JP4623575B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine, and particularly relates to a pachinko gaming machine having a plurality of winning holes.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, there is known a gaming machine provided with an ordinary electric accessory having a blade portion that can be opened and closed below a winning opening.

  In the case of the above gaming machine, when the blade portion of the ordinary electric accessory closes, the game ball becomes difficult to enter the ordinary electric accessory, so that the game ball mainly enters the winning opening. On the other hand, when a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, when a normal symbol is hit) and the blade portion of the ordinary electric accessory is released, the game ball can enter either the winning opening or the ordinary electric accessory.

  And, in the case of the above conventional gaming machine, it is common to increase the number of prize balls of the ordinary electric accessory than the winning opening, and therefore, when the blade portion of the ordinary electric accessory is closed Compared to, it is easier for the player to get more prize balls, which is advantageous to the player.

  However, in the case of the above conventional gaming machine, when there are more game balls entering the winning opening than the ordinary electric accessory when the blade portion of the ordinary electric accessory is open, Since the number of winning balls is suppressed, there is a risk of giving the player a sense of loss.

  For this reason, in order to distinguish whether the entry of the blades of an ordinary electric accessory is in the open state (during driving) or in the closed state (during non-driving), A gaming machine having different entrance routes has also been considered (for example, Patent Document 1).

In the gaming machine of this Patent Document 1, even if a game ball enters the winning opening when the ordinary electric accessory is in the open state, the entry is treated as if it was entered into the ordinary electric accessory. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player from feeling lost.
JP 2000-288179 A

  However, since the entrance path in the gaming machine of the above-mentioned Patent Document 1 is only different at the blade portion (specifically, the game ball that has entered the ordinary electric accessory when the blade portion is open) A game ball that has entered the normal electric accessory when the blade is closed is led to a ball entry route corresponding to the winning opening by the blade. The number of prize balls when entering the ordinary electric accessory (variable prize opening) when the blade portion is closed is about the same as the prize opening (that is, the number of prize balls is Will be less). For this reason, if the number of game balls that enter the ordinary electric accessory when the blades are closed increases, there is a gap between the actual number of prize balls and the player's expectation, and the player feels lost. I will let you.

  In the gaming machine of Patent Document 1, the above problem is solved by making it impossible to enter a normal electric accessory when the blade portion is closed (that is, only entering the winning opening when the blade portion is closed). It was solved by making it possible.

  However, in this case, the game ball entering pattern is substantially reduced, so that the gameability becomes poor, and there is a possibility that the interest of the player is reduced.

  SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that does not give a player a feeling of loss even when a game ball enters a normal electric accessory when the blade portion is closed.

In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the gaming machine of the present invention according to claim 1 is provided with a winning opening (starting opening 14) through which a game ball can be inserted, and below the winning opening, and is in an open state and a closed state. A variable winning opening (ordinary electric accessory 31) having a blade part (variable wings 33a, 33b) variable between the first detecting means (starting port SW19a) for detecting a game ball, and a variable winning opening. Either the first detection means or the second detection means, depending on the state of the wing part, the second detection means (ordinary electric accessory SW19b) for detecting the ball that has been balled and the game ball that has entered the winning opening. A game machine having a path switching unit (movable member 17) that is guided to be switched to a game ball, and the path switching unit is a game ball that has entered the winning slot and the variable winning slot when the blades are open. On the other hand, if the blade is closed, -Out guide the gaming balls which have entered the special variable winning hole and guides the gaming balls which have entered the special mouth first detecting means to the second detection means, further, the path switching unit is provided at the bottom of the winning openings, the blade portion When the ball is in the open state, the bottom of the prize opening is opened and the game ball entering the prize opening is guided to the variable prize opening, and when the blade is closed, the bottom of the prize opening is closed and the ball enters the prize opening. It is a movable member that prevents the game ball from being guided to the variable winning opening .

  In the present invention, when the blade portion is in the open state, the game ball that has entered the winning opening is detected by the second detection means, while when the blade portion is in the closed state, the game ball has entered the winning opening. The game ball is detected by the first detection means.

  As a result, when the blade portion is in the open state, the entry to the winning opening is handled in the same way as the entry to the variable winning opening. Therefore, for example, if the number of prize balls when entering the second detection means is larger than the case where the first detection means is entered, when entering the winning opening when the blade portion is open, Since the number of award balls is larger than usual, the player can be satisfied.

In addition, with the above configuration, the number of winning balls when entering the variable prize opening does not change between when the blade part is open and when it is closed, so the variable prize opening when the blade part is closed Even if the player enters the ball, there is no loss to the player.
Then, switching whether or not to guide the game ball that has entered the winning opening to the variable winning opening is realized by a movable member provided at the bottom of the winning opening. In other words, in the present invention, the switching of the entry path of the game balls that have entered the winning opening can be realized by the simple configuration as described above.

  In addition to the configuration of the invention described in claim 1, the present invention described in claim 2 is a prize ball for storing the number of prize balls corresponding to the first detection means and the number of prize balls corresponding to the second detection means, respectively. Each time a game ball is detected by the number storage means (main ROM 202) and the first detection means or the second detection means, the number of prize balls corresponding to the detected means is specified from the prize ball number storage means. Number specifying means (main CPU 201 of main control circuit 200) and prize ball paying means (main CPU 201 of main control circuit 200) for paying out prize balls according to the number of prize balls specified by the prize ball number specifying means. The prize ball number storage means stores the prize ball number corresponding to the second detection means as a larger value than the number of prize balls corresponding to the first detection means.

  As a result, the number of prize balls in the second detection means is larger than that in the first detection means, so that it is possible to increase the willingness to win a variable prize opening, and when the blades are in the open state and in the closed state. In any case, the award ball can be paid out stably, so that it is possible to prevent an inadvertent loss feeling from being given to the player.

The present invention described in claim 3 is based on the detection means (passage gate SW19Sa) for detecting that the game ball has passed in addition to the configuration of the invention described in claim 1 or 2 , and detection of the detection means. When a lottery means (the main CPU 201 of the main control circuit 200) performs a lottery determination, and when winning by lottery by the lottery means, the path switching unit may guide the game ball that has entered the winning opening to the second detecting means. It has a drive part (drive SOL75S) which drives to a possible position.

  As a result, the game path switching unit is driven based on the lottery result by the lottery means, and thus is performed in association with the progress of the game. Therefore, it is possible to improve the gameability of the game route switching unit.

  According to the present invention, the following effects can be obtained.

  That is, according to the present invention, it is possible to prevent the player from feeling lost even when a game ball enters the ordinary electric accessory when the blade portion is closed.

  Hereinafter, the best mode for carrying out the present invention will be described more specifically with reference to the drawings. Here, in the accompanying drawings, the same reference numerals are given to the same members, and duplicate descriptions are omitted. In addition, since description here is the best form by which this invention is implemented, this invention is not limited to the said form.

  1 is a perspective view showing the configuration of the gaming machine according to the present embodiment, FIG. 2 is a front view showing the gaming board of the gaming machine shown in FIG. 1, and FIG. 3 is an electric member of the gaming machine shown in FIG. 4 is a perspective exploded view of the electric member shown in FIG. 3, FIG. 5 is a front view of the electric member shown in FIG. 3, and FIG. 6 is a front view showing another example of the electric member shown in FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view showing the flow path of the game ball when the movable member moves forward and closes the bottom of the start port in the electric member shown in FIG. 3, and FIG. 8 is the electric member shown in FIG. FIG. 9 is a cross-sectional view showing the flow path of the game ball when the movable member retreats and clears the bottom of the starting port, FIG. 9 is a block diagram showing the control system of the gaming machine shown in FIG. 1, and FIG. The flowchart which shows the process sequence of the main control circuit of the game machine which concerns on a form, FIG. 11 is the switch input detection process which concerns on this Embodiment FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing the processing procedure of the special symbol related switch input detection processing according to the present embodiment. FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing the processing procedure of the special symbol control processing according to the present embodiment. 14 is a flowchart showing the processing procedure of the special symbol memory check process according to this embodiment, FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing the normal symbol control process according to this embodiment, and FIG. 16 is a normal symbol memory check according to this embodiment. FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing normal symbol variation time management processing according to this embodiment, FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing normal symbol display time management processing according to this embodiment, and FIG. 19 is this embodiment. FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing the normal electric character release process according to FIG. 20, and the normal symbol game end according to the present embodiment Flowchart showing a sense, FIG. 21 FIG, 22 illustrates an example of a variable display pattern selection table according to the present embodiment is a diagram showing an example of the prize balls specific number table according to the present embodiment.

  As shown in FIG. 1 and FIG. 2, a pachinko gaming machine (game machine) 1 has a main body frame 3a on which a game board 2 is mounted rotatably attached to a base frame 3b via a hinge. And the game machine main body 3 is comprised by the base frame 3b. And the glass door 4 which covers the game board 2 so that visual recognition is possible, and the plate | board unit 5 located in the lower side of the glass door 4 are attached with respect to such a game machine main body 3. FIG. One end of the glass door 4 and the dish unit 5 is pivotally supported by the gaming machine main body 3 and the other end is engaged with the gaming machine main body 3.

  The game board 2 (FIG. 2) is surrounded by rails 6 and has a game area 2a in which game balls can flow down. In the game area 2a, game members including a large number of obstacles (not shown) such as game nails and windmills, a general winning port 12, a passing gate 13, an out port 16, an electric member 32, and the like are arranged. Yes. Here, the electric member 32 is provided with a starting port (winning port) 14, a movable member (path switching unit) 17, and an ordinary electric accessory (variable winning port) 31.

