JP5855158B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, there is a pachinko gaming machine that has a plurality of opening / closing devices in a game area and that can win a lot of prize balls by opening them sequentially when they are successful (for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2008-36132 A

However, this type of pachinko machine has poor gameplay.
This invention is made | formed in order to solve the said subject, and it aims at improving the game property of a pachinko game machine.

  The present invention employs the following configuration in order to solve the above problems. Note that the reference numerals in parentheses and supplementary explanations in this column show the correspondence with the embodiments described later in order to help understanding of the present invention, and do not limit the present invention at all. .

The gaming machine (1) of the present invention changes the course of a game ball, and directs the game ball to any one of a plurality of areas including a first determination area (120) and a second determination area (121). The distributing means (141) to be exchanged is configured to be openable and closable, and the first and second winning devices (125, 126) associated with the first and second determination areas, respectively, The first determination means for determining whether or not a hit has occurred after passing through the first and second determination areas, and the first and second related to the determination when the first determination means determines that a hit has occurred. A first opening means for releasing a winning device associated with the determination area; a second determining means for determining whether or not a winning occurs when a game ball enters the first winning device; and a second determination. When it is determined that the winning has occurred by the means, the second winning device is opened. And it means release, the first determining means, game balls, characterized in that determines that the hit with a high probability if than when passing through the first determination area has passed through the second determination area has occurred .

  Further, in the gaming machine of the present invention, the allocating means includes the first and second determination areas, and a losing area (124) in which it is not determined whether or not a hit has occurred even if the game ball passes. The game ball is directed to any one of the plurality of regions.

  In addition, the gaming machine of the present invention further includes third and fourth winning devices (127, 128) configured to be openable and closable, and the second determining means further includes the game ball as the second and third winning devices. When the ball is entered, it is determined whether or not a win has occurred, and the second releasing means determines that the second determining means determines that a win has occurred due to the ball entering the second winning device. The winning device is opened, and the fourth winning device is opened when it is determined by the second determination means that a winning has occurred due to the ball entering the third winning device.

  In the gaming machine of the present invention, the second determination means determines that a hit has occurred with a relatively high probability when the game ball enters the winning device, so that the plurality of The winning devices are sequentially opened.

  ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, a player can be entertained and game property can be improved.

1 is a schematic front view showing a pachinko gaming machine 1. FIG. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structure of the ordinary electric role 125. 3 is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration of a display device 111. FIG. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structure of the 1st winning device 140. FIG. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structure of the 2nd winning device 140. FIG. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structure of the 3rd prize winning device 140. FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a schematic configuration of a pachinko gaming machine 1. FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing main processing executed by a main CPU 701a of the main control board 700. 7 is a flowchart showing a recovery process executed by the main CPU 701a of the main control board 700. 5 is a flowchart showing a power supply monitoring process executed by a main CPU 701a of the main control board 700. 7 is a flowchart showing main control board timer interrupt processing executed by the main CPU 701a of the main control board 700. 7 is a flowchart showing a switch process executed by a main CPU 701a of the main control board 700. 5 is a flowchart showing a first gate switch process executed by a main CPU 701a of a main control board 700. 7 is a flowchart showing a second gate switch process executed by the main CPU 701a of the main control board 700. 7 is a flowchart showing a third gate switch process executed by the main CPU 701a of the main control board 700. 10 is a flowchart showing a fourth gate switch process executed by the main CPU 701a of the main control board 700. 5 is a flowchart showing a first normal symbol process executed by a main CPU 701a of a main control board 700. 7 is a flowchart showing a second normal symbol process executed by the main CPU 701a of the main control board 700. 7 is a flowchart showing a third normal symbol process executed by the main CPU 701a of the main control board 700. 10 is a flowchart showing a fourth normal symbol process executed by the main CPU 701a of the main control board 700. 7 is a flowchart showing a first normal electric power process executed by a main CPU 701a of the main control board 700. 7 is a flowchart showing a second ordinary power combination process executed by the main CPU 701a of the main control board 700. 10 is a flowchart showing a third ordinary power combination process executed by the main CPU 701a of the main control board 700. 10 is a flowchart showing a fourth ordinary electric power process executed by the main CPU 701a of the main control board 700.

Hereinafter, a gaming machine 1 as an embodiment of the gaming machine of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings as appropriate.
[Configuration of gaming machine 1]
A schematic configuration of the gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 1 is a schematic front view of a gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment. The gaming machine 1 is configured to fire a game ball based on a player's launch operation, and when a game ball wins a specific winning device, a predetermined number of game balls are paid out to the player based on the win. It is a pachinko machine. Note that the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment is a pachinko gaming machine called a normal electric role type.

As shown in FIG. 1, the gaming machine 1 includes a game board 100 provided with a prize and a prize related to determination, and a frame member 101 surrounding the game board 100.
The frame member 101 is a so-called glass frame that supports a transparent glass plate arranged in parallel with a predetermined distance from the board surface of the game board 100. A game area 102 in which a game ball can flow down is formed by the glass plate supported by the frame member 101 and the game board 100.

  The frame member 101 has a frame lamp 103 that emits light for production or the like in the upper center. Speakers 104 are provided on the left and right sides of the frame lamp 103. Further, the frame member 101 has a structure in which a lower portion thereof protrudes toward the player side, and a circular effect button 105 is provided on the upper surface of the protruding portion. An effect key 106 composed of four push buttons is provided in front of the effect button 105 on the left side. Further, on the back side of the effect button 105, a tray 107 for guiding the game ball to a launching device (not shown) is provided. The frame member 101 has a handle 108 at the lower right side. A lever 109 is rotatably attached to the handle 108. Further, the handle 108 is provided with a stop button 110 for temporarily stopping the launch of the game ball regardless of the rotation of the lever 109. A display 111 is provided in the lower right region of the game board 100 in the frame member 101.

  The game board 100 has a sorting device 140 at the center thereof. Inside the sorting apparatus 140, four normal symbol gates (first to fourth normal symbol gates 120 to 123) assigned with first to fourth numbers, a lose gate 124, and the like are arranged. The game ball that has entered the sorting device 140 is guided to one of these normal symbol gates. Details of the sorting device 140 will be described later.

  In addition, the game board 100 includes four ordinary electric actors (first to fourth ordinary electric actors 125 to 128) numbered as the first to fourth numbers, and five as prizes relating to winning and determination. A general winning device 129 is provided. Moreover, it has the 1st-4th normal symbol gates 120-123 similar to what was provided in the distribution apparatus 140 inside. Hereinafter, the ordinary electric combination is also referred to as an ordinary electric combination.

  The first to fourth ordinary electric roles 125 to 128 are arranged along the right edge of the game board 100. The second ordinary symbol gate 121 corresponding to the first ordinary electric role 125, the third ordinary symbol gate 122 corresponding to the second ordinary electric role 126, and the fourth ordinary symbol gate 122 corresponding to the third ordinary electric role 127. The normal symbol gate 123 is arranged corresponding to the fourth ordinary electric role 128, and the first ordinary symbol gate 120 is arranged. Further, the ordinary electric role and the ordinary symbol gate arranged in correspondence therewith are configured as one body.

With reference to FIG. 2, an arrangement mode of the first normal electric combination 125 and the second normal symbol gate 121 and an opening / closing mode of the first normal electric combination 125 will be described.
The first ordinary electric role 125 has a ball entrance 125a and two movable pieces 125b that open and close the ball entrance 125a from both sides. A second normal symbol gate 121 is disposed along the opening edge of the entrance 125a, and the second normal symbol gate 121 is sandwiched between the movable pieces 125b.

  An obstacle 125c is disposed above the entrance 125a and the second normal symbol gate 121. Thereby, when the movable piece 125b is closed, it is impossible for the game ball to pass through the second normal symbol gate 121 and to enter the entrance 125a (FIG. 2A). ).

  On the other hand, when the movable piece 125b is opened, when the game ball flowing down from above collides with the opened movable piece 125b, the game ball is guided to the second normal symbol gate 121. For this reason, it is easy for the game ball to pass through the second normal symbol gate 121 and to enter the entrance 125a. At this time, only the game balls that have passed through the second normal symbol gate 121 enter the entrance 125a.

  In addition, even when the movable piece 125b is closed, it may be configured to be able to enter the second ordinary symbol gate 121 or the entrance 125a. In addition, when the movable piece 125b is opened, it may be configured such that, in rare cases, a game ball that has not passed through the second normal symbol gate 121 enters the entrance 125a. In addition, only the game balls that have passed through the second normal symbol gate 121 enter the entrance 125a, and the second normal symbol gate 121 is arranged away from the opening edge of the entrance 125a. May be.

The second to fourth ordinary electric roles 126 to 128 and the third, fourth, and first ordinary symbol gates 122, 123, and 120 arranged corresponding to these have the same configuration. .
And the 1st-4th normal symbol gate 120-123 distribute | arranged to the inside of the distribution apparatus 140 and each of the 1st-4th normal electric roles 125-128 respond | corresponds to the same number of normal electric roles It is attached.

  The first to fourth ordinary symbol gates 120 to 123 are provided with first to fourth gate passage switches 703a to 703d (see FIG. 7) for detecting the passage of the game ball. When the passage of the game ball is detected by the gate passing switch, it is determined whether or not the corresponding ordinary electric role is released (normal symbol determination), and the determination result is displayed on the display 111.

In addition, the normal symbol determination performed by passing the game ball of the 1st-4th normal symbol gates 120-123 is described as the 1st-4th normal symbol determination, respectively.
When the first to fourth normal symbol determinations are determined to be successful, the normal number with the same number is released, and entering the ball becomes easy. It becomes easy. At this time, when a game ball enters the normal electric role, at the same time, the game ball passes through the normal symbol gate arranged for the normal electric role, and awarding a prize ball corresponds to the normal symbol gate. Normal symbol determination is performed.

  In the present embodiment, the second normal symbol gate 121 is provided in the first ordinary electric role 125, the third normal symbol gate 122 is provided in the second ordinary electric role 126, and the fourth normal symbol gate 123 is provided in the third ordinary electric role 127. However, the first ordinary symbol gate 120 is arranged on the fourth ordinary electric role 128.

  Therefore, for example, when a game ball first enters the sorting device 140 and the game ball passes through the first normal symbol gate 120, the first normal symbol determination is performed. At this time, when it is determined that the first normal symbol combination is a win and the first ordinary electric role 125 is released, the first normal electric role 125 can be won and the game ball of the second normal symbol gate 121 can pass. It becomes. When the game ball passes through the second ordinary symbol gate 121 and wins the first ordinary electric role 125, the second ordinary symbol determination is performed and a prize ball is awarded.

  At this time, if it is determined that the second ordinary symbol combination is a win and the second ordinary electric combination 126 is released, the winning of the second ordinary electric combination 126 and the passing of the game ball of the third ordinary symbol gate 122 are possible. It becomes. When the game ball passes through the third ordinary symbol gate 122 and wins the second ordinary electric role 126, the third ordinary symbol determination is performed and a prize ball is awarded.

  That is, if it is determined that the n-th normal symbol determination is a win in the n-th normal symbol gate, the n-th normal symbol role is released and the n + 1 normal symbol gate is easily passed. With the addition of the sphere, the (n + 1) th normal symbol determination occurs. For this reason, if it keeps on hitting by a normal symbol determination, opening | release of a normal electric role will be continued in order of 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 1st ....

  If the number of the normal symbol gate through which the game ball that entered the sorting device 140 passed (the first normal symbol gate that passed through) is the second, the second, third, fourth, first,... Normal electric roles are released in this order. In addition, when the number of the normal symbol gate that passed first is the third, the number of the normal symbol gate that passed first is the fourth in the order of the third, fourth, first, etc. In the order of the fourth, first,...

In addition, hereinafter, the release of the ordinary electric role in this way is referred to as a general game.
In addition, regarding the probability of winning in each normal symbol determination, the probability of winning may be lowered as the normal symbol determination is a smaller number.

  By doing so, it is difficult for a general game starting from the opening of the first ordinary electric role 125 and the second ordinary electric role 126 to occur, and the first ordinary electric role 125 is less likely to be opened following the fourth ordinary electric role 128. Become. For this reason, it is possible to suppress an increase in the number of times that the ordinary electric role is released in the ordinary game, and an appropriate prize ball can be given to the player. In addition, since it is relatively easy to generate a conventional game starting with the opening of the third ordinary electric role 127 or the fourth ordinary electric role 128, it becomes easier to generate a normal game having a smaller number of continuations and raises the base of the game. be able to.

