JP4639946B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  In the present invention, in the case of a big win, the open / closeable large winning opening that is closed in the normal gaming state can be opened a plurality of times, and a special gaming state in which a game ball can be easily won from the large winning opening. It relates to gaming machines.

Conventionally, in the case of a big win, a game that becomes a special game state in which the openable and closed winning prize opening that is closed in the normal gaming state can be opened multiple times, and the game ball can easily win from the winning prize opening Various proposals have been made regarding machines.
For example, a gaming machine in which a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out by the control means on condition that a winning hole provided on the game board surface is won, and paid out on the condition that the winning slot is awarded. There has been proposed a gaming machine in which the number of winning balls is appropriately changed by the control of the control means in accordance with the change of the game state (see, for example, Patent Document 1).
JP 2002-272997 A (paragraphs (0008) to (0060), FIGS. 1 to 33)

However, in the above-mentioned configuration of the gaming machine, the excitement state when reaching a state advantageous to the player is not impaired, and the number of ways to decrease the number of balls at the time of probability change is reduced, so that even if it is not a big hit An object is to provide a gaming machine that can give a player enjoyment. During a big hit game, the number of winning balls in the winning opening is constant (for example, five), and a big prize is won. The number is set to be smaller than the number of prize balls (for example, 15) due to winning in the mouth. Conventionally, the closing condition of the big prize opening that is opened at the time of the big hit game is that the number of winning prizes to the big prize opening reaches the upper limit number (for example, the upper limit number is 10) or the big prize opening Is a time when a predetermined time (for example, 25 seconds to 35 seconds) has elapsed since the release of.
Therefore, in order for a player to obtain a prize ball at the time of a big hit game, the game ball must be fired and awarded to the big prize opening. Although it will be wasted despite being inside, it will be disadvantageous for the player because it takes a long time to reach the upper limit for the number of prizes received in the big prize opening if there are a lot of winnings in the prize opening. There is a problem. That is, there is a problem in that the profit of the player is impaired if the number of winning a prize to the big winning opening does not reach the upper limit within a predetermined time after the big winning opening is opened.

  Accordingly, the present invention has been made to solve the above-described problems, and it is intended to reduce the waste of the game balls launched during the jackpot game and to shorten the opening time of the big winning opening during the jackpot game. On the other hand, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can surely acquire up to a limited number of prize balls paid out during a jackpot game.

  In order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine according to claim 1 is provided with a start opening provided in a game area, a start opening detecting means for detecting a winning of a game ball at the start opening, and a normal game provided in the game area. An open / closed large winning opening that is closed when in a state, an opening / closing means for opening / closing the large winning opening, a large winning opening detecting means for detecting a winning of a game ball to the large winning opening, and the large winning opening A large winning opening counting means for counting the number of winning game balls to the game, at least one winning opening provided in the gaming area, a winning opening detecting means for detecting the winning of the game ball in the winning opening, and the winning A winning port counting means for counting the number of winning game balls to the mouth, a winning ball paying means for paying out the winning balls, and a main control means for controlling the operating state of the gaming machine, the main control means, When a game ball wins the start opening, a predetermined range is set. The jackpot random number acquisition means for acquiring the value of the jackpot random number that is updated within, and the jackpot determination for determining whether or not the value of the jackpot random number acquired by the jackpot random number acquisition means matches a predetermined jackpot value And when it is determined that the big hit is determined by the big win determining means, the special winning opening can be opened a plurality of times, and control is performed so that a game ball can be easily won from the big winning opening. When the big hit game control means and the big prize opening are opened, when the total of the count values of the big prize counting means and the winning prize counting means reaches a predetermined upper limit count value, or A special winning opening closing means for closing the special winning opening when a predetermined time has elapsed since the opening of the special winning opening, and the special winning opening and the winning opening when the special gaming state is entered. The prize ball payout means is driven and controlled so as to pay out a predetermined first number of prize balls for each prize ball. On the other hand, in the normal gaming state, each prize ball to the prize opening is In the case of the first payout control means for driving and controlling the prize ball payout means so as to pay out a predetermined second number of prize balls smaller than the predetermined first number, and in the normal game state and the special game state, Second payout control means for drivingly controlling the prize ball payout means so as to pay out a predetermined third number of prize balls smaller than the predetermined first number for each winning ball to the start opening; It is characterized by having.

  According to a second aspect of the present invention, there is provided a gaming machine, wherein a starting opening provided in a gaming area, a starting opening detecting means for detecting a winning of a game ball in the starting opening, and the number of winning game balls in the starting opening are counted. A start opening counting means for opening and closing, a large winning opening that is provided in the game area and is closed when in a normal gaming state, an opening and closing means for opening and closing the large winning opening, and a game ball to the big winning opening A prize opening detecting means for detecting a prize, a prize winning counting means for counting the number of winning game balls to the prize winning opening, at least one prize opening provided in the game area, and A winning opening detecting means for detecting a winning of a game ball, a winning opening counting means for counting the number of winning game balls to the winning opening, a winning ball paying means for paying out a winning ball, and controlling an operating state of the gaming machine. Main control means for The control means is determined in advance as a jackpot random number acquisition means for acquiring a jackpot random number value updated within a predetermined range when the game ball wins the starting opening, and a jackpot random number value acquired by the jackpot random number acquisition means. A jackpot determining means for determining whether or not the jackpot value determined matches, and when the jackpot determining means determines that the jackpot is a big hit, the jackpot can be opened a plurality of times, and the jackpot A big hit game control means for controlling the game balls to be in a special game state where the game balls can be easily won, and when the big prize opening is opened, the start opening counting means, the big prize opening counting means, and the winning When the total of each count value with the mouth counting means reaches a predetermined upper limit count value, or when a predetermined time has elapsed after the special winning opening is opened, the special winning opening is closed. And when the special gaming state is entered, the prize ball is paid out so as to pay out a predetermined first number of prize balls for each winning ball to the start opening, the big winning opening and the winning opening. The payout means is driven and controlled. On the other hand, in the normal gaming state, a predetermined second number smaller than the predetermined first number is paid out for each winning ball to the winning opening and the And third payout control means for drivingly controlling the prize ball payout means so as to pay out a predetermined third number of prize balls smaller than the predetermined first number for each winning ball to the start opening. It is characterized by that.

  In the gaming machine according to claim 1, the main control means acquires a value of the big hit random number that is updated within a predetermined range when the game ball wins the starting opening, and determines in advance as the value of the acquired big hit random number. In the case of a match with the big hit value, the big winning opening that is closed in the normal gaming state can be opened multiple times, and a special gaming state in which a game ball can be easily won from the big winning opening. The jackpot game is started. The grand prize opening opened during the jackpot game is opened when the total number of winning prizes and winning prizes reaches the predetermined upper limit, or when the grand prize opening is opened. When a predetermined time elapses after being done, it is blocked. In the special gaming state, a predetermined first number of winning balls are paid out for each winning ball to the big winning opening and the winning opening. On the other hand, in the normal gaming state, A predetermined second number of winning balls smaller than the predetermined first number are paid out for each winning ball to the mouth. In addition, for each winning ball to the starting port, a predetermined third number of winning balls smaller than the predetermined first number is paid out in the normal gaming state and the special gaming state.

  As a result, the grand prize opening opened during the jackpot game is closed when the total number of winning prizes and winning prizes reaches the predetermined upper limit. The opening time can be shortened, and the game time of the big hit game in which the big prize opening can be opened a plurality of times can be shortened. In addition, by shortening the opening time of the big prize opening, it is possible to reduce the number of shots while the big prize opening is opened, and it is possible to suppress the waste of the game balls that are launched during the big hit game. In addition, in the case of a special game state, a predetermined first number of prize balls are paid out not only for a large winning opening but also for a winning opening. It is possible to acquire a prize ball for the number of winning balls, and it is possible to reliably acquire the number of prize balls paid out during the jackpot game up to the limit number.

  In the gaming machine according to claim 2, the main control means acquires a value of the big hit random number that is updated within a predetermined range when the game ball wins the start opening, and the acquired value of the big hit random number A special game state in which a large winning opening that is closed in the case of a normal gaming state can be opened multiple times when the predetermined jackpot value matches, and a game ball can be easily won from the large winning opening The jackpot game that will be started. The grand prize opening opened during the jackpot game is opened when the total number of winning prizes, the prize opening and the start opening reaches a predetermined upper limit, or when the grand prize opening is opened. When a predetermined time has passed since then, it is blocked. In the case of a special gaming state, a predetermined first number of prize balls are paid out to each winning ball to the big prize opening, the prize opening, and the start opening. A predetermined second number of balls less than the predetermined first number is paid out for each winning ball to the winning opening, and more than the predetermined first number for each winning ball to the starting port. A small predetermined third number of prize balls are paid out.

  As a result, the grand prize opening opened during the jackpot game is closed when the total number of the winning prizes, the prize opening and the starting opening reaches the predetermined upper limit number. The opening time can be shortened, and the game time of the big hit game in which the big prize opening can be opened a plurality of times can be shortened. In addition, by shortening the opening time of the big prize opening, it is possible to reduce the number of shots while the big prize opening is opened, and it is possible to suppress the waste of the game balls that are launched during the big hit game. In addition, in the case of a special game state, a predetermined first number of prize balls are paid out not only for the big winning opening but also for the winning opening and the starting opening. In addition, it is possible to acquire a prize ball for a predetermined upper limit number of winning balls, and it is possible to reliably acquire the number of prize balls paid out during the jackpot game up to the limit number.

  Hereinafter, Embodiment 1 and Embodiment 2 in which a gaming machine according to the present invention is embodied in a pachinko machine will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

First, a schematic configuration of the pachinko machine according to the first embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 and 2.
As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the pachinko machine 1 has an upper hinge 3A in which an inner frame 3 made of synthetic resin constitutes a hinge for attaching an inner frame to a wooden outer frame 2 formed in a rectangular shape in front view. And it is attached to the outer frame 2 through the lower hinge 3B so as to be freely opened and closed. A front cover member 4 made of synthetic resin is attached to the front side of the substantially upper half of the inner frame 3 so as to be freely opened and closed by being pivotally supported at the upper and lower sides of the left end edge portion. In addition, a substantially circular window 5 is opened at a substantially central portion of the front cover member 4, and the game board 41 is passed through two glasses attached to a glass holding frame formed on the outer peripheral edge of the window 5. The gaming area 42 (see FIG. 3) on the upper side (see FIG. 3) can be seen. Further, a full-color light emitting diode is built in the upper left edge of the window portion 5 of the front cover member 4 and an error display illumination lamp 6 for displaying an error during the game is attached. In addition, speakers 7 are arranged at four corners of the front cover member 4 as viewed from the front. Further, the front portion of the front cover member 4 is covered with a synthetic resin front member 4A made of an opaque synthetic resin, and a full-color diode (not shown) is built in along the outer periphery of the window portion 5. Light effects are performed during the game.

A key insertion portion 4B for operating a locking device (not shown) for locking the inner frame 3 and the front cover member 4 is provided at the right edge of the front cover member 4. In order to open the front cover member 4, if a predetermined key is inserted into the key insertion portion 4B and rotated in a predetermined direction, the locked state of the locking device is released and only the front cover member 4 is opened.
In addition, an upper plate 8 that receives a prize ball to be paid out via a prize ball payout device 22 is disposed below the front cover member 4. Further, the upper plate 8 is pivotally supported on the upper and lower sides of the left edge, and is attached so that it can be opened by lowering a lever (not shown) provided inside after opening the front cover member 4. Further, a ball lending operation unit 8B for operating a card-type ball lending machine (not shown) is provided on the central front portion of the upper plate 8, and operation buttons 8C and 8D are arranged. A lower plate 9 is disposed below the upper plate 8. Further, on the left side of the upper end surface of the lower plate 9, switch buttons 9A and 9B that can be used for effect display and the like are arranged.

  In addition, the pachinko ball of the upper plate 8 is sent to a launching device (not shown) in which the firing force of the pachinko ball is adjusted by the operation handle 10 via a ball feed mechanism (not shown) communicating with the upper plate 8. Yes. This launching device includes a launching solenoid (not shown) that continuously strikes the supplied pachinko balls, a launching control board 30 that functions as a launching device, and the like. The power supplied to the launching solenoid is adjusted via a variable resistor (not shown) attached to the head, so that the launching force of the pachinko ball can be increased or decreased. As a result, the player adjusts the amount of rotation of the turning operation member 10A in the operation handle 10, whereby the resistance value of the variable resistor attached in the operation handle 10 is increased or decreased, and the pachinko ball is fired by the firing solenoid. It is configured so that the force can be appropriately adjusted.

  In addition, a speaker housing 11 is provided so as to cover the front surface portion of the outer frame 2 below the inner frame 3 over the entire width in the left-right direction and the up-down direction. Further, when the inner frame 3 is closed, the lower end portion of the inner frame 3 is in contact with the upper end surface portion of the speaker housing 11 by its own weight. Further, a rib portion (not shown) is provided on the front end edge of the bottom surface of the speaker housing 11 so as to project downward to a position facing the lower end surface of the outer frame 2 over the entire width in the left-right direction.