  In addition, on the back surface of the game board 2, a liquid crystal display device 21 having a display area 21a capable of displaying an effect image (for example, animation corresponding to a game state or other notification information) is disposed.

  The display area 21a of the liquid crystal display device 21 is composed of an area for displaying an effect image, a normal symbol display area for displaying a normal symbol variation display, and a special symbol display region for displaying a special symbol variation display.

  In the present embodiment in which the game board 2 is transparent, the display area 21 a of the liquid crystal display device 21 is disposed so as to be visible through the game board 2. Here, instead of the liquid crystal display device 21, for example, a CRT (cathode ray tube) or a plasma display can be used.

  Here, the general winning opening 12 is a device in which a predetermined number of game balls are paid out when a game ball is won, and the passing gate 13 is a plurality of symbols displayed in the normal symbol display area when the game ball has passed. It is a device for changing and stopping.

  Here, the general winning opening 12 is a device in which a predetermined number of game balls are paid out when a game ball is won, and the passing gate 13 is a plurality of symbols displayed in the normal symbol display area when the game ball has passed. It is a device for changing and stopping.

  The special winning opening 15 can be changed between an open state in which the door is open and the game ball is easily received and a closed state in which the door is closed and the game ball is difficult to receive.

  Furthermore, the winning hole 15 is provided with holes through which game balls can pass on the left and right sides. In the present embodiment, the left hole is a specific area (not shown), while the right hole is a general area (not shown). In the present embodiment, an operation in which the big prize opening 15 changes from a closed state to an open state in a big hit gaming state, which will be described later, is called a round operation.

  The normal electric accessory 31 has variable wings (blade portions) 33a and 33b and a game ball receiving port 34a, and is between a closed state where the game ball is difficult to win and an open state where the game ball is easy to win. It is designed to be variable.

  Here, the closed state of the ordinary electric accessory 31 refers to a state in which the variable wings 33a and 33b are closed and it is difficult for the game ball to enter the ordinary electric accessory 31 (see FIG. 5). On the other hand, the open state refers to a state in which the variable wings 33a and 33b are opened in an inverted octagonal shape so that the game ball easily enters the ordinary electric accessory 31 (see FIG. 6).

  Further, the ordinary electric accessory 31 is in a closed state during normal times. Further, when a game ball wins the starting opening 14 or the ordinary electric accessory 31, the special symbol displayed in the special symbol display area is changed and stopped.

  In the present embodiment, even when the ordinary electric accessory 31 is in a closed state, a gap through which the game ball 400 can pass is formed between the movable member 17 and the variable wings 33a and 33b. (See FIG. 5). Therefore, the game ball 400 can enter the ordinary electric accessory 31 even when the game ball 400 is in the closed state.

  The out port 16 is a device in which game balls that have not won any of the general winning port 12, the start port 14, the ordinary electric accessory 31, and the big winning port 15 are flown and collected.

  In FIG. 1, the dish unit 5 is disposed below the game board 2 as described above. An upper tray 5a for storing the paid-out game balls and the game balls to be driven into the game area is disposed at the upper part of the dish unit 5, and overflowed from the upper dish 5a by the payout at the lower part of the dish unit 5. A lower tray 5b in which game balls are stored is arranged. Further, a shutter lever 8 is provided at a predetermined position of the upper plate 5a, which is operated when the game ball stored in the upper plate 5a is moved to the lower plate 5b and taken out at the end of the game.

  On the right side of the dish unit 5, a handle 7 that is rotated when a game ball is driven into the game area 2 a via the rail 6 is provided. The handle 7 is provided with a stop button (not shown) for stopping the launch of the game ball.

  Speakers 8a and 8b are arranged on the left and right of the upper part of the glass door 4, respectively.

  In the passage gate 13, a passage gate SW (detection means) 19Sa is arranged. The passing gate SW19Sa is a means for detecting a game ball passing through the passing gate 13, and the gaming ball detected by the passing gate SW19Sa is stored as a holding memory of the passing gate 13. Then, based on the reserved storage information, the symbol variation display in the normal symbol display area is performed. In addition, four normal symbol storage LEDs (not shown) for displaying the number of reserved memories of the passage gate 13 are provided on the upper right side of the game area 2a. The number of reserved game balls that have passed through the passage gate 13 can be displayed by the number of lighting of the normal symbol memory LEDs.

  In the normal symbol display area, for example, two normal symbols blink alternately, and the two normal symbols stop blinking (the time until this blinking ends is in the normal gaming state). When the “winning” is displayed (hereinafter referred to as “ordinary hitting”) for 30 seconds, it is 5.1 seconds in the probability variation state or in the short-time state. The variable wings 33a and 33b are opened in an inverted octagonal shape for a predetermined time, and are switched to an open state in which a game ball can be easily received (the open time is 0.2 seconds in the normal game state, while in the probability variation state) Or, if the time is short, the 1.8 second opening is performed three times.)

  In addition, winning balls to the starting port 14 and the ordinary electric accessory 31 (game balls detected by the starting port SW 19a or the ordinary electric accessory SW 19b) can be memorized and the special symbol is based on the winning memory. Variation display of special symbols in the display area is performed. Four special symbol memory LEDs (not shown) for displaying the number of winning prizes stored in the starting port 14 and the ordinary electric accessory 31 are provided at the upper center of the game area 2a. The number of winning prizes stored in the ordinary electric accessory 31 can be displayed by the number of lighting of the special symbol memory LEDs.

  The special symbols displayed in the special symbol display area are composed of, for example, three rows of numbers such as “0”, “1”, “2”... “9”, and the starting port 14 or the ordinary electric accessory 31. These numbers are displayed in a variable manner when the game ball is won. Note that the fluctuation display of these numbers is completed, and the fluctuation display results (that is, combinations of numbers that are stopped and displayed, also called stop symbols) are “0”, “0”, “0”, and “7”. A combination of special symbols when all three symbols have the same number, such as “7”, “7” ”, etc., is referred to as a jackpot display mode (big hit symbol). This jackpot display mode is a display mode for allowing the player to recognize that the gaming state shifts to a jackpot gaming state that is advantageous to the player as compared to the normal gaming state (that is, it has become a “hit”). is there. Note that the variable display result other than the jackpot display mode is referred to as a non-hit display mode (offset symbol).

  The jackpot gaming state is a gaming state that makes it easier to win more game balls than in the normal gaming state, for example, by opening and closing the door of the big winning port 15 a predetermined number of times by a big winning opening SOL72S described later. is there.

  Note that the jackpot display mode for allowing the player to recognize that the game has shifted to the jackpot game state is a probability variation display mode (probability variation jackpot symbol) which is a display mode indicating probability variation jackpot and a display mode which indicates a normal jackpot. It is divided into a certain non-probable display mode (usually a big hit symbol).

  In addition, the probability variation display mode refers to a case where three predetermined numbers such as “7” and “3” are arranged, while the non-probability variation display mode is a case where three numbers and symbols other than the probability variation display mode are arranged. Say.

  In addition, when the variation display result of the special symbol becomes the probability variation display mode (that is, when the probability variation jackpot), the probability that the variation display result of the special symbol in the special symbol display area becomes the jackpot display mode after the big hit gaming state is high. Transition to the probability variation state. On the other hand, when the display mode of the special symbol becomes a non-probable change display mode (that is, when a normal big hit is made), after the big hit gaming state is finished, the state is shifted to the time-short state.

  Next, the electric member 32 provided with the start port 14, the variable member 17, and the ordinary electric accessory 31 will be described.

  First, as shown in FIG. 3 and FIG. 4, a starting port 14 into which a game ball can enter is provided at the upper front portion of the electric member 32. A movable member (path switching member) 17 is provided at the bottom of the start port 14.

  And below the said movable member 17, the normal electric accessory 31 which has the guide part 34b which guides the game ball 400 which entered from the receiving port 34a to the ball receiving port 32b (refer FIG.4, FIG.7 and FIG.8). Is provided. The variable blades 33a and 33b are pivotally supported between the ordinary electric accessory 31 and the electric member 32 (see FIG. 4).

  In addition, a decoration member 31c for decorating the ordinary electric accessory 31 is attached to the front surface of the ordinary electric accessory 31 (see FIG. 4).

  A first holder 35 is attached to the back surface of the electric member 32, and a second holder 37 is attached to the back surface of the first holder 35.

  The first holder 35 is formed with a notch 35b corresponding to the ball receiving port 32b, and the game ball 400 that has entered the ball receiving port 32b passes through the notch 35b and is collected. Yes. It should be noted that the notch 35b has a normal electric accessory SW (second detecting means) 19b for detecting a game ball passing through the notch 35b (having a passage hole for a game ball in the center to detect the passage of the game ball. A non-contact switch is attached (see FIG. 7). That is, the game ball that has entered the ordinary electric accessory 31 is detected by the ordinary electric accessory SW 19b.

  Between the first holder 35 and the second holder 37, rods 38a and 38b having a substantially L shape are arranged.

  The rods 38a and 38b have a role of transmitting power from a variable blade SOL71S described later to the variable blades 33a and 33b. The variable blades 33a and 33b can be displaced by this transmitted power.

  Next, the movable member 17 will be described with reference to FIGS.

  As shown in FIG. 7, the movable member 17 is formed with a notch 17a corresponding to the start port 14, and the game ball 400 that has entered the start port 14 is collected through the notch 17a. It has become so. Note that the notch 17a has a start port SW (first detecting means) 19a (a contact hole for a game ball in the center for detecting a game ball passing through the notch 17a for detecting a game ball passing through the notch 17a. Switch) is installed. In other words, a game ball that enters the start port 14 and passes through the notch 17a of the movable member 17 is detected by the start port SW 19a.

