JP4232171B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine having a plurality of types of jackpot gaming functions.

Some of the above gaming machines have a structure in which a left big prize opening and a right big prize opening are provided in the game area. In the case of this configuration, internal processing is performed based on the game ball winning at the start opening, and the left large winning opening and the right large winning opening are selectively opened based on the result of the internal processing.
JP 2003-210737 A

  In the case of the above-mentioned gaming machine, the left grand prize winning opening and the right grand winning prize opening are only selectively opened by mere lottery, so that the game is not attractive. For this reason, it is conceived that new game play is conferred by selectively opening a plurality of large winning openings in accordance with an interesting condition that is directly linked to the number of winning prize balls.

  In order to solve the problem, the present invention aims to provide a new playability by selectively opening a plurality of big winning openings according to an interesting condition that is directly linked to the number of winning prize balls. The means is as follows. In the present invention, the number of rounds is set on condition that the game ball has won in the specific area through the first big winning opening, and the first big winning opening and the second big winning opening are set as the round number setting result. In response, the first jackpot round or the second jackpot round is performed by selectively operating the first jackpot round, and the first jackpot round is conditionally repeated with the result of setting the number of rounds as the upper limit. The big hit round of 2 is unconditionally repeated with the result of setting the number of rounds as the upper limit.

  The present invention relates to an operating port provided in a game area, a hit judging means for judging hit and miss based on winning of a game ball in the actuating port, and an identification symbol according to a judgment result of the hit judging means. The first symbol display that is displayed in the above-described manner and the enlarged state based on the fact that the identification symbol is displayed in the winning manner on the first symbol display that can be changed to the enlarged state and the reduced state. A variable starting opening, a starting opening provided in the gaming area, a first big winning opening that is opened and closed based on a game ball winning in either the starting opening or the variable starting opening, A winning invalidation means for invalidating a winning of a game ball when a gaming ball wins one of the starting opening and the variable starting opening during operation of the first winning prize opening; and the first winning prize. The winning room where game balls won through the mouth enter, and the front A normal area and a specific area provided in the winning room; a distribution member that distributes the game balls that have entered the winning room to either the normal area or the specific area; a random counter that has a predetermined initial value and a predetermined value; Means for updating within a predetermined upper limit range, and an upper limit from the initial value of the random counter to each of a predetermined first jackpot round number and a predetermined second jackpot round number ROM in which data is set by setting a plurality of values within a range of values, and when the game ball wins in the specific area, the update result of the random counter is detected and the first big hit of the ROM The round number is determined by selecting the round number corresponding to the update result of the random counter from the round number for the second jackpot and the second round number for jackpot And a second symbol display on which a determination result of the round number determination unit is displayed, and a determination result of the round number determination unit is the first big hit round number and the second big hit A jackpot judging means for discriminating between the first jackpot and the second jackpot depending on which round number is used, a second jackpot provided so as to be openable and closable, and the jackpot judging means The accessory continuous actuating device control means for operating the accessory continuous actuating device on condition that the first jackpot is determined, and the first big prize opening on the condition that the accessory continuous actuating device is operating. The first jackpot round that opens and closes the game is executed, and the first first jackpot round is resumed on condition that the game ball wins the specific area during the first jackpot round. Jackpot round round A first jackpot game control means for performing until the number of returns reaches the round number determination result, a condition device control means for operating the condition device on condition that the jackpot determination means has determined a second jackpot, and A second jackpot round that opens and closes the second jackpot is executed on condition that the condition device is operating, and the next second jackpot round is not based on the end of the current jackpot round. And a second jackpot game control means for performing the control to resume to the condition until the number of repetitions of the second jackpot round reaches the round number judgment result, wherein the first jackpot game control means is configured such that the jackpot judgment means A process of setting the determination result of the round number determination means in a first counter when it is determined that the game is a big hit of 1, and the game ball is said specific area in the first big hit round of this time A process of subtracting a predetermined value from the first counter after finishing the current first big hit round when winning a prize, and subtracting a predetermined value from the first counter In this case, when the subtraction result of the first counter is compared with a predetermined value, and when it is determined that the subtraction result of the first counter has not reached the predetermined value, the next When the first big hit round is resumed and it is determined that the subtraction result of the first counter has reached a predetermined value, the next consecutive big hit round is not resumed, The second jackpot game control means sets the judgment result of the round number judgment means in the second counter when the jackpot judgment means judges that it is the second jackpot. processing When the current second big hit round is finished, when a predetermined value is subtracted from the second counter, and when a predetermined value is subtracted from the second counter A process of comparing the subtraction result of the second counter with a predetermined value, and the next second jackpot when it is determined that the subtraction result of the second counter has not reached the predetermined value. When the round is restarted and the subtraction result of the second counter is determined to reach a predetermined value, the condition device is stopped without restarting the next second big hit round. It has the characteristic in that.

  When the game ball wins the operating opening, it is determined whether or not the game ball is won, and the identification symbol is displayed on the first symbol display in a winning manner and a losing manner. For example, when the identification symbol is displayed in a winning manner, the variable start opening is in an expanded state, and a state in which the game ball easily wins the variable start opening is generated.

  When the game ball wins either the start opening or the variable start opening, the first big winning opening is opened and closed, and when the game ball wins the first big winning opening, either the normal area or the specific area by the distributing member It is distributed to. In this state, when the game ball wins either the starting opening or the variable starting opening, the winning of the gaming ball is invalidated, so the first big winning opening is reopened or the first big winning opening is opened. The time will not be extended.

  When the game ball wins in the specific area, the number of rounds is determined, and the determination result of the number of rounds is displayed on the second symbol display. At the same time, the first jackpot and the second jackpot are determined based on the determination result of the number of rounds. When the first jackpot is determined, the accessory continuous operation device is operated, and when the second jackpot is determined. The condition device is activated.

  The first jackpot round is started when the accessory continuous actuating device is activated. The first big hit round is a first mode advantageous to the player that allows the game ball to win the first big winning opening based on opening and closing the first big winning opening. The next first big hit round is resumed when winning in a specific area during the first big hit round, and the first big hit round is reached when the number of repetitions of the first big hit round reaches the result of the round number determination. Stops unresumably.

  When the condition device is activated, a second jackpot round is started. This second jackpot round is a player-favored second mode in which a game ball is allowed to win in the second big winning opening based on opening and closing the second big winning opening. When the second jackpot round ends, the next second jackpot round is resumed, and when the number of repetitions of the second jackpot round reaches the determination result of the number of rounds, the second jackpot round stops unresumably.

  The number of rounds is set on condition that the game ball has entered the specific area through the first big prize opening, and the first big prize opening and the second big prize opening are selected according to the result of setting the number of rounds. The first jackpot round and the second jackpot round are performed by operating the switch. For this reason, since the 1st big prize opening and the 2nd big prize opening operate | move selectively according to the number of rounds directly connected with the number of acquisition of prize balls, new gameability is provided.

  Based on the determination of the first jackpot and the second jackpot, operating the accessory continuous actuator and the condition device, and operating the first jackpot round and the second jackpot round on the operation and the condition of the accessory consecutive actuator. Since the operation is started on the condition of the device, a big hit round of contents corresponding to the type of the big hit can be definitely performed.

1. Description of Mechanical Configuration and Electrical Configuration of Gaming Machine As shown in FIG. 1, an outer frame 1 is installed on the Taishima island of the pachinko hall. The outer frame 1 has a rectangular tube shape whose front and rear surfaces are open. A front frame 2 is mounted on the front end surface of the outer frame 1 so as to be rotatable about a vertical axis on the left side. A horizontally long rectangular lower plate 3 positioned at the lower end is fixed to the front surface of the front frame 2, and a lower plate 4 whose upper surface is open is fixed to the front surface of the lower plate 3. An upper plate 5 is disposed above the lower plate 3. The upper plate 5 is attached to the front frame 2, and an upper plate 6 having an open upper surface is fixed to the front surface of the upper plate 5.

  A handle base 7 is fixed to the front surface of the lower plate 3 at the right end. A launch handle 8 is rotatably mounted on the handle base 7, and a launch motor 9 is fixed behind the launch handle 8. The launch motor 9 is composed of a synchronous motor that is driven in synchronism with the AC power supply frequency. The launch motor 9 is supplied with AC island power based on the turning operation of the launch handle 8. A ball strut 10 is connected to the rotation shaft of the firing motor 9, and when the firing handle 8 is rotated, the striking ball 10 repeats a striking motion with the firing motor 9 as a drive source. Play the pachinko ball inside from the upper plate 6.

  A rectangular window frame 11 is mounted on the front surface of the front frame 2. This window frame 11 has a circular hole-shaped window portion 12, and a transparent glass window 13 is fixed to the inner peripheral surface of the window portion 12. Speakers 14 are fixed to the rear surface of the window frame 11 at the upper left corner and the upper right corner, and a net-like speaker cover 15 is disposed in front of each speaker 14. Each speaker cover 15 is fixed to the window frame 11, and the game sound reproduced by each speaker 14 is emitted through the front speaker cover 15.

  A lamp cover 16 is fixed to the window frame 11 between both speakers 14, and a plurality of illumination LEDs 17 are arranged behind the lamp cover 16. Each of these illumination LEDs 17 is fixed to the window frame 11, and the lamp cover 16 is illuminated from behind based on the fact that the illumination LEDs 17 emit light.

  As shown in FIG. 3, a square game board 18 is mounted on the rear surface of the front frame 2, and an outer rail 19 and an inner rail 20 are fixed to the front surface of the game board 18. A launch passage 21 is formed between the outer rail 19 and the inner rail 20 on the left side, and the pachinko balls bounced by the hitting ball 10 rise through the launch passage 21.

  A game area 22 is formed in the game board 18, and a plurality of obstacle nails 23 are driven into the game area 22. This game area 22 refers to a circular area surrounded by the outer rail 19 and the inner rail 20 (the remaining area of the launch passage 21), and the pachinko ball rising in the launch path 21 is played from the outlet 24 of the launch passage 21. It is released into the area 22 and falls in the game area 22 while hitting the obstacle nail 23. This game area 22 corresponds to a rolling area in which the pachinko ball released from the outlet 24 of the launch passage 21 is the maximum range that can roll, and is visually recognized from the front through the glass window 13 of the window frame 11. Has been made possible.

  Two first start ports 25 are fixed in the game area 22. Each of these first start ports 25 has a pocket shape whose upper surface is open, and a first start port sensor 26 (see FIG. 2) is fixed in each first start port 25. Each of these first start port sensors 26 is composed of a proximity switch, and detects that a pachinko ball has won in the first start port 25 and outputs a first start signal. The first start port 25 corresponds to the start port.

  As shown in FIG. 3, a starter base plate 27 is fixed in the game area 22. The start port base plate 27 is disposed between the first start ports 25, and an operation port 28 is fixed to the upper end portion of the start port base plate 27. The operating port 28 has a pocket shape with an upper surface opened, and an operating port sensor 29 (see FIG. 2) is fixed in the operating port 28. The operation port sensor 29 is composed of a proximity switch, and detects that a pachinko ball has won in the operation port 28 and outputs an operation signal.

  As shown in FIG. 4, a second start port 30 is fixed to the start port base plate 27 at a position below the operation port 28. The second start port 30 has a pocket shape with an open upper surface, and a second start port sensor 31 is fixed in the second start port 30. The second start port sensor 31 is composed of a proximity switch, and detects that a pachinko ball has won in the second start port 30 and outputs a second start signal.

  Two blades 32 corresponding to movable members are attached to the second start port 30. These blades 32 are rotatable about a shaft 33 between a vertically closed state (see FIG. 4) and a substantially horizontal open state (see FIG. 5). In the open state, as shown in FIG. 5, the pachinko balls that fall on both the left and right sides of the second starting port 30 are won by the second starting port 30 based on being captured by the blade plate 32, and both the blade plates In the closed state of 32, as shown in FIG. 4, the pachinko ball winning path with respect to the second starting port 30 is based on the fact that a ball path having a diameter dimension of the pachinko ball is formed between the two blades 32. Limited to An operating port 28 is disposed at the entrance of the ball passage. When the two blades 32 are closed, the winning path for the second starting port 30 is abolished based on the fact that the entrance of the ball passage is closed by the operating port 28. Is done. That is, the second start port 30 is opened based on the rotation of the two blade plates 32 to the open state, and is closed when both the blade plates 32 are closed. The second start port 30 corresponds to a variable start port that can be changed between an enlarged state and a reduced state.

