JP3911482B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine, and more specifically, a variable display device capable of changing a display state, and a start detection means for detecting a game ball in a start area provided in a game area where the game ball flows down. When the game ball is detected by the start detection means, a start operation is performed in which the big prize opening opened / closed by the opening / closing member is changed from the second state unfavorable to the player to the first state advantageous to the player. A variable winning device, and specific ball detecting means for detecting a winning of a game ball in a specific region among a plurality of regions provided in the variable winning device, and when performing the starting operation, When the game ball won in the mouth is detected by the specific ball detecting means, a specific game state is generated in which the special winning port is controlled to the first state in a specific manner more advantageous for the player than the starting operation. Game On.
[0002]
[Prior art]
A gaming machine classified as “Type 2” in the Customs Optimization Act is an opening / closing member that constitutes a large winning opening when a game ball (pachinko ball) as a gaming medium wins a starting winning opening (starting chucker) ( This is a pachinko gaming machine that is a big hit when a so-called wing member is opened and a game ball that has entered the big winning opening jumps into the V zone (specific area) via the winning space in the variable winning device. This type of gaming machine is sometimes referred to as a Hikoki type or the like.
[0003]
Conventionally, this type of pachinko machine has the goal of winning a game ball in the order of the start winning opening, the big winning opening, and the V zone during normal games. Interest could be gradually lost. Accordingly, there has been proposed a pachinko gaming machine in which a plurality of paths through which a game ball can pass is provided in the winning space of the variable winning device, and the game mode at the time of the big hit is determined depending on which path has passed (for example, Patent Document 1).
[0004]
[Patent Document 1]
JP 2002-18007 A
[0005]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
In the pachinko gaming machine disclosed in Patent Document 1, even if the game ball passes through any of the paths provided in the winning space, there is no change in the impression or profit given to the player if a big hit does not occur. For this reason, the player's expectation regarding which route the game ball has passed has faded, and as a result, it has been difficult to improve the game entertainment.
[0006]
The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that enhances the player's sense of expectation as to which route the game ball has passed through and improves the gaming interest. .
[0007]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
  In order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine according to claim 1 of the present application includes a variable display device (for example, the variable display 9) whose display state can be changed, and a start area provided in a game area where a game ball flows down. The player is disadvantageous to the start detection means (for example, the start ball detectors 41a to 41c) for detecting the game ball at the start and the big winning opening that is opened and closed by the opening / closing member when the game ball is detected by the start detection means. The first state (for example, the opening / closing members 20a, 20b opened the special winning ports 21a, 21b) that is advantageous to the player from the second state (for example, the state where the opening / closing members 20a, 20b closed the special winning ports 21a, 21b). A variable winning device (for example, the variable winning device 6) that performs a starting operation and a passage of a game ball to a specific region (for example, the V zone 35) among a plurality of regions provided in the variable winning device. You A specific ball detecting means (for example, a specific ball detector 40), and when a game ball that has won a prize winning opening during the start operation is detected by the specific ball detection means, Is a gaming machine that generates a specific gaming state in which the special winning opening is controlled to the first state in a specific manner that is more advantageous to the player, and is changed from the large winning opening to the specific area by the variable winning device. A plurality of guidance paths capable of guiding the game ball are provided (for example, the left, middle, and right flow down paths 26a to 26c), and the plurality of guide paths include the first guidance path (for example, the mid flow down path 26b) and the first A second guidance path (for example, left / right flow paths 26a, 26c) configured such that the probability that a game ball enters the specific area is lower than the guidance path, and the first and second guidance Of game balls in the path Passing ball detecting means (for example, path passing ball detectors 43a to 43c) for detecting each of the excess and passing path determining means (for example, CPU 103) for determining which of the plurality of passing ball detecting means has detected the passing of the game ball. And the display control means for controlling the display of the variable display device (for example, the CPU mounted on the CPU 103 and the display control board 12).And a discharge ball detection means (for example, a discharge ball detector 44) for detecting the game ball discharged from the variable winning device.The display control means corresponds to the fact that a game ball that has won a prize winning opening during the start operation is detected by any of the plurality of passing ball detection means, Display control means for starting operation that causes the variable display device to perform different effect displays (for example, the effect display shown in FIGS. 22A and 22B) according to the determination result of the passage route determination means;After the start display by the start operation time display control means is started, the effect display end control means (for example, Yes in step S334) for ending the effect display based on the detection of the game ball by the discharge ball detection means. In accordance with the determination of step S335, etc.)A display control unit for a specific game state that causes the variable display device to perform a display different from the effect display according to the determination result of the passage route determination unit performed by the display control unit for the starting operation in the specific game state; including.
[0008]
  According to the gaming machine of the first aspect, it is possible to vary the probability of winning in the specific area depending on which of the plurality of flow paths the game ball has passed. In addition, since different effect display is performed according to the determination result of the passage route determination means, the player's sense of expectation regarding which flow path the game ball has passed through is increased, and the interest of the game is improved.In addition, it is possible to omit a useless effect display after the game balls are discharged, and to reduce the processing burden.
[0009]
  In the gaming machine according to claim 2, in the specific gaming state, it is possible to continue a round in which the big prize opening is the first state in the specific mode up to a predetermined upper limit number of times by establishment of a continuation condition, Continuing control means (for example, the CPU 103 specifies the continuation condition for step S146) that establishes the continuation condition for the next round on condition that the specific ball detecting means has detected the gaming ball that has won the big winning opening in the specific gaming state. A part that executes processing during the game), a state in which the game ball is likely to enter the specific area (for example, a state in which the movable member 28 has advanced upward) and a state in which the internal structure of the variable prize-winning device is difficult to enter (for example, The internal structure changing means (for example, the CPU 103 executes the solenoid output process in step S118) to change the movable member 28 to the state in which the movable member 28 is retracted downward). And that part),From numerical data update means to update numerical data,When a predetermined condition is metNumberNumerical data extraction means for extracting value data (for example, the part where the CPU 103 executes the start winning process in step S114) and the numerical data extracted by the numerical data extraction means are determined, and the variable prize apparatus in the specific gaming state Round determination means for determining a round in which the game ball is difficult to enter the specific area (for example, a portion where the CPU 103 executes the specific game content determination processing in step S144). According to this configuration, by making the variable prize apparatus changeable in various modes in the specific gaming state, the variety of games can be increased, and the gaming interest can be improved.
[0010]
In the gaming machine according to claim 3, the display control means causes the variable display device to perform an effect display for notifying the determination content of the round determination means (for example, mounted on the display control board 12). The portion where the CPU receives the display control command transmitted by the lottery result display setting process in step S171 in the CPU 103 provided on the game control board 11 and displays the lottery effect). From this display, the player can easily recognize the determination result by the round determination means, the expectation to the game is increased, and the interest of the game is improved.
[0011]
  5. The gaming machine according to claim 4, wherein the numerical data extraction unit is configured to detect the game ball before the specific game state is detected by the specific ball detection unit.SaidWhen a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, when the winning ball detector 42a or 42b detects a winning ball to the big winning opening 21a or 21b, or any of the path passing ball detectors 43a to 43c detects the passing of the game ball) To extract numerical data. According to this configuration, the change mode of the variable winning device in the specific gaming state can be determined prior to entering the specific area, and many processes must be executed in a short time when the game ball enters the specific area. It is possible to reduce the processing burden by preventing the situation from being lost.
[0012]
In the gaming machine according to claim 5, the storage means (for example, display pattern selection table memory 127) in which a plurality of effect display modes by the variable display device are stored, and the storage means based on the determination content of the round determination means Display mode selection means (for example, a portion where the CPU 103 executes the process of step S317), and the numerical data extraction means is configured such that the start detection means is a game ball. The numerical value is extracted when the display is detected, and the display control means causes the variable display device to perform the effect display in the effect display mode selected by the display mode selection unit, so that the determination content of the round determination unit Depending on the effect display (for example, the effect display shown in FIG. 22 (A), FIG. 23 (A), and FIG. 24 (A)) is performed.According to this configuration, it is possible to perform a lottery for determining the change mode of the variable winning device in the specific gaming state at an early stage, and to execute the effect display based on the result for a long time, thereby improving the gaming interest. it can.
[0013]
In the gaming machine according to claim 6, invalidation means for invalidating the numerical data extracted by the numerical data extraction means when a predetermined period has elapsed (for example, the CPU 103 executes the process of step S138). Part). According to this configuration, since unnecessary data is invalidated, an area for storing random numbers can be used effectively.
[0014]
  In the gaming machine according to claim 7, the display control unit displays an effect display according to the determination result of the passage route determination unit, and an effect display mode according to the determination content of the round determination unit (for example, FIG. 22 to FIG. 22). The variable display device is caused to perform the effect display mode shown in FIG. According to this configuration, the game ball is in a specific area.ApproachAnd the probability ofApproachThe effect display can be varied depending on the difference in profits given to the player in the later specific gaming state. This effect display enhances the player's sense of expectation and improves the fun of the game.
[0015]
  In the gaming machine according to claim 8, the first and secondGuide routeInside, a rolling speed suppression unit (for example, rolling speed suppression members 29a to 29f) that decelerates the rolling speed of the game ball was provided. According to this configuration, the game ball isGuide routeTo a specific area after passingApproachIt can prolong the time until the results of whether or not to play,Guide routeIt is possible to increase the player's sense of expectation by performing an effect display for a long time.
[0017]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, a pachinko gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.
In the following description, the present invention will be described by taking as an example a gaming machine classified as “second type” by the Customs Optimization Act, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the game medium is provided at the start winning opening. When the game ball as a prize is won, the opening / closing member constituting the big winning opening is opened for a predetermined time, and when the game medium picked up by the opening / closing member wins a predetermined area in the big winning opening, the big opening is made and the opening / closing member opens and closes. It can be applied to all types of gaming machines that operate.
[0018]
FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment and shows an arrangement layout of main members. The pachinko gaming machine (gaming machine) 1 is roughly composed of a gaming board (gauge board) 2 constituting a gaming board surface and a gaming machine frame (base frame) 3 for supporting and fixing the gaming board 2. The game board 2 is formed with a substantially circular game area 5 surrounded by guide rails 4.
