JP6495210B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  Conventionally, a pachinko gaming machine, which is a type of gaming machine, has been awarded a jackpot game in which a predetermined winning opening (so-called a big winning opening) is opened on condition that the winning lottery is won. For example, Patent Document 1 discloses a pachinko gaming machine in which a winning opening is changed among a plurality of jackpot games.

JP 2012-20081

  However, in the conventional pachinko gaming machine, for each opening mode of the winning opening, opening mode data that can specify the opening mode of the winning port is individually provided. For this reason, in the conventional pachinko gaming machine, there is a risk that the storage capacity is compressed by the release mode data as the variation of the release mode increases.

  An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can reduce the compression of the storage capacity.

A gaming machine that solves the above-mentioned problems can specify the opening mode of the predetermined winning opening in a gaming machine in which a winning game is awarded when winning in the winning lottery, and a predetermined winning opening is opened in the corresponding game. Storage means for storing one or a plurality of opening mode data and opening control means for controlling the opening mode of the predetermined winning opening, wherein the winning game includes at least one round game, The win includes a plurality of specific wins , and the specific open mode data that is a part or all of the open mode data can specify the open mode of the predetermined winning opening in one round game. a data is data used in common to the particular round game respectively included in the per plurality of specific, and controlled de for controlling the opening mode of the predetermined winning opening The opening time data that can specify the opening time of the predetermined winning opening, the closing time data that can specify the closing time of the predetermined winning opening, and the end of the specific round game can be specified as data In the specific release mode data, the control data is associated with a specific value for specifying the use order of the control data, and can be specified by the specific value. The opening time data and the closing time data are respectively associated with the specific values so that the opening time data and the closing time data are alternately used according to a specific order of use, and the specific opening mode data of particular values constituting, wherein the specific value that identifies the last use order in order of use, the and end data are correlated, the opening control unit Wherein when elected to any particular per the type of the specific per that appropriate election, and based on the round game to start, of the specific values that constitute the specific open mode data, control data to be first used Is identified to the specific value identified as the initial specific value by referring to the specific release mode data based on the specified initial specific value Based on the control data, the opening time data and the closing time data are used according to the use order that can be specified by the specific value to control the opening mode of the predetermined winning opening and the end data is acquired. The specific round game of this time is ended, and among the specific values constituting the specific release mode data, the initial specific value is specified as the initial specific value. Specific values is summarized as vary depending on the particular round game.

  According to the present invention, the compression of the storage capacity can be reduced.

The perspective view which shows a pachinko game machine typically. (A) is a front view schematically showing a game board, and (b) is a schematic diagram of a path of game balls connected to a second grand prize opening. Explanatory drawing for demonstrating the type of jackpot. The block diagram which shows the electrical constitution of a pachinko gaming machine. The flowchart which shows a special symbol input process. The flowchart which shows a special symbol start process. Explanatory drawing for demonstrating the opening aspect of the big prize opening in a jackpot game. (A)-(d) is a schematic diagram which shows the timer table for every symbol division (big hit symbol). (A)-(c) is a schematic diagram which shows the timer table for every symbol division (big hit symbol). The schematic diagram which shows an interval data table. The schematic diagram which shows an open mode data table. The flowchart which shows a 1st jackpot process.

Hereinafter, an embodiment of a pachinko gaming machine will be described.
In the present specification, upper, lower, left, right, front (front), and rear (back) indicate directions when viewed from the player.

  As shown in FIG. 1, a pachinko gaming machine 10 as a gaming machine includes a frame body 11. The frame 11 includes an installation frame 12 that is fixed to an island facility such as an amusement shop, and a mounting frame 13 that is pivotally supported so that the installation frame 12 can be opened and closed. The mounting frame 13 is a frame for mounting various game parts. The mounting frame 13 includes a protective glass 14 for protecting gaming parts mounted on the pachinko gaming machine 10. In FIG. 1, the protective glass 14 is not shown except for a part, but actually covers the entire opening 13 a of the mounting frame 13.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a launch handle 15. For example, the firing handle 15 is provided on the front side of the mounting frame 13. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, a game ball as a game medium is launched at a strength corresponding to the operation amount (rotation amount) of the launch handle 15.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a decorative lamp 16. For example, the decorative lamp 16 is provided on the front side of the mounting frame 13. The decoration lamp 16 executes an effect (hereinafter, referred to as a light emission effect) of causing the built-in light emitter to emit light, blink, and extinguish as one effect. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a speaker 17. For example, the speaker 17 is provided on the front side of the mounting frame 13. As one of the effects, the speaker 17 executes effects (hereinafter, referred to as sound effects) for outputting sounds such as voices of humans and animals, sound effects, and music.

  As shown in FIG. 2A, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a game board 20. The game board 20 is assembled to the mounting frame 13. On the front side of the game board 20, a substantially circular game area 21 is defined in front view. In the present embodiment, the game ball launched by operating the launch handle 15 reaches the game area 21 and flows down the game area 21.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes an information display panel 22. For example, the information display panel 22 is provided on the game board 20 at a position where it can be seen by the player. On the information display panel 22, various information indicating the control state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 is notified.

  The information display panel 22 includes a first special symbol display unit 22a. The first special symbol display unit 22a displays a first special symbol variation game in which a predetermined symbol is variably displayed and finally the first special symbol is confirmed and stopped. In the following description, the first special symbol variation game is abbreviated as “first special game”. The information display panel 22 includes a second special symbol display unit 22b. The second special symbol display unit 22b displays a second special symbol variation game in which a predetermined symbol is variably displayed and finally the second special symbol is confirmed and stopped. In the following description, the second special symbol variation game is abbreviated as “second special game”. In some cases, the first special game and the second special game are collectively referred to as a “special game”. The special symbol is a symbol for notifying the result of an internal lottery (big hit lottery) to be described later.

  In the present specification, “variable display” means a state in which the type of the displayed symbol changes with time. In this specification, “definite stop display” means a state in which a symbol is definitely stopped and displayed, and the type of the displayed symbol does not change. “Definite stop display” and “derivation” have the same meaning. The special symbols that can be derived in the special symbol display units 22a and 22b include at least a jackpot symbol as a jackpot display result and a miss symbol as a loss display result. In the special game, when the jackpot symbol is derived, the player can recognize the jackpot. In a special game, when a loss symbol is derived, the player can recognize the loss.

  In the present embodiment, the first special game and the second special game are not executed at the same time, and the second special game is executed with priority over the first special game. In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, when the big hit lottery is won, after the big hit symbol is derived in the special game, the big hit game is awarded after the special bonus game ends. As will be described in detail later, the big hit game is a very advantageous state for the player because a predetermined winning opening is opened and the player can obtain a large number of prize balls and other benefits.

  The information display panel 22 includes a first special hold display unit 22c. The first special hold display unit 22c displays the number of times of the first special game whose execution is put on hold because the start condition is satisfied but the execution condition is not yet satisfied. In the following description, the number of first special games that are on hold is indicated as the first special hold number. The information display panel 22 includes a second special hold display unit 22d. The second special hold display unit 22d displays the number of times of the second special game in which the execution is held because the start condition is satisfied but the execution condition is not yet satisfied. In the following description, the number of the second special game being held is indicated as the second special hold number. For example, the maximum value of the first special reservation number and the second special reservation number is 4 respectively.

  The information display panel 22 includes a normal symbol display unit 22e. The normal symbol display unit 22e displays a normal symbol variation game in which a predetermined symbol is variably displayed and finally a normal symbol is derived. In the following description, the normal symbol variation game is abbreviated as “normal game”. The normal symbols derivable to the normal symbol display unit 22e include at least a normal winning symbol and an ordinary off symbol. When the normal winning symbol is derived in the normal game, the player can recognize the normal winning symbol. In a normal game, when an unusual symbol is derived, the player can usually recognize the deviation. In the present embodiment, when the internal lottery (ordinary symbol winning lottery) is won, after the ordinary winning symbol is derived in the ordinary game, the ordinary winning game is awarded after the normal winning ordinary game ends. As will be described in detail later, the normal hit game is advantageous to the player because it is easy for the player to establish the starting condition of the second special game.

  The information display panel 22 includes a normal hold display portion 22f. The normal hold display unit 22f displays the number of normal games whose execution is held pending so that the start condition is satisfied but the execution condition is not yet satisfied. For example, the maximum value of the number of ordinary holds is 4. For example, the information display panel 22 may include a remaining number display unit that displays the remaining number of prize balls to be paid out to the player. The plurality of display units do not need to be provided on the same member (in the present embodiment, the information display panel 22), and may be provided separately on portions different from the present embodiment.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a center frame 23 with various decorations at the approximate center of the game area 21. The center frame 23 includes an opening 23a.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes an effect display device 25 as display means. For example, the effect display device 25 may be a display device such as a liquid crystal display or an organic EL display, or may be a display device including a projector and a screen. The effect display device 25 includes a display area 25r where an image is displayed. The effect display device 25 is assembled to the game board 20 through the opening 23a of the center frame 23 so that the player can visually recognize the display area 25r. The effect display device 25 executes an effect (hereinafter referred to as a display effect) for displaying an image (picture) imitating a predetermined character or character as one of the effects.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first start winning opening 26 that opens to the gaming area 21 below the center frame 23. The first start winning opening 26 is always open so that a game ball can enter. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first start sensor SE1 that detects a game ball that has entered the first start winning opening 26 (shown in FIG. 4). For example, the first start sensor SE <b> 1 is provided in a passage (not shown) that guides a game ball that has entered the first start winning opening 26 to the back side of the game board 20. In the present embodiment, when a game ball is detected by the first start sensor SE1, a start condition for the first special game can be satisfied, and a predetermined number of award ball payout conditions are satisfied.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a second start winning opening 27 that opens to the gaming area 21 below the center frame 23. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a second start sensor SE2 that detects a game ball that has entered the second start winning opening 27 (shown in FIG. 4). For example, the second start sensor SE <b> 2 is provided in a passage (not shown) that guides the game ball that has entered the second start winning opening 27 to the back side of the game board 20. In the present embodiment, when a game ball is detected by the second start sensor SE2, a start condition for the second special game can be satisfied, and a predetermined number of award ball payout conditions are satisfied.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first variable member 28 that opens and closes the second start winning opening 27 in the gaming area 21. The first variable member 28 can operate in an open state in which a game ball can easily enter the second start winning port 27 and a closed state in which it is difficult to enter the game ball into the second start winning port 27. Regarding the second start winning opening 27, the open state may be a state where a ball can be entered, and the closed state may be a state where a ball cannot be entered. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first actuator A1 that moves the first variable member 28 between an open state and a closed state (shown in FIG. 4). The first variable member 28 is operated in the open state in the normal hit game.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first grand prize opening 29 that opens to the gaming area 21 on the right side of the center frame 23. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first special prize sensor SE3 that detects a game ball that has entered the first grand prize opening 29 (shown in FIG. 4). For example, the first special prize sensor SE3 is provided in a passage (not shown) that guides a game ball that has entered the first big prize opening 29 to the back side of the game board 20. In the present embodiment, when a game ball is detected by the first special winning sensor SE3, a predetermined number of winning ball payout conditions are satisfied.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a second variable member 30 that opens and closes a first big prize opening 29 in the gaming area 21. The second variable member 30 is a so-called prize winning door (blade). The second variable member 30 is operable in an open state in which a game ball can easily enter the first grand prize opening 29 and a closed state in which it is difficult for the game ball to enter the first big prize opening 29. Regarding the first grand prize winning port 29, the open state may be a state where the player can enter the ball, and the closed state may be a state where the player cannot enter the ball. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a second actuator A2 that moves the second variable member 30 between an open state and a closed state (shown in FIG. 4). The second variable member 30 is operated in the open state in the big hit game.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a second grand prize opening 31 that opens to the gaming area 21 at the lower right of the center frame 23. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a third variable member 32 that opens and closes the second big prize opening 31 in the game area 21. The third variable member 32 is a so-called big prize opening door. The third variable member 32 is operable in an open state in which a game ball can easily enter the second grand prize opening 31 and a closed state in which it is difficult to enter the game ball into the second big prize opening 31. Regarding the second big winning opening 31, the open state may be a state where a ball can be entered, and the closed state may be a state where a ball cannot be entered. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a third actuator A3 that moves the third variable member 32 between an open state and a closed state (shown in FIG. 4). The third variable member 32 is operated in the open state in the big hit game.

