JP2013252209A - Pinball game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To reduce a load of control by providing a game mode of processing a plurality of special symbols in the order of start winnings in addition to a game mode of preferentially processing one special symbol, and to perform a novel game by switching the game modes.SOLUTION: A pinball game machine has a ball entry order processing mode of performing variable display of first and second symbols in the order of entries of a game ball to first and second start ports, and a preferential processing mode of preferentially performing one of the first and second symbols, and the processing mode is set according to a prescribed condition. When the ball entry order mode is set (step S111: NO), simple update of ball entry order data of acquiring a value of Bit0 from the ball entry order data related to the order of the entries of the game ball to the first and second start ports and shifting Bit1 and the succeeding values to the right is performed (steps S117, S118).

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a ball game machine equipped with a display device that displays various symbols in a variable manner.

  Conventionally, there are a plurality of starting holes on the board, a plurality of special symbols are set by the starting opening where the game ball has won, and the information of one special symbol is preferentially read out of the information of the special symbols stored on hold. A gaming machine is known.

  For example, a pachinko gaming machine described in Patent Document 1 has a first start port and a second start port, and when a ball wins at each start port, a first special symbol, a second special symbol (hereinafter, special symbol). Is called a special drawing). In the pre-fluctuation pre-processing, it is determined whether the game state, the special figure is being displayed, and whether the number of the second special figure hold is less than or equal to the threshold value while the first special figure is on hold. Based on the determination result, it is determined whether to read from the oldest first special figure hold or from the oldest second special figure hold (Patent Document 1 / paragraphs 0062 to 0066, FIG. 7).

JP 2009-285022 A

  However, in the pachinko gaming machine of Patent Document 1, since the above conditions are always determined and it is determined which of the special drawings is preferentially read, the control burden is large.

  The present invention has been made in view of such circumstances, and is controlled by providing a game mode in which a plurality of special drawings are processed in order of a winning prize in addition to a game mode in which one special drawing is processed with priority. It is an object of the present invention to provide a ball game machine that makes it possible to reduce the burden of the game and to enable a novel game by switching between these game modes.

  A gaming machine according to a first aspect of the present invention is a bullet ball gaming machine provided with a display device for variably displaying various symbols, the first starting port and the second starting port capable of receiving a game ball on the board surface, When a game ball enters the first start port, a first symbol information acquisition means for acquiring the first symbol information used for determining whether or not the first symbol is successful, and when the game ball enters the second start port The second symbol information acquisition means for acquiring the second symbol information used for determining whether or not the second symbol is correct, the first symbol information and the number of the first reserved balls that are the numbers storing the first symbol information, and the second Storage means for storing symbol information and a second reserved ball number that is a number storing the second symbol information; and a pitching order data relating to a sequence in which game balls have entered the first and second start ports; A lottery means for determining whether or not the first and second symbol information is correct, and a variation display of the first and second symbols, Predetermined conditions include a pitching order processing mode that is performed in the order in which the game balls enter the first and second start openings, and a priority processing mode that prioritizes one of the first and second symbols. Processing mode setting means that is set in accordance with the processing mode, variable display control means for variably displaying the first symbol or the second symbol in accordance with the processing mode set by the processing mode setting means, And a pitching order data updating means for updating the pitching order data in accordance with the processing mode set to the above.

  In a second aspect based on the first aspect, when the pitching order processing mode is set, the variable display control means displays the first symbol or the second symbol based on the pitching order data. The variation display control means is configured to display the variation in order, and the entry order data update means updates the entry order data according to the update condition of the entry order processing mode, and the priority processing mode is set. Is characterized by variably displaying a symbol which is prioritized irrespective of the pitching order data, and the pitching order data updating means updates the pitching order data in accordance with the update condition of the priority processing mode.

  According to a third invention, in the first invention or the second invention, the predetermined condition is a gaming state of the ball game machine.

  A fourth invention is characterized in that, in the first invention or the second invention, the predetermined condition is the number of times that the symbol is displayed in a variable manner.

  In a fifth invention according to any one of the first to fourth inventions, there are a plurality of types of wins having different values when the lottery means determines to win, and the variable display in the priority processing mode is given priority. The symbol drawing lottery is characterized in that it is easier to win a high value hit than the symbol lottery not prioritized.

  A sixth invention is characterized in that, in the first to fifth inventions, the display mode of the hold display section for displaying the number of entered balls stored in the storage means is different between the entering order processing mode and the priority processing mode. And

  According to the present invention, in addition to a mode in which one of a plurality of special symbols is preferentially processed, a mode for processing in order of winning prizes is provided, thereby reducing the control burden of the ball game machine and further innovative. Enabled the game.

The perspective view of the front side which shows the external appearance of the pachinko game machine which concerns on embodiment. The perspective view of the back side which shows the external appearance of the pachinko machine of FIG. The front view of the game board of the pachinko machine of FIG. The block diagram which shows the structure of the control apparatus of the pachinko game machine of FIG. The figure explaining a special symbol and a gaming state. The figure explaining the update of the entrance order data at the time of special figure information acquisition. The figure explaining the update of the entrance order data of an entrance order processing mode. The figure explaining the update of the entrance order data of priority processing mode. The figure explaining the holding | maintenance display part in the entrance order processing mode. The figure explaining the holding | maintenance display part in priority processing mode. The flowchart which shows the game management process performed by the main control side. The flowchart which shows the special symbol management process in FIG. The flowchart which shows the starting port check process 1 in FIG. FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing start port check processing 2 in FIG. 9. FIG. The flowchart (the first half) which shows the special symbol change start process in FIG. FIG. 10 is a flowchart (second half) showing a special symbol variation start process in FIG. 9; The flowchart which shows the entrance order data update process in FIG. 12B. The flowchart which shows the special symbol change process in FIG. The flowchart which shows the main process performed by the sub-control side. The flowchart which shows the timer interruption process performed by the sub-control side.

  First, an outline of the gaming machine of this embodiment will be described.

  The ball game machine of the present embodiment is a ball ball game machine provided with a display device that variably displays various symbols, and a first start port and a second start port capable of receiving game balls on the board surface; The first symbol information acquisition means for acquiring the first symbol information used for determining whether or not the first symbol is correct when the gaming ball enters the first starting port, and the gaming ball has entered the second starting port. In this case, the second symbol information acquisition means for acquiring the second symbol information used for determining whether or not the second symbol is correct, the first symbol information and the number of the first reserved balls that are the numbers storing the first symbol information, Storage means for storing the second symbol information, the number of the second held ball that is the number of the stored second symbol information, and the pitching order data relating to the order in which the game balls have entered the first and second starting ports And lottery means for determining whether or not it is appropriate based on the first and second symbol information, and a variation table of the first and second symbols. A first order processing mode in which a game ball enters the first and second starting openings in the order in which the game balls enter the first start position, and a priority processing mode in which one of the first and second symbols is given priority. A processing mode setting means for setting according to the conditions, a fluctuation display control means for variably displaying the first symbol or the second symbol according to the processing mode set by the processing mode setting means, and a symbol fluctuation display. And a pitching order data updating means for updating the pitching order data in accordance with the processing mode set at the time of playing.

  In the present embodiment, there is a pitching order processing mode in which symbols are displayed in the order in which game balls have entered the first and second starting ports. When the entry order processing mode is set by the processing mode setting means, the variation display control means displays the first symbol or the second symbol in the order of entry, and the entry order data update means changes the entry order. Update the data.

  In addition, there is a priority processing mode in which one of the first and second symbols is given priority to display a variable display of symbols. When the priority processing mode is set by the processing mode setting means, the fluctuation display control means performs fluctuation processing from the symbol that is processed with priority, and the incoming order data update means updates the incoming order data.

  The variation display control means variably displays the first symbol or the second symbol according to the set processing mode (for example, in a predetermined order according to the processing mode). Since there are a plurality of processing modes, for example, a novel game can be performed by switching the processing modes under a predetermined condition. In addition, the burden of control can be reduced as compared with a gaming machine that always performs variation processing with priority given to one of the first and second symbols.

  In this embodiment, when the entrance order processing mode is set, the fluctuation display control means displays the first symbol or the second symbol in a variable manner based on the entrance order data. The pitching order data update means updates the pitching order data according to the update conditions of the pitching order processing mode, and when the priority processing mode is set, the variation display control means It is preferable that the symbols having priority are variably displayed regardless of the entry ball order data, and the entry order data update means updates the entry order data in accordance with the update condition of the priority processing mode.

  In this embodiment, when the entrance order processing mode is set, the fluctuation display control means changes the first symbol or the second symbol based on the entrance order data, that is, the order of the entrance order data. Display. At this time, the incoming order data update means updates the incoming order data according to the update conditions of the incoming order processing mode, that is, when the oldest special figure data is read out.

  In addition, when the priority processing mode is set, the variable display control unit displays the symbol which is prioritized regardless of the entry order data, for example, the special figure 2 in a variable manner. At this time, the incoming order data update means updates the incoming order data when reading the data of the symbols that are variably displayed with priority in accordance with the update condition of the priority processing mode.

