JP5142378B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine, and more particularly, to a pachinko gaming machine capable of playing using a game ball.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a ball game machine represented by a pachinko gaming machine has been provided with a plurality of winning devices in a game area where game balls are launched, and each of the winning devices has a winning opening. When the game ball enters the winning opening, the gaming machine gives the player a privilege such as paying out the prize ball. Therefore, the player launches the game ball aiming at the winning opening so that the gaming ball enters the winning opening.

  The game ball is fired by using an operation handle protruding below the gaming machine. The operation handle is provided with a launch adjustment portion that rotates within a predetermined angle range, and the launch adjustment portion is disposed at a reference position in a state in which a counterclockwise biasing force is applied by a spring or the like. Yes.

  The launch adjusting unit is an operation switch that drives the bullet ball launching device, and the launching device is operated by rotating the launch adjusting unit clockwise from the reference position. In addition, the launch adjustment unit is configured to rotate within a predetermined angular range from a reference position where the game ball is not launched into the game area, and when the player rotates the launch adjustment unit from the reference position, The game is fired to the game area with a strength corresponding to the position of the launch adjustment unit rotated from the reference position.

  In the above gaming machine, since the above-described winning device is fixed to the game board, it is easy for the player to aim at the winning device. That is, since the player can determine the launch strength of the game ball toward the game area by maintaining the rotation amount of the launch adjustment portion of the operation handle constant, the launch strength of the game ball that can reach the winning device The game ball can be brought to the winning device by finding the amount of rotation of the launch adjusting portion corresponding to.

  Therefore, the player pays attention to the movement of the game ball toward the winning device in order to confirm the presence or absence of the prize, but the trajectory of the game ball after being launched is almost fixed, and the effect due to the movement of the game ball becomes monotonous, There was a risk of getting bored.

In view of this, a gaming machine has been proposed that is capable of receiving game balls and is provided with a receiving port that can be selectively positioned in front of both of the two winning ports (see, for example, Patent Document 1). According to the technique of Patent Literature 1, it is possible to make it difficult to aim at the winning prize port by moving the receiving port, and it is also possible to produce an effect by moving the receiving port. According to this, unexpectedness can be imparted to the player, and the player can be prevented from getting bored.
JP 2007-130216 A

  However, since the receptacle of Patent Document 1 only moves on the surface of the game board, it is easy to predict the movement of the receptacle. For this reason, when getting used to it, it becomes easier to aim at the winning opening, the unexpectedness of the movement of the receiving port is lowered, and the game gets bored.

  In view of the above, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that makes it difficult to predict the movement of the receptacle, thereby increasing the unexpectedness of the movement of the receptacle and preventing the player from getting bored.

  In order to solve the above problems, the gaming machine according to the first aspect of the present invention is a gaming area (game area 2a) in which a rolling motion of a gaming ball (game ball 400) launched by a player's launching operation is possible. A game board (game board 2) having a plurality of winning holes (first grand prize port 15, second grand prize port 30) formed in a plurality of game areas and penetrating from the front side to the back side of the game board; A ball passage (ball passage 100) which is provided on the back side of the game board so as to be extendable and retractable and has a receiving port (receiving port 120) which can project toward the game board and through which a game ball received in the receiving port can pass. , A ball path expansion / contraction movement control means (main CPU 201) for performing a control for moving the ball path to extend and a movement for moving the receiving port, and a winning port for determining any one of a plurality of winning ports according to the gaming state Determining means (main CPU 201) and a ball The path expansion / contraction movement control means, when any winning opening is determined by the winning opening determining means, extends the ball passage until the receiving opening is positioned on the back side of the winning opening, and the receiving opening is By controlling to project toward the winning opening, the gaming ball rolling down the game board can enter the receiving opening through the winning opening determined by the winning opening determining means. It is characterized by being located at position 1.

  The ball path expansion / contraction control means of this configuration extends the ball path until the receiving port is positioned on the back side of the winning port when any winning port is determined by the winning port determining unit. At the same time, by controlling the receiving port to project toward the winning port, the game ball rolling down the game board enters the receiving port through the winning port determined by the winning port determining means. It is located at the first possible position.

  That is, the receiving port of the present invention is positioned on the back side of the game board until it protrudes into the winning port determined by the winning port determining means. According to this, it is difficult for the player on the surface side of the game board to grasp the position of the receiving port until the receiving port protrudes to any winning opening, and therefore it is difficult to predict the operation of the receiving port. It is possible to make it difficult to aim at the winning opening, and it is possible to increase the unexpectedness of the movement of the receiving port and prevent the player from getting bored.

  In addition, according to the present invention, the winning port determined by the winning port determining means is different depending on the gaming state, so it depends on the gaming state that the receiving port protrudes toward which winning port. To be different. According to this, the winning hole from which the receiving port protrudes (that is, the winning port capable of entering the receiving port) can be varied depending on the gaming state, so that the game form can be diversified, and the player Can prevent boredom.

  According to the present invention of claim 2, in addition to the configuration of the invention of claim 1, the winning opening determining means determines the moving distance of the receiving port according to the gaming state, and the ball passage expansion / contraction operation control means includes: When the moving distance of the receiving port is determined by the winning port determining means, the ball passage is positioned at the first position by performing control to project the receiving port until the determined moving distance is reached. To do.

  The winning port determining means of this configuration determines the moving distance of the receiving port according to the game state, and the ball path expansion / contraction movement controlling means causes the receiving port to protrude until the moving distance determined by the winning port determining means is reached. It comes to perform control.

  According to the present invention as described above, the longer the movement distance determined by the winning opening determining means, the longer the protrusion length of the receiving opening toward the winning opening. In other words, the longer the movement distance determined by the winning port determining means, the higher the possibility that the receiving port receives the game ball rolling down in the game area (the possibility that the game ball will enter the receiving port).

  According to this, the probability of entering the entrance can be made different according to the determination of the winning entrance determination means (that is, depending on the gaming state), so that the probability of entering the entrance can be diversified. This can prevent the player from getting bored.

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

  That is, according to the present invention, it is possible to make it difficult to predict the operation of the receptacle, and it is possible to increase the unexpectedness of the movement of the receptacle and prevent the player from getting bored.

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

  Hereinafter, the configuration of the pachinko gaming machine (game machine) 1 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to the drawings. 1 to 19 show an embodiment of a gaming machine 1 to which a prepaid card system is applied.

  1 is a perspective view showing a gaming machine according to the present embodiment, FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view of the gaming machine shown in FIG. 1, and FIG. 3 is a front view showing a gaming board of the gaming machine shown in FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing a control system of the gaming machine shown in FIG. 1, FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of the main control circuit of the gaming machine according to the present embodiment, and FIG. 6 is a special symbol according to the present embodiment. 7 is a flowchart showing the processing procedure of the control processing, FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing the processing procedure of the special symbol storage check processing according to this embodiment, and FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing the processing procedure of the jackpot start interval management processing according to this embodiment. FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing the processing procedure of the interval management process between rounds according to the present embodiment, FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of the jackpot lottery table according to the present embodiment, and FIG. The perspective view which shows a receptacle, (b) is a perspective view which shows a mode that the receptacle in a spherical passage protrudes, FIG. 12 is explanatory drawing which shows the cross section along the AA line of the spherical passage shown in FIG. 2, FIG. 2 is an explanatory view showing a cross section along the line BB of the ball passage shown in FIG. 2, FIG. 14 is an explanatory view of the ball passage located on the back side of the game board as seen from the side, and FIG. 15 (a) is FIG. Explanatory drawing which shows the state in which the receptacle in the ball path shown in FIG. 14 was located in the back side of the 2nd big prize opening, (b) is the state in which the receptacle in the ball path shown in FIG. 16 (a) to 16 (d) are explanatory diagrams showing a state in which the receiving port located on the back side of the first grand prize opening protrudes, and FIG. 17 shows the receiving port protruding from the first big winning opening. 18 is an explanatory diagram showing a state, FIG. 18 is an explanatory diagram showing a state in which the receiving port protrudes from the second grand prize opening, and FIG. 19 is a first large Receptacle from prize port is an explanatory view showing a state of projecting.

  First, the configuration of the gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 and 2.

  As shown in FIG. 1 and FIG. 2, the pachinko gaming machine 1 includes a main body frame 3a having a game board 2 (FIG. 2) mounted therein and an opening 3aa formed on the front surface, and an opening 3aa in the main body frame 3a. Various parts arranged inside, a glass door 9a fitted with a glass plate 9b covering the front side of the game board 2 so as to be visible, and a rear side of the main body frame 3a are fixed to island facilities. It is comprised from the outer frame 3b.

  The main body frame 3a is rotatably attached at one end to the outer frame 3b via a hinge (not shown). The main body frame 3a and the outer frame 3b allow the gaming machine main body 3 to be pivoted. Is configured. And with respect to the main body frame 3a of such a game machine main body 3, the speaker covers 8a and 8b which protect the speakers 6a and 6b (FIG. 4) fixed to the left and right of the upper part of the main body frame 3a, a liquid crystal display device (display device) 21) A glass door 9a, an upper plate part 4, a lower plate part 5, a firing handle 7 and an ashtray 8 are attached.

  The glass door 9a and the upper plate part 4 are integrally formed, and one end of the integrated opening / closing door (opening / closing body) is pivotally supported by the main body frame 3a, and the other end of the main body frame. 3a is engaged. Thereby, a game is normally performed in a state in which the glass door 9a is face-to-face closed on the front surface (main surface) of the game board 2.

  Inside the opening 3aa of the main body frame 3a, as will be described later, a liquid crystal display device (display device) having a display area 21a capable of displaying an effect image (for example, animation corresponding to a gaming state or other notification information) ) 21, a ball passage 100, a spacer (not shown), a game board 2, 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 2, a spacer, the ball path 100, and the liquid crystal display device 21. FIG. Further, the game board 2, the spacers, and the liquid crystal display device 21 in the present embodiment are arranged at angles close to a right angle.

  The game board 2 is entirely formed of a plate-shaped resin (a member having a light transmitting property) having a light transmitting property that transmits light. That is, the game board 2 is formed so as to be able to see through the back. Examples of the translucent member include various materials such as acrylic resin, polycarbonate resin, and methacrylic resin. Moreover, the game board 2 has the game area | region 2a in which the launched game ball can flow down on the main surface side facing the glass plate 9b in the glass door 9a. The game area 2a is an area surrounded by the rails 6 and capable of transferring a game ball. The game board 2 may be transparent, translucent, or opaque. Moreover, you may be comprised from members other than a synthetic resin.

  The game area 2a is surrounded by the rail 6, and as shown in FIG. 3, obstacles such as a windmill (not shown), obstacle nails (not shown), obstacle members 28 and 29, and a general winning device ( Game members such as a winning opening 12, a passing gate 13, a starting opening (winning opening) 18, a first grand winning opening (winning opening) 15, a second large winning opening (winning opening) 30, and an out opening 16 are arranged. Yes.

  Here, the general winning device 12 is a device in which a predetermined number of game balls are paid out when a game ball is won, and the passing gates 13 are provided on the left side and the right side of the game area 2a, respectively. Is a device for blinking normal symbol indicators 25a and 25b (described later).

  In addition, an obstacle 28 is provided in the upper part of the center of the game board 2, and an obstacle 29 is provided below the obstacle 28. In the game ball launched into the game board 2 by the operation of the launch handle 7, the game ball colliding with the obstacles 28 and 29 flows down along the obstacles 28 and 29 to either the left side or the right side of the game area 2a. .

  In the lower left of the obstacle 29, there is provided a start opening (winning opening) 18 through which a game ball can be won and through which the winning game ball can pass. Further, the start port 18 is a variable wing that can be changed between an open state in which a game ball can easily pass through the start port 18 and a closed state in which it is difficult for a game ball to pass through the start port 18. 18a, 18b.

  Here, the closed state of the variable wings 18 a and 18 b is a state in which the variable wings 18 a and 18 b are closed and it is difficult for the game ball to win the starting port 18. On the other hand, the open state in the variable wings 18a and 18b is a state in which the variable wings 18a and 18b open in an inverted eight-character shape and the game ball can easily win the starting port 18. Further, the variable blades 18a and 18b are in a closed state during normal operation.

  When a game ball wins at the start opening 18, a special symbol displayed on a special symbol display 24, which will be described later, and a decorative symbol on the liquid crystal display device 21 are changed and stopped. Although the above-described variable blades 18a and 18b are provided in the starting port 18 in the present embodiment, the present invention is not limited to this, and the starting port 18 has a structure in which the variable blades 18a and 18b are not provided. Also good.

  Below the obstacle 29, a first large winning opening (winning opening) 15 which is a quadrilateral opening is formed. The first big prize opening 15 is a hole penetrating from the front surface side to the back surface side of the game board 2 and has a size that allows insertion of a receiving port 120 in a ball passage 100 described later (FIGS. 3 and FIG. 3). 14 to 16).

  Further, on the surface side of the first big prize opening 15, a shaft part that is pivotally locked (pinned) to a bearing part (not shown) provided at the lower end part of the first big prize opening 15. A door 15a including 15aa (see FIGS. 3 and 14 to 16) is provided. The door 15a is rotatable about the shaft portion 15aa. Specifically, the door 15a is tilted to a closed position (see FIG. 16A) where the first big winning opening 15 is closed and tilted to the first position. It can be rotated to an open position (see FIGS. 16B to 16D) for opening the big prize opening 15.

