JP4792483B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a pachinko gaming machine equipped with a variable winning device.
As is well known, a game machine of the present type 1 type 2 type mixing machine type is provided with a variable winning device (large winning port) composed of a pair of blades (movable pieces) on a game board, and a game ball at a predetermined starting port. When a prize is won, the solenoid is activated and the blades of the variable winning device are opened and closed once or twice, so that the game ball flowing down the game board surface is captured and guided into the variable winning device.
Inside the variable winning device, there is provided a specific winning port referred to as a V zone, and when a game ball that has won a prize in the variable winning device further wins the specific winning port, a specific gaming state (big win) occurs. .
In the big hit gaming state, the operation of the solenoid causes the blades to be opened for a predetermined period, or is continuously opened or closed until a predetermined number of game balls are detected in the predetermined period, or a predetermined number of times (for example, 18 Times) Operates as the first round by opening and closing continuously. Then, the second round is continuously started according to the content of the winning jackpot, and the continuous opening and closing of the blades is further repeated. In the same manner, the game is repeated up to a predetermined number of rounds (a maximum of 16 rounds depending on the content of the winning jackpot) so that a large number of game balls can be acquired during the period of such a specific game state. The number of rounds in the jackpot game is determined by internally drawing a lot at the start opening.

For example, in Patent Document 1, the number of continuations of the round operation is determined in advance by a lottery in response to a winning at the start opening. The number of continuations here refers to the number of times that the gaming machine assists the continuation of the round operation during special games (the continuation to the next round is confirmed by the operation of the winning device). The more it is, the more advantageous to the player. If there are lottery results of 2 rounds, 7 rounds, and 15 rounds (up to 15 rounds) as the number of assist rounds, if more lottery results are obtained, it is suggested (or taught) to the player. , Disclosure, announcement, appeal, etc.). For example, it is described that when a lottery result of 15 rounds is obtained by winning at the start opening, it is possible to suggest that a round number with a large number of times is selected for the player.
In Patent Document 2, as a pachinko gaming machine that has good customers after the special game operation and can produce a variety of game modes, the ball passing number to the opening and closing drive area is within a predetermined number of times within a predetermined timing, When the next special game operation is executed, the maximum number of winning balls during the operation of the special game state is increased to increase the possibility of an early jackpot occurrence. However, a pachinko gaming machine is described in which it is easy to hold new expectations for the next jackpot and the customer of the machine base is improved.
In Patent Document 3, as a gaming machine that is expected to continuously generate special games advantageous to the player, the number of executions of special auxiliary games is determined each time each round of special games is executed. There is described a gaming machine that executes a special auxiliary game for the number of times corresponding to the total number of executions determined by the special auxiliary game determination means every time a predetermined winning portion is won after the game ends.
JP 2006-101924 A Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2002-078876 JP 2002-369930 A

By the way, in the above-described one-type and two-type mixed-type gaming machines and the like, when there are a plurality of round continuation times (number of rounds) at the time of the big hit game, the round number is displayed on the round number display portion at the start of the big hit game. Was to be displayed.
However, if the number of rounds is displayed at the start of the jackpot game, the player can immediately know the number of rounds of the jackpot, so in a jackpot game with a large number of balls that can be acquired for a long number of rounds, the player hits the jackpot game with a relatively high tension On the other hand, in a jackpot game with a small number of rounds that can be acquired with a short number of rounds, the jackpot game is faced with a lower tension than a jackpot with a long round number.
In other words, in the conventional one-type and two-type mixed-type gaming machines, when a plurality of rounds in a big hit game are prepared, there is a problem that the player cannot always face the big hit game with the same tension. there were.
The present invention has been made in view of the above points, and it is intended to provide a pachinko gaming machine that allows a player to always face a big hit game with the same tension despite the number of balls that can be acquired is different. Objective.

The present invention has been made to solve the above-described problems, and can be realized by the following modes.
That is, the first aspect of the present invention is a start area where a game ball can pass, a symbol display means for variably displaying symbols as the game ball passes through the start area, and a closed state where the game ball is difficult to win. A variable winning device that can be changed to an open state that is easy to win, a specific area provided in the variable winning device, and when the predetermined symbol is stopped and displayed on the symbol display means, the variable winning device is set for a predetermined time, An open / close game control means for executing an open / close game to be changed to an open state, and a jackpot for selecting either the first jackpot game or the second jackpot game when a game ball passes through the specific area during the open / close game includes a game selecting means, and a jackpot game execution means for executing the selected a jackpot game by the jackpot game selecting means, the jackpot game execution means, the jackpot game When the first jackpot game is selected by the selection means, a first jackpot game executing means for executing a first round game with a maximum number of times of opening and closing of the variable winning device as a first opening and closing number of times, and the jackpot When the second jackpot game is selected by the game selection means, the first round game is executed up to the first round number less than the predetermined number of rounds, and the remaining number of rounds is determined by the number of opening / closing of the variable winning device. Second jackpot game execution means for executing a second round game with a second opening / closing number less than the first opening / closing number , wherein the second jackpot game execution means executes at the remaining number of rounds. The total number of opening / closing operations of the variable prize apparatus in the second round game is the same as the first opening / closing number. Characterized in that it comprises a closing number setting means for setting the second closing times.

Second aspect of the invention features a pachinko game machine that have a round number display means for displaying the number of rounds.
A third aspect of the present invention, the opening and closing frequency setting means, characterized based on any of the opening and closing pattern selected from a plurality of opening and closing patterns of the pachinko machine to set the opening and closing times of the variation winning device And
According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, the open / close count setting means sets the second open / close count to 1 for rounds other than the final round, and the final prize is the variable winning device in the second round game. The pachinko gaming machine is characterized in that the second opening / closing number is set so that the total number of opening / closing times becomes the same as the first opening / closing number.

