conversion circuit 48 performs D / A conversion on the image data generated by the VDP 47 and displays it on the liquid crystal display device 12. The VRAM 49 is used as a temporary storage unit when an image is formed by the VDP 47.

  The audio control circuit 50 is composed of a sound source IC (not shown) that performs control related to audio, an audio data ROM (not shown) that stores various audio data, and the like. The voice control circuit 50 selects one voice data from a plurality of voice data stored in the voice data ROM in accordance with a voice generation command supplied from the sub CPU 42.

  The audio control circuit 50 reads the selected audio data from the audio data ROM, converts the audio data into a predetermined audio signal, amplifies the audio signal, and generates audio from the speakers 51L and 51R.

  The lamp control circuit 53 includes a drive circuit (not shown) for supplying a lamp control signal, a decoration data ROM (not shown) in which a plurality of types of lamp decoration patterns and the like are stored, and the like. Based on a command supplied from the CPU 42, light emission control of the decoration lamp 54 is performed.

  Next, processing executed in the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described based on the flowcharts of FIGS. 5 to 17 are control programs executed by the main CPU 32, and this control program is stored in the main ROM 33.

  In the main process shown in FIG. 5, first, the main CPU 32 determines whether or not the backup is restored (step S1), and when it is judged that the backup is restored, the power interruption restoration process is executed (step S2).

  This power interruption recovery process is a process for restoring backup data at the time of power interruption, and the main CPU 32 returns to the power interruption address when the power interruption recovery process is completed.

  If the main CPU 32 determines that the backup is not restored in step S1, the main CPU 32 executes an initialization process for initializing work areas such as the main RAM 34 and the work RAM 44 (step S3), and prohibits interrupts. Is executed (step S4).

  Next, the main CPU 32 executes an initial value update process such as updating the initial value (start start random number value) of the hit determination random number counter of the hit determination initial value random number counter (step S5), and then permits interrupt permission. It performs (step S6). The hit determination random number initial value counter determines the start start random number when the hit determination random number is updated to the start start random number.

  Next, the main CPU 32 determines whether or not 6 ms has elapsed since the transition to the previous step S8 (step S7). If it is determined that 6 ms has not elapsed, the main CPU 32 proceeds to step S4. When it is determined that 6 ms has passed, the waiting time timer for synchronizing the main control circuit 31 and the sub control circuit 41, and the opening time of the big winning opening 22 that is opened when a big hit occurs are measured. Various timer updating processes such as a big winning opening opening time timer for performing the process are executed (step S8).

  Next, as will be described later in detail with reference to FIG. 7, the main CPU 32 executes the special symbol control process relating to the progress of the special game and the special symbol (step S9), and then proceeds to step S10.

  In step S10, the main CPU 32 controls the lamp control circuit 36 to execute the symbol display device control process for controlling the special symbol display 15 and the round number display 17, and then the external device such as a hall computer according to the gaming state. A game information data generation process for outputting a signal is executed (step S11).

  In this game information data generation process, the big hit information indicating that the big hit has occurred is transmitted to the external device, and the external device can grasp the gaming state of each pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the in-game information. it can.

  Next, the main CPU 32 controls the lamp control circuit 36 to execute a symbol reserved number data generation process for updating the display data of the special symbol start memory display (step S12), and then performs drive control based on various variables. A port output process is performed to output a signal to the first movable member solenoid 107, the second movable member solenoid 108, the third movable member solenoid 109, the big prize opening solenoid 110, etc. (step S13).

  Next, the main CPU 32 outputs a command indicating that a game ball has won a prize at the start port 19, the first variable winning device 23, the second variable winning device 25, the third variable winning device 26, or the big winning port 22. After executing the related command control process (step S14), when the starting memory number changes (when the holding ball is consumed), the memory / game state command control process for transmitting the starting memory number display command is executed ( Step S15).

  In this memory / game state command control process, for example, when the starting memory number changes from “3” to “2”, a starting memory number display command indicating that the starting memory number is “2” is transmitted.

  Next, the main CPU 32 executes a command output control process for transmitting various commands to the sub-control circuit 41 (step S16), and then issues a prize ball control command for causing the payout device 65 to perform a prize ball. A payout process such as sending to the terminal is executed (step S17).

  In this main process, after the initialization process in step S3 is completed, the processes from step S4 to step S17 are repeatedly executed.

  Further, even when the main CPU 32 is executing the main process, the main process may interrupt the main process and execute the timer interrupt process. The timer interrupt processing shown in FIG. 6 is executed according to the clock pulse generated every 2 ms).

  FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing the timer interrupt process. In FIG. 6, first, the main CPU 32 saves the register (step S <b> 21), and then performs random number update processing so that the count values of the hit determination random number counter, the hit symbol determination random number counter, and the like are incremented by “1”. Is executed (step S22).

  Next, the main CPU 32 detects the winning or passing of game balls such as the start port 19, the general winning port 21, the big winning port 22, the first variable winning device 23, the second variable winning device 25 and the third variable winning device 26. After executing the switch input process (step S23), the register is restored (step S24).

  In the switch input process, detection from various sensors such as a count switch 101, a general winning opening switch 102, a start opening switch 103, a first switch 104, a second switch 105, and a third switch 106, which are switches related to the winning ball. Based on the information, the number of award balls is determined, the special symbol start memory information is acquired (such as acquisition of a random number for winning determination), and the like is stored in the main RAM 34.

FIG. 7 shows the special symbol control process executed in step S9 of FIG.
In FIG. 7, in the special symbol control process, the main CPU 32 always executes a process for loading the control state flag. In steps S31 to S40 described later, various processes in each step are performed based on the value of the control state flag. It will be determined whether or not to execute.

  This control state flag indicates the game state of the special symbol game, and enables one of the processes in steps S31 to S40 to be executed.

  In addition to this, the main CPU 32 executes processing in each step at a predetermined timing determined according to a waiting time timer or the like set for each step. Note that before the predetermined timing is reached, the special symbol control process is terminated without executing the process in each step. Of course, the system timer interrupt process is also executed at a predetermined cycle.

  First, in step S31, a special symbol memory check process is executed. Although details will be described later with reference to FIG. 8, when the control state flag is a value (00) indicating a special symbol memory check, the main CPU 32 checks the starting memory number and has a special symbol starting memory number. In this case, a hit determination and a variable display pattern of special symbols are determined.

  Further, the main CPU 32 sets a value (01) indicating special symbol variation time management in the control state flag, and sets the variation time corresponding to the variable display pattern determined in the current process in the waiting time timer.