  Further, since the door 15a is biased by a spring force toward the closed position, the door 15a is normally located at the closed position. And when it pressurizes ahead by the receptacle 120 in the ball passage 100 mentioned later, according to the pressure from the said receptacle 120, it tilts ahead of the game board 2 (FIG.16 (b) thru | or (d). )reference). Then, when the receiving port 120 moves backward, the door 15a returns toward the closed position in accordance with the backward movement.

  Here, the first big prize opening 15 has a prize opening decoration member 15b with decoration on the upper side. In the present embodiment, the winning opening decoration member 15b simulates the pattern imitating the upper part of the “Large” character, the pattern imitating the upper part of the “To” character, and the upper part of the “Ri” character. It is composed of the pattern and On the other hand, a ball passage decoration member (decoration member) 124 is formed at the protruding end 123 of the receiving port 120 in the ball passage 100 described later. The ball passage decoration member 124 has a pattern imitating the lower part of the character “Large”, a pattern imitating the lower part of the character “To”, and a pattern imitating the lower part of the character “Ri”. (See FIG. 11).

  Therefore, when a later-described receiving port 120 protrudes toward the first grand prize opening 15, a player positioned in front of the game board 2 receives a winning opening decoration member 15 b and the receiving opening 120 above the first big winning opening 15. It appears that the ball passage decoration member 124 at the projecting end 123 is united (see FIG. 17, which is an explanatory view showing a state in which the receiving port 120 projects from the first big winning opening 15).

  In this case, from the player located in front of the game board 2, a pattern imitating the upper part of the character “Large” and a pattern imitating the lower part of the character “Large” The pattern imitating the upper part of the letter and the pattern imitating the lower part of the letter “To” imitated the pattern imitating the upper part of the letter “ri” and the lower part of the letter “ri” Will appear to be combined, and as a result, it will appear as if a “big hit” character has been formed.

  In other words, according to the present embodiment, when a receiving port 120 in a ball passage 100 to be described later protrudes toward the first big winning port 15, the ball passage decoration member 124 provided at the protruding end 123 of the receiving port 120 and a winning combination. Due to the closeness of the mouth decoration member 15b, the decoration effect of the ball passage decoration member 124 and the decoration effect of the prize opening decoration member in the receiving port 120 combine with each other, and a new decoration effect of displaying a “big hit” character occurs. It becomes like this.

  Here, a state in which the door 15a stands up and closes the first big prize opening 15 is referred to as a closed state, and a state in which the door 15a is pressurized by a receiving port 120 described later and tilted forward is referred to as an open state. In addition, the closed state of the first grand prize opening 15 is a state in which it is difficult for a game ball to enter the first big prize opening 15, and the open state of the first big prize opening 15 is the receiving port 120. In this state, the game ball can enter (win) the game ball and the game ball that has entered the receiving port 120 can pass through the ball path 100 through the first large winning port 15.

  Below the first big prize opening 15, a second big prize opening (winning opening) 30 which is a quadrilateral opening is formed. The second grand prize opening 30 is a hole penetrating from the front surface side to the back surface side of the game board 2 and has a size that allows insertion of a receiving port 120 in a ball passage 100 described later (FIGS. 3 and 3). 14 to 16).

  Further, on the surface side of the second big prize opening 30, a shaft part that is pivotally locked (pinned) to a bearing part (not shown) provided at the lower end part of the second big prize opening 30. The door 30a provided with 30aa (refer FIG. 3, FIG. 14-16) is provided. The door 30a is pivotable about the shaft portion 30aa. Specifically, the door 30a stands up and closes the second big prize opening 30 (see FIG. 16), and tilts to the second big prize opening. It can be rotated to an open position where 30 is opened.

  Further, since the door 30a is biased by a spring force toward the closed position, the door 30a is normally located at the closed position. And when it pressurizes ahead by the receptacle 120 in the ball passage 100 mentioned later, it tilts ahead of the game board 2 according to the pressure from the said receptacle 120. And if the receptacle 120 reverse | retreats, the door 30a will return toward a closed position according to the said reverse.

  Here, the second big prize opening 30 has a prize opening decoration member 30b with decoration on the upper side. In the present embodiment, the winning opening decoration member 30b simulates the pattern imitating the upper part of the “Large” character, the pattern imitating the upper part of the “Ten” character, and the upper part of the character “Ri”. It is composed of the pattern and

  Therefore, when a later-described receiving port 120 protrudes toward the second grand prize opening 30, a player located in front of the game board 2 receives the winning opening decoration member 30 b and the receiving opening 120 above the second large winning opening 30. The ball passage decoration member 124 at the projecting end 123 appears to be united (see FIG. 18, which is an explanatory view showing a state in which the receiving port 120 projects from the second big prize opening 30).

  In this case, from the player located in front of the game board 2, a pattern imitating the upper part of the character “Large” and a pattern imitating the lower part of the character “Large” The pattern imitating the upper part of the letter and the pattern imitating the lower part of the letter “To” imitated the pattern imitating the upper part of the letter “ri” and the lower part of the letter “ri” Will appear to be combined, and as a result, it will appear as if a “big hit” character has been formed.

  That is, according to the present embodiment, when a receiving port 120 in a ball passage 100 to be described later protrudes toward the second grand prize winning port 30, the ball passage decoration member 124 provided at the protruding end 123 of the receiving port 120 and the winning a prize. Accordingly, the decoration effect of the ball passage decoration member 124 at the reception opening 120 and the decoration effect of the prize opening decoration member are combined, and a new decoration effect of displaying a “hit” character is produced. It becomes like this.

  Here, a state in which the door 30a stands up and closes the second big prize opening 30 is referred to as a closed state, and a state in which the door 30a is pressed by a receiving port 120 described later and tilts forward is referred to as an open state. In addition, the closed state of the second grand prize opening 30 is a state in which it is difficult for a game ball to enter the second big prize opening 30, and the open state of the second big prize opening 30 is the receiving port 120. In this state, the game ball can enter into the ball passage 100, and the game ball that has entered the receiving port 120 can pass through the ball passage 100 through the second large winning port 30.

  The out port 16 is a device in which game balls that have not won (entered) any of the general winning device 12, the first major winning port 15, the second major winning port 30, and the starting port 18 are collected and collected. is there. The collected game balls are discharged out of the game area 2a.

  The spacer is disposed behind (on the back side of) the game board 2 and on the front (front side) of the liquid crystal display device 21. That is, the spacer is held between the game board 2 and the liquid crystal display device 21. This spacer is formed of a light-transmitting material, and a large through hole is formed at the center.

  A special symbol indicator 24, a normal symbol indicator 25, four normal symbol passage memory indicators 23, and four special symbol start memory indicators 22 are provided at the center upper portion of the through hole formed in the spacer. An illumination unit 26 is disposed. This electrical decoration unit 26 is visible through the translucent portion of the game board 2 (see FIG. 3). The special symbol indicator 24 is composed of 7 segment LEDs, while the normal symbol indicator 25, the normal symbol passage storage indicator 23, and the special symbol start memory indicator 22 are each composed of LEDs.

  [Ball passage]

  The spherical passage 100 is disposed behind (on the back side of) the spacer and also on the front (front side) of the liquid crystal display device 21. That is, the ball passage 100 is disposed between the game board 2 and the liquid crystal display device 21 (see FIGS. 2, 14 to 16). In addition, the ball passage 100 in the present embodiment is located behind the first winning prize port 15 and the second winning prize port 30.

  As shown in FIGS. 2 and 12 to 16, the spherical passage 100 is configured by arranging a plurality of tubes (tubes 101, 102, 103, 104) having different diameters coaxially with each other. Yes. The size of the caliber is in the order of the tubular body 101, the tubular body 102, the tubular body 103, and the tubular body 104. The tubular body 101 having the largest diameter is disposed on the outermost side, and a tubular body 101 is disposed inside the tubular body 101. The body 102, the tube body 103 is disposed inside the tube body 102, and the tube body 104 is disposed inside the tube body 103.

  Moreover, the ceiling 104d which covers the upper side of the tubular body 104 is formed in the upper end of the tubular body 104, and the suspension string 130 is extended upwards from the upper surface of the said ceiling board 104d. The hanging strap 130 is connected to a ball passage solenoid 72S described later. Here, the hanging string 130 may be a string, a wire, a rubber, or another member.

  Further, an upper stopper 101a projecting inward is formed at the upper end of the tube body 101, and lower stoppers 102b, 103b, 104b projecting outward are respectively formed at the lower ends of the tube bodies 102, 103, and 104. (See FIGS. 12 and 13. FIG. 12 is an explanatory view showing a cross section along the line AA of the spherical passage shown in FIG. 2, and FIG. 13 is a sectional view taken along the line BB of the spherical passage shown in FIG. It is explanatory drawing which shows the cross section along a line). Furthermore, as shown in FIGS. 12 and 13, upper stoppers 102a and 103a projecting inward and outward are formed at the upper ends of the tubular bodies 102 and 103, respectively.

  In the present embodiment, of the tubes 101, 102, 103, 104, only the tube 101 is fixed to the bottom surface 3ab of the opening 3aa (see FIG. 14), and the tube 102 is attached to the tube 101. The tube body 103 is supported by the tube body 102, and the tube body 104 is supported by the tube body 103.

  Specifically, the tubular body 102 is supported by the tubular body 101 by placing at least a part of the upper stopper 102a protruding outward on the upper stopper 101a of the tubular body 101. Further, the tubular body 103 is supported by the tubular body 102 by placing at least a part of the upper stopper 103a protruding outward on the upper stopper 102a of the tubular body 102. The tube body 104 is supported by the tube body 103 by placing a receiving port 120 described later on the upper end of the tube body 103.

  Here, the tubular body 104 is moved in the vertical direction by driving a ball passage solenoid 72S described later, and the tubular body 103 is moved in accordance with the vertical movement of the tubular body 104. In accordance with the vertical movement of the body 103, the body 103 moves in the vertical direction.

  Specifically, the upward movement of the tubular body 103 is realized by being lifted by the lower stopper 104b in the tubular body 104, and the upward movement of the tubular body 102 is achieved by the lower stopper 103b in the tubular body 103. Realized by being lifted.

  For example, the portion of the upper stopper 103a that protrudes inward in the tubular body 103 is located above the lower stopper 104b in the tubular body 104. Therefore, when the tubular body 104 moves upward by a predetermined distance, The upper stopper 103a contacts the lower stopper 104b. When the tubular body 104 further moves upward, the tubular body 103 is lifted by the lower stopper 104b of the tubular body 104 and moved upward.

  In addition, the portion of the upper stopper 102a that protrudes inwardly in the tubular body 102 is located above the lower stopper 103b in the tubular body 103. Therefore, when the tubular body 102 moves upward by a predetermined distance, The upper stopper 102a comes into contact with the lower stopper 103b. When the tubular body 103 further moves upward, the tubular body 102 is lifted by the lower stopper 103b of the tubular body 103 and moved upward.

  Here, the upper stopper 101a in the tube body 101 fixed to the bottom surface 3ab is a means for restricting the upward movement of the tube bodies 102, 103, and 104.

  Specifically, the upper stopper 101a is located above the lower stopper 102b in the tubular body 102, and restricts the upward movement of the lower stopper 12b.

  According to this, by driving the ball passage solenoid 72S and moving the suspension string 130 upward, the tubular body 102, 103, 104 is moved from the lower stopper 102b in the tubular body 102 to the upper stopper 101a in the tubular body 101. It becomes possible to move upward until it abuts (see FIGS. 12 (b) and 13 (b)), and by moving the hanging strap 130 downward, the tubes 102, 103, 104 are moved to the receiving port. It becomes possible to move downward until 104d abuts on the upper stopper 103a of the tube 103 (for example, until the ball passage 100 is in the state shown in FIG. 12A).

  As described above, the spherical passage 100 in the present embodiment is configured by the tubular bodies 102, 103, and 104 that can move relative to each other on the axis, and expands and contracts when the relative movement is performed. Here, the inside of the tubular bodies 101, 102, 103, 104 is hollow, and the game ball 400 can fall inside (see FIGS. 12B and 13B). Further, a ball outlet 101c connected to a discharge passage (not shown) connected to the outside of the machine is formed at the lower left of the tube body 101 fixed to the bottom surface 3ab. It is gently inclined toward the ball outlet 101c. According to this, the game ball that has dropped inside the ball passage 100 is discharged out of the machine through the ball outlet 101c and the discharge passage.

  However, in the present invention, the game ball that has passed through the ball passage 100 does not necessarily have to be discharged out of the machine, and may be stored in the game machine.

  The tubular body 104 is formed with a through-hole 104c penetrating in the front-rear direction, and a receiving port 120 through which a game ball can be received (a game ball enters) is inserted into the through-hole 104c.

  The receiving port 120 is a box that is open on the upper side and extends in the front-rear direction. A protruding end 123 that is a surface that can protrude toward the game board 2 is formed on the front side (the game board 2 side), and the rear side. On the (liquid crystal display device 21 side), a discharge port 122 which is a hole serving as an outlet of the received game ball is formed. Further, the bottom surface 121 of the receiving port 120 is gently inclined toward the discharge port 122.