In addition, a game board 41 is attached to a mechanism board 18 formed by metal such as an iron plate, synthetic resin or synthetic resin integrally so that the game board 41 is detachable substantially at the center of the inner frame 3. A mechanism set board 20 made of synthetic resin is attached to the back side of the mechanism board 18 with a hinge so as to be freely opened and closed.
In addition, a prize ball tank 21 opened upward is fixed to the mechanism set board 20 at the uppermost back side of the pachinko machine 1. The prize ball tank 21 has a communication hole formed in an inclined bottom surface, and a tank rail 23 that forms a passage for the pachinko balls to flow out in two rows under the communication hole to send the pachinko balls to the prize ball dispensing device 22. Is installed. The prize ball payout device 22 includes a ball detection switch for confirming a pachinko ball passing through the prize ball passage in the prize ball guide unit 24 and a payout stepping motor for adjusting the payout of the pachinko ball. The prize ball tank 21, tank rail 23, prize ball guide unit 24, prize ball payout device 22, etc. constitute a prize ball and rental ball payout system.

  In addition, an effect display board case 26 in which an effect display board 260 (see FIG. 4) for controlling a liquid crystal display (LCD) 52 (see FIG. 3) and the like is incorporated is disposed below the tank rail 23. . Further, on the side of the effect display board case 26, an accessory driving control board case 27 in which an accessory driving control board for driving and controlling ordinary accessories is provided. Further, on the lower side of the effect display substrate case 26, while driving and controlling each speaker 7, the speaker built in the speaker case 11, and the full color diode such as the error display illumination lamp 6, the effect display substrate 260 is controlled. A sub-integrated control board case 28 in which a sub-integrated control board 280 (see FIG. 4) for performing a causal relationship between display control and sound control related to a speaker or the like is provided. Further, a main control board case 29 in which a main control board 290 (see FIG. 4) for controlling the gaming operation of the pachinko machine 1 is provided is disposed below the sub integrated control board case 28. On the player side front portion of the main control board case 29, a launch control board case 30 in which a launch control board that drives and controls the launch device by operating the operation handle 10 is provided. In addition, a payout control board case 31 in which a prize ball payout control board 270 (see FIG. 4) for driving and controlling the prize ball payout device 22 is provided is disposed on the side of the main control board case 29. Further, a power supply board case 32 in which a power supply board for generating and supplying various drive power sources such as DC5V and DC12V from an AC24V supply power source is provided below the payout control board case 31.

Next, the configuration of the game area 42 on the game board 41 will be described with reference to FIG.
As shown in FIG. 3, in this game area 42, each structure such as a prize opening is arranged on a game board 41 made of a plate material of a predetermined thickness, and an annular rail 43 is erected so as to surround it. Has been configured. This rail 43 constitutes an overlapping guide path 44 that guides the launched pachinko ball into the game area 42, and restricts the progress of the pachinko ball driven along the rail 43 on the right shoulder. Step portion 45.
An opening is established in the approximate center of the game area 42, and a special symbol display device 48 is disposed on the front side of the opening. The special symbol display device 48 includes a liquid crystal display (LCD) 52 and the like attached to the back surface portion. This liquid crystal display 52 displays three rows of changing symbols that fluctuate in the vertical direction on the left, middle, and right, and a normal symbol display unit 50 that displays a normal symbol divided into two on the left and right corners. Is configured.

On the other hand, a gate 54 is disposed on the left side of the special symbol display device 48. The gate 54 is provided with a gate switch 54A (see FIG. 4) for detecting the passage of the pachinko sphere. Further, outside the left and right lower corners of the special symbol display device 48, normal windmills 55 and 56 are provided.
In addition, a start port 57 is disposed immediately below the special symbol display device 48. The starting port 57 is provided with a starting port switch 57A (see FIG. 4) for detecting the winning of the pachinko ball, and the three rows of changing symbols displayed on the liquid crystal display 52 by detecting the winning of the pachinko ball. The fluctuation starts. If the winning symbol 57 is won while the changing symbol is changing, up to four winnings are stored in the RAM provided on the main control board 290 (see FIG. 4) as will be described later, and the change of the changing symbol is confirmed. Held as a count.

  Further, the normal symbol of the normal symbol display unit 50 is changed by detecting the passage of the pachinko ball through the gate 54. Then, when a pachinko ball enters the gate 54 and the normal symbol on the normal symbol display unit 50 changes and then stops in a predetermined display mode (for example, “11”, “77”, etc.) The tulip-type accessory 57B provided at the upper part of the start port 57 is opened for a predetermined time (about 1 second in the first embodiment), and the probability that a pachinko ball wins the start port 57 increases. If the pachinko ball passes through the gate 54 while the normal symbol is fluctuating, the number of passages is stored in the RAM provided on the main control board 290, as will be described later, and is stored as the fixed number of variations of the normal symbol. Is done.

A special winning device 61 is provided below the starting port 57. The special winning device 61 is formed with a large winning opening 60 whose front surface is covered with an open / close door 59 having a wide width and opening upward. In addition, a so-called V port is formed in the center of the big winning port 60, and a V switch 60B (see FIG. 4) for detecting a winning in the V port is provided. Also, in the big prize opening 60, a big prize opening switch 60A (see FIG. 4) for counting the number of pachinko balls won when the opening / closing door 59 is opened is provided.
In addition, on each of the left and right sides of the grand prize winning opening 60, winning openings 62, 63 that are open upward are arranged and communicated with a prize ball bowl (not shown) on the back of the game board 41. Each of the winning opening switches 62B and 63B (see FIG. 4) is provided for detecting the winning. In addition, each of the lighting lamps 62A, 63A is built in under the winning prize ports 62, 63.
In addition, an out port 65 is opened along the rail 43 immediately below the special winning device 61. Furthermore, in such a game area 42 surrounded by the rails 43, a plurality of nails are driven together with the above-described components to constitute a complicated flow path of the pachinko ball.

Next, the configuration of the control system related to the drive control of the pachinko machine 1 configured as described above will be described with reference to FIGS.
As shown in FIG. 4, the control system related to the drive control of the pachinko machine 1 includes a main control board 290, a sub-integrated control board 280, an effect display board 260, a prize ball payout control board 270, and the like.
The main control board 290 includes a CPU 291, a ROM 292, a RAM 293, an input / output circuit (I / O) 294, and the like. The CPU 291, the ROM 292, the RAM 293, and the input / output circuit 294 are connected to each other by a bus line. Yes. A clock circuit 295 is connected to the CPU 291 and a predetermined clock signal is input. The input / output circuit 294 is connected to a gate switch 54A, a start port switch 57A, a big winning port switch 60A, each winning port switch 62B, 63B, and the like. The input / output circuit 294 is connected to an opening / closing solenoid 59A for opening / closing the opening / closing door 59 and a solenoid 57C for opening / closing the tulip type accessory 57B.

Further, as shown in FIG. 5, the RAM 293 of the main control board 290 stores a numerical value obtained by repeatedly adding one by one from 0 to 359 based on the clock signal input from the clock circuit 295 (the maximum value 359 is followed by the minimum value). A big hit counter 293A for storing “Return to 0” is provided. The count value of the jackpot counter 293A is read at the timing when the switch signal is input from the start port switch 57A, and it is determined whether or not the jackpot is based on the read count value. Here, for example, the count value “7” corresponds to the jackpot, and the other count values are lost. Also, for example, in normal times, the count value “7” corresponds to the jackpot, and in the case of the so-called probability variation mode (when probability variation is acquired), the count value “1, 3, 5, 7” corresponds to the jackpot. The other count values are out of range. Therefore, in the gaming state in the non-probability change mode, a jackpot is generated with a probability of 1/360, and in the gaming state in the probability variation mode, a jackpot is generated with a probability of 4/360.
When the jackpot is lottery, the special symbols “1”, “2”, “3”, “3”, “3”, “3”, and “3” ... any one of "9" and "0" is displayed in a fixed stop together with "111", "222", "333", ..., "999", "000" Thereafter, as will be described later, the grand prize opening 60 can be continuously opened for a predetermined number of times (for example, 15 times), and each of the big prize opening 60 or each prize opening is within 29.5 seconds or 29.5 seconds each time. It is opened until the total number of winning prizes to 62 and 63 reaches 10, and a lot of prize balls are paid out to the player (in other words, it is a state advantageous to the player), so-called jackpot game can be performed. (See FIG. 19).

Further, the RAM 293 stores a normal symbol counter 293B in which a numerical value obtained by repeatedly adding 1 from 0 to 9 (returning to the minimum value 0 next to the maximum value 9) based on the clock signal input from the clock circuit 295 is stored. Is provided. The count value of the normal symbol counter 293B is read at a timing when a switch signal is input from each gate switch 54A, and it is determined whether or not it is a hit based on the read count value. Here, for example, the case where the count value is an even number corresponds to a win, and the case where the count value is an odd number corresponds to a loss.
Here, the normal symbol counter 293B uses the numerical value stored when the signal from the gate switch 54A for detecting the passage of the pachinko ball is inputted when the pachinko ball passes through the gate 54 (see FIG. 3). The “normal symbol count value” at that time is stored in the parameter storage area 293K.

  In addition, a first holding counter 293C is provided that counts up to a maximum of four winnings in the starting port 57 while the design of the liquid crystal display 52 is changing. Further, a second holding counter 293D is provided that counts up to four passes through the gate 54 while the normal symbol of the normal symbol display unit 50 is changing.

Further, the RAM 293 has a reach counter 293E that stores a numerical value obtained by repeatedly adding one by one from 0 to 142 based on the clock signal output from the clock circuit 295 (the maximum value 142 then returns to the minimum value 0). Is provided. The count value of the reach counter 293E is read at the timing when the switch signal is input from the start port switch 57A, and it is determined whether or not the reach is reached based on the read count value. Here, for example, it corresponds to the case of reach loss where the count value “0 to 27” is lost after reaching, and to the case of complete loss where the count value “28 to 142” is immediately lost without reaching reach. Yes.
Reach refers to the change of the left, middle, and right three lines of change, and the change of the left and right columns to the special patterns “1”, “2”, “3”,. A state in which all of the “8” stops at the same time and the fluctuation pattern in the middle row changes (for example, “1 ↓ 1”, “2 ↓ 2”,..., “7 ↓ 7”, etc.) Is the state.) A special symbol that stops in the left column and the right column among the three symbols of the left, middle, and right columns is called a reach symbol. Therefore, the reach loss means that after reaching the reach state, the middle row of the change symbol stops at a special symbol different from the reach symbol. Also, complete loss refers to ending without reaching reach.

  In addition, the RAM 293 stores a value obtained by repeatedly adding 1 from 0 to 7 based on the clock signal output from the clock circuit 295 (the maximum value 7 is then returned to the minimum value 0). A counter 293F is provided. The count value of the jackpot special symbol selection counter 293F is read at the timing when the switch signal is input from the start port switch 57A, and the left, middle, and right three rows of fluctuation symbols fluctuate based on the read count value. After that, the combination pattern of the jackpot symbols that are stopped and displayed is specified. For example, the count value “0” is a jackpot symbol “111”, the count value “1” is a jackpot symbol “222”, the count value “2” is a jackpot symbol “333”, the count value “3” is a jackpot symbol “444”, The count value “4” corresponds to the jackpot symbol “555”, the count value “5” corresponds to the jackpot symbol “666”, the count value “6” corresponds to the jackpot symbol “777”, and the count value “7” corresponds to the jackpot symbol “888”. ing. Each jackpot symbol is a symbol that is stopped and displayed after a series of symbol variations, as is well known.

The RAM 293 stores a normal symbol selection counter in which a numerical value obtained by repeatedly adding one by one from 0 to 3 based on the clock signal output from the clock circuit 295 (returns to the minimum value 0 next to the maximum value 3) is stored. 293G is provided. Here, for example, when the count value of the normal symbol counter 293B is an even number, the count value “0, 2” corresponds to the normal symbol “11”, and the count value “1, 3” corresponds to the normal symbol “77”. . When the count value of the normal symbol counter 293B is an odd number, the count value “0, 2” corresponds to the normal symbol “17”, and the count value “1, 3” corresponds to the normal symbol “71”. Each ordinary symbol is a symbol that is stopped and displayed after a series of symbol fluctuations, as is well known.
Here, when the pachinko ball passes through the gate 54 (see FIG. 3), the normal symbol selection counter 293G receives the numerical value stored when the signal from the gate switch that detects the passage of the pachinko ball is input. The “normal symbol selection count value” at that time is stored in a parameter storage area 293K described later.