  That is, it is set so that the process of step S32 is executed after the fluctuation time corresponding to the variable display pattern determined this time has elapsed. On the other hand, when there is no start memory number, a demonstration screen is displayed. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S32.

  In step S32, a special symbol variation time management process is executed. Although the details will be described later with reference to FIG. 9, when the control state flag is a value (01) indicating special symbol variation time management, the main CPU 32 sets a value (02) indicating special symbol display time management to the control state. The flag is set to execute the processing in step S33. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S33.

  In step S33, a special symbol display time management process is executed. As will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. 10, the main CPU 32 determines whether or not it is a hit when the control state flag is a value (02) indicating special symbol display time management and the waiting time after determination has elapsed. .

  In the case of winning, the main CPU 32 sets a value (03) indicating the hit start interval management to the control state flag, and sets to execute the process of step S34.

  On the other hand, if the main CPU 32 determines that it is not a win, the main CPU 32 sets a value (09) indicating the end of the special symbol game to the control state flag and sets the process of step S40 to be executed. When this process ends, the process proceeds to step S34.

  In step S34, a hit start interval management process is executed. Although the details will be described later with reference to FIG. 11, when the control state flag is a value (03) indicating the hit start interval management, the main CPU 32 sets the value (04) indicating that the big hit generating device is open to the control state flag. The waiting time corresponding to the jackpot generating device opening time (for example, 5 seconds) is set in the waiting time timer and the processing of step S35 is executed. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S35.

  In step S35, the big hit generator opening process is executed. Although the details will be described later with reference to FIG. 12, when the control state flag is a value (04) indicating that the jackpot generating device is being opened, the first variable winning device 23 and the second variable winning that are specific areas are displayed. When the game ball does not pass through the device 25 or the third variable winning device 26, the value (08) indicating the big hit time / outage end interval is set in the control state flag, and the process of step S36 is executed. To do.

  Further, when the game ball passes through the specific area, the value (05) indicating the big hit start interval management is set in the control state flag, and the process of step S36 is set to be executed. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S36.

  In step S36, a big hit start interval management process is executed. Although the details will be described later with reference to FIG. 13, when the control state flag is the value (05) indicating the big hit start interval management, the main CPU 32 sets the value (06) indicating that the big winning opening is open to the control state flag. In addition, the opening upper limit time (for example, 28 seconds) is set in the waiting time timer, and the process of step S38 is set to be executed. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S37.

  In step S37, a waiting time management process before reopening the big winning opening is executed. Although details will be described later with reference to FIG. 14, the main CPU 32 performs control relating to the opening of the special winning opening 22 when the control state flag is a value (07) indicating waiting time management before the special winning opening reopening, A value (06) indicating that the special winning opening is open is set in the control state flag, and the process of step S38 is set to be executed. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S38.

  In step S38, a special winning opening opening process is executed. Although details will be described later with reference to FIG. 15, the main CPU 32 determines that the special winning opening winning counter is “9” or more when the control state flag is a value (06) indicating that the winning opening is open. It is determined whether or not any of the conditions that the upper open limit time has passed (the waiting time timer is “0”) is satisfied, and when this condition is satisfied, the big prize opening 22 is closed and then the big prize opening It is determined whether or not the number of times of opening 22 is greater than or equal to the upper limit value. If it is greater than or equal to the upper limit value, a value (08) indicating the big hit / outage end interval is set in the control state flag, and if not greater than the upper limit value Is set to the control state flag a value (07) indicating waiting time management before reopening of the big winning opening.

  When the main CPU 32 sets the value (08) indicating the big hit time / outage end interval in the control state flag, the main CPU 32 sets to execute the process of step S39, and also indicates the waiting time management before the big winning opening reopening. When the value (07) is set in the control state flag, the processing of step S37 is set to be executed. When this processing is completed, the processing is shifted to step S39.

  In step S39, a big hit time / loss time end interval process is executed. Although the details will be described later with reference to FIG. 16, the main CPU 32 indicates that the control state flag is a value (08) indicating the end time at the time of big hit / loss and the time corresponding to the end interval at the time of big hit / loss has elapsed. In addition, a value (09) 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. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S40.

  In step S40, a special symbol game end process is executed. Although details will be described later with reference to FIG. 17, when the control state flag is the value (09) indicating the special symbol game end interval, the main CPU 32 sets the value (00) indicating the special symbol memory check to the control state flag. Set to. That is, it is set to execute the process of step S31. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S31.

FIG. 8 is a flowchart of the special symbol storage check process executed in step S31 of FIG.
In FIG. 8, first, the main CPU 32 determines whether or not the control state flag is a value (00) indicating a special symbol storage check (step S41), and the control state flag is a value indicating a special symbol storage check. If it is determined that there is, the process proceeds to step S42. If it is determined that the control state flag is not a value indicating the special symbol storage check, this subroutine is terminated.

  In step S42, the main CPU 32 determines whether or not the start memory number is greater than “0”, and if it is determined that the data indicating the start memory number is not greater than “0”, there is no reserved ball. If it is determined that the data indicating the starting memory number is greater than “0”, it is determined that there is a holding ball, and the process proceeds to step S44.

  In step S43, a demonstration display process is executed. In this processing, the main CPU 32 stores in the main RAM 34 a variable for supplying a demonstration display command to the sub control circuit 41 in order to perform demonstration display. Thus, the demonstration screen is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 12. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  In step S44, 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 32 stores a value indicating the special symbol variation time management in the control state flag. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S45.

  In step S45, the main CPU 32 updates a predetermined area of the main RAM 34 so that “1” is subtracted from the data indicating the starting memory number. Further, the main CPU 32 stores data for displaying the start memory number in a predetermined area of the main RAM 34. Here, the data for displaying the start memory number is data for displaying the on / off display of the holding lamps 13a to 13d.

  Based on the data for displaying the start memory number stored in the main RAM 34, the main CPU 32 drives the lamp control circuit 36 to control the special symbol start memory display 13 to control the lighting display of the holding lamps 13a to 13d. Turns off display control.

  Then, the main CPU 32 performs a process of shifting (storing) the data of the special symbol storage area (1) to the special symbol storage area (4) to the special symbol storage area (0) to the special symbol storage area (3). Execute.

  Next, the main CPU 32 executes a hit determination process (step S46). In this winning determination process, the main CPU 32 makes a winning determination with reference to the winning determination random value extracted at the time of starting winning and the winning determination table.

  That is, the main CPU 32 makes a winning determination on the condition that the game ball has passed through the start port 19 provided in the game area. If it is determined that the winning is made, a winning flag is set in a predetermined area of the main RAM 34.

