JP2008295571A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine having a new game style which achieves expectations felt by players and the enhancement of enjoyment using a small (medium) winning game. <P>SOLUTION: Two second special winning holes 41A and 41B, upper and lower, are arrayed in a playfield 15 of a game board 14. A plurality of numerical values determined for hitting small winning combinations different from the jackpot is set for the respective jackpot random values to be extracted with the passage of the game ball through the start hole 25 in the playfield 15. In the jackpot lottery, when the jackpot random number value extracted matches any of the plurality of numerical values determined for hitting the small winning combinations, mobile members 44A and 44B of special electric accessories 42A and 42B are shifted to be opened at the number of special winning holes 41A and 41B according to the jackpot random value extracted. This can vary the number of the special winning holes 41A and 41B to be opened at the trigger of each small winning game, thereby making changeable targets with the game balls and the degree of expectation for the putout of the game balls. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2009,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine, and more particularly to a gaming machine having a small (medium) hit in addition to a big hit.

  In a conventional pachinko machine, when a game ball enters the start opening, a big hit lottery is performed, and when this is won, multiple consecutive rounds in which the prize winning opening is opened for a long period of time are activated. Repeated many times, many game balls are awarded to the grand prize opening, so that many prize balls are paid out.

  In recent years, more and more models have a plurality of types of jackpot games. For example, there is a model in which a jackpot game of 8 rounds or 15 rounds is played by winning a jackpot, a model in which a jackpot game of 2, 7, or 15 rounds is played. In addition, the opening time of the big winning opening is set to be extremely short in two rounds, so that there is a big hit game in which the possibility of entering the game ball is low and the prize ball is hardly paid out. Such a two round jackpot is generally referred to as a sudden probability change (abbreviated for short) jackpot, and after the jackpot game is over, it becomes a high probability state (a state where the probability of winning the jackpot is high).

By the way, there is a model having a game in which the opening time of a predetermined winning opening called a small win is short in addition to the big hit. Conventionally, it has been proposed to make a false hit big hit (so-called “gase”) that does not become a high probability state by resembling this small hit release mode to a sudden big hit release mode (Patent Document 1). In addition, a model has been proposed in which a middle hit is provided in addition to the big hit so that it is difficult to distinguish between the middle hit and the two round big hit (Patent Document 2). In this way, when the consecutively actuating device is used for small (medium) hits, it serves as a trigger to change the player's emotions by paying out a prize ball and serving as a gouge for winning big hits. , Can improve interest.
JP 2006-1116016 A JP 2007-68589 A

  However, in the case of a model that does not operate the accessory continuous operation device per small (medium), the game per small (medium) is executed when the big hit lottery is out of play, so that it is out of the player It is equivalent to the production that informs. For this reason, the small (medium) hit game does not increase the expectation for the big hit. Furthermore, although the small (medium) hit game is used as an effect in the event of a loss, there is no other special role, so it does not give a sense of expectation to the player or enhance the taste. Is the current situation. For this reason, a new game mode using small (medium) hits is desired.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-described problems, and is a new game that provides the player with a sense of expectation and enhances the taste using the second game (per small (medium)). An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine having various gaming modes.

  In order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine of the present invention described in claim 1 is provided in a gaming area having a gaming area where a gaming ball rolls, and in the gaming area of the gaming board, and can capture the gaming ball. A first winning device that can be shifted to an open state and a closed state that is difficult to capture, and a game area of the game board that is capable of transitioning between an open state where a game ball can be captured and a closed state that is difficult to capture A plurality of second winning devices, a lottery means for performing a lottery to determine whether the first winning device or the second winning device is put into the open state by satisfying a predetermined condition, and a result of the lottery In the case of winning 1, the first winning device execution control means for controlling the first winning device to move to the open state and execute the first game, and the first winning device have different lottery results. In the case of the second prize, a plurality of the prizes corresponding to the second prize Of the selected patterns, the number of the second winning devices corresponding to the specific winning pattern corresponding to the actual lottery result by the lottery means is shifted to the open state, and a second game different from the first game is played. And a second winning device execution control means for performing control.

  According to the gaming machine of the present invention described in claim 1, when a second winning by a specific winning pattern among a plurality of winning patterns is generated by a lottery performed by the lottery means by satisfying a predetermined condition, the second prize is awarded. Under the control of the device execution control means, the number of second winning devices corresponding to the specific winning pattern among the plurality of second winning devices is shifted to the open state, and the second game is executed.

  For this reason, even in the second game associated with the same second winning, the number of second winning devices transferred to the open state differs depending on the winning pattern when the second winning occurs. It is possible to increase or decrease the amount of the ball that can be expected by the player, or to change the aim of the game ball in the second game, thereby improving the game preference.

  According to a second aspect of the gaming machine of the present invention, a winning probability detecting means for detecting the probability of the second winning with respect to the number of lotteries of the lottery means, and the probability detected by the winning probability detecting means. And a winning device number setting means for setting the number of second winning devices corresponding to the specific winning pattern, and the second winning device execution control means, in the case of the second winning device, The number of the second winning devices set by the winning device number setting means corresponding to the specific winning pattern corresponding to the actual lottery result by the lottery means is shifted to the open state, and the second winning device is changed to the second state. It is characterized by performing control to execute a game.

  According to the gaming machine of the present invention described in claim 2, the second winning device that is set to the winning device number setting means and is shifted to the open state corresponding to the winning pattern when the second winning is generated. Is different depending on the second winning probability with respect to the lottery number of the lottery means detected by the winning probability detecting means.

  For this reason, even if it is the 2nd game accompanying the 2nd winning by the same winning pattern, the 2nd game is shifted to an open state by the number of winning of the 2nd winning in the predetermined number of lottery performed in the past. By making the number of winning devices different, it is possible to further increase or decrease the amount of balls that the player can expect, and to further change the aim of the game balls in the second game, Property can be further improved.

  The gaming machine of the present invention described in claim 3 is a counter that counts the number of game balls captured by the second winning device during the second game, and the counter counts during a predetermined number of times of the second game. A second winning device number setting means for setting the number of the second winning device corresponding to the specific winning pattern according to the number of captured, the second winning device execution control means, In the case of the second winning, the number of the second winning devices set by the second winning device number setting means corresponding to the specific winning pattern corresponding to the actual lottery result by the lottery means. The control is performed to shift to the open state and execute the second game.

  According to the gaming machine of the present invention described in claim 3, the second transition to the open state corresponding to the winning pattern when the second winning is set, which is set by the second winning device number setting means. The number of the two winning devices differs depending on the number of game balls captured by the second winning device during the predetermined number of times of the second game counted by the counter.

  For this reason, even if it is the 2nd game accompanying the 2nd winning with the same winning pattern, the 2nd winning device execution control means captures the game ball in the second game of the predetermined number of times performed by the 2nd winning device in the past. Depending on the number, the number of second winning devices to be shifted to the open state varies, and the amount of balls that can be expected by the player is further increased or decreased, or the aim of the game balls during the second game is further increased. It is possible to change the game, and the game preference can be further improved.

  According to the present invention, the second game (per small (medium)) is used to change the player's sense of expectation and the aim of the game ball, thereby increasing the game's preference. It is possible to provide a gaming machine having a new gaming mode that realizes the above.

  Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In the embodiment described below, a case where the present invention is applied to a first type pachinko gaming machine (also referred to as “digital pachi”) is shown as a preferred embodiment for a gaming machine according to the present invention.

[Composition of gaming machine]
First, an overview of the gaming machine will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an overview of a pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment. FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view showing an overview of the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment. FIG. 3 is a front view showing an overview of the game board 14 in the present embodiment. FIG. 4 is a front view showing an overview of the pachinko gaming machine 10 in the present embodiment.

  As shown in FIG. 1 to FIG. 4, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a main body frame 12 having an opening 12a formed on the front surface, various components disposed inside the opening 12a in the main body frame 12, and a main body frame. The door 11 is pivotally attached to the front of the door 12 so as to be openable and closable. As shown in FIG. 1, this door 11 is for closing the opening 12a from the front, and a game is normally performed in the closed state. Further, an upper plate 20, a lower plate 22, a firing handle 26, and the like are disposed on the front surface of the main body frame 12.

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

  The game board 14 is entirely formed of a plate-shaped resin (a member having permeability) having permeability. Examples of the transparent member include various materials such as acrylic resin, polycarbonate resin, and methacrylic resin. In addition, the game board 14 has a game area 15 on the front side thereof in which the launched game ball can roll. The game area 15 is an area surrounded by a guide rail 30 (specifically, an outer rail 30a shown in FIG. 4 to be described later) where a game ball, which is an example of a game medium, can roll. A plurality of game nails 13 are driven into the game area 15 of the game board 14. Thus, the game board 14 is an example of a game board on which a game ball rolls.

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

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

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

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

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

  As shown in FIG. 3, on the lower left side of the game board 14, a special symbol display 35, a normal symbol display 33, special symbol hold lamps 34a to 34d, normal symbol hold lamps 50a to 50d, and a round number indicator 51a. -51d are provided.

  The special symbol display 35 is composed of a plurality of 8-segment LEDs. This 8-segment LED is repeatedly turned on and off when the predetermined special symbol variation display start condition is satisfied. By turning on / off the 8-segment LED, 10 numeric symbols from “0” to “9” are variably displayed as special symbols (also referred to as first identification information). As a special symbol, when a specific numeric symbol (for example, a numeric symbol such as “12”, “50”, “64”, “78”, “41” or “29”) is stopped and displayed, The gaming state shifts from the state to a special gaming state that is advantageous to the player. In this embodiment, as a special game, a big hit and a small win are prepared, and when a specific numeric symbol (for example, a numeric symbol such as “12”, “50”, “64”) is stopped and displayed, It is notified that it is a big hit. In addition, when a specific numerical symbol (for example, a numerical symbol such as “78”, “41”, “29”, etc.) is stopped and displayed, it is notified that it is a small hit. In the case of a special game state, in the case of a big hit, the shutter 40 (see FIG. 4) is controlled to be in an open state, and the big hit game in which a game ball can be received in the first special winning opening 39 (see FIG. 4). It becomes a state. In the case of a small hit, the two special electric accessories 42A and 42B (see FIG. 4) are controlled to be opened, and the game balls can be received in the two second special winning holes 41A and 41B (see FIG. 4). It becomes a small hit gaming state. On the other hand, when a number symbol other than a specific number symbol is stopped and displayed as a special symbol, the normal gaming state is maintained. As described above, a game in which a special symbol is variably displayed and then stopped and the game state is shifted or maintained depending on the result is called a “special symbol game”.

