JP4620490B2 - Bullet ball machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a ball-shooting game machine, in particular, on the condition that a gaming ball has passed through the starting area, it performs drawing of whether to transition to an advantageous jackpot gaming state to the player, the lottery based on the results, about the pinball game machine for controlling a gaming state.

  Conventionally, in a ball game machine such as a pachinko game machine, a transition to a big hit game state (so-called “hit”) advantageous to the player is made mainly on the condition that the game ball has passed through the start area provided in the game area. Based on the determination result, control is performed to display the identification information in a variable manner on the display area of the variable display device, and control to derive and display the identification information on which the variable display is performed. There is provided variable display control means for performing the transition to the big hit gaming state when the identification information derived and displayed is in a predetermined combination (specific display mode).

  In the big hit gaming state, generally, a big winning opening that is not opened in the normal gaming state is opened. Also, in the big hit gaming state, the round control in which the big prize opening is opened until a predetermined round end condition is satisfied, and the big prize opening is closed after the predetermined round end condition is satisfied, is limited to the predetermined number of rounds. As done. Then, when the number of rounds of the round control reaches the upper limit, the big hit gaming state is terminated and the game is shifted to the normal gaming state. For the player, in order to shift to such an advantageous jackpot gaming state, the normal gaming state is performed.

  Also, in such a ball game machine, if the game ball does not pass through a special area in the big prize opening while the big prize opening is open, the big hit gaming state is forced. There was a ball game machine which performs control to end (so-called “punk”). Even in the big hit game state, when a game ball passes through the starting area, a predetermined number of game balls are paid out as usual.

In addition, in this type of ball game machine, for example, as shown in Patent Document 1, a plurality of big winning holes are provided, and one of the multiple big winning holes is selected and opened when a big hit gaming state is achieved. What is being disclosed is disclosed. This makes it possible to diversify game play in the big hit game state.
Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 9-10397

  However, in the above-described ball game machines, the gameability in the big hit game state is diversified, but from the viewpoint of the progress of the entire game, it lacks novelty with respect to gameplay, and dramatically improves the interest. It was not planned. For this reason, while providing diversification of jackpot gaming status, the progress of the entire game and the meaning of the gaming status are different, providing innovative gaming that can dramatically improve the fun of the game Is desired.

The present invention has been made in view of the above-described problems, and is an ammunition that can dramatically improve interest by diversifying the jackpot gaming state and providing novel gaming characteristics. An object is to provide a ball game machine .

  In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides the following.

(1) A game board having a game area in which a game ball can roll, a first state that is provided in the game area of the game board and that is easy to receive a game ball, and a second state that is difficult to receive a game ball Round control in which the displaceable variable winning device and the variable winning device are in the first state until a predetermined round end condition is satisfied, and in the second state after the predetermined round end condition is satisfied The big hit gaming state control means for controlling the big hit gaming state with a predetermined number of rounds as the upper limit, and the big hit advantageous to the player on the condition that the game ball has passed through the starting area in the gaming area of the game board A jackpot lottery means for performing a lottery as to whether or not to shift to a gaming state; and setting information storage means for storing setting information corresponding to each of a plurality of types of jackpot gaming states having different predetermined jackpot end conditions And a jackpot gaming state selection means for selecting one of the plurality of types of jackpot gaming state, the jackpot gaming state control means is determined to shift to the jackpot gaming state as a result of the lottery by the jackpot lottery means On the basis of the jackpot gaming state selected by the jackpot gaming state selection means, a ball game machine that controls the jackpot gaming state , based on the result of the lottery performed by the jackpot lottery means And a normal gaming state control means for controlling a normal gaming state that is less advantageous to the player than the big hit gaming state, and the setting information storage means stores a lottery in the normal gaming state and then A numerical value equal to or greater than the quotient obtained by dividing the shortest time to the lottery by the longest time for which the first jackpot gaming state is executed once is the jackpot lottery. Predetermined unit together is stored as setting information corresponding to the big hit probability of performing lottery whether or not to shift to the jackpot gaming state, the said setting information storage means, the passage of the game ball to the starting area condition A ball game machine characterized in that jackpot end condition information for ending a jackpot gaming state with probability is stored as setting information corresponding to each or any of the plurality of types of jackpot gaming states.

( 2 ) In the ball and ball game machine according to (1 ), the plurality of types of big hit gaming states include a first big hit gaming state having a low degree of advantage for a player and a second big hit having a high degree of advantage for the player. The setting information storage means stores the jackpot end condition information as setting information corresponding to the first jackpot gaming state and not corresponding to the second jackpot gaming state. A ball game machine characterized by that.

According to the invention described in (1 ), the jackpot end condition information for ending the jackpot gaming state with a predetermined probability on the condition that the game ball passes to the start area corresponds to each or one of a plurality of types of jackpot gaming states. Is stored as setting information. In other words, in each or any of a plurality of types of jackpot gaming states, control is performed to end the jackpot gaming state with a predetermined probability on the condition that the gaming ball passes to the starting area (passing of the gaming ball image to the starting area). . For this reason, in the past, when the game ball did not win in the special area in the variable winning device, the big hit gaming state sometimes ended, but conversely, the game ball passed to the start area Depending on the situation, the jackpot gaming state may end, and the jackpot gaming state will be diversified, the progress of the gaming state itself will be different from the conventional one, and by providing innovative gaming, Can be improved. In addition, since the big hit gaming state is terminated with a predetermined probability on the condition that the game ball passes to the starting area, it is possible to perform a lottery as to whether or not to shift to the big hit gaming state from the next time onward. For this reason, even if it is a case where it transfers to a normal game state, the game made to transfer to a big hit game state can be performed smoothly.

Whether the transition to the jackpot gaming state is a numerical value equal to or greater than the quotient obtained by dividing the shortest time from the lottery in the normal gaming state to the next lottery by the longest time in which the first jackpot gaming state is executed once . A lottery to determine whether or not . Therefore, in consideration of the time ratio for controlling the normal gaming state and the time ratio for controlling the first jackpot gaming state, transition control of the gaming state is performed to diversify the jackpot gaming state. It is possible to optimally provide innovative gameplay that is not possible, and to dramatically improve the interest. Of course, the maximum time from performing lottery in the normal gaming state until the next lottery, in the first jackpot gaming state quotient or more numerical values divided by the shortest time that is executed once, lottery shifting to the jackpot gaming state May be performed.

According to the invention described in ( 2 ), the jackpot end condition information is stored as setting information corresponding to the first jackpot gaming state and not corresponding to the second jackpot gaming state. That is, the first jackpot gaming state is terminated with a predetermined probability based on the jackpot termination condition information. For this reason, while diversifying the jackpot gaming state, the progress of the gaming state from the first jackpot gaming state is different from the conventional one, and it is possible to dramatically improve the interest by providing novel gaming characteristics. it can.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to dramatically improve the interest by diversifying the big hit gaming state and providing novel gaming characteristics.

  Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

[Composition of gaming machine]
An overview of the gaming machine in the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. In the embodiment described below, a case where the present invention is applied to a first type pachinko gaming machine (also referred to as “digital pachi”) is shown as a preferred embodiment for a gaming machine according to the present invention.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the pachinko gaming machine 10 fires a glass door 11, a wooden frame 12, a base door 13, a game board 14, a dish unit 21, a liquid crystal display device 32 for displaying an image, and a game ball. It includes a launching device 130, a substrate unit 400, a ball payout unit 500 that gives game value, and the like.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the glass door 11 described above is pivotally attached to the base door 13 so as to be openable and closable. Further, an opening 11a is formed in the center of the glass door 11, as shown in FIG. Further, a transparent protective glass 19 is disposed in the opening 11a. The protective glass 19 is disposed so as to face the front surface of a game board 14 described later in a state where the glass door 11 is closed. In particular, as shown in FIG. 2, the protective glass 19 may be disposed so as to face at least the entire area of the game area 15, but the front area 16 (hereinafter referred to as a game board 14) not corresponding to the game area 15. , Referred to as “outside of game area 16”).

  As shown in FIG. 1, the glass door 11 is provided with a control panel 80 below the opening 11a. The control panel 80 includes a game ball lending operation unit 82, a menu operation unit 84 for menu screen display, menu selection, determination, and cancellation, a game operation unit 88 for operations related to the progress of the game, and the like. .

  As shown in FIG. 2, the dish unit 21 described above is disposed on the base door 13 so as to be positioned below the glass door 11. As shown in FIG. 1, the dish unit 21 is provided with an upper dish 20 above it. A lower plate 22 is provided below the upper plate 20. The upper plate 20 stores game balls to be launched into a game area 15 described later. The upper plate 20 and the lower plate 22 are provided with payout ports 20a and 22a for renting out game balls and paying out game balls (prize balls). When predetermined payout conditions are satisfied, The game balls stored in the ball payout unit 500 described later are discharged.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the launching device 130 described above is disposed on the base door 13 so as to be located on the side of the dish unit 21. As shown in FIG. 1, the launching device 130 is provided with a launching handle 26 that can be operated by a player. The firing handle 26 is provided so as to be rotatable, and a pachinko game can be advanced by operating the firing handle 26 by a player. Further, on the back side of the firing handle 26, a firing motor (not shown), a ball feed solenoid (not shown) and the like are provided. Note that the player who plays the game is located on the front side of the pachinko gaming machine 10 in which the operation of the launch handle 26 and the like is possible. That is, this pachinko gaming machine 10 can be played from the front.

  Further, a touch sensor (not shown), a firing stop switch (not shown), and the like are provided on the periphery of the firing handle 26. When the touch sensor is touched, it is detected that the firing handle 26 is gripped by the player. When the shooting handle 26 is gripped by the player and is rotated in the clockwise direction, electric power is supplied to the shooting motor according to the rotation angle, and the game ball stored in the upper plate 20 is played. Fired sequentially on the board 14. Even when the launch handle 26 is being rotated, when the launch stop switch is operated, the game device 130 does not launch the game ball.

  It should be noted that the touch sensor provided on the firing handle 26 may be any sensor as long as it can be determined that the player has held the firing handle 26. It doesn't matter.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the game board 14 described above is disposed in front of the base door 13 so as to be positioned behind the protective glass 19 in the glass door 11. The game board 14 is entirely formed of a plate-shaped resin having transparency. Examples of the resin having transparency include various materials such as an acrylic resin, a polycarbonate resin, and a methacrylic resin. That is, part or all of the game board 14 is formed by the translucent member so that the rear can be visually recognized. The game board 14 has a game area 15 on the front surface of which the launched game ball can roll. The game area 15 is an area surrounded by guide rails 30 (see FIG. 3) and the like where the game ball can roll. The game area 15 of the game board 14 is provided with a plurality of obstacle nails (not shown). As described above, the game ball launched by the launching device 130 is guided by the guide rail 30 provided on the game board 14 and moves to the upper part of the game board 14, and then collides with the above-described obstacle nails. As a result, the player moves down toward the lower side of the game board 14 while changing its traveling direction. Moreover, although mentioned later in detail, in such a game board 14, various kinds of accessories can be attached.

  As shown in FIG. 3, a start port 44, a shutter 40, and the like are provided in the center of the front surface of the game board 14. Further, on the right side of the game board 14, a blade member 48b and the like are provided. The variable display of the identification information is executed on condition that a game ball has entered the start port 44. Further, as will be described in detail later, depending on the result of the variable display of the identification information, a big hit gaming state (specific game state, so-called “hit”) that is more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state is obtained. When the big hit game state is reached, the shutter 40 is controlled to be in the open state, and the game ball is easily opened into the first big prize opening 39a or the blade member 48b is controlled to be in the open state. It becomes an open state in which the game ball can easily be received in the two major winning openings 39b. Of course, when the big hit gaming state is reached, not only one of them but also both may be controlled to the open state. In other words, by shifting to the big hit gaming state, in the normal gaming state, an accessory (for example, the first big prize opening 39a, the second big prize opening 39b, etc.) is opened.

  As described above, the base door 13 on which the glass door 11, the game board 14, the dish unit 21, and the launching device 130 are disposed is pivotally attached to the wooden frame 12, as shown in FIG. An opening 13 a is formed at the center of the base door 13. For this reason, the display area 32 a of the liquid crystal display device 32 disposed behind the base door 13 can be viewed from the front through the transmissive game board 14 and the protective glass 19. Speakers 46L and 46R are disposed above the base door 13.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 3, a special symbol display device 33 as variable display means is disposed above the game board 14 from the back side. The special symbol display device 33 is a display device capable of 7-segment display, and performs variable display of special symbols as identification information in a special symbol game. The special symbol in the special symbol display device 33 is configured by a single symbol sequence, but is not limited thereto, and may be configured by, for example, a plurality of symbol sequences. The special symbol as the identification information is a symbol composed of numerals, symbols, and the like. In the present embodiment, numerals “0” to “9” and a symbol “−” are used.

  “Variable display” is a concept that can be displayed in a variable manner. For example, a “variable display” that is actually displayed in a variable state, a “stop display” that is displayed in a stopped state, etc. It is. In addition, “variable display” can be “derivation display” in which identification information is displayed as a result of a special symbol game. Further, the period from the start of the variable display to the derivation display is referred to as one variable display.

  Further, in the special symbol display device 33, the special symbol is derived and displayed, and the special symbol thus derived and displayed is displayed in a specific display mode (for example, a mode in which any one of “0” to “9” is derived and displayed, Based on what is called a “hit display mode”), the gaming state is shifted to a jackpot gaming state that is advantageous to the player. In addition, when the special symbol derived and displayed is in a non-specific display mode (for example, a mode in which “-” is derived and displayed, a so-called “out-of-phase”), the game state does not shift to the big hit gaming state.

  In addition, the special symbol that is derived and displayed is a special display mode (for example, a mode in which “1”, “3”, “5”, “7”, “9” is derived and displayed, Based on the so-called “normal jackpot display mode”), the gaming state is shifted to a jackpot gaming state advantageous to the player, and when the jackpot gaming state is completed, the gaming state is shifted to a probability changing state.

  On the other hand, the special symbol derived and displayed is a non-special display mode (for example, “0”, “2”, “4”, “6”, “8”) that is not a special display mode among the specific display modes. The game state is shifted to a jackpot gaming state advantageous to the player based on the fact that the game is derived and displayed, so-called “semi-hit display mode”), and when the jackpot gaming state ends, It will shift to the normal gaming state which is relatively disadvantageous.

  In the probability change state as described above, the probability of shifting to the big hit gaming state is improved relative to the normal gaming state. A game state that shifts to the big hit gaming state when the special symbol that is derived and displayed is in a special display mode, and shifts to the probable change state after the end of the big hit gaming state is referred to as a normal big hit gaming state. Further, a game state that shifts to the big hit gaming state when the special symbol derived and displayed is in a non-special display mode, and transitions to the normal gaming state after the end of the big hit gaming state is referred to as a quasi-hit gaming state.

  In addition, in the normal big hit that becomes the probability change state after the big hit gaming state, the first big prize opening 39a is opened, as will be described in detail later. In addition, in a normal big win, nine game balls can be accepted per round into the first big prize opening 39a, and for example, 15 prize balls are made according to the win.

  On the other hand, the second big winning opening 39b is opened in the semi-big hit that does not change into the probable change state after entering the big hit gaming state, as will be described in detail later. In addition, in the semi-big hit, one game ball can be received per round into the second big prize opening 39b, and, for example, three prize balls are made according to the prize.

  That is, the normal big hit gaming state is shifted to the second big hit gaming state which is relatively advantageous to the player. In other words, the normal jackpot gaming state is a second jackpot gaming state that has a high degree of advantage for the player. In addition, the semi-big hit gaming state is relatively advantageous to the player, but the gaming state is shifted to the first big hit gaming state which is relatively disadvantageous than the normal big hit (second big hit gaming state) described above. It will be. In other words, the semi-hit game state is the first big-hit game state that has a small advantage to the player.

  The liquid crystal display device 32 described above is disposed on the base door 13. The liquid crystal display device 32 has a display area 32a for displaying an image relating to a game. The liquid crystal display device 32 is disposed behind (on the back side of) the game board 14 through the opening 13a. Further, the liquid crystal display device 32 is disposed so that the display area 32a overlaps the whole or a part of the game board 14 through the opening 13a in the depth direction from the back side. In the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32, as will be described in detail later, various games such as decorative symbols that are variably displayed in accordance with the variable symbol special display in the special symbol game, background images related to the game, effect images, etc. Will be displayed in a predetermined manner. That is, the liquid crystal display device 32 displays an effect image related to the game. In other words, the liquid crystal display device 32 has a display area 32a for displaying an effect image relating to the game in a visually recognizable manner. In other words, the liquid crystal display device 32 performs variable display of decorative symbols as identification information. The liquid crystal display device 32 in the present embodiment corresponds to an example of variable display means.

  In addition, on the liquid crystal display device 32, decorative symbols corresponding to a plurality of symbol rows (three rows in the present embodiment) are variably displayed in accordance with the special symbol variable display on the special symbol display device 33. In other words, the liquid crystal display device 32 performs variable display of identification information in each of a plurality of symbol rows (display rows). When the derivation display of the decoration symbol is performed in the plurality of symbol strings and the result of the variable display of the special symbol in the special symbol display device 33 is a specific display mode, the combination of the plurality of decoration symbols derived and displayed is It becomes a specific combination (for example, a mode in which all of “0” to “9” are derived and displayed in each of a plurality of symbol rows, so-called “hit display mode”), and the game state is given to the player It shifts to an advantageous jackpot gaming state (so-called jackpot). Further, when the result of variable display of the special symbol in the special symbol display device 33 is the normal jackpot display mode, the combination of the plurality of decoration symbols that are derived and displayed is a special combination (for example, a specific combination) A mode in which one of “1”, “3”, “5”, “7”, “9” is derived and displayed in each of a plurality of symbol rows, so-called “normal jackpot display mode”) Thus, when the gaming state is shifted to a jackpot gaming state (so-called jackpot) advantageous to the player, and the jackpot gaming state is ended, the gaming state is shifted to a probable change state. On the other hand, when the result of variable display of the special symbol in the special symbol display device 33 is the quasi-hit display mode, the combination of the plurality of decorative symbols derived and displayed is not a special combination of the specific combinations. A special combination (for example, a mode in which each of a plurality of symbol rows is derived and displayed in a state where any one of “0”, “2”, “4”, “6”, “8” is aligned, so-called “ “Semi-hit display mode”), the game state is shifted to a big-hit gaming state advantageous to the player (so-called big-hit), and when the big-hit gaming state is completed, the game state is shifted to the normal gaming state. In addition to these decorative symbols, the liquid crystal display device 32 displays a background image, an effect image for production, a normal symbol image, and the like.

  As described above, when a game is being played from the front of the pachinko gaming machine 10 by the player, that is, when the glass door 11 is in a closed state, a liquid crystal display is provided on the back side of the permeable gaming board 14. Since the device 32 is provided and the protective glass 19 having transparency is provided on the front side of the game board 14, the image displayed on the display area 32a in the liquid crystal display device 32 has transparency. It becomes visible to the player through the board 14 and the protective glass 19.

  For this reason, as will be described in detail later, a liquid crystal display device 32 is disposed on the back surface of the gaming board 14 having transparency, and various presentations are performed in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32, so that a conventional gaming machine can be provided. It is possible to provide a novel display effect that was not found, and to improve the interest. Further, in the conventional gaming machine, there is a possibility that the size of the game area is reduced by increasing the size of the display area. Further, displaying various images without increasing the size of the display area may cause troublesome visual recognition for the player. Therefore, by executing a display effect as described later, it is possible to execute a variety of effects independent of the size of the display area in the liquid crystal display device 32, and to improve the interest. In addition, since a gap is provided between the game board 14 and the liquid crystal display device 32 disposed behind the game board 14, an impact is transmitted to the liquid crystal display device 32 when the obstacle nail is adjusted. The liquid crystal display device 32 can be prevented from being damaged and the product life of the liquid crystal display device 32 can be prolonged. It should be noted that the liquid crystal display device 32 may be provided with holes for arrangement of an accessory, a winning opening, a ball channel, a reel, and the like.

