JP2009005947A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine which enables the expansion of the players' selection range of machines by differentiating rotation patterns of a rotor in the same type of machine. <P>SOLUTION: The game machine includes a game board 14 which has a specified region so arranged in a playing area 15 where game balls roll as to enable game balls to enter it when prescribed requirements are met, the rotor with a prize winning slot which is disposed at the lower part of the specified region to let the game balls entering the specified region win it and a memory means which stores a plurality of different rotation patterns of the rotor. A rotation pattern selection processing is arranged for a selection means which selects one out of the plurality of patterns stored in the memory means responding to turning on the power source in the game machine. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2009,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine having a gaming area in which a game ball rolls.

  Conventionally, as a gaming machine of this type, when a game ball enters the start opening provided in the game area, a lottery to the big hit game is executed with a predetermined probability, and if the lottery result of the big hit game is won, A right to acquire a game is generated, and further, for example, a game ball that has passed a predetermined area provided in the game area during the right generation is rotated at a predetermined position of the rotating body (for example, a rotating body called a V zone). The jackpot game in which the big prize opening provided in the game area is opened only after entering the game area. A pachinko machine called “type 3 (right)” is known.

  However, in the “type 3” pachinko machine described above, the rotating motion of the rotating body that leads to the final acquisition of the right of jackpot game is always constant. Pachinko games aimed at winning game balls were felt monotonous and lacked interest.

Therefore, in the pachinko machine having the “type 3” function, the rotation pattern such as the rotation speed and the rotation direction of the rotating body is changed during execution of the jackpot game, and the player's interest during the jackpot game is changed. A technique for improving the technique has been proposed (see, for example, Patent Document 1).
JP 2004-166952 A

However, the gaming machine disclosed in Patent Document 1 changes the rotation pattern such as the rotation speed and rotation direction of the rotating body under the same conditions during the execution of the jackpot game. In this case, the game machine (pachinko hall) In the same type of gaming machine installed, it is difficult to provide a difference in characteristics as a gaming condition.
Therefore, it is desired from the market to provide a gaming machine that can expand the range of table selection by the player by changing the rotating operation of the rotating body even in the same type of gaming machine. An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can solve the above-described problems.

  (1) In the present invention, a game board in which a game ball rolls is provided with a specific area in which a game ball can enter when a predetermined condition is satisfied, and below the specific area A gaming machine provided with a rotating body provided with a winning opening through which a game ball that has entered the specific area can win, and storage means storing a plurality of different rotation patterns of the rotating body, When the gaming machine is turned on, the gaming machine is provided with a selection unit that selects one rotation pattern from the plurality of rotation patterns stored in the storage unit.

  (2) In the present invention, in the above (1), a plurality of different rotation patterns of the rotating body are classified into a plurality of different groups and stored in the storage means, and the gaming machine is turned on. In response to this, it further comprises group selection means for selecting one group from the plurality of groups.

  (3) According to the present invention, in the above (1) or (2), the selection means rotates from the group selected by the group selection means until the power is turned off after the game machine is turned on. The pattern selection is continued.

  (4) The present invention comprises a game result temporary storage means for temporarily storing a game result until the power is turned off in either of the above (2) or (3), wherein the group selection means is a gaming machine The group is selected based on the game result stored in the game result temporary storage means when the power is turned on.

  According to the present invention, depending on the timing when the gaming machine is turned on, the rotating operation of the rotating body, which is an important element that leads to the acquisition of the right of jackpot game, can be operated in different rotation patterns even in the same type of gaming machine Even if it is the same gaming machine, it is possible to make the player learn different gaming interests and to attract the player's interest, and it also leads to widening the range of table selection by the player It is done.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described.
The gaming machine according to the present embodiment includes a gaming board provided with a specific area in which a gaming ball can enter when a predetermined condition is satisfied in a gaming area where the gaming ball rolls, and the specific area In a gaming machine comprising a rotating body provided below and provided with a winning opening through which a game ball that has entered the specific area can win, and storage means for storing a plurality of different rotation patterns of the rotating body The game machine is provided with selection means for selecting one rotation pattern from the plurality of rotation patterns stored in the storage means when power is turned on.

That is, the gaming machine according to the present embodiment includes a specific area that is normally closed by a movable member that prevents entry of a game ball on a game board having a game area where the game ball rolls. If the winning combination is a lottery for a big hit game that is triggered by a game ball entering a specific winning opening (for example, a “starter”) provided in the area, the moving member moves to specify the specific A game ball can enter the area.
Then, the game ball that has entered the specific area is guided to a rotating body provided below the specific area, and a predetermined winning opening (for example, V winning award) is selected from among a plurality of winning holes provided in the rotating body. A big hit game is started by entering the mouth.

In other words, the gaming machines having the above-described configuration are generally classified into a gaming machine category called “type 3”. First, when a gaming ball enters a specific winning opening (that is, a starting opening). When winning the jackpot game transition lottery, the right to win the jackpot game is generated, and then the movable member that closes the specific area operates in the open form for a predetermined time, thereby playing the game in the specific area. The ball can be entered, and the game is started only when the game ball enters the predetermined position of the rotating body.
In addition, as described above, even if the gaming machine having the “type 3” function wins the jackpot game lottery, the jackpot game is determined only by generating the right to win the jackpot game. Therefore, it may be generally called “right”.

  In recent years, a so-called “first type” category of game machines in which a jackpot game is determined by winning a lottery game lottery triggered by a game ball entering a specific winning opening (starting port). A gaming machine classified as "3" and a gaming machine having the "third type" function (that is, a first-third type mixture) has been developed and has been well received in the market.

  However, in any case, in a gaming machine having the “type 3” function, in order to determine the jackpot game, it is triggered by the entry of a game ball into a specific winning opening (that is, the starting opening). It is also important to win the jackpot game lottery, but above all, the game ball that has entered the specific area is guided to the rotating body provided below the specific area, and a plurality of It can be said that the player's greatest gaming purpose is to enter a predetermined winning opening (for example, V winning opening) among the winning holes. Therefore, the player is very interested in the rotating body.

Therefore, in the present embodiment, a storage unit that stores a plurality of rotation patterns of the rotating body is provided, and the plurality of rotation patterns stored in the storage unit are triggered when the game machine is turned on. The gaming machine is provided with a selection means for selecting one rotation pattern from the inside.
In the gaming machine having the “type 3” function configured as described above, in order to determine the big hit game, the game ball enters a predetermined winning opening (hereinafter referred to as “V winning opening”) provided in the rotating body. For example, it is advantageous to the player, in other words, a rotation pattern in which a game ball easily enters the V winning opening of the rotating body, and conversely disadvantageous to the player, in other words, the V winning opening of the rotating body. The rotation pattern in which the game ball is difficult to enter can be determined by lottery with a predetermined selection probability when the game machine is turned on.

  By using the gaming machine having the above-described configuration, even in the same type of gaming machine, it can be a gaming machine with a different rotation pattern of the rotating body. Therefore, in order to acquire a jackpot game, In addition to selecting a gaming machine with a high winning rate, it is possible to provide a gaming machine with a new interest in selecting a gaming machine while checking the rotation pattern of the rotating body.

  Further, the plurality of different rotation patterns of the rotating body are classified into a plurality of different groups and stored in the storage means, and triggered by the power-on of the gaming machine. It may be configured to further include group selection means for selecting one group from the group.

  That is, different rotation patterns in the rotating body are divided into a plurality of groups, and a group having a plurality of rotation patterns is selected by the group selection means when the gaming machine is turned on. . For example, even if the rotation pattern of the first group constitutes the same group with a common operation of turning right (that is, clockwise) when viewed from the front of the player, the rotation speed can be further varied in the same group, The game machine has a plurality of different rotation patterns, such as temporarily stopping the rotation during the rotation.

In this case, the group selection means is for selecting a rotation pattern group when the gaming machine is turned on, and when selecting a rotation pattern from a plurality of rotation patterns in the same group, for example, In the jackpot game lottery by entering the game ball into the starting port described above, it can be triggered by winning the jackpot game.
Thereby, in this embodiment, when turning on the power of the gaming machine, a group of rotation patterns of the rotating body is selected, and when winning the jackpot game, one rotation pattern is finally selected from the rotation patterns of the same group. Therefore, even if the player intends to select a gaming machine having a desired rotation pattern, it should be a highly-oriented gaming machine in which the rotation pattern is not determined until the jackpot game is finally won. Can do.

  The selection means may be configured to continue selecting a rotation pattern from the group selected by the group selection means until the power is turned off after the game machine is turned on.

  In other words, the rotation pattern group selected when the gaming machine is turned on continues until the gaming machine is turned off, so that the rotating mode of the rotating body in the gaming machine is constant for each gaming machine throughout the day. In addition, when a plurality of gaming machines of the corresponding model are turned on at a game hall or the like, for example, when there are many gaming machines selected for the same group, the power is turned on individually until a different group is selected. -Since it can be adjusted by repeatedly turning it off, variations in the rotating body of the same type of gaming machine will not be impaired.

  In addition, a game result temporary storage means for temporarily storing a game result until the power is turned off is provided, and the group selection means is stored in the game result temporary storage means when power is turned on to the gaming machine. The group can also be selected based on the stored game result.

That is, when a game result (for example, the number of occurrences of jackpot game, the number of game balls acquired by the player, etc.) is stored in the temporary storage means and the game machine is turned on next time. Based on the stored game result, a group of rotation patterns is selected by the group selection means.
More specifically, depending on the rotation pattern of the rotating body of the group selected when the gaming machine is turned on, when the game ball entrance rate changes to the V winning opening of the rotating body, it is stored in the temporary storage means. If the game result is advantageous to the player, a rotation pattern group with a low game ball entry rate is selected at the V winning opening of the rotating body, while the game result is disadvantageous to the player. In this case, it is possible to select a rotation pattern group having a high game ball entry rate into the V winning award of the rotating body.

  By adopting the above configuration, it is possible to prevent a biased gaming machine that is unilaterally advantageous or unfavorable to the player, and at the game hall, the game is played (that is, the player acquires) The number of game balls can be balanced.

