JP5399044B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine that includes an electric accessory that can be freely opened and closed, and that has a predetermined effective period after the electric accessory is closed.

  Conventionally, when a game ball passes through a winning gate provided on a game board, a normal symbol lottery regarding the opening of an electric tulip has been performed, and this lottery result is displayed on a predetermined normal symbol display unit. Is used. When such a pachinko gaming machine is won by a normal symbol lottery, a predetermined symbol indicating a win is displayed on the normal symbol display unit, and the electric tulip is opened for a predetermined period.

  In addition, the conventional pachinko gaming machine is provided with a winning opening such as a start opening and a large winning opening, and an electric role such as the above-described electric tulip in the vicinity of the winning opening and an open / close door that guides a game ball to the large winning opening. The thing which provided the thing is known. For example, when winning a game ball to a winning opening such as a start opening or a big winning opening, by setting a predetermined validity period, a game ball won after closing an electric accessory provided near the winning opening Also known are those that grant predetermined rights such as prize balls and symbol variations (see, for example, Patent Document 1 below).

Japanese Patent No. 3086449

  However, the above-mentioned conventional techniques, for example, within a valid period, the game ball is sandwiched between the electric accessories, or the player illegally opens the glass window by opening the glass window, Even if the winning prize is illegally won, a predetermined right is given to such illegally winning game balls within the validity period, so that illegal gaming is possible. There was a problem such as.

  In order to solve the above-described problems caused by the prior art, the present invention can appropriately grant a predetermined right to a game ball that has won a winning opening within an effective period after closing of the electric accessory. The purpose is to provide a machine.

  For example, it is provided on the game board (101) and is provided in the vicinity of a winning opening (106, 109) for granting a predetermined right by winning a game ball and the winning opening (106, 109). An electric accessory (107, 109a) having an open state that makes it easy to win a prize opening (106, 109) and a closed state that makes it difficult for a game ball to win a prize opening (106, 109) than the open state. ), The control board (201) used in the pachinko gaming machine (100), and after the electric accessory (107, 109a) is shifted from the open state to the closed state, 109) through a period setting means (301) for presetting a predetermined effective period for granting the predetermined right to the game ball won in the game ball and the winning combination port via the electric accessory (107, 109a) (10 , 109) and a winning opening detecting means (302) for detecting a gaming ball, and within the effective period set in the period setting means (301), a winning ball is detected by the winning opening detecting means (302). If detected, the change means (303) for changing the validity period based on the detection result of the game ball by the winning opening detection means (302), and the validity period changed by the change means (303) There is a gaming machine provided with determination means (304) for determining whether or not to grant the predetermined right to a game ball detected later using information.

  According to the above configuration, it is possible to give the predetermined right or not to give the predetermined right using the information on the changed effective period.

  Further, in the above configuration, the change means (303), when the game ball is detected by the winning opening detection means (302) within the effective period set in the period setting means (301), The effective period ends, and the determining means (304) makes a determination not to give a predetermined right to a game ball detected after the effective period ends.

  According to the above configuration, when a game ball wins within the effective period, it is possible to prevent a predetermined right from being given to subsequent game balls.

  In the above configuration, a gate detection means (310) for detecting a game ball that has passed a predetermined winning gate (108) on the game board (101), and a detection result of the game ball by the gate detection means (310) In accordance with the normal symbol lottery means (308) for performing the normal symbol lottery for selecting either the electric combination (107) in the open state or the loss in which the electric combination (107) is closed. ), And the winning opening is a start opening (106) provided in the vicinity of the electric accessory (107), and the normal symbol lottery means (308) performs the normal symbol lottery next time. If there is an ordinary symbol holding ball for the purpose and the effective period of the start port (106) is ended by the changing means (303), the normal symbol is immediately after the effective period ends. To start the normal symbol lottery corresponding to the Tomedama.

  According to the above configuration, the timing for starting the next variation of the normal symbol can be advanced by ending the valid period early.

  Further, in the above configuration, it further includes state setting means (309) for setting a gaming state, and the changing means (303) includes the state setting means (303) together with the detection result of the game ball by the winning opening detection means (302). The effective period may be changed based on the gaming state set in (309).

  According to the said structure, while being able to change the preset effective period according to a game state, an effective period can be terminated according to the detection result of a game ball.

  In the above-described configuration, the winning opening may be a large winning opening (109).

  According to the above configuration, the valid period can be ended when there is a game ball winning in the big winning opening (109) within the valid period.

  According to the present invention, it is determined whether or not to give a predetermined right to a game ball to be detected later using the information on the changed effective period. A predetermined right can be appropriately given to the game ball won in the mouth. Therefore, if the game ball is pinched by an electric accessory during the effective period, or if the player illegally opens the electric window by opening the glass window illegally, and another game ball illegally wins the prize opening Even in such a case, it is possible to prevent a predetermined right from being given to such illegally won game balls. Therefore, there is an effect that a sound and appropriate game can be performed.

(Embodiment)
Exemplary embodiments of a gaming machine according to the present invention will be described below in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

(Basic configuration of pachinko machine)
First, the basic configuration of the pachinko gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention will be described. FIG. 1 is a front view showing an example of a pachinko gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine 100 according to the present embodiment includes a game board 101. A launcher (see reference numeral 292 in FIG. 2) is disposed at a lower position of the game board 101. The game ball launched by driving the launching unit rises between the rails 102 a and 102 b and reaches the upper position of the game board 101, and then falls within the game area 103.

  The game area 103 is provided with a plurality of nails (not shown), and the game balls fall in an unspecified direction by the nails. In the game area 103, a windmill and various winning openings (such as a start opening and a big winning opening) that change the falling direction of the gaming balls are arranged at positions in the middle of the falling of the gaming balls.

  An image display unit 104 is disposed at a substantially central portion of the game board 101. As the image display unit 104, a liquid crystal display (LCD) or the like is used. A first start port 105 and a second start port 106 are disposed below the image display unit 104. The first start port 105 and the second start port 106 are winning ports for starting and winning. The second start port 106 corresponds to the start port of the present invention.

  In the vicinity of the second start port 106, an electric tulip 107 as an electric accessory is provided. The electric tulip 107 has a closed state (a closed state) that makes it difficult to win the game ball to the second starting port 106 and an open state (opened state) that makes it easier to win a prize than the closed state. Control of these states is performed by a solenoid (see reference numeral 231 in FIG. 2) provided in the electric tulip 107.

  The electric tulip 107 is opened based on the lottery result of the normal symbol lottery performed when the game ball passes through the gate 108 arranged on the left side of the image display unit 104. Note that the gate 108 is not limited to the left side (the illustrated position) of the image display unit 104 and may be disposed at an arbitrary position within the game area 103.

  A big prize opening 109 is provided below the second start opening 106. The big winning opening 109 is a winning for paying out a predetermined number (for example, 15) of winning balls when the opening / closing door 109a as an electric accessory is opened and a game ball wins when a big hit state is achieved. The mouth. Note that the second starting port 106 and the big winning port 109 function as a winning port of the present invention.

  A normal winning opening 110 is provided on the side of the image display unit 104 or below. The normal winning opening 110 is a winning opening for paying out a predetermined number (for example, 10) of winning balls by winning a game ball. The normal winning opening 110 is not limited to the position shown in the figure, and may be arranged at an arbitrary position in the game area 103. At the bottom of the game area 103, there is provided a collection port 111 for collecting game balls that have not won any winning ports.

  In the lower right part of the game board 101, a special symbol display unit 112 for displaying special symbols is arranged. The special symbol display unit 112 includes a first special symbol display unit (see reference numeral 112a in FIG. 2) on which a first special symbol (hereinafter referred to as “special diagram 1”) is displayed, and a second special symbol (hereinafter referred to as “special diagram 2”). ”) Is displayed on the second special symbol display section (see reference numeral 112b in FIG. 2).