  In the present embodiment, the liquid crystal display device 32 composed of a liquid crystal display panel is used as a portion for displaying an image. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and other modes may be used. For example, a CRT (Cathode Ray Tube) is used. It may be composed of a cathode ray tube, a dot LED (Light Emitting Diode), a segment LED, an EL (Electronic Luminescent), plasma, or the like.

  The above-described wooden frame 12 is a wooden frame, and a base door 13 is pivotally mounted in front of the wooden frame 12 as shown in FIG. In addition, in this embodiment, although it was set as the structure which used the wooden wooden frame 12, it is not restricted to this, For example, another aspect may be sufficient, for example, as a structure using metal and resin frames. Also good. An opening 12 a is formed at the center of the wooden frame 12. In the opening 12a, the base door 13, the liquid crystal display device 32, a substrate unit 400 described later in detail, a ball paying unit 500, and the like are disposed.

  The substrate unit 400 described above is pivotally attached to the rear of the base door 13. The board unit 400 incorporates various boards (not shown) on which a circuit for controlling the pachinko gaming machine 10 is formed, and these boards are covered by a board case (not shown). Yes.

  The ball dispensing unit 500 described above is pivotally attached to the rear of the base door 13. The ball payout unit 500 includes a ball storage tank (not shown) for storing game balls and a ball passage case (not shown). Will be led to the outlets 20a and 22a.

  In the game area 15 of the game board 14 described above, various types of accessories are provided. An example of various types of accessory will be described below with reference to FIG. 3, but is not limited thereto.

  For example, a special symbol display device 33 as the variable display means described above is provided above the game board 14.

  In addition, a normal symbol display device 35 that performs variable display of normal symbols is provided on the right side of the special symbol display device 33. This normal symbol is information including numbers, symbols, and the like, for example, symbols such as “◯” and “x”.

  Further, above the game board 14, special symbol hold display devices 34a to 34d (indicated by reference numeral 34 in FIG. 4) for displaying the number of reserved symbols in the special symbol game, and a normal symbol hold for displaying the number of reserved symbols in the normal symbol game. A display device 37 is provided.

  A big hit round number display device 41 for displaying the upper limit number of rounds in the big hit gaming state is provided on the upper right side of the game board 14.

  In addition, ball passage detectors 54 a and 54 b are provided above the game area 15 of the game board 14. When the ball passage detectors 54a and 54b detect that the game ball has passed in the vicinity thereof, the normal symbol variation display on the normal symbol display device 35 is started, and after a predetermined time has passed, Stops the fluctuation display. When this normal symbol is stopped and displayed as a predetermined symbol (for example, “◯”, etc.), the blade members (so-called normal electric accessories) 48a provided on the left and right sides of the starting port 44 described later are in the closed state. It becomes an open state, and it becomes easy for a game ball to enter the start port 44. In addition, when a predetermined time has elapsed after the blade member 48a is opened, the blade member 48a is closed to make it difficult for a game ball to enter the start port 44. When the blade member 48a is in the closed state, only the game balls that have passed through the passage port 45 disposed above the start port 44 will win the start port 44.

  Further, below the game area 15 of the game board 14, there are provided game ball general winning openings 56 a to 56 d.

  A shutter 40 that can be opened and closed with respect to the first big prize opening 39a is provided below the game area 15 of the game board 14. As described above, when the derived and displayed identification information is a special display mode among the specific display modes, the gaming state is shifted to the normal big hit gaming state, and the shutter 40 can easily accept the gaming ball. It is driven to be in an open state (first state). The first grand prize opening 39a has a general area (not shown) having a first count sensor 104 (see FIG. 4), and a predetermined number (for example, 9) of game balls pass through the general area. Alternatively, the shutter 40 is driven to the open state until a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) elapses. In other words, in the open state, when a condition for winning a predetermined number of game balls in the first big prize opening 39a or elapse of a predetermined time is satisfied, the first big prize opening 39a is closed in a state where it is difficult to accept a game ball ( Second state). Subsequently, the shutter 40 that has been changed from the open state to the closed state is driven to the open state again on the main condition that the upper limit round has not been reached.

  Further, on the right side of the game area 15 of the game board 14, there is provided a blade member 48b that is openable and closable with respect to the second big prize opening 39b. As described above, when the derived and displayed identification information is a non-special display mode among the specific display modes, the gaming state is shifted to the semi-big hit gaming state, and the blade member 48b is used to play the gaming ball. It is driven to be in an open state (first state) that is easy to accept. Further, the second grand prize winning port 39b has a general area (not shown) having a second count sensor 105 (see FIG. 4), and a predetermined number (for example, one) of game balls passes through the general area. Alternatively, the blade member 48b is driven to the open state until a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) elapses. That is, in the open state, when the condition for winning a predetermined number of game balls to the second big prize opening 39b or elapse of a predetermined time is satisfied, the second big prize opening 39b is in a closed state where it is difficult to accept the game balls ( Second state). Subsequently, the blade member 48b that has been changed from the open state to the closed state is driven to the open state again on the main condition that the upper limit round has not been reached. In the second grand prize opening 39b, unlike the first big prize opening 39a, in the semi-big hit gaming state, in response to the game balls being received in the start opening 44 and the second big prize opening 39b, A big hit forced end lottery is held. If the lottery is won as a result of the lottery, the semi-big hit gaming state is terminated regardless of whether or not the upper limit round has been reached.

  The first grand prize winning port 39a and the shutter 40 as described above are provided in the game area 15, and can be changed between a first state in which a game ball is easily received and a second state in which a game ball is difficult to receive. It is an example of a variable winning device. In addition, the second grand prize winning port 39b and the blade member 48 as described above are provided in the game area 15, and can be changed between a first state in which a game ball is easily received and a second state in which a game ball is difficult to receive. It is an example of a variable prize winning device. In other words, the game area 15 is provided with a plurality of big prize openings. The first grand prize winning port 39a and the second major winning prize port 39b are examples of a plurality of variable prize winning devices that differ in the number of prize balls to be paid out in accordance with one game ball prize.

  A start opening 44 having a start winning ball sensor 116 (see FIG. 4) is provided above the shutter 40. When a game ball wins the start opening 44, a special symbol game, which will be described later, is started, and the state shifts to a variable display state in which identification information is displayed in a variable manner. As the predetermined variable display start condition, in this embodiment, the main condition is that the game ball has won the start opening 44 (the game ball has passed through the start area). That is, the identification information is variably displayed when a predetermined variable display start condition is satisfied (provided that the game ball has passed through the start area). In the embodiment, the predetermined variable display start condition is that a game ball has won the start opening 44, but the present invention is not limited to this, and another mode may be used.

  If the game ball wins the start opening 44 during the variable display of the identification information in the special symbol game, the identification based on the winning of the game ball in the start opening 44 until the identification information in the variable display is derived and displayed. Execution (start) of variable display of information is suspended, that is, when a predetermined variable display execution condition is satisfied, but a predetermined variable display start condition is not satisfied (when a predetermined variable display hold condition is satisfied) ), The execution (start) of variable display of the identification information is suspended until a predetermined variable display start condition is satisfied. If the identification information is derived and displayed in a state where execution of variable display of the identification information is suspended, execution of variable display of the identification information held is started. In addition, when the identification information is derived and displayed, the variable display of the identification information is executed once. For example, when the identification information is derived and displayed in a state where execution of variable display of the identification information is held three times, one of the variable display of the identification information held is executed once, and the remaining two are displayed. The batch is held. Thus, when the variable display of the identification information in the special symbol game is suspended, the special symbol suspension display device 34 displays the number of suspensions.

  Further, as will be described in detail later, during the semi-hit game state, a big hit forced end lottery for forcibly ending the big hit game state is performed by winning a game ball at the start port 44.

  Similarly, in the normal symbol game, when the game ball passes in the vicinity of the ball passage detectors 54a and 54b during the normal symbol variation display, until the normal symbol in the variation display is derived and displayed, Execution (start) of the variable symbol display based on the passage of the game ball to the ball passage detectors 54a and 54b is suspended. If the normal symbol is derived and displayed in the state where the execution of variable display of the normal symbol is suspended, the variable symbol of the held regular symbol is started after a predetermined time has elapsed. Further, the execution of variable display of the normal symbol executed when the normal symbol is derived and displayed is one time. The number of executions of the variable display of the held normal symbol (so-called “the number of holdings related to the normal symbol”, “the number of holdings in the normal symbol game”) is expressed by turning on / off the normal symbol holding lamp 50. In addition, an upper limit is also set for the number of times that execution of variable symbol display is suspended, for example, variable symbol variable display is suspended up to four times. When the variable display of the identification information in the normal symbol game is held in this way, the normal symbol hold display device 37 displays the number of the hold.

  In the present embodiment, the variable information display is suspended with the upper limit being four times. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, one or more times may be set as the upper limit. As such, the variable display of the identification information may be suspended, and further, the identification information may be suspended without setting an upper limit. Of course, you may comprise so that the variable display of identification information may not be suspended. In the present embodiment, the variable symbol display is suspended with the upper limit being four times. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the upper limit may be one or more times. As such, it may be configured to hold the variable display of the normal symbol, or may be configured to hold without setting an upper limit. Of course, you may comprise so that the variable display of a normal symbol may not be suspended.

[Electric configuration of gaming machine]
A block diagram showing a control circuit of the pachinko gaming machine 10 in this embodiment is shown in FIG.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 mainly includes a main control circuit 60 as game control means, and a sub-control circuit 200 as effect control means and variable display control means. The main control circuit 60 controls the game. The sub-control circuit 200 controls effects according to the progress of the game.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the main control circuit 60 includes a main CPU 66, a main ROM (read only memory) 68, and a main RAM (read / write memory) 70 as control means. The main control circuit 60 controls the progress of the game.

  The main CPU 66 is connected to a main ROM 68, a main RAM 70, and the like, and has a function of executing various processes according to a program stored in the main ROM 68. Thus, the main CPU 66 functions as various means described later.

  A program for controlling the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10 by the main CPU 66 is stored in the main ROM 68. In addition, a jackpot determination table and an effect to be referred to when a jackpot determination is made by random number lottery are selected. Various tables such as an effect condition selection table to be referred to at the time are also stored. Specific programs and tables will be described later.

  In the present embodiment, the main ROM 68 is used as a medium for storing programs, tables, and the like. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and any other storage medium can be used as long as it is a computer-readable storage medium. For example, it may be recorded on a storage medium such as a hard disk device, a CD-ROM, a DVD-ROM, or a ROM cartridge. Further, these programs may not be recorded in advance, but may be downloaded and recorded in the main RAM 70 after the power is turned on. Furthermore, each program may be recorded on a separate storage medium. In this embodiment, the main CPU 66, the main ROM 68, and the main RAM 70 are provided separately. However, a one-chip microcomputer in which these are integrated may be used.

  The main RAM 70 has a function of storing various flags and variable values as a temporary storage area of the main CPU 66. Specific examples of data stored in the main RAM 70 include the following.

  The main RAM 70 includes a control status flag, a high probability flag, a jackpot determination random number counter, a jackpot symbol determination random number counter, a presentation condition selection random number counter, a big prize opening number counter, a big prize opening prize counter, a waiting time timer, A prize winning opening timer, a variable relating to an output including data indicating the number of holdings in the special symbol game, data for supplying a command to the sub-control circuit 200 described later, a variable, and the like are positioned.

  The control state flag indicates the control state of the special symbol game. The high probability flag indicates whether or not to relatively increase the probability of shifting to the big hit gaming state, which is a big hit gaming state.

  The jackpot determination random number counter is for determining the jackpot of a special symbol. The jackpot symbol determination random number counter is for determining a special symbol derived and displayed when the jackpot of the special symbol is determined. The effect condition selection random number counter is for determining a variation display pattern of the special symbol and the decorative symbol. These counters are stored and updated so that the main CPU 66 sequentially increases “1”, and various functions of the main CPU 66 are executed by extracting random numbers from the counters at a predetermined timing. In the present embodiment, such a random number counter is provided, and the main CPU 66 stores and updates the random number counter so as to increase “1” according to a program. You may comprise so that an apparatus like a generator may be provided. Further, although it is out of place, a reach determination random number counter for determining whether or not to reach may be provided.

  The waiting time timer is for synchronizing processing executed in the main control circuit 60 and the sub control circuit 200. The special prize opening time timer is for driving the shutter 40 and the blade member 48b to measure the time for opening the first special prize opening 39a and the second special prize opening 39b. Note that the timer in the present embodiment is stored and updated in the main RAM 70 so as to be subtracted by the predetermined cycle at a predetermined cycle. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the CPU itself may include a timer. .

  The big prize opening number counter indicates the number of times the first big prize opening 39a and the second big prize opening 39b are opened (so-called “round number”) in the big hit gaming state. The grand prize winning prize counter indicates the number of game balls that have won the first big prize winning opening 39a and the second big winning prize opening 39b during the round and have passed through the first count sensor 104 and the second count sensor 105. It is. Further, the data indicating the number of reserved items is retained when the game ball is won at the start port 44, but the variable display of the identification information cannot be executed. Indicates the number of times.

  In the present embodiment, the main RAM 70 is used as a temporary storage area of the main CPU 66. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and any readable / writable storage medium may be used.

  The main control circuit 60 also has a command for a reset clock pulse generating circuit 62 that generates a clock pulse of a predetermined frequency, an initial reset circuit 64 that generates a reset signal when the power is turned on, and a sub-control circuit 200 described later. IC for serial communication 72 is provided. The reset clock pulse generation circuit 62, the initial reset circuit 64, and the serial communication IC 72 are connected to the main CPU 66. The reset clock pulse generation circuit 62 generates a clock pulse every predetermined period (for example, 2 milliseconds) in order to execute a system timer interrupt process described later. The serial communication IC 72 corresponds to transmission means for transmitting various commands to the sub-control circuit 200 (various means included in the sub-control circuit 200).

  Various devices are connected to the main control circuit 60. For example, as shown in FIG. 4, a special symbol display device 33, a special symbol hold display device 34, a normal symbol display device 35, a normal symbol hold display. Device 37, jackpot round number display device 41, first count sensor 104, second count sensor 105, general winning ball sensors 106, 108, 110, 112, passing ball sensors 114, 115, starting winning ball sensor 116, ordinary electric combination The product solenoid 118, the first grand prize winning solenoid 120, the second big prize winning solenoid 121, the backup clear switch 124, and the like are connected.

  The special symbol display device 33 performs variable display of special symbols as identification information in the special symbol game in response to a signal from the main control circuit 60.

  The special symbol hold display device 34 displays the number of reserved special symbols in the special symbol game in response to a signal from the main control circuit 60.

  The normal symbol display device 35 performs variable display of the normal symbol as identification information in the normal symbol game in response to a signal from the main control circuit 60.

  The normal symbol hold display device 37 displays the number of hold of variable display of normal symbols in the normal symbol game in response to a signal from the main control circuit 60.

  The big hit round number display device 41 displays the upper limit round number in the transferred big hit gaming state in accordance with a signal from the main control circuit 60.

  The 1st count sensor 104 is provided in the general area | region in the 1st big winning opening 39a. The first count sensor 104 supplies a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60 when the game ball passes through the general area at the first grand prize winning port 39a.

  The 2nd count sensor 105 is provided in the general area | region in the 2nd big winning opening 39b. The second count sensor 105 supplies a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60 when the game ball passes through the general area in the second big prize opening 39b.

  The general winning ball sensors 106, 108, 110, and 112 are provided in the general winning ports 56a to 56d. The general winning ball sensors 106, 108, 110, and 112 supply a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60 when the game balls pass through the general winning ports 56 a to 56 d.

  The passing ball sensors 114 and 115 are provided in the ball passing detectors 54a and 54b. The passing ball sensors 114 and 115 supply a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60 when the game ball passes through the ball passing detectors 54a and 54b.

  The start winning ball sensor 116 is provided at the start port 44. The start winning ball sensor 116 supplies a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60 when a game ball wins the start opening 44.

  The ordinary electric accessory solenoid 118 is connected to the blade member 48a via a link member (not shown), and makes the blade member 48a open or closed according to a drive signal supplied from the main CPU 66. .

  The first big prize opening solenoid 120 is connected to the shutter 40 shown in FIG. 1 and drives the shutter 40 in accordance with a drive signal supplied from the main CPU 66 to open or close the first big prize opening 39a. State.

  The second big prize opening solenoid 121 is connected to the blade member 48b shown in FIG. 1, and the blade member 48b is driven in accordance with the drive signal supplied from the main CPU 66 to open the second big prize opening 39b. Alternatively, it is closed.

  The backup clear switch 124 is built in the pachinko gaming machine 10 and has a function of clearing backup data in the event of a power failure or the like in accordance with the operation of the game hall manager.

  The main control circuit 60 is connected to a payout / launch control circuit 126. The payout / launch control circuit 126 is connected to a payout device 128 that pays out game balls, a launch device 130 that fires game balls, and a card unit 150. Specifically, the payout / launch control circuit 126 has a CPU (not shown) for controlling the payout / launch control circuit 126 and a ROM (a program for causing the CPU to execute processing). And a RAM (not shown) which is a work area of the CPU. Further, a lending operation unit 82 is connected to the card unit 150, and an operation signal is supplied to the card unit 150 in accordance with the operation.

  The payout / launch control circuit 126 receives a prize ball control command supplied from the main control circuit 60 and a lending ball control signal supplied from the card unit 150, and transmits a predetermined signal to the payout device 128. Then, the payout device 128 pays out the game ball. Further, the payout / launch control circuit 126 performs a control of launching a game ball by supplying a launch signal to the launch device 130. The payout device 128 is employed as an example of a payout means for paying out game media when the launched (injected) game media passes through a predetermined area. Further, the payout / launch control circuit 126 is employed as an example of a payout control unit that performs drive control of the payout unit.

  In addition, the launching device 130 is provided with a device for launching a game ball such as the launching motor and the touch sensor described above. When the firing handle 26 is gripped by the player and is turned in the clockwise direction, electric power is supplied to the firing motor according to the turning angle, and the game ball stored in the upper plate 20 is fired. It is sequentially fired on the game board 14 by the motor. Note that such a launching device 130 is employed as an example of a launching unit that launches a game medium in response to a player's operation. Further, the payout / firing control circuit 126 is employed as an example of a firing control unit that controls driving of the firing unit.

  Further, the sub-control circuit 200 is connected to the serial communication IC 72. The sub-control circuit 200 performs display control in the liquid crystal display device 32 in accordance with various commands supplied from the main control circuit 60, control related to sound generated from the speaker 46 (46L and 46R in FIG. 1), a decorative lamp. Control of the lamp 132 including (not shown) is performed.

  In the present embodiment, the main control circuit 60 is configured not to supply commands to the sub control circuit 200 and to prevent signals from being supplied from the sub control circuit 200 to the main control circuit 60. The present invention is not limited to this, and there is no problem even if it is configured such that signals can be transmitted from the sub control circuit 200 to the main control circuit 60.

