JP2017079853A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of suppressing that media for performance to be used for performance move to an unintended position.SOLUTION: There are provided: a circulation route which has first route parts Tb, Tc for executing performance using performance balls B and second route parts Ta, Td, Te for allowing the performance balls B that have passed the first route parts Tb, Tc to re-enter the first route parts Tb, Tc; and transfer means for transferring the performance balls B of the circulation route to the first route parts Tb, Tc. The transfer means transfers the performance balls B in a drive state and restricts movements of the performance balls B in a drive stop state. A CPU 120 for performance control puts a third performance motor 362 in a drive state so that the performance balls B are transferred to the circulation routes Tb, Tc when executing performance using the performance balls B, and puts the third performance motor 362 in the drive stop state so that movements of the performance balls B are restricted in the middle position of the circulation route Te when no performance using the performance balls B is executed.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 13

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine capable of playing games.

  There are pachinko gaming machines and slot machines that are examples of gaming machines, which include a rendering device that performs rendering using a medium for rendering.

  As a gaming machine equipped with this kind of effect device, for example, it has a turning plate and a play ball that have a hole for detachment and a hole for hitting, and are rotatable about a predetermined axis. The production ball guided to the lower part of the rotating plate from the ball outlet provided on the side is guided upward by the detaching hole or the hitting hole of the rotating plate, and to the V winning hole out of the detaching hole and the V winning hole. There were those equipped with an effect device for specifying a situation as to whether or not a privilege advantageous to the player was given by entering (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

  The effect ball of this effect device enters the disengagement hole or V winning hole, and then returns to the ball exit by a passage provided on the back side of the rotating plate, and flows down near the ball exit by a shutter member provided at the ball exit. Is waiting to be regulated. Then, by opening the shutter member, the shutter member is guided to the lower part of the rotating plate, and is circulated and used for effects using the rotating plate.

JP2015-123104A

  In the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, since the effect ball is only restricted to flow to the rotating plate in the vicinity of the ball outlet by the shutter member, when the gaming machine is transported or installed in the game hall, When the stage ball is moved to an unintended position such as a passage on the back side of the rotating plate due to vibration caused by external force applied to the gaming machine installed in the game hall, etc. There was a problem that there was a situation where the vehicle was not waiting near the ball exit.

  The present invention has been made paying attention to such problems, and provides a gaming machine capable of suppressing movement of an effect medium used for an effect to an unintended position when the effect is not being executed. With the goal.

In order to solve the above problems, the gaming machine of means 1 of the present invention is:
A gaming machine capable of playing games (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1),
An effect medium (for example, effect ball B) can be circulated and moved, and a first path part (for example, effect part 302, circulation paths Tb, Tc) and the first path for performing an effect using the effect medium. A circulation path having a second path part (for example, transfer part 303, circulation path Ta, Td, Te) for allowing the medium for performance that has passed through the part to enter the first path part again,
Transfer means (for example, a lifting screw 360, a third rendering motor 362, a lifting cover 363, a rear wall 301 </ b> A, a passage wall member 365) that transports the rendering medium of the second path portion toward the first path portion. etc,
Transfer control means for controlling the drive of the transfer means (eg, CPU 120 for effect control);
With
The transfer means transfers the effect medium in the drive state and restricts the movement of the effect medium in the drive stop state (for example, the effect ball B moves in the left-right direction in the lifting space S). Thus, even though it is possible to move up and down by a vertical dimension L3 (see FIG. 13) shorter than the path length of the circulation path Te, it moves 360 degrees around the rotating shaft 360A (moves while rotating). Therefore, when the third effect motor 362 is driven and the lifting screw 360 rotates clockwise in plan view, it does not move spirally around the rotation shaft 360A together with the protrusion 360B. The effect ball B in the midway position of the lifting space portion S is pushed up by the projecting portion 360B and is lifted upwards. When the driving of the third effect motor 362 is stopped and the rotation of the lifting screw 360 is stopped, the vertical direction (the direction along the route) may be slightly moved in the lifting space S. ) Is limited within the range of the vertical dimension L3, that is, it is held within a predetermined range from the midway position in the vertical direction in the lifting space S).
The transfer control means includes
When performing an effect using the effect medium, the transfer means is set to the driving state so that the effect medium is transferred toward the first path portion,
When the production using the production medium is not performed, the transfer unit is set to the drive stop state so that the movement of the production medium is restricted at an intermediate position of the second path portion (for example, the production control CPU 120). When the game ball that has won the second grand prize opening passes the third count switch 24B, the time-short state is ended and the game proceeds to the big hit game state, that is, the effect using the effect ball B is not performed. After driving the third effecting motor 362 so that the lifting screw 360 rotates by the number of rotations necessary for lifting the effect ball B that has flowed into the lifting space S from the inlet 366 to the middle position, The driving of the third effect motor 362 is stopped to stop the rotation of the lifting screw 360. Thereby, the effect ball B is restricted from moving in the vertical direction at a midway position in the circulation path Te. . Figure 12 is stored in the intermediate position, see FIG. 13)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, when the production is not performed, it is possible to avoid the movement of the production medium from the midway position of the second path unit to the outside of the second path unit only by stopping the driving unit. Can do.

The gaming machine of means 2 of the present invention is the gaming machine described in means 1,
The transfer means includes
A cylindrical passage member (for example, a lifting cover 363, a rear wall 301A, a passage wall member 365) that forms the second path portion;
A spiral member (for example, a protrusion 360B) provided inside the passage member so as to be rotatable about a rotation axis;
Have
The production medium is restricted from spirally moving around the rotation axis in the drive stop state (for example, the lifting space portion S is formed only at the front portion of the lifting screw 360, and the production ball B rotates. It is formed so as not to enter between the shaft 360A and the lifting cover 363. That is, the effect ball B moves up and down by a vertical dimension L3 (see FIG. 13) by moving in the left-right direction in the lifting space S. Even if it is possible to move to 360 degrees, it does not move 360 degrees around the rotation axis 360A (moves while rotating) (see FIGS. 12 and 13).
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, it is possible to avoid the effect medium from moving outside the second path portion when the effect is not being executed with a simple configuration.

The gaming machine of means 3 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to means 1 or 2,
When the transfer control means does not perform an effect using the effect medium, the transfer control means sets the transfer means to the driving state by an amount necessary to transfer the effect medium to the midway position of the second path portion. In the drive stop state (for example, when the game ball that has won the second grand prize opening passes the third count switch 24B, the time-shortening state ends and the effect control CPU 120 shifts to the big hit gaming state. In other words, since the production using the production ball B is not performed, the lifting screw 360 rotates by the number of rotations necessary to lift the production ball B that has flowed into the pumping space S from the inlet 366 to a midway position. After the third effect motor 362 is driven as described above, the drive of the third effect motor 362 is stopped to stop the rotation of the lifting screw 360. Thus, the effect ball B is in the circulation path Te. Moving at mid position in the vertical direction is restricted, it is stored in the intermediate position. Fig. 12, see FIG. 13)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, since the transfer means can be driven without providing a means or the like for detecting that the effect medium has been transferred to an intermediate position, the manufacturing cost can be reduced.

A gaming machine according to means 4 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 3,
Detection means for detecting that the effect medium has entered the second path portion (for example, the effect control CPU 120 detects that the effect ball B has entered the circulation path Td based on the detection result of the position sensor 358. Part)
The transfer control unit sets the transfer unit to the driving state based on the detection unit detecting the entry of the production medium into the second path portion (for example, the production control CPU 120 includes a position sensor). Based on the detection of the swinging plate 356 swayed to the second swinging position by the 358, after a predetermined period (for example, about 1 to 2 seconds) has elapsed from the detected timing, the third effect motor 362 (The feed screw 360 is rotated.)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, since the transfer means can be brought into the drive state in response to the production medium actually entering the second path portion, it is possible to avoid driving the transfer means wastefully.

The gaming machine of means 5 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to means 4,
The detection means includes
The first state (for example, the first swinging state located at the first swinging position) is brought into contact with the effect medium (for example, the effect ball B) that has entered the second path part (for example, the circulation route Td). A movable member (for example, a swing plate 356) provided so as to be changeable from a second state (for example, a second swing state located at the second swing position);
A detection sensor (for example, a position sensor 358) that detects the movable passage member that has changed to the second state;
Have
Based on the fact that the detection sensor has detected the movable member that has changed to the second state, it is determined that the effect medium has entered the second path portion, and the transfer means is set to the drive state (for example, the effect control CPU 120). Is based on the detection of the rocking plate 356 rocked to the second rocking position by the position sensor 358, and after a predetermined period (for example, about 1 to 2 seconds) has elapsed from the detected timing, The lifting screw 360 is rotated by the motor 362.)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, using the movable passage member that changes from the first state to the second state when a load of the production medium is applied, the entry of the production medium into the second path portion is stably detected. be able to.

A gaming machine of means 6 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 5,
Detection means for detecting that the effect medium has entered the second path portion (for example, the effect control CPU 120 detects that the effect ball B has entered the circulation path Td based on the detection result of the position sensor 358. Part)
The transfer control means is an initial operation control means capable of executing an initial operation control for causing the transfer means to perform an initial operation when power supply to the gaming machine is started (for example, the CPU 120 for effect control In the control main process, a part for performing various operations for the effect and initial operation control of the effect device 300),
In the initial operation control, the transfer unit is set in the drive state until the detection unit detects the entry of the production medium into the second path portion (for example, the production control CPU 120 starts driving). Until the swing plate 356 moved to the second swing position is detected by the position sensor 358, that is, until the effect ball B is discharged from the effect section 302 to the transfer section 303 side through the discharge section 355. (The first effect motor 316, the second effect motor 323, and the third effect motor 362 are continuously driven.)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, when the power is turned on, the transfer means is operated until the effect medium is detected by the detection means, so that the effect medium can be reliably held at an intermediate position.

  In addition, this invention may have only the invention specific matter described in the claim of this invention, and the structure other than this invention specific matter is included with the invention specific matter described in the claim of this invention. You may have.

It is a front view which shows the game machine in an Example. It is a block diagram which shows the circuit structural example of a pachinko gaming machine. (A) is an explanatory diagram showing a display result determination table, (B) is an explanatory diagram showing a jackpot type determination table (for the first special symbol), and (C) is a jackpot type determination table (for the second special symbol). Explanatory diagram, (D) is an explanatory diagram showing a small jackpot type determination table, (E) is an explanatory diagram showing the contents of various jackpots, (F) is an explanatory diagram showing a general chart display result determination table, (G) is normal It is a figure which shows the open period of a variable winning ball apparatus. It is a perspective view which shows an effect unit. FIG. 12 is an exploded perspective view showing a state in which the internal structure of the effect unit is viewed obliquely from the front. FIG. 12 is an exploded perspective view showing a state in which the internal structure of the effect unit is viewed obliquely from behind. (A) (B) is an expansion perspective view which shows the state which looked at the principal part of FIG.5 and FIG.6 from another angle. It is a rear view which shows an effect unit. It is AA sectional drawing of FIG. It is BB sectional drawing of FIG. (A) is CC sectional drawing of FIG. 8, (B) is DD sectional drawing of FIG. It is EE sectional drawing of FIG. It is FF sectional drawing of FIG. (A) is a schematic explanatory drawing which shows the situation where an effect ball moves along the circulation path Tb, and (B) is a schematic illustration showing a situation where the effect ball moves along the circulation path Tc. (A) is a schematic explanatory diagram showing a state where the effect sphere is in the middle of the circulation path Te, and (B) is a schematic explanatory diagram showing a state where the effect sphere moves in the circulation paths Ta and Tb. (A) is a schematic explanatory diagram showing a state where the effect sphere moves along the circulation path Td, and (B) is a schematic explanatory diagram showing a state where the effect sphere is returned to a midway position on the circulation path Te.

  A mode for carrying out a gaming machine according to the present invention will be described below based on examples.

  First, the overall configuration of a pachinko gaming machine 1 that is an example of a gaming machine will be described. FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine as viewed from the front. In the following, the front side of FIG. 1 is the front (front, front) side of the pachinko gaming machine 1, the back side is the back (rear) side, and the vertical and horizontal directions when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is viewed from the front side are shown. This will be explained as a standard. In addition, the front surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in this embodiment is a facing surface that faces a player who plays a game on the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment and shows an arrangement layout of main members. A pachinko gaming machine (hereinafter sometimes abbreviated as a gaming machine) 1 is roughly divided into a gaming board 2 (also called a gauge board) and a gaming machine frame 3 (also called a base frame) that supports and fixes the gaming board 2. ). A game area 10 having a substantially circular shape in front view surrounded by the guide rails 2b is formed in the game board 2. In this game area 10, a game ball as a game medium is launched from a ball striking device (not shown) and driven. Further, the gaming machine frame 3 is provided with a glass door frame 50 having a glass window 50a so as to be rotatable around the left side, and the gaming area 10 can be opened and closed by the glass door frame 50. When the glass door frame 50 is closed, the game area 10 can be seen through the glass window 50a.

  The game board 2 is configured in a substantially square shape when viewed from the front by a non-light-transmitting member such as a plywood board, and is configured by providing obstacle nails (not shown), guide rails 2b, and the like on the front of the game board.

  A first special symbol display 4A and a second special symbol display 4B are provided at predetermined positions on the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, the lower right of the game area). Each of the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B is composed of, for example, a segment or a dot matrix LED (light emitting diode) or the like, and a plurality of types of identification information (special identification information) that can identify each of them. A special symbol (also referred to as “special symbol”) is displayed in a variable manner (variable display). For example, the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B each variably display a plurality of types of special symbols composed of numbers indicating "0" to "9", symbols indicating "-", and the like. To do. The special symbols displayed on the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B are limited to those composed of numbers indicating "0" to "9", symbols indicating "-", and the like. However, for example, a plurality of types of lighting patterns in which the combination of the LED to be turned on and the LED to be turned off in the 7-segment LED may be set in advance as a plurality of types of special symbols.

  A plurality of special symbols are assigned symbol numbers corresponding thereto. As an example, symbol numbers “0” to “9” are assigned to numbers indicating “0” to “9”, and symbol numbers “10” are assigned to symbols indicating “−”. Just do it. Hereinafter, the special symbol variably displayed on the first special symbol display 4A is also referred to as "first special symbol", and the special symbol variably displayed on the second special symbol indicator 4B is also referred to as "second special symbol". .

  Both the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B are formed in a square shape, for example. Note that the type of the first special figure and the type of the second special figure may be the same (for example, both a number indicating “0” to “9” and a symbol indicating “−”). May be different. Further, each of the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B may be configured to variably display numbers (or two-digit symbols) indicating, for example, “00” to “99”. .