  Here, the special figure 1 is a symbol representing the lottery result of the first jackpot lottery performed when the game ball wins the first starting port 105. The special figure 2 is a symbol representing the lottery result of the second big hit lottery performed when the game ball wins the second starting port 106. The first jackpot lottery and the second jackpot lottery are lotteries for determining whether or not the gaming state is a jackpot state.

  In addition, a normal symbol display portion 113 for displaying normal symbols is arranged in the lower right portion of the game board 101. Here, the normal symbol represents the lottery result of the normal symbol lottery. The normal symbol lottery is a lottery for determining whether or not to open the electric tulip 107 (long open or short open) as described above. The normal symbol display unit 113 is composed of, for example, a 7-segment display.

  On the left side of the special symbol display unit 112 and the normal symbol display unit 113, a reserved ball display unit 114 that displays the number of reserved symbols for the special symbol or the normal symbol is arranged. For example, an LED is used as the reserved ball display unit 114. A plurality of LEDs serving as the holding ball display unit 114 are arranged, and the number of holdings is indicated by turning on / off. For example, when two upper LEDs among the LEDs constituting the holding ball display unit 114 are lit, it indicates that the number of holdings for the normal symbol is two.

  A frame member 115 is provided on the outer peripheral portion of the game area 103 of the game board 101. On the two sides which are the upper side and the lower side of the game area 103 in the frame member 115, an effect light part (frame lamp) 116 is provided. The effect light units 116 each have a plurality of lamps. Each lamp irradiates the player in front of the pachinko gaming machine 100, and the irradiation direction of the light can be changed in the vertical direction so that the irradiation position moves from the overhead of the player along the abdomen. Each lamp is driven by a motor (not shown) provided in the effect light unit 116 so as to change the light irradiation direction in the vertical direction.

  An operation handle 117 is disposed at a lower position of the frame member 115. The operation handle 117 includes a firing instruction member 118 that drives the above-described launching unit to launch a game ball. The firing instruction member 118 is provided on the outer peripheral portion of the operation handle 117 so as to be rotated clockwise as viewed from the player. The launching unit launches a game ball when the firing instruction member 118 is directly operated by a player.

  In the frame member 115, an effect button (chance button) 119 for receiving an operation by the player is provided on the lower side of the game area 103. In the frame member 115, a cross key 120 is provided next to the effect button 119. The effect buttons 119 and the cross key 120 constitute an operation unit that receives an operation from the player in the pachinko gaming machine 100. The frame member 115 incorporates a speaker (see reference numeral 254 in FIG. 2) that outputs sound.

  Although illustration is omitted, an effect for the effect (hereinafter referred to as an “effect effect” (see reference numeral 265 in FIG. 2)) is provided at a predetermined position in the game area 103 (for example, around the image display unit 104). ing. This performance agent includes a solenoid and a motor (not shown), and is driven by driving the solenoid and the motor.

(Internal configuration of control unit of pachinko machine)
Next, the internal configuration of the control unit of the pachinko gaming machine 100 according to the embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an internal configuration of the control unit of the pachinko gaming machine 100 according to the embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 2, the control unit 200 of the pachinko gaming machine 100 includes a main control unit 201 that controls the progress of the game, an effect control unit 202 that controls the contents of the effect, and a prize ball control that controls the payout of prize balls. Part 203. The configuration of each control unit will be described in detail below.

(1. Main control unit)
The main control unit 201 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 211, a ROM (Read Only Memory) 212, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 213, an input / output interface (I / O) (not shown), and the like. The

  The main control unit 201 functions to control the progress of the game of the pachinko gaming machine 100 by executing various programs stored in the ROM 212 while the CPU 211 uses the RAM 213 as a work area. Specifically, the main control unit 201 performs a jackpot lottery (first jackpot lottery, second jackpot lottery), normal symbol lottery, game state control, and the like to control the progress of the game. For example, the main control unit 201 is realized by a main control board.

  The CPU 211 executes basic processing as the game content progresses based on various programs stored in the ROM 212 in advance. The ROM 212 stores a jackpot lottery program, a normal symbol lottery program, an electric tulip control program, a special winning prize control program, a validity period changing program, and the like.

  The jackpot lottery program is a program for performing a jackpot lottery when a game ball is detected by the first start port SW221 or the second start port SW222. The normal symbol lottery program is a program for performing a normal symbol lottery where the electric tulip 107 is hit (opened) or lost (maintains a closed state) when the passage of the game ball to the gate 108 is detected. The electric tulip control program is a program that keeps the electric tulip 107 in a closed state in a normal state and opens the electric tulip 107 for a predetermined period based on the lottery result of the normal symbol lottery. The big prize opening control program is a program for opening the big prize opening 109 for a predetermined number of rounds when the big hit.

  The effective period changing program is for winning a game ball to the second starting opening 106 or the large winning opening 109 within the effective period stored in the RAM 213 or the like for each electric accessory such as the second starting opening 106 or the large winning opening 109. This is a program for changing the validity period when the is detected. The effective period changing program includes a program for changing the effective period of the second start port 106 in accordance with a gaming state such as a probability variation gaming state or a normal gaming state.

  The main control unit 201 includes various switches (SW) for detecting a game ball, an electric tulip 107, a solenoid for opening and closing an electric accessory such as the open / close door 109a of the special winning opening 109, and the first special symbol described above. The display unit 112a, the second special symbol display unit 112b, the normal symbol display unit 113, the reserved ball display unit 114, and the like are connected.

  Specifically, the various SWs described above include a first start port SW221 that detects a game ball won in the first start port 105, and a second start port SW222 that detects a game ball won in the second start port 106. , A gate SW 223 that detects a game ball that has passed through the gate 108, a big winning opening SW 224 that detects a gaming ball that has won a prize winning opening 109, and a normal winning opening SW 225 that detects a gaming ball that has won a winning prize 110 Is connected to the main control unit 201.

  The detection results by the respective SWs (221 to 225) are input to the main control unit 201. A proximity switch or the like can be used for these SWs. It should be noted that a plurality of the normal winning opening SW225 may be provided for each arrangement position of the normal winning opening 110.

  Further, as the solenoid, an electric tulip solenoid 231 that opens and closes the electric tulip 107 and a big prize opening solenoid 232 that opens and closes the big prize opening 109 are connected to the main control unit 201. The main control unit 201 controls driving of the solenoids (231 and 232). For example, the main control unit 201 controls the driving of the electric tulip solenoid 231 based on the lottery result of the normal symbol lottery. Further, the main control unit 201 controls the driving of the big winning opening solenoid 232 based on the lottery result of the big hit lottery.

  In particular, when the second starting port SW222 detects a winning of a game ball to the second starting port 106, the main control unit 201 determines that the detected timing is a predetermined effective period after the electric tulip 107 is closed. It is determined whether it is in. If the result of the determination is that it is within the valid period, the variation of FIG. 2 is started or the suspension of FIG. 2 is performed for the winning, and a winning ball for winning at the second starting port 106 is performed.

  Similarly, the main control unit 201, when the winning of the game ball to the big winning opening 109 is detected by the big winning opening SW224, the detected timing is a predetermined effective period after the closing of the big winning opening 109. It is determined whether it is in. As a result of the determination, if it is within the valid period, a prize ball for winning the prize winning opening 109 is made.

  Based on the lottery results of the jackpot lottery (the first jackpot lottery, the second jackpot lottery), the normal symbol lottery, the main control unit 201, the first special symbol display unit 112a, the second special symbol display unit 112b, the normal symbol display unit The display content of 113 is controlled. For example, the main control unit 201 variably displays the special figure 1 of the first special symbol display unit 112a when the first big hit lottery is performed. Then, after a predetermined period, the special figure 1 is stopped and displayed with a symbol indicating the lottery result of the first jackpot lottery.

  Similarly, the main control unit 201 fluctuates / stops displaying the special symbol 2 of the second special symbol display unit 112b when the second big hit lottery is performed, and the normal symbol of the normal symbol display unit 113 when the normal symbol lottery is performed. Is changed / stopped.