  The RAM 293 stores a numerical value obtained by repeatedly adding one by one from 0 to 99 based on the clock signal output from the clock circuit 295 (the maximum value 99 then returns to the minimum value 0). 293H is provided. The count value of the variation pattern selection counter 293H is read at the timing when the switch signal is input from the start port switch 57A. Note that the count value of the variation pattern selection counter 293H may be configured to be read at the timing when the variation of the variation symbols of the three columns of the liquid crystal display 52 is started. As is well known, the variation pattern command selected based on the count value of the variation pattern selection counter 293H specifies a variation pattern for displaying a series of symbol variations on the special symbol display device 48 based on various display effects. In the first embodiment, two types of “10 seconds” and “4 seconds” (see FIG. 10) are set as the display effect time in the variation pattern of complete loss as described later. . In addition, two types of reach loss variation patterns of “20 seconds” and “30 seconds” (see FIG. 10) are set. Further, two types of variation patterns of “22 seconds” and “32 seconds” (see FIG. 10) are set in the variation pattern of the big hits (normally big hits and probability variation big hits).

Further, the RAM 293 stores a numerical value obtained by repeatedly adding 1 from 0 to 200 based on the clock signal output from the clock circuit 295 (the maximum value 200 then returns to the minimum value 0). 293I is provided. The count value of the lost symbol selection counter 293I is read at the timing when the switch signal is input from the start port switch 57A.
In addition, the RAM 293 stores a numerical value obtained by repeatedly adding one by one from 0 to 143 based on the clock signal output from the clock circuit 295 (returns to the minimum value 0 next to the maximum value 143), and the reach / losing symbol selection counter. 293J is provided. The count value of the reach lose symbol selection counter 293J is read at the timing when the switch signal is input from the start port switch 57A.

Further, the RAM 293 is provided with a parameter storage area 293K for storing the count values of the counters 293A to 293J when a switch signal is input from the start port switch 57A.
Note that the count values and the parameter storage area 293K of the counters 293A to 293J are initialized to “0” at startup. The first hold counter 293C is decremented by 1 every time the special symbol starts to change. The second hold counter 293D is decremented by 1 every time the normal symbol starts to change.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 6, the ROM 292 stores a later-described variation pattern determination table 73 (see FIG. 10) for determining a variation pattern based on the count value of the variation pattern selection counter 293H. A storage area 292A is provided.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 4, the sub-integrated control board 280 stores a CPU 281, a ROM 282 for storing drive control programs for the speaker 7, the electric lamp 6, etc., various control signals from the main control board 290, etc. RAM 283, an input / output circuit (I / O) 284 that receives various control signals sent from the main control board 290 and the prize ball payout control board 270, a drive circuit 71 that drives and controls the speaker 7, and an error display illumination lamp 6 A drive circuit 72 and the like for driving and controlling the components are disposed. The CPU 281, ROM 282, RAM 283, and input / output circuit 284 are mutually connected by a bus line. A clock circuit 285 is connected to the CPU 281 and a predetermined clock signal is input. The input / output circuit 284 is connected to the input / output circuit 294 of the main control board 290 and the input / output circuit 274 of the prize ball payout control board 270. The input / output circuit 284 is connected to the drive circuits 71 and 72.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 7, the RAM 283 of the sub-integrated control board 280 repeatedly adds one by one from 0 to 13 based on the clock signal input from the clock circuit 285 (the minimum value is next to the maximum value 13). An effect pattern selection counter 283A in which “return to value 0” is stored is provided. The count value of the effect pattern selection counter 283A is read at the timing when the variation pattern command transmitted from the main control board 290 is input (S303 in FIG. 22), and the read count value is stored in the parameter storage area 283B. Remembered.

  As shown in FIG. 8, the ROM 282 of the sub-integrated control board 280 is provided with an effect pattern selection table storage area 282A for storing an effect pattern selection table 75 (see FIG. 11) described later. Further, the ROM 282 stores a later-described sub-control program (FIG. 22) for performing control such as selection of each later-described effect pattern command 1A, 1B,..., 23C (see FIG. 11).

As shown in FIG. 4, the effect display board 260 includes a CPU 261, a ROM 262 for storing a display control program and required display data, a RAM 263 for storing display commands, display information, input / output signals, and the like, and a sub-integrated control board. An input / output circuit 264 that receives various control signals sent from the H.280, a VDP (Video Display Processor) 265 that receives display information sent from the CPU 261 and processes and displays an image on the liquid crystal display 52. It is arranged. The CPU 261, ROM 262, RAM 263, input / output circuit 264, and VDP 265 are connected to each other by a bus line. A clock circuit 266 is connected to the CPU 261 and a predetermined clock signal is input. Then, the CPU 261 performs a predetermined effect display on the liquid crystal display 52 based on various control signals such as display pattern information input from the sub integrated control board 280.
As shown in FIG. 9, the ROM 262 is provided with an effect display pattern table storage area 262A in which an effect display pattern table 76 (see FIG. 12) described later is stored. In addition, the ROM 262 has a sub-control program (described later) for performing display control of the liquid crystal display 52 of the effect display pattern corresponding to each effect pattern command 1A, 1B,..., 23C (see FIG. 11) described later. 23) is stored.

Next, the variation pattern determination table 73 stored in the variation pattern determination table storage area 292A of the ROM 292 of the main control board 290 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating an example of the variation pattern determination table stored in the variation pattern determination table storage area 292A of the ROM 292 of the main control board 290 of the pachinko machine 1 according to the first embodiment.
As shown in FIG. 10, the variation pattern determination table 73 according to the first embodiment is mainly composed of three pattern groups, a complete loss variation pattern group (variation pattern command 1 and variation pattern command 2), and reach loss variation pattern group. (Variation pattern command 11, variation pattern command 12) and big hit variation pattern group (variation pattern command 21, variation pattern command 22). First, “lost” and “hit” (regardless of whether it is a normal big hit or a probable big hit) are determined based on the count value of the big hit counter 293A. Next, in the case of “losing”, any one of the variation pattern commands 1, 2, 11, and 12 is determined based on the count value of the variation pattern selection counter 293H and the count value of the first hold counter 293C. Is done. In the case of “big hit”, one of the variation pattern commands 21 and 22 is determined based on the count value of the variation pattern selection counter 293H. Specific control for determining each variation pattern command 1 to 22 will be described later (see FIG. 16).

  For example, the complete loss variation pattern command 1 is determined to be “lost” from the count value of the big hit counter 293A, and the count value of the variation pattern selection counter 293H is “0 to 89”. It is determined when the count value of 293C is “0-3”. The complete loss variation pattern command 2 is determined to be “lost” from the count value of the big hit counter 293A and the count value of the variation pattern selection counter 293H is “0 to 89”. It is determined when the count value of 293C is “4”.

  The reach-losing variation pattern command 11 is determined when “lost” is determined from the count value of the big hit counter 293A and the count value of the variation pattern selection counter 293H is “90 to 95”. The reach-losing variation pattern command 12 is determined when “lost” is determined from the count value of the big hit counter 293A and the count value of the variation pattern selection counter 293H is “96 to 99”.

  The jackpot variation pattern command 21 is determined when it is determined that the jackpot is based on the count value of the jackpot counter 293A and the count value of the variation pattern selection counter 293H is “0 to 39”. The jackpot variation pattern command 22 is determined when “big hit” is determined from the count value of the jackpot counter 293A and the count value of the variation pattern selection counter 293H is “40 to 99”.

  Next, an example of the effect pattern selection table 75 stored in the effect pattern selection table storage area 282A of the ROM 282 of the sub integrated control board 280 will be described with reference to FIG. Here, the effect pattern selection table 75 is displayed when the CPU 281 of the sub-integrated control board 280 receives instruction information (specifically, the variation pattern command and the final stop symbol information) from the CPU 291 of the main control board 290. It is a table used when selecting an effect pattern (effect pattern command) as display instruction information to be output (instructed) to the CPU 261 of the substrate 260.

  As shown in FIG. 11, the effect pattern selection table 75 is input from the CPU 291 and the “variation pattern command” indicating the variation pattern instruction information input from the CPU 291 of the main control board 290. A “final stop pattern instruction” representing each of the three rows of symbols displayed on the liquid crystal display 52 and an “effect pattern count” representing the count value of the effect pattern selection counter 283A acquired when a variation pattern command is input from the CPU 291. Value ”and“ effect pattern command ”corresponding to this“ effect pattern count value ”. The “effect pattern command” is a command for instructing the CPU 261 of the effect display board 260 to effect display the display image data of the effect display pattern corresponding to the effect pattern command on the liquid crystal display 52. is there. The “effect pattern command” is a command for instructing the drive circuit 71 to play game music corresponding to the effect pattern command via the speaker 7. The “effect pattern command” is a command for instructing the drive circuit 72 to drive the lighting lamp 6 and the like in accordance with the lighting drive pattern corresponding to the effect display pattern command. The specific control based on each effect pattern command will be described later (see FIG. 23).

  For example, when the “variation pattern command” input from the main control board 290 is “1” and the acquired count value of the effect pattern selection counter 283A is “0 to 13”, the effect pattern command 1A is selected. The effect pattern command 1A is a combination of special symbols (for example, “567”) for notifying the complete loss instructed from the main control board 290 after 10 seconds from the start of variation of the three rows of variation symbols displayed on the liquid crystal display 52. ) Is stopped and displayed on the liquid crystal display 52, and the game music corresponding thereto and the effect pattern for performing the lighting drive pattern of the electric lamp 6 and the like are specified.

  When the “variation pattern command” input from the main control board 290 is “2” and the acquired count value of the effect pattern selection counter 283A is “0 to 13”, the effect pattern command 1B is selected. The effect pattern command 1B is a combination of special symbols (for example, “312”) for notifying the complete loss instructed from the main control board 290 after 4 seconds from the start of variation of the three rows of variation symbols displayed on the liquid crystal display 52. ) Is stopped and displayed on the liquid crystal display 52, and the game music corresponding thereto and the effect pattern for performing the lighting drive pattern of the electric lamp 6 and the like are specified.

  When the “variation pattern command” input from the main control board 290 is “11” and the acquired count value of the effect pattern selection counter 283A is “0 to 8”, the effect pattern command 11A is selected. The effect pattern command 11A has a reach effect type of “reach A”, a special symbol combination (for example, “reach loss” instructed from the main control board 290 20 seconds after the start of change of the three rows of change symbols). 767 ") is stopped and displayed on the liquid crystal display 52, and the game music corresponding thereto and the effect pattern for performing the lighting drive pattern of the electric lamp 6, etc. are specified.

  When the “variation pattern command” input from the main control board 290 is “11” and the acquired count value of the effect pattern selection counter 283A is “9 to 11”, the effect pattern command 11B is selected. The effect pattern command 11B has a reach effect type of “reach A”, a special symbol combination (for example, “reach loss” instructed from the main control board 290 20 seconds after the start of change of the three rows of change symbols). 121 ") is stopped and displayed on the liquid crystal display 52, and the game music corresponding thereto and the effect pattern for performing the lighting drive pattern of the illumination lamp 6 and the like are specified.

  When the “variation pattern command” input from the main control board 290 is “11” and the acquired count value of the effect pattern selection counter 283A is “12 to 13”, the effect pattern command 11C is selected. The effect pattern command 11C has a reach effect type of “reach A” and a special symbol combination (for example, “reach loss” instructed from the main control board 290 20 seconds after the start of change of the three rows of change symbols. 353 ") is stopped and displayed on the liquid crystal display 52, and the game music corresponding thereto and the effect pattern for performing the lighting drive pattern of the electric lamp 6, etc. are specified.

  When the “variation pattern command” input from the main control board 290 is “12” and the acquired count value of the effect pattern selection counter 283A is “0 to 6”, the effect pattern command 12A is selected. The effect pattern command 12A has a reach effect type of “reach B”, and a special symbol combination (e.g., “reach loss” instructed by the main control board 290 30 seconds after the start of change of the three rows of change symbols). 767 ") is stopped and displayed on the liquid crystal display 52, and the game music corresponding thereto and the effect pattern for performing the lighting drive pattern of the electric lamp 6, etc. are specified.

  When the “variation pattern command” input from the main control board 290 is “12” and the acquired count value of the effect pattern selection counter 283A is “7 to 10”, the effect pattern command 12B is selected. The effect pattern command 12B has a reach effect type of “reach B” and a special symbol combination (for example, “reach loss” instructed by the main control board 290 30 seconds after the start of change of the three rows of change symbols. 121 ") is stopped and displayed on the liquid crystal display 52, and the game music corresponding thereto and the effect pattern for performing the lighting drive pattern of the illumination lamp 6 and the like are specified.

  When the “variation pattern command” input from the main control board 290 is “12” and the acquired count value of the effect pattern selection counter 283A is “11-13”, the effect pattern command 12C is selected. The effect pattern command 12C has a reach effect type of “reach B”, and a special symbol combination (e.g., “reach loss” instructed by the main control board 290 30 seconds after the start of change in the three rows of change symbols. 353 ") is stopped and displayed on the liquid crystal display 52, and the game music corresponding thereto and the effect pattern for performing the lighting drive pattern of the electric lamp 6, etc. are specified.

  When the “variation pattern command” input from the main control board 290 is “21” and the acquired count value of the effect pattern selection counter 283A is “0 to 2”, the effect pattern command 21A is selected. The effect pattern command 21A is a reach effect type “reach A”, and a special symbol combination (for example, “ This is a command for specifying an effect pattern for performing the corresponding game music and the lighting driving pattern of the electric lamp 6, etc., while stopping and displaying on the liquid crystal display 52.