  Below the special symbol indicator 35, a normal symbol indicator 33 is provided. Below the special symbol indicator 35, a normal symbol indicator 33 is provided. The normal symbol display 33 is composed of, for example, two display lamps of a red LED and a green LED. These display lamps are alternately turned on and off alternately, and are variably displayed as a normal symbol.

  Below the normal symbol display 33, special symbol holding lamps 34a to 34d are provided. The special symbol hold lamps 34a to 34d display the number of executions of the special symbol variable display held by turning on or off (so-called “start memory”, “hold number”, “hold number related to special symbols”). . For example, when the execution of the special symbol variation display is held once in the start storage area of the main RAM 70 (see FIG. 8), the special symbol hold lamp 34a is turned on.

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

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

  In addition, in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32 disposed behind the game board 14 (back side), an effect image related to the special symbol displayed on the special symbol display 35 is displayed.

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

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

  In addition, when a special numerical symbol different from the big hit is stopped and displayed as a special symbol on the special symbol display 35, an effect image for allowing the player to grasp that it is a small hit is displayed on the display area of the liquid crystal display device 32. It is displayed at 32a. Specifically, when a specific numeric symbol is stopped and displayed as a special symbol on the special symbol display 35, a combination of effect identification information displayed in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32 is a specific display. A mode (for example, a mode in which “7”, “5”, and “3” are arranged in a stopped state in each of a plurality of symbol rows), and a character image such as “small hit!” Is displayed on the liquid crystal display. It is displayed in the display area 32a of the device 32.

  As shown in FIG. 4, two guide rails 30 (30a and 30b), obstacles 43A and 43B, a stage 55, an obstacle 57, a starting port 25, a normal electric accessory 48 (so-called electric tulip), a shutter 40, Game members such as the first special prize opening 39, two special electric accessories 42A and 42B (so-called electric tulips), two second special prize openings 41A and 41B, and general prize openings 56a, 56b, 56c and 56d. It is provided on the board 14. Further, a speaker 46 is provided on the upper portion of the door 11.

  On the game board 14, a substantially U-shaped central portion of the obstacle 57 is installed so as to incline upward from the left side to the right side. A stage 55 is provided below the obstacle 57. A hole 57 a for allowing a game ball to enter the stage 55 is provided on the left side of the obstacle 57. That is, in the game balls launched on the game board 14 by the operation of the launch handle 26, most of the game balls colliding with the obstacle 57 flow down to the left along the obstacle 57. Also, only the game balls that have entered the hole 57a are guided to the stage 55. A central hole 55a is formed in the stage 55, and the game ball guided to the stage 55 is returned to the game board 14 through the hole 55a. An ordinary electric accessory 48 that forms the start opening 25 is provided directly below the hole 55a. For this reason, there is a high possibility that the game ball on the stage 55 enters the start port 25.

  The ordinary electric accessory 48 includes a pair of blade members provided on both the left and right sides, and a passage to the start port 25 is formed by the pair of blade members. Further, the pair of blade members can be switched between a closed state and an open state by a normal electric accessory solenoid 118 (see FIG. 8). When the pair of blade members are in an open state, a game ball easily enters the start opening 25. It becomes like this. Moreover, when it becomes a closed state, it becomes difficult for a game ball to enter the start port 25. A shutter 40 that opens and closes the first special prize opening 39 is provided immediately below the ordinary electric accessory 48.

  The shutter 40 is a plate-like member that rotates forward, and is opened and closed by a first special prize opening solenoid 120 (see FIG. 5). When the shutter 40 closes the first special winning opening 39, it is impossible to win the first special winning opening 39. When the shutter 40 rotates forward to open the first special prize opening 39, the shutter 40 captures the game ball flowing down the game board 14 and puts the game ball into the first special prize opening 39. By guiding, it is possible to win a prize in the first special winning opening 39. As described above, the first special winning opening 39 and the shutter 40 are provided in the game area of the game board (game board 14), and can be shifted between an open state in which the game ball can be captured and a closed state in which it is difficult to capture. It is an example of 1 winning device.

  On the right side of the obstacle 57 in the game board 14, two special electric actors 42 </ b> A and 42 </ b> B having passages for respectively transporting game balls to the two upper and lower second special prize winning openings 41 </ b> A and 41 </ b> B are provided. Each special electric accessory 42A, 42B is provided with a pair of movable members 44A, 44B facing each other. The pair of movable members 44A and 44B are opened and closed by second special prize opening solenoids 122A and 122B (see FIG. 5), respectively. Obstacles 43A and 43B are provided immediately above the movable members 44A and 44B. When the movable members 44A and 44B are in a closed state, the obstacles 43A and 43B enter the special electric accessory 42. It becomes impossible. That is, winning in each of the second special winning openings 41A and 41B is possible only when the corresponding movable members 44A and 44B of the special electric accessories 42A and 42B are open. Here, when one or both of the movable members 44A and 44B of the special electric accessories 42A and 42B are opened, the game board is operated by rotating the firing handle 26 to the right (so-called right-handed). The game balls launched at 14 pass through the obstacle 57 and go to the upper and lower special electric actors 42A and 42B, and the game balls riding on the opened movable members 44A and 44B correspond to the corresponding second special prize opening. Enters 41A and 41B. As described above, the second special prize winning openings 41A and 41B and the special electric actors 42A and 42B are provided in the game area of the game board (game board 14), respectively, so that the game ball can be captured in an open state and difficult to capture. It is an example of the 2nd prize-winning apparatus which can transfer to a closed state.

  In FIGS. 3 and 4, the special electric combination items 42 </ b> A and 42 </ b> B of the second special prize winning openings 41 </ b> A and 41 </ b> B are shown so that the movable members 44 </ b> A and 44 </ b> B are open. The movable members 44A and 44B are thus opened when the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 is a small hit gaming state which will be described later. In this small hit game state, as shown in FIG. 3 and FIG. 4, both of the movable members 44A and 44B of the special electric actors 42A and 42B may shift to the open state, Only the movable members 44A and 44B of the accessories 42A and 42B may selectively shift to the open state. When the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 is in the normal gaming state or in the big hit gaming state described later, the movable members 44A and 44B of the special electric accessories 42A and 42B are all closed.

  In the start opening 25, a start winning ball sensor 116 (see FIG. 5) for detecting the winning of a game ball is provided. When a game medium such as a game ball is detected by the start winning ball sensor 116, it is determined that the game ball has won. When the game ball wins, the special symbol display 35 starts to display the variation of the special symbol, and a predetermined number of game balls corresponding to the winning of the start opening 25 are paid out to the upper plate 20 as a prize ball. Also, if a game ball wins during the special symbol variation display, the special symbol variation display based on the winning of the game ball to the start port 25 is executed until the special symbol during the variation display is stopped and displayed ( Start) is put on hold. Thereafter, when the special symbol that has been variably displayed is stopped and displayed, the variably displayed suspended special symbol is started. Note that an upper limit is set for the number of times the execution of the special symbol variable display is suspended. For example, the special symbol variable display is suspended up to four times.

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

  On the other hand, an area having a count sensor 102 (see FIG. 5) that detects a game ball that has entered the first special prize opening 39 is provided in the first special prize opening 39 provided on the back side (rear) of the shutter 40. Yes, the shutter 40 is driven to the open state until a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls passes through this area or until a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) elapses. Count sensors 104A and 104B that detect game balls that have entered the respective second special winning openings 41A and 41B are provided at the upper and lower second special winning openings 41A and 41B respectively provided with the special electric accessories 42A and 42B. There is a region having (see FIG. 5). When each special electric accessory 42A, 42B is opened independently, a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls pass through the area having the count sensors 104A, 104B, or a predetermined time (for example, It is driven to the open state until 5 seconds). On the other hand, when both of the special electric accessories 42A and 42B are simultaneously opened, a predetermined number of game balls are located in the area having the count sensors 104A and 104B in either one of the second special winning holes 41A and 41B. Both are driven to the open state until they pass (for example, 10) or until a predetermined time (for example, 5 seconds) elapses.

  When a condition for winning a predetermined number of game balls or elapse of a predetermined time in the first special winning opening 39 or each of the second special winning openings 41A, 41B is satisfied in the open state, the shutter 40 and each special winning opening 39 The electric accessories 42A and 42B are driven so as to be in a closed state in which it is difficult to receive a game ball. As a result, the first special winning port 39 and the second special winning ports 41A and 41B are in a closed state in which it is difficult to accept the game ball (first state). It should be noted that the first special prize opening 39 and each second special prize winning opening 39 and each second special prize winning opening 41A, 41B are in an open state (second state) in which the game balls are easily received. A game until the closed state (first state) in which the mouths 41A and 41B are difficult to accept the game ball is called a round game. Therefore, the shutter 40 and the special electric accessories 42A and 42B are opened during the round game and closed between the round games. A round game is counted as the number of rounds such as “1” round and “2” round. For example, the first round game may be referred to as the first round and the second round as the second round.

