JP4408642B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention provides a gaming machine that gives an advantageous value to a player according to a game result (ball game machines such as 1 to 3 types of pachinko machines, arrange ball machines, sparrow ball machines, pachislot machines, video Slot, slot machine, etc.).
[0002]
[Prior art]
In conventional gaming machines, a game is started by a player's operation, and as a result of the game, for example, a display such as numbers and symbols is displayed on the display unit of the gaming machine, and this pattern is a predetermined combination. In such a case, a certain value is given to a player when a predetermined condition is established.
[0003]
In such a gaming machine, not only is it possible to give an advantageous value to the player, but the player's interest in the game is maintained without causing the player to get bored by effects such as images and sounds. The idea is made.
[0004]
For example, leave a special symbol that stops last among the special symbols that fluctuate, and predict that another symbol will be a big hit with a certain probability (reliability) from a state (reach state) close to a predetermined symbol combination (reach) Production), those that produce an effect that raises the expectation that it may be a big hit, and those that produce a special game or each round that constitutes a special game (a jackpot production) are known (for example, Patent Document 1).
[0005]
[Patent Document 1]
Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 10-201912
[0006]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, in the gaming machine as described above, a player plays a game to perform a special game. However, through the whole game, the ratio of the special game state is smaller than the ratio of the normal game state. It is normal.
[0007]
In addition, in the gaming machines as described above, although an attempt has been made to increase the player's interest in the game without making the player bored by performing the reach effect or the jackpot effect, the reach effect or the jackpot An effect such as a performance is enhanced when the gaming state transitions from the normal gaming state to the special gaming state, or after the transition, enhances expectation, and between the normal gaming state and the jackpot state, or the gaming performance in the jackpot state It is something that changes.
[0008]
For this reason, in the gaming machine as described above, there are few effects in the normal gaming state, which occupies a large proportion of the entire game, and there is little change in gameability in the normal gaming state, which makes the player bored, There was a risk of reducing the interest of the player.
[0009]
In view of the problems as described above, the present invention provides a gaming machine having new interest and provides a ball game machine that maintains the interest of the player.
[0010]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides the following.
[0013]
(1) Game board, A launcher that launches a game ball on the game board, a guide rail that is provided on the game board surface and guides the game ball launched from the launcher to a game area; A plurality of winning openings provided on the surface of the game board and serving as a trigger for winning a prize ball by entering a game ball; A determination means for determining whether or not to shift to a game advantageous to a player, triggered by the entry of a game ball into a specific winning port of the plurality of winning ports, provided on the game board surface, A symbol display device for performing variable display of symbols for displaying the determination result of the determination means; In the symbol display device Displayed Figure Counting means for counting the accumulated time of the pattern variation time; The game area includes a first game area located on the guide rail side from a substantially central boundary line of the game board and a second game area located on the opposite side of the guide rail from the boundary line. A game ball provided on the game board surface and launched from the launching device at the boundary between the first game area and the second game area in the upper area of the symbol display device; A blocking member that blocks movement from the upper area of the gaming area to the second gaming area; And having the first game area Said In the second game area, Said Arrangement of nails on the game board surface, kind of accessory or arrangement of accessory is made so that the possibility that a lot of prize balls can be obtained is higher if the game ball is moved to the second game area. When the counting means counts a predetermined time, the blocking state by the blocking member is released.
[0014]
( 1 According to the invention, since the arrangement of the nail or the arrangement of the objects and the characteristics of the first game area and the second game area are different, one game machine has different game characteristics. It becomes possible to do. Therefore, it is possible to provide a gaming machine with a wide variety of gaming characteristics.
[0015]
( 2 ) Input means for setting the predetermined time by external operation is provided. (1 ) The gaming machine described.
[0017]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, an embodiment of a gaming machine according to the present invention (hereinafter referred to as gaming machine 10 in the embodiment) will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. In the embodiment described below, a case where the present invention is applied to a pachinko gaming machine is shown as a preferred embodiment for the gaming machine according to the present invention.
[0018]
In addition, the present invention provides a gaming machine that can be played with a game property different from that during normal games even during normal games.
[0019]
[Composition of gaming machine]
FIG. 1 is a front view showing an overview of the gaming machine 10 according to the present invention.
[0020]
As shown in FIG. 1, the gaming machine 10 includes a main body frame 12, a game board 14 incorporated in the main body frame 12, a window frame 16 of the main body frame 12 provided on the front surface of the game board 14, and a window frame 16. On the lower side, an upper plate 20 and a lower plate 22 provided on the front surface of the main body frame 12, and a firing handle 26 provided on the right side of the lower plate 22 are arranged.
[0021]
The game board 14 is an example of what constitutes a “game board surface” in the claims.
[0022]
In addition, a plurality of obstacle nails are driven in front of the game board 14. The game board 14 is formed of a resin material without being configured to drive nails, and a metal rod-like body is planted on the resin board 14 so as to protrude forward of the game board 14. It is good. Further, the disposition of the obstacle nails driven into the game board 14 is different in the first game area on the left side from the center line of the game board 14 and the second game area on the right side. Details will be described later with reference to FIGS.
[0023]
The obstacle nail is an example of what constitutes a “nail” in the claims.
[0024]
Further, the launch handle 26 is provided so as to be rotatable with respect to the main body frame 12, and the player can advance the pachinko game by operating the launch handle 26. A launching device 28 is provided on the back side of the firing handle 26.
[0025]
Furthermore, when the launch handle 26 is gripped by the player and is rotated in the clockwise direction, electric power is supplied to the launch device 28 according to the rotation angle and stored in the upper plate 20. Game balls are sequentially fired on the game board 14.
[0026]
The launched game ball is guided by a guide rail 30 provided on the game board 14 and moves to the upper part of the game board 14, and then the game ball is changed in its traveling direction by collision with the above-described obstacle nails. It falls toward the bottom of the board 14.
[0027]
[Composition of game board]
The figure which shows an example of the outline of the enlarged front view which expanded the game board 14 is shown in FIG. 2, FIG. It should be noted that constituent elements corresponding to those shown in FIG.
[0028]
Further, as will be described later, FIG. 2 shows a state in which the blocking plate 300 is driven to close and is in a blocking state, and FIG. 3 shows a predetermined condition (when the number of out balls reaches a predetermined number, When the number of special symbol fluctuations reaches a predetermined number) or when a predetermined trigger (such as when a special symbol fluctuation time or game time reaches a predetermined time), the blocking plate 300 is driven to open and the blocking state is It shows the released state.
[0029]
As shown in FIG. 2, a display device 32 is provided in the approximate center of the front surface of the game board 14.
[0030]
The display device 32 is composed of, for example, a liquid crystal display device, and variably displays a plurality of special symbols (for example, displayed in three horizontal rows) displayed as images, and displays a character image or the like according to the gaming state. By doing so, for example, an image as shown in FIG. 15 to be described later is displayed, and an effect according to the gaming state can be performed. The special symbols displayed on the display device 32 are composed of numbers such as “0”, “1”, “2”,... “7”, “8”, “9”, etc. When a combination (for example, “7”-“7”-“7”, etc., consisting of the same special symbols) is designated as a “big hit”, a special game advantageous to the player as compared with a general game is performed. Can do. The special game is a game that increases the possibility that the player can obtain more prize balls. For example, the special prize opening 38 is opened for a predetermined number of times or a predetermined time, The game is such that many prize balls can be obtained by winning a number of game balls (for example, 10 per opening). In addition, this special game may be called a jackpot game.
[0031]
A display device 52 is provided in the center of the lower portion of the display device 32. The display device 52 is composed of, for example, a 7-segment display, and a normal symbol displayed as an image is variably displayed so as to repeatedly fluctuate and stop. This normal symbol is information including numbers, symbols, and the like, for example, numbers from “0” to “9” and symbols such as “☆”.
[0032]
Furthermore, normal symbol starting sensors 55 (55a, 55b) are provided on the left and right sides of the display device 32. When the normal symbol start sensor 55 (55a, 55b) detects that a game ball has passed in the vicinity of the normal symbol start sensor 55 (55a, 55b), the normal symbol variation display is started on the display device 52 described above. Normal symbols change display stops.
[0033]
When the normal symbol is displayed as a predetermined symbol, for example, “7” and stopped, the movable pieces 58 (58a, 58b) provided on the left and right sides of the first starting port 44 described later are driven. Current is supplied to the solenoid 57 for driving, and the movable piece 58 (58a, 58b) is driven so that the game ball can easily win the first starting port 44, thereby opening the first starting port 44. Like that. When a predetermined time has elapsed after the first start port 44 is opened, the movable piece is driven to close the first start port 44 so that it is difficult for the game ball to win. is there.
[0034]
Furthermore, rolling guide members 59 (59a to 59d) for guiding the path of the game ball in a predetermined direction are also provided on the upper left and right sides of the display device 32 and on the left and right sides. In addition, decorative lamps 36 (36a, 36b) are provided on the upper left side and the upper right side outside the game board 14.
[0035]
Furthermore, four holding lamps 34 (34a to 34d) are provided on the left and right sides of the display device 52 described above. These four holding lamps 34 (34a to 34d) are for displaying the winning memory number of the game balls won in the first starting port 44 and the second starting port 302 described later, Based on the number of lighting of these four hold lamps 34 (34a to 34d), the player can determine the number of winning memories stored in the first starting port 44 and the number of winning memories stored in the second starting port 302 described later. It is possible to notify it.
[0036]
While the display device 32 is displaying a special symbol variation display, an effect image such as a reach effect, a game ball wins a prize at the first start port 44 and a second start port 302 described later. When a winning of a game ball is detected by the first starting port winning ball sensor 42 and a second starting port winning ball sensor 306 which will be described later, it is positioned in a RAM (random access memory) 70 which will be described later. The winning memorized number is incremented. The number of winning prizes stored is stored with an upper limit of “4”. In other words, when the number of winning memories stored in the RAM 70 is “4”, the winning memory is performed even if a game ball wins the first starting port 44 and the second starting port 302 described later. Absent. Then, when the symbol that has been variably displayed is stopped and displayed, if the variability display is performed again based on the winning memorized number, the winning memorized number will be decremented.