  In addition, the probability of being determined to be successful in the second to fourth normal symbol determinations is set to a high probability, and the probability of determining to be successful in the first normal symbol determination is the probability of being determined to be successful in the other normal symbol determinations. It may be much lower than that. As an example, the probability may be about 1/100.

  By doing so, it becomes difficult to continue from the opening of the fourth ordinary electric combination 128 to the opening of the first ordinary electric combination 125. For this reason, it is possible to suppress an increase in the number of times that the ordinary electric role is released in the ordinary game, and an appropriate prize ball can be given to the player.

  Further, when the game ball passes through the first normal symbol gate 120 when the fourth ordinary electric role 128 is released, it is determined whether or not to shift to the next cycle of the normal game by the first ordinary symbol determination. That is, whether or not to shift to the next cycle of the general figure game by the first normal symbol determination by entering the fourth normal electric role 128 as one cycle of the general figure game until the release of the fourth ordinary electric role 128 The gameability that is determined is generated. For this reason, the player can enjoy whether or not the usual game is continuously changed, and the gameability can be improved.

In addition, at the bottom of the game board 100, a discharge device 130 for discharging game balls that have not won a prize is provided.
With such a configuration, when the player grasps the handle 108 and rotates the lever 109 in the clockwise direction, the game balls stored in the tray 107 are guided to the launching device (not shown), and the rotation angle of the lever 109 is set. The ball is fired toward the game area 102 with a corresponding hitting force. The game ball launched by the launching device rises between rails (not shown) provided on the left end side of the game board 100 and eventually reaches the upper part in the game area 102. The game ball that has reached the upper part in the game area 102 then falls in the game area 102. At this time, the game ball falls on the board of the game board 100 while changing its moving direction (unpredictably) by contacting a plurality of nails or windmills provided in the game area 102. As described above, the launch of the game ball is temporarily stopped when the player operates the stop button 110.

  When the player turns the lever 109 of the handle 108 to fire the game ball, when the lever 109 is rotated at a medium rotation angle, the game ball is exemplified by a wavy arrow 131 in FIG. In this way, it is launched in a trajectory that collides with the top of the sorting device 140.

  On the other hand, when the player performs a so-called “right strike” in which the lever 109 is rotated at a large rotation angle, the game ball is launched with a relatively strong hitting force. In this case, the game ball flows down the right area in the game area 102 as illustrated by the wavy arrow 132 in FIG. Therefore, “right-handed” is required when winning the first to fourth ordinary symbol gates 120 to 123 and the first to fourth ordinary electric roles 125 to 128.

[Configuration of Display 111]
FIG. 3 is an enlarged view of the display 111 in FIG. The display 111 displays information related to the first to fourth normal symbol determinations, and includes a normal symbol display 300 and a normal symbol hold display 310.

The normal symbol display 300 includes first to fourth normal symbol displays 301 to 304, which respectively correspond to normal symbol determinations of the same number.
When the first normal symbol determination is performed, the first normal symbol display 301 displays the symbols in a variable manner and then stops and displays a stop symbol indicating the determination result of the first normal symbol determination. The determination result is notified. The first normal symbol display 301 is constituted by two LEDs, and by these LEDs, the winning symbol indicating that the result of the first ordinary symbol determination is “winning” or the result of the first ordinary symbol determination. The losing symbol indicating that the losing is lost is displayed.

  The second to fourth ordinary symbol indicators 302 to 304 are also configured in the same manner as the first ordinary symbol indicator 301, and by stopping and displaying the winning symbol or the lost symbol for the corresponding ordinary symbol determination, The determination result of the normal symbol determination is notified.

Hereinafter, the symbols displayed on the first to fourth ordinary symbol indicators 301 to 304 are referred to as first to fourth ordinary symbols (or first to fourth ordinary symbols), respectively.
By the way, when a game ball passes through the normal symbol gate while the normal symbol determination or normal electric role is released, the normal symbol determination and the normal symbol variation display are immediately triggered. Can not be executed.

  Therefore, in the gaming machine 1 of this embodiment, when the normal symbol cannot be immediately executed even if the game ball passes through the normal symbol gate, the normal symbol through which the game ball has passed up to a predetermined maximum number of reservations. The right of the normal symbol determination corresponding to the gate is held. The normal symbol hold indicator 310 displays the number of holds for the first to fourth normal symbol determinations.

The normal symbol hold indicator 310 has first to fourth normal symbol hold indicators 311 to 314, which display the number of normal symbol determinations with the same number.
Each normal symbol hold display device is composed of two LEDs, and each LED has three display states: off, on, and blinking. Each of the first to fourth normal symbol hold indicators 311 to 314 displays the hold number from 0 to the maximum hold number by a combination of the display states of the two LEDs.

[Configuration of Sorting Device 140]
Below, the 1st-3rd sorting apparatus is illustrated as a specific structure of the sorting apparatus 140. FIG.
4A and 4B show the first sorting device 140. FIG.

  The first distribution device 140 has a wall portion 400 arranged in a substantially rectangular shape that separates the internal space from the game area 102. A ball entrance hole 402 is formed at the left end of the ceiling 401 that forms the upper surface of the wall 400.

  The internal space includes a lower space 430 provided with a crone 441 and a guide path 410 that guides the game ball 450 that has entered the entrance hole 402 to the lower space 430. It is partitioned by a plate-like bottom plate 420 that forms the bottom of the path 410.

The bottom plate 420 is disposed in a state inclined to the right side, and a bottom plate hole 421 connected to the lower space 430 is formed at the right end thereof.
On the other hand, the lower space 430 is a substantially rectangular parallelepiped space, and the screen of the liquid crystal display device 150 is arranged on the back side thereof.

  In addition, on the upper surface of the floor portion 440 below the lower space 430, a crone 441 that forms a circular dish-like depression is formed. The crune 441 has an inclination from the outside toward the center, and the center is the lowest. It should be noted that the region outside the croon 441 on the upper surface of the floor 440 may also be formed with a downward slope toward the croon 441.

  The crune 441 is formed with first to fifth gate hole portions 442 to 446. The first to fourth gate hole portions 442 to 445 are configured as first to fourth normal symbol gates 120 to 123, respectively, and the fifth gate hole portion 446 is configured as a lose gate 124. When the game ball passes through the first to fifth gate hole portions 442 to 446, it is detected that the game ball has passed through the corresponding normal symbol gate or lose gate.

Next, the behavior of the game ball 450 that has entered the first sorting apparatus 140 will be described.
A game nail, an obstacle, and the like are arranged around the entrance hole 402 of the first distribution device 140, making it difficult to enter the entrance hole 402.

The game ball 450 that has entered the entrance hole 402 enters the bottom plate 420, is guided to the right by the inclination of the bottom plate 420, enters the bottom plate hole 421, and enters the lower space 430.
The game ball 450 that has entered the lower space 430 falls to the right side of the front edge of the floor 440, and then enters the crone 441 while moving to the left. In many cases, the game ball 450 moves so as to go around the crone 441 in the clockwise direction, and enters any of the first to fifth gate hole portions 442 to 446. The gate hole into which the game ball 450 enters is determined by the angle and speed when the game ball 450 enters the croon 441.

The game ball 450 may be discharged to the outside of the first sorting device 140 after entering the gate hole.
Here, a movable accessory may be arranged in the lower space 430, and the course of the game ball that has entered the lower space 430 may be changed. Moreover, you may arrange | position the movable accessory which changes the 1st-5th gate hole part 442-446 into the state which is easy to enter (or possible), and the state where entry is difficult (or impossible). By doing so, the behavior of the game ball in the lower space 430 becomes rich in change, and it becomes difficult to predict which gate hole the game ball will enter, and the interest of the game can be enhanced.

  Furthermore, the probability of entering the first to fifth gate holes 442 to 446 can be arbitrarily determined by, for example, arranging the slope of the crune 441 or a movable accessory, but as an example, first to fourth As for the number of gate holes 442 to 445, the probability of entering may be lowered as the number becomes younger. Further, the probability of entering the fifth gate hole 446 may be the highest.

  Further, the entrance probability of the fifth gate hole 446 may be maximized while facilitating the entrance to the entrance hole 402 of the first distribution device 140. Furthermore, as for the first to fourth gate hole portions 442 to 445, the probability of entering a ball may be lowered as the number becomes younger.

By doing so, it is possible to reduce the probability of occurrence of a general game and the number of ordinary electric characters released during the general game, and an appropriate number of prize balls can be awarded.
5A and 5B show the second distribution device 140. FIG.

  The second distribution device 140 has a wall portion 500 arranged in a substantially rectangular shape that separates the internal space 510 and the game area 102. A ball entry hole 502 is formed at the center of the ceiling 501 that forms the upper surface of the wall 500.

The internal space 510 is a substantially rectangular parallelepiped space, and the screen of the liquid crystal display device 150 is disposed on the inner side.
In addition, a circular recess is formed on the upper surface of the floor portion 520 below the internal space 510, and a disc-shaped rotating body that rotates in a predetermined direction (for example, clockwise) by a motor (not shown) in the recess. 530 is arranged.

  Furthermore, first to fifth gate hole portions 521 to 525 are provided at the bottom portion of the depression formed on the upper surface of the floor portion 520 (below the rotating body 530). The first to fourth gate hole portions 521 to 524 are configured as first to fourth normal symbol gates 120 to 123, and the fifth gate hole portion 525 is configured as a lose gate 124. When the game ball passes through the first to fifth gate holes 521 to 525, it is detected that the game ball has passed through the corresponding normal symbol gate or lose gate.

  The rotating body 530 is formed with first to fifth recesses 531 to 535 that are recessed along the outer periphery thereof. Each recess is configured so that the game ball that has entered the part can be held at that location, and the bottom is configured to be openable, and the position of the rotating body circulates as the rotating body 530 rotates.

  And the 1st-5th recessed parts 531-535 are each matched with the thing of the same number among the 1st-5th gate hole parts 521-525, and the state where the bottom was closed normally It has become. However, while each recess passes through the corresponding gate hole due to the rotation of the rotator 530, the bottom of the recess is opened, so that the game ball held in the recess enters the corresponding gate hole. Sphere.

Note that an inclination toward the rotator 530 may be formed in a region other than the region where the rotator 530 is disposed on the upper surface of the floor 520.
Next, the behavior of the game ball 540 that has entered the second sorting apparatus 140 will be described.

A game nail, an obstacle, and the like are arranged around the entrance hole 502 of the second distribution device 140, making it difficult to enter the entrance hole 502.
The game ball 540 that entered the entrance hole portion 502 and entered the internal space 510 falls to the center of the front edge of the floor portion 520, and then enters any recess of the rotating body 530 located near the drop position. enter in. As a result, the game ball 540 is held in the recess and circulates with the rotation of the rotating body 530.

  When the recess holding the game ball 540 reaches the corresponding gate hole, the bottom is opened, and the game ball 540 enters the gate hole. The game ball 540 may be discharged to the outside of the second sorting device 140 after entering the gate hole.

  Here, a movable accessory may be arranged in the internal space 510, and the course of the game ball that has entered the internal space 510 may be changed. Moreover, you may arrange | position the movable accessory which changes the 1st-5th recessed parts 531-535 into the state which is easy to enter (or possible), and the state where entry is difficult (or impossible). By doing so, the behavior of the game ball in the internal space 510 becomes rich in change, and it becomes difficult to predict which gate hole the game ball will enter, so that the interest of the game can be enhanced.

  Furthermore, although the probability of entry into the first to fifth recesses 531 to 535 can be arbitrarily determined by arranging a movable accessory or the like, as an example, the first to fourth recesses 531 to 534 are numbered. As you become younger, the approach probability may be lowered. Further, the probability of entering the fifth recess 535 may be the highest.

  Further, the entrance probability of the fifth recess 535 may be maximized while facilitating the entrance into the entrance hole 502 of the second sorting device 140. Further, the first to fourth recesses 531 to 534 may have a lower entry probability as the number becomes younger.

By doing so, it is possible to reduce the probability of occurrence of a general game and the number of ordinary electric characters released during the general game, and an appropriate number of prize balls can be awarded.
FIGS. 6A and 6B show the third sorting device 140.