  Subsequently, the shutter 40 that is driven from the open state to the closed state (first state) is again operated on condition that the game ball received in the first special winning opening 39 in the open state has passed through the count sensor 102. Driven to the open state. That is, it is possible to continue to the next round game on condition that the game ball received in the first special winning opening 39 in the opened state of the shutter 40 has passed through the count sensor 102. Similarly, when both the special electric actors 42A and 42B driven from the open state to the closed state (first state) are in the open state at the same time, the second special prize winning openings 41A and 41B are opened in the open state. On the condition that the game ball accepted by either one has passed through the corresponding count sensors 104A and 104B, the game ball is again driven to the open state. When one special electric accessory 42A, 42B is in the open state alone, the count sensors 104A, 104B corresponding to the game balls received in the open second special winning openings 41A, 41B in the open state are displayed. It is driven to the open state again on the condition that it has passed. In other words, in the open state of the special electric accessory 42A, 42B, the game ball that has been received in the second special winning opening 41A, 41B has passed through the count sensors 104A, 104B, and proceeds to the next round game. be able to. A game from the first round game until the end of the (final) round game that cannot continue to the next round game is called a special game.

  The number of rounds from the first round to the last round game (the maximum number of consecutive rounds) when the round game is continued during the special game, that is, the big hit game or the small hit game is the special number that is stopped. It depends on the design. For example, in the present embodiment, when the number symbol stopped and displayed on the special symbol indicator 35 is 64, the maximum number of continuous rounds is 15 and the number symbol stopped and displayed on the special symbol indicator 35 is twelve. In this case, the maximum number of continuation rounds is 15 rounds, and if the number symbol that is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 35 is 50, the maximum number of continuation rounds is two and is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 35. When the number symbol is 78, the maximum number of continuous rounds is 2 rounds. The maximum number of continuous rounds is not limited to 2 rounds or 15 rounds. For example, the maximum number of continuous rounds is selected from “1” to “15” rounds by lottery by a round number lottery means (main control circuit 60 including the main CPU 66 (see FIG. 5)). Also good.

  When the passing ball sensor 114 detects the passage of the game ball to the passing gate 54, the normal symbol display is started on the normal symbol display 33, and after a predetermined time has elapsed, the normal symbol change display is performed. Stops. When the normal symbol is stopped and displayed with a predetermined symbol, the blade member provided in the ordinary electric accessory 48 is changed from the closed state to the open state, so that the game ball can easily enter the start port 25.

  As described above, a game in which a normal symbol is displayed in a variable manner and then stopped and the open / closed state of the blade member varies depending on the result is referred to as a “normal symbol game”.

  In addition, the game balls are awarded to the first special prize port 39, the second special prize ports 41A and 41B, and the general prize ports 56a, 56b, 56c, and 56d, and the count sensors 102, 104, which will be described later with reference to FIG. When the general winning ball sensors 106, 108, 110, 112 detect winning, a predetermined number of game balls are paid out to the upper plate 20 or the lower plate 22 according to the type of each winning port.

  When a winning is made at the starting opening 25 described above and a starting winning ball sensor 116 described later with reference to FIG. 5 detects a winning, the number of game balls set in advance according to the type of each winning opening is increased. It is paid out to the dish 20 or the lower dish 22.

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

[Electric configuration of gaming machine]
A control circuit of the pachinko gaming machine 10 in this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing a control circuit of the pachinko gaming machine 10 in the present embodiment.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the main control circuit 60 as game control means includes a main CPU 66 as a control means, a main ROM (read only memory) 68, and a main RAM (read / write memory) 70 as an example of storage means. ing. The main control circuit 60 controls the progress of the game.

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

  The main ROM 68 stores a program for controlling the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10 by the main CPU 66. In addition, a special program referred to when determining whether or not to shift to a special game by random number lottery. Various tables such as a symbol determination table are also stored.

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

  The main RAM 70 includes a control state flag, a winning determination random number counter, a winning symbol determining random number counter, a reach pattern selecting random number counter, a presentation condition selecting random number counter, a special winning opening number counter, a special winning opening winning counter, a round Number display counter, round number display effect start counter, firing ball number counter, waiting time timer, special winning opening opening time timer, data indicating the number of reserved for special symbols related to start memory, indicating number of reserved for ordinary symbols Data, data for supplying a command to a sub-control circuit 200 described later, variables, and the like are positioned.

  The control state flag indicates the control state of the special symbol game. The specific area passage flag is for determining whether or not the game ball has passed the specific area.

  The hit determination random number counter is for determining the hit of a special symbol. The winning symbol determination random number counter is used to determine a special symbol to be stopped and displayed when the special symbol hit is determined. If it is not a win, “-” is stopped and displayed. The reach pattern selection random number counter is for determining a reach pattern. The production condition selection random number counter is for determining a production variation pattern. The round number display effect start counter is used to determine whether or not to display on the round number display during the normal game. These counters are stored and updated so that the main CPU 66 sequentially increases “1”, and various functions of the main CPU 66 are executed by extracting random numbers from the counters at a predetermined timing. In the present embodiment, such a random number counter is provided, and the main CPU 66 stores and updates the random number counter so as to increase “1” according to a program. You may comprise so that an apparatus like a generator may be provided.

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

  The special winning opening opening number counter indicates the number of times of opening of the special winning opening (the first special winning opening 39 or the second special winning opening 41A, 41B) in the special gaming state (so-called round number). The special winning opening winning counter indicates the number of game balls that have won the special winning opening during one round and have passed through the count sensor 102 or the count sensors 104A and 104B.

  The shot ball counter is launched by the launch device 130, and the game ball that has flowed down the game board 14 based on the detection signal from the launch ball switch 140 provided in the transport path for transporting the game ball from the gaming machine body to the island facility. The number is counted. The payout counter counts the number of game balls paid out to the upper plate 20 by the payout device 128 based on the detection signal output from the payout / launch control circuit 126 and from the counting switch 142 that detects the payout game balls. It is.

  When a game ball wins the start opening 25 but the special symbol variation display cannot be executed, the start of the special symbol game is put on hold. The data indicating the number of reserved symbols related to the special symbol related to the start-up memory indicates the number of times the reserved special symbol game is reserved, and the number of reserved times is a predetermined number of times (four times in the present embodiment). .

  When the game ball has passed through the passing gate 54 but the normal symbol variation display cannot be executed, the start of the normal symbol game is put on hold. The data indicating the number of holds for the normal symbol indicates the number of times the normal symbol game is held. The round number display counter indicates the number of rounds displayed on the liquid crystal display device 32.

  The main control circuit 60 also includes a reset clock pulse generation circuit 62 that generates clock pulses of a predetermined frequency, and a serial communication IC 72 that supplies commands to the sub control circuit 200 described later. The reset clock pulse generation circuit 62 and the serial communication IC 72 are connected to the main CPU 66.

  Also, various devices are connected to the main control circuit 60. For example, as shown in FIG. 8, the count sensor 102, the count sensors 104A and 104B, the general winning ball sensors 106, 108, 110, and 112, the start The winning ball sensor 116, the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 118, the first special winning port solenoid 120, the second special winning port solenoids 122A and 122B, the backup clear switch 124, the firing ball switch 140, and the counting switch 142 are connected.

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

  Each count sensor 104A, 104B is provided in a predetermined area in each corresponding second special winning opening 41A, 41B. The count sensors 104A and 104B supply predetermined detection signals to the main control circuit 60 when the game balls pass through the general areas in the corresponding second special winning openings 41A and 41B.

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

  The passing ball sensor 114 is provided in the passing gate 54. The passing ball sensor 114 supplies a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60 when the game ball passes through the passing gate 54.

  The start winning ball sensor 116 is provided at the start port 25. The start winning ball sensor 116 supplies a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60 when a game ball passes through the start port 25.

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

  The first special prize opening solenoid 120 is connected to the shutter 40 shown in FIG. 4 and drives the shutter 40 in accordance with a drive signal supplied from the main CPU 66 to open or close the first special prize opening 39. State.

  The second special prize opening solenoids 122A and 122B are connected to movable members 44A and 44B provided on the corresponding special electric accessories 42A and 42B via link members (not shown). In response to the supplied drive signal, the corresponding special electric accessory 42A, 42B is driven, and the second special winning opening 41A, 41B is set to the open state or the closed state.

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

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

  The payout / launch control circuit 126 receives a prize ball control command supplied from the main control circuit 60 and a lending ball control signal supplied from the card unit 150, and transmits a predetermined signal to the payout device 128. Then, the payout device 128 pays out the game ball. The payout / launch control circuit 126 is connected to a counting switch 142 for detecting the paying game ball, and it is determined that the number of winning balls according to the winning ball control command is paid out based on the detection signal of the counting switch 142. In such a case, control is performed to stop the payout. Further, the payout / launch control circuit 126 performs a process of transmitting the detection signal of the counting switch 142 detected in the normal game state which is not the special game state to the main control circuit 60. For this reason, the count value of the payout counter does not include the number of prize balls in the special game state. Further, the payout / launch control circuit 126 performs a control of launching a game ball by supplying a launch signal to the launch device 130.

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

  Further, a lamp 74 is connected to the main control circuit 60. The main control circuit 60 supplies a lamp (LED) control signal to the lamp 74. The lamp 74 includes incandescent bulbs, LEDs, and the like. Specifically, the special symbol holding lamps 34a to 34d, the normal symbol holding lamps 50a to 50d, the special symbol display 35 (8 segment LED), and the normal symbol display 33 (Display lamp).

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

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

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

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

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

  The program ROM 208 stores a plurality of types of effect patterns. This effect pattern relates to the progress of the effect display that is executed in association with the variable symbol display. In addition, the program ROM 208 stores effect patterns during execution of a plurality of types of special games. The effect pattern during execution of the special game relates to the progress of the effect display executed in connection with the round game in the special game.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In step S9, initialization setting processing is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 reads a startup program from the main ROM 68 in response to power-on, initializes a flag stored in the main RAM 70, or performs a process of returning to a state before power-off. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S10.

  In step S10, initial value random number update processing is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process of updating the initial value random number counter. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S11.