  Further, the main control unit 201 is also connected to the effect control unit 202 and the prize ball control unit 203, and outputs various commands to the respective control units. For example, the main control unit 201 outputs a change start command, a jackpot start command, and the like to the effect control unit 202. Here, the change start command includes information indicating a gaming state, information indicating a time for variably displaying a special symbol (hereinafter referred to as “change time”), and the like. Further, the main control unit 201 outputs a prize ball command to the prize ball control unit 203. Here, the prize ball command includes information indicating the number of prize balls to be paid out.

  Further, the main control unit 201 changes the probability of jackpot during the game. Specifically, the main control unit 201 uses two probability states, a low probability state where the probability of jackpot is low and a high probability state where the probability of jackpot is higher than the low probability state. To change. For example, jackpots are generated with a probability of 1/300 in the low probability state, and jackpots are generated with a probability of 1/30 in the high probability state.

  The high probability state is generally called a probability variation gaming state (hereinafter referred to as a “probability variation gaming state”). Here, the probability variation gaming state refers to a predetermined electric tulip control process in which a generated random number is compared with a predetermined table for a high probability state to determine a big hit or a loss, and a normal symbol is easy to win. This is a gaming state in which it is easy to win a game ball to the second starting port 106.

  The low probability state is a gaming state in which a generated random number is compared with a predetermined low probability state table to perform a jackpot determination or a loss determination. Each table described above is stored in the ROM 212 in advance.

  The low probability state includes a normal low probability state (hereinafter referred to as “normal game state”) and a short-time game state. Here, the short-time gaming state is a gaming state in which a jackpot determination or a loss determination is performed in the same manner as in the normal gaming state, but it is easy to win a game ball to the second starting port 106. Specifically, in the short-time gaming state, the generated random number is compared with a predetermined low-probability state table to perform a jackpot determination, a loss determination, or the like. It is easier to win a prize.

  In particular, in the present embodiment, the main control unit 201 changes the valid period for determining the validity or invalidity of the game ball won in the second starting port 106 after closing the electric tulip 107 according to the gaming state. . Specifically, the effective period is set longer in the probability variation gaming state and the short-time gaming state, and the effective period is set shorter in the normal gaming state.

  The main control unit 201 outputs information indicating the game state being executed to the effect control unit 202 as a command. In this case, the effect control unit 202 performs an effect according to the game state being executed (for example, control of symbol variation or movable accessory). Further, when there is a single winning for the first starting port 105 or the second starting port 106, the main control unit 201 outputs information indicating the variation time required for one symbol variation to the effect control unit 202. To do.

  Further, the main control unit 201 compares the generated winning random number with a predetermined table, performs a hit determination or a loss determination of any of the plurality of patterns, and opens the electric tulip 107 for a predetermined time based on the result. Play games such as letting them play. Thereby, opening control of the electric tulip 107 can be performed using a plurality of types of operation patterns.

(2. Production control unit)
The effect control unit 202 includes an effect control unit 202a, an image / sound control unit 202b, and a lamp control unit 202c, and has a function of controlling the effect contents of the pachinko gaming machine 100. Here, the production control unit 202a has a function of supervising the entire production control unit 202 based on various commands received from the main control unit 201 (for example, a change start command). The image / sound control unit 202b has a function of controlling the image and sound based on the instruction content from the production control unit 202a. The lamp controller 202c has a function of controlling lighting of lamps provided on the game board 101, the frame member 115, and the like.

(2-1. Director of Production)
First, the configuration of the production control unit 202a will be described. The production control unit 202a includes a CPU 241, a ROM 242, a RAM 243, a real-time clock (hereinafter referred to as "RTC") 244, an input / output interface (I / O) (not shown), and the like.

  The CPU 241 executes an effect pattern selection process for selecting an effect to be executed. The ROM 242 stores various programs necessary for the CPU 241 to execute the above processing. The RAM 243 functions as a work area for the CPU 241. The data set in the RAM 243 by the CPU 241 executing various programs is output to the image / sound controller 202b and the lamp controller 202c at a predetermined timing.

  In other words, the effect control unit 202a functions to control the entire effect control unit 202 by executing various programs stored in the ROM 242 while the CPU 241 uses the RAM 243 as a work area. For example, the production control unit 202a determines the production content to be executed in accordance with the change display of the special symbol based on the change start command, and executes predetermined processing on the image / sound control unit 202b and the lamp control unit 202c. And direct the production control unit 202 as a whole.

  The RTC 244 counts and outputs real time. The RTC 244 continues timing operation by a backup power source (not shown) even when the power of the pachinko gaming machine 100 is cut off. Note that the RTC 244 is not limited to the example in which the RTC 244 is arranged in the production control unit 202 such as the production control unit 202a, but may be arranged in the main control unit 201. Further, the RTC 244 may be arranged alone.

  In addition, an effect button 119 is connected to the effect control unit 202a. For example, when the production button 119 receives an operation from the player, the production button 119 inputs corresponding data to the production control unit 202a. Although not shown in FIG. 2, the cross key 120 is also connected to the production control unit 202a. The cross key 120 inputs data corresponding to the key selected by the player to the production control unit 202a.

(2-2. Image / Audio Control Unit)
Next, the configuration of the image / sound controller 202b will be described. The image / sound control unit 202b includes a CPU 251, a ROM 252, a RAM 253, an input / output interface (I / O) (not shown), and the like.

  The CPU 251 executes image and sound generation and output processing. The ROM 252 stores a program for image and sound generation and output processing, various image data such as background images, design images, and character images necessary for the processing, various sound data, and the like. The RAM 253 functions as a work area for the CPU 251 and temporarily stores image data to be displayed on the image display unit 104 and audio data to be output from the speaker 254.

  That is, the image / sound control unit 202b executes image and sound control based on an instruction from the production control unit 202a by executing various programs stored in the ROM 252 while the CPU 251 uses the RAM 253 as a work area. Works like doing.

  For example, the CPU 251 executes various image processing and audio processing such as background image display processing, effect design variation / stop display processing, and character image display processing based on the instruction content instructed from the effect supervising unit 202a. At this time, the CPU 251 reads image data and audio data necessary for processing from the ROM 252 and writes them in the RAM 253.

  Image data such as background images and effect design images written in the RAM 253 is output to the image display unit 104 connected to the image / sound control unit 202b, and is superimposed on the display screen of the image display unit 104. . That is, the effect design image is displayed so as to be seen in front of the background image. When the background image and the design image overlap at the same position, the design image is preferentially stored in the RAM 253 by referring to the Z value of the Z buffer of each image data by a known hidden surface removal method such as the Z buffer method. Remember.

  The audio data written in the RAM 253 is output to the speaker 254 connected to the image / audio control unit 202b, and audio based on the audio data is output from the speaker 254.

(2-3. Lamp control unit)
Next, the configuration of the lamp control unit 202c will be described. The lamp control unit 202c includes a CPU 261, a ROM 262, a RAM 263, an input / output interface (I / O) (not shown), and the like. The CPU 261 executes processing for turning on the lamp and the like. The ROM 262 stores various programs necessary for executing the above processing, control data used for lamp lighting necessary for the processing, and the like. The RAM 263 functions as a work area for the CPU 261.

  The lamp control unit 202c is connected to the effect light unit (frame lamp) 116, the panel lamp 264, and the effect agent 265, and outputs data for lighting control and data for operation control. Thereby, the lamp control unit 202c functions to control the lighting of the lamps provided on the game board 101, the frame member 115, and the like, and the operation of the effect actor 265.

  In the present embodiment, the production control unit 202 is provided with a production control unit 202a, an image / sound control unit 202b, and a lamp control unit 202c as different board functions, but these are configured on the same printed board. May be. However, each function is independent even when they are incorporated on the same printed circuit board.

(3. Prize ball control unit)
Next, the configuration of the winning ball control unit 203 will be described. The prize ball control unit 203 includes a CPU 281, a ROM 282, a RAM 283, an input / output interface (I / O) (not shown), and the like. The CPU 281 executes a prize ball control process for controlling a prize ball to be paid out. The ROM 282 stores a prize ball program and the like necessary for the processing. The RAM 283 functions as a work area for the CPU 281.