  When the “variation pattern command” input from the main control board 290 is “21” and the acquired count value of the effect pattern selection counter 283A is “3-7”, the effect pattern command 21B is selected. The effect pattern command 21B has a reach effect type “reach A”, and a special symbol combination (for example, “ 777 "is a command for specifying a production pattern for performing a corresponding game music and a lighting driving pattern of the illumination lamp 6 and the like on the liquid crystal display 52.

  When the “variation pattern command” input from the main control board 290 is “21” and the acquired count value of the effect pattern selection counter 283A is “8 to 13”, the effect pattern command 21C is selected. The effect pattern command 21C has a reach effect type of “reach A”, and a special symbol combination (eg, “reach”) that notifies the jackpot instructed from the main control board 290 after 22 seconds from the start of change of the three rows of change symbols. 333 ”is a command for specifying an effect pattern for stopping the display on the liquid crystal display 52 and performing a lighting driving pattern for the corresponding game music and the illumination lamp 6 and the like.

  When the “variation pattern command” input from the main control board 290 is “22” and the acquired count value of the effect pattern selection counter 283A is “0 to 2”, the effect pattern command 22A is selected. The effect pattern command 22A has a reach effect type of “reach B”, and a special symbol combination (for example, “3”) that notifies the jackpot instructed from the main control board 290 after 32 seconds from the start of change of the three rows of change symbols. This is a command for specifying an effect pattern for performing the corresponding game music and the lighting driving pattern of the electric lamp 6, etc., while stopping and displaying on the liquid crystal display 52.

  When the “variation pattern command” input from the main control board 290 is “22” and the acquired count value of the effect pattern selection counter 283A is “3-6”, the effect pattern command 22B is selected. The effect pattern command 22B is a reach effect type “reach B”, and a special symbol combination (for example, “3”) that notifies the jackpot instructed from the main control board 290 32 seconds after the start of change of the three rows of change symbols. 777 "is a command for specifying a production pattern for performing a corresponding game music and a lighting driving pattern of the illumination lamp 6 and the like on the liquid crystal display 52.

  When the “variation pattern command” input from the main control board 290 is “22” and the acquired count value of the effect pattern selection counter 283A is “7 to 13”, the effect pattern command 22C is selected. The effect pattern command 22C has a reach effect type of “reach B”, and a special symbol combination (for example, “3”) that notifies the jackpot instructed from the main control board 290 after 32 seconds from the start of change of the three rows of change symbols. 333 ”is a command for specifying an effect pattern for stopping the display on the liquid crystal display 52 and performing a lighting driving pattern for the corresponding game music and the illumination lamp 6 and the like.

  Next, the effect display pattern table 76 stored in the effect display pattern table storage area 262A of the ROM 262 of the effect display board 260 will be described with reference to FIG. Here, the effect display pattern table 76 is displayed when the CPU 261 of the effect display board 260 receives an “effect pattern command” (see FIG. 11) as display instruction information from the CPU 281 of the sub-integrated control board 280. It is a table used when selecting each production | presentation display pattern preset corresponding to instruction information. Then, the CPU 261 of the effect display board 260 reads the effect display moving image data corresponding to the selected effect display pattern from the ROM 262 and controls the display on the liquid crystal display 52.

As shown in FIG. 12, the effect display pattern table 76 is preset for “effect pattern commands” representing display instruction information input from the CPU 281 of the sub-integrated control board 280 and for each “effect pattern command”. It consists of “production display patterns”.
The “effect pattern command” in the effect display pattern table 76 includes “1A” to “1B”, “11A” to “11C”, “12A” to “12C”, “21A” to “21C”, “22A”. ”To“ 22C ”are stored in advance.

In addition, the “effect display pattern” of the effect display pattern table 76 includes “complete lose A” and “effect pattern command” representing moving image data of complete loss for about 10 seconds with respect to “1A” of “effect pattern command”. “Complete Loss B” representing moving image data of complete loss for about 4 seconds is stored in advance for “1B”.
The reach effect type is “reach A” with respect to “11A” of “effect pattern command”, “reach lose 11A” representing the video data of reach loss for about 20 seconds, and “11B” of “effect pattern command”. On the other hand, the type of reach production is “reach A”, and the type of reach production is “reach A” for “reach lose 11B” and “11C” of “production pattern command” representing the video data of reach loss for about 20 seconds. “Leach lose 11C” representing the video data of reach loss for about 20 seconds is stored in advance.

Also, the reach production type is “reach B” for “12A” of “production pattern command”, “reach loss 12A” representing the video data of reach loss for about 30 seconds, and “12B” of “production pattern command”. On the other hand, the type of reach production is “reach B”, and the type of reach production is “reach B” with respect to “reach lose 12B” representing the video data of reach loss for about 30 seconds and “12C” of “production pattern command”. In addition, “Leach Loss 12C” representing the reach loss data of about 30 seconds is stored in advance.
Further, the type of reach effect is “reach A” with respect to “21A” of “effect pattern command”, “21A per reach” representing the big hit video data for about 22 seconds, and “21B” of “effect pattern command”. On the other hand, the type of reach production is “Reach A”, and the type of reach production is “Leach A” for “21C per reach” representing the big hit video data for about 22 seconds and “21C” of “Production pattern command”. ", 21 C per reach" representing the big hit video data for about 22 seconds is stored in advance.

  Furthermore, the type of reach effect is “reach B” for “22A” of “effect pattern command”, “22A per reach” representing the big hit video data for about 32 seconds, and “22B” of “effect pattern command”. On the other hand, the type of reach production is “reach B”, and the type of reach production is “reach B” for “22B per reach” representing the big hit video data for about 32 seconds and “22C” of “production pattern command”. ”,“ 22C per reach ”representing the big hit video data for about 32 seconds is stored in advance.

  Next, control processing of the pachinko machine 1 according to the first embodiment configured as described above will be described with reference to FIGS. 13 to 23.

  First, interrupt control processing executed by the CPU 291 of the main control board 290 according to the first embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 13 to 20. 13 to 20 are flowcharts of interrupt control processing executed by the CPU 291 of the main control board 290. Here, the interrupt control process of FIG. 13 operates at regular intervals (for example, every 4 msec) after the power is turned on. 13 to 20 are stored in the ROM 292 and the RAM 293 provided in the main control board 290 and executed by the CPU 291.

  As shown in FIG. 13, first, in step (hereinafter referred to as “S”) 1, the CPU 291 executes a sub process of the start opening winning process. In S2, the CPU 291 executes a sub process of the jackpot determination process. Subsequently, in S3, the CPU 291 executes the sub-process of the variation pattern selection process, then executes the sub-process of the command transmission process in S4, and further executes the confirmation signal transmission process in S5. After that, in S6, the CPU 291 determines that the winning prize opening 60 is continuously performed a predetermined number of times (for example, 15 times) when winning the jackpot as a result of the determination in S2, and within 29.5 seconds or 29.5 seconds each time. After executing the sub-process of the jackpot game process for performing control related to the jackpot game (special game state) that is released until the total number of winning prizes to the winning prize port 60 or each of the winning holes 62, 63 reaches ten, In S7, a sub-process of a prize ball payout process for paying out a prize ball for each prize ball to each prize opening 62, 63, start opening 57, and big prize opening 60 through the prize ball payout device 22 to the player is executed. Then, the process ends.

Next, the sub-process of the start opening winning process (S1) will be described with reference to FIG.
As shown in FIG. 14, first, in S 11, the CPU 291 receives a pachinko ball winning signal from the starting port 57, that is, a pachinko ball detection signal from the starting port switch 57 A is received via the input / output circuit (I / O) 294. A determination process for determining whether or not an input has been made is executed.
If the pachinko ball detection signal from the start port switch 57A is not input via the input / output circuit 294 (S11: NO), the sub-process is terminated and the process returns to the main flowchart.

  On the other hand, when the pachinko ball detection signal from the start port switch 57A is input via the input / output circuit 294 (S11: YES), in S12, the CPU 291 causes the big hit counter 293A, the first hold counter 293C, “Count value acquisition process” for acquiring each count value of the reach counter 293E, the big hit special symbol selection counter 293F, the fluctuation pattern selection counter 293H, the loss symbol selection counter 293I, the reach loss symbol selection counter 293J, etc., and storing it in the parameter storage area 293K Is executed, the sub-process is terminated and the process returns to the main flowchart.

  For example, when the pachinko ball detection signal from the start port switch 57A is input via the input / output circuit 294, the CPU 291 reads the count value of the big hit counter 293A and substitutes this count value into the algebra V. And stored in the RAM 293. At the same time, the CPU 291 reads the count value of the first hold counter 293C, substitutes this count value for the algebra U, and stores it in the RAM 293. At the same time, the CPU 291 reads the count value of the reach counter 293E, substitutes this count value for the algebra M, and stores it in the RAM 293. At the same time, the CPU 291 reads the count value of the jackpot special symbol selection counter 293F, substitutes this count value for the algebra Y, and stores it in the RAM 293. At the same time, the CPU 291 reads the count value of the variation pattern selection counter 293H, substitutes this count value for the algebra H, and stores it in the RAM 293. At the same time, the CPU 291 reads the count value of the lost symbol selection counter 293I, assigns this count value to the algebra I, and stores it in the RAM 293. At the same time, the CPU 291 reads the count value of the reach lose symbol selection counter 293J, substitutes this count value for the algebra F, and stores it in the RAM 293.

Next, the sub-process of the jackpot determination process (S2) will be described with reference to FIG.
As shown in FIG. 15, first, in S21, the CPU 291 executes a jackpot value acquisition process.
In this jackpot value acquisition process, first, the CPU 291 reads a probability variation flag (“0” is assigned to the probability variation flag when the power is turned on) stored in the RAM 293. If the probability variation flag read from the RAM 293 is ON, that is, “1”, it is determined that the probability variation mode is selected, and the “probability large hit value” (in the case of the first embodiment) stored in the ROM 292 in advance. Are “1”, “3”, “5”, and “7”), and this “probability variation jackpot value” is stored as “jackpot value” in the parameter storage area 293K. On the other hand, when the probability variation flag read from the RAM 293 is OFF, that is, “0”, it is determined that the normal mode is set, and the “normal jackpot value” stored in the ROM 292 in advance (in the case of the first embodiment). Is “7”), and this “ordinary jackpot value” is stored in the parameter storage area 293K as a “jackpot value”.

Subsequently, in S <b> 22, the CPU 291 executes a determination process for determining whether or not it is “big hit”.
In the determination process of whether or not this is a “big hit”, first, the algebra V as the “big hit count value” is read from the parameter storage area 293K. Then, it is determined whether or not this algebra V matches any of the “big hit values” stored in the parameter storage area 293K. If they match, the jackpot algebra Q (“0” is substituted for the jackpot algebra Q when the power is turned on) is stored in the parameter storage area 293K by substituting “1”. Then, “0” is substituted into the jackpot algebra Q and stored in the parameter storage area 293K.
Therefore, in the normal mode gaming state, the lottery probability of “big hit” is 1/360. In the case of the gaming state in the probability variation mode, the lottery probability of “big hit” is 4/360. As a result, in the probability variation mode, the probability of being a “hit” is about four times that in the normal mode gaming state.

Then, the jackpot algebra Q is read again from the parameter storage area 293K, and it is determined whether the jackpot algebra Q is “0” or “1”. That is, it is determined whether or not “big hit” has occurred.
When the jackpot algebra Q is “1”, it is determined that a “jackpot” has occurred (S22: YES), and in S23, the CPU 291 reads the jackpot flag from the RAM 293 and turns on the jackpot flag. That is, “1” is substituted into the jackpot flag and stored in the RAM 293 again. When the pachinko machine 1 is started or reset, the jackpot flag is set to OFF, that is, “0” is substituted for the jackpot flag and stored in the RAM 293.
In S24, the CPU 291 reads an algebra Y as a jackpot symbol selection count value from the parameter storage area 293K, selects a “hit symbol” corresponding to the algebra Y stored in the ROM 292, and finally determines the jackpot notification. After storing in the RAM 293 as the symbol data of the stop symbol, the sub-process is terminated and the process returns to the main flowchart.

On the other hand, when the jackpot algebra Q read again from the parameter storage area 293K in S22 is “0”, it is determined that “losing” has occurred (S22: NO), and in S25, the CPU 291 reads from the RAM 293. The jackpot flag is read and the jackpot flag is turned off, that is, “0” is substituted into the jackpot flag and stored in the RAM 293 again.
Then, in S26, the CPU 291 displays the change state at this time in a reach state in which two of the three symbols of the change symbol are aligned (for example, “5 ↓ 5”, “7 ↓ 7”, etc. It is determined whether or not to display a loss (for example, “545” or “737”) after “↓” means that the symbol is rotating).
This determination is made by reading the algebra H as the count value of the variation pattern selection counter 293H stored in the parameter storage area 293K, and when the count value of the variation pattern selection counter 293H is “90 to 99”, after the reach state It is determined to display a loss (S26: YES), and in S27, the CPU 291 selects a reach loss symbol. The selection of the reach lose symbol is performed by reading the algebra F as the count value of the reach lose symbol selection counter 293J from the parameter storage area 293K, reading the reach lose symbol corresponding to this count value from the ROM 292, and as the symbol data of the final stop symbol of the reach lose notification. After storing in the RAM 293, the sub-process is terminated and the process returns to the main flowchart.