  Next, the main CPU 32 executes a special symbol determination process (step S47). In this special symbol determination process, a special symbol corresponding to the winning determination result is determined, and the process proceeds to step S48. In this step S47, a combination of special symbols to be a specific display mode is determined.

  In step S48, the main CPU 32 executes variable display pattern determination processing. In this variable display pattern determination process, the main CPU 32 extracts the reach determination random number from the reach determination random counter, and extracts the effect condition selection random value from the effect condition selection random counter, and is determined in step S46. The variable display pattern is determined based on the hit determination result, the special symbol determined in step S47 and the gaming state, and a special symbol variable display pattern designation command corresponding to a predetermined area of the main RAM 34 is stored.

  The variable display pattern designation command stored in this way is supplied from the main CPU 32 of the main control circuit 31 to the sub CPU 42 of the sub control circuit 41 by the process of step S16 in FIG. Further, the variation time corresponding to the determined variable display pattern is set in the waiting time timer.

  The sub CPU 42 of the sub control circuit 41 executes an effect display according to the received variable display pattern designation command. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S49.

  In step S49, the main CPU 32 executes a process of clearing the special symbol storage area (0) of the main RAM 34 used for the current variable display, and when this process ends, this subroutine ends.

FIG. 9 is a flowchart of the special symbol variation time management process executed in step S32 of FIG.
In FIG. 9, first, the main CPU 32 determines whether or not the control state flag is a value (01) indicating special symbol variation time management (step S61), and the control state flag indicates special symbol variation time management. If it is determined that the value is a value, the process proceeds to step S62. If it is determined that the control state flag is not a value indicating special symbol variation time management, this subroutine is terminated.

  In step S62, the main CPU 32 determines whether or not the waiting time timer is “0”. If the waiting time timer is determined to be “0”, the main CPU 32 determines that the variation time has elapsed. Then, a value (02) indicating special symbol display time management is set in the control state flag, and a symbol stop command is set (step S63).

  The set symbol stop command is supplied from the main CPU 32 of the main control circuit 31 to the sub CPU 42 of the sub control circuit 41 by the process of step S16 of FIG. Then, the sub CPU 42 performs derivation display of the decorative symbols based on the received symbol stop command.

  Next, the main CPU 32 sets a waiting time after determination (for example, 750 ms) in the waiting time timer (step S64), and ends this subroutine.

FIG. 10 is a flowchart of the special symbol display time management process executed in step S33 of FIG.
In FIG. 10, first, the main CPU 32 determines whether or not the control state flag is a value (02) indicating special symbol display time management (step S71), and the control state flag indicates special symbol display time management. If it is determined that the value is a value, the process proceeds to step S72. If it is determined that the control state flag is not a value indicating special symbol display time management, this subroutine is terminated.

  In step S72, the main CPU 32 determines whether or not the waiting time timer is “0”, and if it is determined that the waiting time timer is not “0”, the waiting time after determination has not elapsed. If it is determined that the waiting time is “0”, the subroutine is terminated, and it is determined that the waiting time has elapsed after the determination, and whether or not a hit is made by referring to the hit flag. Is determined (step S73).

  If the main CPU 32 determines that it is not a win, the main CPU 32 sets a value (09) indicating the end of the special symbol game to the control state flag (step S74), and ends this subroutine.

  If the main CPU 32 determines that it is a win, the main CPU 32 sets a value (03) indicating hit start interval management in the control state flag (step S75), and then waits for the hit start interval (for example, 5 seconds) is set in the waiting time timer (step S76).

  Next, after setting the hit start command in a predetermined area of the main RAM 34 (step S77), the main CPU 32 distributes specific areas based on the round number distribution table shown in FIG. 4 (step S78).

  Specifically, the main CPU 32 refers to the round number distribution table stored in the main ROM 33, and each of the first variable winning device 23, the second variable winning device 25, and the third variable winning device 26 is a big hit gaming state. A lottery is performed to distribute the upper limit of the number of rounds to be executed.

  For example, when table 1 is selected, the upper limit value of the number of rounds of the first variable winning device 23 is 15 rounds, the upper limit value of the number of rounds of the second variable winning device 25 is 12 rounds, and the third variable winning device. The upper limit of the number of rounds of the device 26 is distributed to 5 rounds.

  The hit start command set in step S77 is supplied from the main CPU 32 of the main control circuit 31 to the sub CPU 42 of the sub control circuit 41 by the process of step S16 in FIG. Then, the sub CPU 42 performs effect control for starting the winning based on the received winning start command.

FIG. 11 is a flowchart of the hit start interval management process executed in step S34 of FIG.
In FIG. 11, first, the main CPU 32 determines whether or not the control state flag is a value (03) indicating hit start interval management (step S81), and the control state flag is a value indicating hit start interval management. If it is determined that there is, the process proceeds to step S82, and if it is determined that the control state flag is not a value indicating the hit start interval management, this subroutine is terminated.

  In step S82, the main CPU 32 determines whether or not the waiting time timer is “0”. If it is determined that the waiting time timer is “0”, the main CPU 32 shifts the processing to step S83, If it is determined that the waiting time timer is not "0", this subroutine is terminated.

  In step S83, the main CPU 32 sets the big hit generating device open display command data in the storage area of the main RAM 34, and then proceeds to step S84 to set a value (04) indicating that the big hit generating device is open in the control state flag. To do.

  The jackpot generator open command display data set in step S83 is supplied from the main CPU 32 of the main control circuit 31 to the sub CPU 42 of the sub control circuit 41 by the process of step S16 in FIG. Then, the sub CPU 42 performs effect control based on the received jackpot generating device opening display command.

  Next, the main CPU 32 sets a waiting time timer in the storage area of the main RAM 34 as a jackpot generator opening time (step S85). This latency timer is set to “5 seconds”. Next, the main CPU 32 sets the big hit generator open data in the storage area of the main RAM 34 (step S86), and ends this subroutine.

  Step S86 is a process of simultaneously opening the blade members 23a, 23b, 25a, 25b, 26a, and 26b of the first variable winning device 23, the second variable winning device 25, and the third variable winning device 26.

FIG. 12 is a flowchart of the big hit generating device opening process executed in step S35 of FIG.
In FIG. 12, first, the main CPU 32 determines whether or not the control state flag is a value (04) indicating that the jackpot generator is being opened (step S91), and the control state flag is a value indicating that the jackpot generator is being opened. If it is determined that the value is a value indicating that the jackpot generating device is open, it is determined whether or not the game ball has passed through the specific areas 1 to 3.