  Even when the priority processing mode is set, the entry order data is updated, so even if the specified condition is met and the entry order processing mode is changed, the next time the symbols change display Processing in order of entry can be performed.

  In the present embodiment, it is preferable that the predetermined condition is a gaming state of the ball game machine.

  The predetermined condition for the processing mode setting means to set each processing mode is the gaming state of the ball game machine. For example, the processing mode is switched on the condition that the normal state has shifted to a probability variation state with a high probability of hitting. be able to. Thereby, it is clear that the gaming state has changed, and an easy-to-understand bullet ball game machine can be realized.

  In the present embodiment, it is preferable that the predetermined condition is the number of times the symbol variation display is performed.

  The predetermined condition for the processing mode setting means to set each processing mode is the number of times the symbol variation display is performed. For example, when the symbol variation display is performed 500 times without hitting, or 100 times By changing to a different processing mode for each symbol variation display, it is possible to realize an amusing bullet ball game machine that does not bore the player.

  Further, in the present embodiment, there are a plurality of types of winnings with different values for the winning determined by the lottery means, and in the symbol lottery in which the variable display in the priority processing mode is given priority, It is preferable that a high value win is easier to win than a lottery of symbols that are not prioritized.

  In the present embodiment, for example, a plurality of types of hits (2 rounds, 6 rounds, and 16 rounds) having different numbers of rounds are included when the lottery means determines that the winning is made. In the above example, “the lottery of the symbol that is given priority to the variable display is more likely to win the higher value win than the symbol that is not prioritized” Since the ratio per 16 rounds is set high, this means that it is easy to win.

  As a result, the priority processing mode is applied to a probability fluctuation state that is more advantageous than the normal state to make it a very advantageous gaming state that is easy to win a high value hit, or the priority processing mode is applied to the normal state to be extremely disadvantageous. It is possible to improve the gameability, for example, so as not to be in a game state.

  Moreover, in this embodiment, it is preferable that the display mode of the holding | maintenance display part which displays the number of entrances memorize | stored in the said memory | storage means differs in the said entrance order processing mode and the said priority processing mode.

  In the present embodiment, the mode of the holding display unit displayed on the display device or the like is made different between the entrance order processing mode and the priority processing mode. In the entry order processing mode, the first and second symbols are displayed in the order of entry. For example, the pending marks are displayed without distinction.

  On the other hand, in the priority processing mode, one of the first and second symbols is preferentially displayed in a variable manner, so that, for example, a pending mark is distinguished and displayed so that it can be understood which is preferentially processed. . In this way, by changing the display mode of the hold display section depending on the processing mode, it is possible to provide an easy-to-understand bullet ball game machine in which the player can recognize the current processing mode.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 1, the part which comprises the pachinko game machine of this embodiment is demonstrated. As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine 1 includes a rectangular outer frame 2, and a front frame 3 and a front door 5 that are pivotally attached to the outer frame 2 so as to be opened and closed.

  The front frame 3 has a frame shape, and a game board 4 (see FIG. 3) can be attached to the opening. Further, a glass plate 6 is fitted in the central portion of the front door 5 so that the game board 4 can be visually recognized from the outside.

  Speakers 7 are provided on the left and right sides of the upper part of the front door 5. The speaker 7 is a sound output unit that outputs the effect sound effect accompanying the game to the outside. In addition, frame decoration LEDs 8 are provided on the left and right sides and the upper part of the front door 5. The frame decoration LED 8 is a decoration part in which the LED emits light and blinks in conjunction with the effect of the game.

  A front plate 9 is provided on the lower side of the front door 5, and a left end portion thereof is pivotally attached to the front frame 3 so as to be openable. The front plate 9 is provided with a launch handle 10 for operating the launch mechanism, an upper storage tray 11 for storing game balls, a lower storage tray 12 and the like.

  Further, a left effect button 13 and a center effect button 14 that can be operated when the built-in lamp is lit are provided on the surface portion of the upper storage dish 11. The production buttons 13 and 14 are given an opportunity for operation during the game, and the production can be changed by pressing the buttons.

  FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the back side of the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 2, a frame-like back mechanism board 16 that holds down the game board 4 from the back side is attached to the back surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  A game ball storage tank 17 for storing game balls supplied from a game ball supply device (not shown) of the pachinko hall side island facility is provided on the upper side of the back mechanism board 16.

  A game ball payout device 19 for paying out game balls is provided at the inclined lower end of the tank rail 18 for drawing out the balls from the game ball storage tank 17. Furthermore, an external terminal board 21 for electrically connecting to a hall computer (see FIG. 4) that manages all gaming machines in the pachinko hall is provided at a corner portion of the back mechanism board 16. Is housed and provided.

  In addition, a transparent back cover 23 mounted on the back side of the game board 4 is provided substantially at the center of the back mechanism board 16. A substrate case 25a and a transparent liquid crystal control substrate case 26a that houses the liquid crystal control substrate 26 are provided.

  A volume switch 31 is provided at an intermediate portion between the effect control board 25 and the liquid crystal control board 26. The volume can be set in 10 steps by rotating the knob.

  A transparent main control board case 24a that houses the main control board 24 is provided below the liquid crystal control board case 26a. The main control board 24 controls the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in an integrated manner. Since the main control board 24 is connected to various switches and sensors, it receives these detection signals and performs various processes. The main control board 24 corresponds to the main control means of the present invention.

  The main control board 24 is provided with a RAM clear switch 27. By turning on the power while pressing down the RAM clear switch 27, the stored contents of the RAM area are erased, and the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in the initial state.

  The effect control board 25 receives various control commands transmitted from the main control board 24, and controls the effects by the panel decoration LED 35 or the liquid crystal display device 36, for example, based on the control commands. The effect control board 25 corresponds to the sub control means of the present invention.

  Below the main control board case 24a, a transparent power supply board case 28a containing a power supply board 28 and a transparent payout control board case 29a containing a payout control board 29 are disposed.

  Further, at a position corresponding to the launch handle 10, a launch control board 30 is provided on the rear side of a game ball launcher (not shown) provided with a strike rod for hitting the game ball and a launch motor for driving the hit ball. .

  Next, with reference to FIG. 3, the gaming board of the pachinko gaming machine of this embodiment will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the game board 4 is formed of a substantially square panel, and the game area 4a on the board surface includes a center decorative body 34a fixed to the front surface of the decorative board 4b with a screw or the like, and a left corner decorative body. 34b, a right corner decoration body 34c, and the like. The decorative bodies 34a to 34c are each formed by integral molding by injection molding using a hard resin material such as polycarbonate.

  A plurality of panel decoration LEDs 35 are arranged on the center decoration body 34a. The board decoration LED 35 is a decoration unit that enhances the effect by changing the light emission color and light emission mode in accordance with the symbol change display and the notice display in each game.

  An opening is formed in the center of the game board 4, and the display screen of the liquid crystal display device 36 is disposed in the opening. The liquid crystal display device 36 is a display that displays various effects such as a pattern on which various numbers, characters, and the like are drawn, a background image, and reach according to the game. The liquid crystal display device 36 corresponds to the “display device” of the present invention.

  On the right side of the center ornament 34a, a movable accessory 37a having the shape of a doll's arm is arranged. Further, a clog-shaped movable accessory 37b is disposed below the front surface of the liquid crystal display device. Both the movable accessories 37a and 37b operate according to the effects in the game and the expectation level of the big hit.

  Below the liquid crystal display device 36, a start winning device 38 including a first special symbol start port 38a and a second special symbol start port 38b is arranged. A lottery is performed when a game ball flowing down the game area 4a wins the first special symbol starting port 38a or the second special symbol starting port 38b, and the special symbol display device 43a described later displays a variation display of the special symbol. Made. In addition, the liquid crystal display device 36 also performs a variable display of decorative symbols corresponding to the special symbols. Hereinafter, the first special symbol starting port 38a may be referred to as a start chucker (or “chucker” for short).

  The second special symbol start port 38b is provided with an opening / closing member, and when the opening / closing member is opened, the game ball is easily won. The open / close member is opened a predetermined number of times for a predetermined time when a normal symbol lottery to be described later is won. Hereinafter, a device that combines the second special symbol start opening 38b and the opening / closing member may be referred to as an ordinary electric accessory or an electric tulip (or “electric chew” for short).

  Below the start winning device 38, a first big winning device 39a is arranged. Further, on the right side of the start winning device 38, a second large winning device 39b is arranged. The big winning devices 39a and 39b are winning devices that are opened for a predetermined time when a special symbol lottery is won, that is, when a big win is won. A lot of prize balls can be obtained by winning the game balls in the big prize opening (not shown) inside the big prize winning devices 39a and 39b.

  A special symbol display device 43a and a normal symbol display device 43b are arranged below the right side of the game area 4a. The special symbol display device 43a is composed of two 7-segment LEDs (left and middle), and changes the special symbol in response to winning in the special symbol start ports 38a and 38b, and displays the lottery result. In addition, the remaining one (right) displays the number of reserved balls of special symbols and normal symbols and the short-time state.