  The prize ball control unit 203 is connected to a payout unit (payout drive motor) 291, a launch unit 292, a fixed position detection SW 293, a payout ball detection SW 294, a ball presence detection SW 295, and a full tank detection SW 296. .

  The prize ball control unit 203 controls the payout unit 291 to pay out the number of prize balls at the time of winning. The payout unit 291 includes a motor for paying out a predetermined number from the game ball storage unit. Specifically, the winning ball control unit 203 receives the winning game balls that have won the winning units 291 (the first starting port 105, the second starting port 106, the big winning port 109, the normal winning port 110) with respect to the payout unit 291. Control to pay out the corresponding number of prize balls.

  In addition, the prize ball control unit 203 detects the operation of launching the game ball with respect to the launch unit 292 and controls the launch of the game ball. The launcher 292 launches a game ball for a game, and includes a sensor that detects a game operation by the player, a solenoid that launches the game ball, and the like. When the prize ball control unit 203 detects a game operation by the sensor of the launch unit 292, the prize ball control unit 203 intermittently fires a game ball by driving a solenoid or the like in response to the detected game operation, thereby playing the game area 103 of the game board 101. A game ball is sent out.

  The prize ball control unit 203 is connected to various detection units for detecting the state of the game ball to be paid out, and detects the payout state for the prize ball. These detection units include a fixed position detection SW293, a payout ball detection SW294, a ball presence detection SW295, a full tank detection SW296, and the like. For example, the prize ball control unit 203 realizes its function by a prize ball control board.

  Further, a board external information terminal board 297 is connected to the main control unit 201, and various information executed by the main control unit 201 can be output to the outside. The prize ball control unit 203 is also connected to the frame external information terminal board 298, and can output various information executed by the prize ball control unit 203 to the outside.

  The main control unit 201, the effect control unit 202, and the prize ball control unit 203 having the above-described configuration are provided on different printed boards (main control board, effect control board, and prize ball control board). For example, the prize ball control unit 203 can be provided on the same printed circuit board as the main control unit 201.

(Basic operation of pachinko machines)
An example of the basic operation of the pachinko gaming machine 100 according to the present embodiment will be described. Control during the game is performed by the CPU 211 of the main control unit 201, and the winning situation of the game balls for each winning opening is output to the winning ball control unit 203. Then, the winning ball control unit 203 pays out the number of winning balls corresponding to the winning situation.

  Each time a game ball wins at the first start port 105 or the second start port 106, a corresponding control signal is output to the effect control unit 202, and the effect control unit 202 displays the symbols of the image display unit 104 in a variable manner. Repeat and stop. When the big hit occurrence has been determined, the corresponding control signal is output to the effect control unit 202, and the effect control unit 202 is stopped in alignment with a predetermined symbol. At this time, control for opening the special winning opening 109 is further performed.

  The effect control unit 202 performs various effects corresponding to the selected event. Here, the events include, for example, jackpots (15 rounds probable jackpots (so-called, probable jackpots), 15 rounds regular jackpots, 2 rounds probable jackpots (so-called, suddenly), 2 rounds regular jackpots (so-called, suddenly)), Includes small hits. Here, the small hit is an event that causes the same behavior (effect) as the two-round probability variation big hit, although it is one of the losers.

  For example, the effect control unit 202 displays various effect displays in addition to the symbol variation display on the image display unit 104 during the reach of the jackpot occurrence period and during the reach until the jackpot occurrence, at the time of reach notice, or the like. To do. In addition, a specific drive is performed for various types of accessories, and effects such as changing the lighting state of the effect light unit 116 and the panel lamp 264 are performed.

  For example, when a big hit (15 round probability change / normal big hit) occurs, the big winning opening 109 is opened a plurality of times. Fifteen rounds are repeatedly executed with one release as one round. The period of one round is set, for example, when nine game balls are won or for a predetermined period (for example, 30 seconds).

  At this time, the winning ball control unit 203 pays out, for example, 15 winning balls per winning game ball to the big winning opening 109. After the jackpot is over, the jackpot state is released, and if it is a 15-round probable jackpot, the game state returns to a high probability state, and if it is a 15-round normal jackpot, the game state returns to a low probability state. .

(Functional configuration of control unit of pachinko gaming machine according to embodiment)
Next, the functional configuration of the control unit 200 of the pachinko gaming machine 100 according to the embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 3 is a block diagram illustrating a functional configuration of the control unit 200 of the pachinko gaming machine 100 according to the embodiment. In FIG. 3, the control unit 200 includes a period setting unit 301, a winning opening detection unit 302, a change unit 303, a determination unit 304, a grant unit 305, a jackpot lottery unit 306, a prize ball unit 307, and a normal ball unit 307. A symbol lottery unit 308, a state setting unit 309, and a gate detection unit 310 are provided.

  The period setting unit 301 sets in advance a predetermined effective period for granting a predetermined right to the game ball that has won the second starting port 106 after the electric tulip 107 has shifted from the open state to the closed state. This predetermined right is a right for changing the special figure 2 or a right for a prize ball. Similarly, the period setting unit 301 has a predetermined value for granting a predetermined right to a game ball that has won a prize in the big prize opening 109 after the opening / closing door 109a of the big prize opening 109 is shifted from the open state to the closed state. A valid period is set in advance. This predetermined right is a prize ball right.

  In the present embodiment, the second starting port 106 and the large winning port 109 are used as the winning ports according to the present invention. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a predetermined effective period after the electric accessory is closed. Anything may be used as long as it has a winning opening. The period setting unit 301 is realized by the RAM 213 of the main control unit 201, for example.

  The winning opening detection unit 302 detects a game ball that has won the second starting opening 106 via the electric tulip 107, and is realized by the second starting opening SW222. The winning opening detection unit 302 detects a game ball that has won the big winning opening 109 through the opening / closing door 109a, and is realized by the large winning opening SW224.

  The change unit 303 determines that the game ball is valid based on the detection result of the game ball by the winning port detection unit 302 when the game ball is detected by the winning port detection unit 302 within the effective period set in the period setting unit 301. Change the period. Based on the detection result of the game ball, specifically, the detected number of game balls, the detection timing of the game ball, and the like. The change of the effective period is typically a shortening of the effective period, that is, the end of the effective period, but the effective period may be extended within a time range in which the granting of unauthorized rights can be suppressed.

  The determination unit 304 determines whether or not to grant a predetermined right to a game ball detected thereafter using the information on the validity period changed by the changing unit 303. The granting unit 305 grants a predetermined right to a game ball detected later based on the content determined by the determining unit 304. Specifically, the predetermined right is a right for changing the special figure 2 by the jackpot lottery unit 306 or a right for the prize ball by the prize ball unit 307. The jackpot lottery unit 306 has a function of holding a game ball won during the fluctuation of the special figure 2 as a special figure holding ball.

  Note that the changing unit 303, the determining unit 304, and the jackpot lottery unit 306 are realized by the CPU 211 of the main control unit 201. That is, when the CPU 211 executes the validity period changing program, the functions of the changing unit 303 and the determining unit 304 are realized, and when the CPU 211 executes the jackpot lottery program, the function of the jackpot lottery unit 306 is realized. The prize ball unit 307 is realized by the CPU 281 of the prize ball control unit 203. That is, the function of the prize ball unit 307 is realized by the CPU 281 executing the prize ball program.

  In particular, in the present embodiment, the changing unit 303 ends the valid period when a game ball is detected by the winning opening detection unit 302 within the valid period set in the period setting unit 301. In this case, the determination unit 304 makes a determination not to give a predetermined right to a game ball detected later when the valid period ends.

  The gate detection unit 310 detects a game ball that has passed a predetermined winning gate on the game board 101. The predetermined winning gate corresponds to the gate 108 in the present embodiment. The gate detection unit 310 is realized by the gate SW223.