  Both vanes 32 are mechanically connected to the plunger of vane solenoid 34. The vane plate solenoid 34 is fixed to the rear surface of the starting port base plate 27, and both the vane plates 32 are in an open state and a reduced state corresponding to an enlarged state based on the fact that the vane plate solenoid 34 is disconnected. Is turned into a closed state corresponding to

  In the game area 22, as shown in FIG. 3, a central accessory 40 is mounted so as to be located above the start port base plate 27. The central accessory 40 corresponds to the first big prize opening device, and is configured as follows.

  As shown in FIG. 6, a central player base plate 41 is fixed in the game area 22. As shown in FIG. 7, the central player base plate 41 is fitted in the through hole 42 of the game board 18, and on the front surface of the central player base plate 41, as shown in FIG. The upper plate 43 is fixed at the upper end. As shown in FIG. 7, the upper plate 43 has a bowl shape protruding forward with respect to the front surface of the game board 18, and an intermediate plate 44 is disposed below the upper plate 43. The middle plate 44 is fixed to the central player base plate 41. As shown in FIG. 6, a central variable winning opening 45 having a left side surface and a right side surface opened between the upper plate 43 and the middle plate 44. Is formed. The central variable winning opening 45 corresponds to the first big winning opening, and has a room shape with the left and right sides as the entrance.

  As shown in FIG. 8, a plurality of stays 46 are fixed to the rear surface of the central accessory base plate 41, and a plate-shaped accessory base 47 is fixed to the rear ends of the plurality of stays 46. . As shown in FIG. 7, an accessory solenoid 48 is fixed to the rear surface of the accessory base 47. When the accessory solenoid 48 is disconnected, the plunger 49 of the accessory solenoid 48 is retracted downward by a spring force. The plunger 49 of the accessory solenoid 48 moves to the upper protruding position against the spring force when the accessory solenoid 48 is energized. A plurality of spacers 50 are formed on the accessory base 47. A flat solenoid cover 51 is fixed to the rear surfaces of the plurality of spacers 50, and the solenoid cover 51 covers the accessory solenoid 48 from the rear.

  As shown in FIG. 6, vane plates 52 are mounted on the front surface of the central accessory base plate 41 so as to be rotatable about an axis 53. Both the blades 52 are mechanically connected to the plunger 49 of the central actor solenoid 48 via an opening / closing mechanism, and when the central agent solenoid 48 is disconnected, the two blade plates 52 are in a vertically closed state (see solid lines). The two inlets of the central variable prize winning opening 45 are closed based on the fact that the central blade solenoid 48 is energized, and both blades 52 are rotated to an inclined open state (see a two-dot chain line). In the open state of both the blades 52, a gap larger than the diameter size of the pachinko ball is formed between the upper plate 43 and the blade 52, and the pachinko ball is allowed to enter the central variable winning hole 45 through both the inlets. Is done. In other words, the accessory solenoid 48 corresponds to an electrical drive source that opens and closes the central variable prize winning opening 45.

  As shown in FIG. 7, a ball passage 54 is formed on the left side and the right side of the intermediate plate 44, and the pachinko ball that has won a prize in the central variable winning opening 45 is located on the left side and the right side. It falls below the intermediate plate 44 through any of the ball passages 54. Each of these ball passages 54 is fixed with a central actor sensor 55 (see FIG. 2) composed of a proximity switch. Each central officer sensor 55 detects a pachinko ball falling in the ball passage 54. To output the central prize winning signal.

  As shown in FIG. 7, a first stage 56 is fixed to the front surface of the central player base plate 41 below the intermediate plate 44, and pachinko balls passing through the ball passages 54 are It falls to the front end on stage 1 of No. 1. The first stage 56 has an inclined plate shape that descends toward the rear, and the pachinko ball that has dropped onto the front end of the first stage 56 rolls backward along the inclination of the first stage 56.

  A cylindrical case 57 is fixed to the rear surface of the central accessory base plate 41. The case 57 has an internal space that functions as a winning room 75, and a first accessory motor 58 is fixed to the upper portion of the case 57. A first shaft 59 is rotatably mounted on the case 57 so as to be positioned in front of the first accessory motor 58, and the first shaft 59 is interposed via a first gear mechanism for deceleration. The rotary shaft of the first accessory motor 58 is connected.

  A first distribution member 60 is fixed to the lower end portion of the first shaft 59. The first distributing member 60 is formed by fixing a plurality of pins 62 to a disc 61. When the first accessory motor 58 is driven, the rotational force of the first accessory motor 58 is the first gear. It is transmitted to the first shaft 59 through the mechanism, and the plurality of pins 62 of the first distribution member 60 moves in the circumferential direction around the first shaft 59. A gap larger than the diameter dimension of the pachinko ball is formed between the pins 62 of the first distribution member 60, and the pachinko ball on the first stage 56 hits the pin 62 of the first distribution member 60. Change direction and roll backward through the gap between the pins 62.

  A ball passage 63 is formed between the rear end portion of the first stage 56 and the case 57, and the pachinko balls that have passed through the plurality of pins 62 fall below the first stage 56 through the ball passage 63. . Further, a second accessory motor 64 is fixed to the case 57 at the rear end portion, and a second shaft 65 is rotatably mounted in front of the second accessory motor 64. The second shaft 65 is mechanically connected to the rotating shaft of the second accessory motor 64 via a second gear mechanism for speed reduction.

  A second stage 66 is fixed to the upper end portion of the second shaft 65 so as to be positioned in the winning room 75. The second stage 66 has a disk shape that descends toward the front, and a plurality of pins 67 are fixed to the second stage 66. The plurality of pins 67 constitute a second distributing member 68 together with the second stage 66. When the second accessory motor 64 is driven, the rotational force of the second accessory motor 64 is the second gear. It is transmitted to the second shaft 65 through the mechanism, and the plurality of pins 67 of the second distribution member 68 moves in the circumferential direction around the second shaft 65. A gap larger than the diameter dimension of the pachinko ball is formed between the pins 67 of the second distribution member 68, and the pachinko ball on the second stage 66 hits the pin 67 of the second distribution member 68. Change the direction and roll forward through the gap between the pins 67.

  As shown in FIG. 8, a lower plate 69 is fixed to the front surface of the central player base plate 41, and a normal region 70 is formed in the winning room 75 on both the left and right sides of the lower plate 69. A specific area 71 is formed in the winning room 75 at the center of the lower plate 69 in the left-right direction. Both the normal area 70 and the specific area 71 form a passage shape whose upper surface opens into the winning room 75, and the pachinko ball rolling forward on the second stage 66 is identified with the left normal area 70 and the center. A prize is awarded in either the area 71 or the normal area 70 on the right side. Among these, a specific area sensor 72 (see FIG. 2) including a proximity switch is fixed in the central specific area 71, and the specific area sensor 72 detects that the pachinko ball has won in the specific area 71 and specifies it. Output region signal.

  As shown in FIG. 6, a holding ball indicator 73 is attached to the front surface of the central accessory base plate 41. This holding ball display 73 displays the number of holding times of a normal symbol game, and five holding ball LEDs 74 fixed to the left side of the central player base plate 41 and the right side of the central player base plate 41. It is composed of the same number of fixed ball LEDs 74 that are fixed. The central accessory 40 is configured as described above.

  As shown in FIG. 3, a lower accessory 80 is mounted in the game area 22 so as to be positioned below the start port base plate 27. The lower accessory 80 corresponds to the second big prize opening device, and is configured as follows.

  A lower accessory base plate 81 is fixed in the game area 22, and a lower variable winning opening 82 is formed in the lower accessory base plate 81 as shown in FIG. 9. The lower variable winning opening 82 corresponds to a second large winning opening, and has a rectangular tube shape with an open front.

  A door 83 is mounted on the lower accessory base plate 81 so as to be rotatable about a horizontal shaft 84 at the lower end. The door 83 is mechanically connected to the plunger of the lower member solenoid 85, and the lower member solenoid 85 closes the front surface of the lower variable winning opening 82 based on the pivoting operation of the door 83 in the vertical state. The front face of the lower variable winning opening 82 is opened based on the turning operation of the door 83 in a horizontal state where the door 83 is tilted forward. That is, the lower accessory solenoid 85 corresponds to an electrical drive source that opens and closes the lower variable prize winning opening 82.

  A lower accessory sensor 86 (see FIG. 2) including a proximity switch is fixed in the lower variable winning opening 82, and the lower accessory sensor 86 detects that a pachinko ball has won the lower variable winning opening 82. To output a subordinate prize winning signal. The lower member 80 is configured as described above.

  As shown in FIG. 3, a through hole-shaped out port 91 is formed in the game area 22. This out port 91 is arranged along the inner rail 20 at the lowest part in the game area 22, and includes both the first start port 25, the operation port 28, the second start port 30, the central variable winning port 45, and the bottom Pachinko balls that have not won any of the variable winning opening 82 roll into the out opening 91 along the inner rail 20.

  In the game area 22, as shown in FIG. 3, a display base plate 92 is fixed between the start opening base plate 27 and the central accessory base plate 41. A normal symbol display 93 corresponding to one symbol display is fixed. The normal symbol display 93 has three symbol display units arranged in a horizontal row, and each symbol display unit is composed of a 7-segment LED display. Each of these symbol display portions displays a numerical symbol of “1” to “8”, and the player is notified of winning or losing according to the combination of the three columns of numerical symbols. That is, the numeric symbols in the three columns correspond to identification symbols and normal symbols that notify the player of hitting and coming off, and the numeric symbols in each column correspond to symbol elements of the identifying symbols and the normal symbols.

  A round indicator 94 is fixed to the display base plate 92 above the normal symbol indicator 93. This round indicator 94 has one symbol display part, and the symbol display part is comprised from the 7 segment type LED indicator. This symbol display part displays any number symbol of “2”, “5”, “7”, “15” corresponding to the identification symbol as a round symbol. Depending on the situation, the winning content is notified. The round symbol display 94 corresponds to the second symbol display.

  The main control circuit 100 is the highest-level control means for controlling game content, and includes a CPU 101, a ROM 102, and a RAM 103 as shown in FIG. A control program and control data are recorded in the ROM 102 of the main control circuit 100, and the CPU 101 executes a control operation based on the control program and control data in the ROM 102 using the RAM 103 as a work area. The main control circuit 100 includes a hit determination means, a winning invalidation means, a round number determination means, a big hit determination means, an accessory continuous operation device control means, a first big hit game control means, a condition device control means, and a second big hit. This corresponds to game control means.

  The input circuit 104 includes a first start signal from both first start port sensors 26, an operation signal from the operation port sensor 29, a second start signal from the second start port sensor 31, and a central combination from both central component sensors 55. The object winning signal / specific area signal from the specific area sensor 72 / the lower role winning signal from the lower role sensor 86 is waveform-shaped and output to the main control circuit 100. The main control circuit 100 is the input circuit 104. When detecting any of the first start signal / actuation signal / second start signal from the player, the award ball data “5” is set, and when the central prize winning signal is detected, the award ball data “10” is set, When the lower prize winning signal is detected, the winning ball data “15” is set.

  The timer circuit 105 periodically outputs a pulse signal to the main control circuit 100 (specifically, every 4 msec). The main control circuit 100 detects the pulse signal from the timer circuit 105 and detects the main program. Is stopped at the execution position. Then, the timer interrupt program is started from the beginning, and when the timer interrupt program ends, the main program is restarted from the stop position.

  The solenoid circuit 106 cuts off the power of the start opening solenoid 34, and the main control circuit 100 opens and closes the second start opening 30 by rotating both the blade plates 32 based on driving control of the solenoid circuit 106. Manipulate. The solenoid circuit 107 cuts off the central actor solenoid 48, and the main control circuit 100 rotates both the blades 52 of the central officer 40 based on the drive control of the solenoid circuit 107, so that the center Open and close the variable winning opening 45. The solenoid circuit 108 cuts off the lower solenoid 85, and the main control circuit 100 rotates the door 83 based on driving control of the solenoid circuit 108, and opens and closes the lower variable winning opening 82. To do.

  The motor circuit 109 and the motor circuit 110 continuously drive the first accessory motor 58 and the second accessory motor 64 in a constant direction at a constant speed. The main control circuit 100 includes the motor circuit 109 and the motor circuit. Based on the output of the drive command to 110, the first accessory motor 58 and the second accessory motor 64 are continuously driven in a constant direction at a constant speed, and the first distributing member 60 and the second distributing member are driven. Both members 68 are continuously rotated at a constant speed in a constant direction.