  The third sorting device 140 has a wall portion 600 arranged in a substantially rectangular shape that separates the internal space 610 of the third sorting device 140 from the game area 102. A ball entrance hole 602 is formed at the center of the ceiling 601 that forms the upper surface of the wall 600.

The internal space 610 is a substantially rectangular parallelepiped space, and the screen of the liquid crystal display device 150 is disposed on the inner side.
In addition, a cylindrical rotating drum 620 is disposed laterally on the floor 640 below the internal space 610, and a gate having first to fifth gate holes 631 to 635 formed therein. A member 630 is arranged.

  The first to fourth gate hole portions 631 to 634 are configured as first to fourth normal symbol gates 120 to 123, and the fifth gate hole portion 635 is configured as a miss gate 124. When the game ball passes through the first to fifth gate holes 631 to 634, it is detected that the game ball has passed through the corresponding normal symbol gate or lose gate.

The rotating drum 620 is rotated by a motor (not shown) so that a side surface on the player side is directed from the lower side to the upper side around a rotating shaft passing through the centers of the circular top surface and bottom surface.
In addition, the rotating drum 620 is provided with magnets 621 to 629 for bonding game balls on the side surface thereof. The magnets 621 to 629 are arranged side by side in an inverted V shape, and the magnets 621 to 625 that are written in the center from the left end are arranged in a row with an inclination with respect to the rotation axis of the rotary drum 620. . In addition, the magnets 625 to 629 that are written from the center to the right end are also arranged in a row with an inclination opposite to the arrangement of the magnets 621 to 625 with respect to the rotation axis.

Note that an inclination toward the rotary drum 620 may be formed on the upper surface of the floor portion 640.
Next, the behavior of the game ball 650 that has entered the third sorting apparatus 140 will be described.

Game nails, obstacles, and the like are arranged around the entrance hole 602 of the third allocating device 140, making it difficult to enter the entrance hole 602.
The game ball 650 that has entered the entrance hole portion 602 and entered the internal space 610 falls to the center of the front edge of the floor portion 640, and then moves toward the rotary drum 620 and the side surface of the rotary drum 620. Adhere to one of the magnets.

  When the game ball 650 adheres to the magnet, the game ball 650 is lifted upward by the rotation of the rotating drum 620 and guided to one of the first to fifth gate hole portions 631 to 635. The game ball 650 may be discharged to the outside of the third sorting device 140 after entering the gate hole.

  Here, a movable accessory may be arranged in the internal space 610 to change the course of the game ball that has entered the internal space 610. In particular, the path of a game ball rolling on the floor 640 may be changed by a movable accessory, and the magnet to which the game ball adheres may be changed more directly. Moreover, you may arrange | position the movable accessory which changes the 1st-5th gate hole part 631-635 into the state which is easy to enter (or possible), and the state where entry is difficult (or impossible). By doing so, the behavior of the game ball in the internal space 610 becomes rich in change, and it becomes difficult to predict which gate hole the game ball will enter, and the interest of the game can be enhanced.

  Furthermore, the probability of entering the first to fifth gate hole parts 631 to 635 can be arbitrarily determined by arranging the inclination of the floor part 640 or movable accessories, but as an example, As for the number of the four gate holes 631 to 634, the probability of entering the ball may be lowered as the number becomes younger. Further, the probability of entering the fifth gate hole 635 may be the highest.

  In addition, the entrance probability of the fifth gate hole 635 may be maximized while facilitating the entrance to the entrance hole 602 of the third sorting device 140. Furthermore, as for the first to fourth gate hole portions 631 to 634, the probability of entering the ball may be lowered as the number becomes younger.

By doing so, it is possible to reduce the probability of occurrence of a general game and the number of ordinary electric characters released during the general game, and an appropriate number of prize balls can be awarded.
[Internal configuration of gaming machine 1]
FIG. 7 is a block diagram of the pachinko gaming machine 1. The pachinko gaming machine 1 includes a main control board 700, a payout control board 710, an effect control board 720, an image control board 730, a lamp control board 740, a launch control board 750, and a power supply board 760.

  The main control board 700 controls the basic operation of the gaming machine. The main control board 700 includes a one-chip microcomputer 701, and the one-chip microcomputer 701 includes a main CPU 701a, a main ROM 701b, and a main RAM 701c. The main control board 700 includes a main control input port and an output port (both not shown).

  In the main control input port, a general winning device detection switch 702 that detects that a gaming ball has entered the general winning device 129, and a gaming ball has entered the first to fourth normal symbol gates 120 to 123. First to fourth gate detection switches 703a to 703d for detecting this are connected.

  In addition, the 1st-4th normal symbol gates 120-123 are provided in the distribution apparatus 140 and the 1st-4th normal electric roles 125-128 as mentioned above, and each gate detection switch is as follows. It detects the passing of a game ball at two normal symbol gates of the same number provided in the sorting device 140 and the ordinary electric combination.

  In addition, the first to fourth ordinary electric role detection switches 704a to 704d for detecting that a game ball has entered the first to fourth ordinary electric roles 125 to 128 are input to the input port for main control. , And the payout control board 710 is connected. Various signals are input to the main control board 700 through the main control input port.

  The main control output ports include first to fourth ordinary electric solenoids 705a to 705d for opening and closing movable pieces for opening and closing first to fourth ordinary electric roles 125 to 128, and first to fourth ordinary electric roles. Normal symbol display 300 (first to fourth normal symbol displays 301 to 304), normal symbol hold indicator 310 (first to fourth normal symbols) for displaying the number of reserved symbols for the first to fourth normal symbol determination On hold indicators 311 to 314), a game information output terminal board 706 for outputting an external information signal, a payout control board 710, and an effect control board 720 are connected. Various signals are output from the main control output port.

  The game information output terminal board 706 is a board for outputting an external information signal generated in the main control board 700 to a hall computer or the like of the game shop. The game information output terminal board 706 is connected to the main control board 700 by wiring, and the game information output terminal board 706 is provided with a connector for connecting to a hall computer or the like of a game store.

  In the one-chip microcomputer 701 of the main control board 700, the main CPU 701a reads out the program stored in the main ROM 701b based on the input signals from the detection switches and timers, performs arithmetic processing, and directly controls each device. Alternatively, a command is transmitted to another board according to the result of the arithmetic processing.

  The main ROM 701b stores a game control program and tables necessary for various games. For example, the 1st-4th normal symbol determination table referred in the 1st-4th normal symbol determination, the symbol determination table for determining the stop symbol in the 1st-4th normal symbol determination, the 1st-4th normal A variation pattern determination table for determining a variation pattern of a normal symbol in symbol determination is stored. The tables listed here are only a part, and a number of tables (not shown) are provided.

  Furthermore, the main RAM 701c functions as a data work area during the arithmetic processing of the main CPU 701a, and has a plurality of storage areas. For example, the main RAM 701c stores the first to fourth ordinary symbol determination holding numbers T1 to T4, the ordinary symbol random numbers, the number of balls entering the first to fourth ordinary electric roles 125 to 128, etc. . In addition to the information listed here, a lot of information is stored.

  The payout control board 710 performs game ball launch control and prize ball payout control. The payout control board 710 includes a one-chip microcomputer including a payout CPU, a payout ROM, and a payout RAM (not shown), and is connected to the main control board 700 so as to be capable of bidirectional communication. The payout CPU reads out a program stored in the payout ROM based on an input signal from the payout ball measuring switch 711, the door opening switch 712, and the timer that detects whether or not the game ball has been paid out, and performs arithmetic processing. And corresponding data is transmitted to the main control board 700 based on the processing.

  Further, a payout motor 713 of a prize ball payout device for paying out a predetermined number of prize balls from a game ball storage unit to a player is connected to the output side of the payout control board 710. The payout CPU reads out a predetermined program from the payout ROM based on the payout number designation command transmitted from the main control board 700, performs arithmetic processing, and controls the payout motor 713 of the prize ball payout device to execute a predetermined prize. Pay the ball to the player. At this time, the payout RAM functions as a data work area at the time of calculation processing of the payout CPU.

  The effect control board 720 mainly controls each effect such as during a game or standby. The effect control board 720 includes a sub CPU 720a, a sub ROM 720b, and a sub RAM 720c, and is connected to the main control board 700 so as to be communicable in one direction from the main control board 700 to the effect control board 720. . The sub CPU 720a reads out a program stored in the sub ROM 720b based on a command transmitted from the main control board 700, an effect button detection switch 721, an effect key detection switch 722, and an input signal from the timer, and performs arithmetic processing. At the same time, based on the processing, corresponding data is transmitted to the image control board 730 and the lamp control board 740. The sub RAM 720c functions as a data work area when the sub CPU 720a performs arithmetic processing.

  For example, when the sub CPU 720a in the effect control board 720 receives the fluctuation pattern designation command indicating the fluctuation pattern of the normal symbol from the main control board 700, the contents of the received fluctuation pattern designation command are analyzed, and the liquid crystal display device 150, voice Data for causing the output device 731, the effect drive device 741, and the effect illumination device 742 to execute a predetermined effect is generated, and the data is transmitted to the image control board 730 and the lamp control board 740.

  The effect control board 720 includes two position detection sensors 723 that detect that a movable accessory (not shown) arranged on the game board is at a predetermined position. The position detection sensor in the present embodiment is an optical sensor, and includes an irradiator that irradiates light and a light receiver that detects light, and the movable accessory moves to move the light irradiated from the irradiator. The movement of the movable accessory is detected when the light shielding state changes. The configuration of the position detection sensor is not particularly limited. For example, the position detection sensor is pressed when the optical sensor, the magnetic sensor, or the movable accessory that detects the reflected light of the light irradiated on the movable accessory is in a predetermined position. It is conceivable to use a switch type sensor or the like.

The sub-ROM 720b of the effect control board 720 stores an effect control program, data necessary for determining various games, and a table.
For example, an effect pattern determination table for determining an effect pattern based on a variation pattern designation command received from the main control board 700, an ornamental symbol determination table for determining a combination of ornamental symbols to be stopped, and the like are stored in the sub ROM 720b. Has been. In addition, the table mentioned above only enumerates the characteristic table among the tables in this embodiment as an example, and many other tables and programs (not shown) are provided.

  The sub RAM 720c of the effect control board 720 has a plurality of storage areas. In these storage areas, a game state, an effect mode, an effect pattern, a decorative pattern, a counting counter, firing operation information, and the like are stored. In addition to this, a lot of information is stored.

  The image control board 730 includes an image CPU (not shown), a control ROM, a control RAM, a CGROM, a VRAM, and a VDP, a sound CPU, a sound ROM, and a sound RAM for performing image display control of the liquid crystal display device 150. . The image control board 730 is connected to the effect control board 720 so as to be capable of bidirectional communication, and the liquid crystal display device 150 and the audio output device 731 are connected to the output side thereof.

  The image CPU performs control to display a predetermined image on the VDP based on the command received from the effect control board 720. The control RAM functions as a data work area at the time of calculation processing of the image CPU, and temporarily stores data read from the control ROM. The control ROM stores a control processing program of the image CPU, an animation pattern for displaying an animation of the effect pattern, animation scene information, and the like.

  The CGROM stores a large number of image data such as decorative symbols and backgrounds displayed on the liquid crystal display device 150. The image CPU reads a predetermined program based on a command transmitted from the effect control board 720, and the CGROM The predetermined image data stored in the VRAM is expanded in the VRAM, and the image data expanded in the VRAM is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 150.

  The audio ROM stores a large number of audio data to be output from the audio output device 731, and the audio CPU reads out a predetermined program based on the command transmitted from the effect control board 720 and outputs the audio data. Audio output control is performed in the output device 731.

  The lamp control board 740 controls lighting of a board lamp (not shown) provided on the game board 100 and controls a frame lamp 103 provided on the frame member 101. In addition, the lamp control board 740 controls energization of the stepping motor 741a that operates the effect driving device 741. The lamp control board 740 is connected to the effect control board 720, and performs each control described above based on the data transmitted from the effect control board 720.

  The firing control board 750 inputs a touch signal from the touch sensor 751 and performs energization control on the firing solenoid 753 and the ball feed solenoid 754 based on the voltage supplied from the firing volume 752.

  The touch sensor 751 is composed of a capacitive proximity switch that uses a change in capacitance caused by the player touching the handle 108. When the touch sensor 751 detects that the player touches the handle 108, the launch control board is detected. A touch signal for permitting energization of the firing solenoid 753 is output to 750.