Each means such as the selection means, group selection means, storage means, and temporary storage means includes various memories such as a ROM storing a CPU, a game program, etc., and a RAM used as a temporary storage means for a work area. It is good to make the control part which consists of microcomputers etc. comprised by these etc. bear the function.
Furthermore, an electric motor or the like can be used as appropriate as means for rotationally driving the rotating body. In addition, when calculating | requiring a highly accurate motion with respect to a rotary body, for example, it is possible to use a stepping motor or the like that rotates by a certain angle each time an electric pulse signal is input and has high accuracy and high reliability. . In this case, it is desirable to provide a dedicated rotator control circuit to control the operation of various rotator rotation patterns.

  Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of a gaming machine according to the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In the following, the gaming machine is a pachinko gaming machine.

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

  As shown in FIG. 1 and FIG. 2, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a main body frame 12 having an opening 12a formed on the front surface, various components disposed inside the opening 12a in the main body frame 12, and a main body frame. The door 11 is pivotally attached to the front of the door 12 so as to be openable and closable. As shown in FIG. 1, this door 11 is for closing the opening 12a from the front, and a game is normally performed in the closed state. Further, an upper plate 20, a lower plate 22, a firing handle 26, and the like are disposed on the front surface of the main body frame 12.

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

  The gaming board 14 according to the present embodiment is entirely formed of a plate-shaped resin (a member having a light transmitting property) having a light transmitting property. Examples of the translucent member include various materials such as acrylic resin, polycarbonate resin, and methacrylic resin. In addition, the game board 14 has a game area 15 on the front (front) side where the launched game ball rolls. The game area 15 is surrounded by the guide rail 30 and is an area in which a game ball can roll. A game area outer area 16 is formed outside the guide rail 30. As shown in FIG. 2, a plurality of game nails 13 are driven into the game area 15. In the present embodiment, the game nail 13 is included in one of various game members. Further, in FIG. 2, a plurality of game nails 13 are partially omitted.

A liquid crystal display device 32, which is an example of display means for displaying an effect image relating to a game, is provided behind the game board 14 with the spacer 31 interposed therebetween. In the present embodiment, the entire game board 14 is formed of a light-transmitting material, but the light-transmitting material may be used for a part of the game board 14, in which case The liquid crystal display device 32 is disposed behind the translucent member of the game board 14.
The liquid crystal display device 32 has a display area 32a that enables display of an image related to the game. The display area 32a is the whole or a part of the spacer 31 and the game area 15, or the whole of the game area outer area 16. Or it can be visually recognized from the player side through a part. In addition, the image regarding the game displayed on the display area 32a refers to various images such as an effect image for effect and an ornament image for decoration.

  The spacer 31 is also formed of the above-described member having translucency, but in order to improve the visibility of the liquid crystal display device 32, a hole having a size corresponding to at least the game area 15 of the game board 14 is used. A portion 31a is formed.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, display means such as the liquid crystal display device 32 is provided behind the light-transmitting area in the game board 14. For example, an area where the game nail 13 is planted, an accessory, a decorative member, etc. Since the area where the game members are provided can be increased, the degree of freedom in layout can be further increased.

  Decorative lamps 133a and 133b as light emitting display means are disposed at predetermined positions on the door 11 outside the game board 14, and display a predetermined light emission mode according to the gaming state.

  The door 11 is provided with a light-transmitting protective plate 19 made of a glass plate or the like. The protection plate 19 is disposed so as to face the front surface of the game board 14 with the door 11 closed. Speakers 46R and 46L are arranged on the left and right above the protective plate 19.

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

  Next, the configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described in more detail with reference to FIGS. 3 and 4. In addition, in the following description of the overview of the pachinko gaming machine 10 using FIG. 3, a portion overlapping with the description using FIG. 1 and FIG. 2 may be omitted. In FIG. 3, the game nail 13 is omitted.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the game board 14 has two guide rails 30 (30 a and 30 b), a first game member 55, a second game member 57, a passage gate 54, and a start opening 25 provided with a blade member 23. , A movable member 24 that operates in a state where a game ball enters and can pass downward based on a predetermined condition, and constantly rotates in a predetermined rotation pattern while receiving and holding the game ball that has passed through the movable member 24 There are provided a rotary body 27 that operates, a large prize opening 39 provided with a shutter 40 that can be freely opened and closed, and general prize openings 56a, 56b, 56c, and 56d.

  The two guide rails 30 provided on the left side of the game board 14 are composed of an outer rail 30a that partitions (defines) the game area 15 and an inner rail 30b that is disposed inside the outer rail 30a. . The launched game balls are guided by guide rails 30 provided on the game board 14 and move to the upper part of the game area 15, and are provided on the plurality of game nails 13 (see FIG. 2) and the game area 15. Due to the collision with the first game member 55 and the like, the game flows down toward the lower side of the game area 15 while changing its traveling direction.

  The first gaming member 55 is formed in an umbrella shape with the left and right ends positioned below the center, whereas the second gaming member 57 is curved with the left and right ends positioned slightly above the center. A part of the game ball that rolls in the game area 15 is temporarily received by the second game member 57 and formed in a concave shape at the center of the second game member 57. It passes through the guide groove 57a and flows down toward the start port 25.

The starting port 25 is defined as the specific winning port in the present embodiment, and is provided below the second gaming member 57 provided substantially at the center of the gaming area 15 and above the large winning port 39 and driven by a solenoid or the like. A blade member 23 is attached as a variable member.
When a game ball that rolls while colliding with the first game member 55 or the game nail 13 installed in the game area 15 wins the start opening 25, a special symbol game and a big win lottery which will be described later are started. In other words, the start port 25 is a specific winning port that triggers a special symbol game and a big win lottery.

The movable member 24 is provided as a variable member driven by a solenoid or the like at a substantially central right side of the game area 15 when viewed from the player side. A rotating body 27 that rotates in a predetermined rotation pattern is provided below the movable member 24.
Here, the operation of the movable member 24 and the rotating body 27 will be described in detail with reference to FIGS.
In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 15, one game ball special holding portion 27V and a plurality of game ball holding portions 27c are provided in the circumferential direction of the rotary body 27, and the rotary body 27 is rotatably supported. The fixed disk is provided with a V winning opening 27a that can be opened and closed by a shutter (not shown) and a normal winning opening 27b that is not provided with a shutter at predetermined intervals.
Then, the game ball special holding portion 27V is provided with an electromagnet, and when part of the game is superposed on the V winning opening 27a, the power supply to the electromagnet is turned off and the shutter of the V winning opening 27a is opened. 5). Therefore, the game ball held in the special game ball holding portion 27V does not win in the normal winning port 27b and is superposed on the V winning port 27a even if the rotating body 27 rotates and overlaps with the normal winning port 27b. The shutter is released and the V winning opening 27a is won, and the game shifts to a big win game.

As shown in FIG. 15 (a), in the initial state, the movable member 24 is in a closed state, and a game ball cannot enter the specific area 24b together with the obstacle member 24a provided on the upper portion thereof. State.
Then, when winning the big hit lottery triggered by the entry of the game ball into the start opening 25 described above, the game ball is released to a state where the game ball can be entered for a predetermined time (for example, 3 seconds).

That is, as shown in FIG. 15B, when the movable member 24 opens the game ball in a state where the game ball can enter, the game ball can enter the obstacle member 24a and the movable member 24 that has been opened. An approach path is formed, and a game ball can enter the specific area 24b.
Then, the game ball that has entered the specific area 24b passes through the specific area 24b and is guided to the upper portion of the rotating body 27 to hold a game ball special holding portion 27V that can hold a maximum of six game balls, or to hold a game ball. The unit 27c is entered. In the present embodiment, the game nails 13 and 13 are arranged side by side between the specific area 24 b and the rotating body 27, and the game ball that has entered the upper portion of the rotating body 27 is located above the rotating body 27. It is designed to keep it from jumping out.

As shown in FIG. 15 (b), the game ball that has entered the game ball special holding portion 27 </ b> V above the V mark of the rotator 27 until it enters the V prize opening 27 a provided behind the rotator 27, When a game ball enters the V winning opening 27a held by the game ball special holding portion 27V by an electromagnet and opened by the control of the rotating body control circuit 77, the big hit game in the present embodiment is started. .
In addition, although the game ball that has entered the other game ball holding portion 27c is guided to enter the normal winning port 27b provided behind the rotating body 27, in this case, the big hit game is not started. Only a predetermined number of game balls are paid out as prize balls.

By the way, as shown in FIG. 16, the rotation pattern of the rotating body 27 in the present embodiment is roughly divided into groups divided by three types of rotation modes.
The group of the rotation mode shown in FIG. 16A is a group whose rotation direction rotates to the right (that is, clockwise) when viewed from the front of the player.
The group of the rotation mode illustrated in FIG. 16B is a group in which the rotation direction rotates counterclockwise (that is, counterclockwise) when viewed from the front of the player.
The group of the rotation mode shown in FIG. 16C is a group configured with a rotation pattern in which the rotation direction repeats the right rotation and the left rotation alternately.
The rotation pattern group is selected with a predetermined selection probability when the pachinko gaming machine 10 is turned on (that is, when business is started in the pachinko hall). Is.

Further, in the present embodiment, the same group as described above is configured with a plurality of different rotation patterns.
For example, as shown in FIG. 16 (a), in the group in which the rotating body rotates to the right, the rotation speed is further compared with the normal speed and the normal speed. And a rotation pattern having three different rotation speeds and a low-speed rotation that rotates at a relatively low speed.
As will be described in detail later, when winning the jackpot lottery triggered by the entry of the game ball into the start opening 25, in other words, when acquiring the right to start the jackpot game, One rotation pattern is selected from a plurality of different rotation patterns.

  Thereby, as the rotation pattern of the rotating body in the present embodiment, first, a group of rotation patterns having rough characteristics is selected when the power is turned on, and then, when the right of the big hit game is generated, the rotation pattern is further selected from the group. A different rotation pattern is selected.

Here, it returns to the detailed description of the structure of the pachinko gaming machine 10 with reference to FIG. 3 and FIG.
A large winning opening 39 provided below the start opening 25 is provided with a shutter 40 that can be opened and closed on the front side (front). The shutter 40 is driven so as to be in an open state in which a game ball can be easily received when a jackpot game in the present embodiment, which will be described in detail later, is executed. As a result, the special winning opening 39 is in an open state where it is easy to accept a game ball.