  The LED circuit 111 turns on and off the holding ball LED 74 of the holding ball display 73, and the main control circuit 100 controls the number of lighting of the holding ball LED 74 based on driving control of the LED circuit 111. The LED circuit 112 displays a normal symbol on the normal symbol display 93, and the main control circuit 100 controls the display content of the normal symbol display 93 based on driving control of the LED circuit 112. The LED circuit 113 displays a round symbol on the round display 94, and the main control circuit 100 controls the display content of the round display 94 based on driving control of the LED circuit 112.

  The payout control circuit 120 controls the payout operation of the prize balls, and includes a CPU 121, a ROM 122, and a RAM 123. A control program and control data are recorded in the ROM 122 of the payout control circuit 120, and the CPU 121 executes a payout control operation based on the control program and control data in the ROM 122 using the RAM 123 as a work area. The payout control circuit 120 receives prize ball data from the main control circuit 100, and sets a drive signal corresponding to the prize ball data based on detecting the prize ball data.

  The motor circuit 124 is provided with a drive signal setting result from the payout control circuit 120, and supplies a pulse signal corresponding to the drive signal from the payout control circuit 120 to the stepping motor 125. The stepping motor 125 functions as a driving source of a prize ball payout device that pays out a pachinko ball as a prize ball into the upper plate 6, and a prize ball is driven into the upper plate 6 based on the driving of the stepping motor 125. The number of prize balls according to the data is paid out. That is, when the pachinko ball wins one of the first start port 25, the operation port 28, and the second start port 30, a small number (specifically, “5”) prize balls are paid out, and the pachinko ball is centered. A few (specifically, “10”) prize balls are paid out when winning the variable winning slot 45, and a large number (specifically, “15”) when the pachinko balls win the lower variable winning slot 82. )) Prize balls are paid out.

  The sound control circuit 130 is to receive a sound command from the main control circuit 100, and has a CPU 131, a ROM 132, and a RAM 133. The CPU 131 of the sound control circuit 130 sets the sound production content based on the sound command from the main control circuit 100, detects the sound data corresponding to the production content setting result from the ROM 132, and outputs the sound data detection result. Based on this, a sound signal is generated and transmitted to the speaker circuit 134, and the speaker circuit 134 outputs sound corresponding to the sound signal from both speakers 14. The operation of the CPU 131 is performed based on the control program and control data recorded in the ROM 132, and the RAM 133 functions as a work memory for the CPU 131.

  The illumination control circuit 140 is for transmitting an illumination command from the main control circuit 100, and includes a CPU 141, a ROM 142, and a RAM 143. The CPU 141 of the illumination control circuit 140 sets the illumination effect contents based on the illumination command from the main control circuit 100, detects the illumination data corresponding to the setting result of the effect contents from the ROM 142, and the illumination Based on the data detection result, an electrical decoration signal is generated and transmitted to the LED circuit 144. The LED circuit 144 causes the plurality of electrical decoration LEDs 17 to emit light according to the electrical decoration signal. The operation of the CPU 141 is performed based on the control program and control data recorded in the ROM 142, and the RAM 143 functions as a work memory for the CPU 141.

  The main control circuit 100 is mounted on the main board 150 as shown in FIG. The main board 150 is fixed to the rear side of the front frame 2, and the first start information terminal 151 and the second start information terminal 152 are mounted on the main board 150. The first start information terminal 151 and the second start information terminal 152 are connected to the output terminal OUT1 and the output terminal OUT2 of the main control circuit 100 through the wiring pattern of the main board 150, and the CPU 101 of the main control circuit 100 Is based on detecting that the pachinko ball has won in the first start port 25 and the second start port 30 from the output terminal OUT1 and the output terminal OUT2 to the first start information terminal 151 and the second start information terminal 152. A first start signal and a second start signal are output.

  On the main board 150, a first central character round information terminal 153 and a second central character round information terminal 154 are mounted. The first central accessory round information terminal 153 and the second central accessory round information terminal 154 are connected to the output terminal OUT3 and the output terminal OUT4 of the main control circuit 100 through the wiring pattern of the main board 150. Yes, when the CPU 101 of the main control circuit 100 sets “7” and “15” as the number of round hits, the first central player round information terminal 153 and the second central player round from the output terminal OUT3 and the output terminal OUT4. A first central actor round signal and a second central actor round signal are output to the information terminal 154.

  On the main board 150, a first lower role round information terminal 155 and a second lower role round information terminal 156 are mounted. The first subordinate round information terminal 155 and the second subordinate round information terminal 156 are connected to the output terminal OUT5 and the output terminal OUT6 of the main control circuit 100 through the wiring pattern of the main board 150. Yes, when the CPU 101 of the main control circuit 100 sets “2” and “5” as the number of big hit rounds, the first subordinate round information terminal 155 and the second subordinate round from the output terminal OUT5 and the output terminal OUT6. The first lower role round signal and the second lower role round signal are output to the information terminal 156.

  An information terminal board 160 is fixed to the rear surface side of the front frame 2, and the information terminal board 160 has a first start information relay terminal 161, a second start information relay terminal 162, and a first central agent round information relay terminal. 163, second central actor round information relay terminal 164, first lower actor round information relay terminal 165, and second lower actor round information relay terminal 166 are mounted. The first start information relay terminal 161 to the second lower role round information relay terminal 166 are connected to the first start information terminal 151 to the second lower role round information terminal 156 of the main board 150 via a harness. The first start signal to the second subordinate role round signal are transmitted to the first start information relay terminal 161 to the second subordinate role information relay terminal 166 through the harness.

  The information terminal board 160 includes a first starting information output terminal 171, a second starting information output terminal 172, a first central actor round information output terminal 173, a second central actor round information output terminal 174, and a first lower part. The accessory round information output terminal 175 and the second lower accessory round information output terminal 176 are mounted. The first starting information relay terminal 161 to the second lower accessory round information relay terminal 166 are provided on the information terminal board 160. The first start information output terminal 171 to the second subordinate role round information output terminal 176 are connected via a wiring pattern. The first start information output terminal 171 to the second subordinate role round information output terminal 176 are connected to an external hall computer via a harness. The first starting signal to the second lower member round signal are output from the second lower member round information output terminal 176 through the harness.

The first start information output terminal 171 and the second start information output terminal 172 correspond to the start information output means and the variable start information output means, and the first central character round information output terminal 173 and the second central character output. The round information output terminal 174 corresponds to a first jackpot information output means, and the first subordinate role round information output terminal 175 and the second subordinate role round information output terminal 176 correspond to a second jackpot information output means. To do.
2. 2. Description of game functions 2-1. Normal symbol game function When a player inserts a pachinko ball into the upper plate 6 and rotates the firing handle 8 in the clockwise direction, the pachinko ball is launched into the game area 22 and falls while hitting the obstacle nail 23. . When this pachinko ball wins in the operation port 28, the normal symbol game is started. In this normal symbol game, the normal symbol is displayed in order on the normal symbol display device 93 in a variable state and a variable stop state, and the combination of the normal symbol in the variable stop state is notified to the player about the hit and miss. The details of the game are as follows.

  In the symbol display section on the left column, the symbol display section on the middle column, and the symbol display section on the right column of the normal symbol display 93, “1” to “1” to the symbol elements on the left column, the symbol elements on the middle column, and the symbol elements on the right column Any numerical symbol of “8” is displayed in a stationary state, and when the pachinko ball effectively wins in the operation port 28, the symbol elements in each row start to fluctuate. This variation means that the symbol elements in each column change while moving, the movement direction of the symbol elements in each column is set from top to bottom, and the change order of the symbol elements in each column is “1”. → “2” → “3”... → “7” → “8” → “1”...

  The three rows of symbol elements will stop fluctuating in the order of (1) left row, (2) right row, and (3) middle row. Is notified. These hits and misses are determined by the main control circuit 100 at random based on the acquisition result of the hit random number value on the condition that the pachinko ball is effectively won in the operation port 28. The time required to stop the change is called a change display time (variable display time).

The winning symbol refers to a combination of three columns for notifying the player of the winning symbol. Specifically, the three columns of the left column, the middle column, and the right column are the same combined symbol. The outlier reach symbol is a combination symbol of three columns that generate a reach but does not become a big hit. Specifically, the left column and the right column are the same, and the middle column is different. Further, the completely out-of-line symbol refers to a combination of three columns in which even the reach does not occur, and specifically refers to a combination of three columns in which the left column and the right column are different.
2-2. Second Start Port Game Function When the symbol is stopped and displayed on the normal symbol display 93, the two blades 32 of the second start port 30 release the set time (specifically “0.5 sec”) twice. The second start port 30 is opened twice. When the pachinko ball wins the second start opening 30 when the second start opening 30 is opened, the two blades 52 of the central accessory 40 open the set time (specifically “0.5 sec”) twice. The central variable winning opening 45 is opened twice. The central variable winning opening 45 is also opened when the pachinko ball wins in the first starting opening 25. When the pachinko ball wins in the first starting opening 25, the central variable winning opening 45 is set for a set time. (Specifically, “0.5 sec”) is released once.
2-3. Central Function Game Function When the pachinko ball wins in the central variable winning opening 45 when the central variable winning opening 45 is opened, the pachinko ball is supplied to the first stage 56 through the ball passage 54, and the first stage 56 is inclined along the inclination of the first stage 56. Supplied to one sorting member 60. Then, the pachinko ball rolls backward while changing its direction based on the contact with the pin 62 of the first sorting member 60, and is supplied to the second stage 66 through the ball passage 63. In this state, the pachinko ball rolls forward while changing its direction based on the contact with the pin 67 of the second sorting member 68, and any of the normal region 70 on the left side, the specific region 71 in the center, and the normal region 70 on the right side. Win a crab.
2-4. Round symbol game function When the pachinko ball wins in the specific area 71 of the central bonus 40, the round symbol game is started. In this round symbol game, the round symbol is displayed on the round display 94 in order of change state and change stop state, and the content of the jackpot is notified to the player according to the type of the round symbol in the change stop state. The details are as follows.

The round display 94 displays any number symbol “2”, “5”, “7”, “15” as a stationary symbol in a stationary state, and the pachinko ball is effectively won in the specific area 71. Then, the round symbol starts to fluctuate. This variation means that the round symbol changes while moving. The moving direction of the round symbol is set from top to bottom, and the change order of the round symbols is “2” → “5” → “7” → “15” → “2” → “5”... This round symbol stops changing based on the passage of the fixed variation display time from the beginning of variation. When the round symbol stops varying at either “7” or “15”, the first jackpot game A game per central feature corresponding to is started, and when the round symbol is fluctuated at either “2” or “5”, a game per lower role corresponding to the second big hit game is started. During the game per central role and the game per lower role, a game sound is output from the speaker 14 and the central role game and the lower role game are produced based on the blinking of the illumination LED 17.
2-5. Game function per lower role The game per lower role opens the lower variable winning opening 82 and generates a player's advantageous state that allows the pachinko ball to win in the lower variable winning opening 82. The winning opening 82 is in an open state until an upper limit (specifically, “10”) pachinko balls are awarded a number condition or an opening time reaches a maximum value (specifically “30 sec”). Retained. The opening / closing operation based on the number condition and the time condition of the lower variable prize opening 82 is called a lower accessory round. This subordinate round is equivalent to the second jackpot round and is repeated unconditionally until the upper limit is reached. That is, the round symbols “2” and “5” have the function of notifying the player of the winning of the game per lower role, and also notifying the player of the lottery result of the number of lower role rounds. When the round symbols “2” and “5” are stopped and displayed, the lower role round is repeated unconditionally by “2 times” and “5 times”.
2-6. Game Function per Central Feature The game per central feature opens and closes the central variable prize opening 45, and generates a player's advantageous state that allows a pachinko ball to enter the central variable prize slot 45. The opening / closing operation of the central variable winning opening 45 is equivalent to the first jackpot round and the central bonus round. The number condition that the number of pachinko balls won for the central variable winning opening 45 reaches the upper limit value. The process ends based on either the number of times condition that the number of times of opening of the mouth 45 reaches the upper limit or the specific winning condition that the pachinko ball wins in the specific area 71 is satisfied.

