JP5101132B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine, and more particularly to a gaming machine having a special variable winning device.

  In a conventional pachinko machine, when a game ball enters an auxiliary movable winning device (for example, an ordinary electric accessory) of a game board, a big win lottery is performed and a combination according to the result of the big win lottery after the design fluctuates When a specific opening condition such as stopping at is satisfied and the game is shifted to the big win game state, the special variable winning device (for example, a big winning opening) is repeatedly opened and closed, and more balls can be obtained.

In recent years, a gaming machine has been provided in which the number of rounds for switching a special variable winning device (for example, a big winning opening) between an open state and a closed state is set to a predetermined number.
Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2003-299841

  However, in such a gaming machine, the maximum number of jackpot balls that can be earned with one jackpot is limited (for example, 16R × 15 prize balls × 10 count = 2400), and the player during the jackpot gaming state Couldn't attract any interest.

  Furthermore, even if an attempt is made to change the number of balls at the big hit by changing the conditions (number of rounds, opening time, count) relating to the opening of a variable winning device (for example, a big winning opening), a variable winning device (for example, a large winning device) Since it is limited by the conditions related to the opening of the (winning award), it can only be changed within a limited range (for example, 0 to 2500).

  Furthermore, in such a gaming machine, in the normal gaming state until the transition to the jackpot state, the player can play a game with a willingness and a sense of expectation in order to transition to the jackpot gaming state. When the game is shifted to the big hit state, the game ball only waits for a prize ball to be paid out while looking at the game ball entering the variable winning device. For this reason, the game in the jackpot gaming state becomes monotonous, and it is difficult to attract the player's interest.

  For this reason, it is not limited to the conditions related to the opening of the big winning opening, and a game with high gameability that can attract the player's interest during the big hit gaming state by providing a larger change in the number of balls at the big hit There is a need to provide a machine.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-described problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine with high gaming ability that can attract the player's interest.

(1) A game board on which the game ball rolls, a special area provided on the game board, through which the game ball can pass, and an open state in which the game ball can easily enter the special area; A special variable winning device capable of shifting to a closed state that is difficult to enter the special area, and a general area that is provided on the game board and through which a game ball can pass, and the game ball easily enters the general area. A normally variable prize-winning device capable of shifting to an open state and a closed state in which a game ball is difficult to enter the general area, a first start port detecting means for detecting the passage of the game ball in a predetermined first area, and a predetermined A second start port detecting means for detecting the passage of the game ball in the second region of the first region, and a first symbol variation display based on the detection of the passage of the game ball by the first start port detecting means, A first symbol display device for performing a stop display; A second symbol display device that displays a variation display and a stop display of a second symbol based on detection of passage of the game ball by the moving mouth detecting means, and the game board is provided on the game board. An auxiliary variable winning device capable of shifting to an open state in which it is easy to enter the area and a closed state in which the game ball is difficult to enter the first area, and a special for detecting that the game ball has passed through the special area Area detection means, symbol storage means for storing a plurality of symbols including a plurality of jackpot symbols displayed on the first symbol display device and the second symbol display device, the first symbol display device and the second symbol Based on the detection result of the special area detection means and the symbol selection means for selecting the jackpot symbol displayed on the display device from a plurality of jackpot symbols stored in the symbol storage means, the auxiliary variable winning device is opened to a predetermined degree Auxiliary variable winning device control means for performing control for shifting to the open state until the interval, and a symbol in which the jackpot symbol selected by the symbol selection means among the first symbol display device and the second symbol display device is stopped and displayed The big hit symbol is stopped in any one of the first symbol display device and the second symbol display device, and the winning symbol selection device for selecting either the special variable prize device or the normal variable prize device based on the display device. Based on what is displayed, variable winning device control means for performing control to open any of the special variable winning device and the normal variable winning device selected by the winning device selection means, the special variable winning device, A variable payout device for paying out a predetermined number of prize balls according to a game ball entering the normal variable winning device and the auxiliary variable winning device; Award system control means, the said from a closed state open state of the special variable winning device and the normal variable winning device, and the predetermined manner of opening and closing from the open state to the closed state as 1 round, the special variable winning devices And each time a predetermined round end condition that is established when the total opening time in the one round of the normal variable prize-winning device reaches a predetermined time is satisfied, the number of rounds is updated to the predetermined number of rounds. The special variable is performed in each round executed over the predetermined number of rounds corresponding to the specific symbol when the specific symbol is selected by the symbol selecting means by performing control to repeat a predetermined opening / closing mode. When the winning device is in the open state and the round end condition is not satisfied, the special area detecting means detects the game ball Based particular is, together with the open state of the auxiliary variable winning devices, the performed measurement stop of the total opening time of the special variable winning devices, is shifted to the special variable winning devices to the closed state from the open state the performs the measurement unpause total opening time of the special variable winning devices with the auxiliary variable winning device to a closed state after elapse between the time a predetermined opening of the auxiliary variable winning device in each round, the re through special variable winning device from the closed state to the round end condition control to migration it is established to the open state, when the non-specific symbol is selected by the pattern selecting means, the normal variable winning device The predetermined opening / closing mode is one round, and the number of rounds is updated each time the round end condition is satisfied, up to the predetermined number of rounds. Performs control to repeat the serial predetermined closing manner, among the symbols stored in the symbol storage means, a plurality of jackpot symbols displayed on the second symbol display device, the special variable winning in the winning device selection means A gaming machine characterized in that the device is a symbol to be selected.

  According to the invention of (1), when a game ball passes through a special area (for example, a gate) inside a special variable winning device (for example, a big winning opening), it is added to the winning ball from the special variable winning device. A prize ball won in an auxiliary variable prize-winning device (for example, an ordinary electric accessory) can also be obtained. Accordingly, the upper limit number of jackpots can be increased without being limited to the conditions related to the opening of the big winning opening, and the player's interest can be attracted during the jackpot gaming state. In addition, if the special variable winning device (for example, a big prize opening) is closed before a predetermined round end condition is established, the auxiliary variable winning device is likely to be opened. The opening of the winning device can be notified, and the special variable winning device can prepare for the launch operation aiming at the auxiliary variable winning device.

  Further, when the game ball is detected by the special variable winning device detection means, the special variable winning device shifts to the closed state, and when the game ball passes through the special area, the auxiliary variable winning device shifts to the open state. On the contrary, when a game ball is detected by the auxiliary variable winning device detection means, the special variable winning device shifts to the open state, and the auxiliary variable winning device shifts to the closed state. In this way, since the special variable winning device and the auxiliary variable winning device do not open simultaneously, the opening of the auxiliary variable winning device prevents the winning route to the special variable winning device or the opening door of the special variable winning device assists. Without interfering with the winning route to the variable winning device, the degree of freedom of arrangement of the special variable winning device and the auxiliary variable winning device can be increased.

Also, for example, if the special variable winning device and the auxiliary variable winning device are opened at the same time, it is possible to win only one of them, the game balls that have been fired are wasted balls and the player cannot win both winning devices. According to the invention of (1), since the special variable winning device and the auxiliary variable winning device are alternately opened, it is possible to prevent useless balls and improve the comfort of the game. . Furthermore, every time a game ball wins a special variable prize device, the special variable prize device is closed and the auxiliary variable prize device is opened. Therefore, the special variable prize device is closed while the auxiliary variable prize device is opened. Therefore, the game ball does not pass through the special area of the special variable winning device. For this reason, since the opportunity to open the auxiliary variable prize-winning device is given in accordance with the passage of the special area, the upper limit number of jackpots can be increased. As a result, without being limited to the conditions related to the opening of the special variable prize-winning device, it is possible to provide a large change due to the so-called “hits”, and the gameability is high that can attract the player's interest during the jackpot gaming state. A gaming machine can be provided.
In addition, since the special variable winning device detection means includes the special area detection means, when it is detected that the game ball has passed through a special area (for example, a gate) inside the special variable winning apparatus (for example, a big prize opening), The auxiliary variable winning device is opened and the special variable winning device is closed. In this way, the special variable winning device will not be closed unless it passes through a special area (for example, a gate) inside the special variable winning device (for example, a big winning opening). To provide a gaming machine with high gameability that can smoothly make a big hit without attracting a special variable prize-winning device to be closed when it does not pass the game, and can attract the player's interest. Can do.

(2) In the gaming machine described in (1), among the symbols stored in the symbol storage means, a plurality of jackpot symbols displayed on the first symbol display device are the special winning device selection means in the special device selection means. The variable winning device includes a symbol to be selected, and the ratio is displayed on the second symbol display device stored in the symbol storage means, and the special variable winning device is selected in the winning device selection means. A gaming machine characterized in that it is less than the proportion of .

  According to the present invention, without being limited to the conditions related to the opening of the special variable prize-winning device, it is possible to provide a larger change in the so-called “hit” game, and to attract the player's interest during the jackpot game state. It is possible to provide a gaming machine with high gaming ability.

  Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In this specification, the terms “big prize opening”, “community”, “electric accessory”, “special electric accessory”, “condition device” and “continuous accessory operating device” are particularly explained. If not, it is used to mean: “Large winning a prize opening” refers to a winning opening that makes it easier to win a prize when an accessory is activated. “Accessories” refers to a device for facilitating winning. “Electric accessory” refers to an accessory that is operated by electric power. The “special electric accessory” refers to an electric accessory that opens or enlarges the entrance to the prize winning opening. "Condition device" is a device whose operation is a condition necessary for the operation of an accessory continuous operation device, a combination of specific symbols is displayed, or a game ball (the accessory continuous operation device is operated) Is activated when the entrance is opened, or when an enlarged winning prize opening is passed through a specific area in the winning prize opening. The “actual accessory continuous actuating device” refers to a special device capable of continuously operating a special electric accessory.

[First Embodiment]
In the first embodiment described below, the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 46 as a preferred embodiment for a gaming machine according to the present invention.

[Composition of gaming machine]
First, an overview of the gaming machine will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an overview of a pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment. FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view showing an overview of the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment. FIG. 3 is a front view showing an overview of the game board 14 in the present embodiment.

  As shown in FIG. 1 to FIG. 3, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a main body frame 12 having an opening 12a formed on the front surface, various components disposed inside the opening 12a in the main body frame 12, and a main body frame. The door 11 is pivotally attached to the front of the door 12 so as to be openable and closable. As shown in FIG. 1, this door 11 is for closing the opening 12a from the front, and a game is normally performed in the closed state. Further, an upper plate 20, a lower plate 22, a firing handle 26, and the like are disposed on the front surface of the main body frame 12. Further, a speaker 46 is provided on the upper portion of the door 11.

  Inside the opening 12a of the main body frame 12, a liquid crystal display device 32, a game board 14 and the like are disposed. In addition, description is abbreviate | omitted in order to make an understanding easy about various components (not shown) other than the game board 14, the spacer 31, and the liquid crystal display device 32. FIG.

  The game board 14 is entirely formed of a plate-shaped resin (a member having permeability) having permeability. Examples of the transparent member include various materials such as acrylic resin, polycarbonate resin, and methacrylic resin. In addition, the game board 14 has a game area 15 on the front side thereof in which the launched game ball can roll. The game area 15 is an area surrounded by a guide rail 30 (specifically, an outer rail 30a shown in FIG. 3 to be described later) where a game ball, which is an example of a game medium, can roll. A plurality of game nails 13 are driven into the game area 15 of the game board 14. Thus, the game board 14 is an example of a game board on which a game ball rolls.

  The liquid crystal display device 32 is disposed behind (on the back side of) the game board 14. In other words, the liquid crystal display device 32 is disposed behind the transparent member of the game board 14. The liquid crystal display device 32 has a display area 32a that enables display of an image relating to a game. The display area 32a is disposed so as to overlap all or part of the game board 14 from the back side. In other words, the display area 32a is disposed behind the game board 14 so as to overlap at least all or part of the game area 15 in the game board 14. Specifically, the liquid crystal display device 32 is disposed behind the game board 14 so that the display area 32 a overlaps all or part of the game area 15 and all or part of the game area outer area 16. . In the liquid crystal display device 32, various images such as an effect image for effect and an ornament image for decoration are displayed in the display area 32a. In particular, in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32, after transitioning to the jackpot gaming state (special gaming state), an effect image for rendering is displayed during execution of the special game.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, by providing a display device such as the liquid crystal display device 32 behind the game board 14, for example, a game nail planting area, a game object such as an accessory, or a decoration member can be enlarged. In addition, the degree of freedom in layout can be further increased.

  The spacer 31 is disposed behind (on the back side of) the game board 14, and forms a space serving as a flow path for game balls in front of (on the front side of) the liquid crystal display device 32. The spacer 31 is made of a permeable material. In the present embodiment, the spacer 31 is made of a permeable material, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, a part of the spacer 31 may be made of a permeable material. Moreover, you may form with the material which does not have permeability | transmittance.

  A protective plate 19 having transparency is disposed on the door 11. The protection plate 19 is disposed so as to face the front surface of the game board 14 with the door 11 closed.

  The firing handle 26 is provided so as to be rotatable with respect to the main body frame 12. A firing solenoid (not shown) as a driving device is provided on the back side of the firing handle 26. Further, a touch sensor (not shown) is provided on the peripheral edge of the firing handle 26. When the touch sensor is touched by the player, it is detected that the firing handle 26 is gripped by the player. When the firing handle 26 is gripped by the player and is rotated in the clockwise direction, power is supplied to the firing solenoid according to the rotational angle, and the game ball stored in the upper plate 20 is played. It is fired sequentially on the board 14 and the game proceeds.

  As shown in FIG. 3, on the lower left side of the game board 14, a first special symbol indicator 35a, a normal symbol indicator 33, special symbol hold lamps 34a to 34d, normal symbol hold lamps 50a to 50d, and the number of rounds are displayed. Containers 51a to 51d are provided. Further, on the lower right side of the game board 14, a second special symbol display 35b and special symbol holding lamps 34e to 34h are provided.

  The first special symbol display 35a is composed of a plurality of 8-segment LEDs. This 8-segment LED is repeatedly turned on and off when the predetermined special symbol variation display start condition is satisfied. By turning on / off the 8-segment LED, the symbol is variably displayed as a special symbol (also referred to as first identification information). As a special symbol, when a specific symbol (for example, a symbol such as “0”, “A” or “J”) is stopped and displayed, a jackpot gaming state (a state advantageous to the player from the normal gaming state) The gaming state shifts to (special gaming state). In this jackpot game state, as will be described later, for example, when the specific symbol is “J”, the first shutter 40 (see FIG. 3) is controlled to the open state, and the first big prize opening In 39 (see FIG. 3), the game ball can be received. Further, for example, when the specific symbol is “A”, the second shutter 42 (see FIG. 3) is controlled to be in the open state, and the game ball can be received in the second big prize opening 41 (see FIG. 3). It becomes. On the other hand, when a symbol (for example, “-”) other than a specific symbol is stopped and displayed as a special symbol, the normal gaming state is maintained. As described above, a game in which a special symbol is variably displayed and then stopped and the game state is shifted or maintained according to the result is referred to as a “special symbol game”. Thus, the first special symbol display 35a is an example of a symbol display device that displays symbols. Further, as described above, the first special symbol display 35a is provided in the first symbol display device that displays the variation of the first symbol based on the passage of the game ball detected by the first start port detecting means. It is an example.

  A normal symbol display 33 is provided below the first special symbol display 35a. The normal symbol display 33 is composed of two display lamps of red and green, and these display lamps are alternately lit and extinguished to be variably displayed as normal symbols.