In the pachinko gaming machine of the present invention, the first jackpot game and the second jackpot game are executed as the jackpot game, although the number of rounds that can be acquired is different, although the number of rounds is the same. With this configuration, since the number of rounds of the first jackpot game and the second jackpot game is the same, it is not possible to determine which jackpot game is at the start of the jackpot game, so the player is always given many You will be able to enter the jackpot game with the expectation that you will be able to win.
In addition, by setting the total number of opening / closing operations of the variable prize apparatus in the second round game to be the same as the first opening / closing number, the player can perform the operation of the second round game as 1 in the first round game. Because it feels like a round of action, it can be difficult to tell when the jackpot game ends.

Hereinafter, the present invention will be described in detail with reference to embodiments shown in the drawings.
FIG. 1 is an overall front view of a pachinko gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention.
A pachinko gaming machine 100 shown in FIG. 1 has a rectangular frame 101, and the game board 1 is detachably attached to a window hole of the frame 101.
A glass frame (not shown) is attached to the front side of the game board 1 so as to be openable and closable.
Also, a lower part of the game board 1 is provided with a tray part 102 for storing a game ball, a launch lever 103 for launching the game ball of the tray part 102, and the like.
On the upper surface of the saucer portion 102, for example, an effect button 104 is provided that directs the player to perform an operation to produce a sense of participation in the game. Further, although not shown in the drawing, a game ball purchase button, a purchase cancel button, a ball removal button for removing the game ball in the tray 102 from the bottom to the outside, and the like are provided on the upper surface of the tray portion 102.

FIG. 2 is a front view showing an example of the game board.
In the center of the game board 1 shown in this figure, an upper prize winning port 2 as a first variable winning device is provided.
On both sides of the upper part of the upper university winning opening 2, as an introduction part for introducing the game ball into the upper university winning opening 2, a pair of game balls that can be changed into a closed state in which it is difficult to win and an open state in which the game ball is easy to win. Movable pieces 3L and 3R are provided. An image display 106 for effect display, which will be described later, is arranged behind the upper prize winning opening 2. In the present embodiment, the shape of the movable piece is a blade shape, but this is merely an example, and a movable piece that is not a blade shape may be used.
Inside the upper university winning opening 2, a specific area (V zone) 4, a special passage 5 in which a game ball won through the movable pieces 3 </ b> L and 3 </ b> R easily passes through the specific area 4, and a game ball is in the specific area 4. A normal passage 6 that is difficult to pass through and a movable sorting body 7 that operates to distribute the game balls to the special passage 5 or the normal passage 6 are provided. In the specific area 4, a specific area switch 4a described later is provided. The game ball that has passed through the special passage 5 is guided to the first rotating body 8. On the other hand, the game ball that has passed through the normal passage 6 is guided to the second rotating body 9.

The first rotating body 8 is provided with, for example, three storage portions 8a for storing game balls. This is the case where game balls are stored in any one of the three storage portions 8a. The game ball is guided to the specific area 4, and when the game ball is stored in the other storage portion 8a, the game ball is guided to an area other than the specific area 4 (non-specific area). On the other hand, the second rotating body 9 is provided with, for example, five storage portions 9a for storing game balls, and the game balls are stored in any one of the five storage portions 9a. In this case, the game ball is guided to the specific area 4, and when the game ball is stored in the other storage portion 9a, the game ball is guided to the non-specific area. Therefore, it is easier for the game ball that has won the upper prize winning opening 2 to pass through the specific area 4 when guided to the special path 5 than to the normal path 6.
In the present embodiment, the winning rate in which the game ball guided to the special path 5 using the first and second rotating bodies 8 and 9 wins the specific area 4 is the game guided to the normal path 6. Although the ball is configured to be higher than the winning rate for winning in the specific area 4, this is merely an example, and the winning rate for the game ball in the special path 5 to win the specific area 4 is the gaming ball in the normal path 6. However, other configurations may be used as long as it is higher than the winning rate for winning in the specific area 4.
Below the front face of the upper prize winning port 2 is a first special symbol display (symbol display means) 10 that displays the first special symbol variably when the game ball passes through the first starting port (starting region) 13. When the game ball wins the normal symbol display 11 that changes the normal symbol when the game ball passes through the gate 14 and the electric tulip 15 that is the second variable winning device, the second special symbol changes. A second special figure display 12 for displaying is provided. In this case, the 1st special figure display 10 and the 2nd special figure display 12 are comprised by the 7 segment display, for example. The normal symbol display 11 is constituted by, for example, a lamp display that represents “◯” and “×”.