  The sub-control circuit 200 controls the sound generated from the sub-CPU 206 as variable display control means, the program ROM 208 as storage means, the work RAM 210, the display control circuit 250 for performing display control in the liquid crystal display device 32, and the speaker 46. The voice control circuit 230 performs a lamp control circuit 240 that controls the lamp 132 including a decorative lamp. The sub-control circuit 200 executes an effect according to the progress of the game in accordance with a command from the main control circuit 60. Further, a menu operation unit 84, a game operation unit 88, and the like are connected to the sub control circuit 200, and an operation signal is supplied to the sub control circuit 200 according to the operation (operation state).

  A program ROM 208, a work RAM 210, and the like are connected to the sub CPU 206. The sub CPU 206 has a function of executing various processes according to the program stored in the program ROM 208. In particular, the sub CPU 206 controls the sub control circuit 200 in accordance with various commands supplied from the main control circuit 60. The sub CPU 206 functions as various means described later.

  The program ROM 208 stores a program for controlling the game effect of the pachinko gaming machine 10 by the sub CPU 206, and also stores various tables such as a table for making a decision regarding the effect. A specific program will be described later.

  The program ROM 208 stores a plurality of types of effect patterns. These effect patterns relate to the progress of effect display. The effect display is executed according to the variable display of the identification information.

  In the present embodiment, the program ROM 208 is used as a storage means for storing programs, tables, and the like. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and any other storage medium can be used as long as it is a computer-readable storage medium. For example, it may be recorded on a storage medium such as a hard disk device, a CD-ROM, a DVD-ROM, or a ROM cartridge. Of course, the main ROM 68 may be used as the storage means. Further, these programs may not be recorded in advance, but may be downloaded after the power is turned on and recorded in the work RAM 210 or the like. Furthermore, each program may be recorded on a separate storage medium.

  In the present embodiment, the main control circuit 60 including the main CPU 66 and the main ROM 68 and the sub control circuit 200 including the sub CPU 206 and the program ROM 208 are separately configured. However, the configuration is not limited thereto, and the main CPU 66 and the main ROM 68 are not limited thereto. In this case, the program stored in the program ROM 208 may be stored in the main ROM 68 and executed by the main CPU 66. Of course, it may be configured only by the sub control circuit 200 including the sub CPU 206 and the program ROM 208. In this case, the program stored in the main ROM 68 is stored in the program ROM 208 and executed by the sub CPU 206. You may comprise.

  The work RAM 210 has a function of storing various flags and variable values as a temporary storage area of the sub CPU 206. For example, various variables such as an effect display selection random number counter for selecting an effect pattern are positioned.

  In the present embodiment, the work RAM 210 is used as a temporary storage area of the sub CPU 206, but the present invention is not limited thereto, and any readable / writable storage medium may be used.

  The display control circuit 250 is a circuit that performs display control of the liquid crystal display device 32, and includes an image data processor (hereinafter referred to as VDP), an image data ROM that stores data for generating various image data, A frame buffer for buffering image data, a D / A converter for converting image data as an image signal, and the like are included. The display control circuit 250 corresponds to an example of variable display control means.

  The display control circuit 250 is a device that can perform various processes for displaying an image on the liquid crystal display device 32 in accordance with data supplied from the sub CPU 206.

  The display control circuit 250 stores data for generating various image data such as decorative design image data indicating decorative design, background image data, and rendering image data.

  The display control circuit 250 reads out image data and display position data for displaying an image based on the image data in accordance with an image display command supplied from the sub CPU 206, and displays decorative pattern image data, background image data, and effects indicating decorative patterns. Various image data such as image data for use are temporarily stored in the frame buffer. Then, the display control circuit 250 supplies the image data stored in the frame buffer to the D / A converter at a predetermined timing. The D / A converter converts image data as an image signal, and supplies the image signal to the liquid crystal display device 32 at a predetermined timing, whereby an image is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 32.

  The audio control circuit 230 includes a sound source IC that performs control related to audio, an audio data ROM that stores various audio data, an amplifier (hereinafter referred to as AMP) for amplifying audio signals, and the like.

  The sound source IC controls sound generated from the speaker 46. The sound source IC selects one sound data from a plurality of sound data stored in the sound data ROM in accordance with a sound generation command supplied from the sub CPU 206. The sound source IC reads the selected sound data from the sound data ROM, converts the sound data into a predetermined sound signal, and supplies the sound signal to the AMP. The AMP amplifies the sound signal and generates sound from the speaker 46.

  The lamp control circuit 240 includes a drive circuit for supplying a lamp control signal, a decoration data ROM that stores a plurality of types of lamp decoration patterns, and the like.

[Setting Information Table]
A setting information table stored in the main ROM 68 in the pachinko gaming machine 10 configured as described above will be described with reference to FIG. Even if the setting information table described below is not stored in the main ROM 68, data and programs having such functions may be stored in the main ROM 68. Further, in the present embodiment, such a setting information table is stored, but it is only a specific example, and it may not be such a table as long as the conditions described later are satisfied. .

  A setting information table stored in the main ROM 68 is stored. In this setting information table, setting information regarding games in various gaming states is stored.

  In the setting information table, for example, as shown in FIG. 5A, the big hit probability in each of the normal gaming state, the probability variation state, and the short time state, the shortest variation time in the special symbol game, and the like are stored. The normal game state here is a general normal game state.

  Specifically, in the normal gaming state, “1/10” as the jackpot probability and “10 seconds” as the shortest variation time are associated. In the probability variation state, “10/10” is associated with the big hit probability, and “3 seconds” is associated with the shortest variation time. In the short time state, “1/10” is associated with the big hit probability, and “3 seconds” is associated with the shortest variation time.

  Further, the probability variation state and the short time state are included in the normal gaming state. That is, the normal game state is a game state including a general normal game state, a probability variation state, and a short time state. In addition, the short-time state does not improve the big hit probability itself like the probability change state, but the variable display of the identification information becomes a short time, the variable display of the identification information is more easily performed, and it is easy to shift to the big hit game state. A gaming state.

  Further, for example, as shown in FIG. 5B, the setting information table stores a jackpot type selection rate in each of the semi-hit game state and the normal jackpot game state, specifications in the jackpot game state, and the like. . The jackpot type selection rate indicates the probability that the semi-hit game state and the normal jackpot game state are selected on the condition that it is determined to shift to the jackpot game state. In addition, the specifications include the selection rate of the big winning opening to be controlled, the number of winning balls corresponding to the winning of game balls to the big winning openings (first big winning opening 39a, second big winning opening 39b), and the end of one round. A condition (an example of a predetermined round end condition), a jackpot end condition (an example of a predetermined jackpot end condition), and the like are included. The selection rate of the big winning opening to be controlled is the selection ratio of the big winning opening to be controlled for each round in the big hit gaming state. The jackpot end condition includes the number of rounds at which the jackpot gaming state ends, the presence / absence of a big hit forced end lottery according to the big prize winning prize, the presence / absence of a big hit forced end lottery according to the start opening prize, and the like.

  Specifically, in the semi-big hit gaming state, the big hit type selection rate is “35/36”. Further, as a specification, the selection rate of the first prize winning opening to be controlled (first first prize winning opening 39a: second second winning prize opening 39b) is “0:10”. In addition, the number of winning balls corresponding to the winning of the game ball in the second large winning port 39b is “3”. Further, the one-round end condition is one count or 30 seconds from the release. Further, as the jackpot end condition, the number of rounds in which the jackpot gaming state is ended is 16 rounds, and there is a jackpot forced end lottery according to the jackpot winning prize, and a jackpot forced end lottery according to the start opening prize.

  On the other hand, in the normal jackpot gaming state, the jackpot type selection rate is “1/36”. Further, as a specification, the selection rate of the first prize winning opening to be controlled (first first prize winning opening 39a: second second winning prize opening 39b) is “10: 0”. In addition, the number of prize balls corresponding to the winning of game balls to the first grand prize opening 39a is “15”. The one-round end condition is 9 counts or 30 seconds have elapsed since opening. As the jackpot end condition, the number of rounds in which the jackpot gaming state is ended is 16 rounds, and there is no jackpot forced end lottery according to the jackpot winning prize and no jackpot forced end lottery according to the start opening prize.

  Comparing the setting information tables as described above, the selection rate of the big winning award (first big winning mouth 39a, second big winning mouth 39b) is different between the semi-big hit game state and the normal big hit game state. In other words, a plurality of types of selection ratio information for the big winning ports (first big winning port 39a, second big winning port 39b) to be displaced in the big hit gaming state are stored in the semi-hit gaming state and the normal big hit gaming state. .

  In this way, it is provided with a plurality of variable winning devices that differ in the number of prize balls to be paid out in accordance with a single winning game ball, differing between the first jackpot gaming state and the second jackpot gaming state, A plurality of types of selection ratio information of variable winning devices to be displaced are stored. Therefore, the payout of the game ball in the first jackpot game state and the second jackpot game state is adjusted according to the setting of the selection ratio of the variable winning device to be displaced, and it is easy for the player to understand. It is possible to make the difference in the degree of advantage more easily between the big hit game state and the second big hit game state.

  In addition, the count number is different as one round end condition. That is, a plurality of types of upper limit numbers of game balls accepted in the special winning opening (first large winning opening 39a, second large winning opening 39b) are stored as a plurality of types of round end conditions. In other words, a plurality of different round end conditions are stored for the semi-hit game state and the normal jackpot game state.

  As described above, a plurality of types of round end conditions for the round control in which the variable winning device is changed from the first state to the second state are stored in the first jackpot gaming state and the second jackpot gaming state. . For this reason, the payout of game balls and the like is adjusted according to the setting of the round end condition, and it is possible to easily make a difference in the degree of advantage between the first big hit game state and the second big hit game state.

  In addition, as a plurality of types of round end conditions, a plurality of types of upper limit numbers of game balls accepted by the variable winning device are stored. Therefore, the payout of game balls in the first jackpot game state and the second jackpot game state is adjusted according to the setting of the upper limit number of game balls accepted by the variable winning device, and it is easy for the player to understand. The difference in the degree of advantage can be made even more easily between the first jackpot gaming state and the second jackpot gaming state.

  In addition, as a big hit end condition, the presence or absence of a big hit forced end lottery according to the big winning prize winning and the starting opening winning is different. In other words, in the big hit game state (semi-hit game state), the big hit game with a predetermined probability is conditional on the winning of the game ball to the start port 44 and the big winning port (first big winning port 39a, second big winning port 39b). The jackpot end condition information for ending the state is stored as setting information corresponding to the semi-hit game state. In the present embodiment, the jackpot end condition information described above is not stored as setting information that does not correspond to the normal jackpot game state. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and such jackpot end condition information is usually stored in the normal jackpot game. The setting information corresponding to the state may be stored. Of course, one or both of them doesn't matter.

  As described above, the jackpot end condition information for ending the jackpot gaming state with a predetermined probability on the condition of winning the game ball to the variable winning device is stored as setting information corresponding to each or any of a plurality of types of jackpot gaming states. ing. In other words, in each or any of a plurality of types of jackpot gaming states, the jackpot gaming state is terminated with a predetermined probability on the condition that a winning game ball is won in the variable winning device (a winning game ball image in the variable winning device image). Take control. For this reason, in the past, the big hit gaming state sometimes ended in response to the fact that the game ball did not win the special area in the variable winning device, but conversely, the winning of the gaming ball to the variable winning device Depending on the game, the jackpot gaming state may end, and the jackpot gaming state will be diversified, the progress of the gaming state itself will be different from the conventional one, and it will be dramatically improved by providing innovative gaming The interest can be improved.

  Further, jackpot end condition information for ending the jackpot gaming state with a predetermined probability on the condition that the game ball passes to the start area is stored as setting information corresponding to each or any of a plurality of types of jackpot gaming states. In other words, in each or any of a plurality of types of jackpot gaming states, control is performed to end the jackpot gaming state with a predetermined probability on the condition that the gaming ball passes to the starting area (passing of the gaming ball image to the starting area). . For this reason, in the past, when the game ball did not win in the special area in the variable winning device, the big hit gaming state sometimes ended, but conversely, the game ball passed to the start area Depending on the situation, the jackpot gaming state may end, and the jackpot gaming state will be diversified, the progress of the gaming state itself will be different from the conventional one, and by providing innovative gaming, Can be improved. In addition, since the big hit gaming state is terminated with a predetermined probability on the condition that the game ball passes to the starting area, it is possible to perform a lottery as to whether or not to shift to the big hit gaming state from the next time onward. For this reason, even if it is a case where it transfers to a normal game state, the game made to transfer to a big hit game state can be performed smoothly.

  Furthermore, the jackpot end condition information is stored as setting information corresponding to the first jackpot gaming state and not corresponding to the second jackpot gaming state. That is, the first jackpot gaming state is terminated with a predetermined probability based on the jackpot termination condition information. For this reason, while diversifying the jackpot gaming state, the progress of the gaming state from the first jackpot gaming state is different from the conventional one, and it is possible to dramatically improve the interest by providing novel gaming characteristics. it can.

  In other words, the main ROM 68 described above stores setting information corresponding to each of a plurality of types of big hit gaming states with different degrees of advantage for the player (different predetermined big hit end conditions). The main ROM 68 in which such setting information is stored corresponds to an example of a setting information storage unit.

  Based on the setting information set as described above, various game states are managed. In the above-mentioned semi-hit game state, the upper limit of the number of rounds in one round is less (9 counts or 1 count) than in the normal jackpot game state, and the number of winning balls (15 There are very few spheres or three balls).

  For this reason, the above-mentioned semi-hit game state has a smaller advantage than the normal big-hit game state, and in some cases, the number of game balls owned by the player may decrease. For this reason, even if it is determined to shift to the big hit gaming state, the second big prize opening 39b is opened when the transition to the semi-hit gaming state is made, so that the player is generally more advantageous than the normal gaming state. It is. However, the degree of advantage is smaller than that in the normal big hit gaming state, and it is important for the player how to shift to the normal big hit gaming state. For this reason, in order to shift to the normal big hit gaming state, it is necessary to shift to the normal gaming state. For this reason, there is a case where the meaning in the normal gaming state is different from that of the conventional gaming machine, such as when the transition to the semi-big hit gaming state may be better. For this reason, while diversifying the big hit gaming state, the progress of the whole game, the meaning of the gaming state, and the like are different, and there is a case where it is not possible with the conventional gaming machine, and the entertainment can be dramatically improved.

  In addition, the probability of whether or not to shift to the big hit gaming state is such that the time ratio for controlling the big hit gaming state (semi-hit gaming state, normal big hit gaming state) is larger than the time ratio for controlling the normal gaming state. It is a probability.

  In the present embodiment, the shortest time from the lottery in the normal gaming state to the next lottery is 3 seconds in the short-time state and the probability variation state. Further, the longest time for which the semi-big hit game state is executed once is a product of the longest time of one round and the upper limit number of rounds, and is 30 seconds × 16 = 480 seconds.

  In this embodiment, the probability of whether or not to shift to the big hit gaming state is “1/10” in the normal gaming state, in the short-time state, and “10/10” in the probability variation state. Yes. In addition, when it is determined to shift to the jackpot gaming state, the probability that the semi-hit gaming state is selected is “35/36”, and the probability that the normal jackpot gaming state is selected is “1/36”.

  Therefore, specifically, in the present embodiment, the shortest time for one big hit lottery in the normal gaming state is 3 seconds, and the longest time in the big hit gaming state is 480 seconds. Therefore, if the probability determined to shift to the jackpot gaming state based on the result of the lottery is higher than “3/480”, that is, “1/160”, the jackpot gaming state (semi-hit gaming state, The time ratio for controlling the normal big hit gaming state) is larger than the time ratio for controlling the normal gaming state. Thus, in the present embodiment, the big hit probability is “1/10” or “10/10”, and this condition is sufficiently satisfied.

  In particular, the probability of shifting to the big hit gaming state should be a probability equal to or higher than the quotient obtained by dividing the shortest time from the lottery in the normal gaming state to the next lottery by the longest time in which the semi-hit gaming state is executed once. Is preferable.

  In addition, the probability of selecting the type of jackpot gaming state is the probability that the time ratio for controlling the semi-hit gaming state is larger than the time ratio for controlling the normal jackpot gaming state. Specifically, the control time is the same in the semi-big hit gaming state, such as the upper limit number of rounds, the opening upper limit time, etc., and the normal big hit gaming state, and the control of the semi-big hit gaming state is controlled by the selection probability of the type of big hit gaming state. The time ratio for performing the control of the normal big hit gaming state is determined. Therefore, the time ratio for controlling the semi-hit gaming state is “35/36”, the time ratio for controlling the normal big-hit gaming state is “1/36”, and the probability of selecting the type of the big-hit gaming state is quasi- The time ratio for controlling the big hit gaming state is likely to be larger than the time ratio for controlling the normal big hit gaming state, and this condition is sufficiently satisfied.

  In this way, a lottery is performed to determine that the time ratio for controlling the big hit gaming state is greater than the time ratio for controlling the normal gaming state, so that the game state is shifted to the big hit gaming state. In addition, there is a probability that the time ratio for controlling the first jackpot gaming state with a small degree of advantage for the player is larger than the time ratio for controlling the second jackpot gaming state with a large degree of advantage for the player. Select one of the types of jackpot gaming states. As a result, the time for the big hit gaming state is increased, and in particular, the time for the first big hit gaming state is increased. Thus, according to the time ratio of the gaming state, such as the time ratio for controlling the normal gaming state, the time ratio for controlling the first jackpot gaming state, the time ratio for controlling the second jackpot gaming state, By setting the transition probability, the game status will be diversified, and the meaning of the game status in the entire game will be different from the conventional game. By providing innovative gameplay, the game will be greatly improved. Can be achieved.

  As a specific example, setting information is set so that the first jackpot gaming state is completed in a short time, and the probability of transition to the first jackpot gaming state is set high, and the second jackpot gaming state is By setting the number of prize balls to be extremely small in comparison, the first jackpot gaming state in which many prize balls cannot be obtained is executed relatively frequently, and the second jackpot gaming state in which many prize balls are obtained Since the normal gaming state that can be shifted to is relatively unexecuted, the gaming state is different from the conventional one, such as how to shift from the first jackpot gaming state to the normal gaming state and shift to the second jackpot gaming state The meaning of will arise. As a result, it is possible to diversify the big hit gaming state and to provide a novel gameability that has not been possible in the past, and to dramatically improve the interest.

  It is decided to shift to the jackpot gaming state with a probability equal to or greater than the quotient obtained by dividing the shortest time from the lottery in the normal gaming state to the next lottery by the longest time that the first jackpot gaming state is executed once. Make a lottery. Therefore, in consideration of the time ratio for controlling the normal gaming state and the time ratio for controlling the first jackpot gaming state, transition control of the gaming state is performed to diversify the jackpot gaming state. It is possible to optimally provide innovative gameplay that is not possible, and to dramatically improve the interest. Of course, the maximum time from the lottery in the normal gaming state to the next lottery is shifted to the jackpot gaming state with a probability equal to or greater than the quotient divided by the shortest time in which the first jackpot gaming state is executed once. It may be.

[Description of display screen]
In addition, a display screen related to a special symbol game executed in the liquid crystal display device 32 in the above-described configuration will be described with reference to FIGS.

[Description of special symbol game]
In the special symbol display device 33, as shown in FIG. 3, a special symbol as identification information is variably displayed. Specifically, in the case where the special symbol is derived and displayed, when a predetermined variable display start condition is satisfied, the special symbol variable display is executed. Then, on the condition that the special symbol that has been stopped and displayed is in a non-specific display mode (for example, a mode that does not change from “0” to “9”, “−”), the big hit gaming state The game state transitions to the big hit game state on the condition that the current game state such as the normal game state is maintained and has become a specific display mode (for example, “0” to “9”, etc.). Will be.