  On the other hand, in S26, the algebra H as the count value of the variation pattern selection counter 293H stored in the parameter storage area 293K is read, and when the count value of the variation pattern selection counter 293H is “0 to 89”, complete loss Is displayed (S26: NO), and in S28, the CPU 291 selects a complete loss symbol. The selection of the complete loss symbol is performed by reading the algebra I as the count value of the loss symbol selection counter 293I from the parameter storage area 293K, reading the complete loss symbol corresponding to the count value from the ROM 292, and displaying the final stop symbol of the complete loss notification. After storing in the RAM 293 as symbol data, the sub-process is terminated and the process returns to the main flowchart.

Next, the sub-process of the variation pattern selection process (S3) will be described with reference to FIG.
As shown in FIG. 16, first, in S31, the CPU 291 reads a variation processing flag from the RAM 293, and executes a determination process for determining whether or not the variation processing flag is ON, that is, “1”. . When the pachinko machine 1 is started up or reset, “0” is assigned to the variation processing flag and stored in the RAM 293.
If the variable processing flag read from the RAM 293 in S31 is ON, that is, “1” (S31: YES), the CPU 291 ends the sub-process and returns to the main flowchart.

  On the other hand, when the variable processing flag read from the RAM 293 in S31 is OFF, that is, “0” (S31: NO), in S32, the CPU 291 reads the jackpot algebra Q from the parameter storage area 293K, It is determined whether the jackpot algebra Q is “0” or “1”, that is, whether or not “big jackpot” has occurred, and when it is determined that a jackpot has occurred, that is, when the jackpot algebra Q is “1” (S32: YES), the process proceeds to S33.

Subsequently, in S33, the CPU 291 reads the algebra H as the count value of the variation pattern selection counter 293H from the parameter storage area 293K, and sub-integrated control board from the big hit variation pattern group of the variation pattern determination table 73 based on the count value. After selecting a variation pattern command to be output as instruction information to the CPU 281 of 280 and storing it in the RAM 293, the sub-process is terminated and the process returns to the main flowchart.
For example, when the count value of the variation pattern selection counter 293H read from the parameter storage area 293K is any one of “0 to 39”, the CPU 291 selects the variation pattern command 21 and selects the sub integrated control board. The instruction information output to the CPU 281 of 280 is stored in the RAM 293. When the count value of the variation pattern selection counter 293H read from the parameter storage area 293K is any one of “40 to 99”, the CPU 291 selects the variation pattern command 22 and selects the sub integrated control board. The instruction information output to the CPU 281 of 280 is stored in the RAM 293.

On the other hand, if the CPU 291 determines in S32 that no jackpot has occurred, that is, if the jackpot algebra Q is “0” (S32: NO), the process proceeds to S34.
In S34, the CPU 291 reads the algebra H as the count value of the fluctuation pattern selection counter 293H and the algebra U as the count value of the first hold counter 293C from the parameter storage area 293K, and changes the fluctuation pattern based on each count value. A variation pattern command to be output as instruction information to the CPU 281 of the sub-integrated control board 280 is selected from the complete loss variation pattern group and the reach loss variation pattern group in the determination table 73 and stored in the RAM 293. Return to the flowchart.

For example, the CPU 291 indicates that the count value of the variation pattern selection counter 293H read from the parameter storage area 293K is any one of “0 to 89” and the count value of the first hold counter 293C is “0 to 3”. If it is one of them, the variation pattern command 1 is selected and stored in the RAM 293 as instruction information to be output to the CPU 281 of the sub-integrated control board 280.
Further, the CPU 291 determines that the count value of the variation pattern selection counter 293H read from the parameter storage area 293K is any one of “0 to 89” and the count value of the first hold counter 293C is “4”. Selects the variation pattern command 2 and stores it in the RAM 293 as instruction information to be output to the CPU 281 of the sub-integrated control board 280.

Further, when the count value of the variation pattern selection counter 293H read from the parameter storage area 293K is any one of “90 to 95”, the CPU 291 selects the variation pattern command 11 and selects the sub integrated control board. The instruction information output to the CPU 281 of the H.280 is stored in the RAM 293.
When the count value of the variation pattern selection counter 293H read from the parameter storage area 293K is any one of “96 to 99”, the CPU 291 selects the variation pattern command 12 and selects the sub integrated control board. The instruction information output to the CPU 281 of the H.280 is stored in the RAM 293.

Next, the sub-process of the command transmission process (S4) will be described with reference to FIG.
As shown in FIG. 17, first, in S41, the CPU 291 reads a variation processing flag from the RAM 293, and executes determination processing for determining whether or not the variation processing flag is ON, that is, “1”. .
If the variable processing flag read from the RAM 293 in S41 is ON, that is, “1” (S41: YES), the CPU 291 ends the sub-process and returns to the main flowchart.

On the other hand, when the variation processing flag read from the RAM 293 in S41 is OFF, that is, “0” (S41: NO), in S42, the CPU 291 sends the instruction information from the RAM 293 to the CPU 281 of the sub-integrated control board 280. Are read out and the symbol data of the final stop symbol are read out, and the symbol of the variation pattern and the symbol data of the final stop symbol are output to the CPU 281 of the sub-integrated control board 280.
Subsequently, in S <b> 43, the CPU 291 starts measuring the effect display time corresponding to the change pattern command output to the CPU 281, that is, the change times of a plurality of change symbols displayed on the liquid crystal display 52.
In S44, the CPU 291 reads the variation processing flag from the RAM 293, turns on the variation processing flag, that is, substitutes “1” for the variation processing flag and stores it again in the RAM 293. The process ends and the process returns to the main flowchart.

Next, the sub-process of the confirmation signal transmission process (S5) will be described with reference to FIG.
As shown in FIG. 18, first, in S51, the CPU 291 reads a variation processing flag from the RAM 293, and executes a determination process for determining whether or not the variation processing flag is ON, that is, “1”. .
If the variable processing flag read from the RAM 293 in S51 is OFF, that is, “0” (S51: NO), the CPU 291 ends the sub-process and returns to the main flowchart.

On the other hand, when the variable processing flag read from the RAM 293 in S51 is ON, that is, “10” (S51: YES), the CPU 291 proceeds to the process of S52.
Subsequently, in S52, the CPU 291 reads the effect time corresponding to the variation pattern command output as instruction information from the ROM 292 to the CPU 281, and whether or not the measurement time when the measurement is started in the process of S63 is equal to or longer than this effect time. That is, a determination process for determining whether or not the three columns of the changing symbols displayed on the liquid crystal display 52 are stopped and displayed is executed.
For example, when the variation pattern command 1 is output as instruction information to the CPU 281, the CPU 291 determines whether or not the measurement time at which the measurement is started in the process of S 43 has been 10 seconds or longer. When the variation pattern command 2 is output as instruction information to the CPU 281, the CPU 291 determines whether or not the measurement time for which measurement has been started in the process of S 43 has been 4 seconds or longer. When the fluctuation pattern command 11 is output as instruction information to the CPU 281, the CPU 291 determines whether or not the measurement time when measurement is started in the process of S 43 has been 20 seconds or longer. When the variation pattern command 12 is output as instruction information to the CPU 281, the CPU 291 determines whether or not the measurement time for which the measurement is started in the process of S 43 has been 30 seconds or longer. When the variation pattern command 21 is output as instruction information to the CPU 281, the CPU 291 determines whether or not the measurement time at which measurement is started in the process of S 43 has been 22 seconds or longer. When the variation pattern command 22 is output as instruction information to the CPU 281, the CPU 291 determines whether or not the measurement time at which measurement is started in the process of S 43 has been 32 seconds or longer.

If the measurement time started in the process of S43 is not equal to or longer than the effect time read from the ROM 292 (S52: NO), the CPU 291 ends the sub-process and returns to the main flowchart.
On the other hand, when the measurement time started in the process of S43 is equal to or longer than the effect time read from the ROM 292 (S52: YES), the CPU 291 stops the liquid crystal display 52 with respect to the CPU 281 in S53. A confirmation signal for instructing to confirm and display each displayed special symbol is output.
In S54, the CPU 291 reads the variation processing flag from the RAM 293, turns off the variation processing flag, that is, substitutes “0” for the variation processing flag and stores it again in the RAM 293. The process ends and the process returns to the main flowchart.

Next, the sub-process of the jackpot game process (S6) will be described with reference to FIG.
As shown in FIG. 19, first, in S <b> 61, the CPU 291 reads a jackpot flag from the RAM 293 and executes a determination process for determining whether or not the jackpot flag is ON, that is, “1”. If the jackpot flag read from the RAM 293 is OFF (S61: NO), the CPU 291 ends the sub-process and returns to the main flowchart.
On the other hand, when the big hit flag read from the RAM 293 is ON (S61: YES), in S62, the CPU 291 opens the open / close door 59 upward via the open / close door solenoid 59A to open the big winning opening 60.
In S <b> 63, the CPU 291 reads the algebra R indicating the number of continuous opening of the big prize opening 60 from the RAM 293, adds “1” to the algebra R, and stores it again in the RAM 293. When the pachinko machine 1 is started up or reset, “0” is substituted for the algebra R representing the number of times the special winning opening 60 is continuously opened and stored in the RAM 293.

Subsequently, in S64, the CPU 291 executes a determination process for determining whether or not a winning is made to the V port, that is, whether or not a winning detection signal is input from the V switch 60B via the input / output circuit 294.
When a winning detection signal is input from the V switch 60B via the input / output circuit 294 (S64: YES), in S65, the CPU 291 reads the V flag from the RAM 293 and turns on the V flag. That is, “1” is substituted into the V flag and stored in the RAM 293 again. When the pachinko machine 1 is started or reset, the V flag is set to OFF, that is, “0” is substituted for the V flag and stored in the RAM 293.
After that, in S66, the CPU 291 reads an algebra V1 representing the total number of winning prizes from the RAM 293 to the big prize opening 60 or the winning prize openings 62 and 63, adds “1” to the algebra V1, and then stores it in the RAM 293 again. Thereafter, the process proceeds to S69. When the pachinko machine 1 is started or reset, “0” is assigned to the algebra V1 representing the total number of winning prizes to the winning prize opening 60 or the winning prize openings 62 and 63 and stored in the RAM 293. Yes.

On the other hand, when the winning detection signal is not input from the V switch 60B via the input / output circuit 294 in S64 (S64: NO), the CPU 291 proceeds to the process of S67. In S67, the CPU 291 executes a determination process for determining whether or not a prize winning port 60 has been won, that is, whether or not a prize detection signal is input from the prize winning switch 60A via the input / output circuit 294.
If a winning detection signal is input from the big winning opening switch 60A via the input / output circuit 294 (S67: YES), the CPU 291 proceeds to the process of S69 after executing the process of S66.

Furthermore, when a winning detection signal is not input from the big winning opening switch 60A via the input / output circuit 294 in S67 (S67: NO), the CPU 291 proceeds to the processing of S68. In S <b> 68, the CPU 291 performs a determination process for determining whether or not each of the winning ports 62 and 63 has won a prize, that is, whether or not a winning detection signal is input from each of the winning port switches 62 </ b> B and 63 </ b> B via the input / output circuit 294. Execute.
If a winning detection signal is input from each of the winning opening switches 62B and 63B via the input / output circuit 294 (S68: YES), the CPU 291 proceeds to the process of S69 after executing the process of S66.
On the other hand, if no winning detection signal is input from the winning opening switches 62B and 63B via the input / output circuit 294 (S68: NO), the CPU 291 proceeds to the processing of S69.

Subsequently, in S69, the CPU 291 reads an algebra V1 representing the total number of winning prizes from the RAM 293 to the winning prize opening 60 or the winning prize openings 62 and 63, and whether or not the algebra V1 is less than 10, that is, a large number. A determination process for determining whether or not the total number of winning prizes to the winning prize opening 60 or the winning prize openings 62 and 63 is 9 or less is executed. Note that the upper limit number of winning prizes to the winning prize opening 60 or the winning prize openings 62 and 63 when the winning prize opening 60 is opened is preset to ten.
If the algebra V1 read from the RAM 293 is less than 10 (S69: NO), in S70, the CPU 291 determines whether or not 29.5 seconds or more have elapsed since the big prize opening 60 was opened. Execute the judgment process. Then, when 29.5 seconds or more have not elapsed since the special winning opening 60 was opened (S70: NO), the CPU 291 executes the processing after S64 again.
On the other hand, when 29.5 seconds or more have elapsed after the special winning opening 60 is opened (S70: YES), the CPU 291 proceeds to the process of S71.
On the other hand, when the algebra V1 read from the RAM 293 in S69 is 10 or more (S69: YES), the CPU 291 proceeds to the process of S71.