  Below the normal symbol display 33, special symbol holding lamps 34a to 34d are provided. The special symbol holding lamps 34a to 34d are displayed by the number of executions of the variable symbol variable display held by turning on or off (so-called “first start memory”, “number of reserved balls”, “number of reserved balls related to special symbols”). ) Is displayed. For example, when the execution of the special symbol variation display is held once in the first start storage area of the main RAM 70 (see FIG. 4), the special symbol hold lamp 34a is turned on.

  Below the normal symbol display 33, normal symbol holding lamps 50a to 50d are provided. As will be described later, the normal symbol hold lamps 50a to 50d indicate the number of executions of fluctuation display of the normal symbol held by turning on or off (so-called “the number of held balls”, “the number of held balls related to normal symbols”). indicate. Similar to the special symbol, when the execution of the fluctuation display of the normal symbol is held once, the normal symbol holding lamp 50a is turned on.

  On the left side of the first special symbol indicator 35a, round number indicators 51a to 51d are provided. The round number indicators 51a to 51d display the number of rounds during execution of the special game. The round number indicators 51a to 51d are composed of four dot LEDs, and there are two patterns of lighting and extinguishing for each of the dodd LEDs, so that at least 16 patterns can be displayed (4 of 2). Squared pattern). The round number display 51 may be composed of a plurality of 8-segment LEDs, a liquid crystal display unit, a transmissive liquid crystal display unit, and the like.

  The second special symbol display 35b is composed of a plurality of 8-segment LEDs. This 8-segment LED is repeatedly turned on and off when the predetermined special symbol variation display start condition is satisfied. The symbols are variably displayed as special symbols (also referred to as second identification information) by turning on / off the 8-segment LED. As a special symbol, when a specific symbol (for example, a symbol such as “L” or “H”) is stopped and displayed, a jackpot gaming state (special gaming state) that is advantageous to the player from the normal gaming state ) Will change the gaming state. When this jackpot gaming state is reached, as will be described later, the first shutter 40 (see FIG. 3) is controlled to the open state, and the game ball can be received in the first big winning opening 39 (see FIG. 3). It becomes a state. On the other hand, when a symbol (for example, “-”) other than a specific symbol is stopped and displayed as a special symbol, the normal gaming state is maintained. As described above, a game in which a special symbol is variably displayed and then stopped and the game state is shifted or maintained according to the result is referred to as a “special symbol game”. Thus, the second special symbol display 35b is an example of a symbol display device that displays symbols. As described above, the second special symbol display 35b is an example of a second symbol display device that displays the variation of the second symbol based on the passage of the game ball detected by the second start port detecting means. is there.

  Special symbol holding lamps 34e to 34h are provided on the right side of the second special symbol display 35b. The special symbol holding lamps 34e to 34h are used for the number of executions of the special symbol variable display held by turning on or off (so-called “second start memory”, “number of reserved balls”, “number of reserved balls related to special symbols”). ) Is displayed. For example, when the execution of the special symbol variation display is held once in the second start storage area of the main RAM 70 (see FIG. 4), the special symbol hold lamp 34e is turned on.

  Further, in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32 disposed behind (on the back side of) the game board 14, in the special symbol display 35 (first special symbol display 35a, second special symbol display 35b). An effect image associated with the special symbol to be displayed is displayed.

  For example, during the variable display of the special symbol displayed on the special symbol display 35, an identification symbol consisting of numbers, symbols, etc. in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32 (also identification information for production. For example, “ The numbers from 0 ”to“ 9 ”are displayed in a variable manner. In addition, the special symbol that has been variably displayed on the special symbol display 35 is stopped and displayed, and the identification information for presentation is also stopped and displayed in the display area 32 a of the liquid crystal display device 32.

  In addition, when a special symbol is stopped and displayed as a special symbol on the special symbol display 35, an effect image that allows the player to grasp that it is a big hit is displayed in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32. Specifically, when a special symbol is stopped and displayed as a special symbol on the special symbol display 35, a combination of effects identification information displayed in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32 is a specific display mode. (For example, a mode in which any one of “1” to “9” is stopped and displayed in each of a plurality of symbol rows, etc.), and with a character image such as “Big hit! The character image is displayed in the display area 32 a of the liquid crystal display device 32.

  Further, in the game area 15 of the game board 14, there are two guide rails 30 (30 a and 30 b), a stage 55, a plurality of game nails 13, an obstacle 57, a first start port 44 having a normal electric accessory 48, a first 2. A game member such as the start opening 25, the first shutter 40, the first big prize opening 39, the second shutter 42, the second big prize opening 41, the general prize winning openings 56a, 56b, 56c, and 56d is provided.

  The two guide rails 30 provided on the left side of the game board 14 are composed of an outer rail 30a that partitions (defines) the game area 15 and an inner rail 30b disposed inside the outer rail 30a. . The launched game balls are guided by guide rails 30 provided on the game board 14 and moved to the upper part of the game board 14, and the plurality of game nails 13 and the stage 55 provided on the game board 14 are described above. Due to the collision with the obstacle 57 or the like, it flows down toward the lower side of the game board 14 while changing its traveling direction.

  A stage 55 is provided at a substantially central portion of the game board 14, and an obstacle 57 is provided above the stage 55 in the game board 14. Below the stage 55, an ordinary electric accessory 48 that forms the first starting port 44 is provided, and further, an accessory that forms the second starting port 25 is provided below the ordinary electric accessory 48. It has been. Further, a first grand prize winning port 39 is provided at the lower part of the accessory forming the second starting port 25. A second shutter 42 is provided on the right side of the stage 55.

  Holes 57 a and 57 b for allowing game balls to enter the stage 55 are provided on both sides of the obstacle 57. That is, in the game ball launched to the game board 14 by the operation of the launch handle 26, the game ball that collided with the obstacle 57 flows down along the obstacle 57 to the left or right. Also, only the game balls that have entered the holes 57a and 57b are guided to the stage 55. The stage 55 has a central hole 55a and holes 55b and 55c on both sides of the hole 55a. The game ball guided to the stage 55 enters either the hole 55a or the holes 55b and 55c. The game ball that has entered the hole 55a is returned to the game board 14 from a discharge port 55d formed immediately below the hole 55a via a guide path (not shown). The game balls that have entered the holes 55b and 55c are returned directly to the game board 14.

  As described above, the ordinary electric combination 48 that forms the first start opening 44 is provided directly below the discharge port 55d, and the second start opening 25 is provided below the normal electric combination 48. An accessory to be formed is provided. The ordinary electric accessory 48 includes a pair of blade members provided on both the left and right sides, and the first starting port 44 is formed by the pair of blade members. In addition, the pair of blade members can be switched to a closed state (a state where it is difficult to enter a ball) or an open state (a state where it is easy to enter a ball) by an ordinary electric accessory solenoid 118 (see FIG. 4), and is thus in an open state. In this case, it becomes easier for a game ball to enter the first start port 44. Further, in the closed state, it becomes difficult for the game ball to enter the first start port 44. As described above, the first start port 44 is provided in the game board, and can be shifted to an open state in which the game ball is likely to enter the normal winning opening and a closed state in which the game ball is not likely to enter the normal prize opening. It is an example of a variable winning device.

  In addition, the first start port 44 disposed above the second start port 25 means that the first start port 44 is disposed above the second start port 25 on the game board 14. It is an example. Thus, since the 1st starting port 44 is provided above the 2nd starting port 25, when the 1st starting port 44 will be in an open state, it will become difficult for a game ball to enter into the 2nd starting port 25. .

  The first start opening 44 is provided with a first start winning ball sensor 116 (see FIG. 4) for detecting the winning of a game ball. When a game medium such as a game ball is detected by the first start winning ball sensor 116, it is determined that the game ball has won. When it is determined that the game ball has won, special symbol variation display by the first special symbol display 35a is started. In addition, when a game ball wins during the special symbol variation display, the special symbol variation display based on the winning of the game ball to the first start port 44 is stopped until the special symbol during the variation display is stopped and displayed. Execution (start) is put on hold. Thereafter, when the special symbol that has been variably displayed is stopped and displayed, the variably displayed suspended special symbol is started. Note that an upper limit is set for the number of times the execution of the special symbol variable display is suspended. For example, the special symbol variable display is suspended up to four times.

  Further, the second start opening 25 is provided with a second start winning ball sensor 117 (see FIG. 4) for detecting the winning of a game ball. When a game medium such as a game ball is detected by the second start winning ball sensor 117, it is determined that the game ball has won. When it is determined that the game ball has won, special symbol variation display by the second special symbol display 35b is started. In addition, when a game ball wins during the special symbol fluctuation display, the special symbol fluctuation display based on the winning of the game ball to the second start opening 25 is stopped until the special symbol during the fluctuation display is stopped. Execution (start) is put on hold. Thereafter, when the special symbol that has been variably displayed is stopped and displayed, the variably displayed suspended special symbol is started. Note that an upper limit is set for the number of times the execution of the special symbol variable display is suspended. For example, the special symbol variable display is suspended up to four times. As described above, the second start winning ball sensor 117 is an example of a second start port detecting unit that detects the passage of the game ball in the predetermined second area.

  In addition, as another condition (start of variable display of a predetermined special symbol), the special symbol is stopped and displayed. In other words, every time a predetermined special symbol variable display start condition is satisfied, the special symbol variable display is started.

  The first big prize opening 39 is provided with a first shutter 40 that can be opened and closed on the front side (front) thereof. In the first shutter 40, a special symbol is stopped and displayed as a special symbol on the special symbol indicator 35 (first special symbol indicator 35a, second special symbol indicator 35b), and the gaming state is shifted to the jackpot gaming state. If it is, it is driven so as to be in an open state where it is easy to accept the game ball. As a result, the first grand prize opening 39 is in an open state (first state) in which it is easy to accept game balls.

  Once a first grand prize opening 39 provided on the back side (rear side) of the first shutter 40 is in an open state, a predetermined condition (a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls passes, or A game until a closed state is satisfied by satisfying a predetermined time (for example, a condition such that the total time in which the first big prize opening 39 is open is 30 seconds) is referred to as a round game.

  The first big prize opening 39 has a special area 39a having a count sensor 102 (see FIG. 4). During each round game, a game to the special area 39a is performed until a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls passes or a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) elapses with the first grand prize opening 39 opened. When the passage of the sphere is detected, the first shutter 40 is driven to the closed state. As a result, the first grand prize winning port 39 is in a closed state in which it is difficult to accept a game ball. In addition, the first big prize opening 39 in which the first shutter 40 is closed is driven again after the predetermined time (for example, 7002 milliseconds), and the first shutter 40 is opened again. Becomes an open state. Further, when the passage of the game ball to the special area 39a is detected in the open state, the first shutter 40 is driven again to the closed state, and after a predetermined time (for example, 7002 milliseconds) has elapsed, the first shutter 40 is driven to the open state again. The first big prize opening 39 is opened. Thus, during each round game, the first shutter 40 is repeatedly opened and closed until a predetermined condition is satisfied.

  As described above, the first shutter 40 is repeatedly opened and closed during each round game. When the predetermined condition is satisfied and the round game ends, the first shutter 40 remains closed until the next round game is started. A round game is counted as the number of rounds such as “1” round and “2” round. For example, the first round game may be referred to as the first round and the second round as the second round.

  Subsequently, the first shutter 40 driven from the open state to the closed state (second state) is driven to the open state again until reaching the final round. A game from the first round game until the end of the (final) round game that cannot continue to the next round game is called a special game.

  During execution of the special game, the number of rounds (the maximum number of continuous rounds) from the first round number to the last round game when the most round game is continued differs depending on the special symbols that are stopped and displayed. For example, in the present embodiment, when the symbol that is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 35a is “J”, the maximum number of continuous rounds is 16 and is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 35b. When the symbol is “L”, the maximum number of continuous rounds is 16 rounds. The maximum number of continuous rounds is not limited to 16 rounds. For example, the maximum number of continuous rounds may be selected from 1 round to 16 rounds by lottery by a round number lottery means (main control circuit 60 including the main CPU 66 (see FIG. 4)). As described above, the first grand prize opening 39 is provided in the game board and is in an open state in which the game ball is easy to enter the predetermined specific prize opening, and in a closed state in which the game ball is difficult to enter the predetermined specific prize opening. It is an example of a special variable prize-winning device having a special area that can be transferred to and that allows a game ball to pass through.

  When the passing of the game ball is detected by the count sensor 102, the normal symbol display is started on the normal symbol display 33, and after a predetermined time has elapsed, the normal symbol change display is stopped.

  When the normal symbol is stopped and displayed with a predetermined symbol, the blade member provided in the ordinary electric accessory 48 is changed from the closed state to the open state, so that the game ball can easily enter the first start port 44. In addition, when a predetermined time has elapsed after the blade member is in the open state, the blade member is closed so that it is difficult for the game ball to enter the first start port 44. In the present embodiment, in the closed state, game balls flowing down from the discharge port 55d of the stage 55 mainly enter the first start port 44. In the open state, in the closed state, in addition to the game balls flowing down from the discharge port 55d of the stage 55, the game balls from the left and right sides of the normal electric accessory 48 can easily enter the first start port 44. As described above, a game in which a normal symbol is displayed in a variable manner and then stopped and the open / closed state of the blade member varies depending on the result is referred to as a “normal symbol game”.

  Similarly to the special symbol variation display, when the game ball passes through the count sensor 102 during the normal symbol variation display, until the normal symbol in the variation display is stopped, the count sensor 102 is displayed. The execution (start) of the normal symbol variation display based on the passing of the game ball is suspended. After that, when the normal symbol that has been variably displayed is stopped and displayed, the variably displayed normal symbol that has been suspended is started. In addition, in this embodiment, although it has the function to hold | maintain a normal symbol, this invention is not limited to this, It is not necessary to have the function to suspend execution of the normal symbol fluctuation display.

  The second big prize opening 41 is provided with a second shutter 42 that can be opened and closed on the front side (front) thereof. In the second shutter 42, a special numeric symbol is stopped and displayed as a special symbol on the special symbol indicator 35 (first special symbol indicator 35a, second special symbol indicator 35b), and the gaming state shifts to the jackpot gaming state. If it is, it is driven so as to be in an open state where it is easy to accept the game ball. As a result, the second grand prize winning opening 41 is in an open state (first state) in which a game ball can be easily received.

  On the other hand, the second big prize opening 41 provided on the back side (rear) of the second shutter 42 has a general area (not shown) having a count sensor 104 (see FIG. 4). The second shutter 42 is driven to the open state until a predetermined number (for example, 10) passes or a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) elapses. Then, when the condition for winning a predetermined number of game balls to the second grand prize opening 41 or elapse of a predetermined time is satisfied in the open state, the second shutter 42 is in a closed state in which it is difficult to accept the game balls. Driven by. As a result, the second grand prize winning opening 41 is in a closed state in which it is difficult to accept a game ball (second state).

  Subsequently, the second shutter 42 driven from the open state to the closed state (second state) is driven again to the open state until the final round game is reached. Thus, the 2nd big prize opening 41 is an example of the usual variable prize-winning device which does not have a special field. Also, the first grand prize opening 39 and the second grand prize opening 41 are provided in the game board, in an open state in which the game ball can easily enter the predetermined specific prize opening, and the game ball in the predetermined specific prize opening. It is an example of the several variable winning apparatus which can transfer to the closed state which is hard to enter.