  The movable member 17 is driven (slid) back and forth by a drive SOL 75S described later.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 7, when the movable member 17 is driven forward (when advanced), the game ball that has entered the start port 14 passes through the notch 17a of the movable member 17 and starts the start port SW 19a. Is detected. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 8, when the movable member 17 is driven rearward (backward), the game ball that has entered the start port 14 is led to the ordinary electric accessory 31 and the ordinary electric accessory. It is detected by the SW 19b.

  That is, in the present embodiment, the flow path of the game ball that has entered the start port 14 varies depending on the position of the variable member 17. Therefore, switching whether or not to guide the game ball that has entered the start port 14 to the ordinary electric accessory 31 is realized by the movable member 17 provided at the bottom of the start port 14.

  In the present embodiment, when the game ball 400 enters the start port 14 and is detected by the start port SW 19a, the number of prize balls is three, for example, and the game ball 400 enters the normal electric accessory 31. Then, the number of prize balls when detected by the ordinary electric accessory SW19b is, for example, five, and the number of prize balls when detected by the ordinary electric accessory SW19b is the prize ball when the start opening SW19a detects it. The number is set higher than the number (see a prize ball number specifying table (FIG. 22) described later). This is because, during the normal gaming state, the ordinary electric accessory 31 is more difficult to win than the starting port 14, and thus the motivation to win the ordinary electric accessory 31 that is difficult to win is increased. Another reason is to prevent the player from feeling lost by setting a reward commensurate with the winning effort.

  Next, a control system for such a gaming machine will be described with reference to FIG.

  The control system of the pachinko gaming machine 1 includes a main control circuit 200, an effect control circuit 300 connected to the main control circuit 200, a payout control circuit 70a, and a launch control circuit 70b. This control system is mounted on the back side of the game board 2.

  A card unit 81 is connected to the payout control circuit 70a of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  The card unit 81 is installed in the vicinity of the pachinko gaming machine 1 and has an insertion slot into which a prepaid card can be inserted, and reads the recorded information recorded on the prepaid card inserted into the insertion slot. Means, a lending command signal output means for outputting a lending command signal for instructing lending of game balls to the payout control circuit 70a in accordance with an operation of the ball lending operation panel 9 (FIG. 9), and a record read by the reading means Writing means for subtracting the number of loans commanded by the lending command signal output means from the lending possible number specified from the information, and recording the information on the prepaid card inserted in the insertion port; Yes.

  The main control circuit 200 has a main CPU (microcomputing processing device) 201 that controls the progress of the game of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a preset program, and returns various settings to initial values when an abnormality occurs or when the power is turned on. An initial reset circuit 204 that generates a reset signal, a main RAM 203 that stores various data necessary for the main CPU 201 to operate, a program for the main CPU 201 to process and control the gaming operation of the gaming machine 1, and a jackpot determination by random lottery Big hit determination table that is referred to when performing a random determination, a normal winning lottery table that is referred to when performing a normal winning lottery by random number lottery, and a winning variation display pattern determination that is referred to when determining a variable display pattern of a special symbol by random number lottery Table (Fig. 21), deviation fluctuation display pattern table, number of winning balls specified Winning balls specific number table referenced (FIG. 22), and a main ROM202 that stores various probability table is referred to when drawing other effect is implemented in that.

  The main ROM 202 is a prize ball number storage means for storing the number of prize balls corresponding to the start port SW19a and the number of prize balls corresponding to the ordinary electric accessory SW19b in the prize ball number determination table.

  As shown in the table of FIG. 22, the main ROM 202 serving as the prize ball number storage means sets the prize ball number corresponding to the ordinary electric accessory SW19b to a larger value than the prize ball number corresponding to the start port SW19a. I remember it. Thereby, the motivation for winning a prize for the ordinary electric accessory 31 is increased.

  The main RAM 203 is a winning memory counter for storing the number of winning memories counted by the main CPU 201 (the number of winning balls to the start port 14 and the ordinary electric accessory 31), and the number of reserved memories counted by the main CPU 201. A holding storage counter for storing (the number of passing balls of the passing gate 13), a big winning opening winning counter for storing the number of game balls that have entered the big winning opening 15 during the operation of one round, A jackpot opening number counter for storing the number of times that the door of the jackpot 15 is opened during the big jackpot gaming state (that is, the number of round operations in one jackpot gaming state) is provided.

  Further, the main RAM 203 has a high probability flag. Here, when the gaming state is shifted to the probability variation state, a value (77) indicating a probability variation check is set in the high probability flag.

  The main CPU 201 includes lottery means, prize ball number specifying means, prize ball payout means, gaming state control means, jackpot gaming state determination means, winning port switching means, command transmission means, gaming state transition means, and winning mouth SOL control means. Has each function.

  The big hit gaming state determination means is means for determining whether or not the gaming state is a big hit gaming state advantageous to the player. Specifically, it is determined whether or not to shift the gaming state to a big hit gaming state advantageous to the player when the game ball is detected by the start port SW19a or the ordinary electric accessory SW19b.

  For example, the jackpot gaming state determination means executes a jackpot determination process based on the jackpot determination random number value extracted by random lottery when a game ball is detected. Decides to shift to the jackpot gaming state.

  Here, when it is determined by the jackpot gaming state determining means to shift to the jackpot gaming state, after the special symbol variation display in the display area 21a ends, that is, the jackpot display mode (jackpot symbol) is displayed in the special symbol display area. After being displayed, the gaming state transition means shifts the gaming state to the big hit gaming state.

  As described above, there are two types of jackpots: normal jackpots and probability fluctuation jackpots. If the probability jackpot is a jackpot game state, a probability fluctuation state with a high probability of becoming a jackpot game state again after the jackpot game state is completed. It is transferred to.

  Furthermore, the jackpot gaming state determination means indicates a variation display pattern command for instructing a variation display pattern for executing a variation display of a special symbol or a display of an effect image based on the result of the jackpot determination, or a variation display stop symbol. It is also a means for generating and setting a stop symbol command for performing. The variable display pattern is determined based on the variable display pattern selection table shown in FIG.

  The variable display pattern also includes display time information indicating the variable display time of each of the three special symbols (for example, “left”, “middle”, and “right”).

  The gaming state transferred by the gaming state shifting means is controlled by the gaming state control means.

  The gaming state control means includes a normal gaming state, a jackpot gaming state that is advantageous to the player compared to the normal gaming state, a probability variation state that tends to be a jackpot gaming state compared to the normal gaming state, and a normal gaming state. It is possible to perform control in a short time state in which the opening / closing mode of the ordinary electric accessory 31 is advantageous for the player.

  The jackpot gaming state is a gaming state that is controlled when the display result of the special symbol on the liquid crystal display device 21 is in a specific display mode (for example, the jackpot display mode) as described above. When the big hit gaming state is reached, the gaming state control means determines whether a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) elapses or a specific area or a general area until a certain condition is satisfied. A predetermined number of game balls (for example, when 10 balls have passed), and the round operation of opening the special winning opening 15 from the closed state to the open state, and a predetermined continuation condition is satisfied (the predetermined continuation condition) The case where is established means, for example, when one or more game balls pass through a specific area within a predetermined time (when so-called puncture has not occurred), The upper limit number of times (for example, 15 times) is repeatedly performed.

  The lottery means is a means for performing a lottery determination based on detection of the passing gate SW19Sa. Specifically, a lottery is performed to determine whether or not a normal hit has been made when a game ball is detected by the passing gate SW19Sa.

  For example, when a game ball is detected by the pass gate SW19Sa, the lottery means executes the normal winning lottery process based on the random number for normal winning lottery extracted by the random lottery, and whether or not the normal winning is achieved by the lottery process. Do the lottery.

  When the lottery means determines that the normal winning is achieved, after the display of fluctuation of the normal symbol in the display area 21a is completed, that is, after the “winning” is displayed in the normal symbol display area, the main CPU 201 changes the later described. The wing SOL (solenoid) 71S is driven and controlled. Thereby, the variable wings 33a and 33b are opened in an inverted eight-letter shape.

  Further, the main CPU 201 drives and controls the drive SOL 75S when the variable blades 33a and 33b are opened in an inverted octagonal shape. As a result, the movable member 17 is driven rearward, and the game ball that has entered the start port 14 is guided to the ordinary electric accessory 31 (see FIG. 8). Thus, the drive of the movable member 17 is performed in relation to the progress of the game (lottery by the lottery means).

  The prize ball number specifying means specifies the number of prize balls corresponding to the detected switch from the main ROM 202 as the prize ball number storage means every time a game ball is detected at the start port SW19a or the ordinary electric accessory SW19b. Means.

  For example, when a game ball is detected by the start port SW19a, three prize balls are identified based on the prize ball number identification table (FIG. 22) stored in the main ROM 202. On the other hand, when a game ball is detected by the ordinary electric accessory SW 19 b, five prize balls are identified based on the prize ball number identification table stored in the main ROM 202.

  The prize ball payout means is means for paying out a prize ball according to the number of prize balls specified by the prize ball number specifying means. Specifically, the payout ball is paid out by generating a payout command signal according to the number of prize balls specified by the prize ball number specifying means and outputting the payout command signal to the payout control circuit 70a.

  When the gaming state is shifted to the big hit gaming state, the winning a prize opening SOL control means controls a special winning opening SOL72S, which will be described later, so as to open and close the door of the big winning opening 15.

