JP2011115238A - Pachinko game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a Pachinko game machine indicating a chance of passage of a prize game ball through a V-prize zone to obtain excitement and enjoyment even a beginner, and to increase a presentation effect. <P>SOLUTION: The Pachinko game machine has an opening/closing winning pocket provided with an inside V-prize rotation body. The V-prize rotation body has an outside area having a plurality of receiving portions for receiving game balls, and a predetermined number of the receiving portions are defined as V-prize zones. A ball receiving/feeding area is an area through which a game ball entering the opening/closing winning pocket passes to be received in a receiving portion. A lamp system 600 irradiates the receiving portions. A position detecting portion 801 detects the position of the V-prize zones periodically moving. A determination portion 802 determines whether the V-prize zone is located at a chance position forward from a position facing the ball receiving/feeding area or not, using the result of the V-prize zone detected by the position detecting portion 801, when winning a small prize. A lamp presentation portion 803 controls the lighting of the lamp system 600 based on the result of the V-prize zone position determined by the determination portion 802. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2011,JPO&amp;INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a pachinko gaming machine having a function of the old second type.

  Conventionally, an old type 1 pachinko game machine called “Digipachi” is known. Former type 1 pachinko gaming machine, when a game ball wins a specific starting opening, obtains a random number at the timing of starting winning, and determines whether or not the random number matches a predetermined jackpot random number And the lottery result of the jackpot determination is displayed as a special symbol. Then, when the acquired random number matches the jackpot random number, the special symbol indicating the predetermined jackpot is stopped and the game is shifted to the jackpot gaming state.

  In the big hit gaming state, the big prize opening is opened for a predetermined number of rounds. One round ends when the opening / closing time of the big prize opening reaches a specified time (for example, 30 seconds) or when a specified number (for example, 10) of game balls wins during the opening of 30 seconds. Then, the next round is started in accordance with the content of the winning jackpot, and intermittent opening and closing of the big prize opening is repeated until the maximum round is reached. In this way, a large number of game balls can be obtained in the big hit game state.

  When the jackpot ends, a support function (electric chew support) using an electric tulip such as a short-time gaming state or a probability variation gaming state is added according to the type of jackpot. When the electric chew support is added, it is easy to open the electric tulip provided in the vicinity of the second starting port, so that the game ball can easily win the second starting port. In the jackpot lottery with respect to the game ball won at the second starting port, a jackpot advantageous to the player is more likely to occur than the game ball won at the first starting port. The jackpot that is advantageous to the player is specifically a jackpot with a large number of rounds or a jackpot with electric support.

  Conventionally, an old second type pachinko game machine called "honey" is known. In the former type 2 pachinko gaming machine, an opening / closing prize opening having a pair of movable pieces (honey) is provided on the game board, and when a game ball wins a predetermined starting opening, the opening / closing prize opening is 1 for example. A game ball that flows down or down twice or twice and catches down the game board surface is captured, and the captured game ball is guided into the opening / closing prize opening. A specific area called a V zone is provided inside the open / close winning opening, and when a game ball that has won a prize in the open / close winning opening passes through the V zone (V winning), it shifts to a big hit gaming state. . If you do not win V, you will lose.

  In the big hit gaming state, the predetermined number of rounds and the nesting repeat the opening and closing operation intermittently. For example, one round ends when the number of opening / closing of the honey reaches a specified number of times (for example, 18 times), or when a game ball wins a specified number (for example, 10) of opening / closing prize opening while releasing the number of times of honey. Then, the next round is started according to the content of the winning jackpot, and the intermittent opening and closing of the honey is further repeated. The opening and closing of the honey is repeated up to the final round set according to the contents of the jackpot. In this way, a large number of game balls can be obtained in the big hit game state.

  In particular, in the former two types of pachinko gaming machines, a rotating body provided with a plurality of housing portions including a V zone is arranged in an opening / closing prize opening, and a game ball is accommodated in the V zone of the rotating body. Then, what was made to shift to jackpot is known (for example, refer patent document 1 below). In such a conventional technique, whether or not a game ball won in the open / close prize opening is accommodated in the V zone is determined by the timing at which the honey is released and the position of the V zone.

  Here, as a pachinko gaming machine having the functions of the old two types, a supplementary pachinko gaming machine combining the old first type and the old second type will be supplemented. The compound pachinko gaming machine has, for example, a plurality of start ports including a first start port and a second start port for starting and winning a game ball launched into the right region of the game board. Opening and closing prize opening is provided.

  In such a complex pachinko gaming machine, when a game ball wins at the start opening, for example, a lottery is performed as to whether or not to win a bonus or open a big winning opening. If you win a jackpot by winning a lottery, symbols such as the number of consecutive rounds when the jackpot is transferred and whether or not there is a short game after the jackpot ends will be determined, and the jackpot that will open the jackpot will be started. ing.

  When winning a small win by winning a lottery, a small winning symbol determination such as the number of continuous rounds when a big win is made by winning a V and the presence or absence of a short-time game after the end of the big win is performed. When the winning ball is won and the game ball is won in the open / close winning slot and wins the V prize, or when the winning lottery is won by the winning lottery, the jackpot that opens the big winning hole is started. It has become.

JP 2009-201710 A

  In the above-described conventional technology, the timing at which the honey is released and the position of the V zone become a matter of concern to the player, and the player pays attention to the position of the V zone when the honey is released. However, in the above-described conventional technology, for example, a beginner or the like, for a player who does not know at what timing a game ball enters the open / close winning opening is a chance to win a V prize, it is not interesting even when playing a game. There was a problem. In addition, there is a problem in that the effect is not performed particularly with respect to the position of the V zone at the time of the small hit, which is a matter of interest for the player, and the effect of the effect is poor.

  An object of the present invention is to provide a pachinko gaming machine that can provide interest even for beginners and enhance the production effect in order to solve the above-described problems caused by the prior art.

  In order to solve the above-described problems and achieve the object, the present invention employs the following configuration. Reference numerals in parentheses indicate correspondence with the embodiments in order to facilitate understanding of the present invention, and do not limit the scope of the present invention. The pachinko gaming machine (100) according to the present invention shifts to a big hit by passing an openable / closable open / close member (131) for attracting a game ball and a small hit for opening the open / close member (131). An opening / closing prize opening (130) having a specific area (332), and a rotatable inside of the opening / closing prize opening (130) are provided in a predetermined cycle, and a prize is entered in the opening / closing prize opening (130) in an outer area. A specific housing that has a plurality of housing portions (134) for housing game balls, and guides a predetermined number of housing portions (134) to the specific area (332) among the plurality of housing portions (134). A rotating body (133) serving as a portion (132), and an accommodation ball area (220) through which a game ball won in the open / close prize opening (130) is accommodated in the accommodation portion (134). , Each accommodating part (13 ), A position detecting means (801) for detecting the position of the specific accommodating portion (132), and the specific accommodating portion (132) by the position detecting means (801) at the time of a small hit. ) In the predetermined vicinity position before the position where the specific accommodation portion (132) is connected to the open / close prize opening (130) in opposition to the accommodation entrance area (220). Determining means (802) for determining whether or not there is, and lamp effecting means (for controlling lighting of the lamp (600) based on the determination result of the position of the specific housing portion (132) by the determining means (802)) 803).

  In the above invention, the lamp effecting means (803) causes the rotating body (133) to rotate when the determining means (802) determines that the specific accommodating portion (132) is in the predetermined vicinity position. The lamp (600) is controlled to be lit so as to irradiate the specific accommodating part (132) according to the movement of the specific accommodating part (132).

  In the above invention, a normal path (202) provided in the opening / closing prize opening (130) and guiding a game ball won in the opening / closing prize opening (130) to the accommodating portion (134) of the rotating body (133); A special path (201) that is provided in the open / close prize opening (130) and that makes it easier to guide the game balls that have won in the open / close prize opening (130) to the specific area (332) rather than the normal path (202). ) And route determination means (804) for determining the route (201, 202) through which the game ball has passed during the small hit, the determination means (802) is provided by the route determination means (804). When it is determined that the route (201, 202) through which the game ball has passed is the normal route (202), it is determined whether or not the specific accommodation unit (132) is in the predetermined vicinity position. When That.

  In the above invention, it further comprises a winning detection means (805) for detecting the winning of the game ball into the open / close winning opening (130), and the judging means (802) is configured such that the winning ball is detected by the winning detection means (805). If detected, the open / close prize is received by the specific accommodation portion (132) facing the accommodation ball area (220) using the detection result of the specific accommodation portion (132) by the position detection means (805). It is determined whether or not it is in a predetermined vicinity before the position where it is connected to the mouth (130), and the lamp effect means (803) detects the game ball by the winning detection means (805). And the determination means (802) determines that the specific accommodating portion (132) is in the predetermined vicinity position, the lager according to the movement of the specific accommodating portion (132). Characterized by lighting control flop (600).

  In the present invention, since the lamp is controlled to be lit based on the position of the V zone, it is possible to suggest whether it is a chance of winning a V prize, and even a beginner can obtain interest and produce effects. There is an effect that the effect can be enhanced.

It is explanatory drawing which showed the pachinko game machine. It is explanatory drawing which showed the detailed structure of the pachinko gaming machine. It is explanatory drawing which showed the structure of V rotating body. It is explanatory drawing which showed the positional relationship of the position of V zone of a V rotary body, and the projection part of a drive gear. It is explanatory drawing which showed the modification of V zone and a projection part. It is explanatory drawing which showed the lamp | ramp system of the opening / closing prize opening. It is the block diagram which showed the internal structure of the control part of a pachinko game machine. It is the block diagram which showed the functional structure of the pachinko game machine concerning this Embodiment. It is the flowchart which showed the outline | summary of this Embodiment. It is the flowchart which showed the timer interruption process which a main control part performs. It is the flowchart which showed the start port SW process which a main control part performs. It is the flowchart which showed the special symbol process which a main control part performs. It is the flowchart which showed the hit determination processing which a main control part performs. It is explanatory drawing which showed an example of the hit random number determination table. It is explanatory drawing which showed an example of the design random number determination table used when digesting a special 1 reserved ball. It is explanatory drawing which showed an example of the design random number determination table used when digesting a special 2 reservation ball. It is the flowchart which showed the fluctuation pattern selection process which a main control part performs. It is explanatory drawing which showed an example of the long fluctuation pattern table used at the time of the small hit by the special 1 reservation ball. It is explanatory drawing which showed an example of the short fluctuation pattern table used at the time of the small hit by the special 2 reservation ball. It is the flowchart which showed the process during stop which a main control part performs. It is the flowchart which showed the winning combination process which a main control part performs. It is the flowchart which showed the opening / closing prize opening process which a main control part performs. It is the flowchart which showed the opening / closing prize opening process which a main control part performs. It is explanatory drawing which showed an example of the round number / opening pattern setting table. It is the flowchart which showed the V zone SW process which a main control part performs. It is the flowchart which showed the opening / closing prize opening SW process which a main control part performs. It is the flowchart which showed the movable body process which a main control part performs. It is the flowchart which showed the big prize mouth game processing which the main control section performs. It is the flowchart which showed the game state setting process which a main control part performs. It is the flowchart which showed the right-handed alerting | reporting process which a main control part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the timer interruption process which a production control part performs. It is the flowchart which showed the command reception process which a production control part performs. It is the flowchart which showed the command reception process which a production control part performs. It is the flowchart which showed the change production selection process which an production supervision part performs. It is the flowchart which showed the small hit effect selection process which an effect supervision part performs. It is explanatory drawing which showed an example of the right strike notification effect performed during the long opening at the time of a small hit. It is the flowchart which showed the process during the small hit effect which a lamp control part performs. It is the flowchart which showed the process during the small hit effect which a lamp control part performs. It is the flowchart which showed the V zone position detection process which a lamp control part performs. It is explanatory drawing which showed the transition of the production | presentation performed when a game ball passes through a special route. It is explanatory drawing which showed the transition of the production | presentation performed when a game ball passes through a special route. It is explanatory drawing which showed the transition of the production | presentation performed when a game ball passes along a normal route. It is explanatory drawing which showed the transition of the production | presentation performed when a game ball passes along a normal route. It is explanatory drawing which showed the transition of the production | presentation performed when a game ball passes along a normal route. It is explanatory drawing which showed the transition of the production | presentation performed when a game ball passes along a normal route. It is the flowchart which showed the small hitting ending effect selection process which a production control part performs. It is explanatory drawing which showed an example of the production | presentation screen at the time of the end of the small hit by special 1 holding ball.

  Exemplary embodiments of a pachinko gaming machine according to the present invention will be described below in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

(Embodiment)
(Basic configuration of pachinko machine)
First, the basic configuration of the pachinko gaming machine will be described. FIG. 1 is an explanatory view showing a pachinko gaming machine. In the present embodiment, a so-called old first type (digital type) and old second type (honey) composite pachinko gaming machine is used.

  In FIG. 1, a pachinko gaming machine 100 has a rectangular frame 101, and a game board 102 is detachably attached to a window hole of the frame 101. A glass frame (not shown) is attached to the front surface of the game board 102 so as to be opened and closed. In addition, a lower part of the game board 102 is provided with a tray part 103 for storing game balls, a launch lever 104 for launching the game balls of the tray part 103, and the like.

  On the upper surface of the saucer 103, for example, an effect button 105 is provided for allowing a player to perform an operation and participate in the game. Further, on the upper surface of the saucer portion 103, there are provided a game ball purchase button, a game ball purchase cancel button, a ball removal button for removing the game ball in the saucer portion 103 from below to the outside, and the like. In the center of the game board 102, an image display unit 106 made of a liquid crystal display is provided to output screen information for production.

  Next, the game flow of the pachinko gaming machine 100 will be described together with main components. Details of the main components will be described later with reference to FIG. The pachinko gaming machine 100 includes a first start port 111, a second start port 112, a first special symbol display unit 121, a second special symbol display unit 122, a normal symbol display unit 123, and a hold display unit 124. , A right-handed notification display unit 125, an opening / closing prize opening 130, a gate 140, an electric tulip 141, and a big prize opening 150. In the following description, description will be made using numbers in parentheses indicating game procedures. This number corresponds to the number in parentheses described in FIG.

