JP2010029628A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of improving a game property. <P>SOLUTION: A Pachinko game machine includes: a game board having a playfield where a game ball rolls; a random number generation means for generating a jackpot random number in a prescribed cycle; a random number extraction means for extracting a jackpot random number value from the jackpot random number generated in the prescribed cycle by the random number generation means corresponding to the operation of an operation means by a player; a jackpot determination means for determining whether or not to perform a jackpot game advantageous to a player on the basis of the jackpot random number value extracted in the random number extraction means; and a jackpot performance means for performing the jackpot game when determining to perform the jackpot game based on the result of the determination of the jackpot determination means. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2010,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine, particularly a pachinko gaming machine.

  Conventionally, in a gaming machine, when a predetermined variable display start condition is satisfied, such as a game ball passing through a start area provided in a game area in which a launched game ball can roll, the display area of the variable display device Variable display control means is provided for controlling the display of the identification information in a variable manner and for controlling the display of the identification information on which the variable display is performed, and the identification information thus derived is displayed in a predetermined combination (specific display mode). ), It is provided that the game is shifted to a big hit gaming state (so-called “big hit”) that is advantageous to the player.

  In the conventional gaming machine, when the game ball passes through the starting area, the value of the big hit random number is extracted and it is determined whether or not the identification information has a predetermined combination. In many cases, the update period of the big hit random number is constant. For this reason, in recent years, gaming machines that change the update cycle of jackpot random numbers have appeared.

As such a gaming machine, for example, as shown in Patent Document 1, one having an update cycle changing means for changing the update cycle of the big hit random number counter according to the gaming state is disclosed.
JP 2006-26160 A

  However, in the gaming machine described above, the update period of the jackpot determination random number is changed. However, after all, it is not easy to hit, so the gameability cannot be improved. For this reason, it is desired to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the game performance.

  An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of solving such problems and improving the game playability.

  In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides the following gaming machines.

  The gaming machine according to claim 1 includes a gaming board having a gaming area where a game ball rolls, random number generating means for generating a big hit random number at a timing according to the operation of the operating means by the player, Based on the random number extraction means for extracting the big hit random number value from the big hit random number generated by the random number generation means when the game ball passes through the predetermined area, and the big hit random number value extracted by the random number extraction means, it is advantageous for the player A jackpot determining means for determining whether or not to execute the jackpot game, and a jackpot executing means for executing the jackpot game when it is determined that the jackpot game is to be executed based on the determination result of the jackpot determining means. It is what.

  According to this gaming machine, a big hit random number is generated at a timing according to the operation of the operation means such as a handle, and it is determined whether or not to execute a big hit game advantageous to the player based on the extracted big hit random value. For this reason, for example, a big hit random number is generated by operating an operation means such as a handle. Therefore, if the big hit random number generated at a timing according to a certain operation is a random value that can be determined to be a big hit, it is transferred to the game board. When a moving game ball passes a predetermined area, it can be a big hit. In this way, a game machine capable of improving the gameability can be provided by generating the big hit determination random number at the timing according to the operation.

  The gaming machine according to claim 2 is characterized in that in the gaming machine according to the first aspect, a launching means for launching a game ball toward the game board in response to an operation of the operating means. is there.

  According to this gaming machine, a big hit random number is generated at a timing according to a game ball launch operation by the operating means, and it is determined whether or not to execute a big hit game advantageous to the player based on the extracted big hit random value. To do. For this reason, for example, by operating the operating means, a game ball is launched and a big hit random number is generated, so the big hit random number generated at a timing according to a certain launch operation can be determined as a big hit In this case, if the game ball rolling on the game board passes a predetermined area, it can be a big hit. In this way, a game machine capable of improving the gameability can be provided by generating the big hit determination random number at the timing according to the operation.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the gameability by having a long update period of the big hit determination random number and widening the range of the win value.

  Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

[First Embodiment]
First, functions of the pachinko gaming machine in the first embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, as shown in FIG. 1, in a pachinko game, when a game ball that is launched in response to an operation of a user (player) becomes a start winning for variable display of a special symbol (for example, The failure nail is set so that the probability of starting winning is about “5/100” to “6/100”), and it is determined whether or not the big winning is based on the big winning counter regarding the big winning with the starting winning A big hit random number, a design random number for determining the type of special symbol to be stopped and displayed in the case of big hit is extracted. In this case, when it is normal time (for example, about “1/300”), it is a big hit with a lower probability than when it is probable (for example, about “1/50” to “1/100”). Determined.

  If it is determined that the game will be a big hit, it will be reached, but if it is determined that it will not be a big game, it will be determined whether or not it will be a reach (reach prize) (for example, about “ Reach with probability of 1/10 "to" 1/20 ").

  Further, when a start winning is made during the variable display operation, a big hit random number or the like is stored in the start storage area for the four reserved balls.

  Various commands indicating whether or not the above-mentioned big hit, the kind of special symbol to be stopped and displayed, whether or not to reach, etc. are output to the effect display means, and the variable display control means is variable on the display. Display.

  On the other hand, the effect display means selects variable display video and effect video based on the received various commands, reads effect data corresponding to the selection result, outputs a display video signal to the display, and generates a sound generator ( Audio signal is output to the speaker. As a result, various images are displayed on the display device, and various sounds are generated on the sound generator. Further, by outputting to the effect display means whether or not the big hit stored in the start storage area described above is lost, it is possible to recognize a win in the start storage area that has not yet been variably displayed, and based on that win Production may be performed.

  In the case of a big hit, the game ball payout control is performed with a higher probability than normal. When the big hit is over, there may be a short time state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal game, or a probability variation state (probability variation state). In the short-time state, the start winning opening chucker opens and closes, so that it becomes easier to start a start than in the normal state. The time-short state is continued during variable display 50 to 100 times after the big hit, and the probability change state is continued until the next big hit.

  Further, the function of the pachinko gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention will be described more specifically with reference to FIG.

  First, as shown in FIG. 2, the pachinko game is a game in which a game ball is fired in response to a user's operation, and the game ball is controlled to be paid out by various winnings.

  The pachinko game includes a special symbol game using a special symbol and a normal symbol game using a normal symbol. When the special symbol game is a big hit or the normal symbol game is a big win, the possibility that the game ball will win is relatively increased, and the payout control of the game ball is easily performed.

  In addition, for various winnings, special symbol start winning, which is one condition for variable display of special symbols in a special symbol game, and normal symbol starting, which is one condition for variable display of normal symbols in a normal symbol game. Winning is also included.

  When there is a special symbol start winning, a random value is extracted from the jackpot determination counter and the symbol determination counter, and each random value is stored.

  On the other hand, when there is a normal symbol start winning, a random value is extracted from the counter for winning determination, and the random value is stored.

  In the special symbol game, first, it is determined whether a condition for starting variable display of the special symbol is satisfied. In this case, it is determined whether or not the random number value is stored by the special symbol start winning described above, and it is determined that the variable symbol display is started on the condition that the random value is stored.

  Then, the random number value extracted from the jackpot determination counter is referenced to determine whether or not to make a big hit. Next, the random number value extracted from the symbol determination counter and the above-described jackpot determination result are referred to, and the stop symbol determination for determining the special symbol to be stopped and displayed is performed.

  Next, a random number value is extracted from the variation pattern determination counter, and the random pattern value, the above-described jackpot determination result, and the above-described stop symbol are referred to, and the variation pattern determination that determines the variation pattern of the special symbol is performed. Done. Next, a random number value is extracted from the counter for determining the production pattern, and the random number value, the above-described jackpot determination result, the above-described stop symbol, and the above-described variation pattern are referred to, and the special symbol is variably displayed. The production pattern to be executed is determined accordingly.