  Programs for realizing the functions of the respective means described above are stored in the main ROM 202, and the main CPU 201 loads these programs from the main ROM 202 and updates and stores the calculation results in the main RAM 203 for execution. The functions of the respective means described above are realized. Of course, each of the above-described means may be configured by dedicated hardware.

  Further, the main CPU 201 serving as a command transmission unit transmits the generated various commands to the effect control circuit 300, thereby causing the effect in the game to be executed.

  In the present embodiment, based on the above various commands, a display effect by the liquid crystal display device 21 or the like, a sound effect by a sound generating means such as a speaker, and a light effect by a light emitting means such as a lamp or LED are performed. Is called.

  In the I / O port 205 of the main control circuit 200, a game ball that passes through the notch 17a of the movable member 17 and a pass gate SW19Sa that is provided inside the pass gate 13 and detects the passing of the game ball is received. A start port SW19a, which is a sensor to detect, and a normal electric accessory SW19b, which is a sensor to detect a game ball that has entered the normal electric accessory 31, are connected.

  Further, the I / O port 205 is provided in a specific area in the special winning opening 15 and is provided in a general area in the special winning opening 15 which is a sensor for detecting a game ball passing through the specific area. The count SW 19 Se that is a sensor that detects a game ball that passes through the general area, the general winning slot SW 19 Sb that is a sensor that detects a gaming ball that has won a prize in the general winning slot 12, and various data stored in the main RAM 203 are deleted. Is connected to a backup clear SW 74S.

  Further, the following components are connected to the I / O port 205. That is, the variable wing SOL (solenoid) 71S for driving the variable wings 33a and 33b of the ordinary electric accessory 31, the big prize opening SOL (solenoid) 72S for opening and closing the door of the big prize opening 15, and the seesaw in the big prize opening 15 are provided. Actuators such as a seesaw SOL (solenoid) 73S for driving and a drive SOL (solenoid) 75S for driving the movable member 17 back and forth are connected.

  Here, when each of the sensors detects a game ball, the detection signal is input to the main CPU 201 of the main control circuit 200. Therefore, the main CPU 201 determines that each of the actuators 71S and 72S corresponds to the input detection signal. , 73S and 74S are respectively driven and controlled.

  Control commands (commands) are transmitted from the command output port 206 of the main control circuit 200 to the effect control circuit 300, the payout control circuit 70a, and the launch control circuit 70b, respectively.

  The presentation control circuit 300 that has received this control command (command) controls the operation of the liquid crystal display device 21, the speakers 8a and 8b, and the lamp / LED 39a, and the payout control circuit 70a and the launch that have received this control command (command). The control circuit 70b controls the operations of the dispensing device 82 and the launching device 90.

  The payout control circuit 70a is connected to a payout device 82 for paying out award balls and rental balls. The payout control circuit 70a controls the payout device 82 in accordance with a payout command signal output from the main CPU 201, which is a prize ball payout means, and pays out a predetermined number of game balls as prize balls. Also, the payout control circuit 70a controls the payout device 82 in accordance with the payout command signal output from the card unit 81, and pays out a predetermined number of game balls as the payable balls.

  A launching device 90 that launches a game ball toward the game area 2a is connected to the launch control circuit 70b. In addition, the launch control circuit 70 b causes the launch device 90 to launch a game ball by drivingly controlling the launch solenoid in accordance with the turning operation of the handle 7.

  Next, the configuration of the effect control circuit 300 will be described. The effect control circuit 300 includes a sub CPU 301, a program ROM 302, a work RAM 303, a command input port 304, an image control circuit 305, an audio control circuit 306, and a lamp control circuit 307.

  The sub CPU 301 determines a command received from the main control circuit 200 via the command input port 304, and controls the image control circuit 305, the sound control circuit 306, the lamp control circuit 307, and the like according to the determination result. In the program ROM 302, the sub CPU 301 controls the image control circuit 305 based on various commands output from the main control circuit 200, a control program for controlling the sound control circuit 306, and a lamp A control program for controlling the processing of the control circuit 307 is stored. The work RAM 303 serves as a temporary storage unit when the sub CPU 301 performs processing control according to the control program.

  The image control circuit 305 executes display such as special symbol variation display on the liquid crystal display device 21 in accordance with control from the sub CPU 301, and an image data ROM (not shown) for storing various image data. Based on the control from the sub CPU 301, a VDP (Video Display Processor) that generates data for executing display such as a special symbol variation display using the image data stored in the image data ROM, and VDP A D / A converter (not shown) for converting the generated display image data into an analog signal;

  For example, the image control circuit 305 performs an image display control process for variably displaying a special symbol corresponding to the result of the big hit determination on the display area 21 a of the liquid crystal display device 21 based on the control of the sub CPU 301.

  Specifically, the sub CPU 301 instructs the image control circuit 305 to display according to the effect pattern included in the control data set based on the command transmitted from the main control circuit 200. Change data over time.

  The image control circuit 305 executes an instruction of the sub CPU 301 that is transmitted every predetermined time, so that, for example, a special symbol or effect image corresponding to the variable display pattern is displayed in the display area 21a.

  Speakers 8 a and 8 b are connected to the audio control circuit 306. The sound control circuit 306 generates a sound signal based on the control of the sub CPU 301. The speakers 8a and 8b generate sound based on the input sound signal.

  A lamp / LED 39 a is connected to the lamp control circuit 307. The lamp control circuit 307 generates a signal based on the control of the sub CPU 301. The lamp / LED 39a performs lighting display of lamps and LEDs (for example, a normal symbol memory LED, a special symbol memory LED, etc.) provided in various places of the gaming machine 1 based on this input signal.

  Each process in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled by the main control circuit 200 and the effect control circuit 300, but the main control circuit 200 processes all or part of the processes controlled by the effect control circuit 300. Alternatively, the effect control circuit 300 may process all or part of the processing controlled by the main control circuit 200.

  Next, a procedure of processing by the main control circuit 200 of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 10A is a flowchart showing a system timer interrupt processing procedure executed so as to interrupt the main process at a predetermined cycle (for example, 2 msec), and FIG. 10B shows the present embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the main process sequence of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in FIG.

  First, the system timer interrupt process will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S100, the main CPU 201 saves the information stored in the register.

  In step S110, the main CPU 201 updates values such as a jackpot determination random number value, a jackpot symbol determination random number value, a normal lottery random number value.

  In step S120, the main CPU 201 performs switch input detection processing. A specific description of the switch input detection process is as follows. FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of switch input detection processing according to the present embodiment.

  In step S121, the main CPU 201 detects input signals input from the V / count SW 19Sd, the count SW 19Se, the start port SW 19a, the ordinary electric accessory SW 19b, the general winning port SW 19Sb, and the like.

  In step S122, the main CPU 201 performs special symbol-related switch input detection processing. A specific description of the special symbol related switch input detection process is as follows. FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing the processing procedure of the special symbol related switch input detection processing according to the present embodiment.

  In step S122-1, it is confirmed whether or not a detection signal from the count SW 19Se provided in the general area in the special winning opening 15 is detected. The main CPU 201 proceeds to the process of step S122-2 when the detection signal is detected, and proceeds to the process of step S122-3 when the detection signal is not detected.

  In step S122-2, the main CPU 201 adds “1” to the value of the big prize opening prize counter.

  In step S <b> 122-3, the main CPU 201 confirms whether or not a detection signal from the V / count SW 19 </ b> Sd provided in a specific area in the special winning opening 15 is detected. The main CPU 201 proceeds to the process of step S122-4 when the detection signal is detected, and proceeds to the process of step S122-5 when the detection signal is not detected.

  In step S122-4, the main CPU 201 adds “1” to the value of the big prize opening prize counter. When the process of the step is performed, it is determined that the game ball has passed through the specific area in step S20-7 to be described later.

  In step S122-5, the main CPU 201 confirms whether or not a detection signal from the start port SW19a attached to the movable member 17 has been detected. The main CPU 201 proceeds to the process of step S122-6 when the detection signal is detected, and proceeds to the process of step S122-7 when the detection signal is not detected.

  In step S122-6, the main CPU 201 adds “1” to the value of the winning memory counter and the random number when the value of the winning memory counter is less than the upper limit, that is, when the value of the winning memory counter is 4 or less. The random number for determining the jackpot and the random number for determining the jackpot symbol are extracted by lottery. Then, the extracted jackpot determination random number value is stored in a special symbol storage area (to be described later) of the main RAM 203 as a winning storage.

  Here, when the value of the winning memory counter is 0, the special symbol variation display is not performed, and the number of winning memories is 0. When the value of the winning memory counter is 1, it is in a state in which the special symbol variation display is performed and the number of winning memory is 0. Further, when the counter value is 5, the special symbol variation display is being performed, and the fact that the number of winning memories is 4 is displayed on the special symbol storage LED. (That is, the special symbol memory LED displays a value obtained by subtracting “1” from the winning memory counter).

  In step S122-7, it is confirmed whether or not a detection signal from the ordinary electric accessory SW19b is detected. The main CPU 201 proceeds to the process of step S122-8 when the detection signal is detected, and ends the special symbol related switch input detection process when the detection signal is not detected.

  In step S122-8, the main CPU 201 adds “1” to the value of the winning memory counter and the random number when the value of the winning memory counter is less than the upper limit, that is, when the value of the winning memory counter is 4 or less. The random number for determining the jackpot and the random number for determining the jackpot symbol are extracted by lottery. Then, the extracted jackpot determination random number value is stored in a special symbol storage area (to be described later) of the main RAM 203 as a winning storage.

  In step S123, the main CPU 201 performs normal symbol switch input detection processing.