  An effect display device 5 is provided near the center of the game area on the game board 2. The effect display device 5 is composed of, for example, an LCD (liquid crystal display device) or the like, and forms a display area for displaying various effect images. In the display area of the effect display device 5, for example, there are three corresponding to the variable display of the first special symbol by the first special symbol display 4A and the variable display of the second special symbol by the second special symbol display 4B. In the effect symbol display area serving as a plurality of variable display parts, the effect symbols (also referred to as decorative symbols), which are a plurality of types of identification information (decoration identification information) that can be identified, are variably displayed.

  As an example, in the display area of the effect display device 5, “left”, “middle”, and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are arranged. And, in response to the start of any one of the variation of the first special symbol in the first special symbol display 4A and the variation of the second special symbol in the second special symbol display 4B in the special symbol game, In the “left”, “middle”, and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, changes in the effect symbols (eg, vertical scroll display) are started. Thereafter, when the confirmed special symbol is stopped and displayed as a variation display result in the special symbol game, the effect display devices 5L, 5C, and 5R in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. Then, the finalized design symbol (final stop symbol) that is the result of variation display of the production symbol is stopped and displayed.

  As described above, in the display area of the effect display device 5, the variable display using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display 4A or the variable display using the second special symbol in the second special symbol display 4B. In synchronism with the above, a variation display of a plurality of types of effect symbols each identifiable is performed, and a definite effect symbol that is a variation display result is derived and displayed (or simply referred to as “derivation”). In addition, for example, various display symbols such as special symbols and effect symbols are derived and displayed by stopping display of identification information such as effect symbols (also referred to as complete stop display or final stop display) and ending the variable display. . On the other hand, during the variation display from the start of the variation display of the production symbol to the display of the definite production symbol that is the variation display result, the variation rate of the production symbol becomes “0”, The symbol may be displayed in a stationary state, for example, in a display state that causes slight shaking or expansion / contraction. Such a display state is also called a temporary stop display, and although the display result in the variable display is not deterministically displayed, the player can recognize that the variation of the effect symbol due to the scroll display or the update display is not progressing. It becomes. The temporary stop display may include a complete stop display of the effect symbol for a time shorter than a predetermined time (for example, 1 second) without causing slight shaking or expansion / contraction.

  For example, nine types of symbols (alphanumeric characters “1” to “9” or Chinese characters) are displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. It may be any combination of numbers, English letters, nine character images related to a predetermined motif, a combination of numbers, letters, symbols, and character images. Character images may be, for example, people, animals, other objects, or , A decorative image showing a symbol such as a character or other arbitrary figure). A corresponding symbol number is attached to each of the effect symbols. For example, symbol numbers “1” to “9” are assigned to alphanumeric characters indicating “1” to “9”, respectively. The production symbols are not limited to nine types, and may be any number (for example, eight types, ten types, etc.) as long as an appropriate number of combinations such as a jackpot combination or a combination that is out of place can be configured.

  From the start of the variation display of the effect symbols, until the finalized effect symbol that is the variation display result is derived and displayed, the “left”, “middle”, and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R , For example, scroll display is performed such that the symbol number sequentially flows from the smallest to the largest, and when the effect symbol having the largest symbol number (for example, “9”) is displayed, The effect symbol having the smallest symbol number (for example, “1”) is displayed. Alternatively, in at least one of the effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R (for example, the “left” effect symbol display area 5L), the symbols are scrolled from the largest symbol number to the smallest symbol number. When the effect symbol having the smallest number is displayed, the effect symbol having the largest symbol number may be displayed.

  In the display area of the effect display device 5, a first reserved storage display area 5D and a second reserved storage display area 5U are arranged. In the first hold memory display area 5D and the second hold memory display area 5U, a hold memory display (also referred to as a hold display) for displaying the variable display hold number (special figure hold memory number) corresponding to each special symbol in an identifiable manner. Is done. Here, the suspension of the variable display corresponding to each special symbol is that the game ball passes through the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A and the second starting winning opening formed by the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B. Generated based on the start winning by entering (entering). That is, the start condition (also referred to as “execution condition”) for executing the variable display of the special symbol and the effect symbol is satisfied, but the variable display based on the previously established start condition is being executed or the pachinko machine When the start condition for allowing the start of the variable display is not satisfied because 1 is controlled to the big hit gaming state, the variable display corresponding to the established start condition is suspended. The hold memory display in the first hold memory display area 5D is a hold memory display generated based on the start winning when the game ball passes (enters) the first start winning opening, and in the second hold memory display area 5U. The on-hold storage display is a on-hold storage display generated based on the start winning when the game ball passes (enters) the second start winning opening.

  In the present embodiment, the hold storage display generated based on the start winning when the game ball passes (enters) the first start winning opening is displayed in a round white display (the hold displayed in the first hold storage display area 5D). Memory display), and the hold storage display generated based on the start winning by passing the game ball through (entering) the second start winning opening is a circular white display (the hold displayed in the second hold storage display area 5U) Memory display).

  In the example shown in FIG. 1, together with the first reserved memory display area 5D and the second reserved memory display area 5U, on the right side of the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B, A first hold indicator 25A and a second hold indicator 25B are provided for display in an identifiable manner. The first hold indicator 25A displays the first special figure hold memory number so that it can be specified. The second hold indicator 25B displays the second special figure hold memory number so that it can be specified. The number of first special figure hold memory is the number of memory for which the execution of the variable display using the first special figure is suspended. The second special figure holding memory number is the number of memories for which the execution of the variable display using the second special figure is suspended. The variable display holding memory number obtained by adding the first special figure holding memory number and the second special figure holding memory number is also referred to as a total holding memory number. When simply referring to the “number of special figure hold memory”, it usually refers to a concept including any of the first special figure hold memory number, the second special figure hold memory number, and the total hold memory number. It may refer to a concept that includes the first special figure reserved memory number and the second special figure reserved memory number but excludes the total reserved memory number).

  Below the effect display device 5, a normal winning ball device 6A is provided, and an ordinary variable winning ball device 6B is provided on the right side of the normal winning ball device 6A. The normal winning ball device 6A forms, for example, a first start winning opening that is always kept in a certain open state by a ball receiving portion. The ordinary variable winning ball apparatus 6B is slid in the front-rear direction between a projecting position projecting into the game area 10 and a retracted position retracting from the game area 10 by the solenoid 81 for the ordinary electric accessory shown in FIG. An ordinary electric accessory having a guide plate (not shown) is provided, and for example, the game ball is guided toward a second start winning opening formed to be opened to the right side by a ball receiving portion.

  As an example, in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B, the guide ball (not shown) is in the retracted position when the solenoid 81 for the normal electric accessory is in the off state, so that the game ball passes through the second start winning opening. It becomes a closed state (second state) that is difficult to enter. On the other hand, in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B, the guide ball (not shown) is in the protruding position when the solenoid 81 for the normal electric accessory is in the on state, so that the game ball can open the second starting winning hole. The open state (first state) is easy to pass (enter). The normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is configured such that when it is in the closed state, the gaming ball does not enter the second starting winning hole, but when it is in the closed state, the gaming ball is not inserted into the second starting winning hole. However, the game ball may be less likely to enter than in the open state.

  A game ball that has passed (entered) the first start winning opening formed in the normal winning ball apparatus 6A is detected by, for example, a first start opening switch 22A shown in FIG. The game ball that has passed (entered) the second start winning opening formed in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is detected by, for example, the second start opening switch 22B shown in FIG. Based on the detection of the game ball by the first start port switch 22A, a predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls are paid out as prize balls, and the first special figure holding memory number is set to a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “ 4 ") If the following, the first start condition is satisfied. Based on the detection of the game ball by the second start port 22B, a predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls are paid out as prize balls, and the second special figure holding memory number is set to a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “ 4 ") If the following, the second start condition is satisfied. The number of prize balls to be paid out based on the detection of the game ball by the first start port switch 22A and the number of prize balls to be paid out based on the detection of the game ball by the second start port switch 22B. May be the same number or different numbers.

  A first special variable winning ball apparatus 7A is provided below the normal winning ball apparatus 6A. The first special variable winning ball apparatus 7A includes a first grand prize opening door that is opened and closed by a solenoid 82 (see FIG. 2). The first special prize winning ball apparatus 7A is opened in an upward state and a closed state. A changing first big prize opening is formed. The first grand prize opening door is rotatable about the lower side between a closed position where the first grand prize opening is closed by driving the solenoid 82 and an open position where the first big prize opening is opened. ing.

  In the first special variable winning ball apparatus 7A, when the solenoid 82 is in the on state, the first grand prize opening door opens the first big winning opening, and the game ball passes (enters) the first big winning opening. Make it easier. On the other hand, when the solenoid 82 is in the off state, the first big prize opening door closes the first big prize opening, so that the game ball cannot pass (enter) the first big prize opening. As described above, the first big winning opening changes into an open state that is advantageous for a player who easily passes (enters) a game ball and a closed state that is disadvantageous for the player because the game ball cannot pass (enter). In addition to the closed state in which the game ball cannot pass (enter) through the first grand prize opening, or in addition to the closed state, a partially open state in which the game ball is difficult to pass (enter) through the first grand prize port is provided. May be.

  A game ball that has passed (entered) the first grand prize opening is detected by the first count switch 23 by passing through a first count switch 23 (see FIG. 2) provided in the first big prize opening. . The game ball that has passed through the first count switch 23 is discharged out of the gaming machine. Based on the detection of game balls by the first count switch 23, a predetermined number (for example, 15) of game balls are paid out as prize balls. In this way, when the game ball passes (enters) the first special winning opening which has been opened in the first special variable winning ball apparatus 7A, other winning openings such as the first starting winning opening and the second starting winning opening are opened. More prize balls are paid out than when game balls pass (enter). Therefore, if the first special prize winning device 7A is opened in the first special variable winning ball apparatus 7A, the game ball can enter the first big prize winning port, which is advantageous for the player. On the other hand, in the first special variable winning ball apparatus 7A, if the first grand prize opening is closed, it is impossible or difficult to obtain a winning ball by passing (entering) the game ball to the first big winning opening. It becomes a disadvantageous state for the player.

  The second special variable winning ball device 7B is provided below the normal variable winning ball device 6B, and includes a guide plate driven by a solenoid 83 (see FIG. 2). The guide plate changes between an open state and a closed state. To form a second big prize opening. The second big prize opening is formed to open upward in the open state. The guide plate slides back and forth between an open state (third state) in which the second grand prize opening is opened by driving the solenoid 83 and a closed state (fourth state) in which the second big prize opening is closed. It is provided as possible.

  In the second special variable winning ball apparatus 7B, when the solenoid 83 for the guiding plate is in the ON state, the guiding plate opens the second large winning opening, and the game ball passes (enters) the second large winning opening. Make it easier. On the other hand, when the solenoid 83 for the guide plate is in the OFF state, the guide plate closes the second big prize opening, and the game ball cannot pass (enter) the second big prize opening. As described above, the second grand prize opening is changed between an open state in which a game ball easily passes (enters) and is advantageous to the player, and a closed state in which the game ball cannot pass (enters) and is disadvantageous to the player. In addition to the closed state where the game ball cannot pass (enter) through the second grand prize opening, or in addition to the closed state, a partially opened state where the game ball is difficult to pass (enter) through the second big prize port is provided. May be.

  A game ball passing (entering) the second grand prize opening is detected by the second count switch 24A by passing through the second count switch 24A installed in the second big prize opening. Based on the detection of game balls by the second count switch 24A, a predetermined number (for example, 15) of game balls are paid out as prize balls. In this way, when the game ball passes (enters) through the second big prize opening opened in the second special variable prize winning ball device 7B, for example, other normal prizes such as the first start prize opening and the second start prize opening. More prize balls are paid out than when game balls pass (enter) through the mouth. Therefore, when the second special prize winning device 7B is in the open state in the second special variable prize winning ball device 7B, the game ball can enter the second big prize winning port, which is advantageous for the player. On the other hand, if the second special prize winning device 7B is closed in the second special variable prize winning ball device 7B, it is impossible or difficult to obtain a prize ball by passing (entering) the game ball to the second major prize winning port. It becomes a disadvantageous state for the player.

  The normal winning ball device 6A, the ordinary variable winning ball device 6B, the first special variable winning ball device 7A and the second special variable winning ball device 7B are provided in the game board 2 in an integrated state as a variable winning ball unit. ing.

  Returning to FIG. 1, a normal symbol display 20 is provided on the right side of the first hold indicator 25A and the second hold indicator 25B. As an example, the normal symbol display 20 is composed of 7 segments, dot matrix LEDs, and the like, like the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B, and a plurality of types of identification information different from the special symbols. Is displayed (variable display) so that it can be variably displayed.

  Above the normal symbol display 20, a universal figure holding display 25 </ b> C is provided. The general-purpose hold indicator 25C includes, for example, four LEDs, and displays the general-purpose hold storage number as the number of effective passing balls that have passed through the passing gate 41. The passing gate 41 is installed above the variable winning ball unit 7. A gate switch 21 described later is built in the passage gate 41.

  In addition to the above-described configuration, the surface of the game board 2 is provided with a windmill for changing the flow direction and speed of the game ball and a number of obstacle nails. Further, as a winning opening different from the first starting winning opening, the second starting winning opening, the first grand winning opening and the second large winning opening, for example, a single which is always kept in a constant open state by a predetermined ball receiving member. Alternatively, a plurality of general winning awards may be provided. In this case, a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls may be paid out as a prize ball based on the fact that a game ball that has entered one of the general prize openings is detected by a predetermined general prize ball switch. In the lowermost part of the game area, there is provided an out port through which game balls that have not entered any winning port are taken.

  Speakers 8L and 8R for reproducing and outputting sound effects and the like are provided at the upper left and right positions of the gaming machine frame 3, and a game effect LED 9 is provided at the periphery of the game area 10. A decorative LED may be arranged around each structure (for example, the variable winning ball unit 7) in the game area 10. In the lower right position of the gaming machine frame 3, a hitting operation handle (operation knob) operated by a player or the like to launch a game ball as a game medium toward the game area 10 is provided. For example, the hitting operation handle adjusts the resilience of the game ball according to the operation amount (rotation amount) by the player or the like. The hitting operation handle only needs to be provided with a single shot switch or a touch ring (touch sensor) for stopping the driving of a shooting motor included in the hitting ball shooting device.

  At a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the gaming area 10, a game ball paid out as a prize ball or a game ball lent out by a predetermined ball lending machine is held so as to be supplied to a ball striking device ( An upper plate 90 (hit ball supply plate) for storage) is provided. A lower plate 91 that holds (stores) surplus balls overflowing from the upper plate so as to be discharged to the outside of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is provided at the lower portion of the gaming machine frame 3.