The central feature round is stopped based on the establishment of the specified prize condition and restarted immediately. When either the number condition or the number condition is established without the specified prize condition being established, The game ends. An upper limit is set for the number of repetitions of the central actor round, and when the number of repetitions of the central actor round reaches the upper limit, even if a pachinko ball enters the specific area 71, the central actor round is irrelevant. Is not resumed, and the central role game ends. The round symbols “7” and “15” have a function of notifying the player of the winning of the game per central character, in addition to the function of notifying the player of the lottery result of the number of central characters. When “7” and “15” are stopped and displayed, the maximum number of central bonus rounds is set to “7” and “15”.
2-7. Normal symbol game hold function Normal symbol game cannot be started immediately. During normal symbol game, during round symbol game, during central character game, during game per central character, and during game per lower character, the pachinko ball is in the operation port 28. When the game is won effectively, the normal symbol game is put on hold. An upper limit value is set for the number of times the normal symbol game is held, and when the pachinko ball wins in the operation port 28 in a state where the number of times the hold has reached the upper limit value, the normal symbol game is not held. The winning of a pachinko ball in which the normal symbol game is not held is referred to as an invalid winning, and the winning in which the normal symbol game is held is referred to as an effective winning. The holding ball indicator 73 informs the number of times the normal symbol game is held by the number of lighting of the holding ball LED 74, and the number of lighting of the holding ball LED 74 increases when the pachinko ball effectively wins in the operation port 28. An increase in the number of holding times is notified, and when a normal symbol game is started, a decrease in the number of holding times is notified based on a decrease in the number of lighting of the holding ball LED 74.
3. 3. Description of internal processing of main control circuit 100 3-1. Main processing When the main power is turned on, the CPU 101 of the main control circuit 100 measures the measured values of the random counters R1 to R5, the measured values of the counters N1 to N7, the measured values of the timers T1 to T8, and various flags in step S1 of FIG. All the data of the RAM 103 such as the setting result, the hit determination result, the outlier reach determination result, the normal symbol setting result, and the round symbol setting result are initialized. Then, the first sorting member 60 of the central accessory 40 is driven based on outputting a drive command to the motor circuit 109 in step S2, and the center based on outputting the drive command to the motor circuit 110 in step S3. The second sorting member 68 of the accessory 40 is driven. Next, the process proceeds to step S4, and steps S4 to S8 are repeated in a loop.

  In step S4, the CPU 101 adds “1” to the current measurement value of the random counter R5. This random counter R5 selects the symbol elements in the left column, the symbol elements in the middle column, and the symbol elements in the right column of the normal symbols from the group of symbol elements “1-8”. Only used at the time of judgment. This random counter R5 is composed of a three-digit counter, and the first digit is cyclically added by returning from “0” to “7” and then returning to “0” as shown in FIG. The This addition process for the first digit is performed by “1” for each loop of the main program. The second digit is “1” for each carry in which the first digit is added from “7” to “0”. "3" is added, and "1" is added to the third digit every time the second digit is added from "7" to "0".

  When the CPU 101 updates the random counter R5 in step S4 of FIG. 11, the first digit and the third digit of the update result of the random counter R5 are compared in step S5. If it is detected that they are different from each other, the update result of the random counter R5 is stored in the completely out of symbol area of the RAM 103 in step S6. That is, as shown in FIG. 12, the complete out symbol area stores basic data of complete out symbols having different left and right columns, and the main program loops over stored data in the complete out symbol area. It is updated based on that.

When the CPU 101 detects that the first digit and the third digit of the random counter R5 are the same in step S5 of FIG. 11, the CPU 101 compares the first digit and the second digit of the random counter R5 in step S7. If it is detected that the two are different, the update result of the random counter R5 is stored in the out-of-reach symbol area of the RAM 103 in step S8. That is, as shown in FIG. 12, the outreach symbol area stores basic data of outreach symbols with the same left column and right column but different middle columns. Updated as the main program loops.
3-2. Timer Interrupt Processing When the CPU 101 detects a pulse signal from the timer circuit 105, the CPU 101 stops the main program in FIG. 11 at an intermediate position and starts the timer interrupt program. As shown in FIG. 13, this timer interrupt program performs the counter update process in step S11 to the central object game process in step S20 in this order, and the CPU 101 executes the main program when the timer interrupt program is completed. Resume from the stop position. The timer interrupt program will be described in detail below.
3-2-1. Counter Update Processing When the CPU 101 proceeds to step S11 in FIG. 13, it updates the current measurement values of the random counters R1 to R4. As shown in FIG. 14A, the random counter R1 corresponds to a random number value for lottery for determining whether or not a normal symbol game has been won. This random counter R1 is incremented by "1" every time the timer interrupt program is started. After being added from the initial value "0" to the upper limit value "19", it is returned to "0" and cyclically added. The The random counter R2 corresponds to an outreach random number value that assigns the determination result to complete outage and outreach when determining outage. This random counter R2 is incremented by “1” every time the timer interrupt program is started. After being added from the initial value “0” to the upper limit value “49”, it is returned to “0” and cyclically added. The

The random counter R3 corresponds to a winning design random value for selecting a winning design from the winning design group “1-8”. This random counter R3 is incremented by "1" every time the timer interrupt program is started. After being added from the initial value "0" to the upper limit value "7", it is returned to "0" and cyclically added. The The random counter R4 corresponds to a round number random value for selecting the number of rounds (round symbols) from “2, 5, 7, 15”. This random counter R4 is incremented by "1" every time the timer interrupt program is started. After being added from the initial value "0" to the upper limit value "20", it is returned to "0" and cyclically added. The
3-2-2. Operation Signal Processing When the CPU 101 completes the counter update processing in step S11 in FIG. 13, it determines whether or not there is an operation signal from the operation port sensor 29 in step S21 in FIG. When the operation signal is detected here, the process proceeds to step S22, and the prize ball data Ps is transmitted to the payout control circuit 120. Then, the payout control circuit 120 sets the drive signal Ds based on detecting the winning ball data Ps, and a small number (specifically, based on driving the payout motor 125 by an amount corresponding to the drive signal Ds). “5” prize balls are paid out into the upper plate 6.

  When the CPU 101 transmits the prize ball data Ps in step S22, the CPU 101 compares the current measured value of the counter N1 with an upper limit value (specifically, 10) recorded in advance in the ROM 102 in step S23. The counter N1 measures the number of times of holding the normal symbol game, and the CPU 101 determines that the number of times of holding the normal symbol game has not reached the upper limit value when “N1 <upper limit” is detected in step S23. And it transfers to step S24 and acquires the present measured value of random counter R1-R3.

  The RAM 103 of the main control circuit 100 is provided with 10 reserved data areas as shown in FIG. These ten reserved data areas are assigned the usage order “1” to “10”, and when the CPU 101 acquires the measurement values of the random counters R1 to R3 in step S24 of FIG. 15, it is unused in step S25. The acquisition results of the random counters R1 to R3 are stored in the area with the smallest use order among the reserved data areas. For example, when the random counters R1 to R3 are stored in the reserved data areas in the usage order “1” to “2”, the random counters R1 to R3 are stored in the reserved data area “3” in the blank space in which the usage order is the smallest.

When the CPU 101 stores the random counters R1 to R3 in step S25, it updates the number of holdings of the normal symbol game based on adding “1” to the counter N1 in step S26, and displays the holding ball on the LED circuit 111 in step S27. Send a signal. This holding ball display signal instructs the LED circuit 111 to turn on the number of holding ball LEDs 74 corresponding to the addition result of the counter N1, and the LED circuit 111 corresponds to the number of holding ball LEDs 74 corresponding to the holding ball display signal. The player is informed of the number of times that the normal symbol game is held based on lighting up.
3-2-3. Normal Symbol Game Start Processing When the CPU 101 proceeds to step S31 in FIG. 17, the normal symbol game execution state is detected based on the set state of the normal symbol game flag. Here, when it is detected that the normal symbol game flag is set to the OFF state, it is determined that the normal symbol game is stopped, and the process proceeds to step S32.

  When proceeding to step S32, the CPU 101 detects the execution state of the second start port game based on the set state of the second start port game flag. Here, when it is detected that the second start port game flag is set to the OFF state, it is determined that the second start port game is stopped, and the process proceeds to step S33.

  When the CPU 101 proceeds to step S33, the CPU 101 detects the execution state of the central bonus game based on the set status of the central bonus game flag. Here, when it is detected that the central bonus game flag is set to the off state, it is determined that the central bonus game has stopped, and the process proceeds to step S34.

  When the CPU 101 proceeds to step S34, it detects the execution state of the round symbol game based on the setting state of the round symbol game flag. Here, when it is detected that the round symbol game flag is set to the OFF state, it is determined that the round symbol game is stopped, and the process proceeds to step S35.

  When proceeding to step S35, the CPU 101 detects the execution state of the game per central character based on the setting state of the game per central character game. Here, when it is detected that the game ticket per central character is set to the OFF state, it is determined that the game per central character is stopped, and the process proceeds to step S36.

  When proceeding to step S36, the CPU 101 detects the execution state of the game per lower accessory based on the set state of the game per lower accessory game. Here, when it is detected that the game flag per lower role is set to the off state, it is determined that the game per lower role is stopped, and the process proceeds to step S37. In other words, the normal symbol game start processing is executed when all of the normal symbol game, the second start opening game, the central player game, the round symbol game, the central agent game, and the lower player game are stopped. Is.

  In step S37, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the random counters R1 to R3 are stored in the reserved data area “1” of the RAM 103. If it is detected that the random counters R1 to R3 are stored in the reserved data area “1”, the process proceeds to step S38, and the acquisition result of the random counter R1 is detected from the reserved data area “1” of the RAM 103 to 1 Compare with the hit value of “7”. The winning value is recorded in advance in the ROM 102 of the main control circuit 100. When the CPU 101 detects that the acquisition result of the random counter R1 is different from the winning value “7”, the CPU 101 determines that the winning value is off, and the random counter When it is detected that the acquisition result of R1 is the same as the winning value “7”, it is determined to be a winning. That is, the winning is determined with a constant probability of “1/20”.

  When the CPU 101 determines hit and miss in step S38, it detects a hit and miss determination result in step S39. If a hit is detected, the process proceeds to step S40, where the acquisition result of the random counter R3 is detected from the reserved data area “1”, and the winning symbol is set based on the detection result of the random counter R3. In this winning symbol, the symbol elements in the left column, the symbol elements in the middle column, and the symbol elements in the right column are composed of identical numbers, and the CPU 101 sets the symbol elements in each column to “R3 + 1”. For example, when the detection result of the random counter R3 is “6”, the symbol element “7” is set, and the winning symbol is set to “777”.

  When the CPU 101 detects a detachment in step S39, the CPU 101 detects the acquisition result of the detach reach determination random counter R2 from the reserved data area “1” of the RAM 103 in step S41, and compares it with 10 detach reach values “0-9”. To do. These outlier reach values are recorded in advance in the ROM 102 of the main control circuit 100. When the CPU 101 detects in step S41 that the detection result of the random counter R2 is the same as one of the ten outlier reach values, the outlier reach value is lost. It is determined as reach, and when it is detected that the detection result of the random counter R2 is not the same as any of the 10 outreach values, it is determined as complete disengagement.

  When the CPU 101 determines the reach reach and complete disconnection in step S41, the CPU 101 detects the determination result of the reach reach and complete disconnection in step S42. If a miss reach is detected, the process proceeds to step S43, and the storage result of the random counter R5 is detected from the miss reach symbol area of the RAM 103. Then, “1” is added to each digit of the first to third digits of the random counter R5 to set a detach reach symbol. For example, when the storage result of the random counter R5 is “010”, “1” is added to the numbers in each column, and the outlier reach symbol is set to “121”.

  When the CPU 101 detects complete detachment in step S42, the process proceeds to step S44. Here, the stored result of the random counter R5 is detected from the complete out symbol area of the RAM 103, and the complete out symbol is set based on adding “1” to each digit of the first to third digits of the random counter R5. . For example, when the storage result of the random counter R5 is “001”, “1” is added to the number in each column, and the completely out symbol is set to “112”.

In step S45, the CPU 101 detects a determination result of hit / miss reach / completely miss. When complete deviation is detected, non-reach sequence data is set in step S46, and the normal symbol game time recorded in advance in the ROM 102 is set in the timer T1 in step S47. When either hit or miss reach is detected in step S45, reach sequence data is set in step S48, and the normal symbol game time recorded in advance in the ROM 102 is set in the timer T1 in step S49. (A) shows non-reach sequence data set at the time of detection of complete detachment. In the non-reach sequence data, a left symbol stop signal and a right symbol stop signal are recorded in advance in the ROM 102. The timings t1 and t2 are set. These left symbol stop signal and right symbol stop signal are display signals for variably stopping the symbol elements in the left column and right column of the normal symbol according to the setting result, and sequence data for non-reach when complete deviation is detected Are executed, and the symbol elements in the left column and the symbol elements in the right column are suspended in the order.