  As shown in FIG. 2 (b), the pachinko gaming machine 10 branches from a receiving passage 31a that receives a game ball that has entered the second grand prize opening 31, a branch portion 31b that is connected to the receiving passage 31a, and a branch portion 31b. The specific passage 31c that performs the normal passage 31d that branches from the branching portion 31b. That is, the receiving passage 31a is branched into the specific passage 31c and the normal passage 31d at the branch portion 31b.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a second special prize sensor SE4 in the receiving passage 31a. The second special prize sensor SE4 is provided at a position where all the game balls that have entered the second major prize opening 31 can be detected. In the present embodiment, when a game ball is detected by the second special prize sensor SE4, a predetermined number of award ball payout conditions are satisfied.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a V winning sensor (specific winning sensor) SE5 in the specific passage 31c. The V winning sensor SE5 is provided at a position where all of the gaming balls that have entered the second grand prize opening 31 can be detected from the branch portion 31b into the specific passage 31c. In the present embodiment, in a big hit game, when a game ball is detected by the V winning sensor SE5, a condition for granting a predetermined privilege after the big hit game ends (hereinafter, referred to as a privilege grant condition) is established. As will be described in detail later, the privilege in the present embodiment is a high probability state (probability variation state) as an advantageous gaming state advantageous to the player. The portion where the V winning sensor SE5 is provided is a so-called V zone (specific region). In the following description, in a big hit game, a game ball may be detected by the V winning sensor SE5, and the fact that the privilege granting condition is satisfied may be indicated as “V winning”.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a discharge sensor (non-specific winning sensor) SE6 in the normal passage 31d. The discharge sensor SE6 is provided at a position where all of the game balls that have entered the second grand prize opening 31 can be detected from the branch portion 31b into the normal passage 31d.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a distribution member 31e that distributes the game balls to the specific passage 31c and the normal passage 31d at the branch portion 31b. The distribution member 31e can operate in a first state in which the game balls that have flowed into the branch portion 31b are distributed to the specific passage 31c and a second state in which the game balls that have flowed into the branch portion 31b are distributed to the normal passage 31d. . The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a fourth actuator A4 that moves the sorting member 31e between the first state and the second state (shown in FIG. 4).

  As shown in FIG. 2A, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a gate 33 through which a game ball can pass (enter) in the game area 21 on the right side of the center frame 23. The gate 33 includes a gate sensor SE7 that detects a game ball passing through the gate 33 (shown in FIG. 4). In the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the gate sensor SE7, the start condition for the normal game can be satisfied.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a normal winning opening 34 that opens to the gaming area 21 on the right side of the center frame 23. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a normal winning sensor SE8 that detects a game ball that has entered the normal winning opening 34 (shown in FIG. 4). For example, the normal winning sensor SE8 is provided in a passage (not shown) that guides the game ball that has entered the normal winning opening 34 to the back side of the game board 20. In the present embodiment, when a game ball is detected by the normal winning sensor SE8, a predetermined number of winning ball payout conditions are satisfied.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes an out port 35. For example, the out port 35 opens to the game area 21 at the lower end of the game area 21. In the present embodiment, among the game balls launched into the game area 21, the game balls that have not entered any winning opening are discharged from the out port 35 to the outside of the machine. The pachinko gaming machine 10 may include a plurality of out ports.

  As described above, the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment includes the start winning ports 26 and 27, the big winning ports 29 and 31, and the normal winning port 34 as the winning ports. The pachinko gaming machine 10 may include a winning opening different from the winning openings 26, 27, 29, 31, and 34. “Winning” means that a game ball enters a winning opening. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a member for changing the behavior of the game ball flowing down the game area 21 such as a nail or a windmill.

Next, the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a low probability state and a high probability state as gaming states with different jackpot probabilities. The big hit probability is a probability of winning a big hit in the internal lottery (big hit lottery). The high probability state is a gaming state in which the jackpot probability is higher than the low probability state. In the high probability state, the possibility of winning the big hit lottery is increased as compared to the low probability state, so that the gaming state is advantageous to the player. The high probability state is a so-called “probability variation state (probability variation state)”.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a low base state and a high base state as game states in which the ratio of the number of prize balls to the number of game balls fired is different. The high base state is a gaming state in which there is a high probability that a game ball will enter the second start winning opening 27 compared to the low base state. The high base state is a so-called “electric support state”, and the low base state is a so-called “non-power support state”. In the high base state, the probability that the game ball enters the second start winning opening 27 increases, and the game ball can easily enter the second start winning opening 27. Easy to enter).

  For example, the high base state can be realized by performing one control arbitrarily selected from the following three controls described below, or by combining a plurality of controls. The first control is a normal symbol variation time shortening control in which the variation time of the normal game is shorter than that in the low base state. The second control is a normal symbol probability variation control in which the probability of winning a normal symbol hitting lottery (ordinary hit probability) is changed with a higher probability than in the low base state. The third control is open time extension control in which the total open time of the first variable member 28 in one normal game is longer than that in the low base state. As the opening time extension control, the number of times the first variable member 28 is released in one normal hit game is larger than that in the low base state, and the first variable member 28 is once in the normal hit game. It is preferable to perform at least one of the controls for making the opening time of the battery longer than that in the low base state.

  For example, the normal hit probability in the low base state may be set to 0 or may be set to a probability exceeding 0. In this case, one of normal symbol variation time shortening control and open time extension control may be employed, or both may be employed, or neither may be employed.

  Further, the high base state may be realized by combining the fourth control described below. The fourth control is a special symbol variation time shortening control that makes the variation time (for example, average variation time) of the special game easier to be shorter than in the low base state. When the special symbol variation time reduction control is performed, the high base state is a so-called “variation time reduction state” for the special symbol.

  In the following description, a gaming state having a low probability state and a low base state is referred to as a “low probability low base state”, and a gaming state having a high probability state and a low base state is referred to as a “high probability low base state”. In addition, a gaming state that is a low probability state and a high base state is referred to as a “low probability and high base state”, and a gaming state that is a high probability state and a high base state is referred to as a “high probability and high base state”.

The jackpot in the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 3, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment includes a plurality of types of jackpot symbols as special symbol jackpot symbols. More specifically, in the present embodiment, there are a plurality of types of jackpot symbols of the first special symbol, which are classified into two groups of symbol categories ZA and ZB. In the present embodiment, there are a plurality of types of jackpot symbols of the second special symbol, which are classified into five groups of symbol categories Za to Ze. The types of jackpot games are determined for each type of jackpot symbol. A plurality of types of jackpot symbols may have a gaming state after the jackpot game ends. In other words, in this embodiment, the jackpot symbol corresponds to the type of jackpot that defines the privilege to be given to the player.

An outline of the jackpot game will be described.
In the big hit game, first, an opening effect for notifying the start of the big hit game is performed over a predetermined opening time. In the big hit game, after the opening effect is finished, a round game is performed in which one of the special winning openings 29 and 31 is opened. That is, the big hit game (win game) is configured to include at least one round game. A round game is played with a predetermined upper limit number of times as an upper limit. In one round game, either of the big winning openings 29 and 31 is satisfied with a first end condition for entering a predetermined upper limit number of game balls or a second end condition for elapse of a predetermined upper limit time. Until it is done, it is opened. In the round game, a round effect is performed. In the big hit game, when the final round game is finished, an ending effect for notifying the end of the big hit game is performed over a predetermined ending time. The big hit game is ended with the end of the ending effect.

  In the present embodiment, the maximum number of round games, the maximum number of each round game, the opening mode (open pattern) of the big winning openings 29 and 31 in the round game, the opening time, and the ending time for each symbol category (big hit symbol) Is stipulated. For example, in the jackpot game based on the jackpot symbol of the symbol category ZA, the upper limit number of round games is “11 times”, the upper limit number of round games is “9”, the opening time is “10 seconds”, and the ending time “13 seconds” is defined. The details of the round game (opening mode of the special winning openings 29 and 31) will be described later. In the following description, the number of round games may be indicated as round or abbreviated as R. In the following description, the opening may be indicated as OP and the ending may be indicated as ED.

Next, an example of an effect that can be executed by the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
In the present embodiment, the display effects that can be executed by the effect display device 25 include an effect symbol variation game in which effect symbols are variably displayed in a plurality of columns and finally a combination of effect symbols is derived. In the following description, the effect symbol variation game is abbreviated as “effect game”. The effect design is a design (decoration design) with decoration such as a character or a pattern, and is used for diversifying the display effect. In the present embodiment, the effect game is performed by changing and displaying (scrolling) the first, second, and third rows of symbol rows in predetermined directions.

  The production game is played in conjunction with the special game. Specifically, the effect game is started with the start of the special game, and is ended with the end of the special game. In the effect game, a combination of effect symbols corresponding to the special symbols derived in the special game is derived. In a special game, when a big hit symbol is derived, a big hit symbol based on the production symbol is derived in the effect game. For example, the jackpot symbol based on the effect symbol is a symbol combination in which the effect symbols in all the rows are the same, such as “333” and “777”. In the special game, when the off symbol is derived, the off symbol based on the effect symbol is derived in the effect game. For example, the out-of-line design symbols are a combination of symbols such as “787” and “556” in which at least some of the design symbols are different from the other design symbols. In the effect game, the effect symbol may be temporarily stopped before the effect symbol is confirmed and stopped. In the present specification, “temporary stop display” means a state indicating that there is a possibility that the symbol is variably displayed again, such as “sway fluctuation state”.