[0037]
Furthermore, at the lower part of the game board 14, there is provided a large winning opening 38 through which game balls are won. A shutter 40 for opening and closing the big prize opening 38 is provided at the big prize opening 38 so as to be freely opened and closed. The shutter 40 is opened / closed by the solenoid 48 when a special game state (also called a big hit state) is entered, and a predetermined number of game balls are won. In addition, when a game ball wins a prize winning port 38, a first starting port 44, which will be described later, a general winning port 54 (54a, 54b), a second starting port 302, and a special winning port 304, the type of winning port is selected. Thus, game balls are paid out to the upper plate 20 as prize balls. Further, as will be described later, when a game ball is won in the special winning opening 38 during a special game, the number of prize balls to be paid out changes.
[0038]
Here, as shown in FIG. 2, the gaming board 14 of the gaming machine 10 is divided into left and right game areas with a boundary line A as a boundary, and the left side of the boundary line A is a first game area and a boundary line. The right side of A is configured as a second game area.
[0039]
In addition, the first game area and the second game area are configured to have different arrangements and functions of obstacle nails and bonuses (various winning holes, starting holes, etc.).
[0040]
First, comparing the obstacle nails in the first game area and the second game area, the obstacle nails are densely arranged in the first game area as before, and in the second game area, the first game area Compared to, the number of obstacle nails is small, and in order to make it easier to win the game ball to the bonus item (various prize opening, starting port, etc. described later) It is configured. For example, a failure nail provided above the second start opening 302 and the special winning opening 304 in the second gaming area, which will be described later, is provided above the general winning opening 54 (54a, 54b) in the first gaming area. It is arranged so that the interval is wider than the obstacle nail, and it is configured to make it easier for a game ball to win.
[0041]
The first game area is an example of what constitutes a “first game area” in the claims.
[0042]
The second game area is an example of what constitutes a “second game area” in the claims.
[0043]
In the first game area described above, a first start port 44 is provided above the big prize opening 38, and as described above, a game ball wins a prize at the first start port 44. The special symbol variation game is started, and a plurality of special symbols displayed on the display device 32 are shifted to the variation display state.
[0044]
In addition, as described above, during the special symbol variation game, when a game ball wins the first start opening 44, the number of winning of the game ball to the first start opening 44 is stored only four times. Thus, the above-described holding lamp 34 (34a to 34d) is turned on according to the number of winning prizes stored.
[0045]
Further, in the first game area described above, a general winning port 54 (54a, 54b) is provided on the left side of the first starting port 44. When a game ball wins the general winning opening 54 (54a, 54b), a predetermined number of award balls (for example, 10 balls) are paid out to the upper plate 20 of the gaming machine 10.
[0046]
Furthermore, in the second game area described above, a second start port 302 is provided on the right side of the first start port 44. The second start port 302 is different from the first start port 44 located in the first game area described above, and the movable piece 58 provided in the first start port 44 located in the first game area described above. (58a, 58b) is not provided, and the entrance for receiving the game ball is wider than the general winning opening 54 (54a, 54b) located in the first game area. With this configuration, the second start port 302 located in the second game area is easier to win game balls than the first start port 44 located in the first game area.
[0047]
Similarly to the first starting port 44 described above, when a game ball wins the second starting port 302, a special symbol variation game is started, and a plurality of special symbols displayed on the display device 32 vary. Transition to the display state.
[0048]
Further, as in the case of the first start port 44 described above, if the game ball wins the second start port 302 during this special symbol variation game, the game ball will enter the first start port 44 only four times. The number of winnings is stored, and the above-described holding lamp 34 (34a to 34d) is turned on according to the number of winnings stored.
[0049]
It should be noted that when a game ball is won at the second start port 302, a larger number of prize balls may be made than when a game ball is won at the first start port 44.
[0050]
Furthermore, in the second game area described above, a special winning opening 304 is provided at the lower left of the second starting opening 302. When a game ball wins the special winning opening 304, a predetermined number of prize balls (for example, 15 balls) are paid out to the upper plate 20 of the gaming machine 10.
[0051]
The special winning opening 304 has a function different from that of the general winning opening 54 (54a, 54b) located in the first game area described above. For example, a game ball wins the general winning opening 54 (54a, 54b). If 10 winning balls are executed in this case, 15 winning balls are executed when a game ball is won in the special winning opening 304, so that the general winning opening 54 (54a, 54b). It is configured to be more advantageous to the player.
[0052]
It should be noted that the special prize opening 304 is not configured so that more prize balls are made when winning the special prize opening 304 than when winning the general prize opening 54 (54a, 54b). The entrance for receiving the game ball may be wider than the general winning opening 54 (54a, 54b).
[0053]
Above the display device 32, a shielding plate 300 and a shielding plate storage portion 301 for storing the shielding plate 300 are provided. As shown in FIG. 2, the blocking plate 300 is in a normal state (blocking state) extending from the blocking plate storage portion 301 in the direction of the guide rail 30, and as described later, a predetermined condition (the number of out balls is set to a predetermined number). As shown in FIG. 3, depending on the establishment of a special symbol variation number (when the number of special symbol variations reaches a predetermined number, etc.) and a predetermined trigger (such as when a special symbol variation time, game time reaches a predetermined time, etc.) It changes to the state (open state) accommodated in the shielding plate accommodation part 301.
[0054]
The blocking plate 300 is an example of what constitutes a “blocking member” in the claims.
[0055]
As shown in FIG. 2, in the blocking state where the blocking plate 300 extends from the blocking plate storage portion 301, the game ball launched from the launching device 28, guided by the guide rail 30 and launched into the game area, By colliding with the blocking plate 300 in the blocking state as described above, the second starting area 302 and the special winning opening 304 are not moved to the second gaming area, but within the first gaming area, It falls down.
[0056]
In addition, when a predetermined condition (such as when the number of out-balls reaches a predetermined number or when the number of special symbol fluctuations reaches a predetermined number), or when a predetermined trigger (special symbol fluctuation time, game time reaches a predetermined time) 3), in the opened state where the shield plate 300 is housed in the shield plate housing portion 301 by a solenoid 310 described later, as shown in FIG. The game balls launched into the game area are moved to the second game area in which the second start opening 302 and the special winning opening 304 are provided.
[0057]
Furthermore, in the opened state shown in FIG. 3, for example, when a jackpot game (also referred to as a special game) described later is executed, the shield plate 300 is extended from the shield plate storage portion 301 toward the guide rail 30 by the solenoid 310. And enters a shut-off state as shown in FIG.
[0058]
The first starting port 44, the general winning port 54 (54a, 54b), the second starting port 302, the special winning port 304, and the big winning port 38 constitute "the character" in the claims. It is an example.
[0059]
An out port 53 is provided below the game board 14, and includes the above-described big winning port 38, the first starting port 44, the general winning port 54 (54 a, 54 b), and the second located in the first game area. The game balls that are not won in the second start opening 302 and the special winning opening 304 located in the gaming area are discharged from the out opening 53. The game ball discharge path 51 for discharging game balls from the out port 53 is provided with an out port sensor 56, which counts the number of game balls discharged from the out port 53.
[0060]
The out port 53 is an example of what constitutes an “out port” in the claims.
[0061]
In the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, as described above, the blocking board 300 separates the first game area and the second game area, and in the second game area, the second start opening 302 and the special prize opening 304 are used. It is determined that the obstacle nail is arranged so that the game balls are easily awarded to these games. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the configuration described above is merely an example, and the first game Any structure may be used as long as the area and the second game area are configured so that the functions or arrangements of the nails and the actors are different and the degree of advantage to the player is different.
[0062]
[Configuration of control device for gaming machine]
FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing a schematic configuration of a control device that controls the gaming machine 10 according to the embodiment of the present invention.
[0063]
As described above, as shown in FIG. 4, a control device for controlling each device constituting the gaming machine 10 is a main control device 60, a display control device 200, a sound control device 202, a lamp control device 204, a prize ball control. The apparatus 206 and the like are main components.
[0064]
The main control device 60 includes a central processing circuit (hereinafter referred to as CPU) 66, a ROM (read only memory) 68, and a RAM (random access memory) 70, and a sequence program stored in the ROM 68 or the like. Accordingly, the CPU 66 and the like operate to control each device constituting the gaming machine 10.
[0065]
An input / output bus 64 is connected to the CPU 66 so that a data signal or an address signal is input / output to / from the CPU 66. Further, an interface circuit group 62 and an interface circuit group 72 are connected to the input / output bus 64. Furthermore, various random number counters 661 to 664, a timer (not shown), and the like are provided in the CPU 66.
[0066]
Here, the various random number counters 661 to 664 provided in the CPU 66 are the jackpot determination random number counter 661 used for determining whether the jackpot or not, and the stop display pattern in the display device 32 when it is determined that the jackpot is lost. Random symbol counter 663 used for determination, jackpot symbol determining random number counter 663 used for determining the stop display symbol in the display device 32 when it is determined that the jackpot is determined, and whether or not the reach effect is performed And an effect determination random number counter 664 used for determining the type of reach effect when the reach effect is performed. Here, the stop display symbol in the present embodiment refers to a special symbol in a stopped display state.
[0067]
The CPU 66 extracts random numbers from various random number counters 661 to 664 that are inherent when the game ball wins the first start port 44 and the second start port 302.
[0068]
In the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, the CPU 66 generates random numbers using various random number counters 661 to 664 provided in the CPU 66 based on the program stored in the ROM 68. The present invention is not limited to this, and may be configured to include a random number generator that has the same function as the various random number counters described above and generates a random number. Further, as described above, a configuration including a random number generator that generates a random number according to an instruction issued from the CPU 66, and the CPU 66 generates a random number based on the generated random number and a program stored in the ROM 68. It may be allowed.