[0019]
As shown in an enlarged view in FIG. 2, a variable winning device 6 is disposed at a substantially central position of the game area 5. The variable prize-winning device 6 includes a pair of left and right opening / closing members (honey) 20a and 20b pivotally supported. The opening / closing members 20a and 20b are connected to the solenoids 50a and 50b (FIG. 5) via a link mechanism, and are in a vertical state in a normal state where the solenoids 50a and 50b are turned off, and when the solenoids 50a and 50b are turned on. It will be in an inclined state.
[0020]
When the opening / closing members 20a, 20b are inclined, the winning openings (large winning openings) 21a, 21b closed by the opening / closing members 20a, 20b are opened. The game balls picked up by the opening / closing members 20a and 20b can enter the winning space 23 constituted by the standing side walls 22 through the open large winning openings 21a and 21b.
[0021]
Winning ball detectors 42a and 42b are arranged in the vicinity of the big winning holes 21a and 21b, and detect game balls (winning balls) that have passed through the big winning holes 21a and 21b and entered the winning space 23. .
[0022]
A rolling plate 24 is provided below the special winning openings 21a and 21b. The rolling plate 24 has, for example, a mortar shape with a depressed central portion, and a game ball can roll toward the central portion of the rolling plate 24 while turning on the rolling plate 24. In this embodiment, three openings 25 a to 25 c through which game balls can pass are formed on the rolling plate 24. The openings 25a to 25c communicate with the flow paths 26a to 26c, respectively.
[0023]
FIG. 3A is a diagram illustrating an example of the structure of the midstream down path 26b. As shown in FIG. 3A, a path passage ball detector 43b is provided in the middle downstream path 26b immediately below the opening 25b. Further, an intermediate rolling passage 27b is formed below the intermediate flow lower passage 26b, and rolling speed suppression members 29a and 29b are provided between the intermediate flow lower passage 26b and the intermediate rolling passage 27b.
[0024]
As shown by a broken line in FIG. 3A, the game ball flowing down the middle downstream path 26b is detected as a passing ball after the winning ball detector 42a or 42b detects a winning to the big winning opening 21a or 21b. The passage of the middle downstream path 26b is detected by the device 43b. The game ball that has flowed down the intermediate flow path 26b in this manner collides with the rolling speed suppressing members 29a and 29b and falls on the middle rolling passage 27b while the falling speed is reduced. As described above, the falling speed of the game ball is reduced by the rolling speed suppressing members 29a and 29b, so that the rolling speed of the game ball rolling in the middle rolling passage 27b is also reduced. The middle rolling passage 27b rolls the game ball that has flowed down the middle flow down path 26b forward. When the game ball rolls on the middle rolling passage 27b and reaches the downstream end, it falls toward the V zone 35 or the normal region 36 which is a specific region formed below the game ball.
[0025]
FIG. 3B is a diagram showing an example of the structure of the left / right flow paths 26a and 26c. The left flow path 26a is provided with a path passing ball detector 43a immediately below the opening 25a, and the right flow path 26c is provided with a path passing ball detector 43c immediately below the opening 25c. A left rolling passage 27a is formed below the left downstream passage 26a, and rolling speed suppression members 29c and 29d are provided between the left downstream passage 26a and the left rolling passage 27a. A right rolling passage 27c is formed below the right downstream passage 26c, and rolling speed suppression members 29e and 29f are provided between the right downstream passage 26c and the right rolling passage 27c.
[0026]
As shown by the broken line in FIG. 3B, the game balls flowing down the left and right flow paths 26a and 26c are detected by the path passing ball detectors 43a and 43c, respectively, through the left and right flow paths 26a and 26c. Is done. The game balls that have flowed down the left flow path 26a have their falling speeds reduced by the rolling speed suppression members 29c and 29d, and the game balls that have flowed down the right flow path 26c have their fall speeds reduced by the rolling speed control members 29e and 29f, respectively. The rolling speed at which the rolling passage 27a or 27c rolls is also reduced.
[0027]
The V zone 35 serving as a specific region is disposed below the downstream end of the middle rolling passage 27b, and the lower portion of the left and right rolling passages 27a and 27c is a normal region 36. . For this reason, the game ball rolling in the middle rolling passage 27b is easier to enter the V zone 35 than the game ball rolling in the left / right rolling passage 27a or 27c. However, since the middle rolling passage 27b is formed wider than the V zone 35, not all the game balls rolling on the middle rolling passage 27b enter the V zone 35. As described above, the probability that the game ball enters the V zone 35 differs depending on whether the game ball has passed through the middle downstream path 26b or the left / right downstream paths 26a, 26c. ing. That is, the probability that a game ball that has passed through the middle downstream path 26b enters the V zone 35 is higher than the probability that a game ball that has passed through either the left or right downstream path 26a or 26c enters the V zone 35. It is configured as follows.
[0028]
When a game ball that has fallen from the left / middle / right rolling passages 27a to 27c enters the V zone 35 (V winning), this is detected by the specific ball detector 40, which is later than the game starting operation state or normal state described later. The opening / closing members 20a and 20b repeat the opening / closing operation in each round performed with the upper limit being the number of continuous rounds (also referred to as the maximum number of continuous rounds or the maximum number of continuous rounds).
[0029]
A movable member 28 is provided in the middle rolling passage 27b. The movable member 28 is connected to a solenoid 51 (FIG. 5) via a link mechanism. When the solenoid 51 is turned on, the movable member 28 moves upward to block the middle rolling passage 27b, and when the solenoid 51 is turned off. By retracting downward, the middle rolling passage 27b is unblocked. For example, in a state where the movable member 28 moves upward and blocks the middle rolling passage 27b, the movable member 28 receives and stores (accommodates) a part of the game ball that has rolled on the middle rolling passage 27b. The ball is released in the direction of the left / right rolling passage 27a or 27c. The movable member 28 that has advanced in the upward direction and blocked the middle rolling passage 27b, for example, retreats downward at the end of each round in a specific gaming state, and releases the stored game balls to move the middle rolling passage 27b. Roll over 27b.
[0030]
The game balls received and stored by the movable member 28 are more likely to enter the V zone 35 than the game balls that have been rolled on the middle rolling passage 27b without being received. That is, when the movable member 28 blocks the middle rolling passage 27b, the variable winning device 6 is in a state in which a game ball rolling on the middle rolling passage 27b easily enters the V zone 35. On the other hand, when the movable member 28 is maintained at a position where the middle rolling passage 27b is not blocked (remains retracted in the lower portion), the game ball rolling on the middle rolling passage 27b may not enter the V zone 35. I want to.
[0031]
In the non-continuation setting round in the specific game state, the movable member 28 remains retracted to the lower part, and the game ball rolling in the middle rolling passage 27b cannot be received. The discontinuous setting round in the specific gaming state is determined as a result of the internal lottery in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and in this discontinuous setting round, the game ball that has rolled in the middle rolling passage 27b enters the V zone 35. It is difficult to detect and the specific ball detector 40 is unlikely to detect a game ball.
[0032]
A variable display 9 composed of a liquid crystal panel or the like is disposed on the variable winning device 6. Under the control of the display control board 12, the variable indicator 9 performs a display for notifying the number of continuous rounds in the case of a big hit. Further, the variable display 9 performs an effect display based on the fact that the game ball has passed through any of the flow down paths 26a to 26c.
[0033]
Below the variable winning device 6, left, middle and right start winning ports 7a to 7c are arranged. The left, middle, and right start winning ports 7a to 7c incorporate start ball detectors 41a to 41c (FIG. 5), respectively.
[0034]
When a game ball wins the left / right start winning opening 7a or 7c, the game ball is detected by the start ball detector 41a or 41c. In response to this detection, the opening and closing members 20a and 20b are opened (opened) once for a predetermined period (for example, 0.4 seconds). When a game ball wins the middle start winning opening 7b, the game ball is detected by the start ball detector 41b. In response to this detection, the open / close members 20a and 20b are opened twice for a predetermined period (for example, 0.5 seconds). The state where the opening / closing members 20a and 20b perform the opening operation in response to the detection by the starting ball detectors 41a to 41c is referred to as a starting operation state. The starting operation state also includes a period until a predetermined period in which the V winning is valid after the open / close members 20a, 20b close the special winning openings 21a, 21b, as will be described later.
[0035]
The game area 5 has a plurality of general winning holes, side lamps that enhance the effects of the game, a windmill that gives randomness to the flow of the ball, a number of obstacle nails, and an outlet that discharges the game balls. It has been.
[0036]
Further, on the game board 2, a handle 81 for operating a launch motor (not shown) for launching a game ball, a plurality of decoration lamps 82 for decoration / production, a speaker 83 for sound emission, and the like are arranged. Has been.
[0037]
FIG. 4 is a rear view of the pachinko gaming machine 1 and shows an arrangement layout of main boards. As will be described in detail later, the pachinko gaming machine 1 includes a power supply board (power supply unit) 10, a game control board (game control unit) 11, a display control board (display control unit) 12, and a voice control board (voice control). Part) 13, a lamp control board (lamp control part) 14, and a payout control board (payout control part) 15, each of which is disposed at an appropriate place.
[0038]
FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing a system configuration example centering on the game control board 11. The pachinko gaming machine 1 mainly includes a power supply board 10, a game control board (game control unit) 11, various detectors 40, 41a to 41c, 42a, 42b, 43a to 43c, 44, solenoids 50a and 50b, 51, the payout control board 15, the ball payout device 55, the sound control board 13, the speaker 83, the lamp control board 14, the various lamps 82, 84, 85, the display control board 12, and the variable display. 9.
[0039]
The game control board 11 is a main control board, and includes a basic circuit 100, a switch circuit 110, and a solenoid circuit 111. In addition, the game control board 11 has a function of outputting and transmitting a control command as an example of command information to the display control board 12, the sound control board 13, the lamp control board 14 and the payout control board 15, respectively. .
[0040]
The control command transmitted from the game control board 11 to the display control board 12 is a display control command. This display control command is variable when, for example, a command for instructing the display start of the demonstration screen on the variable display 9 or when the game ball passes through one of the left, middle, and right flow paths 26a to 26c in the starting operation state. A command for instructing the start of the effect display (route passage display) on the display 9 together with the display pattern of the effect display, a command for instructing the end of the route passage display, and a result of determining the number of continuous rounds in the specific gaming state. A command for instructing the start of the effect display (lottery effect display), a command for instructing the start of the effect display (specific game display) during the specific game, a command for instructing the end of the specific game display, and the like are included.