A first start port 13 for operating a first special symbol displayed on the first special symbol display 10 is provided in a region below the upper prize winning port 2. Inside the first start port 13, a first start port switch (SW) 13a, which will be described later, is provided. Note that the first start port 13 may be used for whether or not a prize ball is paid out when winning.
A gate 14 for operating the normal symbol displayed on the normal symbol display 11 is provided in the right region of the upper prize winning opening 2.
Inside the gate 14, a gate switch (SW) 14a is provided. Below the gate 14 is provided an electric tulip 15 that functions as a second starting port for actuating the second special symbol displayed on the second special figure indicator 12.
The electric tulip (hereinafter referred to as “electric chew”) 15 is easy to win from a closed state where it is difficult to win the game ball when the normal symbol display 11 stops at a specific symbol (“◯” in this example). Opened. A second start port switch (SW) 15a, which will be described later, is provided inside the electric chew 15. In the present embodiment, the electric chew has been described as an example. However, it is merely an example, and any structure may be used as long as the game ball can be changed from a closed state where it is difficult to win to an open state where it is easy to win.
A lower grand prize opening 16 is provided below the electric chew 15. The lower big prize opening 16 has an open / close door 17 that is opened when the big hit state is a special gaming state, and a lower big prize port switch (SW) 16a, which will be described later, is provided therein. Yes. In the present embodiment, the lower large prize opening 16 is provided in the right region of the game board 1, but it is only an example, and may be arranged at the lower center of the game board 1, for example. An out port 20 is provided at the bottom of the game board 1.
Outside the game area on the lower right side of the game board 1, round number display lamps 21a and 21b are provided as round number display means for the big hit. The round number display lamp 21a displays the number of rounds of jackpot rounds at the time of jackpot using the top prize winning opening 2. In addition, the round number display lamp 21b displays the number of jackpot rounds at the time of jackpot using the lower major winning opening 16. In this embodiment, since the number of rounds in the big hit game is all 15 rounds, the round number display lamps 21a and 21b are provided with only lamps indicating that the number of rounds is 15 rounds. The round number display lamps 21a and 21b are not necessarily provided.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a game control apparatus that performs game control of the entire pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment.
The game control device shown in FIG. 3 is provided with a game control board 111 for controlling the progress of the game as a main control board, and an effect control for controlling a game effect as a sub control board. A board 120, a lamp control board 141, a payout control board 151 for controlling the payout of prize balls, and the like are provided.
The game control board 111 includes a main CPU 112, a ROM 113, a RAM 114, and input / output interfaces (hereinafter referred to as “I / O”) 115 and 116, and performs main control of the pachinko gaming machine.
The I / O 115 includes a movable distribution body 7 in the upper prize winning port 2, a first start port SW13a provided in the first start port 13, a second start port SW15a provided in the electric chew 15, and an electric chew 15 An electric chew solenoid 15b for opening and closing the gate, a gate SW14a provided on the gate 14, an upper prize winning port SW2a for detecting a game ball won at the upper prize winning port 2, and a game ball won at the lower prize winning port 16 A lower major prize opening SW16a to be detected is connected. Further, the upper prize winning solenoid 2b for opening and closing the movable pieces 3L and 3R of the upper prize winning opening 2, the lower prize winning solenoid 16b for opening and closing the opening and closing door 17 of the lower prize winning opening 16, and normal symbols. The display 11, the specific area SW4a provided in the specific area 4, the first special figure display 10, the second special figure display 12, and the like are connected.
On the other hand, the I / O 116 is connected to the I / O 125 provided in the effect control unit 121 of the effect control board 120, the I / O 155 of the payout control board 151, the board external information terminal board 160, and the like.

The effect control board 120 includes an effect control unit 121 and an image / sound control unit 131. The effect control unit 121 includes a CPU 122, a ROM 123, a RAM 124, and I / Os 125, 126, and 127, and controls the entire game effect.
To the I / O 125, the I / O 116 of the game control board 111 and the effect button 104 are connected. The I / O 126 is connected to the I / O 135 of the image / sound controller 131, and the I / O 127 is connected to the I / O 145 of the lamp control board 141.
The image / sound control unit 131 includes a CPU 132, a ROM 133, a RAM 134, and I / O 135 and 136, and controls images and sounds based on instructions from the effect control unit 121. A speaker 105 and a production image display 106 are connected to the I / O 136.
The lamp control board 141 includes a CPU 142, a ROM 143, a RAM 144, and I / O 145 and 146, and controls various lamps connected to the I / O 146, such as a panel lamp 147, a frame lamp 148, and a movable accessory 149. .
The payout control board 151 includes a CPU 152, a ROM 153, a RAM 154, and I / O 155 and 156, and performs drive control of the payout drive motor of the payout device 157 for paying out game balls connected to the I / O 156. Further, a fixed position detection SW 158a, a payout ball detection SW 158b, a ball presence detection SW 158c, a full tank detection SW 158d, and the like are connected to the I / O 156. Further, the frame external information terminal board 170 and the like are connected to the I / O 155.

Next, the gaming operation of the pachinko gaming machine of this embodiment will be described.
First, during a normal game, when a game ball wins the first starting port 13 shown in FIG. 2, a winning lottery and a short-time lottery that is a special game are performed. As a result of the winning lottery, when the winning is won, the game control board 111 shown in FIG. 3 executes the control for displaying the winning symbol on the first special symbol display 10 and opens the door of the lower big prize opening 16 Run a jackpot game. As a jackpot game, for example, a period of time until the open / close door 17 of the lower big prize opening 16 is opened or a predetermined number (for example, nine) of game balls wins in the lower big prize opening 16 The opening operation with 1 round is repeated 15 rounds. When a game ball wins the lower major winning opening 16, for example, 15 winning balls are paid out per winning.
On the other hand, if the winning lottery is won as a result of the winning lottery when the game ball is won at the first starting port 13, the gaming control board 111 displays the small winning symbol on the first special figure display 10, and An open / close game is executed in which the movable pieces 3L, 3R of the winning opening 2 are changed to an open state for a predetermined number of times (for example, once) and for a predetermined time (for example, 0.8 seconds).
When a game ball won in the upper prize winning opening 2 passes through the specific area 4 during the opening / closing game, the game control board 111 executes a jackpot game for opening and closing the movable pieces 3L, 3R of the upper prize winning opening 2. As a big hit game, for example, an operation period in which the movable pieces 3L, 3R of the upper prize winning opening 2 are opened and closed (interrupted movement) a predetermined number of times (for example, 18 times), or a predetermined number (for example, nine) in the upper prize winning opening 2 The period until the game ball is won is determined as one round, and such a round operation is repeated, for example, 15 rounds. When a game ball wins the upper university winning opening 2, for example, 10 winning balls are paid out per winning.