[0069]
A ROM 68 and a RAM 70 are connected to the input / output bus 64. The ROM 68 stores a main control program that controls the flow of the entire game of the pachinko gaming machine and a plurality of other control programs. The CPU 66 executes processing from the top of the above-described control program based on the input of a reset signal that is periodically generated, and operates to thereby perform out ball count control, special symbol variation count control, special symbol variation time count. Control related to various games such as control and opening / closing drive control of the blocking plate 300 is performed.
[0070]
The ROM 68 stores initial data for executing the control program, various data tables, various databases, and the like (see FIG. 5 and FIG. 6, which will be described later).
[0071]
Specifically, the control program stored in the ROM 68 of the gaming machine 10 in the present embodiment includes the following.
[0072]
(A) A program for “counting the number of out balls discharged from the out port”.
[0073]
(B) A program that “releases the blocking state by the blocking member when the predetermined number of out balls is counted”.
[0074]
In the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, the control program for controlling the game flow of the gaming machine 10 including the above-described program is stored in the ROM 68. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the hard disk is not limited thereto. It may be stored in a storage medium such as a CD-ROM or a DVD, and the game flow of the gaming machine 10 may be controlled by reading out from the storage medium. It may not be a thing and may be distributed and stored in a plurality of storage media. Further, even if the above-mentioned program is stored in a storage medium inside the gaming machine, it is connected to the gaming machine 10 via a communication line and stored in a storage medium inside the gaming server that manages the gaming machine 10. It may be a thing.
[0075]
Moreover, the data table memorize | stored in ROM68 of the game machine 10 in this embodiment contains a thing as shown in FIG. 5, FIG. 6, for example.
[0076]
FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an outline of a probability selection table used in the gaming machine 10 in the present embodiment.
[0077]
As shown in FIG. 5, the probability selection table includes a high probability selection table T1 and a normal selection table T2.
[0078]
As shown in FIG. 5, the normal selection table T2 is updated in the range of random number values “0” to “310”, and the random value indicating “7” is the winning value. That is, when the normal selection table T2 is selected, the probability of occurrence of “big hit” is “1/311”.
[0079]
Further, the high probability selection table T1 is updated in a range of random number values “0” to “64”, and a random value indicating “7” of them is a winning value. That is, when the high probability table T1 is selected, the probability of occurrence of “big hit” is “1/65”. When the high probability selection table T1 is selected, the jackpot occurrence probability is set to about five times that when the normal selection table T2 is selected.
[0080]
The probability selection table used in the gaming machine 10 in the present embodiment is configured as shown in FIG. 5 described above, but the present invention is not limited to this, and numerical values such as a random number range and a hit random number value are It is only an example and is not limited to this numerical value, and may be any numerical value.
[0081]
In addition, the probability selection table used in the gaming machine 10 in the present embodiment is configured to include two of the high probability selection table T1 and the normal time selection table T2, as shown in FIG. 5 described above. The present invention is not limited to this, and may be composed of a plurality of types of probability selection tables.
[0082]
FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an outline of the effect determination table and the jackpot symbol determination table used in the gaming machine 10 in the present embodiment.
[0083]
FIG. 6A shows an outlier effect determination table, and FIG. 6B shows a jackpot effect determination table.
[0084]
6A, when the random value is included in the random number range “0” to “110”, “no reach effect” is selected. Further, when the random number value is included in the random number range “111” to “124”, “reach with effect (normal reach)” is included, and the random value is included in the random number range “125” to “127”. When it is determined that “reach with production (super reach)” is selected.
[0085]
Further, in the jackpot effect determination table shown in FIG. 6B, when the random value is included in the random number range “0” to “40”, “normal reach effect” is selected. Further, when the random number value is included in the random number range “41” to “127”, “super reach production” is selected.
[0086]
Although the effect determination table used in the gaming machine 10 in the present embodiment is configured as shown in FIG. 6 described above, the present invention is not limited to this, and the numerical values shown in the range of random numbers are an example. However, it is not limited to this numerical value, and any numerical value may be used.
[0087]
Further, in the effect determination table used in the gaming machine 10 in the present embodiment, the effect as shown in FIG. 6 described above is determined according to the range of the extracted random number. The present invention is not limited to this, and a plurality of types of effects may be configured. For example, a plurality of types of reach effects may be set.
[0088]
Further, FIG. 6C shows a jackpot symbol determination table.
[0089]
Further, in the jackpot symbol determination table shown in FIG. 6C, when the random value is included in the random number range “0” to “40”, the “probability variation symbol” is selected. Further, when the random number value is included in the random number range “41” to “127”, “ordinary symbol” is selected. “Probability variation symbol” is, for example, a symbol indicating “3”-“3”-“3”, “5”-“5”-“5”, “7”-“7”-“7”. The “ordinary symbol” includes symbols other than the “probability variation symbol” such as “2”-“2”-“2”, “4”-“4”-“4”, and the like.
[0090]
The jackpot symbol determination table used in the gaming machine 10 in the present embodiment is configured as shown in FIG. 6C described above, but the present invention is not limited to this and is shown in the range of random numbers. A numerical value is only an example and is not limited to this numerical value, and may be any numerical value.
[0091]
Returning to FIG. The RAM 70 is a temporary storage area and stores flags and variable values used in the above-described program. For example, various data such as internal lottery data, outball counter, jackpot game flag, probability variation game flag, special symbol variation counter, special symbol variation time counter, and other variables and flags are also stored in the RAM 70. .
[0092]
Further, a communication interface circuit 74 is also connected to the input / output bus 64. The communication interface circuit 74 is connected to a gaming machine when necessary via a network including a public telephone line network or a communication line such as a LAN. 10 to communicate with an external device such as a server that manages the server 10.
[0093]
Further, an interface circuit group 62 is also connected to the input / output bus 64. In the interface circuit group 62, a game ball is sent to a first prize opening sensor 44 provided in the first game area, and a first prize opening sensor 44 provided in the first game area for detecting that a game ball has won the first prize opening 38. A first winning opening winning ball sensor 42 for detecting winning and a general winning opening winning ball for detecting a winning ball at a general winning opening 54 (54a to 54i) provided in the first game area. A sensor 43, a normal symbol start sensor 55 provided on both sides of the display device 32, an out port sensor 56 for detecting that a game ball has been discharged from the out port 53, and a second game area. A second start port winning ball sensor 306 for detecting that a game ball has won the second start port 302, and a special winning port 304 provided in the second game area for detecting a winning ball. Special prize opening prize ball sensor And 08, are connected.
[0094]
The above-described CPU 66, ROM 68 (including a counting control program), RAM 70 (including an out ball counter, a special symbol variation counter, and a special symbol variation time counter), which operate in cooperation with the CPU 66, and an outlet The sensor 56 is an example of what constitutes “counting means” in the claims.
[0095]
When the winning or passing of the game ball is detected by each sensor described above, a game ball detection signal is supplied to the CPU 66 via the interface circuit group 62 and the input / output bus 64.
[0096]
The CPU 66 executes a game control program that generates a control command for executing award ball payout control, notification, etc., according to the detection state of each sensor described above. Based on the random number extracted values from the various random number counters 661 to 664 provided, the display control device 200, the sound control device 202, the solenoid 48, the solenoid 57, the solenoid 310, the lamp control device 204, and the prize, which will be described later. A control command for controlling the driving of the ball control device 206 is generated.
[0097]
The interface circuit group 62 is also connected with a launch handle 26 for performing an operation of launching a game ball onto the game board. When the player holds the firing handle 26 and rotates it clockwise, a firing input signal is supplied to the CPU 66 via the interface circuit group 62 and the input / output bus 64. The CPU 66 generates a control command for controlling the driving of the launching device 28 based on this launch input signal.
[0098]
Furthermore, an interface circuit group 72 is also connected to the input / output bus 64, and supplies drive signals and drive power to control each of the devices described later in accordance with the result of arithmetic processing in the CPU 66.
[0099]
The interface circuit group 72 controls the display device 32 to display a special symbol image, a character image, and the like, and displays the normal symbol image on the display device 52, and a speaker 46. Provided in the sound control device 202 for performing control to output sound effects and effect sounds related to the game via (46a to 46d), the launch device 28 for launching the game ball onto the game board, and the big prize opening 38 A solenoid 48 for performing control to open and close the shutter 40, a solenoid 57 for performing control to open and close the movable piece 58 (58a, 58b) provided in the first start port 44, and a first Solenoid 310 for performing control to open and close the blocking plate 300 that blocks the game area and the second game area, the holding lamp 34 (34a to 34d), and the decorative run A lamp control device 204 that performs lighting control of 36 (36a to 36d) and a prize ball control device 206 that performs control for driving a hopper 47 that pays out a prize ball to a player are connected. .
[0100]
The display control device 200 executes a display control program for determining an effect image to be displayed on the display device 32 by a control command from the main control device 60, and displays an image on the display device 32 according to the determined effect. A CPU for generating control signals to be controlled, a ROM for storing a display control program, a RAM as a temporary storage means when the CPU executes the symbol control program, and the like (all not shown).
[0101]
In addition to what has been described above, the image data processor (hereinafter referred to as VDP) for performing various processes for displaying an image on the display device 32 includes circuits such as a so-called sprite circuit, a screen circuit, and a palette circuit. A video RAM for storing image data corresponding to a control command issued from the CPU 66 of the main control device 60 connected to the VDP, and a pseudo reel image data and design connected to the VDP. Image data ROM, effect image data, background image data, and other image data ROM for storing various image data, and a drive circuit for generating a drive signal for driving the display device 32 (both are shown in the figure). Not shown).
[0102]
In the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, the solenoid 310 performs control to open and close the blocking plate 300 that blocks the first game area and the second game area on the game board 14. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and any control device may be used as long as it performs control for opening and closing the solenoid 310.
[0103]
[Image display example]
A display example of an image displayed on the display device 32 of the gaming machine 10 is shown in FIG.