  In step S11, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the system timer monitoring timer value is 3. In this process, the main CPU 66 refers to the system timer monitoring timer value stored in the main RAM 70. If the system timer monitoring timer value is 3, the process moves to step S12, and the system timer monitoring timer value is 3. If not, the process proceeds to step S10.

  In step S12, a system timer monitoring timer reset process is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process of resetting the system timer monitoring timer stored in the main RAM 70. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S13.

  In step S13, timer update processing is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 sets a waiting time timer for synchronizing the main control circuit 60 and the sub control circuit 200, and the first special winning port 39 and the second special winning port 41 that are opened when a big hit occurs. Processing for updating various timers such as a special winning opening opening time timer for measuring the opening time is executed. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S14.

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

  In step S15, normal symbol control processing is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 extracts a random value in accordance with the detection signal from the passing ball sensor 114, refers to the normal symbol winning table stored in the main ROM 68, and determines whether or not the normal symbol lottery has been won. Determination is performed, and processing for storing the determination result in the main RAM 70 is performed. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S16.

  In step S16, a symbol display device control process is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 determines the special symbol display 35 and the normal symbol display 33 according to the result of the special symbol control process stored in the main RAM 70 in step S14 and step S15 and the result of the normal symbol control process. And a process of storing a control signal for driving the round number display 51 in the main RAM 70. The main CPU 66 transmits a control signal to the special symbol display 35 in step S19 described later. The special symbol display 35 displays the special symbol in a variable manner and a stop manner based on the received control signal. Based on the received control signal, the normal symbol display 33 displays the normal symbol in a variable manner and stops. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S17.

  In step S17, game information data generation processing is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process of generating a game state command related to game information data to be transmitted to a stand computer or a hall computer (not shown) and storing it in the main RAM 70. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S18.

  In step S18, symbol reservation number data generation processing is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 detects the detection signals from the start winning ball sensor 116 and the passing ball sensor 114 detected in the switch input detection process (FIG. 15, step S46) in the system timer interruption process described later, and special symbols. And the special symbol holding lamps 34a to 34d and the normal symbol holding lamps 50a to 50d are driven based on the update result of the holding number data stored in the main RAM 70 which is updated in accordance with the execution of the variable symbol normal display. Processing for storing the control signal in the main RAM 70 is performed. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S19.

  In step S19, port output processing is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process of outputting a control signal stored in the main RAM 70 to each port in the above steps. Specifically, the special symbol holding lamps 34a to 34d (see FIG. 5), the special symbol display 35 (8 segment LED, see FIG. 5), and the normal symbol display 33 (display LED, see FIG. 5) are lit. LED power supply (common signal) and solenoid power supply for driving the solenoid are supplied. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S20.

  In step S20, a storage / game state command control process is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 determines whether a certain change flag or a short-time state flag is set in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70, and determines that a certain change flag or a short-time state flag is set. Processing for generating a command and transmitting it to the sub-control circuit 200 is performed. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S21.

  In step S21, an effect control command output control process is performed. In this processing, the main CPU 66 performs output control processing of the effect control command to the sub control circuit 200. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S22.

  In step S22, a payout process is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 checks whether or not a game ball has won the first special winning port 39, the second special winning ports 41A and 41B, the starting port 25, and the general winning ports 56a to 56d. If there is, a payout request command corresponding to each is sent to the payout / firing control circuit 126. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S12.

[System timer interrupt processing]
Further, the main CPU 66 may interrupt the main process and execute the system timer interrupt process even when the main process is being executed. The main CPU 66 generates a clock pulse every predetermined period (for example, 2 milliseconds), and executes the following system timer interrupt process in response to this. The system timer interrupt process will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S41, a process for saving each register is performed. In this processing, the main CPU 66 performs processing for saving values used in the program being executed stored in each register (storage area) of the main RAM 70. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S42.

  In step S42, the system timer monitoring timer value is incremented by one. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process of incrementing the value of the system timer monitoring timer stored in the main RAM 70 by one. The system timer monitoring timer is a monitoring timer for executing a predetermined process (such as a special symbol control process) on the condition that the timer interrupt process is started a predetermined number of times (three times). If this process ends, the process moves to a step S43.

  In step S43, random number update processing is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process of updating a random number value such as a jackpot determination random number counter stored in the main RAM 70. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S44.

  In step S44, an input port reading process is performed. In this processing, the main CPU 66 performs processing for reading detection signals from the respective ports. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S46.

  In step S46, a switch input detection process is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process of detecting a detection signal from each switch such as the start winning ball sensor 116. The switch input detection process will be described later. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S47.

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

  In step S49, an interrupt permission process is performed. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished, and the address before the interruption is restored.

[Special symbol control processing]
The subroutine executed in step S14 in FIG. 6 will be described with reference to FIG. In FIG. 8, the numerical values drawn on the sides of step S72 to step S81 indicate control state flags corresponding to those steps, and one step corresponding to the numerical value according to the numerical value of the control state flag. Will be executed and the special symbol game will proceed.

  First, as shown in FIG. 8, a process for loading a control state flag is executed (step S71). In this process, the main CPU 66 reads the control state flag. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S72.

  Note that in steps S72 to S81, which will be described later, the main CPU 66 determines whether to execute various processes in each step based on the value of the control state flag, as will be described later. This control state flag indicates the game state of the special symbol game, and enables one of the processes from step S72 to step S81 to be executed. In addition, the main CPU 66 executes processing in each step at a predetermined timing determined in accordance with a waiting time timer set for each step. Before reaching the predetermined timing, the process ends without executing the process in each step, and another subroutine is executed. Of course, the system timer interrupt process is also executed at a predetermined cycle.

  In step S72, a special symbol memory check process is executed. Details will be described later. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S73.

  In step S73, a special symbol variation time management process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 sets the value (02) indicating the special symbol display time management to the control state flag when the control state flag is the value (01) indicating the special symbol variation time management. Set the waiting time after confirmation (for example, 1 second) in the waiting time timer. That is, it is set so that the process of step S74 is executed after the waiting time after determination has elapsed. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S74.

  In step S74, a special symbol display time management process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 has a value (02) indicating that the control state flag indicates special symbol display time management, and whether or not the lottery for shifting to the special gaming state is won when the waiting time after determination has elapsed. Judging. When winning, the main CPU 66 sets a value (03) indicating special game start interval management in the control state flag, and sets a time (for example, 10 seconds) corresponding to the special game start interval in the waiting time timer. That is, after the time corresponding to the special game start interval elapses, the process of step S75 is set to be executed. On the other hand, when not winning, the main CPU 66 sets a value (08) indicating the end of the special symbol game. That is, it is set to execute the process of step S81. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S75.

  In step S75, a special game start interval management process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 has a value (03) indicating that the control state flag indicates special game start interval management, and the first read from the main ROM 68 when the time corresponding to the special game start interval has elapsed. Data for opening the special winning port 39, the second special winning port 41A, the second special winning port 41B, or the second special winning ports 41A, 41B is stored in the main RAM 70. Then, in the process of step S19 in FIG. 6, the main CPU 66 performs the first special prize port 39, the second special prize port 41A, the second special prize port 41B, or the second special prize port 41A stored in the main RAM 70. , 41B are read out, and a signal for opening the first special prize port 39, the second special prize port 41A, the second special prize port 41B, or the second special prize port 41A, 41B, The first special winning opening solenoid 120, the second special winning opening solenoid 122A, the second special winning opening solenoid 122B, or the second special winning opening solenoids 122A and 122B are supplied. As described above, the main CPU 66 and the like perform opening / closing control of the first special winning port 39, the second special winning port 41A, the second special winning port 41B, or the second special winning ports 41A and 41B. That is, the predetermined advantageous gaming state (the first special winning port 39, the second special winning port 41A, the second special winning port 41B, or the second special winning port 41A, 41B from the open state in which it is easy to accept the game ball. One round in which the first special winning port 39, the second special winning port 41A, the second special winning port 41B, or the second special winning port 41A, 41B is in a closed state in which it is difficult to accept a game ball) A special game that is likely to be repeated a plurality of times is executed. As described above, when the result of the lottery is the first winning (big hit), the main CPU 66 shifts the first winning device (the first special winning opening 39 and the shutter 40) to the open state and makes the first game (big hit). It is an example of the 1st prize-winning device execution control means which performs control which performs (game). Further, the main CPU 66 determines that the second winning device (the second special winning opening 41A and the special electric accessory 42A, in the case of the second winning (small winning) different in the lottery result from the first winning (big winning). The second special winning opening 41B and the special electric accessory 42B, or the second special winning opening 41A, 41B and the special electric accessory 42A, 42B) are shifted to the open state and are different from the first game (big hit game). It is an example of the 2nd prize-winning device execution control means which performs control which performs 2 games (small hit game).

  Further, the main CPU 66 sets a value (04) indicating that the special prize opening is being opened to the control state flag, and sets an opening upper limit time (for example, 30 seconds) to the special prize opening time timer. That is, it is set to execute the process of step S78. Further, the main CPU 66 assigns a predetermined number (for example, “15”) to the round number display counter in the main RAM 70. Further, the main CPU 66 starts measuring the execution time of the special game using the special game execution time timer in the main RAM 70. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S77.

  In step S77, a waiting time management process before reopening the special winning opening is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 sets the special winning opening opening number counter when the control state flag is a value (06) indicating the waiting time management before the special winning opening reopening and the time corresponding to the interval between rounds has elapsed. The memory is updated so that “1” is increased. The main CPU 66 sets a value (04) indicating that the special prize opening is open to the control state flag. The main CPU 66 sets the opening upper limit time (for example, 30 seconds) in the special winning opening opening time timer. That is, it is set to execute the process of step S78. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S78.