  In addition, the protruding end 123 imitated a pattern imitating the lower part of the “Large” character, a pattern imitating the lower part of the “To” character, and a lower part of the character “Ri”. A spherical passage decoration member 124 composed of a pattern is formed (see FIG. 11).

  Further, the receiving port 120 is normally positioned at a position where it is inserted into the through hole 104c due to urging by a spring force (for example, FIG. 11A, FIG. 13A, FIG. 14A). ) (Hereinafter referred to as “storage position”).

  An L-shaped rear projection 125 that is pressed by a later-described receiving solenoid 73S is provided on the back side of the receiving port 120. When the rear protruding portion 125 is pressed by the receiving solenoid 73S, the pressing is performed. Accordingly, the receiving port 120 protrudes forward.

  Specifically, the rear protruding portion 125 protrudes from the back side of the receiving port 120 and is bent downward, and a plate-shaped plate portion 125a is formed in a portion bent downward (see FIG. 2, see FIGS. 14 to 16). A protrusion 140, which is a bar-like member connected to the receiving solenoid 73S, is disposed behind the plate portion 125a. The receptacle 120 projects forward in response to the plate portion 125a being pressed by the projection 140 that projects forward by driving the receptacle solenoid 73S (see FIGS. 16A to 16D). Then, when the projection 140 is retracted by driving the receiving solenoid 73S, the receiving port 120 returns to the storage position in accordance with the retreat.

  That is, the receiving port 120 of the present embodiment is movable in the front-rear direction in accordance with driving of a receiving port solenoid 73S described later.

  The passing gate 13 detects a passing game ball. When the game ball passes through the passing gate 13, a random number for normal winning lottery is extracted as passing memory, and the passing memory is stored in a passing storage area ("0" to "4") of the main RAM 203 described later. Is done. And based on this passage memory, the fluctuation display of the normal symbol display 25 is performed over a predetermined time. Further, the number of passage memories stored in the passage storage areas (“1” to “4”) is displayed on the four normal symbol passage storage indicators 23 described above.

  For example, when two passage memories are stored in the passage storage areas (“1” to “4”), two of the four normal symbol passage storage indicators 23 are lit. The number of lighting of the normal symbol passing memory display 23 can inform the player of the number of passing memories stored in the passing memory area (“1” to “4”).

  The normal symbol displays 25a and 25b are display devices that light up and display normal symbols of “◯” and “x”, respectively. The normal symbol indicators 25a and 25b blink alternately, and the blinking of the normal symbol indicators 25a and 25b ends (the time until the blinking ends is in a non-short-time state described later). ) For 50 seconds, and for 5 seconds in the short-time state (described later).) When the normal symbol display 25a stops and displays the normal symbol of “◯” (hereinafter referred to as “normal hit”). ), The variable wings 18a and 18b are switched to an open state in which the game ball can easily win the start opening 18 for a predetermined time (the open time is 0.3 seconds in the non-short-time state). If the time is short, the 1.8 second open state is repeated three times.)

  Here, the short time state means a state in which the average blinking display time of the normal symbol is shorter than in other states (in the non-short time state), and the number of times the normal symbol fluctuates per time is improved. Further, when the time is shortened, the variable blades 18a and 18b are switched to the open state more frequently than the non-time-short state (that is, the total open state time of the variable blades 18a and 18b per unit time). Is relatively large).

  Note that the control in the short-time state is continued until the variation display of the special symbol reaches a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 100 times) or until a big hit lottery by a big hit lottery means described later is won.

  In addition, when a game ball that has won a prize at the start opening 18 passes through the inside, a random number for winning a lottery or the like is extracted as a start storage, and the start storage is stored in a start storage area (“0” to “0” of the main RAM 203 described later). 4 ″). The number of start memories stored in the start storage area ("1" to "4") is displayed on the four special symbol start memory displays 22 described above.

  For example, when two start memories are stored in the start memory area (“1” to “4”), two of the four special symbol start memory indicators 22 are lit. The number of the start memories stored in the start memory area (“1” to “4”) can be notified to the player by the number of lighting of the special symbol start memory display 22. Note that the special symbols on the special symbol display 24 and the decoration symbols in the decorative symbol display area are changed and stopped based on the start-up memory.

  The special symbol display 24 varies according to the game ball passing through the inside of the start port 18. Moreover, the special symbol display 24 is comprised by 7 segment LED. The 7-segment LED is repeatedly turned on and off when a predetermined special symbol variation display start condition is satisfied. By turning on / off the 7-segment LED, 10 numeric symbols and symbol symbols “−” from “0” to “9” are variably displayed as special symbols. As a special symbol, when a jackpot symbol (for example, a numeric symbol from “0” to “9”) is stopped and displayed, the game state is a jackpot game that is advantageous to the player compared to other game states ( The first probable jackpot game, the first normal jackpot game, the second probable jackpot game, the second normal jackpot game). In the case of this jackpot game, the first big entrance 15 or the second big prize opening 30 is in an open state, and via the first big prize opening 15 or the second big prize opening 30, the receiving port in the ball passage 100. The game ball can enter the game ball 120.

  Here, when winning a first positive jackpot which will be described later, “1” to “3” are stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 24, and when winning a first normal jackpot which will be described later, the special symbol indicator 24 is displayed. “4” to “6” are stopped and displayed, and if the second probability big win is won, the special symbol display 24 will stop and display “7” to “8”. When winning, “9” is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 24.

  The jackpot game which is advantageous to the player as compared to other game states is a series of opening / closing operations (from the open state to the closed state) at the first big prize port 15 or the second big prize port 30 ( Hereinafter, a series of opening and closing operations of the first grand prize opening 15 or the second grand prize opening 30 during the jackpot game is referred to as “round operation”), and more game balls are won than in other game states. It is a gaming state that makes it easier to play.

  In addition, a display area 21a of the liquid crystal display device 21 is disposed on the back surface of the spacer and the ball passage 100. In the display area 21a, an effect image related to the special symbol displayed on the special symbol display 24 is displayed. Is displayed.

  For example, during the variable display of the special symbol displayed on the special symbol display 24, the display area 21a of the liquid crystal display device 21 is a decorative symbol (also identification information for production. For example, “ The numbers from “0” to “9”) are variably displayed.

  In the present embodiment, the decorative symbols are composed of three symbols, a left symbol, a middle symbol, and a right symbol, arranged in a horizontal direction, and are variably displayed so as to rotate from top to bottom. However, the decorative symbols do not have to be three symbols, and the variation display mode may be the horizontal direction or the front-rear direction instead of the vertical direction. In addition, when the special symbol that has been variably displayed on the special symbol display 24 is stopped and displayed, the decoration information for presentation is also stopped and displayed on the display area 21 a of the liquid crystal display device 21.

  When the special symbol display 24 stops and displays the jackpot symbol as a special symbol, an effect image that allows the player to grasp that the jackpot is a big symbol is displayed in the display area 21 a of the liquid crystal display device 21. Specifically, when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as a special symbol on the special symbol display 24, the combination of the decorative symbols for presentation displayed in the display area 21a of the liquid crystal display device 21 has a specific display mode ( For example, all the three decorative symbols are stopped and displayed as the same numbers), and a character image such as “big hit!” Is displayed in the display area 21a of the liquid crystal display device 21 together with a character image such as “big hit!”. Is displayed.

  In the present embodiment in which the game board 2 has translucency, the display area 21a of the liquid crystal display device 21 is a position that can be visually recognized through the translucent portion of the game board 2, that is, the game board. 2 is placed behind. Here, instead of the liquid crystal display device 21, for example, a CRT (cathode ray tube) or a plasma display can be used.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, by providing a display device such as the liquid crystal display device 21 behind the game board 2, for example, the game nail planting region and the game member installation region can be enlarged and the layout can be freely set. The degree can be further increased.

  In the present embodiment, the number of starting memories stored in the starting storage area (“1” to “4”) and the number of passing memories stored in the passing storage area (“1” to “4”) are These are displayed on the special symbol start memory display 22 and the normal symbol passage storage display 23, respectively, but are not limited thereto, and may be displayed on other display media. For example, it may be displayed in the display area 21a.

  The upper platen portion 4 is provided on the lower side of the game board 2 so as to be curved and projecting forward, so that the paid-out game balls are stored and disposed on the back surface of the upper platen portion 4. And an upper plate 4a for supplying game balls to the launching device (FIG. 4).

  At a predetermined position of the upper plate part 4, a shutter lever 10 that is operated when a game ball stored in the upper plate part 4 is moved to the lower plate part 5 to be described later and taken out at the end of the game, etc. An operation panel 55 is provided.

  Here, the ball lending operation panel 55 has a ball lending button 55a for lending a predetermined number of game balls for each pressing operation, and a return button for returning a card which is a ball lending medium in which a ball lending balance is stored. 55b. Furthermore, the ball lending operation panel 55 includes a ball lendable display LED that lights when the ball lendable state is available, and a frequency display device (none of which is shown) that displays the ball lending balance.

  The lower tray part 5 located on the lower side of the upper dish part 4 includes a plate 5b fixed to the main body frame 3a. The plate 5b stores game balls overflowed from the upper dish 4a due to payout on the front side. A lower plate cover body 5a that has the lower plate 5a-1 and covers the lower plate 5a-1 from the front is attached.

  The lower plate cover body 5a is integrally extended to the left and right, and an ashtray 8 is provided on the right side and a firing handle 7 is provided on the left side.

  The firing handle 7 is operated when a game ball is launched into the game area 2a of the game board 2 via the rail 6 (FIG. 3), and fired in response to a turning operation (turning angle) by the player. The firing intensity of the device 90 is adjusted. The launch handle 7 is provided with a stop button (not shown) for stopping the launch of the game ball.

  Then, when the player turns the launch handle 7 to perform a launch operation, the game balls in the upper plate 4a are disposed on the back surface of the upper plate unit 4 by a shot ball supply device (not shown). Is supplied to the launching device 90 (see FIG. 4), and is launched by the launching device 90 along the rail 6 into the game area 2a.

  As described above, the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment is different from many conventional gaming machines in that the firing handle 7 is provided on the left side, the ashtray 8 is provided on the right side, that is, the left and right are reversed. . However, the present invention can also be applied to a gaming machine in which a launch handle is provided on the right side.

  Next, the control system of the gaming machine 1 shown in FIG. 1 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing a control system of the gaming machine shown in FIG.

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

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

  The card unit 81 is installed in the vicinity of the pachinko gaming machine 1 and has an insertion slot into which a prepaid card can be inserted, and reads the recorded information recorded on the prepaid card inserted into the insertion slot. Means, a lending command signal output means for outputting a lending command signal for instructing lending of game balls to the payout control circuit 70a in accordance with an operation of the ball lending operation panel 55 (FIG. 4), and a record read by the reading means Write means for subtracting the number of loans instructed to lend by the lending command signal output means from the available lending number specified from the information and recording the information on the prepaid card inserted in the insertion port .

  The main control circuit 200 has a main CPU (microcomputing processing device) 201 that controls the progress of the game of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a preset program, and returns various settings to initial values when an abnormality occurs or when the power is turned on. An initial reset circuit 204 that generates a reset signal, a lamp control circuit 207 that controls display of LEDs and the like, and a main RAM 203 that stores various data necessary for the operation of the main CPU 201 are mounted.

  The main control circuit 200 further includes a program for the main CPU 201 to process and control the gaming operation of the gaming machine 1, a jackpot lottery table that is referred to when performing a jackpot lottery to determine whether or not the jackpot is won (FIG. 10). , Refer to the lottery table to be referred to when a lottery per lot is drawn by random lottery, the variable display pattern command determination table to be referred to when a variation display pattern command is decided by random lottery, and other effects A main ROM 202 storing various probability tables to be used is mounted.

  The main RAM 203 is stored in a start storage counter for counting start memories stored in a start storage area (“0” to “4”), which will be described later, and a passage storage area (“0” to “4”), which will be described later. Passing memory counter for counting passing memory to be stored, for storing the number of game balls that have entered the ball passage 100 through the first grand prize opening 15 or the second big prize opening 30 during one round operation The number of times the first big prize opening 15 or the second big prize opening 30 is in an open state during one big hit game (ie, the round operation executed during one big win game) A number-of-award winning device opening number counter for storing the number of times).

  The one round operation means that a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) elapses after the first big entrance 15 or the second big prize opening 30 is opened, or the first big prize opening 15. Alternatively, it is a period from when the second grand prize opening 30 is opened to when a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls enter the ball passage 100.

  Here, the main RAM 203 has start storage areas (“0” to “4”).

  The start storage area is an area where the above-described start storage is stored in order from the start storage area “0”. Further, the random number for lottery lottery stored in the start memory area (“1” to “4”) corresponds to the start memory displayed on the special symbol start memory display 22 and the start memory area “0”. The jackpot lottery random value stored in is used for the jackpot lottery process or the like.

  Further, the main RAM 203 has (“0” to “4”) passing storage areas.

  The passing storage area is an area in which the normal lottery random number value extracted on condition that the game ball has passed through the passing gate 13 is sequentially stored from the passing storage area “0”. The random numbers for normal winning lottery stored in the passage storage area (“1” to “4”) correspond to the passage storage displayed on the normal symbol passage storage display 23, and the passage storage area “0”. The random numbers for lottery per ordinary stored in “” are used for the lottery per ordinary.