[0104]
In FIG. 15, the number of game balls discharged from the out port 53 (the number of out balls) reaches a predetermined number, the blocking plate 300 is driven to open, and a game ball wins at the second start port 302 and the special winning port 304. It is a display example of the effect image displayed when it becomes a possible state. In FIG. 7, a special symbol is displayed on the lower right side of the display device 32, a character image is displayed on the left side, and a comment such as “The door is opened! The character image shown is displayed.
[0105]
By displaying such an effect image, the player can be informed that the blocking plate 300 has been opened, and can be expected to urge the player to launch a game ball in the second game area. In some cases, it is suitable for enhancing the interest of a player who has been in an unfavorable gaming state.
[0106]
Note that the effect image shown in FIG. 15 displayed on the display device 32 of the gaming machine 10 in the present embodiment is displayed when the number of game balls discharged from the out port 53 (the number of out balls) reaches a predetermined number. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and may be displayed when the special symbol variation number reaches a predetermined number or when the special symbol variation time reaches a predetermined time, as will be described later.
[0107]
Note that the effect image shown in FIG. 15 displayed on the display device 32 of the gaming machine 10 in the present embodiment is only one display example, and the present invention is not limited to this, and any image as long as it is an effect according to the present invention. May be displayed.
[0108]
[Game machine operation]
Subroutines for controlling the gaming machine 10 executed in the main controller 60 described above are shown in FIGS. Further, the subroutines shown in FIGS. 13 and 14 show modifications of the subroutine shown in FIG.
[0109]
In the following, it is assumed that the gaming machine 10 has been activated in advance, and the variables used in the CPU 66 described above are initialized to predetermined values and are in steady operation.
[0110]
In addition, as a condition and a trigger for driving the shield plate 300 from the shut-off state to the open state, when the number of out balls reaches a predetermined number, when the special symbol fluctuation number reaches a predetermined number, the special symbol fluctuation time is predetermined. When the time is reached, three aspects will be described.
[0111]
When the number of out balls has reached a predetermined number, as the out mouth sensor check / shut-off plate driving process shown in FIG. 10, the special symbol fluctuation number reference process shown in FIG. As an example, the case where the special symbol variation time reaches a predetermined time will be described as the special symbol variation time reference process shown in FIG.
[0112]
In the main controller 60, the main game control process (steps S101 to S108) as shown in FIG. 7 is repeatedly performed, and on the condition that the interrupt permission flag is set, periodically (for example, every 3 ms), Interrupt processing (steps S201 to S213) as shown in FIG. 8 is performed.
[0113]
[Main game control process]
In the main game control process, as shown in FIG. 7, when the power is turned on, the CPU 66 is reset and the main controller 60 is started up (step S101), and an interrupt permission flag is set (step S101). Step S102), a watch dog check process is performed for normal operation of the game program (Step S103).
[0114]
Next, a transmission check process of the control command (command) in the error check process is performed (step S104), a process of determining whether the command is being transmitted is performed (step S105), and it is determined that the command is being transmitted. If so, the process returns to the interrupt permission process (step S102). On the other hand, if it is determined that the command is not being transmitted, an error check process is performed (step S106).
[0115]
Next, a process for determining whether or not a predetermined error has occurred is performed (step S107). If it is determined that an error has occurred, the process returns to the interrupt permission process (step S102). On the other hand, if no error has occurred, a special symbol game process related to special symbol display on the display device 32 is performed (step S108). If this process is completed, the process proceeds to step S102, and the above-described steps A series of processing from S102 to step S108 is performed again. The process of step S108 will be described later with reference to FIG.
[0116]
This is the end of the description of the main game control process shown in FIG.
[0117]
[Interrupt processing]
When the interrupt permission flag is set in the process of step S102 of the main game control process shown in FIG. 7 described above, the interrupt process shown in FIG. 8 is executed every predetermined time.
[0118]
In the interrupt process shown in FIG. 8, first, a process of saving each register is executed (step S201), a jackpot determination random number counter 661, a missed symbol determination random number counter 662, a jackpot symbol determination random number counter 663, and In order to read the signal from the input port, update processing of each count value of the effect determination random number counter 664 is executed (step S202), and various timer counters used in the control processing are updated (step S203). The input port update process is executed (step S204).
[0119]
Next, each input signal process is executed (step S205). In this process, the CPU 66 detects input signals from various sensors such as the big winning opening winning ball sensor 41, the first starting opening winning ball sensor 42, the general winning opening winning ball sensor 43, and the normal symbol starting sensor 55. If it is discriminated, the process according to the input signals from various sensors is executed. For example, when a winning ball detection signal from the first start opening winning ball sensor 42 is supplied to the CPU 66 via the interface circuit group 62 and the input / output bus 64, the CPU 66 has a jackpot determination random number inherent in the CPU 66. The updated count values of the counter 661, the off symbol determination random number counter 662, the jackpot symbol determination random number counter 663, and the effect determination random number counter 664 are extracted as random numbers and stored in the RAM 70. This process will be described later with reference to FIG. After this process ends, the process moves to step S206.
[0120]
Next, normal symbol processing is executed (step S206). In this process, for example, when the ball detection signal from the normal symbol start sensor 55 is supplied to the CPU 66, the CPU 66 displays the fluctuation display of the normal symbol on the display device 52 based on the ball detection signal from the normal symbol start sensor 55. And the normal symbol variably displayed on the display device 52 is stopped and displayed after a certain time. If the normal symbol that is stopped and displayed is, for example, a symbol indicating “7”, it is determined that a hit has occurred, and the CPU 66 moves the movable pieces 58 (58a, 58b) provided on both sides of the first start port 44. As a result, the first start port 44 is opened for a predetermined period of time, and the game ball is easy to win. After this process ends, the process moves to step S207.
[0121]
Next, a decoration control process for turning on, blinking, and turning off various decorative lamps such as the holding lamp 34 (34a to 34d) and the decorative lamp 36 (36a, 36b) is executed according to the gaming state (step S207), Depending on the ball detection signal of various sensors such as the grand prize winning ball sensor 41, the first starting winning ball sensor 42, the general winning opening winning ball sensor 43, and the normal symbol starting sensor 55, etc. A prize ball payout process is executed (step S208).
[0122]
Next, an error process for checking whether various errors have occurred in the gaming machine 10 is executed (step S209), and a transmission data output process for transmitting a control command to the display control device 200 or the like is executed (step S210). ), An output process (step S211) for performing other outputs is executed.
[0123]
Next, a process for restoring each saved register is performed (step S212), and a process for setting an interrupt permission flag is performed (step S213). After this process is completed, this subroutine is terminated and the process returns from the interrupt process.
[0124]
[Each input signal processing]
In the processing of step S205 of the interrupt processing routine shown in FIG. 8 described above, the subroutine shown in FIG. 9 is read.
[0125]
In each input signal processing routine shown in FIG. 9, first, a winning prize winning ball sensor check process is executed (step S301). In this process, the CPU 66 determines whether or not the game ball has won the winning prize opening 38 and the winning ball winning ball sensor 41 has detected the winning ball. If it is determined that the winning ball has been detected, the winning ball control device ( A payout request command is supplied to (not shown), and prize ball processing is executed.
[0126]
In addition, the CPU 66 increments the winning ball count variable positioned in the RAM 70 in order to count the number of winning balls to the big winning opening 38.
[0127]
If the CPU 66 determines that the winning ball count variable is the upper limit, the CPU 66 does not perform the winning ball process. After this process ends, the process moves to step S302.
[0128]
Next, a general winning opening winning ball sensor check process is executed (step S302). In this process, the CPU 66 determines whether or not the game ball has won the general winning ports 54a and 54b, and the general winning port winning ball sensor 43 has detected the winning ball. A payout request command is supplied to a device (not shown) to execute a prize ball process. After this process ends, the process moves to step S303.
[0129]
Next, a normal start opening winning ball sensor check process is executed (step S303). In this process, the CPU 66 determines whether or not the game ball has won the first start opening 44 and the first start opening winning ball sensor 42 has detected a winning ball. A payout request command is supplied to a ball control device (not shown) to execute prize ball processing.
[0130]
Further, the CPU 66 stores the updated count values of the jackpot determination random number counter 661, the off symbol determination random number counter 662, the jackpot symbol determination random number counter 663, and the effect determination random number counter 664, which are inherent in the CPU 66. Extracted as a random number and stored in the RAM 70. After this process ends, the process moves to step S304.
[0131]
Next, a normal symbol start sensor check process is executed (step S304). In this process, the CPU 66 determines whether or not the game ball has passed the normal symbol start sensor 55 and the normal symbol start sensor 55 has detected a winning ball. A payout request command is supplied to a not-shown command, and prize ball processing is executed. After this process ends, the process moves to step S305.
[0132]
Next, a special start opening winning ball sensor check process is executed (step S305). In this process, the CPU 66 determines whether or not the game ball has won the second starting port 302 and the second starting port winning ball sensor 306 has detected the winning ball. A payout request command is supplied to a ball control device (not shown) to execute prize ball processing.
[0133]
Further, the CPU 66 stores the updated count values of the jackpot determination random number counter 661, the off symbol determination random number counter 662, the jackpot symbol determination random number counter 663, and the effect determination random number counter 664, which are inherent in the CPU 66. Extracted as a random number and stored in the RAM 70. After this process ends, the process moves to step S306.
[0134]
Next, a special winning opening winning ball sensor check process is executed (step S306). In this process, the CPU 66 determines whether or not the game ball has won the special winning opening 304 and the special winning opening winning ball sensor 308 has detected the winning ball. A payout request command is supplied to (not shown), and prize ball processing is executed. After this process ends, the process moves to step S307.
[0135]
Next, an out port sensor check process is executed (step S307). In this process, the CPU 66 determines whether or not the game ball has been discharged to the out port 53 and the out port sensor 56 has detected the out ball, and if it is determined that the game has been detected, the CPU 66 counts the number of out balls. Do. Details will be described later with reference to FIG. After this process is completed, this subroutine is terminated and the process returns from each input signal process.