  In step S78, a special winning opening opening process is executed. In this process, when the control status flag is a value (04) indicating that the special prize opening is open, the main CPU 66 has passed the condition that the special prize opening prize counter is “10” or more, and the opening upper limit time ( It is determined whether or not any of the conditions that the special prize opening opening time timer is “0” is satisfied. The main CPU 66 closes the first special prize port 39, the second special prize port 41A, the second special prize port 41B, or the second special prize ports 41A, 41B when any of the conditions is satisfied. The variables located in the main RAM 70 are updated. The main CPU 66 sets a value (05) indicating monitoring of the special ball in the special winning opening in the control state flag. The main CPU 66 sets the special winning opening residual ball monitoring time (for example, 1 second) in the waiting time timer. That is, it is set to execute the processing of step S79 after the special winning opening residual ball monitoring time has elapsed. Note that the main CPU 66 does not execute the above-described processing when none of the conditions is satisfied. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S79.

  In step S79, a special winning opening residual ball monitoring process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 determines that the control status flag is a value (05) indicating monitoring of the special ball in the special winning opening, and when the special ball residual ball monitoring time has elapsed, The condition that the game ball has not passed through the specific area in the winning opening 41A, the second special winning opening 41B, or the second special winning opening 41A, 41B, the special winning opening opening number counter is a predetermined number or more (final round) It is determined whether or not any of the following conditions is satisfied. When any of the conditions is satisfied, the main CPU 66 sets a value (07) indicating the special game end interval in the control state flag, and sets a time corresponding to the special game end interval in the waiting time timer. That is, after the time corresponding to the special game end interval elapses, the setting of step S80 is performed.

  On the other hand, when neither condition is satisfied, the main CPU 66 sets a value (06) indicating the waiting time management before the special winning opening reopening to the control state flag. Further, the main CPU 66 updates the storage so that “1” is subtracted from the round number display counter stored in the main RAM 70. Further, the main CPU 66 sets a time corresponding to the interval between rounds in the waiting time timer. That is, after the time corresponding to the interval between rounds has elapsed, the setting of step S78 is performed. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S80.

  In step S80, a special game end interval process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 sets the value (08) indicating the end of the special symbol game when the control state flag is a value (07) indicating the special game end interval and the time corresponding to the special game end interval has elapsed. Set to control status flag. That is, it is set to execute the process of step S81. Further, the main CPU 66 sets a high probability flag in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70 when the winning probability in the special symbol game becomes a probability variation state (abbreviated for short) in comparison with the winning probability in the normal state. When the winning probability in the normal symbol game is higher than the winning probability in the normal state (abbreviated to the normal figure probability changing state), the change shortening flag is set in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70.

  In step S81, a special symbol game end process is executed. In this process, when the control state flag is a value (08) indicating the end of the special symbol game, the main CPU 66 decreases the data indicating the number of reserved pieces related to the special symbol related to the current special symbol game by “1”. Update the memory. Further, the main CPU 66 sets data indicating a start memory number designation command indicating that the start memory information is decreased by “1” in a predetermined storage area in the main RAM 70. Then, the main CPU 66 updates the special symbol storage area in order to perform the next fluctuation display. The main CPU 66 sets a value (00) indicating a special symbol storage check. That is, it is set to execute the process of step S72.

  As described above, the special symbol game is executed by setting the control state flag. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8, the main CPU 66 sets the control status flag to “00”, “01”, “02”, when the result of the hit determination is out of the special gaming state. By setting “08” in order, the processing of step S72, step S73, step S74, and step S81 shown in FIG. 8 is executed at a predetermined timing. Further, when the main CPU 66 is not in the special gaming state and the hit determination result is a win, the main CPU 66 sets the control state flag in order of “00”, “01”, “02”, “03”, The processing of step S72, step S73, step S74, and step S75 shown in FIG. 8 is executed at a predetermined timing, and control to the special gaming state is executed. Further, when the control to the special gaming state is executed, the main CPU 66 sets the control state flags in order of “04”, “05”, “06”, thereby performing step S78 shown in FIG. The process of step S79 and step S77 is executed at a predetermined timing, and a special game is executed. If the special game (big hit game, small hit game) end condition is satisfied, “04”, “05”, “07”, “08” are set in this order, so that step S78 shown in FIG. 8 is performed. The processing of step S81 is executed at a predetermined timing, and the special game is ended. Further, in the present embodiment, there is no passing of the game ball to the specific area until the predetermined time elapses (punk, in the present embodiment, the first special winning opening 39 and the second special prize port during the special game). No game ball entered the winning opening 41A, the second special winning opening 41B, or the second special winning opening 41A, 41B), the maximum number of continuous rounds (in this embodiment, “15” rounds) ) Is also a special game end condition.

[Special symbol memory check processing]
The subroutine executed in step S72 in FIG. 8 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, as shown in FIG. 9, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the control state flag is a value (00) indicating a special symbol storage check (step S101). If it is determined that the control state flag is a value indicating a special symbol memory check, the process proceeds to step S102. If it is determined that the control state flag is not a value indicating a special symbol memory check, this subroutine is terminated. To do.

  In step S <b> 102, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the number of holdings related to the special symbol in the starting memory number data is “0”. In this process, if the main CPU 66 determines that the number of reserved symbols relating to the special symbol in the starting memory number data stored in the main RAM 70 is all “0”, the process moves to step S112 to indicate the number of reserved symbols. If it is determined that the data is not “0”, the process proceeds to step S103.

  In step S103, a special symbol determination table setting process is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process of switching a special symbol determination table used for determining whether or not to shift to the special game state when a predetermined condition is satisfied in the game history. Details of this processing will be described later. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S104.

  In step S104, a process of setting a value (01) indicating special symbol variation time management as a control state flag is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 stores a value indicating special symbol variation time management in the control state flag. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S105.

  In step S105, a hit determination process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 selects the jackpot determination value stored in the special symbol determination table of FIG. 10 set in step S103. Then, the main CPU 66 refers to the random number value extracted at the time of starting winning and the jackpot determination value. That is, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not to enter a special gaming state that is advantageous to the player. Here, the big hit judgment value includes a big hit game advantageous for the player (15 round big hit, 2 round probability variable big hit), and a small hit (2 round big hit) which is advantageous to the player but worse than the big hit condition. include. For this reason, in the winning determination process, as a result of referring to the random value extracted at the time of starting winning and the big hit determination value, it is determined whether the big hit, the small hit or the loss. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S106. Thus, the main CPU 66 is an example of a lottery means for performing a lottery when the game ball passes through the specific area (starting port 25). Further, the main CPU 66 fulfills a predetermined condition, thereby allowing the first winning device (the first special winning port 39 and the shutter 40) or the second winning device (the second special winning port 41A and the special electric accessory 42A, second). This is an example of a lottery means for performing a lottery to determine whether or not to open the special prize winning port 41B and the special electric accessory 42B, or the second special prize winning ports 41A and 41B and the special electric accessory 42A and 42B).

  Also, in this embodiment, when a big win is won, after a special game is over, a low probability state in which a predetermined number of big hit judgment values are set for a certain range of random values, and a low probability state The game state is shifted to one of the high probability states in which a large number of jackpot determination values are set.

  In step S106, a symbol determination process is executed. In this process, if the main CPU 66 determines that it is a big hit in step S105, the main CPU 66 extracts the big hit symbol determining random number value extracted at the time of starting winning, and displays the special symbol display based on the big hit symbol determining random value. A special symbol to be stopped and displayed on the device 35 is determined, and data indicating the special symbol is stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. If it is determined in step S105 that the game is a small hit, a special symbol to be stopped and displayed on a predetermined special symbol display 35 is set, and data indicating the special symbol is stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. If it is not determined that the game is a big hit or a small hit (displacement), the special symbol that has been stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 35 is removed and data indicating the special symbol determined as the symbol is stored in the main RAM 70. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S107.

  Note that the symbol designation command stored in the predetermined area of the main RAM 70 by the process of step S106 is stopped from the main CPU 66 of the main control circuit 60 to the sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200 by the process of step S21 of FIG. Supplied as

  In step S107, a game history update process is executed. In this processing, the main CPU 66 stores a counter for the number of big hits in the main RAM 70, a counter for the number of small hits, a counter for the number of lotteries (number of consecutive losses) after the big hit or the small hit, and a calculation result of the ball exit rate. Process to update the value. In the present embodiment, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not to enter a special game state advantageous to the player based on a symbol designation command stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70, that is, a big hit game or a small game. Every time the number of winning lotteries reaches a predetermined number, the probability of the number of wins per small lot for the number of lotteries is calculated, and the value for the value of the probability of winning a small hit is updated. Details of this processing will be described later. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S109.

  In step S109, a variation pattern determination process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 extracts a rendering condition selection random value. The main CPU 66 selects a special symbol variation pattern command from the variation pattern table stored in the main ROM 68 based on the special symbol determined in step S106. Specifically, a special symbol variation pattern command corresponding to the special symbol determined in step S106 is selected and stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70.

  The special symbol variation pattern command for effect stored in this way is supplied as a variation pattern designation command from the main CPU 66 of the main control circuit 60 to the sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200 by the process of step S21 in FIG. The sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200 executes an effect display according to the received variation pattern designation command. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S110.