  The firing volume 752 is composed of a variable resistor, and a constant voltage (for example, 5 V) applied to the firing volume 752 is divided by the variable resistor, and the divided voltage is supplied to the firing control board 750.

  Here, the rotational speed of the firing solenoid 753 is set to about 99.9 (times / minute) based on the frequency based on the output period of the crystal oscillator provided on the firing control board 750. As a result, the number of game balls fired per minute is about 99.9 (pieces / minute) because one ball is fired every time the firing solenoid rotates. That is, one game ball is fired about every 0.6 seconds.

  Note that the touch signal from the touch sensor 751 and the voltage signal from the firing volume 752 are input to the effect control board 720. As a result, the launch of the game ball can be detected on the effect control board 720.

  The power supply board 760 includes a backup power supply including a capacitor, and supplies a power supply voltage to the pachinko gaming machine 1. Specifically, the power supply voltage is supplied to the main control board 700, the payout control board 710, the effect control board 720, and the launch control board 750. Further, the power supply voltage supplied to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is monitored, and when the power supply voltage becomes equal to or lower than a predetermined value, an interruption detection signal is output to the main control board 700. More specifically, when the power interruption detection signal becomes high level, the main CPU 701a becomes operable, and when the power interruption detection signal becomes low level, the main CPU 701a becomes inactive state. The backup power source is not limited to a capacitor, and may be a battery, for example, or a capacitor and a battery may be used in combination.

[Main control board main processing]
A main process executed in the main control board 700 will be described with reference to FIG. Here, FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing an example of the main process executed in the main control board 700. The main control board 700 executes this main process when the power is turned on. The main process of the main control board 700 is executed by the main CPU 701a based on a program stored in the main ROM 701b.

  In the first S801, access to the main RAM 701c is permitted. This process is performed, for example, after waiting for a sufficient time (for example, 1000 ms) for the sub-CPU 720a of the effect control board 720 to start after the power is turned on.

  In S802, it is determined whether or not the RAM clear switch is “ON”. If it is determined that the RAM clear switch is “ON” (S802: YES), the process proceeds to S811. On the other hand, when it is determined that the RAM clear switch is not “ON” (S802: NO), that is, when the RAM clear switch is “OFF”, the process proceeds to S803.

  In step S803, it is determined whether the backup flag is “ON”. The backup flag is stored in the main RAM 701c, and is set to “ON” when the power to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is cut off. If it is determined that the backup flag is “ON” (S803: YES), the process proceeds to S804. On the other hand, when it is determined that the backup flag is not “ON” (S803: NO), that is, when the backup flag is “OFF”, the process proceeds to S811.

  In step S804, it is determined whether the checksum is normal. The checksum is created for the backup information, and is intended to determine the validity of the backup information when the data addition values match. If it is determined that the checksum is normal (S804: YES), the process proceeds to S805. On the other hand, when it is determined that the checksum is not normal (S804: NO), the process proceeds to S811.

In S805, a recovery process is executed. Details of the recovery process will be described later.
In S806, the CTC cycle is set. This process sets the cycle of the CTC that is a built-in timer counter. For example, it is set to 4 ms. As a result, the main CPU 701a executes a timer interrupt process to be described later at a CTC cycle.

In S807, a power interruption monitoring process is executed. Details of the power interruption monitoring process will be described later.
In S808, interrupt prohibition setting is performed. This process prohibits the timer interrupt process by the main CPU 701a.

  In S809, random number update processing is performed. This process is to update various random numbers such as reach random numbers and variation pattern random numbers used for effects related to normal symbol determination, and first to fourth normal symbol random numbers used for the first to fourth normal symbol determinations. is there. These random numbers are incremented by “1” every time this process is performed. Each random value is returned to “0” after reaching a preset maximum value.

  In S810, interrupt permission setting is performed. This process permits timer interrupt processing by the main CPU 701a. Then, after the processing of S810 is completed, the processing from S807 is repeated.

  The process proceeds to S811 when an affirmative determination is made in S802, a negative determination is made in S803, and a negative determination is made in S804. In S811, the RAM is cleared. The RAM clear is to initialize various flags and count values set by the main control board 700.

  In S812, peripheral part initial setting is performed. In this process, an initial setting command is transmitted from the main control board 700 to the payout control board 710 and the effect control board 720. Thereby, initial setting is performed on the payout control board 710 and the effect control board 720. After the process of S812 is completed, the process proceeds to S806 described above.

[Recovery processing]
A recovery process executed in the main control board 700 will be described with reference to FIG. This restoration process is executed in S805 of FIG.

In the first step S901, a work area is set. The work area is an area used for restoration processing, and is set in the main RAM 701c.
In S902, a recovery command is created. This recovery command may include hold information related to the hold display.

In S903, a recovery command is transmitted. In this process, the restoration command created in S902 is transmitted to the effect control board 720.
In S904, the backup flag is set to “OFF”, and then the recovery process is terminated.

[Power failure monitoring processing]
The power interruption monitoring process executed in the main control board 700 will be described with reference to FIG. This power interruption monitoring process is executed in S807 of FIG.

In the first S1001, interrupt prohibition setting is performed. This process prohibits the timer interrupt process by the main CPU 701a.
In S1002, it is determined whether or not the power is shut off. This process determines whether or not the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 has been cut off. If it is determined that the power supply has been cut off (S1002: YES), the process proceeds to S1003. On the other hand, if it is determined that the power is not shut off (S1002: NO), the process proceeds to S1006.

  In S1003, backup information is created and stored. The backup information is stored in the main RAM 701c. At this time, a checksum is created and stored together with the backup information. The backup information is used for creating a recovery command.

In S1004, the backup flag is set to “ON”. The backup flag is stored in the main RAM 701c.
In S1005, RAM access is prohibited, and then the main process (see FIG. 8) is terminated.

  The process proceeds to S1006 when it is determined in S1002 that the power is not shut off. In S1006, interrupt permission setting is performed. This process permits the timer interrupt process of the main CPU 701a. After the processing of S1006 is completed, the process proceeds to S808 in FIG.

[Timer interrupt processing]
The timer interrupt process executed in the main control board 700 will be described with reference to FIG. Here, FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing an example of timer interrupt processing executed in the main control board 700. The main control board 700 repeatedly executes a series of processes illustrated in FIG. 11 at regular time intervals (for example, 4 milliseconds) during a normal operation except for special cases such as when the power is turned on or when the power is turned off. . Note that the processing of the main control board 700 described based on the flowcharts of FIG. 11 and after is executed by the main CPU 701a based on a program stored in the main ROM 701b.

  First, in S1101, random number update processing is executed. In this process, various random numbers such as the first to fourth ordinary symbol random numbers, the reach random numbers, and the variation pattern random numbers are updated. These random numbers are incremented by “1” every time this process is performed. Each random value is returned to “0” after reaching a preset maximum value.

In S1102, a switch process is performed. This process is executed when a detection signal from each switch is input. Details of the switch process will be described later.
In S1103, it is determined whether or not a hold corresponding to any normal symbol determination has occurred. If the suspension has occurred (S1103: YES), the process proceeds to S1104. If the suspension has not occurred (S1103: NO), the process proceeds to S1109.

  In S1104, the normal symbol determination in which the number of holds is 1 or more is specified. If there is one ordinary symbol determination with the number of reservations equal to or greater than 1, if the reserved symbol determination is the first normal symbol determination, the process proceeds to S1105. If the second normal symbol determination is determined, the process proceeds to S1106. If it is determined, the process proceeds to S1107, and if it is the fourth normal symbol determination, the process proceeds to S1108.

On the other hand, when there are a plurality of normal symbol determinations in which the number of holds is 1 or more, the normal symbol determination relating to the hold to be preferentially used is selected from these normal symbol determinations.
Specifically, for example, if it is determined that the reservation is preferentially digested in the order of the numbers related to the normal symbol determination (the order of the first normal symbol determination to the fourth normal symbol determination), Among the generated normal symbol judgments, the one with the smallest number is selected.

  In addition, for example, if it is determined that the suspension is preferentially digested in descending order of the number related to the normal symbol determination (the order of the fourth normal symbol determination to the first normal symbol determination), the hold has occurred. Of the normal symbol judgments, the one with the largest number is selected.

In addition, for example, in the case of digesting in order from the hold that occurred earlier, regardless of the number related to the normal symbol determination, the normal symbol determination related to the oldest hold is selected.
When the first normal symbol determination is selected, the process proceeds to S1105. When the second normal symbol determination is selected, the process proceeds to S1106. When the third normal symbol determination is selected, the process proceeds to S1107. If symbol determination is selected, the process proceeds to S1108.

  In S1105, a first normal symbol process is performed. This process includes a process of executing the first normal symbol determination, causing the first normal symbol display unit 301 to display the normal symbol in a variable manner, and then stopping and displaying the first normal symbol indicating the result of the first normal symbol determination. . Details of the first normal symbol process will be described later.

  In S1106, the second normal symbol process is performed. This process includes a process of executing the second normal symbol determination, causing the second normal symbol display unit 302 to display the normal symbol in a variable manner, and then stopping and displaying the second normal symbol indicating the result of the second normal symbol determination. . Details of the second normal symbol process will be described later.

  In S1107, the third normal symbol process is performed. This processing includes a process of executing the third normal symbol determination, causing the third normal symbol display 303 to display the normal symbol variably, and then stopping and displaying the third normal symbol indicating the result of the third normal symbol determination. . Details of the third normal symbol process will be described later.

  In S1108, the fourth normal symbol process is performed. This process includes a process of executing the fourth normal symbol determination, causing the fourth normal symbol display 304 to display the normal symbol variably, and then stopping and displaying the fourth normal symbol indicating the result of the fourth normal symbol determination. . Details of the fourth normal symbol process will be described later.

  In step S1109, a first ordinary power combination process is performed. This process is to activate the first ordinary electric combination 125 when it is determined that the first ordinary electric combination 125 is released as a result of the first ordinary symbol determination. Details of the first ordinary power combination process will be described later.

  In S1110, the second ordinary power combination process is performed. This process activates the second ordinary electric combination 126 when it is determined that the second ordinary electric combination 126 is to be released as a result of the second ordinary symbol determination. Details of the second ordinary electronic combination process will be described later.

  In S1111, the third ordinary power combination process is performed. This process activates the third ordinary electric role 127 when it is determined that the third ordinary electric role 127 is opened as a result of the third ordinary symbol determination. Details of the third ordinary electronic combination process will be described later.

  In S1112, the fourth ordinary electronic combination process is performed. This process is to activate the fourth ordinary electric combination 128 when it is determined that the fourth ordinary electric combination 128 is released as a result of the fourth ordinary symbol determination. Details of the fourth ordinary electronic combination process will be described later.

  In S1113, a prize ball process is executed. This process is based on the detection signals from the first to fourth ordinary electric combination detection switches 704a to 704d, and detects the entrance to the first to fourth ordinary electric combination 125 to 128, and the general winning device detection switch 702. Based on the detection signal from, a ball entering the general winning device 129 is detected. Then, a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out in accordance with the entry into the first to fourth ordinary electric roles 125 to 128 and the general prize winning device 129.

  In S1114, transmission processing is executed. In this process, information necessary for determining various commands and contents of effects set (stored) in the main RAM 701c in the processing steps before S1111 is transmitted to the effect control board 720.

[Switch processing]
FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing details of the switch processing in S1102 of FIG.

  In the first S1201, the first gate switch process is executed. This process monitors the presence / absence of a detection signal input from the first gate detection switch 703a, and detects the detection signal from the first gate detection switch 703a for the first normal symbol random number that is appropriately updated by the processes in S809 and S1101. The value at the time when is input is obtained. The first gate switch process will be further described later.

  In S1202, a second gate switch process is executed. This process monitors the presence / absence of a detection signal input from the second gate detection switch 703b, and detects the detection signal from the second gate detection switch 703b for the second normal symbol random number that is appropriately updated by the processes of S809 and S1101. The value at the time when is input is obtained. The second gate switch process will be further described later.

  In S1203, a third gate switch process is executed. This process monitors the presence / absence of input of a detection signal from the third gate detection switch 703c, and detects the detection signal from the third gate detection switch 703c for the third normal symbol random number that is appropriately updated by the processes of S809 and S1101. The value at the time when is input is obtained. The third gate switch process will be further described later.