  (1) First, in the normal gaming state, as shown by reference numeral 170, the player performs a so-called left-handed game that strikes the left area or the central area of the game board 102, and aims at the first start port 111. (2) When the game ball wins the first start port 111, a winning lottery including a small lottery and a big lottery is performed, and the first special figure display unit (hereinafter referred to as "special 1 display unit") 121 is changed. .

  When the first special symbol indicating the lottery result of the winning lottery stopped on the special 1 display unit 121 (hereinafter referred to as “special diagram 1”) is the small bonus symbol indicating the release of the honey 131, after a predetermined interval time has elapsed. (3) The honey 131 of the open / close winning opening 130 is opened once, for example, for 1.2 seconds. The honey 131 corresponds to the opening / closing member of the present invention.

  In addition, special figure 1 as the lottery result of the winning lottery shows the jackpot symbol indicating the number of continuous rounds and the presence of short-time games, the jackpot (direct hit jackpot) symbol that shifts to the jackpot without going through the jackpot, or the loser Loss design is shown. Furthermore, in the special figure 1 at the time of jackpot or direct hit jackpot indicating the release of the honey 131, information on the number of continuous rounds when shifting to jackpot, which will be described later, and the gaming state after the jackpot is ended as a short-time gaming state Information on whether or not to do so is included. The image display unit 106 displays an effect screen corresponding to the symbol content of the special 1 display unit 121.

  When the honey 131 is released, as shown by reference numeral 180, the player performs a so-called right-hand strike on the right side area of the game board 102, and causes the game ball to enter the open / close prize opening 130. (4) When the game ball that has won the open / close winning opening 130 enters the V zone 132 of the accommodating portion 134 of the V rotating body 133 or the V zone 136 of the small rotating body 135, (5) The number of corresponding rounds will be a big hit to open the grand prize winning opening 150. During the big hit, the game is played by right-handed as indicated by reference numeral 180. The V-rotating body corresponds to the rotating body of the present invention, and the V zone 132 corresponds to the specific accommodating portion of the present invention.

  Note that the number of rounds shown in the special figure 1 at the time of a small hit includes the release of the honey 131 at the time of the small hit. After winning the jackpot, if the small winning symbol is a symbol indicating “no time saving”, the game returns to the normal game state, and if the small winning symbol is a symbol indicating “with a short time”, 100 short time games are played. Transition to the state. Note that 100 times corresponds to the number of times the special symbol fluctuates.

  Also, when the special figure 1 is a jackpot symbol (direct hit jackpot symbol), if the symbol content of the stopped special figure 1 is a jackpot with a short time, after the jackpot is over, the game shifts to 100 time-saving gaming state. Note that the direct hit jackpot is a transition to a jackpot that opens the big winning opening 150 without passing through the jackpot, that is, without passing the game ball to the V zones 132 and 136. In the case of this direct hit jackpot, for example, the image display unit 106 is made to suggest a jackpot by stopping a specific effect symbol such as “3, 3, 3” or “7, 7, 7”.

  (6) In the short-time gaming state, the player makes a right turn as indicated by reference numeral 180 and aims at the gate 140. When the game ball passes through the gate 140, (7) the normal symbol display unit 123 fluctuates for 1.5 seconds. When the stopped normal symbol is a winning symbol, (8) the electric tulip 141 is opened three times for 1.8 seconds. Note that when the stopped normal symbol is a lost symbol, the electric tulip 141 is not opened.

  When a game ball wins a prize through the electric tulip 141 to the second start opening 112 that is spaced from the first start opening 111, a winning lottery is performed, and (9) a second special figure display section (hereinafter referred to as "special 2 display"). 122 ”). When the stopped second special symbol (hereinafter referred to as “special diagram 2”) is a small hit symbol indicating the release of the honey 131, after the predetermined interval time has elapsed, (10) the honey 131 of the opening / closing prize opening 130 is displayed. Open once, for example 1.2 seconds.

  In addition, in the special figure 2 at the time of the jackpot or the direct hit jackpot indicating the release of the honey 131, whether or not the short-time game is added to the information on the number of continuous rounds when the jackpot is transferred and the game state after the jackpot is finished Information on whether or not is included.

  (11) During the small hit, when the game ball wins the open / close winning opening 130 via the honey 131 and enters the V zones 132 and 136, (12) the number of rounds corresponding to the small winning symbol, the large winning opening 150 It will be a jackpot to open. Note that the number of rounds shown in the special figure 2 at the time of a small hit includes the release of the honey 131 at the time of the small hit.

  When the jackpot is over, if the special figure 2 that has been stopped is a symbol that shows a jackpot with a time-saving, it will newly shift to the time-saving gaming state of 100 times.

  Here, a supplementary description will be given of the case where the game ball passes through the gate 140 in the normal game state. When the game ball passes through the gate 140 in the normal game state, the normal symbol display unit 123 fluctuates for 4 seconds. In the normal gaming state, when the stopped normal symbol is a winning symbol, the electric tulip 141 performs the opening for 0.15 seconds once.

  On the other hand, when the game ball passes through the gate 140 in the short-time game state, the normal symbol display unit 123 fluctuates for 1.5 seconds. Further, in the normal gaming state, when the stopped normal symbol is a winning symbol, the electric tulip 141 performs 1.8 seconds of opening three times.

  As described above, in the normal gaming state, the variation time of the normal symbol is lengthened and the opening time of the electric tulip 141 is shortened, so that a small hit is generated by winning the second starting port 112 in the normal gaming state. In other words, an inappropriate game in which the player aims at the gate 140 is suppressed. On the other hand, in the short-time gaming state, by shortening the normal symbol variation time and lengthening the opening of the electric tulip 141, it is easy to generate a big hit, allowing the player to get a lot of balls and enabling a quick game I have to.

(Detailed configuration of pachinko machine)
Next, the detailed configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 100 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram showing a detailed configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 100. In FIG. 2, an open / close prize opening 130 is provided in the approximate center of the game board 102. On the upper right side of the open / close prize winning opening 130, a honey 131 that can be freely opened and closed is provided. The honey 131 captures the game ball passing through the right area of the game board 102 by hitting right.

  Inside the open / close prize winning opening 130, a V-rotating body 133, a small rotating body 135, and a movable body 203 are provided. The V rotating body 133 is always rotating clockwise at a constant speed regardless of whether the honey 131 is opened or closed. The V rotating body 133 is provided with a plurality of accommodating portions 134 on the outer shell, and, for example, three V zones 132 are provided at equal intervals among the accommodating portions 134. The V zone 132 moves to the 6 o'clock position at a constant cycle. The position opposite to the 6 o'clock position is an opening, and is an accommodation ball area 220 that guides the game ball to the accommodation portion 134.

  A game ball won in the open / close winning opening 130 via the honey 131 at the time of a small hit is accommodated in the V zone 132 located at the 6 o'clock position via the accommodation ball area 220, and the game ball will be described later. When it is detected by the winning SW, it shifts to a jackpot. On the other hand, when a game ball won in the open / close winning opening 130 at the time of a small hit is accommodated in the accommodating portion 134 excluding the V zone 132 located at the 6 o'clock position, it does not shift to a big win.

  The movable body 203 operates to distribute the game balls won through the honey 131 to the special route 201 (right side in the figure) or the normal route 202 (left side in the figure). The special route 201 is a route that makes it easy for the game ball to reach the V zone 132, and corresponds to the special route of the present invention. The normal route 202 is a route that makes it difficult for the game ball to reach the V zone 132 as compared to the special route 201, and corresponds to the normal route of the present invention.

  The game ball that has passed the special route 201 is guided to the small rotating body 135. The small rotator 135 includes, for example, three rotation storage areas 210 for storing game balls. One of the three rotation accommodating areas 210 has a game ball as a V zone 136. Two of the three rotary storage areas 210 are general storage areas 211 that are lost. In other words, the game balls that have passed through the special route 201 enter the V zone 136 at a rate of about 1/3.

  A special route SW for detecting that a game ball has passed the special route 201 is provided in the special route 201, and when a game ball is detected by this SW, a highly expected effect is performed. It has become.

  On the other hand, the game ball that has passed the normal route 202 is guided to the opening 205. The game ball guided to the opening 205 falls by gravity from the opening 205 and is accommodated in the accommodating portion 134 located at the 6 o'clock position in the V rotating body 133 through the accommodating and entering ball area 220. Thus, the game balls that have passed through the normal route 202 enter the V zone 132 at a ratio of (number of V zones 132) / (number of accommodation units 134), and games that have passed the special route 201. The ratio of entering the V zone 132 is lower than that of the sphere.

  On the lower right side of the game board 102, a special 1 display unit 121 that displays and displays special figure 1, a special 2 display unit 122 that displays and displays special figure 2, and a normal that displays and displays normal symbols. A symbol display unit 123, a holding display unit 124 that displays a holding ball, and a right-handed notification display unit 125 that displays a right-handed notification are provided. The special 1 display unit 121 and the special 2 display unit 122 are configured by, for example, a 7-segment display unit, and indicate the presence / absence of a short time after the big hit and the number of continuous rounds by the displayed numbers and the color of the numbers. It has become.

  The hold display unit 124 includes a plurality of LEDs (Light Emitting Diodes), and displays the game balls won in the first start port 111 as special 1 hold balls that are the right to win a lottery. In addition, the hold display unit 124 displays the game balls that have won the second start opening 112 as special 2 hold balls that are the right to receive a winning lottery. The right-handed notification display unit 125 includes an LED, and lights up in a gaming state where a game is played by right-handed, such as during a big hit or during a short-time game.

  A first start port 111 for changing the special view 1 displayed on the special 1 display unit 121 is provided in a lower region of the open / close prize winning opening 130. A first start port SW is provided inside the first start port 111. When a game ball is detected by the first start port SW, the special figure 1 on the special display unit 121 is displayed in a variable manner.

  A gate SW is provided inside the gate 140 arranged in the right region of the open / close winning opening 130, and when a game ball is detected by the gate SW, the normal symbol on the normal symbol display unit 123 is variably displayed. . When a specific normal symbol stops on the normal symbol display unit 123, the electric tulip 141 is opened.

  Below the gate 140, a second starting port 112 for changing the special figure 2 displayed on the special 2 display unit 122 is provided. In the vicinity of the second starting port 112, an electric tulip 141 as a normal electric accessory that guides the game ball to the second starting port 112 is provided. A second start port SW is provided inside the second start port 112, and when a game ball is detected by the second start port SW, the special figure 2 of the special 2 display unit 122 is variably displayed.

  Below the second starting port 112, a special winning port 150 is provided. The big prize opening 150 is opened in the big hit gaming state, and a big prize opening SW is provided therein. An out port 241 is provided at the bottom of the game board 102.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 100, the arrangement positions of the first start port 111 and the second start port 112 are not limited to this. For example, the first start port 111 is aimed by right-handed in the normal gaming state, while the short-time game It is good also as a structure which makes the 2nd start port 112 aim at left-handed in a state. Specifically, it is essential to dispose the electric tulip 141 in the vicinity of the second start port 112, and the first start port 111 and the second start port 112 may be replaced.

  Further, the second start port 112 may be arranged below the first start port 111 so that the right hit and the left hit are not performed. In the case of the jackpot, the predetermined winning opening 150 is opened for a predetermined number of rounds. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, in the case where the large winning opening 150 is not provided, the opening 131 of the opening / closing winning opening 130 is predetermined. You may make it open | release the number of rounds. Furthermore, although the honey 131 is configured to be disposed only on one side on the right side, the configuration is not limited thereto, and may be configured on both sides.

(Configuration of V rotating body)
Next, the configuration of the V rotating body 133 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram showing the configuration of the V rotator 133. In FIG. 3, the V rotating body 133 is meshed with the drive gear 300, and is rotated by being driven by the rotation of the drive gear 300. In the present embodiment, the gear ratio between the V rotating body 133 and the drive gear 300 is 1: 4. That is, when the V rotating body 133 makes one turn, the drive gear 300 makes four turns.

  Further, the V rotator 133 rotates along the guide 311 and the inner periphery support portion 312 that are fixedly arranged. The V-rotating body 133 has a plurality of accommodating portions 134 that are partitioned into disk-shaped outer regions. The accommodating part 134 includes three V zones 132 at equal intervals. The V zone 132 has a bottom by being formed in a rectangular shape, and guides a game ball to the V winning / discharge path 332 as the V rotating body 133 rotates.

  Although not shown, a V zone SW is provided at the entrance of the V winning and discharging path 332. The V winning and discharging path 332 corresponds to a specific area of the present invention. Note that the game balls that have won the V zone 136 of the small rotator 135 are also discharged to the V winning discharge path 332 via a guide path (not shown).

  On the other hand, the accommodating portion 134 other than the V zone 132 is a lost zone 321 that does not become a big hit even if a game ball is accommodated. The lose zone 321 does not have a bottom like the V zone 132, that is, only the side surface is partitioned, and the game ball is guided to the general discharge path 331 as the V rotating body 133 rotates. Yes. That is, since the lose zone 321 does not have a bottom like the V zone 132, the game ball is guided to the general discharge path 331 by gravity.

  The drive gear 300 is connected to a drive motor (not shown) and rotates. Three protrusions 302 are provided at regular intervals on the general surface 301 of the drive gear 300. That is, the protrusion 302 is disposed every 120 °. The protrusion 302 is detected by a sensor 303 that is fixedly arranged. With such a configuration, when the drive gear 300 is driven to rotate and the projection 302 passes the sensor 303, the gear switch (SW) 303a built in the sensor 303 is turned on, so that the projection 302 is It is to be detected.

  For example, when the V zone 132 of the V rotator 133 is located at a predetermined position (position every 30 °), the sensor 303 can detect any one of the three protrusions 302. Has been placed. Hereinafter, the positional relationship between the position of the V zone 132 of the V rotating body 133 and the protrusion 302 of the drive gear 300 will be described with reference to FIG.