  In addition, on the display area 32 a in the liquid crystal display device 32, variable display of a plurality of rows of decorative symbols as identification information for decorating the special symbols in the special symbol display device 33 is performed. Specifically, when the special symbol is derived and displayed, the decorative symbol is also derived and displayed as shown in FIG. Then, when the predetermined variable display start condition described above is satisfied, the variable display of the decorative symbol is also executed as shown in FIG. 6B, as in the special symbol. Then, before the special symbol is derived and displayed, as shown in FIG. 6C, the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed on the left column, and then the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed on the right column. Then, at the timing when the special symbol is derived and displayed, the middle row of decorative symbols is stopped and displayed, and the decorative symbols are derived and displayed.

  In addition, the decorative symbol that is derived and displayed has a relationship with the special symbol that is derived and displayed. Specifically, when the special symbol is “−”, the decorative symbol is in a non-specific display mode (for example, a mode in which three identical symbols are not arranged), and the special symbol is “0” to “9”. In this case, the decorative symbol is in a specific display mode (for example, a mode in which three identical symbols are arranged). That is, all the columns are stopped and displayed, and the derived and displayed decorative symbols of the plurality of columns are, as shown in FIG. 6D, non-specific display modes (for example, a mode in which three identical symbols are not arranged) Then, the special symbol is derived and displayed as “−”, and the current gaming state such as the normal gaming state is maintained. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 7A, when a plurality of decorative symbols are in a specific display mode (for example, a mode in which three identical symbols are arranged), the special symbol is derived from “0” to “9”. The game state is displayed and the game state is shifted to the big hit game state.

  In particular, as shown in FIG. 7A, a plurality of rows of decorative symbols are displayed in a special display mode (for example, “1”, “3”, “5”, “7”, “9”). In the mode in which “three” are arranged), the gaming state is shifted to the normal big hit gaming state.

  In the case of a normal jackpot game state, as shown in FIG. 7B, an image indicating that the jackpot has been won, an upper limit round number (for example, 16 rounds), a maximum count number (for example, 9 counts, etc.) ), An image of the number of prize balls (for example, 15 balls, etc.) is displayed in the display area 32 a of the liquid crystal display device 32. Then, as shown in FIGS. 7C and 7D, round 1 is executed. Then, as shown in FIG. 7E, the final round is reached, and the normal big hit gaming state ends.

  In the normal big hit game state, the big hit forced end lottery is performed according to the winning of the game ball to the start port 44. As a result of the lottery, if it is determined that the jackpot is forcibly terminated, as shown in FIG. 7F, the normal jackpot gaming state is terminated even if the upper round has not been reached. It becomes.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 8 (A), a plurality of rows of decorative symbols have a non-special display mode (for example, “0”, “2”, “4”, “6”, “ When the 8 ″ is in the form of three, the gaming state is shifted to the semi-big hit gaming state.

  In the case of the semi-big hit game state, as shown in FIG. 8 (B), the numeral decoration pattern is changed to the Chinese numeral decoration pattern, and as shown in FIG. 8 (C), the Chinese numeral decoration pattern is variable. Display is performed. Then, when one round in the semi-big hit gaming state is completed, this Chinese numeral decoration pattern is stopped and displayed as shown in FIG. Then, in the semi-big hit game state, when the round is completed up to the upper limit round, as shown in FIG. It becomes a decorative symbol, and the semi-big hit gaming state ends.

  In the semi-hit game state, the big hit forced end lottery is performed according to the winning of the game ball to the second big winning port 39b and the starting port 44. As a result of the lottery, if it is determined that the big hit is forcibly ended, even if the upper round is not reached, the semi-big hit gaming state is ended. In addition, when the semi-big hit gaming state is forcibly terminated, a specific symbol combination (so-called “chance eye”) is stopped and displayed as “one”-“two”-“three”. Become.

[Game machine operation]
The processes executed in the pachinko gaming machine 10 are shown in FIGS. 9 to 11 and FIGS. 13 to 32 below. Moreover, the state transition of the special symbol control process (FIG. 11) performed by the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described with reference to FIG.

[Main processing]
First, as shown in FIG. 9, initial setting processing such as RAM access permission, backup restoration processing, and work area initialization is executed (step S11). Then, as will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. 11, a special symbol control process relating to the progress of the special symbol game and the identification information displayed on the liquid crystal display device 32 is executed (step S15). If this process ends, the process moves to step S15. As described above, in the main process, after the initial setting process in step S11 is completed, the process in step S15 is repeatedly executed.

[System timer interrupt processing]
Further, the main CPU 66 may interrupt the main process and execute the system timer interrupt process even when the main process is being executed. The following system timer interrupt process is executed in response to a clock pulse generated from the reset clock pulse generation circuit 62 every predetermined period (for example, 2 milliseconds). This system timer interrupt process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, as shown in FIG. 10, the main CPU 66 executes a random number update process so as to increase the count values of the big hit determination random number counter, the big hit symbol determination random number counter, etc. by “1” (step S42). Then, as will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. 24, the main CPU 66 executes an input detection process for detecting the winning or passing of the game ball to the start port 44 or the like (step S43). In this processing, the main CPU 66 stores in the predetermined area of the main RAM 70 data for paying out the game balls (winning the game balls) on the condition that the game balls have won the various winning ports. Then, a waiting time timer for synchronizing the main control circuit 60 and the sub-control circuit 200, and opening of the big winning ports (first big winning port 39a and second big winning port 39b) that are opened when a big hit occurs. Update processing of various timers such as a big prize opening time timer for measuring time is executed (step S44). Then, an output process is executed in order to supply a signal for drive control based on various variables to a solenoid, a motor or the like (step S46). If this process ends, the process moves to a step S47.

  In step S47, command output processing is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 supplies various commands to the sub control circuit 200. Specifically, these various commands include a demo display command, a derived symbol designation command indicating the type of identification information to be derived and displayed, a variation pattern designation command indicating a variation display pattern of identification information, and the like. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S49.

  In the process of step S49, the main CPU 66 executes a payout process such as transmitting a prize ball control command for causing the payout device 128 to perform a prize ball to the payout / firing control circuit 126. Specifically, the main CPU 66 supplies to the payout / launch control circuit 126 a prize ball control command for paying out a predetermined number of prize balls as a result of the game balls winning in various winning holes. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished, the address is returned to the address before the occurrence of the interrupt, and the main process is executed.

[Special symbol control processing]
The subroutine executed in step S15 in FIG. 9 will be described with reference to FIG. In FIG. 11, the numerical values drawn on the sides of step S72 to step S80 indicate the control state flags corresponding to those steps, and one step corresponding to the numerical value according to the numerical value of the control state flag. Will be executed and the special symbol game will proceed.

  First, as shown in FIG. 11, a process for loading a control state flag is executed (step S71). In this process, the main CPU 66 reads the control state flag. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S72.

  In steps S72 to S80, which will be described later, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not to perform various processes in each step based on the value of the control state flag, as will be described later. This control state flag indicates the game state of the special symbol game, and allows one of the processes from step S72 to step S80 to be executed. In addition, the main CPU 66 executes processing in each step at a predetermined timing determined in accordance with a waiting time timer or the like set for each step. Before reaching the predetermined timing, the process ends without executing the process in each step, and another subroutine is executed. Of course, the system timer interrupt process is also executed at a predetermined cycle.

  In step S72, a special symbol memory check process is executed. Although details will be described later with reference to FIGS. 13 and 14, the main CPU 66 checks the number of reserved items when the control state flag is a value (00) indicating a special symbol storage check. , Jackpot determination, derived identification information, identification information variation pattern, etc. are determined. Further, the main CPU 66 sets a value (01) indicating special symbol variation time management in the control state flag, and sets the variation time corresponding to the variation pattern determined in the current process in the waiting time timer. That is, it is set so that the process of step S73 is executed after the fluctuation time corresponding to the fluctuation pattern determined this time has elapsed. On the other hand, if there is no pending number, a demonstration display process for displaying a demonstration screen is performed. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S73.

  In step S73, a special symbol variation time management process is executed. Although the details will be described later with reference to FIG. 16, the main CPU 66 has a value (01) indicating that the control state flag indicates special symbol variation time management, and a value indicating special symbol display time management when the variation time has elapsed ( 02) is set in the control state flag, and the waiting time after determination (for example, 1 second) is set in the waiting time timer. That is, it is set so that the process of step S74 is executed after the waiting time after determination has elapsed. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S74.

  In step S74, a special symbol display time management process is executed. As will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. 17, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not it is a big hit when the control state flag is a value (02) indicating special symbol display time management and the waiting time after determination has elapsed. . In the case of a big hit, the main CPU 66 sets a value (03) indicating the big hit start interval management in the control state flag, and sets a time (for example, 10 seconds) corresponding to the big hit start interval in the waiting time timer. That is, after the time corresponding to the big hit start interval elapses, the setting of step S75 is performed. That is, in the case of a big hit, the result of variable display of identification information is controlled to a specific display mode. Therefore, the main CPU 66 executing step S74 has the result of variable display of identification information as a specific display mode. In the case where the predetermined game state transition condition is satisfied, control is performed to shift to a big hit game state (semi-big hit game state or normal big hit game state) that is relatively advantageous to the player. On the other hand, the main CPU 66 sets a value (08) indicating the end of the special symbol game when it is not a big hit. That is, it is set to execute the process of step S80. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S75.

  In step S75, a big hit start interval management process is executed. As will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. 18, the main CPU 66 determines that the control status flag is a value (03) indicating the jackpot start interval management, and when the time corresponding to the jackpot start interval has elapsed, Based on the data read from the main ROM 68, the variables positioned in the main RAM 70 are updated in order to open the first big prize opening 39a and the second big prize opening 39b). The main CPU 66 sets a value (04) indicating that the special winning opening is being opened to the control state flag, and sets an open upper limit time (for example, 30 seconds) to the special winning opening open timer. That is, it is set to execute the process of step S77. Then, the main CPU 66 includes data indicating the number of rounds, and includes data indicating a command line opening command indicating that the game winning ports (the first game winning port 39a and the second game winning port 39b) are being opened, It is set in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. Thus, the data indicating the special winning opening opening command is supplied from the main CPU 66 of the main control circuit 60 to the sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200 as a special winning opening release command by the process of step S47 of FIG. As a result, the sub-control circuit 200 can also recognize the number of rounds and the state of the big prize opening (first big prize opening 39a, second big prize opening 39b). If this process ends, the process moves to a step S76.

  In step S76, a waiting time management process before reopening the big winning opening is executed. As will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. 21, the main CPU 66 determines that the control status flag is a value (06) indicating the big winning opening reopening waiting time management and the time corresponding to the interval between rounds has elapsed. The winning opening opening number counter is stored and updated so as to increase by “1”. The main CPU 66 sets a value (04) indicating that the special winning opening is open in the control state flag. The main CPU 66 sets the opening upper limit time (for example, 30 seconds) in the big prize opening time timer. That is, it is set to execute the process of step S77. Then, the main CPU 66 includes data indicating the number of rounds, and includes data indicating a command line opening command indicating that the game winning ports (the first game winning port 39a and the second game winning port 39b) are being opened, It is set in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. Thus, the data indicating the special winning opening opening command is supplied from the main CPU 66 of the main control circuit 60 to the sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200 as a special winning opening release command by the process of step S47 of FIG. As a result, the sub-control circuit 200 can also recognize the number of rounds and the state of the big prize opening (first big prize opening 39a, second big prize opening 39b). If this process ends, the process moves to a step S77.

  In step S77, a special winning opening opening process is executed. As will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. 19, when the control status flag is a value (04) indicating that the big winning opening is open, the main winning prize winning counter is equal to or greater than the big winning prize winning upper limit. Or the condition that the upper limit time for opening has passed (the big prize opening time timer is “0”) is determined (whether or not a predetermined closing condition is satisfied). The main CPU 66 updates a variable positioned in the main RAM 70 in order to close the special winning opening (the first large winning opening 39a and the second large winning opening 39b) when any of the conditions is satisfied. The main CPU 66 sets a value (05) indicating monitoring of the winning ball remaining ball in the control state flag. The main CPU 66 sets the special ball remaining ball monitoring time (for example, 1 second) in the waiting time timer. That is, it is set so that the process of step S78 is executed after the winning ball residual ball monitoring time has elapsed. Note that the main CPU 66 does not execute the above-described processing when none of the conditions is satisfied. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S78.

  In step S78, a special winning opening residual ball monitoring process is executed. As will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. 20, the main CPU 66 determines that the control state flag is a value (05) indicating monitoring of the winning ball remaining ball in the winning game mouth, and the winning game port when the monitoring time of the remaining ball in the winning game mouth has elapsed. It is determined whether or not the condition that the number-of-opening counter is equal to or greater than the maximum value of the number of large winning opening is (the final round) is mainly satisfied. When such a condition is satisfied, the main CPU 66 sets a value (07) indicating the jackpot end interval in the control state flag, and sets a time corresponding to the jackpot end interval in the waiting time timer. In other words, after the time corresponding to the big hit end interval has elapsed, the setting of step S79 is executed. On the other hand, when neither of the conditions is satisfied, the main CPU 66 sets a value (06) indicating the special winning opening reopening waiting time management to the control state flag. Further, the main CPU 66 sets a time corresponding to the interval between rounds in the waiting time timer. That is, after the time corresponding to the interval between rounds has elapsed, the setting of step S76 is executed. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S79.

  In step S79, a big hit end interval process is executed. Although the details will be described later with reference to FIG. 22, the main CPU 66 indicates that the special symbol game has ended when the control state flag is a value (07) indicating the jackpot end interval and the time corresponding to the jackpot end interval has elapsed. The value (08) is set in the control state flag. That is, it is set to execute the process of step S80. The main CPU 66 performs control to shift to a probability variation state when the big hit symbol is a probability variation symbol, and performs control to shift to the normal gaming state when the big hit symbol is a non-probability variation symbol. Become. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S80.

  In step S80, a special symbol game end process is executed. As will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. 23, the main CPU 66 decreases the data (starting storage information) indicating the number of holdings by “1” when the control state flag is a value (08) indicating the end of the special symbol game. The memory is updated as follows. Then, the main CPU 66 updates the special symbol storage area in order to perform the next fluctuation display. The main CPU 66 sets a value (00) indicating a special symbol storage check. That is, it is set to execute the process of step S72. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  As described above, the special symbol game is executed by setting the control state flag. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 12, the main CPU 66 sets the control status flag to “00”, “01”, “02”, when the big hit determination result is lost in the big hit gaming state, as shown in FIG. By setting “08” in order, the processing of step S72, step S73, step S74, and step S80 shown in FIG. 11 is executed at a predetermined timing. Further, the main CPU 66 sets the control state flag in the order of “00”, “01”, “02”, “03” when the result of the big hit determination is a big hit when it is not the big hit gaming state, The processing of step S72, step S73, step S74, and step S75 shown in FIG. 11 is executed at a predetermined timing, and control to the big hit gaming state is executed. Further, when the control to the big hit gaming state is executed, the main CPU 66 sets the control state flags in order of “04”, “05”, “06”, thereby performing step S77 shown in FIG. The processing of step S78 and step S76 is executed at a predetermined timing, and the specific game is executed. When a specific game is being executed and the end condition (specific game end condition) for the big hit gaming state is satisfied, “04”, “05”, “07”, and “08” are set in this order. Thus, the processing from step S77 to step S80 shown in FIG. 11 is executed at a predetermined timing, and the big hit gaming state is terminated.

  It should be noted that the specific game end condition is that the jackpot game is executed on condition that the maximum continuation number of the big hit round (the upper limit number of rounds, for example, 16 rounds in the present embodiment) or the big hit forced end condition is satisfied. The state will end. Further, the big hit forced termination condition may be satisfied based on the result of the big hit forced termination lottery performed in accordance with the winning of the game ball to the start port 44 and the second big winning port 39b.

  As described above, the main CPU 66 that executes Steps S72 to S74 and Step S80 controls the control state flag, and based on the result of the big hit lottery, the normal game that is less advantageous to the player than the big hit gaming state. The state will be controlled. It will be. Such a main CPU 66 corresponds to an example of a normal gaming state control means. Further, the main CPU 66 that executes Step S75 to Step S78 controls the control state flag, based on the big hit gaming state, on condition that it is decided to shift to the big hit gaming state as a result of the big hit lottery. The big hit gaming state will be controlled. In other words, the main CPU 66 determines that the variable winning devices such as the first big prize opening 39a, the second big prize opening 39b, the shutter 40, and the blade member 48b are in the first state until a predetermined round end condition is satisfied. Then, the big hit gaming state control is performed in which the round control in the second state after the predetermined round end condition is satisfied is performed with the predetermined number of rounds as an upper limit. Such a main CPU 66 corresponds to an example of a big hit gaming state control means and a round control means.

[Special symbol memory check processing]
The subroutine executed in step S72 in FIG. 11 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, as shown in FIG. 13, it is determined whether or not the control state flag is a value (00) indicating a special symbol storage check (step S101), and the control state flag is a value indicating a special symbol storage check. If it is determined that there is, the process proceeds to step S102. If it is not determined that the control state flag is a value indicating a special symbol storage check, this subroutine is terminated. In step S102, it is determined whether or not the reserved number is “0”. If it is determined that the data indicating the reserved number is “0”, the process proceeds to step S103, and the reserved number is stored. If it is not determined that the data indicating “0” is “0”, the process proceeds to step S104.

  In step S103, a demonstration display process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 stores a variable for supplying a demonstration display command to the sub-control circuit 200 in the main RAM 70 in order to perform a demonstration display. As a result, the sub-control circuit 200 can recognize that the customer waiting state (predetermined waiting state) has been reached. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  In step S104, a process of setting a value (01) indicating special symbol variation time management as a control state flag is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 stores a value indicating special symbol variation time management in the control state flag. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S105.

  In step S105, a jackpot determination process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 reads the high probability flag, and selects one jackpot determination table from a plurality of jackpot determination tables having different numbers of jackpot determination values (big hit determination values) based on the read high probability flag. . For example, the main CPU 66 selects a jackpot determination table for determining a jackpot with a probability of “1/10” in the jackpot determination table at the normal time, and has a probability of “10/10” in the jackpot determination table at a high probability. A jackpot determination table for determining the jackpot is selected. Thus, when the high probability flag is a predetermined value (for example, “77”), that is, when the gaming state is a probable variation state, the probability of shifting to the big hit gaming state (identification information variable display result is specified) The probability of the display mode is improved over the normal time. Then, the main CPU 66 refers to the jackpot determination random number value extracted at the time of starting winning and the selected jackpot determination table. That is, the main CPU 66 performs a lottery to determine whether or not to shift to the big hit gaming state advantageous to the player on the condition that the game ball has passed through the start port 44.

  In particular, since the setting information table (see FIG. 5) described above is referred to, the time ratio for controlling the big hit gaming state (including the semi-big hit gaming state and the normal big hit gaming state) is the time for controlling the normal gaming state. A lottery determined to shift to the big hit gaming state is performed with a probability of becoming larger than the ratio. In addition, it is determined that a transition to the big hit gaming state is made with a probability equal to or greater than a quotient obtained by dividing the shortest time from the lottery in the normal gaming state to the next lottery by the longest time in which the semi-big hit gaming state is executed once A lottery will be held. The main CPU 66 that executes such processing corresponds to an example of a jackpot lottery means. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S91.

  In step S91, it is determined whether or not the big hit invalidation flag is on. In this process, the main CPU 66 reads the jackpot invalidation flag positioned in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70 and determines whether or not the jackpot invalidation flag is on. When determining that the big hit invalidation flag is on, the main CPU 66 shifts the processing to step S92. On the other hand, when the main CPU 66 determines that the big hit invalidation flag is OFF, the main CPU 66 shifts the processing to step S106 in FIG.