  In addition, when a game ball wins or passes through the specific area and the general area in the general winning ports 56a to 56d, the first large winning port 39, and the second large winning port 41 described above, according to the type of each winning port in advance. A set number of game balls are paid out to the upper plate 20 or the lower plate 22.

  Further, when it is determined that a winning is made at the first starting port 44 and the second starting port 25 described above, a predetermined number of game balls according to the types of the respective winning ports are placed on the upper plate 20 or the lower plate 22. To be paid out.

  In the present embodiment, the liquid crystal display device is described as an example of the display unit, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the display means may be a plasma display, a rear projection display, a CRT display, a lamp, or the like.

[Electric configuration of gaming machine]
A control circuit of the pachinko gaming machine 10 in this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing a control circuit of the pachinko gaming machine 10 in the present embodiment.

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

  The main CPU 66 is connected to a main ROM 68, a main RAM 70, and the like, and has a function of executing various processes according to a program stored in the main ROM 68. Thus, the main CPU 66 functions as various means to be described later, such as functioning as an auxiliary variable winning device control unit, a winning device selection unit, and a variable winning device control unit.

  A program for controlling the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10 by the main CPU 66 is stored in the main ROM 68. In addition, a special symbol determination that is referred to when determining whether or not the special symbol lottery is won by random lottery. Table (refer to FIG. 5 and FIG. 6), special symbol variation pattern determination table (refer to FIG. 8), normal symbol determination table (refer to FIG. 11) and normal symbol that are referred to when the normal symbol lottery is determined by random lottery. Various tables such as a variation pattern determination table (see FIG. 12), a probability state determination table (see FIG. 7), and a special winning opening opening mode table (see FIGS. 9 and 10) are also stored.

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

  The main RAM 70 includes a control state flag, a jackpot determination random number counter, a jackpot symbol determination random number counter, a loss symbol determination random number counter, a reach pattern selection random number counter, an effect condition selection random number counter, a big prize opening number counter, 1st grand prize opening prize counter, 2nd big prize opening prize counter, round number display counter, round number display effect start counter, waiting time timer, special winning opening time timer, special symbols related to the first start memory Data indicating the number of reserved balls relating to the second start memory, data indicating the number of reserved balls relating to the special symbol, data indicating the number of reserved balls relating to the normal symbol, data for supplying a command to the sub-control circuit 200 to be described later, variables Etc. are positioned.

  The control state flag indicates the control state of the special symbol game. The jackpot determining random number counter is for determining the jackpot of a special symbol. The jackpot symbol determination random number counter is for determining a special symbol to be stopped when a special symbol jackpot is determined. The random symbol counter for losing symbol determination is for determining a special symbol to be stopped and displayed when it is not a big hit. The reach pattern selection random number counter is for determining a reach pattern. The production condition selection random number counter is for determining a production variation pattern. The round number display effect start counter is for determining whether or not to display on the round number display during the normal game.

  These counters are stored and updated so that the main CPU 66 sequentially increases “1”, and various functions of the main CPU 66 are executed by extracting random numbers from the counters at a predetermined timing. In the present embodiment, such a random number counter is provided, and the main CPU 66 stores and updates the random number counter so as to increase “1” according to a program. You may comprise so that an apparatus like a generator may be provided.

  The waiting time timer is for synchronizing processing executed in the main control circuit 60 and the sub control circuit 200. The big prize opening time timer is for driving the first shutter 40 and the second shutter 42 and measuring the time for opening the first big prize opening 39 and the second big prize opening 41. Note that the timer in this embodiment is stored and updated in the main RAM 70 so as to be subtracted by the predetermined cycle at a predetermined cycle. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the CPU itself may include a timer. .

  The big prize opening number-of-times counter indicates the number of times the big prize opening is opened (so-called round number) in the big hit gaming state. In addition, the first grand prize winning prize counter indicates the number of game balls that won the big winning prize during one round and passed the count sensor 102. The second grand prize opening winning counter indicates the number of game balls that have won the big winning opening during one round and have passed the count sensor 104.

  When a game ball is won at the first start opening 44, but the change display of the special symbol cannot be executed, the start number of the special symbol game is put on hold. The data indicating the number of reserved balls related to the special symbol related to the first start memory indicates the number of times the reserved special symbol game is held, and the number of held times is an upper limit (four times in the present embodiment). ).

  When the game ball wins the second starting port 25, but the special symbol variation display cannot be executed, the start of the special symbol game is put on hold. The data indicating the number of reserved balls relating to the special symbol related to the second start memory indicates the number of times the reserved special symbol game is held, and the number of held times is an upper limit (four times in the present embodiment). ).

  That is, in the present embodiment, the execution of a maximum of four special symbol games is suspended due to the winning of the game ball at the first starting port 44, and the maximum is achieved by the winning of the game ball at the second starting port 25. The execution of 4 special symbol games is put on hold. For this reason, it becomes possible to secure the number of suspensions of a maximum of eight special symbol games in total.

  When the game ball passes through the count sensor 102 but the normal symbol variation display cannot be executed, the start of the normal symbol game is suspended. The data indicating the number of reserved balls related to the normal symbol indicates the number of times the reserved normal symbol game is held. The round number display counter indicates the number of rounds displayed on the liquid crystal display device 32.

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

  Also, various devices are connected to the main control circuit 60. For example, as shown in FIG. 4, the count sensor 102, the count sensor 104, the general winning ball sensors 106, 108, 110, 112, the first start A winning ball sensor 116, a second starting winning ball sensor 117, a normal electric accessory solenoid 118, a first large winning port solenoid 120, a second large winning port solenoid 122, and a backup clear switch 124 are connected.

  The count sensor 102 is provided in a special area in the first big prize opening 39. The count sensor 102 supplies a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60 when the game ball passes through the special area in the first big prize opening 39.

  The count sensor 104 is provided in the general area of the second big prize opening 41. The count sensor 104 supplies a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60 when the game ball passes through the general area in the second grand prize winning opening 41.

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

  The first start winning ball sensor 116 is provided at the first start port 44. The first start winning ball sensor 116 supplies a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60 when a game ball passes through the first start port 44. Thus, the first start winning ball sensor 116 is an example of a first start port detecting means for detecting the passage of the game ball in the predetermined first area.

  The second start winning ball sensor 117 is provided at the second start port 25. The second start winning ball sensor 117 supplies a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60 when the game ball passes through the second start port 25. As described above, the second start winning ball sensor 117 is an example of a second start port detecting unit that detects the passage of the game ball in the predetermined second area.

  The ordinary electric accessory solenoid 118 is connected to a blade member provided in the ordinary electric member 48 via a link member (not shown), and opens the blade member in accordance with a drive signal supplied from the main CPU 66. State or closed state.

  The first big prize opening solenoid 120 is connected to the first shutter 40 shown in FIG. 3, and drives the first shutter 40 in accordance with a drive signal supplied from the main CPU 66 to open the big prize opening or Closed.

  The second big prize opening solenoid 122 is connected to the second shutter 42 shown in FIG. 3 and drives the second shutter 42 in accordance with a drive signal supplied from the main CPU 66 to open the big prize opening or Closed.

  The backup clear switch 124 is built in the pachinko gaming machine 10 and has a function of clearing backup data in the event of a power interruption or the like in accordance with the operation of the game hall manager. For example, the result data is reset by turning off the casing.

  The main control circuit 60 is connected to a payout / launch control circuit 126. The payout / launch control circuit 126 is connected to a payout device 128 that pays out game balls, a launch device 130 that fires game balls, and a card unit 150.

  The payout / launch control circuit 126 receives a prize ball control command supplied from the main control circuit 60 and a lending ball control signal supplied from the card unit 150, and transmits a predetermined signal to the payout device 128. Then, the payout device 128 pays out the game ball. Further, the payout / launch control circuit 126 performs a control of launching a game ball by supplying a launch signal to the launch device 130.

  In addition, the launching device 130 includes a device for launching a game ball such as the launching solenoid and the touch sensor described above. When the firing handle 26 is gripped by the player and is rotated in the clockwise direction, electric power is supplied to the firing solenoid according to the rotational angle, and the game ball stored in the upper plate 20 is launched. The game board 14 is sequentially fired by the solenoid.

  Further, a lamp 74 is connected to the main control circuit 60. The main control circuit 60 supplies a lamp (LED) control signal to the lamp 74. The lamp 74 includes incandescent light bulbs, LEDs, etc., specifically, special symbol holding lamps 34a to 34h, normal symbol holding lamps 50a to 50d, a first special symbol indicator 35a (8 segment LED), a second special symbol. The symbol display 35b (8 segment LED), the normal symbol display 33 (display lamp), and the like are included.

  On the other hand, the sub-control circuit 200 is connected to the serial communication IC 72. The sub-control circuit 200 performs display control in the liquid crystal display device 32, control related to sound generated from the speaker 46, control of the lamp 132, and the like according to various commands supplied from the main control circuit 60. Note that the lamp 132 includes an incandescent lamp, an LED, or the like, specifically, a decorative lamp (not shown) that displays light and dark on the game board 14.

  In the present embodiment, the command is supplied from the main control circuit 60 to the sub control circuit 200 and the signal cannot be supplied from the sub control circuit 200 to the main control circuit 60. The present invention is not limited to this, and there is no problem even if it is configured such that a signal can be transmitted from the sub control circuit 200 to the main control circuit 60.

  The sub control circuit 200 includes a sub CPU 206, a program ROM 208, a work RAM 210, a display control circuit 250 as display control means for performing display control in the liquid crystal display device 32, and a sound control circuit 230 that performs control related to sound generated from the speaker 46. And a drive circuit 240 for controlling the lamp and the movable accessory. The sub-control circuit 200 executes an effect according to the progress of the game in accordance with a command from the main control circuit 60.

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

  The program ROM 208 stores programs and various tables for controlling the game effects of the pachinko gaming machine 10 by the sub CPU 206.

  The program ROM 208 stores a plurality of types of effect patterns. This effect pattern relates to the progress of the effect display that is executed in association with the variable symbol display. In addition, the program ROM 208 stores effect patterns during execution of a plurality of types of special games. The effect pattern during execution of the special game relates to the progress of the effect display executed in relation to the round game in the special game. Further, the program ROM 208 stores an output information image display timer for determining a time until an output information image is displayed after the output information image display notification effect. Further, the program ROM 208 stores a reach time table that defines a display period of reach effects.

  In the present embodiment, the main control circuit 60 uses the main ROM 68 and the sub control circuit 200 uses the program ROM 208 as storage means for storing programs, tables, etc., but the present invention is not limited to this. As long as it is a storage medium readable by a computer equipped with a storage medium such as a hard disk device, a CD-ROM and a DVD-ROM, and a ROM cartridge, a program, a table, and the like are recorded. May be. Of course, the main ROM 68 may be used as an alternative to the program ROM 208. Even if these programs are not recorded in advance, they may be downloaded after the power is turned on and recorded in the main RAM 70 in the main control circuit 60, the work RAM 210 in the sub control circuit 200, and the like. . Furthermore, each program may be recorded on a separate storage medium.

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

  In this embodiment, the main RAM 70 is used as the temporary storage area of the main CPU 66 and the work RAM 210 is used as the temporary storage area of the sub CPU 206. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and any readable / writable storage medium may be used.

  The drive circuit 240 includes a drive circuit 242 and a decoration data ROM 244 and is connected to the sub CPU 206. The light emission of the lamp 132 is controlled via the drive circuit.

  The display control circuit 250 includes an image data processor (hereinafter referred to as VDP) 212, an image data ROM 216 that stores various image data, a D / A converter 218 that converts image data as an image signal, and a reset signal when the power is turned on. The initial reset circuit 220 is generated.

  The VDP 212 described above is connected to the sub CPU 206, the image data ROM 216, the D / A converter 218, and the initial reset circuit 220.

  The VDP 212 includes a circuit such as a so-called sprite circuit, a screen circuit, and a pallet circuit, and can perform various processes for displaying an image on the liquid crystal display device 32. That is, the VDP 212 performs display control for the liquid crystal display device 32. Further, the VDP 212 includes a storage medium (for example, a video RAM) as a buffer for displaying an image on the display area 32 a of the liquid crystal display device 32. By storing the image data in a predetermined storage area of the storage medium, an image is displayed on the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32 at a predetermined timing.

  Various image data such as background image data and effect image data are separately stored in the image data ROM 216. Of course, related image data indicating a related image is also stored.

  The VDP 212 reads various image data such as background image data and effect image data from the image data ROM 216 in response to an image display command supplied from the sub CPU 206, and generates image data to be displayed on the liquid crystal display device 32. The VDP 212 superimposes the generated image data in order from the image data located at the rear, stores the image data in a buffer, and supplies the data to the D / A converter 218 at a predetermined timing. The D / A converter 218 converts the image data as an image signal and supplies the image signal to the liquid crystal display device 32, thereby causing the liquid crystal display device 32 to display an image.

  The audio control circuit 230 includes a sound source IC 232 that controls audio, an audio data ROM 234 that stores various audio data, and an amplifier 236 (hereinafter referred to as AMP) for amplifying audio signals.

  The sound source IC 232 is connected to the sub CPU 206, the initial reset circuit 220, the audio data ROM 234, and the AMP 236. The sound source IC 232 controls sound generated from the speaker 46.

[Description of table]
Various tables stored in the main ROM 68 will be described with reference to FIGS.

[Special symbol determination table (for first special symbol display device)]
An example of the special symbol determination table will be described with reference to FIG. This special symbol determination table is referred to when determining a special symbol displayed on the first special symbol display 35a. As shown in FIG. 5, the special hit random number is 19 when the probability is low, and is 23, 29, 31, 37, 41, 43, 47, 53, 59, 61, 67, 71 when the probability is high. The special symbol type is “0”, the special symbol designation command 81H00H is selected, and the gaming state shifts to the small hit gaming state.

  When the special hit random number is 7 when the probability is low, 3, 5, 7, 11, 13, 17 when the probability is high, and the special symbol random value is 0 to 39, the type of the special symbol displayed is “A” The special symbol designation command 81H01H is selected, and the gaming state shifts to the jackpot gaming state. When the special hit random number is 7 when the probability is low, 3, 5, 7, 11, 13, 17 when the probability is high, and the special symbol random value is 40 to 98, the type of the special symbol displayed is “F” The special symbol designation command 81H02H is selected, and the gaming state shifts to the jackpot gaming state. If the special per random number is 7 when the probability is low, 3, 5, 7, 11, 13, 17 when the probability is high, and the special symbol random number is 99, the type of the special symbol displayed is “J”. The symbol designation command 81H03H is selected, and the gaming state shifts to the jackpot gaming state. When the special hit random number value is other than the above in both cases of low probability and high probability, the type of special symbol displayed is “-”, and the special symbol designation command 81H04H is selected, and the gaming state is lost.

[Special symbol determination table (for second special symbol display device)]
An example of the special symbol determination table will be described with reference to FIG. This special symbol determination table is referred to when determining the special symbol displayed on the second special symbol display 35b. As shown in FIG. 6, when the special hit random number is 7 when the probability is low, 3, 5, 7, 11, 13 when the probability is high, and the special symbol random number is 0 to 39, the type of the special symbol displayed Is “L”, 81H05H is selected as the special symbol designation command, and the gaming state shifts to the jackpot gaming state. If the special hit random number is 7 when the probability is low, 3, 5, 7, 11, 13 when the probability is high, and the special symbol random number is 40 to 99, the type of the special symbol displayed is “H”. 81H06H is selected as the symbol designation command, and the gaming state shifts to the jackpot gaming state. When the special hit random number value is other than the above in both cases of low probability and high probability, the type of the special symbol to be displayed is “−”, the special symbol designation command 81H07H is selected, and the gaming state is lost.