  In addition, the normal symbol lottery unit 308 selects either one of the cases where the electric tulip 107 is opened or the case where the electric tulip 107 is closed according to the detection result of the game ball by the gate detection unit 310. A normal symbol lottery is performed. The normal symbol lottery unit 308 terminates the effective period when there is a normal symbol holding ball for performing the normal symbol lottery next time and when the effective period of the second start port 106 is ended by the changing unit 303. Immediately after that, the normal symbol lottery corresponding to the normal symbol holding ball is started.

  If there is no normal symbol holding ball for performing the normal symbol lottery next time, the normal symbol lottery unit 308 waits until a game ball passing through the gate 108 is detected by the gate SW 223. Further, the normal symbol lottery unit 308 starts the normal symbol lottery after the expiration of the preset effective period when the valid period of the second start port 106 is not terminated by the changing unit 303. The normal symbol lottery unit 308 is realized by the CPU 211 of the main control unit 201. That is, the function of the normal symbol lottery unit 308 is realized by the CPU 211 executing the normal symbol lottery program.

  The state setting unit 309 sets a gaming state. The gaming state here is specifically a probability-changing gaming state, a short-time gaming state, or a normal gaming state. Note that the state setting unit 309 is realized by the RAM 213 of the main control unit 201, for example. The changing unit 303 changes the validity period based on the gaming state set in the state setting unit 309 together with the detection result of the gaming ball by the second starting port SW222 as the winning port detecting unit 302. Specifically, the change unit 303 changes the probability change effective period with a long effective period when the probability change gaming state or the short-time gaming state is set in the state setting unit 309, while the state setting unit 309 has the normal gaming state. If it is set, change to a normal validity period with a short validity period.

  More specifically, the changing unit 303 ends the probability variation valid period when a predetermined certain probability variation valid period has elapsed, or a game ball has won, for example, three balls at the second start port 106. When finished. Further, the changing unit 303 ends the normal effective period when a predetermined normal effective period elapses or ends when a game ball wins, for example, one ball at the start port 106. Further, the changing unit 303 ends the effective period of the grand prize opening 109 when a predetermined effective period elapses or when a game ball wins, for example, one ball in the large winning opening 109. Terminate. Note that the number of game balls described above is merely an example and is not limited thereto.

(Processing procedure of the main control unit)
Next, the contents of the processing procedure of the main control unit 201 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing the processing contents of the timer interrupt processing executed by the main control unit 201. The timer interruption process interrupts the main control process executed by the main control unit 201 every predetermined period (for example, 4 ms) during the power supply period. First, a random number update process is performed (step S401), and a switch process is performed at the start opening prize or the big winning opening prize (step S402). Thereafter, symbol processing (for example, normal symbol processing, special symbol processing) is performed (step S403), and the operation of various electric accessories (for example, electric tulips, big prize opening, movable accessory) provided in the pachinko gaming machine 100 is controlled. The electric accessory control process is performed (step S404), the prize ball process is performed (step S405), and these output processes are performed (step S406).

  In the switch process in step S402, each time the first start port SW221 and the second start port SW222 provided in the first start port 105 and the second start port 106 detect a game ball, a predetermined number of holds (for example, as described above). The first start port SW process or the second start port SW process for acquiring a random number for each number of hold is performed with the upper limit of 4 balls of the hold lamp provided for each of the normal symbol and the special symbol. In step S403, special symbol processing and normal symbol processing are performed.

  In the electric accessory control process of step S404, when the acquired random number is a numerical value corresponding to the jackpot, it is determined to be a jackpot and, as described above, the jackpot solenoid 232 provided in the jackpot 109 is set a predetermined number of times. Perform the release process. The electric accessory control process in step S404 includes an opening / closing process for the special winning opening 109, an electric tulip process for opening / closing the second start opening 106, and the like. The big winning opening 109 is controlled to be opened and closed by each big hit (15 round probability variation / normal big hit), small hit, and the like.

(Gate SW processing)
Next, the gate SW process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing the processing contents of the gate SW processing. The gate SW process is one process included in the switch process shown in step S402 of FIG. In the gate SW process, first, it is determined whether or not the gate SW 223 has detected a game ball (ON) (step S501). If it is determined that the gate SW 223 is not ON (step S501: No), the process is terminated as it is. If it is determined in step S501 that the gate SW 223 is ON (step S501: Yes), it is determined whether or not the normal symbol holding number G is less than 4 (step S502).

  When it is determined that the normal symbol holding number G is not less than 4 (step S502: No), the process is terminated. When it is determined that the normal symbol hold number G is less than 4 (step S502: Yes), a value obtained by adding 1 to the normal symbol hold number G is set as a new normal symbol hold number G (step S503). Thereafter, a winning random number is acquired and stored in the RAM 213 of the main control unit 201 (step S504), and then the process is terminated.

(Second starter SW processing)
Next, the second start port SW process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing the processing contents of the second start port SW processing. The second start port SW process is one process included in the switch process shown in step S402 of FIG. In the second start port SW process, first, it is determined whether or not the second start port SW222 is ON (step S601), and when it is determined that the second start port SW222 is not ON (step S601: No), it is left as it is. The process ends.

  When it is determined in step S601 that the second start port SW222 is ON (step S601: Yes), it is determined whether or not the effective period of either the probability variation effective period or the normal effective period is in effect (step S602). . If it is determined that it is not in the valid period (step S602: No), the process is terminated as it is. On the other hand, when it determines with it being in an effective period (step S602: Yes), an effective period change process is performed (step S603). The validity period changing process will be described later with reference to FIG. After performing the validity period changing process, it is determined whether or not the second special symbol holding number U is less than 4 (step S604).

  When it is determined that the second special symbol reservation number U is less than 4 (step S604: Yes), a value obtained by adding 1 to the second special symbol reservation number U is set as a new second special symbol reservation number U (step S605). ). When it is determined that the second special symbol reservation number U is not less than 4 (step S604: No), the process ends. After performing step S605, a jackpot random number is acquired and stored in the RAM 213 of the main control unit 201 (step S606). Then, a prize ball command is set (step S607), and the process is terminated.

(Validity period change process)
Next, the validity period changing process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing the contents of the validity period changing process. The valid period changing process is the process shown in step S602 of FIG. In the validity period changing process, first, it is determined whether or not the electric tulip 107 is being opened (step S701). If it is determined that the electric tulip 107 is being opened (step S701: Yes), the process is ended as it is. To do.

  When it is determined that the electric tulip 107 is not being opened (step S701: No), it is determined whether or not it is a probability variation gaming state or a time-saving gaming state (step S702). When it is determined that the probability variation gaming state or the short-time gaming state is determined (step S702: Yes), that is, when the probability variation effective period is in effect, it is determined whether or not the winning number L during the probability variation effective period is 2 (step) S703). When it is determined that the winning number L is not 2 (step S703: No), “1” is added to the winning number L (step S704), and the process ends.

  When it is determined that the winning number L is 2 (step S703: Yes), that is, when the total number of game balls won in the second starting port 116 during the probability variation valid period becomes 3, the valid period ends ( Step S705). Then, the winning number L is set to 0 (step S706), and the process is terminated.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in step S702 that the game state is not the probability variation gaming state or the short-time gaming state (step S702: No), that is, if it is in the normal validity period, the process proceeds to step S705, and the validity period is ended. Note that if it is during the normal validity period, the winning number L is not counted, and therefore the process of setting the winning number L in step S706 to 0 may be omitted.

  In the above-described effective period changing process, when the electric tulip 107 is opened in the long-open probability variation gaming state or the short-time gaming state in which a lot of winnings to the second starting port 106 are expected through the electric tulip 107, the second starting port The effective period of 106 was increased. Thereby, a predetermined right can be given to the game ball won in the second starting port 106 after the electric tulip 107 is closed, and the player can benefit from the right of symbol variation and the prize ball.

  In addition, when three game balls are won in the second start port 106 during the probability variation valid period, it is possible to suppress the granting of a predetermined right for an illegal prize by ending the valid period. In other words, the store side can suppress a large amount of payout and grant of the right to change symbols when winning four or more balls. Further, when the electric tulip 107 is opened in the normal gaming state where the winning to the second starting port 106 is not expected so much, the predetermined period of time for the illegal winning is granted by shortening the effective period of the second starting port 106. While restraining, it is possible to grant a minimum predetermined right to a game ball that has won the second starting port 106 after the electric tulip 107 is closed.