  Specifically, the main CPU 201 confirms whether or not the detection signal input by the pass gate SW19Sa has been detected, and the main CPU 201 that has detected the detection signal determines whether or not the detection signal has been detected. The following processing is executed.

  When the main CPU 201 detects a detection signal from the passage gate SW19Sa provided in the passage gate 13, the main CPU 201 confirms the value of the holding storage counter. The random number value for extraction is extracted, and the random number value for lottery per ordinary is stored as a reserved memory in a later-described reserved storage area of the main RAM 203.

  Further, the main CPU 201 may not be able to display normal symbols in the normal symbol display area (for example, when the symbols in the normal symbol display area are in variable display based on other normal winning lottery results). For example, the control command to display on the normal symbol memory LED that the reserved memory exists is output to the effect control circuit 300 until the variable display of the symbol in the normal symbol display area becomes possible.

  When the value of the reserved memory counter is 0, the normal symbol fluctuation display is not performed in the normal symbol display area, and the number of reserved memories is 0. When the value of the reserved storage counter is 1, the normal symbol display is changed in the normal symbol display area, and the number of reserved memories is 0. Further, when the counter value is 5, the normal symbol variation display is being performed, and the fact that the number of reserved storage is 4 is displayed on the normal symbol storage LED ( In other words, the normal symbol storage LED displays a value obtained by subtracting “1” from the hold storage counter.

  In step S130, the main CPU 201 displays the remaining fluctuation display time of the normal symbols and special symbols that are variably displayed, the remaining opening time of the ordinary electric accessory 31 in the open state in which it is easy to accept a game ball, and the door of the big prize opening 15 Update the remaining opening time.

  In step S140, the main CPU 201 outputs game information such as execution of special symbol fluctuation display and occurrence of jackpot to a hall computer installed in the game hall.

  In step S150, the main CPU 201 drives and controls solenoids such as the variable wing SOL71S, the special winning opening SOL72S, the seesaw SOL73S, and the drive SOL75S.

  In step S160, the main CPU 201 outputs a stop symbol command, a variable display pattern command, a jackpot start command, a jackpot end command, a standby state command, other commands, and the like to the effect control circuit 300.

  In step S <b> 170, the main CPU 201 outputs to the effect control circuit 300 a control command that instructs to display the number of winning prizes stored in the main RAM 203 in the predetermined area of the special symbol memory LED. Then, a control command is output to the effect control circuit 300 for instructing to display the reserved number of passage gates 13 stored in the main RAM 203 in a predetermined area of the normal symbol storage LED. Further, a control command for instructing to display an error such as a ball breakage or a full lower tray on a predetermined lamp, and other necessary control commands are output to the effect control circuit 300.

  In step S180, the main CPU 201, which is the award ball number specifying means, awards based on the type of switch that detected the game ball (such as the start port SW19a and the ordinary electric accessory SW19b) and the award ball number specifying table (FIG. 22). Specify the number of balls. Then, the main CPU 201, which is a prize ball payout means, outputs a control command such as a payout command signal to the payout control circuit 70a in order to pay out the number of prize balls specified by the prize ball number specifying means.

  For example, when a game ball enters the start port 14 and detection by the start port SW 19a is performed, that is, when the start port SW detection process in step S122-6 is performed, three game balls are loaded. A control command for paying out a prize ball is output to the payout control circuit 70a.

  In addition, when a game ball enters the ordinary electric accessory 31 and detection by the ordinary electric accessory SW 19b is performed, that is, when the ordinary electric accessory SW detection process in step S122-8 is performed, A control command for paying out five game balls as prize balls is output to the payout control circuit 70a.

  By performing the processing in this step, the number of prize balls specified by the prize ball number specifying means is paid out from the payout device 82.

  In step S190, the main CPU 201 restores the information saved in step S100 to the register.

  Next, main processing by the main control circuit 200 will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S <b> 10, the main CPU 201 restores or initializes various settings in the pachinko gaming machine 1 to the setting contents when the power was turned off last time.

  Next, the special symbol control process in step S20 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the special symbol control process.

  In step S20-1, the main CPU 201 executes a process of loading a control state flag. The control state flag is a flag indicating a game state in the special symbol game. The main CPU 201 determines whether or not to execute each process in step S20-2 to step S20-10 based on this control state flag.

  In step S20-2, the main CPU 201 performs a special symbol storage check process.

  Here, the specific symbol memory check process will be specifically described with reference to FIG. FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing the processing procedure of the special symbol storage check process in the present embodiment.

  In step S20-2-1, the main CPU 201 confirms whether or not the control state flag is a value (00) indicating a special symbol storage check, and as a result of the confirmation, the control state flag indicates a special symbol storage check. When the value is (00), the process proceeds to step S20-2-2. On the other hand, when the control state flag is not the value (00) indicating the special symbol storage check, the special symbol storage check process is terminated. .

  In step S20-2-2, the main CPU 201 confirms whether or not the value of the winning memory counter is “0” (that is, whether or not the number of winning memory is “0”). If the value of the winning memory counter is “0”, the process proceeds to step S20-2-3. If the value of the winning memory counter is not “0”, the process proceeds to step S20-2-4. .

  In step S20-2-3, the main CPU 201 generates and sets a standby state command for instructing to display a demonstration effect image. Note that the standby state command is generated when the gaming state is the standby state (the state where the special symbol variation display operation is not performed, the jackpot gaming state is not present, and no winning memory is stored).

  In step S20-2-4, the main CPU 201 sets a value (01) indicating special symbol variation display time management in the control state flag.

  In step S20-2-5, the main CPU 201 makes a jackpot determination based on the jackpot determination random number included in the winning memory.

  The big hit determination table refers to a big hit determination table to be referred to when the high probability flag described later is a value (00) indicating a normal gaming state and when the high probability flag is a value (77) indicating a probability variation state. Are different. That is, the jackpot determination table that is referenced in the probability variation state has a larger number of jackpot determination values than the jackpot determination table that is referred to in the normal gaming state, and it is easier to determine that the jackpot determination table is a jackpot.

  In step S20-2-6, the main CPU 201 confirms whether or not the result of the jackpot determination is to shift the gaming state to the jackpot gaming state (whether or not the jackpot has been won). If the determination result is to shift the gaming state to the jackpot gaming state, the process proceeds to step S20-2-8, while the jackpot determination result is not to shift the gaming state to the jackpot gaming state Moves to the process of step S20-2-7.

  In step S20-2-7, the main CPU 201 determines a stop symbol indicating a deviation based on a predetermined random number value.

  Specifically, the main CPU 201 determines whether or not to execute reach (reach variation display or the like) in the special symbol variation display based on the random number value extracted from the reach determination random number. As a result, when performing reach (reach variation display, etc.) in the special symbol variation display, the “left” and “right” symbols are determined based on the random number value extracted from the random number for determining the reach symbol. The “medium” symbol is determined based on the random number value extracted from the random number for determining the out-of-center symbol. Based on the determination, a stop symbol command is generated and set.

  On the other hand, the main CPU 201 determined not to execute the reach in the special symbol variation display, based on the random number values extracted from the random symbols for determining the off symbol corresponding to “left”, “middle”, and “right”, respectively. “Left”, “middle” and “right” symbols are determined. Based on the determination, a stop symbol command is generated and set.

  In step S20-2-8, the main CPU 201 determines a stop symbol (“left”, “middle”, “right”) indicating a big hit based on the big hit symbol determining random value included in the winning memory, and A stop symbol command is generated and set based on the determination.

  In step S20-2-10, the main CPU 201 performs a special symbol variation display pattern determination process. Specifically, the main CPU 201 extracts one random number value from random numbers generated in the range of 0 to 99 by the random number generator. Then, the main CPU 201 compares the extracted random number value with the variable display pattern selection table shown in FIG. 21 to determine a special symbol variable display pattern. Based on the determination, a variation display pattern command is generated and set.

  For example, when the result of the big hit determination does not shift the gaming state to the big hit gaming state and the reach is not executed in the special symbol variation display, the main CPU 201 displays “normal variation” as the special symbol variation display. While determining as a pattern, a variable display pattern command is generated and set based on the determination.

  Further, the main CPU 201 determines that the result of the big hit determination does not shift the gaming state to the big hit gaming state, and the random number value extracted when executing the reach in the special symbol variation display is in the range of 0 to 69. If it is included, “normal reach” is determined as a variation display pattern of the special symbol, while if the extracted random number value is included in the range of 70 to 99, “super reach” is determined. Is determined as a special symbol variation display pattern.

  Further, when the result of the jackpot determination is that the gaming state is shifted to the jackpot gaming state, the main CPU 201 sets the special symbol “normal reach” when the extracted random number value is included in the range of 0 to 39. When the extracted random number value is included in the range of 40 to 94, “per super reach” is determined as the special symbol variable display pattern, and the extracted random number value is When included in the range of 95 to 99, “full rotation” is determined as a special symbol variation display pattern. Based on the determination, a variable display pattern command is generated and set.

  In step S20-2-11, the main CPU 201 sets the variable display time corresponding to the variable display pattern determined by the process of step S20-2-10 in the waiting time timer.

  The special symbol variation display is performed based on the variation display pattern determined in step S20-2-10 during the variation display time determined in step S20-2-11. When the variable display time ends, the special symbol that is displayed in a variable manner stops with the symbol based on the stop symbol command being displayed.

  In step S20-2-12, the main CPU 201 erases the random number value and the like used for the special symbol storage check process this time from a predetermined storage area.