  That is, whether or not the game ball has passed through the first variable winning device 23, the second variable winning device 25, and the third variable winning device 26 based on the detection signals from the first switch 104, the second switch 105, and the third switch 106. Is determined (step S92).

When the main CPU 32 determines that the game ball has passed through any of the first variable winning device 23, the second variable winning device 25, and the third variable winning device 26, the main hit generating device closing data is stored in the main RAM 34. Set in the storage area (step S94).
The processing of step S94 is performed when the game ball passes through any of the first variable winning device 23, the second variable winning device 25, and the third variable winning device 26, and the blade members 23a, 23b, 25a, 25b, 26a. , 26b are closed simultaneously.

  When the main CPU 32 determines in step S92 that the game ball has not passed through any of the first variable winning device 23, the second variable winning device 25, and the third variable winning device 26, the main CPU 32 The CPU 32 determines whether or not the waiting time timer is “0” (step S93), and if it is determined that the waiting time timer is not “0”, this subroutine is terminated.

  On the other hand, if the main CPU 32 determines that the waiting time timer is “0”, after setting the big hit generating device closing data in the storage area of the main RAM 34 (step S94), the game ball passes through the specific area. It is determined whether or not it has been done (step S95).

  In other words, the main CPU 32 has received signals from the first switch 104, the second switch 105, and the third switch 106 provided in the first variable winning device 23, the second variable winning device 25, and the third variable winning device 26. Determine whether or not.

  When the main CPU 32 determines that the game ball has passed through the specific area, the main CPU 32 sets a value (05) indicating the big hit start interval management in the control state flag (step S99), and then waits as the big hit start interval time. “5 seconds” is set in the timer (step S100).

  Next, the main CPU 32 sets an upper limit value of the number of rounds corresponding to the specific area where the game ball has passed in a predetermined storage area of the main RAM 34 (step S101). For example, when the main CPU 32 determines that the game ball has passed through the first variable winning device 23, the main CPU 32 sets “15 rounds”.

Here, as shown in FIG. 2, when the blade members 23a, 23b, 25a, 25b, 26a, 26b are displaced to the first gaming state, the game balls are most likely to win the third variable winning device 26, The first variable winning device 23, the second variable winning device 25, and the third variable so that the game balls can be easily won in the second variable winning device 25 and the game balls are most difficult to win in the first variable winning device 23. Since the winning device 26 is arranged, when the game ball wins the first variable winning device 23 in which the game ball is most difficult to win, there is a high possibility that a big privilege will be given to the player.
Next, the main CPU 32 sets a command capable of specifying the maximum number of rounds in a predetermined storage area of the main RAM 34 (step S102), and ends this subroutine.

  The jackpot start command set in step S102 is supplied from the main CPU 32 of the main control circuit 31 to the sub CPU 42 of the sub control circuit 41 by the process of step S16 in FIG. Then, the sub CPU 42 performs effect control to start the big hit based on the received big hit start command.

  In step S95, when the main CPU 32 determines that the game ball does not pass through the big hit specific area, the main CPU 32 sets a value (08) indicating the big hit / outage end interval in the control state flag (step S95). In step S96, "5 seconds" is set in the waiting time timer as the interval time at the time of disconnection (step S97).

  Next, the main CPU 32 sets a lose command in a predetermined storage area of the main RAM 34 (step S98), and then ends this subroutine. The failure command set in step S98 is supplied from the main CPU 32 of the main control circuit 31 to the sub CPU 42 of the sub control circuit 41 by the process of step S16 in FIG. Then, the sub CPU 42 performs effect control to the effect that the game ball has not passed through the specific area based on the received loss command.

  That is, in the hit start interval management process shown in FIG. 11 and the big hit generating device open process shown in FIG. 12, the main CPU 32 determines that the variable information display result of the identification information has become the specific display mode. As the first movable member solenoid 107, the second movable member solenoid 108, and the third movable member solenoid 109 are simultaneously driven, the first variable winning device 23, the second variable winning device 25, and the third variable winning device 26 are controlled. Based on the round number distribution table, the blade members 23a, 23b, 25a, 25b, 26a, and 26b are simultaneously opened, and the variable display result of the identification information is in a specific display mode as a predetermined setting condition. The upper limit value of each round number of the 1 variable winning device 23, the second variable winning device 25, and the third variable winning device 26 is set, First variable winning device 23 tricks ball has passed, the second variable winning device 25 sets the number of rounds that are distributed to the third variable winning device 26, and executes a process to shift to the jackpot gaming state.

  In step S98 in FIG. 12, the main CPU 32 opens the first variable winning device 23, the second variable winning device 25, and the third variable winning device 26 while the blade members 23a, 23b, 25a, 25b, 26a, and 26b are opened. If the game ball does not pass through, a process for canceling the transition to the big hit gaming state is executed.

FIG. 13 is a flowchart of the jackpot start interval management process executed in step S36 of FIG.
In FIG. 13, the main CPU 32 first determines whether or not the control state flag is a value (05) indicating jackpot start interval management (step S111), and the control state flag is a value indicating jackpot start interval management. If it is determined that there is, the process proceeds to step S112, and if it is determined that the control state flag is not a value indicating the big hit start interval management, this subroutine is terminated.

  In step S112, the main CPU 32 determines whether or not the waiting time timer is “0”. If it is determined that the waiting time timer is “0”, the main CPU 32 proceeds to step S113. If it is determined that the waiting time timer is not "0", this subroutine is terminated.

  In step S113, the main CPU 32 sets the display command data indicating that the special winning opening is open in the storage area of the main RAM 34, and then proceeds to step S114 to set a value (06) indicating that the special winning opening is open to the control state flag. To do.

  The set winning opening opening display command is supplied from the main CPU 32 of the main control circuit 31 to the sub CPU 42 of the sub control circuit 41 by the process of step S16 in FIG. Then, the sub CPU 42 performs effect control based on the received special winning opening open display command.

  Next, the main CPU 32 clears the value of the big prize opening prize counter (step S115), and then sets a waiting time timer in the storage area of the main RAM 34 as the big prize opening time (step S116). This latency timer is set to “28 seconds”. Next, the main CPU 32 sets the big prize opening opening data in the storage area of the main RAM 34 (step S117), and ends this subroutine.