Subsequently, in S71, the CPU 291 closes the open / close door 59 via the open / close door solenoid 59A and closes the special winning opening 60.
In S72, the CPU 291 reads an algebra V1 representing the total number of winning prizes from the RAM 293 to the big prize opening 60 or each of the winning prize openings 62 and 63, substitutes “0” for this algebra V1, and again RAM 293. To remember.
Thereafter, in S73, the CPU 291 reads out the V flag from the RAM 293, and executes a determination process for determining whether or not the V flag is ON, that is, whether or not the V opening is won while the big winning opening 60 is opened. When the V flag read from the RAM 293 is ON, that is, when the V flag is “1” (S73: YES), the CPU 291 proceeds to the process of S74.
In S74, the CPU 291 reads the algebra R representing the number of consecutive opening of the big winning opening 60 from the RAM 293, and whether or not the algebra R is larger than “14”, that is, the big winning opening 60 is continuously opened 15 times. Determination processing for determining whether or not has been performed is executed. When the algebra R read from the RAM 293 is “14” or less (S74: NO), the CPU 291 executes the processing from S61 onward again.
On the other hand, when the algebra R read from the RAM 293 is larger than “14” (S74: YES), the CPU 291 proceeds to the process of S75.
On the other hand, when the V flag read from the RAM 293 in S73 is OFF, that is, when the V flag is “0” (S73: NO), the CPU 291 proceeds to the process of S75.

In S75, the CPU 291 reads the V flag from the RAM 293 and turns off the V flag, that is, substitutes “0” for the V flag and stores it again in the RAM 293.
In S76, the CPU 291 reads an algebra R indicating the number of consecutive opening of the big prize opening 60 from the RAM 293, substitutes “0” for the algebra R, and stores it in the RAM 293 again. That is, the algebra R is initialized.
Further, in S77, the CPU 291 reads the jackpot flag from the RAM 293, turns off the jackpot flag, that is, assigns “0” to the jackpot flag, stores it in the RAM 293 again, terminates the sub-processing, and performs main processing. Return to the flowchart.

Next, the sub-process of the prize ball payout process (S7) will be described with reference to FIG.
As shown in FIG. 20, first, in S <b> 81, the CPU 291 reads a jackpot flag from the RAM 293, and executes a determination process for determining whether or not the jackpot flag is ON, that is, “1”. If the jackpot flag read from the RAM 293 is ON (S81: YES), the CPU 291 proceeds to the process of S82.
In S <b> 82, the CPU 291 executes a determination process for determining whether or not a winning is made to the V port, that is, whether or not a winning detection signal is input from the V switch 60 </ b> B via the input / output circuit 294.
When a winning detection signal is input from the V switch 60B via the input / output circuit 294 (S82: YES), in S83, the CPU 291 provides 15 awards to the CPU 271 of the winning ball payout control board 270. After outputting a prize ball payout command instructing to pay out the ball via the input / output circuit 294, the sub-process is terminated and the process returns to the main flowchart. Therefore, when a prize is entered in the big prize opening 60 and enters the V mouth, 15 prize balls are paid out to the upper plate 8 as described later (see FIG. 21).

On the other hand, if a winning detection signal is not input from the V switch 60B via the input / output circuit 294 in S82 (S82: NO), the CPU 291 proceeds to S84. In S84, the CPU 291 executes a determination process for determining whether or not a prize winning port 60 has been won, that is, whether or not a prize winning detection signal has been input from the big prize opening switch 60A via the input / output circuit 294.
When a prize detection signal is input from the big prize opening switch 60A via the input / output circuit 294 (S84: YES), the CPU 291 completes the sub-process after executing the process of S83, and ends the main process. Return to the flowchart. Therefore, when winning the big winning opening 60, 15 prize balls are paid out to the upper plate 8 as described later (see FIG. 21).

Furthermore, when the winning detection signal is not input from the big winning opening switch 60A via the input / output circuit 294 in S84 (S84: NO), the CPU 291 proceeds to the process of S85. In S85, the CPU 291 determines whether or not each of the winning ports 62 and 63 has been won, that is, whether or not a winning detection signal has been input from each of the winning port switches 62B and 63B via the input / output circuit 294. Execute.
If a winning detection signal is input from the winning opening switch 62B, 63B via the input / output circuit 294 (S85: YES), the CPU 291 ends the sub-process after executing the process of S83. Return to the main flowchart. Accordingly, when winning is made in each of the winning openings 62 and 63, 15 prize balls are paid out to the upper plate 8 as described later (see FIG. 21).

On the other hand, if no winning detection signal is input from the winning opening switch 62B, 63B via the input / output circuit 294 (S85: NO), the CPU 291 proceeds to the processing of S86.
Subsequently, in S86, the CPU 291 executes determination processing for determining whether or not a winning is made in the starting port 57, that is, whether or not a winning detection signal is input from the starting port switch 57A via the input / output circuit 294.
When a winning detection signal is input from the start port switch 57A via the input / output circuit 294 (S86: YES), in S87, the CPU 291 has five CPUs 271 of the winning ball payout control board 270. After outputting a prize ball payout command instructing to pay out a prize ball via the input / output circuit 294, the sub-process is terminated and the process returns to the main flowchart. Therefore, when winning at the start port 57, five prize balls are paid out to the upper plate 8 as described later (see FIG. 21).
On the other hand, when no winning detection signal is input from the start port switch 57A via the input / output circuit 294 (S86: NO), the CPU 291 ends the sub-process and returns to the main flowchart.

On the other hand, when the jackpot flag read from the RAM 293 in S81 is OFF, that is, “0” (S81: NO), the CPU 291 proceeds to the process of S88.
In S88, the CPU 291 performs a determination process for determining whether or not each of the winning ports 62 and 63 has been won, that is, whether or not a winning detection signal has been input from each of the winning port switches 62B and 63B via the input / output circuit 294. Execute.
When a winning detection signal is input from each winning mouth switch 62B, 63B via the input / output circuit 294 (S88: YES), the CPU 291 ends the sub-process after executing the process of S87. Return to the main flowchart. Therefore, when winning in each of the winning openings 62 and 63, five prize balls are paid out to the upper plate 8 as described later (see FIG. 21).

On the other hand, if no winning detection signal is input from the winning opening switches 62B and 63B via the input / output circuit 294 (S88: NO), the CPU 291 proceeds to the processing of S89.
Subsequently, in S89, the CPU 291 executes a determination process for determining whether or not a winning is made in the starting port 57, that is, whether or not a winning detection signal is input from the starting port switch 57A via the input / output circuit 294. If a winning detection signal is input from the start port switch 57A via the input / output circuit 294 (S89: YES), the CPU 291 ends the sub-process after executing the process of S87, and returns to the main flowchart. Return. Therefore, when winning at the start port 57, five prize balls are paid out to the upper plate 8 as described later (see FIG. 21).
On the other hand, when no winning detection signal is input from the start port switch 57A via the input / output circuit 294 (S89: NO), the CPU 291 ends the sub-process and returns to the main flowchart.

Next, a sub-process of the prize ball payout command reception process executed by the CPU 271 of the prize ball payout control board 270 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 21 is a sub-flowchart of an interrupt control process executed by the CPU 271 of the prize ball payout control board 270. Here, the interrupt control process of FIG. 21 operates at regular intervals (for example, every 4 msec) after the power is turned on. Each program shown in the flowchart of FIG. 21 is stored in the ROM 272 or the RAM 273 provided in the prize ball payout control board 270 and is executed by the CPU 271.
As shown in FIG. 21, first, in S <b> 211, the CPU 271 executes determination processing for determining whether or not a prize ball payout command is input from the CPU 291 of the main control board 290.
If no prize ball payout command is input from the CPU 291 (211: NO), the CPU 271 ends the sub-process and returns to the main flowchart.

On the other hand, when a prize ball payout command is input from the CPU 291 (211: YES), in S212, the CPU 271 constitutes the prize ball payout device 22 for paying out the number of prize balls corresponding to the prize ball payout command. The drive pulse number of the stepping motor to be read is read from the ROM 272 and stored in the RAM 273 as the output pulse number to be output to the prize ball payout device 22.
For example, when a winning ball payout command for instructing payout of 15 prize balls is input from the CPU 291, the CPU 271 displays the stepping motor of the prize ball payout device 22 for paying out 15 prize balls. The number of drive pulses is read from the ROM 272 and stored in the RAM 273 as the number of output pulses output to the prize ball payout device 22. In addition, when a prize ball payout command for instructing the payout of five prize balls is input from the CPU 291, the CPU 271 has a stepping motor of the stepping motor constituting the prize ball payout device 22 for paying out five prize balls. The number of drive pulses is read from the ROM 272 and stored in the RAM 273 as the number of output pulses output to the prize ball payout device 22.

  Subsequently, in S213, the CPU 271 reads the number of output pulses from the RAM 273 again and outputs it to the prize ball payout device 22, and then ends the sub-process and returns to the main flowchart. As a result, the number of prize balls corresponding to each prize winning through the prize winning holes 62 and 63, the start opening 57 and the big prize winning opening 60 is supplied to the upper plate 8 via the prize ball payout device 22. Therefore, when the jackpot flag is turned on, that is, when winning in the big prize opening 60 or each of the winning prize openings 62 and 63 during the jackpot game, 15 prize balls are paid out to the upper plate 8 as described above. When winning at the start opening 57, five prize balls are paid out to the upper plate 8 as described above. Further, when winning in each of the winning openings 62, 63 or the starting opening 57 during the normal game, five prize balls are paid out to the upper plate 8 as described above.

  Next, the control processing executed when the CPU 281 of the sub-integrated control board 280 receives each command such as “fluctuation pattern command” representing the fluctuation pattern as instruction information from the CPU 291 of the main control board 290 based on FIG. I will explain. Here, the interrupt control process of FIG. 22 operates at regular intervals (for example, every 4 msec) after the power is turned on. Note that the program shown in the flowchart of FIG. 22 is stored in the ROM 282 or RAM 283 provided in the sub-integrated control board 280 and is executed by the CPU 281.

As shown in FIG. 22, first, in S301, the CPU 281 of the sub-integrated control board 280 receives the “variation pattern command”, “final stop symbol instruction”, “confirmation signal”, etc. input from the CPU 291 of the main control board 290. The instruction information is stored in the RAM 283.
Subsequently, in S302, the CPU 281 reads the instruction information from the RAM 283 again, and executes a determination process for determining whether or not the instruction information is a “confirmation signal”.
If the instruction information is not a “confirmation signal” (S302: NO), the count value of the effect pattern selection counter 283A when the variation pattern command is input from the CPU 291 is substituted into the effect pattern algebra E in S303. And stored in the parameter storage area 283B of the RAM 283.

  Further, in S304, the CPU 281 reads out the “variation pattern command” and “final stop symbol instruction” as the instruction information from the RAM 283, and also reads the effect pattern algebra E from the parameter storage area 283B. Then, the “effect pattern command” of the corresponding effect pattern from the effect pattern selection table 75 (see FIG. 11) is output (instructed) to the CPU 261 of the effect display board 260 and stored in the RAM 283 as an effect pattern command of display instruction information.

  For example, the “variation pattern command” read from the RAM 283 is “1”, the “final stop symbol instruction” is “123” for notifying complete loss, and the effect pattern algebra E read from the parameter storage area 283B is “0”. In any case of “13”, the CPU 281 stores “1A” in the RAM 283 as an effect pattern command to be output (instructed) to the CPU 261 of the effect display board 260. Further, the “variation pattern command” read from the RAM 283 is “2”, the “final stop symbol instruction” is “368” for notifying complete loss, and the effect pattern algebra E read from the parameter storage area 283B is “0”. In any case of “13”, the CPU 281 stores “1B” in the RAM 283 as an effect pattern command to be output (instructed) to the CPU 261 of the effect display board 260.

  Further, the “variation pattern command” read from the RAM 283 is “11”, the “final stop symbol information” is “787” for notifying reach loss, and the effect pattern algebra E read from the parameter storage area 283B is “9”. In this case, the CPU 281 stores “11B” in the RAM 283 as an effect pattern command to be output (instructed) to the CPU 261 of the effect display board 260. The “variation pattern command” read from the RAM 283 is “12”, the “final stop symbol information” is “212” for notifying reach loss, and the effect pattern algebra E read from the parameter storage area 283B is “12”. In this case, the CPU 281 stores “12C” in the RAM 283 as an effect pattern command to be output (instructed) to the CPU 261 of the effect display board 260.

  Further, the “variation pattern command” read from the RAM 283 is “21”, the “final stop symbol information” is “333” for notifying the big hit, and the effect pattern algebra E read from the parameter storage area 283B is “5”. In this case, the CPU 281 stores “21B” in the RAM 283 as an effect pattern command to be output (instructed) to the CPU 261 of the effect display board 260. Further, the “variation pattern command” read from the RAM 283 is “22”, the “final stop symbol information” is “666” for notifying the big hit, and the effect pattern algebra E read from the parameter storage area 283B is “13”. In this case, the CPU 281 stores “22C” in the RAM 283 as an effect pattern command to be output (instructed) to the CPU 261 of the effect display board 260.