  In step S20-3, the main CPU 201 determines that the control state flag is a value (01) indicating special symbol variation display time management and the value of the waiting time timer in which the variation display time is set is “0”. A value (02) indicating the special symbol display time management process is set in the control state flag, and a waiting time after determination (for example, 1 second) is set in the waiting time timer.

  In step S20-4, the main CPU 201 indicates that the control state flag is a value (02) indicating the special symbol display time management process, and the value of the waiting time timer in which the waiting time after determination is set is “0”. Further, if the result of the big hit determination performed in step S20-2-5 is to shift the gaming state to the big hit gaming state, a value (03) indicating the big hit start interval management process is set to the control state flag. And a time corresponding to the jackpot start interval (for example, 10 seconds) is set in the waiting time timer. Then, the main CPU 201 generates and sets a big hit start command, sets (00) to the high probability flag and the fluctuation shortening flag, respectively, and initializes the value of the hour / hour counter.

  The high probability flag is a flag for determining whether or not the gaming state is a probability variation state. When the value (77) indicating the probability change check is set in the high probability flag, it means that the gaming state is the probability change state, and the value (00) indicating the normal check is set in the high probability flag. If it is, it means that the gaming state is not a probability variation state.

  The fluctuation shortening flag is a flag for determining whether or not the gaming state is a time-shortening state. When the value (33) indicating the time check is set in the variation shortening flag, it means that the gaming state is the time shortening state, and when the value (00) indicating the normal time check is set in the variation shortening flag. Means that the gaming state is not a short-time state.

  Further, when the result of the jackpot determination performed in the jackpot determination process does not shift the gaming state to the jackpot gaming state (in the case of a loss), the main CPU 201 indicates a value indicating the special symbol game end process (08). Is set in the control status flag.

  In the case of a loss, the main CPU 201 determines whether or not the value (00) indicating the normal check is set in the high probability flag and the value (33) indicating the time check is set in the variation shortening flag. Confirm. When the value (00) indicating the normal check is set in the high probability flag and the value (33) indicating the time check is set in the variation shortening flag, “1” is subtracted from the time counter. Here, when the value of the short time counter becomes “0”, a value (00) indicating a normal check is set in the fluctuation shortening flag, and the gaming state is shifted to the normal gaming state.

  In other words, in the present embodiment, the time reduction state is a predetermined number of times that the special symbol change display is set in the time reduction counter in the game state other than the probability change state (for example, the number of times (100 times) set in the time reduction counter in step S20-9 described later). ) It ends when it is executed.

  In step S20-5, the main CPU 201 sets the control state flag to a value (03) indicating the big hit start interval management process, and the value of the waiting time timer in which the time corresponding to the big hit start interval is set is “0”. If it is, the special winning opening SOL72S is controlled so that the door of the special winning opening 15 is opened. Further, the main CPU 201 adds “1” to the special winning opening opening number counter in this step. The main CPU 201 sets a value (04) indicating the process for opening the big prize opening in the control state flag, and sets the upper opening limit time (for example, 30 seconds) in the big prize opening time timer.

  In step S20-6, when the control state flag is a value (04) indicating the process for opening the big prize opening, the value of the big prize opening time timer in which the upper opening limit time is set is “0”. Or the condition that 10 or more game balls have entered the special winning opening 15 is confirmed. Here, when either of the two conditions is satisfied, the main CPU 201 closes the door of the special winning opening 15 (that is, closes the special winning opening 15). The winning opening SOL72S is controlled, and a value (05) indicating the winning ball remaining ball monitoring processing is set in the control state flag, and the remaining winning ball remaining ball monitoring time (for example, 1 second) is set in the waiting time timer. To do.

  In step S20-7, the main CPU 201 sets the control state flag to a value (05) indicating the winning ball remaining ball monitoring process, and the value of the waiting time timer in which the winning ball remaining ball monitoring time is set is “0”. Is, the condition that the game ball does not pass through the specific area provided in the big prize opening 15, or the condition that the value of the big prize opening number counter is “15” or more (final round). Check if it is true. The special winning opening opening number counter counts the number of rounds in the big hit gaming state.

  Further, the main CPU 201 sets a value (07) indicating the big hit end interval process in the control state flag when any one of the two conditions described above in step S20-7 is satisfied. At the same time, “0” is set in the winning prize opening number counter. Then, the jackpot end command is generated and set, and the time corresponding to the jackpot end interval is set in the waiting time timer. Furthermore, the main CPU 201 sets a value (06) indicating the big winning opening reopening waiting time management process as a control state flag when none of the above conditions in step S20-7 is satisfied. Set the time corresponding to the interval between rounds in the waiting time timer.

  In step S20-8, the main CPU 201 sets the control state flag to a value (06) indicating the special winning opening reopening waiting time process, and the value of the waiting time timer in which the time corresponding to the interval between rounds is set is “0”. In the case of “,” “1” is added to the value of the special winning opening opening number counter. Further, the main CPU 201 sets a value (04) indicating the process for opening the big prize opening in the control state flag, and sets a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) in the big prize opening time timer as the upper opening time limit.

  In step S20-9, the main CPU 201 determines that the control state flag is a value (07) indicating the jackpot end interval process, and the value of the waiting time timer in which the time corresponding to the jackpot end interval is set is “0”. Sets the value (08) indicating the special symbol game end process to the control state flag.

  Further, the main CPU 201 confirms whether or not the stop symbol indicating the big hit is a specific symbol such as “7” or “3”, that is, whether or not a predetermined probability variation condition is satisfied.

  When the main CPU 201 confirms that the predetermined probability variation condition is satisfied, the main CPU 201 sets the value (77) indicating the probability variation check to the high probability flag and shifts the gaming state to the probability variation state. In addition, a value (33) indicating a time reduction check is set in the fluctuation reduction flag. On the other hand, when it is confirmed that the predetermined probability variation condition is not satisfied, the value (33) indicating the time reduction check is set in the variation reduction flag to shift the gaming state to the time reduction state, and to the time reduction counter (100) Set.

  In step S20-10, when the control state flag is a value (08) indicating the special symbol game end process, the main CPU 201 subtracts “1” from the prize storage counter. The main CPU 201 shifts the data stored in the special symbol storage areas (“1” to “4”) to the special symbol storage areas (“0” to “3”), respectively, and also stores the special symbol storage. A value (00) indicating the check process is set in the control state flag.

  The special symbol storage area is assigned to the main RAM 203, and the random number value for jackpot determination extracted on the condition that a game ball is won in the ordinary electric accessory 31 is in order from the special symbol storage area “0”. It is a winning storage area to be stored. The jackpot determination random number stored in the special symbol storage area (“1” to “4”) corresponds to the winning memory displayed on the special symbol storage LED, and is stored in the special symbol storage area “0”. The stored random number for jackpot determination is used for the jackpot determination in step S20-2-5.

  In step S30, the main CPU 201 executes a normal symbol control process.

  Here, the normal symbol control processing will be specifically described with reference to FIG. FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing the processing procedure of the normal symbol control processing.

  In step S30-1, the main CPU 201 executes processing for loading the normal symbol control state flag. The normal symbol control state flag is a flag indicating the state of the game in the normal symbol game, and the main CPU 201 executes each process in steps S30-2 to S30-6 based on the normal symbol control state flag. Determine whether to execute.

  In step S30-2, the main CPU 201 performs a normal symbol storage check process.

  Here, the normal symbol memory check process will be specifically described with reference to FIG. FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the normal symbol storage check process in the present embodiment.

  In step S30-2-1, the main CPU 201 confirms whether or not the normal symbol control state flag is a value (00) indicating a normal symbol storage check. If the normal symbol control state flag is a value (00) indicating the normal symbol storage check, the main CPU 201 proceeds to the process of step S30-2-2, and the normal symbol control state flag performs the normal symbol storage check. If it is not the indicated value (00), the normal symbol storage check process is terminated.

  In step S30-2-2, the main CPU 201 confirms whether or not the value of the reserved storage counter is “0” (that is, whether or not the number of reserved memories is “0”), and the result of this confirmation. If the value of the hold storage counter is “0”, the process proceeds to step S30-2-3. On the other hand, if the value of the hold storage counter is not “0”, the process proceeds to step S30-2-4. .

  In step S <b> 30-2-3, the main CPU 201 generates and sets a normal symbol demo effect command for instructing to execute a normal symbol demo effect display in the normal symbol display area. The normal symbol demonstration effect command is generated when the normal symbol variation display operation is not performed in the normal symbol display area and there is no reserved memory. In addition, this command is output to the effect control circuit 300 at a predetermined transmission timing (for example, step 160).

  In step S30-2-4, the main CPU 201 as the lottery means performs a normal winning lottery based on the normal winning lottery random value included in the reserved storage.

  If the lottery result is a normal hit, a value (77) indicating a normal hit is set in the hit flag. On the other hand, if the lottery result is out of place, a value (00) indicating the out is set in the hit flag.

  Next, the main CPU 201 determines the stop symbol of the normal symbol in the normal symbol display area based on the lottery result, and generates and sets the normal stop symbol command based on the determination.

  For example, when the lottery result is a normal hit, a stop symbol indicating a normal hit is determined, and a normal stop symbol command is generated and set based on the determination. On the other hand, when the lottery result is not normal, a stop symbol indicating a loss is determined, and a normal stop symbol command is generated and set based on the determination.

  In step S30-2-5, the main CPU 201 confirms whether or not a value (33) indicating a time reduction check is set in the fluctuation reduction flag. On the other hand, when the value (33) indicating the time reduction check is set in the variation shortening flag, the main CPU 201 proceeds to the processing of step S30-2-7, and the value (33) indicating the time reduction check in the variation shortening flag. If is not set, the process proceeds to step S30-2-6.

