JP2008000454A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that makes a player entertain a lottery process for fall determination, reduces a player's dissatisfaction caused by the fall determination, and contributes to an improvement in the interest of the game.
A first big prize opening 11A and a second big prize opening 11B are provided. When a game ball wins a second starting prize opening 8B, a big win lottery is performed. The first big hit game state in which the opening / closing operation is performed is entered. A distribution device 9 is provided below the second grand prize winning opening 11B so that the player can visually recognize the game ball distribution status and enjoy it. When the game ball wins the falling area by the distribution device 9, the gaming state is shifted from the probability change gaming state to the normal gaming state, but when the winning hit transition area is won, the second large winning opening 11B is opened and closed. It shifts to the big hit game state, and the dissatisfaction of the player due to the fall determination is reduced.
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Description

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

  Some game machines such as pachinko machines and slot machines, which are ball game machines, have a big hit game state in which many prize balls can be obtained and a normal game state in which there are few opportunities to obtain prize balls. Yes. When it is in the big hit game state, it becomes easier to obtain more prize balls, so that the player plays a game aiming to shift from the normal game state to the big hit game state and increases interest. In addition to the normal gaming state, a specific gaming state having a higher probability of transition to the big hit gaming state than the normal gaming state, for example, a probability variation gaming state (hereinafter referred to as “probability variation gaming state”) is also known. Yes. The game state is shifted to the specific game state after the jackpot game state is ended, and the specific game state is ended when the game proceeds to the next jackpot game state.

On the other hand, a gaming machine that shifts to a normal gaming state without shifting to a big hit gaming state during a specific gaming state is also known (for example, Patent Document 1 and Patent Document 2). In these gaming machines, during the specific gaming state, in addition to the jackpot determination that is the transition determination to the big hit gaming state, the fall determination to shift to the normal gaming state is performed, and by specifying this fall determination, it is specified The game state is ended and the normal game state is entered.
JP 2005-296076 A JP 2005-342352 A

  However, in the gaming machines disclosed in Patent Document 1 and Patent Document 2, the fall determination is performed by the computer when the game ball is won at the start winning opening. For this reason, there is a problem that the player is only informed of the determination result and cannot enjoy the lottery process for the fall determination.

  In addition, although the lottery for fall judgment has the effect of causing a change in monotonous games and creating a game, the fall judgment will be disadvantageous to the player in the first place, so the player There was a possibility that it would be frustrated by receiving the fall judgment itself, and that the fun of the game could be reduced.

  Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that makes a player enjoy the lottery process for fall determination, reduces the dissatisfaction of the player caused by the fall determination, and contributes to the enhancement of the interest of the game. .

  A gaming machine according to the present invention includes a variable winning device that performs an opening operation from a closed state in which a gaming ball is difficult to enter to an open state in which a gaming ball is easy to enter, and a variable winning device that controls the opening / closing operation of the variable winning device. Determines whether the control means, the random number extraction means for extracting a predetermined random value, and the random value extracted by the random value extraction means are a specific random value, when a predetermined extraction condition is satisfied The game state is shifted to the first jackpot gaming state in which the variable winning device opens and closes in the first opening / closing mode based on the determination of the random number value determining means and the random number determining means to be a specific random value. The first jackpot transition means and the game balls entered in the variable winning device are distributed between the winning game transition area and the possible game area transition area different from the jackpot transition area, and the distribution situation is observed. Authorization Distribution device, jackpot transition area detecting means for detecting the entrance of game balls to the jackpot transition area, game area detecting means for detecting the entrance of game balls to the gaming state transition area, jackpot transition area Based on the detection of the game ball entering by the detection means, the second big hit transition means for shifting the gaming state to the second big hit gaming state in which the variable winning device opens and closes in the second opening / closing mode, and the normal gaming state The progress of the game in the specific game state is controlled by the specific game state control means for controlling the progress of the game in the specific game state that is likely to shift to the first big hit game state or the second big hit game state, and the specific game state control means. While the game area detecting means detects that a game ball has entered the game state transition area, the game state transition is performed to shift the game state from the specific game state to the normal game state. Characterized in that it comprises a means.