Thereafter, in S305, the CPU 281 reads out the “effect pattern command” and the “final stop symbol information” from the RAM 283, outputs (instructs) to the CPU 261 of the effect display board 260, and ends the processing.
For example, when “1A” is read as the “effect pattern command” from the RAM 283, the CPU 281 outputs the effect pattern command “1A” and “final stop symbol information” to the CPU 261 as display instruction information. Further, when “11B” is read as the “effect pattern command” from the RAM 283, the effect pattern command “11B” and “final stop symbol information” are output to the CPU 261 as display instruction information.

  On the other hand, when the instruction information read from the RAM 283 is “confirmation signal” in S302 (S302: YES), in S306, the CPU 291 outputs (instructs) the “confirmation signal” to the CPU 261 as display instruction information. ), The process ends.

  Next, control processing executed when the CPU 261 of the effect display board 260 configured as described above receives display instruction information from the CPU 281 of the sub-integrated control board 280 will be described with reference to FIG. Each program shown in the flowchart in FIG. 23 is stored in a ROM 262 or a RAM 263 provided in the effect display board 260 and is executed by the CPU 261.

As shown in FIG. 23, first, in S401, when the display instruction information is input from the CPU 281 of the sub-integrated control board 280, the CPU 261 displays an effect pattern command that constitutes the display instruction information, and a pattern that changes and stops display. Is stored in the RAM 263.
Next, in S402, the CPU 261 reads out the effect pattern command from the RAM 263, and executes a determination process for determining whether the effect pattern command is an effect pattern command corresponding to complete loss. Specifically, the CPU 261 executes determination processing for determining whether or not the effect pattern commands read from the RAM 263 are “1A” to “1B”.

If the effect pattern commands read from the RAM 263 are “1A” to “1B” (S402: YES), in S403, the CPU 261 executes a sub-process of “completely lost display process”.
In the sub-process of the “completely lost display process”, first, the CPU 261 reads out the “effect pattern command” and the “final stop symbol” as display instruction information from the RAM 263 again. Then, the “effect display pattern” corresponding to the “effect pattern command” is read from the effect display pattern table 76 (see FIG. 12) stored in the effect display pattern table storage area 262A of the ROM 262 and stored in the RAM 263. Subsequently, the CPU 261 reads the “effect display pattern” from the RAM 263 again, reads out the moving image data corresponding to the “effect display pattern” from the ROM 262 and displays it on the liquid crystal display 52, and a predetermined effect display time has elapsed. In this case, display control is performed so that the “final stop symbol” is stopped and displayed.

  For example, when the “effect pattern command” and the “final stop pattern” as the display instruction information are “1A” and “158”, the CPU 261 sets “complete loss” as the “effect display pattern” from the effect display pattern table 76. A ”is read out, and the moving image data corresponding to this“ completely lost A ”is read from the ROM 262 and displayed on the liquid crystal display 52. When the effect display time of about 10 seconds elapses, the lost pattern of“ 158 ”is displayed. The display is controlled so that is stopped. Further, when the “effect pattern command” and the “final stop pattern” as the display instruction information are “1B” and “257”, the CPU 261 reads “complete loss” as the “effect display pattern” from the effect display pattern table 76. B ”is read out, and the moving image data corresponding to this“ completely lost B ”is read from the ROM 262 and displayed on the liquid crystal display 52. When the effect display time of about 4 seconds elapses, the“ 257 ”lost pattern is displayed. The display is controlled so that is stopped.

Subsequently, in S404, the CPU 261 executes a determination process for determining whether or not a confirmation signal is input from the CPU 281 of the sub-integrated control board 280.
If no confirmation signal is input from the CPU 281 (S404: NO), the CPU 261 continues to display the moving image displayed on the liquid crystal display 52 in S405. On the other hand, when the confirmation signal is input from the CPU 281 (S404: YES), in S406, the CPU 261 performs the confirmation stop display of the moving image display, and then ends the processing.

On the other hand, when the effect pattern command read from the RAM 263 is not “1A” to “1B” in S402 (S402: NO), the CPU 261 proceeds to the process of S407.
In step S407, the CPU 261 reads out the effect pattern command from the RAM 263, and executes a determination process for determining whether the effect pattern command is an effect pattern command corresponding to reach lose. Specifically, the CPU 261 executes a determination process for determining whether or not the effect pattern commands read from the RAM 263 are “11A” to “11C” and “12A” to “12C”.

When the effect pattern commands read from the RAM 263 are “11A” to “11C” and “12A” to “12C” (S407: YES), in S408, the CPU 261 performs a sub-process of “reach loss display process”. Is executed, the processing after S404 is executed.
In the sub-process of this “reach loss display process”, first, the CPU 261 reads the “effect pattern command” and the “final stop symbol” as display instruction information from the RAM 263 again. Then, the “effect display pattern” corresponding to the “effect pattern command” is read from the effect display pattern table 76 (see FIG. 12) stored in the effect display pattern table storage area 262A of the ROM 262 and stored in the RAM 263. Subsequently, the CPU 261 reads the “effect display pattern” from the RAM 263 again, reads out the moving image data corresponding to the “effect display pattern” from the ROM 262 and displays it on the liquid crystal display 52, and a predetermined effect display time has elapsed. In this case, display control is performed so that the “final stop symbol” is stopped and displayed.

  For example, when the “effect pattern command” and the “final stop pattern” as the display instruction information are “11A” and “767”, the CPU 261 sets “reach loss 11A” as the “effect display pattern” from the effect display pattern table 76. Is read out from the ROM 262 and displayed on the liquid crystal display 52. When an effect display time of about 20 seconds elapses, the reach loss symbol of “767” is stopped. Control display so that it is displayed. When the “effect pattern command” and the “final stop pattern” as the display instruction information are “12B” and “545”, the CPU 261 sets “reach loss 12B” as the “effect display pattern” from the effect display pattern table 76. Is read out from the ROM 262 and displayed on the liquid crystal display 52. When an effect display time of about 30 seconds elapses, the reach loss pattern of “545” is stopped. Control display so that it is displayed.

On the other hand, if the effect pattern commands read from the RAM 263 are not “11A” to “11C” and “12A” to “12C” in S407 (S407: NO), the CPU 261 proceeds to the process of S409.
In step S409, the CPU 261 reads out the effect pattern command from the RAM 263, and executes a determination process for determining whether the effect pattern command is an effect pattern command corresponding to a jackpot. Specifically, the CPU 261 executes determination processing for determining whether or not the effect pattern commands read from the RAM 263 are “21A” to “21C” and “22A” to “22C”.

When the effect pattern commands read from the RAM 263 are “21A” to “21C” and “22A” to “22C” (S409: YES), in S410, the CPU 261 performs a sub-process of “big hit display process”. Is executed, the processing after S404 is executed.
In the sub-process of this “big hit display process”, first, the CPU 261 reads out “effect pattern command” and “final stop symbol” as display instruction information from the RAM 263 again. Then, the “effect display pattern” corresponding to the “effect pattern command” is read from the effect display pattern table 76 (see FIG. 12) stored in the effect display pattern table storage area 262A of the ROM 262 and stored in the RAM 263. Subsequently, the CPU 261 reads the “effect display pattern” from the RAM 263 again, reads out the moving image data corresponding to the “effect display pattern” from the ROM 262 and displays it on the liquid crystal display 52, and a predetermined effect display time has elapsed. In this case, display control is performed so that the “final stop symbol” is stopped and displayed.

  For example, when the “effect pattern command” and the “final stop pattern” as the display instruction information are “21A” and “777”, the CPU 261 sets “effect display pattern” as “effect display pattern” from the effect display pattern table 76. 21A "is read out, and the moving image data corresponding to" 21A per reach "is read from the ROM 262 and displayed on the liquid crystal display 52. When the effect display time of about 22 seconds elapses, the jackpot symbol of" 777 " The display is controlled so that is stopped. When the “effect pattern command” and the “final stop pattern” as the display instruction information are “22B” and “111”, the CPU 261 sets “effect display pattern” as “effect display pattern” from the effect display pattern table 76. 22B "is read out, and the moving image data corresponding to" 22B per reach "is read from the ROM 262 and displayed on the liquid crystal display 52. When the presentation display time of about 32 seconds elapses, the big hit symbol of" 111 " The display is controlled so that is stopped.

  As described above, according to the pachinko machine 1 according to the first embodiment, when the jackpot flag is turned on, that is, when the jackpot is lottery (S61: YES), it is blocked in the normal gaming state. The big winning opening 60 can be opened up to 15 times, and a big hit game in which a pachinko ball can be easily won from the large winning opening 60 is started (S62 to S74). When the total number of winning prize openings 60 opened during the jackpot game reaches the upper limit of ten, the total number of winning prize openings 60 and winning prizes 62 and 63 is reached. Alternatively, when 29.5 seconds have elapsed after the special winning opening 60 is opened, the block is closed (S64 to S71). In addition, during the big hit game, 15 prize balls are paid out to the upper plate 8 for each winning ball to the big prize opening 60 and each of the prize winning openings 62, 63. The five winning balls are paid out to the upper plate 8 for each winning ball to each of the winning ports 62 and 63. Further, for each winning ball to the start port 57, five winning balls are paid out in the normal gaming state and in the big hit game.

  As a result, the grand prize opening 60 opened during the jackpot game has reached a total of 10 which is the upper limit of the total number of winning prizes in the winning prize opening 60 and the winning prizes in each of the winning prize openings 62 and 63. Since it is sometimes closed, it is possible to shorten the opening time of the big prize opening 60, and it is possible to reduce the game time of the big hit game in which the big winning opening 60 can be opened up to 15 times. In addition, by shortening the opening time of the big prize opening 60, it is possible to reduce the number of shots while the big prize opening 60 is opened, and it is possible to suppress the waste of pachinko balls launched during the big hit game. Become. In addition, during the jackpot game, 15 prize balls are paid out not only for the big prize opening 60 but also for each of the prize winning openings 62 and 63. It is possible to acquire award balls for the ten winning balls, and it is possible to surely acquire the number of prize balls paid out during the jackpot game up to the limit number.

Next, a pachinko machine according to a second embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. In the following description, the same reference numerals as those of the pachinko machine 1 according to the first embodiment shown in FIGS. 1 to 23 denote the same or corresponding parts as those of the pachinko machine 1 according to the first embodiment. .
The schematic configuration of the pachinko machine according to the second embodiment is substantially the same as that of the pachinko machine 1 according to the first embodiment. Various control processes are substantially the same as the pachinko machine 1 according to the first embodiment.
However, the CPU 291 of the main control board 290 of the pachinko machine according to the second embodiment is replaced with a sub-process of the “big hit game process” (S6) executed by the CPU 291 of the main control board 290 of the pachinko machine 1 according to the first embodiment. This is different from the above in that the sub-process of “Big Bonus Game Process 2” is executed, and the sub-process of “Prize Ball Payout Process 2” is executed instead of the sub-process of “Prize Ball Payout Process” (S7).

Next, the sub-process of “big hit game process 2” will be described with reference to FIG.
As shown in FIG. 24, in S101-S108 (YES), CPU291 performs the process of said S61-S68 (YES) (refer FIG. 19).
If a winning detection signal is not input from the winning opening switches 62B and 63B via the input / output circuit 294 in S108 (S108: NO), the CPU 291 proceeds to the processing of S109.

In S <b> 109, the CPU 291 executes a determination process for determining whether or not a winning opening 57 has been won, that is, whether or not a winning detection signal is input from the starting opening switch 57 </ b> A via the input / output circuit 294.
When a winning detection signal is input from the start port switch 57A via the input / output circuit 294 (S109: YES), the CPU 291 executes the process of S106 (the process of S66 above), and then S110. Move on to processing.
On the other hand, when the winning detection signal is not input from the start port switch 57A via the input / output circuit 294 (S109: NO), the CPU 291 proceeds to the process of S110.
Thereafter, in S110 to S118, the CPU 291 ends the process after executing the processes of S69 to S77 (see FIG. 19).

Next, sub processing of “prize ball payout processing 2” will be described with reference to FIG.
As shown in FIG. 25, in S121-S125 (YES), CPU291 performs the process of said S81-S85 (YES) (refer FIG. 20).
In S125, if no winning detection signal is input from the winning opening switches 62B and 63B via the input / output circuit 294 (S125: NO), the CPU 291 proceeds to the processing of S126. In S126, the CPU 291 executes a determination process for determining whether or not a winning opening 57 has been won, that is, whether or not a winning detection signal is input from the starting opening switch 57A via the input / output circuit 294.
When a winning detection signal is input from the start port switch 57A via the input / output circuit 294 (S126: YES), the CPU 291 executes the process of S123 (the process of S83 above), and then End the sub-process and return to the main flowchart. Accordingly, when winning at the start port 57, 15 prize balls are paid out to the upper plate 8 as described above (see FIG. 21).
On the other hand, when no winning detection signal is input from the start port switch 57A via the input / output circuit 294 (S126: NO), the CPU 291 ends the sub-process and returns to the main flowchart.