  The main RAM 203 includes a game state flag. Here, the gaming state flag is set to a value (77) indicating a high probability state when the gaming state is shifted to a high probability state, while the gaming state is a non-high probability state (a gaming state other than the high probability state). When shifted to (2), a value (00) indicating a non-high probability state is set.

  Note that the high probability state (special game) is a gaming state in which the probability of winning a jackpot lottery by the jackpot lottery means described later is relatively high, and the non-high probability state is a jackpot lottery by the jackpot lottery means described later. A gaming state with a relatively low probability of winning.

  Further, the main RAM 203 has a fluctuation shortening flag. In this case, the fluctuation shortening flag is set to a value (33) indicating the time-short state when the time-short state is reached, and is set to a value (00) indicating the non-time-short state when the time is short.

  The main CPU 201, which is a control means for performing control related to the progress of the game, is a jackpot lottery means, special symbol determination means, variable display pattern determination means, special information fluctuation display control means, game control means, winning opening determination means, ball path expansion / contraction motion Each function of the control means and the command transmission means is provided.

  The jackpot lottery means is a means for performing a jackpot lottery as to whether or not the jackpot winning that is advantageous to the player is won, when the game ball passes through a predetermined area in the game area.

  For example, the jackpot lottery means executes the lottery based on the jackpot lottery random number value and jackpot symbol random number value extracted by random lottery when the game ball wins the start opening 18 and passes through the inside, One of the types of jackpots (first probability variation jackpot, first normal jackpot, second probability variation jackpot, second ordinary jackpot, etc.) or any of them is determined.

  Here, the first probable jackpot is a jackpot in which a round operation for 30 seconds is performed 15 times during the jackpot game and the state shifts to a high probability state after the first jackpot game, and the first normal jackpot is During the jackpot game, the round operation of 30 seconds is performed 15 times, and after the jackpot game, it is a jackpot that shifts to a non-high probability state. The second probability variation jackpot is a jackpot in which a round operation for 30 seconds is performed eight times during the jackpot game, and the state shifts to a high probability state after the jackpot game. Further, the second normal jackpot is a jackpot in which a round operation for 30 seconds is performed eight times during the jackpot game, and a transition is made to a non-high probability state after the jackpot game. Note that the jackpots that can be determined by the jackpot lottery means are not limited to the above-mentioned first probability variation jackpot, first normal jackpot, second probability variation jackpot, and second ordinary jackpot, and the jackpot lottery means can determine other types of jackpot But of course.

  In the present embodiment, the jackpot game that is executed when the first winning jackpot is won is referred to as the first winning jackpot game, and the jackpot game that is executed when the first normal jackpot is won is the first normal game. It is called jackpot game. The jackpot game executed when the second winning jackpot game is won is referred to as a second winning jackpot game, and the jackpot game executed when the second winning jackpot game is called a second normal jackpot game.

  Here, when it is decided to shift to the jackpot game by the jackpot lottery means, the jackpot symbol is derived in the special symbol display 24, and the specific display mode (jackpot display mode) is derived in the decorative symbol display area 21b. The jackpot game is controlled by a game control means described later.

  In addition, when the jackpot lottery means determines any of the jackpots by the jackpot lottery, the number of round operations executed during the jackpot game (upper limit number of round operations), the winning prize opening 15 during one round operation The opening time of the game, the game state after the end of the jackpot game, etc. are determined.

  The winning port determining means is means for determining any one of a plurality of winning ports (first large winning port 15, second large winning port 30, etc.) according to the gaming state.

  Specifically, the winning-port determining means determines the first big winning port 15 when the first probability variable jackpot game or the first normal jackpot game is in progress, and determines whether the second probability variable jackpot game or the second normal When the big hit game is in progress, the second big prize opening 30 is determined.

  Here, when the first big winning opening 15 is determined by the winning opening determining means, during the first probability variable big hit game or the first normal big hit game, the ball path expansion / contraction motion control means (to be described later) makes the first big Control for opening the winning opening 15 is performed.

  In addition, when the second grand prize opening 30 is determined by the prize opening determining means, during the second probability variable big hit game or the second normal big hit game, the ball path expansion / contraction motion control means, which will be described later, causes the second big prize winning. Control for opening the mouth 30 is performed.

  Further, the winning opening determination means is also means for determining the moving distance of the receiving opening 120 according to the gaming state.

  Specifically, the winning opening determination means determines the moving distance of the receiving port 120 as the second distance (for example, 2 centimeters) when the first probability variation jackpot game or the second probability variation jackpot game is being played, In the case of the first normal jackpot game or the second normal jackpot game, the moving distance of the receiving port 120 is determined to be the first distance (for example, 1 centimeter).

  The special symbol determination means is a means for determining a special symbol indicating the jackpot lottery result when the jackpot lottery is performed by the jackpot lottery means.

  Specifically, the special symbol determination means determines a special symbol in the special symbol display 24, that is, a special symbol to be stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 24, based on the jackpot lottery result of the jackpot lottery means. . Further, when the special symbol determining means determines a special symbol, it generates and sets a stop symbol command indicating the special symbol.

  The variation display pattern determination means is a means for determining the variation display pattern and variation display time of the special symbol in the special symbol display 24.

  Specifically, the variable display pattern determining means determines the special symbol variable display pattern and the variable display time in the special symbol display 24 based on the jackpot lottery result of the jackpot lottery means and a predetermined random number lottery. . Further, the variation display pattern determination means generates and sets a variation display pattern command indicating the determined variation display pattern and variation display time.

  The special information fluctuation display control means starts the special symbol fluctuation display on the special symbol display 24, and after the predetermined fluctuation time has elapsed, the special symbol fluctuation display result in a stop mode according to the result of the big hit lottery by the big hit lottery means. Is a means for performing control for deriving.

  When the variation display pattern or variation display result of the special symbol is determined by the variation display pattern determination unit or the display result determination unit, the special information variation display control unit displays the variation display pattern or variation display result on the special symbol display 24. The lamp control circuit 207 is controlled in order to display it.

  The game control means is means for performing control to shift the gaming state to a jackpot game advantageous to the player when a predetermined gaming state transition condition is satisfied.

  Specifically, the game control means, when the combination of the decorative symbols derived to the decorative symbol display area 21b as a variation display result of the decorative symbols has become a specific display mode (a jackpot display mode). Then, control for shifting to the jackpot game according to the jackpot lottery result is performed.

  For example, when the game control means wins the first probability variable jackpot game in the jackpot lottery, the game control means shifts to the first probability variable jackpot game and controls the first probability variable jackpot game, and the first normal jackpot in the jackpot lottery. In the case of winning, the control is shifted to the first normal jackpot game and the first normal jackpot game is controlled. In addition, when the game control means wins the second probability variable jackpot in the jackpot lottery, the game control means shifts to the second probability variable jackpot game, controls the second probability variable jackpot game, and performs the second normal jackpot in the jackpot lottery. In the case of winning, the control is shifted to the second normal jackpot game and the second normal jackpot game is controlled.

  Here, in the control of the big hit game by the game control means, the number of executions of a series of round operations from the opening of the first big winning opening 15 or the second big winning opening 30 to switching to the closed state is the above-mentioned big hit lottery means. This is continued until the upper limit number of round operations determined by (1) is reached.

  The ball path expansion / contraction movement control means is a means for performing control for expanding and contracting the ball path 100 and control for moving the receiving port 120.

  Specifically, the ball passage expansion / contraction movement control means drives the ball passage solenoid 72S described later to expand and contract the ball passage 100 in the vertical direction, and drives the reception port solenoid 73S described later to open the receiving port 120. Stretch in the front-rear direction.

  Such a ball path expansion / contraction movement control means can perform control for opening the first big prize opening 15 or the second big prize opening 30.

  Specifically, the ball path expansion / contraction control means extends the ball path 100 until the receiving port 120 is positioned on the back side of the first grand prize winning port 15 (FIG. 15B, FIG. 16A). Next, the receiving port 120 is protruded toward the door (obstruction member) 15a in the first grand prize winning port 15 and the door 15a is tilted at the receiving port 120, whereby the first big winning port 15 is opened. It is made to open (refer FIG.16 (b)-(d)).

  Further, the ball passage expansion / contraction movement control means extends the ball passage 100 until the receiving port 120 is positioned on the back side of the second grand prize winning port 30 (see FIG. 15A), and then the receiving port 120. Projecting toward the door (obstacle member) 30a in the second grand prize opening 30 and tilting the door 30a at the receiving opening 120, the second big prize opening 30 is opened.

  Here, the position of the ball passage 100 when the first grand prize opening 15 or the second big prize opening 30 is in an open state (that is, the game guided from the first big prize opening 15 or the second big prize opening 30). The position where the ball can pass through the ball passage 100) is referred to as a first position (see FIGS. 16A and 16B), while the first grand prize opening 15 and the second big prize opening 30 are closed. In this case, the position of the ball passage 100 is referred to as a second position (see FIGS. 14 and 15).

  Here, the distance that the receiving port 120 moves depends on the determination of the winning port determining means. For example, when the first distance (1 centimeter) is determined by the winning opening determination means, the ball path expansion / contraction movement control means causes the receiving opening 120 to protrude until the first distance is reached (for example, as shown in FIG. 16C). The receiving port 120 protrudes to the position shown). In addition, when the second distance (2 centimeters) is determined by the winning port determining means, the ball path expansion / contraction movement control means causes the receiving port 120 to protrude until the second distance is reached (for example, as shown in FIG. 16D). The receiving port 120 protrudes to the position shown). When the receiving port 120 protrudes until it reaches the first distance or the second distance, as shown in FIGS. 16C and 16D, the receiving port 120 is connected to the first grand prize winning port 15 or the second large winning port. It protrudes to the surface side of the game board 2 through the winning opening 30.

  In other words, the winning opening determining means of the present embodiment determines the moving distance of the receiving opening 120 according to the gaming state, and the ball path expansion / contraction movement controlling means moves the receiving opening 120 determined by the winning opening determining means. Control is made to project until the distance is reached.

  According to the present invention as described above, the longer the moving distance determined by the winning port determining means, the longer the protruding length of the receiving port 120 toward the first large winning port 15 or the second large winning port 30 becomes. . In other words, the longer the travel distance determined by the winning hole determination means, the higher the possibility that the receiving port 120 receives the game ball rolling down the game area 2a (the possibility that the game ball enters the receiving port 120). Become.

  According to this, since the probability of entering the entrance 120 can be varied according to the determination of the winning entrance determination means (that is, depending on the gaming state), the probability of entering the entrance 120 is diversified. be able to.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the ball path expansion / contraction movement control means, when the first big winning opening 15 is determined by the winning opening determining means, the round action in the first probability variable big hit game or the first normal big hit game. In the middle, control is performed to open the first big prize opening 15.

  Further, the ball path expansion / contraction movement control means, when the second big prize opening 30 is decided by the prize opening decision means, during the round operation in the second probability variable big hit game or the second normal big hit game, Control is performed to open the two major winning openings 30.

  In other words, the ball path expansion / contraction control means according to the present embodiment is configured such that, when any winning opening is determined by the winning opening determining means, the receiving path 120 is placed on the back side of the determined winning opening. The game ball that rolls down the game board 2 through the ball path 100 is controlled by the winning port determining means by extending the receiving port 120 toward the winning port and extending the receiving port 120 toward the winning port. It is positioned at the first position where it is possible to enter the receiving port 120 through the determined winning port.

  That is, the receiving port 120 of the present invention is positioned on the back side of the game board 2 until it protrudes into the winning port determined by the winning port determining means. According to this, it is difficult for the player on the surface side of the game board 2 to grasp the position of the receiving port 120 until the receiving port 120 protrudes into any winning port, and therefore the operation of the receiving port 120 is not performed. It is possible to make it difficult to predict and make it difficult to aim at the winning opening, and it is possible to increase the unexpectedness of the movement of the receiving port and prevent the player from getting bored.

  In addition, according to the present invention, the winning port determined by the winning port determining means becomes different depending on the gaming state, and therefore the winning port to which the receiving port 120 protrudes depends on the gaming state. Become different. According to this, since the winning hole from which the receiving port 120 protrudes (that is, the winning port capable of entering the receiving port 120) can be varied depending on the gaming state, the game form can be diversified, It can prevent the player from getting bored.

  Furthermore, according to the present invention, a single ball passage 100 can be shared by a plurality of winning openings (the first grand prize opening 15 and the second big winning opening 30). Compared to the conventional gaming machine provided with the number of parts, the number of parts can be reduced and the cost can be reduced.

  Furthermore, according to the present embodiment, when the ball passage 100 is located at the first position, it is possible to perform an effect of projecting the receiving port 120 toward the winning port, and thereby the effect of the winning port can be achieved. Can be increased.

  In this case, the ball passage 100 can have a function as a ball passage 100 through which a game ball can pass and a function as a decorative member that enhances the effect of winning a prize opening. It can have the function of.

  Further, according to the present embodiment, when the ball passage 100 is positioned at the first position, the obstacle members (doors 15a, 30a) that stand and block the winning opening are the receiving ports 120 in the ball passage 100. Is tilted by. In this case, the receiving port 120 in the ball passage 100 can perform an effect of projecting from the winning opening while tilting the obstacle member (door 15a, 30a), and the effect of winning the winning port by the ball passage 100 can be further enhanced. it can.