  The normal symbol display device 43b is a display composed of a plurality of LEDs. The normal symbol is started by the winning of the normal symbol start gate 40a, and the lottery result is displayed by turning on the LED.

  On the left side of the game area 4a, a normal symbol start gate 40a, a windmill 41 that changes the flow direction of the game ball, and a large number of game nails (not shown) are arranged. The normal symbol start gate 40a is a winning device that triggers the start of a normal symbol. A lottery is performed when the game ball passes through the normal symbol start gate 40a, and the normal symbol changes in the normal symbol display device 43b.

  In addition, a right normal symbol start gate 40b is disposed above the second grand prize winning device 39b. This is a starting gate for a normal symbol in a gaming state in which a right strike is made, and also has a role of detecting whether or not the player is making a right strike.

  A plurality of general winning ports 42 are arranged at the lower left side of the game area 4a. When a game ball wins the general winning opening 42, a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out.

  On the leftmost side of the game area 4a, a guide rail 44 extending in a substantially vertical direction is arranged to guide the game ball launched by the launch mechanism to the game area 4a. The guide rail 44 is composed of two metal strip-shaped outer and inner guide rails 44a and 44b.

  A space extending in the vertical direction between the two outer and inner guide rails 44a and 44b forms a launch passage 45 through which a game ball launched from the launch mechanism passes. At the upper end of the inner guide rail 44b, a return ball prevention piece 46 that allows the shot ball to pass in the launch direction (the game area 4a side) and prevents the return ball (the launch path 45 side) from passing is provided. ing. Further, at the lowermost part of the inner guide rail 44 b, an out ball collection port 47 and a ball approaching portion 48 for introducing the out ball into the out ball collection port 47 are formed.

  FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the control device of the pachinko gaming machine. In FIG. 4, the configuration of a relay board for relaying signals and some members not related to the present invention are omitted.

  This control device is mainly configured of a main control board 24 that comprehensively controls the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1 and an effect control board 25 that receives commands from the main control board 24 and controls the effects. The power supply board 28 is connected to each board including the main control board 24, receives an AC voltage 24V from an external power supply, converts it to a DC voltage, and supplies it to each board.

  The main control board 24 includes a main control board CPU 241, a ROM 242, and a RAM 243 therein. The main control board side CPU 241 is a so-called processor unit, and performs a lottery process for determining whether or not to generate a big hit, a process for creating a control command from information on the determined variation pattern and stop symbol, and transmitting the control command to the effect control board 25. I do. The CPU 241 corresponds to the first and second symbol information acquisition means, lottery means, processing mode setting means, fluctuation display control means, and entry order data update means of the present invention.

  The ROM 242 is a storage unit that stores a control program describing a series of gaming machine control procedures, control data, and the like. The RAM 243 is a storage unit having a work area for temporarily storing data set by the processing of the main control board side CPU 241 and corresponds to a storage unit of the present invention.

  Connected to the main control board 24 are a RAM clear switch 27, a start winning opening sensor 38c, a large winning opening sensor 39c, a starting gate passage sensor 40c, a general winning opening sensor 42c, a magnetic sensor 50, a radio wave sensor 51, and a vibration sensor 52. Each detection signal can be received.

  The magnetic sensor 50 is a sensor that detects an abnormality when a magnet or the like is brought close to the pachinko gaming machine 1. The radio wave sensor 51 is a sensor that detects an abnormality when a strong radio wave is emitted to the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the vibration sensor 52 is abnormal when a strong vibration is applied to the pachinko gaming machine 1. It is a sensor to detect.

  Further, a special symbol display device 43a and a normal symbol display device 43b are connected to the main control board 24, and random number information acquired by the main control board side CPU 241 through a lottery process is transmitted to each of the symbol display devices 43a and 43b. .

  Further, the main control board 24 is connected to an external terminal board 21 having terminals for connecting to the outside of the pachinko gaming machine 1. Various information such as a big hit in a game, the number of winnings, and the number of games is transmitted from the main control board 24 to the hall computer via the external terminal board 21.

  Further, a payout control board 29 is connected to the main control board 24. Since the lower storage tray full sensor 12c and the door opening sensor 32 are connected to the payout control board 29, when these sensors detect an abnormality, a detection signal is transmitted from the payout control board 29 to the main control board 24. . Note that the game ball payout device 19 and the launch control board 30 (further connected to the launch device 10a) are connected to the payout control board 29.

  Next, the effect control board 25 includes an effect control board side CPU 251, a ROM 252 and a RAM 253 therein. The effect control board side CPU 251 is a so-called processor unit, which receives a control command transmitted from the main control board 24 and performs processing for controlling various effects based on the control command.

  The ROM 252 is a storage unit that stores a control program describing a series of effect control procedures, effect data, and the like. Moreover, RAM253 is a memory | storage part provided with the work area which memorize | stores temporarily the data set by the process of the production control board side CPU251.

  A speaker 7, a frame decoration LED 8, a panel decoration LED 35, a volume switch 31, a left effect button 13, and a center effect button 14 are connected to the effect control board 25. Thereby, the production control board 25 controls the sound effect of the speaker 7, operation | movement of each LED, etc., and is raising the production effect, for example.

  As for the effect buttons 13 and 14, when the player pushes them down during the effective period, the detection signal is transmitted to the effect control board 25, and the effect displayed on the liquid crystal display device 36 changes.

  A liquid crystal control board 26 is connected to the effect control board 25. The liquid crystal control board 26 receives a command from the effect control board 25 and performs display control of the liquid crystal display device 36.

  The liquid crystal control board 26 includes a liquid crystal control CPU 261, a liquid crystal control ROM 262, a liquid crystal control RAM 263, a video display processor VDP 264, an image data ROM 265, and a VRAM 266 therein.

  The liquid crystal control CPU 261 is a so-called processor unit, and generates liquid crystal control data necessary for performing display control based on the liquid crystal control command received from the effect control board 25. The data is output to the video display processor VDP 264.

  The liquid crystal control ROM 262 is a storage unit that stores a program that describes the operation procedure of the liquid crystal control CPU 261, and the liquid crystal control RAM 263 is a storage unit that functions as a work area or a buffer memory.

  The video display processor VDP 264 is a processor that performs image processing of image data displayed on the liquid crystal display device 36. The image data ROM 265 is a storage unit that stores image data necessary for the video display processor VDP 264 to perform image processing. The VRAM 266 is a storage unit that temporarily stores image data processed by the video display processor VDP 264. is there.

  With the above configuration, the liquid crystal control board 26 performs image processing based on the liquid crystal control command transmitted from the effect control board 25, and displays effect images and moving images on the liquid crystal display device 36.

  Next, the special symbol and the gaming state will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, two types of special symbols will be described with reference to FIG. First, “special symbol 1” (hereinafter referred to as “special symbol 1”) is a special symbol in which a variable display is started when a game ball wins a chucker (first special symbol start port 38a).

  The variable display of the special figure 1 is performed by the special symbol display device 43a, and on the liquid crystal display device 36, it is displayed by a decorative symbol that is easy for the player to visually recognize. When the special figure 1 stops in a big hit mode, the pachinko gaming machine 1 shifts to a special game state (a big hit game state).

  The big hit probability varies depending on the model, but in this embodiment, it is set to 1/390 with a low probability and 1/45 with a high probability. There are multiple types of jackpots with different values. In this embodiment, there are jackpots of 2 rounds, 6 rounds, and 16 rounds (hereinafter referred to as 2R, 6R, and 16R jackpots, respectively).

  In the special drawing 1 lottery, the ratio of 2R jackpots to the entire jackpot is set to 19.5%. Moreover, the ratios of 6R big hit and 16R big hit in the entire big hit are set to 46.5% and 34%, respectively. This ratio also varies depending on the model.

  Next, “special symbol 2” (hereinafter referred to as “special symbol 2”) will be described. The special figure 2 is a special symbol in which a variable display is started when a game ball wins an electric tulip (second special symbol start port 38b). Similarly to the special figure 1, when the special figure 2 stops in a big hit mode, the pachinko gaming machine 1 shifts to a special gaming state.

  The big hit probability is the same as in the case of FIG. In addition, the ratio of 2R jackpot to the entire jackpot is 19.5%, which is set to the same value, but the ratio of 6R jackpot and 16R jackpot is set to 38.5% and 42%, respectively. . In this way, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is set so that a 16R big hit is more likely to occur in the gaming state where the prize is won from the electric tulip.

  Next, each gaming state will be described with reference to FIG. First, the “normal state” refers to a normal game state that is not any of a short-time state, a probability change state, and a special game state (a big hit game state) described later. The big hit probability is a low probability (1/390), and there is no function to assist the start winning when the electric chew support, that is, the electric tulip is activated.

  Also, the special figure variation process is “in order of entry”. Although details will be described later, in the order in which the game balls are won in the chucker or the electric tulip, the fluctuation display of the special figure 1 and the special figure 2 is performed (ball entry order mode).