  On the other hand, a count sensor 104 (see FIG. 5) is provided inside the special winning opening 39 provided on the back side (rear) of the shutter 40 to detect a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls, or The shutter 40 is driven to the open state until a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) elapses. When either a predetermined number of game balls are awarded to the big prize opening 39 or a predetermined time has elapsed in the open state, the shutter 40 is driven to be closed. As a result, the special winning opening 39 is in a closed state where it is difficult to accept a game ball.

  A game from an open state in which the grand prize opening 39 is in a state where it is easy to accept a game ball to a closed state in which the grand prize opening 39 is in a state in which it is difficult to accept a game ball is called a round game. It is opened during a round game and closed between each round game. In the present embodiment, a game that executes this round game is referred to as a jackpot game. In addition, since the round game is counted as the number of rounds such as “1” round and “2” round, the first round game in the jackpot game may be referred to as the first round and the second round as the second round. .

Subsequently, the shutter 40 driven from the open state to the closed state is driven to the open state again after a predetermined time (for example, 1 second) has elapsed.
Note that a gaming state that continues until the (final) round game that cannot continue from the first round game to the next round game is called a jackpot gaming state. The jackpot gaming state is a very advantageous gaming state for the player because a large number of prize balls can be obtained.

  Further, when a game ball wins or passes through the specific area and the general area in the start opening 25, the general winning openings 56a, 56b, 56c, 56d and the large winning opening 39 described above, it is set in advance according to the type of each winning opening. The number of game balls that have been played are paid out as prize balls to the upper plate 20 or the lower plate 22 which is a game ball storage unit.

In addition, an electrical decoration unit 53 is provided in the vicinity of the lower end of the door 11. As shown in FIG. 4, the electrical decoration unit 53 according to the present embodiment accommodates a special symbol display 33 corresponding to the start port 25 in a display case 37 disposed in the center thereof.
The special symbol display 33 is composed of 7-segment LEDs. This 7-segment LED is activated by turning on / off the 7-segment LED of the special symbol display 33 when a game ball is won at the start opening 25. , 10 numerical symbols from “0” to “9” are variably displayed as special symbols. As described above, a game in which a special symbol is variably displayed and then stopped and the game state varies depending on the result is referred to as a “special symbol game” in the present embodiment.

On both the left and right sides of the display case 37, special symbol holding lamps 33a to 33d corresponding to the start port 25 are provided with the display case 37 interposed therebetween.
The special symbol holding lamps 33a to 33d are displayed on the special symbol display 33 until the special symbol on the variable display is stopped and displayed when the game ball wins the start opening 25 while the variable symbol is already displayed on the special symbol display 33. The number of times that the execution of the special symbol variation display based on the winning of the game ball to the start opening 25 is suspended (so-called “the number of the special symbol reserved balls”) is displayed by lighting. Then, when the special symbol that has been variably displayed is stopped and displayed, variability display of the special symbol that has been suspended is started.

  Specifically, the special symbol hold lamps 33a to 33d are lit in order from the left in correspondence with the number of times the execution of the special symbol variation display is suspended, and the special symbol variation display is temporarily stopped. When the change display of the reserved special symbol is started, the corresponding special symbol hold lamp is turned off. An upper limit is set for the number of times the execution of the special symbol variation display is suspended. For example, the special symbol variation is limited to four times (pieces) per game ball winning in the start opening 25. Display is suspended.

  Also, in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32, when a game ball wins the start opening 25 described above, for example, a decorative design for effects including numbers etc. is displayed at the start of the variable symbol display. Fluctuation display is started. Further, when the game ball wins the start opening 25 during the variation display regarding the special symbol, the effect based on the winning of the game ball at the start opening 25 until the decorative design for the effect during the variation display is stopped and displayed. Execution (start) of variable display of decorative symbols for use is suspended. Thereafter, when the decorative design for effect that has been variably displayed is stopped and displayed, the variable display of the decorative symbol for effect that has been put on hold is started. That is, the decorative display variation display and the special design variation display performed in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32 are synchronized, and the variation start and variation stop are performed at the same timing. .

  In the present embodiment, both the special symbol and the decorative symbol function as identification information, and the special symbol game which is a unit game from the change display of the special symbol to the stop display is executed in synchronization with the special symbol. The game is a “variable display game” in combination with a game in which the unit game is displayed from the change display of the decorative symbols to the stop display. Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, a variable display game is performed when a game ball wins the start opening 25. A game in which this variable display game is played is called a normal game.

  Further, when the game ball passes through the passing gate 54 (see FIG. 3) provided on the left side of the approximate center of the game area 15, the normal symbol is displayed on the normal symbol display 35 provided on the right side of the special symbol display 33. Two display lamps composed of symbols such as “◯” and “x” shown are variably displayed by alternately turning on and off.

  Further, below the display case 37, normal symbol holding lamps 35a to 35d are provided. The normal symbol holding lamps 35a to 35d are turned on or turned off when the game ball passes through the passing gate 54 during the fluctuation of the above-described normal symbols (in this embodiment, symbols such as “O”, “X”). By turning off the light, the number of times that the fluctuation display of the normal symbol being held can be executed (so-called “the number of balls held in the normal symbol”) is displayed. That is, the normal symbol hold lamps 35a to 35d are turned on sequentially from the left in accordance with the number of executions of the fluctuation display of the held normal symbols, and when the fluctuation is stopped and displayed, the next normal symbol that has been held is held. Is displayed, and the corresponding normal symbol holding lamp is turned off. Note that an upper limit is set for the number of times that the execution of the variable symbol display is suspended. For example, the upper limit is four times (pieces).

When this normal symbol is stopped and displayed as a predetermined symbol, for example, “◯”, the blade members (so-called “normal electric accessories”) 23 provided as variable members on the left and right sides of the start port 25 are released from the closed state. The game ball easily enters the start opening 25 by changing to the state. Further, when a predetermined time has elapsed after the blade member 23 is opened, the blade member 23 is closed to make it difficult for a game ball to enter the start port 25.
As described above, a game in which the normal symbol is displayed in a variable manner and then stopped and the open / closed state of the blade member 23 differs depending on the result is referred to as a “normal symbol game”.

As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, the jackpot lottery process for determining whether or not to shift to the jackpot game is performed in response to the winning of the game ball at the start opening 25, On the basis of the lottery result, the special symbol display 33 displays the variation and stop display of the special symbol.
On the other hand, in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32, a variable display game is executed in which a plurality of decorative symbols corresponding to the special symbols to be stopped and displayed are variably displayed and then stopped and displayed in a predetermined combination. The effect display using the effect image etc. accompanying this variable display game is performed.
Then, when the lottery result of the jackpot lottery process is a win, the right to shift from the normal game to the jackpot game is generated, and then the movable member 24 is opened, so that the game ball that has entered the rotating body 27 is a V prize opening. The jackpot game in this embodiment is started on the condition that the player has entered 27a.

  Here, in the present embodiment, as an example of an accessory, an accessory of the big prize opening 39 used at the time of the big hit game is described, but the present invention is not limited to this, and two or more on the game board are described. Any number of objects may be provided.

  In the present embodiment, the rotation pattern of the rotating body 27 is divided into groups in the rotation direction and further includes a plurality of rotation patterns having different rotation speeds. However, the present invention is not limited to this. Instead, for example, the rotation pattern may be changed not only in the rotation direction and rotation speed, but also in various rotation pattern operation modes such as swinging and temporary suspension.

  In the present embodiment, the liquid crystal display device 32 composed of a liquid crystal display panel is used as a portion for displaying an image. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a cathode ray tube including a CRT (Cathode Ray Tube), EL (Electronic Luminescent), Other forms such as plasma may be used.

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

  The control circuit of the pachinko gaming machine 10 in the present embodiment is mainly composed of a main control circuit 60 as game control means and a sub-control circuit 200 as effect control means. The main control circuit 60 controls the entire game, and the sub-control circuit 200 controls effects according to the progress of the game (for example, image display control, sound output control, decoration lamp control, etc.). Is positioned in things.

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

  The main CPU 66 is connected to a main ROM 68, a main RAM 70, and the like, and has a function of executing various processes according to a program stored in the main ROM 68. Thus, the main CPU 66 functions as various means to be described later, such as functioning as a rotation pattern selection means, a big hit game execution means and a big hit lottery means.

  In the main ROM 68, a program for controlling the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10 by the main CPU 66 is stored. In addition, a jackpot lottery table (see FIG. 6) referred to when a jackpot determination is made by random number lottery. Etc. are stored.

  The main RAM 70 has a function of storing various flags and variable values as a temporary storage area of the main CPU 66.

  The main control circuit 60 also has a command for a reset clock pulse generating circuit 62 that generates a clock pulse of a predetermined frequency, an initial reset circuit 64 that generates a reset signal when the power is turned on, and a sub-control circuit 200 described later. IC for serial communication 72 is provided. The reset clock pulse generation circuit 62, the initial reset circuit 64, and the serial communication IC 72 are connected to the main CPU 66.

  The reset clock pulse generation circuit 62 generates a clock pulse every predetermined period (for example, 2 milliseconds) in order to execute a system timer interrupt process described later. The serial communication IC 72 corresponds to a transmission unit that transmits various commands to the sub-control circuit 200 (various units included in the sub-control circuit 200).

  Further, the main control circuit 60 includes a display control circuit 76 that controls various displays and display lamps of the electrical decoration unit 53 (see FIG. 4). The display control circuit 76 controls the variation of the special symbol display 33 and the normal symbol display 35 according to the instruction from the main CPU 66 according to the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 (for example, the start of variation and a predetermined symbol). In addition, the special symbol hold lamps 33a to 33d and the normal symbol hold lamps 35a to 35d are turned on and off.

The main control circuit 60 also includes a rotating body control circuit 77 that controls the rotating operation of the rotating body 27. The rotating body control circuit 77 controls the rotating operation of the rotating body 27 in accordance with the rotation pattern selected by the rotation pattern selection means in accordance with an instruction from the main CPU 66.
Further, as described above, when a game ball is detected in the game ball special holding portion 27V of the rotating body 27,
Under the control of the rotator control circuit 77, the game ball special holding portion 27V is held by an electromagnet until it enters the V winning opening 27a provided behind the rotator 27, and further the V winning opening 27a is entered. When the game ball special holding portion 27V reaches the position, the game ball can enter the V winning opening 27a by opening the shutter provided in front of the V winning opening 27a.