  Further, according to the present invention, when the ball passage 100 is not located at the first position, the first big prize opening 15 and the second big prize opening 30 are blocked by the obstacle members (doors 15a, 30a). Thus, it is possible to prevent the game balls rolling down in the game area 2a from flowing into the back side of the game board 2 through the winning holes (first large winning hole 15, second large winning hole 30). According to this, it becomes easier to control the flow path of the game ball.

  Further, according to the present embodiment, when the ball passage 100 is located at the first position, the receiving port 120 in the ball passage 100 is connected to the winning opening (the first big winning opening 15, the second big winning opening 30). Thus, it protrudes to the surface side of the game board 2. According to this, when the ball passage 100 is in the first position, the receiving port 120 becomes more conspicuous, and the effect of winning the prize opening is further enhanced. You can add fun to be located in.

  Furthermore, according to the present invention in which the receiving port 120 in the ball passage 100 protrudes to the surface side of the game board 2, the possibility that a game ball rolling down in the game area 2 a enters the receiving port 120 is increased. According to this, the functionality as the ball passage 100 can be further enhanced with respect to the ball passage 100 that can freely expand and contract.

  Further, according to the present embodiment in which the projecting end 123 of the receiving port 120 is provided with a decorative ball passage decoration member (decorating member) 124, when the receiving port 120 protrudes toward the winning port, The ball passage decoration member 124 can be viewed from the surface side of the game board 2.

  According to this, when the ball passage 100 is located at the first position, the decorativeness of the winning a prize opening can be enhanced by the ball passage decoration member 124 provided in the ball passage 100.

  In this case, the ball passage 100 can have a function as a ball passage through which a game ball can pass and a function as a decoration member for decorating the winning a prize opening.

  Further, according to the present embodiment, when the receiving port 120 in the ball passage 100 protrudes toward the winning opening, the ball passage decoration member 124 provided at the protruding end 123 of the receiving opening 120 and the winning opening decorative member (winning port) The decorative member 15b, the winning opening decorative member 30b, etc.) come close to each other. In this case, the decoration effect of the ball passage decoration member 124 at the receiving port 120 and the decoration effect of the prize port decoration members 15b and 30b are combined to produce a new decoration effect.

  For example, when the receiving port 120 protrudes from the first grand prize winning opening 15, the player positioned in front of the game board 2 will receive a pattern imitating the upper portion of the “Large” character and the “Large” character. The pattern imitating the lower part is a pattern imitating the upper part of the "To" character and the pattern imitating the lower part of the "To" character is imitating the upper part of the "Ri" character The pattern and the pattern imitating the lower part of the “RI” character appear to be combined (see FIG. 17), and as a result, it appears as if the “big hit” character is formed. It becomes like this.

  That is, according to the present embodiment, when the receiving port 120 in the ball passage 100 protrudes toward the second grand prize opening 30, the ball passage decoration member 124 provided on the protruding end 123 of the receiving port 120 and the winning opening decoration. The member 30b approaches, so that the decoration effect by the ball passage decoration member 124 in the receiving port 120 and the decoration effect by the winning prize decoration member are combined, so that a new decoration effect of displaying the character of “big hit” is generated. Become.

  According to this, the production effect when the ball passage 100 is located at the first position can be further enhanced, and pleasure for positioning the ball passage 100 at the first position can be added.

  Furthermore, according to the present invention in which the ball path 100 can be expanded and contracted, vibration occurs in the ball path 100 due to the expansion and contraction, and the passage of the game ball in the ball path 100 is prompted.

  According to this, since it is possible to make it difficult for the game ball to stay in the ball passage 100, it is possible to provide a gaming machine having a ball passage in which ball clogging is unlikely to occur.

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

  Further, the main CPU 201 as a command transmission means transmits various generated commands (variable display pattern command, stop symbol command, etc.) to the sub CPU 301 of the sub control circuit 300, thereby executing the effects in the game. .

  In this embodiment, based on the above-described various commands (variable display pattern command, stop symbol command, etc.), the display effect by the liquid crystal display device 21 and the sound effect by the sound output means such as the speakers 6a and 6b are produced. , And the production of light by a light emitting means such as a lamp or LED.

  An I / O port (not shown) of the main control circuit 200 is provided inside the passage gate 13 and provided in the passage gate switch 19Sa, which is a sensor for detecting the passage of the game ball, and the start port 18, A start port switch 19a, which is a sensor for detecting a winning game ball, is connected to the start port 18.

  The I / O port is provided in the first grand prize opening 15 and is a sensor for detecting a game ball entering the ball passage 100 via the first big prize opening 15. Switch 19Se, a second grand prize opening switch 19Sf provided in the second big prize opening 30, and a sensor for detecting a game ball entering the ball passage 100 via the second big prize opening 30, the general prize winning device 12 is connected to a general winning device switch 19Sb which is a sensor for detecting a game ball won in 12 and a backup clear switch 74S for erasing various data stored in the main RAM 203.

  Further, the following components are connected to the I / O port. That is, actuators such as a movable member solenoid 71S that drives the variable blades 18a and 18b of the starting port 18, a ball passage solenoid 72S that expands and contracts the ball passage 100, and a receiving port solenoid 73S that drives the receiving port 120 are connected.

  The ball passage solenoid 72S causes the ball passage 100 to expand and contract by moving the hanging strap 130 in the vertical direction, and the receiving solenoid 73S drives the receiving port 120 by moving the protrusion 140 in the front-rear direction.

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

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

  The sub CPU 301 of the sub control circuit 300 that has received this control command (command) controls the operation of the liquid crystal display device 21, the speakers 6a and 6b, and the decorative lamp 39a, and the payout control circuit that has received this control command (command). The operations of the dispensing device 82 and the launching device 90 are controlled by the firing control circuit 70b.

  The payout control circuit 70a is connected to a payout device 82 for paying out award balls and rental balls. The payout control circuit 70a is a payout command signal output from the main control circuit 200 on condition that a game ball wins the general winning device 12, the start port 18, the first grand prize port 15, the second big prize port 30, and the like. In response to this, the payout device 82 is driven and controlled, and a predetermined number of game balls are paid out as prize balls. Also, the payout control circuit 70a controls the payout device 82 in accordance with the payout command signal output from the card unit 81, and pays out a predetermined number of game balls as the payable balls.

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

  Also, the lamp control circuit 207 is electrically connected with LEDs such as the normal symbol passing memory display 23, the special symbol display 24, the normal symbol displays 25a and 25b, and the special symbol start memory display 22. The lamp control circuit 207 performs display control of the LED based on the control of the main CPU 201.

  Next, the configuration of the sub control circuit 300 will be described. The sub control circuit 300 includes a sub CPU 301, a program ROM 302, a work RAM 303, a command input port (not shown), an image control circuit 305, an audio control circuit 306, and a lamp control circuit 307.

  The program ROM 302 has a control program (effect data) for the sub CPU 301 to process control the image control circuit 305 based on various commands output from the main control circuit 200 and a control for process control of the audio control circuit 306. A program, a control program for controlling the process of the lamp control circuit 307, data on a plurality of types of notification modes, and the like are stored.

  The work RAM 303 serves as a temporary storage unit when the sub CPU 301 performs processing control according to the control program, and includes a reception buffer area (not shown) for storing commands transmitted from the main CPU 201, and processing. A work area (not shown) for storing data necessary for control is allocated.

  The sub CPU 301 which is a control means for performing control related to the game effect, the image control circuit 305, the sound control circuit 306, the lamp according to the effect data set according to the command received from the main control circuit 200 via the command input port. Control of the control circuit 307 and the like is performed.

  The sub CPU 301 has a function of display control means. The display control means is means for performing image display control in the liquid crystal display device 21.

  For example, when a variable display pattern command is transmitted from the main CPU 201 which is a command transmission unit, the display control unit performs instruction control on the image control circuit 305 to thereby display a decorative pattern corresponding to the variable display pattern command. Display control of the other, display control of other effect images, and the like. Further, after the decorative symbol change display, the image control circuit 305 is instructed to stop and display the decorative symbol in accordance with the special symbol data indicated by the stop symbol command transmitted from the main CPU 201. Yes. In this case, in the display area 21 a of the liquid crystal display device 21, after decorative display of the decorative symbol corresponding to the variable display pattern command is performed, the decorative symbol determined according to the special symbol data indicated by the stop symbol command is stopped. Is displayed.

  The image control circuit 305 executes display such as variable display of decorative symbols in the display area 21a in response to an instruction from the sub CPU 301 (instruction based on effect data set in a predetermined work area of the work RAM 303). The image data ROM 305b for storing various image data and the corresponding image data are extracted from the image data ROM 305b in accordance with the control from the sub CPU 301, and the decorative pattern change display and effects are performed based on the extracted image data. A VDP (Video Display Processor) 305a that generates data for executing image display and the like, and a D / A conversion circuit (D / A converter) 305d that converts display image data generated by the VDP 305a into an analog signal. It has.

  The image data ROM 305b stores image data for causing the liquid crystal display device 21 to display an image. Each image data includes a plurality of pixel data (data in dot units) necessary to display each image data in the display area 21a.

  Here, a VRAM 305c having two buffer areas is connected to the VDP 305a. The VDP 305a performs the following processing when generating data for executing display in the display area 21a based on an instruction from the sub CPU 301 transmitted every predetermined time (for example, 1/30 second). The VDP 305a reads predetermined image data from the image data ROM 305b, develops it to the VRAM 305c, and reads the decompressed image data from the VRAM 305c. Specifically, the VDP 305a performs expansion processing on one buffer area provided in the VRAM 305c, and reads image data that has already been expanded from the other buffer area. Next, the VDP 305 a switches between a buffer area to be expanded and a buffer area to be read based on an instruction from the sub CPU 301. The VDP 305a displays the read image data on the display area 21a via the D / A conversion circuit 305d.

  In this embodiment, a VRAM is used as a storage device for developing image data. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and other storage devices may be used. For example, an SDRAM that can read and write data at high speed may be used.

  Speakers 6 a and 6 b are connected to the audio control circuit 306. The sound control circuit 306 generates a sound signal based on the control of the sub CPU 301. The speakers 6a and 6b generate sound based on the input sound signal.

  The lamp control circuit 307 is connected with a decoration lamp 39a (the decoration lamp is a general term for lamps and LEDs provided in various places of the gaming machine 1). The lamp control circuit 307 generates a signal based on the control of the sub CPU 301. The decorative lamp 39a performs lighting display or the like based on the input signal.

  As described above, the speakers 6a and 6b, the decorative lamp 39a, and the liquid crystal display device 21 perform effects based on the effect data set (control program) by the sub CPU 301.

  Note that each process in the gaming machine 1 is controlled by the main control circuit 200 and the sub control circuit 300, but the main control circuit 200 processes all or part of the processes controlled by the sub control circuit 300. Alternatively, the sub control circuit 300 may process all or part of the processing controlled by the main control circuit 200.

  [Main control circuit processing]

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

  FIG. 5A is a flowchart showing a system timer interrupt processing procedure executed so as to interrupt the main process at a predetermined cycle (for example, 2 msec), and FIG. 5B shows the present embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the main processing procedure of the gaming machine 1 according to.

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

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

  In step S110, the main CPU 201 updates values such as a jackpot lottery random number, a jackpot symbol random number, a regular bonus lottery random number, and the like.

  In step S120, the main CPU 201 performs switch input detection processing. Hereinafter, the switch input detection process will be specifically described.

  The main CPU 201 receives detection signals output from the first grand prize opening switch 19Se, the second big prize opening switch 19Sf, the general prize winning device switch 19Sb, the start opening switch 19a, the passing gate switch 19Sa, and the like via the I / O port. To detect. Then, the main CPU 201 that detects these detection signals executes the following processes (1) to (3) according to the contents of the detected detection signals.

  (1) When the main CPU 201 detects a detection signal from the first big prize port switch 19Se or the second big prize port switch 19Sf, the main CPU 201 adds “1” to the value of the big prize device prize counter.

  (2) When the main CPU 201 detects a detection signal from the start port switch 19a provided in the start port 18, the main CPU 201 checks the value of the start memory counter. When the value of the start memory counter is, for example, 4 or less, “1” is added to the value of the start memory counter, and the random number lottery random number value and the big hit symbol determining random number value are extracted. The jackpot lottery random number value and the jackpot symbol determining random number value are stored as start memory in a free area of the start RAM area (“0” to “4”) of the main RAM 203.

  (3) When the main CPU 201 detects the detection signal output from the pass gate switch 19Sa, it checks the value of the pass memory counter. When the value of the passing memory counter is, for example, 4 or less, “1” is added to the value of the passing memory counter, and a random number for normal lottery is extracted by random lottery, and the random number for random per lot The numerical value is stored as a passing storage in a free area of the passing storage area (“0” to “4”) of the main RAM 203.

  In step S130, timer update processing is performed. In this process, the main CPU 201 uses a waiting time timer for synchronizing the main control circuit 200 and the sub-control circuit 300, the remaining variable display time of the special symbols and decorative symbols that are variably displayed, The remaining open time of the variable wings 18a, 18b in the open state where the game ball is easy to win, the remaining open time of the first large winning opening 15 in the open state where the game ball is easy to win, and the open state where the game ball is easy to win. The remaining opening time of the two major winning openings 30 is updated.

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

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

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

  In step S20, the main CPU 201 executes a special symbol control process (see FIG. 6) described later for details.