FIG. 14 is a flowchart of the waiting time management process before reopening of the big prize opening executed in step S37 of FIG.
In FIG. 14, first, the main CPU 32 determines whether or not the control state flag is a value (07) indicating waiting time management before reopening of the big winning opening (step S121), and the control state flag is the value of the big winning opening re-opening. When it is determined that the value is not the value indicating the waiting time management before opening, this subroutine is terminated, and when it is determined that the value is the value indicating the waiting time management before reopening the big prize opening, the waiting time timer is set to “0”. It is discriminated whether or not (step S122).

  When the main CPU 32 determines that the waiting time timer is not “0”, the main CPU 32 ends this subroutine. When the main CPU 32 determines that the waiting time timer is “0”, the main CPU 32 stores it in the storage area of the main RAM 34. The large winning opening opening number counter is incremented by “1” (step S123).

  Next, the main CPU 32 determines whether or not the value of the big winning opening opening number counter stored in the main RAM 34 is larger than the upper limit of the big winning opening number counter, that is, the final round (upper limit value) of the big hit gaming state. ) Is determined (step S124). Here, the upper limit value of the large winning opening opening number counter is the upper limit value of the number of rounds distributed to the first variable winning device 23, the second variable winning device 25, or the third variable winning device 26 through which the game ball has passed. .

  If the main CPU 32 determines in step S124 that the value of the special prize opening number counter is smaller than the upper limit value of the special prize opening number counter, the main CPU 32 shifts the processing to step S125 and sets the special prize opening number counter. If it is determined that the value is larger than the upper limit value of the special winning opening opening number counter, the process proceeds to step S126.

  In step S125, the main CPU 32 sets the number of rounds currently being executed (X rounds) as command data in the storage area of the main RAM 34 as the display command for opening the big prize opening, and proceeds to step S127.

  On the other hand, in step S126, the main CPU 32 sets the final number of rounds as command data in the storage area of the main RAM 34 as a display command for the big prize opening opening, and proceeds to step S127.

  The set winning prize opening open display command (xR) or the special winning opening open display command (final R) is sent from the main CPU 32 of the main control circuit 31 to the sub control circuit 41 by the process of step S16 in FIG. It is supplied to the sub CPU 42. Then, the sub CPU 42 performs effect control based on the received special winning opening open display command.

  In step S127, the main CPU 32 sets a value (06) indicating that the special winning opening is open in the control state flag. Next, the main CPU 32 clears the value of the big prize winning prize counter stored in the storage area of the main RAM 34 (step S128).

  Next, the main CPU 32 sets a waiting time timer as the special winning opening opening time (step S129). This latency timer is set to “28 seconds”. Next, the main CPU 32 sets the big prize opening opening data in the storage area of the main RAM 34 (step S130), and ends this subroutine.

FIG. 15 is a flowchart of the big prize opening opening process executed in step S38 of FIG.
In FIG. 15, first, the main CPU 32 determines whether or not the control state flag is a value (06) indicating that the big winning opening is open (step S131), and the control state flag is a value indicating that the big winning opening is open. If it is determined that the value is not a value indicating that the big prize opening is open, the subroutine is terminated. If the value is determined to indicate that the big prize opening is open, the value of the big prize winning prize counter stored in the storage area of the main RAM 34 is determined. It is determined whether or not the value is “9” or more (step S132).

  If the main CPU 32 determines that the value of the big prize winning prize counter is “9” or more, the main CPU 32 proceeds to step S134 to determine that the value of the big winning prize winning counter is not “9” or more. In this case, it is determined whether or not the waiting time timer is “0” (step S133).

  When the main CPU 32 determines that the waiting time timer is not “0”, the number of game balls won in the special winning opening 22 is “9” or less, and the value of the waiting time timer of the shutter 22a is closed. It is determined that the time has not been reached, and this subroutine is terminated.

  In step S134, the main CPU 32 determines that the number of game balls won in the big winning opening 22 is "9" or more, or the value of the waiting time timer has reached the closing time of the shutter 22a, and the main RAM 34 The big prize opening closing data is set in the storage area.

  Next, the main CPU 32 determines whether or not the value of the big prize opening number counter stored in the main RAM 34 is larger than the upper limit value of the big prize opening number counter (step S135), and the big prize opening number counter. If it is determined that the value is larger than the upper limit value of the large winning opening opening number counter, the process proceeds to step S139, and the large winning opening opening number counter value is smaller than the upper limit value of the large winning opening number counter. If it is determined, the process proceeds to step S136.

  Here, the upper limit value of the large winning opening opening number counter is the upper limit value of the number of rounds distributed to the first variable winning device 23, the second variable winning device 25, or the third variable winning device 26 through which the game ball has passed. .

  In step S139, a waiting time of “5 seconds” is set as the jackpot end interval display time in the waiting time timer.

  Next, the main CPU 32 sets a value (08) indicating an end interval at the time of big hit / loss in the control state flag (step S140), and then sets a big hit end display command in the storage area of the main RAM 34 (step S141). This subroutine is finished.

  The set jackpot end display command is supplied from the main CPU 32 of the main control circuit 31 to the sub CPU 42 of the sub control circuit 41 by the process of step S16 in FIG. Then, the sub CPU 42 performs effect control based on the received jackpot display command.

  On the other hand, the main CPU 32 sets a waiting time of “2 seconds” as the interval display time between rounds in the waiting time timer in step S136. Next, the main CPU 32 sets a value (07) indicating the waiting time management before reopening of the big winning opening in the control state flag (step S137), and then sets an inter-round display command in the storage area of the main RAM 34 (step S137). S138) This subroutine is terminated.

  The set inter-round display command is supplied from the main CPU 32 of the main control circuit 31 to the sub CPU 42 of the sub control circuit 41 by the process of step S16 in FIG. Then, the sub CPU 42 performs effect control based on the received inter-round display command.

FIG. 16 is a flowchart of the big hit time / outgoing end interval process executed in step S39 of FIG.
In FIG. 16, first, the main CPU 32 determines whether or not the control state flag is a value (08) indicating an end interval at the time of big hit / loss (step S <b> 151). If it is determined that the value indicates an end interval, the process proceeds to step S152, and if it is determined that the control state flag is not a value indicating a big hit / outage end interval, this subroutine is terminated. .

  In step S152, the main CPU 32 determines whether or not the waiting time timer is “0”. If it is determined that the waiting time timer is “0”, the main CPU 32 shifts the processing to step S153, If it is not determined that the waiting time timer is not "0", this subroutine is terminated.

  In step S153, the main CPU 32 sets a value (09) indicating the end of the special character game to the control state flag, and ends this subroutine.