  Next, the “short time state” refers to a gaming state in which the symbol variation display time is shortened. The big hit probability is the same low probability (1/390) as in the normal state, but the electric chew support is performed. In other words, it is easy to start a prize and the display time of the symbols is short, so that the game progresses faster than in the normal state.

  Further, the special figure change process is “special figure 2 priority”. Although details will be described later, when both game information of the special figure 1 and the special figure 2 are stored on hold, the variable display of the special figure 2 is always preferentially processed (priority processing mode).

  Finally, the “probability change state” refers to a gaming state in which a big hit is likely to occur due to a change in the big hit probability. The jackpot probability is a high probability (1/45). Further, for example, the state shifts to a probable change state after a big hit with a specific symbol. The point that the electric Chu support is performed and that the special figure variation process is “prioritized to the special figure 2” is the same as in the time-short state.

  Next, with reference to FIGS.

  First, with reference to FIG. 6A, the update of the entrance order data at the time of acquisition of special figure information is demonstrated. Since special game 1 and special game 2 can store four pieces of game information on hold, the pitching order data is 8-bit data.

  When a game ball wins a start, a bit value corresponding to the type of special figure is stored from a bit number “0” (hereinafter referred to as Bit 0). When the second game information is acquired, the game information is stored in Bit1.

  6A, “0” is stored as the bit value for Bit0 to Bit7, but when the winning of FIG. 1 is received, the bit value “1” is stored. ("Number of held balls 1" in FIG. 6A).

  Subsequently, when a special figure 2 winning is made, a bit value “0” is stored in Bit 1 (“number of reserved balls 2” in FIG. 6A). Since the bit value “0” is the same value as the state where there is no start winning (unused area of the pitching order data), when reading the bit value, “0” shown in FIG. Whether or not “0” is determined.

  Subsequently, when there is a winning in FIG. 1, the bit value “1” is stored in Bit 2 (“number of reserved balls 3” in FIG. 6A). Thereafter, the bit value “1” is stored in the case of the special figure 1 winning, and the bit value “0” is stored in the case of the special drawing 2 winning. Note that if the total number of winnings in Special Figure 1 and Special Figure 2 exceeds 8, game information is not stored.

  Thus, at the time of obtaining the special figure information, the bit order data stores the bit value corresponding to the type of the special symbol from the one with the smaller bit number of the order data in the order in which the game balls are won (started). Is done.

  Although FIG. 6A shows only the case where the number of reserved balls is added for the sake of simplification, in actuality, not only the number of reserved balls is added, but also the game information from Bit 0 which is the oldest game information. Is read out and the symbols are displayed in a variable manner.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 6B, the update of the entrance order data in the entrance order processing mode will be described. As described above, the entry order processing mode is a mode in which the fluctuation display of the special figure 1 and the special figure 2 is processed in the entry order, and is set in the normal state in this embodiment.

  In the pitching order processing mode, since the change of the winning symbol is not performed first as in the priority processing mode, there is an advantage that, for example, continuous production by holding pre-reading can be easily executed. In addition, since the value of Bit 0 of the incoming order data is always acquired, the control burden is small.

  In the case of “reserved ball number 6” in FIG. 6B, a total of six pieces of game information are stored in the incoming order data, but first, the bit value of Bit 0 which is the oldest game information is acquired. Here, since the bit value of Bit 0 is “1”, the variation display of FIG. 1 is performed.

  At this time, the incoming order data is shifted to the right by 1 bit. For example, the game information that was previously in Bit1 moves to Bit0. The process of performing such a bit shift and rewriting the storage area relating to the entry order data is the update of the entry order data in this processing mode.

  Next, the “reserved ball number 5” state of FIG. 6B is entered. In this case as well, the bit value of Bit0 is acquired and read. Since the bit value of Bit 0 is “0” this time, it is determined whether it is “0” indicating the special figure 2 or “0” indicating the unused area. Here, since the number of reserved balls in the special figure 2 is always stored in the storage area, the bit value “0” is determined based on this.

  Here, since the bit value is “0” indicating the special figure 2, the fluctuation display of the special figure 2 is performed, and the entry order data is updated. Thereafter, the process of acquiring the bit value of Bit 0, displaying the variation of the corresponding symbol, and updating the pitching order data is repeated.

  Eventually, all the stored memories are read out, and the state of “number of held balls 0” in FIG. 6B is obtained. Of course, since there is a possibility of starting winning even during the fluctuation display of special figure 1 and special figure 2, in that case, game information is stored in unused BitN (N is the minimum).

  When the pitching order processing mode is set in this way, the bit value (oldest bit value) of the smallest bit number of the pitching order data is read, and the bit number and the subsequent bits are shifted by one bit. As a result, the entry order data is updated.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 6C, the update of the entrance order data in the priority processing mode will be described. As described above, the priority processing mode is a mode for preferentially processing the variation display of FIG. 2 and is set in the time-short state and the probability variation state in this embodiment.

  In the priority processing mode, priority is given to the variable display of the special figure 2 regardless of the order of winning. For example, even if the continuous production by the pre-reading preemption is selected by the game information of the special figure 1, the variable display of the special figure 2 is in the middle. Interrupted and the continuous production was interrupted. Therefore, there is a disadvantage that it is difficult to perform various effects.

  However, in the short time state and the probability variation state where the priority processing mode is set, the ratio of 16R big hit is set high when the electric chew support is performed and the big hit occurs. In other words, if the probability variation state, it is a very advantageous gaming state in which a big hit is likely to occur and a big win is easily selected.

  In the case of “reserved ball number 6” in FIG. 6C, a total of six pieces of game information are stored in the incoming order data, but the bit value of Bit 0 that is the oldest game information is “1”. Since this is the game information of FIG. 1 which is not prioritized, the bit value of Bit1 which is the next oldest game information is checked.

  Since the bit value of Bit1 is “0”, it is determined whether this is “0” indicating the special figure 2 or “0” indicating the unused area. Here, since the bit value is “0” indicating the special figure 2, this is acquired and the fluctuation display of the special figure 2 is performed.

  At this time, the pitching order data is shifted rightward by 1 bit after Bit 1 and right-justified. The process of performing such a bit shift and rewriting the storage area relating to the entry order data is the update of the entry order data in this processing mode.

  Thereafter, the order-of-ball data is in the state of “number of held balls 5” in FIG. 6C, and the bit value is checked sequentially from Bit 0 even when the next symbol variation display starts. When the bit value is “1”, Bit1 that is the next oldest game information is checked.

  BitN is checked in order until the bit value “0” is found or the reserved ball number values (total values) in FIG. 1 and FIG. 2 are reached. In the case of “reserved ball number 5” in FIG. 6C, the bit value of Bit3 is “0”, so this is acquired this time, and the fluctuation display of special figure 2 is performed.

  After the variation display in FIG. 2 is finished, the bit 3 and subsequent bits in which the bit value “0” is stored are shifted to the right by one bit and right-justified. ”State.

  Similarly, after that, the bit value is checked sequentially from Bit0, and when the bit value is “1”, Bit1 which is the next old game information is checked. However, since the bit value “0” is not found even if the bit value is checked up to Bit 3 this time, it can be seen that the game information of FIG. 2 is not included in the pitching order data.

  In such a case, the process returns to Bit0 again, and the bit value “1” of Bit0 is acquired. Thereafter, the variation display of the special figure 1 is performed, and the process of updating the entry order data is repeated. As a result, the state of “the number of reserved balls 0” in FIG. 6C is finally obtained.

  When the priority processing mode is set as described above, it is determined whether or not there is a bit value corresponding to a symbol that is preferentially variably displayed from the smallest bit number of the incoming order data. If there is such a bit value, it is read out, and the order of entry data is updated by shifting the bit number after the bit value by one bit.

  Next, with reference to FIGS. 7A and 7B, the holding display section in the pitching order processing mode and the priority processing mode will be described. In the present embodiment, the hold display unit is switched according to the gaming state. In addition, although the hold display part of this embodiment exists in the display area of the liquid crystal display device 36, you may provide the hold display part by LED around the liquid crystal display device 36. FIG.

  First, with reference to FIG. 7A, the holding | maintenance display part in the entrance order processing mode is demonstrated. As shown in the figure, a holding display section 55 is provided below the display area of the liquid crystal display device 36. The hold display unit 55 is a display that unifies the hold displays of the special drawings 1 and 2 and clarifies that the total number of held balls is eight.

  FIG. 7A (a) shows a state in which the decoration symbol has started to change and the lighting of the hold display has been shifted to the left by one. “○” mark in the hold display section 55 means that game information is stored (lighted), and “◯ (dashed line)” means that game information is not stored (turned off). doing.

  In the entrance order processing mode, the special display 1 and the special figure 2 do not distinguish the mark of the hold display. In addition, game information is processed in order from the leftmost “holding area 1”. “Holding area 1” corresponds to Bit 0 of the above-mentioned entry order data and is the oldest game information.