  In step S30, the main CPU 201 executes each process related to the normal symbol. Specifically, the main CPU 201 performs a normal winning lottery based on a random number for normal winning lottery extracted on condition that the game ball has passed through the passing gate 13, and based on the result of the normal winning lottery, The normal symbol blinking display pattern in the normal symbol displays 25a and 25b is selected. Then, after the normal symbol displays 25a and 25b blink and display in accordance with the blinking display pattern, “winning” is displayed on the normal symbol displays 25a and 25 (that is, when the normal winning lottery is won). The main CPU 201 controls the opening of the variable blades 18a and 18b at the start port 18, subtracts "1" from the passing memory counter, and stores them in the passing memory areas ("1" to "4"). Data is shifted to the passing storage areas (“0” to “3”), respectively.

  In step S40, the main CPU 201 outputs game information such as execution of special symbol fluctuation display and occurrence of jackpot to a hall computer installed in the game hall.

  In step S50, the main CPU 201 drives and controls solenoids such as the movable member solenoid 71S, the ball passage solenoid 72S, and the receiving solenoid 73S.

  In step S60, the main CPU 201 outputs a stop symbol command indicating special symbol data, a variable display pattern command, a standby state command, other commands, and the like to the sub-control circuit 300.

  In step S70, the main CPU 201 causes the lamp control circuit 207 to display the number of start memories stored in the start storage area ("1" to "4") of the main RAM 203 on the special symbol start storage display 22. Control.

  For example, when two start memories are stored in the start memory area (“1” to “4”), two of the four special symbol start memory indicators 22 are lit.

  Further, the main CPU 201 controls the lamp control circuit 207 in order to display the number of passage memories stored in the passage storage areas (“1” to “4”) of the main RAM 203 on the normal symbol passage storage display 23. .

  In addition, when the special symbol to be stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 24 or the special symbol variation display pattern is determined in the special symbol memory check process (FIG. 7) described later, the main CPU 201 determines the determined variation. The lamp control circuit 207 is controlled in order to display the special symbol on the special symbol indicator 24 by the display pattern. As a result, the special symbol of the special symbol display 24 is variably displayed based on the variation display pattern determined by the special symbol memory check process, and the special symbol determined by the process is displayed and stopped.

  Further, when the normal symbol blinking display pattern or stop mode is selected in step S30 described above, the main CPU 201 performs lamp control to display the blinking display pattern or stop mode on the normal symbol displays 25a and 25b. The circuit 207 is controlled. As a result, the normal symbols on the normal symbol displays 25a and 25b are blinked on the basis of the blinking display pattern selected in step S30, and then stopped in the stop mode selected in the same step.

  Further, the main CPU 201 outputs a control command for instructing to display an error such as a ball breakage or a full lower pan on a predetermined lamp, and other necessary control commands to the sub-control circuit 300.

  In step S80, the main CPU 201 determines in accordance with the type of winning device that the game ball has won (wins) (general winning device 12, first big winning port 15, starting port 18, second big winning port 30, etc.). A control command such as a payout command signal instructing to pay out a predetermined game ball as a prize ball is output to the payout control circuit 70a.

  In step S90, the main CPU 201 updates a value such as a random number used in the main process.

  The main CPU 201 repeats the processes from step S20 to step S90 described above.

  [Special symbol control processing]

  Next, the special symbol control process in step S20 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the special symbol control process according to the present embodiment.

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

  In step S20-2, the main CPU 201 performs a special symbol storage check process (see FIG. 7) described later for details. Here, mainly a jackpot lottery process is performed to determine whether or not the jackpot is won. Then, according to the result of the lottery process, the special symbol stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 24, the variation display pattern of the special symbol, the variation display time, and the like are determined.

  In step S20-3, the main CPU 201 determines that the control state flag is a value (01) indicating special symbol variation display time management and the value of the waiting time timer in which the variation display time is set is “0”. In order to end the variation display of the special symbol, a value (02) indicating special symbol display time management is set in the control state flag, and a waiting time after determination (for example, 1 second) is set in the waiting time timer. When the variable display time is over, the special symbol determined by the special symbol determining means in step S20-2 is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 24. In synchronization with this, the decorative design determined by the sub CPU 301 is stopped and displayed on the liquid crystal display device 21. The stop display of special symbols, decorative symbols, etc. is continued until the value of the waiting time timer becomes “0”.

  In step S20-4, the main CPU 201 indicates that the control state flag is a value (02) indicating the special symbol display time management process, and the value of the waiting time timer in which the waiting time after determination is set is “0”. In addition, when a jackpot game is determined in the jackpot lottery process (details will be described later) in the special symbol check process in step S20-2, the value (03) indicating the jackpot start interval management process is set to the control state. Set to flag. At this time, the game state flag is set to (00) and the control of the short time state is ended. Then, the time corresponding to the jackpot start interval (for example, 10 seconds) is set in the waiting time timer, and the special symbol display time management process is ended.

  In addition, when the jackpot game is not determined in the jackpot lottery process (in the case of a loss), the main CPU 201 sets a value (08) indicating a special symbol game end process in the control state flag and displays the special symbol. End the time management process.

  In step S20-5, the main CPU 201 performs jackpot start interval management processing (see FIG. 8), which will be described later in detail. Here, processing for starting control of the jackpot game is mainly performed.

  In step S20-6, the main CPU 201 confirms whether or not a value (04) indicating that the big winning device is open is set in the control state flag, and a value (04) indicating that the big winning device is open is set. If not, the step ends. On the other hand, when the value (04) indicating that the big winning device is being opened is set, the condition that the value of the big winning device opening time timer that is set to the next upper opening limit time is “0”, or It is checked whether any of the conditions that ten or more game balls have entered the first grand prize opening 15 or the second big prize opening 30 is satisfied. When one of the two conditions is satisfied, the main CPU 201 which is the ball path expansion / contraction movement control means moves the ball path 100 to the second position, thereby winning a prize in the open state. Control to close the mouth.

  For example, when the main CPU (ball path expansion / contraction movement control means) 201 protrudes 1 centimeter (first distance) toward the door (obstacle member) 15a in the first grand prize winning opening 15, By controlling the receiving solenoid 73S, the receiving port 120 is moved back by 1 cm (specifically, the protrusion 120 is moved backward to position the receiving port 120 in the storage position), and then the ball passage solenoid 72S is moved. By controlling, the ball passage 100 is contracted until the receiving port 120 is placed on the upper end of the tube body 103 (specifically, the ball passage 100 is moved by moving the hanging strap 130 downward). Shrink).

  Further, the main CPU (ball path expansion / contraction control means) 201, when the receiving port 120 protrudes 2 centimeters (second distance) toward the door (obstacle member) 15a in the first grand prize winning port 15, By controlling the receiving solenoid 73S, the receiving port 120 is moved back by 2 cm, and then by controlling the ball passage solenoid 72S, the receiving passage 120 is placed on the upper end of the tubular body 103. Shrink until

  Further, the main CPU (ball path expansion / contraction control means) 201, when the receiving port 120 protrudes 1 centimeter (first distance) toward the door (obstacle member) 30a in the second grand prize winning port 30, By controlling the receiving solenoid 73S, the receiving port 120 is moved backward by 1 cm, and then by controlling the ball passage solenoid 72S, the receiving passage 120 is placed on the upper end of the tube 103. Shrink until

  Further, the main CPU (ball path expansion / contraction control means) 201, when the receiving port 120 protrudes 2 centimeters (second distance) toward the door (obstacle member) 30a in the second prize winning port 30, By controlling the receiving solenoid 73S, the receiving port 120 is moved back by 2 cm, and then by controlling the ball passage solenoid 72S, the receiving passage 120 is placed on the upper end of the tubular body 103. Shrink until

  As described above, when the ball path 100 moves to the second position, the winning opening in the open state is closed and the round operation is completed.

  In addition, the main CPU 201 sets a value (05) indicating monitoring of the winning ball in the winning device in the control step flag in the step, and sets the remaining winning ball monitoring time (for example, 1 second) in the waiting time timer. set.

  In step S20-7, the main CPU 201 determines that the control state flag is a value (05) indicating monitoring of the winning ball in the winning device and the value of the waiting time timer in which the monitoring time in the winning device is set is “ Check if it is 0 ".

  If the main CPU 201 satisfies any of the above conditions, then the value of the winning device opening number counter reaches the upper limit round operation number determined in the jackpot lottery process (FIG. 7) described later. It is confirmed whether or not the condition is established. Note that the big prize device opening number counter counts the number of rounds in the big hit game.

  Further, the main CPU 201 controls the value (07) indicating the big hit end interval when the value of the big winning device opening number counter reaches the upper limit round operation number determined in the big hit lottery process (FIG. 7). In addition to setting the status flag, “0” is set to the special winning device opening number counter. Then, the time corresponding to the jackpot end interval is set in the waiting time timer.

  On the other hand, when the value of the big winning device opening number counter has not reached the upper limit round operation number determined in the big hit lottery process (FIG. 7), the main CPU 201 is a value indicating the big winning device reopening waiting time management. (06) is set in the control state flag, and the time corresponding to the interval between rounds is set in the waiting time timer.

  In step S20-8, the main CPU 201 performs an inter-round interval management process (see FIG. 9), which will be described later in detail. Here, processing for resuming control of the round operation is mainly performed after the end of the interval period.

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

  Further, the main CPU 201 which is a game control means confirms whether or not the transition to the high probability state is determined in step S20-2-5 (FIG. 7). As a result of confirmation, when it is determined that there is a transition to the high probability state, a value (77) indicating the high probability state is set in the gaming state flag in order to start control of the high probability state.

  Further, the main CPU 201 sets a value (33) indicating the time reduction state in the fluctuation reduction flag in order to start control of the time reduction state. Thereby, there is a high possibility that the number of winning game balls to the start opening 18 per unit time is relatively increased (the total time during which the variable wings 18a and 18b are opened is relatively large). Transition. Here, the control in the short-time state is continued until the special symbol variation display is performed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) or until the jackpot is won.

  As described above, the time saving state in the present embodiment is started when the jackpot is won and the jackpot game ends. However, in the present invention, the start condition of the time reduction state is not limited to this. Further, whether or not to start the time-saving state after the end of the jackpot game may be determined by lottery. Further, the time-short state may be generated only when the first probability variation jackpot or the first normal jackpot is won.

  In step S20-10, the main CPU 201 subtracts “1” from the start memory counter when the control state flag is a value (08) indicating the end of the special symbol game. The main CPU 201 shifts the data stored in the start storage area (“1” to “4”) to the start storage area (“0” to “3”), respectively, and performs a special symbol storage check. The indicated value (00) is set in the control state flag.

  [Special symbol memory check processing]

  Next, the special symbol memory check process in step S20-2 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the special symbol storage check process according to the present embodiment.

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

  In step S20-2-2, the main CPU 201 determines whether or not the value of the start memory counter is “0” (that is, the number of start memories stored in the start storage area (“0” to “4”)). If the value of the start memory counter is “0” as a result of the confirmation, the process proceeds to step S20-2-3, while the value of the start memory counter is If is not "0", the process proceeds to step S20-2-4.

  In step S20-2-3, the main CPU 201 generates and sets a standby state command for instructing to display a demonstration effect image. Note that the standby state command indicates that the game state is in the standby state (no special symbol variation display on the special symbol display 24 or decoration symbol variation display on the liquid crystal display device 21 is performed, and even during the jackpot game. And there is no start-up memory).

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

  In step S20-2-5, the main CPU 201, which is a jackpot lottery means, stores the jackpot lottery random value included in the startup memory stored in the startup memory area ("0") and the jackpot lottery table (FIG. 10). Based on this, a jackpot lottery is performed to determine whether or not the jackpot that is advantageous to the player is won.

  For example, when the main CPU 201 is in a non-high probability state (when the gaming state flag is set to a value (00) indicating a non-high probability state), the main CPU 201 determines that the big winning lottery is 7 to decide. In the case of the high probability state (when the value (01) indicating the high probability state is set in the gaming state flag), the main CPU 201 wins the big win at 3, 5, 7, 11, 13 to decide. As described above, in the present embodiment, in the high probability state, compared to the non-high probability state, a large number of random numbers that are jackpots are set, and it is easy to win the jackpot (that is, advantageous to the player). It has become.

  When the main CPU 201, which is a jackpot lottery means, determines that the jackpot is winning, the jackpot symbol random number value and the jackpot lottery table (FIG. 10) included in the start memory stored in the start memory area ("0") The type of jackpot is determined based on this.

  For example, the main CPU 201 selects the jackpot type as the first probability variation jackpot when the jackpot symbol random number is in the range of 0 to 3, and determines the jackpot type as the jackpot symbol random number is in the range of 4 to 6. In the case of the first normal jackpot, if the jackpot symbol random number is in the range of 7-8, the jackpot type is the second probability variable jackpot, and if the jackpot symbol random number is 9, the jackpot type is the second normal jackpot Each is determined.

  Further, the main CPU 201 determines the upper limit opening time of the big winning opening, the upper limit round operation frequency, the presence / absence of transition to the high probability state, etc. according to the determined jackpot type.