[0041]
The basic circuit 100 includes a ROM (Read Only Memory) 101, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 102, a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 103, and an I / O (Input / Output Interface) 104.
[0042]
The ROM 101 stores a control program that defines operations executed by the CPU 103. The RAM 102 is used as a main memory and work memory for the CPU 103. The CPU 103 performs a control operation according to a control program stored in the ROM 101. The I / O 104 performs data / signal input / output control between the basic circuit 100 and an external circuit.
[0043]
In addition, as shown in FIG. 6, the basic circuit 100 includes a start winning memory 120, a random counter 121, a round counter 122, a process flag memory 123, a ball detection flag memory 124, a game state flag memory 125, A display state flag memory 126, a display pattern selection table memory 127, and a control time timer 128 are provided.
[0044]
The start winning memory 120 is a memory for storing various data for controlling the starting operation state and the specific gaming state when a game ball wins any of the left, middle and right start winning ports 7a to 7c. is there. Specifically, the start winning memory 120 is a start winning opening information for identifying which of the left, middle, and right starting winning openings 7a to 7c the game ball has won, and a random number extracted from a random counter 121 described later. The value of R1, and the effective remaining time timer value for measuring the remaining time for validating the start winning memory, which is the storage content of the starting winning memory 120, are stored.
[0045]
The random counter 121 counts random numbers for determination used for controlling a specific gaming state. Specifically, the random counter 121 counts the random R1. Random R1 is a random number for round lottery that determines the number of continuous rounds in a specific gaming state, and takes a value in the range of 0-40. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 7, when the value of random R1 is 0 to 15, the number of continuation rounds is “1”, and when it is any of 16 to 30, it is “7”. When it is any of 31 to 40, it is determined to be “15”.
[0046]
The round counter 122 is for counting the number of remaining rounds in a specific gaming state. The round counter 122 is set with a count initial value indicating the number of continuous rounds when a V prize is generated in the starting operation state, and the count value is decremented by 1 every time one round is completed. Then, when the count value of the round counter 122 becomes 0, the specific gaming state ends.
[0047]
In the process flag memory 123, a game control process flag indicating which process should be selected / executed in a game control process process (FIG. 12) described later is set.
[0048]
The ball detection flag memory 124 is for setting a ball detection state flag composed of a plurality of bits that are set or cleared in accordance with the state of a detection signal input from each detector via the switch circuit 110. . Each bit of the ball detection state flag is assigned to each of the specific ball detector 40, the starting ball detectors 41a to 41c, the winning ball detectors 42a and 42b, the path passing ball detectors 43a to 43c, and the discharged ball detector 44. ing.
[0049]
The game state flag memory 125 is for setting an operation state flag composed of a plurality of bits that are set or cleared according to the operation state of the variable winning device 6. Each bit of the operation state flag is allocated during the starting operation, during the specific game, at the end of the specific game state, and the like. The game state flag memory 125 is set with a start winning flag indicating that a game ball has won one of the left, middle and right start winning ports 7a to 7c.
[0050]
The display state flag memory 126 is for setting a display state flag composed of a plurality of bits that are set or cleared according to the display state in the variable display 9. Each bit of the display status flag is allocated during display of a demonstration screen, during display of a route passage effect, during display of a lottery result effect, during display of a specific game effect, and the like.
[0051]
The display pattern selection table memory 127 stores a plurality of display pattern selection tables selected according to which of the left, middle, and right flow paths 26a to 26c the game ball has passed. Specifically, the display pattern selection table memory 127 includes a middle route passage display pattern selection table 131 shown in FIG. 8A, a left route passage display pattern selection table 132 shown in FIG. 8B, and FIG. The right route passage display pattern selection table 133 shown in FIG.
[0052]
The middle path passage display pattern selection table 131 shown in FIG. 8A shows a path passage display when the path passage ball detector 43b arranged in the middle downstream path 26b detects the passage of the game ball in the starting operation state. It is a table selected in order to determine a display pattern. For example, the intermediate path passage display pattern selection table 131 stores the value of the random R1 and the command data serving as a display control command for instructing the display pattern on the display control board 12 in association with each other.
[0053]
The left path passage display pattern selection table 132 shown in FIG. 8B is a table that is selected when the path passage ball detector 43a arranged in the left flow path 26a detects the passage of the game ball in the starting operation state. is there. The right route passage display pattern selection table 133 shown in FIG. 8C is a table that is selected when the route passage ball detector 43c disposed in the right flow down route 26c detects a game ball in the starting operation state. The left / right route passage display pattern selection tables 132 and 133 store the same information as the middle route passage display pattern selection table 131.
[0054]
The control time timer 128 shown in FIG. 6 includes a game control time timer for measuring various times necessary for controlling the progress of the game, and various types of control necessary for controlling the effect display on the variable display 9. And a display control time timer for measuring time.
[0055]
The switch circuit 110 shown in FIG. 5 includes a specific ball detector 40 disposed in the V zone 35 in the variable winning device 6, and starting ball detectors 41a to 41c disposed in the left, middle, and right starting winning ports 7a to 7c. 41c, winning ball detectors 42a and 42b arranged in the winning space 23 of the variable winning device 6, path passing ball detectors 43a to 43c arranged in the left, middle and right flow paths 26a to 26c, in the variable winning device 6 Each detection signal is input from the discharged ball detector 44 arranged in the normal region. The switch circuit 110 takes in a detection signal from each detector and transmits it to the basic circuit 100.
[0056]
The solenoid circuit 111 drives each solenoid 50a, 50b, 51 in accordance with a command from the basic circuit 100. The solenoids 50a and 50b are connected to the opening / closing members 20a and 20b via link mechanisms, respectively. The solenoid 51 is connected to the movable member 28 via a link mechanism.
[0057]
The display control board 12, the sound control board 13, the lamp control board 14, and the payout control board 15 are configured to include a basic circuit on which a CPU is mounted. The display control board 12 performs display control of the variable display 9 according to the display control command transmitted from the game control board 11. Under the control of the basic circuit 100, the payout control board 15 instructs the ball payout device 55 to pay out a certain number of prize balls each time the winning ball detectors 42a, 42b, etc. detect the winning balls. The ball payout device 55 pays out a predetermined number of prize balls under the control of the payout control board 15. The sound control board 13 outputs various notification sounds / sound effects via the speaker 83 under the control of the basic circuit 100. Under the control of the basic circuit 100, the lamp control board 14 controls lighting, extinguishing, blinking, and the like of the frame decoration lamp 82, the side lamp 84, the accessory decoration lamp 85, and the like.
[0058]
Next, the operation (action) of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in this embodiment will be described. FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing main processing executed by the basic circuit 100 in the game control board 11. In the game control board 11, when the power supply voltage from the power supply board 10 is supplied, the basic circuit 100 is activated, and the CPU 103 first executes the main processing shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the main process is started, the CPU 103 performs the necessary initial setting (step S102) after setting the interrupt prohibition (step S101). In this initial setting, for example, the RAM 102 is cleared. Further, by setting a register of a CTC (counter / timer circuit) built in the basic circuit 100, a timer interrupt is generated periodically (for example, every 2 milliseconds). When the initial setting is completed, after interrupting is permitted (step S103), a loop process is started.
[0059]
By executing such a main process, a timer interrupt is set to be repeatedly generated every 2 milliseconds. When a timer interrupt occurs, the CPU 103 executes a timer interrupt process shown in the flowchart of FIG.
[0060]
When the timer interrupt process shown in the flowchart of FIG. 10 is started, the CPU 103 first executes a predetermined switch process to determine the state of the detection signal input from each detector via the switch circuit 110 ( Step S111). Subsequently, by executing predetermined 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 (step S112). Thereafter, a random number update process for updating a random value such as random R1 counted by the random counter 121 is executed (step S113).
[0061]
Subsequently, the CPU 103 executes a start winning process (step S114). FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing the start winning process in step S114. When the start winning process is started, the CPU 103 first checks a bit corresponding to the start ball detectors 41a to 41c with a ball detection state flag provided in the ball detection flag memory 124, etc. It is determined whether any of the detection signals from 41a to 41c is turned on (step S131). When the game ball wins one of the start winning ports 7a to 7c and any of the detection signals from the start ball detectors 41a to 41c is turned on (step S131; Yes), the game state flag memory 125 is stored. The provided start winning flag is set to the on state (step S132).
[0062]
After executing step S132, the CPU 103 extracts the random R1 value counted by the random counter 121 (step S133), and stores the extracted random R1 value in the start winning memory 120 (step S134). . At this time, the CPU 103 starts the winning prize information indicating which of the left, middle, and right starting prize winning holes 7a to 7c has won the game ball, and an effective remaining time timer corresponding to a predetermined period in which the starting prize memory is valid. The initial value of the value is also stored in the start winning memory 120. If a valid start winning memory is already held in the start winning memory 120, the steps S133 and S134 may be skipped and the process may proceed to a step S135. If all the detection signals from the starting ball detectors 41a to 41c are in the off state in step S131 (step S131; No), the process proceeds to step S135.
[0063]
The initial set value of the effective remaining time timer value is, for example, a value corresponding to a required time from when the variable winning device 6 enters the starting operation state to when a predetermined period elapses after the large winning opening 21a, 21b is closed. is there. Until a predetermined period elapses after closing the special winning openings 21a and 21b, it is detected that a game ball has entered the V zone 35 as the occurrence of an effective V winning. As described above, the V winning is valid until the predetermined period elapses even after the big winning holes 21a and 21b are closed. The game balls that have won the winning space 23 from the big winning holes 21a and 21b enter the V zone 35. This is because it takes a certain amount of time to reach, and the game ball that has entered the V zone 35 within a predetermined period is detected by the specific ball detector 40, and it is determined that a valid V prize has occurred. When a valid V winning is generated in the starting operation state, the change mode of the variable winning device 6 in the specific gaming state is determined based on the value of the random R1 stored in the starting winning memory 120 in the specific game content determination process described later. It is determined.