  In step S110, a process of setting a variation time corresponding to the determined variation pattern for production in a waiting time timer is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 reads the variation time corresponding to the effect variation pattern determined by the process of step S109 from the table, and stores a value indicating the variation time in the waiting time timer. And the process which clears the memory area where the random number for jackpot determination used for the present fluctuation display etc. was memorized is performed (Step S111). When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  In step S112, a demonstration display process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 stores a variable for supplying a demonstration display command to the sub control circuit 200 in the main RAM 70 in order to perform a demonstration display. As a result, the display of the demonstration screen is executed in the sub-control circuit 200. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[First special symbol determination table]
FIG. 10A shows a first special symbol determination table stored in the main ROM 68. Note that the special symbol game lottery is hereinafter abbreviated as a special symbol lottery. In the low probability state, when the jackpot random number value is 7 and the jackpot symbol random number value is 0 to 3, the left symbol of the jackpot symbol is 6, the symbol of the right symbol is 4, and the symbol designation command z0 is selected. The drawing lottery is in a high probability state, the number of rounds is 15R, the opening time is 30 seconds, and the first special winning opening 39 is opened (so-called probability variation 15R big hit). In the low probability state, when the jackpot random number value is 7, the jackpot symbol random number value is 4, 5, the jackpot symbol left symbol is 5, the right symbol is 0, the symbol designation command z1 is selected, the content is the jackpot, special The drawing lottery is in a high probability state, the number of rounds is 2R, the opening time is 0.5 seconds, and the first special winning opening 39 is open (so-called sudden probability change (abbreviated for short) big hit). In the low probability state, when the jackpot random number value is 7 and the jackpot symbol random number value is 6-9, the left symbol of the jackpot symbol is 2, the right symbol is 1, the symbol designation command z2 is selected, the content is the jackpot, special The drawing lottery is in a low probability state, the number of rounds is 15R, the opening time is 30 seconds, and the first special winning opening 39 is opened (so-called normal 15R big hit). In the low probability state, when the jackpot random number is 23, 25, 27, the left symbol of the jackpot symbol is 7, the right symbol is 8, the symbol designation command z4 is selected, the content is a small hit, and the special symbol lottery is before the small hit The number of rounds is 2R, the opening time is 5 seconds, and the second special winning opening 41A is opened, as in the state of FIG. In the case of a low probability state, when the jackpot random number value is other than the above, the symbol designation command z3 is selected, indicating that the content is out of place.

  In the case of a high probability state, when the jackpot random number value is 3, 5, 7, 11, 13, and the jackpot symbol random number value is 0 to 3, the symbol of the jackpot symbol is 6, the symbol of the right symbol is 4, and the symbol designation command z0 is The selected content is a big hit, the special drawing lottery is in a high probability state, the number of rounds is 15R, the opening time is 30 seconds, and the first special winning opening 39 is opened (so-called probability variation 15R big hit). In the case of a high probability state, when the jackpot random number value is 3, 5, 7, 11, 13 and the jackpot symbol random number value is 4, 5, the jackpot symbol left symbol is 5, the right symbol is 0, and the symbol designation command z1 is The selected content is a big hit, the special drawing lottery is in a high probability state, the number of rounds is 2R, the opening time is 0.5 seconds, and the first special winning opening 39 is opened (so-called sudden probability change ( Abbreviated for short) Big hit). In the case of a high probability state, when the jackpot random number value is 3, 5, 7, 11, 13 and the jackpot symbol random number value is 6 to 9, the jackpot symbol left symbol is 2, the right symbol is 1, and the symbol designation command z2 is The selected content is a big hit, the special drawing lottery is in a low probability state, the number of rounds is 15R, the opening time is 30 seconds, and the first special winning opening 39 is opened (so-called normal 15R big hit). In the high probability state, when the jackpot random number value is 23, 25, 27, the left symbol of the jackpot symbol is 7, the right symbol is 8, the symbol designation command z4 is selected, the content is a small hit, and the special symbol lottery is before the small hit The number of rounds is 2R, the opening time is 5 seconds, and the second special winning port 41A, the second special winning port 41B, or the second special winning ports 41A and 41B are opened. . In the case of a high probability state, when the jackpot random number value is other than the above, the symbol designation command z3 is selected, indicating that the contents are out of place. In addition, although an example of the 1st special symbol determination table in this embodiment has been shown, the 1st special symbol determination table may be another aspect. For example, the combination of symbols designated in the left symbol of the jackpot symbol or the right symbol may be other combinations.

[Second special symbol determination table]
FIG. 10B shows a second special symbol determination table stored in the main ROM 68. Note that the special symbol game lottery is hereinafter abbreviated as a special symbol lottery. In the low probability state, when the jackpot random number value is 7 and the jackpot symbol random number value is 0 to 3, the left symbol of the jackpot symbol is 6, the symbol of the right symbol is 4, and the symbol designation command z0 is selected. The drawing lottery is in a high probability state, the number of rounds is 15R, the opening time is 30 seconds, and the first special winning opening 39 is opened (so-called probability variation 15R big hit). In the low probability state, when the jackpot random number value is 7, the jackpot symbol random number value is 4, 5, the jackpot symbol left symbol is 5, the right symbol is 0, the symbol designation command z1 is selected, the content is the jackpot, special The drawing lottery is in a high probability state, the number of rounds is 2R, the opening time is 0.5 seconds, and the first special winning opening 39 is open (so-called sudden probability change (abbreviated for short) big hit). In the low probability state, when the jackpot random number value is 7 and the jackpot symbol random number value is 6-9, the left symbol of the jackpot symbol is 2, the right symbol is 1, the symbol designation command z2 is selected, the content is the jackpot, special The drawing lottery is in a low probability state, the number of rounds is 15R, the opening time is 30 seconds, and the first special winning opening 39 is opened (so-called normal 15R big hit). In the low probability state, when the big hit random number value is 23, the left symbol of the big hit symbol is 7, the right symbol is 8, the symbol designation command z4 is selected, the content is the small hit, and the special drawing lottery is the same as the state before the small hit The number of rounds is 2R, the opening time is 5 seconds, and the second special prize winning openings 41A and 41B are opened. In the low probability state, when the big hit random number value is 25, the big symbol left symbol is 4, the right symbol is 1, the symbol designation command z4 is selected, the content is the small hit, and the special symbol lottery is the same as the state before the small hit The number of rounds is 2R, the opening time is 5 seconds, and the second special winning opening 41A is opened. In the low probability state, when the big hit random number value is 27, the left symbol of the big hit symbol is 2, the right symbol is 9, the symbol designation command z4 is selected, the content is the small hit, and the special drawing lottery is the same as the state before the small hit The number of rounds is 2R, the opening time is 5 seconds, and the second special prize winning openings 41A and 41B are opened. In the case of a low probability state, when the jackpot random number value is other than the above, the symbol designation command z3 is selected, indicating that the content is out of place.

  In the case of a high probability state, when the jackpot random number value is 3, 5, 7, 11, 13, and the jackpot symbol random number value is 0 to 3, the symbol of the jackpot symbol is 6, the symbol of the right symbol is 4, and the symbol designation command z0 is The selected content is a big hit, the special drawing lottery is in a high probability state, the number of rounds is 15R, the opening time is 30 seconds, and the first special winning opening 39 is opened (so-called probability variation 15R big hit). In the case of a high probability state, when the jackpot random number value is 3, 5, 7, 11, 13 and the jackpot symbol random number value is 4, 5, the jackpot symbol left symbol is 5, the right symbol is 0, and the symbol designation command z1 is The selected content is a big hit, the special drawing lottery is in a high probability state, the number of rounds is 2R, the opening time is 0.5 seconds, and the first special winning opening 39 is opened (so-called sudden probability change ( Abbreviated for short) Big hit). In the case of a high probability state, when the jackpot random number value is 3, 5, 7, 11, 13 and the jackpot symbol random number value is 6 to 9, the jackpot symbol left symbol is 2, the right symbol is 1, and the symbol designation command z2 is The selected content is a big hit, the special drawing lottery is in a low probability state, the number of rounds is 15R, the opening time is 30 seconds, and the first special winning opening 39 is opened (so-called normal 15R big hit). In the case of a high probability state, when the big hit random number value is 23, the left symbol of the big hit symbol is 7, the right symbol is 8, and the symbol designation command z4 is selected, the content is the small hit, and the special symbol lottery is the same as the state before the small hit The number of rounds is 2R, the opening time is 5 seconds, and the second special prize winning openings 41A and 41B are opened. In the high probability state, when the big hit random number value is 25, the big symbol left symbol is 4, the right symbol is 1, and the symbol designation command z4 is selected, the content is the small hit, and the special drawing lottery is the same as the state before the small hit The number of rounds is 2R, the opening time is 5 seconds, and the second special winning opening 41A is opened. In the high probability state, when the big hit random number value is 27, the left symbol of the big hit symbol is 2, the right symbol is 9, the symbol designation command z4 is selected, the content is the small hit, and the special drawing lottery is the same as the state before the small hit The number of rounds is 2R, the opening time is 5 seconds, and the second special prize winning openings 41A and 41B are opened. In the case of a high probability state, when the jackpot random number value is other than the above, the symbol designation command z3 is selected, indicating that the contents are out of place. In addition, although the example of the 2nd special symbol determination table in this embodiment has been shown, the 2nd special symbol determination table may be another aspect. For example, the combination of symbols designated in the left symbol of the jackpot symbol or the right symbol may be other combinations.

  As described above, in both the first and second special symbol determination tables, there are a plurality of jackpot random numbers to be won for the jackpot and the jackpot. Therefore, there are a plurality of winning patterns having different big hit random numbers in the big hit or the small hit. The big hit random numbers 23, 25, and 27 corresponding to the winning of the small win are examples of a plurality of winning patterns corresponding to the second winning.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 10A, for example, if the jackpot determination value is “7” with a low probability, the content is a jackpot, and if the jackpot determination value is “23, 25, 27” with a low probability, , The content is a small hit. In other words, the small win is limited to the case where the big win is not won. Also, in the case of winning a big hit, the first special winning opening 39 is opened, and in the case of winning a small win, if the big hit determination value is “23, 25, 27”, the second special winning opening 41A is opened. Is done. In the present embodiment, in the case of a big win, the gaming state may be set to increase the probability of a big win in the game after the end of the special game, and the ordinary electric accessory 48 may be easily opened. (So-called probable big hit). On the other hand, in the case of winning a small hit, the game state after the special game is not changed. For this reason, for example, after winning a promising big hit, it is possible to win a large number of prize balls without winning a big win if consecutive wins are made. In the big win, the first special prize opening 39 for 30 seconds is opened for 15 rounds, and in the small win, the second special prize opening 41A for 5 seconds is opened for two rounds, so that the winning ball can be obtained. In terms of numbers, the condition of winning a big hit is better than winning a small hit. Here, the big hit includes a two-round probability variable big hit, and in this case, the number of prize balls that can be won is smaller than the small win. However, since the probability of winning the next big hit is high for the two round probable big hits, and since the ordinary electric accessory 48 is easy to open, the next big hit can be obtained without reducing the number of balls held. Since it can be earned, the conditions are better than the small win.