After the jackpot game ends, the game control board 111 generates either the first short-time game (0 times) or the second short-time game (100 times) having a larger number of games than the first short-time game. However, when a big win is won in the winning lottery, it is preferable to select the second short-time game as the bonus game.
When the game ball passes through the gate 14 shown in FIG. 2 and the symbol on the normal symbol display 11 is hit and stops at the symbol during the normal game, the electric chew 15 is, for example, for a predetermined time (0.2 seconds). ), Open.
On the other hand, when the game ball passes through the gate 14 during the short-time game and the symbol on the normal symbol display 11 stops at the winning symbol, the electric chew 15 has a longer time than the predetermined time (0.2 seconds) ( (For example, 3.5 seconds), it will be in an open state.
Even when a game ball wins the electric Chu 15, a winning lottery and a short-time lottery are performed. If the winning lottery is won as a result of the winning lottery, the game control board 111 displays a jackpot symbol on the second special figure display 12. At the same time, a jackpot game for opening the open / close door of the lower grand prize winning opening 16 is executed.
On the other hand, when a small win is won during the short-time game, the game control board 111 displays the small hit symbol on the second special figure display 12. In addition, the game control board 111 moves the movable pieces 3L, 3R of the upper prize winning opening 2 a predetermined number of times (for example, once), a predetermined time (for example, 1.6 seconds) longer than the predetermined time (for example, 0.8 seconds), A short opening / closing game is executed when changing to the open state.
At this time, the short open / close game is ended when a big win is won, when a game ball won in the upper prize winning port 2 passes the specific area 4 or when a predetermined number of games (for example, 100 times) is played. In addition, when a winning game is won during the short-time opening / closing game, or when a game ball won in the upper prize winning opening 2 passes through the specific area 4, the game control board 111 displays the opening / closing door 17 of the lower prize winning opening 16. Run a jackpot game to unlock the game.

As described above, the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment gives a short-time game as a special game after the jackpot game ends. And, when stopping at the symbol per symbol of the normal symbol display 11 during the short-time game, the opening time for opening the electric chew 15 is made longer than during the normal game. Further, when a game ball wins in the upper prize winning opening 2 during the short-time game, the movable distributing body 7 is operated so that the probability of being guided to the special passage 5 is higher than in the normal game. Yes. Therefore, when a short time game with a large number of games is won, a large number of balls can be obtained in a short time.
By the way, in the pachinko gaming machine of the present embodiment described above, a plurality of jackpots having the same number of rounds that can be obtained although the number of round continuations (number of rounds) is the same as that of the jackpot game using the top jackpot 2 is different. A game is available. For this reason, when the number of rounds is displayed at the start of the jackpot game, the player faces the jackpot game with a relatively high tension in the jackpot game with a long round number, whereas in the jackpot game with a short round number, the player Will end up in the jackpot game with a lower tension than the long jackpot.
Therefore, the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment is characterized by a jackpot game that is performed using the upper prize winning opening 2. Details will be described below.

FIG. 4 is a diagram showing functional blocks of the game control board of the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment.
As shown in FIG. 4, the ROM 113 provided on the game control board 111 of the pachinko gaming machine according to this embodiment includes an open / close game control means 51, a big hit game selection means 52, a big hit game execution means 53, and the like. .
The open / close game control means 51 is an open / close game for changing the upper prize winning port 2 to an open state for a predetermined time (for example, 0.8 seconds) when a predetermined symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special figure display 10. Game).
The jackpot game selection means 52 selects either the first jackpot game or the second jackpot game when a game ball wins the first start port 13.

The jackpot game executing means 53 executes the jackpot game selected by the jackpot game selecting means 52. Therefore, the jackpot game executing means 53 includes a first jackpot game executing means 54 and a game executing means 55 for the second jackpot game.
When the first jackpot game selecting means 52 selects the first jackpot game, the first jackpot game executing means 54 determines the maximum number of times the movable pieces 3L and 3R of the upper jackpot 2 are opened and closed in the first round. The first round game (for example, 18 times) is executed a predetermined number of rounds (for example, 15 rounds).
The second jackpot game execution means 55 is a first round in which the maximum number of opening and closing of the movable pieces 3L, 3R of the upper prize winning port 2 is 18 when the second jackpot game is selected by the jackpot game selection means 52. The game is executed up to a first round number (for example, 7 rounds) less than a predetermined number of rounds (15 rounds), and the remaining 8 rounds (8 rounds to 15 rounds) are the first opening and closing times of the top prize opening 2 A second round game is executed with a second opening / closing frequency (for example, 1 time) smaller than the frequency (18 times).
Further, the second jackpot game execution means 55 includes an opening / closing number setting means 56.
The number of opening / closing times setting means 56 is the first number of opening / closing times (for example, 18 times) in the first round game. The second open / close count is set to be the same as. At this time, the open / close count setting means 56 sets the open / close count of the movable variation 3L, 3R of the upper prize winning opening 2 based on the open / close pattern selected by the second big hit game executing means 55 from the plurality of open / close patterns. I do. Details of the opening / closing pattern will be described later.