[0136]
≪First aspect≫
[Out-port sensor check processing]
In the process of step S307 of each input signal processing routine shown in FIG. 9 described above, the subroutine shown in FIG. 10 is read.
[0137]
In the out-ball number reference processing routine shown in FIG. 10, it is first determined whether or not the game ball has passed through the out-port 53 (step S401). In this process, the CPU 66 has issued a game ball detection signal from the out port sensor 56 provided in the game ball discharge path 51 that guides the game ball from the out port 53 because the game ball has passed through the out port 53. Judge whether or not. When the CPU 66 determines that the game ball detection signal is not issued from the out port sensor 56, that is, the game ball does not pass through the out port 53, the CPU 66 immediately ends this subroutine, and from the out port sensor 56. If it is determined that a game ball detection signal has been issued, that is, the game ball has passed through the out port 53, the process proceeds to step S402.
[0138]
Next, when it is determined in the process of step S401 described above that the game ball has passed through the out port 53, a process of incrementing “1” to the “out ball number counter” is performed (step S402). The “out ball number counter” is an integer variable of “0” or more that manages how many game balls have passed through the out port 53. In this process, the CPU 66 reads the “out ball counter” stored in the RAM 70, adds “1” to the value indicated by the read “out ball counter”, and updates the added value to the updated “out ball” It is stored in the RAM 70 as a “number counter”. After this process ends, the process moves to step S403.
[0139]
Next, the “out ball counter” determines whether or not a predetermined value has been reached (step S403). In this process, the CPU 66 reads the “out ball counter” stored in the RAM 70 as described above, and determines whether or not the value indicated by the read “out ball counter” has reached a predetermined value. . For example, when the predetermined value is “800”, the CPU 66 determines whether or not the read “out ball counter” has reached “800”. If the CPU 66 determines that the value indicated by the “out ball counter” has reached the predetermined value, the CPU 66 proceeds to step S404 and determines that the value indicated by the “out ball counter” has not reached the predetermined value. If so, this subroutine is terminated.
[0140]
The predetermined value described above may be set freely in advance by an input operation of an administrator who manages the gaming machine, and a random counter for determining the number of out balls (not shown) in the CPU 66. May be determined by generating a random number and performing a lottery process.
[0141]
Next, when it is determined in the process of step S403 described above that the value indicated by the “out ball counter” has reached a predetermined value, a process of opening the blocking plate 300 is performed (step S404). In this processing, the CPU 66 supplies a drive signal and drive power to the solenoid 310 via the input / output bus 64 and the interface circuit group 72, and performs control to open the blocking plate 300. As a result, the shield plate 300 extending from the shield plate storage portion 301 toward the guide rail 30 as shown in FIG. 2 is stored in the shield plate storage portion 301 as shown in FIG. 3, and the second game area is shut off. It is permitted to shift from the previously released state to the released state and to throw the game ball into the second game area. After this process ends, the process moves to step S405.
[0142]
In this step, as shown in FIG. 15, an effect image notifying that the blocking plate has been opened may be displayed on the display device 32. In this case, the CPU 66 generates a control command for displaying an image as shown in FIG. 15 on the display device 32, and supplies this to the display control device 200. By performing such an effect, there may be a case where it is very suitable for sustaining the interest in the game of the player who has been in a disadvantageous state for a long time and the interest in the game has decreased.
[0143]
Next, it is determined whether or not it is a big hit state (step S405). In this process, the CPU 66 determines whether or not the jackpot flag stored in the RAM 70 is stored as ON in the process of step S504 in the special symbol game process routine shown in FIG. . If the CPU 66 determines that the jackpot flag is stored ON, the CPU 66 proceeds to step S406. If the CPU 66 determines that the jackpot flag is not stored ON, the CPU 66 ends the present subroutine.
[0144]
In this step, it is determined whether or not the jackpot flag stored in the RAM 70 is turned ON in the processing of step S504 in the special symbol game processing routine shown in FIG. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and it may be determined whether or not the special game state end process of step S508 in the special game round process routine shown in FIG. As a result, after the special game state (big hit state) ends, the blocking plate is driven to close in the process of the next step S406.
[0145]
Next, when it is determined that the jackpot is determined in the process of step S405 described above, a process of driving the closing plate to close is performed (step S406). In this processing, the CPU 66 supplies a drive signal and drive power to the solenoid 310 via the input / output bus 64 and the interface circuit group 72, and performs control for closing the blocking plate 300. As a result, the shield plate 300 housed in the shield plate storage portion 301 as shown in FIG. 3 extends from the shield plate storage portion 301 toward the guide rail 30 as shown in FIG. 2, and the second game area is opened. It will not be permitted to enter the second game area from the state that has been in the closed state. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S407.
[0146]
Next, a process of initializing the out ball counter is performed (step S407). In this process, the CPU 66 reads out the “out ball counter” stored in the RAM 70 and initially sets the “out ball counter” to store the read “out ball counter” in “0”. Turn into. After this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.
[0147]
By performing the above processing, the gaming machine 10 forms the first game area and the second game area in which the game ball can move on the game board 14 and the board surface of the game board 14, and the first game area. A blocking plate 300 for blocking the gaming area and the second gaming area, the blocking state by the blocking plate 300 is released when a predetermined condition is satisfied, and the first gaming area and the second gaming area In the game area, at least one of the arrangement of nails, the type of the accessory and the arrangement of the accessory is made so that the advantageous degree of the game for the player is different. It is possible to play games with different game characteristics with one game machine. Therefore, it is possible to provide a gaming machine with a wide variety of gaming characteristics.
[0148]
Here, “when a predetermined condition is satisfied” includes a meaning that the event occurs when a hurdle relating to game content such as a target number or a continuation number predetermined in the game is exceeded.
[0149]
In addition, it is possible to change the gaming state when the player is in an unfavorable state, so that the player who gets tired of the gaming state is encouraged to continue the game, and in some cases, the game It is also possible to save the person.
[0150]
In the subroutine shown in FIG. 10 in the present embodiment, the condition for driving the blocking plate 300 to open is based on the number of out balls, and the number of out balls has reached a predetermined number. This is not limited to this, and there are a plurality of conditions for opening the blocking plate 300. For example, when the number of special symbol fluctuations reaches a predetermined number, the special symbol fluctuation time is used as a reference. When the special symbol fluctuation time reaches a predetermined time, etc. are included. A case where the number of special symbol fluctuations reaches a predetermined number on the basis of the number of special symbol fluctuations will be described later with reference to FIG. 13, and a case where this special symbol fluctuation time reaches a predetermined time on the basis of the special symbol fluctuation time. This will be described later with reference to FIG.
[0151]
[Special symbol game processing]
In the process of step S108 of the main game control process routine shown in FIG. 7 described above, the subroutine shown in FIG. 11 is read.
[0152]
In the following processing, the probability state of jackpot occurrence is set to the normal state, and the probability selection table shown in FIG. 5 will be described as an example in which the normal time selection table T2 is selected.
[0153]
In the special symbol game processing routine shown in FIG. 11, it is first determined whether or not there is a start winning memory (step S501). In this process, the CPU 66 determines whether or not the start winning memory stored in the RAM 70 is “0”. If the CPU 66 determines that the start prize memory is “0”, that is, there is no start prize memory, the process proceeds to step S502, and the start prize memory is not “0”, that is, the start prize memory is not stored. If it is determined that there is, the process proceeds to step S503.
[0154]
Next, if it is determined in step S501 described above that there is no start winning memory, a demo display process is performed (step S502). In this process, the CPU 66 causes the display device 32 to display a predetermined demo image such as a game description in the gaming machine. When this process ends, this subroutine is immediately ended.
[0155]
Next, if it is determined in step S501 described above that there is a start winning memory, a big win lottery process is performed (step S503). In this process, the CPU 66 extracts a random value by the jackpot determination random number counter 661 inherent in the CPU 66. After this process ends, the process moves to step S504.
[0156]
Next, it is determined whether or not it is a big hit (step S504). In this process, the CPU 66 makes a determination based on the random value extracted by the jackpot determination random number counter 661 and the normal selection table T2 of the probability selection table shown in FIG. 5A in the process of step S503 described above. . If the CPU 66 determines that it is a big hit, it turns on the big hit flag stored in the RAM 70, moves the process to step S510, and if it determines that it is not a big win, moves the process to step S505.
[0157]
Next, in the above-described processing of step S504, if it is determined that it is not a big hit, it is determined whether or not there is a reach (step S505). In this process, the CPU 66 determines whether or not the effect is reachable based on the random number extracted from the effect determination random number counter 664 included in the CPU 66 and the offending effect determination table shown in FIG. Make a decision. If the CPU 66 determines that there is a reach, it moves the process to step S508, and if it determines that there is no reach, it moves the process to step S506. In addition, the reach has a reach production of normal reach or super reach, and the super reach production is a reach production that has a longer production time than the normal reach production and the production contents are elaborate, so as to further increase the player's expectation This is a directing.
[0158]
Next, in the above-described processing of step S505, when it is determined that there is no reach, a stop symbol is selected so as to become “no reach” (step S506). In this process, the CPU 66 displays “no reach” on the display device 32 based on the random number extracted by the random symbol determination random number counter 662 and a non-reach symbol determination table (not shown). The stop symbol is determined. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S507.
[0159]
Subsequently, the process which determines the effect for non-reach is performed (step S507). In this process, the CPU 66 determines the effect to be displayed on the display device 32 without reach based on the random number value extracted by the effect determination random number counter 664 and the loss effect determination table shown in FIG. To do. At this time, the effect determination random number counter 664 extracts random values in the range of random values 0 to 100. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S512.
[0160]
On the other hand, when it is determined that the reach is present in the process of step S505 described above, a process of selecting a stop symbol so as to be “reach with reach” is performed (step S508). In this process, the CPU 66 displays “reach with reach”, which is displayed on the display device 32, based on the random number value extracted by the missed symbol determination random number counter 662 and the reach / reject symbol determination table (not shown). The stop symbol is determined. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S509.