  FIG. 18B shows reach sequence data set at the time of detecting the big hit and miss reach, and the left symbol stop signal and the right symbol stop signal are recorded in the ROM 102 in advance in the reach sequence data. The medium symbol low speed fluctuation signal is set at a fixed timing t3 recorded in advance in the ROM 102. This medium symbol low-speed fluctuation signal is a display signal for variably displaying the symbol elements in the middle row of normal symbols at a preset low speed, and the sequence data for reach is executed when a big hit or miss reach is detected. After the symbol elements in the row and the symbol elements in the right column stop changing in this order, the symbol elements in the middle row are switched to the low-speed fluctuation state.

  When the CPU 101 proceeds to step S50 in FIG. 17, it subtracts the number of times of holding the normal symbol game based on subtracting “1” from the counter N1, and arranges the reserved data area of the RAM 103 in step S51. In this process, the random counters R1 to R3 in the reserved data area “1” are erased, and when the random counters R1 to R3 are stored after the reserved data area “2” is included, the use order of the random counters R1 to R3 is changed. For example, when the random counters R1 to R3 are stored in the reserved data areas “1” to “3”, the random counters R1 to R3 of the reserved data area “1” are moved to the previous reserved data area. The random counters R1 to R3 in the hold data area “2” and the random counters R1 to R3 in the hold data area “3” are moved to the previous hold data area “1” and the hold data area “2”. .

  After arranging the reserved data area in step S51, the CPU 101 transmits a reserved ball display signal to the LED circuit 111 in step S52. This holding ball display signal instructs the LED circuit 111 to turn on the number of holding ball LEDs 74 corresponding to the subtraction result of the counter N1, and the LED circuit 111 corresponds to the number of holding ball LEDs 74 corresponding to the holding ball display signal. The player is informed of the number of times that the normal symbol game is held based on lighting up.

When the CPU 101 transmits a holding ball display signal in step S52, the CPU 101 outputs a change start signal to the LED circuit 112 in step S53, and sets the normal symbol game flag to the on state in step S54. This variation start signal is a display signal for starting the variation of the symbol element in the left column, the symbol element in the middle column, and the symbol element in the right column of the normal symbol display 93 at the same time. It starts by starting to fluctuate based on.
3-2-4. Normal Symbol Game End Processing When the CPU 101 proceeds to step S61 in FIG. 19, it determines whether or not the normal symbol game flag is set to the on state. Here, when it is detected that the normal symbol game flag is set to the on state, it is determined that the normal symbol game is being executed, and in accordance with the current measured value of the timer T1 from the sequence data setting result in step S62. A display signal is detected. Then, the detection result of the display signal is output to the LED circuit 112, and the normal symbol game is executed by displaying the contents corresponding to the setting result of the sequence data on the normal symbol display 93.

  In step S63, the CPU 101 updates the remaining time of the normal symbol game based on subtracting the set value from the timer T1. Then, the process proceeds to step S64, and the subtraction result of the timer T1 is compared with “0”. Here, when it is detected that the subtraction result of the timer T1 is “0”, the end of the normal symbol game is determined, and a fluctuation stop signal is output to the LED circuit 112 in step S65. This fluctuation stop signal is a display signal for stopping the fluctuation of the symbol elements in the middle row of the normal symbols according to the setting result, and the normal symbol game is ended based on the fluctuation stop of the symbol elements in the middle row of the normal symbols according to the setting result, The combination of ordinary symbols is determined based on the fact that the last middle row of symbol elements stops changing.

  When the CPU 101 outputs the fluctuation stop signal at step S65, the CPU 101 detects the hit / miss determination result at step S66. When a disconnection is detected, the process proceeds to step S71, and the end of the normal symbol game is recorded based on setting the normal symbol game flag to the OFF state.

  When CPU 101 detects a hit in step S66, CPU 101 sets a preset value (specifically “2”) recorded in ROM 102 in counter N2 in step S67. The counter N2 measures the number of times the second start port 30 is opened. When the CPU 101 sets the counter N2 in step S67, the set value (specifically, “ 0.5 msec "). The timer T2 measures the opening time of the second start port 30, and when the CPU 101 sets the timer T2 in step S68, the process proceeds to step S69.

When the CPU 101 proceeds to step S <b> 69, based on driving the start port solenoid 34 through the solenoid circuit 106, both the blade plates 32 are turned to the open state to open the second start port 30. In step S70, it is recorded that the second start port game is being executed based on setting the second start port game flag to the on state, and in step S71, the normal symbol game flag is set to the off state. That is, the second start port 30 is opened based on the normal symbol display 93 being hit and the symbol being stopped.
3-2-5. Second Start Port Process When the CPU 101 proceeds to step S81 of FIG. 20, it determines the execution state of the second start port game based on the set state of the second start port game flag. Here, when it is detected that the second start port flag is set to the on state, it is determined that the second start port game is being executed (the second start port 30 is opened), and the process proceeds to step S82. To do.

  In step S82, the CPU 101 updates the remaining opening time of the second start port 30 based on subtracting the set value from the timer T2, and compares the subtraction result of the timer T2 with “0” in step S83. Here, when “T2> 0” is detected, the process proceeds to step S84, and the presence or absence of the second start signal from the second start port sensor 31 is determined.

  When the CPU 101 detects the second start signal in step S84, the CPU 101 sets the second start port flag to the on state in step S85, and records that the pachinko ball has won the second start port 30. In step S86, the prize ball data Ps is transmitted to the payout control circuit 120, and in step S100, a second start signal is output from the output terminal OUT2. Then, the payout control circuit 120 sets the drive signal Ds based on detecting the winning ball data Ps, and a small number (specifically, based on driving the payout motor 125 by an amount corresponding to the drive signal Ds). “5” prize balls are paid out into the upper plate 6.

  When the CPU 101 detects “T2 = 0” in step S83, the CPU 101 rotates both the blade plates 32 to the closed state based on disconnecting the start port solenoid 34 through the solenoid circuit 106 in step S87. Close. Then, the process proceeds to step S88, and “1” is subtracted from the counter N2. This counter N2 measures the number of times the second start port 30 is opened, and is initially set to “2” based on occurrence of a hit in a normal symbol game. That is, the CPU 101 subtracts the counter N2 from “2” to “1” in step S88 based on the completion of the first opening of the second start port 30, and detects “N2 = 1” in step S89. The process proceeds to step S90.

  When proceeding to step S90, the CPU 101 sets a setting value in the timer T2. In step S91, the start opening solenoid 34 is driven, and the second opening operation of the second start opening 30 is started.

  When the CPU 101 detects “T2 = 0” in the second open state of the second starting port 30, it subtracts “1” from the counter N2 in step S88. In this case, “N2 = 0” is detected in step S89, and the process proceeds to step S92. Here, the setting state of the second start port flag is determined, and when the second start port flag is detected to be off, the second start port game flag is set to the off state in step S99, and the second start port game is ended.

  When the CPU 101 detects that the second start port flag is turned on in step S92, the CPU 101 determines that the pachinko ball has won the second start port 30 during the second start port game, and is previously recorded in the ROM 102 in the counter N3 in step S93. A set value (specifically “2”) is set. The counter N3 measures the number of times the central variable winning opening 45 is opened. When the CPU 101 sets the counter N3 in step S93, the process proceeds to step S94.

  In step S94, the CPU 101 sets a preset value (specifically “0.5 sec”) recorded in the ROM 102 in the timer T3. The timer T3 measures the opening time of the central variable winning opening 45, and when the CPU 101 sets the timer T3 in step S94, the process proceeds to step S95.

  When the CPU 101 proceeds to step S95, it sets a preset value (specifically “4 sec”) recorded in the ROM 102 in the timer T4, and proceeds to step S96. The timer T4 measures the central game game time, and is initially set to a time required until the pachinko ball that has won the central variable winning opening 45 enters the specific area 71 when the central variable winning opening 45 is opened. Is set.

When proceeding to step S96, the CPU 101 drives the central accessory solenoid 48 through the solenoid circuit 107 to open the central variable winning opening 45. In step S97, the central bonus game flag is set to the on state, and it is recorded that the central bonus game is being executed. Next, in step S98, the second start port flag is reset to the off state, and in step S99, the end of the second start port game is recorded based on resetting the second start port game flag to the off state. That is, when the pachinko ball wins the second start opening 30, regardless of whether it is the first opening or the second opening, the central variable winning opening 45 is opened.
3-2-6. First Start Port Processing When the CPU 101 proceeds to step S110 in FIG. 21, the CPU 101 determines whether or not there is a first start signal from the first start port sensor. When it is detected that the first start signal is present, the prize ball data Ps is transmitted to the payout control circuit 120 in step S111, and the first start signal is output from the output terminal OUT1 in step S123. Then, the payout control circuit 120 sets the drive signal Ds based on detecting the winning ball data Ps, and a small number (specifically, based on driving the payout motor 125 by an amount corresponding to the drive signal Ds). “5” prize balls are paid out into the upper plate 6.

  When the CPU 101 outputs the first start signal in step S123, the CPU 101 determines the execution state of the normal symbol game based on the setting state of the normal symbol game flag in step S112. Here, when it is detected that the normal symbol game flag is set to the OFF state, it is determined that the normal symbol game is stopped, and the process proceeds to step S113.

  When proceeding to step S113, the CPU 101 determines the execution state of the second start port game based on the set state of the second start port game flag. Here, when it is detected that the second start port game flag is set to the OFF state, it is determined that the second start port game is stopped, and the process proceeds to step S114.

  In step S114, the CPU 101 determines the execution state of the central bonus game based on the set status of the central bonus game flag. Here, when it is detected that the central bonus game flag is set to the off state, it is determined that the central bonus game has stopped, and the process proceeds to step S115.

  In step S115, the CPU 101 determines the execution state of the round symbol game based on the set state of the round symbol game flag. Here, when it is detected that the round symbol game flag is set to the OFF state, it is determined that the round symbol game is stopped, and the process proceeds to step S116.

  When the CPU 101 proceeds to step S116, it determines the execution state of the game per central character based on the setting state of the game per central character game. Here, when it is detected that the game flag per central character is set to the OFF state, it is determined that the game per central character is stopped, and the process proceeds to step S117.

  When the CPU 101 proceeds to step S117, it determines the execution state of the game per lower accessory based on the setting state of the game flag per lower accessory. Here, when it is detected that the game flag per lower role is set to the off state, it is determined that the game per lower role is stopped, and the process proceeds to step S118.

  In step S118, the CPU 101 sets a setting value (specifically “1”) recorded in advance in the ROM 102 in the counter N3. The counter N3 measures the number of opening of the central variable winning opening 45, and when the pachinko ball wins in the first start opening 25, “1” is set as the number of opening of the central variable winning opening 45.

  When CPU 101 sets counter N3 in step S118, CPU 101 sets a preset value (specifically “0.5 sec”) recorded in ROM 102 in timer T3 in step S119. The timer T3 measures the opening time of the central variable prize opening 45. When the CPU 101 sets the timer T3 in step S119, the CPU 101 sets a preset value (specifically “ 4 sec ") is set. This timer T4 measures the central game game time. As described above, when the pachinko ball that has won a prize in the central variable prize opening 45 enters the specific area 71 when the central variable prize slot 45 is opened. Initialized at the required time.

When the CPU 101 sets the timer T4 in step S120, the central variable winning opening 45 is opened in step S121. Then, the process proceeds to step S122, and records that the central bonus game is being executed based on setting the central bonus game flag to the on state. In other words, the pachinko ball wins the first start opening 25 in the state where all of the normal symbol game, the second start opening game, the central role game, the round pattern game, the game per central role, and the game per lower role are stopped. When the game is performed, the variable winning opening 45 is opened and the pachinko game is executed in a state in which any one of the normal symbol game, the second start opening game, the central player game, the round symbol game, the central player game, and the lower player game is executed. When the ball wins in the first starting port 25, the variable winning port 45 is not opened and only the payout of the prize ball is performed.
3-2-7. Central character game processing When the CPU 101 detects that the central character game flag is set to ON in step S131 of FIG. 22, it determines that the central character game is being executed. Then, the process proceeds to step S132, and the setting state of the winning awaiting flag is determined. This winning awaiting flag is set to the on state based on the end of the final opening of the central variable winning port 45, and is reset to the off state immediately after the central variable winning port 45 is opened.