  Then, as a result of the jackpot determination determined as described above, the special display to be stopped, the variation pattern of the special symbol, the effect pattern accompanying the special symbol is referred, and the variable display control for performing display control of the variable symbol special display, Production control for performing a predetermined production is executed.

  When it is determined that the big hit determination result is a big hit, the big hit game control for performing the big hit game is executed after the variable display control and the effect display control are completed. In this big hit game control, the possibility of various winnings as described above increases. On the other hand, when it is determined that the big hit is not made, the big hit game control is not executed.

  Then, when the big hit game control is finished, the game state transition control for shifting the game state is performed. In this gaming state transition control, the gaming state is managed in a normal time different from the big hit gaming state. For example, in the big hit determination described above, the probability change state that the probability of being determined to be a big hit is increased, or in the variable display of special symbols and normal symbols, the variable display time is shortened, and various gaming states May be moved to. Then, it is repeatedly determined whether or not to start the variable symbol variable display again.

  On the other hand, in the normal symbol game, first, it is determined whether a condition for starting the variable symbol variable display is satisfied. In this case, it is determined whether or not the random symbol value is stored by the above-described normal symbol start winning, and it is determined that variable symbol display is started on the condition that the random value is stored.

  The random value extracted from the winning determination counter is referenced to determine whether or not to win the game. Next, referring to the hit determination result described above, the variation pattern determination for determining the variation pattern of the normal symbol is performed.

  As a result of the hit determination determined as described above, the variation pattern of the normal symbol is referred to, and variable display control for performing display control for variable symbol normal display and effect control for performing a predetermined effect are executed.

  Then, when the variable display control and the effect display control are finished, it is determined whether or not the winning is achieved. When it is determined that the winning is achieved, the winning game control for performing the winning game is executed. In the winning game control, the possibility of various winnings as described above, in particular, the possibility of special symbol starting winnings in a special symbol game is increased. On the other hand, when it is determined that the winning is not made, the winning game control is not executed. Then, again, it is repeatedly determined whether or not to start variable display of normal symbols.

  In this way, in the pachinko game, in addition to various winnings of game balls that are launched in response to user operations, whether or not it will be a big hit in a special symbol game, whether the game state transitions, in a normal symbol game This is a game in which the payout control of the game ball is easily performed depending on whether or not.

  In the present embodiment, the extraction of various random values uses a soft random number method that generates random values by executing a program. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, random numbers are updated at a predetermined cycle. It is also possible to use a hard random number system that extracts a random number value from a counter (so-called ring counter) in the random number generator. In this case, it is possible to prevent the same random number value from being extracted in the predetermined cycle by determining the initial value of the random value at a timing different from the predetermined cycle.

[Composition of gaming machine]
An overview of the gaming machine in this embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. In the embodiment described below, a case where the present invention is applied to a first type pachinko gaming machine (also referred to as “digital pachi”) is shown as a preferred embodiment for a gaming machine according to the present invention.

  As shown in FIGS. 3 to 6, the pachinko gaming machine 10 fires a glass door 11, a wooden frame 12, a base door 13, a game board 14, a dish unit 21, a liquid crystal display device 32 for displaying an image, and a game ball. It includes a launching device 130, a board unit 400 including various control boards, a ball payout unit 500 for giving a game ball as a game value, and the like.

  The glass door 11 described above is pivotally attached to the base door 13 so as to be openable and closable. An opening 11a is formed at the center of the glass door 11, and a protective glass 19 having transparency is disposed in the opening 11a. Moreover, the base door 13 is pivotally attached to the front of the wooden frame 12 described above. In addition, a rental operation unit 80 is provided below the glass door 11.

  The dish unit 21 described above is disposed on the base door 13 so as to be positioned below the glass door 11. The dish unit 21 is provided with an upper dish 20 above and a lower dish 22 below. The upper plate 20 and the lower plate 22 are provided with payout outlets 20a and 22a for lending game balls and paying out game balls (prize balls). If predetermined payout conditions are met, The ball is discharged, and in particular, the upper plate 20 stores a game ball for launching to a game area 15 described later.

  The launching device 130 described above is disposed on the base door 13 so as to be located on the side of the dish unit 21. The launching device 130 is provided with a launching handle 26 that can be operated by a player, and the pachinko game can be advanced by operating the launching handle 26 by the player. When the firing handle 26 is gripped by the player and is rotated in the clockwise direction, electric power is supplied to the firing motor in accordance with the rotational angle, and the game ball stored in the upper plate 20 is The game board 14 is sequentially fired.

  The game board 14 described above is disposed in front of the base door 13 so as to be located behind the protective glass 19. The game board 14 has a game area 15 on the front surface of which the launched game ball can roll. The game area 15 is an area surrounded by the guide rail 30 and the like, in which a game ball can roll. In this way, the game balls launched by the launching device 130 are guided by the guide rails 30 provided on the game board 14 and moved to the upper part of the game board 14, and thereafter, a plurality of game balls provided in the game area 15 are provided. It will fall down below the game board 14 while changing its traveling direction due to the collision with the obstacle nail. As described above, the game board 14 is an example of a game board having a game area in which a game ball rolls.

  In the center of the front surface of the game board 14, a start port 25, a shutter 40, and the like are provided. On the condition that a game ball has entered the start opening 25, the variable display of the special symbol is executed. In addition, as will be described in detail later, depending on the result of variable display of this special symbol, a big hit gaming state (so-called “big hit”) that is relatively advantageous to the player over the normal gaming state is obtained. When the big hit game state is reached, the shutter 40 is controlled to be in an open state, and the game ball may be easily received in the big prize opening 39. Thus, the start port 25 is an example of a start area provided in the game board.

  A display area of the liquid crystal display device 32 is disposed behind the game board 14 so as to be visible. Speakers 46L and 46R are disposed above the base door 13.

  A special symbol display device 35 is disposed at the center of the game board 14. The special symbol display device 35 performs variable display of special symbols in a special symbol game. The special symbol in the special symbol display device 35 is constituted by a single symbol row, but is not limited thereto, and may be constituted by, for example, a plurality of symbol rows. This special symbol is a symbol made up of numbers and symbols.

  “Variable display” is a concept that can be displayed in a variable manner. For example, a “variable display” that is actually displayed in a variable state, a “stop display” that is displayed in a stopped state, etc. It is. In addition, “variable display” can be “derivation display” in which identification information is displayed as a result of a special symbol game. Further, the period from the start of the variable display to the derivation display is referred to as one variable display.

  Further, in the special symbol display device 35, the special symbol is derivation-displayed, and the gaming state is changed to a big hit gaming state advantageous to the player based on the special symbol that has been derived and displayed in a specific display mode. Will be migrated. In addition, when the special symbol derived and displayed is in a non-specific display mode, it does not shift to the big hit gaming state.

  The liquid crystal display device 32 described above has a display area 32a for displaying an image relating to a game. The liquid crystal display device 32 is disposed behind (on the back side of) the opening 14 a formed in the game board 14. In the display area of the liquid crystal display device 32, images relating to various games such as decorative symbols, background images related to games, effect images, etc., which are variably displayed in accordance with the variable display of special symbols in a special symbol game, are provided in a predetermined manner. Will be displayed.

  In addition, on the liquid crystal display device 32, the decorative symbols are variably displayed in accordance with the variable display of the special symbols in the special symbol display device 35. When this decoration symbol derivation display is performed and the result of the variable symbol special display on the special symbol display device 35 is a specific display mode, a combination of a plurality of decoration symbols derived and displayed is a specific combination, The gaming state is shifted to a big hit gaming state advantageous to the player.

  In the present embodiment, the liquid crystal display device 32 including a liquid crystal display panel is employed as a portion for displaying an image. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and other modes may be used. For example, a CRT (Cathode Ray Tube) is used. It may be composed of a cathode ray tube, a dot LED (Light Emitting Diode), a segment LED, an EL (Electronic Luminescent), plasma, or the like.