  For example, if the main CPU 201 determines the type of jackpot as the first probable jackpot, the upper limit opening time of the big prize opening is set to 30 seconds, the upper limit round operation count is set to 15R, and the transition to the high probability state is enabled. , Decide each. In addition, when the type of jackpot is determined to be the first normal jackpot, the upper limit opening time of the big prize opening is set to 30 seconds, the upper limit round operation count is set to 15R, and the transition to the high probability state is determined respectively. . In addition, when the type of jackpot is determined to be the second probability variation jackpot, the upper limit opening time of the big winning opening is set to 30 seconds, the upper limit round operation frequency is set to 8R, and the transition to the high probability state is determined respectively. . In addition, when the type of jackpot is determined to be the second normal jackpot, the upper limit opening time of the big prize opening is set to 30 seconds, the upper limit round operation frequency is set to 8R, and the transition to the high probability state is determined without any change. .

  In step S20-2-6, the main CPU 201 confirms whether or not the jackpot lottery performed in step S20-2-5 has been won. When the main CPU 201 wins the big hit lottery, the main CPU 201 proceeds to the process of step S20-2-8. On the other hand, if the big hit lottery is not won, the process proceeds to step S20-2-7.

  In step S20-2-7, the main CPU 201, which is a special symbol determining means, determines a special symbol to be stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 24 based on the big hit lottery result in step S20-2-5. Specifically, the main CPU 201 determines the symbol symbol “-” as a special symbol to be stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 24, and then generates and sets a stop symbol command indicating the special symbol “-”. .

  In step S20-2-8, the main CPU 201, which is a special symbol determination means, determines a special symbol to be stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 24 based on the big hit lottery result in step S20-2-5.

  For example, the main CPU 201 determines any one of “1” to “3” as the special symbol to be stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 24 when the first probability variation big hit (first big hit) is won, When a normal jackpot (first jackpot) is won, one of “4” to “6” is determined as a special symbol to be stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 24. In addition, when winning the second probable jackpot (second jackpot), any one of “7” to “8” is determined as a special symbol to be stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 24, and the second normal jackpot (second jackpot) In the case of winning two big hits, “9” is determined as a special symbol to be stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 24.

  Next, the main CPU 201 generates and sets a stop symbol command indicating the determined special symbol.

  In step S20-2-10, the main CPU 201, which is a special symbol variation display pattern determination means, performs a process of determining the variation display pattern and variation display time of the special symbol.

  First, the main CPU 201, which is a special symbol variation display pattern determination means, extracts one random number value from random numbers generated in the range of 0 to 255 by the random number generator. Next, the main CPU 201 determines the variation display pattern and variation display time of the special symbol based on the extracted random number value and the variation display pattern determination table. Then, a variation display pattern command indicating the determined variation display pattern and variation display time is generated and set.

  In step S20-2-11, the main CPU 201 sets the fluctuation display time of the special symbol determined in the process of step S20-2-10 to the waiting time timer.

  Note that the special symbol change display on the special symbol display 24 is performed during the change display time set in step S20-2-11. When the variable display time is over, the special symbol that is variable-displayed stops in a state where the stop mode determined in step S20-2-7 or step S20-2-8 is displayed.

  Further, the decorative symbol variation display is performed based on the variation dynamic display pattern command generated in step S20-2-10 during the variation display time set in step S20-2-11. When the variable display time is over, the decorative symbol displayed in a variable manner is displayed as a decorative symbol determined by the sub CPU 301 based on the stop symbol command generated in step S20-2-7 or step S20-2-8. It stops in the state that was done.

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

  [Big hit start interval management processing]

  Next, the jackpot start interval management process in step S20-5 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the jackpot start interval management process according to the present embodiment.

  In step S20-5-1, the main CPU 201 confirms whether or not the control state flag is a value (03) indicating jackpot start interval management. Then, when the control state flag is a value (03) indicating the jackpot start interval management, the main CPU 201 proceeds to the process of step S20-5-2. On the other hand, if the control status flag is not a value (03) indicating jackpot start interval management, the jackpot start interval management process is terminated.

  In step S20-5-2, the main CPU 201 confirms whether or not the value of the waiting time timer in which the time corresponding to the jackpot start interval is set is “0”. Then, when the value of the waiting time timer in which the time corresponding to the jackpot start interval is set is “0”, the main CPU 201 proceeds to the process of step S20-5-3 to set the time corresponding to the jackpot start interval. When the value of the waiting time timer for which is set is not “0”, the jackpot start interval management process is terminated.

  In step S20-5-21, the main CPU 201, which is a game control means, performs control to shift the gaming state to a jackpot game corresponding to the jackpot lottery result in step S20-2-5 (FIG. 7).

  For example, when the first probability variation jackpot is determined in step S20-2-5, the main CPU 201, which is a game control means, controls the first probability variation jackpot game, and in step S20-2-5, When 1 normal jackpot is determined, the first normal jackpot game is controlled. Further, when the second probability variable jackpot is determined in step S20-2-5, the second probability variable jackpot game is controlled, and the second normal jackpot game is determined in step S20-2-5. The second normal jackpot game is controlled.

  In step S20-5-22, the main CPU 201, which is a winning mouth determining means, wins one of a plurality of winning ports (first grand winning port 15, second large winning port 30, etc.) according to the gaming state. Determine your mouth.

  Specifically, when the first probability variable jackpot game or the first normal jackpot game is controlled by the game control means, that is, during the first probability variable jackpot game or the first normal jackpot game, When the first big winning opening 15 is determined and the game control means is controlling the second probability variable jackpot game or the second normal jackpot game, that is, during the second probability variable jackpot game or the second normal jackpot game If there is, the second big prize opening 30 is determined.

  Further, the main CPU 201 which is a winning mouth determining means determines the moving distance of the receiving port 120.

  Specifically, the winning-port determining means determines whether the first probability variation jackpot or the second probability variation jackpot is determined in the jackpot lottery in step S20-2-5 (FIG. 7) (that is, the first probability variation jackpot game or In the case where the second probability variation jackpot game is executed), the moving distance of the receiving port 120 is determined to be the second distance (for example, 2 centimeters), and the first normal jackpot or the second normal jackpot is determined by the jackpot lottery. When the game is performed (that is, when the first normal jackpot game or the second normal jackpot game is executed), the moving distance of the receiving port 120 is determined to be the first distance (for example, 1 centimeter).

  In step S20-5-3, the main CPU 201 adds “1” to the special winning device opening number counter.

  In step S20-5-5, the main CPU 201, which is the ball path expansion / contraction movement control means, moves the ball path to the first position in accordance with the determination by the winning prize determination means.

  For example, the main CPU 201, which is a ball path expansion / contraction movement control means, determines in step S20-5-22 that the moving distance of the receiving port 120 is the first distance and the winning port is the first big winning port 15. In this case, by controlling the ball passage solenoid 72S, the ball passage 100 is extended until the receiving port 120 is positioned on the back side of the first grand prize winning port 15 (FIG. 15B, FIG. Next, by controlling the receiving solenoid 73S, the receiving port 120 is projected toward the door (obstacle member) 15a in the first grand prize winning port 15 until the first distance (1 centimeter) is reached. . According to this, the door 15a is tilted at the receiving port 120, the first grand prize winning port 15 is opened, and the ball passage 100 is positioned at the first position (see FIG. 16C). .

  Further, the main CPU 201 which is a ball path expansion / contraction movement control means determines the movement distance of the receiving port 120 as the second distance and the winning port as the first big winning port 15 in step S20-5-22. In this case, by controlling the ball passage solenoid 72S, the ball passage 100 is extended until the receiving port 120 is positioned on the back side of the first grand prize winning port 15 (FIG. 15B, FIG. a)) Next, by controlling the receiving solenoid 73S, the receiving port 120 is protruded toward the door (obstacle member) 15a in the first grand prize winning port 15 until the second distance (2 centimeters) is reached. . According to this, the door 15a tilts at the receiving port 120, the first grand prize winning port 15 is opened, and the ball passage 100 is positioned at the first position (see FIG. 16D). .

  Further, the main CPU 201 which is the ball path expansion / contraction movement control means determines the moving distance of the receiving port 120 as the first distance and the winning port as the second large winning port 30 in step S20-5-22. In this case, by controlling the ball passage solenoid 72S, the ball passage 100 is extended until the receiving port 120 is positioned on the back side of the second grand prize winning port 30 (see FIG. 15A). In addition, by controlling the receiving solenoid 73S, the receiving port 120 is projected toward the door (obstruction member) 30a in the second big winning opening 30 until the first distance (1 centimeter) is reached. According to this, the door 30a tilts at the receiving port 120, the second grand prize winning port 30 is opened, and the ball passage 100 is positioned at the first position.

  Further, the main CPU 201 which is the ball path expansion / contraction movement control means determines the moving distance of the receiving port 120 as the second distance and the winning port as the second large winning port 30 in step S20-5-22. In this case, by controlling the ball passage solenoid 72S, the ball passage 100 is extended until the receiving port 120 is positioned on the back side of the second grand prize winning port 30 (see FIG. 15A). Further, by controlling the receiving solenoid 73S, the receiving port 120 is protruded toward the door (obstruction member) 30a in the second big winning opening 30 until the second distance (2 centimeters) is reached. According to this, the door 30a tilts at the receiving port 120, the second grand prize winning port 30 is opened, and the ball passage 100 is positioned at the first position.

  By performing the processing of this step, the control of the round action in which the first grand prize opening 15 or the second big prize opening 30 is opened is started, and the game ball is in the first grand prize opening 15 or the second big prize. The ball passage 100 can be passed through the mouth 30. Note that the control of the round operation is performed until the upper open limit time (for example, 30 seconds) determined in step S20-2-5 (FIG. 7) elapses, or the big prize opening (the first big prize opening 15). This is continued until the number of winning game balls to the second big winning opening 30) reaches the upper limit winning ball number (for example, 10).

  In step S20-5-7, the main CPU 201 sets, in the control state flag, a value (04) indicating that the big winning device is being opened.

  In step S20-5-8, the main CPU 201 sets the open upper limit time determined in step S20-2-5 (FIG. 7) in the big winning device open time timer. The open state of the big prize opening is continued until the opening upper limit time elapses.

  [Inter-round interval management processing]

  Next, the interval management process between rounds in step S20-8 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of the inter-round interval management processing according to the present embodiment.

  In step S20-8-1, the main CPU 201 confirms whether or not the control state flag is a value (06) indicating a waiting time before the big winning device reopening. When the control state flag is a value (06) indicating the waiting time before reopening the big winning device, the main CPU 201 proceeds to the process of step S20-8-2. On the other hand, when the control status flag is not a value (06) indicating the waiting time before reopening of the big winning device, the inter-round interval management process is terminated.

  In step S20-8-2, the main CPU 201 confirms whether or not the value of the waiting time timer in which the time corresponding to the interval between rounds is set is “0”. Then, when the value of the waiting time timer in which the time corresponding to the interval between rounds is set is “0”, the main CPU 201 proceeds to the process of step S20-8-3. On the other hand, when the value of the waiting time timer in which the time corresponding to the interval between rounds is set is not “0”, the interval management process between rounds is terminated.

  In step S20-8-3, the main CPU 201 adds “1” to the value of the winning device opening number counter.

  In step S20-8-5, the main CPU 201, which is the ball path expansion / contraction movement control means, moves the ball path to the first position in accordance with the determination of the winning opening determination means.

  For example, in step S20-5-22 (FIG. 8), the main CPU 201, which is a ball path expansion / contraction movement control means, sets the moving distance of the receiving port 120 to the first distance, the winning port to the first big winning port 15, When each is determined, by controlling the ball passage solenoid 72S, the ball passage 100 is extended until the receiving port 120 is positioned on the back side of the first big winning port 15 (FIG. 15B). Next, by controlling the receiving solenoid 73S, the receiving port 120 is moved to the first distance (1 centimeter) toward the door (obstacle member) 15a in the first big winning opening 15 by controlling the receiving solenoid 73S. Protrude until it reaches. According to this, the door 15a is tilted at the receiving port 120, the first grand prize winning port 15 is opened, and the ball passage 100 is positioned at the first position (see FIG. 16C). .

  Further, the main CPU 201 which is the ball path expansion / contraction movement control means sets the moving distance of the receiving port 120 to the second distance and the winning port to the first big winning port 15 in step S20-5-22 (FIG. 8). When each is determined, by controlling the ball passage solenoid 72S, the ball passage 100 is extended until the receiving port 120 is positioned on the back side of the first big winning port 15 (FIG. 15B). Next, by controlling the receiving solenoid 73S, the receiving port 120 is moved to the second distance (2 centimeters) toward the door (obstruction member) 15a in the first big winning opening 15 by referring to FIG. Protrude until it reaches. According to this, the door 15a tilts at the receiving port 120, the first grand prize winning port 15 is opened, and the ball passage 100 is positioned at the first position (see FIG. 16D). .

  Further, the main CPU 201 which is a ball path expansion / contraction movement control means sets the moving distance of the receiving port 120 to the first distance and the winning port to the second large winning port 30 in step S20-5-22 (FIG. 8). When each is determined, by controlling the ball passage solenoid 72S, the ball passage 100 is extended until the receiving port 120 is positioned on the back side of the second prize winning port 30 (FIG. 15A). Next, by controlling the receiving solenoid 73S, the receiving port 120 is projected toward the door (obstacle member) 30a in the second large winning opening 30 until the first distance (1 centimeter) is reached. According to this, the door 30a tilts at the receiving port 120, the second grand prize winning port 30 is opened, and the ball passage 100 is positioned at the first position.