  FIG. 7A (b) shows a state in which the decorative symbol whose variation has started in FIG. 7A (a) has stopped. “7 · 4 · 6” in the figure is the stopped decorative pattern 56. After the decorative symbol 56 is displayed for several seconds, the variation of the symbol corresponding to the game information currently stored in the “holding area 1” is started.

  FIG. 7A (c) shows a state in which the decoration pattern starts changing again and the lighting of the hold display section 55 is shifted to the left by one. The number of lighting of the hold display section 55 is decreased by one to a total of four. In this state, if there is a start win, the “holding area 5” is lit and the game information is stored on hold.

  Next, the hold display unit in the priority processing mode will be described with reference to FIG. 7B. As shown in the figure, there are holding display portions 57 a and 57 b below the display area of the liquid crystal display device 36. The hold display portion 57a for special figure 1 and the hold display portion 57b for special figure 2 are separated from the hold display, and it is clear that up to 4 pieces can be held respectively.

  FIG. 7B (a) shows a state in which the decoration symbol has started to change, and the lighting of the hold display portion 57b has been shifted to the left by one. In the priority processing mode of the present embodiment, since the variation process of FIG. 2 is prioritized, the game information in the hold display section 57a is not processed as long as the game information is stored in the hold display section 57b.

  The “◯” mark in the hold display portion 57a and the “◎” mark in the hold display portion 57b mean that the game information is stored (lighted). The mark is distinguished. Note that “◯ (broken line)” in the hold display portions 57a and 57b means that game information is not stored (turned off).

  FIG. 7B (b) shows a state in which the decorative symbol whose variation has started in FIG. 7B (a) has stopped. “6, 6, 8” in the figure is the stopped decorative pattern 56. After the decorative symbol 56 is displayed for several seconds, the variation of the symbol corresponding to the game information currently stored in the “holding area 1” in the hold display portion 57b is started.

  FIG. 7B (c) shows a state in which the variation of the decorative symbol is started again, and the “holding area 1” of the hold display portion 57b is turned off. The number of lighting of the hold display portion 57b decreases by 1 to 0, but the number of lighting of the hold display portion 57a is three without change.

  After the number of lighting of the hold display section 57b becomes zero, the processing is sequentially performed from the “hold area 1” on the leftmost side of the hold display section 57a. As described above, in the priority processing mode, the player can recognize whether the variation display of FIG. 1 or the variation display of FIG.

  Below, with reference to FIG. 8, the game management process performed by the main control side is demonstrated. The game management process described below is a timer interrupt process that is executed for the main loop on the main control side when the power-on process ends normally.

  First, the main control means (main control board 24) performs timer management processing (step S10). The pachinko gaming machine 1 is provided with a number of timers such as a general figure and a special figure character operation timer, in addition to a special symbol object operation timer described later, each of which measures a time related to the game.

  The main control means manages a number of timers by updating various timers (subtracting the timers) according to the processing state. Then, it progresses to step 20.

  In step S20, the main control means performs prize ball management processing. This is a process performed when a game ball flowing down the game area of the game board 4 wins the first special symbol starting port 38a or the general winning port 42. For example, the general winning opening sensor 42c inside the general winning opening 42 detects a game ball and transmits a ball detection signal to the main control means.

  When receiving the above signal, the main control means transmits a control signal for paying out a predetermined number of prize balls to the payout control board 29 (further, the game ball payout device 19). After receiving the control signal, the game ball payout device 19 pays out a predetermined number of prize balls to the upper storage tray 11 (or the lower storage tray 12 when the upper storage tray 11 is full). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S30.

  In step S30, the main control means performs normal symbol management processing. This is a process performed when a game ball flowing down the game area of the game board 4 passes through the normal symbol start gate 40a or the right normal symbol start gate 40b. Specifically, the start gate passage sensor 40c inside the start gates 40a and 40b detects a game ball that has passed through the gate, and transmits a ball detection signal to the main control means.

  When the main control means receives the signal, it obtains a lottery random number of normal symbols. A maximum of four lottery random numbers can be stored, and whether or not the lottery random numbers are appropriate is lottered in the order of storage.

  Further, the main control means transmits a control signal to the normal symbol display device 43b. In the normal symbol display device 43b, the normal symbol is changed by the blinking of the LED, and the normal symbol is displayed after a predetermined time has elapsed and stopped according to the lottery result. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S40.

  In step S40, the main control means performs a normal electric accessory management process. This is a process for controlling the operation of the ordinary electric accessory according to the lottery result of the ordinary symbol. In the normal symbol management process (step S30), when the normal symbol is stopped in the hit state, the main control means transmits a control signal to the solenoid for the ordinary electric accessory, and the second special symbol start port for a predetermined time. The opening / closing member 38b is opened.

  The main control means is for closing the opening / closing member when the predetermined time has elapsed or when a predetermined upper limit number of game balls have been won in the second special symbol starting port 38b before the predetermined time has elapsed. A control signal is transmitted to the solenoid for ordinary electric accessories. Thereby, the opening / closing member is closed. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S50.

  In the normal symbol management process (step S30), when the normal symbol is stopped in a disengaged manner, the opening / closing member is not opened, and the main control means does the normal electric accessory management process without doing anything. finish.

  In step S50, the main control means performs a special symbol management process. This is a process performed when a game ball flowing down the game area of the game board 4 wins the first special symbol start port 38a or the second special symbol start port 38b.

  Although details will be described later, when the start winning port sensor 38c detects a game ball, the start winning port sensor 38c transmits a ball detection signal to the main control means, and the main control means draws a special symbol.

  The main control means transmits a control signal to the special symbol display device 43a. In the special symbol display device 43a, the special symbol is changed by the 7-segment LED, and the special symbol is stopped after displaying a winning or losing mode according to the lottery result after a predetermined time has elapsed. Further, the variation of the special symbol is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 36 with a decorative symbol that can be surely recognized by the player. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S60.

  Finally, in step S60, the main control means performs a special electric accessory management process. This is a process of controlling the operation of the special electric accessory (large winning devices 39a, 39b) according to the lottery result of the special symbol.

  When the special symbol stops in a winning manner, a so-called big hit occurs, and a special game with a predetermined number of rounds is given to the player. In the special symbol management process (step S50), when the special symbol is stopped in an out-of-phase manner, the main control means does nothing and ends the special electric accessory management process. When the special electric accessory management process ends, the game management process also ends.

  Next, the special symbol management process performed in the game management process will be described with reference to FIG. In the special symbol management process, the main control means determines the operation status (waiting for variation, during variation, during confirmation time) of a special symbol, which will be described later, and performs each process.

  First, the main control means performs a start port check process 1 (step S71). This is a process when the game ball wins the first special symbol starting port 38a.

  Hereinafter, the start opening check process 1 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the main control means determines whether or not a winning is made to the special figure 1 starting port (step S81). If the game ball is won at the special symbol starting port 38a which is the special symbol 1 starting port, the determination is “YES”, and the process proceeds to step S82. On the other hand, if the winning is not made in the special figure 1 starting port, the determination is “NO”, and the starting port check process 1 is terminated.

  When the determination in step S81 is “YES”, the main control means determines whether or not the number of reserved balls in FIG. 1 is an upper limit value (step S82). The upper limit of the number of reserved balls in the special figure 1 is four.

  If the number of reserved balls in FIG. 1 has reached the upper limit value, the determination is “YES”, and the process proceeds to step S90. Here, since a “hold addition command” to be described later may be transmitted even when the number of held balls is the upper limit value (when overflowing), the process proceeds to step S90. On the other hand, if the number of reserved balls in FIG. 1 has not reached the upper limit value, the determination is “NO”, and the process proceeds to step S83.

  If the determination in step S82 is “NO”, the main control means increments the number of reserved balls in FIG. 1 by 1 (step S83). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S84.

  In step S84, the main control means stores the jackpot determining random number, special symbol random number, variation pattern random number 1, and variation pattern random number 2 in the reserved storage area. The “big hit determination random number” is a random number used for the lottery of whether or not the big hit, and the “special design random number” is a random number related to the special design that stops after the change. Further, “variation pattern random number 1” and “variation pattern random number 2” are random numbers for selecting the above-described special figure variation pattern. The reserved storage area is the RAM 243 of the main control board 24. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S85.

  In step S85, the main control means adds up the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1 and Special Figure 2, and sets 1 to the bit of the incoming order data corresponding to the total value. For example, when the total value of the special figure 1 and the special figure 2 is 6 (six), the bit value “1” indicating the special figure 1 is added to “Bit 5” which is the sixth bit of the incoming order data. Is set (see FIG. 6A). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S86.

  In step S86, the main control means sets 01H to the winning command data. “Winning command data” is data including information related to pending pre-reading, and “01H” means that the lower byte of the winning command data is set to hold pre-reading prohibition. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S87.

  Next, the main control means determines whether or not hold prefetching is prohibited (step S87). If the hold prefetching is prohibited, the determination is “YES”, and the process proceeds to step S90. On the other hand, if the hold prefetch is not prohibited, the determination is “NO”, and the process proceeds to step S88.