  In this embodiment, the game area 10 is divided into a left game area on the left side and a right game area on the right side of the center decorative frame surrounding the effect display device 5 arranged at a substantially central position of the game area 10. The game ball that was launched weakly with the batting operation handle (left-handed) flows down the left game area (first passage route), and the game ball that was launched more strongly with the batting operation handle (right-handed) It flows down the area (second passage route).

  The game balls that have flowed down the left game area can win the normal winning ball apparatus 6A, and the game balls that have flowed down the right game area are the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B, the first special variable winning ball apparatus 7A, and the second. A number of obstacle nails and guide members are arranged so that the special variable winning ball apparatus 7B can win a prize and can pass through the passing gate 41. That is, in the case of left-handed, it is impossible to win the normal variable winning ball device 6B, the first special variable winning ball device 7A, and the second special variable winning ball device 7B, and it is impossible to pass through the passing gate 41.

  Next, the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be schematically described.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the normal symbol display 20 executes the normal symbol variation display such that the game ball that has passed through the passing gate 41 provided in the gaming area 10 is detected by the gate switch 21 shown in FIG. 2. After the general chart start condition for the normal symbol is established, the normal symbol start condition for starting the normal symbol variation display, for example, the end of the previous regular diagram variation display, is established. The usual display of fluctuation on the display 20 is started.

  In this normal variation display, after the normal symbol variation is started, when a predetermined time which is the normal variation time has elapsed, the fixed normal symbol which is the normal symbol variation display result is stopped and displayed (derived display). At this time, if a specific normal symbol (symbol per symbol), such as a number indicating “7”, is stopped and displayed as the fixed normal symbol, the fluctuation display result of the normal symbol becomes “per symbol”. On the other hand, if the normal symbol other than the symbol per symbol, such as a number or symbol other than the number indicating “7”, is stopped and displayed as the fixed ordinary symbol, the fluctuation display result of the normal symbol is “out of normal”. Become. Corresponding to the fact that the fluctuation display result of the normal symbol is “per normal”, the normal release control in which the guide plate constituting the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B becomes the protruding position and returns to the retracted position after a predetermined time has elapsed. Done.

  After the first start condition is satisfied, for example, when the game ball that has passed (entered) the first start winning opening formed in the normal winning ball apparatus 6A is detected by the first start opening switch 22A shown in FIG. Based on the fact that the first start condition is satisfied due to the end of the previous special figure game or the big hit gaming state, the special figure variable display by the first special symbol display 4A is started. Further, the second starting condition is satisfied, for example, when a game ball that has passed (entered) the second starting winning opening formed in the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is detected by the second starting opening switch 22B shown in FIG. Later, based on the fact that the second start condition is satisfied, for example, due to the previous special figure fluctuation display or the end of the big hit gaming state, the special figure fluctuation display by the second special symbol display 4B is started.

  In the variation display of the special symbol by the first special symbol display 4A or the second special symbol display 4B, after the variation display time as the special symbol variation time has elapsed after starting the variation display of the special symbol, A definite special symbol (variation display result) that is a variation display result is derived and displayed. At this time, if a specific special symbol (big hit symbol) is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol, it becomes a “big hit” as a specific display result, and a predetermined special symbol (small hit symbol) different from the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed. Then, it becomes “small hit” as a predetermined display result. In addition, if a special symbol different from the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol, it is “disconnected”.

  After the variation display result in the variation display of the special figure becomes “big hit”, it is controlled to the big hit gaming state as a specific gaming state in which a round advantageous to the player (also called “round game”) is executed a predetermined number of times. The After the variation display result in the variation display of the special figure becomes “small hit”, the small hit game state is controlled as a special game state different from the big hit game state.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 in this embodiment, as an example, the special symbol indicating the numbers “3”, “5”, and “7” is the big hit symbol, the special symbol indicating the number “2” is the small hit symbol, The special symbol indicating the symbol “−” is used as an off symbol. In addition, each symbol such as a big hit symbol, a small hit symbol, and a missing symbol in the special symbol variation display by the first special symbol display 4A is different from each symbol in the special symbol variation display by the second special symbol display 4B. The symbol may be a symbol, or the special symbol common to both special symbols may be a big hit symbol, a small bonus symbol, or a missed symbol.

  After the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as a special symbol in the variable display of the special symbol and becomes the “big hit” as the specific display result, the first special winning ball gate device 7A of the first special variable winning ball device 7A in the jackpot gaming state. However, in the period until a predetermined upper limit time (for example, 29 seconds) elapses or a period until a predetermined number (for example, 10) of winning balls are generated, the first big winning opening is set in an open state. Thereby, the round which makes the 1st special variable winning ball apparatus 7A an open state advantageous to a player is performed.

  The round, which is the opening cycle of the first grand prize opening, can be repeatedly executed until the number of executions reaches a predetermined upper limit number (for example, “15”, “10”, “5”, etc.). Even before the number of rounds has reached the upper limit, the execution of the round is terminated when a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, a game ball has not won the first big prize opening). Also good.

  In addition, after the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed as a special display result in the special symbol variable display and the specific display result is “small hit”, the second special variable winning ball apparatus 7B is guided in the small hit gaming state. In the period until a predetermined upper limit time (for example, 3 seconds) elapses or a predetermined number (for example, 10) of winning balls are generated, the second big winning opening is opened. As a result, the second special variable winning ball apparatus 7B is in an open state that is advantageous to the player.

  In this embodiment, in the small hit game state, the guide plate is set to be opened once until a predetermined upper limit time (for example, 3 seconds) elapses. However, the present invention is not limited to this. Instead, it may be opened multiple times in the small hit gaming state.

  In the small hit game state, when the game ball that has won the second big prize opening passes the third count switch 24B provided in the second special variable winning ball device 7B, the game ball passes through the third count switch 24B. It becomes a "big hit" based on (V winning big hit). That is, the CPU 103 controls the gaming state to the big hit gaming state based on detecting the passing of the gaming ball through the third count switch 24B. On the other hand, when the game ball that has won the second big winning opening in the small hit gaming state passes through the fourth count switch 24C provided in the second special variable winning ball device 7B, it does not become "big hit". In other words, the CPU 103 does not control the gaming state to the big hit gaming state based on detecting the passing of the gaming ball through the fourth count switch 24C.

  Then, when the game ball is controlled to the big hit gaming state based on the passage of the third count switch 24B, the guide plate of the second special variable winning ball device 7B until the predetermined upper limit time (for example, 29 seconds) elapses. The second big prize opening is set to the open state during the period of time or until a predetermined number (for example, 10) of winning balls are generated. Thereby, the round game which makes the 2nd special variable winning ball apparatus 7B an open state advantageous to a player is performed. In this embodiment, when the big hit gaming state is controlled based on the passage of the third count switch 24B, the second special variable winning ball device 7B is controlled to the open state. Is not limited to this, and the first special variable winning ball apparatus 7A may be controlled to be in an open state.

  The round game, which is the opening cycle of the second grand prize opening, can be repeatedly executed until the number of executions reaches a predetermined upper limit number (for example, “15”, “5”, etc.). Note that even before the number of executions of the round game reaches the upper limit number, the round game may be ended when a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, a game ball has not won the second big prize opening). Good.

  In addition, after the end of the big hit gaming state in the present embodiment, the time shortening state in which the time shortening control (time shortening control) is performed within a predetermined range of the number of fluctuations (for example, 100 times or 20 times) and the time shortening control are not performed. It is controlled to either the normal state (non-short-time state). By performing the time reduction control, the fluctuation display time (special figure fluctuation time) in the special figure fluctuation display is shortened compared to the normal state. The normal state is a normal game state that is different from a specific game state such as a big hit game state, and is an initial setting state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (for example, an initialization process after power-on, such as when a system reset is performed) The same control as in the state in which is executed. In the time-saving control, after the end of the big hit gaming state, a special number of fluctuation display is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times or 20 times), the fluctuation display result is “big hit”, What is necessary is just to complete | finish, when any conditions among the game balls passing the 3rd count switch 24B are satisfied previously.

  When the time reduction control is performed, the control for reducing the fluctuation time (special figure fluctuation time) in the fluctuation display of the special figure by the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B as compared with the normal state, The control for reducing the fluctuation time (normal time fluctuation time) of the normal figure by the symbol display 20 is shorter than that in the normal state, and the fluctuation display result in the normal figure fluctuation display is “per normal figure”. Accordingly, the second start condition is such that the game ball easily passes (enters) the second start winning opening, such as a control time for controlling the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B to the open state longer than that in the normal state. The control that is advantageous to the player is performed by increasing the possibility of the establishment of. In addition to the above, the control for improving the probability that the fluctuation display result in the fluctuation display of each time of the usual figure becomes “per normal figure” than in the normal state, and guidance in the open state of the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B. You may make it perform control which increases the frequency | count of moving a board to a protrusion position rather than the time of a normal state.

  In this way, the control that facilitates the entry of the game ball into the second start winning opening in accordance with the time-shortening control and is advantageous to the player is also referred to as high opening control. As the high opening control, any one of these controls may be performed, or a plurality of controls (including all) may be performed in combination.

  By performing the high opening control, the frequency at which the second start winning opening is opened is increased more than when the high opening control is not performed. As a result, the second start condition for executing the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display 4B is easily established, and the special figure variation display can be executed frequently. Next, the time until the fluctuation display result becomes “big hit” or “small hit” is shortened. The period during which the high opening control can be performed is also referred to as a high opening control period, and this period may be the same as the period during which the time reduction control is performed. The gaming state in which both the short time control and the high opening control are performed is also referred to as a short time state or a high base state.

  Various control boards such as a main board 11, an effect control board 12, an audio control board 13, and an LED control board 14 as shown in FIG. 2 are mounted on the pachinko gaming machine 1. The pachinko gaming machine 1 is also equipped with a relay board 15 for relaying various control signals transmitted between the main board 11 and the effect control board 12. In addition, various boards such as a payout control board, an information terminal board, a launch control board, and an interface board are disposed on the back surface of the game board 2 in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  The main board 11 is a main-side control board on which various circuits for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 are mounted. The main board 11 is mainly addressed to a sub-side control board composed of a random number setting function used in a special game, a function of inputting a signal from a switch or the like disposed at a predetermined position, and an effect control board 12. A function of outputting and transmitting a control command as an example of command information as a control signal, a function of outputting various information to a hall management computer, and the like are provided. In addition, the main board 11 performs on / off control of each LED (for example, segment LED) constituting the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B, and thereby the first special diagram and the second special diagram. The display of fluctuation of a predetermined display pattern such as controlling the fluctuation display of the normal symbol display 20 or controlling the fluctuation display of the normal symbol by the normal symbol display 20 by controlling the lighting / extinction / coloring control of the normal symbol display 20 is performed. It also has a function to control.

  The main board 11 includes, for example, a game control microcomputer 100, a switch circuit 110 that receives detection signals from various switches for game ball detection and transmits the detection signals to the game control microcomputer 100, and the game control microcomputer 100. An output circuit 111 for transmitting a solenoid drive signal to the solenoids 81 to 83 is mounted.

  The output circuit 111 is also connected to a controller 92 for driving the solenoid 85. The controller 92 starts driving control of the solenoid 85 by receiving an activation signal from the game control microcomputer 100 via the output circuit 111 when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is activated. When the controller 92 drives the solenoid 85, the restricting member provided in the second grand prize opening repeats the change between the restricted state and the allowed state every second regardless of the gaming state.

  A control signal transmitted from the main board 11 toward the effect control board 12 is relayed by the relay board 15. The control command transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 via the relay board 15 is, for example, an effect control command transmitted and received as an electric signal. The effect control command includes, for example, a display control command used for controlling an image display operation in the effect display device 5, a sound control command used for controlling sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R, a game effect LED 9, and the like. A lamp control command used for controlling the lighting operation of the decoration LED and the like is included.

  The effect control command used in the present embodiment has, for example, a 2-byte configuration. The first byte indicates MODE (command classification), and the second byte indicates EXT (command type). The first bit (bit 7) of the MODE data is always “1”, and the first bit of the EXT data is “0”. In this example, the control command is constituted by two control signals, but the number of control signals constituting the control command may be one or a plurality of three or more.

  As the effect control command, the first variation start command for designating the variation start in the special symbol game using the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 4B are used. In response to the second variation start command for designating the variation start in the special figure game and the special symbol variation display in the special figure game, each of the effect symbol display areas “left”, “middle” and “right” in the effect display device 5 There are a variation pattern designation command for designating a variation pattern (variation time) such as an effect symbol that is variably displayed in 5L, 5C, and 5R, a variation display result notification command for designating a variation display result such as a special symbol or an effect symbol, and the like. In the variable display result notification command, for example, the determination result (predetermined result) whether the variable display result is “out of”, “big hit” or “small hit”, or the variable display result is “big hit” Determination result of big hit type (for example, “big hit A”, “big hit B”, “big hit C”, “small hit A”, “small hit B”) in the case of “small hit” Depending on the determination result, different EXT data is set.

  In addition, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the symbol confirmation command for designating the suspension stop (determination) of the effect symbols in the effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” in the effect display device 5. A game state designation command for designating a current gaming state (for example, a low base state, a normal state, a high base state, a short time state), a hit start for designating display of an effect image indicating the start of a big hit gaming state or a small hit gaming state In the designated command (also referred to as “fanfare command”), in the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state, the big winning mouth opening notification command, the big winning gaming state or In the small hit gaming state, a notification command after opening the big winning opening that notifies that the big winning opening has changed from the open state to the closed state, The hit end designation command for designating the display of the effect image at the end of the game state or the small hit game state, the game ball that has passed (entered) the first start winning port formed by the normal winning ball device 6A is the first starting port. Based on the detection of the start prize (first start prize) detected by the switch 22A, the first start condition for executing the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display 4A is established. The first starting port winning designation command for notifying that the game ball has passed (entered) the second starting winning port formed by the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is detected by the second starting port switch 22B and the start winning (first) The second start entry for notifying that the second start condition for executing the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display 4B is established based on the occurrence of the (2 start prize). In order to display the special figure reserved memory number in a specified command, the first reserved memory display area 5D or the like so as to be specified, a first reserved memory number notification command for notifying the first special figure reserved memory number, a second reserved memory display In order to display the special figure reserved memory number in the area 5U or the like so that it can be specified, the second reserved memory number notification command for notifying the second special figure reserved memory number, V winning, that is, the game ball counts third. An effect indicating the V winning notification designation command for notifying that the third count switch 24B is turned on by passing the switch 24B, and the contents of the determination result at the time of winning (for example, “losing”, “big hit”, winning type) There are control commands (command determination result designation command).