  In S1204, the fourth gate switch process is executed. This process monitors the presence / absence of a detection signal input from the fourth gate detection switch 703d, and detects the detection signal from the fourth gate detection switch 703d for the fourth normal symbol random number updated as appropriate by the processes of S809 and S1101. The value at the time when is input is obtained. The fourth gate switch process will be further described later.

[First gate switch processing]
FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing details of the first gate switch process in S1201 of FIG.

  In the first S1301, it is determined whether or not the first gate detection switch 703a is “ON”. This process is based on whether or not a detection signal from the first gate detection switch 703a (ON signal indicating that the first gate detection switch 703a is “ON”) is input. Is determined to be “ON” or not. Here, when it is determined that the first gate detection switch 703a is “ON” (S1301: YES), the process proceeds to S1302. On the other hand, when it is determined that the first gate detection switch 703a is not “ON” (S1301: NO), the subsequent processing is not executed and the first gate switch processing is terminated.

  In S1302, it is determined whether or not the hold number T1 for the first normal symbol determination stored in the main RAM 701c is less than the maximum hold number T1max for the first normal symbol determination stored in advance in the main ROM 701b.

T1max can be set arbitrarily, but as an example, it can be set to any one of 1-4.
If it is determined that the hold number T1 is less than the maximum hold number T1max (S1302: YES), the process proceeds to S1303. On the other hand, when it is determined that the hold number T1 is equal to or greater than the maximum hold number T1max (S1302: NO), the subsequent process is not executed and the first gate switch process is terminated.

In S1303, the hold count T1 is updated to a value obtained by adding “1”.
In S1304, the first normal symbol random number used for the first normal symbol determination is acquired and stored in the main RAM 701c.

In step S1305, various random numbers such as a reach random number and a variation pattern random number used for effects related to the first normal symbol determination are acquired and stored in the main RAM 701c.
In S1306, a hold command is set. The hold command includes, for example, “ordinary symbol determination data” for distinguishing which one of the first to fourth normal symbol determinations corresponds to, and “hold number data” indicating the number of hold (that is, “Holding number (T1))”, “stop symbol data” indicating a hit type and loss, “variation pattern data” indicating a variation pattern, and the like.

Note that the hold command set in S1306 is transmitted to the effect control board 720 by the transmission process in S1114 of FIG.
[Second gate switch processing]
FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing details of the second gate switch process in S1202 of FIG.

  In the first S1401, it is determined whether or not the second gate detection switch 703b is “ON”. This process is based on whether or not a detection signal from the second gate detection switch 703b (ON signal indicating that the second gate detection switch 703b is “ON”) is input. Is determined to be “ON” or not. If it is determined that the second gate detection switch 703b is “ON” (S1401: YES), the process proceeds to S1402. On the other hand, if it is determined that the second gate detection switch 703b is not “ON” (S1401: NO), the subsequent processing is not executed and the second gate switch processing is terminated.

  In S1402, it is determined whether the second ordinary symbol determination hold number T2 stored in the main RAM 701c is less than the second ordinary symbol determination maximum hold number T2max stored in advance in the main ROM 701b.

T2max can be set arbitrarily, but as an example, it can be set to any one of 1-4.
If it is determined that the hold number T2 is less than the maximum hold number T2max (S1402: YES), the process proceeds to S1403. On the other hand, when it is determined that the hold number T2 is equal to or greater than the maximum hold number T2max (S1402: NO), the subsequent process is not executed and the second gate switch process is terminated.

In S1403, the hold count T2 is updated to a value obtained by adding “1”.
In S1404, the second ordinary symbol random number used for the second ordinary symbol determination is acquired and stored in the main RAM 701c.

In step S1405, various random numbers such as a reach random number and a variation pattern random number used for effects related to the second normal symbol determination are acquired and stored in the main RAM 701c.
In S1406, a hold command is set. The hold command includes, for example, “ordinary symbol determination data” for distinguishing which one of the first to fourth normal symbol determinations corresponds to, and “hold number data” indicating the number of hold (that is, “Holding number (T2)),“ stop symbol data ”indicating the hit type and loss, and“ variation pattern data ”indicating the variation pattern.

Note that the hold command set in S1406 is transmitted to the effect control board 720 by the transmission process in S1114 of FIG.
[Third gate switch processing]
FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing details of the third gate switch process in S1203 of FIG.

  In the first S1501, it is determined whether or not the third gate detection switch 703c is “ON”. This process is based on whether a detection signal from the third gate detection switch 703c (ON signal indicating that the third gate detection switch 703c is “ON”) is input. Is determined to be “ON” or not. Here, when it is determined that the third gate detection switch 703c is “ON” (S1501: YES), the process proceeds to S1502. On the other hand, if it is determined that the third gate detection switch 703c is not “ON” (S1501: NO), the subsequent processing is not executed and the third gate switch processing is terminated.

  In S1502, it is determined whether or not the third normal symbol determination hold number T3 stored in the main RAM 701c is less than the third normal symbol determination hold number T3max stored in advance in the main ROM 701b.

T3max can be set arbitrarily, but as an example, it can be set to any one of 1-4.
If it is determined that the hold number T3 is less than the maximum hold number T3max (S1502: YES), the process proceeds to S1503. On the other hand, when it is determined that the hold number T3 is equal to or greater than the maximum hold number T3max (S1502: NO), the subsequent process is not executed and the third gate switch process is terminated.

In S1503, the hold count T3 is updated to a value obtained by adding “1”.
In S1504, the third normal symbol random number used for the third normal symbol determination is acquired and stored in the main RAM 701c.

In S1505, various random numbers such as a reach random number and a variation pattern random number used for the effect relating to the third normal symbol determination are acquired and stored in the main RAM 701c.
In S1506, a hold command is set. The hold command includes, for example, “ordinary symbol determination data” for distinguishing which one of the first to fourth normal symbol determinations corresponds to, and “hold number data” indicating the number of hold (that is, “Holding number (T3))”, “stop symbol data” indicating the hit type and loss, and “variation pattern data” indicating the variation pattern.

The hold command set in S1506 is transmitted to the effect control board 720 by the transmission process in S1114 of FIG.
[4th gate switch processing]
FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing details of the fourth gate switch process in S1204 of FIG.

  In the first S1601, it is determined whether or not the fourth gate detection switch 703d is “ON”. This process is based on whether or not a detection signal from the fourth gate detection switch 703d (ON signal indicating that the fourth gate detection switch 703d is “ON”) is input. Is determined to be “ON” or not. If it is determined that the fourth gate detection switch 703d is turned “ON” (S1601: YES), the process proceeds to S1602. On the other hand, if it is determined that the fourth gate detection switch 703d is not “ON” (S1601: NO), the subsequent processing is not executed and the fourth gate switch processing is terminated.

  In S1602, it is determined whether or not the fourth normal symbol determination hold number T4 stored in the main RAM 701c is less than the fourth normal symbol determination maximum hold number T4max stored in advance in the main ROM 701b.

T4max can be set arbitrarily, but as an example, it can be set to any one of 1-4.
If it is determined that the hold number T4 is less than the maximum hold number T4max (S1602: YES), the process proceeds to S1603. On the other hand, if it is determined that the hold number T4 is equal to or greater than the maximum hold number T4max (S1602: NO), the subsequent processing is not executed and the fourth gate switch process is terminated.

In S1603, the hold count T4 is updated to a value obtained by adding “1”.
In S1604, a fourth normal symbol random number used for the fourth normal symbol determination is acquired and stored in the main RAM 701c.

In S1605, various random numbers such as a reach random number and a variation pattern random number used for the effect related to the fourth normal symbol determination are acquired and stored in the main RAM 701c.
In S1606, a hold command is set. The hold command includes, for example, “ordinary symbol determination data” for distinguishing which one of the first to fourth normal symbol determinations corresponds to, and “hold number data” indicating the number of hold (that is, “Holding number (T4))”, “stop symbol data” indicating the hit type and loss, and “variation pattern data” indicating the variation pattern.

The hold command set in S1606 is transmitted to the effect control board 720 by the transmission process in S1114 of FIG.
[First normal symbol processing]
FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing details of the first normal symbol process in S1105 of FIG.

  In the first S1701, it is determined whether or not all the first to fourth game flags are “OFF”. This process is to determine whether or not all the first to fourth game flags stored in the main RAM 701c are set to “OFF”.

  The first to fourth game flags are respectively provided corresponding to the first to fourth ordinary electric roles 125 to 128, and each game flag maintains the open posture of the corresponding ordinary electric combination for a specified time. It is a flag indicating whether or not a game in which an operation of returning to the closed posture later is performed a specified number of times is performed. During the game, the corresponding game flag is set to “ON”, otherwise it is set to “OFF”.

  If it is determined that all the first to fourth game flags are not “OFF” (S1701: NO), the subsequent process is not executed, and the first normal symbol process is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined that all the first to fourth game flags are “OFF” (S1701: NO), the process proceeds to S1702.

  In S1702, it is determined whether or not the first normal symbol is changing. This process determines whether or not the variable display on the first normal symbol display 301 is being performed. If it is determined that the first normal symbol is not changing (S1702: NO), the process proceeds to S1703. On the other hand, when it is determined that the first normal symbol is changing (S1702: YES), the process proceeds to S1713.

  In S1703, which is shifted to when the first ordinary symbol is not changing, it is determined whether or not the number T1 of the first ordinary symbol determination is “1” or more. If it is determined that the hold count T1 is “1” or more (S1703: YES), the process proceeds to S1704. On the other hand, when it is determined that the number of held T1 is not “1” or more (S1703: NO), that is, when the number of held T1 is “0”, the subsequent processing is not executed and the first normal symbol processing is performed. finish.

  In S1704, the number T1 of holding is updated to a value obtained by subtracting “1”. In step S1705, a winning random number determination process is performed. In this processing, whether the oldest first normal symbol random number among the first normal symbol random numbers stored in the main RAM 701c matches any of the winning values related to the first normal symbol determination stored in the main ROM 701b in advance. It is to determine whether or not.

  In step S1706, it is determined whether or not the winning is achieved. This process determines whether or not the determination result of the first normal symbol determination is a win based on the determination result of S1705. If it is determined that it is a win (S1706: YES), the win symbol is set in the main RAM 701c in S1707, and then the process proceeds to S1709. On the other hand, if it is determined that it is not a hit (S1706: NO), that is, if it is a loss, the lost symbol is set in the main RAM 701c in S1708, and then the process proceeds to S1709.

  In S1709, the result of the first normal symbol determination in S1705, the stop symbol (winning symbol or lost symbol) set in the main RAM 701c in S1707 or S1708, the number of holdings of each normal symbol determination (T1 to T4), The variation time of the first normal symbol is set based on the reach random number, the variation pattern random number, etc. stored in the main RAM 701c together with the first ordinary symbol random number used for the first ordinary symbol determination. By performing the processing of S1709, it is also determined whether to perform an effect with reach or an effect without reach.

  In S1710, a change start command is set. In this process, a change start command including a stop pattern, a change pattern corresponding to the change time of the first normal symbol, a change pattern random number, and the like is set in the main RAM 701c. This variation start command is a command for instructing the start of the variation effect accompanying the variation display of the first normal symbol, and is transmitted to the effect control board 720 by the transmission processing of S1114.

  In S1711, the first normal symbol display 301 starts to change the first normal symbol. In S1712, measurement of the elapsed time from the start of the variable display is started, and the first normal symbol process is ended.

  On the other hand, in S1713 which is shifted when the first normal symbol is changing, it is determined whether or not to end the change of the first normal symbol. Specifically, based on whether or not the elapsed time when measurement was started by the processing of S1712 has reached the variation time of the first normal symbol set in S1709, whether or not to end the variation display of the first ordinary symbol Determine whether.

Here, when it is determined not to end the variation of the first normal symbol (S1713: NO), the first normal symbol processing is ended without executing the subsequent processing.
On the other hand, when it is determined to end the variation of the first normal symbol (S1713: YES), a symbol confirmation command is set in S1714. In this process, a symbol confirmation command for notifying that the first ordinary symbol is stopped and displayed on the first ordinary symbol display 301 is set in the main RAM 701c. The symbol confirmation command is transmitted to the effect control board 720 by the transmission process in S1114. Thereby, the process etc. which stop-display the decoration symbol which was variably displayed on the liquid crystal display device 150 in the aspect which shows the determination result of a 1st normal symbol determination, etc. are performed.