[0064]
In step S135, the CPU 103 determines whether or not a valid start prize memory is held in the start prize memory 120. When the start prize memory is invalidated (step S135; No), the start prize process is terminated. To do. On the other hand, when the valid start winning memory is held (step S135; Yes), after subtracting 1 from the remaining effective time timer value stored in the starting winning memory 120 (step S136), the effective remaining time timer value is 0. It is determined whether or not (step S137). When the valid remaining time timer value is not 0 (step S137; No), the start winning process is terminated. On the other hand, when the valid remaining time timer value is 0 (step S137; Yes), the start winning memory is invalidated by clearing the stored contents of the starting winning memory 120 (step S138). As a result, when a predetermined time has elapsed since the effective start winning memory is set in the start winning memory 120, the start winning memory including the value of the random R1 is invalidated.
[0065]
When such a start winning process is completed, the CPU 103 executes a game control process shown in step S115 of FIG. FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing the game control process of step S115. In this game control process, the CPU 103 selects one of the seven processes of steps S141 to S147 shown in FIG. 12 based on the value of the game control process flag stored in the process flag memory 123. Below, each process of step S141-S147 is demonstrated.
[0066]
The game control normal process in step S141 is a process executed when the value of the game control process flag is the initial value “0”. In this process, as shown in FIG. 13, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the start winning flag provided in the gaming state flag memory 125 is on (step S201). When the start winning flag is OFF (step S201; No), the game control normal process is finished as it is.
[0067]
On the other hand, when the start winning flag is on (step S201; Yes), the start winning flag is cleared and turned off (step S202), and the start operation is performed in the operation state flag provided in the gaming state flag memory 125. The bit corresponding to the inside is set to the on state (step S203). Thereafter, the value of the game control process flag is updated to “1” which is a value corresponding to the start operation setting process (step S204), and the game control normal process is ended.
[0068]
The starting operation setting process in step S142 shown in FIG. 12 is a process executed when the value of the game control process flag is “1”. In this process, as shown in FIG. 14, the CPU 103 first determines the number of opening / closing operations of the special winning openings 21a, 21b by the opening / closing members 20a, 20b (step S211). The number of opening / closing operations of the opening / closing members 20a and 20b is determined by reading out the start winning opening information stored in the starting winning memory 120, and whether the game ball has passed the left / middle / right start winning openings 7a to 7c. Determined accordingly. For example, when the left / right start winning opening 7a or 7c is passed, it is determined that the number of opening / closing operations is one. When passing the middle start winning opening 7b, it is determined that the number of opening / closing operations is two.
[0069]
When it is determined that the number of opening / closing operations is two times (step S211; twice), the CPU 103 sets predetermined control data in the output port buffer for the solenoids 50a and 50b, and so on via the solenoid circuit 111. The setting for transmitting the opening / closing operation signal twice to the solenoids 50a and 50b is performed (step S212). The two-time opening / closing operation signal is a signal for exciting the solenoids 50a, 50b so that the opening / closing members 20a, 20b are opened twice every predetermined period (for example, 0.5 seconds). Further, according to the opening / closing operation for opening the opening / closing members 20a and 20b twice, a count initial value corresponding to a predetermined standby time is set in the game control time timer included in the control time timer 128 (step S213). The waiting time here corresponds to the longest time in which the start operation state in which the opening / closing operation is performed twice by the opening / closing members 20a and 20b can be continued.
[0070]
On the other hand, when it is determined that the number of opening / closing operations is one (step S211; once), the CPU 103 performs setting for transmitting the opening / closing operation signal once to the solenoids 50a and 50b via the solenoid circuit 111. (Step S214). The single opening / closing operation signal is a signal for exciting the solenoids 50a and 50b so that the opening and closing members 20a and 20b are opened once for a predetermined period (for example, 0.4 seconds). Further, a count initial value corresponding to a predetermined standby time is set in the game control time timer in accordance with the opening / closing operation for opening the opening / closing members 20a, 20b once (step S215). The waiting time here corresponds to the longest time during which the starting operation state in which the opening / closing member 20a, 20b performs one opening / closing operation can be continued.
[0071]
After executing step S213 or S215, the CPU 103 updates the value of the game control process flag to “2” that is a value corresponding to the process during the start operation (step S216), and ends the start operation setting process.
[0072]
The process during start operation in step S143 shown in FIG. 12 is a process executed when the value of the game control process flag is “2”. In this process, as shown in FIG. 15, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the game control time timer has reached 0 and timed out (step S221). When the count value of the game control time timer is not 0 (step S221; No), the bit corresponding to the specific ball detector 40 is checked by the ball detection state flag provided in the ball detection flag memory 124, etc. It is determined whether or not the detection signal from the specific ball detector 40 has been turned on (step S222).
[0073]
When the detection signal from the specific ball detector 40 is turned on (step S222; Yes), the CPU 103 clears the game control time timer (step S223) and determines the value of the game control process flag for the specific game content. The value is updated to “3”, which is a value corresponding to the process. On the other hand, when the detection signal from the specific ball detector 40 is in the off state (step S222; No), the count value of the game control time timer is decremented by 1 (step S225).
[0074]
When the count value of the game control time timer is 0 in step S221 (step S221; Yes), the CPU 103 sets a bit corresponding to the start operation in the operation state flag provided in the game state flag memory 125. It is cleared and turned off (step S226). Then, the value of the game control process flag is updated to “0” (step S227).
[0075]
The specific game content determination process in step S144 shown in FIG. 12 is a process executed when the value of the game control process flag is “3”. In this process, the CPU 103 determines the change mode of the variable winning device 6 in the specific gaming state based on the random number value stored in the start winning memory 120. Specifically, the number of consecutive rounds is determined according to the value of random R1 stored in the start winning memory 120. The number of continuous rounds determined at this time is set in the round counter 122. Further, the operation state flag provided in the game state flag memory 125 clears the bit corresponding to the start operation and turns it off, and sets the bit corresponding to the specific game to the on state. Then, the value of the game control process flag is set to “4” which is a value corresponding to the specific game operation start waiting process.
[0076]
In this embodiment, in the non-continuation setting round in the specific gaming state, the movable member 28 remains retracted to the lower part, and the internal structure of the variable winning device 6 is controlled to a state where it is difficult to win V. Accordingly, by determining the number of continuation rounds in the specific game content determination process in step S144, the round in which the internal structure of the variable winning device 6 is difficult to enter the V zone 35 in the specific game state is determined. Is done.
[0077]
The specific game operation start waiting process in step S145 is a process executed when the value of the game control process flag is “4”. In this processing, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the corresponding bit during the lottery result effect display is in the on state by the display state flag provided in the display state flag memory 126. The game operation start waiting process is terminated. On the other hand, when the corresponding bit is turned off during the lottery result display, the value of the game control process flag is updated to “5”, which is a value corresponding to the process during the specific game.
[0078]
The process during the specific game in step S146 is a process executed when the value of the game control process flag is “5”. In this process, the CPU 103 performs setting for on / off control of the solenoids 50 a and 50 b via the solenoid circuit 111. For example, operation pattern data corresponding to the contents of the round game (such as the number of times of opening / closing the opening / closing members 20a, 20b) is set in the output port buffer for the solenoids 50a, 50b. Further, the number of winning balls to the variable winning device 6 is counted based on the detection signals from the winning ball detectors 42a and 42b, and the number of winning balls reaches a predetermined number or the number of opening / closing of the open / close members 20a and 20b is a predetermined number. When the value reaches, one round is finished, and the count value of the round counter 122 is decremented by one. When the count value of the round counter 122 becomes 0, the condition for ending the specific game state is satisfied, and the value of the game control process flag is updated to “6” corresponding to the specific game end process. . On the other hand, when the count value of the round counter 122 is not 0, the next round is started.
[0079]
In the specific game process of step S146, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the count value of the round counter 122 is 1. When the count value of the round counter 122 is larger than 1, setting is made so that the movable member 28 is driven and the internal structure of the variable winning device 6 is in a state where it is easy to win V. For example, the drive pattern data of the movable member 28 is set in the output port buffer for the solenoid 51. When the count value of the round counter 122 is a discontinuous setting round of 1, the movable member 28 remains retracted below the middle rolling passage 27b and the internal structure of the variable winning device 6 is difficult to win V. Make settings for the status. For example, the output port buffer for the solenoid 51 is cleared.
[0080]
Further, when a game ball enters the V zone 35 and a V winning occurs during the non-continuation setting round, the next round is started without subtracting the count value of the round counter 122. That is, in the non-continuous setting round, the internal structure of the variable winning device 6 is in a state where it is difficult to win a V, but when a V winning occurs even during the non-continuous setting round, the next round is started continuously. It is possible to continue the specific gaming state. However, in the rounds after the non-continuation setting round, the internal structure of the variable winning device 6 is maintained in a state where it is difficult to win V, so the possibility that the specific ball detector 40 detects the game ball is low.
[0081]
The specific game end process in step S147 is a process executed when the value of the game control process flag is “6”. In this processing, the CPU 103 clears the bit corresponding to the specific game during the operation state flag provided in the game state flag to turn it off, and sets the bit corresponding to the end of the specific game state to the on state. When predetermined processing such as effect display executed at the end of the specific game state is completed, the operation state flag is cleared and the value of the game control process flag is updated to “0”.
[0082]
When the game control process process as described above is completed, the CPU 103 proceeds to step S116 in FIG. 10 and executes a display control setting process. FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing the display control setting process in step S116. In this process, a process corresponding to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 and the display state of the variable display 9 is selected and executed.
[0083]
When the display control setting process is started, the CPU 103 determines whether or not it is in the specific game state by checking a bit corresponding to the specific game in the operation state flag provided in the game state flag memory 125. (Step S161). When it is not in the specific gaming state (step S161; No), it is determined whether or not the processing related to the end of the specific gaming state is being executed by checking a bit corresponding to the end of the specific gaming state of the operation state flag. (Step S162).
[0084]
When it is not at the end of the specific gaming state (step S162; No), the CPU 103 determines whether or not it is in the starting operation state by checking a corresponding bit during the starting operation of the operation state flag (step S162). S163). When not in the starting operation state (step S163; No), the normal display setting process is executed (step S164).