[Probability state determination table]
An example of the probability state determination table will be described with reference to FIG. This probability state determination table is referred to when determining the winning probability state of the special symbol lottery after the jackpot. As shown in FIG. 7, when the special symbol type is “0” after the end of the first jackpot gaming state, the gaming state after the jackpot gaming state is the same as the previous gaming state. When the special symbol type is “A” after the end of the first jackpot gaming state, the gaming state after the end of the jackpot gaming state shifts to the high probability gaming state. When the special symbol type is “F” after the end of the first jackpot gaming state, the gaming state after the end of the jackpot gaming state shifts to the low probability gaming state. When the special symbol type is “J” after the end of the first jackpot gaming state, the gaming state after the end of the jackpot gaming state shifts to the high probability gaming state. When the special symbol type is “L” after the end of the second jackpot gaming state, the gaming state after the jackpot gaming state is shifted to the high probability gaming state. When the special symbol type is “H” after the end of the second jackpot gaming state, the gaming state after the jackpot gaming state is shifted to the high probability gaming state.

[Special symbol variation pattern determination table (common to first and second special symbol display devices)]
An example of the special symbol variation pattern determination table will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 8, when the winning result is out of order and the random number for variation determination 2 is 0 to 99, 1 is selected as the special symbol variation pattern, 83H00H is selected as the special symbol variation pattern command, and the variation time is It is 10.0 s, and a normal variation is selected as the content of the effect performed by the liquid crystal display device 32 or the like. If the winning result is out of date and the random number for variation determination 2 is 100 to 119, 2 is selected as the special symbol variation pattern, 83H01H is selected as the special symbol variation pattern command, and the variation time is 15.0 s. Normal reach is selected. When the winning result is out of order and the random number for variation determination 2 is 120 to 127, 3 is selected as the special symbol variation pattern, 83H02H is selected as the special symbol variation pattern command, the variation time is 30.0 s, Superreach A is selected.

  When the winning result is a big hit and the random number 2 for variation determination is 0 to 31, 4 is selected as the special symbol variation pattern, 83H03H is selected as the special symbol variation pattern command, and the variation time is 16.0 s. Normal reach is selected. When the winning result is a jackpot and the random number for variation determination 2 is 32 to 127, 5 is selected as the special symbol variation pattern, 83H04H is selected as the special symbol variation pattern command, and the variation time is 31.0 s. Superreach A is selected. If the winning result is a small hit and the variation determination random value 2 is 0 to 63, 6 is selected as the special symbol variation pattern, 83H05H is selected as the special symbol variation pattern command, and the variation time is 20.0 s. Super-reach B is selected as the content. When the winning result is a small hit and the variation determination random value 2 is 64 to 127, 7 is selected as the special symbol variation pattern, 83H06H is selected as the special symbol variation pattern command, and the variation time is 25.0 s. Super-reach C is selected as the content.

[Large winning mouth opening mode table]
An example of the special winning opening opening mode table will be described with reference to FIGS. As shown in FIGS. 9 and 10, when the symbol display device on which the symbol is displayed is the first special symbol display device and the type of the special symbol is “0”, the winning result is a small hit, The maximum number of rounds is 1R, and the condition for finishing one round is when the maximum number of winnings reaches four, or when the total opening time is 1800 ms. In addition, the opening mode for one round is continued until the condition for ending one round is satisfied, and the second grand prize opening 41 is opened for the first round. Note that “A” in FIG. 10 indicates that the open big prize opening is the second big prize opening 41, and “B” indicates that the open big prize opening is the first big prize opening 39. It shows that.

  When the symbol display device on which the symbol is displayed is the first special symbol display device and the type of the special symbol is “A”, the winning result is a big hit, the maximum number of rounds of the winning end condition is 16R, and the one round end condition is This is the case where the maximum number of winnings reaches 10 or the total opening time is 27996 ms. Moreover, the closing interval between rounds is 2010 ms. In addition, the one-round opening mode continues until the one-round end condition is satisfied, and the second grand prize winning opening 41 is opened from the first round to the sixteenth round.

  If the symbol display device on which the symbol is displayed is the first special symbol display device and the type of the special symbol is “F”, the winning result is a big hit, the maximum number of rounds of the winning end condition is 16R, and the one round end condition is This is the case where the maximum number of winnings reaches 10 or the total opening time is 27996 ms. Moreover, the closing interval between rounds is 2010 ms. In addition, the one-round opening mode continues until the one-round end condition is satisfied, and the second grand prize winning opening 41 is opened from the first round to the sixteenth round.

  When the symbol display device on which the symbol is displayed is the first special symbol display device and the type of the special symbol is “J”, the winning result is a big hit, the maximum number of rounds of the winning end condition is 16R, and the one round end condition is This is the case where the maximum number of winnings reaches 10 or the total opening time is 27996 ms. The closing interval between rounds is 7002 ms. In addition, the first big prize opening 39 is opened from 1R to 16R. Further, in the opening mode of one round, the game is closed every time one game ball is won in the first big winning opening 39, and the first big winning opening 39 is opened again after the closing interval time during the round elapses. Thereafter, the process is repeated until the end condition for one round is satisfied. The closing interval during the land is 7002 ms.

  When the symbol display device on which the symbol is displayed is the second special symbol display device and the type of the special symbol is “L”, the winning result is a big hit, the maximum number of rounds of the winning end condition is 16R, and the one round end condition is This is the case where the maximum number of winnings reaches 10 or the total opening time is 27996 ms. The closing interval between rounds is 7002 ms. In addition, the first big prize opening 39 is opened from 1R to 16R. Further, in the opening mode of one round, the game is closed every time one game ball is won in the first big winning opening 39, and the first big winning opening 39 is opened again after the closing interval time during the round elapses. Thereafter, the process is repeated until the end condition for one round is satisfied. The closing interval during the land is 7002 ms.

  When the symbol display device on which the symbol is displayed is the second special symbol display device and the type of the special symbol is “H”, the winning result is a big hit, the maximum number of rounds of the winning end condition is 16R, and the one round end condition is This is the case where the maximum number of winnings reaches 10 or the total opening time is 27996 ms. The closing interval between rounds is 7002 ms. In addition, the first big prize opening 39 is opened from 1R to 16R. Further, in the opening mode of one round, the game is closed every time one game ball is won in the first big winning opening 39, and the first big winning opening 39 is opened again after the closing interval time during the round elapses. Thereafter, the process is repeated until the end condition for one round is satisfied. The closing interval during the land is 7002 ms.

[Normal symbol determination table (for normal symbol display device)]
An example of the normal symbol determination table will be described with reference to FIG. This is referred to when a special symbol displayed on the normal symbol display 33 is determined. As shown in FIG. 11, when the normal random number is 4, the normal symbol is selected to be lit red, the normal symbol designation command is 82H00H, and the gaming state is lost. When the normal hit random number is other than the above, green lighting is selected for the normal symbol, 82H01H is selected for the normal symbol designation command, the gaming state shifts to the normal winning gaming state, and the tulip is released once. The closing condition is when the maximum number of winnings is 10c or when the number of open seconds is 6.0s.

[Normal symbol variation pattern determination table (for normal symbol display device)]
An example of the normal symbol variation pattern determination table will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 12, when the variation determining random number value 2 is 0 to 63, 1 is selected as the normal symbol variation pattern, 84H00H is selected as the normal symbol variation pattern command, and the variation time is 0.5 s. As for the contents, the normal variation 1 is selected. When the variation determination random value 2 is 64 to 127, 2 is selected as the normal symbol variation pattern, 84H01H is selected as the normal symbol variation pattern command, the variation time is 1.0 s, and the normal variation 2 is selected as the effect content. The

[Control of gaming machines]
Control performed in the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described with reference to FIGS. In addition, the control flow described in this specification is an example, does not limit the present invention, and may be another control flow.

[Main control main processing]
The main control main process will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S11, initialization setting processing is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 reads the activation program from the main ROM 68 and initializes and sets a flag stored in the main RAM 70 when the power is turned on. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S12.

  In step S12, timer update processing is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 measures a waiting time timer for synchronizing the main control circuit 60 and the sub-control circuit 200, and the opening time of the first big prize opening 39 that is opened when a big hit occurs. Processes to update various timers such as a big prize opening time timer. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S13.

  In step S13, a first special symbol control process is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process for controlling the first special symbol. The first special symbol control process will be described later. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S14.

  In step S14, a second special symbol control process is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process for controlling the second special symbol. The second special symbol control process will be described later. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S15.

  In step S15, normal symbol control processing is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process for controlling a normal symbol. The normal symbol control process will be described later. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S16.

  In step S16, a symbol display device control process is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process for controlling the symbol display device. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S19.

  In step S19, port output processing is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a port output process. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S21.

  In step S21, an effect control command output control process is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process for controlling the output of the effect control command. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S22.

  In step S22, a payout process is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 stores a payout signal for controlling the payout device 128 in order to pay out a game ball corresponding to a prize ball counter (for example, a big prize mouth prize ball counter) stored in the main RAM 70. Process. The stored payout signal is transmitted to the payout / firing control circuit 126 in the process of step S19, and the payout / firing control circuit 126 controls the payout device 128 based on the payout signal. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S12. As described above, the payout device 128 is an example of a payout device that pays out a predetermined number of prize balls according to the number of game balls entered into the variable winning device and the auxiliary variable winning device.

[System timer interrupt processing]
The system timer interrupt process will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S42, a process for saving each register is performed. In this processing, the main CPU 66 performs processing for saving the program being executed stored in each register (storage area) of the main RAM 70. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S43.

  In step S43, random number update processing is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 updates random numbers such as jackpot determination random numbers (special hit determination random numbers), jackpot symbol random numbers, normal hit determination random numbers, initial value random numbers, round number determination random numbers, and the like stored in the main RAM 70. Process. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S46.

  In step S46, a switch input detection process is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process of detecting a detection signal from the switch. Details will be described later. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S47.

  In step S47, processing for restoring each register is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process for restoring the program saved in step S42 to each register. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S49.

  In step S49, an interrupt permission process is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process for returning to the address before the occurrence of the interrupt. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished and the main process is executed.

[Switch input detection processing]
The switch input detection process will be described below with reference to FIG.

  In step S231, a first grand prize opening winning process is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process of determining whether or not a prize has been won in the first big prize opening 39. The first grand prize opening winning process will be described later. If this process ends, the process moves to step S232.

  In step S232, a second grand prize winning process is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process of determining whether or not a prize has been won in the second big prize opening 41. The second grand prize opening winning process will be described later. If this process ends, the process moves to step S233.

  In step S233, a general winning opening winning process is performed. The main CPU 66 determines whether or not a game ball has won a general winning opening (for example, the general winning openings 56a to 56d (see FIG. 3)) and a detection signal from the general winning ball sensors 106, 108, 110, and 112. The winning process for judging is performed. If this process ends, the process moves to step S234.

  In step S234, a first start opening winning process is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process of determining whether or not the game ball has won the first start opening. The first start opening winning process will be described later. If this process ends, the process moves to step S235.

  In step S235, a second start opening winning process is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process of determining whether or not the game ball has won the second start opening. The second start opening winning process will be described later. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[First Grand Prize Opening Process]
The first grand prize winning prize process will be described below with reference to FIG.

  In step S251, the main CPU 66 determines whether the count sensor 102 has detected that the game ball has passed the special area. If it is determined that the game ball has been detected, the main CPU 66 proceeds to step S252. If it is not determined that a game ball has been detected, this subroutine is terminated. As described above, the count sensor 102 is an example of a special variable winning device detection unit that detects that a game ball has entered the special variable winning device (first big winning port 39). As described above, the count sensor 102 is an example of a special variable winning device detection unit including a special region detection unit that detects that a game ball that has entered the special variable winning device has passed through the special region.

  In step S <b> 252, the main CPU 66 performs a process of adding 1 to the value of the special winning opening prize ball counter stored in the main RAM 70. If this process ends, the process moves to step S253.

  In step S253, the main CPU 66 performs a process of adding 1 to the value of the big prize winning prize counter stored in the main RAM. If this process ends, the process moves to step S254.

  In step S254, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the normal symbol holding number stored in the main RAM 70 is the upper limit. If it is determined that the upper limit is reached, the main CPU 66 ends the present subroutine. If it is not determined that the upper limit is reached, the process proceeds to step S255.

  In step S <b> 255, the main CPU 66 performs a process of extracting a jackpot determination random number (ordinary hit determination random number) of the normal symbol game and storing it in the normal symbol storage area of the main RAM 70. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Second Grand Prize Opening Process]
The second big prize opening winning process will be described below with reference to FIG.

  In step S256, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the count sensor 104 has detected a game ball. If it is determined that the game ball has been detected, the main CPU 66 proceeds to step S257. If it is not determined that a game ball has been detected, this subroutine is terminated.

  In step S <b> 257, the main CPU 66 performs a process of adding 1 to the value of the special winning opening prize ball counter stored in the main RAM 70. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S258.

  In step S <b> 258, the main CPU 66 performs a process of adding 1 to the value of the big prize winning prize counter stored in the main RAM 70. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[First starting entrance prize process]
The first start opening winning process will be described below with reference to FIG.

  In step S1702, it is determined whether or not there is a first start port switch input. In this process, when the main CPU 66 determines that there is a first start port switch input based on the detection signal of the first start winning ball sensor 116, the process proceeds to step S1704 and determines that there is no switch input. In this case, this subroutine is terminated. Thus, the first start winning ball sensor 116 is an example of an auxiliary variable winning device detection unit that detects that a game ball has entered the auxiliary variable winning device (first start port 44).

  In step S1704, a starting opening prize ball counter +1 is performed. The main CPU 66 performs a process of incrementing the start opening prize counter stored in the main RAM 70 by one. If this process ends, the process moves to step S1706.

  In step S1706, processing is performed to determine whether or not the first special symbol storage number is an upper limit. In this process, when the main CPU 66 determines that the first special symbol storage number stored in the first special symbol storage area of the main RAM 70 is the upper limit (for example, 4), this subroutine is terminated and the upper limit is reached. If not, the process moves to step S1708.

  In step S1708, a special hit determination random number (big hit determination random number) and a big hit symbol random number value are extracted and stored in the first special symbol storage area. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process of extracting the special hit determination random number and the jackpot symbol random number value and storing them in the first special symbol storage area of the main RAM 70. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished. In the present embodiment, the big hit and the small hit are determined by the special hit determination random number value, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a random number for jackpot determination and a random number for small hit determination may be extracted.

[Second starting entry prize process]
The second start opening winning process will be described below with reference to FIG.

  In step S1802, it is determined whether or not there is a second start port switch input. In this process, when the main CPU 66 determines that there is a second start port switch input based on the detection signal from the second start winning ball sensor 117, the process proceeds to step S1804, and there is no switch input. If so, this subroutine is terminated.

  In step S1804, the starting opening prize ball counter +1 is performed. The main CPU 66 performs a process of incrementing the start opening prize ball counter by one. If this process ends, the process moves to step S1806.

  In step S1806, processing is performed to determine whether the second special symbol memory number is an upper limit. In this process, if the main CPU 66 determines that the second special symbol storage number is the upper limit, the present subroutine is terminated, and if it is determined that the upper limit is not the upper limit, the process proceeds to step S1808.