FIG. 5 is a diagram showing the relationship between each sound and the number of releases during the big hit game.
As shown in FIG. 5, in the first jackpot game, the maximum number of opening of the movable pieces 3L, 3R of the upper prize winning port 2 is set to 18 in all 15 rounds (15R).
On the other hand, in the second jackpot game, first to third opening / closing patterns are prepared as opening / closing patterns of the movable pieces 3L, 3R of the upper prize winning opening 2.
For example, in the first opening / closing pattern, out of 15 rounds (15R), 1R to 7R are set as the first round game, and the maximum number of opening of the movable pieces 3L and 3R of the upper prize opening 2 is set to 18 times, and the remaining 8R -15R is a second round game, 8R-14R is set to 1 times, and the final 15R is set to 11 times.
In the second opening / closing pattern, among 15R, 1R to 4R are set as the first round game, the maximum number of times of opening of the top prize winning port 2 is set to 18 times, and the remaining 5R to 15R are set as the second round game and 5R to 14R sets the number of times of opening once, and the last 15R sets the number of times of opening to eight.
In the third opening / closing pattern, only 1R out of 15R is set as the first round game, and the maximum number of times of opening of the upper prize winning opening 2 is set to 18 times, and the remaining 2R-15R is set as the second round game, 2R-14R Sets the number of times of opening once, and in the final 15R, the number of times of opening is set to five.
In this embodiment, in the second round game of the second jackpot game, the number of times of opening / closing other than the final 15R is set to one, but this is only an example, and the number of times of opening in one round is 2 It is also possible to set to times.
Further, in the present embodiment, the total number of times of opening and closing the upper prize winning opening 2 in the second round game is the same as the maximum number of times of opening and closing (18 times) per round in the first round game, with the number of times of opening and closing of the final 15R. However, this is only an example, and any round may be used as long as it is a second round game.

As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, when the first jackpot game selecting unit 52 selects the first jackpot game, the first jackpot game executing unit 54 sets the maximum opening / closing frequency of the top jackpot 2 to the first opening / closing. Fifteen rounds of the first round game with the number of times (for example, 18 times) are executed. When the second jackpot game selecting means 52 selects the second jackpot game, the second jackpot game executing means 55 changes the first round game to a first round number less than 15 rounds (for example, one round, four rounds, 7 rounds), and in the remaining rounds, the second round game is executed with the number of times of opening and closing the upper prize winning opening 2 being a second number of times of opening and closing (for example, 1 time) less than the number of times of opening and closing (for example, 18 times) I did it.
With this configuration, since the number of rounds of the first jackpot game and the second jackpot game can be both 15R, it is not possible to determine which jackpot game the player is at the start of the jackpot game. In addition, it is possible to enter the jackpot game with a sense of expectation that can always win many balls. That is, the first big hit game with the same number of outgoing balls as the previous 15R jackpot and the second big hit with the same number as the previous 7R big hit, 4R big hit, or 1R big hit with less than the first big hit game. In spite of the game, the player can always face the jackpot game with the same tension.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine of the present embodiment, the number of rounds displayed on the round number display lamp 21a is only 15R, so even if the player knows the presence of this round number display lamp 21a, the first big hit Since it is not possible to determine whether the game or the second jackpot game, the player can always face the jackpot game with high tension from this point.
Moreover, in the pachinko game machine of the present embodiment, the jackpot game, since hardly know a second jackpot game or a first jackpot game, there is an advantage cormorants have to be able to provide a thrill more players.
Further, in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, the total number of times of opening / closing the upper prize winning opening 2 in the second round game is the same as the maximum number of times of opening / closing (18 times) per round of the first round game. By setting, the player can feel the operation of the second round game as the operation of one round of the first round game, so that it is difficult to know the end time of the jackpot game.
Further, in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, the opening / closing number setting means 56 sets the number of times of opening / closing the upper prize winning opening 2 based on the opening / closing pattern selected from among a plurality of opening / closing patterns, so that 15R Despite being a big hit game, a plurality of big hit games with different numbers of balls can be realized.

The following is a flowchart showing the processing executed by the game control board of the game control device in order to realize the jackpot operation of the pachinko gaming machine of the present embodiment described so far.
Note that the processing described below can be realized by executing a program stored in the ROM 113 by the main CPU 112 of the game control board 111.
[Main processing]
FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing main processing executed by the main CPU.
After waiting for 1000 ms (S1), the main CPU 112 permits access to the RAM 114 (S2). Next, it is determined whether or not the RAM clear switch is ON (S3). If it is determined that the RAM clear switch is ON (S3: Y), the RAM 114 is cleared (S4). Next, a clear work area is set (S5), and various sub-boards such as an effect control board, a lamp control board, and a payout control board are set (S6).
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S3 that the RAM clear switch is not ON (S3: N), it is determined whether or not the back flag is ON (S7). If it is determined that the back flag is ON (S7: Y), it is determined whether or not the checksum is normal (S8). When it is determined that the checksum is normal (S8: Y), recovery processing is executed (S9). If it is determined that the backup flag is not ON (S7: N), or if it is determined that the checksum is not normal (S8: N), the process proceeds to step S4 and the RAM 114 is cleared.
Next, the main CPU 112 sets a period (for example, 4 ms) of a built-in CTC (timer counter) (S10), and then executes a power-off monitoring process (S11). Next, the fluctuation pattern random number is updated (S12), and interruption is prohibited (S13). Next, the initial value random number is updated (S14), and interruption is permitted (S15). Thereafter, the processing from step S11 to step S15 is repeatedly executed.

[Timer interrupt processing]
FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing timer interrupt processing executed by the main CPU.
The main CPU 112 performs random number update processing (S21), switch processing (S22), big prize opening processing (S23), movable body processing (S24), symbol processing (S25), prize ball processing (S26), as interrupt processing. The output process (S27) is executed and the process returns to the main process.