(Positional relationship between the position of the V zone of the V rotating body and the protrusion of the drive gear)
FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing the positional relationship between the position of the V zone 132 of the V rotator 133 and the protrusion 302 of the drive gear 300. In FIG. 4, the sensor 303 is arranged at a position where one of the three protrusions 302 can be detected when the V zone 132 is located at a predetermined position.

  Here, in order to produce an effect depending on whether or not the game ball that entered the opening / closing winning opening 130 at the time of a small hit is likely to win a V, it is a chance before the V zone 132 is located at the 6 o'clock position. It is assumed that the position is detected (for example, at 5 o'clock). Hereinafter, detection of the positions of the V zone 132a and the V zone 132b will be described in detail.

  The gear ratio between the V rotating body 133 and the drive gear 300 is 1: 4. For this reason, when the drive gear 300 rotates 120 °, the V-rotating body 133 rotates 30 °. In FIG. 4, the V zone 132a is located at the 5 o'clock position and the sensor 303 has detected the protrusion 302a. From this state, when the drive gear 300 is driven to rotate, when the sensor 303 detects the next protrusion 302b (when the drive gear 300 rotates 120 °), the V-rotating body 133 corresponds to a quarter of that. Turn 30 °. At this time, the V zone 132a moves to the 6 o'clock position, and the point 401 moves to the 5 o'clock position.

  Furthermore, if the drive gear 300 rotates 120 ° and the sensor 303 detects the next protrusion 302c, the V-rotating body 133 further rotates 30 °. At this time, the point 401 moves to the 6 o'clock position, and the point 402 moves to the 5 o'clock position. Similarly, if the drive gear 300 rotates 120 ° and the sensor 303 detects the next protrusion 302a, the V-rotor 133 rotates 30 °.

  At this time, the point 402 moves to the 6 o'clock position, and the point 403 moves to the 5 o'clock position. Similarly, if the drive gear 300 rotates 120 ° and the sensor 303 detects the next protrusion 302b, the V-rotating body 133 rotates 30 °. At this time, the point 403 moves to the 6 o'clock position, and the V zone 132b moves to the 5 o'clock position.

  In the present embodiment, the sensor 303 detects the protrusion 302 four times to specify that the V zone 132 is located at the 5 o'clock position. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, an intermediate position between the V zones 132 (for example, the position of the point 402) can be specified by changing the number of times the sensor 303 detects the protrusion 302.

  In the present embodiment, three protrusions 302 are arranged according to the gear ratio and the number of V zones 132, but the number of V zones 132 and protrusions 302 is not limited to this. . The number of protrusions 302 corresponding to the number of V zones 132 will be supplemented below using FIG. 5 as a modification.

(Modification of V zone and protrusion)
FIG. 5 is an explanatory view showing a modification of the V zone 132 and the protrusion 302. In FIG. 5, the V rotating body 500 includes four V zones 132 at equal intervals. The drive gear 300 includes one protrusion 302. The gear ratio between the V rotating body 500 and the drive gear 300 is 1: 4 as in the case of the V rotating body 133 described above. Therefore, when the V rotating body 500 makes one turn, the drive gear 300 makes four turns. In other words, when the drive gear 300 makes one turn, the V rotating body 500 makes a ¼ turn.

  The sensor 303 of the drive gear 300 is disposed at a position where the protrusion 302 is detected when the V zone 132p is located at the 5 o'clock position. In other words, when the drive gear 300 is driven to rotate, when the sensor 303 next detects the protrusion 302 (when rotated 360 °), the V-rotating body 500 rotates 90 ° corresponding to ¼ of the rotation. At this time, the V zone 132q is moved to the 5 o'clock position. Even with such a configuration, the position of the V zone 132 can be specified. That is, by providing the protrusion 302 according to the gear ratio and the number of V zones 132, the position of the V zone 132 can be detected.

(Ramp system for opening and closing prize opening)
Next, the lamp system of the open / close prize opening 130 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing a lamp system of the open / close winning opening 130. In FIG. 6, the lamp system 600 includes a plurality of lamp groups of a first system 601 and a second system 602. Each of the systems 601 and 602 is composed of a plurality of LEDs 610, and each of the systems illuminates, so that it is possible to irradiate each storage section 134. The LED 610 is disposed behind the V-rotating body 133 and is fixedly disposed with respect to the game board 102, for example.

  The V rotator 133 is made of a transparent resin or the like, and the light of the lit LED 610 is transmitted from the back side of the V rotator 133 toward the player. Each system 601 and 602 can be controlled to be lit independently. Specifically, for example, only the system 601 can be lit red, or only the system 602 can be blinked yellow. In particular, the first system 601 is turned on and off sequentially from the LED 610 arranged at the 5 o'clock position to the LED 610 arranged at the 6 o'clock position according to the position of the V zone 132. .

  In the present embodiment, the V zone 132 is provided on the V rotating body 133 that rotates in a direction parallel to the board surface of the game board 102. Not limited to. For example, the V zone 132 may be provided on a rotating body that rotates in a direction perpendicular to the board surface of the game board 102. However, even if it is a case where it is such a structure, it is essential to arrange | position LED610 so that each accommodating part 134 may be irradiated.

(Internal configuration of control unit of pachinko machine)
Next, the internal configuration of the control unit of the pachinko gaming machine 100 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 7 is a block diagram showing the internal configuration of the control unit of the pachinko gaming machine 100. As shown in FIG. 7, the control unit 700 of the pachinko gaming machine 100 includes a main control unit 701 that controls the progress of the game, an effect control unit 702 that controls the contents of the effect, and a prize ball control that controls the payout of prize balls. Part 703. The configuration of each control unit will be described in detail below.

(1. Main control unit)
The main control unit 701 includes a CPU 711, a ROM 712, a RAM 713, an input / output interface (I / O) (not shown), and the like. The main control unit 701 functions to control the progress of the game of the pachinko gaming machine 100 by executing various programs stored in the ROM 712 while the CPU 711 uses the RAM 713 as a work area. Specifically, the main control unit 701 performs a jackpot lottery, a normal symbol lottery, a game state control, and the like to control the progress of the game. The main control unit 701 is realized by a main control board.

  The CPU 711 executes basic processing as the game content progresses based on various programs stored in the ROM 712 in advance. The ROM 712 stores a winning lottery program, a special symbol variation program, a normal symbol lottery program, an electric tulip control program, an opening / closing winning opening control program, a winning execution program, a game state setting program, a right-handed notification program, a winning detection program, and the like. ing.

  The winning lottery program is a program that performs a winning lottery including a small lottery and a big win lottery by detecting a game ball by the first starting port SW111a or the second starting port SW112a. The special symbol variation program is a program for varying / stopping the lottery result of the winning lottery as a special symbol.

  The normal symbol lottery program is a program for performing a normal symbol lottery on whether or not to open the electric tulip 141 when a game ball is detected by the gate SW 140a. The electric tulip control program is a program for closing the electric tulip 141 in a normal state and opening the electric tulip 141 for a predetermined period when the normal symbol lottery is won.

  The open / close prize opening control program is a program for opening the honey 131 for a predetermined time when the lottery result of the winning lottery is small. The opening time of the honey 131 is 1.2 seconds. The winning execution program is a program that releases the honey 131 at the time of a small hit, or opens a predetermined number of rounds and the large winning opening 150 when a V win is awarded at the small hit or the lottery result of the winning lottery is a big win. is there.

  The gaming state setting program is a program for setting a short-time gaming state or a normal gaming state after a big win according to the lottery result of the winning lottery. The short-time gaming state is a gaming state in which an electric chew support function that makes it easy to open the electric tulip 141 is added, and a game is played by right-handed. The electric chew support function is a function in which the variation time of the normal symbol is set short, and further, the opening time of the electric tulip 141 at the time of winning the normal symbol lottery is set long. The short-time gaming state is a gaming state that is set after the jackpot with time saving is over.

  The normal gaming state is a gaming state in which the electric chew support function is not added, that is, a gaming state in which the electric tulip 141 is hardly opened. In the normal gaming state, the game is played mainly by left-handed. The normal gaming state is a gaming state that is set after the normal jackpot has ended or after the predetermined number of fluctuations has ended in the short-time gaming state. The right-handed notification program is a program that lights up the right-handed notification display unit 125 during a small hit, a big hit, and a short-time gaming state. The winning detection program is a program for detecting the winning of a game ball into the open / close winning port 130 by the open / close winning port SW 130a.

  The main control unit 701 includes various switches (SW) for detecting a game ball, a solenoid for opening and closing an electric accessory such as an open / close prize opening 130, the above-described special display unit 121, special display unit 122, normal The symbol display part 123 etc. are connected.

  Specifically, the various SWs connected to the main control unit 701 include a first start port SW111a, a second start port SW112a, an open / close prize opening SW130a, a V zone SW132a, a gate SW140a, and a big prize. There is a mouth SW 150a. The first start port SW111a detects a game ball that has won the first start port 111. The second start port SW112a detects a game ball that has won the second start port 112.

  The open / close prize opening SW 130 a detects a game ball won in the open / close prize opening 130. The gate SW 140a detects a game ball that has passed through the gate 140. The V zone SW 132 a detects a game ball that is housed in the V zones 132 and 136 and that has passed through the V winning and discharging path 332. The special winning opening SW 150 a detects a game ball that has won the special winning opening 150. The detection result by each switch is input to the main control unit 701. A proximity switch or the like is used as these switches.

  The solenoids include a honey solenoid 131a, an electric tulip solenoid (electric Chu solenoid in the figure) 141a, and a special prize opening solenoid 150b. The honey solenoid 131a opens and closes the honey 131 of the open / close winning opening 130. The electric tulip solenoid 141a opens and closes the electric tulip 141. The special prize opening solenoid 150b opens and closes the special prize opening 150.

  The main control unit 701 controls driving for each solenoid. For example, the main control unit 701 controls the driving of the honeycomb solenoid 131a when the lottery result of the big hit lottery is a small hit. The main control unit 701 controls driving of the electric tulip solenoid 141a based on the lottery result of the normal symbol lottery. Further, the main control unit 701 controls the driving of the big winning opening solenoid 150b based on the lottery result of the big hit lottery and the V winning of the game ball.

  The main control unit 701 controls the display contents of the special 1 display unit 121, the special 2 display unit 122, and the normal symbol display unit 123 based on the lottery results of the winning lottery and the normal symbol lottery. The special 1 display unit 121 variably displays the lottery result of the winning lottery with respect to the game ball won in the first start port 111 as the special figure 1 and stops and displays it after a predetermined period.

  Similarly, the special 2 display unit 122 variably displays the lottery result of the winning lottery for the game ball won in the second starting port 112 as the special figure 2 and stops and displays it after a predetermined period. The normal symbol display unit 123 performs a normal symbol lottery on the game balls that have passed through the gate 140, variably displays the normal symbols, and stops displaying after a predetermined period.

  Further, the main control unit 701 is connected to the special 1 hold display unit 124a, the special 2 hold display unit 124b, and the general map hold display unit 124c. The special 1 hold display section 124a displays the game balls that have won the first start port 111 as special 1 hold balls that are the right to receive a winning lottery. The special 2 hold display unit 124b displays the game balls won in the second start port 112 as special 2 hold balls, which is a right to receive a winning lottery. The general figure hold display unit 124c displays the game ball that has passed through the gate 140 as a general figure hold ball that is a right to receive a normal symbol lottery.

  The main control unit 701 is connected to the right-handed notification display unit 125. The right-handed notification display unit 125 performs a lighting display for prompting a right-handed hit in a gaming state where a right-handed game is played, such as during a big hit or during a short-time game.

  Further, the main control unit 701 is connected to the V-rotating body 133, the small rotating body 135, and the movable body 203, and controls the operation of each unit. The main control unit 701 is also connected to the effect control unit 702 and the prize ball control unit 703, and outputs various commands to the respective control units. For example, the main control unit 701 outputs effect commands such as a change start command, a change stop command, and a jackpot start command to the effect control unit 702. The main control unit 701 outputs a prize ball command to the prize ball control unit 703. The prize ball command includes information indicating the number of prize balls to be paid out.

(2. Production control unit)
The production control unit 702 includes an production control unit 702a, an image / audio control unit 702b, and a lamp control unit 702c, and has a function of controlling production contents of the pachinko gaming machine 100. The effect control unit 702a controls the entire effect control unit 702 based on various commands received from the main control unit 701. The image / sound control unit 702b controls the image and sound based on the instruction content from the production control unit 702a. The lamp control unit 702c controls lighting of lamps provided on the frame 101, the game board 102, and the like.

(2-1. Director of Production)
First, the configuration of the production control unit 702a will be described. The production control unit 702a includes a CPU 721, a ROM 722, a RAM 723, a real time clock (hereinafter referred to as “RTC”) 724, an input / output interface (I / O) (not shown), and the like.

  The CPU 721 executes processing for determining the production content based on various programs stored in the ROM 722 in advance. The ROM 722 stores various programs such as an effect execution program necessary for the CPU 721 to execute the above processing. The RAM 723 functions as a work area for the CPU 721 and stores data indicating the contents of effects.

  The effect execution program is a big hit if the lamp control unit 702c is in a predetermined vicinity position (chance position) before the position where the V zone 132 is opposed to the accommodation entrance area 220 and is connected to the open / close prize opening 130. This is a program that produces a chance to show that the degree of expectation for the event is high.

  The RTC 724 counts and outputs the actual time. The RTC 724 continues the clocking operation with a backup power source (not shown) even when the power of the pachinko gaming machine 100 is cut off. In addition, the production button 702a is connected to the production button 105, and receives an operation input by the player.

(2-2. Image / Audio Control Unit)
Next, the configuration of the image / sound controller 702b will be described. The image / sound controller 702b includes a CPU 731, a ROM 732, a RAM 733, an input / output interface (I / O) (not shown), and the like.

  The CPU 731 executes image and sound generation and output processing. The ROM 732 stores a program for image and sound generation and output processing, various image data such as background images, design images, and character images necessary for the processing, various sound data, and the like. The RAM 733 functions as a work area for the CPU 731, and temporarily stores image data to be displayed on the image display unit 106 and audio data to be output from the speaker 735.