  In step S30-2-6, the main CPU 201 determines a normal symbol variation display pattern by random lottery, and generates and sets a normal symbol variation display pattern command based on the determination. In step S30-2-6, the waiting time (30 seconds) is set in the normal symbol waiting time timer.

  Here, the normal symbol variation display is performed based on the determined normal symbol variation display pattern during the time set in the normal symbol waiting time timer. When the value of the normal symbol waiting time timer becomes “0”, the normal symbol that is variably displayed stops in a state where the symbol based on the normal stop symbol command is displayed.

  In step S30-2-7, the main CPU 201 determines a normal symbol variation display pattern by random lottery, and generates and sets a normal symbol variation display pattern command based on the determination. In step S30-2-7, the waiting time (5.1 seconds) is set in the normal symbol waiting time timer.

  In step S30-2-8, the main CPU 201 sets a value (01) indicating normal symbol variation time management in the normal symbol control state flag.

  In step S30-2-9, the main CPU 201 deletes the random number value and the like used in the current normal symbol storage check process from a predetermined storage area.

  In step S30-3, the main CPU 201 performs a normal symbol variation time management process.

  Here, the normal symbol variation time management processing will be specifically described with reference to FIG. FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing the normal symbol variation time management process in the present embodiment.

  In step S30-3-1, the main CPU 201 confirms whether or not the normal symbol control state flag is a value (01) indicating normal symbol variation time management. If the normal symbol control state flag is a value (01) indicating normal symbol variation time management, the main CPU 201 proceeds to the process of step S30-3-2, and the normal symbol control state flag indicates the normal symbol variation time. If it is not the value (01) indicating management, the normal symbol variation time management process is terminated.

  In step S30-3-2, the main CPU 201 confirms whether or not the value of the normal symbol waiting time timer is “0”. Further, when the value of the normal symbol waiting time timer is “0”, the main CPU 201 proceeds to the process of step S30-3-3, and when the value of the normal symbol waiting time timer is not “0”, The normal symbol variation time management process is terminated.

  In step S30-3-3, the main CPU 201 sets a value (02) indicating normal symbol display time management in the normal symbol control state flag.

  In step S30-3-4, the main CPU 201 sets the waiting time after determination (for example, 0.5 seconds) in the normal symbol waiting time timer.

  In step S30-4, the main CPU 201 performs normal symbol display time management processing.

  Here, the normal symbol display time management processing will be specifically described with reference to FIG. FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the normal symbol display time management process in the present embodiment.

  In step S30-4-1, the main CPU 201 confirms whether or not the normal symbol control state flag is a value (02) indicating normal symbol display time management. If the value is (02) indicating the normal symbol display time management, the main CPU 201 proceeds to the process of step S30-4-2, and if not the value (02) indicating the normal symbol display time management, The normal symbol display time management process is terminated.

  In step S30-4-2, the main CPU 201 confirms whether or not the value of the normal symbol waiting time timer is “0”. Further, when the value of the normal symbol waiting time timer is “0”, the main CPU 201 proceeds to the process of step S30-4-3, and when the value of the normal symbol waiting time timer is not “0”, The normal symbol display time management process is terminated.

  In step S30-4-3, the main CPU 201 sets whether or not the normal winning lottery performed in step S30-2-4 has been won, that is, the value (77) indicating the normal winning is set in the winning flag. Check if it exists. Then, when the value (77) indicating the normal hit is set in the hit flag, the main CPU 201 proceeds to the process of step S30-4-5. On the other hand, when the value (77) indicating the normal hit is not set in the hit flag, the process proceeds to step S30-4-4.

  In step S30-4-4, the main CPU 201 sets a value (04) indicating the end of the normal symbol game in the normal symbol control state flag, and ends the normal symbol display time management process.

  In step S30-4-5, the main CPU 201 confirms whether or not a value (33) indicating a time reduction check is set in the fluctuation reduction flag. Then, when the value (33) indicating the time reduction check is set in the variation shortening flag, the main CPU 201 proceeds to the processing of step S30-4-8, and the value (33) indicating the time reduction check in the variation shortening flag. If is not set, the process proceeds to step S30-4-6.

  In step S30-4-6, the main CPU 201 sets “1” to the value of the ordinary electric utility remaining release number counter and sets the release time (0.3 seconds) to the normal electric service release time flag. As a result, the variable wings 33a and 33b provided in the ordinary electric accessory 31 are opened once for 0.3 seconds in the ordinary electric combination opening process described later.

  In step S30-4-7, the main CPU 201 sets an opening waiting time (0.3 seconds) in the normal electric utility opening waiting time timer.

  In step S30-4-8, the main CPU 201 sets “3” to the value of the ordinary electric utility remaining release number counter and sets the release time (1.8 seconds) to the normal electric utility release time flag. As a result, 1.8 seconds of opening of the variable wings 33a and 33b provided in the ordinary electric accessory 31 is performed three times in the ordinary electric combination opening process described later.

  In step S30-4-9, the main CPU 201 sets an opening waiting time (6.7 seconds) in the normal electric utility opening waiting time timer.

  In step S30-4-10, the main CPU 201 sets a value (03) indicating the release of the normal power to the normal symbol control state flag, and ends the normal symbol display time management process.

  In step S30-5, the main CPU 201 performs a normal power release process.

  Here, a specific description will be given of the normal electric power releasing process with reference to FIG. FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing the processing procedure of the ordinary electric charge releasing process in the present embodiment.

  In step S <b> 30-5-1, the main CPU 201 confirms whether or not the normal symbol control state flag is a value (03) indicating that the normal power combination is released. On the other hand, when the normal symbol control state flag is a value (03) indicating that the normal symbol control state is released, the main CPU 201 proceeds to the process of step S30-5-2, and the normal symbol control state flag indicates that the normal symbol control state flag is released. If it is not the indicated value (03), the ordinary power combination releasing process is terminated.

  In step S30-5-2, the main CPU 201 confirms whether or not an opening waiting time is set in the normal electric utility opening waiting time timer. If the release waiting time is set as a result of the confirmation, the process proceeds to step S30-5-3. If the release waiting time is not set, the process proceeds to step S30-5-8.

  In step S30-5-3, the main CPU 201 confirms whether or not the value of the normal electric utility release waiting time timer is “0”. Then, when the value of the ordinary electric combination release waiting time timer is “0”, the main CPU 201 proceeds to the process of step S30-5-4 to open the ordinary electric combination 31. On the other hand, when the value of the normal power combination release waiting time timer is not “0”, the normal power combination release processing is terminated.

  In step S30-5-4, the main CPU 201 clears the normal electric utility release waiting time timer.

  In step S30-5-5, the main CPU 201 sets the release time set in the normal power release time flag in the normal power release time timer.

  In step S30-5-6, the main CPU 201 opens the variable wings 33a and 33b via the variable wing SOL71S, and switches the ordinary electric accessory 31 to the open state.

  In step S30-5-7, the main CPU 201 performs a movable member retracting process. Specifically, the movable member 17 is moved backward via the drive SOL 75S. As a result, the game ball entering the start port 14 is led to the ordinary electric accessory 31 (see FIG. 8).

  As described above, in the present embodiment, when the variable wings 33a and 33b are in the open state, the game ball that has entered the start port 14 is guided to the ordinary electric accessory 31 and is used by the ordinary electric accessory SW 19b. Will be detected. That is, when the variable wings 33a and 33b are in the open state, the entry into the start port 14 is handled in the same manner as the entry into the ordinary electric accessory 31.

  In step S30-5-8, the main CPU 201 confirms the value of the ordinary electric winning prize counter. Then, when the value of the ordinary electric winning prize counter is 4 or more, the main CPU 201 proceeds to the process of step S30-5-10 to close the variable wings 33a and 33b. On the other hand, when the value of the ordinary electric winning prize counter is 4 or less, the process proceeds to step S30-5-9.

  In step S30-5-9, the main CPU 201 confirms whether or not the value of the normal electric utility opening time timer is “0”. When the value of the normal power release time timer is “0”, the main CPU 201 proceeds to the process of step S30-5-10 to close the variable wings 33a and 33b, and the normal power release time timer. If the value of is not “0”, the normal utility combination release processing is terminated.

  In the normal gaming state, when the value of the normal electric service opening time timer becomes “0”, it means that 0.3 seconds have elapsed since the opening of the variable wings 33a and 33b. On the other hand, when the value of the normal electric service opening time timer becomes “0” in the probability fluctuation state or the short time state, it means that 1.8 seconds have elapsed since the opening of the variable wings 33a and 33b. .

  In step S30-5-10, the main CPU 201 closes the variable wings 33a and 33b and switches the ordinary electric accessory 31 to the closed state. Further, the main CPU 201 sets “0” to the value of the ordinary power combination winning counter, and subtracts “1” from the value of the remaining number of remaining ordinary power combination counter.

  In step S30-5-11, it is confirmed whether or not the value of the ordinary electric utility remaining opening number counter is “0”. As a result of the confirmation, when the value of the normal power remaining charge release counter is “0”, the main CPU 201 proceeds to the processing of step S30-5-12, while the value of the normal power remaining charge release counter is If it is not “0”, the process proceeds to step S30-5-14 to reopen the ordinary electric accessory 31.

  In step S30-5-12, the main CPU 201 sets a value (04) indicating the end of the normal symbol game in the normal symbol control state flag.