[0085]
On the other hand, when the engine is in the starting operation state (step S163; Yes), the CPU 103 checks the corresponding bit during the route passage effect display with the display state flag provided in the display state flag memory 126, etc. It is determined whether or not an effect display due to the game ball passing through any of the middle / right flow paths 26a to 26c is being executed (step S165). When this effect display is not executed (step S165; No), a route passage display determination process is executed (step S166), and when it is being executed (step S165; Yes), a route passage display process is executed (step S165; Yes). Step S167).
[0086]
Further, when it is determined in step S162 that the specific game state is ended (step S162; Yes), the CPU 103 executes the predetermined specific game end display setting process to thereby execute the specific game on the variable display 9. A setting is made to perform an effect display informing that the state has ended. For example, command data corresponding to a display control command for instructing start of effect display at the end of the specific gaming state is set in the output port buffer for the display control board 12. When a predetermined time required for the effect display at the end of the specific gaming state has elapsed after the display command is transmitted to the display control board 12, a display control command for instructing the end of the effect display is set to be transmittable.
[0087]
If it is determined in step S161 that the game state is the specific game state (step S161; Yes), the CPU 103 checks the corresponding bit during the display of the specific game effect by the display state flag, etc. It is determined whether or not the effect display is performed (step S169). When this effect display is not executed (step S169; No), it is determined whether or not the lottery effect display is being executed by checking the corresponding bit during the lottery result effect display by the display state flag. (Step S170). When the lottery effect display is not executed (step S170; No), the lottery result display setting process is executed (step S171). When the lottery effect display is being executed (step S170; Yes), the lottery result displaying process is executed (step S170; Yes). Step S172).
[0088]
When it is determined in step S169 that the effect display in the specific game state is being executed, the CPU 103 executes various predetermined information during the specific game on the variable display 9 by executing a predetermined specific game display setting process. A setting is made to perform an effect display informing (for example, the number of remaining rounds, etc.).
[0089]
FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing in more detail the normal display setting process in step S164. In this process, the CPU 103 first checks the bit corresponding to the display of the demonstration screen by the display state flag provided in the display state flag memory 126, and the variable display 9 is displaying the predetermined demonstration screen. It is discriminate | determined whether it is (step S301). When the demonstration screen is being displayed (step S301; No), the normal display setting process is terminated as it is.
[0090]
On the other hand, if it is determined that the variable display 9 does not display the demonstration screen (step S301; No), the CPU 103 sets a setting for transmitting a display control command instructing the display control board 12 to start displaying the demonstration screen. This is performed (step S302). For example, command data corresponding to a display control command for instructing display start of the demonstration screen is set in the output port buffer for the display control board 12. Thereafter, the corresponding bit during display of the demo screen is set to the ON state by the display state flag (step S303).
[0091]
FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing in more detail the route passage display determination processing in step S166 shown in FIG. When the route passage display determination process is started, the CPU 103 executes a process for determining which of the left, middle, and right flow down paths 26a to 26c has passed through the game ball. That is, it is determined which of the path passage ball detectors 43a to 43c arranged in the left, middle, and right flow down paths 26a to 26c has detected the passage of the game ball.
[0092]
Specifically, the CPU 103 checks the bit corresponding to the path passing ball detector 43b disposed in the middle downstream path 26b by using a ball detection state flag provided in the ball detection flag memory 124, and the like. It is determined whether or not the detection signal from the passing ball detector 43b has been turned on (step S311). When the detection signal from the path passing ball detector 43b is turned on (step S311; Yes), the middle path passing display pattern selection is selected from the plurality of display pattern selection tables stored in the display pattern selection table memory 127. Settings for selecting and using the table 131 are made (step S312).
[0093]
On the other hand, when the detection signal from the path passing ball detector 43b is in the OFF state (step S311; No), the CPU 103 corresponds to the path passing ball detector 43a arranged in the left flow path 26a by the ball detection state flag. It is determined whether or not the detection signal from the path passing ball detector 43a is turned on by checking a bit to be performed (step S313). When the detection signal from the path passing ball detector 43a is turned on (step S313; Yes), the left path passing display pattern selection table 132 stored in the display pattern selection table memory 127 is selected and used. Is set (step S314).
[0094]
Further, when the detection signal from the path passing ball detector 43b is also in the off state (step S313; No), the CPU 103 corresponds to the path passing ball detector 43c arranged in the right flow path 26c by the ball detection state flag. It is determined whether or not the detection signal from the path passing ball detector 43c is turned on by checking a bit to be performed (step S315). When the detection signal from the path passing ball detector 43c is turned on (step S315; Yes), the right path passing display pattern selection table 133 stored in the display pattern selection table memory 127 is selected and used. Setting is performed (step S316). When the detection signal from the path passing ball detector 43c is also in the off state (step S315; No), the path passing display determination process is terminated. Thus, the display pattern selection table is selected according to the determination result of which one of the path passage ball detectors 43a to 43c has detected the passage of the game ball.
[0095]
After setting the display pattern selection table in any of steps S312, S314, and S316, the CPU 103 uses the set display pattern selection table to store the value of the random R1 stored in the start winning memory 120. A display pattern corresponding to the is determined (step S317). At this time, by setting command data corresponding to the determined display pattern in the output port buffer for the display control board 12, for example, a setting for transmitting a display control command for instructing the start of route passing display together with the display pattern I do. By determining the display pattern in this way, an effect display mode in the route passing display performed by the variable display 9 is selected.
[0096]
Subsequent to step S317, CPU 103 sets a count initial value corresponding to the effect display time corresponding to the display pattern determined in step S317 in the display control time timer of control time timer 128 (step S318). Thereafter, the display state flag clears the corresponding bit during display of the demonstration screen to turn it off, and sets the corresponding bit during display of the route passage effect to the on state (step S319).
[0097]
FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing in more detail the route passing display process in step S167 shown in FIG. In this process, the CPU 103 first subtracts 1 from the count value of the display control time timer (step S331), and determines whether or not the count value of the display control time timer has become 0 (step S332). In this display control time timer, a count value corresponding to the remaining time of the effect display time corresponding to the display pattern of the route passage display is set, and when the route passage display ends, the count value becomes 0 and a timeout occurs. To do.
[0098]
If it is determined that the count value of the display control time timer is not 0 (step S332; No), the CPU 103 checks the bit corresponding to the specific ball detector 40 in the ball detection state flag provided in the ball detection flag memory 124. For example, it is determined whether or not the detection signal from the specific ball detector 40 is turned on (step S333). When the detection signal from the specific ball detector 40 is in the OFF state (step S333; No), the bit corresponding to the discharged ball detector 44 is checked by the ball detection state flag, and so on. It is determined whether or not the detection signal is turned on (step S334). When the detection signal from the discharged ball detector 44 is in the OFF state (step S334; No), the process of displaying the route passing is ended.
[0099]
When it is determined in step S332 that the count value of the display control time timer is 0 (step S332; Yes), or when the detection signal from the specific ball detector 40 is turned on in step S333 (step S333). Yes), or when the detection signal from the discharged ball detector 44 is turned on in step S334 (step S334; Yes), the CPU 103 sends predetermined command data to the output port buffer for the display control board 12. For example, setting for transmitting a display control command for instructing the end of the route passing display is performed (step S335). After that, the display state flag clears the corresponding bit during the route passage effect display and sets it to the off state (step S336).
[0100]
FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing in more detail the lottery result display setting process in step S171 shown in FIG. In this process, the CPU 103 performs setting for transmitting a display control command for instructing the start of the lottery effect display by setting predetermined command data in the output port buffer for the display control board 12 (step S341). ). The command data set at this time may include information indicating the number of continuous rounds determined as a result of the internal lottery, for example. Subsequently, a count initial value corresponding to the effect display time of the lottery effect display is set in the display control time timer (step S342). Thereafter, the display state flag is updated so that the corresponding bit during the lottery effect display is set to the on state in the display state flag (step S343).
[0101]
FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing in more detail the lottery result display process of step S172 shown in FIG. In this process, the CPU 103 first subtracts 1 from the count value of the display control time timer (step S351), and determines whether or not the count value of the display control time timer has become 0 (step S352). In this display control time timer, a count value corresponding to the remaining time of the effect display time corresponding to the lottery effect display is set, and when the lottery effect display ends, the count value becomes 0 and a time-out occurs.
[0102]
When it is determined that the count value of the display control time timer is not 0 (step S352; No), the CPU 103 ends the lottery result display process. On the other hand, when the count value of the display control time timer becomes 0 (step S353; Yes), a predetermined command data is set in the output port buffer for the display control board 12, and the effect display during the specific game is performed. Settings for transmitting a display control command for instructing start are performed (step S354).
[0103]
When the display control setting process including the above process ends, the CPU 103 proceeds to step S117 in FIG. 10 and executes the command control process. By this command control processing, a control command is transmitted to each sub-side control board (display control board 12, audio control board 13, lamp control board 14, dispensing control board 15, etc.). For example, the basic circuit 100 reads out the data stored in the output port buffer provided for each control board and sets it to the output port of the corresponding I / O 104 to send a control command to each control board. .
[0104]
Subsequently, the CPU 103 controls the excitation or demagnetization (on / off control) of each solenoid 50a, 50b, 51 via the solenoid circuit 111 by executing a predetermined solenoid output process (step S118). For example, the data stored in the output port buffer provided for each solenoid 50a, 50b, 51 is read out and set in the output port of the I / O 104 corresponding to the solenoid circuit 111.
[0105]
Thereafter, the CPU 103 executes predetermined prize ball processing to set the number of prize balls based on the winning balls to each prize opening, and the like, and controls to instruct the payout control board 15 to pay out prize balls. The command is set to be transmittable (step S119).
[0106]
Next, the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1 described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. 9 to 21 will be described based on specific examples.
[0107]
When the player operates the handle 81 provided at the lower right position of the pachinko gaming machine 1, a game ball is driven into the game area 5 by the launch motor. When a game ball wins any of the left, middle and right start winning openings 7a to 7c, the starting ball detectors 41a to 41c detect this, and the opening / closing members 20a and 20b open and close the large winning openings 21a and 21b. The execution condition to perform is satisfied. At this time, the CPU 103 extracts the value of the random R1 counted by the random counter 121, and stores it in the start winning memory 120 together with the initial winning opening information and the initial set value of the effective remaining time timer value.