In S1715, the variation display of the first normal symbol on the first normal symbol display 301 is ended, the winning symbol or the lost symbol is stopped and displayed, and then the process proceeds to S1716.
In S1716, the elapsed time is reset. This process resets the elapsed time when the measurement is started in the process of S1712.

  In S1717, as in S1706, it is determined whether or not the determination result of the first normal symbol determination is correct. If it is determined that it is a win (S1717: YES), the first game flag is set to “ON” in S1718, and then the first normal symbol process is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined that it is not a hit (S1717: NO), the process of S1718 is not executed and the first normal symbol process is terminated.

[Second normal symbol processing]
FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing details of the second normal symbol process in S1106 of FIG.

  In the first S1801, it is determined whether or not all of the first to fourth game flags are “OFF”. This process is to determine whether or not all the first to fourth game flags stored in the main RAM 701c are set to “OFF”.

  Here, when it is determined that all the first to fourth game flags are not “OFF” (S1801: NO), the second normal symbol process is terminated without executing the subsequent processes. On the other hand, when it is determined that all the first to fourth game flags are “OFF” (S1801: NO), the process proceeds to S1802.

  In S1802, it is determined whether or not the second normal symbol is changing. This process determines whether or not the variable display on the second normal symbol display 302 is being performed. If it is determined that the second normal symbol is not changing (S1802: NO), the process proceeds to S1803. On the other hand, when it is determined that the second normal symbol is changing (S1802: YES), the process proceeds to S1813.

  In S1803, which is shifted to when the second ordinary symbol is not changing, it is determined whether or not the number T2 of the second ordinary symbol determination is “1” or more. Here, when it is determined that the hold number T2 is “1” or more (S1803: YES), the process proceeds to S1804. On the other hand, if it is determined that the number of holdings T2 is not “1” or more (S1803: NO), that is, if the number of holdings T2 is “0”, the subsequent processing is not executed and the second normal symbol processing is performed. finish.

  In step S1804, the hold count T2 is updated to a value obtained by subtracting “1”. In step S1805, a hit random number determination process is performed. In this process, whether the oldest second normal symbol random number among the second normal symbol random numbers stored in the main RAM 701c matches any of the winning values related to the second normal symbol determination stored in the main ROM 701b in advance. It is to determine whether or not.

  In step S1806, it is determined whether or not the winning is achieved. This process determines whether or not the determination result of the second normal symbol determination is a win based on the determination result of S1805. If it is determined that the game is successful (S1806: YES), the winning symbol is set in the main RAM 701c in S1807, and then the process proceeds to S1809. On the other hand, if it is determined that it is not a hit (S1806: NO), that is, if it is a loss, the lost symbol is set in the main RAM 701c in S1808, and then the process proceeds to S1809.

  In S1809, the result of the second normal symbol determination in S1805, the stop symbol (winning symbol or lost symbol) set in the main RAM 701c in S1807 or S1808, the number of holdings of each normal symbol determination (T1 to T4), The variation time of the second ordinary symbol is set based on the reach random number, variation pattern random number, etc. stored in the main RAM 701c together with the second ordinary symbol random number used for the second ordinary symbol determination. By performing the processing of S1809, it is also determined whether to perform an effect with reach or an effect without reach.

  In S1810, a change start command is set. In this process, a change start command including a change pattern corresponding to the change time of the stop symbol, the second normal symbol, a change pattern random number, and the like is set in the main RAM 701c. This variation start command is a command for instructing the start of the variation effect accompanying the variation display of the second normal symbol, and is transmitted to the effect control board 720 by the transmission processing of S1114.

  In S1811, the second ordinary symbol display 302 starts to change the second ordinary symbol. In S1812, measurement of the elapsed time from the start of the variable display is started, and the second normal symbol process is terminated.

  On the other hand, in S1813 which is shifted when the second ordinary symbol is changing, it is determined whether or not to end the variation of the second ordinary symbol. Specifically, whether or not to end the second normal symbol variation display based on whether or not the elapsed time started by the processing of S1813 has reached the second ordinary symbol variation time set in S1809. Determine whether.

If it is determined not to end the variation of the second normal symbol (S1813: NO), the second normal symbol processing is terminated without executing the subsequent processing.
On the other hand, when it is determined to end the variation of the second normal symbol (S1813: YES), a symbol confirmation command is set in S1814. In this process, a symbol confirmation command for notifying that the second ordinary symbol is stopped and displayed on the second ordinary symbol display unit 302 is set in the main RAM 701c. The symbol confirmation command is transmitted to the effect control board 720 by the transmission process in S1114. Thereby, the process etc. which stop-display the decoration symbol which was variably displayed on the liquid crystal display device 150 in the aspect which shows the determination result of a 2nd normal symbol determination, etc. are performed.

In S1815, the variation display of the second ordinary symbol on the second ordinary symbol display unit 302 is terminated, the winning symbol or the lost symbol is stopped and displayed, and then the process proceeds to S1816.
In S1816, the elapsed time is reset. This process is to reset the elapsed time when the measurement was started in the process of S1812.

  In S1817, as in S1806, it is determined whether or not the determination result of the second normal symbol determination is correct. If it is determined that the game is successful (S1817: YES), the second game flag is set to “ON” in S1818, and then the second normal symbol process is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined that it is not a hit (S1817: NO), the process of S1818 is not executed and the second normal symbol process is terminated.

[Third normal symbol processing]
FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing details of the third normal symbol process in S1107 of FIG.

  In the first S1901, it is determined whether or not all the first to fourth game flags are “OFF”. This process is to determine whether or not all the first to fourth game flags stored in the main RAM 701c are set to “OFF”.

  If it is determined that all the first to fourth game flags are not “OFF” (S1901: NO), the subsequent process is not executed, and the third normal symbol process is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined that all the first to fourth game flags are “OFF” (S1901: NO), the process proceeds to S1902.

  In S1902, it is determined whether or not the third normal symbol is changing. This process is to determine whether or not the variable display on the third normal symbol display 303 is performed. If it is determined that the third normal symbol is not changing (S1902: NO), the process proceeds to S1903. On the other hand, if it is determined that the third normal symbol is changing (S1902: YES), the flow proceeds to S1914.

  In S1903, which is shifted when the third ordinary symbol is not changing, it is determined whether or not the number T3 of the third ordinary symbol determination is “1” or more. Here, when it is determined that the hold number T3 is “1” or more (S1903: YES), the process proceeds to S1904. On the other hand, if it is determined that the reserved number T3 is not equal to or greater than “1” (S1903: NO), that is, if the reserved number T3 is “0”, the subsequent processing is not executed and the third normal symbol process is performed. finish.

  In step S1904, the hold number T3 is updated to a value obtained by subtracting “1”. In step S1905, a hit random number determination process is performed. In this processing, whether the oldest third normal symbol random number among the third normal symbol random numbers stored in the main RAM 701c matches one of the winning values related to the third normal symbol determination stored in the main ROM 701b in advance. It is to determine whether or not.

  In S1906, it is determined whether or not a win. This process is to determine whether or not the determination result of the third normal symbol determination is win based on the determination result of S1905. If it is determined that the game is successful (S1906: YES), the winning symbol is set in the main RAM 701c in S1907, and then the process proceeds to S1909. On the other hand, if it is determined that it is not a hit (S1906: NO), that is, if it is a loss, the lost symbol is set in the main RAM 701c in S1908, and then the process proceeds to S1909.

  In S1909, the result of the third normal symbol determination in S1905, the stop symbol (winning symbol or lost symbol) set in the main RAM 701c in S1907 or S1908, the number of each normal symbol determination pending (T1 to T4), The variation time of the third normal symbol is set based on the reach random number, the variation pattern random number, etc. stored in the main RAM 701c together with the third ordinary symbol random number used for the third ordinary symbol determination. By performing the processing of S1909, it is also determined whether to perform a reachable effect or a reachless effect.

  In S1910, a change start command is set. In this process, a change start command including a stop pattern, a change pattern according to the change time of the third normal symbol, a change pattern random number, and the like is set in the main RAM 701c. This variation start command is a command for instructing the start of the variation effect accompanying the variation display of the third normal symbol, and is transmitted to the effect control board 720 by the transmission processing of S1114.

  In S1911, the third ordinary symbol display 303 starts to change the third ordinary symbol. In S1912, the measurement of the elapsed time from the start of the variable display is started, and the third normal symbol process is ended.

  On the other hand, in S1913 which is shifted when the third normal symbol is changing, it is determined whether or not to end the change of the third normal symbol. Specifically, based on whether or not the elapsed time when the measurement is started by the process of S1913 has reached the variation time of the third normal symbol set in S1909, whether or not to end the variation display of the third ordinary symbol. Determine whether.

If it is determined not to end the variation of the third normal symbol (S1913: NO), the third normal symbol processing is terminated without executing the subsequent processing.
On the other hand, when it is determined to end the variation of the third ordinary symbol (S1913: YES), a symbol confirmation command is set in S1914. In this process, a symbol confirmation command for notifying that the third ordinary symbol is stopped and displayed on the third ordinary symbol display 303 is set in the main RAM 701c. The symbol confirmation command is transmitted to the effect control board 720 by the transmission process in S1114. Thereby, the process etc. which stop-display the decoration symbol which was variably displayed on the liquid crystal display device 150 in the aspect which shows the determination result of a 3rd normal symbol determination, etc. are performed.

In S1915, the variation display of the third ordinary symbol on the third ordinary symbol display 303 is ended, the winning symbol or the lost symbol is stopped and displayed, and then the process proceeds to S1916.
In S1916, the elapsed time is reset. This process resets the elapsed time when the measurement was started in the process of S1912.

  In S1917, as in S1906, it is determined whether or not the determination result of the third normal symbol determination is correct. If it is determined that it is a win (S1917: YES), the third game flag is set to “ON” in S1918, and then the third normal symbol process is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined that it is not a hit (S1917: NO), the process of S1918 is not executed and the third normal symbol process is terminated.

[Fourth normal symbol processing]
FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing details of the fourth normal symbol process in S1108 of FIG.

  In the first S2001, it is determined whether or not all the first to fourth game flags are “OFF”. This process is to determine whether or not all the first to fourth game flags stored in the main RAM 701c are set to “OFF”.

  If it is determined that all the first to fourth game flags are not “OFF” (S2001: NO), the subsequent process is not executed and the fourth normal symbol process is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined that all of the first to fourth game flags are “OFF” (S2001: NO), the process proceeds to S2002.

  In S2002, it is determined whether or not the fourth normal symbol is changing. This process determines whether or not the variable display on the fourth normal symbol display 304 is being performed. If it is determined that the fourth normal symbol is not changing (S2002: NO), the process proceeds to S2003. On the other hand, when it is determined that the fourth normal symbol is changing (S2002: YES), the flow proceeds to S2014.

  In S2003, the process proceeds when the fourth normal symbol is not changing, it is determined whether or not the number T4 of the fourth normal symbol determination is “1” or more. Here, when it is determined that the hold number T4 is “1” or more (S2003: YES), the process proceeds to S2004. On the other hand, if it is determined that the number of holdings T4 is not “1” or more (S2003: NO), that is, if the number of holdings T4 is “0”, the subsequent processing is not executed and the fourth normal symbol processing is performed. finish.

  In S2004, the hold count T4 is updated to a value obtained by subtracting “1”. In step S2005, a winning random number determination process is performed. In this process, the oldest fourth normal symbol random number among the fourth normal symbol random numbers stored in the main RAM 701c matches one of the winning values related to the fourth normal symbol determination stored in the main ROM 701b in advance. It is to determine whether or not.

  In S2006, it is determined whether or not it is a win. This process is to determine whether or not the determination result of the fourth normal symbol determination is a win based on the determination result of S2005. If it is determined that it is a win (S2006: YES), the win symbol is set in the main RAM 701c in S2007, and then the process proceeds to S2009. On the other hand, if it is determined that it is not a win (S2006: NO), that is, if it is a loss, the loss symbol is set in the main RAM 701c in S2008, and then the process proceeds to S2009.