(Normal symbol processing)
Next, the normal symbol processing will be described with reference to FIGS. 8A and 8B are flowcharts showing the processing contents of the normal symbol processing. The normal symbol process is one process included in the symbol process in step S403 of FIG. In the normal symbol process shown in FIG. 8A, first, it is determined whether or not an auxiliary game is being performed (step S801). If it is determined that an auxiliary game is being performed (step S801: Yes), the process is ended as it is. . When it is determined that the auxiliary game is not being performed (step S801: No), it is determined whether or not the normal symbol is changing (step S802).

  If it is determined in step S802 that the normal symbol is not changing (step S802: No), the game ball that has won the second starting port 106 is in an effective period for granting the right to change the prize ball or the normal symbol. It is determined whether or not there is (step S803). If it is determined that the valid period is in effect (step S803: Yes), it is determined whether a preset valid period has elapsed (step S804). If it is determined that the preset valid period has not elapsed (step S804: No), it is determined whether or not the valid period has been changed by winning a game ball at the second starting port 106 during the valid period. (Step S805).

  If the valid period has not been changed (step S805: No), the process is terminated. If it is determined that the effective period has been changed (step S805: Yes), it is determined whether or not the normal symbol holding number G is 1 or more (step S806). If it is determined in step S803 that the period is not valid (step S803: No), the process proceeds to step S806. If it is determined in step S804 that the effective period has elapsed (step S804: Yes), the process proceeds to step S806.

  In step S806, when it is determined that the normal symbol holding number G is not 1 or more (step S806: No), the processing is ended as it is. When it is determined that the normal symbol holding number G is 1 or more (step S806: Yes), the value obtained by subtracting the normal symbol holding number G by 1 is set as the new normal symbol holding number G (step S807), and the per-random number is determined. Perform (step S808).

  After that, it is determined whether or not the result of the determination in step S808 shown in FIG. 8-2 is a win (step S809). If it is determined that it is a win (step S809: Yes), a win symbol is set. (Step S810). If it is determined in step S809 that it is not a win (step S809: No), a lost symbol is set (step S811).

  After the symbols are set in step S810 and step S811, it is determined whether or not the game is in the probability variation / short time gaming state (step S812). If it is determined that the game is in the probability variation / short time game state (step S812: Yes), the normal symbol change time is set to 3 seconds (step S813), and the normal symbol change is started (step S815). If it is determined in step S812 that the current state is not the probability variation / time reduction state (step S812: No), the normal symbol variation time is set to 29 seconds (step S814), and the process of step S815 is performed. After starting the change of the normal symbol in step S815, the measurement of the elapsed time from the start of the change is started (step S816), and the process ends.

  On the other hand, returning to FIG. 8-1, if it is determined in step S802 that the normal symbol is changing (step S802: Yes), it is determined whether or not a predetermined normal symbol change time has ended (step S817). . Specifically, it is determined whether the elapsed time from the start of the normal symbol variation has reached the normal symbol variation time set before the start of the variation.

  If it is determined in step S817 that the normal symbol variation time has not ended (step S817: No), the process ends. When it is determined that the normal symbol variation time has ended (step S817: Yes), the normal symbol is stopped (step S818), the elapsed time from the start of the variation of the normal symbol is reset (step S819), and whether or not Is determined (step S820).

  If it is determined in step S820 that it is not a hit (step S820: No), the process is terminated as it is. When it is determined that it is a win (step S820: Yes), the auxiliary game is started (step S821), and the process is terminated. In addition, although the specific numerical value was mentioned in step S813 of FIG. 8-2, and the normal symbol change time to set in step S814, it is only an example.

(Special symbol processing)
FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing the processing contents of the special symbol processing. This special symbol process is the process content included in step S403 of FIG. If the special symbol process is a big hit state (step S901: Yes), the process is terminated without changing the special symbol. If it is not a big hit state (step S901: No), it is determined whether the symbol is changing (step S902). If not changing (step S902: No), the game ball won in the second starting port 106 is held. It is determined whether there is at least one number U2 (step S903).

  If the number of holdings U2 is one or more (step S903: Yes), a value obtained by subtracting one holding number U2 by one is set as a new holding number (step S904), and the second jackpot determination process is performed (step S905). In the second jackpot determination process, whether or not a big hit is made and whether or not a probable big hit is selected is selected based on the random number acquired in the second start port SW process.

  On the other hand, in step S903, if there is no hold number U2 (U2 = 0) (step S903: No), it is determined whether there is at least one hold number U1 of game balls won in the first start port 105 (step S906). ). If there is no pending number U1 (U1 = 0) (step S906: No), the process is terminated without changing the symbol.

  If the number of holdings U1 is 1 or more (step S906: Yes), a value obtained by subtracting the holding number U1 by one is set as a new holding number (step S907), and the first jackpot determination process is performed (step S908). In the first jackpot determination process, whether or not a big hit is made and whether or not a probable big hit is selected based on the random number acquired in the first start port SW process is selected. As shown in steps S903 to S908, winning in the second starting port 106 is prioritized over winning in the first starting port 105.

  After performing the second jackpot determination process in step S905 or the first jackpot determination process in step S908, a variation pattern selection process is performed (step S909). This variation pattern selection processing is processing for selecting each variation pattern such as jackpot or reach according to the determination result of the jackpot determination processing. Next, a variation start command is set in the RAM 213 (step S910), and the symbol variation display is started (step S911). Then, measurement is started after the variation time during which the symbol is varied, and the measurement ends (step S912).

  In step S902, when the symbol is changing (step S902: Yes), it is determined whether or not the changing time has elapsed (step S913). If the fluctuation time has not elapsed (step S913: No), the process is terminated. If the variation time has elapsed (step S913: Yes), a symbol variation stop command is set (step S914), and the symbol variation is stopped (step S915). At this time, the symbol variation time is reset (step S916), a predetermined stop process is performed (step S917), and the process ends.

(Electric tulip treatment)
Next, the electric tulip process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing the processing contents of the electric tulip process. The electric tulip process is one process included in the electric accessory control process of step S404 in FIG. In the electric tulip process, first, it is determined whether or not an auxiliary game is being performed (step S1001). If it is determined that the auxiliary game is not being performed (step S1001: No), the process is ended as it is.

  If it is determined in step S1001 that the auxiliary game is being played (step S1001: Yes), it is determined whether or not the game is being opened (step S1002). When it is determined that the opening period is in progress (step S1002: Yes), it is determined whether or not the opening period has elapsed (step S1003), and when it is determined that the opening period has not elapsed (step S1003: No), it remains as it is. The process ends.

  If it is determined in step S1002 that the opening is not in progress (step S1002: No), the processing after step S1008 described later is performed. In step S1003, when it is determined that the opening period has elapsed (step S1003: Yes), it is determined whether or not the game state is a probability change gaming state or a time-saving gaming state (step S1004). If the game state is the probabilistic gaming state or the short-time gaming state (step S1004: Yes), the release period is set to 3 seconds (step S1005).

  In step S1004, when it is determined that the game state is not the probability variation gaming state or the short-time gaming state (step S1004: No), the opening period of the electric tulip 107 is set to 0.2 seconds (step S1006).

  In step S1005 and step S1006, after setting the opening period, the electric tulip 107 is opened (step S1007), and it is determined whether or not the opening period has elapsed (step S1008). If it is determined that the open period has not elapsed (step S1008: No), the process is terminated as it is. When it is determined that the opening period has elapsed (step S1008: Yes), the electric tulip 107 is closed (step S1009), the auxiliary game is ended (step S1010), and the process is ended.