  An effect game may include a reach effect performed by forming a reach. In the reach, the same effect design is temporarily stopped and displayed in a specific column (the first and third columns in the present embodiment) among a plurality of columns, and the column is different from the specific column (the second column in the present embodiment). ) Is a state in which the effect design is continuously displayed in a variable manner. For example, in the reach effect, there may be a plurality of types of reach effects in which the characters to appear and the actions of the effect symbols are different.

  In the present embodiment, the display effects that can be executed by the effect display device 25 include a V winning effect as a notification effect for notifying a player that a privilege granting condition has been established in a specific round game during a big hit game. . For example, the V winning effect is executed in the effect display device 25 by displaying an image imitating the letter V.

Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 4, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a main control board 40 on the back side of the gaming board 20. The main control board 40 performs various processes and outputs commands (control information) according to the results of the processes. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a sub-control board 41 on the back side of the game board 20. The sub control board 41 executes a predetermined process based on the control signal input from the main control board 40. For example, the sub-control board 41 performs a process for executing a light emission effect by the decoration lamp 16, a sound effect by the speaker 17, and a display effect by the effect display device 25.

The main control board 40 will be described in detail.
The main control board 40 includes a main control CPU 40a, a main control ROM 40b, and a main control RAM 40c. The main control CPU 40a performs various processes by executing a main control program. The main control ROM 40b stores a main control program, a table used for a predetermined lottery, a determination value, and the like. The main control ROM 40b stores a plurality of types of variation patterns. The plurality of types of variation patterns are information that can specify the variation time from the start of the special game to the end of the special game. In addition, the variation pattern may be information that can specify a part or all of the contents of the effect of the effect game performed between the start of the special game and the end of the special game.

  The fluctuation patterns include a big hit fluctuation pattern and a deviation fluctuation pattern. For example, in the jackpot variation pattern, the contents of the effect of finally deriving the symbol combination of the jackpot through the reach effect as the effect contents of the effect game. For example, in the deviation variation pattern, the contents of the effect for deriving the symbol combination of the eventually without the reach effect or through the reach effect are defined as the effect contents of the effect game.

  The main control RAM 40c is configured to be able to store various information that can be rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10. Information stored in the main control RAM 40c is, for example, a flag, a counter, and a timer. Further, the main control board 40 of the present embodiment is configured to be able to generate random numbers. For example, the random number may be generated as a hardware random number by mounting a random number generation circuit that updates the value of the random number every predetermined cycle on the main control board 40, and the main control CPU 40a may generate the random number every predetermined control cycle. It is also possible to generate a software random number by updating the value of the random number.

  The main control CPU 40a is connected to the sensors SE1 to SE8 via a port (not shown). The main control CPU 40a is configured to be able to input a detection signal output when the sensors SE1 to SE8 detect a game ball via a port (not shown). The main control CPU 40a is connected to the actuators A1 to A4 via a drive circuit (not shown). The main control CPU 40a is configured to be able to control the operations of the actuators A1 to A4 via a drive circuit (not shown). The main control CPU 40a is connected to the information display panel 22 via a drive circuit (not shown). The main control CPU 40a is configured to be able to control the display content of the information display panel 22 via a drive circuit (not shown).

The sub control board 41 will be described in detail.
The sub control board 41 includes a sub control CPU 41a, a sub control ROM 41b, and a sub control RAM 41c. For example, the sub control CPU 41a performs a process related to the effect by executing a sub control program. The sub control ROM 41b stores a sub control program, a table used for lottery, a determination value, and the like. The sub-control ROM 41b stores a display effect pattern that can specify the mode (contents) of the display effect in the effect display device 25, and display effect data used to execute the display effect. The sub-control ROM 41b stores a light-emitting effect pattern that can specify the mode (contents) of the light-emitting effect in the decorative lamp 16, and light-emitting effect data used to execute the light-emitting effect. The sub-control ROM 41b stores a sound effect pattern that can specify a sound effect mode (contents) in the speaker 17 and sound effect data used to execute the sound effect.

  The sub-control RAM 41c is configured to be able to store various information that can be appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10. The information stored in the sub control RAM 41c is, for example, a flag, a counter, a timer, and the like. Further, the sub control board 41 of the present embodiment is configured to be able to generate random numbers. For example, the random number may be generated as a hardware random number by mounting a random number generation circuit that updates the value of the random number at a predetermined cycle on the sub control board 41, and the sub control CPU 41a performs the control at every predetermined control cycle. It is also possible to generate a software random number by updating the value of the random number.

  The sub control board 41 is connected to the effect display device 25 via a drive circuit (not shown). The sub-control CPU 41a is configured to be able to control the display mode of the effect display device 25 via a drive circuit (not shown). The sub control board 41 is connected to the decorative lamp 16 via a drive circuit (not shown). The sub-control CPU 41a is configured to be able to control the lighting mode of the decoration lamp 16 via a drive circuit (not shown). The sub control board 41 is connected to the speaker 17 through a drive circuit (not shown). The sub-control CPU 41a is configured to be able to control the output mode of the speaker 17 via a drive circuit (not shown).

Various processes executed in the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
First, the special symbol input process executed by the main control CPU 40a will be described. The special symbol input process is executed as an interrupt process.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not a game ball has entered the first start winning opening 26 based on whether or not a detection signal is input from the first start sensor SE1. (Step S101). When the game ball has not entered the first start winning opening 26 (step S101: NO), the main control CPU 40a proceeds to the process of step S105. On the other hand, when a game ball is entering the first start winning opening 26 (step S101: YES), the main control CPU 40a has an upper limit on the number of first special reservations stored in the main control RAM 40c. It is determined whether it is less than (4 in the present embodiment) (step S102). When the first special hold number is not less than the upper limit number (step S102: NO), the main control CPU 40a proceeds to the process of step S105.

  On the other hand, if the first special hold number is less than the upper limit number (step S102: YES), the main control CPU 40a adds 1 to the first special hold number stored in the main control RAM 40c and updates it. (Step S103). In the process of step S103, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display panel 22 to display the updated first special hold number.

  Next, the main control CPU 40a acquires a random number generated in the main control board 40, and stores random number information based on the acquired random number in the main control RAM 40c (step S104). For example, the random number is a random number used for jackpot lottery, a random number used for determining a jackpot symbol, a random number used for determining a variation pattern, or the like. In the process of step S104, the main control CPU 40a stores the random number information so that the random number information is for the first special game and the storage order of the random number information can be specified. In the present embodiment, random number information for the first special game is stored in the main control RAM 40c, so that the execution can be suspended until the execution condition for the first special game is satisfied. The random number information may be the acquired random number itself or information obtained by processing the random number by a predetermined method. When the process of step S104 ends, the main control CPU 40a proceeds to the process of step S105.

  In step S105, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not a game ball has entered the second start winning opening 27 based on whether or not a detection signal is input from the second start sensor SE2. When no game ball has entered the second start winning opening 27 (step S105: NO), the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol input process. On the other hand, when a game ball is entering the second start winning opening 27 (step S105: YES), the main control CPU 40a has the upper limit number of second special reservations stored in the main control RAM 40c. It is determined whether it is less than (4 in this embodiment) (step S106). When the second special reservation number is not less than the upper limit number (step S106: NO), the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol input process.

  On the other hand, if the second special hold number is less than the upper limit number (step S106: YES), the main control CPU 40a adds 1 to the second special hold number stored in the main control RAM 40c and updates it. (Step S107). In the process of step S107, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display panel 22 so as to display the updated second special hold number.

  Next, the main control CPU 40a acquires a random number generated in the main control board 40, and stores random number information based on the acquired random number in the main control RAM 40c (step S108). For example, the random number is a random number used for jackpot lottery, a random number used for determining a jackpot symbol, a random number used for determining a variation pattern, or the like. In the process of step S108, the main control CPU 40a stores the random number information so that the random number information is for the second special game and the storage order of the random number information can be specified. In the present embodiment, random number information for the second special game is stored in the main control RAM 40c, so that the execution can be suspended until the execution condition of the second special game is satisfied. When the process of step S108 ends, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol input process.

Next, a special symbol start process executed by the main control CPU 40a will be described. The special symbol start process is executed as an interrupt process.
As shown in FIG. 6, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not a special game execution condition is satisfied (step S201). In the processing of step S201, the main control CPU 40a makes an affirmative determination when it is not a big hit game and is not in a special game, while it makes a negative determination when it is a big hit game or during a special game. When the execution condition for the special game is not satisfied (step S201: NO), the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol start process.

  On the other hand, when the execution condition of the special game is satisfied (step S202: YES), the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the second special hold number stored in the main control RAM 40c is 1 or more. Is determined (step S202). When the second special hold number is not 1 or more (step S202: NO), the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the first special hold number stored in the main control RAM 40c is 1 or more ( Step S203). If the first special hold number is not 1 or more (step S203: NO), the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol start process.

  When the first special hold number is 1 or more (step S203: YES), the main control CPU 40a updates the first special hold number stored in the main control RAM 40c by subtracting 1 (step S204). In the process of step S204, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display panel 22 so that the updated first special hold number is displayed.

  Next, the main control CPU 40a reads the random number information stored first among the random information for the first special game from the main control RAM 40c (step S205). When the main control CPU 40a reads the earliest random number information, the main control CPU 40a erases the earliest stored random number information from the main control RAM 40c.

  Next, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not to win the big hit based on the random number information read in the processing of step S205 and the big hit determination value stored in the main control ROM 40b ( Step S206). The process of step S206 corresponds to a big hit lottery (big hit determination) of whether or not a big hit. For example, the determination of whether or not to win the jackpot may be made based on whether or not the value of the random number information matches the jackpot determination value. For example, whether or not to win a jackpot may be determined based on whether or not the value obtained by adding the value of the random number information and the jackpot determination value exceeds a predetermined value.

  When winning a big hit (step S206: YES), the main control CPU 40a determines a big hit symbol to be derived in the first special game and a variation pattern of the first special game (step S207). For example, the main control CPU 40a may determine the jackpot symbol or the variation pattern by lottery using the random number information read in the process of step S205. In the process of step S207, the main control CPU 40a sets a command (hereinafter referred to as a symbol command) that can identify the determined jackpot symbol in the output buffer. In the process of step S207, the main control CPU 40a can identify the determined variation pattern, and uses the first game as a command (hereinafter, referred to as a game start command) that instructs the start of the effect game based on the variation pattern. Set the start command to the output buffer. In the present embodiment, it is possible to specify whether the game start command is the first special game or the second special game. In the present embodiment, the command (control information) set in the output buffer is output to the sub control board 41 in the next interrupt processing (output processing). Thereafter, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol start process.

  In the case of a loss that is not won in the big win (step S206: NO), the main control CPU 40a determines a loss symbol derived in the first special game and a variation pattern of the first special game (step S208). For example, the main control CPU 40a may determine the off symbol or the variation pattern by lottery using the random number information read in the process of step S205. In the process of step S208, the main control CPU 40a sets a command (hereinafter, referred to as a symbol command) that can identify the determined symbol to be lost in the output buffer. In the processing of step S208, the main control CPU 40a can specify the determined variation pattern, and sets a first game start command instructing the start of the effect game based on the variation pattern in the output buffer. Thereafter, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol start process.