  The game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main board 11 is, for example, a one-chip microcomputer, and includes a ROM (Read Only Memory) 101 for storing a game control program, fixed data, and the like, and a game control work. A RAM (Random Access Memory) 102 that provides an area, a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 103 that executes a control program by executing a game control program, and updates numeric data indicating random values independently of the CPU 103 A random number circuit 104 to perform and an I / O (Input / Output port) 105 are provided.

  As an example, in the game control microcomputer 100, a process for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is executed by the CPU 103 executing a program read from the ROM 101. At this time, the CPU 103 reads fixed data from the ROM 101, the CPU 103 writes various fluctuation data to the RAM 102 and temporarily stores the fluctuation data, and the CPU 103 temporarily stores the various fluctuation data. The CPU 103 receives the input of various signals from outside the game control microcomputer 100 via the I / O 105, and the CPU 103 goes outside the game control microcomputer 100 via the I / O 105. A transmission operation for outputting various signals is also performed.

  In this embodiment, on the side of the main board 11, in addition to the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random value MR2 for determining the hit type for determining the big hit type and the small hit type, the variable pattern determining Numerical data indicating each of the random value MR3, the random number value MR4 for determining the normal display result, and the random value MR5 for determining the initial value of the MR4 are controlled to be countable. In addition, in order to improve a game effect, random numbers other than these may be used. These random numbers MR1 to MR5 may be counted by updating by software using a different random counter in the CPU 103, or may be updated by the random number circuit 104. The random number circuit 104 may be built in the game control microcomputer 100 or may be configured as a random number circuit chip different from the game control microcomputer 100. Such random numbers used to control the progress of the game are also referred to as game random numbers.

  In this embodiment, among the cases where the variation display result is “out of”, the variation display mode of the production symbol is “non-reach” and “reach”. Corresponding to the case where the result is “big hit”, a plurality of variation patterns are prepared in advance. Further, one variation pattern is prepared in advance in response to a case where the variation display result is “small hit”.

  In the game control microcomputer 100, the CPU 103 executes a program read from the ROM 101, and uses the RAM 102 as a work area, thereby executing various processes for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. Further, the CPU 103 can generate all of various random numbers used on the main board 11 side by executing a random number generation program.

  In addition to the game control program, the ROM 101 included in the game control microcomputer 100 stores various table data used for controlling the progress of the game. For example, the ROM 101 stores table data constituting a plurality of determination tables shown in FIG. 3 and the like prepared for the CPU 103 to make various determinations and determinations. The ROM 101 also has table data constituting a plurality of control pattern tables used for the CPU 103 to output various control signals from the main board 11, and a variation mode of each symbol in a variation display such as a special symbol or a normal symbol. A variation pattern table for storing a plurality of types of variation patterns is stored.

  The determination table stored in the ROM 101 includes, for example, a display result determination table shown in FIG. 3 (A), a jackpot type determination table (for the first special symbol) shown in FIG. 3 (B), and a jackpot type shown in FIG. 3 (C). In addition to the determination table (for the second special symbol), the small hit type determination table shown in FIG. 3 (D), the general display display result determination table shown in FIG. 3 (F), the big hit variation pattern determination table (not shown), small A hit variation pattern determination table (not shown), a deviation variation pattern determination table (not shown), a normal variation pattern determination table (not shown), and the like are included.

  FIG. 3A is an explanatory diagram illustrating a display result determination table. The display result determination table is a collection of data stored in the ROM 101 and is a table in which a hit determination value to be compared with MR1 is set. In the display result determination table, the variation special figure designation buffer is 1 (first), that is, the first special symbol is the subject of fluctuation display, and the variation special figure designation buffer is 2 (second). In other words, for each of the cases where the second special symbol is subject to variable display, a determination value for big hit and a determination value for small hit are set.

  As shown in FIG. 3A, when the variable special figure designation buffer is the first, a determination value corresponding to the big hit is set, but a determination value corresponding to the small hit is not set. Therefore, when the first special symbol is subject to variable display, only the big win can be won, and the small win is not generated.

  When the variation special figure designation buffer is the second, the same determination value as that when the fluctuation special figure designation buffer is the first is set as the decision value corresponding to the big hit, and the second special symbol is set. Even if is displayed as a variable display target, a big hit will occur with the same probability as when the first special symbol is displayed as a variable display target, and half of these judgment values correspond to a small hit. By being set as a judgment value, when the second special symbol is the target of variable display, the winning is a small hit with a probability (ratio) of 50% (100/200). .

  That is, when the value of MR1 coincides with any one of the hit determination values corresponding to the jackpot shown in FIG. 3A, the CPU 103 determines to win as the variable display result. Further, when MR1 coincides with any hit determination value corresponding to the small hit shown in FIG. Note that the “probability” shown in FIG. 3A indicates the probability (ratio) of being a big hit and the probability (ratio) of being a small hit. Further, determining whether or not to win a jackpot means determining whether or not to control the jackpot gaming state, but stopping in the first special symbol display 4A or the second special symbol display 4B It is also to determine whether or not the symbol is a big hit symbol. Further, determining whether or not to make a small hit means determining whether or not to control to the small hit gaming state, but in the first special symbol display 4A or the second special symbol display 4B It may also be determined whether or not the stop symbol is a small hit symbol.

  FIGS. 3B and 3C are explanatory diagrams showing a jackpot type determination table (for the first special symbol) and a jackpot type determination table (for the second special symbol) stored in the ROM 101. FIG. Among these, FIG. 3 (B) shows a case where the jackpot type is determined using the reserved memory based on the fact that the game ball has won the first start winning opening (that is, when the variable display of the first special symbol is performed). It is a table. FIG. 3C shows a case where the jackpot type is determined by using the holding memory based on the fact that the game ball has won the second start winning opening (that is, when the second special symbol is displayed in a variable manner). It is a table.

  In the big hit type determination table, when it is determined that the variable display result is a big hit symbol, the big hit type is any one of the big hit A to the big hit C based on the random number (MR2) for hit type determination. It is a table that is referred to in order to determine. In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 3B and 3C, the big hit type determination table (for the first special symbol) is provided with three types of big hits from big hit A to big hit C. On the other hand, only one type of big hit C, big hit C, is provided in the big hit type determination table (for the second special symbol). That is, the big hit that occurs when the variable display of the first special symbol is performed is one of the three types of big hits from the big hit A to the big hit C, while the variable display of the second special symbol is performed. The big hit that occurs at the time is only the big hit C.

  FIG. 3D is an explanatory diagram showing a small hit type determination table stored in the ROM 101. The small hit type determination table determines whether the small hit type is small hit A or small hit B based on a random number (MR2) for hit type determination when it is determined that the variable display result is a small hit symbol. It is a table that is referred to in order to determine. In this embodiment, when the game ball passes through the third count switch 24B during the small hit game of the small hit A, that is, when a V winning big hit occurs, the big hit game with the big hit type of the big hit D is executed. When the game ball passes through the third count switch 24B during the small hit game of the small hit B, that is, when a V winning big hit occurs, the big hit game with the big hit type being the big hit E is executed. It has become so. That is, the big hit D and the big hit E are not the big hit types determined by the random value MR2 for determining the hit type extracted at the time of starting winning, but the small hit types when the game ball passes the third count switch 24B. It is a jackpot type determined according to.

  Here, the jackpot type in the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 3 (E). In the present embodiment, as the jackpot type, the jackpot A and jackpot D in which the time reduction control is not executed after the end of the jackpot gaming state, A big hit B, big hit C and big hit E are set in which the time-shortening control is executed after the big hit gaming state ends.

  Of these jackpots A to E, the jackpot A is a jackpot that is repeatedly executed five times (so-called five rounds) in which the first jackpot is changed to an open state advantageous to the player. Further, after the big hit game state of the big hit A ends, the time-shortening control is not executed.

  The big hit B is a big hit that is repeatedly executed 10 times (so-called 10 rounds) in which the first big prize opening is changed to an open state advantageous to the player. In addition, after the big hit game state of the big hit B is finished, the time-shortening control is executed until 20 special figure games are executed or until a big hit occurs again until 20 special figure games are executed.

  The big hit C is a big hit that is repeatedly executed 15 times (so-called 15 rounds) in which the first big winning opening is changed to an open state advantageous to the player. Further, after the big hit game state of the big hit C is finished, the time-shortening control is executed until 100 special figure games are executed or until a big hit occurs again until 100 special figure games are executed.

  The jackpot D has five rounds (so-called five rounds) that change the second grand prize opening to an open state advantageous to the player. The first round of the five rounds is the small hit game that triggered the V-winning jackpot. Round) is a big hit that is repeatedly executed. Further, after the big hit gaming state of big hit D is completed, the time-shortening control is not executed.

  The big hit E has 15 rounds (so-called 15 rounds) in which the second big prize opening is changed to the second state advantageous to the player. The first round of the 15 rounds is the small hit that triggered the V winning big hit. A round of gaming) is a big hit that is repeatedly executed. Further, after the big hit game state of the big hit E is finished, the time-shortening control is executed until 100 special figure games are executed or until the big hit occurs again until 100 special figure games are executed.

  The general game display result determination table shown in FIG. 6F uses the hold information of the general game based on the fact that the game ball that has passed through the passing gate 41 is detected by the gate switch 21 (that is, the normal game display result determination table). This is a table in the case of determining a normal symbol per unit (when symbol variation display is performed). As described above, in this embodiment, the probability of “per normal map” is set to the same probability (for example, about 60%) in the normal state (non-time-short state) and the time-short state.

  On the other hand, on the basis of the occurrence of “per-figure” in the short-time state, an open period (first period) in which the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is opened, and “per-figure” occurs in the normal state. Based on this, it is set to be longer than the opening period (second period) in which the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is opened. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 3 (G), the opening period of the second grand prize opening is about 3 seconds when “per normal” occurs in the short-time state, and “per normal” in the normal state. When this occurs, the time is about 0.1 seconds. In other words, in the short-time state, since the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is opened for a long time with the occurrence of “per normal figure”, the game ball is easily guided to the second starting winning opening by the guide plate (starting) On the other hand, in the normal state, the open period during which the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is in the open state with the occurrence of “per game” is extremely short in the normal state. There is almost no guidance to the starting prize opening.

  For this reason, in the short-time state, when a big hit occurs as a variation display result of the second special symbol, and a small hit occurs as a variation display result of the second special symbol, and the game ball wins V during the small hit game Therefore, there is a case where a big hit (V winning big hit) occurs, so that a so-called consecutive state where the big hit gaming state continuously occurs without going through the normal state is likely to occur. On the other hand, in a normal state, a big hit may occur as a variation display result of the first special symbol, whereas a small hit does not occur as a variation display result of the first special symbol. In addition, even if the normal winning is generated by hitting right and the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is opened, the second start winning is generated, that is, V is won during the small hit game. Therefore, there is almost no big hit (V winning big hit), so the so-called consecutive state where the big hit gaming state continuously occurs without going through the normal state is unlikely to occur.

  In the short-time state after the big hit game of the big hit B, since the number of special-purpose games for which the short-time control is executed is set to 20, the rate at which the big hit game state continuously occurs without going through the normal state (The total of the ratio of occurrence of jackpots as a result of fluctuation display of the special chart game during the 20 special chart games and the ratio of occurrence of jackpots when the game ball wins V) is set to about 50%. On the other hand, in the short-time state after the big hit game of big hit C and big hit E is over, since the number of special figure games for which the short-time control is executed is set to 100 times, the big hit game state is continuously set without going through the normal state. The rate of occurrence (the sum of the rate at which a big hit is generated as a result of fluctuation display of the special figure game during 100 special figure games and the rate at which the game ball wins a V and a big hit is generated) is set to almost 100%. .

  In this embodiment, five types of jackpots A to E are provided as jackpot types, but the present invention is not limited to this, and six or more jackpot types may be provided. Four or less types may be provided.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 3B, in the jackpot type determination table (for the first special symbol), 0 to 149 are assigned to the jackpot A in the MR2 determination value range 0 to 299. , 150 to 249 are assigned to jackpot B, and 250 to 299 are assigned to jackpot C. For this reason, when a big hit occurs in the special symbol game of the first special symbol, the time-shortening control is not executed at the end of the big hit game at a rate of 50%. Further, when the time-shortening control is executed after the big hit game is finished, the number of special-purpose games for which the time-shortening control is executed is determined to be 20 times at a rate higher than 100 times.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 3C, in the jackpot type determination table (for the second special symbol), all ranges (0 to 299) of the MR0 determination value ranges 0 to 299 are jackpot C Therefore, after the big hit game is over, the number of special-purpose games for which the time reduction control is always executed is determined to be 100 times.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 3D, in the small hit type determination table, 0 to 99 are assigned to the small hit A in the MR2 determination value range 0 to 299, and 100 to 299. Is assigned to the small hit B. For this reason, when a V-winning big win occurs during the small hit game, the number of special-purpose games in which the short-time control is executed after the big hit game ends at a rate of 75% is determined to be 100 times. Thus, the time-shortening control is not executed after the big hit game at the rate of 25%.

  The ROM 101 also stores a variation pattern determination table for determining a variation pattern based on the random value MR3 for variation pattern determination. The variation pattern is selected from among the above-described plural types according to the predetermined determination result. Determine one of the fluctuation patterns.

  Specifically, as the fluctuation pattern determination table, a big hit fluctuation pattern determination table used when it is determined in advance that the fluctuation display result is “big hit”, and the fluctuation display result is “small hit”. A jackpot variation pattern determination table that is used when it is determined in advance and a variation pattern determination table for loss that is used when it is determined in advance that the variation display result is “out”. ing.

  The RAM 102 included in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 2 may be a backup RAM that is partially or entirely backed up by a backup power supply created on a predetermined power supply board. That is, even if the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped, a part or all of the contents of the RAM 102 is stored for a predetermined period (until the capacitor as the backup power supply is discharged and the backup power supply cannot be supplied). The In particular, at least data corresponding to the control state (such as a special figure process flag) and data indicating the number of unpaid winning balls may be stored in the backup RAM. The data corresponding to the control state is data necessary for restoring the control state before the occurrence of a power failure or the like based on the data when the power is restored after a power failure or the like. Further, data corresponding to the control state and data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls are defined as data indicating the progress state of the game.

  In such a RAM 102, for example, a game control data holding area (not shown) is provided as an area for holding various data used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. The game control data holding area (not shown) includes a first special figure storage unit (not shown), a second special figure storage unit (not shown), a general figure storage unit (not shown), and a pachinko machine. A game control flag setting unit (not shown) in which a plurality of types of flags whose states can be updated according to the progress of the game in the gaming machine 1 is provided, and is used to control the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. A game control timer setting section (not shown) provided with various timers, and a game control counter setting provided with a plurality of types of counters for counting count values used to control the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 A game control buffer setting unit (not shown) and various buffer for temporarily storing data used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 (see FIG. Comprises a generally) and.