  Various devices are connected to the main control circuit 60. For example, as shown in the figure, the count sensor 104, the general winning ball sensors 106, 108, 110, 112, the passing ball sensor 114, the starting port winning ball sensor 117, the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 118, the big winning port solenoid 120, the movable member A solenoid 121, a rotating body V winning ball sensor 122, and a rotating body winning ball sensor 123 are connected.

  The count sensor 104 is provided in a general area different from the specific area in the special winning opening 39. The count sensor 104 supplies a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60 when the game ball passes through the general area at the special winning opening 39.

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

  The passing ball sensor 114 is provided in the passing gate 54. The passing ball sensor 114 supplies a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60 when a game ball passes through the passing gate 54.

  A start opening winning ball sensor 117 as a game ball detecting means is provided at the start opening 25. The start port winning ball sensor 117 detects that a game ball has won the start port 25 and supplies a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60.

  The ordinary electric accessory solenoid 118 is connected to the blade member 23 via a link member (not shown), and makes the blade member 23 open or closed in accordance with a drive signal supplied from the main CPU 66. .

  The big prize opening solenoid 120 is connected to the shutter 40 and drives the shutter 40 in accordance with a drive signal supplied from the main CPU 66 to make the big prize opening 39 open or closed.

  The movable member solenoid 121 is connected to the movable member 24, drives the movable member 24 in accordance with a drive signal supplied from the main CPU 66, and allows a game ball to enter or not enter the specific area 24b ( (See FIG. 15).

  The rotating body V winning ball sensor 122 is provided in the V winning port 27 a of the rotating body 27. The rotating body V winning ball sensor 122 supplies a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60 when a game ball enters the V winning port 27 a of the rotating body 27.

  The rotating body winning ball sensor 123 is provided in the normal winning port 27 b of the rotating body 27. The rotating body winning ball sensor 123 supplies a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60 when a game ball enters the normal winning port 27b of the rotating body 27.

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

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

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

  On the other hand, the sub-control circuit 200 is connected to the serial communication IC 72. The sub-control circuit 200 performs display control in the liquid crystal display device 32, control related to sound generated from the speakers 46R and 46L, control of the decoration lamps 133a and 133b, and the like in accordance with various commands supplied from the main control circuit 60. Do.

  In the present embodiment, the command is supplied from the main control circuit 60 to the sub control circuit 200 and the signal cannot be supplied from the sub control circuit 200 to the main control circuit 60. Not limited to this, the sub control circuit 200 may be configured to transmit a signal to the main control circuit 60.

  The sub-control circuit 200 is a sub-CPU 206 that functions as various control means such as variable display control means and sound generation control means, a program ROM 208 as a storage means, a work RAM 210, and a display control circuit for performing display control in the liquid crystal display device 32. 250, a sound control circuit 230 that controls the sound generated from the speakers 46R and 46L, and a lamp control circuit 240 that controls the decorative lamps 133a and 133b. Then, the sub control circuit 200 executes an effect according to the progress of the game in accordance with a command from the main control circuit 60.

  A program ROM 208, a work RAM 210, and the like are connected to the sub CPU 206. The sub CPU 206 has a function of executing various processes according to the program stored in the program ROM 208. In particular, the sub CPU 206 performs various effects control according to various command signals supplied from the main control circuit 60, as will be described later. The sub CPU 206 functions as various means described later.

  In the program ROM 208, a plurality of types of effect image data associated with the image display of the liquid crystal display device 32 executed by the sub CPU 206 in connection with the variable display of the special symbol of the pachinko gaming machine 10, and a round game during the jackpot game A plurality of types of effect image data to be executed are stored, and in addition, various tables such as a time table that defines the effect display period are also stored.

  The work RAM 210 has a function of storing various flags and variable values as a temporary storage area of the sub CPU 206. For example, various variables such as a timer variable for controlling the reach effect time, an effect display selection random number counter for selecting an effect pattern, and the like are positioned. Here, the reach in the present embodiment refers to a state of transition to the aforementioned jackpot game when one decorative symbol that is changing is stopped and displayed with the same symbol as the other decorative symbols that are stopped and displayed. Normally, a special reach effect display according to the reach state is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 32 until the decorative pattern being changed stops.

  The display control circuit 250 is executed in association with a plurality of types of effect patterns that are supplied from the sub CPU 206 and accompanied by the progress of effect display that is executed in relation to the variable display of special symbols, and in the round game during the jackpot game. Control is performed to cause the liquid crystal display device 32 to display images of effect image data such as a plurality of types of effect patterns.

  The sound control circuit 230 generates sound from the speakers 46R and 46L in response to a sound generation command supplied from the sub CPU 206.

  The lamp control circuit 240 performs light emission control of the decorative lamps 133a and 133b according to a program stored in the program ROM 208 supplied from the sub CPU 206.

  In the present embodiment, in the control circuit of the pachinko gaming machine 10, the main control circuit 60 as the game control means and the sub control circuit 200 as the effect control means are configured separately, but the main control circuit 60 And the sub-control circuit 200 may be configured on the same substrate.

  In this embodiment, the main control circuit 60 uses the main ROM 68 and the sub control circuit 200 uses the program ROM 208 as storage means for storing programs, tables, and the like. However, the present invention is not limited to this. As long as it is a storage medium readable by a computer equipped with a computer, a program, a table, and the like are recorded on a storage medium such as a hard disk device, a CD-ROM and a DVD-ROM, and a ROM cartridge. May be. 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 70 in the main control circuit 60 and the work RAM 210 in the sub control circuit 200. . In this embodiment, the main RAM 70 is used as the temporary storage area of the main CPU 66 and the work RAM 210 is used as the temporary storage area of the sub CPU 206. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and any readable / writable storage medium may be used.

[Game machine operation]
Here, the game of the pachinko gaming machine 10 in this embodiment will be briefly described. In the present embodiment, the games of the pachinko gaming machine 10 are roughly divided into normal games (games that consume game balls while performing a big hit lottery and are relatively disadvantageous to the player as compared to the big hit games). The game is divided into jackpot games (games that are advantageous for the player who can expect to acquire a large number of game balls in a short time for the player).

Further, in the jackpot game, a 15R probability variable jackpot game (so-called “surprise”) is obtained by a specific numerical symbol that is randomly displayed in the special symbol control process 33 described later and stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 33. 3 types of jackpot games, which are called jackpot games) or 10R regular jackpot games, are determined.
The three types of jackpot games (15R-probable jackpot game, 2R-probable jackpot game or 10R normal jackpot game) refer to the jackpot lottery table (see FIG. 6) in the special symbol memory check process (see FIG. 10) described later. However, lotteries are drawn with different lottery probabilities according to the normal mode or the probability variation mode of the normal game.
At this time, when the jackpot game is won, the special symbol that is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 33 (see FIG. 4) is, for example, a special symbol of “7” is displayed in the case of a 15R probability variable jackpot game. In the case of a probable big hit game, for example, a special symbol of “3” is displayed. In the case of a 10R normal jackpot game, for example, a special symbol of “5” is displayed.

  Further, when one of the three types of jackpot games is won, the display of the liquid crystal display device 32 is performed at the same timing as when the special symbol is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 33 (see FIG. 4). Also in the area 32a, a special decorative pattern (for example, a set of three numbers) is displayed in the case of a 15R probability variation big hit game, for example, a specific set of decorative numbers such as “777”. In the case of 2R probable big hit games, for example, a set of three decorative symbols of specific numbers such as “333” is displayed. Further, in the case of a 10R normal jackpot game, for example, a decorative pattern of a set of three specific numbers such as “444” is displayed.

In addition, when any of the three types of jackpot games is won and a dedicated decorative design (for example, a set of three numbers) is displayed in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32, as described above. The right to win the jackpot game in this embodiment is generated.
When the right of jackpot game is generated, the movable member 24 changes for a predetermined time (for example, 3 seconds) so that the game ball can enter the specific area 24b.
Furthermore, the game ball that has entered the specific area 24b enters the game ball special holding portion 27V above the V mark of the rotating body 27, is held by the game ball special holding portion 27V, and enters the V winning opening 27a. Thus, the winning jackpot game of any one of the three types of jackpot games will be executed for the first time.

  A maximum of a predetermined number of times corresponding to each of the three types of jackpot games (2 times for 2R probability variation jackpot games, 15 times for 15R probability variation jackpot games, 10 times for 10R regular jackpot games) is attached to the prize winning port 39. Further, the shutter 40 (see FIG. 3) repeats opening for a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds), so that it becomes easy to win the game ball fired in the game area 15 to the big winning opening 39, and the player is short. A large amount of prize balls can be obtained in time. Acquiring such a jackpot game (winning the jackpot game) is the greatest goal of general players, and can be said to be the best part of a pachinko game.

  Further, in the present embodiment, during execution of the jackpot game, the number of rounds from the first round number to the last round game when the round game is continued (maximum number of continuous rounds) is 15 rounds, 10 rounds, Although the number of rounds is two, the maximum number of consecutive rounds of the jackpot game is not limited. For example, the maximum continuous round number is selected from “1” to “15” rounds by lottery by a round number lottery means (main control circuit 60 including a main CPU 66 described later (see FIG. 5)). Any number of rounds may be used.

On the other hand, the normal game in the present embodiment is executed under three types of game modes: a normal mode (normally low probability game state), a probability variation mode (special high probability game state), and a short time mode (special game mode).
Here, the mode transition of each of the three types of normal games (the normal mode, the probability variation mode, and the time reduction mode) and their characteristics will be briefly described below.

The normal mode is a basic mode in the pachinko gaming machine 10, and when the power is turned on to the pachinko gaming machine 10, the game is started from this normal mode.
In this normal mode, the jackpot lottery probability is set to be lower than the jackpot lottery probability in the probability variation mode.