  When the second special reservation number is 1 or more (step S202: YES), the main control CPU 40a performs steps S209 to S213 related to the second special game in the same manner as the processing related to the first special game in steps S204 to S208. Process.

  That is, the main control CPU 40a updates the second special hold number stored in the main control RAM 40c by subtracting 1 (step S209). In the process of step S209, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display panel 22 so that the updated second special hold number is displayed.

  Further, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not to win a big hit for the second special game (step S211). The main control CPU 40a determines a special symbol to be derived in the second special game, and sets a symbol command capable of specifying the determined special symbol in the output buffer (steps S212 and S213). The main control CPU 40a determines the variation pattern of the second special game and can specify the determined variation pattern, and outputs a second game start command for instructing the start of the effect game based on the variation pattern to the output buffer. Setting is performed (steps S212 and S213). Thereafter, the main control CPU 40a ends the special symbol start process.

  When the special symbol start process ends, the main control CPU 40a performs a special game by performing a process different from the special symbol start process. Specifically, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display panel 22 so that the special game is started. The main control CPU 40a measures the variation time set in the variation pattern determined in the special symbol start process. The main control CPU 40a controls the information display panel 22 so that the special symbol determined in the special symbol start process is derived when the variation time set in the variation pattern has elapsed. Further, the main control CPU 40a, when the variation time set in the variation pattern determined in the special symbol start process elapses, instructs to stop the variation of the effect symbol, and derives a symbol combination (hereinafter referred to as a game end command). Is set in the output buffer.

The jackpot process executed by the main control CPU 40a will be described.
In the jackpot process, the main control CPU 40a specifies the type of the jackpot game based on the jackpot symbol (that is, the type of jackpot) determined in the special symbol start process. Then, the main control CPU 40a starts control for giving the specified jackpot game after the end of the jackpot special game, and performs processing for outputting a predetermined command. That is, the main control CPU 40a grants a big hit game by executing a big hit process.

  The main control CPU 40a executes the first jackpot process to control the opening time and the ending time and the opening mode of the big winning openings 29 and 31. Details of the first jackpot process will be described later.

  The main control CPU 40a performs control for outputting various commands by executing the second jackpot process. More specifically, the main control CPU 40a first sets a command (hereinafter referred to as an opening designation command) instructing execution of the opening effect in the output buffer in the big hit game.

  When a detection signal is input from the V prize sensor SE5 in a specific round game (5R in the present embodiment), the main control CPU 40a sets the V prize occurrence flag as information that can specify that the privilege granting condition is satisfied. It is stored in the control RAM 40c. That is, in the present embodiment, when a game ball that has flowed into the specific passage 31c is detected by the V winning sensor SE5, a V winning is generated. Further, when the privilege granting condition is satisfied, the main control CPU 40a sets a command for instructing execution of the V winning effect (hereinafter referred to as a V winning designation command) in the output buffer.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment, in a specific round game, if no detection signal is input from the V winning sensor SE5, the privilege granting condition is not satisfied, so the V winning occurrence flag is set to the main control RAM 40c. Do not memorize. That is, in the present embodiment, in a specific round game, when a game ball is not detected by the V winning sensor SE5, the V winning generation flag is not stored and the V winning designation command is output. Nor.

  Each time the main control CPU 40a starts a round game, the main control CPU 40a sets a command for instructing execution of a round effect (hereinafter referred to as a round designation command) in the output buffer. When the final round game is completed, the main control CPU 40a sets a command (hereinafter referred to as an ending designation command) for instructing execution of the ending effect in the output buffer. When the ending time has elapsed, the main control CPU 40a ends the big hit game.

Next, game state processing executed by the main control CPU 40a will be described.
When the big hit game is finished, the main control CPU 40a controls the gaming state after the big hit game is finished, depending on whether or not the V winning generation flag is stored in the main control RAM 40c.

  Specifically, when the V winning flag is stored in the main control RAM 40c, the main control CPU 40a sets a value that can be specified to be controlled to a high probability state when the big hit game is terminated. The probability state flag stored in the RAM 40c is set. Further, when the V winning flag is stored in the main control RAM 40c, the main control CPU 40a sets a value that can be specified to be controlled to the high base state when the big hit game is finished. To the base state flag stored in In this case, the main control CPU 40a controls the gaming state so as to be in a high probability state and a high base state until the next big hit game is started.

  When the V winning flag is not stored in the main control RAM 40c, the main control CPU 40a stores in the main control RAM 40c a value that can be specified to control to a low probability state when the big hit game ends. Set to the probability state flag that has been set. In addition, when the V winning flag is not stored in the main control RAM 40c, the main control CPU 40a sets a value that can be specified to control to the high base state when the jackpot game is ended. To the base state flag stored in In this case, since the main control CPU 40a gives the high base state in which the upper limit number (for example, 100 times) is determined, the number corresponding to the upper limit number is set as the remaining number of times of the special game to which the high base state is given. It is stored in the control RAM 40c.

  Then, every time the special game is executed, the main control CPU 40a subtracts 1 from the remaining number of times stored in the main control RAM 40c. When the remaining number of times becomes zero, the main control CPU 40a sets, in the base state flag, a value that can be specified to control the low base state as the special game with the remaining number of times zero ends. That is, the main control CPU 40a ends the high base state and shifts to the low base state with the end of the upper limit number of special games. The main control CPU 40a sets, in the probability state flag, a value that can be specified to be controlled to a low probability state, and a value that can be specified to be controlled to a low base state when a big hit game is awarded. Set to base state flag.

The normal symbol input process executed by the main control CPU 40a will be described. The normal symbol input process is executed as an interrupt process.
In the normal symbol input process, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the game ball has passed (entered) the gate 33 based on whether or not a detection signal is input from the gate sensor SE7. When the game ball has not passed through the gate 33, the main control CPU 40a ends the normal symbol input process. On the other hand, when the game ball passes through the gate 33, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the number of normal suspensions stored in the main control RAM 40c is less than the upper limit number (4 in this embodiment). To do. When the number of normal holdings is not less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 40a ends the normal symbol input process. When the number of normal holdings is less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 40a updates the normal holding number stored in the main control RAM 40c by adding 1. In this case, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display panel 22 so as to display the updated number of normal holdings.

  Next, the main control CPU 40a acquires a random number generated in the main control board 40, and stores random number information based on the acquired random number in the main control RAM 40c. For example, the random number is a random number used for normal lottery, a random number used for determining a variation time, or the like. In this case, the main control CPU 40a stores the random number information for the normal game and the storage order of the random number information so that it can be specified. The random number information may be the acquired random number itself or information obtained by processing the random number by a predetermined method. Thereafter, the main control CPU 40a ends the normal symbol input process.

The normal symbol start process executed by the main control CPU 40a will be described. The normal symbol start process is executed as an interrupt process.
In the normal symbol start process, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not a normal game execution condition is satisfied. The main control CPU 40a makes an affirmative determination when the normal hit game is not being played and the normal game is not being played, while a negative determination is made when the normal hit game is being played or the normal game is being played. When the normal game execution condition is not satisfied, the main control CPU 40a ends the normal symbol start process.

  On the other hand, when the execution condition of the normal game is satisfied, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the number of normal hold stored in the main control RAM 40c is 1 or more. When the number of normal holdings is not 1 or more, the main control CPU 40a ends the normal symbol start process. When the number of normal hold is 1 or more, the main control CPU 40a updates the normal hold number stored in the main control RAM 40c by subtracting one. In this process, the main control CPU 40a controls the information display panel 22 so that the updated number of normal holdings is displayed. Next, the main control CPU 40a reads the random number information stored first among the random number information for the normal game from the main control RAM 40c. When the main control CPU 40a reads the earliest random number information, the main control CPU 40a erases the earliest stored random number information from the main control RAM 40c.

  Next, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not to win the normal hit based on the read random number information and the normal hit determination value stored in the main control ROM 40b. This process corresponds to a normal lottery (ordinary hit determination) of whether or not the normal hit. For example, in the case of adopting the above-described normal symbol probability variation control, the main control CPU 40a is normal so that in the high base state, the probability of determining winning per normal is higher than in the low base state. It is better to determine whether or not to win.

  In the case of winning the normal hit, the main control CPU 40a determines the normal hit symbol and the fluctuation time of the normal game to be derived in the normal game. For example, when adopting the normal symbol variation time reduction control, the main control CPU 40a determines the first variation time in the low base state, and sets the second variation time shorter than the first variation time in the high base state. It is good to decide. Thereafter, the main control CPU 40a ends the normal symbol start process.

  Then, the main control CPU 40a performs a normal game by performing a process different from the normal symbol start process. Specifically, the main control CPU 40a starts the normal game and displays the information so that the normal symbol determined in the normal symbol start process is derived when the variation time determined in the normal symbol start process elapses. The panel 22 is controlled.

The normal hit process executed by the main control CPU 40a will be described.
When the normal winning is won, the main control CPU 40a determines the opening pattern of the second start winning opening 27 when the normal game is finished, and the second starting winning opening 27 is opened according to the determined opening pattern. Thus, the first actuator A1 is controlled. That is, the main control CPU 40a gives a normal hit game. For example, when the above-described opening time extension control is adopted, the main control CPU 40a selects the first opening pattern in the low base state, and plays one normal hit game in the high base state rather than the first opening pattern. It is preferable to determine the second opening pattern in which the total opening time of the first variable member 28 is long.

Various processes executed by the sub control CPU 41a will be described.
First, the jackpot effect process executed by the sub control CPU 41a will be described.
The sub-control CPU 41a controls at least one of the decoration lamp 16, the speaker 17, and the effect display device 25 so that the big hit effect is performed during the big hit game. Specifically, when the opening control command is input, the sub control CPU 41a controls at least one of the decorative lamp 16, the speaker 17, and the effect display device 25 so that the opening effect is performed. When the round designation command is input, the sub control CPU 41a controls at least one of the decoration lamp 16, the speaker 17, and the effect display device 25 so that the round effect is performed. When the ending designation command is input, the sub control CPU 41a controls at least one of the decoration lamp 16, the speaker 17, and the effect display device 25 so that the ending effect is performed.

  Further, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 when the V winning designation command is input during the big hit game, and executes the aforementioned V winning effect. Thereby, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the player can recognize the occurrence of the V prize, that is, the establishment of the privilege granting condition. In other words, in the present embodiment, the execution of the V winning effect is notified that a high probability state is given as a privilege after the end of the current jackpot game.