Hereinafter, processing executed by the main CPU 112 during timer interruption processing will be described.
[First start port SW processing]
FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing the first start port SW process executed by the main CPU.
The main CPU 112 determines whether or not the first start port SW13a of the first start port 13 is ON (S31). If the main CPU 112 determines that the first start port SW13a is ON (S31: Y), It is determined whether or not the count value U1 of the first start port detection counter that has counted the number of detections of the first start port SW13a is U1 <4 (S32). When the count value U1 of the first start port detection counter is smaller than “4” (S32: Y), “1” is added to the count value U1 (S33), a random number is acquired and stored in the RAM 114 (S34). . Thereafter, a command for three prize balls is set (S35), and the process returns to the main process. Note that if the first start port SW13a is not ON (S31: N), or if the count value U1 <4 (S32: N), the process returns to the main process.

[Specific area SW processing]
FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing specific area SW processing executed by the main CPU.
The function of the jackpot game execution means 53 is realized by the processing shown in FIG.
In this case, the main CPU 112 determines whether or not the specific area (V zone) 4 in the upper prize winning opening 2 is within a predetermined period after the validity period of the specific area (V zone) 4 is started, that is, after the small hitting operation is started (S41). If it is determined that the effective period of the V zone is in effect (S41: Y), it is then determined whether or not the effective period of the specific area (V zone) 4 has passed (S42).
If it is determined that the valid time has not elapsed for the V zone (S42: N), it is determined whether or not the specific area SW (V switch) 4a is on (S43).
Next, when the specific area switch 4a is on (S43: Y), whether or not the jackpot selected based on the random value acquired when the game ball wins the first starting port 13 is the first jackpot. Is determined (S44). When the jackpot is the first jackpot (S44: Y), the first jackpot operation is started (S45), and when the jackpot is not the first jackpot (S44: N), the second jackpot operation is started (S46). . After the first and second jackpot operations, the opening is set (S47) and the process returns to the main process. In step S43, if the specific area switch 4a is not on (S43: N), the process returns to the main process. Further, when it is determined in step S42 that the valid time of the V zone 4 has elapsed, the process returns to the main process.

[Kamidai winning mouth small hit processing]
FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing an upper prize winning opening small hit process executed by the main CPU at the small win. The function of the open / close game control means 51 is realized by the processing shown in FIG.
In this case, the main CPU 112 first determines whether or not it is a small hit (S51), and if it is determined that it is a small hit (S51: Y), it is determined whether or not it is during an interval. If it is determined that the interval is in progress (S52: Y), it is determined whether the interval time has elapsed (S53). If it is determined that the interval time has elapsed (S53: Y), the movable pieces 3L, 3R of the upper prize winning opening 2 are opened for the set time (S54).
Next, the main CPU 112 determines whether or not the opening time of the movable pieces 3L and 3R of the upper prize winning opening 2 has passed the predetermined opening time (S55), and if it is determined that the predetermined opening time has passed, (S55: Y), the movable pieces 3L, 3R of the upper prize winning opening 2 are closed (S56), and the small hit is completed (S57). Thereafter, the process returns to the main process.
In step S51, when it is determined that it is not a small hit (S51: N), in step S53, when it is determined that the interval time has not elapsed (S53: N), or in step S55, a predetermined opening time. When it is determined that the time has not elapsed (S55: N), the process returns to the main process. If it is determined in step S52 that the interval is not in progress (S52: N), the process proceeds to step S55.

[First jackpot processing]
FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing a first jackpot process executed by the main CPU during the first jackpot game. The function of the first jackpot game execution means 53 is realized by the processing shown in FIG.
In this case, the main CPU 112 determines whether or not the first jackpot game is being played (S61). If it is determined that the first jackpot game is being played (S61: Y), the main jackpot is being opened. It is determined whether or not there is (S62). If it is determined that the jackpot game is being opened (S62: Y), it is determined whether or not the opening time has elapsed (S63). When it is determined that the opening time has passed (S63: Y), “1” is added to the count value R of the round counter that counts the number of rounds of the big hit game (S64), and the movable piece 3L of the top prize winning opening 2 3R opening / closing operation is started (S65). In this case, the maximum number of opening / closing times per round is set to 18.
If it is determined in step S61 that the game is not the first jackpot game (S61: N), or if it is determined in step S63 that the opening time has not elapsed (S63: N), the process returns to the main process.

Next, it is determined whether or not the movable pieces 3L and 3R of the upper prize winning opening 2 have operated the maximum number of times of opening and closing (for example, 18 times) (S66), and the movable pieces 3L and 3R of the upper prize winning opening 2 are opened and closed at the maximum. If it is not actuated a number of times (S66: N), it is determined whether or not the count value C of the winning counter that counts the number of winnings per round of the top winning opening 2 is "9" (S67). When the count value C is “9” (S67: Y), the opening / closing operation of the top prize winning opening 2 is finished (S68), and when the count value C is not “9” (S67: N), the main process Return to.
On the other hand, when the movable pieces 3L, 3R of the upper prize winning opening 2 have been operated the maximum number of times of opening and closing (S66: Y), the movable pieces 3L, 3R of the upper prize winning opening 2 are not checked without checking the count value C. The opening / closing operation is terminated (S68).
After the opening / closing operation of the top prize winning opening 2 is completed, the value of the count value C is set to “0” (S69), and it is determined whether or not the number of rounds of the big hit game is the final round (S69). If the jackpot game round is the final round (S70: Y), ending is started (S71). When the big hit game round is not the final round (S70: N), the process returns to the main process.