The probability variation mode is a special high-probability gaming state in which a transition is made after the jackpot game ends when a 15R probability variation jackpot game or a 2R probability variation jackpot is won among the three types of jackpot games in normal games. The jackpot lottery probability in the probability variation mode is set to be higher than the jackpot lottery probability in the normal mode.
Specifically, in this embodiment, the jackpot lottery probability in the normal mode is “1/100”, whereas the jackpot lottery probability in the probability variation mode is “1/10”, which is 10 times the lottery. The probability is set (see FIG. 6, jackpot lottery table).
In other words, in the probability variation mode, a jackpot game is generated 10 times more frequently than in the normal mode, which is an advantageous gaming state for the player. In particular, the 15R probability variation jackpot game has a maximum of 15 round games. This is the most advantageous game because it is continued.
On the other hand, the 2R probability variation jackpot has only two round games, and the duration of the jackpot game is the shortest game among the jackpot games, so when the normal game after the winning game is in the probability variation mode However, it cannot be said that the player is a favorable jackpot game as compared to the 15R probability variable jackpot game.

Finally, the time-saving mode (special game mode) is a game mode that is set after the jackpot game is ended, regardless of which of the three types of jackpot games is won.
In this normal game, the time-saving mode means that the variation time from the start of the special symbol and the normal symbol to the time when the special symbol and the normal symbol are stopped is set to be shorter than that of the normal mode. In the case of “winning” (that is, when the display lamp is stopped and displayed as “O” in the above-described normal symbol display 35 (see FIG. 4)), the opening time of the blade member 23 attached to the start port 25 is It is set longer than the normal mode. Such control may be referred to as “electric chew support” in the present embodiment.
As described above, when “electric chew support” is executed, it becomes easy to win a game ball at the start opening 25, so that the number of lottery wins per unit time is remarkably increased as compared to the normal mode, and to the start opening 25. Since the payout of the winning ball for the winning of the game is also increased, there is little loss of the gaming ball (so-called “ball holding” is in a good state), which can be said to be an advantageous state for the player.

In this short-time mode, the duration is determined corresponding to the three types of jackpot games. When the jackpot game is a 10R normal jackpot game, after the jackpot game ends, the number of times the special symbol fluctuates (for example, 50 times or 100 times) is set as the duration.
On the other hand, when the jackpot game is a 15R probability change jackpot game or a 2R probability change jackpot game, the duration of the special symbol that can be expected to win the next jackpot game substantially after the jackpot game ends (for example, 10,000 times). ).

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the normal game is performed under the four game modes of “normal mode”, “probability change mode”, “normal mode + time reduction mode”, and “probability change mode + time reduction mode”. In other words, the gaming state changes according to the change in the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 (that is, the occurrence of the three types of jackpot games, the execution of the mode switching means, etc.).

  Hereinafter, processing executed in the pachinko gaming machine 10 in accordance with the change in the gaming state described above is shown in FIGS.

[Main processing]
As shown in FIG. 7, first, the main CPU 66 of the main control circuit 60 executes initial setting processing such as RAM access permission, backup restoration processing, and work area initialization (step S11).
And the group selection process which selects the group of the rotation pattern of the rotary body 27 in this embodiment is performed (step S12).
In this group selection process, the main CPU 66 refers to the “big hit game history” stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70 in step S317 of the rotating body control process (see FIG. 14) described later. A group of rotation patterns of the body 27 is selected.
That is, in the present embodiment, when the “big hit game history” of the previous day of the pachinko gaming machine 10 is a disadvantageous situation for the player, specifically, the number of occurrences of the big hit game is small. In this case, a group having a rotation pattern of a game body that is relatively advantageous to the player is selected, and on the other hand, the “big hit game history” is markedly advantageous to the player. When the number of occurrences of the jackpot game is large, a group having a rotation pattern of game bodies that is relatively disadvantageous to the player is selected.
If the “big hit game history” is not particularly advantageous or unfavorable to the player, a group of rotation patterns is selected with a predetermined selection probability.
In this way, by referring to the past game history of the pachinko gaming machine 10 and selecting the rotation pattern group of the rotating body 27, the selection of the pachinko gaming machine 10 by the player from a plurality of the same models is biased. The balance of operation is maintained in such a way that there is no such thing.

Subsequently, as will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. 9, the main CPU 66 proceeds with a special symbol game, a special symbol displayed on the special symbol display 33, and a decorative symbol corresponding to the start port 25 in the liquid crystal display device 32. A special symbol control process related to the effect display is executed (step S13).
Further, as will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. 11, the main CPU 66 executes normal symbol control processing relating to the normal symbol game progress and the normal symbol displayed on the normal symbol display 35 (step S14).
Then, as shown in FIG. 7, when the initial setting process in step S11 and the group selection process in step S12 are completed, the main CPU 66 repeatedly executes the special symbol control process in step S13 and the normal symbol control process in step S14. It becomes.

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

  As shown in FIG. 8, first, the main CPU 66 executes a random number update process for updating each lottery value such as a jackpot lottery random value (step S21). Then, the main CPU 66 executes an input detection process for detecting a winning of a game ball to the start opening 25 or the like (step S22). In this processing, the main CPU 66 stores in the predetermined area of the main RAM 70 data for paying out the game balls (winning the game balls) on the condition that the game balls have won the various winning ports.

Further, in this input detection process (step S22), when the main CPU 66 detects the winning of the game ball to the start port 25, the main CPU 66 reads the random number value updated in the random number update process (step S21), and a maximum of four Is stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70 as the upper limit of the number of reservations.
Then, the winning of the game ball and the random number value stored in the predetermined area of the main RAM 70 are referred to in the jackpot lottery process (step S64) of the special symbol memory check process (see FIG. 10) described later. Will be. Then, when this process ends, the process proceeds to step S23.

  In step S23, timer update processing is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 is a waiting time timer for synchronizing the main control circuit 60 and the sub control circuit 200, and a large time for measuring the opening time of the big winning opening 39 that is opened when a big hit game is generated. Update processing of various timers such as a prize opening timer. Then, when this process ends, the process proceeds to step S24.

  In step S24, an output process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 supplies a signal for drive control based on various output requests stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70 to a solenoid, a motor, and the like. That is, in each process described later, the main CPU 66 outputs signals to various driving game members (game members that are arranged in the game area 15 of the pachinko gaming machine 10 and change their forms according to the game state). When the request is stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70, a signal corresponding to the request is output. For example, the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 118 for opening or closing the blade member 23 attached to the start opening 25 and the big prize opening solenoid 120 for opening or closing the shutter 40 attached to the big prize opening 39. When there is a drive request for each solenoid, such as the above, a control signal is output to drive various drive game members.

  Further, in this output process, the main CPU 66 displays various indicators (a special symbol display 33 corresponding to the starting port 25, a normal symbol display 35, a starting port) installed in the illumination unit 53 (see FIG. 4). The symbol change request or stop request, or lamp turn-on request or turn-off request corresponding to each of the special symbol hold lamps 33a to 33d and the normal symbol hold lamps 35a to 35d) corresponding to 25 is stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. If it has been done, it controls the change or stop of the symbols, or the lighting or extinguishing of the lamps of various indicators installed in the corresponding lighting unit 53 (see FIG. 4). And when this process is complete | finished, a process is moved to step S25.

  In step S25, command output processing is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 supplies various command signals to the sub control circuit 200. These various command signals include, for example, a demonstration display command derived and displayed on the liquid crystal display device 32, a derived symbol designation command for designating the type of decorative symbol corresponding to the start port 25, and the like. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S26.

  In the process of step S26, the main CPU 66 executes a prize ball payout process. In this prize ball payout process, a prize ball control command signal for paying out a predetermined number of prize balls is supplied to the payout / firing control circuit 126 in response to the winning of game balls in various winning holes. . When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished, the address is returned to the address before the occurrence of the interrupt, and the main process is executed.

  Here, in the present embodiment, the random number value updated within a predetermined range (for example, 1 to 30000) in the random number update process (step S21) is read at the timing when the game ball wins the start opening 25, It is used as a random value for the big hit lottery. However, the means for acquiring the random number value is not limited to the configuration of the present embodiment. For example, a dedicated random number generator or the like is provided in the main control circuit 60, and within a predetermined range (for example, 1 to 30000). A random value updated at random may be read out at the timing when the game ball wins the start opening 25 and used as a random value for the big hit lottery.

[Special symbol control processing]
The special symbol control process executed in step S13 in FIG. 7 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, in the process of step S31, the main CPU 66 loads a special symbol control flag. In this process, the main CPU 66 reads the special symbol control flag and moves the process to step S32.

  In step S32, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the special symbol control flag is (00). If the special symbol control flag is not (00), the main CPU 66 proceeds to step S34. If the special symbol control flag is (00), the process proceeds to step S33 to perform a special symbol storage check process. As will be described in detail later, in this special symbol memory check process, the number of reserved special symbols is checked, and if there is a reserved number, a “big hit” lottery, special symbol variation start, special symbol variation timer is set, etc. Then, (01) which is the processing request for the next step is set in the special symbol control flag, and the processing is terminated.

  In step S34, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the special symbol control flag is (01). If the special symbol control flag is not (01), the main CPU 66 shifts the processing to step S40. When the special symbol control flag is (01), special symbol variation time monitoring processing is performed. That is, in step S35, it is determined whether or not the special symbol variation timer is up (that is, “0”). If the time is not up, the process is terminated. If the time is up, the main CPU 66 shifts the processing to step S36.

  In step S36, the main CPU 66 performs a special symbol stop process. In this special symbol stop process, the main CPU 66 stores a change stop request for the special symbol being displayed in a variable manner corresponding to the start port 25 in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. Then, the special symbol fluctuation stop request stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70 in this process is the illumination unit 53 (see FIG. 4) in the output process (FIG. 8, step S24) of the system timer interrupt process described above. In response to the start port 25, the special symbol that is being displayed in a variable manner is variably stopped. When this process ends, the process moves to a step S37.

  Then, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the special symbol is a big hit in step S37, and if it is not a big win, the main CPU 66 moves the process to step S39. On the other hand, if it is a big hit, in step S38, the main CPU 66 performs a rotating body control process on the special symbol control flag in order to monitor the opening operation of the movable member 24 and the entry of the game ball into the rotating body 27. The requested value (02) is set and this subroutine is terminated.