  In step S <b> 92, the main CPU 66 decrements the count value by “1” from the big hit invalidation counter positioned in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. Then, the main CPU 66 executes a big hit invalidation end lottery process (step S93). In this process, the main CPU 66 obtains the big hit invalidation end lottery random number value from the big hit invalidation end lottery random number counter and sets it in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S94.

  In step S94, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the big hit invalidation counter has become “0”. In this process, the main CPU 66 reads the count value from the jackpot invalidation counter located in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70 and determines whether it is “0”. If the main CPU 66 determines that the big hit invalidation counter has reached “0”, it moves the process to step S95. On the other hand, when determining that the big hit invalidation counter is not “0”, the main CPU 66 shifts the processing to step S96.

  In step S96, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the jackpot invalidation end lottery is won based on the random number for lottery invalidation end lottery acquired in step S93. The lottery invalidation end lottery is won with a predetermined probability (for example, “1/256” or the like). In this process, if the main CPU 66 determines that the big hit invalidation end lottery has been won, the process proceeds to step S95. On the other hand, when the main CPU 66 determines that the big hit invalidation end lottery is not won, the main CPU 66 shifts the processing to step S106 in FIG. As described above, the main CPU 66 that executes Step S93 and Step S96 performs a predetermined release lottery when a lottery is performed to determine whether or not to win a big hit. The main CPU 66 executing steps S93 and S96 corresponds to an example of a release lottery means.

  In step S95, the main CPU 66 turns off the big hit invalidation flag. The main CPU 66 sets the jackpot invalidation flag to turn off. As a result, the jackpot invalidation is completed. If this process ends, the process moves to step S106 in FIG.

  In step S106 of FIG. 14, it is determined whether or not it is a big hit. In this process, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not it is a big hit based on the result of the reference in step S105. If the main CPU 66 determines that it is a big hit, it moves the process to step S107, and if it does not determine that it is a big hit, moves the process to step S116.

  In step S107, a jackpot symbol determination process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 extracts a jackpot symbol random number extracted at the time of winning a start, determines a special symbol as identification information based on the jackpot symbol random value, and displays data indicating the special symbol. The data is stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. In particular, when the main CPU 66 determines the special symbol as a special display mode (a display mode in which the jackpot symbol becomes a probability variation symbol), the main CPU 66 shifts the gaming state to the normal jackpot gaming state, and enters the probability variation state in step S79 described above. Control to be transferred is performed.

  Further, the main CPU 66 determines the identification information (special symbol or decorative symbol) as a special display mode (display mode in which the jackpot symbol becomes a probable variation symbol) or displays the identification information (special symbol or decorative symbol) as a non-special display. Depending on whether it is determined as a mode (display mode in which the big hit symbol becomes an uncertain change symbol), in step S134 described later, it is determined whether to shift to the normal big hit game state or to change to the semi-hit big hit game state. That is, the main CPU 66 that executes such processing selects one of a plurality of types of big hit gaming states.

  In particular, since the setting information table (see FIG. 5) described above is referred to, the time ratio for controlling the semi-big hit gaming state (first big hit gaming state) is the normal big hit gaming state (second big hit gaming state). One of a plurality of types of big hit gaming states is selected with a probability that it is greater than the time ratio for performing the above control. The main CPU 66 that executes such processing corresponds to an example of a big hit gaming state selection means.

  The data indicating the special symbol stored in this way is supplied to the special symbol display device 33. As a result, the special symbol as identification information is derived and displayed on the special symbol display device 33. Further, the data indicating the special symbol stored in this way is supplied as a derived symbol designation command from the main CPU 66 of the main control circuit 60 to the sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200 by the process of step S47 in FIG. As a result, in the sub control circuit 200, the decorative symbol corresponding to the special symbol is derived and displayed on the liquid crystal display device 32. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S112.

  In this way, a lottery is performed to determine that the time ratio for controlling the big hit gaming state is greater than the time ratio for controlling the normal gaming state, so that the game state is shifted to the big hit gaming state. In addition, there is a probability that the time ratio for controlling the first jackpot gaming state with a small degree of advantage for the player is larger than the time ratio for controlling the second jackpot gaming state with a large degree of advantage for the player. Select one of the types of jackpot gaming states. As a result, the time for the big hit gaming state is increased, and in particular, the time for the first big hit gaming state is increased. Thus, according to the time ratio of the gaming state, such as the time ratio for controlling the normal gaming state, the time ratio for controlling the first jackpot gaming state, the time ratio for controlling the second jackpot gaming state, By setting the transition probability, the game status will be diversified, and the meaning of the game status in the entire game will be different from the conventional game. By providing innovative gameplay, the game will be greatly improved. Can be achieved.

  As a specific example, setting information is set so that the first jackpot gaming state is completed in a short time, and the probability of transition to the first jackpot gaming state is set high, and the second jackpot gaming state is By setting the number of prize balls to be extremely small in comparison, the first jackpot gaming state in which many prize balls cannot be obtained is executed relatively frequently, and the second jackpot gaming state in which many prize balls are obtained Since the normal gaming state that can be shifted to is relatively unexecuted, the gaming state is different from the conventional one, such as how to shift from the first jackpot gaming state to the normal gaming state and shift to the second jackpot gaming state The meaning of will arise. As a result, it is possible to diversify the big hit gaming state and to provide a novel gameability that has not been possible in the past, and to dramatically improve the interest.

  In addition, when a transition is made to the jackpot gaming state with a probability greater than or equal to the quotient obtained by dividing the shortest time from the lottery in the normal gaming state to the next lottery by the longest time that the first jackpot gaming state is executed once. Make a lottery to decide. Therefore, in consideration of the time ratio for controlling the normal gaming state and the time ratio for controlling the first jackpot gaming state, transition control of the gaming state is performed to diversify the jackpot gaming state. It is possible to optimally provide innovative gameplay that is not possible, and to dramatically improve the interest. Of course, the maximum time from the lottery in the normal gaming state to the next lottery is shifted to the jackpot gaming state with a probability equal to or greater than the quotient divided by the shortest time in which the first jackpot gaming state is executed once. It may be.

  In step S112, the main CPU 66 executes a big hit mode determination process. Although details will be described later with reference to FIG. 15, setting information corresponding to the jackpot gaming state is selected based on the type of the jackpot gaming state selected in step S <b> 107 and set in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. . If this process ends, the process moves to a step S113.

  In step S113, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the big hit invalidation flag is on. In this process, the main CPU 66 reads the jackpot invalidation flag positioned in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70 and determines whether or not it is on. When determining that the big hit invalidation flag is on, the main CPU 66 shifts the processing to step S114. On the other hand, if the main CPU 66 determines that the big hit invalidation flag is not on, it moves the process to step S109.

  In step S114, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not to set the first big prize opening 39a to open. In this processing, the main CPU 66 opens the first big winning opening 39a depending on whether or not the result of the big hit lottery is a normal big win, for example, in order to open the first big winning opening 39a in the case of a normal big win. Determine whether to set. If the main CPU 66 determines that the first big prize opening 39a is set to open, the main CPU 66 turns off the big hit invalidation flag (step S115), and moves the process to step S109. On the other hand, if the main CPU 66 determines that the first big prize opening 39a is not set to open, that is, the second big prize opening 39b is set to open, the process moves to step S108.

  On the other hand, in step S116, the main CPU 66 executes jackpot invalidation lottery processing. In this processing, the main CPU 66 obtains a big hit invalidation lottery random value from the big hit invalidation lottery random number counter located in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70, and determines whether or not the big hit invalidation lottery is won ( Step S117). In this process, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the jackpot invalidation lottery has been won based on the acquired jackpot invalidation lottery random value. If the main CPU 66 determines that the big hit invalidation lottery has been won, the main CPU 66 moves the process to step S118. On the other hand, if the main CPU 66 determines that the big hit invalidation lottery has not been won, the main CPU 66 moves the process to step S108. In the present embodiment, the jackpot invalidation lottery is won with a probability of “1/35”.

  In step S118, the main CPU 66 turns on the jackpot invalidation flag positioned in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. Then, the main CPU 66 sets “100” in the big hit invalidation counter located in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70 (step S119). If this process ends, the process moves to a step S108.

  In step S108, a missing symbol determination process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 determines the special symbol as identification information and stores data indicating the special symbol in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. When the main CPU 66 executes this process after determining that the symbol derived and displayed in step S107 is a jackpot symbol, the main CPU 66 changes to the jackpot symbol so that the outlier symbol is derived and displayed. Data indicating a symbol is overwritten and stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. The data indicating the special symbol stored in this way is supplied to the special symbol display device 33. As a result, the special symbol as identification information is derived and displayed on the special symbol display device 33. Further, the data indicating the special symbol stored in this way is supplied as a derived symbol designation command from the main CPU 66 of the main control circuit 60 to the sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200 by the process of step S47 in FIG. As a result, in the sub control circuit 200, the decorative symbol corresponding to the special symbol is derived and displayed on the liquid crystal display device 32. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S109.

  When the above-described steps S116, S117, and S118 are executed in this order, winning the big hit invalidation lottery turns on the big hit invalidation flag and restricts the transition to the semi-hit gaming state. In other words, the main CPU 66 that executes the processing as described above restricts the transition to the semi-hit gaming state until the predetermined restriction release condition is satisfied when it is determined not to shift to the big-hit gaming state as a result of the big hit lottery. Will be. The main CPU 66 that executes the processing as described above corresponds to an example of a gaming state limiting unit.

  In this way, when a lottery that decides not to shift to the big hit gaming state is performed, the first big hit is less advantageous to the player than the second big hit gaming state where the advantageous degree to the player is large. The game state is restricted until a predetermined restriction release condition is satisfied. As a result, it is possible to provide a game that does not shift to the first jackpot gaming state, for example, a normal gaming state or a second jackpot gaming state having a high degree of advantage for the player. In addition to diversification, the progress of the entire game itself is different from that of the conventional game. By providing innovative game play, it is possible to dramatically improve the interest.

  Even if the big hit invalidation flag is ON, such a big hit invalidation lottery is performed. For this reason, even if the count value in the big hit invalidation counter is not “100”, “100” is set in the big hit invalidation counter again. However, the present invention is not limited to this mode, and for example, “100” may be added to the count value preset in the big hit invalidation counter.

  Further, when the above-described steps S113, S114, and S115 are executed in order, when it is determined that the normal big hit gaming state is to be set, the big hit invalidation flag is turned off and the restriction on the semi big hit gaming state is released. It will be. In other words, the main CPU 66 that executes the above-described processing restricts the semi-hit gaming state from being set with a predetermined restriction release condition that the normal jackpot gaming state is selected.

  As described above, the selection of the second jackpot gaming state having a high degree of advantage for the player is limited to the first jackpot gaming state as the predetermined restriction release condition. In other words, the first big hit game state is restricted until the second big hit game state having a large advantage to the player is selected. For this reason, the first big hit gaming state is limited according to the transition of the gaming state, so that it is possible to provide an appropriate and innovative gaming property.

  Further, when the above-described steps S92, S93, S94, and S95 are executed in order, the identification information is variably displayed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) set in step S119 described later. In addition, the big hit invalidation flag is turned off, and the restriction on the semi-big hit gaming state is released. In other words, the main CPU 66 that executes the above-described process restricts the semi-hit game state (first big-hit game state) from being set as a predetermined restriction release condition that the big-hit lottery is performed a predetermined number of times. Become. The main CPU 66 that executes the processing as described above corresponds to an example of a gaming state limiting unit.

  As described above, the fact that the lottery is performed a predetermined number of times is limited to the first big hit gaming state as the predetermined restriction release condition. That is, the first big hit gaming state is restricted until the lottery is performed a predetermined number of times. For this reason, the first jackpot gaming state is limited within a predetermined period, and appropriately novel gaming properties can be provided.

  Further, when the above-described steps S93, S96, and S95 are executed in this order, the big hit invalidation flag is turned off and the restriction on the semi-hit gaming state is released based on the result of the release lottery performed in step S93. It becomes. That is, the main CPU 66 that executes the processing as described above restricts the semi-big hit gaming state (first big hit gaming state) with the predetermined restriction lottery being won as a predetermined restriction releasing condition. Become. The main CPU 66 that executes the processing as described above corresponds to an example of a gaming state limiting unit.

  In this way, it is limited to be in the first big hit gaming state with a predetermined restriction release condition that a predetermined release lottery performed when the big hit lottery is performed. In other words, when the big hit lottery is performed, the first big hit game state is restricted until a predetermined release lottery performed is won. For this reason, the first jackpot gaming state is limited based on the result of the predetermined release lottery, so that it is possible to appropriately provide a novel gaming property.

  In step S92 and step S119 described above, the main CPU 66 is configured to supply the sub-control circuit 200 with a big hit invalidation counter command indicating the value of the big hit invalidation counter positioned in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. May be. Thereby, in the sub control circuit 200, various effects can be executed based on the value of the big hit invalidation counter. Furthermore, in step S95, step S115, and step S118 described above, the main CPU 66 supplies a big hit invalidation flag command indicating a big hit invalidation flag command located in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70 to the sub-control circuit 200. You may comprise. This makes it possible to recognize in the sub control circuit 200 that the transition to the semi-big hit gaming state is invalid.

  In step S109, a variation pattern determination process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 extracts a rendering condition selection random value. The main CPU 66 selects a variation pattern distribution table for determining a variation pattern based on the identification information determined in steps S107 and S108. Then, the main CPU 66 determines a variation pattern based on the rendering condition selection random number extracted from the rendering condition selection random number counter and the selected variation pattern distribution table, and stores it in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. The main CPU 66 determines the variation display mode (in particular, the variation display time) of the special symbol based on the data indicating such a variation pattern. The data indicating the variation pattern stored in this way is supplied to the special symbol display device 33. As a result, the special symbol as identification information is variably displayed on the special symbol display device 33 with the determined variation pattern. Further, the data indicating the variation pattern stored in this manner is supplied as a variation pattern designation command from the main CPU 66 of the main control circuit 60 to the sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200 by the process of step S47 of FIG. The sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200 executes an effect display according to the received variation pattern designation command. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S110.

  In step S110, a process of setting a variation time corresponding to the determined variation pattern in the waiting time timer is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 calculates the fluctuation time based on the fluctuation pattern determined by the process of step S109 and the fluctuation time table indicating the fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern, and sets a value indicating the fluctuation time. Store in the waiting time timer. Then, a process of clearing the storage area used for the current variation display is executed (step S111). When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Big hit mode determination processing]
The subroutine executed in step S112 in FIG. 14 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, as shown in FIG. 15, it is determined whether or not the jackpot symbol is a probability variation symbol (step S361). In this process, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the derived jackpot symbol determined in step S107 is a probability variation symbol that becomes a special display mode among the specific display modes. When the main CPU 66 determines that the big hit symbol is a probable variation symbol, the main CPU 66 shifts the processing to step S362. On the other hand, if the main CPU 66 determines that the jackpot symbol is not a probability variation symbol, the main CPU 66 moves the process to step S364.

  In step S362, the main CPU 66 sets the grand prize opening to be driven to the first grand prize opening 39a (15 prize balls). In this process, the main CPU 66 stores, in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70, setting information for the first winning prize port 39a (15 winning balls) to be driven. Then, the main CPU 66 sets the winning prize opening upper limit value to “9” (step S363). In this process, the main CPU 66 stores setting information in which a large winning opening prize upper limit value is “9” in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S366.

  On the other hand, in step S364, the main CPU 66 sets the large winning opening to be driven to the second large winning opening 39b (3 winning balls). In this process, the main CPU 66 stores in the predetermined area of the main RAM 70 setting information for driving the grand prize winning port to be the second grand prize winning port 39b (3 prize balls). Then, the main CPU 66 sets the grand prize winning prize upper limit value to “1” (step S365). In this process, the main CPU 66 stores setting information in which a large winning opening prize upper limit value is “1” in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S366.

  In step S366, the main CPU 66 sets the initial value to 30 seconds in the big prize opening time timer. In this process, the main CPU 66 sets 30 seconds as an initial value in the big prize opening time timer positioned in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  According to the setting information table (see FIG. 5) described above, the round end conditions are different between the semi-big hit gaming state and the normal big hit gaming state, and specifically, the big winning prize is different between the semi big hit gaming state and the normal big hit gaming state. The upper limit number of game balls accepted in the mouth (first grand prize opening 39a, second big prize opening 39b) is different.

  As described above, a plurality of types of round end conditions for the round control in which the variable winning device is changed from the first state to the second state are stored in the first jackpot gaming state and the second jackpot gaming state. . For this reason, the payout of game balls and the like is adjusted according to the setting of the round end condition, and it is possible to easily make a difference in the degree of advantage between the first big hit game state and the second big hit game state.

  In addition, as a plurality of types of round end conditions, a plurality of types of upper limit numbers of game balls accepted by the variable winning device are stored. Therefore, the payout of game balls in the first jackpot game state and the second jackpot game state is adjusted according to the setting of the upper limit number of game balls accepted by the variable winning device, and it is easy for the player to understand. The difference in the degree of advantage can be made even more easily between the first jackpot gaming state and the second jackpot gaming state.

  Further, according to the setting information table described above (see FIG. 5), the big winning holes (the first big winning hole 39a and the second big winning hole) that are displaced in the big hit gaming state between the semi-big hit gaming state and the normal big hit gaming state. The selection ratio of 39b) is different. That is, the number of prize balls in the big hit gaming state differs between the semi-hit gaming state and the normal big hit gaming state.

  In this way, it is provided with a plurality of variable winning devices that differ in the number of prize balls to be paid out in accordance with a single winning game ball, differing between the first jackpot gaming state and the second jackpot gaming state, A plurality of types of selection ratio information of variable winning devices to be displaced are stored. Therefore, the payout of the game ball in the first jackpot game state and the second jackpot game state is adjusted according to the setting of the selection ratio of the variable winning device to be displaced, and it is easy for the player to understand. It is possible to make the difference in the degree of advantage more easily between the big hit game state and the second big hit game state.

[Special symbol change time management processing]
The subroutine executed in step S73 in FIG. 11 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, as shown in FIG. 16, it is determined whether or not the control state flag is a value (01) indicating special symbol variation time management (step S121), and whether or not the waiting time timer is 0 is determined. This is performed (step S122). In this process, when the main CPU 66 determines that the control state flag is a value indicating the special symbol variation time management and the waiting time timer is 0, the main CPU 66 shifts the process to step S123. On the other hand, if the main CPU 66 does not determine that the control state flag is a value indicating special symbol variation time management, or if it does not determine that the waiting time timer is 0, the main CPU 66 ends this subroutine. .

  In step S123, the main CPU 66 executes a process of setting a value (02) indicating special symbol display time management as a control state flag. Then, the main CPU 66 executes a process for setting the waiting time after determination in the waiting time timer (step S124). When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Special symbol display time management process]
The subroutine executed in step S74 in FIG. 11 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, as shown in FIG. 17, it is determined whether or not the control state flag is a value (02) indicating special symbol display time management (step S131), and whether or not the waiting time timer is “0”. A determination is made (step S132). In these processes, when the main CPU 66 determines that the control state flag is a value indicating the special symbol display time management and the waiting time timer is “0”, the main CPU 66 shifts the process to step S133. On the other hand, if the main CPU 66 does not determine that the control state flag is a value indicating the special symbol display time management, or if the main CPU 66 does not determine that the waiting time timer is “0”, the main CPU 66 Exit the subroutine.