  Also, as shown in FIGS. 10A and 10B, the difference between the first special symbol determination table and the second special symbol determination table is that the first special symbol determination table is different from the second special symbol determination table. However, there are cases where the number of the second special prize winning openings 41A and 41B that are open at the time of winning a small hit is large. That is, if the big hit determination value is “23, 27”, the two second special winning openings 41A, 41B are simultaneously opened. If the big hit determination value is “25”, the second special winning opening 41A is opened. The rest is the same.

[Special symbol determination table setting process]
The subroutine executed in step S103 in FIG. 9 will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S181, the main CPU 66 determines that a ratio n (n = N1 / M1) of the number N1 of winning lots to the big winning or small winning lottery M1 is a predetermined value (for example, 0.005 (big winning or small winning lottery). Is performed 1000 times, this is equivalent to having won 5 small hits))). If it is determined that the value has fallen below, the process proceeds to step S183. If it is not determined that the value has fallen, the process proceeds to step S182.

  In step S182, the main CPU 66 performs processing for setting the first special symbol determination table to be used for lottery. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  In step S183, the main CPU 66 performs processing for setting the second special symbol determination table to be used for lottery. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished. In this way, the main CPU 66 determines the winning probability of the second winning (small win) with respect to the number of lottery times of the first winning (big win) and the second winning (small win) detected by the winning probability detecting means. Accordingly, the number of second winning devices (second special winning openings 41A, 41B) corresponding to a specific winning pattern corresponding to an actual lottery result among a plurality of winning patterns of the second winning (small win) is set. It is an example of a winning device number setting means.

[Spot winning probability update process]
A sub-winning probability update process subroutine performed during the game history update process in step S107 of FIG. 9 will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S191, the main CPU 66 determines the number of executions of the variable display game executed in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32 based on the number of times the symbol designation command is stored in the predetermined area of the main RAM 70, that is, the big hit or small The winning lottery count M1 is counted. The count value M1 is set to “0” in an initial state such as when the power is turned on, and is stored in the main RAM 70. When this process ends, the process moves to a step S192.

  In step S192, the main CPU 66 counts the number N1 of winning for the small hit based on the number of times that the symbol designation command z4 selected at the small hit is stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. The count value N1 is stored in the main RAM 70. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S193.

  In step S193, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the count value M1 of the number of lottery wins or big hits has reached a preset upper limit count value Mmax (for example, Mmax = 50). If M1 has reached Mmax, the process proceeds to step S194. If not, the process ends.

  In step S194, the main CPU 66 calculates a ratio n (n = N1 / M1) of the number N1 of winning lots per winning lot or the number M1 of winning lots per lot. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S195.

  In step S195, the main CPU 66 updates the value of the ratio n stored in the predetermined area of the main RAM 70 to the ratio n calculated by the above processing. When the process of step S195 ends, the process proceeds to step S196.

  In step S196, the count values M1 and N1 are reset, and the process is terminated. As described above, the main CPU 66 is an example of a winning probability detecting unit that detects the winning probability of the second winning (small win) with respect to the number of lotteries of the first winning (big win) and the second winning (small winning). is there.

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

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

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

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

  In step S1830, command analysis control processing is performed. In this processing, the sub CPU 206 performs processing for analyzing a command received from the main control circuit 60 and stored in the reception buffer of the work RAM 210. The command analysis control process will be described later. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1840.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

[Command analysis control processing]
The command analysis control process in step S1830 of FIG. 15 will be described using FIG.

  In step S2010, processing for determining whether or not an effect control command has been received is performed. In this process, if it is determined that the sub CPU 206 has received the effect control command, the process proceeds to step S2020. If it is not determined that the effect control command has been received, the process proceeds to step S2030.

  In step S2020, display content determination processing is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 performs a process of determining the content to be displayed based on the effect control command received in step S2010. When this process ends, this subroutine ends.

  In step S2030, other processing corresponding to the received command is executed. In this processing, the sub CPU 206 performs processing corresponding to other received commands. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Description of display screen]
The outline of the display screen and the gaming state during the special game will be described with reference to FIGS. When a game ball enters the start opening 25, the special symbol display 35 displays the variation of the special symbol and stops the display after a predetermined time has elapsed. Further, identification information as an effect is displayed in a variable manner in the display area of the liquid crystal display device 32. Here, when the special symbol display 35 is variably displaying the special symbol, in the display area of the liquid crystal display device 32, the identification information for effect varies and stops display. Then, in the liquid crystal display device 32, for example, when all three pieces of identification information are stopped and displayed with the same symbol, the player is notified of the big hit. In addition, by means of a special display such that the three pieces of identification information are specific combinations, for example, a special combination such as 7, 5, 3 (7-53), or the symbol to be stopped last is a character symbol. A small hit is notified to the player.

  FIG. 18 shows a case where the jackpot is won, and by displaying a character symbol 92 such as “hit!”, The player is notified of the jackpot, and then the shutter 40 is driven, and the first special prize opening. The game ball 39 that has opened 39 and has flowed down the game board 14 enters the shutter 40 and then enters the first special winning opening 39.

  FIG. 19 shows a case where a big win is won. By displaying a supplementary character design 93 such as “Please make a right!” Along with a character design 92 such as “Small!” The game method is notified together with the notification. Thereafter, the special electric combination 42A, the special electric combination 42B, or the special electric combination 42A, 42B is driven, and the corresponding second special prize opening 41A, second special prize opening 41B, or second special prize is obtained. The game balls that have opened the mouths 41A and 41B and have flowed down the game board 14 are supplemented by the movable members 44A and 44B of the special electric accessories 42A and 42B, and sent to the second special winning ports 41A and 41B.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 10 configured in this way, when the big hit random number value extracted at the time of starting winning is 23, 27, if the big hit has occurred, the lottery for the big hit or the small hit that is counted every 50 times in the past If the ratio n (n = N1 / M1) of the winning number N1 per small to the number M1 is less than a predetermined value (for example, 0.005), both the upper and lower second special winning openings 41A and 41B are simultaneously opened. If it becomes a state and is equal to or greater than a predetermined value, only the upper second special winning opening 41A is opened. In addition, when the big hit random number value is 25 and the small hit occurs, the ratio n of the number of winning hits N1 with respect to the lottery number M1 for the big hit or the small hit counted every 50 times in the past is a predetermined value. Regardless of whether it is lower or lower, only the upper second special winning opening 41A is opened.

  As described above, the embodiment of the present invention has been described. However, the present embodiment is not limited to the above-described embodiment. For example, in the present embodiment, in addition to the big win, the second win has a small win. However, a middle win that is worse than the big hit and better in condition than the small win may be provided as the second winning.

  Further, in the present embodiment, winning is possible for the probable big hit, but like the probable big win, a promising small win may be provided to greatly change the small win winning probability after the end of the small hit game.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the ratio n of the number of winning lots N1 with respect to the lottery number M1 with respect to the big or small lots counted every 50 times in the past is less than a predetermined value, and is more than a predetermined value. The target and the number of the second special prize winning openings 41A and 41B that are in an open state when there are cases can be arbitrarily set.

  As described above, according to the embodiment of the present invention, when the game ball passes through a specific area (for example, the start port 25), the lottery means (for example, the main CPU 66) performs the lottery, whereby the first winning (big hit) is achieved. Even if it falls off, a prize ball by the second winning (small hit) can be expected. In this way, it is possible to provide a gaming machine having a new gaming aspect that realizes giving a player a sense of expectation and enhancing the preference using small hits.

  Further, according to the embodiment, when a big hit occurs, which of the big hit random numbers among 23, 25 and 27 has caused the big hit, and the number of lottery times M1 for the big hit or the small hit that is counted every 50 times in the past It is not possible for the player to know whether or not the ratio n of the number of winnings N1 per small to is below a predetermined value. For this reason, the player predicts whether only the second special prize opening 41A is open or if both the second special prize openings 41A and 41B are open when a small hit occurs. Can not do it. Accordingly, the second special winning opening 41A, 41B which is the target of the game ball when a small hit occurs, the big hit random number which caused the small hit, and the big hit or small which are counted every 50 times in the past It can be changed according to the ratio n of the number N1 of winning prizes per small lot to the number M1 of winning lottery, and the game preference can be improved.

  In the embodiment described above, the two first special symbol determination tables and the second are determined according to the ratio n of the number N1 of winning lots per jackpot or the number of lottery winning lots M1 counted every 50 times. The special symbol determination table is switched and used separately to perform the big hit or small hit determination processing. However, for example, two first special symbol determination tables and a second special symbol according to the number of winning game balls to the second special winning ports 41A and 41B that have been opened in the last predetermined number of small hits. The determination table may be switched and used separately to perform the big hit or small hit determination processing.

  In this case, the content of the subroutine of the special symbol determination table setting process executed in step S103 of FIG. 9 is changed from the content shown in the flowchart of FIG. 11 to the content shown in the flowchart of FIG.

  Further, in the game history update process of step S107 in FIG. 9, the main CPU 66 makes a counter for the number of big hits in the main RAM 70, a counter for the number of small hits, a counter for the number of lotteries after the big hit or small hit (the number of consecutive losses), The contents of the process performed together with the process of updating the value storing the calculation result of the sphere is changed. That is, instead of the small win winning probability update process described with reference to FIG. 12, the main CPU 66 performs the small win winning number update process shown in the flowchart of FIG. 14 in the game history update process of step S107 of FIG.