  In the gaming machine according to the present invention, the game balls entered in the variable winning device can be visually recognized by the distribution device between the big hit transition area and the winning possible area including a game state transition area different from the big hit transition area. Sorted by state. In this allocating device, whether or not the rolling state transitions from the specific gaming state to the normal gaming state is determined depending on whether the rolling game ball enters the gaming state transition region. It can be enjoyed by visually recognizing whether or not the fall determination is due to the rolling of the game ball, which can contribute to the enhancement of the fun of the game. Further, according to this distribution device, even when a fall decision is made, since the gaming state is shifted to the big hit gaming state by entering the big hit transition area, the dissatisfaction caused by the fall judgment is reduced. Is done. Furthermore, in the gaming machine according to the present invention, when the random number value extracted by the random number extraction means is a specific random number value, the variable winning device enters the first big hit gaming state in which the opening / closing operation is performed in the first opening / closing mode. When the gaming state is transferred and a game ball enters the jackpot transition area of the distribution device, the gaming state is shifted to the second jackpot gaming state in which the variable winning device is opened and closed in the second opening / closing mode. As described above, in the gaming machine according to the present invention, the transition condition to the big hit gaming state is increased to two types, and the gaming state is shifted to the first big hit gaming state or the second big hit gaming state when the respective transition conditions are established. Is done. As a result, it is possible to expand the player's expectation for the big hit gaming state, creating novelty and novelty, and creating an unprecedented attractive gaming machine.

  Furthermore, the variable winning device includes a first variable winning device and a second variable winning device, and the variable winning device control means is configured to change the first winning game state when the first big winning game state is shifted to the first big winning game state. When the variable winning device is opened / closed in the first opening / closing mode and the second big hit shifting means is shifted to the second big hit gaming state, the second variable winning device is opened / closed in the second opening / closing mode. It is preferable to do so.

  In the gaming machine according to the present invention, the first variable winning device is opened and closed in the first big hit gaming state, and the second variable winning device is opened and closed in the second big winning game state. It is possible to make the player easily distinguish the difference in gameability in the gaming state or the second big hit gaming state, and it is possible to entertain the game based on the difference, and to improve the interest of the game it can.

  Furthermore, the variable winning device includes a first variable winning device and a second variable winning device, and the possible winning area includes a specific transition area different from the jackpot transition area and the gaming state transition area, The game balls entered in the variable winning device are distributed, and further provided with specific transition area detecting means for detecting the entry of the game balls into the specific transition area. The game state transition means is specified by the specific transition area detecting means. It is preferable to shift the gaming state to the specific gaming state based on the detection of the entry of the gaming ball into the transition area.

  The distribution device according to this gaming machine distributes the game balls entered in the second variable prize winning device between the jackpot transition area, the game state transition area and the specific transition area and enters the specific transition area. When an incoming game ball is detected, the game state is shifted from the normal game state to the specific game state, so the player can visually recognize the transition to the specific game state due to the rolling of the game ball. Let me entertain you. Furthermore, it is possible to entertain a game in which game balls are intensively distributed among the jackpot transition area, the game state transition area, and the specific transition area only when a game ball enters the second variable winning device. it can.

  Furthermore, the variable winning device is configured to include a first variable winning device and a second variable winning device, and the distribution device determines that the game balls entered in the first variable winning device are designated as a specific transition area and a specific transition area. Distribute the game between the first distribution device having different non-specific transfer regions and the first distribution device in which the distribution status can be visually recognized, and the game balls that have entered the second variable winning device. And a second distribution device that distributes between the second entry possible areas provided with the game state transition area and allows the distribution situation to be visually recognized, and allows the game balls to enter the specific transition area. Specific transition area detection means for detecting is further provided, and the gaming state transition means changes the gaming state to the specific gaming state based on the detection of the entry of the gaming ball into the specific transition area by the specific transition area detection means. Migration If the cause is preferred.

  In this gaming machine, the fall determination to be shifted from the specific gaming state to the normal gaming state is determined by the distribution of the game balls in the second distribution device when the game balls enter the second variable prize-winning device. Since whether or not to move is determined by the distribution of the game balls in the first distribution device when the game balls enter the first variable winning device, determination of fall and determination of whether or not to shift to a specific gaming state It is possible to entertain a game that is performed in a state where these are distinguished.