FIG. 17 is a flowchart of the special symbol game end process executed in step S40 of FIG.
In FIG. 17, first, the main CPU 32 determines whether or not the control state flag is a value (09) indicating the end of the special symbol game (step S161), and the control state flag is a value indicating the end of the special symbol game. If it is determined that there is, the process proceeds to step S162, and if it is determined that the control state flag is not a value indicating the end of the special symbol game, this subroutine is ended.

  In step S162, the main CPU 32 sets a value (00) indicating a special symbol storage check in the control state flag, and ends the present subroutine.

  Thus, in the present embodiment, the first variable winning device 23, the second variable winning device 25, and the third variable winning device 26 are provided in the game area 10a, and the first variable winning device 23, the second variable winning device are provided by the main CPU 32. It is determined whether or not the game ball has passed through either the device 25 or the third variable winning device 26, and depending on the passed first variable winning device 23, second variable winning device 25 or third variable winning device 26. Since the upper limit of the number of rounds in the big hit gaming state is determined, the first variable winning device 23, the second variable winning device 25, and the third variable winning device 26 are selected according to the player's will, and the player's will The upper limit of the number of rounds when the game is passed to the big hit gaming state by passing the game ball through the first variable winning device 23, the second variable winning device 25, and the third variable winning device 26 depending on the skill. It can be determined. For this reason, the interest of a game can be improved.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when a predetermined variable display start condition is satisfied, the decorative symbol is variably displayed on the liquid crystal display device 12, and the main CPU 32 performs when the decorative symbol variable display result becomes the specific display mode. Any one of the first variable winning device 23, the second variable winning device 25, and the third variable winning device 26 on the condition that the game is shifted to the big hit gaming state and the decorative symbol variable display result is in the specific display mode. It is possible to further improve the sense of expectation for big hits by adding the playability of a variable display game with decorative symbols. This can be further improved.

  In addition, since the time when the upper limit value of the number of rounds is determined is set to the time when the variable display result of the decorative symbol becomes the specific display mode, the player can pay attention to the display mode of the decorative symbol, The player can clearly recognize the determination time of the upper limit value, and the fun of the game can be further improved.

  In the present embodiment, the first variable winning device 23, the second variable winning device 25, and the third variable winning device that are displaceable between a first state in which a game ball easily passes and a second state in which a game ball does not easily pass through. 26, and when the predetermined effective condition is satisfied, the first variable winning device 23, the second variable winning device 25, and the third variable winning device 26 are opened at the same time. 23, the player can easily recognize that the player can pass through the second variable winning device 25 and the third variable winning device 26, and the player can recognize the first variable winning device 23. The willingness to pass the game ball to the second variable winning device 25 and the third variable winning device 26 can be increased.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when a predetermined variable display start condition is satisfied, the decorative symbol is variably displayed on the liquid crystal display device 12, and the main CPU 32 performs when the decorative symbol variable display result becomes the specific display mode. The game is shifted to the big hit gaming state, and when the variable display result of the decorative symbol is in the specific display mode, the first variable winning device 23, the second variable winning device 25, and the third variable winning device 26 are opened simultaneously. Thus, by recognizing the display mode of the decorative symbols, it is possible to play a game that allows the first variable winning device 23, the second variable winning device 25, and the third variable winning device 26 to pass the game ball. For this reason, the player can play the game while being interested in the variable display result of the decorative design, and can further enhance the interest of the game.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the main CPU 32 corresponds to each of the first variable winning device 23, the second variable winning device 25, and the third variable winning device 26 each time the decorative symbol variable display result is in the specific display mode. Then, the upper limit value of the number of rounds is set, and when the game ball passes through any of the first variable winning device 23, the second variable winning device 25, or the third variable winning device 26, the first variable winning device that has passed. 23, since the upper limit value of the number of rounds corresponding to the second variable winning device 25 or the third variable winning device 26 is determined as the upper limit value of the round number in the big hit gaming state, the same first variable winning device 23, even when the game ball is passed through the second variable prize device 25 or the third variable prize device 26, the number of rounds in the big hit gaming state can be changed according to the progress of the game. It is possible to improve the.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the main CPU 32 shifts to the big hit gaming state when the decorative symbol variable display result is in the specific display mode, and the first variable winning device 23 and the second variable winning device 25 or the second. Since it is determined whether or not the game ball has passed through any of the three variable prize winning devices 26, the expectation of the big hit is further improved by adding the playability of the variable display game of the decorative symbols. It is possible to improve the interest of the game.

  In addition, since the time when the upper limit value of the number of rounds is determined is set to the time when the variable display result of the decorative symbol becomes the specific display mode, the player can pay attention to the display mode of the decorative symbol, The player can clearly recognize the determination time of the upper limit value, and the fun of the game can be further improved.

  In the present embodiment, the upper limit value of the number of rounds is distributed for each of the first variable winning device 23, the second variable winning device 25, and the third variable winning device 26 based on the round number distribution table. Even if the upper limit value of the number of rounds is distributed to each of the first variable winning device 23, the second variable winning device 25, and the third variable winning device 26 according to the type of winning symbol displayed in the display area 12a of the liquid crystal display device 12, good.

  In this case, the main ROM 33 stores a winning symbol / round number allocation table, and the first variable winning device 23 and the second variable winning device 25 according to the type of winning symbol based on the winning symbol / round number distribution table. The upper limit value of the number of rounds may be assigned to each third variable winning device 26.

  Specifically, in the winning symbol / round number distribution table, when the winning symbol is “333, 555, 777”, the upper limit value of the number of rounds of the first variable winning device 23 is “2 rounds”, and the second variable winning symbol is The upper limit of the number of rounds of the device 25 is set to “12 rounds”, and the upper limit of the number of rounds of the third variable winning device 26 is set to “15 rounds”, which increases the possibility of acquiring “15 rounds”. Yes.

When the winning symbol is “111, 666, 999”, the upper limit value of the round number of the first variable winning device 23 is “15 rounds”, and the upper limit value of the round number of the second variable winning device 25 is “2 rounds”. The upper limit value of the number of rounds of the third variable winning device 26 is set to “12 rounds”.
When the winning symbol is “222, 444,000”, the upper limit value of the round number of the first variable winning device 23 is “15 rounds”, and the upper limit value of the round number of the second variable winning device 25 is “12 rounds”. The upper limit value of the number of rounds of the third variable winning device 26 is set to “2 rounds”.

  That is, a plurality of types of specific display modes are provided, and the main CPU 32 is provided with the first variable winning device 23, the second variable winning device 25, and the condition that any one of the plurality of types of specific display modes is selected. An upper limit value of the number of rounds of the third variable winning device 26 may be set.