  In other words, the image / sound control unit 702b controls the image and sound based on instructions from the production control unit 702a by executing various programs stored in the ROM 732 while the CPU 731 uses the RAM 733 as a work area. Works like doing.

  For example, the CPU 731 performs various image processing such as background image display processing, effect design variation / stop display processing, character image display processing, character image display processing, and sound processing based on the instruction content instructed from the effect supervising unit 702a. Execute. At this time, the CPU 731 reads image data and audio data necessary for processing from the ROM 732 and writes them in the RAM 733.

  Image data such as a background image and effect design image written in the RAM 733 is output to the image display unit 106 connected to the image / sound control unit 702 b and displayed on the display screen of the image display unit 106. The audio data written in the RAM 733 is output to the speaker 735 connected to the image / audio control unit 702b, and audio based on the audio data is output from the speaker 735.

(2-3. Lamp control unit)
Next, the configuration of the lamp control unit 702c will be described. The lamp control unit 702c includes a CPU 741, a ROM 742, a RAM 743, an input / output interface (I / O) (not shown), and the like. The lamp controller 702c is connected to the panel lamp 745, the frame lamp 746, the movable accessory 747, the gear SW 303a, the drive motor 300a, the special route SW (SP route SW in the drawing) 201a, and the lamp system 600. Has been.

  CPU741 performs the process etc. which light a lamp. The ROM 742 stores various programs such as a position detection program, a route determination program, an accommodation determination program, an effect execution program, and a lamp effect program, control data used for lamp lighting required for various processes, and the like. The RAM 743 functions as a work area for the CPU 741.

  The position detection program is a program for detecting the position of the V zone 132 provided in the V rotating body 133 using the detection result of the gear SW 303a. As described above with reference to FIG. 4, the position of the V zone 132 is detected every time the sensor 303 detects the protrusion 302 four times. The route determination program is a program for determining a route through which a game ball won in the open / close winning opening 130 during the small hit is passed based on the detection result of the special route SW 201a.

  The accommodation determination program is based on the position of the V zone 132 at the time of a small hit, at a predetermined near position before the position where the V zone 132 is opposed to the accommodation entrance ball area 220 and is connected to the open / close prize opening 130. It is a program for judging whether or not there is. The lamp effect program is a program for controlling lighting of the lamp system 600 when the V zone 132 is in the predetermined vicinity position.

  The lamp control unit 702c outputs data for lighting control and data for operation control. Accordingly, the lamp control unit 702c controls the lighting of the panel lamp 745 and the frame lamp 746 and the operation of the movable accessory 747 and the drive motor 300a.

  In the production control unit 702, the production control unit 702a, the image / sound control unit 702b, and the lamp control unit 702c are provided as different board functions, but these may be incorporated on the same printed board. However, each function is independent even when they are incorporated on the same printed circuit board.

(3. Prize ball control unit)
Next, the configuration of the winning ball control unit 703 will be described. The prize ball controller 703 includes a CPU 751, a ROM 752, a RAM 753, an input / output interface (I / O) (not shown), and the like. The CPU 751 executes a prize ball control process for controlling a prize ball to be paid out. The ROM 752 stores a program necessary for the processing. The RAM 753 functions as a work area for the CPU 751.

  The prize ball control unit 703 is connected to a payout unit (payout drive motor) 757, a payout ball detection SW 758a, a ball presence detection SW758b, a full tank detection SW758c, and a launch unit 759.

  The prize ball control unit 703 controls the payout unit 757 to pay out the number of prize balls at the time of winning. The payout unit 757 is composed of a motor for paying out a predetermined number from the game ball storage unit. Specifically, the prize ball control unit 703 receives the game balls that are awarded to the winning units (first start port 111, second start port 112, open / close prize port 130, grand prize port 150) with respect to the payout unit 757. Control to pay out the corresponding number of prize balls.

  The award ball control unit 703 detects an operation of launching a game ball with respect to the launch unit 759 and controls the launch of the game ball. The launching unit 759 launches a game ball for a game, and includes a sensor that detects a game operation by the player, a solenoid that launches the game ball, and the like. When the award ball control unit 703 detects a game operation by the sensor of the launch unit 759, the prize ball control unit 703 drives a solenoid or the like in response to the detected game operation to intermittently fire the game ball, and enters the game area of the game board 102. Send out a game ball.

  The prize ball control unit 703 is connected to various detection units for detecting the state of the game ball to be paid out, and detects the payout state for the prize ball. These detection units include a payout ball detection SW 758a, a ball presence detection SW 758b, and a full tank detection SW 758c. For example, the prize ball control unit 703 realizes its function by a prize ball control board.

  Further, the board external information terminal board 760 is connected to the main controller 701, and various information executed by the main controller 701 can be output to the outside. The prize ball control unit 703 is also connected to the frame external information terminal board 770 and can output various information executed by the prize ball control unit 703 to the outside.

  The main control unit 701, the effect control unit 702, and the prize ball control unit 703 having the above-described configuration are provided on different printed boards (main control board, effect control board, prize ball control board), but are not limited thereto. For example, the prize ball control unit 703 can be provided on the same printed circuit board as the main control unit 701.

(Functional configuration of pachinko gaming machine according to this embodiment)
Next, the functional configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 100 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 8 is a block diagram showing a functional configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 100 according to the present embodiment. In FIG. 8, the effect control unit 702 of the pachinko gaming machine 100 includes a position detection unit 801, a determination unit 802, a lamp effect unit 803, and a route determination unit 804.

  The position detection unit 801 detects the position of the V zone 132. In the present embodiment, as described above with reference to FIG. 4, the position detection unit 801 detects the position of the V zone 132 every time the sensor 303 detects the protrusion 302 four times. is not.

  The determination unit 802 uses the detection result of the V zone 132 by the position detection unit 801 at the time of a small hit, and is in front of a position where the V zone 132 is opposed to the accommodation entrance area 220 and is connected to the open / close prize opening 130. It is determined whether it is in a predetermined vicinity position. The fact that the V zone 132 is in the predetermined vicinity position specifically means that the V zone 132 is located in the chance position, which is located in the vicinity of the 5 o'clock position shown in FIG.

  In the present embodiment, when the V zone 132 is at the 5 o'clock position (for example, when the V winning probability is about ½), it is determined that the V zone 132 is at a predetermined nearby position (chance position). However, the present invention is not limited to this, and it may be determined that the V zone 132 is at the chance position when the V zone 132 is at the 4 to 6 o'clock position.

  In other words, in the present embodiment, being in the chance position means that there is a possibility that the game ball may be accommodated in the V zone 132 with a probability of about 1/2, for example. The player may be in the chance position except when the player does not clearly win a V as seen from the player. Further, it may be at the chance position with the same probability as when passing through the special route 201, that is, with a probability of about 1/3.

  The lamp rendering unit 803 controls lighting of the lamp system 600 based on the determination result of the position of the V zone 132 by the determination unit 802. In particular, when the determination unit 802 determines that the V zone 132 is at the chance position, the lamp rendering unit 803 irradiates the V zone 132 according to the movement of the V zone 132 accompanying the rotation of the V rotating body 133. In addition, the lighting control of the lamp system 600 is performed.

  For example, lighting control is performed on the LEDs 610 belonging to the first system 601 of the lamp system. Specifically, the LEDs 610 arranged at the 5 o'clock position to the LEDs 610 arranged at the 6 o'clock position are sequentially turned on. Note that the lighting mode, lighting color, and the like of the LED 610 are arbitrary and are not limited thereto, and lighting control may be performed using the second system 602.

  In addition, the route determination unit 804 determines a route through which a game ball that has won a prize in the opening / closing winning opening 130 during the small hit has passed. Specifically, the route determination unit 804 determines that the game ball has passed through the special route 201 when the game ball is detected by the special route SW 201a, and the normal route when the game ball is not detected by the special route SW 201a. 202 is determined to have passed.

  In the present embodiment, the route through which the game ball has passed is determined using the special route SW 201a arranged in the special route 201. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a detection SW is arranged in the normal route 202. SW may be used.

  When the route determination unit 804 determines that the route through which the game ball has passed is the normal route 202, the determination unit 802 determines whether or not the V zone 132 is at the chance position. The lamp rendering unit 803 controls the lighting of the LED 610 of the first system 601 when the game ball passes through the normal route 202 and the V zone 132 is at the chance position.

  The winning detection unit 805 detects the winning of the game ball into the open / close winning opening 130 using the open / close winning opening SW130a. When a winning ball is detected by the winning detection unit 805, the determination unit 802 determines whether the V zone 132 is at the chance position using the detection result of the V zone 132 by the position detection unit 801.

  When the game ball is detected by the winning detection unit 805 and the determination unit 802 determines that the V zone 132 is at the chance position, the lamp effect unit 803 is moved according to the movement of the V zone 132. The lighting of the LED 610 of the first system 601 is controlled.

  The position detection unit 801, the determination unit 802, the lamp effect unit 803, and the route determination unit 804 are realized by the CPU 741 of the lamp control unit 702c. That is, the function of each unit is realized by the CPU 741 executing various programs stored in the ROM 742 such as a position detection program, an accommodation determination program, a lamp effect program, and a route determination program. The winning detection unit 805 is realized by the CPU 711 of the main control unit 701. In other words, the function of the winning detection unit 805 is realized by the CPU 711 executing the winning detection program.

(Outline of this embodiment)
Next, the outline of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing an outline of the present embodiment. In FIG. 9, the effect control unit 702 determines whether or not it is a small hit (step S <b> 901). If it is not a small hit (step S901: No), the process is terminated as it is. If it is a small hit (step S901: Yes), it is determined whether or not the V zone 132 is a chance position near the 5 o'clock position (step S902).

  If the V zone 132 is not at the chance position (step S902: No), the process is terminated as it is. When the V zone 132 is the chance position (step S902: Yes), a chance lighting process for lighting a predetermined LED 610 of the first system 601 in the lamp system 600 is executed (step S903), and the process is terminated.

(Timer interrupt processing)
Next, a timer interrupt process performed by the main control unit 701 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing timer interrupt processing performed by the main control unit 701. The timer interrupt process is a process that interrupts the main control process executed by the main control unit 701 every predetermined period (for example, 4 ms) during the power supply period.

  In FIG. 10, the CPU 711 of the main control unit 701 performs random number update processing (step S1001). In the random number update process, the jackpot random number, the design random number, and the like are each incremented by, for example, +1, and each random number is updated.

  Thereafter, a switch process is performed when a winning ball such as the first start port 111 and the second start port 112, or a game ball wins the gate 140 or the like (step S1002). The switch processing includes gate SW processing, starting port SW processing described later using FIG. 11, V zone SW processing described later using FIG. 22-1, opening / closing prize opening SW processing described later using FIG. There is.

  Thereafter, symbol processing is performed (step S1003). The symbol processing includes normal symbol processing and special symbol processing described later with reference to FIG. Further, the electric accessory processing is performed (step S1004). The electric accessory process includes a winning combination process described later with reference to FIG. 19 and a process for controlling the operation of the movable combination. Thereafter, a prize ball process is performed (step S1005).

  Then, a right-handed notification process is performed to notify the player that the right-handed player is to make a right-handed (step S1006). Details of the right-handed notification process will be described later with reference to FIG. Thereafter, these output processes are performed (step S1007).

(Start-up SW processing)
Next, the start port SW process included in the switch process shown in step S1002 of FIG. 10 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing the start port SW process performed by the main control unit 701.

  In FIG. 11, the CPU 711 of the main control unit 701 determines whether or not the first start port SW111a of the first start port 111 is ON (step S1101), and when the first start port SW111a is not ON ( Step S1101: No), the process proceeds to step S1107. If the first start port SW111a is ON (step S1101: Yes), it is determined whether or not the count value U1 of the first start port detection counter that has counted the number of detections of the first start port SW111a is smaller than “4”. Is performed (step S1102).

  When the count value U1 is “4” (step S1102: No), the process proceeds to step S1107. When the count value U1 is smaller than “4” (step S1102: Yes), “1” is added to the count value U1 (step S1103). Then, the random number is acquired, and the acquired random number is stored in the RAM 713 (step S1104). The random number is a hit random number, a design random number, a reach random number, a variation pattern random number, or the like. The winning random number is one for determining a big hit, a small hit, or a loss. For example, one winning random number is randomly obtained from 400 random numbers from “0” to “399”.

  The symbol random number determines the winning type (whether or not there is a short-time game). For example, one symbol random number is randomly acquired from 250 random numbers “0” to “249”. The reach random number is used to determine whether or not there is a reach when the lottery result of the winning lottery is lost. For example, one reach random number is randomly acquired from 250 random numbers from “0” to “249”. The The variation pattern random number determines the variation pattern. For example, one variation pattern random number is randomly obtained from 100 random numbers “0” to “99”.

  After that, at the timing of starting winning, a pre-determination process is performed in advance to make a hit determination, a reach determination, etc. (step S1105), and the number of specially held balls increases by winning a game ball at the first starting port 111. A special 1 reserved ball number increase command indicating that the game has been performed is set (step S1106).

  In step S1107, it is determined whether or not the second start port SW112a of the second start port 112 is ON (step S1107). If the second start port SW112a is OFF (step S1107: No), the process is performed as it is. Exit. If the second start port SW112a is ON (step S1107: Yes), whether or not the count value U2 of the second start port detection counter that counts the number of detections of the second start port SW112a is smaller than “4”. Is determined (step S1108).

  When the count value U2 is “4” (step S1108: No), the processing is ended as it is. When the count value U2 is smaller than “4” (step S1108: Yes), “1” is added to the count value U2 (step S1109). Then, the random number is acquired, and the acquired random number is stored in the RAM 713 (step S1110).

  After the process of step S1110, a pre-determination process is performed (step S1111), and a special 2 reserved ball number increase command is set to indicate that the special 2 reserved ball number has increased due to the winning of the game ball to the second starting port 112. (Step S1112), the process ends.

(Special symbol processing)
Next, the special symbol process included in the symbol process shown in step S1003 of FIG. 10 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing special symbol processing performed by the main control unit 701. This special symbol process is a process content.