  In step S1808, a special hit determination random number (a jackpot determination random number value) and a big hit symbol random number are extracted and stored in the second special symbol storage area. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process of extracting the special hit determination random number and the jackpot symbol random number value and storing them in the second special symbol storage area. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished. In the present embodiment, the big hit and the small hit are determined by the special hit determination random number value, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a random number for jackpot determination and a random number for small hit determination may be extracted.

[First special symbol control process]
The first special symbol control process will be described below with reference to FIG.

  In step S2002, a special symbol memory check process is performed. Details of the special symbol memory check process will be described later. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S2004.

  In step S2004, special symbol variation time management processing is performed. The special symbol variation time management process will be described later in detail. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S2006.

  In step S2006, a special symbol display time management process is performed. Details of the special symbol display time management process will be described later. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S2008.

  In step S2008, jackpot start interval management processing is performed. The jackpot start interval management process will be described in detail later. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S2010.

  In step S2010, a waiting time management process before reopening the big prize opening is performed. Details of the winning prize opening reopening waiting time management process will be described later. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S2012.

  In step S2012, a special winning opening opening process is performed. Details of the process during opening of the big prize opening will be described later. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S2014.

  In step S2014, jackpot end interval processing is performed. The jackpot end interval process will be described in detail later. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S2016.

  In step S2016, a small hitting start interval management process is performed. Details of the small hit start interval management process will be described later. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S2018.

  In step S2018, special electric accessory release processing is performed. Details of the special electric accessory release process will be described later. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S2020.

  In step S2020, a small hit end interval process is performed. Details of the small hit end interval process will be described later. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S2022.

  In step S2022, a special symbol game end process is performed. Details of the special symbol game end process will be described later. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Second special symbol control process]
The second special symbol control process will be described below with reference to FIG. In addition, the process of the same name in a 1st special symbol control process and a 2nd special symbol control process performs the same process fundamentally.

  In step S2102, a special symbol memory check process is performed. Details of the special symbol memory check process will be described later. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S2104.

  In step S2104, special symbol variation time management processing is performed. The special symbol variation time management process will be described later in detail. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S2106.

  In step S2106, a special symbol display time management process is performed. Details of the special symbol display time management process will be described later. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S2108.

  In step S2108, jackpot start interval management processing is performed. The jackpot start interval management process will be described in detail later. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S2110.

  In step S2110, a waiting time management process before reopening the big prize opening is performed. Details of the winning prize opening reopening waiting time management process will be described later. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S2112.

  In step S2112, a special winning opening opening process is performed. Details of the process during opening of the big prize opening will be described later. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S2114.

  In step S2114, jackpot end interval processing is performed. The jackpot end interval process will be described in detail later. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S2116.

  In step S2116, a special symbol game end process is performed. Details of the special symbol game end will be described later. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Special symbol memory check processing]
The special symbol memory check process will be described below with reference to FIG.

  In step S2202, it is determined whether or not the control state flag is (00). If it is determined that the control state flag is (00), the process proceeds to step S2204. If it is not determined that it is (00), this subroutine is terminated.

  In step S2204, a process is performed to determine whether or not the start memory number exceeds zero. In this process, when the main CPU 66 determines that the start memory number (the first special symbol memory number or the second special symbol memory number) exceeds 0, the process proceeds to step S2206, and does not exceed 0. If so, the process moves to step S2222.

  In step S2206, a process of setting (01) as the control state flag is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process of setting (01) as the control state flag. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S2208.

  In step S2208, the start memory number is decreased by 1 and transferred to the special symbol memory area. In this process, the main CPU 66 sets the values (1) to (4) of the start storage area (first special symbol storage area and second special symbol storage area) (1) to (4) of the main RAM 70 (random hit determination random number, random hit determination random number). ) Is transferred to the start storage areas (0) to (3). If this process ends, the process moves to a step S2210.

  In step S2210, jackpot determination processing is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 selects a special symbol determination table (see FIGS. 5 and 6) according to the high probability state (so-called probability variation) and the low probability state. Further, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the value of the jackpot determination random value in the start storage area (0) matches the value stored in the selected special symbol determination table. More specifically, in the case of the special symbol memory check process in the first special symbol control process, for example, a special symbol determination table (for the first special symbol display device) is selected, and the jackpot determination random number value (special) at the low probability When the winning random number) is 7, it is determined to be a big hit. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S2212.

  In step S2212, a small hit determination process is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 selects the special symbol determination table (FIG. 5) according to the high probability state (so-called probability variation) and the low probability state. Further, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the value of the jackpot determination random value in the start storage area (0) matches the value stored in the selected special symbol determination table. More specifically, in the case of the special symbol memory check process in the first special symbol control process, for example, a special symbol determination table (for the first special symbol display device) is selected, and the jackpot determination random number value (special) at the low probability When the hit random number value is 19, it is determined that the hit is a small hit. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S2214. In the present embodiment, the small hit determination process is not performed in the special symbol memory check process in the second special symbol control process, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the special symbol memory in the second special symbol control process. In the check process, a small hit determination process may be performed.

  In step S2214, a special symbol determination process is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process for determining a special symbol. More specifically, the main CPU 66 refers to the special symbol determination table (see FIGS. 5 and 6) selected according to the result of the big hit determination process (step S2210) or the small hit determination process (step S2212). Then, the special symbol is determined. For example, when the jackpot determination process (step S2210) is determined to be a jackpot and the special symbol random value is 38, the main CPU 66 refers to the special symbol determination table and selects and determines the special symbol “A”. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S2216. Thus, the main CPU 66 is an example of a symbol selection unit that selects a jackpot symbol to be displayed on the symbol display device from a plurality of jackpot symbols stored in the symbol storage unit. The main ROM 68 is an example of a symbol storage unit that stores a plurality of symbols including a plurality of jackpot symbols displayed on the symbol display device.

  In step S2216, a special symbol variation pattern determination process is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process for determining a special symbol variation pattern. More specifically, the main CPU 66 refers to the special symbol variation pattern determination table (see FIG. 8) according to the result of the big hit determination process (step S2210) or the small hit determination process (step S2212), and displays the special symbol. Determine the variation pattern. More specifically, the main CPU 66 determines the special symbol variation pattern 4 as the special symbol variation pattern and determines the special symbol variation pattern 4 as the special symbol variation pattern when the result of the jackpot determination process (step S2210) is a large bonus and the variation determination random number value is 29. 83H03H is determined as the symbol variation pattern command, and normal reach is determined as the production content. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S2218.

  In step S2218, a variable time setting process is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process for setting the fluctuation time. More specifically, the main CPU 66 sets a variation time from the determined variation pattern. For example, when the special symbol variation pattern 4 is determined as the special symbol variation pattern, the main CPU 66 sets 16.0 seconds as the variation time. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S2220.

  In step S2220, processing for clearing the value in storage area (0) is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process of clearing the value of the start storage area (0). When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  In step S2222, a demonstration display process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process for displaying a demonstration. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Special symbol change time management processing]
The special symbol variation time management process will be described below with reference to FIG.

  In step S121, it is determined whether or not the control state flag is (01). In this process, if it is determined that the control state flag is (01), the process proceeds to step S122. If it is determined that the control state flag is not (01), this subroutine is terminated.

  In step S122, it is determined whether or not the waiting time timer is “0”. In this process, when the main CPU 66 determines that the waiting time timer stored in the main RAM 70 is “0”, the process proceeds to step S123. If it is not determined that the waiting time timer is “0”, this subroutine is terminated.

  In step S123, (02) is set as the control state flag, and a process of setting a symbol stop command is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process of setting (02) as a control state flag and setting a symbol stop command. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S124.

  In step S124, processing for setting a waiting time timer as a waiting time after determination is performed. In this process, a process of setting a waiting time timer as a waiting time after determination is performed in the main RAM 70. For example, the main CPU 66 sets 600 milliseconds as the waiting time after confirmation in the case of big hit or small hit, and sets 540 milliseconds as the waiting time after confirmation in the case of a loss. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Special symbol display time management process]
The special symbol display time management process will be described below with reference to FIG.

  In step S2402, a process for determining whether or not the control state flag is (02) is performed. In this process, if it is determined that the control state flag is (02), the process proceeds to step S2404. If it is determined that the control state flag is not (02), this subroutine is terminated.

  In step S2404, it is determined whether or not the symbol determination time is “0”. In this process, when the main CPU 66 determines that the symbol determination time is “0”, the main CPU 66 proceeds to step S2406, and when it does not determine that the symbol determination time is “0”, This subroutine ends.

  In step S2406, it is determined whether or not it is a big hit. In this process, the main CPU 66 moves the process to step S2416 if it is determined to be a big hit, and moves to step S2408 if it is not determined to be a big win.

  In step S2408, it is determined whether or not a small hit. In this process, the main CPU 66 moves the process to step S2412 if it is determined to be a small hit, and moves to step S2410 if it is not determined to be a small hit.

  In step S2410, a process of setting (10) as a control state flag is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process of setting (10) as the control state flag. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  In step S2412, a process of setting (07) as the control state flag is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process of setting (07) as the control state flag. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S2414.

  In step S2414, processing for setting a small hitting start interval time (660 ms) is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process of setting 660 milliseconds as the small hitting start interval time. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  In step S2416, the game state flag is cleared. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process of clearing the game state flag. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S2417.

  In step S2417, processing for setting (03) as a control state flag is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process of setting (03) as the control state flag. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S2418.

  In step S2418, processing for setting the jackpot start interval time (5010 ms) is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process of setting 5010 milliseconds as the jackpot start interval time. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S2420.

  In step S2420, processing for determining the maximum number of rounds based on the special symbol is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process of determining the maximum number of rounds based on the special symbol. For example, in the case of the special symbol “A”, the main CPU 66 refers to the special prize opening mode table (see FIGS. 9 and 10) and determines the maximum number of rounds as 16 rounds. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S2422.

  In step S2422, the data set of the determined maximum number of rounds is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process of setting data of the determined maximum number of rounds. For example, if it is determined in step S2420 that the maximum number of rounds is 16 rounds, data with a maximum number of rounds of 16 is set. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Big hit start interval management processing]
The jackpot start interval management process will be described below with reference to FIG.

  In step S141, processing for determining whether or not the control state flag is (03) is performed. In this process, when the main CPU 66 determines that the control state flag is (03), the process proceeds to step S142. When the main CPU 66 determines that the control state flag is not (03), this subroutine is terminated. .

  In step S142, it is determined whether or not the jackpot start interval time is “0”. In this process, when the main CPU 66 determines that the jackpot start interval time stored in the main RAM 70 is “0”, the main CPU 66 proceeds to step S143 and determines that the jackpot start interval time is “0”. If not, this subroutine is terminated.

  In step S143, the control state flag (04) is set. In this processing, the main CPU 66 performs processing for setting the control state flag (04). If this process ends, the process moves to a step S144.

  In step S144, the big prize winning prize counter is cleared. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process of clearing the big prize winning prize counter stored in the main RAM 70. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S145.

  In step S145, a process of selecting a winning prize opening at the start (1R) is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process of selecting the first prize winning opening with reference to the big winning opening opening manner table (see FIGS. 9 and 10). For example, the main CPU 66 refers to the special prize opening mode table (see FIGS. 9 and 10) and selects the second special prize opening 41 as a special prize opening to open based on the selected special symbol “A”. To do. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S146. As described above, the main CPU 66 is an example of a winning device selection means for selecting a variable winning device of either the special variable winning device or the normal variable winning device based on a predetermined condition. As described above, the main CPU 66 is an example of a winning device selecting unit that selects a variable winning device of either the special variable winning device or the normal variable winning device based on the jackpot symbol selected by the symbol selecting unit.

  For example, the main CPU 66 refers to the special winning opening opening mode table (see FIG. 9 and FIG. 10), and based on the special symbol “L” being stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 35b. It may be selected as a big prize opening that opens the one big prize opening 39. As described above, the main CPU 66 can select either the special variable winning device or the normal variable winning device based on the symbol display device in which the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed among the first symbol display device and the second symbol display device. It is an example of a winning device selection means for selecting a device.

  In step S146, a process for setting the big winning opening opening time (big hit = 27996 ms) is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process of setting 27996 milliseconds as the big prize opening time in the main RAM 70. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S147. In the present embodiment, the special winning opening opening time is described as 27996 milliseconds, but the present invention is not limited to this and may be another number of seconds.

  In step S147, a process of setting data during opening of the special winning opening of the selected special winning opening is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process of setting the big prize opening opening data of the selected big prize opening. The set big prize opening open data is transmitted to the first big prize opening solenoid 120 and the second big prize opening solenoid 122 in the process of step S19 of FIG. The first grand prize winning port 39 and the second big prize winning port 41 are opened by driving the received first grand prize winning solenoid 120 and the second grand prize winning solenoid 122. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished. Thus, the main CPU 66 is an example of variable winning device control means for performing control to open the variable winning device selected by the winning device selection means based on the establishment of a specific release condition. Further, as described above, the main CPU 66 performs variable control for releasing the variable winning device selected by the winning device selection means based on the fact that the jackpot symbol is displayed on the symbol display device as the specific release condition. It is an example of a winning apparatus control means. Further, as described above, the main CPU 66 is selected by the winning device selection means based on the fact that the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on either the first symbol display device or the second symbol display device as the specific release condition. It is an example of a variable winning device control means for performing control for opening the variable winning device.

[Waiting time management process before reopening of big prize opening]
With reference to FIG. 26, the waiting time management process before reopening the big winning opening will be described below.

  In step S2602, it is determined whether or not the control state flag is (05). In this process, when the main CPU 66 determines that the control state flag is (05), the process proceeds to step S2604, and when it is determined that the control state flag is not (05), this subroutine is terminated. To do.

  In step S2604, it is determined whether or not the closing interval time between rounds is “0”. In this process, when the main CPU 66 determines that the closing interval time between rounds of the main RAM 70 is “0”, the main CPU 66 proceeds to step S2606 and does not determine that the closing interval time between rounds is “0”. If this is the case, this subroutine is terminated.

  In the process of step S2606, a process of adding “1” to the round number counter is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 adds “1” to the value read from the round number counter. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S2608.

  In the process of step S2608, a process of selecting the big winning opening at the added round number is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process of selecting a grand prize winning slot for the added number of rounds. For example, the main CPU 66 refers to the special winning opening opening manner table (see FIGS. 9 and 10), and in the case of the 5th round with the special symbol “A”, the main winning prize opening 41 is opened as the special winning opening. select. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S2610.

  In the process of step S2610, a process of setting the control state flag to (04) is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process of setting the control state flag to (04). If this process ends, the process moves to a step S2612.

  In step S2612, the big prize opening prize counter is cleared. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a big prize opening prize counter clear process. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S2614.

  In step S2614, a process for setting the big winning opening opening time (big hit = 27996 ms) is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process of setting 27996 milliseconds as the big prize opening time in the main RAM 70. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S2616. In the present embodiment, the winning opening opening time is described as 27996 milliseconds, but the present invention is not limited to this and may be another number of seconds.

  In step S2616, a data set for the selected big prize opening is being opened. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process of setting the big prize opening opening data of the selected big prize opening. The set big prize opening open data is transmitted to the first big prize opening solenoid 120 and the second big prize opening solenoid 122 in the process of step S19 of FIG. The first grand prize winning port 39 and the second big prize winning port 41 are opened by driving the received first grand prize winning solenoid 120 and the second grand prize winning solenoid 122. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Processing during the grand prize opening]
With reference to FIG. 27 and FIG. 28, the processing during the special winning opening is described below.