  The first special figure storage unit (not shown) is still started although the game ball has passed (entered) through the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A and the start winning (first start winning) has occurred. The reserved data of the special figure game that has not been performed (the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display 4A) is stored. As an example, the first special figure holding storage unit (not shown) associates with the holding number in the winning order (game ball detection order) to the first start winning opening, and the first special figure holding memory part (not shown) The random number value MR1 for determining the variation display result, the random number value MR2 for determining the hit type, the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern, and the like extracted from the random number circuit 104 by the CPU 103 based on the establishment of the starting condition The reserved data is stored until the storage number reaches a predetermined upper limit (for example, “4”). The hold data thus stored in the first special figure storage unit (not shown) indicates that the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is being held, and the variable display result ( Based on the special figure display result), it becomes the hold information that makes it possible to determine whether or not to make a big hit.

  The second special figure holding storage unit (not shown) has yet to generate a start prize (second start prize) when the game ball passes (enters) the second start prize opening formed by the normally variable prize ball apparatus 6B. Stores the pending data of a special figure game that has not been started (a special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display 4B). As an example, the second special figure holding storage unit (not shown) associates with the holding number in the winning order (game ball detection order) to the second starting winning opening, and the second special figure holding memory part (not shown) The random number value MR1 for determining the variation display result, the random number value MR2 for determining the hit type, the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern, and the like extracted from the random number circuit 104 by the CPU 103 based on the establishment of the starting condition Stored as pending data until the number reaches a predetermined upper limit (eg, “4”). Thus, the hold data stored in the second special figure storage unit (not shown) indicates that the execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is being held, and the fluctuation display result ( Based on the special figure display result), it becomes the hold information that makes it possible to determine whether or not to make a big hit.

  Note that the holding information (first holding information) based on the establishment of the first starting condition due to the passing of the game ball through (entering) the first starting winning opening and the gaming ball passed (entering) through the second starting winning opening. Thus, the hold information (second hold information) based on the establishment of the second start winning prize may be stored in association with the hold number in the common hold storage unit. In this case, the start port data indicating whether the game ball has passed (entered) through the first start winning port or the second start winning port may be included in the hold information and stored in association with the hold number. .

  The general figure holding storage unit (not shown) stores the holding information of the normal figure game that has not yet been started by the normal symbol display 20 even though the game ball that has passed through the passing gate 41 is detected by the gate switch 21. Remember. For example, the common figure holding storage unit (not shown) associates with the holding numbers in the order in which the game balls have passed through the passing gate 41, and is extracted from the random number circuit 104 or the like by the CPU 103 based on the passage of the game balls. The numerical data indicating the random number MR4 for determining the display result is stored as pending data until the number reaches a predetermined upper limit (for example, “4”).

  The I / O 105 included in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 2 has an input port for taking in various signals transmitted to the game control microcomputer 100, and various signals to the outside of the game control microcomputer 100. And an output port for transmission.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the effect control board 12 is provided with an effect control CPU 120 that performs a control operation according to a program, a ROM 121 that stores an effect control program, fixed data, and the like, and a work area for the effect control CPU 120. Random number which updates the numerical data which shows the random value independently of RAM122 which performs, the display control part 123 which performs the process for determining the control content of the display operation in the production | presentation display apparatus 5, and CPU120 for production control A circuit 124 and an I / O 125 are mounted.

  As an example, in the effect control board 12, when the effect control CPU 120 executes an effect control program read from the ROM 121, a process for controlling the effect operation by the effect electric component is executed. At this time, the effect control CPU 120 reads the fixed data from the ROM 121, the effect control CPU 120 writes the various data to the RAM 122 and temporarily stores the data, and the effect control CPU 120 stores the effect data in the RAM 122. Fluctuation data reading operation for reading out various fluctuation data temporarily stored, the effect control CPU 120 receiving the input of various signals from the outside of the effect control board 12 via the I / O 125, the effect control CPU 120 being an I / O A transmission operation for outputting various signals to the outside of the effect control board 12 via O125 is also performed. The effect control CPU 120, the ROM 121, and the RAM 122 may be included in a one-chip effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board 12.

  The effect control board 12 has wiring for transmitting a video signal to the effect display device 5, wiring for transmitting a sound effect signal as an information signal indicating sound number data to the sound control board 13, Wiring for transmitting an electrical decoration signal as an information signal indicating lamp data is connected to the LED control board 14.

  Note that, on the side of the effect control board 12, as with the main board 11, for example, random values (also referred to as effect random numbers) for determining various types of effects such as a notice effect are set.

  In addition to the effect control program, the ROM 121 mounted on the effect control board 12 shown in FIG. 2 stores various data tables used for controlling the effect operation. For example, the ROM 121 stores table data constituting a plurality of determination tables prepared for the effect control CPU 120 to make various determinations, determinations and settings, pattern data constituting various effect control patterns, and the like. Yes.

  As an example, in the ROM 121, an effect control CPU 120 includes various effect devices (for example, the effect display device 5, speakers 8L and 8R, game effect LED 9 and decoration LED, effect accessory (not shown), effect device 300, etc.). An effect control pattern table storing a plurality of types of effect control patterns used for controlling the effect operation by the is stored. The effect control pattern is composed of data indicating the control contents corresponding to various effect operations executed in accordance with the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. The effect control pattern table only needs to store, for example, an effect control pattern during special figure change, a notice effect control pattern, and various effect control patterns.

  The special-control variation production control pattern corresponds to a plurality of types of variation patterns in the period from the start of the variation of the special symbol in the special-sign game until the finalized special symbol that is the special-sign display result is derived It consists of data indicating the contents of control of various effect operations, such as effect display operations in effect symbol variation display operation, reach effect, re-lottery effect, etc., or various effect display operations not accompanied by effect symbol variation display Has been. The notice effect control pattern includes, for example, data indicating the control content of the effect operation that becomes the notice effect executed in response to the notice pattern in which a plurality of patterns are prepared in advance. The various effect control patterns are composed of data indicating the control contents corresponding to various effect operations executed in accordance with the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  The RAM 122 mounted on the effect control board 12 shown in FIG. 2 is provided with an effect control data holding area (not shown) as an area for holding various data used for controlling the effect operation. This effect control data holding area has a plurality of types whose states can be updated according to the effect operation state such as the display state of the effect image on the screen of the effect display device 5, the effect control command transmitted from the main board 11, and the like. An effect control flag setting unit (not shown) provided with a flag and an effect provided with a plurality of types of timers used for controlling the progress of various effect operations such as an effect image display operation on the screen of the effect display device 5 A control timer setting unit (not shown), an effect control counter setting unit (not shown) provided with a plurality of types of counters used for controlling the progress of various performance operations, and for controlling the progress of various performance operations An effect control buffer setting unit (not shown) provided with various buffers for temporarily storing data to be used is provided.

  In this embodiment, the data constituting the start winning reception command buffer (not shown) is stored in a predetermined area of the effect control buffer setting unit (not shown). The received command buffer at the time of the start winning prize corresponds to a storage area (buffer numbers “1-1” to “1-4”) corresponding to the maximum value (for example, “4”) of the total reserved memory number of the first special figure reserved memory And a storage area (area corresponding to the buffer number “1-0”) corresponding to the first special figure during the variable display. Further, in the start winning reception command buffer (not shown), a storage area (buffer numbers “2-1” to “2-1”) corresponding to the maximum value (for example, “4”) of the total reserved memory number of the second special figure reserved memory is stored. 2-4 ") and a storage area (area corresponding to the buffer number" 2-0 ") corresponding to the second special figure during the variable display. When there is a starting prize at the first starting prize opening or the second starting prize opening, a starting opening prize designation command (first starting slot prize designation command or second starting slot prize designation command), symbol designation command, variable category designation Four commands, a command and a reserved memory count notification command (first reserved memory count notification command or second reserved memory count notification command), are transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 as one set. The storage area corresponding to the first special figure hold memory and the storage area corresponding to the second special figure hold memory in the reception command buffer (not shown) at the time of the start winning prize are the start opening prize designation command, the symbol designation command, and the variation category. A storage area (entry) for storing the designated command and the reserved memory number notification command in association with the first special figure reserved memory and the second special figure reserved memory is secured.

  The storage contents of these storage areas (entries) will be described later when the start condition is satisfied and the variable display of the uppermost reserved storage (buffer number “1-1” or buffer number “2-1”) is started. The contents of the buffer number “1-0” or the buffer number “2-0” for storing the contents of the pending storage satisfying the start condition are displayed in the fluctuation display. It is cleared in the effect symbol variation stop process executed when ending.

  Next, the operation (action) of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in this embodiment will be described. In the main board 11, when power supply from a predetermined power supply board is started, the game control microcomputer 100 is activated, and the CPU 103 executes a predetermined process as a game control main process. When the game control main process is started, the CPU 103 performs necessary initial settings after setting the interrupt disabled. In this initial setting, for example, the RAM 102 is cleared. Also, register setting of a CTC (counter / timer circuit) built in the game control microcomputer 100 is performed. Thereby, thereafter, an interrupt request signal is sent from the CTC to the CPU 103 every predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds), and the CPU 103 can periodically execute timer interrupt processing. When the initial setting is completed, an interrupt is permitted and then loop processing is started. In the game control main process, the process for returning the internal state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 to the state at the time of the previous power supply stop may be executed before entering the loop process.

  When the CPU 103 that has executed such a game control main process receives an interrupt request signal from the CTC and receives an interrupt request, it executes a game control timer interrupt process. When the game control timer interrupt process is started, the CPU 103 first executes a predetermined switch process, whereby the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, the second start port switch 22B, the second switch port The state of detection signals input from various switches such as the 1 count switch 23, the second count switch 24A, the third count switch 24B, and the fourth count switch 24C is determined. Subsequently, by executing predetermined main-side error processing, abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is performed, and a warning can be generated if necessary according to the diagnosis result. Thereafter, by executing a predetermined information output process, for example, data such as jackpot information, start information, probability variation information supplied to a hall management computer installed outside the pachinko gaming machine 1 is output.

  Subsequent to the information output process, a game random number update process for updating at least a part of the game random numbers such as the random number value MR1 and the random number values MR1 to MR4 used on the main board 11 side by software is executed. Thereafter, the CPU 103 executes special symbol process processing. In the special symbol process, the value of the special symbol process flag provided in the game control flag setting unit (not shown) is updated according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the first special symbol display 4A or 2 Various processes are selected and executed in order to perform control of display operation in the special symbol display 4B and setting of opening / closing operation of the big prize opening in the variable winning ball unit 7 in a predetermined procedure.

  Following the special symbol process, the normal symbol process is executed. The CPU 103 controls the display operation (for example, turning on / off the segment LED, etc.) on the normal symbol display 20 by executing the normal symbol process, so that the normal symbol change display and the guidance in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B are performed. It is possible to set the operation of the plate (for example, setting the opening period).

  After executing the normal symbol process, the CPU 103 transmits a control command from the main board 11 to a sub-side control board such as the effect control board 12 by executing a command control process. As an example of these, in the command control process, the output port included in the I / O 105 corresponds to the setting in the command transmission table specified by the value of the transmission command buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit (not shown). Of these, after setting the control data in the output port for transmitting the effect control command to the effect control board 12, the predetermined control data is set in the output port of the effect control INT signal, and the effect control INT signal is set to the predetermined value. An effect control command can be transmitted based on the setting in the command transmission table, for example, by switching from the on state to the off state over time. After executing the command control process, after setting the interrupt enabled state, the game control timer interrupt process is terminated.

  In the special symbol process, the CPU 103 first executes a start winning determination process. After executing the start winning determination process, the CPU 103 selects and executes one of the processes described below according to the value of the special figure process flag provided in the game control flag setting unit (not shown). .

  In the start winning process, it is determined whether or not there has been a first start prize or a second start prize by the first start port switch 22A or the second start port switch 22B. When the random number MR1, the random number MR2 for determining the hit type, and the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern are extracted and the first start winning prize is obtained, an empty entry in the first special figure reservation storage unit (not shown). In the case of the second start winning prize, it is stored at the top of the empty entry in the second special figure reservation storage unit (not shown).

  The special symbol normal process is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “0”. In this special symbol normal processing, the first special symbol display unit is based on the presence or absence of reserved data stored in the first special symbol storage unit (not shown) or the second special diagram storage unit (not shown). A determination is made as to whether or not to start the special game with 4A or the second special symbol display 4B. Further, in the special symbol normal process, whether or not the variation display result of the special symbol or the production symbol is “big hit” or “small hit” based on the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 for the variation display result determination and “big hit” ”Is determined before the variation display result is derived and displayed. Further, in the special symbol normal process, in response to the special symbol variation display result in the special symbol game, the confirmed special symbol (the jackpot symbol or the like in the special symbol game by the first special symbol indicator 4A or the second special symbol indicator 4B). Either the small hit symbol or the off symbol) is set. In the special symbol normal process, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “1” when the variation display result of the special symbol or the effect symbol is determined in advance.

  The variation pattern setting process is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “1”. In this variation pattern setting process, a variation pattern is used by using numerical data indicating a random value MR3 for variation pattern determination based on a result of determining whether or not the variation display result is “big hit” or “small hit”. A process for determining one of a plurality of types is included. When the variation pattern setting process is executed and the variation display of the special symbol is started, the value of the special diagram process flag is updated to “2”.

  By the special symbol normal process or the variation pattern setting process of S23, the variation pattern including the variation display time of the confirmed special symbol, the special symbol, and the effect symbol which is the variation display result of the special symbol is determined. That is, the special symbol normal processing and the variation pattern setting processing use the random number value MR1 for variation display result determination, the random value MR2 for determination of hit type, and the random value MR3 for variation pattern determination, so that The process of determining the variable display mode is included.

  The special symbol variation process is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “2”. The special symbol variation processing includes processing for setting the special symbol to be varied in the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B, and the elapsed time since the special symbol started to vary. It includes processing to measure For example, every time the special symbol variation process of S24 is executed, the special symbol variation timer value which is a stored value in the special diagram variation timer provided in the game control timer setting unit (not shown) is decremented or incremented by one. Regardless of whether the game is a special game using the first special graphic on the first special symbol display 4A or a special game using the second special graphic on the second special symbol display 4B, The elapsed time is measured by the timer. Further, it is also determined whether or not the measured elapsed time has reached a special figure fluctuation time corresponding to the fluctuation pattern. In this way, the special symbol variation process of S24 is performed in the special symbol variation in the special symbol game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display 4A or the second special symbol in the second special symbol display 4B. It suffices if it is a process for controlling the variation of the special symbol in the special figure game using the game by a common processing routine. When the elapsed time since the start of the special symbol variation reaches the special symbol variation time, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “3”.