  In S2009, the result of the fourth normal symbol determination in S2005, the stop symbol (winning symbol or lost symbol) set in the main RAM 701c in S2007 or S2008, the number of holdings of each normal symbol determination (T1 to T4), The variation time of the fourth normal symbol is set based on the reach random number, the variation pattern random number, etc. stored in the main RAM 701c together with the fourth ordinary symbol random number used for the fourth ordinary symbol determination. By performing the processing of S2009, it is also determined whether to perform a reachable effect or a reachless effect.

  In S2010, a change start command is set. In this process, a change start command including a stop pattern, a change pattern corresponding to the change time of the fourth normal symbol, a change pattern random number, and the like is set in the main RAM 701c. This variation start command is a command for instructing the start of the variation effect accompanying the variation display of the fourth normal symbol, and is transmitted to the effect control board 720 by the transmission processing of S1114.

  In S2011, the variation of the fourth ordinary symbol by the fourth ordinary symbol display 304 is started. In S2012, measurement of the elapsed time from the start of the variable display is started, and the fourth normal symbol process is ended.

  On the other hand, in S2013 which is shifted when the fourth normal symbol is changing, it is determined whether or not to end the change of the fourth normal symbol. Specifically, whether or not to end the display of the variation of the fourth normal symbol based on whether or not the elapsed time when the measurement was started by the processing of S2013 has reached the variation time of the fourth ordinary symbol set in S2009. Determine whether.

If it is determined not to end the variation of the fourth normal symbol (S2013: NO), the subsequent processing is not executed and the fourth normal symbol processing is ended.
On the other hand, when it is determined to end the variation of the fourth normal symbol (S2013: YES), a symbol confirmation command is set in S2014. In this process, a symbol confirmation command for notifying that the fourth ordinary symbol is stopped and displayed on the fourth ordinary symbol display 304 is set in the main RAM 701c. The symbol confirmation command is transmitted to the effect control board 720 by the transmission process in S1114. Thereby, the process etc. which stop-display the decoration symbol which was variably displayed on the liquid crystal display device 150 in the aspect which shows the determination result of a 4th normal symbol determination, etc. are performed.

In S2015, the variation display of the fourth ordinary symbol on the fourth ordinary symbol display unit 304 is ended, the winning symbol or the lost symbol is stopped and displayed, and then the process proceeds to S2016.
In S2016, the elapsed time is reset. This process resets the elapsed time when the measurement is started in the process of S2012.

  In S2017, as in S2006, it is determined whether or not the determination result of the fourth normal symbol determination is correct. If it is determined that it is a win (S2017: YES), the fourth game flag is set to “ON” in S2018, and then the fourth normal symbol process is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined that it is not a hit (S2017: NO), the process of S2018 is not executed and the fourth normal symbol process is terminated.

[First normal power processing]
FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing details of the first ordinary power combination process in S1109 of FIG.

  In the first S2101, it is determined whether or not the first game flag is “ON”. Here, when it is determined that the first game flag is “ON” (S2101: YES), the process proceeds to S2102. On the other hand, when it is determined that the first game flag is not “ON” (S2101: NO), that is, when the first game flag is “OFF”, the subsequent processing is not executed. The first ordinary electronic combination process is terminated.

  In S2102, it is determined whether or not the first ordinary electronic combination 125 is operating. If it is determined that the first ordinary electric role 125 is in operation (S2102: YES), the process proceeds to S2106. On the other hand, if it is determined that the first ordinary electric role 125 is not operating (S2102: NO), the process proceeds to S2103.

  In S2103, an operation pattern for performing the opening operation for X1 seconds Y1 times is set in the main RAM 701c as the operation pattern of the first ordinary electric role 125. As a result, a total of X1 × Y1 seconds of opening is realized. Of course, the values of X1 and Y1 can be arbitrarily determined.

In S2104, the operation of the first ordinary electric combination 125 is started. This process is to start the operation of the first ordinary electric role 125 with the operation pattern set in S2103.
In S2105, a command indicating that the opening of the first ordinary electric role 125 is started is set in the main RAM 701c. The command is transmitted to the effect control board 720 by the transmission process in S1114. As a result, various effects and the like associated with the opening of the first ordinary electric role 125 are performed.

  In S2106, it is determined whether or not Z1 winnings have occurred in the first ordinary electric role 125. If it is determined that Z1 winnings have occurred (S2106: YES), the operation of the first ordinary electric combination 125 is stopped in S2107, and the first game flag is set to “OFF” in subsequent S2108. Of course, the value of Z1 can be arbitrarily determined.

  In the subsequent S2109, a command indicating that the opening of the first ordinary electric role 125 has ended is set in the main RAM 701c. The command is transmitted to the effect control board 720 by the transmission process in S1114. As a result, various effects and the like accompanying the end of opening of the first ordinary electric role 125 are performed. Thereafter, the first ordinary electronic combination process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that Z1 winnings have not occurred (S2106: NO), whether or not the operation of the first ordinary electric role 125 according to the set operation pattern is completed in S2110. Determine. When it is determined that the operation of the first ordinary electric role 125 is completed (S2110: YES), the first game flag is set to “OFF” in S2108, and a command is set in S2109. Terminate the normal electronic combination process.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the operation of the first ordinary power combination 125 is not completed (S2110: NO), the process of S2108 is not executed and the first ordinary power combination process is terminated.
[Second ordinary power processing]
FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing details of the second ordinary power combination process in S1110 of FIG.

  In the first S2201, it is determined whether or not the second game flag is “ON”. If it is determined that the second game flag is “ON” (S2201: YES), the process proceeds to S2202. On the other hand, when it is determined that the second game flag is not “ON” (S2201: NO), that is, when the second game flag is “OFF”, the subsequent processing is not executed. The second ordinary electronic combination process is terminated.

  In S2202, it is determined whether or not the second ordinary electronic combination 126 is operating. If it is determined that the second ordinary electric role 126 is operating (S2202: YES), the process proceeds to S2206. On the other hand, when it is determined that the second ordinary electric role 126 is not in operation (S2202: NO), the process proceeds to S2203.

  In S2203, an operation pattern for performing the opening operation for X2 seconds Y2 times is set in the main RAM 701c as the operation pattern of the second ordinary electric role 126. Thereby, a total of X2 × Y2 seconds of opening is realized. Of course, the values of X2 and Y2 can be arbitrarily determined.

In S2204, the operation of the second ordinary electric role 126 is started. This process is to start the operation of the second ordinary electric combination 126 with the operation pattern set in S2203.
In S2205, a command indicating that the opening of the second ordinary electric role 126 is started is set in the main RAM 701c. The command is transmitted to the effect control board 720 by the transmission process in S1114. As a result, various effects associated with the opening of the second ordinary electric role 126 are performed.

  In S 2206, it is determined whether or not Z2 winnings have occurred in the second ordinary electric role 126. When it is determined that Z2 winnings have occurred (S2206: YES), the operation of the second ordinary electric role 126 is stopped in S2207, and the second game flag is set to “OFF” in subsequent S2208. Of course, the value of Z2 can be arbitrarily determined.

  In subsequent S2209, a command indicating that the opening of the second ordinary electric role 126 is completed is set in the main RAM 701c. The command is transmitted to the effect control board 720 by the transmission process in S1114. As a result, various effects and the like accompanying the end of opening of the second ordinary electric role 126 are performed. Thereafter, the second ordinary electronic combination process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that Z2 winnings have not occurred (S2206: NO), whether or not the operation of the second ordinary electric role 126 according to the set operation pattern is completed in S2210. Determine. If it is determined that the operation of the second ordinary electric role 126 has been completed (S2210: YES), the second game flag is set to “OFF” in S2208, and a command is set in S2209. Terminate the normal electronic combination process.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the operation of the second ordinary electric role 126 is not completed (S2210: NO), the process of S2208 is not executed and the second ordinary electric role process is terminated.
[Third ordinary electronic role processing]
FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing details of the third ordinary power combination process in S1111 of FIG.

  In the first S2301, it is determined whether or not the third game flag is “ON”. If it is determined that the third game flag is “ON” (S2301: YES), the process proceeds to S2302. On the other hand, when it is determined that the third game flag is not “ON” (S2301: NO), that is, when the third game flag is “OFF”, the subsequent processing is not executed. The third ordinary electronic combination process is terminated.

  In S2302, it is determined whether or not the third ordinary electronic role 127 is operating. If it is determined that the third ordinary electric role 127 is operating (S2302: YES), the process proceeds to S2306. On the other hand, when it is determined that the third ordinary electronic role 127 is not in operation (S2302: NO), the process proceeds to S2303.

  In S2303, as an operation pattern of the third ordinary electric role 127, an operation pattern for performing the opening operation for X3 seconds Y3 times is set in the main RAM 701c. Thereby, a total of X3 × Y3 seconds of opening is realized. Of course, the values of X3 and Y3 can be arbitrarily determined.

In S2304, the operation of the third ordinary electric role 127 is started. This process is to start the operation of the third ordinary electric role 127 with the operation pattern set in S2303.
In S2305, a command indicating that the opening of the third ordinary electronic role 127 is started is set in the main RAM 701c. The command is transmitted to the effect control board 720 by the transmission process in S1114. As a result, various effects and the like associated with the opening of the third ordinary electric role 127 are performed.

  In S 2306, it is determined whether or not Z3 winnings have occurred in the third ordinary electronic role 127. When it is determined that Z3 winnings have occurred (S2306: YES), the operation of the third ordinary electric role 127 is stopped in S2307, and the third game flag is set to “OFF” in subsequent S2308. Of course, the value of Z3 can be determined arbitrarily.

  In the subsequent S2309, a command indicating that the opening of the third ordinary electronic role 127 is completed is set in the main RAM 701c. The command is transmitted to the effect control board 720 by the transmission process in S1114. As a result, various effects and the like accompanying the completion of opening of the third ordinary electric role 127 are performed. Thereafter, the third ordinary electronic combination process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that Z3 winnings have not occurred (S2306: NO), whether or not the operation of the third ordinary electric role 127 according to the set operation pattern is completed in S2310. Determine. If it is determined that the operation of the third ordinary electric role 127 is completed (S2310: YES), the third game flag is set to “OFF” in S2308, and a command is set in S2309. Terminate the normal electronic combination process.

On the other hand, if it is determined that the operation of the third ordinary power role 127 has not been completed (S2310: NO), the process of S2308 is not executed, and the third ordinary power role process is terminated.
[Fourth ordinary electronic role processing]
FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing details of the fourth ordinary power combination process in S1112 of FIG.

  In the first S2401, it is determined whether or not the fourth game flag is “ON”. If it is determined that the fourth game flag is “ON” (S2401: YES), the process proceeds to S2402. On the other hand, if it is determined that the fourth game flag is not “ON” (S2401: NO), that is, if the fourth game flag is “OFF”, the subsequent processing is not executed. The fourth ordinary electronic combination process is terminated.

  In S2402, it is determined whether or not the fourth ordinary electronic combination 128 is operating. Here, when it is determined that the fourth ordinary electric combination 128 is operating (S2402: YES), the process proceeds to S2406. On the other hand, if it is determined that the fourth ordinary electric role 128 is not operating (S2402: NO), the process proceeds to S2403.

  In S2403, an operation pattern for performing the opening operation for X4 seconds Y4 times is set in the main RAM 701c as the operation pattern of the fourth ordinary electric combination 128. As a result, a total of X4 × Y4 seconds of opening is realized. Of course, the values of X4 and Y4 can be arbitrarily determined.

In S2404, the operation of the fourth ordinary electric combination 128 is started. This process is to start the operation of the fourth ordinary electric combination 128 with the operation pattern set in S2403.
In S2405, a command indicating that the opening of the fourth ordinary electric role 128 is started is set in the main RAM 701c. The command is transmitted to the effect control board 720 by the transmission process in S1114. As a result, various effects and the like accompanying the opening of the fourth ordinary electric role 128 are performed.

  In S2406, it is determined whether or not Z4 winnings have occurred in the fourth ordinary electric role 128. When it is determined that Z4 winnings have occurred (S2406: YES), the operation of the fourth ordinary electric combination 128 is stopped in S2407, and the fourth game flag is set to “OFF” in subsequent S2408. Of course, the value of Z4 can be determined arbitrarily.