[0161]
Subsequently, the process which determines the effect for reach | attainment with reach is performed (step S509). In this process, the CPU 66 determines the effect to be displayed on the display device 32 with reach based on the random value extracted by the effect determination random number counter 664 and the detachment effect determination table shown in FIG. To do. At this time, random numbers in the range of random numbers 111 to 127 are extracted from the effect determination random number counter 664. In addition, in this step, as shown in FIG. 6A, a reach effect of either a non-reach or super-reach out of reach reach is determined. Here, the super reach production is a reach production that has a longer production time and more detailed production than the normal reach production, and means production that further increases the player's expectation. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S512.
[0162]
On the other hand, if it is determined in the process of step S504 described above that the jackpot is a jackpot symbol determination process (step S510). In this process, the CPU 66 determines a jackpot symbol to be displayed on the display device 32 based on the random number value extracted by the jackpot symbol determination random number counter 663 and a jackpot symbol determination table (not shown). If this process ends, the process moves to a step S511.
[0163]
Subsequently, the process which determines the effect for jackpots is performed (step S511). In this process, the CPU 66 determines an effect to be displayed on the display device 32 in the jackpot based on the random number extracted by the effect determination random number counter 664 and the jackpot effect determination table shown in FIG. In this step, as shown in FIG. 6B, a reach effect of either normal reach or super reach is determined. Here, the super reach production is a reach production that has a longer production time and more detailed production than the normal reach production, and further enhances the player's expectation. After this process ends, the process moves to step S512.
[0164]
Next, an effect control command generation process is performed (step S512). In this process, the CPU 66 performs display on the display device 32 based on the stop symbol, the effect image, the notification image, and the like determined in the processes of steps S506 and S507, steps S508 and S509, and steps S510 and S511 described above. In order to perform the control, a control command for controlling the display control device 200 is generated and stored in the RAM 70. For example, when the jackpot stop symbol, effect, etc. are determined in the processing of steps S510 and S511 described above, a jackpot effect control command based on this is generated. In addition, when the stop symbol and effect for “reach with reach” are determined in the processing of steps S508 and 509 described above, an effect control command for “out of reach” is generated. Furthermore, when the stop symbol, effect, etc. for “no reach” are determined in the processing of steps S 506, 507, an effect control command for “no reach” is generated. After this process ends, the process moves to step S513.
[0165]
Next, effect control command transmission processing is performed (step S513). In this process, the CPU 66 supplies the effect control command generated in the process of step S512 described above to the display control device 200 via the input / output bus 64 and the interface circuit group 72. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S514.
[0166]
Next, it is determined whether or not a jackpot has occurred (step S514). In this process, the CPU 66 reads the jackpot flag stored in the RAM 70 and determines whether or not the jackpot flag is ON. If the CPU 66 determines that a jackpot has occurred, it moves the process to step S515, and if it determines that no jackpot has occurred, it moves the process to step S516.
[0167]
Next, if it is determined in step S514 that the jackpot has occurred, special game round switching processing is performed (step S515). For example, the CPU 66 supplies a control command to the solenoid 48 via the input / output bus 64 and the interface circuit group 72 in order to control the opening of the special winning opening 38, and drives the shutter 40 to open. As a result, the player can win a predetermined number of game balls in the big prize opening 38 and obtain a prize ball corresponding to this. In addition, jackpot notifications and effects are executed. Details will be described later with reference to FIG. After this process ends, the process moves to step S516.
[0168]
Next, a special symbol game control end process is performed (step S516). In this process, the CPU 66 executes a series of special symbol game end processes described above. After this process is finished, this subroutine is finished and the process returns from the special symbol game process.
[0169]
[Special game round switching process]
In the special game round switching process of step S515 in the special symbol game process routine shown in FIG. 11, the subroutine shown in FIG. 12 is read.
[0170]
In the special game round switching process routine shown in FIG. 12, first, a big hit fanfare process is performed (step S601). In this process, the CPU 66 supplies a control command to the voice control device 202 and displays a special gaming state start screen on the display device 32 in order to generate a big hit notification sound (fanfare sound) from the speaker 46 (46a to 46d). In order to do so, a control command is supplied to the display control device 200. The special gaming state start screen is a screen for notifying the occurrence of a special gaming state. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S602.
[0171]
Next, a round display switching time check process is performed (step S602). In this process, the CPU 66 checks the switching time based on the value indicated by the “round switching timer” that manages the switching timing from the special gaming state start screen to the special gaming interval screen. Then, the CPU 66 supplies a control command to the display control device 200 in order to display the special game interval screen on the display device 32. The special game interval screen informs that a special game of the first round is entered. After this process ends, the process moves to step S603.
[0172]
Next, a special game state time check process is performed (step S603). In this process, after starting the first round special game, the CPU 66 executes a time management process related to the special game state. The time relating to the special game state includes a time for executing a round of jackpot game (for example, 30 seconds), a display execution time for the jackpot game interval screen, a period for continuously winning the next round, and the like. After this process ends, the process moves to step S604.
[0173]
Next, a special winning opening / closing process is performed (step S604). In this process, the CPU 66 determines that the time allowed to execute one round of the big hit game has passed by the special game state time check process in the above-described step S603, or has received a predetermined number of balls at the big prize opening 38. If it is determined that the special game period of one round has ended, a control command is supplied to the solenoid 48 in order to drive the shutter 40 of the special winning opening 38 to be closed. Note that if the CPU 66 determines that the one-round executable time for the big hit game has not elapsed, or if the CPU 66 determines that a predetermined number of balls have not been won in the big winning opening 38, the special game period of one round Is determined not to be completed, and a control command is supplied to the solenoid 48 in order to open the shutter 40 of the special winning opening 38. After this process ends, the process moves to step S605.
[0174]
Next, special game state display processing is performed (step S605). In this processing, the CPU 66 supplies a control command to the display control device 200 in order to display a predetermined image on the display device 32 according to the opening / closing of the special winning opening 38 in the processing of step S604 described above. In the process of step S604, the CPU 66 does not win a so-called V zone (hereinafter referred to as a V prize) for ensuring continuation to the next round when the big prize opening 38 is opened. A control command is supplied to the display control device 200 in order to display on the display device 32 a round screen before V winning that informs that the special winning opening 38 is being opened. In addition, in the process of step S604, the CPU 66 displays a control command to display on the display device 32 a control command for displaying a big hit game interval screen notifying that the next round has been entered when the big prize opening 38 is closed. 200.
[0175]
Further, when the V winning is made, the CPU 66 stores the V winning flag stored in the RAM 70 to ON, and sends a control command to the display control device 200 in order to display the round screen after the V winning on the display device 32. Supply. After this process ends, the process moves to step S606.
[0176]
Next, it is determined whether or not the special winning opening is open (step S606). In this process, the CPU 66 determines whether or not the special winning opening 38 is driven to open, and if it is determined that the special winning opening is open, the process proceeds to step S602, and again, step S602 to step S602. If the process of S605 is performed and it is determined that the special winning opening is not open, the process proceeds to step S607.
[0177]
Next, when it is determined in the processing of step S606 described above that the big prize opening is not open, it is determined whether or not a V winning is established (step S607). In this process, the CPU 66 reads the V winning flag stored in the RAM 70 and determines whether or not the V winning flag is stored as ON. If the CPU 66 determines that the V prize has been established, it moves the process to step S602, starts the next round of special games, performs the above-described steps S602 to S606 again, and sets the special game state. continue. If it is determined that the V prize has not been established, the process proceeds to step S608.
[0178]
Next, when it is determined in the process of step S607 described above that the V winning is not established, a special gaming state end process is performed (step S608). In this process, the CPU 66 supplies a control command to the display control device 200 in order to display the special game state end screen on the display device 32. After this process is finished, this subroutine is finished and the process returns from the special game round switching process.
[0179]
≪Second aspect≫
[Special symbol variation number standard processing]
In the special symbol variation number processing routine shown in FIG. 13, it is first determined whether or not special symbol variation is started (step S701). In this process, the CPU 66 determines in the effect control command generation process in step S512 in the special symbol game process routine shown in FIG. 11 described above to determine whether or not the special symbol variation is started on the display device 32. It is determined whether a control command is generated and stored in the RAM 70. If the CPU 66 determines that an effect control command has been generated and stored in the RAM 70, the CPU 66 determines that the special symbol variation will start, moves to step S 702, generates an effect control command, and stores it in the RAM 70. If it is determined that it is not stored, it is determined that the special symbol variation is not started, and this subroutine is terminated.
[0180]
In this step, it may be determined whether or not the effect control command is an effect control command for deviation.
[0181]
In this step, it is determined whether or not an effect control command is generated and stored in the RAM 70 in the effect control command generation process of step S512 in the special symbol game process routine shown in FIG. The present invention is not limited to this, and it is determined whether or not the effect control command is transmitted to the display control device 200 in the effect control command transmission process of step S513 in the special symbol game process routine shown in FIG. Also good.
[0182]
Furthermore, it may be determined whether or not the special symbol game control end process of step S516 in the special symbol game process routine shown in FIG. Further, at this time, it may be preferable to determine whether or not the special symbol that is stopped and displayed is an off symbol.
[0183]
Next, when it is determined in the process of step S701 described above that the special symbol variation is started, a process of incrementing the “special symbol variation counter” by “1” is performed (step S702). The “special symbol variation counter” is an integer variable of “0” or more that manages how many times the special symbol variation has been performed. In this process, the CPU 66 reads the “special symbol variation counter” stored in the RAM 70, adds “1” to the value indicated by the read “special symbol variation counter”, and updates the added value “ It is stored in the RAM 70 as a “special symbol variation counter”. After this process ends, the process moves to step S703.