  In step S133, it is determined whether or not it is a big hit. In this process, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not it has been determined that a big hit has been obtained by the process of step S72 of FIG. If the main CPU 66 determines that it is a big hit, it moves the process to step S134, and if it does not make a big hit, moves the process to step S140.

  In step S140, the main CPU 66 executes a process of setting a value (08) indicating the end of the special symbol game as the control state flag. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  On the other hand, in step S134, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the jackpot symbol determined in step S107 is a probability variation symbol. In this process, when the main CPU 66 determines that the big hit symbol is a probable variation symbol, the main CPU 66 sets data indicating a normal big hit start command in a predetermined region of the main RAM 70 and is positioned in the predetermined region of the main RAM 70. “16” is set to the maximum value of the number of times that the big winning opening is opened (step S135), and the process proceeds to step S137. The data indicating the normal big hit start command stored in this way is supplied as a normal big hit start command from the main CPU 66 of the main control circuit 60 to the sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200 by the process of step S47 in FIG. The sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200 executes a big hit effect in accordance with the received normal big hit start command. Further, the main CPU 66 can recognize whether or not the upper limit round has been reached in step S164 described later.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 66 determines that the big hit symbol is not a probable variation symbol, the main CPU 66 sets data indicating a semi-big hit start command in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70 and also wins a big prize positioned in the predetermined area of the main RAM 70. “16” is set to the maximum value of the number of times of opening the mouth (step S136), and the process proceeds to step S137. The data indicating the quasi-hit start command stored in this way is supplied as a quasi-hit start command from the main CPU 66 of the main control circuit 60 to the sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200 by the process of step S47 in FIG. The sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200 executes a big hit effect in response to the received semi-hit start command. Further, the main CPU 66 can recognize whether or not the upper limit round has been reached in step S164 described later.

  In step S137, a process of setting a value (03) indicating the big hit start interval management as the control state flag is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 stores a value indicating the big hit start interval management in the control state flag. And the process which sets the time corresponding to a big hit start interval to a waiting time timer is performed (step S138). In this process, the main CPU 66 reads a predetermined time until the big hit gaming state is started. Then, the main CPU 66 stores the read value indicating the waiting time in the waiting time timer. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Big hit start interval management processing]
The subroutine executed in step S75 in FIG. 11 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, as shown in FIG. 18, it is determined whether or not the control state flag is a value (03) indicating jackpot start interval management (step S141), and whether or not the waiting time timer is “0”. Is performed (step S142). In this process, when the main CPU 66 determines that the control state flag is a value indicating the big hit start interval management and the waiting time timer is “0”, the main CPU 66 shifts the process to step S146. On the other hand, if the main CPU 66 does not determine that the control state flag is a value indicating the big hit start interval management, or if it does not determine that the waiting time timer is “0”, the main CPU 66 ends this subroutine. To do.

  In the process of step S146, a special winning opening open command is set. In this process, the main CPU 66 sets data indicating a special winning opening open command in which the number of rounds being executed can be recognized in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. In this way, the data indicating the command for opening the big prize opening is supplied as the command for opening the big prize opening from the main CPU 66 of the main control circuit 60 to the sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200 by the process of step S47 in FIG. . The sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200 can recognize the number of rounds being executed (the number of round control executions) based on the received special winning opening opening command. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S143.

  In step S143, a special winning opening opening setting process is executed. In this processing, the main CPU 66 stores in the main RAM 70 data for opening the special winning opening (first large winning opening 39a or second large winning opening 39b) set in step S362 or step S364 described above. Then, the main CPU 66 reads the data stored in this way in the process of step S46 in FIG. 10, and receives the big winning opening (first big winning opening 39a or second large winning opening set according to the mode of the big hit gaming state). A signal for opening the winning opening 39b) is supplied to the first large winning opening solenoid 120 or the second large winning opening solenoid 121. In this manner, the main CPU 66 and the like perform opening / closing control of the special winning opening (the first large winning opening 39a or the second large winning opening 39b). If this process ends, the process moves to a step S144.

  In step S144, the main CPU 66 executes a process of setting a value (04) indicating that the special winning opening is open as a control state flag. Then, the main CPU 66 executes a process of setting the time indicating that the special winning opening is being opened in the special winning opening open timer (step S145). When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Processing during the grand prize opening]
The subroutine executed in step S77 in FIG. 11 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, as shown in FIG. 19, it is determined whether or not the control state flag is a value (04) indicating that the special winning opening is open (step S151). In this process, if the main CPU 66 determines that the control state flag is a value (04) indicating that the big prize opening is open, the main CPU 66 proceeds to step S152, and the control state flag indicates that the big prize opening is open. If it is not determined that the value is a value, this subroutine is terminated.

  In step S152, it is determined whether or not the grand prize winning prize counter is equal to or greater than the big prize winning prize upper limit. In this process, when the main CPU 66 determines that the big prize opening prize counter is equal to or larger than the big prize opening prize upper limit (“9” or “1”) set in step S363 or step S365, The processing is moved to S154. On the other hand, if the main CPU 66 determines that the big winning opening winning counter is not equal to or larger than the set large winning opening winning upper limit, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the big winning opening opening timer is “0”. This is performed (step S153). When the main CPU 66 determines that the big prize opening time timer is “0”, the main CPU 66 moves the process to step S154, and when the main CPU 66 does not determine that the big prize opening time timer is “0”. Ends this subroutine. In other words, when it is determined that the big prize opening winning counter is equal to or greater than the big winning opening winning limit set in accordance with the state of the big hit gaming state, or the big winning opening opening time timer is determined to be “0”. If it is determined that the winning prize winning counter is not greater than or equal to the big winning prize winning upper limit set according to the state of the big hit gaming state, and the big winning prize is received. If it is not determined that the mouth opening time timer is “0”, this subroutine is terminated.

  In step S154, the main CPU 66 executes a process of setting a value (05) indicating monitoring of the winning ball remaining ball as a control state flag. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S157.

  In the process of step S157, a special winning opening closing command is set. In this process, the main CPU 66 sets data indicating a winning prize closing command that can recognize the number of rounds being executed in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. In this way, the data indicating the big prize closing command is supplied as the big prize closing command from the main CPU 66 of the main control circuit 60 to the sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200 by the process of step S47 in FIG. The sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200 can recognize the number of rounds being executed (the number of round control executions) based on the received special prize closing command. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S155.

  In step S155, a special winning opening closing process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 stores in the main RAM 70 data indicating that the set grand prize opening (the first big prize opening 39a or the second big prize opening 39b) is closed. Then, the main CPU 66 reads out the data stored in this way in the process of step S46 in FIG. 10, and closes the set prize winning opening (the first prize winning opening 39a or the second prize winning opening 39b). Is supplied to the first grand prize opening solenoid 120 or the second big prize opening solenoid 121. In this manner, the main CPU 66 and the like perform opening / closing control of the big winning opening (first big winning opening 39a or second big winning opening 39b) set according to the state of the big hit gaming state. Then, the main CPU 66 executes a process of setting the extra ball remaining ball monitoring time in the waiting time timer (step S156). When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Monitoring of residual ball in big prize award]
The subroutine executed in step S78 in FIG. 11 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, as shown in FIG. 20, it is determined whether or not the control state flag is a value (05) indicating the extra ball residual ball monitoring (step S161), and whether or not the waiting time timer is “0”. Is determined (step S162). In these processes, when the main CPU 66 determines that the control state flag is a value indicating monitoring of the winning ball residual ball and the waiting time timer is “0”, the main CPU 66 shifts the process to step S163. On the other hand, if the main CPU 66 does not determine that the value indicates the monitoring of the winning ball remaining ball, or if it does not determine that the waiting time timer is “0”, the main CPU 66 ends this subroutine. To do.

  In step S163, it is determined whether or not the number of times of opening of the big winning opening is equal to or greater than the maximum value of the number of opening of the big winning opening. In this process, the main CPU 66 reads the maximum winning opening opening number maximum value, and if it is determined that the value read from the large winning opening release counter is equal to or greater than the maximum winning opening release number, the process proceeds to step S167. If it is not determined that the number of times of opening the special winning opening is equal to or greater than the maximum number of opening of the large winning opening, the process proceeds to step S164. As described above, “16” is set in steps S135 and 136 as the maximum value of the number of times of opening of the big prize opening at the time of the normal big hit or the semi big hit.

  In step S164, it is determined whether or not the big hit forced end flag is ON. In this process, the main CPU 66 reads a big hit forced end flag positioned in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70 and determines whether or not it is on. If the main CPU 66 determines that the big hit forced end flag is on, it moves the process to step S166. On the other hand, if the main CPU 66 determines that the big hit forced end flag is not on, it moves the process to step S165.

  In step S166, the main CPU 66 turns off the big hit forced end flag positioned in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. Then, the main CPU 66 sets data indicating a big hit forced end command indicating that the big hit is forcibly ended in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. Data indicating such a big hit forced end command is supplied as a big hit forced end command from the main CPU 66 of the main control circuit 60 to the sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200 by the process of step S47 in FIG. The sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200 can recognize that the big hit is forcibly ended based on the received big hit forced end command. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S167.

  In step S165, the main CPU 66 executes a process of setting a value (06) indicating management of a special winning opening reopening waiting time as a control state flag. Then, the main CPU 66 executes processing for setting a time corresponding to the interval between rounds in the waiting time timer (step S166). When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  On the other hand, in step S167, the main CPU 66 executes a process of setting a value (07) indicating a big hit end interval as a control state flag. Then, the main CPU 66 executes processing for setting a time corresponding to the jackpot end interval in the waiting time timer (step S168). When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Large winning opening reopening waiting time management process]
The subroutine executed in step S76 in FIG. 11 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, as shown in FIG. 21, it is determined whether or not the control state flag is a value (06) indicating management of a special winning opening reopening waiting time (step S171). Whether the waiting time timer is “0”. It is determined whether or not (step S172). In this process, when the main CPU 66 determines that the control status flag is a value indicating the big winning opening reopening waiting time management and the waiting time timer is “0”, the main CPU 66 shifts the process to step S173. . On the other hand, if the main CPU 66 does not determine that the control status flag is a value indicating the big prize opening reopening waiting time management, or if the waiting time timer does not determine that the waiting time timer is “0”, This subroutine ends.

  In the process of step S173, a process of increasing “1” is executed with respect to the special winning opening opening number counter. In this process, the main CPU 66 adds “1” to the value read from the large winning opening opening number counter, and stores the added value in the large winning opening number counter. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S177.

  In the processing of step S177, a special winning opening open command is set. In this process, the main CPU 66 sets data indicating a special winning opening open command in which the number of rounds being executed can be recognized in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. In this way, the data indicating the command for opening the big prize opening is supplied as the command for opening the big prize opening from the main CPU 66 of the main control circuit 60 to the sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200 by the process of step S47 in FIG. . The sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200 can recognize the number of rounds being executed (the number of round control executions) based on the received special winning opening opening command. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S174.

  In the process of step S174, a special winning opening opening setting process is executed. In this processing, the main CPU 66 stores in the main RAM 70 data for opening the special winning opening (first large winning opening 39a or second large winning opening 39b) set in step S362 or step S364 described above. Then, the main CPU 66 reads the data stored in this way in the process of step S46 in FIG. 10, and receives the big winning opening (first big winning opening 39a or second large winning opening set according to the mode of the big hit gaming state). A signal for opening the winning opening 39b) is supplied to the first large winning opening solenoid 120 or the second large winning opening solenoid 121. In this manner, the main CPU 66 and the like perform opening / closing control of the special winning opening (the first large winning opening 39a or the second large winning opening 39b). If this process ends, the process moves to a step S175.

  In step S175, the main CPU 66 executes a process of setting a value (04) indicating that the special winning opening is open as a control state flag. Then, the main CPU 66 executes a process of setting a time corresponding to the opening of the big winning opening in the big winning opening opening time timer (step S176). When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Big hit end interval processing]
The subroutine executed in step S79 in FIG. 11 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, as shown in FIG. 22, it is determined whether or not the control state flag is a value (07) indicating a big hit end interval (step S181), and whether or not the waiting time timer is “0”. This is performed (step S182). In this process, when the main CPU 66 determines that the control state flag is a value indicating the jackpot end interval, and determines that the waiting time timer is “0”, the main CPU 66 shifts the process to step S183. On the other hand, if the main CPU 66 does not determine that the control state flag is a value indicating the jackpot end interval, or if it does not determine that the waiting time timer is “0”, the main CPU 66 ends this subroutine. To do.

  In step S183, a process of setting a value (08) indicating the end of the special symbol game as the control state flag is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 stores a value indicating the end of the special symbol game in the control state flag positioned in the main RAM 70. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S184.

  In step S184, it is determined whether or not the big hit symbol is a probability variation symbol. In this process, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the jackpot symbol determined by the process of step S107 in FIG. 14 is a probability variation symbol. When the main CPU 66 determines that the jackpot symbol is a probable variation symbol, that is, when it is determined that the jackpot game state is to be shifted to the probability variation state, the main CPU 66 executes a process of setting a high probability flag (step S185). Exit. On the other hand, if the main CPU 66 does not determine that the jackpot symbol is a specific symbol, that is, if the main CPU 66 does not determine that the jackpot game state is to be shifted to a certain change state after the jackpot gaming state, the main CPU 66 ends this subroutine. Even if the main CPU 66 does not determine that the jackpot symbol is a specific symbol, the main CPU 66 sets the hour / hour flag and terminates this subroutine when shifting to the hour / hour state. As a result, a variation pattern in which variable display of identification information is completed in a short time is selected in step S109 described above.

[Special symbol game end processing]
The subroutine executed in step S80 in FIG. 11 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, as shown in FIG. 23, it is determined whether or not the control state flag is a value (08) indicating the end of the special symbol game (step S191), and the control state flag is a value indicating the end of the special symbol game. If it is determined that there is, the process proceeds to step S192. If it is not determined that the control state flag is a value indicating the end of the special symbol game, this subroutine is ended.

  If it is determined in the process of step S191 that the control state flag is a value indicating the end of the special symbol game, the main CPU 66 executes a process of subtracting “1” from the reserved number (step S192). If this process ends, the process moves to a step S193.

  Then, the main CPU 66 performs a process of shifting (storing) each data of the special symbol storage area (1) to the special symbol storage area (4) from the special symbol storage area (0) to the special symbol storage area (3). This is executed (step S193), and a process of setting clear data in the special symbol storage area (4) is executed (step S194). As a result, the data in the special symbol storage area is updated, that is, the number of reserved items is updated. Subsequently, the main CPU 66 executes a process of setting a value (00) indicating a special symbol storage check as a control state flag (step S195). As a result, the main CPU 66 executes the normal gaming state. In the big hit gaming state, the main CPU 66 performs control to shift from the big hit gaming state to the normal gaming state by executing this processing. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Input detection processing]
The subroutine executed in step S43 in FIG. 10 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, as shown in FIG. 24, the main CPU 66 executes prize ball related switch check processing (step S251). In this processing, the main CPU 66 performs various sensors such as a first count sensor 104, a second count sensor 105, general winning ball sensors 106, 108, 110, 112, and a starting winning ball sensor 116, which are switches related to the winning ball. Thus, it is detected whether a predetermined detection signal is supplied. Then, the main CPU 66 that has performed the detection processing of these predetermined signals determines the number of prize balls according to the sensor that has supplied the signals, and stores it in the main RAM 70. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S252.

  In step S252, a special symbol related switch input process is executed. Although details will be described later with reference to FIG. 25, it is detected whether a predetermined signal is supplied from the first count sensor 104, the second count sensor 105, and the start winning ball sensor 116 related to the identification information as a special symbol. The main CPU 66 that has performed the detection processing of these predetermined signals executes processing as described later. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S253.

  In step S253, normal symbol related switch input processing is executed. In this process, the passing ball sensor 114 supplies a predetermined detection signal to the main CPU 66. The main CPU 66 having received these predetermined signals performs processing such as normal symbol start-up storage. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Special symbol related switch input processing]
The subroutine executed in step S252 in FIG. 24 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, as shown in FIG. 25, it is determined whether or not there is a count switch input at the first big prize opening 39a (step S261). In this process, when the main CPU 66 determines that there is a count switch input at the first big prize opening 39a according to a predetermined signal supplied from the first count sensor 104, the main CPU 66 at the first big prize opening 39a. The count switch detection process is executed to store and update the big prize winning prize counter to be incremented by “1” (step S262), and the process proceeds to step S263. On the other hand, if the main CPU 66 does not determine that there is a count switch input at the first big prize opening 39a, the main CPU 66 moves the process to step S263.

  In step S263, it is determined whether or not there is a count switch input at the second big prize opening 39b. In this process, when the main CPU 66 determines that there is a count switch input at the second big prize opening 39b according to a predetermined signal supplied from the second count sensor 105, the main CPU 66 at the second big prize opening 39b. A count switch detection process is executed to store and update the big prize opening prize counter to be incremented by “1” (step S264), and the process proceeds to step S265. On the other hand, if the main CPU 66 does not determine that there is a count switch input at the second big prize opening 39b, the main CPU 66 moves the process to step S267.

  In step S265, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not it is in the semi-hit gaming state and the control state flag is “04” or “05”. In this process, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not it is in a semi-hit gaming state based on the result determined in step S107 and reads a control state flag positioned in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. Then, it is determined whether or not the control state flag is “04” or “05”. If the main CPU 66 determines that it is in the semi-big hit gaming state and the control state flag is “04” or “05”, it moves the process to step S266. On the other hand, if the main CPU 66 determines that it is not in the semi-big hit gaming state or that the control state flag is not “04” or “05”, it moves the process to step S267.

  In step S266, a big hit forced end lottery process is executed. Although details will be described later with reference to FIG. 26, the main CPU 66 performs a lottery to determine whether or not to forcibly end the big hit gaming state. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S267.

  In step S267, it is determined whether or not there is a start port switch input. In this process, the main CPU 66 receives the predetermined signal supplied from the start winning ball sensor 116 and determines whether or not there is a start port switch input. If the main CPU 66 determines that there is a start port switch input, it moves the process to step S268. If it does not determine that there is a start port switch input, the main CPU 66 ends this subroutine. That is, the CPU 66 that executes step S265 in the present embodiment corresponds to an example of a start area detection unit that detects a game ball that has passed through the start port 44 provided in the game area 15 of the game board 14.

  In step S268, a start port detection time process is executed. In this process, if the main CPU 66 determines that the data indicating the number of reserves is smaller than “4”, the main CPU 66 extracts the big hit determination random number value and the big hit symbol random number value and stores them in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S269.

  In step S269, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not it is in the semi-big hit gaming state and the control state flag is “04” or “05”. In this process, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not it is in a semi-hit gaming state based on the result determined in step S107 and reads a control state flag positioned in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. Then, it is determined whether or not the control state flag is “04” or “05”. If the main CPU 66 determines that it is in the semi-big hit gaming state and the control state flag is “04” or “05”, it moves the process to step S270. On the other hand, if the main CPU 66 determines that it is not in the semi-big hit gaming state or that the control state flag is not “04” or “05”, the main CPU 66 ends this subroutine.

  In step S270, a big hit forced end lottery process is executed. Although details will be described later with reference to FIG. 26, the main CPU 66 performs a lottery to determine whether or not to forcibly end the big hit gaming state. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Big hit forced end lottery processing]
The subroutine executed in steps S266 and S270 in FIG. 25 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, as shown in FIG. 26, processing for acquiring a random number for forced hitting lottery for lottery is executed (step S501). In this process, the main CPU 66 acquires a big hit forced end lottery random number value from the big hit forced end lottery random number counter located in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. Then, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the big hit forced end lottery has been won based on the acquired big hit forced end lottery random value (step S502). The main CPU 66 wins the big hit forced end lottery with a probability of “1/16”. If the main CPU 66 determines that the big hit forced end lottery has been won, the main CPU 66 sets the big hit forced end flag to ON (step S503), and ends the present subroutine. On the other hand, if the main CPU 66 determines that the big hit forced end lottery has not been won, the main CPU 66 ends the present subroutine without executing step S503.