The effect game process executed by the sub-control CPU 41a will be described.
The sub control CPU 41 a controls at least one of the decoration lamp 16, the speaker 17, and the effect display device 25 so that the effect game and the effect accompanying the effect game are performed. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 41a performs control to execute the effect game when a game start command and a symbol command are input. That is, the sub control CPU 41a determines a symbol combination to be derived in the effect game based on the game start command and the symbol command. When the symbol that can be specified from the symbol command is a jackpot symbol, the sub-control CPU 41a determines a jackpot symbol combination based on the effect symbol. When the symbol that can be specified from the symbol command is a missing symbol, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the symbol combination of the missing symbol based on the effect symbol.

  Further, when the reach condition is established, the sub-control CPU 41a may determine a symbol combination that includes the reach when the reach effect is executed in the present effect game. For example, as the reach condition, it may be determined that the reach variation pattern is specified among the deviation variation patterns, and the sub-control CPU 41a performs the effect lottery using a predetermined random number, and the effect lottery You may decide that you won.

  In addition, when the game start command is input, the sub control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so as to display the effect symbols in a variable manner. That is, the sub control CPU 41a starts the effect game. The sub-control CPU 41a controls at least one of the decoration lamp 16, the speaker 17, and the effect display device 25 so that a predetermined effect is executed based on a variation pattern that can be specified from the game start command. To do. For example, the predetermined effects include a jackpot notice effect, a state suggestion effect that suggests a gaming state, and the like.

  Then, when the predetermined timing arrives, the sub control CPU 41a temporarily stops and displays the symbol combination based on the determined effect symbol, and derives the symbol combination based on the event symbol upon input of the game end command. Note that the sub-control CPU 41a may count a change time that can be specified from the change pattern regardless of the game end command, and derive the symbol combination when the change time elapses. In this case, the game end command may be omitted.

  Hereinafter, the opening mode (opening pattern) of the big winning ports 29 and 31 in the round game during the big winning game and the first big winning process for opening the big winning ports 29 and 31 so as to be in the open mode will be described.

  In the following description, the big hit by the big hit symbol of the symbol division ZA is shown as a substantial 7R specific big hit, and the big hit game based on the big hit is shown as a real 7R specific big hit game. The big hit by the big hit symbol of the symbol division ZB is shown as a real 7R non-specific big hit, and the big hit game based on the big hit is shown as a real 7R non-specific big hit game. The big hit by the big hit symbol of the symbol division Za is shown as 16R specific big hit, and the big hit game based on the big hit is shown as 16R specific big hit game. A jackpot based on the jackpot symbol of the symbol category Zb is indicated as a rank-up specific jackpot A, and a jackpot game based on the jackpot is indicated as a rank-up specified jackpot game A. In the following description, rank up may be abbreviated as RU.

  The big hit by the big hit symbol of the symbol division Zc is indicated as RU specific big hit B, and the big hit game based on the big hit is indicated as RU specific big hit game B. The big hit by the big hit symbol of the symbol division Zd is indicated as 5R specific big hit, and the big hit game based on the big hit is indicated as 5R specific big hit game. The big hit by the big hit symbol of the symbol classification Ze is indicated as 5R non-specific big hit, and the big hit game based on the big hit is indicated as 5R non-fixed big hit game.

  First, with reference to FIG. 7, a description will be given of how the big winning openings 29 and 31 are opened in a round game for each symbol division (type of jackpot game). In FIG. 7, special figure 1 shows a first special symbol, special figure 2 shows a second special symbol, AT 1 shows a first grand prize opening 29, and AT 2 shows a second special prize opening 31. INT indicates an interval after each round game.

A substantial 7R specific big hit game (symbol division ZA) will be described.
As shown in FIG. 7, in the 1st, 4th, 6th, and 7th round games in the actual 7R specific big hit game, the first big winning opening with the first open time Ta1 (25 seconds in this embodiment). 29 releases are performed once. In the following description, this open mode is referred to as a normal open mode (long open mode). In the drawing, the black color indicates that the special winning openings 29 and 31 are closed. Note that, as described above, the round game of the present embodiment is terminated when the first end condition for entering a predetermined upper limit number of game balls is entered, so that the opening / closing operations of the big winning holes 29 and 31 are performed. Even in the middle, the opening / closing operation may be terminated halfway.

  In the actual 7R specific big hit game, in the 8th to 11th round games, the first big winning opening 29 is opened once, with the opening time being the second opening time Ta2 (0.1 second in this embodiment). . In the following description, this open mode is referred to as a shortened open mode (short open mode). In the present embodiment, the second opening time Ta2 is shorter than the first opening time Ta1. For example, the second opening time Ta2 may be a time when it is difficult for the game ball to enter the big winning opening, or a time when the game ball cannot substantially enter the game.

  Further, in the substantial 7R specific big hit game, the second big prize opening 31 is opened in the fifth round game corresponding to the specific round game. In the fifth round game, the opening time is the third opening time Ta3 (0.1 seconds in this embodiment) and the closing time is the first closing time Tb1 (8.9 seconds in this embodiment). Closing and opening with a fourth opening time Ta4 (for example, 18 seconds) are performed. In the following description, this opening mode is referred to as a first specific opening mode. In the present embodiment, the third opening time Ta3 is shorter than the fourth opening time Ta4. For example, the third opening time Ta3 may be a time when it is difficult for the game ball to enter the big winning opening, or a time when the game ball cannot substantially enter the game. On the other hand, the fourth opening time Ta4 is a time during which the game ball can enter the big winning opening. Therefore, the game ball can enter the second big prize opening 31 when the second big prize opening 31 is opened in the first specific opening mode.

  In the real 7R specific big hit game, the interval time after the first, third, sixth and seventh round games is the first interval time Tc1 (1 second in this embodiment). In the real 7R specific big hit game, the interval time after the fourth round game is the second interval time Tc2 (10 seconds in this embodiment). In the real 7R specific big hit game, the interval time after the fifth, eighth to eleventh round games is the third interval time Tc3 (2 seconds in this embodiment).

A substantial 7R non-specific big hit game (symbol division ZB) will be described.
In the substantial 7R non-specific big hit game, in the first to fourth, sixth to eighth round games, the first big winning opening 29 is opened in the normal open mode (long open mode). In the substantial 7R non-specific big hit game, in the ninth to eleventh round games, the first big winning opening 29 is opened in a shortened open mode (short open mode).

  In the real 7R non-specific big hit game, the second big prize opening 31 is opened in the fifth round game. In the fifth round game, an opening with the third opening time Ta3 (0.1 second in this embodiment) is performed once. In the following description, this open mode is referred to as a non-specific open mode. Therefore, the game ball is difficult to enter or cannot enter the second large winning opening 31 when the second large winning opening 31 is opened in a non-specific opening manner.

  In the real 7R non-specific big hit game, the interval time after the first to third and sixth to eighth round games is the first interval time Tc1. In the substantial 7R non-specific big hit game, the interval time after the fourth round game is the second interval time Tc2. In the real 7R non-specific big hit game, the interval time after the fifth and ninth to eleventh round games is the third interval time Tc3.

The 16R specific big hit game (symbol division Za) will be described.
In the 16R specific big hit game, in the first to fourth, sixth to sixth round games, the first big winning opening 29 is opened in the normal open mode (long open mode). In the 16R specific big hit game, the second big prize opening 31 is opened in the fifth round game. In the fifth round game, the opening time is the third opening time Ta3 (0.1 seconds in this embodiment), and the closing time is the second closing time Tb2 (2 seconds in this embodiment). And opening with the fifth opening time Ta5 (for example, 24.9 seconds) as the opening time. In the following description, this opening mode is referred to as a second specific opening mode. In the present embodiment, the third opening time Ta3 is shorter than the fifth opening time Ta5. The fifth opening time Ta5 is a time during which the game ball can enter the big winning opening. Therefore, when the second grand prize opening 31 is opened in the second specific opening mode, the game ball can enter the second big prize opening 31. In the present embodiment, the fifth opening time Ta5 is longer than the fourth opening time Ta4.

  In the 16R specific big hit game, the interval time after the 1st to 4th, 6th to 16th round games is the first interval time Tc1 (1 second in this embodiment). In the 16R specific big hit game, the interval time after the fifth round game is the third interval time Tc3 (2 seconds in this embodiment).

The RU specific jackpot game A (symbol division Zb) will be described.
In the RU specific big hit game A, in the fifth round game, the second big prize opening 31 is opened in the second specific open mode. Further, in the RU specific big hit game A, the first big winning opening 29 is opened in the first to third round games. In the first to third round games, the opening time is the sixth opening time Ta6 (1.04 seconds in this embodiment) and the closing time is the third closing time Tb3 (1 second in this embodiment). Closing and opening with the opening time as the sixth opening time Ta6 are performed. In the following description, this open mode is referred to as a double open mode.

  In the RU specific big hit game A, the first big winning opening 29 is opened in the fourth and sixth round games. In the fourth and sixth round games, the opening time is the sixth opening time Ta6 (1.04 seconds in this embodiment) and the closing time is the third closing time Tb3 (1 second in this embodiment). After the closing and the closing are alternately performed twice, the opening is performed with the opening time being the sixth opening time Ta6. In the following description, this opening mode is referred to as a three-time opening mode.

  In the RU specific big hit game A, in the seventh to sixteenth round games, the first big winning opening 29 is opened. In the seventh to 16th round games, the opening time is the sixth opening time Ta6 (1.04 seconds in this embodiment) and the closing time is the third closing time Tb3 (1 second in this embodiment). After the closing and the closing are alternately performed three times, the opening is performed with the opening time being the sixth opening time Ta6. In the following description, this opening mode is referred to as a four-time opening mode.

  In the RU specific big hit game A, the interval time after the first, second, fourth, sixth to eleventh, thirteenth to sixteenth round games is the first interval time Tc1 (1 second in the present embodiment). In the RU specific jackpot game A, the interval time after the third and twelfth round games is the fourth interval time Tc4 (12 seconds in this embodiment). In the RU specific big hit game A, the interval time after the fifth round game is the third interval time Tc3 (2 seconds in this embodiment).

The RU specific jackpot game B (symbol division Zb) will be described.
In the RU specific big hit game B, in the fifth round game, the second big prize opening 31 is opened in the second specific open mode. Further, in the RU specific big hit game B, in the first to third round games, the first big winning opening 29 is opened in an open manner twice. In the RU specific big hit game B, in the fourth and sixth round games, the first big winning opening 29 is opened in an open manner three times. In the RU specific big hit game B, in the seventh to twelfth round games, the second big prize opening 31 is opened four times.

  In the RU specific big hit game B, the interval time after the first, second, fourth, sixth to eleventh round games is the first interval time Tc1. In the RU specific big hit game B, the interval time after the third and twelfth round games is the fourth interval time Tc4. In the RU specific big hit game B, the interval time after the fifth round game is the third interval time Tc3. In the present embodiment, the RU specific big hit A (symbol category Zb) and the RU specific big hit B (symbol category Zc) correspond to specific hits. That is, in this embodiment, the big hit includes a plurality of specific hits.