  The special symbol stop process is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “3”. In this special symbol stop process, the first special symbol display unit 4A or the second special symbol display unit 4B stops the variation of the special symbol, and the definite special symbol that is the variation display result of the special symbol is stopped and displayed (derived). A process for performing the setting is included. Then, it is determined whether or not the big hit flag provided in the game control flag setting unit (not shown) is turned on. If the big hit flag is turned on, the special process flag value is “4”. Is updated. On the other hand, when the big hit flag is off, it is further determined whether or not the small hit flag provided in the game control flag setting unit (not shown) is turned on. If it is ON, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “7”. If both the big hit flag and the small hit flag are OFF, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”.

  The big hit release pre-processing is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “4”. In this big hit release pre-processing, the execution of the round is started in the big hit gaming state based on the fact that the fluctuation display result is “big hit”, or the game ball is detected by the third count switch 24B. This includes processing for setting the first grand prize opening and the second big prize opening to be in an open state. At this time, for example, depending on whether the big hit type is “big hit A”, “big hit B”, “big hit C”, “big hit D”, or “big hit E” You may make it set the upper limit of the period which makes a winning opening an open state. At this time, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “5”.

  The big hit release processing is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “5”. In the big hit opening process, a process for measuring the elapsed time since the first big prize opening and the second big prize opening are opened, the measured elapsed time, the first count switch 23 or the second count switch 24A. And a process for determining whether or not it is time to return the first grand prize winning port or the second grand prize winning port from the open state to the closed state based on the number of game balls detected by. Then, when returning the first grand prize winning port and the second grand prize winning port to the closed state, a process of stopping output of the solenoid driving signal to the solenoid 82 for the first big prize winning door and the solenoid 83 for the guide plate is executed. After that, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “6”.

  The big hit end process is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “6”. In this jackpot end process, a waiting time corresponding to a period during which an ending effect as an effect operation for informing the end of the jackpot gaming state is executed by an effect device such as the effect display device 5, the speakers 8L and 8R, and the game effect LED 9 And a process of performing various settings (setting of a time reduction flag) for starting time reduction control in response to the end of the big hit gaming state. When such setting is performed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”.

  The small hit release pre-processing is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “7”. This small-hitting pre-processing is a setting for starting the execution of the round in the small-hit gaming state and opening the second big winning opening based on the fact that the change display result is “small-hit” The processing to perform is included. At this time, for example, based on the fact that the variable display result is “small hit”, the upper limit of the period during which the second big prize opening is opened is set to “1 second”, and the upper limit number of times to execute the round is set. By setting the number of times the second big prize opening is opened to “1”, it is only necessary to set the small hit state. At this time, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “8”.

  The small hit releasing process is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “8”. This small hit opening process is based on the process of measuring the elapsed time since the second big prize opening is in the open state, the measured elapsed time, the number of game balls detected by the second count switch 24A, and the like. And a process for determining whether or not it is time to return the second big prize opening from the open state to the closed state. Then, when returning the second grand prize winning opening to the closed state, after executing a process of stopping the output of the solenoid drive signal to the solenoid 83 for the guide plate, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “9”. .

  The small hit end processing is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “9”. In the small hit end processing, a waiting period corresponding to a period in which an ending effect as an effect operation for notifying the end of the big hit gaming state is performed by an effect device such as the effect display device 5, the speakers 8L and 8R, the game effect LED 9 or the like. A process of waiting until time elapses, a process of performing various settings for starting a big hit game based on the detection of the game ball by the third count switch 24B, and the like are included.

  Specifically, in the small hit end process, the type of the small hit executed is specified. When the specified small hit type is “small hit A”, it is further determined whether or not a game ball is detected by the third count switch 24B during the small hit game. When a game ball is detected by the third count switch 24B during the small hit game, the big hit type is “big hit D” and the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “4”. When the specified small hit type is “small hit B”, it is further determined whether or not a game ball is detected by the third count switch 24B during the small hit game. When a game ball is detected by the third count switch 24B during the small hit game, the big hit type is “big hit E” and the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “4”. If no game ball is detected by the third count switch 24B during the small hit game, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”.

  Next, the configuration of the rendering device 300 will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing the effect unit. FIG. 5 is an exploded perspective view showing a state in which the internal structure of the effect unit is viewed obliquely from the front. FIG. 6 is an exploded perspective view showing a state in which the internal structure of the effect unit is viewed obliquely from behind. 7A and 7B are enlarged perspective views showing a state in which the main part of FIGS. 5 and 6 is viewed from another angle. FIG. 8 is a rear view showing the effect unit. 9 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line AA in FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line BB in FIG. 11A is a sectional view taken along the line CC in FIG. 8, and FIG. 11B is a sectional view taken along the line DD in FIG. 12 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line E-E in FIG. 9. 13 is a cross-sectional view taken along line FF in FIG.

  The effect device 300 is vertically moved between a first position located below the effect display device 5 and a second position moving upward from the first position and overlapping the lower front surface of the effect display device 5. It is provided so as to be movable (see FIG. 1). The effect control CPU 120 moves the effect device 300 from the first position to the second position when the time reduction state is started. Then, based on the fact that the change display result of the special symbol is “small hit”, an effect using the effect ball B by the effect device 300 described below is started, and a V prize is generated in the small hit gaming state. Whether or not the player is informed. That is, in the present embodiment, the effect using the effect ball B is a notification effect for notifying the player whether or not a V winning has occurred in the small hit gaming state.

  As shown in FIGS. 4 to 11, the rendering device 300 includes a base body 301, a rendering section 302 provided on the front side of the base body 301, a transfer section 303 provided on the back side of the base body 301, and rendering. And a decorative part 304 provided around the part 302. 5 and FIG. 6, illustration of the decorative portion 304 is omitted. Also, in the effect device 300, a predetermined number (1 in this embodiment) of effect balls B provided separately from the game balls used for the game are enclosed, and the effect unit 302, the transfer unit 303, Can be circulated within circulation paths Ta to Te (indicated by a two-dot chain line in FIG. 4) provided so as to be able to circulate. That is, the circulation paths Ta to Te are again the circulation paths Tb and Tc as the first path part for performing the performance using the production sphere B and the production sphere B passing through the circulation paths Tb and Tc as described later. Circulating paths Ta, Td, and Te are provided as second path portions for entering the circulating path Tb.

  In the present embodiment, a spherical medium made of a synthetic resin material having a diameter longer than the diameter (for example, about 11 mm) of the game sphere used in the game is used as the production sphere B which is an example of the production medium. Although the applied form is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and may be a spherical medium having the same size as or smaller than the game ball, or may be a spherical medium having the same material as the game ball. Further, the present invention is not limited to such a spherical medium, and may be a small piece medium such as a medal, and the shape can be variously changed.

  The base body 301 has a front side circular recess 310 formed in the front surface, and a rotary disk 313 is provided in the recess 310 so as to be rotatable about an axis oriented in the front-rear direction. A rotating body 311 is attached to the disk 313. The rotating disk 313 is integrated with a driven gear 314 that is rotatably provided on the back side of the base body 301, and is fixed to the driven gear 314 on the back side of the base body 301 via a first mounting member 315. The first effect motor 316 is engaged with a pinion gear 317 fixed to the drive shaft 316a. Therefore, the rotating body 311 is rotationally driven by the first effect motor 316. Further, on the outer periphery of the rotating body 311, three hitting notch portions 312 </ b> A capable of accommodating the effect ball B and three notch portions 312 </ b> B are alternately formed.

  A rotating plate 320 is provided on the front surface of the rotating body 311 so as to be rotatable about a rotating shaft 321. The rotating shaft 321 is inserted through through holes formed in the rotating disk 313, the base body 301, and the driven gear 314, protrudes to the back side, and is fixed to the back side of the base body 301 via the second mounting member 322. The second effect motor 323 is fitted to the rotary disk 324 fixed to the drive shaft 323a so as not to be relatively rotatable. Therefore, the rotating plate 320 is driven to rotate independently of the rotating body 311 by the second effect motor 323.

  Further, on the outer periphery of the rotating plate 320, three notches 325 are formed, and any one of the notches 325 is arranged at a position corresponding to the contact notch 312A or the detachment notch 312B of the rotating body 311. Then, the effect ball B is allowed to enter the contact notch 312A or the detachment notch 312B, and the notch 325 is located at a position that does not correspond to the contact notch 312A or the detachment notch 312B of the rotating body 311. When arranged, the effect ball B is prevented from entering the hit notch 312A or the notch 312B.

  A front base 330 is provided on the front surface of the recess 310 so as to close the front opening of the recess 310. The front base 330 is formed in a box shape having a circular shape when viewed from the front, and the front surface is covered with a cover plate 340. A cylindrical portion 331 projects from the front center portion of the rear wall 330A of the front base 330, and a circulation path Tb is formed between the outer peripheral surface of the cylindrical portion 331 and the inner peripheral surface of the front base 330. In addition, a communication port 332 is formed at the lower portion of the cylindrical portion 331 in the rear wall 330A so that the effect ball B flowing down the circulation path Tb can be guided to the circulation path Tc formed in the recess 310 on the back side. Yes.

  The cover plate 340, the front base 330, the rotating plate 320, and the rotating body 311 are formed of a translucent member so that the player can visually recognize the effect ball B that moves in the circulation paths Tb and Tc. That is, the rendering unit 302 provided with the circulation paths Tb and Tc is provided so as to be visible from the player, and the transfer unit 303 provided with the circulation paths Ta, Td, and Te is not visible from the player. .

  A passage member 333 that forms a circulation path Ta is attached to the upper portion of the front base 330, and the effect ball B that has moved to the front end of the passage member 333 is an entry portion 334 formed at the upper portion of the front base 330. And enters the circulation path Tb (see FIGS. 10 and 11A). The upper surface of the passage member 333 is covered with a passage cover 335.

  A shutter plate 350 is provided above the base body 301 so as to be slidable in the front-rear direction. The shutter plate 350 has a regulation position that restricts the entry of the production sphere B into the circulation path Tb by closing the entry portion 334 at the top of the front base 330 by the production solenoid 351 fixed to the upper part of the base body 301. The entry portion 334 is opened to allow movement between the permissible position allowing the effect ball B to enter the circulation path Tb (see FIG. 10).

  On the upper part of the rear wall 301 </ b> A in the base body 301, a discharge portion 355 is formed for discharging the effect ball B transferred along the circulation path Tc to the back side by the rotation of the rotating body 311. The production sphere B that has flowed out of the discharge unit 355 is guided obliquely downward to the left by a swinging plate 356 provided below the discharge unit 355 (see FIGS. 8 and 11B). The swing plate 356 is pivotally supported at one end by a swing shaft 357 that faces in the front-rear direction, and tilts to the left and below the first swing position (see FIG. 15) and the first swing position. It can swing up and down with respect to the position (see FIG. 16A).

  The swing plate 356 is urged toward the first swing position by a coil spring (not shown), and when the effect ball B drops from the discharge portion 355 onto the swing plate 356, the load of the effect ball B As a result, the production ball B is swung from the first rocking position to the second rocking position, and the effect ball B flows downward diagonally to the left. That is, the swing plate 356 is provided so as to be able to change from the first swing state positioned at the first swing position to the second swing state positioned at the second swing position. A position sensor 358 is provided on the right side of the swing plate 356 so that the swing plate 356 is detected when the position sensor 358 is moved to the second swing position. Thus, the production ball B that has fallen to the back side from the discharge unit 355 flows down the circulation path Td formed by the swing plate 356 and enters the circulation path Te (see FIGS. 8 and 11B). .

  As shown in FIGS. 5 to 9, a lifting screw 360 is rotatably provided on the left side of the discharge portion 355 on the back surface of the rear wall 301 </ b> A of the base body 301. The lifting screw 360 is composed of a rotary shaft 360A that faces in the vertical direction and a spiral protrusion 360B provided on the outer periphery of the rotary shaft 360A. The rotation shaft 360A can be rotated by a third effect motor 362 composed of a stepping motor fixed to an attachment plate 361 attached to the rear wall 301A. The periphery of the lifting screw 360 is covered by a rear wall 301A and a lifting cover 363 made of a translucent member attached to the rear wall 301A, and the circulation path Te is formed by the rear wall 301A and the lifting cover 363. Is formed.

  An inflow port 366 into which the production ball B flowing down the circulation path Td flows is formed at the lower part of the lifting cover 363, and a passage cover part 364 is formed from the inflow port 366 toward the right side. The back side of the circulation path Td is covered by the passage cover portion 364 (see FIGS. 11B and 12). Further, an outlet 367 communicating with the passage member 333 is formed on the upper front side of the circulation path Te so that the lifted performance ball B can be discharged to the circulation path Ta (see FIG. 11 (A), FIG. 13). Further, a passage wall member 365 of the circulation route Td is attached to the left side of the lifting cover 363.

  As shown in FIGS. 12 and 13, the circulation path Te includes a lifting wall 363, a rear wall 301 </ b> A and a passage wall formed in a cylindrical shape by the passage wall member 365, a lifting screw 360 provided inside, The production ball B that flows mainly into the lower position of the protrusion 360B from the inlet 366 formed at the lower part of the circulation path Te is lifted (transferred) upward by the rotation of the lifting screw 360. The gas flows out from an outflow port 367 formed above the inflow port 366.

  In particular, as shown in FIG. 12, the lifting screw 360 is provided at a position away from the rear wall 301A, and between the rotating shaft 360A of the lifting screw 360 and the rear wall 301A, the lower part of the circulation path Te. A lifting space S (refer to a region indicated by halftone dots in FIG. 12) extending in the vertical direction from the top to the top is formed. The lifting space S has a separation dimension L1 from the outer peripheral surface of the rotation shaft 360A of the lifting screw 360 to the passage wall member 365 and a separation dimension L2 from the outer peripheral surface of the rotation shaft 360A to the lifting cover 363, respectively. Is smaller than the diameter 2R (L1 <2R, L2 <2R), the production ball B in the lifting space S is a space surrounded by the lifting cover 363 (the lifting space S). It is designed not to enter the space part behind.

  Further, the lifting space portion S is formed in a size that allows the effect ball B to move, but even if the effect ball B moves to any position (for example, refer to the effect balls B1, B2, and B3). The sphere B can always contact the protrusion 360B of the lifting screw 360.