  Thus, by setting the big hit forced end flag to ON, in the above-described step S164, the big hit gaming state (semi-big hit gaming state) is forcibly ended. Accordingly, in this semi-hit game state, the big hit game state is terminated with a predetermined probability on condition that the game ball passes through the second big prize opening 39b and the start port 44. For this reason, in the past, the big hit gaming state sometimes ended in response to the fact that the game ball did not win the special area in the variable winning device, but conversely, the winning of the gaming ball to the variable winning device Depending on the game, the jackpot gaming state may end, and the jackpot gaming state will be diversified, the progress of the gaming state itself will be different from the conventional one, and it will be dramatically improved by providing innovative gaming The interest can be improved. In addition to diversifying the jackpot gaming state, the progress of the gaming state from the first jackpot gaming state is different from the conventional one, and it is possible to dramatically improve the interest by providing novel gaming characteristics. .

  Also, in this semi-hit game state, the big hit game state is terminated with a predetermined probability on the condition that the game ball passes to the starting port 44. You can also draw a lottery. For this reason, even if it is a case where it transfers to a normal game state, the game made to transfer to a big hit game state can be performed smoothly.

[Sub control circuit main processing]
On the other hand, the sub-control circuit 200 executes the sub-control circuit main process. The sub control circuit main process will be described with reference to FIG. The sub-control circuit main process is a process that starts when the power is turned on. In other words, the sub-control circuit main process is performed regardless of whether the power supply is intentionally shut off or unintentionally shut off (the state in which initial setting described later is performed or a predetermined return condition is satisfied and backup recovery is performed. This is a process that is started when the power is turned on, regardless of whether or not it is to be performed.

  First, as shown in FIG. 27, the sub CPU 206 executes initial setting processing such as RAM access permission and work area initialization (step S201). If this process ends, the process moves to a step S202.

  In step S202, the sub CPU 206 executes random number update processing. In this process, the sub CPU 206 updates random number values of various random number counters positioned in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S203.

  In step S203, the sub CPU 206 executes command analysis processing. Although details will be described later with reference to FIG. 31, the received command is analyzed, and processing corresponding to the analyzed command is executed. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S204.

  In step S204, the sub CPU 206 executes display control processing. Although details will be described later with reference to FIG. 32, the sub CPU 206 performs image display control in the liquid crystal display device 32.

  Then, the sub CPU 206 executes a sound control process for controlling sound generated from the speaker 46 (step S205) and a lamp control process for controlling light emission of various lamps 132 (step S206). When this process ends, the process is moved again to step S202.

  As described above, in the sub control circuit main process, after the initial setting process in step S201 is completed, the processes from step S202 to step S206 are repeatedly executed.

[Command interrupt processing]
Further, the sub control circuit 200 executes the command interrupt process at a predetermined timing (for example, a timing at which a command is received). This command interrupt process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, as shown in FIG. 28, the sub CPU 206 saves the register (step S221) and stores various received commands received from the main control circuit 60 in a command buffer positioned in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210. (Step S222). Then, the sub CPU 206 restores the register saved in step S221 (step S223). When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[VDP interrupt processing]
Further, the sub control circuit 200 executes the VDP interrupt process at a predetermined timing (for example, at a certain period such as a vertical synchronization timing (1/60 seconds) in the display device). This VDP interrupt process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, as shown in FIG. 29, the sub CPU 206 saves the register (step S231), and increments the VDP counter positioned in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210 by "1", that is, increments (step). S232). This VDP counter is a counter for displaying an image, and counts the timing for displaying the image. Specifically, the VDP counter is incremented by “1” every time this process called at each vertical synchronization timing is executed. Thus, in the display control process (see FIG. 32) described later, the sub CPU 206 supplies data for performing display control to the display control circuit 250 every time the VDP counter increases by “2”. That is, the sub CPU 206 that executes this process counts the timing for displaying an image. Then, the sub CPU 206 restores the register saved in step S231 (step S233). When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Timer interrupt processing]
In the sub control circuit 200, the timer interrupt process is executed at a predetermined timing (for example, every 2 ms, etc.). This timer interrupt process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, as shown in FIG. 30, the sub CPU 206 saves the register (step S241) and executes various timer update processes (step S242). Then, the sub CPU 206 executes switch input processing (step S243). In this process, the sub CPU 206 executes various processes according to the player's operation. Then, the sub CPU 206 restores the register saved in step S241 (step S244). When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Command analysis processing]
The subroutine executed in step S203 in FIG. 27 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, as shown in FIG. 31, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not there is a reception command (step S401). In this process, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not there is a received command depending on whether or not the command is stored in the command buffer in step S222 of the command interrupt process (see FIG. 28). In this process, if the sub CPU 206 determines that there is a received command, it reads the command data from the command buffer located in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210 (step S402), and moves the process to step S403. On the other hand, when determining that there is no received command, the sub CPU 206 ends this subroutine.

  That is, the sub CPU 206 that executes step S402 receives various commands (for example, a variation pattern designation command, a derived symbol designation command, etc.) transmitted by the main control circuit 60.

  In step S403, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not a variation pattern designation command has been received. In this process, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not a variation pattern designation command has been received based on the command data read in step S402. In this process, if the sub CPU 206 determines that a variation pattern designation command has been received, it moves the process to step S404. On the other hand, if the sub CPU 206 determines that it has not received the variation pattern designation command, it moves the process to step S406.

  In step S404, the sub CPU 206 executes effect pattern determination processing. In this processing, the sub CPU 206 determines various effect patterns such as a decorative pattern variation pattern and a background image effect pattern. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  In step S406, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not a derived symbol designation command has been received. In this process, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not a derived symbol designation command has been received based on the command data read in step S402. In this process, if the sub CPU 206 determines that it has received the derived symbol designation command, it moves the process to step S407. On the other hand, if the sub CPU 206 determines that it has not received the derived symbol designation command, it moves the process to step S408.

  In step S407, data corresponding to the derived symbol is set. In this process, the sub CPU 206 determines a decoration symbol to be derived and displayed in response to the derived symbol designation command, and sets the determined derived decoration symbol in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  In step S408, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not a jackpot forced end command has been received. In this process, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not a big hit forced termination command has been received based on the command data read in step S402. The jackpot forced end command is a command for forcibly ending the semi-hit game state when the upper limit round has not been reached. In this process, if the sub CPU 206 determines that the jackpot forced end command has been received, it moves the process to step S409. On the other hand, if the sub CPU 206 determines that the big hit forced termination command has not been received, it moves the process to step S410.

  In step S409, a big hit forced end display process is executed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 selects an effect pattern of development that ends the semi-big hit gaming state even if the upper limit round has not been reached. As a result, an effect suggesting the end of the semi-big hit gaming state can be executed. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  In step S410, the main CPU 66 sets effect control data corresponding to the received command, and ends this subroutine. As a specific example, the sub CPU 206 can recognize the production timing in each round by receiving a command for opening a special prize opening and a command for closing a special prize opening. Further, the sub CPU 206 can recognize the type of the big hit gaming state, such as the transition to the semi big hit gaming state or the normal big hit gaming state by receiving the semi big hit starting command and the normal big hit starting command.

[Display control processing]
The subroutine executed in step S204 in FIG. 27 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, as shown in FIG. 32, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not the VDP counter is “2” (step S351). In this process, the sub CPU 206 reads the VDP counter value from the VDP counter counted in step S232 of the above-described VDP interrupt process (see FIG. 29), and determines whether it is “2”. That is, as described above, in the VDP interrupt process, the VDP counter is incremented by “1” every 1/60 s, so the sub CPU 206 determines whether 1/30 s has elapsed. In this process, if the sub CPU 206 determines that the VDP counter is “2”, it moves the process to step S352. On the other hand, if the sub CPU 206 determines that the VDP counter is not “2”, this sub-routine is terminated.

  In step S352, the sub CPU 206 executes control data output processing. In this processing, the sub CPU 206 supplies control data for displaying an image to the display control circuit 250. For example, the sub CPU 206 supplies control data indicating production such as data indicating image data to the display control circuit 250. Then, the sub CPU 206 sets “0” in the VDP counter (step S353). Then, the sub CPU 206 supplies a bank switching instruction to the display control circuit 250 (step S354). When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Composition of game board]
In the above-described embodiment, the entire game board 14 is configured by a member having transparency. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and another mode may be used. An example of a specific configuration of the game board will be described with reference to FIG. In FIG. 33, a plurality of obstacle nails and the like are omitted for easy understanding.

  For example, a part of the game board may be configured with a member that does not have permeability. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 33A, the game board 314 is configured by combining a member 314a having permeability and a member 314b (for example, wood) having no flat permeability. May be. Of course, as shown in FIG. 33A, not only the member 314a having permeability and the member 314b having no permeability are simply combined, but also as shown in FIG. It is good also as a structure which couple | bonds the member 315a which has transparency so that it may surround with the member 315b which does not have permeability.

  For example, you may comprise so that the process which shields a part of game board which has permeability | transmittance may be performed. For example, as shown in FIG. 33C, a part 316b of the game board 316 having transparency may be painted with a color having light shielding properties. As a result, as shown by reference numeral 316a, it is possible to configure a game board 316 that is partially transparent. Of course, instead of coating, a blasting process or a light scattering process for forming a fine rough surface by sandpaper may be performed to make it appear as if visible light is scattered and light is emitted.

  That is, the game board should just have a part at least partially permeable. In other words, if the display area 32a located at the rear of all or part of the game area 15 is configured so that an image can be viewed from the front through the vicinity of all or part of the game area 15. Good.

  Furthermore, in the above-described embodiment, the game board 14 having transparency is used for part or all of the game board. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and other modes may be used. A board may be used.

[Configuration of display device]
A configuration using a gaming board that does not have transparency will be described with reference to FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 34, the door 311 is provided with a display device 332, and various effect images are displayed. The display device 332 includes a touch panel 351 for detecting a coordinate position touched by a player, transparent acrylic plates 353 and 355 as protective covers, and a transparent liquid crystal display device between the transparent acrylic plates 353 and 355. And a liquid crystal display device 354 to be stacked. The display device 332 (liquid crystal display device 354) can display a highly transmissive image in the display area. The liquid crystal display device 354 not only displays a highly transmissive image in the display area, but also performs variable display of identification information, variable display of normal symbols, display of effect images for effects, and the like.

  A liquid crystal backlight 352 serving as a lighting device as a backlight of the liquid crystal display device 354 is provided above and below the liquid crystal display device 354. Further, the liquid crystal backlight 352 is controlled to light up when power is supplied. For this reason, the liquid crystal backlight 352 is always driven at the time of power supply so that the image displayed on the liquid crystal display device 354 can be clearly seen by the player. The liquid crystal backlight 352 is mainly a cold cathode tube, but the present invention is not limited to this.

  A obstacle nail 313 is driven into the game board 314. A game area 315 is provided between the game board 314 and the door 311, and a game ball 317 launched into the game area 315 can roll.

  The display device 332 includes a touch panel 351, transparent acrylic plates 353 and 355, a liquid crystal display device 354, a liquid crystal backlight 352, and the like. There is no problem even if only the liquid crystal display device 354 is provided without including the touch panel 351, the transparent acrylic plates 353 and 355, the liquid crystal backlight 352, and the like.

  As described above, the liquid crystal display device 354 is disposed in front of the game board 314 so that the display area and the whole or part of the game area 315 in the game board 314 overlap with each other, and an image with high transparency is displayed on the display area. Since display is possible, all or a part of the game area 315 is displayed through the liquid crystal display device 354 so that the image can be viewed from the front. In other words, the liquid crystal display device 354 is a device that is provided in front of the game board 314, has a display area that can be seen through the game board 314 and displays an effect image related to the game.

  In the present embodiment, the configuration is such that a plurality of control circuits of the main control circuit 60 and the sub-control circuit 200 are provided. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and another configuration may be used. In addition, the sub control circuit 200 and the main control circuit 60 may be configured as one board.

  In the above-described embodiment, the first type pachinko gaming machine is given as an example. However, the present invention is not limited to this. It may be a three-type pachinko gaming machine or another mode.

  In the present embodiment, the present invention is applied to a pachinko gaming machine as shown in FIG. 1, but it may be applied to a game machine or the like. For example, as shown in FIG. 36, the game machine 600 controls a game machine main body 604 that controls the progress of the game, displays various images, and generates various sounds. The display device 602 is electrically connected to display various images, and the operation unit 606 is electrically connected to the game machine body 604 and can be operated by the player. The game machine body 604 has a control unit (not shown) that performs the control as described above. Further, the game machine body 604 is detachable from an information storage medium (for example, a CD-ROM, a DVD-ROM, etc.) storing a program for causing the control unit to perform the control as described above.

  Moreover, in embodiment mentioned above, it is applicable also to the simulation program for making a computer perform various processes. This simulation program is a program for causing a computer to function as various means in the above-described embodiment.

[Simulation Program Embodiment]
A simulation program simulating a pachinko game will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 37 is a schematic diagram showing a computer that executes the simulation program.

  As shown in FIG. 37, a computer 300A includes a computer main body 302, a display device 304 that displays an image in a display area 304a, and a keyboard 306 as an operation unit. A display device 304 and a keyboard 306 are electrically connected to the computer main body 302. In the present embodiment, the keyboard 306 is configured as the operation unit. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and may be other modes as long as it can be operated, for example, a mouse, a controller, or the like.

  The computer main body 302 includes a control circuit (not shown). This control circuit includes a control unit (not shown) including a CPU, a storage unit (not shown) for storing various data, programs, and the like, a CD-ROM, a DVD-ROM, a ROM cartridge, etc., and a computer 300A. And a drive device (not shown) for reading data from a removable storage medium. The control circuit includes an interface circuit (not shown) for controlling external devices such as the display device 304 and the keyboard 306.

  In this embodiment, a personal computer is used as the computer. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and may be in another mode. For example, a mobile phone, a PDA (Personal Digital Assistant), etc. It may be a portable terminal device.

  Further, a storage medium such as a CD-ROM, a DVD-ROM, or a ROM cartridge is provided with setting information storage means for storing setting information corresponding to each of a plurality of types of jackpot gaming states having different degrees of advantage for the player. ing. In other words, there is provided setting information storage means for storing setting information corresponding to each of a plurality of types of jackpot gaming states having different predetermined jackpot end conditions. More specifically, the setting information storage means stores a plurality of types of round end conditions that differ between the first jackpot gaming state and the second jackpot gaming state. The setting information storage means stores a plurality of types of upper limit numbers of game balls accepted by the variable winning device as the plurality of types of round ending conditions. The setting information storage means stores a plurality of types of selection ratio information of variable winning devices that are different in the first jackpot gaming state and the second jackpot gaming state and are displaced in the jackpot gaming state. Further, the setting information storage means includes jackpot end condition information for ending the jackpot gaming state with a predetermined probability on the condition that a game ball wins the variable winning device, and each of the plurality of types of jackpot gaming state Is stored as setting information corresponding to. Further, in the setting information storage means, the jackpot end condition information is stored as setting information corresponding to the first jackpot gaming state and not corresponding to the second jackpot gaming state. Further, the setting information storage means includes jackpot end condition information for ending the jackpot gaming state with a predetermined probability on the condition that the game ball passes to the start area, in each or any of the plurality of types of jackpot gaming states. It is stored as corresponding setting information.

  In the present embodiment, a simulation program simulating a pachinko game in the above-described embodiment will be described. Specifically, this simulation program is for causing a computer to execute the following processing (steps).

  (A1) A jackpot lottery process for performing a lottery to determine whether or not to shift to a jackpot gaming state advantageous to the player on the condition that the gameball image has passed the starting area in the gaming area in which the gameball image can be displayed in a rolling manner .

  (A2) A normal gaming state control process for controlling a normal gaming state that is less advantageous to the player than the big hit gaming state based on the result of the lottery performed in the big hit lottery process.

  (A3) A jackpot gaming state selection for selecting one of a plurality of types of jackpot gaming states having different degrees of advantage for the player on the condition that it is determined to shift to the jackpot gaming state as a result of the lottery in the jackpot lottery process processing.

  (A4) A jackpot gaming state control process for controlling the jackpot gaming state based on the jackpot gaming state selected in the jackpot gaming state selection process.

  (A5) In the jackpot lottery process, a lottery is performed to determine that the time ratio for controlling the jackpot gaming state is greater than the time ratio for controlling the normal gaming state to shift to the jackpot gaming state. processing.

  (A6) In the jackpot gaming state selection process, the time ratio for performing control of the first jackpot gaming state with a small degree of advantage for the player is the time for controlling the second jackpot gaming state with a large degree of advantage for the player. A process of selecting one of a plurality of types of big hit gaming states with a probability of becoming larger than the ratio.

  (A7) In the big hit lottery process, the minimum time from the lottery in the normal gaming state to the next lottery divided by the longest time in which the first big hit gaming state is executed once is not less than the quotient A process of performing a lottery that is determined with probability to shift to the big hit gaming state.

  (A8) A process of performing control to display a variable winning device image that is displayed in the game area and is displaceable between a first state in which a game ball is easily received and a second state in which a game ball is difficult to be received.

  (A9) In the jackpot gaming state control process, in the jackpot gaming state, the variable winning device image is set to the first state until a predetermined round end condition is satisfied, and the first jackpot gaming state and the A round control process in which round control that is set to the second state after a predetermined round end condition that is different from that in the second jackpot gaming state is established, with a predetermined number of rounds as an upper limit.

  (A10) In the round control process, a predetermined round end condition in which the upper limit number of game ball images accepted by the variable winning device image is different between the first jackpot gaming state and the second jackpot gaming state. A process of performing round control in the second state after being established, with a predetermined number of rounds as an upper limit.

  (A11) A process of performing control to display a plurality of variable prize-winning device images having different numbers of prize balls to be paid out in accordance with one game ball prize.

  (A12) In the round control process, a round control in which the selection information of the variable winning device image to be displaced in the big hit gaming state is different between the first big hit gaming state and the second big hit gaming state is a predetermined number of rounds. The process to be performed with the upper limit.

  (A13) The round control in which the variable prize-winning device image is in the first state until a predetermined round end condition is satisfied, and is set in the second state after the predetermined round end condition is satisfied, A jackpot gaming state control process for controlling the jackpot gaming state with the number of rounds as the upper limit.

  (A14) A jackpot gaming state selection process for selecting one of a plurality of types of jackpot gaming states with different predetermined jackpot termination conditions.

  (A15) In the jackpot gaming state control process, based on the jackpot gaming state selected in the jackpot gaming state selection process on the condition that it is determined to shift to the jackpot gaming state as a result of the lottery in the jackpot lottery process Process to control the big hit gaming state.

  (A16) In the jackpot gaming state control process, in each or any of a plurality of types of jackpot gaming states, a control for ending the jackpot gaming state with a predetermined probability on condition that the game ball image is won in the variable winning device image. Processing to perform.

  (A17) In the jackpot gaming state control process, the first winning game state corresponds to the first winning game state, and the second winning game state does not correspond to the winning of the game ball image on the variable winning device image as a condition. A process of performing control to end the big hit gaming state with a predetermined probability.