  In the game area 15 of the game board 14 described above, various types of accessories are provided. An example of various types of accessory will be described below with reference to FIG. 5, but is not limited thereto.

  For example, a special symbol display device 35 is provided above the center of the game area 15 of the game board 14.

  Further, a normal symbol display device 33 that performs variable display of the normal symbols is provided on the right side of the special symbol display device 35. Above the game board 14, a special symbol hold display device 34 for displaying the number of reserved symbols in the special symbol game and a normal symbol hold display device 50 for displaying the number of reserved symbols in the normal symbol game are provided.

  A ball passage detector 54 is provided above the game area 15 of the game board 14. When it is detected that a game ball has passed in the vicinity of the ball passage detector 54, the normal symbol fluctuation display on the normal symbol display device 33 is started, and after a predetermined time has elapsed, the normal symbol fluctuation display is stopped. Is done.

  When the normal symbol is stopped and displayed as a predetermined symbol, the blade members 48 provided on both the left and right sides of a starting port 25 (to be described later) (so-called normal electric accessory, hereinafter sometimes referred to as normal electric combination) Is changed from the closed state to the open state, so that the game ball can easily enter the start opening 25. In addition, when a predetermined time has elapsed after the blade member 48 is opened, the blade member 48 is closed so that it is difficult for a game ball to enter the start port 25. Thus, the blade member 48 is an example of a movable part that is provided in the start area of the game board and is movable.

  Further, below the game board 15 in the game area 15, a game ball general winning opening 56 is provided.

  In addition, a shutter 40 that can be opened and closed with respect to the special prize opening 39 is provided below the game area 15 of the game board 14. As described above, when the game state is shifted to the big hit game state, the shutter 40 is driven so as to be in an open state (first state) where the game ball can be easily received.

  Further, the shutter 40 is driven to the open state until a predetermined number of game balls pass through the special winning opening 39 or until a predetermined time elapses. In other words, in the open state, when a condition for winning a predetermined number of game balls in the grand prize opening 39 or the passage of a predetermined time is satisfied, the big prize opening 39 is in a closed state in which it is difficult to accept the game balls (second state). ). Subsequently, the shutter 40 that has been changed from the open state to the closed state is again driven to the open state on condition that the upper limit number of rounds has not been reached.

  A start port 25 is provided above the shutter 40. When a game ball wins at the start opening 25, a special symbol game, which will be described later, is started, and the state shifts to a variable display state where the special symbol is variably displayed. As the predetermined variable display start condition, in this embodiment, the main condition is that the game ball has won the start opening 25 (the game ball has passed through the start area). In other words, when a predetermined variable display start condition is satisfied (provided that the game ball has passed through the start area), the special symbol is variably displayed. In the embodiment, the predetermined variable display start condition is that a game ball has won the start opening 25, but the present invention is not limited to this, and another mode may be used.

  In addition, when a game ball wins the start opening 25 during the variable display of the special symbol in the special symbol game, the game ball wins the start opening 25 until the special symbol in the variable display is derived and displayed. Execution (start) of variable display of the special symbol based is suspended. That is, when the predetermined variable display execution condition is satisfied but the predetermined variable display start condition is not satisfied (when the predetermined variable display hold condition is satisfied), the predetermined variable display start condition is satisfied. The execution (start) of variable symbol special display is suspended. If the special symbol is derived and displayed in a state where the execution of the variable display of the special symbol is suspended, the execution of the variable display of the special symbol that is suspended is started.

  In addition, the special symbol variable display executed when the special symbol is derived and displayed is once. Further, an upper limit is set for the number of times the execution of the special symbol variable display is suspended. For example, the variable symbol variable display is suspended up to four times. Thus, when the variable display of the special symbol in the special symbol game is put on hold, the special symbol hold display device 34 displays the number of the hold.

  Similarly, in the normal symbol game, the execution (start) of variable symbol display may be suspended, and when the variable symbol variable display is suspended, the normal symbol hold display device 50 may The hold number is displayed.

  In the present embodiment, the variable symbol special display and the normal symbol variable display are held up to four times as an upper limit. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and other modes may be used. The variable display of the special symbol may be suspended with the number of times or multiple times as the upper limit, and may be configured to be suspended without setting the upper limit. Of course, you may comprise so that the variable display of a special symbol may not be suspended.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 6, behind the above-described ball passage detector 54, the general winning port 56, the large winning port 39, and the starting port 25, the passing ball sensors 114, 115, the general winning ball sensor 106, 108, 110, 112, a count sensor 104, and a starting winning ball sensor 116 are disposed, and each passing or entering ball is detected. Further, behind the blade member 48 and the shutter 40, an ordinary electric accessory solenoid 118 and a special prize opening solenoid 120 are disposed, respectively, and driven.

[Electric configuration of gaming machine]
A block diagram showing a control circuit of the pachinko gaming machine 10 in the present embodiment is shown in FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 7, the pachinko gaming machine 10 mainly includes a main control circuit 60 that controls a game and a sub-control circuit 200 that controls an effect according to the progress of the game.

  The main control circuit 60 includes a main CPU 66, a main ROM 68 (read only memory), and a main RAM 70 (read / write memory).

  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.

  The main ROM 68 stores a program for controlling the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10 by the main CPU 66, various tables, and the like.

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

  The main control circuit 60 also includes a reset clock pulse generation circuit 62 that generates a clock pulse every predetermined cycle (for example, 2 milliseconds) in order to execute a system timer interrupt process to be described later. An initial reset circuit 64 for generating a reset signal and a serial communication IC 72 for supplying a command to a sub-control circuit 200 described later are provided.

  Various devices are connected to the main control circuit 60.

  For example, various devices that respond to signals from the main control circuit 60 include a special symbol display device 35 that performs variable display of special symbols in a special symbol game, and a special symbol that displays the number of reserved special symbols in a special symbol game. The symbol hold display device 34, the normal symbol display device 33 that performs variable display of the normal symbol as identification information in the normal symbol game, the normal symbol hold display device 50 that displays the number of hold of the variable symbol normal display in the normal symbol game, and the feather An ordinary electric accessory solenoid 118 that opens or closes the member 48, a large winning opening solenoid 120 that drives the shutter 40, and opens or closes the large winning opening 39 are connected.

  Further, for example, when a game ball passes through the area at the big winning opening 39, the count sensor 104 that supplies a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60, and when the game ball passes through each general winning opening 56, When a game ball passes through the general winning ball sensors 106, 108, 110, 112 and the ball passage detector 54 that supplies the main control circuit 60, a predetermined detection signal is passed to the main control circuit 60. When a game ball wins the ball sensors 114 and 115 and the start opening 25, the start winning ball sensor 116 that supplies a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60, backup data at the time of power interruption, etc. A backup clear switch 124 or the like that is cleared according to the operation is connected.

  The main control circuit 60 is connected to a payout / launch control circuit 126. The payout / launch control circuit 126 is connected to a payout device 128 that pays out game balls, a launch device 130 that fires game balls, and a card unit 300. Further, a lending operation unit 80 is connected to the card unit 300, and an operation signal is supplied to the card unit 300 in accordance with the operation. Note that the card unit 300 is provided adjacent to the left side of the pachinko gaming machine 10.

  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 300, and transmits a predetermined signal to the payout device 128. Then, the payout device 128 pays out the game ball. The payout / firing control circuit 126 supplies power to the firing motor according to the turning angle when the launching handle 26 is gripped by the player and is turned clockwise. Control to fire the ball.

  Further, the sub-control circuit 200 is connected to the serial communication IC 72. The sub-control circuit 200 controls display on the liquid crystal display device 32 according to various commands supplied from the main control circuit 60, control related to sound generated from the speakers 46L and 46R, control of lamps including decoration lamps, and the like. I do.