[0184]
Next, the “special symbol fluctuation number counter” determines whether or not a predetermined value has been reached (step S703). In this process, as described above, the CPU 66 reads the “special symbol variation counter” stored in the RAM 70 and determines whether or not the value indicated by the read “special symbol variation counter” has reached a predetermined value. to decide. For example, when the predetermined value is “200”, the CPU 66 determines whether or not the read “special symbol variation counter” has reached “200”. The predetermined value described above may be freely set in advance by an input operation of an administrator who manages the gaming machine, or a special symbol variation number determination random number counter (not shown) in the CPU 66. ) May be determined by generating a random number and performing a lottery process. If the CPU 66 determines that the value indicated by the “special symbol variation counter” has reached a predetermined value, the CPU 66 proceeds to step S704, and the value indicated by the “special symbol variation counter” has not reached the predetermined value. If it is discriminated, this subroutine is terminated.
[0185]
Next, when it is determined in the process of step S703 described above that the value indicated by the “special symbol variation number counter” has reached a predetermined value, a process of opening the blocking plate 300 is performed (step S704). In this processing, the CPU 66 supplies a drive signal and drive power to the solenoid 310 via the input / output bus 64 and the interface circuit group 72, and performs control to open the blocking plate 300. As a result, the shield plate 300 extending from the shield plate storage portion 301 toward the guide rail 30 as shown in FIG. 2 is stored in the shield plate storage portion 301 as shown in FIG. 3, and the second game area is shut off. It is permitted to shift from the previously released state to the released state and to throw the game ball into the second game area. After this process ends, the process moves to step S705.
[0186]
In this step, as shown in FIG. 15, an effect image for notifying that the shielding plate 300 has been opened may be displayed on the display device 32. In this case, the CPU 66 generates a control command for displaying an image as shown in FIG. 15 on the display device 32, and supplies this to the display control device 200. By performing such an effect, there may be a case where it is very suitable for sustaining the interest in the game of the player who has been in a disadvantageous state for a long time and the interest in the game has decreased.
[0187]
Next, it is determined whether or not it is a big hit state (step S705). In this process, the CPU 66 determines whether or not the jackpot flag stored in the RAM 70 is stored as ON in the process of step S504 in the special symbol game process routine shown in FIG. . If the CPU 66 determines that the jackpot flag is stored ON, the CPU 66 proceeds to step S706, and if it determines that the jackpot flag is not stored ON, the CPU 66 ends the present subroutine.
[0188]
In this step, it is determined whether or not the jackpot flag stored in the RAM 70 is turned ON in the processing of step S504 in the special symbol game processing routine shown in FIG. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and it may be determined whether or not the special game state end process of step S608 in the special game round process routine shown in FIG. As a result, after the special game state (big hit state) ends, the blocking plate is driven to close in the process of step S406.
[0189]
Next, when it is determined that the jackpot is determined in the process of step S705 described above, a process for driving the blocking plate 300 to close is performed (step S706). In this processing, the CPU 66 supplies a drive signal and drive power to the solenoid 310 via the input / output bus 64 and the interface circuit group 72, and performs control for closing the blocking plate 300. As a result, the shield plate 300 housed in the shield plate storage portion 301 as shown in FIG. 3 extends from the shield plate storage portion 301 toward the guide rail 30 as shown in FIG. 2, and the second game area is opened. It will not be permitted to enter the second game area from the state that has been in the closed state. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S707.
[0190]
Next, a process of initializing the “special symbol fluctuation number counter” is performed (step S707). In this process, the CPU 66 reads the “special symbol variation counter” stored in the RAM 70 and stores the value of the read “special symbol variation counter” in “0”. ”. After this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.
[0191]
By performing the above processing, the first game area and the second game area have different nail arrangements, accessory arrangements, and characteristics. It becomes possible to play. Therefore, it is possible to provide a gaming machine with a wide variety of gaming characteristics.
[0192]
When the process shown in FIG. 13 is performed, the gaming machine 10 of the present invention counts the special symbol change means for changing the special symbol and the number of special symbol changes performed by the special symbol change means. A counting means for canceling the blocking state by the blocking member when the counting means counts the predetermined number of special symbol fluctuations. Because it can be expected to provide an opportunity to change the game state and play the game in an advantageous state for a player who is in an unfavorable state that can not execute the jackpot game (special game) even if it goes In addition to encouraging a player whose interest in gaming has declined to continue his interest in gaming, in some cases, it can also be expected to rescue the player.
[0193]
Next, a case where the opening drive control of the blocking plate 300 is executed when the special symbol variation time reaches a predetermined time with reference to the special symbol variation time will be described with reference to FIG.
[0194]
≪Third aspect≫
[Special symbol variation time standard processing]
In the special symbol variation time reference processing routine shown in FIG. 14, it is first determined whether or not a special symbol variation has been made (step S801). In this process, the CPU 66 determines whether or not the effect control command is transmitted in the effect control command transmission process in step S513 in the special symbol game process routine shown in FIG. It is determined whether or not it has been transmitted to the display control device 200. When the CPU 66 determines that the effect control command has not been transmitted to the display control device 200, the CPU 66 ends this subroutine, and when it determines that the effect control command has been transmitted to the display control device 200, Start measurement. Then, it is determined whether or not the special symbol game control end process of step S516 in the special symbol game process routine shown in FIG. 11 described above has been executed. End time measurement. And CPU66 memorize | stores the special symbol fluctuation | variation measurement time number data measured with the timer in RAM70, and moves a process to step S802.
[0195]
In this step, it is also possible to determine whether or not the effect control command is an effect control command for deviation.
[0196]
Next, when it is determined in step S801 described above that the special symbol variation has occurred, the special symbol variation measurement time data stored in the RAM 70 is read as described above. Then, the CPU 66 reads the “special symbol variation time counter” stored in the RAM 70, and adds the value indicated by the special symbol variation measurement time data described above to the value indicated by the read “special symbol variation time counter”. The added value is stored in the RAM 70 as an updated “special symbol variation time counter”. The special symbol variation time counter indicates the accumulated time of the special symbol variation time. If the game has not shifted from the game start to the big hit state, the game starts, or the jackpot state is at least once from the game start. In the case of shifting to, it is a variable for managing the time when the special symbol variation game has been performed since the transition to the previous jackpot state. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S803.
[0197]
Next, the “special symbol variation time counter” determines whether or not a predetermined value has been reached (step S803). In this process, as described above, the CPU 66 reads the “special symbol variation time counter” stored in the RAM 70 and determines whether or not the value indicated by the read “special symbol variation time counter” has reached a predetermined value. to decide. For example, when the predetermined value is “3600 (Sec)”, the CPU 66 determines whether or not the read “special symbol variation time counter” has reached “3600 (Sec)”. The predetermined value described above may be freely set in advance by an input operation of an administrator who manages the gaming machine, or a special symbol variation time determining random number counter (not shown) in the CPU 66. ) May be determined by generating a random number and performing a lottery process. If the CPU 66 determines that the value indicated by the “special symbol variation time counter” has reached a predetermined value, the CPU 66 proceeds to step S804, and the value indicated by the “special symbol variation time counter” has not reached the predetermined value. If it is discriminated, this subroutine is terminated.
[0198]
Next, when it is determined in step S803 described above that the value indicated by the “special symbol variation time counter” has reached a predetermined value, a process for opening the blocking plate 300 is performed (step S804). In this processing, the CPU 66 supplies a drive signal and drive power to the solenoid 310 via the input / output bus 64 and the interface circuit group 72, and performs control to open the blocking plate 300. As a result, the shield plate 300 extending from the shield plate storage portion 301 toward the guide rail 30 as shown in FIG. 2 is stored in the shield plate storage portion 301 as shown in FIG. 3, and the second game area is shut off. It is permitted to shift from the previously released state to the released state and to throw the game ball into the second game area. After this process ends, the process moves to step S805.
[0199]
In this step, as shown in FIG. 15, an effect image for notifying that the shielding plate 300 has been opened may be displayed on the display device 32. In this case, the CPU 66 generates a control command for displaying an image as shown in FIG. 15 on the display device 32, and supplies this to the display control device 200. By performing such an effect, there may be a case where it is very suitable for sustaining the interest in the game of the player who has been in a disadvantageous state for a long time and the interest in the game has decreased.
[0200]
Next, it is determined whether or not it is a big hit state (step S805). In this process, the CPU 66 determines whether or not the jackpot flag stored in the RAM 70 is stored as ON in the process of step S504 in the special symbol game process routine shown in FIG. . If the CPU 66 determines that the jackpot flag is stored ON, the CPU 66 proceeds to step S706, and if it determines that the jackpot flag is not stored ON, the CPU 66 ends the present subroutine.
[0201]
In this step, it is determined whether or not the jackpot flag stored in the RAM 70 is turned ON in the processing of step S504 in the special symbol game processing routine shown in FIG. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and it may be determined whether or not the special game state end process of step S608 in the special game round process routine shown in FIG. As a result, after the special game state (big hit state) ends, the blocking plate 300 is driven to close in the process of the next step S806.
[0202]
Next, when it is determined that the jackpot is determined in the process of step S805 described above, a process for driving the blocking plate 300 to close is performed (step S806). In this processing, the CPU 66 supplies a drive signal and drive power to the solenoid 310 via the input / output bus 64 and the interface circuit group 72, and performs control for closing the blocking plate 300. As a result, the shield plate 300 housed in the shield plate storage portion 301 as shown in FIG. 3 extends from the shield plate storage portion 301 toward the guide rail 30 as shown in FIG. 2, and the second game area is opened. It will not be permitted to enter the second game area from the state that has been in the closed state. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S807.
[0203]
Next, a process of initializing the “special symbol variation time counter” is performed (step S807). In this processing, the CPU 66 reads the “special symbol variation counter” stored in the RAM 70 and stores the “special symbol variation time counter” in order to store the read “special symbol variation time counter” in “0”. initialize. After this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.