  Furthermore, the game state detecting means for detecting whether or not the gaming state is in the specific gaming state is further provided, and the gaming state transition means is detected by the gaming state detecting means that the gaming state is in the specific gaming state and the gaming area. Based on the detection of a game ball entering the gaming state transition area by the detecting means, the gaming state is shifted from the specific gaming state to the normal gaming state, and the gaming state is detected by the gaming state detecting means other than the specific gaming state. It is preferable that the gaming state is shifted to the specific gaming state based on the detection of the gaming state and the detection of the game ball entering the gaming state transition area by the gaming area detection means.

  When performing the fall determination from the specific gaming state to the normal gaming state and the determination to shift from the normal gaming state to the specific gaming state, the transition from the normal gaming state to the specific gaming state is performed by the gaming state transition area for performing the falling judgment. The area for determining the specific transition can also be used, and the detection means can be shared, and the distribution structure can be simplified. Therefore, the apparatus configuration can be simplified correspondingly.

  According to the gaming machine according to the present invention, the dissatisfaction of the player caused by the fall determination during the specific gaming state is reduced, which contributes to the enhancement of the fun of the game.

  Preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. In the description of the drawings, the same or corresponding elements are denoted by the same reference numerals, and redundant description is omitted. 1 is a perspective view showing a pachinko gaming machine according to a first embodiment of the present invention from the front side, FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view of the pachinko gaming machine shown in FIG. 1, and FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the pachinko gaming machine shown in FIG. FIG. 4 is a front view of the game board shown in FIG. 2, and FIG. 5 is a perspective view of the distribution device.

(Composition of gaming machine)
A pachinko gaming machine 1 shown in FIG. 1 includes an outer frame 2 that is housed and installed in a predetermined installation frame of a game hall (hall). A base door (inner frame) 3 is provided on the front side of the outer frame 2 so as to be rotatable with respect to the outer frame 2, and a game board 4 shown in FIG. 2 is incorporated in the base door 3. It is. A front door 5 is provided in front of the outer frame 2. The front door 5 covers the front of the game board 4 and is rotatably installed on the front side of the base door 3. In FIG. 2, illustration of the second grand prize opening provided in the game board 4 is omitted.

  Further, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is provided with a card unit 84 that is adjacent to the card unit 84 so that when a prepaid card or the like is inserted, a game ball is lent according to the balance of the prepaid card.

  The front door 5 is provided with a glass plate 5a in a substantially entire area at the center thereof so that the game board 4 inside thereof can be visually recognized. Below the front door 5, a ball lending operation panel 28 having a ball lending operation related button for performing a card return operation of the card unit 84, a lending (ball lending) operation of a game ball, and the like is provided. Further, the ball lending operation panel 28 is provided with a determination button 20a and selection buttons 20b and 20c for performing a predetermined operation.

  A dish panel 6 that can be opened and closed with respect to the outer frame 2 is installed below the front door 5. On the front side of the dish panel 6 are a game ball lent out by the card unit 84 and an upper plate 6a for receiving a game ball to be paid out when entering a winning opening described later, and a ball exit when the upper plate 6a is full. A lower plate 6b for receiving a game ball overflowing inward of 6d and a launch handle 6c provided on the right side of the lower plate 6b are arranged.

  The launch handle 6c is for launching a game ball received by the upper plate 6a, and is provided so as to be rotatable with respect to the plate panel 6. The player operates the launch handle 6c to play a pachinko game. Can proceed. When the firing handle 6c is gripped by the player and is turned clockwise, power is supplied to the firing motor provided on the back side of the firing handle 6c according to the turning angle. Then, the game balls are sequentially fired on the game board 4.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the launched game ball is guided by a guide rail 7 provided on the left side of the game board 4, moves to the upper part of the game board 4, and then collides with a game nail (not shown). It flows down toward the lower side of the game board 4 while changing its traveling direction.

  The game board 4 is formed with a game area 4a in which a game ball can flow down in the game state, and a number of game nails that change the flow direction of the game ball are provided in the game area 4a. In addition, on the game area 4a, on the center line that divides the game board surface to the left and right, a first start winning opening 8A is provided slightly below the center, and further below the first start winning opening 8A. A 2-start winning port 8B is provided. A game ball can be won (entered) in the first and second start winning openings 8A and 8B.

  The second start winning opening 8B is provided with a pair of blades 8a and 8b. When the blades 8a and 8b are opened, it is easy to win a game ball into the second start winning opening 8B. In a state where 8a and 8b are closed, it is difficult to win a game ball in the start winning opening 8. In the present embodiment, when a game ball wins in the first start winning opening 8A, a start condition for starting variable display of a special symbol can be satisfied, and a start condition for extracting a jackpot random number described later is satisfied ( A predetermined extraction condition is established).