  In the present embodiment, the main control circuit 60 is configured not to supply commands to the sub control circuit 200 and to prevent signals from being supplied from the sub control circuit 200 to the main control circuit 60. The present invention is not limited to this, and there is no problem even if it is configured such that signals can be transmitted from the sub control circuit 200 to the main control circuit 60.

  The sub control circuit 200 includes a sub CPU 206, a program ROM 208, a work RAM 210, a display control circuit 250 for performing display control in the liquid crystal display device 32, a sound control circuit 230 for performing control related to sound generated from the speakers 46L and 46R, and a decorative lamp. The lamp control circuit 240 controls the lamp 132 including the above. 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.

  The sub CPU 206 has a function of executing various processes according to the program stored in the program ROM 208. In particular, the sub CPU 206 controls the sub control circuit 200 in accordance with various commands supplied from the main control circuit 60.

  The program ROM 208 stores a program and various tables for controlling the game effects of the pachinko gaming machine 10 by the sub CPU 206.

  In the present embodiment, the main ROM 68 and the program ROM 208 are used as the storage means for storing programs, tables, etc., but the present invention is not limited to this, and a storage medium that can be read by a computer provided with control means. Any other form may be used, for example, it may be recorded on a storage medium such as a hard disk device, a CD-ROM, a DVD-ROM, or a ROM cartridge. Further, these programs may not be recorded in advance, but may be downloaded after the power is turned on and recorded in the work RAM 210 or the like. Furthermore, each program may be recorded on a separate storage medium.

  The work RAM 210 stores various flags and variable values as a temporary storage area of the sub CPU 206. In the present embodiment, the work RAM 210 is used as a temporary storage area of the sub CPU 206, but the present invention is not limited thereto, and any readable / writable storage medium may be used.

  The display control circuit 250 is a circuit that performs display control of the liquid crystal display device 32, and includes an image data processor (hereinafter referred to as VDP), an image data ROM that stores data for generating various image data, A frame buffer for buffering image data, a D / A converter for converting image data as an image signal, and the like are included.

  The display control circuit 250 is a device that can perform various processes for displaying an image on the liquid crystal display device 32 in accordance with data supplied from the sub CPU 206. In response to an image display command supplied from the sub CPU 206, the display control circuit 250 displays various image data such as decorative design image data, background image data, and production image data indicating a decorative design on the liquid crystal display device 32. The image data to be stored is temporarily stored in the frame buffer.

  Then, the display control circuit 250 supplies the image data stored in the frame buffer to the D / A converter at a predetermined timing. The D / A converter converts image data as an image signal, and supplies the image signal to the liquid crystal display device 32 at a predetermined timing, whereby an image is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 32. That is, the display control circuit 250 performs control to display an image related to the game on the liquid crystal display device 32.

  The audio control circuit 230 includes a sound source IC that controls audio, an audio data ROM that stores various audio data, an amplifier (hereinafter referred to as AMP) for amplifying audio signals, and the like.

  The sound source IC controls sound generated from the speakers 46L and 46R. The sound source IC selects one sound data from a plurality of sound data stored in the sound data ROM in accordance with a sound generation command supplied from the sub CPU 206. The sound source IC reads the selected sound data from the sound data ROM, converts the sound data into a predetermined sound signal, and supplies the sound signal to the AMP. The AMP amplifies the sound signal and generates sound from the speakers 46L and 46R.

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

[Game machine operation]
The processes executed in the pachinko gaming machine 10 are shown in FIGS. 8 to 10 and FIGS. 12 to 16 below. Moreover, the state transition of the special symbol control process performed with the pachinko machine 10 is demonstrated using FIG.

[Main processing]
First, as shown in FIG. 8, in step S <b> 9, the main CPU 66 executes initial setting processing such as RAM access permission, backup restoration processing, and work area initialization. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S14.

  In step S14, as will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. 11, the main CPU 66 performs special symbol control processing relating to the progress of the special symbol game, the special symbols displayed on the liquid crystal display device 32 and the special symbol display device 35, and the decorative symbols. Execute. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S15.

  In step S15, as will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. 14, the main CPU 66 executes normal symbol control processing relating to the progress of the normal symbol game and the normal symbols displayed on the normal symbol display device 33. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S16.

  In step S <b> 16, the main CPU 66 executes a symbol display device control process for performing display control of variable symbols such as a special symbol and a normal symbol in accordance with the execution result of the special symbol control process and the normal symbol control process. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S14.

  As described above, in the main process, after the initial setting process is completed, the special symbol control process, the normal symbol control process, and the symbol display device control process are repeatedly executed.

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

  First, as shown in FIG. 9, in step S43, as will be described in detail later, the main CPU 66 selects random numbers so as to increase the count values of the big hit determination random number counter, the big hit symbol determination random number counter, etc. by “1”. Update process is executed. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S44.

  In step S44, the main CPU 66 executes an input detection process for detecting the winning or passing of the game ball to the start port 25 or the like. In this process, the main CPU 66 extracts a random number such as a big hit random number based on the passing of the game ball to the start port 25 and stores it in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S45. Thus, the main CPU 66 is an example of a random number extracting unit that extracts a big hit random number value from the big hit random number generated at a predetermined period by the random number generating unit in response to the game ball passing through the starting area.

  In step S45, the main CPU 66 performs various operations such as a waiting time timer for synchronizing the main control circuit 60 and the sub control circuit 200, and a big prize opening time timer for measuring the opening time of the big prize opening 39. Execute timer update processing. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S46.

  In step S46, the main CPU 66 executes an output process for supplying a signal for drive control based on various variables to a solenoid, a motor, or the like. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S47.

  In step S <b> 47, the main CPU 66 executes command output processing for supplying various commands to the sub-control circuit 200. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S48.

  In step S <b> 48, the main CPU 66 executes a payout process such as transmitting a prize ball control command for causing the payout device 128 to perform a prize ball to the payout / firing control circuit 126. 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.

[Random number update processing]
As shown in FIG. 10, in step S471, the main CPU 66 performs a process of determining whether or not the time is equal to or longer than a predetermined time. In this process, if the main CPU 66 determines that the value of the timer stored in the main RAM 70 is equal to or longer than a predetermined time (for example, approximately 5.1 seconds of the opening time of the electric accessory), step S472 is performed. If the process is not determined as above, the process proceeds to step S474.

  In step S472, the main CPU 66 performs a process of increasing the value of the big hit random number stored in the main RAM 70 by “1”. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S473. Thus, the main CPU 66 is an example of random number generating means for generating a big hit random number at a predetermined cycle. As described above, the main CPU 66 is a random number generating means that generates a random value corresponding to the big hit and generates a next random number for a longer period than the time for which the movable portion is driven.

  In step S473, the main CPU 66 performs a process of resetting a timer stored in the main RAM 70. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S474.

  In step S474, the main CPU 66 performs a process of incrementing each count value such as a jackpot symbol determination random number counter stored in the main RAM 70 by "1". If this process ends, the process moves to a step S475.

  In step S475, the main CPU 66 performs a process of updating the timer value stored in the main RAM 70 for 2 milliseconds. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Special symbol control processing]
The special symbol control process in FIG. 8 will be described with reference to FIG. In FIG. 11, the numerical values drawn on the sides of the respective processes indicate the control state flags corresponding to the respective processes, and one step corresponding to the numerical value is executed according to the numerical value of the control state flag. The special symbol game will proceed.

  First, as shown in FIG. 11, in step S71, the main CPU 66 executes processing for loading a control state flag. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S72.