  When the CPU 101 detects that the winning awaiting flag is turned off in step S132, the CPU 101 updates the remaining opening time of the central variable winning opening 45 based on subtracting the set value from the timer T3 in step S133. Then, the process proceeds to step S134, and the subtraction result of the timer T3 is compared with “0”. When “T3> 0” is detected, the process proceeds to step S141, and the remaining time of the central game is updated based on subtracting the set value from the timer T4.

  When CPU 101 subtracts timer T4 in step S141, CPU 101 compares the subtraction result of timer T4 with “0” in step S142. Here, when “T4> 0” is detected, the process proceeds to step S143, and it is determined whether or not there is a central prize winning signal. This central prize winning signal is output from the central prize sensor 55 based on the pachinko ball winning in the central variable prize winning slot 45, and when the CPU 101 detects the central prize winning signal in step S143. The process proceeds to step S144.

  When the CPU 101 proceeds to step S144, the prize ball data Pm is transmitted to the payout control circuit 120. Then, the payout control circuit 120 sets the drive signal Dm based on detecting the prize ball data Pm, and the medium number (specifically, based on driving the payout motor 125 by an amount corresponding to the drive signal Dm). Pays out “10” prize balls into the upper plate 6.

  In step S145, the CPU 101 determines whether there is a specific area signal. The specific area signal is output from the specific area sensor 72 based on the winning of the pachinko ball into the specific area 71. When the CPU 101 detects the specific area signal in step S145, the process proceeds to step S146.

  In step S146, the CPU 101 determines the setting state of the specific area flag. Here, when it is detected that the specific area flag is set to the OFF state, the process proceeds to step S147, and the current measurement value of the random counter R4 is acquired. Then, the process proceeds to step S148, and the number of rounds is set based on the acquisition result of the random counter R4.

  FIG. 23 shows a round number table recorded in advance in the ROM 102 of the main control circuit 100. In this round number table, the relationship between the random counter R4 and the round number is recorded, and the CPU 101 selects the round number according to the acquisition result of the random counter R4 from the round number table in FIG. 23 in step S148 in FIG. To set. That is, the number of rounds is set by lottery according to the random value based on the winning of the pachinko ball in the specific area 71.

  When the number of rounds is set in step S148 of FIG. 22, the CPU 101 records that the pachinko ball has won in the specific area 71 based on setting the specific area flag to the on state in step S149. Therefore, when the pachinko ball wins again in the specific area 71, since the ON of the specific area flag is detected in step S146, the round number setting process is not repeated.

  When the CPU 101 detects “T3 = 0” in step S134, it determines that the remaining open time of the central variable winning opening 45 has become “0”. In step S135, the central variable winning opening 45 is closed based on the disconnection of the central bonus solenoid 48. In step S136, "1" is subtracted from the counter N3. This counter N3 measures the number of times the central variable winning opening 45 is opened. When the pachinko ball wins the first start opening 25, it is initially set to “1”, and the pachinko ball wins the second start opening 30. When this is done, it is initially set to “2”. Therefore, when the pachinko ball wins in the first start opening 25, when the first opening operation of the central variable winning opening 45 is completed, “1” is subtracted from “0”, and the pachinko ball is subtracted from the second start opening 30. When the prize is entered, the value is subtracted from “2” to “1” when the first opening operation of the central variable prize winning opening 45 is completed.

  When the CPU 101 subtracts the counter N3 in step S136, the subtraction result of the counter N3 is compared with “0” in step S137. For example, when the pachinko ball wins in the first start opening 25, the CPU 101 decrements from “1” to “0” when the first opening operation of the central variable winning opening 45 is completed. N3 = 0 ”is detected, and the process proceeds to step S140. Further, when the pachinko ball wins in the second start opening 30, since “1” is subtracted from “2” when the first opening operation of the central variable winning opening 45 is completed, “N3” is determined in step S137. > 0 ”is detected. In step S138, the timer T3 is reset, and in step S139, the central variable winning opening 45 is reopened. When “T3 = 0” is detected in this state, the process proceeds from step S134 to step S135, and the central variable winning opening 45 is closed. Next, in step S136, the counter N3 is subtracted from “1” to “0”, “N3 = 0” is detected in step S137, and the process proceeds to step S140.

  When proceeding to step S140, the CPU 101 sets the prize waiting flag to the on state. In this state, it is detected in step S132 that the winning awaiting flag is turned on, the timer T4 is subtracted in step S141, and the presence / absence of the specific area signal is determined until “T4 = 0” is detected in step S142. That is, after the final opening operation of the central variable winning opening 45 ends, the central variable winning opening 45 is kept closed, and it is determined only whether or not the pachinko ball wins in the specific area 71.

  When CPU 101 detects “T4 = 0” in step S142, CPU 101 determines that the remaining time of the central bonus game has become “0”. In S150, the winning awaiting flag is reset to an off state, and in step S151, the setting state of the specific area flag is determined. Here, when it is detected that the specific area flag is set to the off state, the central character game flag is set to the off state in step S155, and the central character game is ended.

  When the CPU 101 detects that the specific area flag is set to the on state in step S151, the CPU 101 turns off the specific area flag. In step S152, a setting value (specifically “5 sec”) recorded in advance in the ROM 102 is set in the timer T5. This timer T5 measures the round symbol game time, and when the CPU 101 sets the timer T5 in step S152, the process proceeds to step S153.

  In step S153, the CPU 101 outputs a display signal to the LED circuit 113. This display signal instructs the LED circuit 113 to start the fluctuation of the round symbol. The LED circuit 113 detects the round symbol on the round indicator 94 based on the detection of the display signal, from “2” → “5” → “ 7 ”→“ 15 ”→“ 2 ”→... Circulate and display cyclically and start a round symbol game.

  When the CPU 101 starts displaying the variation of the round symbol in step S153, it records that the round symbol game is being executed based on setting the round symbol game flag to the ON state in step S154. Then, the process proceeds to step S155, and the central bonus game is finished based on turning off the central bonus game flag.

The central bonus game is executed when the central bonus game flag is on. When the pachinko ball wins in the first start opening 25 in the state where the central game is on, it is detected that the central game is being played in step S114 of FIG. 21, so steps S118 to S122 are not executed. The fact that the pachinko ball has won the first start opening 25 is invalidated except for the payout of the prize ball. Moreover, when the central player game is on, it is detected in step S33 of FIG. 17 that the central player game is being played, so that the normal symbol game is not executed and the second start port 30 is not opened. . That is, both the first start port 25 and the second start port 30 are substantially invalidated during the central game.
3-2-8. Round Symbol Game Processing When the CPU 101 proceeds to step S161 in FIG. 24, it determines the execution state of the round symbol game based on the set state of the round symbol game flag. Here, when it is detected that the round symbol game flag is set to the on state, it is determined that the round symbol game is being played, and the process proceeds to step S162.

  In step S162, the CPU 101 updates the remaining time of the round symbol game based on subtracting the set value from the timer T5. Then, the process proceeds to step S163, and the subtraction result of the timer T5 is compared with “0”. Here, when “T5 = 0” is detected, the process proceeds to step S164, and a display signal is output to the LED circuit 113. This display signal instructs to stop the round symbol of the round indicator 94 with the setting result of the round number, and the LED circuit 113 sets the round symbol with the setting result of the round number based on the detection of the display signal. Stop and inform the player of the number of rounds.

  When the CPU 101 stops displaying the round symbol in step S164, it determines in step S165 whether the round number setting result is the game value “7, 15” per central accessory or the game value “2, 5” per lower accessory. to decide. Here, when it is detected that the round number setting result is a game value “2, 5” per lower role, it is determined that the big hit game content is a game per lower role, and the process proceeds to step S166.

  When proceeding to step S166, the CPU 101 sets the game flag per lower role to the on state. The game flag per lower role is equivalent to the condition device. When the game flag per lower role is on, the game flag is detected based on the fact that the game flag per lower role is detected in step S181 in FIG. In the state where the bonus game round is executed and the game flag per lower game is turned off, the lower game round is not executed based on the fact that the game flag per lower game is detected in step S181 in FIG. That is, the on / off of the game flag per lower role corresponds to the operation and stop of the condition device.

  When the CPU 101 turns on the lower-periphery game flag in step S166 of FIG. 24, the CPU 101 sets the lower-compartment round number in the counter N4 in step S167. The number of rounds in the lower role refers to the result of setting the number of rounds. When “2” is stopped and displayed as a round symbol on the round symbol display 94 in step S164, “2” is displayed in the counter N4 in step S167. When “5” is stopped and displayed as a round symbol on the round symbol display 94 in step S164, “5” is set in the counter N4 in step S167.

  When the CPU 101 sets the counter N4 in step S167, the CPU 101 sets a setting value (specifically “10”) recorded in advance in the ROM 102 in the counter N5 in step S168. The counter N5 measures the number of winnings for the lower variable winning opening 82 of the pachinko ball. When the CPU 101 sets the counter N5 in step S168, the process proceeds to step S169.

  In step S169, the CPU 101 sets a preset value (specifically, “30 sec”) recorded in the ROM 102 in the timer T6. The timer T6 measures the opening time of the lower variable winning opening 82, and when the CPU 101 sets the timer T6 in step S169, the process proceeds to step S170.

  When the CPU 101 proceeds to step S170, the lower variable winning opening 82 is opened based on driving the lower accessory solenoid 85 through the solenoid circuit. Then, the process proceeds to step S178. When the round number setting result is “2”, the first subordinate role round information is output from the output terminal OUT5, and when the round number setting result is “5”, the output terminal The second subordinate role round information is output from OUT6. Next, the process proceeds to step S171, and the round symbol game is finished based on setting the round symbol game flag to the OFF state.

  When the CPU 101 detects in step S165 that the result of setting the number of rounds is a game value “7, 15” per central feature, it determines that the big hit game content is a game per central feature, and in step S172, the central feature is determined. The winning game flag is set to the on state. This game flag per central character corresponds to a continuous action device, and when the game flag per central character is on, it is detected that the game flag per central character is detected in step S200 of FIG. Based on the fact that the central character round is executed, and the game flag per central character is OFF, the central character round is not executed based on the fact that the OFF of the game flag per central character is detected in step S200 of FIG. That is, the on / off of the game flag per central character corresponds to the operation and stop of the character continuous operation device.

  When the CPU 101 turns on the central bonus game flag in step S172 of FIG. 24, the CPU 101 sets a preset value (specifically “18”) recorded in the ROM 102 in the counter N3 in step S173. The counter N3 measures the number of opening of the central variable winning opening 45 in one central bonus round, and when the CPU 101 sets the counter N3 in step S173, the process proceeds to step S174.

  When proceeding to step S174, the CPU 101 sets the central combination round number in the counter N6. The number of rounds of the central character means a result of setting the number of rounds. When “7” is stopped and displayed as a round symbol on the round symbol display 94 in step S164, “7” is displayed in the counter N6 in step S174. When “15” is stopped and displayed as a round symbol on the round symbol display 94 in step S164, “15” is set in the counter N6 in step S174.

  When the CPU 101 sets the counter N6 in step S174, the setting value (specifically “10”) recorded in advance in the ROM 102 is set in the counter N7 in step S175. This counter N7 measures the number of winnings of the pachinko ball in the central variable winning slot 45 in one central combination round. When the CPU 101 sets the counter N7 in step S175, the process proceeds to step S176.

When the CPU 101 proceeds to step S176, it sets a preset value (specifically, “0.8 sec”) recorded in the ROM 102 in the timer T3. The timer T3 measures the opening time of the central variable winning opening 45, and when the CPU 101 sets the timer T3 in step S176, the CPU 101 opens the central variable winning opening 45 in step S177, and proceeds to step S179. When the round number setting result is “7”, the first central actor round information is output from the output terminal OUT3. When the round number setting result is “15”, the second central point is output from the output terminal OUT4. Outputs bonus round information. Next, the process proceeds to step S171, and the round symbol game is finished based on setting the round symbol game flag to the OFF state.
3-2-9. Lower-combination game processing When the CPU 101 proceeds to step S181 in FIG. 25, it determines the setting state of the lower-combination game flag. Here, when it is detected that the game flag per lower role is set to the on state, the set value is subtracted from the timer T6 in step S182, and the remaining opening time of the lower variable winning opening 82 is updated.