After starting the ending, the count value R of the round counter is set to “0” (S72), and then it is determined whether or not the ending time has elapsed (S73). If it is determined that the ending time has passed (S73: Y), the big hit game is terminated (S74) and the process returns to the main process.
On the other hand, if it is determined that the ending time has not elapsed (S73: N), the process returns to the main process without ending the jackpot game.
If it is determined in step S62 that the jackpot game is not opening (S62: Y), it is determined whether or not the movable pieces 3L and 3R of the upper prize winning port 2 are operating (S75). If the movable pieces 3L, 3R of the upper prize winning port 2 are in operation (S75: Y), the process proceeds to step S66.
If the movable pieces 3L and 3R of the upper prize winning opening 2 are not in operation (S75: N), it is next determined whether or not the interval is in progress (S76). If not in the interval (S76: N), the process proceeds to step S73.
If it is during the interval (S76: Y), it is next determined whether or not the interval time has passed (S77). If it is determined that the interval time has passed (S77: Y), the process proceeds to step S64. If it is determined that the interval time has not elapsed (S77: N), the process returns to the main process.

[Second jackpot processing]
FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing a second jackpot process executed by the main CPU during the second jackpot game. The functions of the second jackpot game executing means 55 and the opening / closing number setting means 56 are realized by the processing shown in FIG. In FIG. 12, the above-described first opening / closing pattern process will be described as an example of the second jackpot process.
In this case, the main CPU 112 determines whether or not the second jackpot game is being played (S81), and if it is determined that the second jackpot game is being played (S81: Y), the jackpot game is being opened. It is determined whether or not (S82). If it is determined that the jackpot game is being opened (S82: Y), it is determined whether or not the opening time has elapsed (S83). If it is determined that the opening time has elapsed (S83: Y), “1” is added to the count value R of the round counter that counts the number of rounds of the big hit game (S84).
Next, it is determined whether the count value R of the round counter is “8” or more (S85). If it is determined that the count value R is not “8” or more (S85: N), The opening / closing operation of the movable pieces 3L, 3R of the special winning opening 2 is started (S86). In this case, the maximum number of opening / closing times per round is set to 18. If it is determined in step S81 that the game is not the second jackpot game (S81: N), or if it is determined in step S83 that the opening time has not elapsed (S83: N), the process returns to the main process.

Next, in step S87, it is determined whether or not the movable pieces 3L and 3R of the upper prize winning opening 2 have been operated a maximum number of times (for example, 18 times), and the movable pieces 3L and 3R of the upper prize winning opening 2 are maximized. If the opening / closing operation has not been performed (S87: N), it is determined whether or not the count value C of the winning counter is “9” (S88). When the count value C is “9” (S88: Y), the opening / closing operation of the top prize winning opening 2 is ended (S89), and when the count value C is not “9” (S88: N), the main process Return to.
If it is determined in step S87 that the movable pieces 3L, 3R of the upper prize winning opening 2 have operated the maximum number of times of opening and closing (S87: Y), the upper prize winning opening 2 is movable without checking the count value C. The opening / closing operation of the pieces 3L, 3R is terminated (S89).
After the opening / closing operation of the upper prize winning opening 2 is completed, the count value C of the winning counter is set to “0” (S90), and the process returns to the main process.
When it is determined in step S85 that the value of the count value R is “8” or more (S85: Y), it is determined whether or not the number of rounds of the jackpot game is the final round (S91). If it is determined that it is not the final round (S91: N), the movable pieces 3L and 3R of the upper prize winning opening 2 are opened and closed once (S92), and the process returns to the main process.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S91 that it is the final round (S91: Y), the movable pieces 3L and 3R of the upper prize winning opening 2 are opened and closed 11 times (S93), and then the ending is started (S94).

After starting the ending, the count value R of the round counter is set to “0” (S95), and then it is determined whether or not the ending time has passed (S96). If it is determined that the ending time has elapsed (S96: Y), the jackpot is terminated (S97), and the process returns to the main process. If it is determined that the ending time has not elapsed (S96: N), the process returns to the main process without ending the jackpot game.
If it is determined in step S82 that the jackpot opening is not in progress (S82: Y), it is determined whether or not the movable pieces 3L and 3R of the upper prize winning port 2 are operating (S98). If the movable pieces 3L, 3R of the special winning opening 2 are in operation (S98: Y), the process proceeds to step S87.
If the movable pieces 3L and 3R of the upper prize winning opening 2 are not in operation (S98: N), it is next determined whether or not the interval is in progress (S99). If not in the interval (S99: N), the process proceeds to step S96.
If it is during the interval (S99: Y), it is next determined whether or not the interval time has passed (S100). If it is determined that the interval time has passed (S100: Y), the process proceeds to step S84. If it is determined that the interval time has not elapsed (S100: N), the process returns to the main process.
In FIG. 12, the first opening / closing pattern process is described as an example of the second jackpot process, but the reference value to be compared with the round counter R in step S85 and the number of releases in step S93 are changed. It can be easily realized with just that.

[Special map processing]
FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing a special figure changing process executed by the main CPU.
In this case, the main CPU 112 determines whether it is a big hit or a small hit (S111). If it is determined that the big hit or the small hit is not reached (S111: N), the main CPU 112 displays the first special figure display 10. It is determined whether or not the displayed first special symbol is changing (S112). If it is determined that the first special symbol is changing (S112: Y), it is next determined whether or not the changing time has ended (S113), and if it is determined that the changing time has ended (S113). : Y), a change stop command is transmitted to the first special figure display 10 (S114), and the change ends (S115). Next, the variation time is reset (S116), the special figure stopping process (S117) is executed, and then the process returns to the main process.
Note that if it is determined in step S111 that a big hit or a small hit is being made (S111: Y), or if it is determined in step S113 that the fluctuation time has not ended (S113: N), the process returns to the main process. .