  In each process described later, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not to execute various processes in each step based on the value of the control state flag. This control state flag indicates the game state of the special symbol game, and enables any one of the processes to be executed. In addition, the main CPU 66 executes processing in each step at a predetermined timing determined according to a waiting time timer or the like set for each step.

  Before reaching the predetermined timing, the process ends without executing the process in each step, and another subroutine is executed. Of course, the system timer interrupt process is also executed at a predetermined cycle.

  In step S72, the main CPU 66 executes a special symbol storage check process. Although details will be described later with reference to FIG. 13, the main CPU 66 checks the number of holdings when the control state flag is a value (00) indicating a special symbol storage check, and determines the big hit if there is a holding number. , Derived special symbol, variation pattern of special symbol, etc. are determined. Further, the main CPU 66 sets a value (01) indicating special symbol variation time management in the control state flag, and sets the variation time corresponding to the variation pattern determined in the current process in the waiting time timer. That is, after the variation time corresponding to the variation pattern determined this time has elapsed, a special symbol variation time management process described later, that is, the process of step S73 is executed.

  In step S73, the main CPU 66 executes a special symbol variation time management process. In this process, the main CPU 66 sets the value (02) indicating the special symbol display time management to the control state flag when the control state flag is the value (01) indicating the special symbol variation time management. Set the waiting time after confirmation to the waiting time timer. That is, after the waiting time after the determination, the special symbol display time management process described later, that is, the process of step S74 is set to be executed.

  In step S74, the main CPU 66 executes a special symbol display time management process. In this process, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not it is a big hit when the control state flag is a value (02) indicating special symbol display time management and the waiting time after determination has elapsed. In the case of a big hit, the main CPU 66 sets a value (03) indicating the big hit start interval management in the control state flag, and sets a time corresponding to the big hit start interval in the waiting time timer. That is, after the time corresponding to the big hit start interval has elapsed, the big hit start interval management process described later, that is, the process of step S75 is executed.

  On the other hand, the main CPU 66 sets a value (08) indicating the end of the special symbol game when it is not a big hit. That is, it is set to execute a special symbol game end process described later, that is, the process of step S81. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S75.

  If the main CPU 66 determines in step S75 that it is a big hit, it executes a big hit start interval management process. In this processing, the main CPU 66 has a value (03) indicating that the control state flag indicates the big hit start interval management, and when the time corresponding to the big hit start interval has elapsed, Based on the data read from the ROM 68, the variables positioned in the main RAM 70 are updated. The main CPU 66 sets a value (04) indicating that the special winning opening is being opened to the control state flag, and sets an open upper limit time (for example, 30 seconds) to the special winning opening open timer. That is, it is set to execute a process for opening a special prize opening, which will be described later, that is, the process of step S76.

  In step S76, the main CPU 66 executes a special winning opening opening process. In this process, when the control state flag is a value (04) indicating that the big prize opening is being opened, the main CPU 66 has passed the condition that the big prize opening prize counter is a predetermined number or more, and the opening upper limit time (large). It is determined whether or not any of the conditions that the winning opening opening time timer is “0” is satisfied (a predetermined closing condition is satisfied).

  The main CPU 66 updates a variable positioned in the main RAM 70 in order to close the special winning opening 39 when any of the conditions is satisfied. Then, the main CPU 66 sets a value (05) indicating monitoring of the winning ball remaining ball in the control state flag. The main CPU 66 sets the extra ball remaining ball monitoring time in the waiting time timer. That is, after the time for monitoring the remaining balls in the special winning opening has elapsed, it is set to execute the process for monitoring the residual balls in the special winning opening described later, that is, the process of step S77.

  In step S77, the main CPU 66 executes a special winning opening residual ball monitoring process. In this process, the main CPU 66 indicates that the control state flag is a value (05) indicating monitoring of the winning ball remaining ball in the winning game mouth, and when the remaining winning ball monitoring time in the winning game mouth has elapsed, It is determined whether or not the condition that the number of times of release is equal to or greater than the maximum value (the final round) is satisfied.

  When this condition is satisfied, the main CPU 66 sets a value (07) indicating the jackpot end interval in the control state flag, and sets a time corresponding to the jackpot end interval in the waiting time timer. That is, after the time corresponding to the jackpot end interval has elapsed, the jackpot end interval process described later, that is, the process of step S80 is executed.

  On the other hand, when this condition is not satisfied, the main CPU 66 sets a value (06) indicating management of the special winning opening reopening waiting time in the control state flag. Further, the main CPU 66 sets a time corresponding to the interval between rounds in the waiting time timer. In other words, after the time corresponding to the interval between rounds has elapsed, the waiting time management process before reopening the big winning opening described later, that is, the process of step S78 is executed.

  In step S78, the main CPU 66 executes the waiting time management process before reopening the big prize opening when it is determined that the big prize opening number counter is not equal to or larger than the maximum value of the big prize opening number. In this process, the main CPU 66 sets the special prize opening number counter to “0” when the control state flag is a value (06) indicating the big prize opening reopening waiting time management and the time corresponding to the interval between rounds has elapsed. Update the memory so that it increases by 1 ″. The main CPU 66 sets a value (04) indicating that the special winning opening is open in the control state flag. The main CPU 66 sets an opening upper limit time (for example, 30 seconds) in the big prize opening time timer. In other words, the above-described process for opening the special winning opening, that is, the process of step S76 is set to be executed again.

  Then, when the main CPU 66 determines that the big prize opening number counter is equal to or larger than the maximum value of the big opening number, the big hit end interval process shown in step S80, that is, the process of step S80 is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 sets the value (08) indicating the end of the special symbol game to the control state when the control state flag is a value (07) indicating the jackpot end interval and the time corresponding to the jackpot end interval has elapsed. Set to flag. That is, it is set to execute a special symbol game end process described later, that is, the process of step S81.

  Then, the main CPU 66 stores a time reduction / probability change start command in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70, and further performs control to shift to the probability change state.

  Then, the main CPU 66 executes the special symbol game end process of step S81 when the big hit gaming state is ended or when it is out of play. In this process, when the control state flag is a value (08) indicating the end of the special symbol game, the main CPU 66 stores and updates the data indicating the number of holdings (starting storage information) to be decreased by “1”. Then, the main CPU 66 updates the special symbol storage area in order to perform the next fluctuation display. The main CPU 66 sets a value (00) indicating a special symbol storage check. That is, the special symbol storage check process described above, that is, the process of step S72 is set to be executed. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  As described above, the special symbol game is executed by setting the control state flag. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 12, the main CPU 66 sets the control status flag to “00”, “01”, “02”, when the big hit determination result is out of order when the big hit gaming state is not set. By setting “08” in order, the special symbol memory check process, the special symbol change time management process, the special symbol display time management process, and the special symbol game end process shown in FIG. 11 are executed at a predetermined timing.

  Further, when the main CPU 66 is not in the big hit gaming state and the result of the big hit determination is a big hit, the main CPU 66 sets the control state flags in order of “00”, “01”, “02”, “03”, The special symbol memory check process, the special symbol variation time management process, the special symbol display time management process, and the jackpot start interval management process shown in FIG. 11 are executed at a predetermined timing, and control to the jackpot gaming state is executed. Become.

  Further, when the control to the big hit gaming state is executed, the main CPU 66 sets the control state flag in order of “04”, “05”, “06”, thereby releasing the big winning opening shown in FIG. The middle processing, the winning ball remaining ball monitoring process, and the waiting time management process before reopening the big winning opening are executed at a predetermined timing, and the big hit game is executed.

  When the big hit game is being executed and the end condition for the big hit game state is satisfied, “04”, “05”, “07”, and “08” are set in this order, so that FIG. The big winning opening opening process, the winning ball remaining ball monitoring process, the big hit end interval process, and the special symbol game end process are executed at predetermined timings, and the big hit gaming state is ended. Thus, the main CPU 66 is an example of a big hit execution means for executing a big hit game when it is determined that a big hit game is to be executed based on the determination result of the big hit determination means.