  When CPU 101 subtracts timer T6 in step S182, CPU 101 compares the subtraction result of timer T6 with “0” in step S183. Here, when “T6> 0” is detected, the process proceeds to step S184, and it is determined whether or not there is a lower prize winning signal. The lower accessory winning signal is output from the lower accessory sensor 86 based on the pachinko ball winning in the lower variable winning opening 82, and when the CPU 101 detects the lower accessory winning signal in step S184. Control goes to step S185.

  When proceeding to step S185, the CPU 101 transmits the prize ball data Pb to the payout control circuit 120. Then, the payout control circuit 120 sets the drive signal Db based on the detection of the prize ball data Pb, and drives the payout motor 125 by an amount corresponding to the drive signal Db (specifically, “15” prize balls are paid out into the upper plate 6.

  When the CPU 101 transmits the prize ball data in step S185, the CPU 101 subtracts “1” from the counter N5 in step S186. The counter N5 indicates the number of remaining pachinko balls for the lower variable winning opening 82, and when the CPU 101 subtracts the counter N5 in step S186, it compares the subtraction result of the counter N5 with “0” in step S187.

  When the CPU 101 detects “T6 = 0” in step S183 or detects “N5 = 0” in step S187, the CPU 101 proceeds to step S188, where the lower variable winning a prize opening 82 is closed, and the lower role land is changed. Stop. That is, the lower role round is based on the fact that either the number condition for the upper limit number of pachinko balls to win in the lower variable winning opening 82 or the time condition for the lower variable winning opening 82 to reach the upper limit is satisfied. Stop.

  When the CPU 101 stops the lower role round in step S188, it updates the remaining number of lower role rounds based on subtracting “1” from the counter N4 in step S189. Then, the process proceeds to step S190, and the subtraction result of the counter N4 is compared with “0”.

  When CPU 101 detects “N4> 0” in step S190, CPU 101 sets a set value (specifically “10”) in counter N5 in step S191, and sets a set value (specifically “30 sec” in timer T6 in step S192). ”) Is set, and the lower role round is restarted based on opening the lower variable winning opening 82 in step S193. In other words, the next lower role round is resumed based on the end of the current lower role round.

When CPU 101 detects “N4 = 0” in step S190, it finishes the game per lower role based on turning off the game flag per lower role in step S194. That is, when the number of continuations of the lower role round reaches the determination result of the number of rounds, the lower role round is not resumed, and the game per lower role is completed.
3-2-10. Game processing per central character 1. Opening / Closing Processing of the Central Variable Winning Port 45 When the CPU 101 proceeds to step S200 in FIG. Here, if it is detected that the game ticket per central bonus is set to the on state, the process proceeds to step S201.

  When the CPU 101 proceeds to step S201 in FIG. 26, the CPU 101 determines the setting state of the winning awaiting flag. This winning awaiting flag is a step based on whether either the number condition for the upper limit number of pachinko balls to enter the central variable prize opening 45 or the condition for the number of times the central variable prize opening 45 is opened reaches the upper limit value. The CPU 101 is turned on in S226, and when the CPU 101 detects that the prize waiting flag is turned off in Step S201, the CPU 101 proceeds to Step S202.

  When proceeding to step S202, the CPU 101 measures the remaining opening time of the central variable winning award 45 based on subtracting the set value from the timer T3. In step S203, the result of subtraction of the timer T3 is compared with “0”, and when “T3> 0” is detected, the process proceeds to step S204.

  When proceeding to step S204, the CPU 101 determines whether or not there is a central prize winning signal. This central prize winning signal is output from the central bonus sensor 55 based on the pachinko ball winning in the central variable prize winning slot 45, and when the CPU 101 detects the central prize winning signal in step S204. The process proceeds to step S205.

  In step S <b> 205, the CPU 101 transmits prize ball data Pm to the payout control circuit 120. Then, the payout control circuit 120 sets the drive signal Dm based on detecting the prize ball data Pm, and the medium number (specifically, based on driving the payout motor 125 by an amount corresponding to the drive signal Dm). Pays out “10” prize balls into the upper plate 6.

  When the CPU 101 transmits the winning ball data in step S205, the CPU 101 subtracts “1” from the counter N7 in step S206. This counter N7 indicates the number of remaining winning pachinko balls for the central variable winning opening 45, and when the CPU 101 subtracts the counter N7 in step S206, it compares the subtraction result of the counter N7 with “0” in step S207.

  When CPU 101 detects “N7> 0” in step S207, CPU 101 determines whether or not there is a specific area signal in step S208. The specific area signal is output from the specific area sensor 72 based on the winning of the pachinko ball in the specific area 71. When the CPU 101 detects that there is no specific area signal in step S208, the process proceeds to step S221. Then, the setting state of the winning awaiting flag is determined.

When CPU 101 detects “T3 = 0” in step S203, CPU 101 closes central variable winning opening 45 in step S216, and subtracts “1” from counter N3 in step S217 to open the remaining central variable winning opening 45. Update the count. Then, the process proceeds to step S218, and the subtraction result of the counter N3 is compared with “0”. If “N3> 0” is detected, the process proceeds to step S219, and a set value (specifically “0.8 sec”) is set in the timer T3. Next, the process proceeds to step S220, and the central variable winning opening 45 is reopened. That is, the central variable winning opening 45 is repeatedly opened and closed with the initial set value (specifically “18”) of the counter N3 as the upper limit.
2. Central agent round resumption process 2-1. When the pachinko ball wins in the specific area 71 before the number of opening of the central variable winning opening 45 reaches the upper limit value, the CPU 101 detects the specific area signal from the specific area sensor 72 in step S208, and proceeds to step S209. . Here, the central variable winning opening 45 is closed, and the remaining number of central bonus rounds is updated based on subtracting “1” from the counter N6 in step S210.

When CPU 101 subtracts counter N6 in step S210, CPU 101 compares the subtraction result of counter N6 with “0” in step S211. If “N6> 0” is detected, the process proceeds to step S212, and a set value is set in the counter N3 for measuring the number of times of opening. In step S213, a set value is set in the winning number measurement counter N7. In step S214, a set value is set in the opening time measuring timer T3. In step S215, the central variable winning opening 45 is reopened. That is, when the pachinko ball wins in the specific area 71 before the number of opening of the central variable winning opening 45 reaches the upper limit value, the current central bonus round is immediately ended and the next central bonus round is started. .
2-2. When the pachinko ball wins in the specific area 71 after the number of times the central variable winning opening 45 reaches the upper limit, the CPU 101 detects “N3 = 0” in step S218. In step S226, the winning awaiting flag is turned on, and in step S227, a set value (specifically “4 sec”) recorded in advance in the ROM 102 is set in the timer T8. In this state, it is detected in step S201 that the winning awaiting flag is turned on, and in step S208, it is determined whether there is a specific area signal. When the specific area signal is detected, the process proceeds to steps S209 to S215, and the central actor round is restarted on the condition that the subtraction result of the counter N6 is not “0”.
2-3. When the number of pachinko balls won for the central variable winning opening 45 reaches the upper limit and the pachinko balls win in the specific area 71, the CPU 101 detects “N7 = 0” in step S207. In step S226, the winning awaiting flag is turned on, and in step S227, a set value is set in the timer T8. In this state, it is detected in step S201 that the winning awaiting flag is turned on, and in step S208, it is determined whether there is a specific area signal. When the specific area signal is detected, the process proceeds to steps S209 to S215, and the central actor round is restarted on the condition that the subtraction result of the counter N6 is not “0”.
3. Central processing round end process 3-1. When the number of continuations of the central bonus round reaches the upper limit value The CPU 101 detects “N6 = 0” in step S211 and resets the winning awaiting flag to an off state in step S224. Then, in step S225, the central agent game flag is reset to an off state, and the central agent game is finished. In other words, even if a pachinko ball enters the specific area 71 in the current central agent round, if the number of continuations of the central agent round has reached the round number determination result, the next central agent round will not be started. , The game per central feature ends.
3-2. When the game ball does not win in the specific area 71 during the central bonus round, the CPU 101 detects that there is no specific area signal in step S208, and detects that the award winning flag is turned on in step S221. In step S222, the remaining winning waiting time is updated based on the subtraction of the timer T8. In step S223, the subtraction result of the timer T8 is compared with “0”. Here, when “T8 = 0” is detected, the winning awaiting flag is turned off in step S224, and the game per central feature is finished based on turning off the game flag per central feature in step S225. That is, if the pachinko ball does not enter the specific area 71 while either the number condition or the number condition is satisfied in the current central character round, the number of continuations of the central character round reaches the round number determination result. Even if it is not, the next central feature round is not started and the game per central feature is finished.

According to the first embodiment, the following effects are obtained.
The number of rounds is set on condition that the pachinko ball has won in the specific area 71, and the central variable prize opening 45 and the lower variable prize opening 82 are selectively operated according to the setting result of the number of rounds. Rounds and subordinates rounds were conducted. For this reason, since the central variable winning opening 45 and the lower variable winning opening 82 are selectively operated according to the number of rounds directly connected to the number of prize balls acquired, a new game is provided.

  By determining whether the central bonus game and the lower bonus game are determined based on the setting result of the number of rounds, the central bonus game flag and the lower bonus game flag are set to ON, and the central bonus round and Since the lower role round is started on the condition that the game flag per central role is turned on and the game flag per lower role is turned on, the big hit round with the content corresponding to the type of jackpot can be definitely performed.

  The first start signal and the second start signal are output to the outside from the first start information output terminal 171 and the second start information output terminal 172 based on the winning of the pachinko ball to the first start port 25 and the second start port 30. Then, based on the determination of the game per central character, the first central character round signal and the second central character round information output terminal 174 and the second central character round information output terminal 174 are used. The central player's round signal is output to the outside, and the game is determined from the first lower role round information output terminal 175 and the second lower role round information output terminal 176 based on the determination of the game per lower role. One lower guard round signal and a second lower guard round signal were output to the outside. For this reason, it is possible to grasp the winning situation / games per central role and occurrences per game for the first start port 25 and second start port 30 of the pachinko ball on the game hall side. Guide information can be obtained.

In the above embodiment, the following [Invention 1] is described in addition to the invention described in the claims.
[Invention 1]
An operation port provided in the game area, a hit determination means for determining hit and come off based on winning of the game ball in the operation port, and an identification pattern according to a determination result of the hit determination means A first symbol display to be displayed, and a variable start which is provided so as to be changeable in an enlarged state and a reduced state, and which is in an enlarged state based on the identification symbol being displayed in a winning manner on the first symbol display A mouth, a start opening provided in the game area, a first big winning opening that is opened and closed based on winning of a game ball in either the start opening or the variable start opening, and the first A prize invalidating means for invalidating the prize of the game ball when the game ball wins either the start opening or the variable start opening during the operation of the big prize opening, and the first prize winning opening A winning room into which the game balls won and the winning room are entered. A normal area and a specific area provided in the game, a distribution member that distributes the game ball that has entered the winning room to either the normal area or the specific area, and the game ball winning in the specific area. Round number determination means for determining the number of rounds, a second symbol display for displaying the determination result of the round number determination means, and first jackpot and second based on the determination result of the round number determination means A jackpot determining means for determining the jackpot of the game, a second jackpot provided so as to be openable and closable, and an accessory for operating the accessory continuous actuating device on condition that the jackpot determining means determines the first jackpot The first big hit round that opens and closes the first big winning opening is executed on condition that the continuous action device control means and the accessory continuous action device are operating, and the game ball is the first big hit of this time A first jackpot game in which a control for resuming the next first jackpot round is performed on the condition that a winning is made in the specific area during the round until the number of repetitions of the first jackpot round reaches the determination result of the number of rounds Control means, condition device control means for operating a condition device on condition that the jackpot determination means has determined a second jackpot, and the second jackpot on condition that the condition device is operating The second jackpot round that opens and closes and the next second jackpot round is restarted unconditionally based on the end of the current jackpot round. The number of repetitions of the second jackpot round is the number of rounds. The second jackpot game control means for performing until the determination result is reached, and the start information and the variable start information are excluded based on the winning of the game ball at the start port and the variable start port. Starting information output means and variable starting information output means for outputting to the section, and the jackpot determining means externally outputs the first jackpot information and the second jackpot information based on determining the first jackpot and the second jackpot A gaming machine comprising first jackpot information output means and second jackpot information output means for outputting to the game.