  In step S88, the main control means performs a hold prefetch process. Specifically, referring to the random number determination table, it is determined whether or not the acquired jackpot determination random number value is a hit, or winning command data related to the stop symbol and the variation pattern of Special Figure 1 is acquired. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S89.

  In step S89, the main control means creates a pending addition command (lower byte) corresponding to the winning command data. Specifically, the lower byte of the “pending addition command (2-byte control command)” is created according to the winning command data. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S90.

  In step S90, the main control means creates a hold addition command (upper byte) according to the number of held balls. That is, the “hold addition command” is a control command in which the information on the number of held balls added in step S83 is the upper byte and the information on the hold prefetch created in step S88 is the lower byte. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S91.

  Finally, the main control means transmits a hold addition command (step S91). Specifically, the main control board 24 transmits a “hold addition command” to the effect control board 25. Thereafter, the start port check process 1 is terminated.

  Although it returns to FIG. 9, it progresses to step S72 after that. In step S72, the main control means performs a start port check process 2. The start opening check process 2 is a process when the game ball wins the second special symbol start opening 38b.

  Hereinafter, the start port check process 2 will be described with reference to FIG. The start port check process 2 is substantially the same as the start port check process 1, and a part of the description is omitted. When winning at the special figure 2 starting gate, since the bit value “0” is set in the pitching order data, the difference is that there is no processing corresponding to step S85 in FIG.

  First, the main control means determines whether or not a special figure 2 start opening has been won (step S101). If the game ball wins the special symbol start port 38b which is the special diagram 2 start port, the determination is “YES”, and the process proceeds to step S102. On the other hand, if the winning is not made at the special figure 2 starting port, the determination is “NO”, and the starting port check process 2 is terminated.

  If the determination in step S101 is “YES”, the main control means determines whether or not the number of reserved balls in FIG. 2 is an upper limit value (step S102). The upper limit of the number of reserved balls in the special figure 2 is also four.

  When the number of reserved balls in the special figure 2 reaches the upper limit value, the determination is “YES”, and the process proceeds to step S109. On the other hand, if the number of reserved balls in FIG. 2 has not reached the upper limit value, the determination is “NO”, and the process proceeds to step S103.

  When the determination in step S102 is “NO”, the main control means increments the number of reserved balls in FIG. 2 by 1 (step S103). At this time, the total value which is the sum of the number of reserved balls in the special figure 1 and the special figure 2 is also updated. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S104.

  In step S104, the main control means stores the jackpot determination random number, special symbol random number, variation pattern random number 1, and variation pattern random number 2 in the reserved storage area. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S105.

  In step S105, the main control means sets 01H in the winning command data. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S106.

  Next, the main control means determines whether or not hold prefetching is prohibited (step S106). Note that the condition for prohibiting the hold prefetching does not necessarily match the condition of the start port check process 1. If the hold prefetching is prohibited, the determination is “YES”, and the process proceeds to step S109. On the other hand, if the hold prefetch is not prohibited, the determination is “NO”, and the process proceeds to step S107.

  In step S107, the main control means performs a hold prefetch process. The specific contents of the hold prefetch process are the same as those in the start port check process 1. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S108.

  In step S108, the main control means creates a pending addition command (lower byte) corresponding to the winning command data. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S109.

  In step S109, the main control means creates a hold addition command (upper byte) according to the number of held balls. Then, it progresses to step S110.

  Finally, the main control means transmits a hold addition command (step S110). Thereafter, the start port check process 2 is terminated.

  Although it returns to FIG. 9, it progresses to step S73 after that. In step S73, the main control means determines whether or not the small hit flag is ON. If a small hit occurs and the small hit flag is ON, the determination is “YES” and the process proceeds to step S79. On the other hand, if the small hit flag is not ON, the determination is “NO”, and the process proceeds to step S74.

  If the determination in step S73 is “NO”, the main control means determines whether or not the condition device operation flag is ON (step S74). The condition device is a device that operates when a condition for continuing the big hit is established when the big hit occurs. If the condition device operation flag is ON, the determination is “YES”, and the process proceeds to step S79.

  On the other hand, if the condition device operation flag is not ON, the determination is “NO”, and the process proceeds to step S75. That is, after step S75, processing is performed in a normal gaming state in which no small hit or big hit has occurred.

  When the determination in step S74 is “NO”, the main control means performs a special symbol operation status determination (step S75). If the special symbol operation status (hereinafter also referred to as special symbol operation status) is set to 00H or 01H, it means that the special symbol is “waiting for variation”, and the process proceeds to step S76.

  If the special figure operation status is set to 02H, it means that the special symbol is “fluctuating”, and the process proceeds to step S77. Furthermore, when the special figure operation status is set to 03H, it means that the special symbol is “during confirmation time”, and the process proceeds to step S78. Hereinafter, processing in each special figure operation status will be described.

  First, with reference to FIGS. 12A and 12B, the special symbol variation start process (FIG. 9: step S76) performed in the special symbol management process will be described. As described above, the main control means performs this processing when it is determined that the special symbol operation status is 00H or 01H (both in a waiting state) in the special symbol operation status determination (FIG. 9: step S75).

  First, the main control means determines whether or not it is in the priority processing mode (step S111). If it is currently in the priority processing mode, the determination is “YES”, and the process proceeds to step S112. On the other hand, when it is not in the priority processing mode (in the case of the pitching order processing mode), the determination is “NO”, and the process proceeds to step S117.

  First, a case where the determination in step S111 is “YES” will be described. In this case, the main control means determines whether or not the special figure 2 reserved ball number is 0 (step S112). If the number of reserved balls in FIG. 2 is 0, the determination is “YES”, and the process proceeds to step S113. On the other hand, if the number of reserved balls in FIG. 2 is not 0, the determination is “NO”, and the process proceeds to step S121 (see FIG. 12B).

  When the determination in step S112 is “YES”, the main control means determines whether or not the number of reserved balls in FIG. 1 is 0 (step S113). If the number of reserved balls in FIG. 1 is 0, the determination is “YES”, and the process proceeds to step S114. On the other hand, when the number of reserved balls in FIG. 1 is not 0, the determination is “NO”, and the process proceeds to step S121.

  When the determination in step S113 is “YES”, the main control means determines whether or not the special symbol operation status is 00H (step S114). Note that immediately after the special symbol confirmation time processing (FIG. 9: step S78) is executed, 01H is set as the special symbol operation status.

  If the special figure operation status is 00H, the determination is “YES”, and the special symbol variation start process is terminated. On the other hand, when the special figure operation status is not 00H (when it is 01H), the determination is “NO”, and the process proceeds to step S115.

  If the determination in step S114 is “NO”, the main control means transmits a customer waiting demo command (step S115). The “customer waiting demonstration command” is transmitted from the main control board 24 to the effect control board 25 when there is no holding ball of the special figures 1 and 2 and the special figure operation status is 01H. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S116.

  In step S116, the main control means sets 00H for the special symbol operation status. Now, the special symbol variation start process is completed, but thereafter, in the special symbol variation start process, the process of “YES” in the determination of step S114 is repeated unless a start winning is generated.

  Next, a case where the determination in step S111 is “NO” will be described. Steps S117 to S120, which will be described later, are a series of processes that are performed when the entrance order processing mode is set.

  First, the main control means acquires the value of Bit 0 of the incoming order data (step S117). The order of entry data is 8-bit data, and the oldest game information is stored in Bit0. The acquired bit value is used when the symbols are displayed in a variable manner. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S118.

  In step S118, the main control means right-shifts the first and subsequent bits of the pitching order data by one bit. Specifically, it is shifted by one bit and right-justified, and the incoming order data is updated. By this processing, the value of Bit1 moves to Bit0, and the value of Bit2 moves to Bit1 (the same applies to the subsequent Bits). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S119.

  Next, the main control means determines whether or not the acquired value of Bit0 is 1 (step S119). If the obtained bit value of Bit 0 is “1”, that is, the game information of FIG. 1, the determination is “YES”, and the process proceeds to step S122 (see FIG. 12B). On the other hand, if the acquired value of Bit 0 is not “1”, the determination is “NO”, and the process proceeds to step S120.

  When the determination in step S119 is “NO”, the main control means determines whether or not the special figure 2 reserved ball number is 0 (step S120). When the acquired bit value is “0” (step S119: NO), the stored game information is “0” indicating that it is a special figure 2, and the unused area in which no game information is stored “0” indicating that the

  If the special figure 2 reserved ball number is 0, the determination is “YES”, and the process proceeds to step S115 (send customer waiting demo command). On the other hand, if the special figure 2 reserved ball number is not 0, the game information of the special figure 2 is stored, so the determination is “NO” and the process proceeds to step S122.

  In step S121, the main control board performs the entry order data update process. This is a process of updating the entry order data when the priority processing mode is selected. In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the special figure 2 is preferentially processed.

  Hereinafter, the incoming order data update process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the main control means performs initial setting of parameters (step S141). Specifically, “0” is set to the parameter N indicating the bit number, and “summation value” is set to the parameter Max indicating the maximum number of loops. The total value is the total number of reserved balls in the special figure 1 and the special figure 2. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S142.