  In FIG. 12, the CPU 711 of the main control unit 701 determines whether or not the winning game flag is ON (step S1201). The winning game flag is a flag that is set in the stop process shown in step S1214, and specifically includes a big hit flag indicating that the special symbol being stopped indicates a big hit or a small hit flag indicating a small hit. .

  If the winning game flag is ON (step S1201: Yes), the process is terminated as it is. If the winning game flag is OFF (step S1201: No), it is determined whether or not the special symbol is changing (step S1202). If the special symbol is changing (step S1202: Yes), step S1211 is determined. Migrate to If the special symbol is not fluctuating (step S1202: No), is the count value U2 of the second start port detection counter indicating the number of special 2 reserved balls due to winning at the second start port 112 being "1" or more? It is determined whether or not (step S1203).

  When the count value U2 is “1” or more (step S1203: Yes), a value obtained by subtracting “1” from the count value U2 is set as a new special 2 reserved ball number (step S1204), and the process proceeds to step S1207. In step S1203, if the count value U2 is not equal to or greater than “1” (step S1203: No), that is, if “U2 = 0”, the first start as the number of special 1-holding balls by winning the first start port 111 It is determined whether or not the count value U1 of the mouth detection counter is “1” or more (step S1205).

  If the count value U1 is not equal to or greater than “1” (step S1205: No), that is, if “U1 = 0”, the process is terminated as it is. When the count value U1 is “1” or more (step S1205: Yes), a value obtained by subtracting “1” from the count value U1 is set as the new special 1 reserved ball number (step S1206), and the process proceeds to step S1207.

  In step S1207, a hit determination process is performed (step S1207). The winning determination process will be described later in detail with reference to FIG. 13, but the winning random number acquired when the game ball wins the first starting opening 111 or the second starting opening 112 is changed to a preset winning random number. This is a process for determining whether or not they match.

  In addition, as shown in steps S1203 to S1206, the special 2 reserved ball due to winning at the second start port 112 is prioritized and digested over the special 1 reserved ball due to winning at the 1st start port 111. ing. Thereafter, a variation pattern selection process is performed (step S1208). This variation pattern selection process is a process of selecting a variation pattern of a special symbol according to the determination result of the hit determination process, and details will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Thereafter, a change start command is set in the RAM 713 (step S1209). Furthermore, the special symbol change is started (step S1210). Then, it is determined whether or not the variation time selected by the variation pattern selection process has elapsed (step S1211). If the fluctuation time has not elapsed (step S1211: No), the process is terminated as it is.

  If the fluctuation time has elapsed (step S1211: Yes), a fluctuation stop command is set (step S1212), and the special symbol fluctuation is stopped (step S1213). Thereafter, the stop process is executed (step S1214), and the process ends. The details of the process during stop will be described later with reference to FIG. 18. However, when the stopped special symbol indicates a win, a hit flag is set, or a time-short flag indicating a time-short gaming state is set as the remaining number of times. This is a process of turning it off in response to.

(Winning judgment process)
Next, details of the hit determination process shown in step S1207 of FIG. 12 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing a hit determination process performed by the main control unit 701.

  In FIG. 13, the hit determination process performs a hit random number determination process for determining whether the game is a big hit or a small hit based on the hit random number acquired in the start port SW process (see FIG. 11) (step S1301). In the winning random number determination process, a winning random number determination table described later with reference to FIG. 14 is used. Then, it is determined whether or not the determination result of the hit random number determination process is a jackpot (direct hit jackpot) (step S1302).

  If it is a direct hit jackpot (step S1302: Yes), symbol random number determination processing is performed to determine the type of jackpot, such as the number of consecutive rounds of direct hit jackpot and the presence or absence of short-time games (step S1303). In the symbol random number determination process, a symbol random number determination table described later with reference to FIGS. 15 and 16 is used. Thereafter, the direct hit jackpot symbol is set (step S1304), and the process is terminated.

  In step S1302, when it is not a direct hit big hit (step S1302: No), it is determined whether it is a small hit (step S1305). When it is a small hit (step S1305: Yes), a design random number determination process is performed to determine the type of the small hit such as the number of continuous rounds after the jackpot shift and the presence / absence of a short-time game (step S1306). In the symbol random number determination process, a symbol random number determination table described later with reference to FIGS. 15 and 16 is used.

  Thereafter, the small hit symbol is set (step S1307), and the process is terminated. In step S1305, when it is not a small hit (step S1305: No), a lost symbol is set (step S1308), and the process is terminated.

(Example of winning random number determination table)
Next, the winning random number determination table used in the winning random number determination process shown in step S1301 of FIG. 13 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 14 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the winning random number determination table. In FIG. 14, the hit random number determination table 1400 includes a hit type 1401, a start port type 1402, a range 1403, a ratio 1404, and a random value 1405.

  The hit type 1401 indicates the type of a big hit (direct hit big hit) or a small hit. The start port type 1402 indicates the type of the start port where the game ball has won, and specifically includes a first start port 111 and a second start port 112. A range 1403 is a possible value of the acquired random number, and there are 400 “0 to 399”. The ratio 1404 is obtained by dividing the number of random number values 1405 by the number of ranges 1403, that is, the probability that a big hit or a small hit is selected.

  In the winning random number determination table 1400, the big hit among the winning types 1401 indicates that the winning combination 1404 is won regardless of the start port type 1402. In addition, the small win indicates that winning by the ratio 1404 of “1/400” in the case of winning a prize at the first start port 111 is shown. Further, the small win indicates that winning is made at a rate of “399/400” 1404 in the case of winning a prize at the second starting port 112. In addition, when the acquired random number is a value not described in the random number value 1405, for example, when the random number acquired by winning the first start port 111 is a numerical value excluding “3” and “7” , It will be lost.

  As described above, the winning probability for winning the jackpot and the winning probability for winning the jackpot are the same for the game ball due to winning the first starting port 111, and the player has high expectation for the jackpot. It has become. Further, in the winning random number determination, the winning random number determination based on the winning at the second starting port 112 is more likely to generate the small hit than the winning random number determination based on the winning at the first starting port 111. ing.

(Example of symbol random number determination table)
Next, the symbol random number determination table will be described with reference to FIGS. 15 and 16. FIG. 15 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a design random number determination table used when digesting the special 1 reserved ball. In FIG. 15, a symbol random number determination table 1500 is a table used in the symbol random number determination process shown in step S1303 or step S1306 in FIG. It is a table used in the case.

  The design random number determination table 1500 includes a design 1501, a hit type 1502, a range 1503, a ratio 1504, and a random value 1505. The symbol 1501 shows the contents of the big hit or the small hit. The hit type 1502 includes a big hit or a small hit. When the hit type 1502 is a small hit, the number of rounds shown in the symbol 1501 includes the release of the honey 131 at the small hit as one round.

  In other words, the number of rounds that open the big winning opening 150 when the winning of the V winning is made is substantially “1” less than the number of rounds shown in the symbol 1501. On the other hand, when the winning type 1502 is a big hit, the number of rounds shown in the symbol 1501 corresponds to the number of times the big winning opening 150 is opened.

  A range 1503 indicates a range that the acquired random number can take, for example, 250 “0 to 249”. A ratio 1504 is obtained by dividing the number of random number values 1505 by the number of ranges 1503, and indicates a winning probability. In the symbol random number determination table 1500, when the hit type 1502 is a big hit, the ratios 1504 for selecting “15 round short symbol” and “15 round normal symbol” shown in the symbol 1501 are “125/250”, respectively. .

  Further, in the symbol random number determination table 1500, when the hit type 1502 is a small hit, the ratio 1504 at which “16 rounds short symbol” shown in the symbol 1501 is selected is “125/250”. In addition, the ratio 1504 for selecting “16 round normal symbol” shown in the symbol 1501 is “125/250”.

  FIG. 16 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a design random number determination table used when digesting the special 2 reserved ball. In FIG. 16, a symbol random number determination table 1600 is a table used in the symbol random number determination process shown in step S1303 or step S1306 in FIG. It is a table used in the case.

  In the symbol random number determination table 1600, when the hit type 1502 is a big hit, the ratio 1504 for selecting the “short round 15 symbol” shown in the symbol 1501 is “187/250”. That is, the so-called short-term continuation rate is about 75%. The ratio 1504 at which “15 round normal symbol” is selected is “63/250”.

  Further, in the symbol random number determination table 1600, when the hit type 1502 is a small hit, the ratio 1504 for selecting the “16 round short symbol” shown in the symbol 1501 is “187/250”. Further, the ratio 1504 for selecting “16 round normal symbol” shown in the symbol 1501 is “63/250”.

  As described above, in the design random number determination, the design random number determination based on the winning at the second start port 112 is more likely to generate a jackpot with a shorter time than the design random number determination based on the winning at the first start port 111. ing.

(Change pattern selection process)
Next, the variation pattern selection process (see step S1208 in FIG. 12) shown in the special symbol process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 17A is a flowchart illustrating a variation pattern selection process performed by the main control unit 701.

  In FIG. 17A, the CPU 711 of the main control unit 701 determines whether or not it is a big win as a result of the hit determination process (step S1701). If it is a big hit (step S1701: Yes), a big hit variation pattern table is set (step S1702). The jackpot variation pattern table is a table for selecting a long-term variation pattern at the time of jackpot, and associates random number values with variation patterns of special symbols.

  Then, using the set table, a variation pattern random number determination process is performed (step S1703). Thereafter, the variation pattern determined by the variation pattern random number determination process is set (step S1704), and the process ends.

  If it is not a big hit in step S1701 (step S1701: No), it is determined whether or not a big hit (step S1705). When it is a small hit (step S1705: Yes), it is determined whether or not the time-saving flag indicating the time-saving gaming state is ON (step S1706). The time reduction flag is a flag that is set in a game state setting process that will be described later with reference to FIG.

When the time reduction flag is OFF (step S1706: No), a long fluctuation pattern table with a long fluctuation time is set (step S1707), and the process proceeds to step S1703.
The small hit when the hourly flag is OFF is based on a lottery with a special one-holding ball by winning the first starting port 111 in the normal gaming state. By adopting a long variation pattern, it is possible to perform an effect that gives the player a sense of expectation or anxiety, such as a reach effect.

  In addition to this, the small hit when the hourly flag is OFF is a predetermined fluctuation immediately after the end of the normal jackpot won in the short-time game state in which the special 2 holding ball is stored or in the short-time game state. Some are based on a lottery with a special 2 holding ball immediately after the number of times ends.

  Specifically, if you win a normal jackpot in the short-time gaming state, a special 2 holding ball may be stored immediately after the normal jackpot ends, and the predetermined number of fluctuations will end in the short-time gaming state Immediately after, a special 2 holding ball may be stored. As described above, in the normal gaming state, there is a case where the change due to the special 2 holding ball may occur. In this case, the long change pattern table is set. By using the long variation pattern table, it is possible to perform a chance effect to increase the player's expectation when performing the variation by the special 2 holding ball in the normal gaming state.

  In step S1706, when the time reduction flag is ON (step S1706: Yes), a short fluctuation pattern table with a short fluctuation time is set (step S1708), and the process proceeds to step S1703. In step S1705, if it is not a small hit (step S1705: No), the loss variation pattern table is set (step S1709), and the process proceeds to step S1703.

  The loss variation pattern table is a table in which the number of reserved balls and the variation pattern are associated with each other. By using such a variation variation pattern table, a variation pattern having a shorter variation time is selected as the number of retained balls increases. It has come to be.

(Example of long variation pattern table)
Next, the long variation pattern table that is set in step S1707 in FIG. 17A and used in the variation pattern random number determination process (see step S1703 in FIG. 17A) will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 17-2 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a long variation pattern table used for a small hit by a special 1 holding ball. 17-2, a long variation pattern table 1720 is a table used in the normal gaming state, and includes a variation pattern 1721, a range 1722, a ratio 1723, a random value 1724, and a variation time 1725.

  The variation pattern 1721 is obtained by patterning the variation of the special symbol every variation time 1725. A range 1722 indicates the maximum possible value of the random number value 1724 to be acquired, and is “0 to 99”, for example. The ratio 1723 is the ratio of the number of random values 1724 to the total number of ranges 1722, specifically, the number of random values 1724 divided by the total number of ranges 1722 (100).

  The fluctuation time 1725 indicates the fluctuation time of each fluctuation pattern 1721. As the fluctuation pattern 1721 has a longer fluctuation time 1725, for example, an effect with a sense of expectation is performed. As a specific example, “Pa1” of the variation pattern 1721 is selected when the acquired random number 1724 is “0 to 24”, and the variation time 1725 is 40 seconds.

  As described above, when a small hit is made in the normal gaming state, a variation pattern 1721 having a long variation time 1725 is selected in order to perform an effect such as a reach effect. In this embodiment, the right-handed notification effect is performed at the opening at the time of a small hit by the special 1 holding ball, but it is also possible to perform the right-handed notification effect at the time of fluctuation due to the long fluctuation pattern. It is.

(Example of short fluctuation pattern table)
Next, the short variation pattern table that is set in step S1708 in FIG. 17A and used in the variation pattern random number determination process (see step S1703 in FIG. 17A) will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 17C is an explanatory diagram of an example of a short variation pattern table used for a small hit by a special 2 holding ball. In addition, in the following description, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected about what was demonstrated in FIG. 17-2, and the description is abbreviate | omitted.

  In FIG. 17C, the short variation pattern table 1730 is a table used in the short time gaming state. For example, “Pb1” of the variation pattern 1721 is selected when the acquired random number value 1724 is “0 to 24”, and the variation time 1725 is 2 seconds. As described above, in the short-time gaming state, a variation pattern 1721 having a short variation time 1725 is selected in order to make a quick game play.

(Processing during stoppage)
Next, with reference to FIG. 18, the details of the stop process (see step S1214 in FIG. 12) shown in the special symbol process will be described. FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing the stop process performed by the main control unit 701. In FIG. 18, the CPU 711 of the main control unit 701 determines whether or not a short time flag indicating a short time gaming state is ON (step S <b> 1801). The time reduction flag is a flag that is set in a game state setting process that will be described later with reference to FIG.