The 5R specific big hit game (symbol division Zd) will be described.
In the 5R specific big hit game, in the first to fourth round games, the first big winning opening 29 is opened in a normal open mode (long open mode). In the 5R specific big hit game, in the fifth round game, the second big prize opening 31 is opened in the second specific open mode. In the 5R specific big hit game, the interval time after the first to fourth round games is the first interval time Tc1. In the 5R specific big hit game, the interval time after the fifth round game is the third interval time Tc3.

The 5R non-specific big hit game (symbol classification Ze) will be described.
In the 5R non-specific big hit game, in the first to fourth round games, the first big winning opening 29 is opened in the normal open mode (long open mode). In the 5R non-specific big hit game, in the fifth round game, the second big prize opening 31 is opened in a non-specific open mode. In this embodiment, the 5R non-specific big hit game can be said to be a substantially 4R non-specific big hit game. In the 5R non-specific big hit game, the interval time after the first to fourth round games is the first interval time Tc1. In the 5R non-specific big hit game, the interval time after the fifth round game is the third interval time Tc3.

Next, various tables used for the first jackpot process will be described.
As shown in FIGS. 8 (a) to (d) and FIGS. 9 (a) to (c), the pachinko gaming machine 10 has a timer value for the opening time of the special winning openings 29 and 31 in the round game, and a closing time. A timer table to be referred to when acquiring the timer value is provided. The timer table is stored in the main control ROM 40b. The opening time is a time for controlling the special winning openings 29 and 31 to be in an open state, and the closing time is a time for controlling the special winning openings 29 and 31 to be in a closed state. In this embodiment, the timer value for the opening time of the special winning openings 29 and 31 (hereinafter referred to as the opening timer value) corresponds to the opening time data, and the timer value for the closing time of the special winning openings 29 and 31 (hereinafter referred to as the “open timer value”). (Shown as a closing timer value) corresponds to closing time data.

  The timer table includes a timer table 70 associated with the symbol division ZA (substantial 7R specific big hit game) shown in FIG. 8A and a symbol division ZB (substantially 7R non-specific big hit shown in FIG. 8B). Timer table 71 associated with (game). The timer table includes a timer table 72 associated with the symbol division Za (16R specific big hit game) shown in FIG. 8C, and a symbol division Zb (RU specific big hit game shown in FIG. 8D). A timer table 73 associated with A).

  The timer table includes a timer table 74 associated with the symbol division Zc (RU specific big hit game B) shown in FIG. 9A and a symbol division Zd (5R specific big hit game) shown in FIG. 9B. And a timer table 76 associated with the symbol classification Ze (5R non-specific big hit game) shown in FIG. 9C. As described above, the timer tables 70 to 76 of the present embodiment are associated with the symbol sections ZA, ZB, and Za to Ze one by one. In other words, one of the timer tables 70 to 76 is associated with each of the special symbol jackpot symbols.

  In each of the timer tables 70 to 76, a plurality of round determination values are defined, and an opening pointer start value and an interval offset value (INT offset value) are associated with each round determination value. For example, as shown in FIG. 8D, in the timer table 73 for the symbol division Zb, the round determination value 04H indicating the fourth round game has 06H as the release pointer start value and 00H as the INT offset value. Are associated with each other.

  As shown in FIG. 10, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes an interval timer table (INT timer table) 80. The INT timer table 80 is a data table (database) that is referred to when acquiring a timer value for measuring the interval time. The INT timer table 80 is stored in the main control ROM 40b. In the INT timer table 80, one timer value is associated with each INT offset value from 00H to 03H. For example, the value corresponding to the third interval time Tc3 (10 seconds in the present embodiment) is associated with the INT offset value = 01H as the timer value of the interval time.

  As shown in FIG. 11, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes an open mode data table 90. The opening mode data table 90 is a data table (database) that is referred to when acquiring the opening timer value or closing timer value of the big winning openings 29 and 31 in the round game. The release mode data table 90 is stored in the main control ROM 40b. In the present embodiment, the release mode data table 90 is also used in a plurality of jackpot games. In the present embodiment, the release mode data table 90 is also used in all jackpot games.

  In the release mode data table 90, for each of a plurality of release pointer values from 00H to 15H, any one of an open timer value, a close timer value, and an end instruction value is associated as a control value related to the round game. The end instruction value of the present embodiment is data instructing to end the round game when the end instruction value is acquired. As will be described in detail later, in the release mode data table 90, the first control value acquired is the release pointer start value acquired with reference to the timer tables 70 to 76 described above.

  In the present embodiment, in the release mode data table 90, the use order of the associated control values is determined in the order of the release pointer values of 00H → 01H →... (Omitted)... → 13H → 14H → 15H. In the present embodiment, the control value associated with the release pointer value from 00H to 0BH is a control value for specifying the release mode of the first big winning opening 29, and is set to the release pointer value from 0CH to 15H. The associated control value is a control value for specifying the opening mode of the second big winning opening 31.

  When the release pointer start value = 00H, the main control CPU 40a first acquires a value corresponding to the first release time Ta1 (25 seconds in the present embodiment) as the release timer value, and then sets the end instruction value. get. That is, the release mode data used for the normal release mode is configured by the control values associated with the release pointer values = 00H and 01H.

  When the release pointer start value = 02H, the main control CPU 40a first acquires a value corresponding to the second release time Ta2 (0.1 second in the present embodiment) as the release timer value, and then the end instruction value To get. That is, the release mode data used for the shortened release mode is configured by the control values associated with the release pointer values = 0H and 03H.

  When the opening pointer start value = 08H, the main control CPU 40a first obtains a value corresponding to the sixth opening time Ta6 as the opening timer value, and then a value corresponding to the third closing time Tb3 as the closing timer value. Next, a value corresponding to the sixth opening time Ta6 is acquired as an opening timer value, and then an end instruction value is acquired. That is, the release mode data used for the twice release mode is configured by the control value associated with the release pointer value = 08H to 0BH.

  When the opening pointer start value = 06H, the main control CPU 40a alternately sets a value corresponding to the sixth opening time Ta6 as the opening timer value and a value corresponding to the third closing time Tb3 as the opening timer value. Then, a value corresponding to the sixth opening time Ta6 is acquired as an opening timer value, and then an end instruction value is acquired. That is, the release mode data used for the 3rd release mode is configured by the control value associated with the release pointer value = 06H to 0BH.

  When the opening pointer start value = 04H, the main control CPU 40a alternately sets a value corresponding to the sixth opening time Ta6 as an opening timer value and a value corresponding to the third closing time Tb3 as an opening timer value. Then, a value corresponding to the sixth opening time Ta6 is acquired as an opening timer value, and then an end instruction value is acquired. That is, the release mode data used for the 4th release mode is configured by the control value associated with the release pointer value = 04H to 0BH.

  Thus, in the present embodiment, the control value associated with the release pointer value = 08H to 0AH is shared by the release mode data from the 2nd release mode to the 4th release mode. In the present embodiment, the control values associated with the release pointers 06H and 07H are shared by the release mode data of the 3rd release mode and the 4th release mode. Therefore, in this embodiment, the control values (open timer value, close timer value) associated with the release pointer value = 04H to 0BH are commonly used by the RU specific big hit game A and the RU specific big hit game B. Therefore, it corresponds to specific opening mode data. In the present embodiment, the opening timer value (opening time data) for the sixth opening time Ta6 and the closing timer value (closing time data) for the third closing time Tb3 are both the first grand prize as a predetermined winning opening. This corresponds to unit data that can specify the opening mode of one unit of the mouth 29. Then, the control value (specific release mode data) associated with the release pointers 04H to 0BH is the first big winning opening 29 (predetermined winning opening) using the last control value (unit data) in the usage order. The ending instruction value is included as ending data that can specify that the round game is ended by opening or closing.

  When the release pointer start value = 0CH, the main control CPU 40a first acquires a value corresponding to the third release time Ta3 (0.1 seconds in the present embodiment) as the release timer value, and then the end instruction value To get. That is, the release mode data used for the non-specific release mode is configured by the control value associated with the release pointer value = 0CH, 0DH.

  When the opening pointer start value = 0EH, the main control CPU 40a first acquires a value corresponding to the third opening time Ta3 as the opening timer value, and the first closing time Tb1 (8 in this embodiment) as the closing timer value. .9 seconds), a value corresponding to the fourth release time Ta4 (18 seconds in this embodiment) is acquired as the release timer value, and finally an end instruction value is obtained. That is, release mode data used for the first specific release mode is configured by the control value associated with the release pointer value = 0EH to 11H.

  When the opening pointer start value = 12H, the main control CPU 40a first acquires a value corresponding to the third opening time Ta3 as the opening timer value, and the second closing time Tb2 (2 in this embodiment) as the closing timer value. A value corresponding to the fifth release time Ta5 (24.9 seconds in the present embodiment) is acquired as the release timer value, and finally an end instruction value is obtained. That is, release mode data used for the second specific release mode is configured by the control value associated with the release pointer value = 12H to 15H. As described above, the main control ROM 40b corresponds to a storage unit that stores a plurality of opening mode data that can specify the opening mode of the first big winning port 29 as a predetermined winning port.

Next, the first big hit process will be described.
As shown in FIG. 12, the main control CPU 40a acquires the opening time from the main control ROM 40b based on the symbol division (big hit symbol) (step S301). In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 40a acquires an OP timer value corresponding to 10 seconds as an opening time for any of the symbol divisions ZA, ZB, Za to Ze. When the opening time varies depending on the symbol classification, the main control CPU 40a may acquire an OP timer value corresponding to the opening time corresponding to the symbol classification. When acquiring the OP timer value, the main control CPU 40a subtracts the OP timer value in the interrupt process, and measures the opening time. As described above, the main control CPU 40a sets an opening designation command for instructing execution of the opening effect in the output buffer by executing the second jackpot process with the start of the measurement of the opening time.

  Next, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the opening time has ended (step S302). In the process of step S302, the main control CPU 40a determines that the opening time has ended when the OP timer value is 0 as a result of the subtraction in the interrupt process. If the opening time has not ended (step S302: NO), the main control CPU 40a waits until the opening time ends.

  When the opening time has expired (step S302: YES), the main control CPU 40a selects the timer table associated with the jackpot symbol (symbol category) determined in the special symbol start process from the timer tables 70 to 76. Is selected (step S303).

  Next, the main control CPU 40a refers to the timer table selected in the process of step S303 based on the round value stored in the main control RAM 40c, and acquires the release pointer start value and the INT offset value. (Step S304). The round value is information that can identify the current round game. More specifically, in the process of step S304, the main control CPU 40a first compares the first (first row) round determination value with the round value stored in the main control RAM 40c, and the round A round determination is performed as to whether or not the value exceeds the round determination value. When the round value does not exceed the round determination value as the determination target (when the determination result of the round determination is negative), the main control CPU 40a releases the release pointer associated with the round determination value as the determination target. A start value and an INT offset value are acquired. On the other hand, the main control CPU 40a determines the next (next line) round determination value when the round value exceeds the round determination value to be determined (when the determination result of the round determination is affirmative). Repeat the same process for the target.