  In step S39, the main CPU 66 clears the special symbol control flag (that is, sets a value (00) for requesting the special symbol storage check process), and ends the special symbol control process.

In step S40, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the special symbol control flag is (02). If the special symbol control flag is not (02), the process proceeds to step S42. When the special symbol control flag is (02), the main CPU 66 executes a rotating body control process in step S41.
Although details will be described later in this rotating body control process, the movable body 24 is opened for a predetermined time so that the game ball can enter the game, and the game ball enters the V winning opening 27a provided in the rotor 27. If this is the case, the special symbol control flag (03), which is the processing request for the next step, is set in order to start the jackpot game. ) Is set to finish the process.

  In step S42, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the special symbol control flag is (03). If the special symbol control flag is not (03), the main CPU 66 proceeds to step S45. When the special symbol control flag is (03), a special winning opening release process is performed. In the big prize opening process, first, the main CPU 66 determines in step S43 whether or not the big prize opening waiting timer is timed up (that is, “0”). If the time is not up, the process is terminated. If the time is up, a special winning opening opening process is performed in step S44. In this special winning opening opening process, the main CPU 66 first sets the opening of the special winning opening 39 (stores the opening instruction of the special winning opening solenoid 120 by the shutter 40 in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70), and then stores the large winning opening 39. The opening time (for example, 30 seconds) of the big winning opening 39 is set in the winning opening timer. Then, the special symbol control flag is set to a value (04) indicating the special winning opening release monitoring process, and the process ends.

  In step S45, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the special symbol control flag is (04). If the special symbol control flag is not (04), the process proceeds to step S51. When the special symbol control flag is (04), a special winning opening opening monitoring process is performed. In the big prize opening monitoring process, first, the main CPU 66 determines whether the big prize opening timer has timed out (ie, “0”) in step S46, or whether a predetermined number of game balls have won the big prize opening 39. Judge whether or not. Then, when the time of the grand prize opening timer expires, and at the same time, if the prescribed number of game balls have not won the grand prize opening 39, the processing is terminated. Then, when the time of the winning opening opening timer expires, or when the prescribed number of game balls in the big winning opening 39 satisfy one of the conditions for winning, the process proceeds to step S47.

  In step S47, the main CPU 66 executes a special winning opening closing process (stores an instruction to close the special winning opening solenoid 120 by the shutter 40 in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70), and moves the process to step S48.

  In step S48, the main CPU 66 counts the number of times that the special winning opening is opened (so-called number of rounds), and reaches the specified number of times (10 times for the 10R normal jackpot, 15 times for the 15R probability variation jackpot, 2 times for the 2R probability variation jackpot). In step S50, the special symbol control flag is set to a value (05) for requesting the jackpot termination process, and the process is terminated. On the other hand, if the number of opening of the big prize opening has not reached the prescribed number, in step S49, the main CPU 66 performs a waiting process for waiting for the big prize opening. In the special winning opening release waiting process, the special symbol control flag is again set to a value (03) for requesting the opening of the special winning prize opening 39, and the waiting time (for example, 1 second) is set in the special winning opening release waiting timer. Exit.

In step S51, the main CPU 66 performs jackpot end processing. In the jackpot ending process, when the jackpot symbol is 15R probability variation jackpot or 2R probability variation jackpot, the normal game is set to “probability variation mode + short time mode”, and as the duration of the short time mode, the number of fluctuations of a predetermined special symbol (for example, 10,000 times) is stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70.
On the other hand, when the jackpot symbol is 10R normal jackpot, the normal game is set to “normal mode + short time mode”, and the number of fluctuations of a predetermined special symbol (for example, 100 times) is stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. To do.

  Finally, the main CPU 66 clears the special symbol control flag (that is, sets a value (00) for requesting the special symbol storage check process), and ends the special symbol control process.

[Special symbol memory check processing]
The special symbol memory check process executed in step S33 in FIG. 9 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, in step S61, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the number of special symbols held when the game ball is won at the starting port 25 is “0”. If “0”, the process proceeds to step S62, and if the number of special symbols to be held is not “0” (that is, if there is a special symbol change request), the process proceeds to step S63.

  In step S62, the main CPU 66 executes a demo display process. In this process, the main CPU 66 sends a demo display command signal to the sub-control circuit 200 in order to perform a demo display. As a result, the sub-control circuit 200 can recognize that the customer waiting state (predetermined waiting state) has been reached. When this process ends, the special symbol storage check process ends.

  In step S63, the main CPU 66 sets a value (01) for requesting special symbol variation time management to the special symbol control flag, and moves the process to step S64.

  In step S64, a jackpot lottery process is executed. In this processing, the main CPU 66 selects one jackpot lottery table from a plurality of jackpot lottery tables (see FIG. 6) having different jackpot lottery values based on the current game mode (normal mode, probability change mode) of the pachinko gaming machine 10. Select. Then, with reference to the jackpot lottery random value extracted when the game ball wins the starting opening 25 and the selected jackpot lottery table, the jackpot is lottery (15R probability variable jackpot, 2R probability variable jackpot, 10R normal jackpot or “ Decide one of “out of”.

Here, the jackpot lottery table according to the present embodiment will be described.
As shown in FIG. 6, for example, in the jackpot lottery table in the normal mode and the jackpot lottery table in the probability variation mode, the random value is set to 1 to 30000, and the jackpot lottery value is “300/30000” in the normal mode. On the other hand, in the probability variation mode, “3000/30000” is set.
That is, the sum of the jackpot lottery values of 2R probability variation jackpots (so-called “surprise”), which is a jackpot game with a small number of round games and a short duration of the jackpot game, that is, the jackpot game is won. The probability is set to 10/100 (1/10) in the probability variation mode while it is 1/100 in the normal mode.
In other words, the probability of transition to jackpot game differs depending on the game mode (normal mode and probability change mode), and when the normal game is played under probability variation mode, the probability of transition to jackpot game is the normal mode. Therefore, the probability variation mode is a very advantageous state for the player.

Returning to the description of the special symbol memory check process shown in FIG.
When the jackpot lottery process in step S64 using the jackpot lottery table described above is completed, the main CPU 66 shifts the process to step S65.

  In step S65, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not it is a big hit. In this process, the main CPU 66 moves the process to step S66 if the lottery result in the jackpot lottery process in step S64 described above is a big win, and moves the process to step S67 if not the big win.

  In step S66, a special symbol determination process that is a jackpot symbol is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 determines a special symbol to be displayed corresponding to the jackpot type determined in step S64. For example, “7” is determined for the special symbol for “15R probability variation jackpot”, “3” for the special symbol for “2R probability variation jackpot”, and special symbol for “10R normal jackpot”. The special symbol is determined corresponding to each jackpot, such as “5” for the symbol. Then, the determined special symbol is stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. Thus, the special symbol corresponding to the jackpot is derived and displayed on the special symbol display 33 corresponding to the start port 25 installed in the electric decoration unit 53 (see FIG. 4). Then, when this process ends, the process moves to a step S68.

  In step S67, a missing symbol determination process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 determines a special symbol (for example, a number other than “7”, “3”, “5”) corresponding to the off symbol and stores it in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. As a result, the special symbol display unit 33 corresponding to the start port 25 installed in the electrical decoration unit 53 (see FIG. 4) derives and displays the special symbol corresponding to the detachment. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S68.

  In step S68, a gaming state determination process is performed. In this gaming state determination process, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the current normal game is in the time-saving mode, and if it is in the time-saving mode, the process proceeds to step S70. On the other hand, if it is determined that the current normal game is not in the time reduction mode, the special symbol variation time (for example, 10 seconds) in the normal mode is set in the special symbol variation timer and stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70 in step S69. To do. Then, the process proceeds to step S71.

  In step S70, the main CPU 66 sets a special symbol variation time in the probability variation mode or the short time mode (a time shorter than the special symbol variation time in the normal mode, for example, 5 seconds) in the special symbol variation timer. Store in the area. Then, the process proceeds to step S71.

In step S71, the main CPU 66 stores, in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70, a request for starting the variable display to the special symbol display 33 (see FIG. 4) corresponding to the start opening 25 where the game ball has won. The process moves to step S72.
By this process, the special symbol change display is performed on the special symbol display 33 corresponding to the start port 25 in accordance with the change time set in the special symbol change timer in the steps S69 and S70. (After the special symbol variation timer expires), the special symbol of “big hit” or “out of place” determined in step S66 and step S67 is stopped and displayed.

  In step S <b> 72, the main CPU 66 performs a process for determining a decorative symbol and effect time displayed in the display area 32 a of the liquid crystal display device 32. In this process, the main CPU 66 stores the “big hit” or “out of place” data stored in step S66 or step S67, the special symbol variation time stored in step S69 or step S70, and the like of the liquid crystal display device 32. The decorative design and effect time displayed in the display area 32 a are determined and stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. Then, when this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  The decorative design and effect time displayed in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32 stored here are transmitted from the main CPU 66 of the main control circuit 60 to the sub control circuit 200 by the command output process in step S25 of FIG. Is supplied to the sub CPU 206 as a derived symbol designation command. Thereby, in the sub control circuit 200, the decorative symbol corresponding to the start port 25 is derived and displayed on the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32, and the decorative symbol variation time is also determined. That is, in the electrical decoration unit 53 (see FIG. 4), the variation time of the special symbol derived and displayed on the special symbol display 33 corresponding to the start port 25 and the variation time of the decorative symbol derived and displayed on the liquid crystal display device 32. Are performed synchronously.

[Rotating body control processing]
The rotating body control process executed in step S41 in FIG. 9 will be described with reference to FIG.

First, in the process of step S300, the main CPU 66 loads a rotating body control flag. In this process, the main CPU 66 reads the rotating body control flag and moves the process to step S301.
This rotating body control flag is stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70 as an internal flag that is referred to when this subroutine is executed, and is appropriately stored and updated as the rotating body control process proceeds.

In step S301, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the rotating body control flag is (00). If the rotating body control flag is not (00), the main CPU 66 shifts the processing to step S305. If the rotator control flag is (00), the main CPU 66 executes a rotation pattern selection process in step S302.
In this rotation pattern selection process, the main CPU 66 selects one rotation pattern from the rotation pattern group of the rotating body 27 selected in the group selection process (step S12) of the main process (see FIG. 7) described above. .
More specifically, in the present embodiment, as described above, the plurality of rotation patterns in the same group are composed of rotation patterns having different rotation speeds, and the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the rotation pattern is based on a predetermined selection probability. One rotation pattern will be selected. When this process ends, the process moves to a step S303.