  When the time reduction flag is OFF (step S1801: No), the process proceeds to step S1805. When the time-short flag is ON (step S1801: Yes), “1” is subtracted from the remaining time J of the time-short game (step S1802). Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the remaining game count J of the short-time game is “0” (step S1803). When the remaining game count J is not “0” (step S1803: No), the process proceeds to step S1805. When the remaining game count J is “0” (step S1803: Yes), the time reduction flag is turned OFF (step S1804), and the process proceeds to step S1805.

  In step S1805, it is determined whether or not the special figure 1 or special figure 2 being stopped is a symbol indicating a direct hit jackpot (step S1805). If it is not a symbol indicating a direct hit big hit (step S1805: No), it is determined whether or not the stopped special figure 1 or special figure 2 is a symbol showing a small hit (step S1806).

  If it is a symbol indicating a small hit (step S1806: Yes), the small hit flag indicating that it is in the small hit gaming state is turned ON (step S1807), and the small hit symbol being stopped is the special figure 1 small hit symbol. It is determined whether or not (step S1808). It should be noted that the special figure 1 small hit symbol corresponds to the small bonus symbol due to the variation of the special figure 1, that is, mainly corresponds to the small bonus symbol in the normal gaming state. If it is a special figure 1 small hit symbol (step S1808: Yes), a long opening command indicating that a long-time opening such as 10 seconds is started is set (step S1809).

  Then, a small hit opening is started (step S1810), and the process is terminated. In step S1808, if the stopped small hit symbol is not the special figure 1 small hit symbol (step S1808: No), for example, a short opening command indicating that a short opening of 2 seconds is started is set (step S1811). ), The process proceeds to step S1810. Note that the small hit symbol which is not the special figure 1 small hit symbol corresponds to the small hit symbol due to the fluctuation of the special figure 2, that is, mainly corresponds to the small hit symbol in the short-time gaming state. In step S1806, if it is not a symbol indicating a small hit (step S1806: No), the process is terminated as it is.

  In step S1805, if the stopped special figure 1 or special figure 2 is a symbol indicating a direct hit jackpot (step S1805: Yes), a jackpot flag indicating that the jackpot gaming state is set to ON (step S1812). Then, the remaining game count J is set to “0” (step S1813), and the time reduction flag is turned OFF (step S1814). Thereafter, the jackpot opening command is set (step S1815), the jackpot opening is started (step S1816), and the process is terminated.

(Prize winnings processing)
Next, with reference to FIG. 19, a winning combination process for operating the special winning opening 150 or the open / close winning opening 130 will be described. FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing a winning combination process performed by the main control unit 701. The winning combination process is a process content included in the electric combination process shown in step S1004 of FIG.

  In FIG. 19, the CPU 711 of the main control unit 701 determines whether or not the big hit flag is ON (step S1901). The jackpot flag will be described later in the flag set in the stop process shown in FIG. 18 (see step S1812 in FIG. 18) or the opening / closing prize opening process shown in FIGS. 20-1 and 20-2. The flag is set by the V winning of the opening / closing winning opening 130 (see step S2013 in FIG. 20-2).

  If the big hit flag is OFF (step S1901: NO), it is determined whether the small hit flag is ON (step S1902). The small hit flag is a flag (see step S1807 in FIG. 18) that is set in the stop process shown in FIG. When the small hit flag is OFF (step S1902: No), the process is terminated as it is.

  When the small hit flag is ON (step S1902: Yes), the opening / closing prize opening process described later with reference to FIGS. 20A and 20B is executed (step S1903). Then, the movable body process mentioned later using FIG. 23 is performed (step S1904), and a process is complete | finished. If the jackpot flag is ON in step S1901 (step S1901: Yes), a big prize mouth game process described later with reference to FIG. 24 is executed (step S1905), and the process is terminated.

(Opening and closing prize opening processing)
Next, details of the open / close prize opening process shown in step S1903 of FIG. 19 will be described with reference to FIGS. 20-1 and 20-2. FIGS. 20A and 20B are flowcharts illustrating the open / close prize opening process performed by the main control unit 701. In FIGS. 20A and 20B, the CPU 711 of the main control unit 701 determines whether or not it is during the V effective period after the opening of the honey 131 (step S2001).

  When it is during the V effective period after the opening of the honey 131 (step S2001: Yes), the process proceeds to step S2011. If it is not during the V effective period after the opening of the honey 131 (step S2001: No), it is determined whether or not a small hit opening is in progress (step S2002). The small hit opening is a predetermined time before the honey 131 is released.

  When the small hit opening is in progress (step S2002: Yes), the process proceeds to step S2007. When the small hit opening is not being performed (step S2002: No), it is determined whether or not the honey 131 is being opened (step S2003). When the honey 131 is being opened (step S2003: Yes), the process proceeds to step S2009. If the honey 131 is not being released (step S2003: No), based on the special symbol set in the winning determination process (see FIG. 13), the number of rounds R when the honey 131 or the big prize opening 150 is opened or The R number / open pattern setting process for setting the open pattern is executed (step S2004).

  In the R count / release pattern setting process, 15 rounds or 16 rounds are set using the symbol random number determination table 1500 shown in FIG. 15 or the symbol random number determination table 1600 shown in FIG. Using the number of rounds / opening pattern setting table, which will be described later, the opening patterns of the honey 131 and the special winning opening 150 are set.

  Thereafter, a V effective period setting process is performed for setting a V effective period including an effective period during the release of the honey 131 and after the opening is completed (step S2005). Further, “1” is added to the round number R (step S2006). Then, it is determined whether or not the opening time has elapsed (step S2007). If the opening time has not elapsed (step S2007: No), the processing is terminated as it is.

  When the opening time has elapsed (step S2007: Yes), the release of the honey 131 is started (step S2008). Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the opening time of the honey 131 has elapsed (step S2009). When the release time of the honey 131 has not elapsed (step S2009: No), the processing is ended as it is. When the release time of the honey 131 has elapsed (step S2009: Yes), the release of the honey 131 is ended (step S2010), and it is determined whether or not the V effective period after the release of the honey 131 has ended (step S2011). ).

  If the V effective period after the opening of the honey 131 has not ended (step S2011: No), the processing ends. When the V effective period after the opening of the honey 131 ends (step S2011: Yes), it is determined whether or not the V flag indicating the V winning at the time of a small hit is ON (step S2012). The V flag is a flag set in a V zone SW process (see FIG. 22-1) described later. When the V flag is ON (step S2012: Yes), the jackpot flag indicating the jackpot is turned ON (step S2013), and the hourly flag is turned OFF (step S2014).

  Then, the jackpot opening command is set (step S2015), and the jackpot opening is started (step S2016). Thereafter, the V flag is turned off (step S2017), the small hit flag is turned off (step S2018), and the process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if the V flag is OFF in step S2012 (step S2012: No), it is determined whether or not the stopped small hit symbol is a special figure 1 small hit symbol (step S2019). It should be noted that the special figure 1 small hit symbol corresponds to the small bonus symbol due to the variation of the special figure 1, that is, mainly corresponds to the small bonus symbol in the normal gaming state.

  If the stopped small hit symbol is the special figure 1 small hit symbol (step S2019: Yes), a special figure 1 small hit ending command indicating that the special figure 1 small hit ending is to be performed is set (step S2020). The process proceeds to S2022. The small hitting ending is a predetermined time after the opening of the honey 131, and the special figure 1 small hitting ending is, for example, 5 seconds.

  In step S2019, when the small bonus symbol being stopped is not the special symbol 1 small bonus symbol (step S2019: No), that is, when this small bonus symbol is the special symbol 2 small bonus symbol due to the fluctuation of the special diagram 2, A special figure 2 small hitting ending command indicating that a short hitting ending is to be performed in the short time gaming state is set (step S2021), and the small hitting ending is started (step S2022). The special figure 2 small hit ending is, for example, 1 second. Then, the round number R is set to “0” (step S2023), and the process proceeds to step S2018.

(Example of round / open pattern setting table)
Next, a round number / opening pattern setting table used in the round number / opening pattern setting process shown in step S2004 of FIG. 20A will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 21 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the round number / opening pattern setting table. In FIG. 21, the round number / opening pattern setting table 2100 includes a hit type 2101, a continuous round number 2102, a start port type 2103, an “opening pattern of the honey 131 in 1R” 2104, and a “big prize in 1R”. The opening pattern of the mouth 150 "2105.

  The hit type 2101 is a hit type indicating either a big hit or a small win. The number of continuation rounds 2102 is the number of rounds that open the honey 131 or the big winning opening 150 during the big hit. The start port type 2103 is a type indicating either the first start port 111 or the second start port 112 where the game ball has won. The “release pattern of the honey 131 in 1R” 2104 indicates the opening time of the honey 131 at the small hitting time. “Open pattern of the big prize opening 150 in 1R” 2105 indicates the opening time of the big prize opening 150 at the time of the big hit.

  Specifically, in the case of 15R jackpot, the big winning opening 150 is opened “29.5 seconds × 15 times”. In the case of 16R small hit, the honey 131 is released “1.2 seconds × 1” at the time of the small hit as the first round. When the win 131 is opened, if the V is won, the big prize opening 150 is opened “29.5 seconds × 15 times”. If the V prize is not won, the big prize opening 150 is not opened.

(V zone SW processing)
Next, the V zone SW process included in the switch process shown in step S1002 of FIG. 10 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 22-1 is a flowchart showing the V zone SW process performed by the main control unit 701. In FIG. 22A, the CPU 711 of the main control unit 701 determines whether or not the V zone SW 132a is ON (step S2201). If the V zone SW 132a is OFF (step S2201: No), the process is terminated as it is.

  When the V zone SW 132a is ON (step S2201: Yes), it is determined whether or not the V zones 132 and 136 in the open / close winning opening 130 are in a valid period (step S2202). When it is not during the effective period of the V zones 132 and 136 (step S2202: No), the processing is ended as it is. If it is during the effective period of the V zones 132 and 136 (step S2202: Yes), the V flag indicating that the V prize is won is turned ON (step S2203). Then, a V winning command is set (step S2204), and the process is terminated.

(Opening and closing winning a prize SW processing)
Next, the open / close prize opening SW process included in the switch process shown in step S1002 of FIG. 10 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 22-2 is a flowchart showing the open / close prize opening SW process performed by the main control unit 701. In FIG. 22-2, the CPU 711 of the main control unit 701 determines whether or not the open / close prize opening SW130a is ON (step S2211). When the open / close winning award SW 130a is OFF (step S2211: No), the processing is ended as it is.

  If the open / close winning opening SW130a is ON (step S2211: Yes), it is determined whether or not it is during the effective period after the opening of the honey 131 (step S2212). If it is not during the valid period (step S2212: No), the process is terminated as it is. If it is during the valid period (step S2212: Yes), an open / close prize command is set (step S2213), and the process is terminated. In response to the set open / close prize command, the game ball is paid out by the prize ball control unit 703, or an effect is given by the lamp control unit 702c.

(Movable body processing)
Next, the movable body process shown in step S1904 in FIG. 19 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing movable body processing performed by the main control unit 701. In FIG. 23, the CPU 711 of the main control unit 701 determines whether or not it is during the interval before the movable body 203 is operated (step S2301). If it is during the interval (step S2301: Yes), it is determined whether or not the interval time has passed (step S2302).

  If the interval time has not elapsed (step S2302: No), the process is terminated as it is. When the interval time has elapsed (step S2302: Yes), the movable body 203 starts to tilt toward the special route (SP route in the figure) (step S2303). Then, it is determined whether or not a predetermined time has elapsed (step S2304). The predetermined time is, for example, a time of 0.2 seconds from the start of opening of the honey 131.

  If the predetermined time has not elapsed (step S2304: NO), the process is terminated as it is. If the predetermined time has elapsed (step S2304: YES), the movable body 203 starts to tilt in the normal route (NR route in the figure) (step S2305). Then, it is determined whether or not a predetermined time has elapsed (step S2306). In addition, this predetermined time is time which is the extent to which the V effective period after the opening of the honey 131 ends. If the predetermined time has not elapsed (step S2306: NO), the processing is terminated as it is.

  If the predetermined time has elapsed (step S2306: YES), the movable body 203 is moved to the reference position (step S2307), and the process is terminated. In step S2301, if it is not during the interval (step S2301: No), it is determined whether or not the movable body 203 is tilting in the special route direction (step S2308).

  When the movable body 203 is tilting in the special route direction (step S2308: Yes), the process proceeds to step S2304. When the movable body 203 is not tilting in the special route direction (step S2308: No), the process proceeds to step S2306.

(Big prize opening game processing)
Next, with reference to FIG. 24, the details of the special winning opening game process shown in step S1905 of FIG. 19 will be described. FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing a special winning mouth game process performed by the main control unit 701. In FIG. 24, the CPU 711 of the main control unit 701 determines whether or not the jackpot opening is in progress (step S2401). The jackpot opening refers to a predetermined time before the grand prize winning opening 150 is opened.

  If the jackpot opening is in progress (step S2401: Yes), it is determined whether or not the opening time has elapsed (step S2402). If the opening time has not elapsed (step S2402: No), the process is terminated as it is.

  When the opening time has elapsed (step S2402: Yes), it is determined whether or not the round number R is “1” (step S2403). In the determination in step S2403, the round number R being “1” indicates that the honey 131 has been opened in the open / close prize opening process (see step S2006 in FIG. 20-1). The fact that the number R is not “1” indicates that the opening 131 of the open / close winning opening 130 has not been opened, that is, it is a direct hit jackpot.

  When the round number R is “1” (step S2403: YES), that is, when the big win is due to V winning, the process proceeds to step S2405. On the other hand, when the round number R is not “1” (step S2403: No), that is, when it is a direct hit big hit, based on the symbol set in the hit determination process (see FIG. 13), the round number at the big hit R number / operation pattern setting processing for setting R (15 rounds) is executed (step S2404).

  Then, the count value C of the number of game balls won for each round is set to 0 (step S2405). Thereafter, the value obtained by adding “1” to the number of rounds R is set as a new R (step S2406), and the winning prize opening solenoid 150b is controlled to start the operation of the winning prize opening 150 (step S2407). Thereafter, it is determined whether or not an operation time of a predetermined time (for example, 29.5 seconds) has elapsed since the opening of the special winning opening 150 (step S2408).