  A normal symbol operation gate 10 is provided on the left side of the center line that divides the game board surface to the left and right and above the first start winning prize opening 8A in the height direction. Furthermore, a first big prize opening (first variable prize winning device) 11A is provided on the lower side in the height direction of the second starting prize opening 8B on the center line. A second large winning opening (second variable winning device) 11B is provided above the opening 8A in the height direction. Furthermore, general winning ports 12a and 12b are provided on the side of the second start winning port 8B. The game area 4a is provided with a symbol display area 16a, and an out port 14 is provided at the lower end of the game area 4a.

  The normal symbol actuating gate 10 is a passing gate that can pass a game ball and serves as a trigger for extracting a random number for determination per normal symbol on the condition that the game ball has passed. When the normal symbol hit determination is performed by extracting the normal symbol per-determination random number, and the winning determination is won, the normal symbol is displayed for the normal symbol N, and the first start winning opening 8B is provided with 1 The pair of blades 8a and 8b are opened for a predetermined number of seconds.

  The first big prize opening 11A is a so-called attacker type opening / closing device having a shutter, and switching between an easy winning state and a difficult winning state is performed by opening and closing the shutter in the front-rear direction. The shutter is opened and closed by a special prize opening solenoid 11L, which will be described later, via a shaft. The first big winning opening 11A is closed when the big hit lottery based on the random number value described later is won and the special symbol becomes the big hit display result when the big win is won and the gaming state becomes the first big winning gaming state. The shutter is opened and closed in the first opening / closing mode. The first opening / closing mode in the present embodiment is a plurality of rounds (for example, 15 times), where the opening / closing operation that closes after the shutter of the first grand prize opening 11A is opened for 29 seconds or after 10 game balls have entered is one round. ) Is performed. The state in which the shutter is open is an open state in which a game ball is easily received, and the state in which the shutter is closed is a closed state in which it is difficult to receive a game ball. The first major winning opening 11A is a winning opening that serves as a trigger for a predetermined number of gaming balls (for example, 15) to be paid out as winning balls when a gaming ball enters (wins). The open state during the first round of the first opening / closing mode includes a state in which the first big prize opening 11A is kept open for a certain period of time during one round, and the opening / closing is continued intermittently or intermittently during one round. As a result, it also includes a state in which the game ball can be easily received.

  A pair of blades 11c and 11d are provided in the second big winning opening 11B, and a game ball can be won (entered) in a gap between the blades 11c and 11d. The pair of blades 11c and 11d are opened and closed by a second large prize opening solenoid 11BL (see FIG. 6). In addition, a winning block member 112 is provided above the second large winning opening 11B. In a state where the gap between the blades 11c and 11d is open, it is easy to win a game ball in the second big prize opening 11B, and in a state where the gap between the blades 11c and 11d is closed, the prize-preventing member 112 makes the second big prize. The winning of the game ball to the mouth 11B is blocked, and the winning of the game ball to the second big winning port 11B becomes difficult. Normally, the blades 11c and 11d of the second grand prize winning opening 11B are closed, and when a game ball wins the second start winning prize opening 8B, for example, a temporary opening / closing operation for a short time (1 second) is performed only once. In addition, when a game ball wins the second big winning opening 11B and the game ball enters the big hit transition area 9E by the distribution device 9 described later and shifts to the second big hit gaming state, the blade 11c of the second big winning opening 11B. , 11d open and close in the second opening and closing mode. In the second opening / closing mode, a plurality of rounds (for example, 15 times) are performed with one round as an opening / closing operation that closes after the blades 11c and 11d of the second grand prize opening 11B are opened for 29 seconds or after 10 game balls have entered. Is a mode in which is performed. The second large winning opening 11B is a winning opening that serves as a trigger for a predetermined number of gaming balls (for example, 15) to be paid out as winning balls when a gaming ball enters (wins). The open state during the first round of the second opening / closing mode includes a state where the second big prize opening 11B is kept open for a certain period of time during one round, and the opening / closing is continued intermittently or intermittently during one round. As a result, it also includes a state in which the game ball can be easily received.