In the process of step S303, the main CPU 66 sets a waiting time (for example, 2 seconds) until the movable member 24 provided above the rotating body 27 is opened in the movable member release waiting timer.
In the present embodiment, the movable member 24 and the rotator 27 are provided on the right side of the game area 15, and the right to win the jackpot game is generated (in the display area 32 a of the liquid crystal display device 32, the decorative symbols have the same numeric symbols. When the game ball is intended to enter the movable member 24 after being stopped and displayed), it is necessary to change the firing intensity of the game ball (so-called right-handed). Therefore, the movable member release waiting timer is set as an interval timer for adjusting the firing strength of the game ball by the player.

At this time, the main CPU 66 requests a display of a predetermined message (for example, “Right hit!”) In the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32 in order to prompt the player to change the launch intensity of the game ball. Is stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70.
As a result, in the command output process (step S25) of the above-described system timer interrupt process (see FIG. 8), the derived designating command is sent from the main control circuit 60 to the sub-control circuit 200, so that the liquid crystal display device 32 A predetermined message is displayed in the display area 32a.
In step S304, the main CPU 66 sets (01), which is a processing request for the next step, to the rotating body control flag, and ends this subroutine.

  In step S305, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the rotating body control flag is (01). If the rotating body control flag is not (01), the main CPU 66 shifts the processing to step S309. If the rotating body control flag is (01), the main CPU 66 determines in step S306 whether or not the movable member release waiting timer has expired (that is, “00”), and the movable member release waiting timer. If the time is not up, this subroutine is terminated. On the other hand, if the movable member release waiting timer has expired, the process proceeds to step S307.

In step S307, the main CPU 66 stores the opening time of the movable member 24 (for example, 3 seconds) in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70 in the opening instruction of the movable member 24 and the movable member release monitoring timer.
Here, the opening instruction of the movable member 24 stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70 is the movable member solenoid 121 (see FIG. 5) in the output process (step S24) of the system timer interruption process (see FIG. 8). ) Is output as an opening drive instruction for the movable member 24.
In step S308, the main CPU 66 sets (02), which is the processing request for the next step, to the rotating body control flag, and ends this subroutine.

  In step S309, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the rotating body control flag is (02). If the rotating body control flag is not (02), the main CPU 66 shifts the processing to step S313. If the rotating body control flag is (02), the main CPU 66 determines in step S310 whether or not the movable member release monitoring timer has expired (that is, “00”), and the movable member release monitoring timer. If the time is not up, the process proceeds to step S316. On the other hand, if the movable member release monitoring timer has expired, the process proceeds to step S311.

In step S311, the main CPU 66 waits for a sufficient amount of time (for example, 5 seconds) for the game ball that has entered the rotating body 27 to enter the V prize opening 27a in the instruction to close the movable member 24 and the game ball prize waiting timer. ) Is stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70.
Here, the closing instruction of the movable member 24 stored in the predetermined area of the main RAM 70 is the same as the opening instruction of the movable member 24 in the output process (step S24) of the system timer interruption process (see FIG. 8). The movable member solenoid 121 (see FIG. 5) is output as a closing drive instruction for the movable member 24.
In step S312, the main CPU 66 sets (03), which is a processing request for the next step, to the rotating body control flag, and proceeds to step S316.

  In step S313, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the rotating body control flag is (03). If the rotating body control flag is not (03), the main CPU 66 ends the present subroutine. If the rotating body control flag is (03), the main CPU 66 determines in step S314 whether or not the game ball prize waiting timer has expired (that is, “00”), and the movable member release monitoring timer. If the time is not up, the process proceeds to step S316. On the other hand, if the movable member release monitoring timer has expired, the process proceeds to step S315.

In step S315, the main CPU 66 performs a rotating body control end process.
In this rotating body control end process, the main CPU 66 clears the special symbol control flag (that is, sets a value (00) for requesting the special symbol memory check process) and also clears the rotating body control flag (that is, the rotating body control flag). (00) is set) to end this subroutine.

In step S316, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the game ball that has entered the rotating body 27 has won a V winning opening 27a provided in the rotating body 27. Exit the subroutine. On the other hand, when winning, in step S317, the main CPU 66 executes a special winning opening opening waiting process.
In this special winning opening release waiting process, the main CPU 66 sets a value (02) indicating waiting for the special winning opening to the special symbol control flag, and sets a waiting time (for example, 1 second) in the special winning opening release waiting timer. .
Then, the jackpot type (2R probability variation jackpot, 15R probability variation jackpot, 10R normal jackpot) determined in step S64 of the special symbol memory check process (see FIG. 10) and the number of jackpot occurrences are determined according to a predetermined number of main RAM 70. The area is stored as a “hit game history” and this subroutine is terminated.

As described above, in the rotating body control process, when the right to win the big hit game is generated, the rotation pattern of the rotating body 27 is selected and the movable member 24 is opened for a predetermined time (for example, 3 seconds). Thus, the game ball can be entered into the rotator 27, and when the game ball entered into the rotator 27 wins the V prize opening 27a, the big hit game is executed for the first time.
That is, in this embodiment, when a right to win a jackpot game is generated, a rotation pattern advantageous to the player is selected by selecting a rotation pattern of the rotating body 27, or a rotation unfavorable to the player. Since the pattern is selected, even when the player has the right to win the jackpot game, the pachinko gaming machine 10 has a new interest that the game situation changes depending on the rotation pattern of the rotating body. can do.

[Normal symbol control processing]
The subroutine executed in step S14 in FIG. 7 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the main CPU 66 loads a normal symbol control flag in step S101. In this process, the main CPU 66 reads the normal symbol control flag. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S102.

  In step S102, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the normal symbol control flag is a value (00) indicating a normal symbol storage check request. If the normal symbol control flag is not (00), the process proceeds to step S104. . If the normal symbol control flag is (00), the normal symbol storage check process in step S103 is performed. This normal symbol storage check process will be described in detail with reference to FIG. 12, but the main CPU 66 checks the number of reserved normal symbols, and if there is a number of reserved symbols, the main CPU 66 determines whether the normal symbol is hit, starts changing the normal symbol, The normal symbol variation timer is set, etc., and (01) which is the processing request for the next step is set in the normal symbol control flag, and the processing is terminated.

  In step S104, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the normal symbol control flag is (01). If the normal symbol control flag is not (01), the process proceeds to step S107. If the normal symbol control flag is (01), it is determined in step S105 whether the normal symbol variation timer has timed up (that is, “0”). If the time has not expired, the process ends. . On the other hand, when the normal symbol variation timer expires, the main CPU 66 performs a normal symbol stop process in step S106. In this normal symbol stop process, the main CPU 66 sets a request to stop the fluctuation to the normal symbol display 35 and stores it in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. As a result, the normal symbol display 35 displays the determination result of “success” or “displacement” of the normal symbol determined by the normal symbol storage check process. When this process is completed, the stored number of normal symbols stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70 is updated so as to decrease by “1”. Then, (02) is set in the normal symbol control flag and the process is terminated.

  In step S107, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the normal symbol control flag is (02). If the normal symbol control flag is not (02), the process proceeds to step S111. If the normal symbol control flag is (02), the process proceeds to step S108 to determine whether or not the normal symbol is a hit. If the main CPU 66 determines that the normal symbol is a winning symbol, the main CPU 66 shifts the process to the normal electric accessory release process in step S109. On the other hand, when determining that the normal symbol is not a hit, the main CPU 66 sets a value (00) for requesting the normal symbol storage check to the normal symbol control flag and ends the processing in step S110.

  In the ordinary electric accessory release process in step S109, the main CPU 66 performs an opening process of the blade member 23, which is an ordinary electric accessory (stores the release of the ordinary electric accessory in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70). Furthermore, according to the gaming state of the gaming table, the opening time of the ordinary electric accessory (wing member 23) (for example, 3 seconds when the game mode is the short-time mode, 0.2 seconds when the game mode is the normal mode or the normal mode) The normal electric accessory release timer is set, the normal symbol control flag is set to (03), and the process is terminated.

  In step S111, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the normal symbol control flag is (03). If the normal symbol control flag is not (03), the process proceeds to step S114. If the normal symbol control flag is (03), the process proceeds to step S112 to determine whether the normal electric accessory release timer has timed up (that is, “0”). Then, when the normal electric accessory release timer has not expired, the process is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined that the normal electric accessory release timer has timed out, in the normal electric accessory closing process of step S113, the blade member 23, which is an ordinary electric accessory, is closed (normally in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70). Memorize the closing of the electric accessory). Then, (04) is set in the normal symbol control flag and the process is terminated.

  In step S114, the main CPU 66 clears the normal symbol control flag (that is, sets the value “00” for requesting the normal symbol storage check) and ends the process.

[Normal symbol memory check processing]
The subroutine executed in step S103 in FIG. 11 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, in step S121, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the normal symbol holding number is “0”. If it is determined that the normal symbol holding number is “0”, the normal symbol storage check is performed. The process ends. This normal symbol holding number is stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. When it is detected that a game ball has passed through the passing gate 54, the normal symbol holding number increases by "1" with the predetermined number (for example, "4") as an upper limit. When the variable display of the normal symbol in the normal symbol game is completed, “1” is subtracted and the memory is updated. On the other hand, if the main CPU 66 determines that the number of retained normal symbols is not “0”, in step S122, the main CPU 66 sets the value “01” of the normal symbol variation timer monitoring request to the normal symbol control flag, and then proceeds to step S123. Move processing.

  In step S123, a normal symbol hit determination process is executed. In this processing, the main CPU 66 determines the normal symbol per-determining random number extracted when the normal symbol starting region passes (by passing the game ball through the passing gate 54) and the normal symbol per-unit determination stored in the main ROM 68. Refers to the value. Then, as a result of the reference, when the random value for determination per ordinary symbol matches the determination value per ordinary symbol as a result of the reference, the main CPU 66 stores data indicating the winning symbol (for example, “◯” symbol) in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. To remember. On the other hand, as a result of the reference, when the random value for determination per normal symbol does not match the determination value per normal symbol as a result of the reference, the main CPU 66 stores data indicating an off symbol (for example, “×” symbol) in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. To remember. The winning symbol and the off symbol stored in this way are supplied to the normal symbol display 35 as a derived normal symbol designation command in the illumination unit 53 (see FIG. 4). As a result, the normal symbol display 35 starts normal symbol variation display (for example, “◯” and “x” symbols are alternately blinked). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S124.