[Special symbol memory check processing]
The special symbol memory check process of FIG. 11 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, as shown in FIG. 12, in step S101, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the control state flag is a value (00) indicating a special symbol storage check. When the main CPU 66 determines that the control state flag is a value indicating the special symbol storage check, the main CPU 66 moves the process to step S102 to determine whether or not the number of holds is “0”. On the other hand, if the main CPU 66 does not determine that the control state flag is a value indicating a special symbol storage check, the main CPU 66 ends the present subroutine.

  In step S102, when the main CPU 66 determines that the data indicating the number of holds is “0”, the main CPU 66 shifts the process to step S103 and executes the demonstration display process. When the process of step S103 is finished, this subroutine is finished. On the other hand, if the main CPU 66 does not determine that the data indicating the number of reservations is “0”, the main CPU 66 proceeds to step S104 and sets a value (01) indicating special symbol variation time management as a control state flag. Execute the process to set. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S105.

  In step S105, the main CPU 66 executes a big hit determination process. In this process, for example, in the case of the probability variation state, the main CPU 66 reads the high probability flag, and based on the read high probability flag, the main CPU 66 selects 1 from a plurality of jackpot determination tables having different numbers of jackpot determination values (big hit determination values). Select one jackpot table.

  As described above, when the high probability flag is a predetermined value, that is, when the gaming state is in a probable variation state, the probability of shifting to the big hit gaming state is improved as compared with the normal time. Then, the main CPU 66 refers to the jackpot determination random number value extracted at the time of starting winning and the selected jackpot determination table. That is, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not to enter a big hit gaming state advantageous to the player. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S106. As described above, the main CPU 66 is an example of a jackpot determining unit that determines whether or not to execute a jackpot game advantageous to the player based on the jackpot random number value extracted by the random number extracting unit.

  In step S106, the main CPU 66 executes a special symbol determination process. In this process, the main CPU 66 reads the jackpot symbol random value extracted at the time of starting winning, determines the special symbol based on the jackpot symbol random value and the result of the jackpot determination described above, and determines the special symbol. Data indicating a symbol is stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. In addition, when determining that the special symbol is a special display mode (a display mode in which the jackpot symbol is a probability variation symbol, all the jackpot symbols in the present embodiment), the main CPU 66 performs control to shift to the probability variation state. Become.

  The data indicating the special symbol stored in this way is supplied to the special symbol display device 35. As a result, the special symbol is derived and displayed on the special symbol display device 35. Further, the data indicating the special symbol stored in this way is supplied from the main CPU 66 of the main control circuit 60 to the sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200 as a derived symbol designation command. As a result, in the sub control circuit 200, the decorative symbol corresponding to the special symbol is derived and displayed on the liquid crystal display device 32. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S109.

  In step S109, the main CPU 66 executes variation pattern determination processing. In this process, the main CPU 66 extracts a rendering condition selection random value. The main CPU 66 selects a variation pattern distribution table for determining a variation pattern based on the special symbol determined as described above. The main CPU 66 determines a variation pattern based on the rendering condition selection random number extracted from the rendering condition selection random number counter and the selected variation pattern distribution table, and stores the variation pattern in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. The main CPU 66 determines the variation display mode (in particular, the variation display time) of the special symbol based on the data indicating such a variation pattern.

  The data indicating the variation pattern stored in this way is supplied to the special symbol display device 35. As a result, the special symbol display device 35 variably displays the variation pattern determined by the special symbol. Further, the data indicating the variation pattern stored in this way is supplied from the main CPU 66 of the main control circuit 60 to the sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200 as a variation pattern designation command. The sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200 executes an effect display according to the received variation pattern designation command. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S110.

  In step S110, the main CPU 66 sets the variation time corresponding to the determined variation pattern in the waiting time timer, and in step S111, executes processing for clearing the storage area used for the current variation display. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Normal symbol control processing]
The normal symbol control process of FIG. 8 will be described with reference to FIG. In FIG. 14, the numerical value drawn on the side of each process indicates a normal symbol control state flag corresponding to those steps, and one numerical value corresponding to the numerical value of the normal symbol control state flag corresponds to that numerical value. Steps are executed and the normal symbol game proceeds.

  First, as shown in FIG. 14, in step S1401, a process of loading a normal symbol control state flag is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 reads the normal symbol control state flag. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1405.

  In the process described later, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not to execute various processes in each step based on the value of the normal symbol control state flag. The normal symbol control state flag indicates the game state of the normal symbol game, and enables one of the processes to be executed. In addition, the main CPU 66 executes processing in each step at a predetermined timing determined according to a waiting time timer or the like set for each step.

  Before reaching the predetermined timing, the process ends without executing the process in each step, and another subroutine is executed. Of course, the system timer interrupt process is also executed at a predetermined cycle.

  In step S1405, the main CPU 66 executes a normal symbol storage check process. In this process, when the normal symbol control state flag is a value (00) indicating the normal symbol storage check, the main CPU 66 checks the number of reserved symbols related to the normal symbol, and if there is a reserved number, the main CPU 66 makes a hit determination or the like. Do. Then, the main CPU 66 sets the value (01) indicating the normal symbol variation time management in the ordinary symbol control state flag, and sets the variation time determined in the current process in the waiting time timer. In other words, after the variation time determined this time has elapsed, the normal symbol variation time management process described later is set to be executed. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1410.

  In step S1410, the main CPU 66 executes normal symbol variation time management processing. In this process, the main CPU 66 sets the normal symbol control state flag to the value (01) indicating the normal symbol variation time management, and when the variation time has elapsed, the main symbol 66 sets the value (02) indicating the normal symbol display time monitoring to the normal symbol. The control state flag is set, and the waiting time after determination (for example, 0.5 seconds) is set in the waiting time timer. That is, after the waiting time after the determination, the normal symbol display time management process described later is set to be executed. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1415.

  In step S1415, the main CPU 66 executes normal symbol display time management processing. In this process, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not it is a hit when the normal symbol control state flag is a value (02) indicating normal symbol display time monitoring and the waiting time after determination has elapsed. When it is a win, the main CPU 66 executes the normal electric utility release setting process, sets the normal electric utility release time timer of the main RAM 70 to 6.7 seconds, and sets a value (03) indicating the normal electric utility release. Set to the normal symbol control state flag. That is, it sets so that the normal electric accessory release process mentioned later may be performed.

  On the other hand, the main CPU 66 sets a value (04) indicating the end of the normal symbol game when it is not a win. That is, it sets so that the normal symbol game completion | finish process mentioned later may be performed. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1420.

  In step S1420, the main CPU 66 executes normal electric accessory release processing. In this process, when the normal symbol control state flag is a value (03) indicating that the normal electric combination is released, the main CPU 66 has the condition that there is a predetermined number of start winnings during the release of the normal electric combination. It is determined whether or not any of the conditions that the combination release time timer is “0” is satisfied.

  When any of the conditions is satisfied, the main CPU 66 updates a variable positioned in the main RAM so as to close the blade member that is a normal electric accessory. The main CPU 66 sets a value (04) indicating the end of the normal symbol game to the normal symbol control state flag. That is, it sets so that the normal symbol game completion | finish process mentioned later may be performed. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1425. The main CPU 66 transmits a control signal to the normal electric accessory solenoid 118 based on the value of the normal symbol control state flag stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. The ordinary electric accessory solenoid 118 shifts the blade member 48 to the open state or shifts to the closed state based on the received control signal. As described above, the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 118 is an example of a movable part driving unit that moves the movable part for a certain period according to a predetermined condition. As described above, the blade member 48 is an example of a movable portion that can be shifted to a first state in which a game ball is difficult to pass and a second state in which a game ball is easy to pass. As described above, the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 118 is an example of a movable portion driving unit that shifts the movable portion to the second state for a certain period in accordance with a predetermined condition. As described above, the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 118 is an example of a movable unit driving unit that shifts the movable unit to the second state for a certain period according to the lottery result of the normal lottery unit.