(Large winnings processing)
Next, with reference to FIG. 11A and FIG. FIG. 11A and FIG. 11B are flowcharts showing the processing contents of the big prize opening process. The special prize opening process is a process included in the electric accessory control process shown in step S404 of FIG. In the big prize opening process, first, it is determined whether or not a big hit is made (step S1101). The jackpot includes, for example, a 15-round probability change / normal jackpot and a 2-round probability change jackpot.

  If it is not a big hit in step S1101 (step S1101: No), the process is terminated as it is. If it is a big hit (step S1101: Yes), it is determined whether the opening is in progress (step S1102). Here, the opening refers to a predetermined period before the special winning opening is opened.

  If it is during opening (step S1102: Yes), it is determined whether a predetermined opening period has passed (step S1103). If the opening period has not elapsed (step S1103: No), the process is terminated as it is.

  If the opening period has elapsed (step S1103: Yes), a round number setting process is executed (step S1104). In the round number setting process, the number of rounds corresponding to the determination result of the jackpot determination performed in step S905 or step S908 in FIG. 9 is set. For example, 15 rounds are set when 15 rounds probability change / normal jackpot is won. Also, if the two-round probable jackpot is won, two rounds are set.

  After the round number setting process is executed in step S1104, a value obtained by adding 1 to the jackpot value (number of rounds) R is set as a new R (step S1105). In step S1105, when a new R is obtained, the special prize opening solenoid 232 is controlled to open the special prize opening 109 (step S1106).

  After the special winning opening 109 is opened in step S1106, it is determined whether a predetermined period (for example, 30 seconds) has elapsed since the start of the opening (step S1107). This period is set for each jackpot type. For example, the 15 round probability variation / normal jackpot is set to 30 seconds, and the 2 round probability variation jackpot is set to 1 second. When the predetermined period has not elapsed (step S1107: No), it is determined whether or not the number C of winning game balls to the big winning opening 109 is 9 (step S1108). When the winning number C is 9 (step S1108: Yes), the special winning opening 109 is closed (step S1109). If the winning number C is not 9 (step S1108: No), the process is terminated.

  On the other hand, when the opening period has elapsed in step S1107 (step S1107: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1109, and the special winning opening 109 is closed. That is, the special winning opening 109 is closed when either a predetermined opening period has elapsed or a predetermined winning number is satisfied. In particular, since the opening period is set to 1 second in the 2nd round probability big hit, it is difficult to make a prize in the big winning opening 109 during this period. For this reason, the 2-round probability variation jackpot is a jackpot with a very small number of winning balls as compared to the 15-round probability variation / normal jackpot.

  After closing the special winning opening 109 in step S1109, the validity period changing process is performed (step S1110). This valid period changing process will be described later with reference to FIG. After the valid period changing process, it is determined whether the final round has been reached (step S1111). For example, if the number of rounds set in the round number setting process in step S1104 is 15 rounds, the final round is obtained when R = 15. If the number of rounds set in the round number setting process is two rounds, the final round is obtained when R = 2.

  If it is not the last round in step S1111 (step S1111: No), the process ends. When it is the final round (step S1111: Yes), ending is started (step S1112). Here, the ending refers to a predetermined period after the winning prize opening 109 is closed.

  After the ending is started in step S1112, the jackpot value R is set to 0 (step S1113), and it is determined whether a predetermined ending period has elapsed (step S1114). If the ending period has elapsed (step S1114: Yes), the jackpot is terminated (step S1115), and the process is terminated. If the ending period has not elapsed (step S1114: No), the process is terminated as it is.

  If the opening is not in progress in step S1102 (step S1102: No), it is determined whether or not the special winning opening 109 is open (step S1121). If it is open (step S1121: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1107, and it is determined whether or not the open period has elapsed. If it is not open (step S1121: No), it is determined whether it is during a predetermined interval (step S1122). Here, the interval is a predetermined period from the previous opening (for example, opening of the first round) of the special winning opening 109 to the next opening (for example, opening of the second round).

  If it is not during the interval in step S1122 (step S1122: No), the process proceeds to step S1114, and it is determined whether or not the ending period has elapsed. On the other hand, if it is during the interval (step S1122: Yes), it is determined whether a predetermined interval period has elapsed (step S1123). When the interval period elapses in step S1123 (step S1123: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1105, and a value obtained by adding 1 to the jackpot value (number of rounds) R is set as a new R. When the interval period has not elapsed (step S1123: No), the process ends.

(Validity period change process)
Next, the validity period changing process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing the contents of the validity period changing process. The validity period changing process is the process shown in step S1110 of FIG. In the validity period changing process, first, it is determined whether or not there is a game ball winning in the special winning opening 109 (step S1201). When it is determined that there is no winning game ball (step S1201: No), the processing is ended as it is. When it is determined that there is a winning game ball (step S1201: Yes), it is determined whether or not it is during the valid period (step S1202).

  If it is determined that it is not in the valid period (step S1202: No), the process is terminated. When it determines with it being in an effective period (step S1202: Yes), an effective period is complete | finished (step S1203) and it transfers to step S1111. In this flowchart, the valid period ends when one game ball wins during the valid period. For example, the valid period ends when two or three balls are won. It is also possible.

  Further, for example, the validity period may be different for the case of 15 rounds probability variation / normal jackpot and the case of 2 rounds probability variation jackpot. Specifically, in the case of 15 round probability change / normal jackpot, the effective period is lengthened and the effective period is ended when three game balls win a prize winning hole 109 during this effective period. . Also, in the case of two rounds probable big hit, the effective period is shortened, and when one game ball wins the big prize opening 109 during this effective period, the effective period is ended.

  In this way, in the case of a 15 round probability change / normal jackpot with a long opening period in which a large amount of winnings are expected to be made at the winning hole 109, the game balls won after the closing of the winning hole 109 are increased by increasing the effective period. Prize balls can be awarded and players can benefit from the prize balls. Further, when three game balls are won in the grand prize opening 109 during the effective period, the effective period can be ended to suppress the winning ball for the illegal winning. That is, the store side can suppress a large amount of payout when four or more game balls are won. In addition, in the case of a two-round probable big hit where the winning to the big winning opening 109 is not expected so much, by shortening the validity period, the winning after the closing of the big winning opening 109 while suppressing the granting of the predetermined right to the illegal winning is made. A minimum prize ball can be given to the played game balls.

(Validity change timing)
Next, the change timing of the effective period will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 13 is a timing chart showing the change timing of the effective period of the second start port 106 in the normal gaming state.

  In FIG. 13, a timing chart 1300 shows a normal symbol 1301, an electric tulip 1302, a setting valid state 1303 when there is no winning game ball, a change valid state 1304 when there is a winning game ball, and a game ball at each timing. A normal symbol 1310 when there is a winning is shown. The normal symbol 1301 indicates fluctuation or stoppage. The normal symbol lottery when the fluctuation of the normal symbol 1301 is stopped is assumed to be won. When the normal symbol 1301 is won and the fluctuation is stopped, the electric tulip 1302 is opened.

  The electric tulip 1302 is closed when a predetermined opening period has elapsed. The setting valid state 1303 indicates that the electric tulip 1302 is in an active state during opening, and if the winning command is not received after the electric tulip 1302 is closed, it indicates that the electric tulip 1302 is in an effective state for a preset period U1. Yes. The valid state is a state in which a predetermined right such as a change in symbol or a prize ball is given to the game ball.

  The change effective state 1304 shows the effective state when the winning command is received when the electric tulip 1302 is in an active state while the electric tulip 1302 is opened and the period U2 has elapsed after the electric tulip 1302 is closed. That is, in the change effective state 1304, when a winning command is received within a period shorter than the period U1 after closing the electric tulip 1302, the period U1 indicating the effective state after closing the electric tulip 1302 is shortened to the period U2. It is shown that.

  When the normal symbol 1301 is in the stopped state, the normal symbol 1301 starts to change at the start timing T1 when the period U1 shown in the setting valid state 1303 has elapsed. On the other hand, when the normal symbol 1310 is in the stopped state, the normal symbol 1310 starts to change at the start timing T2 when the period U2 shown in the change effective state 1304 has elapsed. Thus, the fluctuation start timing T2 shown in the normal symbol 1310 is earlier than the fluctuation start timing T1 shown in the normal symbol 1301.