  For example, when the timer table 73 corresponding to the symbol classification Zb is selected and the round value = 0H (7R), the main control CPU 40a affirms in the round determination using the round determination value = 02H-06H. On the other hand, a negative determination is made in the round determination using round determination value = 07H. In this case, the main control CPU 40a acquires a release pointer start value = 04H and an INT offset value = 00H associated with the round determination value = 07H. When acquiring the release pointer start value, the main control CPU 40a stores the acquired release pointer start value in the main control RAM 40c as the release pointer value. When acquiring the INT offset value, the main control CPU 40a stores the INT offset value in the main control RAM 40c.

  Next, the main control CPU 40a refers to the release mode data table 90 based on the release pointer value stored in the main control RAM 40c, and determines a predetermined control value (open timer value, close timer value, or end instruction). Value) is acquired, and the opening mode of the special winning openings 29 and 31 is controlled using the control value (step S305). That is, a round game is started. As described above, the main control CPU 40a sets a round designation command instructing execution of the round effect in the output buffer by executing the second jackpot process with the start of the round game.

  In the process of step S305, the main control CPU 40a reads the release pointer value stored in the main control RAM 40c. The main control CPU 40a acquires a control value associated with the read release pointer value and executes a process according to the acquired control value. Control values that can be acquired with reference to the opening mode data table 90 are an opening timer value, a closing timer value, and an end instruction value.

  Specifically, when the main control CPU 40a has acquired the release timer value, the main control CPU 40a opens the big prize opening corresponding to the acquired release timer value for a time corresponding to the acquired release timer value. A process for controlling the mouth actuator is executed. Hereinafter, this process is referred to as a round opening process.

  In the round opening process, when the main control CPU 40a acquires the opening timer value, the main control CPU 40a starts to open the big winning opening corresponding to the acquired opening timer value among the large winning openings 29 and 31. Control the actuator. Further, the main control CPU 40a stores the acquired release timer value in the main control RAM 40c, and subtracts each interrupt process to measure the release time. Then, as a result of subtracting the opening timer value, the main control CPU 40a closes the big winning opening which is being opened (controlled) among the big winning openings 29 and 31 when the opening timer value becomes 0. The actuator for the big prize opening is controlled. Note that the main control CPU 40a is in the open state even if the release timer value is not 0, if the first end condition for entering a predetermined upper limit number of game balls is entered during the opening of the special winning opening. The actuator for the special winning opening is controlled so as to close the special winning opening which is (during control). Thereafter, the round opening process is terminated.

  Further, when the main control CPU 40a acquires the closing timer value, the main winning port actuators A2 and A3 are closed so as to close the large winning ports 29 and 31 for a time corresponding to the acquired closing timer value. Execute the process to control. Hereinafter, this process is referred to as a round closing process.

  In the round closing process, when acquiring the closing timer value, the main control CPU 40a controls the actuators A2 and A3 for the special winning opening so as to continue closing the special winning openings 29 and 31. Further, the main control CPU 40a stores the acquired closing timer value in the main control RAM 40c, and subtracts each interrupt processing to measure the closing time. The main control CPU 40a ends the round closing process when the closing timer value becomes 0 as a result of subtracting the closing timer value.

  Further, when the end instruction value is acquired, the main control CPU 40a executes a process for ending the current round game. Hereinafter, this process is referred to as a round end process. In the round end process, the main control CPU 40a updates the round value stored in the main control RAM 40c by adding 1, and updates it to a value indicating the next round game.

  In the first process of step S305, the main control CPU 40a acquires a control value associated with the release pointer start value acquired in the process of step S304. Note that, in the release mode data table 90 of the present embodiment, all of the control values associated with the release pointer start value are release timer values. In the second and subsequent processing of step S305, the main control CPU 40a updates the release pointer value in the previous processing of step S305 by adding 1 and updates the control value associated with the updated release pointer value. To get. In the process of step S305 after the second time, any of the start timer value, the close timer value, and the end instruction value can be acquired. Note that, in the release mode data table 90 of the present embodiment, all the control values associated with the release pointer value immediately before the end instruction value are release timer values.

  Next, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the opening of the special winning opening in the current round game has been completed (step S306). In the process of step S306, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the round end process has been executed in the process of step S305. In the process of step S306, the main control CPU 40a may determine whether or not an end instruction value has been acquired in step S305.

  When the opening of the special winning opening in the current round game has not ended (step S306: NO), the main control CPU 40a proceeds to the process of step S305. That is, the main control CPU 40a repeatedly executes the process of step S305 while adding and updating the release pointer value by 1 until the end instruction value is acquired. Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the main control CPU 40a executes the first big hit process, a function as an opening control means for controlling the opening mode of the first big winning opening 29 as a predetermined winning opening is realized. . Further, the main control CPU 40a (open control means) of the present embodiment specifies a control value (unit data) to be used first based on the selected type of RU specific jackpot, and uses the specified control value in the order of use. Accordingly, the control mode is used to control the opening mode of the first big winning opening 29 (predetermined winning opening).

  When the opening of the special winning opening in the current round game is completed (step S306: YES), the main control CPU 40a reads the INT offset value stored in the main control RAM 40c. The main control CPU 40a refers to the INT timer table 80 based on the read INT offset value, obtains a predetermined control value (INT timer value), and uses the control value to open the special winning openings 29 and 31. Control aspects. This will be described in detail below.

  When the main control CPU 40a acquires the INT timer value, the main control CPU 40a controls the special winning opening actuators A2 and A3 so as to close the large winning openings 29 and 31 for a time corresponding to the acquired INT timer value. Execute the process. Hereinafter, this processing is referred to as INT closing processing. In the INT closing process, when acquiring the INT timer value, the main control CPU 40a controls the special winning opening actuators A2 and A3 so as to continue closing the special winning openings 29 and 31. The main control CPU 40a stores the acquired INT timer value in the main control RAM 40c, and subtracts it for each interrupt process to measure the INT time. Then, when the INT timer value becomes 0 as a result of subtracting the INT timer value, the main control CPU 40a ends the INT closing process.

  Next, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not all round games have ended in the current big hit game (step S308). For example, in the process of step S308, if the round indicated by the round value stored in the main control RAM 40c exceeds the upper limit number of round games in the current big hit game, the main control CPU 40a makes an affirmative determination. Good. In the current big hit game, when all the round games have not ended (step S308: NO), the main control CPU 40a proceeds to the process of step S304.

  On the other hand, if all round games have ended in the current jackpot game (step S308: YES), the main control CPU 40a determines the ending time from the main control ROM 40b based on the symbol category (big hit symbol). Obtain (step S309). In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 40a acquires an ED timer value corresponding to 13 seconds as the ending time when the symbol classification is ZA. In the case of the symbol division ZB, the main control CPU 40a acquires an ED timer value corresponding to 0.4 seconds as the ending time. The main control CPU 40a acquires an ED timer value corresponding to 16 seconds as the ending time in the case of the symbol divisions Za to Zc. The main control CPU 40a acquires an ED timer value corresponding to 10 seconds as the ending time in the case of the symbol divisions Zd and Ze.

  When the main control CPU 40a acquires the ED timer value, the main control CPU 40a subtracts the ED timer value in the interrupt process to measure the ending time. As described above, the main control CPU 40a sets an ending designation command for instructing execution of the ending effect in the output buffer by executing the second big hit process with the start of measurement of the ending time.

  Next, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the ending time has expired (step S310). In the process of step S310, the main control CPU 40a determines that the ending time has ended when the ED timer value is 0 as a result of the subtraction in the interrupt process. If the ending time has not ended (step S310: NO), the main control CPU 40a waits until the ending time ends. On the other hand, when the ending time has ended (step S310: YES), the main control CPU 40a ends the first jackpot process.

  As shown in FIG. 7, in the RU specific jackpot game A, the first to third round games are released two times, the fourth and sixth round games are opened three times, and the seventh to sixteenth rounds. The game is open four times. In RU specific jackpot game B, the first to third round games are released twice, the fourth and sixth round games are released three times, and the seventh to twelfth round games are opened four times. is there. The main control CPU 40a obtains the control value in the current round game by selecting a value as the release pointer start value from the release pointer values 04H to 0BH in each round game of the RU specific big hit games A and B. Specifies the range of open pointer values to be used.

  That is, as shown in FIG. 11, the main control CPU 40a obtains 08H as the release pointer start value, thereby specifying the release mode data of the release mode with the control value of the release pointer value = 08H to 0BH. be able to. The main control CPU 40a acquires 06H as the release pointer start value, and thus can specify the release mode data of the release mode of 3 times by the control value of the release pointer value = 06H to 0BH. The main control CPU 40a acquires 04H as the release pointer start value, and thus can specify the release mode data in the release mode of 4 times by the control value of release pointer value = 04H to 0BH. In this way, the control value (specific release mode data) of the release pointer value = 04H to 0BH is data that can specify the release mode of the first big winning opening 29 (predetermined winning opening) in one round game. is there. The control values (specific release mode data) of the release pointer values 04H to 0BH are data commonly used in a plurality of round games.

  As described above, each open pointer value is associated with a control value (open timer value, close timer value, and end instruction value). Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the main control CPU 40a wins one of the RU specific big hits A and B, the control of the release pointer value = 04H to 0BH based on the type of the selected RU specific big hit. A control value (unit data) used in the current round game (win game) is specified from the values (specific release mode data). Then, the main control CPU 40a controls the opening mode of the special winning openings 29 and 31 using the specified control value.

  Therefore, in the present embodiment, the sharing of the control values of the release pointer value = 04H to 0BH is realized for the two-time release mode, the three-time release mode, and the four-time release mode. For this reason, in the present embodiment, when increasing the variations of the opening modes of the special winning openings 29 and 31, a plurality of types of opening mode data in which combinations of control values such as the opening timer value and the closing timer value are different are stored in the main control ROM 40b. As compared with the configuration stored in the, the increase in the release mode data is suppressed.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, the RU specific jackpot game A and the RU specific jackpot game B have the same (substantially the same) opening mode of the big winning holes 29 and 31 in the first to twelfth round games. Is set to Specifically, in the RU specific big hit games A and B, the 1st to 3rd round games are the same in the 2nd release mode, and the 4th and 6th round games are the same in the 3rd mode. The seventh to twelfth round games are the same in an open manner four times.

  Therefore, in this embodiment, in addition to being able to share at least a part of the release mode data in each of the RU specific big hit games A and B for the two-time release mode, the three-time release mode, and the four-time release mode, Even between the RU specific big hit games A and B, at least a part of the release mode data can be shared.

Therefore, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment has the following effects.
(1) According to the present embodiment, the control value (unit data) to be used is specified based on the type of the RU specific big hit in the control value (specific release mode data) of the release pointer value = 04H to 0BH. The opening mode of the first big winning opening 29 (predetermined winning opening) is controlled using the specified control value. For this reason, by changing the control value (number or type) to be used from the control values (specific release mode data) of the release pointer value = 04H to 0BH according to the type of RU specific jackpot, the release mode data It is possible to increase the variation of the opening state of the big prize opening without increasing the number of winnings. Therefore, the compression of the storage capacity can be reduced.