  In the subsequent S2409, a command indicating that the opening of the fourth ordinary electric role 128 has been completed is set in the main RAM 701c. The command is transmitted to the effect control board 720 by the transmission process in S1114. As a result, various effects and the like accompanying the completion of the opening of the fourth ordinary electric role 128 are performed. Thereafter, the fourth ordinary electronic combination process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that Z4 winnings have not occurred (S2406: NO), whether or not the operation of the fourth ordinary electric role 128 according to the set operation pattern is completed in S2410. Determine. When it is determined that the operation of the fourth ordinary electric role 128 is completed (S2410: YES), the fourth game flag is set to “OFF” in S2408, and a command is set in S2409. Terminate the normal electronic combination process.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the operation of the fourth ordinary power combination 128 has not been completed (S2410: NO), the process of S2408 is not executed, and the fourth ordinary power combination process is terminated.
[Processing on production control board 720]
When the effect control board 720 receives the above-described various commands from the main control board 700, the effect control board 720 controls the image control board 730 and the lamp control board 740 according to the command, and performs various effects according to the progress of the game.

  In addition, a sorting device detection switch for detecting a ball entering the sorting device 140 and a missed gate detection switch for detecting that a game ball has passed through the lose gate 124 are provided, and a production control is performed on the detection signals from these switches. You may input into the board | substrate 720. FIG. Then, the effect control board 720 may perform various effects by controlling the image control board 730 and the lamp control board 740 in accordance with these detection signals.

  Specifically, when a ball entering the sorting device 140 is detected by a detection signal from the sorting device detection switch, the ball entering the sorting device 140 is notified on the screen of the liquid crystal display device 150 or the like. An effect that suggests the occurrence of a win may be performed.

  As a specific example, when a ball enters the sorting apparatus 140, one or a plurality of decorative symbols may be displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display device 150 or the like. When the game ball passes through the normal symbol gate, the predetermined decorative symbol indicating the occurrence of winning or the same decorative symbol is confirmed and displayed. Otherwise, the predetermined decorative symbol indicating the loss is displayed. Alternatively, non-identical decorative symbols may be confirmed and displayed.

  In addition, an image that challenges the catch of a balloon or the like is displayed on the screen or the like of the liquid crystal display device 150. If the game ball passes the normal symbol gate, an image that has been successfully caught is displayed. The image that failed to be caught may be displayed.

In addition, an effect may be provided that ensues that a game ball that has entered the sorting apparatus 140 passes through a lower-numbered normal symbol gate.
In particular, when there is a high probability of being determined to be a hit in the normal symbol determination, it is determined whether or not the normal game is started based on the behavior of the game ball inside the sorting device 140. For this reason, the entertainment of a game can be heightened by performing such an effect.

  In addition, when performing such an effect, it is good also as a structure which cannot visually recognize the internal space of the sorting apparatus 140 from a player (or it is difficult to visually recognize). By doing so, it becomes impossible to grasp the behavior of the game ball in the internal space of the sorting apparatus 140, and it is possible to enhance the effect of the above effect.

  After that, when the game ball passes through the first to fourth normal symbol gates 120 to 123 and receives a variation start command from the main control board 700, it corresponds to the variation display command on the screen of the liquid crystal display device 150. While displaying the normal symbol determination, the decorative symbol variation display may be performed. Thereafter, when a symbol determination command corresponding to the normal symbol determination is received, the decorative symbol corresponding to the winning symbol or the lost symbol may be stopped and displayed to notify the result of the normal symbol determination.

  On the other hand, when it is detected by the detection signal from the lose gate detection switch that the game ball that has entered the sorting device 140 has passed the lose gate 124, the chance of winning on the screen of the liquid crystal display device 150 has disappeared. You may perform the production | generation which alert | reports.

  Further, when a command indicating the opening start or the opening end of the first to fourth ordinary electric roles 125 to 128 is received, the fact that the ordinary electric role is released or closed on the screen of the liquid crystal display device 150 or the like. An effect of notifying the effect is performed. In addition, while the ordinary electric combination is open, the effect lighting device 742 provided for the ordinary electric combination may be turned on.

  Further, during the normal game, the main control board 700 may transmit the number of prize balls given to the player to the effect control board 720 every time a prize ball is generated. Then, the effect control board 720 may calculate the total number of received prize balls during the usual game, and display the total number on the liquid crystal display device 150. Further, the effect control board 720 may display a predetermined image (for example, a medal or a predetermined character) on the liquid crystal display device 150 every time the total number reaches a predetermined number.

In addition, when the entrance to the sorting device 140 is detected during the usual game, the effect control board 720 may display on the liquid crystal display device 150 that the usual game is being played.
Furthermore, when the maximum number of holds T1max to T4max corresponding to each normal symbol determination is 2 or more, when a hold command is received from the main control board 700, the normal display related to the hold command is displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display device 150. A reserved symbol corresponding to the symbol determination may be displayed to indicate the number of reserved symbols.

  Of course, the sound output device 731 outputs various sounds together with the display on the liquid crystal display device 150, the lamp control board 740 is controlled to operate the effect drive device 741, and the effect illumination device 742 is turned on. good.

  Further, the production control board 720 detects the operation of the production button 105 based on the input from the production button detection switch 721, and detects the operation of the production key 106 based on the input from the practice key detection switch 622. Depending on the above, the contents of the production may be changed.

[effect]
According to the gaming machine of the present embodiment, when the game ball that has entered the distribution device 140 passes through the first normal symbol gate 120, the second to first ordinary electric roles 125 to 128 in the order. When passing through the normal symbol gate 121, the second to fourth ordinary electric roles 126 to 128 are ordered, and when passing through the third normal symbol gate 122, the third to fourth ordinary electric roles 127 to 128 are ordered. Therefore, there is a possibility that a regular game in which ordinary electric roles are released sequentially will occur.

Further, when the game ball passes through the fourth normal symbol gate 123, there is a possibility that a normal game in which the fourth normal electric role 128 is opened may occur.
Accordingly, the number of prize balls given to the player varies greatly depending on which normal symbol gate the game ball that has entered the sorting device 140 passes through. For this reason, the player can be entertained by the movement of the game ball that has entered the sorting device 140, and the game performance can be improved.

  Further, when a game ball enters the opened fourth ordinary electric role 128, the game ball passes through the first ordinary symbol gate 120 in accordance with this, so that the fourth ordinary symbol determination is made. And if it is a win in the fourth normal symbol determination, there is a possibility that a general game in which the normal electric roles are released in the order of the first to fourth normal electric roles 125 to 128 may further occur.

For this reason, it is possible to give the player a chance to continue the regular game and to enhance the interest of the game.
Further, while increasing the probability of entering the sorting device 140, the game ball that has entered the sorting device 140 is, for example, the fourth ordinary symbol gate 123 (or the third and fourth ordinary symbol gates 122, 123). By increasing the probability of passing the game, it is easy to generate a regular game with a small number of prize balls. For this reason, the base of the game can be improved while suppressing the prize balls given to the player.

<Other embodiment 1>
In the present embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine 1 includes four normal symbol combinations, four regular symbol gates arranged in the distribution device 140, and four regular symbol gates allocated to the respective ordinary electors. However, the number of ordinary electric roles and ordinary symbol gates is not limited to this.

  Specifically, the first to Nth ordinary power combinations (N is 2 or more) are provided, and the distribution device 140 includes first to first power combinations corresponding to the same number of ordinary power combinations. N normal symbol gates and lose gates are provided. The n + 1 normal symbol gate is arranged for the nth ordinary electric role (n is 1 to N-1), and the first normal symbol gate is provided for the Nth normal electric role. May be arranged.

Further, the number of normal symbol gates arranged in the distribution device 140 may be smaller than the number of normal electric roles.
Specifically, in the case where the first to fourth ordinary electric roles 125 to 128 are provided as in the present embodiment, the distribution device 140 corresponds to the first ordinary electric role 125. Two of the first ordinary symbol gate 120 and the third ordinary symbol gate 122 corresponding to the third ordinary electric role 127 may be arranged.

Even in such a case, the same effect can be obtained.
<Other embodiment 2>
Further, in the present embodiment, the first normal symbol gate 120 is arranged on the fourth ordinary electric combination 128, but the normal symbol gate may not be arranged on the fourth ordinary electric combination 128. Of course, the number of ordinary electric roles is not limited to four, but if there are N ordinary electric roles (N is 2 or more) from 1st to Nth, It is good also as a structure which does not distribute the 1st normal symbol gate.

  By doing so, it is possible to reduce the number of award balls given to the player without causing a continuous game of ordinary games to occur. Further, as in the present embodiment, the player can be entertained by the movement of the game ball that has entered the sorting device 140, and the game performance can be improved.

<Other embodiment 3>
Further, in this embodiment, the losing gate 124 is provided in the distribution device 140 in addition to the normal symbol gate. However, the losing gate 124 may be omitted.

  By doing so, when a game ball enters the sorting device 140, the game ball always passes through the normal symbol gate, so that a normal game is always generated by entering the sorting device 140.

In such a case, it is preferable to reduce the occurrence frequency of the usual game by adjusting the arrangement position of the game nail or the like so that it is difficult to enter the sorting device 140.
<Other embodiment 4>
Moreover, in this embodiment, the 1st-4th normal electric roles 125-128 are distribute | arranged to the area | region where a game ball | bowl reaches | attains by the right hit in the game area 102 of the pachinko gaming machine 1. In addition, these are arranged downward along the right edge of the game area 102 in the order of the first to fourth ordinary electric roles 125 to 128.

However, the arrangement position and arrangement order of each ordinary electric role are not limited to this, and can be arbitrarily determined. Even in such a case, the same effect can be obtained.
<Other embodiment 5>
Further, when the maximum number of reservations T1max to T4max for each normal symbol determination in this embodiment is set to 1 (in other words, a configuration in which the storage for each normal symbol determination cannot be performed), In the game, each ordinary electric combination is simply opened in order from the lowest number.

  On the other hand, when the maximum number of reservations T1max to T4max for each normal symbol determination is set to 2 or more, in ordinary game, each ordinary role is not released in order from the smallest number, for example, in order of number. After the ordinary electric role is released, the normal electric role is returned to a younger number again, and the ordinary electric roles are released in order of numbers starting from the ordinary electric role. For this reason, it appears to the player that each ordinary electric role is opened at random during the usual game, and the interest of the game can be enhanced.

  Further, in the ordinary game, the opening pattern of the ordinary electric role may be changed according to the winning symbol. Specifically, for example, in the case of the winning symbol A, the short-term opening may be performed a plurality of times, and in the case of the winning symbol B, the opening is performed for a longer period than in the case of the winning symbol A. May be performed fewer times. Similarly, the opening pattern may be different for each ordinary electric role.

  In addition, when different opening patterns of ordinary electric roles are made in this way, the same amount of prize balls can be obtained by players regardless of the opening pattern by making the total opening time of ordinary electric roles in each opening pattern the same. It is preferred that the number be acquirable.

  Even in such a case, the same effect can be obtained.

1 ... Pachinko machine 120 ... First normal symbol gate (first determination area)
121 ... 2nd normal symbol gate (2nd determination area)
124: Lost gate (Loss area)
125 ... 1st ordinary electric role (1st prize winning device)
126 ... 2nd ordinary power role (2nd winning equipment)
127 ... Third ordinary power (third winning device)
128 ... 4th ordinary power role (4th prize winning device)
140: Sorting device (sorting means)

Claims (2)

Distribution means for changing the course of the game ball and directing the game ball to any one of a plurality of areas including the first determination area and the second determination area;
The first and second winning devices that are configured to be openable and closable and are associated with the first and second determination areas, respectively (first and second ordinary electric accessories),
First determination means for determining whether or not a hit occurs when the game ball passes through the first and second determination areas;
When it is determined by the first determination means that a win has occurred, a first opening means for releasing the winning device associated with the first and second determination areas related to the determination;
A second determination means for determining whether or not a winning occurs when the game ball enters the first winning device;
A second opening means for opening the second winning device when it is determined by the second determining means that a win has occurred;
With
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the first determination means determines that a hit has occurred with a higher probability when the game ball passes the second determination area than when the game ball passes the first determination area . In the gaming machine according to claim 1,
Further comprising third and fourth prize winning devices (third and fourth ordinary electric accessories) configured to be openable and closable;
The second determination means further determines whether or not a winning occurs when the game ball enters the second and third winning devices.
The second opening means opens the third winning device when the second determining device determines that the winning has occurred due to the ball entering the second winning device, and the second determining device releases the third winning device. When it is determined that a win has occurred due to the ball entering the third winning device, the fourth winning device is opened.
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