  In step S1425, the main CPU 66 executes a normal symbol game end process. In this process, when the normal symbol control state flag is a value (04) indicating the end of the normal symbol game, the main CPU 66 stores and updates the data indicating the number of reserved symbols related to the normal symbol so as to decrease by “1”. The main CPU 66 updates the normal symbol storage area in order to perform the next normal symbol variation display. The main CPU 66 sets a value (00) indicating a normal symbol storage check. That is, it sets so that the process which loads the normal symbol control state flag mentioned above may be performed. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Normal symbol memory check processing]
The normal symbol memory check process in FIG. 14 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, as shown in FIG. 15, in step S1501, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the control state flag is a value (00) indicating a normal symbol storage check. When the main CPU 66 determines that the control state flag is a value indicating the normal symbol storage check, the main CPU 66 shifts the processing to step S1502, and determines whether or not the number of normal symbols held is “0”. . On the other hand, if the main CPU 66 does not determine that the control state flag is a value indicating a normal symbol storage check, the main CPU 66 ends the present subroutine.

  If the main CPU 66 determines in step S1502 that the data indicating the number of holds is “0”, the main CPU 66 moves the process to step S1503 and executes a demonstration display process. When the process of step S1503 is finished, this subroutine is finished. On the other hand, if the main CPU 66 does not determine that the data indicating the number of reservations is “0”, the main CPU 66 proceeds to step S1504 and sets a value (01) indicating normal symbol variation time management as a control state flag. Execute the process to set. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1505.

  In step S1505, the main CPU 66 executes a big hit determination process. In this process, the main CPU 66 reads out a high probability flag, for example, in the case of a probability variation state (or a short time state), and a plurality of jackpot determination values (big hit determination values) differ based on the read high probability flag. One jackpot determination table is selected from the jackpot determination table.

  In this way, when the high probability flag is a predetermined value, that is, when the gaming state is in a probable variation state (or a short time state), the probability of transitioning to the big symbol gaming state of the normal symbol lottery is improved from the normal time. Will be. Then, the main CPU 66 refers to the jackpot determination random number for the normal symbol lottery extracted when the ball passage detector 54 passes and the selected jackpot determination table. That is, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not to enter a big hit gaming state advantageous to the player. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1506. Further, in this way, the main CPU 66 shifts the movable portion of the start area from the first state to the second state in response to the game ball passing through the normal area (ball passage detector 54) of the game board. It is an example of a normal lottery means for lottering whether or not to do.

  In step S1506, the main CPU 66 executes a normal symbol determination process. In this process, the main CPU 66 reads the jackpot symbol random number value extracted at the time of starting winning, determines the normal symbol based on the jackpot symbol random value and the result of the jackpot determination described above, and determines the normal symbol. Data indicating a symbol is stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70.

  The data indicating the normal symbol stored in this way is supplied to the normal symbol display device 33. As a result, the normal symbol is derived and displayed on the normal symbol display device 33. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1509.

  In step S1509, the main CPU 66 executes variation pattern determination processing. In this process, the main CPU 66 determines a normal symbol variation pattern and stores it in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. Based on the data indicating such a variation pattern, the main CPU 66 displays the variation display mode of the normal symbol (particularly, for example, in the case of 30 seconds in a normal state, when the number of held balls is large, or in a probability variation state (short time state)). .Fluctuation display time such as 1 second) is determined. The data indicating the variation pattern stored in this way is normally supplied to the symbol display device 33. As a result, the normal symbol display device 33 displays the variation with the variation pattern determined by the ordinary symbol. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1510.

  In step S1510, the main CPU 66 sets a variation time corresponding to the determined variation pattern in the waiting time timer, and in step S1511 executes a process of clearing the storage area used for the present variation display. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[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 starts when the power is turned on.

  First, as shown in FIG. 16, in step S1610, the sub CPU 206 executes initial setting processing such as RAM access permission and work area initialization. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1620.

  In step S1620, the sub CPU 206 executes random number update processing for updating random number values of various random number counters positioned in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1630.

  In step S1630, as will be described in detail later, the sub CPU 206 analyzes the received command and executes a command analysis process corresponding to the analyzed command. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1640.

  In step S <b> 1640, the sub CPU 206 executes display control processing for performing image display control on the liquid crystal display device 32. Specifically, when it is determined in the command analysis process that a variation pattern designation command has been received from the main control circuit 60, various effects are displayed based on the effect pattern corresponding to the variation pattern designation command. Further, when it is determined in the command analysis process that a derived symbol designation command has been received from the main control circuit 60, processing for displaying a derived symbol corresponding to the derived symbol designation command is performed. In the present embodiment, in the case of a big hit, any number symbol of “0-9” is displayed on the special symbol display device 35, and the numeric symbol displayed on the special symbol display device 35 is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 32. Are aligned and displayed. That is, if the number symbol to be stopped and displayed on the special symbol display device 35 is “3”, “333” is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 32. In the case of a loss, a symbol “-” is displayed on the special symbol display device 35 and displayed on the liquid crystal display device 32 in such a manner that three numeric symbols are not arranged. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1650.

  In step S1650, the sub CPU 206 executes a sound control process for controlling sound generated from the speakers 46L and 46R. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1660.

  In step S1660, the sub CPU 206 executes lamp control processing for performing light emission control of various lamps. When this process ends, the process is transferred again to step S1620, that is, the random number update process.

  Thus, in the sub control circuit main process, after the initial setting process is completed, the lamp control process is repeatedly executed from the random number update process.

[Random number update timing]
The big hit random number update timing will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 17, when passing the passing ball sensors 114 and 115, a normal symbol lottery (step S1505 in FIG. 15) is executed, and when winning, the blade member 48 is kept for a certain period (for example, normally 0.5 seconds). In the case of a short time state, it is 2.7 seconds). Then, the update timing of the big hit random number is set longer than the opening time of the blade member 48 such as 3 seconds, for example. In the present embodiment, 0.5 seconds and 2.7 seconds are described as an example of the opening time of the blade member 48, but the opening time may be another length. Further, in this embodiment, the update timing of the big hit random number is described as 3 seconds, but the present invention is not limited to this, and if it is longer than the open time of the movable parts such as other blade members, other update timings. There may be. As described above, the main CPU 66 generates a random number corresponding to the big hit, and then generates a next random number for a longer period than the fixed period during which the movable unit driving means shifts the movable unit to the second state. It is an example of a random number generation means. As described above, the main CPU 66 generates a random number corresponding to the big hit, and then generates a next random number during a period until the movable unit driving unit sets the movable unit according to the lottery result of the normal lottery unit. It is an example of a random number generation means longer than a certain period of time for shifting to the second state.

  As described above, according to the gaming machine of the present embodiment, a starting area having a movable part (for example, a blade member) is provided, and after generating a random value corresponding to the jackpot, the next random number is obtained. The period until the occurrence is longer than the time for which the movable part is driven. For this reason, for example, when a game ball becomes easy to enter by driving a movable part, possibility that a game ball will pass through a starting area and a random number value corresponding to a big hit will be improved. In this way, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of improving gameability by having a long update period of the big hit determination random number and widening the range of the hit value.

  According to the gaming machine of the present embodiment, when the movable portion is driven, the game ball is easy to enter by shifting to the second state for a certain period of time. The possibility of extracting the corresponding random value is improved. In this way, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of improving gameability by having a long update period of the big hit determination random number and widening the range of the hit value.