[0108]
Subsequently, when a predetermined execution start condition (for example, the game control time timer for measuring the waiting time has timed out) is established, the pair of left and right opening / closing members 20a and 20b rotate about the rotation axis, and a grand prize is won. The mouths 21a and 21b are opened. For example, when the game ball wins the left or right start winning opening 7a or 7c, the opening / closing members 20a and 20b are opened only once for a predetermined period (for example, 0.4 seconds), and when the game ball wins the middle start winning opening 7b. The opening / closing members 20a, 20b are opened twice continuously for a predetermined period (for example, 0.5 seconds). The game balls picked up by the tilted opening / closing member 20a or 20b enter the winning space 23 through the special winning openings 21a and 21b, respectively. At this time, the winning ball is detected by the winning ball detector 42a or 42b, and the ball paying device 55 pays out the winning ball.
[0109]
The game ball that has entered the variable winning device 6 rolls on the rolling plate 24 and falls from one of the openings 25a to 25c. The game ball falling from the opening 25a flows down the left flow path 26a and is detected by the path passing ball detector 43a. The game ball falling from the opening 25b flows down the middle flow down path 26b and is detected by the path passing ball detector 43b. The game ball that has dropped from the opening 25c flows down the right flow path 26c and is detected by the path passing ball detector 43c.
[0110]
The CPU 103 checks the ball detection state flag to determine which of the path passing ball detectors 43a to 43c has detected the passing of the game ball. Then, route display in different effect display modes is executed according to the determination result and the value of random R1 stored in the start winning memory 120. 22-24 is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of a route passage display. The effect display shown in FIGS. 22 to 24 is performed in the display area 60 provided in the variable display 9. When the effect display as shown in FIGS. 22 to 24 is performed, for example, the left / middle / right used in the lottery result display for notifying the determination result of the number of continuous rounds in the upper left portion of the display area 60. The display symbols 61a to 61c are reduced.
[0111]
As an example, it is assumed that the value of the random R1 stored in the start winning memory 120 is “20”. In this example, as shown in FIG. 7, when a V prize is generated in the starting operation state, it is determined that the number of continuous rounds in the specific gaming state is “7”.
[0112]
It is assumed that the path passing ball detector 43b arranged in the midstream downstream path 26b detects the passing of the game ball when the value “20” of the random R1 is stored. At this time, the CPU 103 uses the middle path passage display pattern selection table 131 shown in FIG. 8A to select a variation pattern whose display control command data is 52 (h). The display control command data set based on this selection is transmitted to the display control board 12 as a display control command for instructing the start of route passage display. When the CPU of the display control board 12 receives the display control command having the command data of 52 (h), the CPU of the display control board 12 controls the variable display 9 in response to the command data. An effect display as shown in FIG. In the effect display shown in FIG. 22 (A), an image is displayed in which the sun rises in a mode without clouds.
[0113]
On the other hand, it is assumed that when the random R1 value “20” is stored in the start winning memory 120, the path passing ball detector 43a arranged in the left flow down path 26a detects the passing of the game ball. At this time, the CPU 103 uses the left path passage display pattern selection table 132 shown in FIG. 8B to select a variation pattern whose display control command data is 62 (h). When the display control command data set based on this selection is transmitted to the display control board 12, an effect display as shown in FIG. 22B is performed on the variable display 9 corresponding to the command data. . In the effect display shown in FIG. 22 (B), an image is displayed in which rain gradually begins to rain.
[0114]
As described above, the CPU of the display control board 12 controls the variable display 9 based on the command data of the display control command received from the game control board 11, so that any of the path passing ball detectors 43a to 43c is a game. Different effects can be displayed according to the determination result of whether the passage of the sphere has been detected. The middle rolling passage 27b is formed at a position where the game ball can easily enter the V zone 35 as compared with the left / right rolling passage 27a or 27c. That is, the probability that the game ball enters the V zone 35 differs depending on whether the game ball has passed through the middle flow path 26b or the left / right flow paths 26a, 26b. For this reason, before the V winning occurs, the game ball is left / middle by performing different display depending on the determination result of which one of the path passing ball detectors 43a to 43c detects the passage of the game ball. -The player's expectation with respect to which of the right flow down paths 26a to 26c has been passed is enhanced.
[0115]
As another example, it is assumed that the value of the random R1 stored in the start winning memory 120 is “5”. In this example, when a V winning occurs in the starting operation state, as shown in FIG. 7, when a V winning occurs in the starting operating state, it is determined that the number of consecutive rounds in the specific gaming state is “1”.
[0116]
Assume that the path passing ball detector 43b arranged in the midstream downstream path 26b detects the passing of the game ball when the random R1 value “5” is stored. At this time, the CPU 103 selects a variation pattern whose display control command data is 50 (h) by using the intermediate path passage display pattern selection table 131 shown in FIG. The display control command data set based on this selection is transmitted to the display control board 12 as a display control command for instructing the start of route passage display. When the CPU of the display control board 12 receives the display control command with the command data of 50 (h), it controls the variable display 9 corresponding to the command data, and produces the effect display as shown in FIG. Let it be done. In the effect display shown in FIG. 23 (A), an image is displayed in which the sun rises in a mode with clouds.
[0117]
The difference between the effect display example shown in FIG. 22A and the effect display example shown in FIG. 23A is due to the difference in the number of continuous rounds determined as a result of the round lottery. That is, the effect display example shown in FIG. 22A is an effect display corresponding to determining the number of continuation rounds as “7”, and the effect display example shown in FIG. It is an effect display example corresponding to “1”.
[0118]
On the other hand, it is assumed that when the random R1 value “5” is stored in the start winning memory 120, the path passing ball detector 43a disposed in the left flow down path 26a detects the passing of the game ball. At this time, the CPU 103 uses the left path passage display pattern selection table 132 shown in FIG. 8B to select a variation pattern whose display control command data is 60 (h). When the display control command data set based on this selection is transmitted to the display control board 12, an effect display as shown in FIG. 23B is performed on the variable display 9 corresponding to the command data. . In the effect display shown in FIG. 23 (B), an image that rains more intensely than the effect display shown in FIG. 22 (B) is displayed.
[0119]
FIG. 24A shows that when the value of the random R1 stored in the start winning memory 120 is any one of 31 to 40, the path passing ball detector 43b arranged in the midstream downstream path 26b It is a figure which shows an example of the effect display performed according to the determination result that the passage is detected. In the effect display shown in FIG. 24A, in addition to the effect display shown in FIG.
[0120]
FIG. 24B shows a path passing ball detector 43b arranged in the left flow path 26a when the random R1 value similar to the example of FIG. 24A is stored in the start winning memory 120. It is a figure which shows an example of the effect display performed according to the determination result that has detected the passage of a game ball. In the effect display shown in FIG. 24B, in addition to the effect display shown in FIG. 22B, an image in which lightning shines is displayed.
[0121]
The difference between the effect display example shown in FIG. 24 (A) and the effect display example shown in FIG. 22 (A) is also due to the difference in the number of continuous rounds determined as a result of the round lottery. The difference between the effect display example shown in FIG. 24B and the effect display example shown in FIG. 22B is also the same.
[0122]
In this way, the CPU of the display control board 12 controls the variable display 9 based on the command data of the display control command received from the game control board 11, so that the number of continuous rounds determined as a result of the round lottery is reached. Different effects can be displayed accordingly.
[0123]
In this way, when the path display is being performed on the variable indicator 9, the path passing display is terminated when the discharge of the game ball from the variable winning device 6 or the timeout of the display control time timer is detected. That is, when the count value of the display control time timer becomes 0, when the detection signal from the specific ball detector 40 is turned on, or when the detection signal from the discharged ball detector 44 is turned on. At this time, a display control command for instructing the end of the route passage display is sent to the display control board 12.
[0124]
Here, since the rolling speed suppression members 29a to 29f are provided in the left, middle and right flow down paths 26a to 26c, the rolling speed of the game ball in the left, middle and right rolling passages 27a to 27c is The speed is reduced compared to the case where the rolling speed suppression members 29a to 29f are not provided. Thereby, the time from when the game ball is detected by any of the path passing ball detectors 43a to 43c until it is discharged to the outside of the variable winning device 6 is long enough to display the path effect display. Can be adjusted as follows. When a game ball that has fallen from the downstream end of the left / middle / right rolling passages 27a to 27c enters the V zone 35, the specific ball detector 40 detects this and notifies the internal lottery result such as the number of continuous rounds. A lottery result display is performed.
[0125]
Based on the setting by the CPU 103 of the basic circuit 100, the game control board 11 sends, for example, a display control command that can specify the internal lottery result such as the number of continuous rounds to the display control board 12, and instructs the start of the lottery effect display. . When the CPU of the display control board 12 can specify the internal lottery result from the display control command for starting the route passage display, only the start of the lottery effect display is instructed at this time, and the internal lottery result is not notified. You may do it. The CPU of the display control board 12 controls the variable display 9 according to the display control command instructing the start of the lottery effect display received from the game control board 11, and notifies the internal lottery result such as the round lottery result. Start production display.
[0126]
FIG. 25 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of a lottery effect display for notifying the internal lottery result. The CPU of the display control board 12 that has received the display control command for instructing the start of the lottery effect display from the game control board 11 controls the variable display 9, for example, in the display area 60 of the variable display 9. The left, middle, and right display symbols 61a to 61c that have been reduced in the direction are enlarged and displayed at the center of the display area 60, and the variable display of each symbol is started. When a certain time has elapsed, the round lottery result can be notified by confirming the display symbols in the order of left, right, and middle. In this effect display example, when the number of continuing rounds is “1”, the left / middle / right display symbol is confirmed with a symbol indicating “1”, and when the number of continuing rounds is “7”, left / middle / right The display symbol of “7” is fixed, and when the number of continuation rounds is “15”, the left, middle and right display symbols are fixed with “V”.
[0127]
Here, FIG. 25A shows an example of an effect display when it is determined that the number of continuous rounds is “7”. On the other hand, FIG. 25B shows an effect display example when it is determined that the number of continuous rounds is “15”. As shown in FIG. 25 (B), for example, when an image in which a UFO (aircraft) appears during display of fluctuations in the display symbols 61a to 61c, the number of continuous rounds is set to “15” at that time. Is displayed, and the left, middle, and right display symbols 61a to 61c are fixed at "V".