  In step S30-5-13, the main CPU 201 performs a movable member advance process. Specifically, the movable member 17 is advanced via the drive SOL 75S. Thereby, since the bottom part of the starting port 14 is closed by the movable member 17, the game ball entering the starting port 14 is prevented from being guided to the ordinary electric accessory 31 (see FIG. 7).

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the movable member 17 remains retracted until all the values set in the normal electric utility remaining opening number counter are consumed.

  However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the movable member advancement process may be performed at the same timing as the normal electric power closing process of step S30-5-10. In this case, the movable member 17 moves forward as shown in FIG. 7 every time the variable wings 33a and 33b are closed and the ordinary electric accessory 31 is closed.

  Further, the timing at which the movable member 17 advances and the timing at which the movable member 17 moves backward is not limited to the example given in the present embodiment, and may be another timing. Whether or not the movable member 17 is driven may be determined by lottery.

  In step S30-5-14, an opening waiting time (6.7 seconds) is set in the normal electric utility opening waiting time timer.

  In step S30-6, the main CPU 201 performs a normal symbol game end process.

  Here, the normal symbol game end process will be specifically described with reference to FIG. FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing the normal symbol game end process in the present embodiment.

  In step S30-6-1, the main CPU 201 confirms whether or not the normal symbol control state flag is a value (04) indicating the end of the normal symbol game. If the normal symbol control state flag is a value (04) indicating the end of the normal symbol game, the main CPU 201 proceeds to the process of step S30-6-2, and the normal symbol control state flag indicates the end of the normal symbol game. If it is not the indicated value (04), the normal symbol game end process is ended.

  In step S30-6-2, the main CPU 201 subtracts “1” from the value of the reserved storage counter.

  In step S30-6-3, the main CPU 201 shifts the data stored in the normal symbol storage areas (“1” to “4”) to the normal symbol storage areas (“0” to “3”), respectively. Let

  Here, the normal symbol storage area is assigned to the main RAM 203, and the random numbers for normal lottery extracted on the condition that the game ball has passed through the passing gate 13 are in order from the normal symbol storage area “0”. This is a reserved storage area to be stored. Also, the random number for normal lottery stored in the normal symbol storage area (“1” to “4”) corresponds to the reserved storage displayed on the normal symbol storage LED, and the normal symbol storage area “0”. The random number value for the normal winning lottery stored in is used for the normal winning lottery in step S30-2-4.

  In step S30-6-4, clear data is set in the normal symbol storage area “4”.

  In step S30-6-5, the main CPU 201 sets a value (00) indicating a normal symbol storage check in the normal symbol control state flag.

  In step S <b> 40, the main CPU 201 updates values such as a reach symbol determination random number and a loss symbol determination random number.

  The main CPU 201 repeats the processes from step S20 to step S40 described above.

  In this embodiment, the main CPU 201 drives the movable member 17 via the drive SOL 75S. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the movable member 17 may be driven by the sub CPU 301.

  As described above, according to the present embodiment, when the variable wings 33a and 33b are in the open state, the game ball that has entered the start port 14 is transferred to the ordinary electric accessory SW (second detection means) 19b. On the other hand, when the variable wings 33a and 33b are in the closed state, the game ball that has entered the start port 14 is detected by the start port SW (first detection means) 19a.

  As a result, when the variable wings 33 a and 33 b are in the open state, the entry into the start port 14 is handled in the same manner as the entry into the ordinary electric accessory 31. Therefore, for example, if the number of award balls when entering the ordinary electric accessory 31 is larger than when entering the starting port SW19a, the entering into the starting port 14 when the variable wings 33a and 33b are open is possible. In the case of a ball, since the number of prize balls is larger than usual, the player can be satisfied.

  Further, with the above configuration, the number of winning balls when entering the ordinary electric accessory 31 does not change between the open state and the closed state of the variable blades 33a, 33b. Even when the player enters the ordinary electric accessory 31 in the closed state of 33b, the player is not given a sense of loss.

  In addition, according to the present embodiment, the number of prize balls in the ordinary electric accessory SW19b is larger than that in the start port SW19a, so that it is possible to increase the willingness to win the ordinary electric accessory 31 and the variable wings. In any case, when 33a and 33b are in the open state and in the closed state, it becomes possible to pay out the winning ball stably, giving the player a feeling of inadvertent loss. Can be prevented.

  Furthermore, according to the present embodiment, switching whether or not to guide the game ball that has entered the start opening 14 to the ordinary electric accessory 31 is realized by the movable member 17 provided at the bottom of the start opening 14. It is like that. In other words, in the present invention, the switching of the entrance route of the game ball entering the start port 14 can be realized by the simple configuration as described above.

  Further, according to the present embodiment, the driving of the movable member 17 is based on the lottery result by the main CPU (lottery means) 201, and thus is performed in association with the progress of the game. Therefore, the playability of the movable member 17 can be improved.

  In the above description, the case where the present invention is applied to the pachinko gaming machine 1 which is one of the gaming machines is described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the present invention is not limited to a pachislot machine or a game center. The present invention can be applied to various game machines equipped with a game board such as various game machines installed.

It is a perspective view which shows the structure of the game machine which concerns on this Embodiment. It is a front view which shows the game board of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a perspective view which shows the electric member of the gaming machine shown in FIG. FIG. 4 is an exploded perspective view of the electric member shown in FIG. 3. FIG. 4 is a front view of the electric member shown in FIG. 3. It is a front view which shows another example of the electrically-driven member shown in FIG. FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view showing the flow path of the game ball when the movable member moves forward and closes the bottom of the start port in the electric member shown in FIG. 3. FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view showing the flow path of the game ball when the movable member moves backward and opens the bottom of the starting port in the electric member shown in FIG. 3. It is a block diagram which shows the control system of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of the main control circuit of the game machine which concerns on this Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of the switch input detection process which concerns on this Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of the special symbol related switch input detection process which concerns on this Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of the special symbol control process which concerns on this Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of the special symbol memory | storage check process which concerns on this Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the normal symbol control process which concerns on this Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the normal symbol memory | storage check process which concerns on this Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the normal symbol change time management process which concerns on this Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the normal symbol display time management process which concerns on this Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the normal electric power release process which concerns on this Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the normal symbol game completion | finish process which concerns on this Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the fluctuation | variation display pattern selection table concerning this Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the prize ball number specific table which concerns on this Embodiment.

Explanation of symbols

1 Pachinko machine (game machine)
2 gaming board 2a gaming area 3 gaming machine main body 3a base door 3b base frame 4 glass door 5 dish unit 5a upper dish 5b lower dish 6 rail 7 handle 8a, 8b speaker 8 shutter lever 12 general winning opening 13 passing gate 14 start opening ( (Winning prize)
15 Grand prize opening 16 Out port 17 Movable member (path switching part)
17a Notch 19Sd V / Count SW
19Se count SW
19Sb General prize opening SW
19Sa passing gate SW (detection means)
19a Start port SW (first detection means)
19b Ordinary electric accessory SW (second detection means)
21 Liquid crystal display device 21a Display area 31 Normal electric accessory (variable prize opening)
33a, 33b Variable wing (blade part)
31c Decorative member 32 Electric member 32b Sphere receiving port 34a Receiving port 34b Guide part 35b Notch 39a Lamp / LED
70a Discharge control circuit 70b Launch control circuit 71S Variable wing SOL
72S Grand Prize SOL
73S seesaw SOL
74S Backup clear SW
75S drive SOL (drive unit)
81 Card unit 82 Dispensing device 90 Launching device 200 Main control circuit 201 Main CPU
202 Main ROM
203 Main RAM
204 Initial reset circuit 205 I / O port 206 Command output port 300 Production control circuit 301 Sub CPU
302 Program ROM
303 Work RAM
304 Command Input Port 305 Image Control Circuit 306 Sound Control Circuit 307 Lamp Control Circuit 400 Game Ball

Claims (3)

A prize opening that allows game balls to enter,
A variable winning opening provided below the winning opening and having a blade portion that is variable between an open state and a closed state;
First detection means for detecting a game ball;
A second detection means for detecting a game ball that has entered the variable prize opening;
A game machine having a path switching unit that guides a game ball that has entered the winning opening to either the first detection unit or the second detection unit in accordance with the state of the blade unit. ,
The route switching unit
When the blade portion is in the open state, the game ball that has entered the winning port and the variable winning port is guided to the second detecting means, while when the blade portion is in the closed state, Guide the game ball that has entered the winning opening to the first detecting means and guide the game ball that has entered the variable winning opening to the second detecting means ,
Further, the route switching unit
Provided at the bottom of the winning opening, when the blade portion is in an open state, the bottom of the winning opening is opened and a game ball entering the winning opening is guided to the variable winning opening, and the blade portion is closed. When it becomes, it is a movable member that closes the bottom of the winning opening and prevents the game ball that has entered the winning opening from being guided to the variable winning opening,
A gaming machine characterized by Prize ball number storage means for storing the number of prize balls corresponding to the first detection means and the number of prize balls corresponding to the second detection means;
A prize ball number specifying means for specifying a prize ball number corresponding to the detected means from the prize ball number storage means every time a game ball is detected by the first detection means or the second detection means;
A prize ball payout means for paying out a prize ball according to the number of prize balls specified by the prize ball number specifying means;
The prize ball number storage means stores the prize ball number corresponding to the second detection means as a larger value than the prize ball number corresponding to the first detection means;
The gaming machine according to claim 1. Detection means for detecting that the game ball has passed,
Lottery means for performing a lottery determination based on detection by the detection means;
A drive unit that drives the path switching unit to a position where the game ball that has entered the winning opening can be guided to the second detection unit when winning by lottery by the lottery unit;
The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that.

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