[0204]
By performing the above processing, the gaming machine 10 forms the first game area and the second game area in which the game ball can move on the game board 14 and the board surface of the game board 14, and the first game area. A blocking plate 300 that blocks the game area and the second game area, and the first game area and the second game area have different game advantage levels for the player. Since the arrangement of the nail on the board surface of the board 14 or the type of the accessory or the arrangement of the accessory is made and the blocking state by the blocking member is released by a predetermined trigger, different gaming characteristics of one gaming machine It becomes possible to play. Therefore, it is possible to provide a gaming machine with a wide variety of gaming characteristics.
[0205]
Here, the term “predetermined opportunity” means, for example, that it occurs naturally when a certain period of time has arrived without exceeding a predetermined condition, such as the passage of a certain time, including the special symbol variation game time described above. It is a waste.
[0206]
In addition, when the process shown in FIG. 14 described above is performed, the gaming machine 10 of the present invention counts the special symbol changing means for changing the special symbol and the number of special symbol change times performed by the special symbol changing means. For example, and when the counting means counts the predetermined special symbol variation time, the blocking state by the blocking member is released. For example, the special symbol variation game is played for a long time. Because it can be expected to provide an opportunity to change the game state and play the game in an advantageous state for a player who is in an unfavorable state that can not execute the jackpot game (special game) even if it goes In addition to encouraging a player whose interest in gaming has declined to continue his interest in gaming, in some cases, it can also be expected to rescue the player.
[0207]
As mentioned above, although the Example of this invention was described, it has only illustrated the specific example and does not specifically limit this invention. That is, the gaming machine of the present invention forms a game board and a first game area and a second game area on which the game ball can move on the game board surface, and the first game area and the second game area. A blocking member that blocks the second gaming area, the blocking state by the blocking member is released when a predetermined condition is satisfied, and the first gaming area and the second gaming area However, there is a feature in that at least one of the arrangement of the nails, the type of the accessory and the arrangement of the accessory is made on the surface of the game board so that the advantageous degree of the game for the player is different. The specific configuration of each area, member, means, such as one game area, second game area, blocking member, game board surface, nail, accessory, out port, counting means, etc. The design can be changed.
[0208]
The actions and effects described in the embodiments of the present invention are only listed the most preferable actions and effects resulting from the present invention, and the actions and effects according to the present invention are described in the embodiments of the present invention. It is not limited to what was done.
[0209]
[Modified example]
In the gaming machine 10 in the present embodiment, as described above, when the number of out balls reaches a predetermined number (see FIG. 10), when the number of special symbol fluctuations reaches a predetermined number (see FIG. 13), the special symbol When the fluctuation time reaches a predetermined time (see FIG. 14), the blocking plate 300 is driven to open. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a plurality of conditions for driving the blocking plate 300 to open can be considered. is there.
[0210]
For example, as shown in FIG. 14, not only the special symbol variation time but also the game time from the start of the game (based on the fact that the game ball was fired and the first special symbol variation game was started) And counting means for counting the number of game hours since the start of the game, and configured to release the blocking state by the blocking member when the counting means counts the predetermined number of gaming hours It is good to do.
[0211]
Also, for example, based on the time after the first jackpot game (special game) is executed and ended (the time is measured when the process of step S608 described above is executed), from the end of the special game The counting means for counting the number of gaming hours may be provided, and when the counting means counts the predetermined number of gaming hours, the blocking state by the blocking member may be released.
[0212]
Further, for example, as shown in FIG. 13, not only the number of special symbols variation games when the game is out of play and production, but also the number of special symbols variation games out of reach when the game with reach is reached, As a reference (similar to the process of FIG. 13 described above, the number is counted when the effect control command for reaching / leaving is stored in the process of step S509 of FIG. 11), and a special state that becomes a shift mode after the reach effect is obtained. A counting means for counting the number of symbol fluctuations may be provided, and when the counting means counts the predetermined special symbol fluctuation number, the blocking state by the blocking member may be released.
[0213]
Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 10, not only the number of out balls but also the number of game balls (number of shot balls) fired on the game board 14 is used as a reference (from the vicinity of the launch device 28 or from the launch device 28 to the game board 14). Provided with a launch ball sensor in a launch path leading to and counting the launch ball), a launch device for launching the game ball to the game board, and a counting means for counting the number of launch balls fired by this launch device, The counting means may be configured to release the blocking state by the blocking member when the predetermined number of fired balls is counted.
[0214]
Furthermore, when a predetermined condition is not established during the special game (when the V prize is not established) and the special game is ended without being completed (NO in the process of step S607 in FIG. 12). It is good also as a structure which cancels | releases the interruption | blocking state by an interruption | blocking member when it becomes a puncture state in a special game state on the basis of the case where it discriminate | determines.
[0215]
Also with the configuration described above, it is possible to play games with different gaming characteristics with one gaming machine, and it is possible to obtain a gaming machine with rich gaming characteristics.
[0216]
In addition, when the player is in an unfavorable state, it can be expected to change the gaming state, so the player who gets tired of the gaming state is encouraged to continue the game, and in some cases, the player You can also expect to be remedied.
[0217]
In addition, like each aspect mentioned above, when a state unfavorable for a player is continuing, it is not restricted to canceling | releasing the interruption | blocking state by a interruption | blocking member, Another aspect may be sufficient.
[0218]
For example, a special symbol variation game is performed on the basis of a case where a special symbol displayed in a variable manner is stopped and displayed with a predetermined off symbol or a predetermined winning symbol, and a predetermined special symbol determined in advance is stopped. When displayed, it is good also as comprising so that the interruption | blocking state by the interruption | blocking member may be cancelled | released.
[0219]
In addition, when the probability variation game is performed (in the case of internal winning, when it is actually executed, etc.), when the established variable game is performed, the block state by the blocking member is released. It's also good.
[0220]
Further, based on the number of game balls (the number of winning balls) won in the winning holes other than the big winning opening and the starting opening (for each winning opening, for example, the general winning opening 54 (54a, 54b), the general winning opening winning ball sensor 43). A counting means for counting the number of winning balls won in the winning opening, and when the counting means counts the predetermined number of winning balls, the blocking state by the blocking member is It is good also as comprising so that it may cancel | release.
[0221]
Furthermore, a counting means for counting the number of special games executed based on the number of special games from the start of the game is provided, and when the counting means counts the predetermined number of special games, the blocking by the blocking member It is good also as comprising so that a state may be cancelled | released.
[0222]
Also by performing the above processing, it is possible to play games with different gaming characteristics with one gaming machine, and it is possible to obtain a gaming machine with a wide variety of gaming characteristics.
[0223]
Further, as the advantageous state is accumulated, the opportunity to play the game in a further advantageous state is given, which may be very suitable for maintaining the interest of the player.
[0224]
【The invention's effect】
According to the present invention, it is possible to play a game with different game characteristics using one gaming machine. Therefore, it is possible to provide a gaming machine with a wide variety of gaming characteristics. In addition, the player can be rescued and the interest of the player can be maintained.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a front view showing an example of an overview of a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is an enlarged front view showing an example of the outline of the game board surface of the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 3 is an enlarged front view showing an example of an outline of the game board surface of the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing an example of a schematic circuit configuration of a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 5 is a schematic diagram showing an example of a data table of a gaming machine that is an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 6 is a schematic diagram showing an example of a data table of a gaming machine that is an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an example of a flowchart of control processing executed in the gaming machine which is an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 8 is a diagram showing an example of a flowchart of control processing executed in the gaming machine which is an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 9 is a diagram showing an example of a flowchart of control processing executed in the gaming machine which is an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of a flowchart of control processing executed in the gaming machine which is an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 11 is a diagram showing an example of a flowchart of control processing executed in the gaming machine which is an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 12 is a diagram showing an example of a flowchart of control processing executed in the gaming machine which is one embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an example of a flowchart of control processing executed in the gaming machine which is one embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 14 is a diagram showing an example of a flowchart of control processing executed in the gaming machine which is one embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 15 is a schematic view showing an example of a screen display of a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention.
[Explanation of symbols]
10 gaming machines
14 Game board
30 Guide rail
32 display devices
38 grand prize opening
41 Prize winning ball sensor
42 First starting hole winning ball sensor
43 General winning mouth winning ball sensor
44 First start
48, 57, 310 Solenoid
51 game ball discharge path
53 Out mouth
54a, 54b General prize opening
55 Normal symbol start sensor
56 Out mouth sensor
58a, 58b Movable piece
60 Main controller
62, 72 Interface circuit group
64 I / O bus
66 CPU
68 ROM
70 RAM
200 Display control device
300 Barrier plate
301 Blocking plate storage
302 Second starting port
304 Special prize opening
306 Second starting opening winning ball sensor
308 Special prize winning ball sensor

Claims (2)

Game board,
A launcher for launching a game ball on the game board;
A guide rail which is provided on the game board surface and guides a game ball launched from the launch device to a game area;
A plurality of winning openings provided on the surface of the game board and serving as a trigger for winning a prize ball by entering a game ball;
Judgment means for determining whether or not to shift to a game advantageous to a player, triggered by the entry of a game ball into a specific winning port among the plurality of winning ports,
A symbol display device which is provided on the game board surface and which displays a variation display of symbols for displaying a determination result of the determination means;
Counting means for counting the accumulated time of the symbol display device FIG pattern variation time displayed in,
The game area includes a first game area located on the guide rail side from a substantially central boundary line of the game board, and a second game area located on the opposite side of the guide rail from the boundary line. ,
A game ball provided on the game board surface and launched from the launching device at the boundary between the first game area and the second game area in the upper area of the symbol display device is the first game. A blocking member that blocks movement from the upper region of the region to the second gaming region;
Have
In said first game region and the second game region, as better to move the game balls in the second game region, can expect more of prize balls increases, the game board The arrangement of the nail or the type of accessory or the accessory is made,
The gaming machine, wherein the blocking state by the blocking member is released when the counting means counts a predetermined time.   The gaming machine according to claim 1, further comprising an input unit configured to set the predetermined time by an external operation.

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