  According to this gaming machine, when the normal symbol lottery is won, the movable part is shifted to the second state for a certain period of time so that the game ball can easily enter, the game ball passes through the start area, and the random value corresponding to the jackpot The possibility of being extracted is improved. In this way, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of improving gameability by having a long update period of the big hit determination random number and widening the range of the hit value.

[Second Embodiment]
A second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. Unlike the first embodiment, the second embodiment is different in that the update timing of the random number is updated when the player operates the firing handle 26.

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

  First, as shown in FIG. 18, in step S1843, as will be described in detail later, the main CPU 66 selects random numbers so as to increase the count values of the big hit determination random number counter, the big hit symbol determination random number counter, etc. by “1”. Update process is executed. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1844.

  In step S1844, the main CPU 66 executes input detection processing for detecting the winning or passing of the game ball to the start opening 25 or the like. In this process, the main CPU 66 extracts a random number such as a big hit random number based on the passing of the game ball to the start port 25 and stores it in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. Further, when the main CPU 66 receives a detection signal based on the operation of the firing handle 26 by the player, the main CPU 66 turns on a firing flag stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1845. As described above, the main CPU 66 is an example of a random number extraction unit that extracts a big hit random number value from the big hit random number generated by the random number generation unit in response to the game ball passing through the starting area.

  In step S1845, the main CPU 66 performs various operations such as a waiting time timer for synchronizing the main control circuit 60 and the sub control circuit 200, and a big prize opening time timer for measuring the opening time of the big prize opening 39. Execute timer update processing. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1846.

  In step S1846, the main CPU 66 executes an output process for supplying a signal for driving control based on various variables to a solenoid, a motor, and the like. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1847.

  In step S1847, the main CPU 66 executes command output processing for supplying various commands to the sub-control circuit 200. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1848.

  In step S 1848, the main CPU 66 executes payout processing such as sending a prize ball control command for causing the payout device 128 to perform a prize ball to the payout / firing control circuit 126. 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.

[Random number update processing]
As shown in FIG. 19, in step S191, the main CPU 66 performs a process of determining whether or not a launch operation has been performed. In this process, if the main CPU 66 determines that the firing flag is on in the main RAM 70 (that is, a game ball has been fired), the main CPU 66 moves the process to step S192, and if not determined to be above. Then, the process proceeds to step S194.

  In step S192, the main CPU 66 performs a process of increasing the value of the big hit random number stored in the main RAM 70 by "1". If this process ends, the process moves to a step S194. Thus, the main CPU 66 is an example of random number generating means for generating a big hit random number at a predetermined cycle. As described above, the main CPU 66 is a random number generating means that generates a random value corresponding to the big hit and generates a next random number for a longer period than the time for which the movable portion is driven. As described above, the main CPU 66 is an example of a random number extraction unit that extracts a big hit random number value from the big hit random number generated at a predetermined cycle by the random number generation unit in accordance with the operation of the operation unit by the player. As described above, the launching device 130 is an example of a launching unit that launches a game ball toward the game board in accordance with the operation of the operation unit. As described above, the main CPU 66 is an example of a random number generating unit that generates a big hit random number at a timing according to the operation of the operating unit by the player.

  In step S <b> 194, the main CPU 66 performs a process of incrementing each count value such as a jackpot symbol determination random number counter stored in the main RAM 70 by “1”. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  The gaming machine according to the first aspect of the second embodiment includes a gaming board having a gaming area where a game ball rolls, random number generating means for generating a jackpot random number at a timing according to the operation of the operating means by the player, Based on the random number extraction means for extracting a big hit random number value from the big hit random number generated by the random number generation means when the game ball passes through a predetermined area of the gaming area, and the game based on the big hit random number value extracted by the random number extraction means A jackpot determining means for determining whether or not to execute a jackpot game advantageous to a person, and a jackpot executing means for executing the jackpot game when it is determined that the jackpot game is to be executed based on the result of the determination of the jackpot determining means. It is characterized by comprising.

  According to this gaming machine, a big hit random number is generated at a timing according to the operation of the operation means such as a handle, and it is determined whether or not to execute a big hit game advantageous to the player based on the extracted big hit random value. For this reason, for example, a big hit random number is generated by operating an operation means such as a handle. Therefore, if the big hit random number generated at a timing according to a certain operation is a random value that can be determined to be a big hit, it is transferred to the game board. When a moving game ball passes a predetermined area, it can be a big hit. In this way, a game machine capable of improving the gameability can be provided by generating the big hit determination random number at the timing according to the operation.

  A gaming machine according to a second aspect of the second embodiment is the gaming machine according to the first aspect, comprising launching means for launching a game ball toward the game board in response to an operation of the operation means. It is what.

  According to this gaming machine, a big hit random number is generated at a timing according to a game ball launch operation by the operating means, and it is determined whether or not to execute a big hit game advantageous to the player based on the extracted big hit random value. To do. For this reason, for example, by operating the operating means, a game ball is launched and a big hit random number is generated, so the big hit random number generated at a timing according to a certain launch operation can be determined as a big hit In this case, if the game ball rolling on the game board passes a predetermined area, it can be a big hit. In this way, a game machine capable of improving the gameability can be provided by generating the big hit determination random number at the timing according to the operation.

  In the above-described embodiment, a pachinko gaming machine with a liquid crystal display device is taken as an example. However, the present invention is not limited to this, but a pachinko gaming machine called a wing mono, Hikokimono, a pachinko gaming called a right thing. Other modes may be possible.

  In the present embodiment, the present invention is applied to a pachinko gaming machine. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and the present invention may be applied to various gaming machines such as a pachislot gaming machine and a game machine. Of course, the present invention may be applied to a game machine in which a bingo game or a lottery is executed instead of a game machine in which such a slot game is executed.

It is explanatory drawing of the function of the pachinko game machine of 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing of the function of the pachinko game machine of 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a perspective view which shows the external appearance in the pachinko game machine of 1st Embodiment of this invention. 1 is an exploded perspective view showing an overview of a pachinko gaming machine according to a first embodiment of the present invention. 1 is a front view showing an overview of a game board in a pachinko gaming machine according to a first embodiment of the present invention. It is a front view which shows arrangement | positioning of various sensors, solenoids, etc. in the pachinko game machine of 1st 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 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a transition diagram of each process in the special symbol control process performed in the pachinko gaming machine of the first embodiment of the present invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a timing chart which shows the update timing of the random number performed in the pachinko gaming machine of the first embodiment of the present invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of 2nd Embodiment of this invention.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 Pachinko machine 14 Game board 21 Dish unit 25 Start opening 26 Launch handle 32 Liquid crystal display device 33 Normal symbol display device 34 Special symbol hold display device 35 Special symbol display device 39 Big prize opening 40 Shutter 60 Main control circuit 66 Main CPU
68 Main ROM
70 Main RAM
94 Identification symbol 95, 96 Character information 104 Count sensor 106, 108, 110, 112 General winning ball sensor 114, 115 Passing ball sensor 116 Starting winning ball sensor 118 Normal electric accessory solenoid 120 Large winning opening solenoid 200 Sub control circuit

Claims (2)

A game board having a game area in which a game ball rolls;
Random number generating means for generating jackpot random numbers at a predetermined cycle;
Random number extracting means for extracting a jackpot random number value from the jackpot random number generated at a predetermined cycle by the random number generator according to the operation of the operating means by the player;
Jackpot determination means for determining whether or not to execute a jackpot game advantageous to the player based on the jackpot random number value extracted by the random number extraction means;
A gaming machine comprising: a jackpot execution means for executing a jackpot game when it is determined that the jackpot game is to be executed based on a result of the determination by the jackpot determination means. In the gaming machine according to claim 1,
A gaming machine comprising launching means for launching a game ball toward the game board in response to an operation of the operation means.

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