[Special symbol determination table setting process]
A special symbol determination table setting process subroutine executed in step S103 of FIG. 9 will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S201, the main CPU 66 determines that the number N1 of game balls won in the second special prize opening 41A, 41B that has been opened in the last predetermined number of small hits is below a predetermined value (for example, 100). A process of determining whether or not the If it is determined that the value has fallen, the process proceeds to step S203. If it is not determined that the value has fallen, the process proceeds to step S202.

  In step S202, the main CPU 66 performs processing for setting the second special symbol determination table to be used for lottery. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  In step S203, the main CPU 66 performs processing for setting the first special symbol determination table to be used for lottery. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished. In this way, the main CPU 66 has a counter that counts the number of game balls captured by the second winning device during the second game (during the small hit game) (the number of winnings to the second special winning ports 41A and 41B). A specific win corresponding to the actual lottery result among the multiple winning patterns of the second winning (small win) according to the number of captures (winning number) counted during the second game (during small hit game) It is an example of a winning device number setting means for setting the number of second winning devices (second special winning ports 41A, 41B) corresponding to a pattern.

[Winner wins update process]
The sub-winning number update process subroutine performed during the game history update process in step S107 of FIG. 9 will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S211, the main CPU 66 counts the number of times M1 won for the small hit based on the number of times the symbol designation command z4 selected at the small hit is stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. The count value M1 is set to “0” in an initial state such as when the power is turned on, and is stored in the main RAM 70. When this process ends, the process moves to a step S212.

  In step S212, the main CPU 66, based on the result checked in the payout process in step S22 of the main control main process of FIG. 6, the number of winning game balls to the second special winning ports 41A, 41B during the winning of the small hit N1 is counted. The count value N1 is stored in the main RAM 70. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S213.

  In step S213, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the count value M1 of the number of wins per small hits a preset upper limit count value Mmax (for example, Mmax = 50). If M1 has reached Mmax, the process proceeds to step S214. If not, the process ends.

  In step S214, the main CPU 66 obtains the count value N1 of the number of winning game balls to the second special prize winning ports 41A and 41B during the most recent past small hits made for the number of times of the upper limit count value Mmax. Tally. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S215.

  In step S215, the main CPU 66 updates the value of the winning number N1 of the game balls to the second special winning ports 41A and 41B stored in the predetermined area of the main RAM 70 to the winning number N1 counted in the above processing. When the process of step S215 ends, the process proceeds to step S216.

  In step S216, each of the count values M1 and N1 is reset, and this process is terminated. Thus, the main CPU 66 is an example of a counter that counts the number of game balls captured by the second winning device during the second game (during the small hit game) (the number of winnings to the second special winning ports 41A and 41B). is there.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 10 configured as described above, when the big hit random number values extracted at the time of starting winning are 23 and 27, and a big hit occurs, the small hit game is counted for every 50 small hits in the past. If the number N1 of game balls won in the second special winning openings 41A, 41B in the middle is below a predetermined value (for example, 100), only the second special winning opening 41A on the upper side is opened, and the predetermined value If it is above, both upper and lower 2nd special prize-winning mouths 41A and 41B will be in an open state simultaneously. In addition, when the big hit random number value is 25 and the small hit occurs, the number of game balls won in the second special winning ports 41A and 41B in the small hit game, which is counted every 50 small hits in the past. Regardless of whether or not N1 is below a predetermined value, only the upper second special winning opening 41A is opened.

  Then, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment, when a small hit occurs, which of the big hit random numbers among 23, 25, 27 is used, and is counted every 50 hits in the past. The player cannot know the winning number N1 of the game balls to the second special winning ports 41A and 41B during the small hit game. For this reason, the player predicts whether only the second special prize opening 41A is open or if both the second special prize openings 41A and 41B are open when a small hit occurs. Can not do it. Therefore, the second special winning holes 41A and 41B that are the target of the game ball when a small hit occurs are counted for the big hit random number that caused the small hit and the last 50 small hits. By changing according to the number N1 of game balls received in the second special winning ports 41A and 41B during the small hit game, it is possible to improve the game preference.

  In the present embodiment, the number N1 of game balls won in the second special winning ports 41A and 41B during the small hit game, which is counted every 50 small hits in the past, is below a predetermined value. The target and number of the second special prize winning openings 41A and 41B that are in the open state when the value is equal to or greater than the predetermined value can be arbitrarily set.

  In the above-described two embodiments, the ratio n of the number of winnings N1 per jackpot to the number of lottery M1 for jackpots or small hits counted every 50 times in the past, or tabulated every 50 hits in the past. Depending on the number N1 of game balls won in the second special winning opening 41A, 41B during the small hit game, the two first special symbol determination tables and the second special symbol determination table are switched and used separately. The hit judgment process was performed. However, the ratio n of the number N1 of winning lots per jackpot or the lottery number M1 for winning or small hits, and the game balls to the second special winning openings 41A and 41B during the small hitting games that are counted every 50 hits in the past Regardless of the number N1 of winnings, the big hit or small hit determination processing may be performed at all times using, for example, the second special symbol determination table of FIG. 10B. Even in such a configuration, the number of the second special prize winning openings 41A and 41B to be opened differs depending on the specific winning pattern corresponding to the actual lottery result among the plurality of winning patterns corresponding to the winning of the small win. Thus, it is possible to provide a gaming machine having a new gaming mode that realizes an increase in preference.

  In the above-described embodiment, the first type pachinko gaming machine has been described as an example. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the first type pachinko gaming machine, the second type pachinko gaming machine referred to as a wing mono, and hicko mono. It may be a pachinko gaming machine provided with both, and another mode.

  Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described above, they are merely illustrative examples and do not particularly limit the present invention. That is, the present invention mainly shifts between a game board having a game area where a game ball rolls and an open state in which the game ball can be captured and a closed state in which the game ball is difficult to capture. A first winning device that is possible, a plurality of second winning devices that are provided in the game area of the game board and are capable of transitioning between an open state in which a game ball can be captured and a closed state in which it is difficult to capture, and a predetermined condition If the lottery means for performing the lottery for determining whether or not the first winning device or the second winning device is set to the open state is satisfied, and the result of the lottery is the first winning, the first winning In the case of the first winning device execution control means for performing control to execute the first game by shifting the device to the open state, the second winning is different in the lottery result from the first winning. Among the plurality of winning patterns corresponding to the winning of A second winning game that controls the number of second winning devices corresponding to a specific winning pattern corresponding to the actual lottery result to move to the open state and execute a second game different from the first game. A game machine comprising a device execution control means, a game board, a first winning device, a second winning device, a lottery means, a first winning device execution control means, a second winning device execution control means, The specific configuration such as can be appropriately changed in design.

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

  In addition to the first game (big hit), in a game machine that appropriately executes the second game (per small (medium)) in the event of a loss of the big hit lottery, the player is expected to use the second game. It is extremely useful in improving the taste.

1 is a perspective view showing an overview of a pachinko gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a disassembled perspective view which shows the general view in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. 1 is a front view showing an overview of a game board in a pachinko gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a front view which shows the general view in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the main control circuit and sub control circuit which are comprised in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is description which shows the special symbol determination table referred in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display screen of the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display screen of the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 Pachinko machine 14 Game board 25 Start opening 26 Launch handle 32 Liquid crystal display device 33 Normal symbol display 34a, 34b, 34c, 34d Special symbol hold lamp 35 Special symbol display 39 First special prize opening 40 Shutter 41A, 41B First 2 Special prize opening 42A, 42B Special electric accessory 48 Normal electric accessory 54 Passing gate 55 Stage 57 Obstacle 60 Main control circuit 66 Main CPU
68 Main ROM
70 Main RAM
102, 104A, 104B Count sensor 106, 108, 110, 112 General winning ball sensor 116 Starting winning ball sensor 118 Normal electric accessory solenoid 120 First special winning port solenoid 122A, 122B Second special winning port solenoid 126 Launch / payout control Circuit 130 Launcher 140 Launch ball switch 142 Count switch

Claims (3)

A game board having a game area in which a game ball rolls;
A first winning device that is provided in the game area of the game board and is capable of transitioning between an open state in which a game ball can be captured and a closed state in which it is difficult to capture;
A plurality of second winning devices that are provided in a game area of the game board and are capable of transitioning between an open state in which a game ball can be captured and a closed state in which it is difficult to capture;
Lottery means for performing a lottery to determine whether or not the first winning device or the second winning device is in the open state by satisfying a predetermined condition;
A first winning device execution control means for performing control to execute the first game by shifting the first winning device to the open state when the result of the lottery is the first winning;
In the case of a second winning with a different lottery result from the first winning, a specific winning pattern corresponding to an actual lottery result by the lottery means among a plurality of winning patterns corresponding to the second winning A second winning device execution control means for controlling the corresponding number of the second winning devices to move to the open state and execute a second game different from the first game;
A gaming machine comprising:   A winning probability detecting means for detecting the probability of the second winning with respect to the number of lotteries of the lottery means, and the second winning corresponding to the specific winning pattern according to the probability detected by the winning probability detecting means. A winning device number setting means for setting the number of devices, wherein the second winning device execution control means, in the case of the second winning, the identification corresponding to an actual lottery result by the lottery means The number of the second winning devices set by the winning device number setting means corresponding to the winning pattern is shifted to the open state, and the second game is executed. Item 1. The gaming machine according to Item 1.   A counter for counting the number of game balls captured by the second winning device during the second game, and the specific winning pattern according to the number of captures counted by the counter during a predetermined number of times of the second game. And a second winning device number setting means for setting the number of corresponding second winning devices, wherein the second winning device execution control means is configured by the lottery means in the case of the second winning. The number of the second winning devices set by the second winning device number setting means corresponding to the specific winning pattern corresponding to the actual lottery result is shifted to the open state, and the second game 2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein control is performed to execute.

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