On the other hand, if it is determined in step S112 that the first special symbol is not changing (S112: N), whether or not the count value U1 obtained by counting the number of detections of the first start port SW13a is U1 ≧ 1. When the determination is made (S118) and it is determined that the count value U1 is ≧ 1 (S118: Y), the count value U1 is subtracted by “1” (S119), and the variation content selection process is executed (S120). .
Next, a change start command is transmitted to the first special figure display 10 (S121), and the first special figure display 10 starts to change (S122). Thereafter, measurement of the fluctuation time is started (S123), and then the process returns to the main process.
If it is determined in step S118 that the count value U1 is not ≧ 1 (S118: N), the process returns to the main process.

[Special figure stop processing]
FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing the special chart stop process executed by the main CPU.
In this case, the main CPU 112 determines whether or not the stopped special symbol is a jackpot symbol (S131). When the stop symbol is a jackpot symbol (S131: Y), after starting the jackpot to open the lower big prize opening 16 (S132), the opening is set (S133), and the process returns to the main process. On the other hand, if the stop symbol is not a jackpot symbol in step S131 (S131: N), it is then determined whether or not the special symbol that was stopped is a small bonus symbol (S134), and the stop symbol is a small bonus symbol. If there is (S134: Y), the opening time of the movable pieces 3L, 3R of the upper prize winning opening 2 is set to 0.8 seconds (S135), and the small hit is started (S136). Thereafter, the process returns to the main process. If the stopped special symbol is not a small hit symbol (S134: N), the process directly returns to the main process.
Note that the configuration of the pachinko gaming machine of the present embodiment described so far is merely an example, and it goes without saying that the present invention is applicable to all types of gaming machines of type 1 and type 2 and 2 types. Nor.

1 is an overall front view of a pachinko gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is the front view which showed an example of the game board. It is the block diagram which showed the structure of the game control apparatus which performs the game control of the pachinko gaming machine of this embodiment. It is the figure which showed the functional block of the game control board of the pachinko gaming machine of this embodiment. It is the figure which showed the relationship between the jackpot round at the time of a jackpot game, and the frequency | count of opening. It is the flowchart which showed the main process which main CPU performs. It is the flowchart which showed the timer interruption process which main CPU executes. It is the flowchart which showed the 1st starting port SW process which main CPU performs. It is the flowchart which showed the specific area SW process in the top large winning a prize which the main CPU performs. It is the flowchart which showed the top big prize mouth process which the main CPU performs at the time of small hit. It is the flowchart which showed the 1st jackpot process which the main CPU performs at the time of jackpot. It is the flowchart which showed the 2nd jackpot process which main CPU performs at the time of jackpot. It is the flowchart which showed the special figure fluctuation process which main CPU performs. It is the flowchart which showed the special figure stop process which main CPU performs.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Game board, 2 ... Upper large prize opening, 2a ... Upper large prize opening SW, 2b ... Upper large prize opening solenoid, 3L, 3R ... Movable piece, 4 ... Specific area, 4a ... Specific area SW, 5 ... Special passage , 6 ... Normal passage, 7 ... Movable body, 8, 9 ... Rotating body, 8a, 9a ... Housing, 10 ... Special figure display, 11 ... Normal symbol display, 12 ... Special figure display, 13 ... First Start port, 13a ... first start port SW, 14 ... gate, 14a ... gate SW, 15 ... electric chew, 15a ... second start port SW, 15b ... electric chew solenoid, 16 ... lower prize winning port, 16a ... lower large Winning opening SW, 16b ... lower large winning opening solenoid, 17 ... open / close door, 21a, 21b ... round number display lamp, 51 ... open / close game control means, 52 ... big hit game selection means, 53 ... big hit game execution means, 54 ... first 1 jackpot game execution means, 55 ... 2nd Per game execution means, 56 ... opening and closing frequency setting means, 100 ... pachinko machine, 111 ... game control board, 112 ... main CPU, 113 ... ROM, 114 ... RAM

Claims (4)

A starting area through which game balls can pass;
A symbol display means for variably displaying symbols as a game ball passes through the starting area;
A variable winning device capable of changing from a closed state in which game balls are difficult to win to an open state in which it is easy to win,
A specific area provided in the variable winning device;
An opening / closing game control means for executing an opening / closing game for changing the variable prize apparatus to an open state for a predetermined time when a predetermined symbol is stopped and displayed on the symbol display means;
A jackpot game selecting means for selecting either the first jackpot game or the second jackpot game when a game ball passes through the specific area during the open / close game;
And a jackpot game execution means for executing the selected a jackpot game by the jackpot game selecting means,
The jackpot game executing means, when the first jackpot game is selected by the jackpot game selecting means, executes a first round game for a predetermined number of rounds with the maximum opening / closing count of the variable winning device as the first opening / closing count. First jackpot game execution means;
If the second jackpot game is selected by the jackpot game selection means, the first round game is executed up to a first round number less than the predetermined number of rounds, and the remaining number of rounds is determined by opening / closing the variable winning device. A second jackpot game execution means for executing a second round game in which the number of times of opening and closing is a second number of times of opening and closing smaller than the first number of times of opening and closing ;
The second jackpot game execution means sets the second opening / closing number of times so that the total number of opening / closing times of the variable winning device in the second round game executed in the remaining number of rounds is the same as the first opening / closing number. A pachinko gaming machine comprising opening / closing frequency setting means for setting .   The pachinko gaming machine according to claim 1, further comprising round number display means for displaying the number of rounds. 2. The pachinko gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the opening / closing frequency setting means sets the opening / closing frequency of the variable winning device based on any of the opening / closing patterns selected from a plurality of opening / closing patterns. . The open / close count setting means sets the second open / close count to 1 for rounds other than the final round, and the final round includes the total open / close count of the variable prize-winning device in the second round game. 2. The pachinko gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the second opening / closing frequency is set to be the same as the first opening / closing frequency.

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