[0128]
As described above, the CPU of the display control board 12 notifies the number of continuous rounds by controlling the variable display 9 according to the display control command instructing the start of the lottery effect display received from the game control board 11. Can be displayed. Thus, when the effect display for notifying the round lottery result is completed, the first round in the specific gaming state is started.
[0129]
In each round in the specific game state, the game control board 11 controls the solenoids 50a and 50b with the solenoid circuit 111 to turn on and off the solenoids 50a and 50b, so that the open / close members 20a and 20b are awarded a maximum of a predetermined number of times (for example, 18 times). The operation of opening the ports 21a and 21b for a predetermined period is repeated (open / close cycle). If ten winning balls are detected by the winning ball detectors 42a, 42b before all the opening / closing cycles are performed, the opening / closing operation of the opening / closing members 20a, 20b is terminated at that time.
[0130]
When the count value of the round counter 122 is greater than 1 and other than the non-continuous set round, the game control board 11 turns on the solenoid 51 by the solenoid circuit 111 or the like, so that the movable member 28 is turned on during each round in the specific gaming state. Is advanced upward, and the middle rolling passage 27b is always shut off. The movable member 28 that has blocked the middle rolling passage 27b receives and stores a part (for example, one) of the game balls rolling on the middle rolling passage 27b, but the other gaming balls are turned left and right. Relieve in the direction of the movement path 27a or 27b. Therefore, a game ball that has won the variable winning device 6 during the opening / closing cycle does not enter the V zone 35 until the end of the opening / closing cycle.
[0131]
Then, with the end of the open / close cycle (after the end of the open / close cycle, wait for a sufficient amount of time for all the game balls that won the big winning holes 21a, 21b to be detected by the winning ball detectors 42a, 42b). Alternatively, in the final opening / closing cycle, the solenoid 51 is turned off so that the movable member 28 releases the interruption of the middle rolling passage 27b. As a result, the game ball received by the movable member 28 rolls simply toward the downstream of the middle rolling passage 27 b and easily enters the V zone 35. Then, when the game ball that has entered the V zone 35 (the game ball that has won the V prize) passes through the specific ball detector 40, the right to continue 18 open / close cycles is established. When this continuation right is established, the opening / closing cycle of the opening / closing members 20a, 20b is started again after the elapse of a predetermined interval time, and the transition to the next round is performed.
[0132]
Here, in each round in the specific gaming state, the game control board 11 sends a display control command indicating the number of winning balls detected by the winning ball detectors 42 a and 42 b to the display control board 12, and the variable display 9 The number of winning balls may be displayed.
[0133]
In the non-continuation setting round, the game control board 11 turns off the solenoid 51 by the solenoid circuit 111, keeps the movable member 28 retracted to the lower part, and makes it difficult to win a V prize. Accordingly, it is possible to reduce the possibility that the player misunderstands that the game ball wins the V zone 35 and the continuation right is generated again in the non-continuation setting round. Even if the movable member 28 remains retracted, if a game ball wins the V zone 35, the transition to the next round is performed and the specific game state continues.
[0134]
As described above, according to this embodiment, a plurality of paths through which a game ball that has won a prize in the variable winning device 6 can flow down are provided, and the downflow path through which the winning balls to the big winning openings 21a and 21b pass during the starting operation. Depending on the route display in different effect display modes. Thereby, the feeling of expectation as to which flow path the game ball has passed before entering the specific game state can be enhanced, and the interest can be improved.
[0135]
Further, a movable member 28 is provided in the variable winning device 6 to change the internal structure of the variable winning device 6 to a state in which the game ball can easily enter the V zone 35 by opening the intermediate rolling passage 27b after blocking. It has been. Then, the CPU 103 of the basic circuit 100 extracts the value of the random R1 counted by the random counter 121 when any of the starting ball detectors 41a to 41c detects the passage of the game ball. The CPU 103 determines the number of continuous rounds according to the extracted random R1 value. On the other hand, when the specific gaming state progresses and the count value of the round counter 122 becomes 1 and becomes a non-continuation setting round, the round that controls the internal structure of the variable winning device 6 to a state where it is difficult to win V. Decide what to do. In this way, by determining the number of consecutive rounds in the specific gaming state and making the variable winning device 6 changeable in various modes, it is possible to increase the variety of games and improve the entertainment.
[0136]
In addition, when transitioning to the specific gaming state, the variable display 9 provides an effect display for notifying the determined content of the number of continuing rounds in the specific gaming state, so that the player can easily recognize the internal lottery result. Can increase the sense of expectation for the game.
[0137]
In addition, since the value of the random R1 is extracted when any of the starting ball detectors 41a to 41c detects the passage of the game ball, the processing for determining the number of continuation rounds is distributed and the processing load is reduced. Can do.
[0138]
The display pattern selection table memory 127 stores a plurality of display pattern selection tables that can be selected to determine the effect display mode in the route passage display. Then, the CPU 103 determines which one of the display pattern selection tables based on the value of the random R1 extracted when any of the starting ball detectors 41a to 41c detects the passing of the game ball, that is, the determined content of the number of continuation rounds. The variation pattern is determined using Since the CPU of the display control board 12 performs a route passage display according to the display pattern determined by the CPU 103, and performs a different effect display according to the determined content of the number of continuous rounds, the continuation in the specific gaming state at an early stage An internal lottery for determining the number of rounds can be performed, and an effect display based on the result can be executed for a long time to improve the interest.
[0139]
The value of the random R1 stored in the start winning memory 120 is invalidated in step S138 when the valid remaining time timer value that decreases by 1 in step S136 of FIG. 11 becomes zero. Thereby, unnecessary data is invalidated, and an area for storing random numbers can be used effectively.
[0140]
The CPU of the display control board 12 causes the variable display 9 to perform the path passage display according to the display pattern instructed by the display control command from the game control board 11, so that the effect display mode in the path passage display can be changed. The number of continuation rounds can be changed according to the content of determination. Thereby, a player's expectation can be enhanced and the interest can be improved.
[0141]
In addition, rolling speed suppression members 29a to 29f are provided in the flow paths 26a to 26c through which the game balls flow, and the rolling paths 27a to 27c in which the game balls that have passed through the flow paths 26a to 26c roll. The rolling speed at can be reduced. As a result, it is possible to prolong the time from when the game ball passes through each of the downflow paths 26a to 26c until the result of whether or not the game ball enters the V zone 35 is known. Can increase the expectation of the person.
[0142]
Further, when the discharged ball detector 44 detects a game ball discharged from the variable winning device 6 during the route passage display, a display control command for instructing the end of the route passage display can be transmitted in step S335 shown in FIG. When the CPU of the display control board 12 receives this display control command, the route passage display can be terminated. Thereby, useless presentation display after the game ball is discharged can be omitted, and the processing burden can be reduced.
[0143]
In the above embodiment, when any of the starting ball detectors 41a to 41c detects the passage of the game ball, the random R1 value is extracted, and this random value is stored in the starting winning memory 120. As explained. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the number of continuous rounds may be determined at the time when the value of the random R1 is extracted. In this case, the start winning memory 120 stores the set value of the round counter 122 as shown in FIG. 26 in place of the random R1 value as shown in FIG.
[0144]
In this case, the CPU 103 executes the process shown in FIG. 27 instead of the start winning process shown in FIG. In the start winning process shown in FIG. 27, steps S401 and S402 are executed instead of step S134 shown in FIG. That is, following step S133, the CPU 103 determines the number of continuous rounds according to the value of the random R1 extracted from the random counter 121 (step S401). Then, according to this determination result, the set value of the round counter is stored in the start winning memory 120 (step S402). As described above, when any of the starting ball detectors 41a to 41c detects the passing of the game ball, the number of continuation rounds is also determined, thereby reducing the processing amount to be executed when the V winning is generated. Can reduce the processing burden.
[0145]
Further, the timing of extracting the value of the random R1 counted by the random counter 121 is not limited when any of the start ball detectors 41a to 41c detects the passing of the game ball. For example, a winning ball detector It may be when 42a or 42b detects a winning ball to the big winning opening 21a or 21b, or when any of the path passing ball detectors 43a to 43c detects the passing of a game ball. That is, the value of the random R1 may be extracted as long as the predetermined condition is established before the specific ball detector 40 detects the passage of the game ball.
[0146]
Further, in the above embodiment, the description has been given on the assumption that the continuation of the round in the specific gaming state is adjusted by the change in the internal structure of the variable winning device 6. That is, in each round other than the non-continuous setting round, the movable member 28 blocks the middle rolling passage 27b so that the game ball easily enters the V zone 35. In the non-continuous setting round, the movable member 28 is moved downward. Thus, it is difficult to enter the V zone 35. Even if the internal structure of the variable winning device 6 is difficult to enter the V zone 35, if a game ball enters the V zone 35 and a V winning is generated, the next round is assumed. . However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the number of continuous rounds may be adjusted to match the count value of the round counter 122. In other words, even when a game ball enters the V zone 35 when the count value of the round counter 122 is 1, the open / close cycle in the discontinuous setting round is not performed. The specific game state may be forcibly ended when the game ends.
[0147]
Further, in the above embodiment, the game ball is unlikely to enter the V zone 35 by preventing the middle rolling passage 27b from being blocked by the movable member 28 in the non-continuation setting round. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the internal structure of the variable winning device 6 may be made difficult to enter the V zone 35 by another movable member or the like.
[0148]
In addition, the present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and various modifications and applications are possible. For example, various effect displays such as a route passage display and a lottery result display performed on the variable display 9 are not limited to those shown in FIGS. What is necessary is just to become a different effect display mode depending on the internal lottery result.
[0149]
Moreover, although the said embodiment demonstrated as what determines a continuous round number in any one of "1", "7", and "15", it is not limited to this, For example, a continuous round number is 1-15. It may be determined arbitrarily within the range. Furthermore, the path through which the game ball can flow down in the variable winning device 6 is not limited to the three flow down paths 26a to 26c of the left, middle, and right, and it is sufficient that two or more are provided.
[0150]
The device configuration shown in FIGS. 1 to 4, the block configuration shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, and the configuration of the flowcharts shown in FIGS. 9 to 21 can be arbitrarily changed and modified without departing from the spirit of the invention. is there.