  In this way, by recognizing the display mode of the decorative symbols, the desired number of rounds can be selected by selecting the first variable winning device 23, the second variable winning device 25, and the third variable winning device 26 that allow the game ball to pass therethrough. You will be able to earn an upper limit of. For this reason, the player can play the game while being interested in the variable display result of the decoration information, and the interest of the game can be further improved.

  In the present embodiment, when the decoration symbol variable display result becomes the specific display result, any one of the first variable winning device 23, the second variable winning device 25, and the third variable winning device 26 is used as a game ball. The game is shifted to the big hit gaming state when the game passes, but the first variable winning device 23 and the second variable winning are provided on the condition that the variable display result of the decorative symbol becomes the specific display result. Either the device 25 or the third variable prize-winning device 26 may be set as an effective area that triggers the acquisition of a big hit.

  Specifically, the main CPU 32 assumes that one of the conditions is that the decorative symbol variable display result is the specific display result, and the first variable winning device 23, the second variable winning device 25, and the third variable winning device 26. Is determined as the effective area, and it is a big hit gaming state that the game ball has passed through the first variable winning apparatus 23, the second variable winning apparatus 25, or the third variable winning apparatus 26 that has become the effective area. You may make it shift to.

  In this way, the effective areas of the first variable winning device 23, the second variable winning device 25, and the third variable winning device 26, which cause the jackpot, are changed according to the progress of the game. The first variable winning device 23 which becomes the effective area by selecting the first variable winning device 23, the second variable winning device 25 and the third variable winning device 26 which become the effective area at his will to win the jackpot, A game for allowing the game ball to pass through the second variable winning device 25 and the third variable winning device 26 is performed. For this reason, in order to shift to the big hit gaming state, it is possible to give the player technical intervening ability and improve the interest of the game.

  When any of the first variable winning device 23, the second variable winning device 25, and the third variable winning device 26 becomes an effective area, the first variable winning apparatus 23 and the second variable that become the effective area. The upper limit value of the number of rounds may be distributed to the winning device 25 and the third variable winning device 26 so as to be 2 rounds, 12 rounds, and 15 rounds.

  In this embodiment, the number of rounds set in the first variable winning device 23, the second variable winning device 25, and the third variable winning device 26 is changed every time the game state is changed to the big hit gaming state. It is also possible to keep it constant.

  Further, when the blade members 23a, 23b, 25a, 25b, 26a, and 26b are displaced to the first gaming state, the game ball is most likely to win the third variable winning device 26, and then to the second variable winning device 25. The first variable winning device 23, the second variable winning device 25, and the third variable winning device 26 are arranged so that the game ball is easy to win and the first variable winning device 23 is most difficult to win the game ball. The winning percentages of the game balls to the variable winning device 23, the second variable winning device 25, and the third variable winning device 26 are made different, but the first variable winning device 23, the second variable winning device 25, and the third The first variable winning device 23, the second variable winning device 25, and the third variable winning device 26 may be arranged so that the winning percentage of the game balls to the variable winning device 26 is approximately the same.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the special symbol is variably displayed on the special symbol display 15 and the decorative symbol is variably displayed on the display area 12a of the liquid crystal display device 12, but the special symbol display 15 is displayed. It may be composed of 7 segments having a size corresponding to the area 12a, and only special symbols may be variably displayed.

  In the present embodiment, the blade members 23a, 23b, 25a, 25b, 26a, and 26b of the first variable winning device 23, the second variable winning device 25, and the third variable winning device 26 are displaced to the second state. In some cases, the game ball is configured such that a prize cannot be won, but may be configured so that a prize can be won.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the blade members 23a, 23b, and 25a that are displaced between the first state and the second state in the first variable winning device 23, the second variable winning device 25, and the third variable winning device 26. 25b, 26a, and 26b are provided, but it is not necessary to provide the blade members 23a, 23b, 25a, 25b, 26a, and 26b, and a winning opening similar to the start opening 19 may be used.

  In this embodiment, the predetermined game state transition condition is that the variable information display result of the identification information is in the specific display mode. However, the predetermined game state transition condition is not limited to this, and a predetermined number of game balls are provided. Set when a predetermined time elapses from an arbitrary set time, or when a game ball passes through a V zone provided in the game area such as a second type pachinko game machine (feather mono) Also good.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the first variable winning device 23, the second variable winning device 25, and the third variable winning device 26 are configured so that the upper limit value of each round number cannot be recognized. 23, the number of rounds of the second variable winning device 25 or the third variable winning device 26 may be recognized.

  In this case, the number of rounds of the first variable prize-winning device 23, the second variable prize-winning device 25, or the third variable prize-winning device 26 is displayed on the display area 12a of the liquid crystal display device 12 in an easy-to-understand manner. You may make it easy to recognize.

  In the present embodiment, the specific area includes the first variable winning device 23, the second variable winning device 25, and the third variable winning device 26. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a game ball like a passing gate is used. You may comprise from the thing of the aspect which passes.

FIG. 18 and FIG. 19 are diagrams showing a second embodiment of the gaming machine according to the present invention, and the same components as those in the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals and description thereof is omitted.
As shown in FIG. 18, the large winning opening 22 inside the shutter 22a is provided with a V winning opening 121a called a V zone and passing winning openings 121b and 121c provided on both sides of the V winning opening 121a.

  As shown in FIG. 19, a V prize opening switch 112 is provided at the V prize opening 121a. The V prize opening switch 112 outputs a predetermined detection signal when a game ball passes through the V prize opening 121a. This is supplied to the control circuit 31.

  In addition, the game ball that has passed through the pass winning holes 121b and 121c is detected by the count switch 101 as in the first embodiment, and the count switch 101 is predetermined when the game ball has passed through the pass winning holes 121b and 121c. This detection signal is supplied to the main control circuit 31.

  The main CPU 32 according to the present embodiment drives the special winning opening solenoid 110 to keep the shutter 22a for a certain period of time (for example, when the decorative symbols derived and displayed in the display area 12a of the liquid crystal display device 12 are in a specific display mode. , "2 seconds").

  At this time, when a game ball passes through the V winning opening 121a and a predetermined detection signal is output from the V winning opening switch 112 to the main CPU 32, the main CPU 32 causes the first variable winning apparatus 23, the second variable winning apparatus 25, and The blade members 23a, 23b, 25a, 25b, 26a, and 26b of the third variable winning device 26 are simultaneously released for “5 seconds”, and an upper limit value for the number of rounds is set.