  Next, the main control means determines whether or not BitN of the entry order data is 1 (step S142). Initially, since “0” is set in the parameter N, it is determined whether or not the bit value of Bit 0 is “1”, that is, whether or not the game information stored in Bit 0 is FIG.

  If BitN is “1”, the determination is “YES”, and the process proceeds to step S143. On the other hand, if BitN is not “1”, that is, if the stored game information is special figure 2, the determination is “NO” and the process proceeds to step S146.

  If the determination in step S142 is “YES”, the main control means increments the parameter N by one. For example, when the bit value of Bit 0 is “1”, this processing is performed because it is necessary to check the bit value of Bit 1 next time. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S144.

  Next, the main control means determines whether or not the parameter N is equal to or less than the parameter Max (step S144). This is a process of determining whether or not BitN has reached the total value, that is, the last bit number in which the game information is stored.

  If the parameter N is equal to or less than the parameter Max, the determination is “YES”, and the process returns to step S142. For example, if it is the first return, it is determined whether or not the Bit1 bit value is “1”. Then, a process of looping steps S142 to S144 is performed until the bit value of BitN is “0” or the parameter N exceeds the parameter Max. On the other hand, if the parameter N exceeds the parameter Max, the determination is “NO”, and the process proceeds to step S145.

  If the determination in step S144 is “NO”, the main control means sets 0 to parameter N (step S145). This is a process of returning the parameter N to “0” when the parameter N exceeds the parameter Max, that is, when the bit value “0” indicating the special figure 2 is not included in the incoming order data. . Thus, the bit value “1” indicating the special figure 1 is processed in order from Bit0. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S146.

  In step S146, the main control unit obtains the value of BitN of the incoming order data. BitN is a bit number having a bit value “0” indicating special figure 2 when it is determined “NO” in step S142. When the process proceeds from step S145 to this step, Bit 0 is set. The acquired bit value is used when the symbols are displayed in a variable manner. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S147.

  Next, the main control means determines whether or not the parameter N and the parameter Max are equal (step S147). If the parameter N is equal to the parameter Max, the determination is “YES”, and the entering order data update process is terminated. On the other hand, if the parameter N is not equal to the parameter Max, the determination is “NO”, and the process proceeds to step S148.

  In step S148, the main control means shifts Bit (N + 1) and subsequent bits to the right by one bit. In other words, the bit order is updated by right-justifying Bit (N + 1) and subsequent bits adjacent to Bit N for which the bit value has been acquired.

  If the parameter N is equal to the parameter Max in step S147, the processing of this step is not performed because the bit number from which BitN is acquired is the last bit number stored in the game information, so there is no need for a right shift. It depends. Thereafter, the entry order data update process is terminated.

  Although it returns to FIG. 12B, it progresses to step S122 after that. In step S122, the main control means decrements the number of reserved balls in the special figure 1 or the special figure 2 by one. At this time, the total value which is the sum of the number of reserved balls in the special figure 1 and the special figure 2 is also decremented by one. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S123.

  In step S123, the main control means transmits a hold subtraction command. Since the main control board 24 transmits a “hold subtraction command” to the effect control board 25, the hold display of the special symbol display device 43a (the right 7-segment LED) and the hold display displayed on the liquid crystal display device 36 are displayed. 1 is subtracted (see FIGS. 7A and 7B). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S124.

  In step S124, the main control means sets special symbol operation confirmation data. Specifically, 00H is set as special symbol operation confirmation data when special figure 1 starts to change, and 01H is set when special figure 2 starts to change. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S125.

  In step S125, the main control means shifts the reserved storage area. The reserved storage areas 1 to 4 are shifted by 1 as the number of reserved balls is subtracted. At this time, 0 is set for the reserved storage area 4. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S126.

  In step S126, the main control means performs a special electric accessory activation determination random number determination process. This is a so-called special drawing lottery process in which a random number determination process is performed by determining a hit random number determination table corresponding to a special drawing. Also, a process of storing the big hit / small hit determination flag in the work area is performed. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S127.

  In step S127, the main control means performs a special stop symbol creation process. Specifically, a symbol table selection table corresponding to the special symbol is selected, and a random symbol value for symbol determination, a big hit and a small hit determination flag are acquired, and a special symbol stop symbol is created. In addition, the stop symbol number, jackpot determination flag, etc. of special figure 1 or special figure 2 are stored in the corresponding work area. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S128.

  In step S128, the main control means performs a game state transition preparation process. Here, when the big hit determination flag is ON, the game state transition table corresponding to the big hit type is selected, and values are stored in various buffers with reference to this table. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S129.

  In step S129, the main control means performs special figure variation pattern creation processing. This is a process of selecting a variation pattern distribution table and creating a variation pattern of a special symbol. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S130.

  In step S130, the main control means sets the changing flag in FIG. 1 or FIG. 2 to ON. Specifically, the changing flag of one special figure that will change from now on is set to ON. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S131.

  In step S131, the main control means creates and transmits a special figure designation command. The special figure designation command to be created includes information on decorative symbols that are variably displayed on the liquid crystal display device 36. Further, the main control board 24 transmits a “special drawing designation command” to the effect control board 25. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S132.

  Finally, the main control means performs various settings at the start of fluctuation (step S132). Specifically, 00H (erase) is set in the random number storage area. In addition, since the special symbol operation status is set to 02H (being changed), in the next special symbol management process, in the special symbol operation status determination (FIG. 9: step S75), a special symbol changing process (FIG. 9) described later is performed. : Branch to step S77). Thereafter, the special symbol variation start process is terminated. Although it returns to FIG. 9, it progresses to step S79 after that (it mentions later).

  Next, with reference to FIG. 14, the special symbol changing process (FIG. 9: step S77) performed in the special symbol management process will be described. As described above, the main control means performs this process when the special symbol operation status is determined to be 02H (during variation) in the special symbol operation status determination (FIG. 9: Step S75).

  First, the main control means determines whether or not the special symbol accessory operation timer is 0 (step S151). The special symbol accessory operation timer is a timer related to the fluctuation time of the special symbol. If the special symbol accessory operation timer is 0, the determination is “YES”, and the process proceeds to step S152. On the other hand, if the special symbol accessory operation timer is not yet 0, the determination is “NO”, and the special symbol changing process is terminated.

  When the determination in step S151 is “YES”, the main control means transmits a change stop command (step S152). Specifically, since the main control board 24 transmits a “variation stop command” to the effect control board 25, the main special control board 24 stops in a manner of hitting or losing the special symbol being changed. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S153.

  In step S153, the main control means performs various settings when the fluctuation is stopped. Specifically, the special symbol determination timer is set to 100 ms, the special symbol accessory operation timer is set to 500 ms, and the changing flag in FIG. 1 or FIG. 2 is set to OFF.

  Also, since the special symbol operation status is set to 03H (during confirmation time), in the next special symbol management process, the special symbol confirmation time processing (to be described later) in the special symbol operation status determination (FIG. 9: step S75) ( 9 branches to step S78). Thereafter, the special symbol changing process is terminated. Although it returns to FIG. 9, it progresses to step S79 after that (it mentions later).

  When the special symbol operation status is determined to be 03H (during confirmation time) in the special symbol operation status determination (step S75), the main control means performs special symbol confirmation time processing (step S78).

  The special symbol confirmation time process is a process for setting a big hit or a small hit, subtracting the number of time reductions, subtracting the number of STs, which is a probability variation with a limited number of times, when the variation of the special symbol stops.

  When the special symbol accessory time timer reaches 0, the special symbol operation status is set to 01H (waiting for fluctuation), so in the next special symbol management process, the special symbol operation status determination (step S75) The process branches to the symbol variation start process (step S76). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S79.

  Finally, in step S79, the main control means updates the special symbol display data. Specifically, the special symbol of the special symbol display device 43a is updated. Thereafter, the special symbol management process is terminated. The various processes performed on the main control side have been described above.

  Hereinafter, the main process performed on the sub-control side will be described with reference to FIG. This main process includes an initialization process that is performed when the sub-control means (the effect control board 25) is activated.

  First, the sub-control unit performs an initialization process (step S161). This mainly performs various initial settings of the sub-control means, and is performed only once at the time of activation. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S162.

  Next, the sub-control means determines whether or not the main loop update period has been reached (step S162). The main loop is a process from steps S164 to S169 described later, and its update cycle is 16 ms.

  If the update period of 16 ms elapses when the process proceeds to step S162, the determination is “YES”, and the process proceeds to step S164. On the other hand, in the state before 16 ms elapses, the update cycle is not reached, and therefore the determination is “NO”. In this case, the process proceeds to step S163.

  When the determination in step S162 is “NO”, the sub-control unit performs various soft random number update processes (step S163). Thereafter, the processes in steps S162 and S163 are repeated until the determination in step S162 becomes “YES”. During this loop period, a timer interrupt process (see FIG. 16) with a period of 1 ms is executed. The sub-control means counts the number of interrupt processes and determines whether the above 16 ms has elapsed.