  In step S151, it is determined whether or not the control state flag is (04). In this process, when the main CPU 66 determines that the control state flag is (04), the main CPU 66 proceeds to step S152, and when it is not determined that the control state flag is (04), the main CPU 66 ends this subroutine. To do.

  In step S152, it is determined whether or not the special winning opening opening time is “0”. In this process, when the main CPU 66 determines that the big prize opening time is “0”, the main CPU 66 moves the process to step S156 and does not determine that the big prize opening time is “0”. In that case, the process proceeds to step S153.

  In step S153, it is determined whether or not the selected prize winning opening is a special prize winning opening. In this process, if the main CPU 66 determines that the selected prize winning opening is the special prize winning opening (first big winning prize opening 39), the main CPU 66 moves the process to step S2802, where the selected winning prize opening is the special prize winning opening. If it is not determined that the second winning prize opening 41 is selected, the process proceeds to step S154.

  In step S154, it is determined whether or not a big prize opening prize counter has been added. In this process, when the main CPU 66 determines that the big prize winning prize counter has been added based on the detection signal from the count sensor 104, the main CPU 66 shifts the process to step S155 and adds the big prize winning prize counter. If NO is determined, this subroutine is terminated.

  In step S155, it is determined whether or not the big prize opening prize counter is “10” or more. In this process, when the main CPU 66 determines that the value of the big prize opening prize counter stored in the main RAM 70 is “10” or more, the process moves to step S156, and the value of the big prize winning prize counter is If it is not determined that “10” or more, this subroutine is terminated.

  In step S156, a big prize closing data set is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process for setting the big prize closing data. The set big prize opening closing data is transmitted to the first big prize opening solenoid 120 and the second big prize opening solenoid 122 in the process of step S19 of FIG. When the received first grand prize opening solenoid 120 and the second big prize opening solenoid 122 are driven, the first big prize opening 39 and the second big prize opening 41 are closed. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S157.

  In step S157, it is determined whether or not the grand prize winning counter value is equal to or greater than the maximum number of rounds. In this process, if the main CPU 66 determines that the winning prize winning counter value (the number of rounds performed) is equal to or greater than the maximum number of rounds (for example, 16 rounds), the process moves to step S160 and the main winning prize is received. If it is not determined that the winning prize counter value is greater than or equal to the maximum number of rounds, the process proceeds to step S158.

  In step S158, a process for setting the closing interval time between rounds is performed. In this processing, the main CPU 66 sets 7002 milliseconds as the closing interval time between rounds when the selected winning prize opening is the special winning opening (first winning prize opening 39). In addition, when the selected winning prize opening is a normal winning opening (second winning prize opening 41), 2010 milliseconds is set as a closing interval time between rounds. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S159.

  In step S159, processing for setting the control state flag to (05) is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 executes a process of setting (05) as the control state flag. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  In step S160, a jackpot interval time is set. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process of setting a jackpot interval time. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S161.

  In step S161, a process for setting the control state flag to (06) is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 executes a process of setting (06) as the control state flag. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished. Thus, the main CPU 66 updates the number of rounds every time a predetermined round end condition is satisfied, with a predetermined opening / closing mode from the closed state to the open state of the special variable prize winning device as one round. It is an example of a special variable prize-winning device control means for performing control to repeat a predetermined opening / closing mode until.

  In step S2802, it is determined whether or not it is a big prize counter addition. In this process, the main CPU 66 proceeds to step S2804 when it is determined that the winning prize counter addition is performed, and proceeds to step S2810 when it is not determined that the winning prize counter addition is performed. Move.

  In step S2804, it is determined whether or not the big prize opening prize counter is 10 or more. In this process, if the main CPU 66 determines that the grand prize winning prize counter is 10 or more, the main CPU 66 proceeds to step S156, and if the main CPU 66 does not determine that the special winning prize winning counter is 10 or more. Shifts the processing to step S2806.

  In step S2806, the timer subtraction process for the special winning opening free time is temporarily stopped. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process of temporarily stopping the timer subtraction process for the special winning opening opening time. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S2808.

  In step S2808, a big prize closing data set is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process for setting the big prize closing data. The set big prize opening closing data is transmitted to the first big prize opening solenoid 120 in the process of step S19 of FIG. The first first prize winning port 39 is closed by driving the received first first prize winning solenoid 120. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished. As described above, the main CPU 66 is an example of the special variable winning device control unit that performs control to shift the special variable winning device from the open state to the closed state when the passage of the game ball is detected by the special area detection unit. is there.

  In step S2810, it is determined whether or not the operation of the ordinary electric accessory has ended. In this process, if the main CPU 66 determines that the operation of the ordinary electric accessory has ended (for example, the operation ends when a game ball enters the ordinary electric accessory 48), the main CPU 66 moves the process to step S2812. If it is not determined that the operation of the ordinary electric accessory has ended, this subroutine is ended.

  In step S2812, the temporary stop of the timer subtraction process for the special winning opening is canceled. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process of canceling the temporary stop of the timer winning opening time subtraction process. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S2814.

  In step S2814, processing is performed to set data during the special winning opening being opened. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process of setting the big prize opening opening data of the selected big prize opening. The set big prize opening open data is transmitted to the first big prize opening solenoid 120 in the process of step S19 of FIG. When the received first big prize opening solenoid 120 is driven, the first big prize opening 39 is opened. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished. As described above, the main CPU 66, as a predetermined opening / closing mode, shifts the special variable winning device from the open state to the closed state when the special variable winning device detecting means detects the entering of the game ball. Control for shifting the special variable prize-winning device from the closed state to the open state when a predetermined number of game balls are entered by the auxiliary variable prize-winning device detecting means when the round end condition is not satisfied It is an example of a special variable winning apparatus control means for performing

[Big hit end interval processing]
The jackpot end interval process will be described below with reference to FIG.

  In step S181, it is determined whether or not the control state flag is (06). If it is determined that the control state flag is (06), the process proceeds to step S3204. If it is not determined that the control state flag is (06), this subroutine is terminated.

  In step S182, it is determined whether or not the jackpot interval time is “0”. In this process, if the main CPU 66 determines that the jackpot interval time is “0”, the process proceeds to step S183, and if it is not determined that the jackpot interval time is “0”, this subroutine is executed. finish.

  In step S183, the control state flag is set (10). In this processing, the main CPU 66 performs processing for setting the control state flag to (10). If this process ends, the process moves to a step S184.

  In step S184, the main CPU 66 refers to the probability state determination table (see FIG. 7), and performs a process of determining whether or not it is a probable big hit (whether or not the big hit symbol is a specific symbol). If it is determined that it is a probable big hit, the process proceeds to step S185. If it is not determined that it is a probable big hit, the process proceeds to step S187.

  In step S185, the main CPU 66 sets 01 (high probability flag) in the control state flag. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S186.

  In step S186, the main CPU 66 sets a gaming state command (probability change). When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  In step S187, the main CPU 66 sets 00 (low probability) in the gaming state flag. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Small hit start interval management processing]
The jackpot start interval management process will be described below with reference to FIG. Note that, as will be described below, in the present embodiment, the second prize winning opening 41 is the big winning prize opening that is opened at the time of a small hit. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the first big prize opening 39 may be opened.

  In step S3002, it is determined whether or not the control state flag is (07). In this process, if the main CPU 66 determines that the control state flag is (07), the process proceeds to step S3004. If the main CPU 66 determines that the control state flag is not (07), this subroutine is terminated. .

  In step S3004, it is determined whether or not the small hit start interval time is “0”. In this process, when the main CPU 66 determines that the small hitting start interval time is “0”, the main CPU 66 proceeds to step S3006 and does not determine that the small hitting start interval time is “0”. This subroutine is finished.

  In step S3006, a control state flag (08) is set. In this processing, the main CPU 66 performs processing for setting the control state flag (08). If this process ends, the process moves to a step S3008.

  In step S3008, a general electric accessory operation data set (large winning opening opening process) is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process of setting the big prize opening opening data related to the second big prize opening 41. The set big prize opening open data is transmitted to the second big prize opening solenoid 122 in the process of step S19 of FIG. When the received second big prize opening solenoid 122 is driven, the second big prize opening 41 is opened. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S3010.

  In step S3010, processing for setting the special electric accessory operating time is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process of setting 1800 milliseconds as the special electric accessory operating time with reference to the special winning opening opening mode table (see FIGS. 9 and 10). When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Special electric equipment opening process]
The special electric accessory opening process will be described below with reference to FIG.

  In step S3102, it is determined whether or not the control state flag is (08). In this process, when the main CPU 66 determines that the control state flag is (08), the main CPU 66 proceeds to step S3104, and when it does not determine that the control state flag is (08), This subroutine ends.

  In step S3104, it is determined whether or not the grand prize winning prize counter is “4” or more. In this process, when the main CPU 66 determines that the big prize opening prize counter is “4” or more, it moves the process to step S3104. On the other hand, if the main CPU 66 does not determine that the big prize opening prize counter is “4” or more, it moves the process to step S3108. In this embodiment, the maximum number of winnings at the time of a small hit is 4 (see FIG. 9), but the present invention is not limited to this, and the maximum number of winnings is 1, 2, 3, 5, etc. May be the number.

  In step S3106, it is determined whether or not the special electric accessory operating time is “0”. In this process, when the main CPU 66 determines that the special electric accessory operating time is “0”, the process moves to step S3108. On the other hand, when the main CPU 66 does not determine that the special electric accessory operating time is “0”, the main CPU 66 ends the present subroutine.

  In step S3108, the main CPU 66 performs processing for setting a small hitting end interval time (1320 ms). In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process of setting 1320 milliseconds as the small hitting end interval time. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S3110.

  In step S3110, the main CPU 66 performs a special electric accessory closing data set (large winning opening closing process). In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process of setting the big prize opening closing data related to the second big prize opening. The set big prize opening closing data is transmitted to the second big prize opening solenoid 122 in the process of step S19 of FIG. When the received second big prize opening solenoid 122 is driven, the second big prize opening 41 is closed. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S3112.

  In step S3112 the main CPU 66 sets a control state flag (09). When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Small end interval management processing]
The small hit end interval management process will be described below with reference to FIG.

  In step S3202, a process for determining whether or not the control state flag is (09) is performed. If it is determined that the control state flag is (09), the process proceeds to step S182. If it is not determined that the control state flag is (09), this subroutine is terminated.

  In step S3204, a process is performed to determine whether or not the small hit interval time is “0”. In this process, if the main CPU 66 determines that the small hit interval time is “0”, the process proceeds to step S3206. If the main CPU 66 determines that the small hit interval time is not “0”, Exit the subroutine.

  In step S3206, (10) is set as the control state flag. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Special symbol game end processing]
The special symbol game end process will be described below with reference to FIG.

  In step S3302, it is determined whether or not the control state flag is (10). If it is determined that the control state flag is (10), the process proceeds to step S3304, and (10). If it is not discriminated, this subroutine is terminated.

  In step S3304, the big hit flag is cleared and a process of setting (00) to the control state flag is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process of clearing the jackpot flag and setting the control state flag to (00). When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Normal symbol control processing]
The normal symbol control process will be described below with reference to FIG.

  In step S300, the normal symbol control state flag is loaded. In this process, the main CPU 66 executes a process for loading the normal control state flag. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S301.

  In step S301, the main CPU 66 performs a normal symbol storage check process. The normal symbol memory check process will be described later in detail. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S302.

  In step S302, the main CPU 66 performs normal symbol variation time management processing. The normal symbol variation time management process will be described later in detail. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S303.

  In step S303, the main CPU 66 performs normal symbol display time management processing. Details of the normal symbol display time management process will be described later. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S304.

  In step S304, the main CPU 66 performs normal electric accessory release processing. Details of the ordinary electric accessory release process will be described later. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S305.

  In step S305, the main CPU 66 performs a normal symbol game end process. The normal symbol game end process will be described later in detail. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Normal symbol memory check processing]
The normal symbol system memory check process will be described below with reference to FIG.

  In step S311, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the normal control state flag is a value (00) indicating the normal symbol storage check process. If the normal control state flag is a value (00) indicating the normal symbol storage check process, the main CPU 66 proceeds to the process of step S312 and the normal control state flag is a value (00) indicating the normal symbol storage check process. Otherwise, this subroutine is terminated.

  In step S <b> 312, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the value of the normal symbol reserved storage number data (reserved number) is “0”. If the value of the normal symbol hold memory number data (hold number) is not “0”, the process proceeds to step 313, and if the value of the normal symbol hold memory number data (hold number) is “0”. Then, the process proceeds to step S319.

  In step S313, a normal symbol hit determination process is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 refers to the normal symbol determination table (FIG. 11) based on the normal random number value stored in the normal symbol hold storage number data (0) of the main RAM 70, and wins the normal symbol lottery. Determine whether or not. When it is determined that the winning is made, the main CPU 66 sets a hit flag (77) in the main RAM 70. For example, if the normal random number value is other than 4, the main CPU 66 determines that the normal symbol lottery is won. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S316.

  In step S316, normal symbol variation pattern determination processing is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 refers to the fluctuation determining random number value and the normal symbol fluctuation pattern determination table (FIG. 12) to determine the normal symbol fluctuation pattern. For example, when the random number for determining the variation is 54, the main CPU 66 has the normal symbol variation pattern is the normal symbol variation pattern 1, the normal symbol variation pattern command is 84H00H, the variation time is 0.5 seconds, The content of the production is normally fluctuation 1. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S317.

  In step S317, the main CPU 66 sets a value (01) indicating normal symbol variation time management in the control state flag. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S318.

  In step S318, the main CPU 66 clears the storage area used for the current variation. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  In step S319, the main CPU 66 performs a normal symbol demo display process. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Normal symbol variation time management processing]
The normal symbol variation time management process will be described below with reference to FIG.

  In step S321, it is determined whether or not the control state flag is a value (01) indicating normal symbol variation time management. In this process, if the main CPU 66 determines that the control state flag is a value (01) indicating normal symbol variation time management, the process proceeds to step S322, and the control state flag indicates normal symbol variation time management. If it is not determined that the value is (01), this subroutine is terminated.

  In step S322, it is determined whether or not the normal symbol waiting time timer is “0”. In this process, if the main CPU 66 determines that the normal symbol waiting time timer is “0”, it moves the process to step S323. If it is not determined that the normal symbol waiting time timer is “0”, this subroutine is terminated.

  In step S323, the main CPU 66 executes a process of setting a value (02) indicating normal symbol display time management as a control state flag. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S324.

  In step S324, the main CPU 66 executes processing for setting the waiting time after determination (0.5 seconds) in the waiting time timer. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Normal symbol display time management processing]
The normal symbol display time management process will be described below with reference to FIG.

  In step S331, it is determined whether or not the control state flag is a value (02) indicating normal symbol display time management. In this process, if the main CPU 66 determines that the control state flag is a value (02) indicating normal symbol display time management, the process proceeds to step S332, and the control state flag indicates normal symbol display time management. If it is not determined that the value is (02), this subroutine is terminated.

  In step S332, it is determined whether or not the normal symbol waiting time timer is “0”. In this process, when the main CPU 66 determines that the normal symbol waiting time timer is “0”, the process proceeds to step S333. If it is not determined that the normal symbol waiting time timer is “0”, this subroutine is terminated.

  In step S333, it is determined whether or not the hit flag is “77”. In this process, when the main CPU 66 does not determine that the winning flag is “77”, the main CPU 66 proceeds to step S334, and when it determines that the winning flag is “77”, the main CPU 66 proceeds to step S335. Move processing to.