[Invention 1] An object of the present invention is to provide new game play by selectively opening a plurality of large winning openings in accordance with an interesting condition that is directly linked to the number of winning prize balls. In this [Invention 1], the number of rounds is set on condition that the game ball has entered a specific area through the first prize winning opening, and the number of rounds is set for the first and second winning prize opening. By selectively operating according to the result, either the first jackpot round or the second jackpot round is performed, and the first jackpot round is conditionally repeated with the number of rounds set as the upper limit. In the second jackpot round, the setting result of the number of rounds is unconditionally repeated up to the upper limit. Hereinafter, [Invention 1] will be described together with the meaning of terms.
1) Operating port: A winning port through which a game ball rolling in a game area can win. This operating port is a term that includes both a pocket for collecting a game ball from within the game area and a gate for discharging the game ball into the game area. The game area refers to a rolling area in which the game ball can roll. .
2) Hit judging means: judging whether or not the game ball is won or missed based on the winning of the game ball in the operating port. This hit determination means acquires a hit random number value based on the winning of the game ball in the operating port, and determines hit and miss based on comparing the result of acquiring the hit random number value with the hit value. Is preferred. This per-random number value may be updated on condition that the control program is periodically started, or on condition that the control program loops irregularly.
3) 1st symbol display device: When the winning is determined, the identifying symbol is displayed in a winning manner, and when it is determined to be disengaged, the identifying symbol is displayed in a dismissing manner. It functions as a notification device for notifying the disconnection.
4) Variable start opening: Refers to a winning opening for a game ball that changes into an expanded state and a contracted state, and includes both a pocket for collecting the game ball from within the game area and a gate for releasing the game ball into the game area. The enlarged state refers to a player's advantageous state in which the game ball is easier to win than the reduced state, and is based on the fact that the identification symbol is displayed in a winning manner on the first symbol display. Generated. The reduced state refers to a player's disadvantageous state in which the game ball is relatively difficult to win compared to the enlarged state, and includes a completely closed state in which the game ball cannot be won.
5) Start opening: Refers to a winning opening through which a game ball rolling in the game area can win, and includes both a pocket for collecting the game ball from the game area and a gate for discharging the game ball into the game area.
6) First big winning opening: Refers to a winning opening for a game ball that can be changed between an open state and a closed state. The first big winning opening has an electric drive source, and is opened and closed based on the winning of the game ball in either the starting opening or the variable starting opening.
7) Prize invalidation means: invalidates the prize of the game ball when the game ball wins either the start opening or the variable start opening during the operation of the first big prize opening. This invalidation refers to not performing an operation of opening / closing the first grand prize opening or an operation of extending the opening time of the first big prize opening in response to the winning of a game ball. It is preferable that the payout is always performed when a game ball is won.
8) Winning room: Refers to the space where game balls that have won a prize through the first grand prize opening enter.
9) Normal area and specific area: An area that is distinguished from the other party. The normal area and the specific area are provided in the winning room, and the game ball in the winning room enters either the normal area or the specific area.
10) Sorting member: Refers to a mechanical element that sorts the game balls in the winning room into either the normal area or the specific area. The mechanical element preferably has an electric drive source, and the drive source preferably operates the sorting member regularly.
11) Round number determination means: The number of rounds is determined based on a game ball winning in a specific area. The number of rounds refers to the number of continuations of the big hit round, and the big hit round refers to one unit of the operation pattern of the big prize opening.
12) Second symbol display: a result of determining the number of rounds is displayed. The number of rounds may be displayed as a numerical value, or may be displayed as a pattern other than the numerical value. In short, any alarm device may be used as long as it provides a display that allows the player to recognize the determination result of the round number. This second symbol display may or may not be combined with the first symbol display.
13) Second big winning opening: Refers to a winning opening for a game ball that can be changed between an open state and a closed state. The second big winning opening has an electric drive source, and does not operate when the game ball simply wins any one of the operating opening, the starting opening, and the variable starting opening.
14) Big hit judging means: judging the first big hit and the second big hit based on the judgment result of the number of rounds. The first jackpot refers to a first mode of player advantage that allows a game ball to win the first jackpot based on the operation of the first jackpot. The second jackpot Means a second aspect of the player's advantage that allows a game ball to win the second big prize opening based on the operation of the second big prize opening.
15) Accessory continuous actuating device control means: performs control to activate and stop the accessory continuous actuating device. The operation of the accessory continuous operation device is performed on the condition that the first jackpot is determined. The accessory continuous operation device may be a hardware means that is electrically turned on / off, and software. Software means that is turned on and off can be used.
16) First jackpot game control means: performs a first jackpot game that opens and closes the first jackpot. This first jackpot game is composed of a plurality of first jackpot rounds, and the first first jackpot round is executed on the condition that the accessory continuous operation device is operating. The first jackpot round of each round after the second round is restarted on the condition that the game ball won in the specific area during the previous first jackpot round, and the maximum number of times of the first jackpot round Is set in the round number judgment result.
17) Conditional device control means: performs control to activate and deactivate the conditional device. The operation of the condition device is performed on the condition that the second jackpot has been determined. The condition device may be hardware means that is electrically turned on / off, and software that is turned on / off by software. It may be a means.
18) Second jackpot game control means: performs a second jackpot game for opening and closing the second jackpot. The second jackpot game is composed of a plurality of second jackpot rounds, and the first second jackpot round is executed on condition that the condition device is operating. The second jackpot round of each round after the second round is restarted on the condition that the previous second jackpot round is completed, and the limit number of the second jackpot round is set in the judgment result of the number of rounds. Is done. That is, the second big hit round continues unconditionally until the determination result of the number of rounds.
19) Start information output means: The start information is output to the outside based on the winning of the game ball at the start opening. The start information is identified by the external identification means that the game ball has won the start opening. Information that can be done.
20) Variable start information output means: The variable start information is output to the outside based on the winning of the game ball to the variable start opening. The variable start information is an external indication that the game ball has won the variable start opening. This means information that can be identified by the identification means.
21) First jackpot information output means: outputs the first jackpot information to the outside based on the determination of the first jackpot information. The first jackpot information is determined as the first jackpot information. This is information that can be identified by an external identification means.
22) Second jackpot information output means: outputs the second jackpot information to the outside based on the determination of the second jackpot, and the second jackpot information is determined as the second jackpot information. This is information that can be identified by an external identification means.

The figure which shows 1st Example of this invention (a is a front view which shows whole structure, b is a side view which shows whole structure) Block diagram showing electrical configuration Front view showing game board The figure which shows a 2nd starting port in a contracted state (a is a front view, b is sectional drawing which follows an X-ray) The figure which shows a 2nd starting opening in an enlarged state (a is a front view, b is sectional drawing which follows an X-ray) Front view showing central feature Side view showing the internal structure of the central accessory (cross-sectional view along the X-ray in FIG. 6) The perspective view which shows the external appearance of a central actor The figure which shows a lower member in a closed state (a is a perspective view which shows the external appearance of a lower member, b is sectional drawing which follows an X-ray) Diagram showing wiring between main board and information terminal board Flow chart showing main processing of main control circuit Diagram for explaining the contents of random counter addition Flow chart showing timer interrupt processing of main control circuit (A) is a diagram showing a list of random counters, (b) is a diagram showing a list of normal counters, (c) is a diagram showing a list of timers. Flow chart showing operation signal processing of main control circuit Diagram showing the pending data area of the main control circuit Flow chart showing normal symbol game start processing of the main control circuit The figure which shows the sequence data for normal symbol games (a is the figure which shows the sequence data for non-reach, b is the figure which shows the sequence data for reach) The flowchart which shows the normal symbol game end processing of the main control circuit Flowchart showing the second start port process of the main control circuit Flowchart showing the first start port process of the main control circuit The flowchart which shows the central player game processing of the main control circuit The figure which shows the round number table (the figure which shows the relationship between random counter and round number) Flow chart showing round symbol game processing of main control circuit The flowchart which shows the game processing per lower part of the main control circuit The flowchart which shows the game processing per central character of the main control circuit

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  22 is a game area, 25 is a first starting port (starting port), 28 is an operating port, 30 is a second starting port (variable starting port), 45 is a central variable winning port (first big winning port), winning room , 68 is a sorting member, 70 is a normal area, 71 is a specific area, 82 is a lower variable prize opening (second big prize opening), 93 is a normal symbol display (first symbol display), and 94 is a round symbol. Display (second symbol display), 100 is a main control circuit (hit determination means, winning invalidation means, round number determination means, jackpot determination means, accessory continuous operating device control means, first jackpot game control means , Condition device control means, second jackpot game control means), 171 is a first start information output terminal (start information output means), 172 is a second start information output terminal (variable start information output means), and 173 is a first Central information round information output terminal (first jackpot information Force means), 174 is a second central actor round information output terminal (first jackpot information output means), 175 is a first lower role round information output terminal (second jackpot information output means), 176 The second subordinate role round information output terminal (second jackpot information output means) is shown.

Claims (1)

An operating port provided in the game area;
A hit determination means for determining hit and miss based on a game ball winning the operating opening;
A first symbol display in which an identification symbol is displayed in a mode according to a determination result of the hit determination means;
A variable start port that is variably provided in an enlarged state and a reduced state, and that is in an enlarged state based on the identification symbol being displayed in a winning manner on the first symbol display;
A start opening provided in the game area;
A first big prize opening that is opened and closed based on a winning of a game ball in either of the start opening and the variable start opening;
Winning invalidation means for invalidating the winning of the game ball when the gaming ball wins either the starting opening or the variable starting opening during the operation of the first big winning opening;
A winning room into which a game ball won through the first grand prize opening enters;
A normal area and a specific area provided in the winning room;
A distribution member that distributes the game balls that have entered the winning room to either the normal area or the specific area;
Means for updating the random counter within a range between a predetermined initial value and a predetermined upper limit;
Data obtained by setting a plurality of values within the range from the initial value of the random counter to an upper limit value for each of a predetermined first jackpot round number and a predetermined second jackpot round number ROM with recorded,
When the game ball wins in the specific area, the update result of the random counter is detected, and the random counter is updated from the first jackpot round number and the second jackpot round number in the ROM. Round number determination means for determining the number of rounds by selecting the one according to the result;
A second symbol display for displaying a determination result of the round number determination means;
The first jackpot and the second jackpot are discriminated from each other depending on whether the result of the round number judgment means is the first jackpot round number or the second jackpot round number. Jackpot determination means;
A second grand opening that is openable and closable;
An accessory continuous actuating device control means for operating the accessory continuous actuating device on condition that the jackpot determining means determines the first jackpot;
A first jackpot round that opens and closes the first jackpot is executed on the condition that the accessory continuous operation device is operated, and the game ball is in the specific area during the first jackpot round this time. A first jackpot game control means for performing control for restarting the next first jackpot round on condition that the first prize is won until the number of repetitions of the first jackpot round reaches the determination result of the number of rounds
Condition device control means for operating the condition device on condition that the jackpot determination means has determined the second jackpot;
On the condition that the condition device is in operation, a second jackpot round that opens and closes the second jackpot is executed and the next second jackpot round is based on the end of the current jackpot round. A second jackpot game control means for performing control to resume unconditionally until the number of repetitions of the second jackpot round reaches the round number determination result;
The first jackpot game control means includes:
A process of setting the determination result of the round number determination means in a first counter when the jackpot determination means determines that it is a first jackpot;
A process of subtracting a predetermined value from the first counter after finishing the first jackpot round when the game ball wins in the specific area in the first jackpot round this time;
A process of comparing a subtraction result of the first counter with a predetermined value when a predetermined value is subtracted from the first counter;
When it is determined that the subtraction result of the first counter has not reached a predetermined value, the next first jackpot round is resumed, and the subtraction result of the first counter is set to a predetermined value. When it is determined that it has arrived, a process for stopping the accessory continuous actuating device without restarting the next first jackpot round is performed,
The second jackpot game control means includes:
A process of setting a determination result of the round number determination means in a second counter when it is determined that the jackpot determination means is a second jackpot;
A process of subtracting a predetermined value from the second counter when the second big hit round is completed;
A process of comparing the subtraction result of the second counter with a predetermined value when a predetermined value is subtracted from the second counter;
When it is determined that the subtraction result of the second counter has not reached a predetermined value, the next second jackpot round is resumed, and the subtraction result of the second counter is set to a predetermined value. A gaming machine characterized in that when it is determined that it has arrived, the condition device is stopped without restarting the next second jackpot round.

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