  FIG. 14 is a timing chart showing the change timing of the effective period of the second start port 106 in the probability variation gaming state. Note that the probability variation gaming state here includes a short-time gaming state. In FIG. 14, a timing chart 1400 shows a normal symbol 1401, an electric tulip 1402, a setting valid state 1403 when there is no game ball winning, a change valid state 1404 when there is a game ball winning, A normal symbol 1410 when there is a winning is shown. The normal symbol 1401 indicates fluctuation or stoppage. The normal symbol lottery when the fluctuation of the normal symbol 1401 is stopped is assumed to be won. When the normal symbol 1401 is won and the fluctuation is stopped, the electric tulip 1402 is opened.

  The electric tulip 1402 is closed when a predetermined opening period has elapsed. The set valid state 1403 is in the valid state while the electric tulip 1402 is open, and is in the valid state for a preset period U3 when a winning command is not received, for example, three times after the electric tulip 1402 is closed. It is shown that.

  The change valid state 1404 shows the valid state when the electric tulip 1402 is in an active state while the electric tulip 1402 is opened and the third winning command is received in the period U4 after the electric tulip 1402 is closed. That is, in the change effective state 1404, when the winning command is received three times within a period shorter than the period U3 after closing the electric tulip 1402, the period U3 indicating the effective state after closing the electric tulip 1402 is shortened to the period U4. It is shown that.

  When the normal symbol 1401 is in the stopped state, the normal symbol 1401 starts to change at the start timing T3 when the period U3 shown in the setting valid state 1403 has elapsed. On the other hand, when the normal symbol 1410 is in the stopped state, the normal symbol 1410 starts to change at the start timing T4 when the period U4 shown in the change effective state 1404 has elapsed. In this way, the fluctuation start timing T4 indicated by the normal symbol 1410 is earlier than the fluctuation start timing T3 indicated by the normal symbol 1401.

  FIG. 15 is a timing chart showing the change timing of the effective period of the special winning opening 109 in the probability variation gaming state. In FIG. 15, a timing chart 1500 shows a big winning opening 1501 at each timing, a setting valid state 1502 when there is no winning game ball, and a change valid state 1503 when there is a winning game ball.

  The big winning opening 1501 indicates opening or closing in the big hit state. The set valid state 1502 indicates that the special winning opening 1501 is in an active state while the special winning opening 1501 is opened, and is in an effective state for a preset period U5 after the large winning opening 1501 is closed.

  The change valid state 1503 shows the valid state when a winning command is received when the period U6 has passed after the closing of the large winning opening 1501 while being in the effective state while the large winning opening 1501 is opened. That is, in the change valid state 1503, when a winning command is received within a period shorter than the period U5 after closing the big prize opening 1501, the period U5 indicating the effective state after closing the big prize opening 1501 is shortened to the period U6. It is shown that. This makes it possible to advance the opening timing of the big winning opening 1501 at the start of the next round during the big hit.

  As described above, according to the present embodiment, it is determined whether or not to grant a predetermined right to a game ball to be detected later using the information on the changed effective period. A predetermined right can be appropriately given to the game ball that has won the winning opening after closing the electric accessory. Therefore, if the game ball is pinched by an electric accessory during the effective period, or if the player illegally opens the electric window by opening the glass window illegally, and another game ball illegally wins the prize opening Even in such a case, it is possible to prevent a predetermined right from being given to such illegally won game balls. Therefore, it is possible to play a sound and appropriate game.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when there is a game ball winning at the winning opening within the effective period, the determination is made to end the effective period and not grant a predetermined right to the game ball detected thereafter. Since this is done, it is possible to prevent a predetermined right from being given to subsequent game balls. Therefore, an appropriate game can be played reliably.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when there is a normal symbol holding ball for performing the normal symbol lottery next time, and when the effective period of the second start port 106 ends, the normal symbol is immediately after the end of the effective period. Since the normal symbol lottery corresponding to the reserved ball is started, the timing for starting the next variation of the normal symbol can be advanced. Therefore, the number of normal symbol lotteries can be increased, and entertainment can be enhanced.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the effective period is changed based on the gaming state together with the winning result of the game ball to the second starting port 106, so according to the probability variation gaming state, the normal gaming state, etc. The effective period set in advance can be changed, and the effective period can be ended according to the detection result of the game ball. Accordingly, the given right is granted in a game state advantageous to the player, such as a probable change game state or a short-time game state, while preventing the given right from being given to the game ball illegally won at the second starting port 106. And the player can benefit from certain rights. On the other hand, in the normal gaming state, since it is possible to minimize the granting of a predetermined right, it is possible to improve the profit on the store side.

It is a front view which shows an example of the pachinko game machine concerning embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the internal structure of the control part of the pachinko game machine concerning embodiment of this invention. It is the block diagram which showed the functional structure of the control part of the pachinko game machine concerning embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of the timer interruption process which a main control part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of a gate SW process. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of a 2nd start port SW process. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of an effective period change process. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of a normal symbol process. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of a normal symbol process. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of a special symbol process. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of an electric tulip process. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of a big prize opening process. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of a big prize opening process. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of an effective period change process. It is a timing chart which showed the change timing of the effective period of the 2nd starting mouth in a normal game state. It is a timing chart which showed the change timing of the effective period of the 2nd starting mouth in a probability change game state. It is a timing chart which showed the change timing of the effective period of the big prize opening in a probability change game state.

Explanation of symbols

100 Pachinko machine 104 Image display unit 106 Second starting port (winning port)
107 Electric Tulip (Electric character)
109 Grand Prize (Winner)
109a Open / close door (Electric accessory)
201 Main control unit (control board)
211 CPU (changing means, determining means, normal symbol lottery means)
213 RAM (period setting means, state setting means)
222 Second start port SW (winning port detection means)
224 Grand Prize Exit SW (Winner Exit Detection Means)
223 Gate SW (Gate detection means)
301 period setting unit (period setting means)
302 winning opening detection unit (winning opening detecting means)
303 Change part (change means)
304 determination unit (determination means)
305 Giving unit (granting means)
306 Jackpot lottery section 307 Prize ball section 308 Normal symbol lottery unit (normal symbol lottery means)
309 State setting unit (state setting means)
310 Gate detection unit (gate detection means)

Claims (2)

A starting port provided on the game board for granting a predetermined right by winning a game ball;
Provided near the starting opening, and an open state to facilitate winning game balls to the starting opening, an electric combination thereof and a closed state to hardly winning game balls than the open state to the start hole,
Gate detection means for detecting a game ball that has passed a predetermined winning gate on the game board;
A normal symbol for performing a normal symbol lottery for selecting either the opening of the electric accessory or the losing that closes the electric accessory according to the detection result of the game ball by the gate detecting means. Lottery means;
A period setting means for presetting a predetermined effective period for granting the predetermined right to the game ball won in the start opening after the transition from the open state to the closed state of the electric accessory;
A winning opening detecting means for detecting a game ball won in the starting opening through the electric accessory;
When the game ball is detected by the winning opening detecting means within the effective period set in the period setting means, the effective period is changed based on the detection result of the gaming ball by the winning opening detecting means. Change means to
Determining means for determining whether or not to grant the predetermined right to a game ball to be detected later, using information on the validity period changed by the changing means;
Equipped with a,
The changing means terminates the effective period when a game ball is detected by the winning opening detecting means within the effective period set in the period setting means,
The determination means performs a determination not to give a predetermined right to a game ball detected after the effective period has expired,
The normal symbol lottery means, when there is a normal symbol holding ball for performing the normal symbol lottery next time, and when the effective period of the start port is ended by the changing means, immediately after the end of the effective period gaming machine, characterized in that to start the normal symbol lottery corresponding to the normal symbol hold sphere. It further comprises state setting means for setting the gaming state,
The changing means may detection result of the game ball by the winning opening detecting means, based on the game state is set to the state setting means, according to claim 1, characterized in that to change the expiration time Gaming machine .

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