  (2) According to the present embodiment, the control value includes a control value (open timer value) that can specify the opening time of the first big winning opening 29 (predetermined winning opening) and a control that can specify the closing time. Value (closing timer value). That is, in this embodiment, the control value for controlling the opening operation and the closing operation of the first big winning opening 29 can be made common.

  (3) According to the present embodiment, the use order of the plurality of control values included in the control value (specific release mode data) of the release pointer value = 04H to 0BH can be specified. Therefore, it is possible to specify that the round game is ended when the end instruction value (end data) appears only by using the control values according to the order of use. Therefore, the control of the opening mode of the first big winning opening 29 (predetermined winning opening) can be realized by simple control.

  (4) According to the present embodiment, it is possible to specify the control value to be used and the end of the round game only by specifying the control value (open pointer value) to be used first. 29 (predetermined winning opening) can be controlled in a simple manner.

  (5) According to the present embodiment, in the RU specific big hit games A and B, the release pointer value = 04H to 0BH control value (specific release mode data) is data commonly used in a plurality of round games. It is. For this reason, by changing the control values (number and type) to be used according to the round game, it is possible to increase the variation of the open mode of the big prize opening without increasing the open mode data. Therefore, the compression of the storage capacity can be reduced.

  (6) According to the present embodiment, since a plurality of release mode data are stored as one release mode data table 90, the data storage structure can be simplified, and the end instruction value (end data) Each open mode data can be divided. Therefore, the control of the opening mode of the first big winning opening 29 (predetermined winning opening) can be realized by simple control.

  (7) According to the present embodiment, the release mode data table 90 includes the release mode data for controlling the second big prize opening 31. Therefore, not only can the data storage structure be simplified by the single release mode data table 90, but the release mode data for the big prize winning holes 29 and 31 can be easily changed by a simple process of changing the release pointer start value. You can get it.

  (8) Control value of open pointer value = 0CH to 15H, that is, open mode data for controlling the second big winning opening 31 is shared among a plurality of big wins, but one big hit game Is not shared among multiple round games. Therefore, in the present embodiment, with respect to the opening mode of the second large winning opening 31 regarding whether or not a V winning has occurred, the control of the big winning ports 29 and 31 is clarified by using dedicated opening mode data for each opening mode. Can be distinguished.

For example, the above embodiment may be modified as follows.
The timer tables 70 to 76 may include an OP offset value for specifying the opening time and an ED offset value for specifying the ending time. In this case, in the main control ROM 40b, an opening data table configured by associating an OP timer value for measuring an opening time for each of a plurality of OP offset values, and an ending time for each of a plurality of ED offset values are measured. It is preferable to store an ending data table configured by associating ED timer values for doing so. Then, the main control CPU 40a acquires the OP offset value from the timer table selected according to the symbol category, refers to the opening data table based on the acquired OP offset value, and determines the OP timer value according to the symbol category. Good to get. Further, the main control CPU 40a acquires the ED offset value from the timer table selected according to the symbol classification, refers to the ending data table based on the acquired ED offset value, and determines the ED timer value according to the symbol classification. Good to get.

  The release mode data table 90 may be configured as a separate data table for each of one or more release modes. For example, the control values (specific release mode data) of the release pointer values 04H to 0BH may be configured as one data table that does not include other release mode data, and one or a plurality of other release mode data may be included. It may be configured to include data tables.

-All the opening mode data may be shared in a plurality of jackpot games.
-All of the release mode data may be shared in a plurality of round games in one jackpot game.

The control value (specific release mode data) of the release pointer value = 04H to 0BH may be release mode data for the second big prize opening 31.
The timer table 73 may be configured such that the open offset value = 0H to 0AH is omitted and the open offset value = 0BH is collected. In addition, the timer table 73 may be configured so that the opening offset value = 0FH is omitted and the opening offset value = 10H. Similarly, the timer table 74 may be configured such that the opening offset value = 0H to 0AH is omitted, and the opening offset value = 0BH. Even if comprised in this way, while being able to implement | achieve the control similar to embodiment mentioned above, the data amount of a data table can be made small.

  -The pachinko gaming machine 10 may be equipped with a lottery lottery. The small hit lottery is a lottery for determining whether or not to make a small hit. When the small hit lottery is installed, the main control CPU 40a executes the small hit lottery when the big hit lottery is not won, and when the small hit lottery is won, the special game in which the small hit symbol is derived is terminated. It is good to give the small hit game which opens the 1st big winning opening 29 later. The upper limit number of round games in the small hit game is one. Then, the main control CPU 40a may control the gaming state when the small hit lottery is won and the gaming state after the small hit game is ended to the same gaming state.

-The symbol division (type of jackpot) may be one division, 2 to 6 divisions, or 8 or more divisions. That is, the number of symbol categories of the jackpot symbol may be changed as appropriate.
-In the RU specific big hit games A and B, the number of times the first big winning opening 29 is opened in the round game, the opening time, and the closing time may be appropriately changed. For example, in the RU specific big hit games A and B, the release timer value may be set so that the release time of one time becomes longer or shorter as the number of times of release in one round game increases. For example, in the RU specific big hit games A and B, the closing timer value may be set so that the closing time of one time becomes longer or shorter as the number of times of opening in one round game increases.

  The main control CPU 40a may control the gaming state after the end of the big hit game to a high probability state or a low probability state according to the symbol division (big hit symbol). The main control CPU 40a may control the gaming state after the end of the big hit game to a high base state or a low base state according to the symbol division (big hit symbol). In this case, the pachinko gaming machine 10 may not include the sorting member 31e, the fourth actuator A4, and the V winning sensor SE5.

  -The privilege granted on condition that the V prize is generated may be a profit different from the high probability state. For example, the privilege may be in a high base state. For example, in the case where a small winning lottery is mounted, when a V winning is generated during a small winning game, the privilege given by the main control CPU 40a may be a big winning game.

  -You may apply to control of the open mode of the 1st variable member 28 which opens and closes the 2nd start winning opening 27. FIG. In this case, for the first big hit process, the main control CPU 40a mainly reads the first big prize winning port 29 as the second start winning prize port 27, reads the third actuator A3 as the first actuator A1, and the second variable member 30. It is preferable to execute a process in which the first variable member 28 is read.

  -You may apply to control of the open mode of the distribution member 31e which opens and closes the specific channel | path 31c. In this case, for the first big hit process, the main control CPU 40a mainly reads the first big prize opening 29 as the specific passage 31c, reads the third actuator A3 as the fourth actuator A4, and distributes the second variable member 30. The processing replaced with the member 31e may be executed.

  -You may apply to control of the open mode of the predetermined opening-and-closing member which opens and closes a predetermined entrance. In this case, for the first big hit process, the main control CPU 40a mainly reads the first big winning opening 29 as a predetermined entrance, replaces the third actuator A3 with the predetermined opening / closing member actuator, A process of replacing the variable member 30 with a predetermined opening / closing member may be executed. Further, when a game ball enters a predetermined entrance, the sub control CPU 41a may control the effect display device 25 and the like to execute the predetermined effect.

The various effects executed by the sub control CPU 41a may include a light effect by the decoration lamp 16 and a sound effect by the speaker 17.
The special game may be displayed on the effect display device 25. In this case, the effect game may not be displayed.

-A 1st special game and a 2nd special game may be performed in a hold order, may be performed alternately, and may be performed in parallel simultaneously. Further, the second special game may be omitted.
The function of the main control board 40 may be realized by dividing it into a plurality of boards. The main control board 40 may be composed of a plurality of CPUs mounted on a single board.

The main control CPU 40a, the main control ROM 40b, and the main control RAM 40c may be configured as a one-chip microcomputer.
The function of the sub control board 41 may be realized by dividing it into a plurality of boards. For example, the pachinko gaming machine 10 may include a display board that specially controls the effect display device 25, a lamp board that specially controls the decorative lamp 16, and an audio board that specially controls the speaker 17. You may further provide the overall board which controls a board group centrally. The sub control CPU 41a may be composed of a plurality of CPUs mounted on a single substrate.

The following technical idea can be understood from the above-described embodiment.
(A) There are a plurality of release mode data, and each of the plurality of release mode data includes one or more unit data and one end data, and stores the data as one data table. Stored in the means.

  (B) In the case of a gaming machine where a round game is performed in which a jackpot game is awarded when the jackpot lottery is won and a special prize opening is opened in the jackpot game, it is possible to specify the opening mode of the special prize opening in one round game Specific opening mode data that includes storage means for storing one or more opening mode data and opening control means for controlling the opening mode of the special prize opening. Is data commonly used for a plurality of round games, and is configured to include a plurality of unit data that can specify an opening mode of one unit of the special prize opening. The unit data to be used in the current round game is identified from the unit data included in the specific release mode data, and the special unit data is used to specify the special data. Gaming machine and controlling the opening mode of prizes port.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 ... Pachinko machine (game machine), 29 ... 1st grand prize opening (predetermined prize opening), 31 ... 2nd big prize opening, 40 ... main control board, 40a ... main control CPU (open control means), 40b ... Main control ROM (storage means).

Claims (1)

In a game machine in which a winning game is given when winning in the winning lottery, and a predetermined winning opening is opened in the corresponding game,
Storage means for storing one or a plurality of opening mode data capable of specifying the opening mode of the predetermined winning opening;
Opening control means for controlling the opening mode of the predetermined winning opening,
The winning game is configured to include at least one round game, and the winning includes a plurality of specific winnings ,
The specific release mode data that is a part or all of the open mode data is data that can specify the open mode of the predetermined winning opening in one round game, and is included for each of the plurality of specifics particular is data used in common to the round game, and a control data for controlling the opening mode of the predetermined winning opening, a predetermined winning opening identifiable opening time data open time being, It is configured to include closing time data that can specify the closing time of the predetermined winning opening, and end data that can specify to end the specific round game ,
In the specific release mode data, the control data is associated with a specific value for specifying the use order of the control data, and the open time data and the closing data are determined according to the use order that can be specified by the specific value. The opening time data and the closing time data are respectively associated with the specific values so that the time data are alternately used, and among the specific values constituting the specific opening mode data, the use order The end value is associated with a specific value that specifies the last use order in
When the opening control means wins any one of the specific wins , based on the type of the specific hit selected and the round game to be started , among the specific values constituting the specific opening mode data , The initial specified value associated with the control data to be used first is specified, and the specific specified as the initial specified value by referring to the specific release mode data based on the specified initial specified value from the control data associated with the value, and controls the opening mode of the predetermined winning opening using the open time data and the closing time data in accordance with identifiable using sequence by said particular value, the termination data Based on what has been acquired, the specific round game of this time will be terminated.
Among the specific values constituting the specific release mode data, the specific value specified as the initial specific value differs according to the specific round game .

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