  When the operation time has elapsed (step S2408: Yes), the process proceeds to step S2410. When the operation time has not elapsed (step S2408: No), it is determined whether or not the count value C indicating the number of winnings to the big winning opening 150 is a specified number (for example, 10) (step S2409).

  If the count value C is not a specified number (step S2409: No), the process is terminated as it is. When the count value C is a specified number (step S2409: Yes), the operation of the special winning opening 150 is ended (step S2410). Then, it is determined whether or not the maximum round number R indicating the final round is reached (step S2411).

  If it is not the maximum number of rounds R (step S2411: No), the process is terminated as it is. If the maximum number of rounds is R (step S2411: YES), a jackpot ending command is set (step S2412). The jackpot ending refers to a predetermined production time after closing the grand prize winning opening 150.

  Then, the jackpot ending is started (step S2413). Thereafter, the round number R is set to “0” (step S2414), and it is determined whether or not the jackpot ending time has elapsed (step S2415). If the jackpot ending time has elapsed (step S2415: YES), a game state setting process for setting a short-time gaming state is executed (step S2416). The game state setting process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Thereafter, the jackpot flag is turned off (step S2417), and the process is terminated. In step S2415, if the jackpot ending time has not elapsed (step S2415: No), the processing is ended as it is.

  On the other hand, if the jackpot opening is not in progress in step S2401 (step S2401: No), it is determined whether the jackpot ending is in progress (step S2418). If the jackpot ending is in progress (step S2418: YES), the process proceeds to step S2415.

  If the jackpot ending is not in progress (step S2418: No), it is determined whether or not the big winning opening 150 is in operation (step S2419). When the big prize opening 150 is operating (step S2419: Yes), the process proceeds to step S2408. When the special winning opening 150 is not in operation (step S2419: No), the process proceeds to step S2405.

(Game state setting process)
Next, the game state setting process shown in step S2416 of FIG. 24 will be described in detail with reference to FIG. FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing a game state setting process performed by the main control unit 701. In FIG. 25, the CPU 711 of the main control unit 701 determines whether or not it is a jackpot with time saving (step S2501).

  If it is not a jackpot with time reduction (step S2501: No), the process is terminated as it is. If it is a jackpot with a time reduction (step S2501: Yes), the time reduction flag is turned ON (step S2502). Thereafter, the remaining game count J of the short-time game is set to 100 (step S2503), and the process ends.

(Right-handed notification process)
Next, the right-handed notification process shown in step S1006 of FIG. 10 will be described using FIG. FIG. 26 is a flowchart illustrating a right-handed notification process performed by the main control unit 701. In FIG. 26, the CPU 711 of the main control unit 701 determines whether or not the time-saving flag indicating that the time-saving gaming state is ON (step S2601). When the time reduction flag is OFF (step S2601: No), it is determined whether or not the small hit flag indicating that the small hit gaming state is ON (step S2602).

  When the small hit flag is OFF (step S2602: No), it is determined whether or not the big hit flag indicating that the big hit gaming state is ON (step S2603). When the big hit flag is OFF (step S2603: No), it is determined whether or not the notification lamp corresponding to the right-handed notification display unit 125 is lit (step S2604).

  If the notification lamp is not turned on (step S2604: No), that is, if the notification lamp is turned off, the processing is ended as it is. When the notification lamp is on (step S2604: Yes), the notification lamp is turned off (step S2605), and the process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if the time reduction flag is ON in step S2601 (step S2601: Yes), it is determined whether or not the notification lamp is on (step S2606). If the notification lamp is on (step S2606: Yes), the process is terminated as it is. When the notification lamp is not turned on (step S2606: No), that is, when the notification lamp is turned off, the notification lamp is turned on (step S2607), and the process ends.

  In step S2602, if the small hit flag is ON (step S2602: Yes), the process proceeds to step S2606. If the jackpot flag is ON in step S2603 (step S2603: Yes), the process proceeds to step S2606.

(Timer interrupt processing performed by the Production Control Department)
Next, with reference to FIG. 27, a timer interrupt process performed by the production control unit 702a of the production control unit 702 will be described. FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing a timer interrupt process performed by the production control unit 702a. This timer interruption process is a process in which the production control unit 702a performs an interrupt operation to the main production control process executed by the production control unit 702a every predetermined period (for example, 4 ms) during activation.

  In FIG. 27, the CPU 721 of the production control unit 702a executes a command reception process that is performed when a command is received from the main control unit 701 (step S2701). The command reception process will be described later with reference to FIGS. 28-1 and 28-2. Then, a command transmission process for transmitting a command to the image / audio control unit 702b or the lamp control unit 702c is executed (step S2702), and the process ends.

(Command reception processing)
Next, details of the command reception process shown in step S2701 of FIG. 27 will be described with reference to FIGS. 28-1 and 28-2. 28A and 28B are flowcharts illustrating command reception processing performed by the production supervision unit 702a. 28A and 28B, the CPU 721 of the effect supervising unit 702a determines whether or not a variation start command indicating the variation start of the special symbol has been received from the main control unit 701 (step S2801). The change start command is a command set in the special symbol processing by the main control unit 701 (see step S1209 in FIG. 12).

  When the change start command is not received (step S2801: NO), the process proceeds to step S2803. When the change start command is received (step S2801: YES), the change effect selection process is executed (step S2802). The variation effect selection process is a process of selecting an effect content such as a reach effect or an effect symbol to be stopped according to the variation of the special symbol, and will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Thereafter, it is determined whether or not a change stop command for stopping the effect symbol has been received (step S2803). The change stop command is a command indicating change stop of a special symbol, and is a command set in the special symbol processing of the main control unit 701 (see step S1212 in FIG. 12).

  When the fluctuation stop command is not received (step S2803: NO), the process proceeds to step S2805. When the variation stop command is received (step S2803: YES), the variation effect end process is executed (step S2804). In addition, the process during the end of the variation effect is a process of stopping the variation of the effect symbol or ending the effect mode according to the number of changes.

  Thereafter, it is determined whether or not a small hit opening command indicating the start of the small hit is received (step S2805). Note that the small hit opening command is a command set in the stop process of the main control unit 701 (steps S1809 and S1811 in FIG. 18). When the small hit opening command is not received (step S2805: NO), the process proceeds to step S2807.

  When the small hit opening command is received (step S2805: YES), the small hit effect selection process for selecting the content of the small hit effect is executed (step S2806). Details of the small hit effect selection process will be described later with reference to FIG. Thereafter, it is determined whether a chance command has been received from the lamp control unit 702c (step S2807).

  The chance command is a timing at which the V-rotor 133 is at a chance position near the 5 o'clock position and can be accommodated in the V zone 132 even when the game ball passes through the normal route 202. In this case, the command is transmitted from the lamp control unit 702c. Details of the chance command will be described later in the small hit effect processing shown in FIGS. 32-1 and 32-2.

  If no chance command is received (step S2807: NO), the process proceeds to step S2809. If a chance command is received (step S2807: YES), chance effect selection processing is performed (step S2808). The chance effect is an effect performed when the game ball passes through the normal route 202, and details will be described later with reference to FIGS. 35-1 to 35-3.

  Thereafter, it is determined whether a special route command (SP route command in the figure) is received from the lamp control unit 702c (step S2809). The special route command is a command transmitted from the lamp control unit 702c when the game ball passes through the special route 201. Details of the chance command will be described later in the small hit effect processing shown in FIGS. 32-1 and 32-2.

  When the special route command is not received (step S2809: NO), the process proceeds to step S2811. When a special route command is received (step S2809: YES), a special route effect selection process (SP route effect selection process in the figure) is performed (step S2810). The special route effect is an effect performed when the game ball passes through the special route 201, and details will be described later with reference to FIGS. 34-1 and 34-2.

  Thereafter, it is determined whether or not a small hitting ending command indicating completion of the small hitting is received (step S2811). The small hitting ending command is a command that is set in the opening / closing prize opening process of the main control unit 701 (see step S2020 and step S2021 in FIG. 20B). When the small hitting ending command is not received (step S2811: NO), the process proceeds to step S2813.

  When a small hitting ending command is received (step S2811: Yes), a small hitting ending effect selection process for selecting an effect for small hitting ending is performed (step S2812). Details of the small hitting ending effect selection process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Thereafter, it is determined whether or not a jackpot opening command indicating the start of jackpot is received (step S2813). The jackpot opening command is a command set in the stop process or the open / close prize opening process of the main control unit 701 (see step S1815 in FIG. 18 and step S2015 in FIG. 20-2).

  When the jackpot opening command is not received (step S2813: NO), the process proceeds to step S2815. When the jackpot opening command is received (step S2813: Yes), the jackpot effect selection process for selecting the effect contents during the jackpot is executed (step S2814).

  Thereafter, it is determined whether or not a jackpot ending command indicating the end of jackpot is received (step S2815). Note that the jackpot ending command is a command set in the big winning mouth game processing of the main control unit 701 (see step S2412 in FIG. 24). When the jackpot ending command is not received (step S2815: No), the processing is terminated as it is.

  When a jackpot ending command is received (step S2815: Yes), a jackpot ending effect selection process for selecting a jackpot ending effect is performed (step S2816), and the process ends.

(Variation effect selection process)
Next, with reference to FIG. 29, details of the changing effect selection process shown in step S2802 of FIG. 28-1 will be described. FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing the changing effect selection process performed by the effect control unit 702a. In FIG. 29, the CPU 721 of the production control unit 702a analyzes the change start command (step S2901). In step S2901, specifically, the game state of the main control unit 701, whether it is a win or not, and whether or not it is reached are analyzed. Thereafter, the mode flag is referred to (step S2902).

  The mode flag is an identification flag that is set for each mode corresponding to the gaming state of the main control unit 701. For example, the flag that indicates the short-time mode in the short-time gaming state, and the flag that indicates the normal mode in the normal gaming state ,and so on. Thereafter, a variation effect pattern selection process is performed to select a variation effect pattern corresponding to the variation time of the special symbol of the main control unit 701 (step S2903).

  In the variation effect pattern selection process, an effect symbol to be stopped is selected. In the time reduction mode, the right-handed notification effect is continuously performed regardless of the effect pattern selected in the change effect pattern selection process. Thereafter, a change effect start command indicating start of change of the effect symbol is set (step S2904), and the process ends.

(Small hit production selection process)
Next, details of the small hit effect selection process shown in step S2806 of FIG. 28-2 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 30 is a flowchart showing the small hit effect selection process performed by the effect control unit 702a. In FIG. 30, the CPU 721 of the production control unit 702a analyzes the small hit opening command received from the main control unit 701 (step S3001). In step S3001, specifically, whether the command is a long opening command or a short opening command is analyzed.

  If the result of the analysis is a long opening command (step S3002: Yes), right-handed notification effect pattern selection processing is executed (step S3003). The right-handed notification effect is an effect for causing the player to make a right-hand hit, and a specific example will be described later with reference to FIG. Thereafter, an opening effect pattern selection process for selecting an effect at the time of opening the honey 131 is executed (step S3004). Further, a small hit opening effect start command is set (step S3005), and the process ends.

  If it is not a long opening command in step S3002 (step S3002: No), that is, if it is a short opening command, a normal opening effect pattern selection process (for a short time gaming state) is executed (step S3006), and step S3004. Migrate to

(Example of right-handed notification effect)
Next, an example of the right-handed notification effect selected in the right-handed notification effect pattern selection process (see step S3003 in FIG. 30) will be described using FIG. FIG. 31 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a right-handed notification effect performed during a long opening at the time of a small hit.

  In FIG. 31, the right-handed notifying effect 3100 displayed on the image display unit 106 displays “Right-handed chance! Start right-handed!” Indicating that the player is to start right-handed. Yes. Further, the arrow display 3101 suggests that the honey 131 is released. Thereby, in accordance with the release timing of the honey 131, the player can hit the game ball in the right area of the game board 102, so that the game ball can be easily won in the open / close winning opening 130.

(Processing during small hit production)
Next, with reference to FIG. 32-1 and FIG. 32-2, a description will be given of the small hitting effect processing performed by the lamp control unit 702c during the small hitting effect. FIG. 32-1 and FIG. 32-2 are flowcharts illustrating the small hitting effect processing performed by the lamp control unit 702c. 32-1 and 32-2, the CPU 741 of the lamp control unit 702c determines whether or not the small hit effect is being performed (step S3201). Specifically, for example, the determination as to whether or not the small hit effect is being performed is performed by determining whether or not a command indicating the start of the small hit opening effect is received from the effect control unit 702a.

  If the small hit effect is not being performed (step S3201: No), the process is terminated as it is. When the small hit effect is being performed (step S3201: Yes), it is determined whether or not a winning flag indicating that a game ball has been won at the open / close winning opening 130 is ON (step S3202). When the winning flag is ON (step S3202: Yes), the process proceeds to step S3205.

  When the winning flag is OFF (step S3202: No), it is determined whether or not there is a winning at the open / close winning opening 130 (step S3203). Specifically, the determination as to whether or not there is a winning at the opening / closing prize opening 130 is performed by using the opening / closing prize winning command set by the opening / closing prize opening SW processing (see FIG. 22-2) of the main control unit 701, This is done by determining whether it is received via 702a.

  If there is no winning at the open / close winning opening 130 (step S3203: No), the processing is ended as it is. If there is a winning at the open / close winning opening 130 (step S3203: YES), the winning flag is turned ON (step S3204). Thereafter, it is determined whether or not a special route flag (SP route flag in the figure) indicating that the special route 201 has been passed is ON (step S3205).

  When the special route flag is ON (step S3205: Yes), the process proceeds to step S3214. If the special route flag is OFF (step S3205: NO), in order to determine whether or not the special route 201 has been passed, it is determined whether or not the special route SW 201a is ON (step S3206).

  When the special route SW (SP route SW in the figure) 201a is ON (step S3206: Yes), that is, when the game ball passes the special route 201, the special route flag is turned ON (step S3207). Thereafter, a special route command is set (step S3208). In response to the set special route command, the production supervision unit 702a performs a special route production selection process (see step S2810 in FIG. 28-2).