  After that, as in the first embodiment, when the game ball passes through the first variable winning device 23, the second variable winning device 25, and the third variable winning device 26, the control shifts to the big hit gaming state. Omitted.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the decorative symbol is in the specific display mode, and when the game ball passes through the V winning opening 121a, the first variable winning device 23, the second variable winning device 25, and the third variable winning device. Since the upper limit value of the number of rounds of the device 26 is set, when the decorative symbol is in the specific display mode, the player can play the game while expecting whether the player can pass the game ball through the V winning opening 121a. The game interests can be further improved.

1 is an external perspective view of a pachinko gaming machine according to a first embodiment of the present invention. 1 is a front view of a game board of a pachinko gaming machine according to a first embodiment of the present invention. 1 is a block diagram showing a main control circuit and a sub control circuit configured in a pachinko gaming machine according to a first embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure which shows the round number distribution table used with the pachinko game machine which concerns on the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the main process performed in the main control circuit of the pachinko game machine which concerns on the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the timer interruption process performed in the main control circuit of the pachinko machine based on the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol control process performed in the main control circuit of the pachinko game machine which concerns on the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol memory | storage check process performed in the main control circuit of the pachinko machine based on the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol fluctuation | variation time management process performed in the main control circuit of the pachinko machine based on the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol display time management process performed in the main control circuit of the pachinko game machine which concerns on the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the hit start interval management process performed in the main control circuit of the pachinko gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention. It is a flowchart which shows the big hit generating device opening process performed in the main control circuit of the pachinko gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention. It is a flowchart which shows the jackpot start interval management process performed in the main control circuit of the pachinko gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention. It is a flowchart which shows the waiting time management process before a big winning opening re-opening performed in the main control circuit of the pachinko gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention. It is a flowchart which shows the process during a special winning opening opening performed in the main control circuit of the pachinko gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention. It is a flowchart which shows the end process at the time of a big hit and the loss | disappearance performed in the main control circuit of the pachinko machine based on the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol game completion | finish process performed in the main control circuit of the pachinko machine based on the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a front view of the game board of the pachinko gaming machine which concerns on the 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the main control circuit and sub control circuit which are comprised in the pachinko game machine which concerns on the 2nd Embodiment of this invention.

Explanation of symbols

12 Liquid crystal display device (variable display means)
15 Special symbol display (variable display means)
22 Grand Prize Winner (Variable Prize Winner)
22a Shutter (variable winning device)
23. First variable winning device (specific area, variable winning device)
25 Second variable winning device (specific area, variable winning device)
26 Third variable winning device (specific area, variable winning device)
32 main CPU (game control means, round control means, specific area passage determination means, round number determination means, display result determination means, variable display control means, variable winning device control means, round number setting means, effective area determination means)
42 Sub CPU (variable display control means)
45 Display control circuit (variable display control means)
106 First movable member solenoid (variable winning device control means)
107 Second movable member solenoid (variable winning device control means)
108 third movable member solenoid (variable winning device control means)
110 grand prize solenoid (round control means)

Claims (8)

Game control means for transitioning the gaming state to a big hit gaming state advantageous to the player when a predetermined gaming state transition condition is established;
A variable winning device that is provided in a game area in which a game ball can roll and is displaceable between a first state in which the game ball can be easily received and a second state in which the game ball cannot be received;
In the case of shifting to the big hit gaming state, the second prize is changed when a predetermined round end condition is satisfied after the variable winning device is displaced from the second state to the first state in a predetermined manner. Round control means for performing control to repeatedly execute round control for displacement to a state with an upper limit of a predetermined number of rounds;
A plurality of specific areas provided in the gaming area, through which gaming balls can pass;
Specific area passage determining means for determining which of the plurality of specific areas the game ball has passed;
Round number determination means for determining an upper limit value of the number of rounds in the big hit gaming state based on the specific area determined by the specific area passage determination means as passing,
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the round control means performs control to repeatedly execute the round control with the round number determined by the round number determination means as an upper limit. Variable display means for performing variable display of identification information;
Display result determining means for determining whether or not the variable display result of the identification information is to be a specific display mode;
Variable display control means for executing variable display of identification information when a predetermined variable display start condition is satisfied,
The game control means shifts to the jackpot gaming state as one of the predetermined gaming state transition conditions that the variable display result of the identification information is in the specific display mode,
The specific area passage determining means determines which of the plurality of specific areas the game ball has passed on condition that a variable display result of identification information is in the specific display mode. The gaming machine according to claim 1. A variable winning device that is provided corresponding to each of the plurality of specific areas and is displaceable between a first state in which a game ball easily passes through the specific area and a second state in which it is difficult to pass through;
The gaming machine according to claim 1, further comprising variable winning device control means for displacing the variable winning device to the first state in a predetermined manner when a predetermined displacement condition is satisfied. Variable display means for performing variable display of identification information;
Display result determining means for determining whether or not the variable display result of the identification information is to be a specific display mode;
Variable display control means for executing variable display of identification information when a predetermined variable display start condition is satisfied,
The game control means shifts to the jackpot gaming state as one of the predetermined gaming state transition conditions that the variable display result of the identification information is in the specific display mode,
4. The gaming machine according to claim 3, wherein the variable winning control means sets the predetermined displacement condition that a variable display result of identification information is in the specific display mode. A round number setting means for setting an upper limit value of the number of rounds corresponding to each of the plurality of specific areas each time a predetermined setting condition is satisfied,
The round number determination means determines the upper limit value of the round number set by the round number setting means corresponding to the specific area determined to be passed by the specific area passage determination means as the upper limit value of the round number. The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 3, wherein the gaming machine is characterized. Variable display means for performing variable display of identification information;
Display result determining means for determining whether or not the variable display result of the identification information is to be a specific display mode;
Variable display control means for executing variable display of identification information when a predetermined variable display start condition is satisfied,
The game control means shifts to the jackpot gaming state as one of the predetermined gaming state transition conditions that the variable display result of the identification information is in the specific display mode,
The specific area passage determining means determines which of the plurality of specific areas the game ball has passed on condition that a variable display result of identification information is in the specific display mode. The gaming machine according to claim 5. There are a plurality of types of the specific display mode, and the round number setting means sets the specific display mode as any one of the plurality of types as the predetermined setting condition and The gaming machine according to claim 6, wherein an upper limit value of the number of rounds corresponding to each of the plurality of specific areas is set based on a type. An effective area determining means for determining which of the plurality of specific areas is an effective area;
The game control means shifts to the big hit game state by using, as one of the predetermined game state transition conditions, that a game ball has passed through the effective area determined by the effective area determination means. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 7.

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