[0151]
Furthermore, the present invention can be applied to a game machine that simulates the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1. The program and data for realizing the present invention are not limited to a form distributed and provided to a computer device or the like by a detachable recording medium, but preinstalled in a storage device such as a computer device or the like in advance. You may take the form distributed by keeping it. Further, the program and data for realizing the present invention are distributed by downloading from other devices on a network connected via a communication line or the like by providing a communication processing unit. It doesn't matter.
[0152]
The game execution mode is not only executed by attaching a detachable recording medium, but can also be executed by temporarily storing the downloaded program and data via a communication line or the like in an internal memory or the like. It is also possible to execute directly using hardware resources on the other device side on a network connected via a communication line or the like. Furthermore, the game can be executed by exchanging data with other computer devices or the like via a network.
[0153]
【The invention's effect】
As described above, the present invention has the following effects.
[0154]
  According to the gaming machine of the first aspect, it is possible to vary the probability of winning in the specific area depending on which of the plurality of flow paths the game ball has passed. In addition, since different effect display is performed according to the determination result of the passage route determination means, the player's sense of expectation regarding which flow path the game ball has passed through is increased, and the interest of the game is improved.In addition, since the effect display according to the determination result of the passage route determination means is terminated when the game ball is detected by the discharge ball detection means, the useless effect display after the game ball is discharged is omitted, and the processing load is reduced. Can be reduced.
[0155]
In the gaming machine according to claim 2, since the round determination means determines the round in which the internal structure of the variable winning device is difficult to enter the specific area in the specific game state, the specific game By making the variable winning device changeable in various states in the state, the variety of games can be increased, and the gaming interest can be improved.
[0156]
In the gaming machine according to claim 3, since the effect display for notifying the determination content of the round determination means is performed, from this display, the player can easily recognize the determination result by the round determination means. This will increase the sense of expectation for the game and improve the fun of the game.
[0157]
  In the gaming machine according to claim 4, the numerical data extracting means extracts numerical data before the game ball is detected by the specific ball detecting means and the specific gaming state is generated.ApproachPrior to the game, the change mode of the variable winning device in the specific gaming state can be determined,ApproachIn this case, it is possible to reduce the processing load by preventing a lot of processing from being executed in a short time.
[0158]
In the gaming machine according to the fifth aspect, the numerical data extraction means extracts numerical data when the start detection means detects the game ball. And a display mode selection means selects an effect display mode based on the determination content of a round determination means. Therefore, a lottery for determining the change mode of the variable winning device in the specific gaming state can be performed at an early stage, and the effect display based on the result can be executed for a long time to improve the gaming interest.
[0159]
In the gaming machine according to claim 6, since the numerical data extracted by the numerical data extraction means is invalidated when a predetermined period has elapsed, unnecessary data is invalidated. The memory area can be used effectively.
[0160]
  In the gaming machine according to claim 7, since the effect display according to the determination result of the passage route determination means is performed in the effect display mode according to the determination content of the round determination means, the game ball is placed in the specific area.ApproachAnd the probability ofApproachThe effect display can be varied depending on the difference in profits given to the player in the later specific gaming state. This effect display enhances the player's expectation and improves the fun of the game.
[0161]
  In the gaming machine according to claim 8, the first and second rolling speed suppressing portions that decelerate the rolling speed of the game ballGuide routeBecause it is provided in the game ballGuide routeTo a specific area after passingApproachIt can prolong the time until the results of whether or not to play,Guide routeIt is possible to increase the player's sense of expectation by performing an effect display for a long time.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a configuration of a variable winning device.
FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a configuration in a left, middle, and right flow path.
FIG. 4 is a rear view of the pachinko gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a system configuration example centered on a game control board;
FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating a main configuration of a basic circuit.
FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating an example of each random number counted by a random counter.
FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating an example of a middle / left / right route passage display pattern selection table;
FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing main processing.
FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing a timer interrupt process.
FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing a start winning process.
FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing game control process processing.
13 is a flowchart showing details of a game control normal process in FIG. 12. FIG.
14 is a flowchart showing details of a start operation setting process in FIG. 12. FIG.
15 is a flowchart showing details of a process during start operation in FIG. 12; FIG.
FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing display control setting processing;
FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing details of normal display setting processing in FIG. 16;
FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing details of the route passage display determination process in FIG. 16;
FIG. 19 is a flowchart illustrating details of the route passing display process in FIG. 16;
20 is a flowchart showing details of a lottery result display setting process in FIG. 16;
FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing details of lottery result display processing in FIG. 16;
FIG. 22 is a diagram illustrating an example of a route passage display.
FIG. 23 is a diagram illustrating an example of a route passage display.
FIG. 24 is a diagram illustrating an example of a route passage display.
FIG. 25 is a diagram showing an example of a lottery effect display.
FIG. 26 is a diagram showing a start winning memory in a modified example of the present invention.
FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing a start winning process in a modification of the present invention.
[Explanation of symbols]
1 ... Pachinko machine (game machine)
2… Game board (gauge board)
3 ... Frame for gaming machines (underframe)
4 ... Guide rail
5 ... Game area
6 ... Variable winning device
7a-7c ... Start prize opening
9 ... Variable display
10… Power supply board (Power supply part)
11 ... Game control board (game control unit)
12 ... Display control board (display control unit)
13 ... Voice control board (voice control unit)
14 ... Lamp control board (lamp control unit)
15 ... Dispensing control board (dispensing control unit)
20a, 20b ... Opening and closing member
21a, 21b ... Grand prize opening
23 ... Prize winning space
24… Rolling plate
25a to 25c ... opening
26a-26c ... Downstream route
27a-27c ... Rolling passage
28 ... movable member
29a to 29f ... rolling speed suppressing member
35 ... V zone (specific area)
36 ... Normal area
40 ... Specific ball detector
41a-41c ... Starting ball detector
42a, 42b ... winning ball detector
43a-43c ... Path passage ball detector
44 ... Discharged ball detector
50a, 50b, 51 ... Solenoid
55… Ball dispensing device
81 ... Handle
82 ... Frame decoration lamp
83… Speaker
84… Side lamp
85… The decorative lamp
100 ... Basic circuit
110… switch circuit
111… Solenoid circuit
120… Start winning memory
121… Random counter
122 ... Round counter
123 ... Process flag memory
124 ... Ball detection flag memory
125 ... Game state flag memory
126 ... Display state flag memory
127 ... Display pattern selection table memory
128… Control time timer
131 ... Middle route passage display pattern selection table
132 ... Left route passage display pattern selection table
133 ... Right route passage display pattern selection table

Claims (8)

A variable display device whose display state can be changed, start detection means for detecting a game ball in a start area provided in a game area where the game ball flows down, and opening and closing when the game ball is detected by the start detection means A variable winning device that performs a starting operation to change a large winning opening that is opened and closed by a member from a second state that is disadvantageous to the player to a first state that is advantageous to the player, and a plurality of areas provided in the variable winning device Specific ball detecting means for detecting the passage of a game ball to a specific area of the game ball, and the specific ball detecting means detects a game ball that has won a prize winning opening when performing the starting operation. And a gaming machine that generates a specific gaming state in which the special winning opening is controlled to the first state in a specific manner that is more advantageous to the player than the starting operation,
Provide a plurality of guide paths capable of guiding the game ball from the big prize opening to the specific area in the variable winning device,
The plurality of guide routes include a first guide route and a second guide route configured such that the probability that a game ball enters the specific area is lower than the first guide route,
Passing ball detecting means for detecting the passing of game balls in the first and second guidance paths;
Passing path determination means for determining which of the plurality of passing ball detection means has detected the passing of the game ball;
Display control means for performing display control of the variable display device ;
And a discharge ball detection means for detecting a game ball discharged from the variable winning device ,
The display control means includes
Corresponding to the fact that the game ball that has won the big prize opening during the starting operation is detected by any of the plurality of passing ball detecting means, according to the determination result of the passing path determining means. Display control means for starting operation for causing the variable display device to display different effects;
An effect display end control means for ending the effect display based on the fact that the game ball is detected by the discharge ball detecting means after the effect display by the start operation time display control means is started,
A display control unit for a specific game state that causes the variable display device to perform a display different from the effect display according to the determination result of the passage route determination unit performed by the display control unit for the starting operation in the specific game state; including,
A gaming machine characterized by that. In the specific gaming state, the round in which the big prize opening is the first state in the specific mode can be continued up to a predetermined upper limit number of times by establishment of a continuation condition,
Continuation control means for establishing the continuation condition for the next round on condition that the game ball that has won the big winning opening in the specific gaming state is detected by the specific ball detection means;
Internal structure changing means for changing the internal structure of the variable prize-winning device between a state in which a game ball easily enters the specific area and a state in which it is difficult to enter;
Numerical data extraction means for extracting numerical data when a predetermined condition is satisfied from numerical data updating means for updating numerical data;
Round determination means for determining numerical data extracted by the numerical data extraction means and determining a round in which the internal structure of the variable winning device is difficult to enter the specific area in the specific gaming state Including,
The gaming machine according to claim 1. The display control means causes the variable display device to perform an effect display for notifying the determination content of the round determination means.
The gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein: The numerical data extraction means extracts numerical data when the predetermined condition is satisfied before the game ball is detected by the specific ball detection means and the specific game state occurs.
The gaming machine according to claim 2 or 3, characterized in that. Storage means for storing a plurality of effect display modes by the variable display device;
Display mode selection means for selecting any one of the effect display modes stored in the storage means based on the determination content of the round determination means,
The numerical data extraction means extracts numerical data when the start detection means detects a game ball,
The display control unit causes the variable display device to perform an effect display in the effect display mode selected by the display mode selection unit, thereby causing a different effect display to be performed according to the determination content of the round determination unit.
The gaming machine according to claim 4, wherein: Further comprising invalidating means for invalidating the numerical data extracted by the numerical data extracting means when a predetermined period has elapsed,
The gaming machine according to claim 5, wherein: The display control unit causes the variable display device to perform an effect display according to a determination result of the passage route determination unit in an effect display mode according to the determination content of the round determination unit.
The gaming machine according to any one of claims 2 to 6, wherein the gaming machine is characterized in that In the first and second guide paths, a rolling speed suppression unit for reducing the rolling speed of the game ball is provided.
The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that:

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