  In step S334, a process of setting a value (04) indicating the end of the normal symbol game as the normal symbol control state flag is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 executes a process of setting a value (04) indicating the end of the normal symbol game as the normal symbol control state flag. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  In step S335, the ordinary power combination release setting process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process of setting opening setting data for the ordinary electric accessory. The set opening setting data is transmitted to the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 118 in the process of step S19 of FIG. When the received ordinary electric accessory solenoid 118 is driven, the ordinary electric accessory 48 is opened. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S336. As described above, the main CPU 66 is an example of an auxiliary variable winning device control unit that performs control for shifting the auxiliary variable winning device to the open state based on the fact that the game ball has passed through the special area. As described above, the main CPU 66 is an example of the auxiliary variable winning device control unit that performs control to shift the auxiliary variable winning device from the closed state to the open state when the passage of the game ball is detected by the special area detecting unit. is there.

  In step S336, a normal electric utility opening time timer (6 seconds) is set. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process of setting 6 seconds in the normal electric utility opening time timer. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S337. In the present embodiment, it is described that 6 seconds is set in the normal electric utility opening time timer, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, other times such as 1 second, 2 seconds, 3 seconds, 4 seconds, 5 seconds, and 7 seconds may be used.

  In step S337, the control state flag is set to a value (03) indicating that the normal power combination is released. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Regular power release processing]
With reference to FIG. 38, the ordinary electric utility releasing process will be described below.

  In step S341, it is determined whether or not the control state flag is a value (03) indicating that the normal power combination is released. In this process, when the main CPU 66 determines that the normal symbol control state flag is a value (03) indicating that the normal symbol control state is released, the main CPU 66 moves the process to step S342, and the normal symbol control state flag is released. If it is not determined that the value is indicative of, this subroutine is terminated.

  In step S342, it is determined whether or not the ordinary electric winning prize counter is “10” or more. In this process, when the main CPU 66 determines that the ordinary electric winning prize counter is “10” or more, the main CPU 66 shifts the process to step S344. On the other hand, when the main CPU 66 does not determine that the ordinary electronic winning prize counter is “10” or more, the main CPU 66 shifts the processing to step S343.

  In step S343, it is determined whether or not the normal electric utility release time timer is “0”. In this process, if the main CPU 66 determines that the normal electric utility opening time timer is “0”, it moves the process to step S344. On the other hand, when the main CPU 66 does not determine that the normal electric utility opening time timer is “0”, the main CPU 66 ends the present subroutine.

  In step S344, the main CPU 66 executes a process of setting a value (04) indicating the end of the normal symbol in the control state flag. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S345. Thus, the first start port 44 is an example of an auxiliary variable winning device that shifts from an open state to a closed state when a predetermined number of game balls are detected by the auxiliary variable winning device detection means. is there. In the present embodiment, the predetermined number of game balls is described as 10 balls, but the present invention is not limited to this, and 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, etc. Any number of game balls may be used.

  In step S345, a normal electric combination closing setting process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process of setting the closing setting data of the ordinary electric accessory. The set closing setting data is transmitted to the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 118 in the process of step S19 of FIG. When the received ordinary electric accessory solenoid 118 is driven, the ordinary electric accessory 48 is closed. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Normal symbol game end processing]
The normal symbol game end process will be described below with reference to FIG.

  In step S351, it is determined whether or not the control state flag is a value (04) indicating the end of the normal symbol game. In this process, if the main CPU 66 determines that the control state flag is a value (04) indicating the end of the normal symbol game, the process proceeds to step S352, where the control state flag is a value indicating the end of the normal symbol game ( 04), if not, the present subroutine is terminated.

  In step S <b> 352, the main CPU 66 executes a process of subtracting “1” from the value of the normal symbol reservation storage number data (retention number) stored in the main RAM 70. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S353.

  In step S353, the main CPU 66 shifts the data of the normal symbol storage area (1) to the normal symbol storage area (4) of the main RAM 70 from the normal symbol storage area (0) to the normal symbol storage area (3). The process of (storing) is executed. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S354.

  In step S354, a process of setting clear data in the normal symbol storage area (4) is executed. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S355.

  In step S355, the main CPU 66 executes a process of setting a value (00) indicating a normal symbol storage check as a control state flag. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  The sub control circuit 200 receives various commands from the main control circuit 60 and performs various processes such as a display process. Among these processes, the control process according to the present invention will be described below.

[Sub control main processing]
The sub control main process will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S1810, initialization processing is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 reads the activation program from the program ROM 208 and initializes and sets a flag stored in the work RAM 210 in response to power-on. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1820.

  In step S1820, random number update processing is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 performs a process of updating the random number stored in the work RAM 210. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1830.

  In step S1830, command analysis control processing is performed. In this processing, the sub CPU 206 performs processing for analyzing commands received from the main control circuit 60 and stored in the reception buffer of the work RAM 210. For example, based on the received command, the sub CPU 206 performs a process of determining contents to be rendered such as a notification effect for notifying which special winning opening is opened. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1840.

  In step S1840, display control processing is performed. In this processing, the sub CPU 206 transmits data for display on the liquid crystal display device 32 to the display control circuit 250. The display control circuit 250 transmits data for display to the display control circuit 250. In the display control circuit 250, the VDP 212 reads various image data such as background image data and effect image data from the image data ROM 216 based on data for displaying the effect image from the sub CPU 206, and superimposes them. The image is displayed on the display area 32 a of the liquid crystal display device 32.

  In this process, for example, when the sub CPU 206 receives an effect command based on the special symbol designation command 81H03H from the main control circuit 60, the sub CPU 206 opens the first big prize opening 39 in the liquid crystal display device 32. Notification image data for notifying this is transmitted to the display control circuit 250. In the display control circuit 250, the VDP 212 reads various image data such as background image data and effect image data from the image data ROM 216 based on the notification image data, and superimposes them to display the display area 32 a of the liquid crystal display device 32. It is displayed on top (see FIG. 43). If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1850.

  In step S1850, a sound control process is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 transmits data for outputting sound to the sound control circuit 230. The sound control circuit 230 reads various sound data such as music data, sound effect data, and voice data from the sound data ROM 234 based on the data for outputting the sound from the sub CPU 206, superimposes the sound, and uses the AMP 236. Amplified and output from the speaker 46. Thus, the voice control circuit 230 is an example of a sound control unit. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1860.

  In step S1860, lamp control processing is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 transmits data for lighting the lamp to the drive circuit 240 in this process. The drive circuit 240 reads various lighting pattern data from the decoration data ROM 244 based on the data for lighting the lamp from the sub CPU 206 and lights the lamp 132. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1820.

[Sub control command reception interrupt processing]
The sub control command reception interrupt process will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S1910, a process for saving the register is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 performs a process of saving the program being executed stored in each register (storage area). If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1920.

  In step S1920, a process for storing the input command in the reception buffer is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 performs a process of storing the input command in the reception buffer area of the work RAM 210. In this process, the stored command is analyzed in the process of S1830 in FIG. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1930.

  In step S1930, processing for restoring the register is performed. In this processing, the sub CPU 206 performs processing for restoring the program saved in step S1910 to each register. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  Note that, in the first embodiment, the ordinary electric accessory is released according to the result of the normal symbol lottery performed based on the passing of the game ball through the special area (count sensor 102) in the first grand prize winning port 39. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the ordinary electric accessory may be released as long as the game ball passes through the special area (count sensor 102) in the first big winning opening 39.

[Explanation of jackpot status]
The jackpot state will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 42 is a time chart for the special symbol “J”. As shown in FIG. 42, when a game ball wins at the start opening, a special symbol display device (for example, the first special symbol display device 35a and the second special symbol display device 35b) starts variable display. When the special symbol display device is stopped and displayed with the special symbol “J”, the special electric accessory (for example, the first big prize opening 39) is activated after the symbol determination time and the start interval have elapsed, and the first round Be started. Simultaneously with the start of the first round, a big prize opening solenoid (for example, the first big prize opening solenoid 120) is driven, and the first shutter 40 (see FIG. 3) is opened for the first time. When the normal symbol actuating gate (big prize opening prize detection sensor (for example, count sensor 102)) detects the entry of the first game ball, the big prize opening solenoid is driven and the first shutter 40 is closed. The ordinary electric accessory (for example, the ordinary electric accessory 48) is actuated, the winning opening solenoid (for example, the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 118) is driven, and the ordinary electric accessory is opened. Furthermore, the first grand prize winning port 39 in the closed state has a big prize opening solenoid (for example, the first grand prize winning, for example, when a game ball enters the ordinary electric accessory 48 and the ordinary electric accessory 48 is closed). The mouth solenoid 120) is driven, and the first shutter 40 (see FIG. 3) is opened for the second time. In addition, when the normal symbol operation gate (large winning opening winning detection sensor (for example, count sensor 102)) detects the second game ball entering, the large winning opening solenoid is driven and the first shutter 40 is closed. Thus, the ordinary electric combination (for example, the ordinary electric combination 48) is activated, the winning opening solenoid (for example, the ordinary electric combination solenoid 118) is driven, and the ordinary electric combination is opened. This is continued until the conditions for ending the round in each round (for example, the condition that ten game balls are won in the big prize opening) are satisfied. As described above, when a game ball enters the special variable winning device while the special variable winning device (first large winning port 39) is open, the auxiliary variable winning device (first starting port 44) is opened, The special variable winning device will be closed. Further, when a game ball enters the opened auxiliary variable winning device, the special variable winning device is opened and the auxiliary variable winning device is closed. In this way, the special variable winning device and the auxiliary variable winning device are opened alternately.

  FIG. 43 is a front view of the gaming board 14 that has won a jackpot based on the special symbol “J” displayed on the first special symbol display 35a. As shown in FIG. 43, the first grand prize opening 39 is in an open state. A game ball can pass through a special area 39 a provided inside the first big prize opening 39. Further, in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32, a notification image 92 (for example, an arrow image) for notifying that the first big prize opening 39 is in an open state is displayed. In the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32, identification information 94 as an effect is stopped and displayed in a mode (for example, 7, 7, 7) indicating a big hit. Further, a notification sound is generated from the speaker 46 (see FIG. 1) to notify that the first grand prize winning port 39 is in an open state.

  44 is a front view of the game board 14 after a game ball has entered the first grand prize opening 39 from the state shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 44, the first big prize opening 39 is closed based on the game ball entering. Further, based on the fact that a game ball has entered the first grand prize winning port 39, the ordinary electric accessory 48 is in an open state. Further, in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32, a notification image 92 (for example, an arrow image) for notifying that the ordinary electric accessory 48 is in an open state is displayed. Further, a notification sound is generated from the speaker 46 (see FIG. 1) for notifying that the ordinary electric accessory 48 is in an open state.

  FIG. 45 is a front view of the gaming board 14 that has won a jackpot based on the special symbol “0” displayed on the first special symbol display 35a. As shown in FIG. 45, the second grand prize winning opening 41 is in an open state. Further, in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32, a notification image 92 (for example, an arrow image) for notifying that the second big prize winning opening 41 is in an open state is displayed. In the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32, identification information 94 as an effect is stopped and displayed in a mode (for example, 7, 7, 7) indicating a big hit. Further, a notification sound is generated from the speaker 46 (see FIG. 1) to notify that the second grand prize winning opening 41 is in an open state. As described above, the variable winning device to be opened includes notifying means (the liquid crystal display device 32 and the speaker 46) and notifying control means (display control circuit 250, voice control circuit 230) for controlling the notifying of the notifying means. For this reason, the player can know the variable winning device to be released by the notification, and aim at the variable winning device to fire the game ball, thereby reducing the missed game and increasing the number of balls to be obtained.

[Outside calculation table]
An example of the payout calculation table in this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 46, when the special symbol display device is the first special symbol display device (for example, the first special symbol display device 35a) and the type of the special symbol is “0”, the special winning opening has a round number of 1R. Since the maximum number of winnings is 4 and the number of winning balls is 15, the maximum payout opening is 1R × 4 × 15 = 60. The total number of balls will be 60.

  When the special symbol type is “A”, the grand prize opening has 16R rounds, the maximum number of winning prizes is 10 and the number of prize balls is 15. Therefore, the maximum prize winning mouth is 16R × 10 pieces × 15 pieces = 2400. Because of this, the total number of balls will be 2400. If the type of special symbol is “F”, the grand prize opening has 16R rounds, the maximum number of winning prizes is 10 and the number of prize balls is 15, so the maximum winning prize is 16R × 10 × 15 = 2400 Because of this, the total number of balls will be 2400.

  When the special symbol type is “J”, the grand prize opening has 16R rounds, the maximum number of winning prizes is 10, and the number of prize balls is 15. Therefore, the maximum prize opening is 16R × 10 × 15 = 2400. It is a piece. In addition, since the number of opening of the specific start opening is 1 and the maximum number of winnings is 10 and the number of winning balls is 15 and the maximum number of wins is 160, the maximum starting number of specific starting openings is 1 × 10 × 15 × 160. The number of times is 24000, and the total number of balls is 26400 in total.

  When the special symbol display device is the second special symbol display device (second special symbol display device 35b) and the type of the special symbol is “L”, the grand prize opening has a round number of 16R, the maximum number of winnings is 10, and the prize ball Since the number of balls is 15, the maximum number of winning prizes is 16R × 10 × 15 = 2400. In addition, since the number of opening of the specific start opening is 1 and the maximum number of winnings is 10 and the number of winning balls is 15 and the maximum number of wins is 160, the maximum starting number of specific starting openings is 1 × 10 × 15 × 160. The number of times is 24000, and the total number of balls is 26400 in total.

  When the special symbol type is “H”, the grand prize opening has 16R rounds, the maximum number of winning prizes is 10, and the number of prize balls is 15. Therefore, the maximum prize opening is 16R × 10 × 15 pieces = 2400. It is a piece. In addition, since the number of opening of the specific start opening is 1 and the maximum number of winnings is 10 and the number of winning balls is 15 and the maximum number of wins is 160, the maximum starting number of specific starting openings is 1 × 10 × 15 × 160. The number of times is 24000, and the total number of balls is 26400 in total.

  According to the present embodiment, an auxiliary variable winning device (for example, an ordinary electric winning combination) is obtained by passing a game ball through a special area (for example, the count sensor 102) of a special variable winning device (for example, the first big winning port 39). The object 48) shifts to the open state. For this reason, in addition to the winning ball by entering the special variable winning device, the winning ball by entering the auxiliary variable winning device can also be obtained. As a result, without being limited to the conditions related to the opening of the special variable prize-winning device, it is possible to provide a large change due to the so-called “hits”, and the gameability is high that can attract the player's interest during the jackpot gaming state. A gaming machine can be provided.

  Furthermore, when the special symbol is “0”, “A”, “F”, the second big prize winning opening 41 is opened, and when the special symbol is “J”, “L”, “H”, the first symbol The big prize opening 39 is opened. When the first grand prize opening 39 is opened for 16 rounds, there are a maximum of 26400 items, whereas when the second big prize opening 41 is opened for 16 rounds, a maximum of 2400 entries are displayed. It is a ball. In this way, the jackpot ball will differ depending on the jackpot symbol, so that the player can be interested in which jackpot symbol will be the jackpot, improve the interest of the game, and attract the player's interest It is possible to provide a gaming machine with high gaming ability.