  In step S124, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the normal game is in the time reduction mode. If the normal game is in the time reduction mode, in step S126, the main CPU 66 stops the normal symbol fluctuation shorter than the normal mode. The time (for example, 5 seconds) is set in the normal symbol variation timer, and the process ends. On the other hand, when the game mode is not the time reduction mode (that is, the probability variation mode or the normal mode), in step S125, the main CPU 66 sets a normal symbol variation stop time (for example, 30 seconds) longer than the time reduction mode in the normal symbol variation timer. To finish the process.

[Sub control circuit main processing]
On the other hand, the sub-control circuit 200 executes the sub-control circuit main process. The sub control circuit main process will be described with reference to FIG. The sub control circuit main process is a process that is started when the power is turned on.

  First, in step S201, the sub CPU 206 executes initial setting processing such as RAM access permission and work area initialization. That is, the sub CPU 206 performs a predetermined initial setting for normally playing the game based on the power being turned on. In the present embodiment, the sub CPU 206 that executes step S201 corresponds to an example of an initial setting unit. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S202.

  In step S202, the sub CPU 206 executes random number update processing. In this process, the sub CPU 206 updates various random number values positioned in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S203.

  In step S203, the sub CPU 206 executes command analysis processing. In this process, the sub CPU 206 analyzes various commands (for example, a derived symbol designation command) sent from the main CPU 66 of the main control circuit 60, and executes a process according to the analyzed command. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S204.

  In step S204, the sub CPU 206 executes display control processing. In this process, when the sub CPU 206 receives a derived symbol designation command from the main CPU 66 of the main control circuit 60 in the command analysis process, the sub CPU 206 performs image display control such as a decorative symbol according to the derived symbol designation command. This is performed in the display area 32 a of the liquid crystal display device 32.

  Then, the sub CPU 206 executes sound control processing (step S205) for controlling sound generated from the speakers 46R and 46L and lamp control processing for controlling light emission of the various decorative lamps 133a and 133b (step S206). If this process ends, the process moves to a step S202.

  As described above, in the sub control circuit main process, after the initial setting process in step S201 is completed, the processes from step S202 to step S206 are repeatedly executed.

[Other Embodiments]
In the embodiment described above, the present invention has been described using the pachinko gaming machine 10 called “third type”, but the pachinko gaming machine including the rotating body is not limited to the “third type” gaming machine. Among the gaming machines referred to as “first type”, there is also a so-called “first-third type mixing” pachinko gaming machine in which a rotating body is provided and a “third type” function is added.
Hereinafter, as another embodiment, an example in which the present invention is applied to “first-third type mixing” will be described with reference to FIG. In addition, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected to the component same as embodiment mentioned above, description of a function is abbreviate | omitted, and only a different function is demonstrated concisely.

As shown in FIG. 17, in the “first to third type mixed” pachinko gaming machine 10, a dedicated movable member opening 21 for opening the movable member 24 is provided between the second gaming member 57 and the starting port 25. Is provided.
In “1st-3rd type mixing”, as a function of the “1st type” pachinko gaming machine, a lottery process of a predetermined jackpot game is executed when a gaming ball enters the start opening 25, When the jackpot lottery is won, execution of the jackpot game is started (that is, the jackpot 39 repeats the opening operation a predetermined number of times).

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, as a function of the “third type” pachinko gaming machine, apart from the jackpot game lottery triggered by the start opening 25, a game ball is placed in the movable member opening 21. When the ball is entered, the movable member 24 is opened for a predetermined time, and the game ball can enter the rotating body 27 provided below the movable member 24.
Then, when the game ball that has entered the rotator 27 wins the V winning opening 27a provided in the rotator 27, execution of the big hit game is started (that is, the big winning opening 39 repeats the opening operation a predetermined number of times).

That is, the occurrence of the jackpot game in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment is the game ball entering the start opening 25 and the “third type” gaming machine, which are the characteristics of the “first type” gaming machine. There are two types of game balls, that is, a game ball entering the V winning opening 27a of the rotating body 27.
When the normal game is executed in the probability variation mode or the time saving mode set after the end of the “first type” jackpot game, the opening of the movable member 24 is triggered by the entry of the game ball into the movable member opening 21. The time can be set to a relatively longer time (for example, 3 seconds) than the opening time of the normal mode (for example, 1 second).
Thus, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, by changing the opening time of the movable member 24 in accordance with the game situation, the entrance rate of the game balls to the rotating body 27 also changes, and “first type” It is possible to provide a new gaming machine in which the functions of the gaming machine and the functions of the “type 3” gaming machine are intertwined in a complicated manner.

In the “first-third type mixing” having the above-described configuration, the rotation pattern of the rotating body 27 is an important factor in obtaining a jackpot game.
In other words, by preparing a plurality of rotation patterns in the rotating body 27, which is a feature of the present invention, selecting a rotation pattern that matches the gaming situation of the pachinko gaming machine 10, and changing the rotation pattern of the rotating body 27 Even in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the same model, it can be an interesting gaming machine in which the rotation pattern of the rotating body 27 is different.
Note that the selection of a rotation pattern group and the timing for selecting one rotation pattern from a plurality of rotation patterns in the same group are the same as those in the above-described embodiment, and thus the description thereof is omitted.

The following gaming machines are realized by the above embodiment.
In other words, the game ball enters the game area 15 where the game ball rolls when a predetermined condition (for example, winning of the big hit game triggered by the game ball entering the start port 25) is satisfied. A game board 14 provided with a specific area (for example, the movable member 24 and the specific area 24b), and a winning opening provided below the specific area and allowing a game ball entering the specific area to win ( For example, a rotating body (for example, the rotating body 27) provided with a V winning port 27a and a normal winning port 27b) and a storage unit (for example, FIG. 16) storing a plurality of different rotation patterns of the rotating body (for example, FIG. 16). A main ROM 68) of a main control circuit, and when one of the plurality of rotation patterns stored in the storage means is triggered when the gaming machine is powered on Selection Selection means for (e.g., rotation pattern selection processing of the rotator control processing (FIG. 14) (step S302)) game machine with a (pachinko gaming machine 10).

  A plurality of different rotation patterns of the rotating body (for example, the rotating body 27) are classified into a plurality of different groups and stored in the storage means (for example, the main ROM 68 of the main control circuit). A gaming machine further comprising group selection means (for example, group selection processing (step S12) of the main processing (FIG. 7)) for selecting one group from the plurality of groups when the power is turned on. Pachinko machine 10).

  The selection means (for example, the rotation pattern selection process (step S302) of the rotating body control process (FIG. 14)) is performed after the power to the gaming machine is turned on until the power is turned off. A gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine 10) characterized by continuing to select a rotation pattern from the group selected by the group selection processing (step S12) in FIG. 7).

  Game result temporary storage means (for example, main RAM 70 of the main control circuit) for temporarily storing game results until the power is turned off is provided, and group selection processing (for example, group selection processing (for example, main processing (FIG. 7)) In step S12), the gaming machine (pachinko) is characterized in that the group is selected based on the gaming result stored in the gaming result temporary storage means when the gaming machine is powered on. Gaming machine 10).

  Further, in the present embodiment, the description is based on the “third type” pachinko gaming machine 10, but the present invention is not limited to this, for example, the occurrence of a jackpot game or a game advantageous to the player The present invention can be applied to any gaming machine having a rotating body that leads to the occurrence of a situation.

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, 2R probability variation jackpot (2R continuation), 15R probability variation jackpot (15R continuation), 10R normal jackpot (10R continuation), and three kinds of jackpot game execution periods (so-called continuation rounds) are different. Although the jackpot game has been described, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, three or more jackpot games in which the number of rounds is set in more detail can be provided.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the start port 25 having the configuration including the blade member 23 is used, but the presence or absence of the blade member 23 is not necessarily required, and the area of the winning port may be different.

  Further, the effects described in the embodiments of the present invention only list the most preferable effects resulting from the present invention, and the effects of the present invention are limited to those described in the embodiments of the present invention. is not.

1 is a perspective view showing an overview of a pachinko gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a disassembled perspective view which shows the general view in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a front view which shows the general view in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a front view which shows the electrical decoration unit in the pachinko game machine of one 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 of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a big hit lottery table referred in the pachinko gaming machine of one embodiment of the present invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the entrance of the game ball to the rotary body performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the rotation pattern of the rotary body performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a front view of the game machine which shows the other Example performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention.

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DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 Pachinko machine 14 Game board 15 Game area 24 Movable member 24a Obstacle member 24b Specific area 25 Starting port 27 Rotating body 27a V winning port 27b Normal winning port 32 Liquid crystal display device 33 Special symbol display device 35 Normal symbol display device 60 Main control Circuit 200 Sub control circuit

Claims (4)

A game board provided with a specific area in which a game ball can enter when a predetermined condition is satisfied in a game area where the game ball rolls;
A rotating body provided below the specific area and provided with a winning opening through which a game ball entering the specific area can win;
Storage means for storing a plurality of different rotation patterns of the rotating body;
In a gaming machine equipped with
A gaming machine comprising selection means for selecting one rotation pattern from the plurality of rotation patterns stored in the storage means when power is turned on to the gaming machine. A plurality of different rotation patterns of the rotating body are classified into a plurality of different groups and stored in the storage means,
The gaming machine according to claim 1, further comprising group selection means for selecting one group from the plurality of groups when the gaming machine is powered on. The selection means includes
The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein after the power to the gaming machine is turned on, the rotation pattern selection from the group selected by the group selection means is continued until the power is turned off. A game result temporary storage means for temporarily storing a game result until the power is turned off;
The group selection means includes
4. The gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein the group is selected based on a gaming result stored in the gaming result temporary storage means when power is turned on to the gaming machine. 5. .

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