  Further, the main CPU 201 which is the ball path expansion / contraction movement control means sets the moving distance of the receiving port 120 to the second distance and the winning port to the second major winning port 30 in the above step S20-5-22 (FIG. 8). When each is determined, by controlling the ball passage solenoid 72S, the ball passage 100 is extended until the receiving port 120 is positioned on the back side of the second prize winning port 30 (FIG. 15A). Next, by controlling the receiving solenoid 73S, the receiving port 120 is protruded toward the door (obstacle member) 30a in the second big winning opening 30 until the second distance (2 centimeters) is reached. According to this, the door 30a tilts at the receiving port 120, the second grand prize winning port 30 is opened, and the ball passage 100 is positioned at the first position.

  By performing the processing of this step, the control of the round action in which the first grand prize opening 15 or the second big prize opening 30 is opened is started, and the game ball is in the first grand prize opening 15 or the second big prize. The ball passage 100 can be passed through the mouth 30. Note that the control of the round operation is performed until the upper open limit time (for example, 30 seconds) determined in step S20-2-5 (FIG. 7) elapses, or the big prize opening (the first big prize opening 15). This is continued until the number of winning game balls to the second big winning opening 30) reaches the upper limit winning ball number (for example, 10).

  In step S20-8-7, the main CPU 201 sets a value (04) indicating that the grand prize winning device is open in the control state flag.

  In step S20-8-8, the main CPU 201 sets the open upper limit time determined in step S20-2-5 (FIG. 7) in the big winning device open time timer. The open state of the big prize opening is continued until the opening upper limit time elapses.

  Although the embodiment of the present invention has been described above, this is merely a specific example of the present invention, and does not specifically limit the present invention.

  For example, in the present embodiment, an example is shown in which the game board 2 is provided with two large winning holes (the first large winning hole 15 and the second large winning hole 30). Not limited to.

  In addition, the ball passage 100 in the present embodiment is a passage through which a game ball can pass through any of the large winning openings, but is not limited thereto, and other winning openings (for example, the start opening 18, general It may be a passage through which a game ball can pass through the winning device 12), the out port 16, or the like.

  Furthermore, although the winning mouth determining means in the present embodiment has determined any winning mouth according to the gaming state, it is not limited to this, and the winning mouth is determined according to other conditions. May be. For example, it may be determined by a predetermined lottery. In addition, the winning hole determining means determines the moving distance of the receiving port 120 according to the gaming state, but is not limited thereto, and the moving distance of the receiving port 120 may be determined according to other conditions. Good. For example, it may be determined by a predetermined lottery. Further, the moving distance that can be determined by the winning mouth determining means is not limited to the first distance (1 centimeter) and the second distance (2 centimeters), and may be other distances.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the winning opening decoration members 15b and 30b have a pattern imitating the upper part of the “Large” character, a pattern imitating the upper part of the “O” character, The ball passage decoration member 124 includes a pattern imitating the lower part of the “Large” character, a pattern imitating the lower part of the “O” character, However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the prize opening decoration members 15b and 30b and the ball passage decoration member 124 may be composed of other patterns. Good.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 19, the winning opening decoration member 515 in the first winning opening 15 and the winning opening decoration member 530 in the second winning opening 30 are each configured by a pattern imitating the upper part of “flower”. The ball passage decoration member 500 in the receiving port 120 may be configured by a pattern imitating the lower part of the “flower”.

  In this case, when the receiving port 120 protrudes toward the first grand prize winning port 15 or the second grand prize winning port, the player positioned in front of the game board 2 receives a prize winning ornament member 515 above the grand prize winning port. 530 and the ball passage decoration member 500 at the protruding end 123 of the receiving port 120 appear to be united (see FIG. 19, which shows an example in which the receiving port protrudes from the first grand prize winning port).

  In this case, from the player located in front of the game board 2, the pattern imitating the upper part of the “flower” and the pattern imitating the lower part of the “flower” appear to be combined, This makes it appear as if a “flower” image has been formed.

  In the present embodiment, the expansion and contraction movement of the ball passage 100 is realized by moving the suspension string 130 in the vertical direction by the ball passage solenoid 72S. May be realized by other methods. Further, the movement of the receiving port 120 in the front-rear direction has been realized by the protrusion 140 being moved in the front-rear direction by the receiving port solenoid 73S. However, the movement of the receiving port 120 is not limited to this. It may be realized by a technique. In addition, the ball passage 100 in the present embodiment is configured to expand and contract in the vertical direction, but is not limited thereto, and may extend and contract in other directions. For example, the telescopic movement may be possible in the lateral direction, the oblique direction, and the like. Further, the spherical passage 100 may be bendable.

  Furthermore, in the present invention, the ball passage is not limited to the configuration exemplified in the present embodiment as long as it can freely expand and contract.

  In the present invention, the members constituting the ball passage decoration member 124 and the prize opening decoration member 30b are not particularly limited. The ball passage decoration member 124 and the prize opening decoration member 30b may be configured by LEDs, for example, and may emit light under the control of the main CPU 201 or the sub CPU 301. According to this, the decoration effect by the ball passage decoration member 124 and the winning opening decoration member 30b can be further enhanced.

  Moreover, in this Embodiment, although the opening part of the 1st big winning opening 15 and the 2nd big winning opening 30 was exhibiting quadrilateral shape, another shape may be sufficient. For example, it may be circular.

  Moreover, the position of the 1st big winning opening 15 and the position of the 2nd big winning opening 30 are not restricted to the example shown in FIG. 3, You may arrange | position in each other position.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the door 15a and the door 30a in the first grand prize opening 15 and the second big prize opening 30 are moved to the open position and the closed position by the receiving opening 120. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and may move between an open position and a closed position according to the control of the main CPU 201 or the sub CPU 301. In the present invention, the first grand prize winning port 15 and the second grand prize winning port 30 may not be provided with doors, respectively.

  As described above, the main CPU (ball path expansion / contraction movement control means) 201 of the present embodiment has the ball path 100 and the receiving port 120 when the winning port is determined by the winning port determining means. A game ball that rolls down the game board 2 in the ball path 100 by extending the ball until it is positioned on the back side of the winning port and by controlling the receiving port 120 to protrude toward the winning port. Is positioned at a first position at which it is possible to enter the receiving port 120 through the winning port determined by the winning port determining means.

  That is, the receiving port 120 of the present invention is positioned on the back side of the game board 2 until it protrudes into the winning port determined by the winning port determining means. According to this, it is difficult for the player on the surface side of the game board 2 to grasp the position of the receiving port 120 until the receiving port 120 protrudes into any winning port, and therefore the operation of the receiving port 120 is not performed. In addition to making it difficult to predict, it is possible to make it difficult to aim at the winning opening, and it is possible to increase the unexpectedness of the movement of the receiving port 120 and prevent the player from getting bored.

  In addition, according to the present invention, the winning port determined by the main CPU 201 as the winning port determining means becomes different depending on the gaming state, and therefore the winning port from which the receiving port 120 projects depends on the winning port. It becomes different depending on the game state. According to this, since the winning hole from which the receiving port 120 protrudes (that is, the winning port capable of entering the receiving port 120) can be varied depending on the gaming state, the game form can be diversified, It can prevent the player from getting bored.

  Also, the main CPU (winning port determining means) 201 of the present embodiment determines the moving distance of the receiving port 120 in accordance with the gaming state, and the ball path expansion / contraction movement control unit uses the receiving port 120 as the winning port determining unit. Control is performed so as to project until the moving distance determined by is reached.

  According to the present invention as described above, the longer the moving distance determined by the winning opening determining means, the longer the protruding length of the receiving opening 120 toward the winning opening. In other words, the longer the travel distance determined by the winning hole determination means, the higher the possibility that the receiving port 120 receives the game ball rolling down the game area 2a (the possibility that the game ball enters the receiving port 120). Become.

  According to this, since the probability of entering the entrance 120 can be varied according to the determination of the winning entrance determination means (that is, depending on the gaming state), the probability of entering the entrance 120 is diversified. Can prevent the player from getting bored.

  In the above description, the case where the present invention is applied to a gaming machine in which the main body of the pachinko gaming machine is attached to the gaming machine is described, but the present invention is not limited to this, and a pachislot gaming machine (slot Machine), sparrow ball, smart ball, or various game machines installed in a game center.

It is a perspective view which shows the game machine which concerns on this Embodiment. It is a disassembled perspective view of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a front view which shows the game board of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a block diagram which shows the control system of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of the main control circuit of the game machine which concerns on this Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of the special symbol control process which concerns on this Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of the special symbol memory | storage check process which concerns on this Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of the jackpot start interval management process which concerns on this Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of the interval management process between rounds which concerns on this Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the jackpot lottery table which concerns on this Embodiment. (A) is a perspective view which shows the receptacle in a ball path, (b) is a perspective view which shows a mode that the receptacle in a ball path protrudes. It is explanatory drawing which shows the cross section along the AA line of the spherical passage shown in FIG. It is explanatory drawing which shows the cross section along the BB line of the spherical passage shown in FIG. It is explanatory drawing which looked at the ball path located in the back side of a game board from the side. (A) is explanatory drawing which shows the state in which the receptacle in the ball path shown in FIG. 14 is located in the back side of the 2nd big prize opening, (b) is the 1st big prize opening in the ball path shown in FIG. It is explanatory drawing which shows the state located in the back side. (A)-(d) is explanatory drawing which shows a mode that the receiving port located in the back side of the 1st big winning opening protrudes. It is explanatory drawing which shows the state which the receiving port protruded from the 1st big winning opening. It is explanatory drawing which shows the state which the receiving port protruded from the 2nd big winning opening. It is explanatory drawing which shows the state which the receiving port protruded from the 1st big winning opening.

Explanation of symbols

1 Pachinko machine (game machine)
2 gaming board 2a gaming area 3 gaming machine body 3a body frame 3aa opening 3ab bottom surface 3b outer frame 4 upper plate portion 4a upper plate 5 lower plate portion 5a lower plate cover body 5a-1 lower plate 6 rail 6a, 6b speaker 7 launch handle 8 Ashtray 8a, 8b Speaker cover 9a Glass door 9b Glass plate 10 Shutter lever 12 General winning device 13 Passing gate 15 First grand prize opening (winning entrance, grand prize opening)
15a Door (obstacle member)
15aa Shaft portion 15b, 515 Award opening decoration member 16 Out opening 18 Start opening (starting area)
18a, 18b Variable wing 19Se First big prize port switch 19Sf Second big prize port switch 19Sb General prize device switch 19Sa Passing gate switch 19a Start port switch 21 Liquid crystal display device (display means)
21a Display area 22 Special symbol start memory indicator 23 Normal symbol passage memory indicator 24 Special symbol indicator 25a, 25b Normal symbol indicator 26 Illumination unit 28, 29 Obstacle member 30 Second grand prize opening (winning prize, grand prize) mouth)
30a Door (obstacle member)
30aa Shaft portion 30b, 530 Award opening decoration member 55 Ball lending operation panel 55a Ball lending button 55b Return button 70a Discharge control circuit 70b Launch control circuit 71S Movable member solenoid 72S Ball passage solenoid 73S Receptor solenoid 74S Backup clear switch 81 Card unit 82 Dispensing Device 90 Launching device 100 Ball passages 101, 102, 103, 104 Tubes 101a, 102a, 103a Upper stopper 101b, 102b, 103b Lower stopper 101c Ball outlet 101d Bottom surface 104c Through hole 104d Ceiling plate 120 Receiving port 121 Bottom surface 122 Discharging port 123 Projection End 124,500 Ball passage decoration member (decoration member)
125 rear projection 125a plate 130 suspension string 140 projection 200 main control circuit 201 main CPU
202 Main ROM
203 Main RAM
204 Initial reset circuit 205 I / O port 206 Command output port 300 Sub control circuit 301 Sub CPU
302 Program ROM
303 Work RAM
304 Command input port 305 Image control circuit 305a VDP
305b Image data ROM
305c VRAM
305d D / A conversion circuit 306 Audio control circuit 307 Lamp control circuit 400 Game ball

Claims (2)

A game board having a game area capable of rolling down a game ball fired by a player's launch operation;
A plurality of winning holes which are formed in the gaming area and penetrated from the front side to the back side of the gaming board;
A ball passage that is provided on the back side of the game board so as to be extendable and retractable, has a receptacle that can project toward the game board, and allows a game ball received in the receptacle to pass through;
A ball path expansion / contraction movement control means for performing a control for moving the ball path to expand and contract and a control for moving the receptacle;
A winning port determining means for determining any one of a plurality of winning ports according to the gaming state;
The ball passage expansion / contraction movement control means extends the ball passage until the receiving port is positioned on the back side of the winning port when any winning port is determined by the winning port determining unit. In addition, by controlling the receiving port to project toward the winning port, the game ball that rolls down the game board through the game channel is determined via the winning port determined by the winning port determining means. It is located at the first position where it is possible to enter the receiving hole.
A gaming machine characterized by that. The winning opening determining means determines a moving distance of the receiving port according to a gaming state,
The ball path expansion / contraction operation control means, when the movement distance of the receptacle is determined by the winning prize determination means, performs control to cause the receptacle to protrude until reaching the determined movement distance. Positioning the passage in a first position;
The gaming machine according to claim 1.

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