On the other hand, when the jackpot flag read from the RAM 293 in S121 is OFF, that is, when it is “0” (S121: NO), the CPU 291 proceeds to the process of S127.
In S127, the CPU 291 performs determination processing for determining whether or not each of the winning ports 62 and 63 has been won, that is, whether or not a winning detection signal has been input from each of the winning port switches 62B and 63B via the input / output circuit 294. Execute.
When a winning detection signal is input from each of the winning opening switches 62B and 63B via the input / output circuit 294 (S127: YES), in S128, the CPU 291 is directed to the CPU 271 of the winning ball payout control board 270. After outputting a prize ball payout command for instructing to pay out five prize balls through the input / output circuit 294, the sub-process is terminated and the process returns to the main flowchart. Therefore, when winning is made to each winning opening switch 62B, 63B, five prize balls are paid out to the upper plate 8 as described above (see FIG. 21).

On the other hand, when no winning detection signal is input from the winning opening switch 62B, 63B via the input / output circuit 294 (S127: NO), the CPU 291 proceeds to the processing of S129. Subsequently, in S129, the CPU 291 executes determination processing for determining whether or not a winning is made in the starting port 57, that is, whether or not a winning detection signal is input from the starting port switch 57A via the input / output circuit 294.
When a winning detection signal is input from the start port switch 57A via the input / output circuit 294 (S129: YES), the CPU 291 completes the sub-process after executing the process of S128 and returns to the main flowchart. Return. Therefore, when winning at the start port 57, five prize balls are paid out to the upper plate 8 as described above (see FIG. 21).
On the other hand, when the winning detection signal is not input from the start port switch 57A via the input / output circuit 294 (S129: NO), the CPU 291 ends the sub-process and returns to the main flowchart.

  As described above, according to the pachinko machine according to the second embodiment, when the jackpot flag is turned on, that is, when the jackpot is lottery (S101: YES), it is blocked in the normal gaming state. The big winning opening 60 can be opened up to 15 times, and a big hit game in which a pachinko ball can be easily won from the big winning opening 60 is started (S102 to S115). The number of winning prize openings 60 opened during the jackpot game is 10 in which the total number of winning prizes to the winning prize opening 60, the winning prize openings 62 and 63, and the winning prize to the start opening 57 is the upper limit. Or when 29.5 seconds have passed since the special winning opening 60 was opened (S103 to S112). In addition, during the big hit game, 15 prize balls are paid out to the upper plate 8 for each winning ball to the big prize opening 60, each prize opening 62, 63 and the start opening 57, while in the normal gaming state In this case, five winning balls are paid out to the upper plate 8 for each winning ball to each of the winning ports 62 and 63 and the starting port 57.

  Thus, the maximum number of winning prize openings 60 opened during the jackpot game is the total number of winning prizes to the winning prize opening 60, the winning prize openings 62 and 63, and the winning prize number to the start opening 57. Since it is closed when the number of pieces is reached, it is possible to shorten the opening time of the big prize opening 60 and to shorten the game time of the big hit game in which the big prize opening 60 can be opened up to 15 times. Can do. In addition, by shortening the opening time of the big prize opening 60, it is possible to reduce the number of shots while the big prize opening 60 is opened, and it is possible to suppress the waste of pachinko balls launched during the big hit game. Become. Further, during the jackpot game, 15 prize balls are paid out not only for the big winning opening 60 but also for the winning openings 62 and 63 and the starting opening 57. It is possible to reliably acquire award balls for 10 winning balls, which is the upper limit number, and it is possible to reliably acquire up to the limited number of winning ball payouts during the big hit game.

In addition, this invention is not limited to the said Example, Of course, various improvement and deformation | transformation are possible within the range which does not deviate from the summary of this invention.
For example, the grand prize opening 60 opened during the jackpot game is reached when the total number of winning prizes to the big winning opening 60 and the winning prize to the start opening 57 reaches the upper limit of 10, or You may make it close | close, when 29.5 second passes after this special winning opening 60 is open | released.

  Further, in the first embodiment, when a winning is made in the starting port 57 during the normal game state and the big hit game (S86: YES, S89: YES), the CPU 291 has 5 for the CPU 271 of the prize ball payout control board 270. The prize ball payout command for instructing to pay out the prize balls is output via the input / output circuit 294 (S87). However, the number of prize balls to be paid out for winning in the big prize opening 60 to the CPU 271. A prize ball payout command instructing to pay out a smaller number of prize balls (for example, 6 to 10 prize balls) may be output via the input / output circuit 294.

  Further, in the second embodiment, when the start port 57 is won in the normal gaming state (S129: YES), the CPU 291 pays out five prize balls to the CPU 271 of the prize ball payout control board 270. Is output via the input / output circuit 294 (S128), but a smaller number of winning balls than the number of winning balls to be paid out for winning in the big winning opening 60 to the CPU 271 (for example, , 6 to 10 prize balls) may be output via the input / output circuit 294 instructing to pay out.

  In the first embodiment and the second embodiment, in the process of S87 or S128, the CPU 291 gives 5 to the CPU 271 of the prize ball payout control board 270 for winning to each of the winning ports 62 and 63 and the start port 57. A prize ball payout command instructing to pay out the same number of prize balls, that is, the same number of prize balls, is output via the input / output circuit 294. A prize ball payout command for instructing to pay out a different number of prize balls with respect to each winning prize may be output to the CPU 271 via the input / output circuit 294.

1 is a front perspective view showing an entire pachinko machine according to Embodiment 1. FIG. It is the back side perspective view showing the whole pachinko machine concerning Example 1. FIG. 1 is a front view showing a game board of a pachinko machine according to Embodiment 1. FIG. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the control system which concerns on the drive control of the pachinko machine based on Example 1. FIG. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of RAM of the main control board of the pachinko machine based on Example 1. FIG. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of ROM of the main control board of the pachinko machine based on Example 1. FIG. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of RAM of the sub integrated control board of the pachinko machine concerning Example 1. FIG. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of ROM of the sub integrated control board of the pachinko machine concerning Example 1. FIG. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of ROM of the effect display board | substrate of the pachinko machine which concerns on Example 1. FIG. It is a figure which shows an example of the fluctuation pattern determination table stored in the fluctuation pattern determination table storage area of ROM of the main control board of the pachinko machine concerning Example 1. FIG. It is a figure which shows an example of the production pattern selection table stored in the production pattern selection table storage area of ROM of the sub integrated control board of the pachinko machine concerning Example 1. FIG. It is a figure which shows an example of the production | presentation display pattern table stored in the production | presentation display pattern table storage area of ROM of the production | presentation display board of the pachinko machine which concerns on Example 1. FIG. It is a main flowchart which shows the interrupt control process which CPU of the main control board of the pachinko machine concerning Example 1 performs. It is a sub-flowchart which shows the sub process of the "start opening prize process" which CPU of the main control board of the pachinko machine concerning Example 1 performs. It is a sub-flowchart which shows the sub process of the "big hit determination process" which CPU of the main control board of the pachinko machine concerning Example 1 performs. It is a sub-flowchart which shows the sub process of the "variation pattern selection process" which CPU of the main control board of the pachinko machine concerning Example 1 performs. It is a sub-flowchart which shows the sub process of the "command transmission process" which CPU of the main control board of the pachinko machine concerning Example 1 performs. It is a sub-flowchart which shows the sub process of the "confirmation signal transmission process" which CPU of the main control board of the pachinko machine concerning Example 1 performs. It is a sub-flowchart which shows the sub process of the "big hit game process" which CPU of the main control board of the pachinko machine concerning Example 1 performs. 7 is a sub-flowchart illustrating a sub-process of “prize ball payout process” executed by the CPU of the main control board of the pachinko machine according to the first embodiment. 7 is a sub-flowchart illustrating a sub-process of “prize ball payout command reception process” executed by the CPU of the prize ball payout control board of the pachinko machine according to the first embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed when CPU of the sub integrated control board of the pachinko machine concerning Example 1 receives each command as instruction information from CPU of the main control board. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed when CPU of the production display board of the pachinko machine concerning Example 1 receives display directions information from CPU of a sub integrated control board. It is a sub-flowchart which shows a sub process of "big hit game process 2" which CPU of the main control board of the pachinko machine concerning Example 2 performs. 7 is a sub-flowchart illustrating a sub-process of “prize ball payout process 2” executed by the CPU of the main control board of the pachinko machine according to the first embodiment.

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DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachinko machine 22 Prize ball dispensing device 41 Game board 42 Game area 48 Special symbol display device 52 Liquid crystal display 57 Start opening 57A Start opening switch 59 Opening and closing door 59A Opening and closing door solenoid 60 Large winning opening 60A Large winning opening switch 60B V switch 62 , 63 Prize opening 62B, 63B Prize opening switch 260 Production display board 261, 271, 281, 291 CPU
262, 272, 282, 292 ROM
263, 273, 283, 293 RAM
270 Prize ball payout control board 280 Sub-integrated control board 290 Main control board

Claims (2)

A start opening provided in the game area;
Starting port detecting means for detecting winning of a game ball to the starting port;
A large winning opening that can be opened and closed that is provided in the gaming area and is closed in the normal gaming state,
Opening and closing means for opening and closing the prize winning opening;
A grand prize opening detecting means for detecting a winning of a game ball to the big prize opening;
A big winning mouth counting means for counting the number of winning game balls to the big winning mouth;
At least one winning opening provided in the game area;
A winning opening detecting means for detecting winning of a game ball in the winning opening;
A winning port counting means for counting the number of winning game balls to the winning port;
A prize ball payout means for paying out a prize ball;
Main control means for controlling the operating state of the gaming machine;
With
The main control means includes
A jackpot random number obtaining means for obtaining a value of a jackpot random number that is updated within a predetermined range when the game ball wins the start opening;
Jackpot determining means for determining whether or not the value of the jackpot random number acquired by the jackpot random number acquiring means matches a predetermined jackpot value;
When it is determined that the big hit is determined by the big hit determining means, the big winning opening can be opened a plurality of times, and the big winning game is controlled so as to enter a special gaming state in which a game ball can be easily won from the big winning opening. Control means;
When the big prize opening is opened, when the total of the respective count values of the big prize counting means and the prize opening counting means reaches a predetermined upper limit count value, or the big prize opening is opened. A special winning opening closing means for closing the special winning opening when a predetermined time has elapsed since then,
In the case of the special gaming state, the prize ball paying means is driven and controlled so as to pay out a predetermined first number of prize balls for each winning ball to the winning prize opening and the winning opening, On the other hand, in the case of the normal gaming state, the prize ball paying means is driven so as to pay out a predetermined second number of prize balls smaller than the predetermined first number for each winning ball in the prize opening. First payout control means for controlling;
In the normal game state and the special game state, the prize ball payout means is arranged so as to pay out a predetermined third number of prize balls smaller than the predetermined first number for each winning ball to the start opening. Second payout control means for driving and controlling
A gaming machine characterized by comprising: A start opening provided in the game area;
Starting port detecting means for detecting winning of a game ball to the starting port;
Starting port counting means for counting the number of winning game balls to the starting port;
A large winning opening that can be opened and closed that is provided in the gaming area and is closed in the normal gaming state,
Opening and closing means for opening and closing the prize winning opening;
A grand prize opening detecting means for detecting a winning of a game ball to the big prize opening;
A big winning mouth counting means for counting the number of winning game balls to the big winning mouth;
At least one winning opening provided in the game area;
A winning opening detecting means for detecting winning of a game ball in the winning opening;
A winning port counting means for counting the number of winning game balls to the winning port;
A prize ball payout means for paying out a prize ball;
Main control means for controlling the operating state of the gaming machine;
With
The main control means includes
A jackpot random number obtaining means for obtaining a value of a jackpot random number that is updated within a predetermined range when the game ball wins the start opening;
Jackpot determining means for determining whether or not the value of the jackpot random number acquired by the jackpot random number acquiring means matches a predetermined jackpot value;
When it is determined that the big hit is determined by the big hit determining means, the big winning opening can be opened a plurality of times, and the big winning game is controlled so as to enter a special gaming state in which a game ball can be easily won from the big winning opening. Control means;
When the big prize opening is opened, when the total of the count values of the start opening counting means, the big winning prize counting means, and the winning prize counting means reaches a predetermined upper limit count value, or this A special winning opening closing means for closing the special winning opening when a predetermined time has elapsed since the opening of the special winning opening;
In the case of the special gaming state, the prize ball paying means is arranged so as to pay out a predetermined first number of prize balls for each winning ball to the start opening, the big winning opening and the winning opening. On the other hand, in the normal gaming state, a predetermined second number of balls less than the predetermined first number are paid out to each winning ball to the winning port and to the starting port. Third payout control means for drivingly controlling the prize ball payout means so as to pay out a predetermined third number of prize balls smaller than the predetermined first number for each of the winning balls;
A gaming machine characterized by comprising:

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