  When the determination in step S162 is “YES”, the sub-control unit performs an LED data update process (step S164). As described above, steps S164 to S169 are processing of the main loop. Here, the data of the frame decoration LED 8 and the panel decoration LED 35 is updated to change the light emission mode of the decoration LED. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S165.

  In step S165, the sub-control means performs received command analysis processing. The received command analysis process analyzes the type of the received control command and performs various processes in accordance with it. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S166.

  In step S166, the sub-control means performs a main scenario update process. Specifically, various production settings are made according to the control command. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S167.

  In step S167, the sub-control means performs a sound output process. Specifically, sound is output from the speaker 7 according to the scenario. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S168.

  In step S168, the sub-control means performs solenoid update processing. Specifically, the detailed operation of the solenoid used in the special winning device 39 or the like is set. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S169.

  In step S169, the sub-control means performs noise countermeasure processing. Specifically, it is checked whether the peripheral LSI is affected by noise. When this process ends, the process returns to step S162, and the subsequent processes are continued.

  Finally, with reference to FIG. 16, the timer interrupt processing on the sub-control side will be described. This timer interrupt process is a process executed at a cycle of 1 ms with respect to the above-described sub-control-side main process (see FIG. 14).

  First, the sub control means initializes the CPU register (step S171). Specifically, the port refresh initial value is set. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S172.

  In step S172, the sub-control means performs output processing. Specifically, output processing of a solenoid or a motor used for the movable accessory 37 is performed. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S173.

  In step S173, the sub-control means performs an effect button input state update process. The sub-control means updates the input state when the production buttons 13 and 14 are operated. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S174.

  In step S174, the sub control means performs a switch input state update process. Specifically, input information such as the volume switch 31 is confirmed, and processing corresponding to the information is performed. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S175.

  In step S175, the sub control means performs a liquid crystal control command transmission process. The effect control board 25 transmits, for example, a command related to the hold display to the liquid crystal control board 26. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S176.

  In step S176, the sub-control means performs a motor update process. Specifically, detailed operation settings of the motor used for the movable accessory 37 and the like are set. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S177.

  In step S177, the sub-control means performs LED data output processing. Specifically, LED data output for turning on and blinking the frame decoration LED 8 and the panel decoration LED 35 at a necessary timing is performed. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S178.

  Finally, the sub-control means increments the main loop update cycle work by 1 (step S178). This is a process of incrementing the main loop update cycle work by 1 in order to count 16 ms, which is the update cycle of the main loop processing (FIG. 15: steps S164 to S169). Thereafter, the timer interrupt process is terminated. The series of operations of the pachinko gaming machine 1 has been described above.

  As described above, the ball game machine according to the present embodiment performs the ball-in-order processing mode in which the variation display of the first and second symbols is performed in the order in which the game balls have entered the first and second start ports. By switching the priority processing mode in which one of the first and second symbols is prioritized according to the gaming state, a novel game is made possible. In addition, the control burden has been reduced compared to gaming machines that always prioritize any symbol.

  The above-described embodiment is an example of the present invention, and other various modifications that can implement the present invention are conceivable.

  In the priority processing mode of the present embodiment, “Special Figure 2” with the electric tulip as the starting port is processed with priority, but “Special Figure 1” with the chucker as the starting port is processed with priority. Also good.

  If the predetermined condition for setting the processing mode is the number of times that the symbol display is changed, the priority processing mode is set when the game is played 500 times or 1000 times without winning. be able to. Thereby, it is possible to realize a gaming machine in a priority processing mode that is beneficial to the player in a relieving manner.

  The predetermined condition for setting the processing mode is not limited to the number of times that the game state and the symbol variation display are performed. For example, the processing mode may be changed on condition that the jackpot symbol is a specific symbol or a specific random number that is not a jackpot is acquired.

  Although examples of hits with different numbers of rounds have been shown as multiple types of hits with different values, it may be the number of time reductions or the number of times limited probability change that comes after a big hit game.

  In the priority processing mode of the present embodiment, the high-value winning is more likely to be won in the symbol drawing with priority, but it is set so that the high-value winning is more likely to win in the non-priority symbol drawing. May be. For example, when the priority processing mode is applied to the normal state, the normal state that is not usually advantageous to the player can be made a relatively advantageous state in which a high value win is likely to be won.

  Various display modes of the hold display unit can be considered. First, the hold display mark is not limited to the mark “◯” or “◎”, but may be a mark such as a character. In addition, the hold display in the priority processing mode separates the hold display area of Special Figure 1 and Special Figure 2 and distinguishes the hold display. However, the hold display area is integrated and distinguished by the mark and color of the hold display. You may make it do.

  As described above, the pachinko gaming machine has been described as the present embodiment, but the present invention is not limited to this, and can also be applied to a gaming machine such as a sparrow ball gaming machine, an arrangement ball machine, and an enclosed gaming machine.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachinko machine 2 Outer frame 3 Front frame 4 Game board 4a Game area 4b Decoration board 5 Front door 6 Glass board 7 Speaker 8 Frame decoration LED
9 Front plate 10 Launch handle 10a Launcher 11 Upper storage tray 12 Lower storage tray 12a Lower storage tray full sensor 13 Left production button 14 Center production button 16 Back mechanism panel 17 Game ball storage tank 18 Tank rail 19 Game ball delivery device 21 External Terminal board 22 Terminal board case 23 Back cover 24 Main control board (first and second symbol information acquisition means, lottery means, processing mode setting means, variation display control means, and incoming order data update means)
24a main control board case 25 effect control board 25a effect control board case 26 liquid crystal control board 26a liquid crystal control board case 27 RAM clear switch 28 power supply board 28a power supply board case 29 payout control board 29a payout control board case 30 launch control board 31 volume switch 34a Center ornament body 34b Left corner ornament body 34c Right corner ornament body 35 Panel decoration LED
36 Liquid crystal display device (Display device)
37a, 37b Movable accessory 38 Start winning device 38a First special symbol starting port 38b Second special symbol starting port 38c Starting winning port sensor 39 Large winning device 39a First large winning device 39b Second large winning device 39c Large winning port sensor 40a Normal symbol start gate 40b Right normal symbol start gate 40c Start gate passage sensor 41 Windmill
42 General winning opening 42a General winning opening sensor 43a Special symbol display device 43b Normal symbol display device 44 Guide rail 44a Outer guide rail 44b Inner guide rail 45 Firing passage 46 Return ball prevention piece 47 Out ball collection port 48 Ball gathering part 50 Magnetic sensor 51 Radio wave sensor 52 Vibration sensor 55, 57a, 57b Reservation display part 56 Decoration design

Claims (6)

A ball game machine equipped with a display device for variably displaying various symbols,
A first start port and a second start port capable of receiving game balls on the board;
A first symbol information acquisition means for acquiring first symbol information used for determining whether or not the first symbol is correct when a game ball enters the first starting port;
A second symbol information acquisition means for acquiring second symbol information used for determining whether or not the second symbol is correct when a game ball enters the second starting port;
The first reserved ball number that is the number storing the first symbol information and the first symbol information, the second reserved ball number that is the number storing the second symbol information and the second symbol information, and the game ball Storage means for storing the pitching order data relating to the order of entering the first and second starting openings;
Lottery means for determining whether or not the game is successful based on the first and second symbol information;
Priority is given to one of the first and second symbols, and the first and second symbols, in which the first and second symbols are displayed in the order in which the game balls have entered the first and second starting openings. Processing mode setting means for setting the priority processing mode to be performed according to a predetermined condition;
Fluctuation display control means for variably displaying the first symbol or the second symbol in accordance with the processing mode set by the processing mode setting means;
A ball game machine comprising: a pitching order data updating means for updating the pitching order data in accordance with a processing mode set at the time of display of symbols. In the ball game machine according to claim 1,
When the entry order processing mode is set, the fluctuation display control means displays the first figure or the second figure in a variable manner based on the entry order data, and updates the entry order data. The means updates the entry order data according to the update condition of the entry order processing mode,
When the priority processing mode is set, the fluctuation display control means variably displays a symbol having priority regardless of the entry order data, and the entry order data update means A bullet ball game machine, wherein the incoming order data is updated according to an update condition. In the bullet ball game machine according to claim 1 or 2,
2. The ball game machine according to claim 1, wherein the predetermined condition is a game state of the ball game machine. In the bullet ball game machine according to claim 1 or 2,
2. The bullet ball game machine according to claim 1, wherein the predetermined condition is the number of times the symbol change display is performed. In the bullet ball game machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4,
There are a plurality of types of winnings with different values in the winning determined by the lottery means,
A ball game machine characterized in that a symbol lottery in which the variable display in the priority processing mode is given priority is easier to win than a symbol lottery that is not prioritized. In the bullet ball game machine according to any one of claims 1 to 5,
A bullet ball game machine characterized in that a display mode of a holding display unit for displaying the number of entered balls stored in the storage means is different between the incoming order processing mode and the priority processing mode.

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