  In this way, the lifting space S is formed only at the front portion of the lifting screw 360, and the effect ball B is formed so as not to enter between the rotating shaft 360A and the lifting cover 363. That is, the effect ball B can move up and down by the vertical dimension L3 (see FIG. 13) by moving in the left-right direction in the lifting space S, but is 360 degrees spiral around the rotation shaft 360A. Does not move (rotates while rotating). Therefore, when the third effect motor 362 is driven and the lifting screw 360 rotates clockwise in plan view, it does not move spirally around the rotation shaft 360A together with the protrusion 360B. The effect ball B at the midway position in the vertical direction in the portion S (for example, midway other than the inflow port 366 and the outflow port 367) is pushed up by the projecting portion 360B and lifted upward.

  Further, when the driving of the third effect motor 362 is stopped and the rotation of the lifting screw 360 is stopped when the effect ball B is in the middle of the vertical direction in the lifting space S, the inside of the lifting space S is The movement in the vertical direction (direction along the route) is limited within the range of the vertical dimension L3, that is, within a predetermined range from the midway position in the vertical direction in the lifting space S. Therefore, it rolls on the protrusion 360B due to its own weight and moves downward while turning around the rotation shaft 360A and flows backward from the inlet 366 to the circulation path Td, or moves upward and flows out 367. Will not flow out into the circulation path Ta.

  Next, an example of an effect mode using the effect ball B by the effect device 300 will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 14A is a schematic explanatory view showing a situation where the effect sphere moves along the circulation path Tb, and FIG. 14B is a schematic explanatory view showing a situation where the effect sphere moves along the circulation path Tc. 15A is a schematic explanatory view showing a state where the effect sphere is in the middle of the circulation path Te, and FIG. 15B is a schematic explanatory view showing a state where the effect sphere moves in the circulation paths Ta and Tb. FIG. 16A is a schematic explanatory view showing a state where the effect sphere moves on the circulation path Td, and FIG. 16B is a schematic explanatory view showing a state where the effect sphere is returned to a midway position on the circulation path Te.

  First, the effect ball B circulates as shown in FIG. 15 (A) in a period in which the effect using the effect ball B by the effect device 300 is not performed (in this example, a period in which the time reduction control is not executed). It is held at an intermediate position on the route Te (see FIG. 13). That is, this intermediate position is set as the initial position. Further, the shutter plate 350 is located at the restriction position.

  In the present embodiment, the effect control CPU 120 moves the effect device 300 from the first position to the second position and is rotated by the first effect motor 316 and the second effect motor 323 when the time reduction state is started. The rotation of the body 311 and the rotating plate 320 is started. Then, as shown in FIG. 15B, the third effect motor 362 rotates the lifting screw 360 as many times as necessary to lift the effect ball B from the midway position to the outlet 367, thereby producing the effect ball. After B is lifted and flows out from the outlet 367, the rotation of the lifting screw 360 is stopped. As a result, the effect ball B that has flowed out of the outlet 367 flows down the circulation path Ta and waits at the upper surface of the shutter plate 350 that is the downstream end, that is, the position above the entry portion 334.

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 notifies that the special symbol variation display result is “small hit” in the short time state, and that the second big prize opening is in the open state in the small hit gaming state. As shown in FIG. 14 (A), the shutter plate 350 is moved from the restricted position to the allowable position by the effect solenoid 351 based on the reception of the prize opening opening notification command, and the effect ball B is moved from the entry portion 334. Enter the circulation path Tb. That is, the production using the production ball B is started in the production unit 302.

  The production ball B that has entered the circulation path Tb flows down the path on the right side or the left side of the cylindrical portion 331 and moves to a position below the circulation path Tb. Here, the production control CPU 120 receives a notification command after opening the big prize opening that notifies that the second big prize opening has changed from the open state to the closed state. Until about 2 seconds), the part other than the notch 325 of the rotating plate 320 is stopped at a position corresponding to the communication port 332 so that the inflow from the circulation path Tb to the circulation path Tc is prevented. Keep it. In other words, the circulation path Tb until the predetermined period required for the game ball that has entered before the second big prize opening is closed to pass through the third count switch 24B or the fourth count switch 24C elapses. Inflow to the circulation path Tc is prevented.

  Then, when the V winning notification designation command is received during the period after the notification command after opening the big winning opening is received until the predetermined period elapses, that is, the game ball that has won the second big winning opening When the third count switch 24B is passed, the rotating plate 320 is rotated so that the cutout portion 325 is disposed at a position corresponding to the hitting cutout portion 312A. Further, when the V winning notification designation command is not received after the notification command after opening the big winning opening is received until the predetermined period elapses, that is, the game that won the second big winning opening. When the ball does not pass through the third count switch 24B, the rotating plate 320 is rotated so that the notch 325 is disposed at a position corresponding to the notch 312B for detachment.

  Therefore, the effect ball B that has moved to the lower position of the circulation path Tb enters the winning cutout portion 312A via the communication port 332 when the game ball that has won the second grand prize opening passes the third count switch 24B. When the game ball that has won the second grand prize opening does not pass through the third count switch 24B, the game ball enters the disengagement notch 312B through the communication port 332. That is, according to the game result of the small hit game, it is possible to change the result of the effect using the effect ball B by causing the effect ball B to enter the hit notch 312A or the notch 312B for detachment.

  As shown in FIG. 14B, when the effect ball B is guided to the discharge portion 355 along the circulation path Tc by the hitting notch 312A (note that the rotating body 311 is counterclockwise when viewed from the front. Although it is not particularly shown, a display such as “V winning jackpot!” Is displayed on the display screen of the effect display device 5 to notify the player that a V winning jackpot has occurred. Further, when the effect ball B is guided to the discharge unit 355 along the circulation path Tc by the cutout portion 312B for disengagement, although not shown in particular, the display screen of the effect display device 5 displays “sorry. Display is performed to notify the player that no V winning jackpot has occurred.

  As shown in FIG. 16A, the effect ball B discharged from the circulation path Tc of the effect unit 302 to the circulation path Td of the transfer unit 303 via the discharge unit 355 falls on the upper surface of the swing plate 356. The swinging plate 356 tilts diagonally to the left by swinging from the first swinging position to the second swinging position due to the load of the effect ball B, so the effect ball B flows down toward the inlet 366. . Further, the effect control CPU 120 detects a swing plate 356 swinging to the second swing position by the position sensor 358, and a predetermined period (eg, about 1 to 2 seconds) has elapsed from the detected timing. After that, the lifting screw 360 is rotated by the third effect motor 362. This predetermined period is a period required for the effect ball B guided by the swing plate 356 to reach the lifting space S from the inflow port 366, and is a period with a margin in advance.

  When the game ball that has won the second grand prize opening passes the third count switch 24B, the effect control CPU 120 ends the time-short state and shifts to the big hit game state, that is, the effect using the effect ball B. Therefore, the third effect motor 362 is rotated so that the lifting screw 360 rotates by the number of rotations necessary for lifting the effect ball B flowing into the lifting space S from the inlet 366 to the middle position. After driving, the driving of the third effect motor 362 is stopped and the rotation of the lifting screw 360 is stopped. Thereby, the effect ball B is restricted to move in the vertical direction at a midway position on the circulation path Te and is held at the midway position. Then, the rotation of the rotating body 311 and the rotating plate 320 is stopped, and the effect device 300 is moved from the first position to the second position.

  On the other hand, if the game ball that has won the second grand prize opening does not pass the third count switch 24B, the time-shortening state continues, so a predetermined period (for example, about 1-2) from the timing when the swing plate 356 is detected. Seconds), the effect ball B that has flowed into the lifting space S from the inflow port 366 is transported to the outflow port 367 so that the lifting screw 360 rotates by the number of rotations necessary for the third effect. After driving the motor 362, the driving of the third effect motor 362 is stopped and the rotation of the lifting screw 360 is stopped. Thus, the effect ball B is lifted along the circulation path Te and then flows out from the outlet 367, flows down the circulation path Ta, and waits at a position above the entry portion 334. Thus, until the time-short state is completed, the effect ball B is circulated and the effect using the effect ball B is repeatedly performed according to the execution of the small hit game.

  In addition, when the special time game is executed 100 times without the V winning jackpot occurring after the time-short state is started and the time-short state is ended, the effect ball B from the upper position of the entry portion 334 to the middle position of the circulation path Te. Since the effect ball B is entered from the entry part 334 to the effect part 302, the circulation paths Tb, Tc, Td, Te are moved and held at a midway position on the circulation path Te. In this case, in order to cause the effect ball B to enter the effect unit 302 even though the V winning big hit has not occurred, for example, the effect device 300 is lowered from the second position to the first position and is difficult for the player to see. After making the state, the effect ball B is transferred from the position above the entry unit 334 to the midway position of the circulation path Te via the effect section 302, thereby returning to the midway position of the circulation path Te without giving the player a sense of incongruity. be able to.

  In the present embodiment, when the time-short state ends and the effect using the effect sphere B is no longer performed, the effect sphere B is restricted to move in the vertical direction at the midway position of the circulation path Te, and the midway position is reached. In order to be held, the driving of the third effect motor 362 is stopped and the rotation of the lifting screw 360 is stopped, but the intermediate position is not limited to the position shown in FIG. Any position other than the inlet 366 and the outlet 367 in Te, that is, a position that does not flow out of the lifting space S when the rotation of the lifting screw 360 is stopped can be arbitrarily changed.

  Further, in the present embodiment, in the state where the movement is restricted in the middle position of the circulation route Te when the production using the production sphere B is not performed, the vertical dimension L3 is shorter than the route length of the circulation route Te. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the movement is limited so that it does not flow at least from the inflow port 366 or the outflow port 367 of the circulation path Te from the middle position. For example, it may be movable within the range of the vertical dimension L3 or more. Furthermore, at the midway position of the circulation path Te, it may be held immovable from the midway position in the path direction (vertical direction) of the circulation path Te.

  Further, in this embodiment, when power supply from a predetermined power supply board is started, the effect control microcomputer is activated, and the effect control CPU 120 executes a predetermined process as the effect control main process. In the effect control main process, initial operation control of various effect objects and effect device 300 (not shown) is executed. The effect control CPU 120 drives the first effect motor 316, the second effect motor 323, and the third effect motor 362 in the initial operation control of the effect device 300, and causes the effect ball B to circulate.

  The effect control CPU 120 starts driving until the position sensor 358 detects the swing plate 356 moved to the second swing position, that is, the effect ball B is passed from the effect section 302 via the discharge section 355. The first effect motor 316, the second effect motor 323, and the third effect motor 362 are continuously driven until discharged to the transfer unit 303 side. Then, when the movement of the swing plate 356 to the second swing position is detected by the position sensor 358, the first effect motor 316 and the second effect motor 316 are determined to have detected that the effect ball B has entered the circulation path Td. After stopping the driving of the motor 323 and the third effect motor 362 and after a predetermined period (for example, about 1 to 2 seconds) has elapsed from the timing when the movement of the swing plate 356 to the second swing position is detected, The third effect motor 362 is rotationally driven by the number of rotations necessary to lift the effect ball B from the inflow port 366 to the middle position, and the lift screw 360 is rotated. Then, after the lifting screw 360 is rotated by the number of rotations necessary for lifting, the third effect motor 362 is stopped, and the initial operation control is ended. Thereby, the effect ball B is held at a midway position in the circulation path Te.

  Thus, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is powered on, by performing the initial operation control of the rendering device 300, for example, when the circulation paths Tb and Tc of the rendering unit 302 are moving ( For example, when the production by the production unit 302 is performed, etc., the power interruption occurs, the rotation of the rotating body 311 stops, and the production ball B stays at a predetermined place in the circulation paths Tb and Tc. Alternatively, when the electric power interruption occurs when the pump is being transported on the circulation path Te, the rotation of the lifting screw 360 is stopped, and the effect ball B stays at a place other than the midway position on the circulation path Te. However, it is possible to return the effect ball B to the midway position that is the initial position by executing the initial operation control after the return from power interruption.

  As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 as an embodiment of the present invention, the effect ball B can be circulated and circulated as the first path part for performing the effect using the effect ball B. A circulation path having circulation paths Ta, Td, Te as a second path part for causing the path Tb, Tc and the effect ball B passing through the circulation paths Tb, Tc to enter the circulation paths Tb, Tc again; Transfer means (for example, a lifting screw 360, a third rendering motor 362, a lifting cover 363, a rear wall 301A, a passage wall member) that transfers the production balls B of the routes Ta, Td, Te toward the circulation routes Tb, Tc. 365) and an effect control CPU 120 that controls the drive of the third effect motor 362, and the transfer means transfers the effect ball B in the drive state and restricts the movement of the effect ball B in the drive stop state. You When performing the effect using the effect ball B, the effect control CPU 120 drives the third effect motor 362 so that the effect ball B is transferred toward the circulation paths Tb and Tc. When the effect using the sphere B is not performed, the third effect motor 362 is set in a drive stopped state so that the movement of the effect sphere B is restricted in the middle of the circulation path Te.

  By doing in this way, when the production is not performed, the drive of the lifting screw 360 by the third production motor 362 is only stopped so that the movement of the production ball B is restricted in the middle of the circulation path Te. Thus, it can be avoided that the production ball B moves from the midway position of the circulation path Te to the outside of the circulation paths Ta, Td, Te. Therefore, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is transported or installed in the game hall, or when the pachinko gaming machine 1 vibrates due to an external force applied in the state of being installed in the game hall, the production ball B is It can suppress that the situation which moves to unintended positions, such as circulation path Ta and Td, and does not stand by in the middle position of circulation path Te when performing an effect.

  In addition, there is no need to provide a holding means for holding the effect ball B in the middle of the circulation path Te, or to provide a shutter or the like for restricting the outflow of the effect ball B at the inflow port 366 or the outflow port 367. Since the effect ball B can be held in the middle of the circulation path Te with a simple configuration, the configuration of the effect device 300 can be simplified and the manufacturing cost can be reduced. Further, separately from the transfer operation control of the effect ball B, it is not necessary to perform operation control of the holding means, the shutter, etc. according to the start of the effect, so that the control load of the effect control CPU 120 can be reduced.

  Further, the transfer means can be rotated around a rotating shaft 360A inside a cylindrical passage member (for example, the lifting cover 363, the rear wall 301A, the passage wall member 365) that forms the circulation path Te. And a projecting portion 360B as a spiral member provided in the first stage, and the third stage motor 362 is set in a driving stop state to restrict the movement of the stage sphere B around the rotation axis 360A. It is possible to avoid the effect ball B from moving out of the circulation paths Ta, Td, and Te with a simple configuration when it is not.