  Further, when a big win symbol is displayed on the second special symbol display 35b, the first big prize opening 39 is necessarily opened. In this way, since the big hit ball is different depending on which one of the first symbol display device and the second symbol display device the jackpot symbol is displayed, which symbol display device the player wins a big hit Let me know that. Further, the passage of the game ball to a predetermined first area (for example, an area in the first start port 44) or a predetermined second area (for example, an area in the second start port 25) is detected. Since the symbol display device for displaying symbols is determined by the above, the technical intervention of the player to launch the game ball in the predetermined first area or the predetermined second area is improved, and the interest of the game is improved. Therefore, it is possible to provide a gaming machine with high gaming property that can attract the player's interest.

  Further, the game ball passes through a special area (for example, the count sensor 102) inside the special variable winning device (for example, the first grand prize opening 39), thereby adding to the winning ball from the special variable winning device and assisting. A winning ball won in a variable winning device (for example, the ordinary electric accessory 48) can also be obtained. Accordingly, the upper limit number of jackpots can be increased without being limited to the conditions related to the opening of the big winning opening, and the player's interest can be attracted during the jackpot gaming state. In addition, if the special variable winning device (for example, a big prize opening) is closed before a predetermined round end condition is established, the auxiliary variable winning device is likely to be opened. The opening of the winning device can be notified, and the special variable winning device can prepare for the launch operation aiming at the auxiliary variable winning device.

  Further, the first big prize opening 39 is opened in response to the closing of the ordinary electric accessory 48. For this reason, when a game ball passes through a special area (for example, the count sensor 102) inside the special variable winning device (for example, the first big winning port 39), it is added to the winning ball from the special variable winning device, A winning ball won in an auxiliary variable winning device (for example, the ordinary electric accessory 48) can also be obtained. Accordingly, the upper limit number of jackpots can be increased without being limited to the conditions related to the opening of the big winning opening, and the player's interest can be attracted during the jackpot gaming state. Furthermore, if the special variable winning device (for example, the first big winning opening 39) is closed before the predetermined round end condition is satisfied, the auxiliary variable winning device is likely to be opened, so the special variable winning device is closed. Thus, the opening of the auxiliary variable winning device can be notified in advance, and the special variable winning device can prepare for the launch operation aiming at the auxiliary variable winning device.

  Further, when a game ball is detected by the special variable winning device detection means (count sensor 102), the special variable winning device (first big winning port 39) shifts to a closed state, and assists when the game ball passes through the special area. The variable winning device (ordinary electric accessory 48) shifts to the open state. Conversely, when a game ball is detected by the auxiliary variable winning device detection means (first start winning ball sensor 116), the special variable winning device shifts to the open state, and the auxiliary variable winning device shifts to the closed state. In this way, since the special variable winning device and the auxiliary variable winning device do not open simultaneously, the opening of the auxiliary variable winning device prevents the winning route to the special variable winning device or the opening door of the special variable winning device assists. Without interfering with the winning route to the variable winning device, the degree of freedom of arrangement of the special variable winning device and the auxiliary variable winning device can be increased.

  Also, for example, if the special variable prize winning device (first big prize opening 39) and the auxiliary variable prize winning device (ordinary electric accessory 48) are opened simultaneously, only one of them can win a prize, Although it becomes a useless ball and it may cause annoyance that the player cannot win both winning devices, according to the first embodiment, the special variable winning device and the auxiliary variable winning device are alternately opened, so the useless ball Can be prevented and the comfort of the game can be improved. Furthermore, every time a game ball wins a special variable prize device, the special variable prize device is closed and the auxiliary variable prize device is opened. Therefore, the special variable prize device is closed while the auxiliary variable prize device is opened. Therefore, the game ball does not pass through the special area of the special variable winning device. For this reason, since the opportunity to open the auxiliary variable prize-winning device is given in accordance with the passage of the special area, the upper limit number of jackpots can be increased. As a result, without being limited to the conditions related to the opening of the special variable prize-winning device, it is possible to provide a large change due to the so-called “hits”, and the gameability is high that can attract the player's interest during the jackpot gaming state. A gaming machine can be provided.

  In addition, according to the present embodiment, the special variable winning device detection means includes the special area detection means, so that the game ball passes through the special area (special area 39a) inside the special variable winning apparatus (first big prize opening 39). When it is detected, the auxiliary variable winning device (first start port 44) is opened, and the special variable winning device (first large winning port 39) is closed. In this way, the special variable prize-winning device does not close unless it passes through the special area (special area 39a) inside the special variable prize-winning device (first big prize opening 39). To provide a gaming machine with high gameability that can smoothly perform a big hit without attracting a special variable prize-winning device to be closed unnecessarily when it does not pass through an area, and can attract a player's interest. be able to.

[Second Embodiment]
A second embodiment described below will be described with reference to FIGS. In addition, in order to clarify the difference from 1st Embodiment, a different point from 1st Embodiment is described. FIG. 47 is a front view of the game board 14 in the second embodiment. FIG. 48 is a block diagram in the second embodiment. FIG. 49 is a control flow in the second embodiment.

[Composition of gaming machine]
As shown in FIG. 47, the game board 14 in the second embodiment has substantially the same structure as the game board 14 in the first embodiment. However, a special area 39 a and a general area 39 b are provided inside the first grand prize winning port 39. A special area passage sensor 114 is provided in the special area 39a. A count sensor 102 is provided in the general area 39b.

[Electric configuration of gaming machine]
As shown in FIG. 48, the main control circuit 60 and the sub control circuit 200 in the second embodiment have substantially the same configuration as the main control circuit 60 and the sub control circuit 200 in the first embodiment. However, the main control circuit 60 is connected to the special area passage sensor 114. The special area passage sensor 114 is provided in the special area 39a, and transmits a control signal to the main control circuit 60 when a game ball that has passed through the special area 39a is detected. The count sensor 102 is provided in the general area 39b and transmits a control signal to the main control circuit 60 when a game ball that has passed through the general area 39b is detected.

[Control of gaming machines]
The gaming machine of the second embodiment performs the same control as the gaming machine of the first embodiment, except for the control process other than the big prize winning prize process.

[Large winning prize winning process]
With reference to FIG. 49, the special winning opening winning process will be described below.

  In step S5202, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not there is an input to the special area passage sensor. If it is determined that there is an input to the special area passage sensor 114, the main CPU 66 proceeds to step S5204. If it is not determined that there is an input to the special area passage sensor 114, the process proceeds to step S5212.

  In step S5204, the main CPU 66 performs a process of adding 1 to the value of the big prize winning ball counter. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S5206.

  In step S5206, the main CPU 66 performs a process of adding 1 to the value of the big prize winning ball counter. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S5208.

  In step S5208, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the normal symbol holding number is the upper limit. If it is determined that it is the upper limit, the main CPU 66 proceeds to step S5212, and if not determined to be the upper limit, the main CPU 66 proceeds to step S5210. The process is transferred to.

  In step S5210, the main CPU 66 performs a process of extracting a normal hit determination random number and storing it in the normal symbol storage area. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S5212.

  In step S5212, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not there is an input to the count sensor. If it is determined that there is an input to the count sensor 102, the process proceeds to step S5214. If it is not determined that there is an input to the count sensor 102, this subroutine is terminated.

  In step S5214, the main CPU 66 performs a process of adding 1 to the value of the big prize winning ball counter. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S5216.

  In step S5216, the main CPU 66 performs a process of adding 1 to the value of the big prize winning ball counter. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  According to the second embodiment, the special variable winning device (first big prize opening 39) has a special area and a general area different from the special area. For this reason, the game ball that has entered the first grand prize opening 39 may pass through the special area 39a and may pass through the general area 39b. For this reason, even if a game ball enters the first big winning opening 39, the auxiliary variable winning device (ordinary electric accessory 48) does not open after passing through the general area 39b, so that the payout at the big hit changes. In this way, it is possible to provide a gaming machine with high gaming characteristics that can provide a great change by the so-called “hits” and can attract the player's interest during the jackpot gaming state.

  In the above embodiment, it is described that the big winning opening to be opened is selected according to the jackpot symbol or the special symbol display on which the symbol is displayed, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the first prize winning opening may be opened in the case of an odd round, and the second winning prize opening may be opened in the case of an even number round. In addition, for example, a special winning opening to be opened may be selected according to a gaming state after a big hit such as a probable big hit.

  In the above embodiment, a special variable winning device (first big prize opening 39), a normal variable winning device (second big prize opening 41), and a plurality of variable winning devices are provided. There is no limitation, and there may be one variable winning device.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, although the example of a normal electric accessory is described as an example of an auxiliary | assistant variable prize apparatus, this invention is not limited to this, For example, an auxiliary | assistant variable prize apparatus is a non-electrical accessory etc. It may be.

  Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described above, they are merely illustrative examples and do not particularly limit the present invention. That is, the present invention mainly includes a game board on which a game ball rolls, an open state that is provided in the game board and is easy for the game ball to enter a predetermined specific winning opening, and the game ball is the predetermined specific It is possible to shift to a closed state where it is difficult to enter the winning opening, a special variable winning apparatus having a special area through which the game ball can pass, and an opening provided on the game board, where the game ball can easily enter the normal winning opening. State, and an auxiliary variable prize-winning device capable of transitioning to a closed state in which the game ball is difficult to enter the normal prize opening, and the auxiliary variable prize-winning device is in the open state based on the fact that the game ball has passed through the special area Auxiliary variable prize-winning device control means for performing control to shift to a round, and the special variable prize-winning device is rounded each time a predetermined round end condition is satisfied, with a predetermined opening / closing mode from the closed state to the open state as one round. Update number A special variable winning device control means for performing control to repeat the predetermined opening / closing mode up to a predetermined number of rounds, a special variable winning device detection means for detecting that a game ball has entered the special variable winning device, and the auxiliary Auxiliary variable prize-winning device detection means for detecting that a game ball has entered the variable prize-winning device, and a predetermined number of prize balls are paid according to the number of game balls entered into the special variable prize-winning device and the auxiliary variable prize-winning device. A payout device for paying out, and the auxiliary variable winning device shifts from an open state to a closed state when the auxiliary variable winning device detecting means detects the entering of a predetermined number of game balls, and The variable winning device control means changes the special variable winning device from the open state to the closed state when the special variable winning device detecting means detects the entering of a game ball as the predetermined opening / closing mode. When the predetermined round end condition is not satisfied, the special variable prize-winning device is brought out of the closed state when the auxiliary variable prize-winning device detecting means detects the entrance of a predetermined number of game balls. A game machine characterized by performing control to shift to an open state, but a game board, a plurality of variable winning devices, auxiliary variable winning devices, auxiliary variable winning device control means, variable winning device control means, special variable winning prize Specific configurations of the device detection unit, the auxiliary variable winning device detection unit, the payout device, and the like can be appropriately changed.

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

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Explanation of symbols

10 Pachinko machine 14 Game board 25 Second starting port 26 Launch handle 32 Liquid crystal display device 33 Normal symbol display 34a, 34b, 34c, 34d, 34e, 34f, 34g, 34h Special symbol holding lamp 35, 35a, 35b Special symbol Indicator 39 First big prize opening 40 First shutter 41 Second big prize opening 42 Second shutter 44 First start opening 48 Normal electric accessory 50a, 50b, 50c, 50d Normal symbol holding lamp 55 Stage 57 Obstacle 60 Main Control circuit 66 Main CPU
68 Main ROM
70 Main RAM
94 Identification information 114 Passing ball sensor 116 First starting winning ball sensor 117 Second starting winning ball sensor 118 Normal electric accessory solenoid 120 Large winning opening solenoid 126 Firing control circuit 128 Discharging device 130 Firing device 200 Sub control circuit 206 Sub CPU
208 Program ROM
210 Work RAM
216 Image data ROM
230 Voice control circuit 240 Drive circuit 242 Drive circuit 250 Display control circuit

Claims (2)

A game board on which game balls roll,
The game board has a special area through which game balls can pass and can be shifted to an open state in which game balls can easily enter the special area, and a closed state in which game balls cannot easily enter the special area. Special variable prize-winning device,
The game board has a general area through which game balls can pass, and can be shifted to an open state in which game balls can easily enter the general area, and a closed state in which game balls cannot easily enter the general area. Normal variable prize-winning device,
First start port detecting means for detecting the passage of a game ball in a predetermined first area;
Second starting port detecting means for detecting the passage of a game ball in a predetermined second area;
A first symbol display device for performing a variation display and a stop display of the first symbol on the basis of the passage of the game ball detected by the first start port detecting means;
A second symbol display device for performing a variation display and a stop display of the second symbol based on the detection of the passage of the game ball by the second starting port detection means;
An auxiliary variable winning device that is provided on the game board and is capable of transitioning to an open state in which a game ball easily enters the first region and a closed state in which the game ball is difficult to enter the first region;
Special area detecting means for detecting that a game ball has passed through the special area;
A symbol storage means for storing a plurality of symbols including a plurality of jackpot symbols displayed on the first symbol display device and the second symbol display device;
A symbol selection means for selecting a jackpot symbol displayed on the first symbol display device and the second symbol display device from a plurality of jackpot symbols stored in the symbol storage means;
Based on the detection result of the special area detecting means, auxiliary variable winning device control means for performing control to shift the auxiliary variable winning device to the open state until a predetermined opening time;
Based on the symbol display device in which the jackpot symbol selected by the symbol selection means of the first symbol display device and the second symbol display device is stopped and displayed, any of the special variable winning device and the normal variable winning device Winning device selection means for selecting
The special variable winning device and the normal variable winning device selected by the winning device selecting means based on the fact that the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on either the first symbol display device or the second symbol display device. Variable prize-winning device control means for performing control to release any one of them,
A payout device for paying out a predetermined number of prize balls according to the number of game balls entered into the special variable prize device, the normal variable prize device, and the auxiliary variable prize device;
It said variable winning device control means, wherein said from a closed state open state of the special variable winning device and the normal variable winning device, and the predetermined manner of opening and closing from the open state to the closed state as 1 round, the special variable The number of rounds is updated each time a predetermined round end condition that is established when the total opening time in the one round of the winning device and the normal variable winning device reaches a predetermined time is satisfied. Until the predetermined opening / closing mode is repeated,
In the case where a specific symbol is selected by the symbol selecting means, and in each round executed over the predetermined number of rounds corresponding to the specific symbol, the special variable winning device is set to the open state, and the round Based on the detection of the game ball by the special area detection means when the end condition is not satisfied, the auxiliary variable winning device is set to the open state, and the measurement of the total opening time of the special variable winning device is stopped. was carried out, the cause is shifted to the special variable winning device a closed state from the open state, said the closed state the auxiliary variable winning device after elapse between the time a predetermined opening of the auxiliary variable winning devices within each round perform the measurement unpause total opening time of the special variable winning devices together, wherein the special variable winning device again from the closed state Performs control to shift to a released state until the round end condition is satisfied, when the non-specific symbol is selected by the pattern selecting means, the normal variable winning device as one round of the predetermined opening and closing manner Each time the round end condition is satisfied, the number of rounds is updated, and the predetermined opening / closing mode is repeated until the predetermined number of rounds.
Among the symbols stored in the symbol storage means, a plurality of jackpot symbols displayed on the second symbol display device are symbols for which the special variable winning device is selected by the winning device selection means. A gaming machine. In the gaming machine according to claim 1,
Among the symbols stored in the symbol storage means, a plurality of jackpot symbols displayed on the first symbol display device includes a symbol for selecting the special variable winning device in the winning device selection means, The proportion is smaller than the proportion of symbols displayed on the second symbol display device stored in the symbol storage means and selected by the winning device selection means by the special variable winning device. Gaming machine.

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