  Thereafter, an all-system lighting process for lighting all the systems 601 and 602 of the lamp system 600 in a predetermined lighting pattern or color is performed (step S3209), and the process proceeds to step S3214. An example of the lamp system 600 that is turned on by the all-system lighting process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S3206, when the special route SW 201a is OFF (step S3206: No), it is determined whether or not a predetermined period required until the movable body 203 tilts toward the normal route 202 (step S3210). If the predetermined period has not elapsed (step S3210: No), the process is terminated as it is.

  When the predetermined period has elapsed (step S3210: Yes), it is determined whether or not the chance position flag indicating that the V zone 132 is a chance position located near the 5 o'clock position is ON (step S3211). . The chance position flag will be described later in the V zone position detection process described later with reference to FIG.

  If the chance position flag is OFF (step S3211: No), the process is terminated as it is. If the chance position flag is ON (step S3211: YES), a chance command is set (step S3212). In response to the set chance command, the production supervision unit 702a performs a chance production selection process (see step S2808 in FIG. 28-1).

  Thereafter, a chance lighting process for sequentially lighting the LEDs 610 of the first system 601 in the lamp system 600 is performed (step S3213). Specifically, the chance lighting process is a process in which the LED 610 disposed at the 6 o'clock position is sequentially lit at a high speed in red from the LED 610 disposed at the 6 o'clock position. Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the small hit effect has ended (step S3214). Specifically, the determination as to whether or not the small hit effect is being performed is, for example, whether or not a command indicating the start of the small hit ending effect is received from the directing unit 702a, or a command indicating the start of the variable effect This is done by determining whether or not the message is received.

  If the small hit effect has not ended (step S3214: No), the process ends. When the small hit effect is finished (step S3214: Yes), the lighting of the lamp system 600 is stopped (step S3215), and the winning flag is turned OFF (step S3216). Further, the special route flag is turned OFF (step S3217), and the process is terminated.

  In the above-described processing, when a game ball wins in the open / close winning opening 130, the chance lighting is performed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, regardless of whether the game ball wins in the open / close winning opening 130 or not. Alternatively, the chance lighting may be performed. Specifically, the processing in steps S3201 to S3204 may be omitted.

  Further, in the processing described above, the chance lighting is performed when the normal route 202 is passed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the chance lighting may be performed regardless of the routes 201 and 202 that have passed. Specifically, the processing from step S3205 to step S3210 may be omitted.

(V zone position detection processing)
Next, a V zone position detection process for detecting the position of the V zone 132 performed by the lamp control unit 702c will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 33 is a flowchart showing the V zone position detection processing performed by the lamp control unit 702c. In FIG. 33, the CPU 741 of the lamp control unit 702c determines whether or not the chance position flag indicating that the V zone 132 is a chance position located near the 5 o'clock position is ON (step S3301).

  If the chance position flag is OFF (step S3301: NO), the process proceeds to step S3304. If the chance position flag is ON (step S3301: YES), it is determined whether a predetermined time has elapsed after the chance position flag is set to ON (step S3302). The predetermined time is a timing at which a game ball won in the open / close winning opening 130 does not win the V zone 132. Specifically, for example, the V zone 132 located at the 5 o'clock position is used. Is the time required to move near the 6 o'clock position.

  If the predetermined time after the chance position flag is set to ON has not elapsed (step S3302: NO), the processing is ended as it is. If a predetermined time has elapsed after the chance position flag is set to ON (step S3302: YES), the chance position flag is turned OFF (step S3303). Thereafter, in order to determine whether or not the V zone 132 is in the vicinity of the 5 o'clock position, it is determined whether or not the gear SW 303a is turned on (step S3304).

  If the gear SW 303a is OFF (step S3304: No), the process is terminated as it is. If the gear SW 303a is ON (step S3304: YES), it is determined whether or not the measurement value G indicating the number of times the gear SW 303a has been detected is “4” (step S3305). The measurement value G being “4” corresponds to the V zone 132 being at the 5 o'clock position.

  When the measured value G is “4” (step S3305: Yes), the measured value G is set to “1” (step S3306), the chance position flag is turned ON (step S3307), and the process is terminated. If the measurement value G is not 4 (step S3305: No), “1” is added to the measurement value G (step S3308), and the process is terminated.

(Example of production when a game ball wins in the opening / closing prize opening)
Next, with reference to FIGS. 34-1 to 35-4, an example of an effect when a game ball wins in the open / close winning opening will be described. FIG. 34-1 and FIG. 34-2 are explanatory diagrams showing transition of effects performed when the game ball passes through the special route 201. FIG. The explanatory diagram shown in FIG. 34-1 shows immediately after the release of the honey 131, and the movable body 203 is tilted to the special route 201 side. At this time, if the game ball has won a prize in the open / close prize opening 130, the state shifts to the state shown in FIG.

  The explanatory diagram shown in FIG. 34-2 shows a state where the game ball is accommodated in the V zone 136 in the rotation accommodation area 210 of the small rotator 135 via the special route 201. The image display unit 106 displays that it has passed through the special route 201. In the lamp system 600, the first system 601 and the second system 602 are lit, and an effect with a high expectation for a big hit is performed.

  FIGS. 35A to 35D are explanatory diagrams showing the transition of effects performed when the game ball passes through the normal route 202. FIGS. In the explanatory view shown in FIG. 35A, the movable body 203 is tilted toward the normal route 202 after a predetermined time has elapsed after the release of the honey 131. At this time, if the game ball wins the open / close winning opening 130, the state shifts to the state shown in FIG.

  The explanatory diagram shown in FIG. 35B shows a state in which the game ball passes through the normal route 202. The fact that the special route SW 201a did not detect a game ball within a predetermined period required for the movable body 203 to tilt toward the normal route 202 side indicates that the image display unit 106 has passed through the normal route 202. Yes. The first system 601 of the lamp system 600 lights the V zone 132 and emphasizes the V zone 132 in accordance with the movement of the V zone 132 located at the chance position (near the position where the V zone 132 is 5 o'clock). I have made the production. From this state, when the game ball passes through the opening 205 (when the V zone 132 moves), the state shifts to the state shown in FIG.

  The explanatory diagram shown in FIG. 35C shows a state immediately after the game ball has passed through the opening 205. At this time, the V zone 132 of the V rotating body 133 is at a position before 6 o'clock. Further, in the first system 601, the LED 610 disposed at a position before 6 o'clock is turned on, and the V zone 132 is emphasized. Furthermore, when the V zone 132 moves from this state, it moves to the state shown in FIG. 35-4.

  The explanatory diagram shown in FIG. 35-4 shows a state in which the V zone 132 of the V rotating body 133 is at the 6 o'clock position. The game balls are accommodated in the V zone 132 via the accommodation entrance area 220. At this time, the LED 610 disposed at the 6 o'clock position in the first system 601 is turned on, and the V zone 132 is emphasized. Thus, in the present embodiment, even if the game ball passes through the normal route 202, if the game ball can be expected to win the V zone 132, the V zone 132 is emphasized. The player is expected to expect a big hit.

(Small ending production selection process)
Next, details of the small hitting ending effect selection process shown in step S2812 of FIG. 28-2 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 36 is a flowchart showing a small hitting ending effect selection process performed by the effect control unit 702a. In FIG. 36, the CPU 721 of the production control unit 702a analyzes the small hitting ending command (step S3601). In step S3601, specifically, the type of the small hit, the game state of the main control unit 701 after the small hit ends, and the like are analyzed.

  Then, as a result of analyzing the ending command, it is determined whether or not the received ending command is a special figure 1 ending command indicating that ending is performed for a long time (step S3602). If it is the special figure 1 ending command (step S3602: Yes), that is, if the current small hit is a win by winning the first start port 111, a disappointing effect selection process is performed (step S3603). The disappointing effect is an effect that suggests that the player is unlucky due to not winning the V prize, and an example thereof will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Thereafter, a small hitting ending effect start command is set (step S3604), and the process ends. In step S3602, if the received ending command is not the special figure 1 ending command (step S3602: No), that is, special figure 2 indicating that the current small hit is a small hit by winning the second starting port 112. If it is an ending command, short ending effect selection processing is performed (step S3605), and step S3604 is also transferred. The short ending effect is an effect indicating the end of a small hit.

(Example of production screen at the end of a small hit by special 1 holding ball)
Next, with reference to FIG. 37, an example of the effect screen at the end of the small hit when the big hit is not reached at the small hit with the special 1 holding ball will be described. FIG. 37 is an explanatory view showing an example of an effect screen at the end of a small hit by a special 1 holding ball.

  In FIG. 37, the effect screen 3700 shows a screen after the end of the small hit. The effect screen 3700 indicates that the player has not won the V prize, and also shows a disappointing effect that suggests that the player is unlucky due to not having won the V prize. When there is a reserved ball to be digested next after displaying the effect screen 3700 during the long ending, the change of the effect symbol is started in response to the change of the next special symbol.

  As described above, according to the present embodiment, the lamp system 600 is controlled to be turned on based on the position of the V zone 132, and the chance lighting is performed. Can do. Therefore, even if it is a beginner, while being able to acquire interest property, a production effect can be heightened.

  In the present embodiment, when the V zone 132 is in a predetermined vicinity position (chance position), the V zone 132 is irradiated in accordance with the movement of the V zone 132 accompanying the rotation of the V rotating body 133. The lighting of the LED 610 of the system 601 is controlled. Thus, by turning on the LED 610 in accordance with the movement of the V zone 132, the player can easily grasp the position of the V zone 132, and the expectation for the V prize can be enhanced.

  Further, in the present embodiment, even when the game ball won in the open / close winning opening 130 passes through the normal route 202 with a low chance of winning V, if the V zone 132 is at the chance position, the ramp The system 600 is controlled to be lit so that chance lighting is performed. Therefore, even when the game ball passes through the normal route 202, it is possible to perform a lamp effect that gives the player a sense of expectation. Thereby, the interest property of a game can be improved.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when a game ball wins in the open / close winning opening 130 and the V zone 132 is in the chance position, the lamp system 600 is controlled to light according to the movement of the V zone 132, The chance lighting was done. In other words, when the game ball is not won in the open / close winning opening 130, the lamp system 600 is not controlled to be lit even if the V zone 132 is at the chance position.

  In this way, when the game ball does not win in the open / close winning opening 130 and the player's expectation cannot be obtained, the chance lighting is not performed, while the game ball is placed in the open / close winning opening 130. Since the chance lighting is performed when winning and the player's expectation increases, the chance lighting according to the player's psychological situation can be performed.

  In the present embodiment, an example in which the present invention is applied to the old type 1 and old type 2 complex type pachinko gaming machine 100 has been described, but the present invention is also applied to the old two type gaming machine. Can be applied.

100 Pachinko Machine 106 Image Display Unit 111 First Start Port 112 Second Start Port 130 Open / Close Winner 130a Open / Close Winner SW
131 Honey (opening / closing member)
132 V zone (specific accommodation)
133 V rotating body (rotating body)
134 Containment Section 201 Special Route (Special Route)
201a Special Route SW
202 Normal route (normal route)
300 Drive gear 302 Protruding portion 303 Sensor 303a Gear SW
600 Lamp system (lamp)
601 1st system 602 2nd system 610 LED
701 Main control unit 711 CPU
712 ROM
713 RAM
702 Production control unit 702a Production control unit 702c Lamp control unit 721 CPU
722 ROM
723 RAM
741 CPU
742 ROM
743 RAM
801 Position detection unit (position detection means)
802 Judgment part (judgment means)
803 Lamp production section (lamp production means)
804 Route determination unit (route determination means)
805 Winning detection unit (winning detection means)

Claims (4)

An openable and closable opening / closing prize opening having an openable and closable opening / closing member that attracts a game ball, and a specific area that transitions to a big hit by passing the game ball at the time of a small hit that opens the open / close member;
The open / close prize opening is rotatably provided at a constant cycle, and has a plurality of accommodation parts for accommodating game balls won in the open / close prize opening in the outer region, and a predetermined number of the plurality of accommodation parts A rotating body having a housing portion as a specific housing portion for guiding a game ball to the specific area;
An accommodation ball area through which a game ball won in the opening / closing prize opening is accommodated in the accommodation unit;
A plurality of lamps that illuminate each housing;
Position detecting means for detecting the position of the specific accommodating portion;
At the time of small hitting, using the detection result of the specific accommodation part by the position detection means, a predetermined front before the position where the specific accommodation part faces the accommodation entrance ball area and communicates with the open / close prize opening. A determination means for determining whether or not the vehicle is in the vicinity position;
Based on the determination result of the position of the specific housing portion by the determination means, lamp effecting means for controlling the lighting of the lamp,
A pachinko gaming machine characterized by comprising:   The lamp rendering means, when the determining means determines that the specific accommodating portion is in the predetermined vicinity position, the lamp producing means changes the specific accommodating portion according to the movement of the specific accommodating portion accompanying the rotation of the rotating body. 2. The pachinko gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the lamp is controlled so as to irradiate. A normal path that is provided in the opening / closing prize opening and guides a game ball won in the opening / closing prize opening to the housing portion of the rotating body;
A special path that is provided in the opening / closing prize opening and that makes it easier to guide the game ball that has won in the opening / closing prize opening to the specific area than the normal path;
Route determination means for determining the route through which the game ball has passed during the small hit,
Further comprising
The determination unit determines whether the specific accommodation unit is in the predetermined vicinity position when the route determination unit determines that the route through which the game ball has passed is the normal route. The pachinko gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2. A winning detection means for detecting winning of a game ball in the opening / closing winning opening;
When the game ball is detected by the winning detection unit, the determination unit uses the detection result of the specific storage unit by the position detection unit to cause the specific storage unit to face the storage ball area and open / close the game ball. Determine whether it is in a predetermined vicinity before the position where it is connected to the winning opening,
The lamp production means is a case where a game ball is detected by the winning detection means, and when the determination means determines that the specific accommodation portion is in the predetermined vicinity position, The pachinko gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the lamp is controlled to light according to movement.

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