  In the present embodiment, the lifting space portion S is formed only at the front portion of the lifting screw 360, and the effect ball B is formed so as not to enter between the rotating shaft 360A and the lifting cover 363. The present invention is not limited to this. For example, a concave groove extending in the vertical direction capable of accommodating a part of the production ball B is formed in a part of the lifting cover formed in a cylindrical shape, The effect ball B may be transported upward by rotating the lifting screw 360 in a state where a part of the effect ball B is accommodated in the concave groove and the rotation around the rotation axis is restricted.

  When the production control CPU 120 does not produce the production using the production sphere B, the production control CPU 120 is configured so that the lifting screw 360 is rotated by the number of rotations necessary for transferring the production sphere B to the midway position of the circulation path Te. After driving the third effect motor 362, the drive of the third effect motor 362 is stopped to stop the rotation of the feed screw 360. By doing in this way, when the effect ball B is lifted from the lower part of the circulation path Te to the intermediate position without providing a detection sensor or the like for detecting the effect ball B transferred to the intermediate position, for the third effect. Since driving of the motor 362 can be stopped, manufacturing cost can be reduced.

  The effect control CPU 120 includes detection means for detecting that the effect ball B has entered the circulation path Td, and the effect control CPU 120 detects that the effect ball B has entered the circulation paths Ta, Td, Te. The three-effect motor 362 rotates the lifting screw 360. In this way, the effect ball B can be driven by the third effect motor 362 in response to the effect ball B actually entering the circulation path Td. It is possible to avoid unnecessary driving of the third effect motor 362 when it is at Ta, Tb, or Tc.

  Further, a swing plate 356 as a movable path member provided so as to be able to change from the first swing state to the second swing state by applying a load of the effect ball B that has entered the circulation path Td, and a second swing A position sensor 358 that detects the swing plate 356 changed to the state, and the effect control CPU 120 detects the swing ball 356 changed to the second swing state based on the effect ball. As B enters the circulation paths Ta, Td, and Te, the lift screw 360 is rotated by the third effect motor 362. In this way, the circulation path Ta, Td, Te of the effect ball B is utilized using the swing plate 356 that changes from the first swing state to the second swing state when the load of the effect ball B is applied. It is possible to detect the approach to the vehicle stably. In other words, rather than directly detecting the effect ball B that has entered the circulation path Td, the effect ball B is based on the detection result of the movable path member that always performs a certain operation between the first swing position and the second swing position. Can be detected stably.

  In this embodiment, the swing plate 356 is provided so as to be able to change from the first swing state to the second swing state by applying the load of the effect ball B that has entered the circulation path Td. The invention is not limited to this, and as long as it is a movable member that changes from the first state to the second state by contact with the production ball B that has entered the circulation path Td, like the swing plate 356, It may not be a passage member which constitutes a part of passage wall of circulation route Td. Further, the movable member is not limited to the one that changes from the first state to the second state by swinging like the swing plate 356, but changes from the first state to the second state by rotation or sliding movement. You may do.

  Further, the production control CPU 120 can execute initial operation control for causing the lifting screw 360 to perform an initial operation when power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started, and enters the circulation path Td by the detection means. The first effect motor 316, the second effect motor 323, and the third effect motor 362 are driven until the effect ball B is detected, and the effect ball B is circulated and moved. Since the lifting screw 360 is operated until it is detected by the detecting means, the effect ball B can be reliably held at an intermediate position in the circulation path Te.

  In the present embodiment, in the initial operation control, the first effect motor 316, the second effect motor 323, and the third effect motor 362 are turned on until the effect ball B that has entered the circulation path Td is detected by the detection means. In the case where the rotating unit 311 and the rotating plate 320 are not provided in the effect section 302, only the third effect motor 362 may be driven.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the effect device 300 exemplifies a form in which a notification effect for notifying the player whether or not a V winning has occurred in the small hit gaming state is applied as the effect using the effect ball B. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the value given to the player (for example, big hit, small hit, probability variation control, short time control, etc.) and the magnitude of the value (for example, big hit type, big hit) You may apply a notification effect that informs the player of the number of rounds, etc.), or suggest the possibility of being a big hit, the possibility of developing to super reach, the possibility of being controlled by the probability state, etc. An suggestion effect (notice effect) may be applied.

  In the present embodiment, the effect unit 302 as the first path unit in the effect device 300 is provided with the rotating body 311 that can transfer the effect ball B that has entered from the entry unit 334 to the discharge unit 355. The present invention is not limited to this, and if the production ball B that has entered from the entry portion 334 is configured to be discharged from the discharge portion 355, the present invention has a transfer means such as the above-described rotating body 311. Even if not, it may be configured such that the effect ball B that has entered from the entry unit 334 moves by natural flow and is discharged from the discharge unit (for example, a so-called croon). Moreover, although the entrance part 334 and the discharge part 355 were provided one by one, multiple each may be provided. Further, the first path section may have a plurality of circulation paths, and the effect ball B that has entered from the entry section 334 may be distributed to any one of the plurality of circulation paths.

  In the present embodiment, in the rendering device 300, the rendering section 302 as the first path section is provided on the front side of the base body 301, and the transfer section 303 as the second path section is provided on the back side. The present invention is not limited to this, and if at least the first path portion is provided so as to be visible from the player, both the first path portion and the second path portion are arranged side by side from the player. It may be provided so as to be visible. Further, the transfer unit 303 may be provided inside the effect unit 302.

  Further, in the present embodiment, in the rendering device 300, transfer means (for example, a lifting screw 360, a second screw) that transports the rendering ball B of the circulation path Te that is the second path portion toward the circulation path Ta of the first path portion. (Example 3 motor 362, lift cover 363, rear wall 301A, passage wall member 365, and the like), the embodiment is shown in which a lift means for lifting the effect ball B is applied. However, the present invention is limited to this. It is not performed, but the transfer means for transferring the production sphere B from the upper discharge section to the lower entry section, or the production sphere B from the one side entry section to the other side discharge section. You may apply the transfer means to transfer to.

  In the present embodiment, the transfer means is provided only in the circulation path Te that is a part of the circulation paths Ta, Td, Te as the second path portion, but the present invention is not limited to this. The transfer means may be provided over the entire area of the circulation paths Ta, Td, and Te.

  Further, in this embodiment, the lifting screw provided in the cylindrical passage is illustrated as an example of the transfer means, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the effect medium is transferred in the driving state. If the movement of the effect medium is limited in the drive stop state, for example, a wall portion extending along the circulation path and the effect ball along the wall portion are pressed against the wall portion. A transfer belt that is configured to transfer the effect ball by rotating the transfer belt and to stop the movement of the effect ball by stopping the transfer belt.

  In addition, it has a moving body that is movably provided along a guide portion that extends along the circulation path, and moves and moves the moving medium so as to push the effect medium in the transfer direction. You may apply the transfer means by which a movement of a production ball is restrict | limited by stopping a body. Furthermore, it has a holding means for holding the medium for production that has entered the second path section, the production ball is transferred by transferring the holding means, and the movement of the production ball is restricted by stopping the holding means. Transfer means may be applied.

  Further, in this embodiment, since the small hit game can be repeatedly generated in the short-time state, the effect ball B is caused to enter the effect unit 302 at the start of the small hit game even during the period when the small hit game is not performed. Therefore, the effect ball B is made to wait at the downstream end of the circulation path Ta, but the present invention is not limited to this, and when the small hit game is not performed in the time-saving state, that is, the time-saving time. When the effect using the effect sphere B is not performed in the state, the movement of the effect sphere B may be restricted in the middle position of the circulation path Te.

  In the present embodiment, the effect control CPU 120 causes the effect ball B to enter the circulation path Tb from the entry unit 334 based on the fact that the effect control CPU 120 has received the large winning opening open notification command. The effect using B is started, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the effect control CPU 120 designates the display of the effect image indicating the start of the small hit gaming state. The third count switch 24B receives the start designation command, receives the notification command after opening the big winning opening that notifies that the big winning opening is changed from the open state to the closed state in the small hit gaming state, Receiving the V winning notification designation command for notifying that it has been turned on, the fact that the second count switch 24A has been turned on (for example, the second big winning Etc. the gaming ball receives a command for notifying that) entering, may be started to effect using the effect balls B on the basis of other trigger.

  In the present embodiment, a shutter plate 350 is provided above the entry portion 334. By moving the shutter plate 350 to an allowable position, the effect ball B transferred by the transfer means is moved from the entry portion 334 to the effect portion. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and without providing the shutter plate 350, the effect ball B in the middle of the circulation path Te is rotated by the rotation of the lifting screw 360. You may make it enter into the production | presentation part 302 by raising.

  In the present embodiment, the second special variable winning ball device 7B is provided on the left side of the effect device 300. However, the present invention is not limited to this, for example, the second special variable winning ball device. 7B may be provided at an upper position of the effect display device 5, and the second large winning opening of the second special variable winning ball device 7B and the entry portion 334 of the effect device 300 may be arranged vertically. In this way, in the small hit game, when the second special variable winning ball device 7B is in an open state and the gaming ball enters the second big winning gate, the effect ball B is produced from the entry unit 334. If the player enters the unit 302 and starts the production using the production ball B, the game ball that has entered the second grand prize opening falls to the production device 300 below and seems to have entered the production unit 302 from the entry unit 334. The game's interest is improved.

  Further, in this embodiment, when the production using the production sphere B is not performed, the production sphere B is restricted to move in the middle of the circulation path Te of the transfer unit 303 which is the second path unit. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the movement may be limited at an intermediate position of the first path portion for performing the effect using the effect ball B.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the form in which the present invention is applied to the effect device 300 that performs effects related to the game is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the game medium or the A specific game for deriving a result relating to the granting of a game value based on the establishment of a specific condition using a production medium (for example, whether or not to make a big hit, what kind of jackpot or round number) The present invention may be applied to a gaming device that executes.

  Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described with reference to the drawings, the specific configuration is not limited to these embodiments, and modifications and additions within the scope of the present invention are included in the present invention. It is.

  For example, in the above embodiment, for the big hit D and the big hit E, the number of round games during the big hit game is different from the number of special-purpose games in which the short-time control is executed after the big hit game ends. The invention is not limited to this, and if one of the number of rounds during the jackpot game and the number of special-purpose games for which the time-short control is executed after the jackpot game ends are different, the other may be the same. .

  In the above embodiment, the big hit type (hit B, big hit C and big hit E) in which the short-time control is executed after the big hit game is finished and the big hit type (hit A and big hit D) in which the short-time control is not executed after the big hit game is finished. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the jackpot type is displayed in a variable manner after the jackpot game is finished in addition to or instead of the jackpot type in which the short-time control is executed after the jackpot game is finished. You may make it provide the jackpot type in which the probability change control which the probability that a result will be a jackpot improves is performed.

  In the above embodiment, the normal winning ball device 6A, the ordinary variable winning ball device 6B, the first special variable winning ball device 7A and the second special variable winning ball device 7B are integrally provided as the variable winning ball unit 7. Although illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and the ordinary winning ball device 6A, the ordinary variable winning ball device 6B, the first special variable winning ball device 7A, and the second special variable winning ball device 7B are respectively provided. The game board 2 may be provided separately.

  In the embodiment, the big hit symbol is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B, and the game ball is detected by the third count switch 24B during the small hit game. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the first special symbol display 4A, the second special symbol display 4B, and the effect display are illustrated. The device 5 is not provided, that is, the display of the special symbol or the effect symbol is not executed, and the game ball is controlled to the big hit game state only based on the fact that the game ball is detected by the third count switch 24B during the small hit game. You may be made to do.

  In the above embodiment, the first special symbol display 4A, the second special symbol display 4B, and the effect display device 5 display the variation of the special symbol and the effect symbol, and the variation display result is “big hit” or “small”. Although the first grand prize winning opening and the second big winning prize opening are illustrated in accordance with the “winning”, the present invention is not limited to this, and the first special symbol display 4A or the second The special symbol display 4B and the effect display device 5 do not display the variation of the special symbol or effect symbol, and only the first large value is determined only when it is determined that the extracted random value MR1 is within the big hit or small hit determination range. You may make it open a winning opening and a 2nd big winning opening.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is illustrated as an example of the gaming machine, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a predetermined number of gaming balls are inside the gaming machine. The number of loaned balls that are enclosed in a circulating manner and lent in response to a loan request by a player and the number of prize balls that are awarded in response to winnings are added, while the number of game balls used in the game is subtracted. The present invention can also be applied to so-called enclosed game machines that are stored in the memory. In these enclosed game machines, not the game ball but points and points are given to the player, so these points and points assigned correspond to the game value.

  In the embodiment, a pachinko gaming machine is applied as an example of a gaming machine. However, for example, a game can be started by setting a predetermined number of bets for one game using a gaming value. At the same time, one game is completed by deriving a variation display result to a variation display device capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of symbols that can be identified, and a prize is awarded according to the variation display result derived to the variation display device. This can also be applied to a slot machine that can generate

1 Pachinko machine 120 Production control CPU
300 Production device 302 Production unit 303 Transfer unit 316 First production motor 323 Second production motor 358 Position sensor 360 Lifting screw 356 Oscillating plate 360A Rotating shaft 360B Protruding part 362 Third production motor B Production balls Ta to Te Circulation path S Lifting space

Claims (4)

A gaming machine capable of playing games,
The effect medium can be circulated and the first route part for performing the effect using the effect medium and the effect medium that has passed through the first route part again enter the first route part. A circulation path having two path portions;
Transfer means for transferring the effect medium of the second path part toward the first path part;
Transfer control means for performing drive control of the transfer means;
With
The transfer means transfers the effect medium in the drive state, and restricts the movement of the effect medium in the drive stop state,
The transfer control means includes
When performing an effect using the effect medium, the transfer means is set to the driving state so that the effect medium is transferred toward the first path portion,
A gaming machine characterized in that when the production using the production medium is not performed, the transfer means is set to the drive stop state so that the movement of the production medium is restricted at an intermediate position of the second path portion. . A detecting means for detecting that the medium for production has entered the second path portion;
The transfer control means sets the transfer means in the driving state based on the detection means detecting the entry of the medium for performance into the second path portion. Gaming machine. The detection means includes
A movable member provided to be able to change from the first state to the second state when the medium for production that has entered the second path portion comes into contact;
A detection sensor for detecting the movable passage member changed to the second state;
Have
The transfer means is set to the driving state based on the fact that the detection medium has entered the second path portion based on the detection of the movable member that has changed to the second state by the detection sensor. 2. The gaming machine according to 2. A detecting means for detecting that the medium for production has entered the second path portion;
The transfer control means includes an initial operation control means capable of executing an initial operation control for causing the transfer means to perform an initial operation when power supply to the gaming machine is started,
The said initial operation control makes the said transfer means into the said drive state until the said detection means detects approaching to the said 2nd path | route part of a production | presentation medium. Game machines.

Images