  (A18) In the jackpot gaming state control process, in each or any of a plurality of types of jackpot gaming states, a process for performing control to end the jackpot gaming state with a predetermined probability on condition that the game ball image passes through the starting area .

  (A19) In the jackpot gaming state control process, a predetermined probability corresponding to the first jackpot gaming state, not corresponding to the second jackpot gaming state, and passing the game ball image to the starting area as a condition The process which performs control which ends the big hit gaming state with.

  (A20) When it is determined not to shift to the big hit game state as a result of the lottery process in the big hit lottery process, the advantage degree to the player is small compared to the second big hit game state where the advantageous degree to the player is large A gaming state restriction process for restricting the first big hit gaming state until a predetermined restriction releasing condition is satisfied.

  (A21) In the gaming state restriction process, the first big hit game is set with the predetermined restriction release condition that the second big hit gaming state having a high degree of advantage for the player is selected in the big hit gaming state selection process. A process that restricts entering a state.

  (A22) In the gaming state restriction process, a process of restricting the first big hit game state from being set as the predetermined restriction release condition that lottery is performed a predetermined number of times in the big hit lottery process.

  (A23) Release lottery processing for performing predetermined release lottery when lottery is performed in the big hit lottery processing.

  (A24) In the game state restriction process, a process for restricting the first big hit game state from being set as the predetermined restriction release condition that the predetermined release lottery performed in the release lottery process is won.

  In this way, by causing the computer 300A to execute processes such as (A1) to (A6), the probability that the time ratio for controlling the big hit gaming state will be greater than the time ratio for controlling the normal gaming state, A lottery to be determined when the game state is changed to the big hit gaming state is performed. In addition, there is a probability that the time ratio for controlling the first jackpot gaming state with a small degree of advantage for the player is larger than the time ratio for controlling the second jackpot gaming state with a large degree of advantage for the player. Select one of the types of jackpot gaming states. As a result, the time for the big hit gaming state is increased, and in particular, the time for the first big hit gaming state is increased. Thus, according to the time ratio of the gaming state, such as the time ratio for controlling the normal gaming state, the time ratio for controlling the first jackpot gaming state, the time ratio for controlling the second jackpot gaming state, By setting the transition probability, the game status will be diversified, and the meaning of the game status in the entire game will be different from the conventional game. By providing innovative gameplay, the game will be greatly improved. Can be achieved.

  As a specific example, setting information is set so that the first jackpot gaming state is completed in a short time, and the probability of transition to the first jackpot gaming state is set high, and the second jackpot gaming state is By setting the number of prize balls to be extremely small in comparison, the first jackpot gaming state in which many prize balls cannot be obtained is executed relatively frequently, and the second jackpot gaming state in which many prize balls are obtained Since the normal gaming state that can be shifted to is relatively unexecuted, the gaming state is different from the conventional one, such as how to shift from the first jackpot gaming state to the normal gaming state and shift to the second jackpot gaming state The meaning of will arise. As a result, it is possible to diversify the big hit gaming state and to provide a novel gameability that has not been possible in the past, and to dramatically improve the interest.

  Further, by causing the computer 300A to execute the process of (A7), the shortest time from the lottery in the normal gaming state to the next lottery is divided by the longest time in which the first jackpot gaming state is executed once. The lottery is decided to shift to the big hit gaming state with a probability higher than the quotient. Therefore, in consideration of the time ratio for controlling the normal gaming state and the time ratio for controlling the first jackpot gaming state, transition control of the gaming state is performed to diversify the jackpot gaming state. It is possible to optimally provide innovative gameplay that is not possible, and to dramatically improve the interest. Of course, the maximum time from the lottery in the normal gaming state to the next lottery is shifted to the jackpot gaming state with a probability equal to or greater than the quotient divided by the shortest time in which the first jackpot gaming state is executed once. It may be.

  Further, by causing the computer 300A to execute the processes of (A8) and (A9), the first winning game state and the second winning game state are different, and the variable winning device is changed from the first state to the second state. A plurality of types of round end conditions for round control to be set are stored. For this reason, the payout of game balls and the like is adjusted according to the setting of the round end condition, and it is possible to easily make a difference in the degree of advantage between the first big hit game state and the second big hit game state.

  In addition, by causing the computer 300A to execute the process (A10), a plurality of types of upper limit numbers of game balls accepted by the variable winning device are stored as a plurality of types of round ending conditions. Therefore, the payout of game balls in the first jackpot game state and the second jackpot game state is adjusted according to the setting of the upper limit number of game balls accepted by the variable winning device, and it is easy for the player to understand. The difference in the degree of advantage can be made even more easily between the first jackpot gaming state and the second jackpot gaming state.

  In addition, by causing the computer 300A to execute the processes of (A11) and (A12), the first big hit game is provided with a plurality of variable winning devices that differ in the number of prize balls to be paid out in accordance with one winning game ball. Different from the state and the second jackpot gaming state, a plurality of types of selection ratio information of variable winning devices to be displaced in the jackpot gaming state are stored. Therefore, the payout of the game ball in the first jackpot game state and the second jackpot game state is adjusted according to the setting of the selection ratio of the variable winning device to be displaced, and it is easy for the player to understand. It is possible to make the difference in the degree of advantage more easily between the big hit game state and the second big hit game state.

  In addition, by causing the computer 300A to execute the processes of (A1), (A8), (A13) to (A16), the big hit for ending the big hit gaming state with a predetermined probability on condition that the game ball is won in the variable winning device. End condition information is stored as setting information corresponding to each or any of a plurality of types of jackpot gaming states. In other words, in each or any of a plurality of types of jackpot gaming states, the jackpot gaming state is terminated with a predetermined probability on the condition that a winning game ball is won in the variable winning device (a winning game ball image in the variable winning device image). Take control. For this reason, in the past, the big hit gaming state sometimes ended in response to the fact that the game ball did not win the special area in the variable winning device, but conversely, the winning of the gaming ball to the variable winning device Depending on the game, the jackpot gaming state may end, and the jackpot gaming state will be diversified, the progress of the gaming state itself will be different from the conventional one, and it will be dramatically improved by providing innovative gaming The interest can be improved.

  Further, by causing the computer 300A to execute the process (A17), the jackpot end condition information is stored as setting information corresponding to the first jackpot gaming state and not corresponding to the second jackpot gaming state. That is, the first jackpot gaming state is terminated with a predetermined probability based on the jackpot termination condition information. For this reason, while diversifying the jackpot gaming state, the progress of the gaming state from the first jackpot gaming state is different from the conventional one, and it is possible to dramatically improve the interest by providing novel gaming characteristics. it can.

  In addition, by causing the computer 300A to execute the processes of (A1), (A8), (A13) to (A15), (A18), the big hit gaming state can be achieved with a predetermined probability on condition that the game ball passes to the starting area. The jackpot end condition information to be terminated is stored as setting information corresponding to each or any of a plurality of types of jackpot gaming states. In other words, in each or any of a plurality of types of jackpot gaming states, control is performed to end the jackpot gaming state with a predetermined probability on the condition that the gaming ball passes to the starting area (passing of the gaming ball image to the starting area). . For this reason, in the past, when the game ball did not win in the special area in the variable winning device, the big hit gaming state sometimes ended, but conversely, the game ball passed to the start area Depending on the situation, the jackpot gaming state may end, and the jackpot gaming state will be diversified, the progress of the gaming state itself will be different from the conventional one, and by providing innovative gaming, Can be improved. In addition, since the big hit gaming state is terminated with a predetermined probability on the condition that the game ball passes to the starting area, it is possible to perform a lottery as to whether or not to shift to the big hit gaming state from the next time onward. For this reason, even if it is a case where it transfers to a normal game state, the game made to transfer to a big hit game state can be performed smoothly.

  Further, when the computer 300A executes the processes (A1) to (A4) and (A20), when the lottery for determining not to shift to the big hit gaming state is performed, the degree of advantage with respect to the player is large. The first big hit game state, which is less advantageous to the player than the big hit game state, is restricted until a predetermined restriction release condition is satisfied. As a result, it is possible to provide a game that does not shift to the first jackpot gaming state, for example, a normal gaming state or a second jackpot gaming state having a high degree of advantage for the player. In addition to diversification, the progress of the entire game itself is different from that of the conventional game. By providing innovative game play, it is possible to dramatically improve the interest.

  Further, by causing the computer 300A to execute the process of (A21), the selection of the second big hit gaming state having a high degree of advantage for the player as the predetermined restriction release condition, the first big hit gaming state and To be limited. In other words, the first big hit game state is restricted until the second big hit game state having a large advantage to the player is selected. For this reason, the first big hit gaming state is limited according to the transition of the gaming state, so that it is possible to provide an appropriate and innovative gaming property.

  Further, by causing the computer 300A to execute the process of (A22), the fact that the lottery is performed a predetermined number of times is limited to the first big hit gaming state as the predetermined limit release condition. That is, the first big hit gaming state is restricted until the lottery is performed a predetermined number of times. For this reason, the first jackpot gaming state is limited within a predetermined period, and appropriately novel gaming properties can be provided.

  In addition, by causing the computer 300A to execute the processes of (A23) and (A24), the first big hit game is based on the fact that the predetermined release lottery performed when the big hit lottery is performed is set as a predetermined restriction release condition. Limit the state. In other words, when the big hit lottery is performed, the first big hit game state is restricted until a predetermined release lottery performed is won. For this reason, the first jackpot gaming state is limited based on the result of the predetermined release lottery, so that it is possible to appropriately provide a novel gaming property.

  In the present embodiment, the control unit is configured to function as various means in accordance with a simulation program stored in a storage medium that can be inserted into and removed from the computer 300A, such as a CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, or ROM cartridge. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the program is installed in the storage unit built in the computer 300A from the storage medium described above, and the above-described implementation is performed according to the simulation program stored in the storage unit built in the computer 300A. You may comprise so that a control part may function as various means in a form.

  In the above-described embodiment, the computer 300A is configured to execute various types of processing. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the processing is performed separately from other computers (for example, game servers). You may comprise so that it may be divided and performed.

  A simulation program executed using another computer will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 38 is a schematic diagram showing a game system that executes a simulation program.

  As shown in FIG. 38, the network 500 is connected to computers 300A, 300B,... And a game server 400, which is another computer. That is, these computers 300A, 300B,... Are communicably connected to the game server 400. The game server 400 includes a control unit (not shown) and a storage unit (not shown) that stores a program, and the control unit executes various processes according to the program stored in the storage unit. To do.

  In this case, the processing specifically described in the above-described embodiment may be configured to be separately executed by the computers 300A, 300B,... And the game server 400.

  An example of a simulation program that simulates a pachinko game in the present embodiment is a simulation program that executes the processes (A1) to (A7), (A9), (A10), and (A12) to (A24) described above. A simulation program that is stored in the storage unit of the game server 400 and that executes the processes (A8) and (A11) described above is stored in the storage unit of the computers 300A, 300B,. Thereby, the control unit of the game server 400 executes the processes (A1) to (A7), (A9), (A10), (A12) to (A24), and the control units of the computers 300A, 300B,. , (A1), (A5) to (A8), (A11) are executed. Of course, the above-described processing is an example.

  In the present embodiment, each of the computers 300A, 300B,... And the game server 400 is configured to execute various processes included in the simulation program. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and various types of processes are included. A simulation program for executing the process is stored in the game server 400, and the simulation program is transferred from the game server 400 to the computers 300A, 300B,... In response to a download request supplied from the computers 300A, 300B,. By downloading, the computer 300A, 300B,... May be configured to execute a simulation program.

[Other Embodiments]
In the present embodiment, the setting information table as described above is stored, but not limited to this, other setting information tables may be stored. As a specific example, it is determined that the game state always shifts to the big hit gaming state in the probability changing state, but there may be a case where it is decided not to shift to the big hit gaming state. That is, other probabilities such as “99/100” may be used instead of “10/10”. Also, for example, the special winning opening opening ratio may be “1:15”, “15: 1”, etc., instead of “0:10”, “10: 0”.

  In the present embodiment, as a result of the big hit lottery, the probability that is equal to or greater than the quotient obtained by dividing the shortest time from the lottery in the normal gaming state to the next lottery by the longest time that the semi-big hit gaming state is executed once. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the longest time from the lottery in the normal gaming state to the next lottery is executed once for the semi-hit gaming state. It may be determined to shift to the big hit gaming state with a probability equal to or greater than the quotient divided by the shortest time.

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the upper limit number of game balls accepted in the big winning opening (the first big winning opening 39a and the second big winning opening 39b) is the semi-big hit gaming state and the normal big hit as round end conditions. Although it is set to be different depending on the gaming state, not limited to this, for example, even if the upper limit number of game balls accepted in the big prize opening is the same in the semi-hit gaming state and the normal jackpot gaming state Good. Of course, the round end condition itself may be the same in the semi-hit game state and the normal jackpot game state.

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the selection ratio of a plurality of big winning holes (first big winning hole 39a, second big winning hole 39b) to be displaced in the big hit gaming state is a semi-hit winning game state and a normal big hit gaming state. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the same selection ratio may be used for the semi-big hit game state and the normal big hit game state. Of course, it is possible to provide only one grand prize opening without providing a plurality of big prize openings.

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the normal big hit gaming state is selected, the big hit lottery is performed a predetermined number of times, the predetermined release lottery is won, etc. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, even after the normal big hit game state is selected, the transition to the semi-big hit game state may be restricted. In addition, for example, the transition to the semi-hit game state may be limited without depending on the number of big hit lotteries. Moreover, you may restrict | limit the transition to a semi-hit game state, without responding to a release lottery. Of course, the release lottery may not be performed.

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the jackpot end condition information corresponding to the winning of the game ball to the start opening 44 and the second big winning opening 39b corresponds to the semi-big hit gaming state and does not correspond to the normal big hit gaming state. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, it may be stored so as to correspond to each of or one of a plurality of types of big hit gaming states.

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the big hit gaming state is terminated with a predetermined probability on the condition that the game ball wins the start opening 44 and the second big winning opening 39b. It may be a condition that a game ball wins another winning feature such as a winning opening 39a. Of course, a combination of these may be used.

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, when it is determined not to shift to the big hit gaming state as a result of the big hit lottery, the advantage level for the player is small compared to the normal big hit gaming state. Although the restriction is made until a predetermined restriction release condition is satisfied, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when shifting to the big hit gaming state, it may be possible to restrict the semi-big hit gaming state. In this case, it may be possible to restrict the jackpot gaming state from becoming a semi-hit gaming state after the end or control of the jackpot gaming state itself. Of course, it may not be limited that the game state is a semi-big hit game state.

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, as a result of the big hit lottery, it is determined that the time ratio for controlling the big hit gaming state is shifted to the big hit gaming state with a probability that it is larger than the time percentage for controlling the normal gaming state. Furthermore, as a result of the selection of the jackpot type, one of the plurality of types of jackpot gaming states is selected with the probability that the time ratio for controlling the semi-hit gaming state is larger than the time ratio for controlling the normal jackpot gaming state. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, as a result of the big hit lottery, the time ratio for controlling the big hit gaming state shifts to the big hit gaming state with a probability that the time ratio for controlling the normal gaming state is less than or equal to You may decide to do. In addition, for example, as a result of selection of jackpot type, one of a plurality of types of jackpot gaming state is selected with a probability that the time ratio for controlling the semi-hit gaming state is less than the time ratio for controlling the normal jackpot gaming state You may make it do.

  Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described above, they are merely illustrative examples and do not particularly limit the present invention. That is, the present invention mainly includes a game board having a game area in which a game ball can roll, a first state that is provided in the game area of the game board and that can easily accept a game ball, and is difficult to receive a game ball. The variable winning device displaceable to the second state and the variable winning device are in the first state until a predetermined round end condition is satisfied, and after the predetermined round end condition is satisfied, On condition that the game ball has passed through the start area in the game area of the game board, and the big hit game state control means for controlling the big hit game state that controls the round control to be the state up to a predetermined number of rounds Setting information corresponding to each of the big hit lottery means for performing lottery to determine whether or not to shift to the big hit gaming state advantageous to the player, and a plurality of types of big hit gaming states having different predetermined big hit end conditions is stored. Setting information storage means, and a jackpot gaming state selection means for selecting one of the plurality of types of jackpot gaming state, the jackpot gaming state control means shifts to the jackpot gaming state as a result of lottery by the jackpot lottery means A ball game machine that controls the big hit gaming state based on the big hit gaming state selected by the big hit gaming state selection means on the condition that it is determined to be, the setting information storage means, The jackpot end condition information for ending the jackpot gaming state with a predetermined probability on the condition that the game ball passes to the start area is stored as setting information corresponding to each or any of the plurality of types of jackpot gaming states. The game board, jackpot lottery means, normal gaming state control means, setting information storage means, jackpot gaming state selection means Jackpot gaming state control means, a specific configuration of such variable winning devices may be suitably designed or modified.

  It should be noted that the effects described in the embodiments of the present invention only list the most preferable effects resulting from the present invention, and the effects of the present invention are limited to those described in the embodiments of the present invention. is not.

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Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 Pachinko machine 14 Game board 26 Launch handle 32 Liquid crystal display device 32a Display area 33 Special symbol display device 39a First big prize port 39b Second big prize port 40 Shutter 44 Start port 48a Blade member 48b Blade member 60 Main control circuit 66 Main CPU
68 Main ROM
70 Main RAM
104 First count sensor 105 Second count sensor 116 Start winning ball sensor 120 First big prize opening solenoid 121 Second big prize opening solenoid 200 Sub control circuit 206 Sub CPU
208 Program ROM
210 Work RAM
250 Display control circuit

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A game board having a game area in which a game ball can roll;
A variable winning device provided in a game area of the game board and displaceable between a first state in which a game ball is easily received and a second state in which a game ball is difficult to be received;
The variable winning device is set to the first state until a predetermined round end condition is satisfied, and the round control to be set to the second state after the predetermined round end condition is satisfied is limited to a predetermined number of rounds. Jackpot gaming state control means for controlling the jackpot gaming state performed as:
A jackpot lottery means for performing lottery to determine whether or not to shift to a jackpot gaming state advantageous to the player on the condition that the game ball has passed through the starting area in the gaming area of the game board;
Setting information storage means for storing setting information corresponding to each of a plurality of types of jackpot gaming states with different predetermined jackpot end conditions;
A jackpot gaming state selection means for selecting any one of the plurality of types of jackpot gaming state,
The jackpot gaming state control means is based on the jackpot gaming state selected by the jackpot gaming state selection means on the condition that it is determined to shift to the jackpot gaming state as a result of the lottery by the jackpot lottery means. A ball game machine that controls the gaming state,
Based on the result of the lottery performed by the jackpot lottery means, further comprising a normal gaming state control means for controlling a normal gaming state less advantageous to the player than the jackpot gaming state,
The setting information storage means has a numerical value greater than or equal to a quotient obtained by dividing the shortest time from the lottery in the normal gaming state to the next lottery by the longest time in which the first jackpot gaming state is executed once. The jackpot lottery means is stored as setting information corresponding to the jackpot probability for performing lottery to determine whether or not to shift to the jackpot gaming state,
In the setting information storage means, jackpot end condition information for ending the jackpot gaming state with a predetermined probability on the condition that the game ball passes to the start area corresponds to each or any of the plurality of types of jackpot gaming states. A bullet ball game machine that is stored as setting information. In the ball game machine according to claim 1,
The plurality of types of jackpot gaming states include a first jackpot gaming state that has a low degree of advantage for the player and a second jackpot gaming state that has a large degree of advantage for the player.
The setting information storage means stores the jackpot end condition information as setting information corresponding to the first jackpot gaming state and not corresponding to the second jackpot gaming state. Gaming machine.

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