  A distribution device 9 is provided at a position below the second big prize opening 11B. The game ball that has entered the second grand prize opening 11B is guided to the distribution device 9. As shown in FIG. 5, the distribution device 9 includes a guide path 9A and a croon 9B. The guideway 9A guides the game ball that has entered the second grand prize opening 11B to the Kroon 9B. In the croon 9B, a fall area (game state transition area) 9C, a probability change area (specific transition area) 9D, and a big hit transition area 9E, which are areas where game balls can enter, are formed. The croon 9B enters the second grand prize opening 11B, and distributes the game balls guided by the guide path 9A so as to enter any of these areas 9C to 9E.

  Further, the fall area 9C is provided with a fall area detection switch 9CS (see FIG. 6) which is a game area detection means, and the probability change area 9D is provided with a probability change area detection switch 9DS which is a specific transition area detection means. The big hit transition area 9E is provided with a big hit transition area detection switch 9ES which is a big hit transition area detection means. When the game ball wins the fall area 9C, the probability change area 9D and the big hit transition area 9E, the fall area detection switch 9CS, the probability change area detection switch 9DS and the big hit transition area detection switch 9ES detect the game balls, respectively. If the fall area detection switch 9CS detects a game ball while the main CPU 31 in the main control circuit 30 is controlling the progress of the game in the probability variation game state (specific game state), the main CPU 31 ends the probability variation game state. . Further, when the probability variation area detection switch 9DS detects a game ball within the probability variation effective time, a probability variation transition flag is established. Further, when the big hit transition region detection switch 9ES detects a game ball during a gaming state other than the first or second big hit gaming state, the game state is shifted to the second big hit gaming state. Further, when the big hit transition area detection switch 9ES detects a game ball during the first or second big hit game state, a V flag described later is satisfied, and the condition for continuing the round in the second big hit game state is satisfied.

  In addition, the sorting device 9 includes a transparent lid portion 9F, and a guide path 9A and a croon 9B are provided in the lid portion 9F. Since the lid portion 9F is transparent, the distribution status in the croon 9B is visible to the player.

  The first and second start winning opening 8A, 8B can win a game ball, and the first and second starting winning opening switches 8AS, 8BS (FIG. 6) are provided. The first start winning port switch 8AS detects a game ball that wins the first start winning port 8A, and inputs a detection signal to the main control circuit 30. The second start winning port switch 8BS detects a game ball that wins the second start winning port 8B and inputs a detection signal to the main control circuit 30. When the first start winning port switch 8AS detects a game ball, the main CPU 31 in the main control circuit 30 extracts a big hit random number value and the like for making a big hit determination. Further, when the second start winning opening switch 8BS detects a game ball, the temporary opening / closing operation of the blades 11c and 11d of the second large winning opening 11B is performed.

  The general winning ports 12a to 12d are winning ports that serve as a trigger for paying out a predetermined number of gaming balls (for example, 10) as winning balls when a gaming ball wins. These general winning ports 12 a to 12 d are provided on the translucent substrate 15.

  The first start winning port 8A, the second start winning port 8B, the first major winning port 11A, the second major winning port 11B, and the general winning ports 12a to 12d are first detected as described later. A start winning port switch 8AS, a second start winning port switch 8BS, a first count switch 11AS, a second count switch 11BS, and a general winning port switch 12S are provided. When a game ball enters each of the winning openings 8A, 8B, 11A, 11B, 12a to 12d, a winning is made, and a detection signal from each switch 8AS, 8BS, 11AS, 11BS, 12S is sent to the main CPU 31 (see FIG. 6). An input winning ball (award ball) corresponding to a winning input is paid out from a payout device 81 corresponding to a prize ball payout means.

  The out port 14 receives a game ball that has not entered the winning ports 8A, 8B, 11A, 11B, and 12a to 12d.

  The normal symbol actuating gate 10 is a passing gate that is a passage through which a game ball can pass and serves as a trigger for extracting a random value for determination per normal symbol on the condition that the game ball has passed. When the game state is changed to the game state per normal symbol by extracting the random value for determination per normal symbol, a pair of blades (ordinary electric accessory, tulip) 8a provided in the second start winning port 8B, 8b opens and closes for a predetermined number of seconds, making it easier to win a prize.

  Further, the game board 4 includes a translucent substrate 15 having translucency. The translucent substrate 15 has a transparent portion formed of, for example, a synthetic resin such as polycarbonate or other transparent member (translucent member). Here, the “transparent member” means a member having such a high light transmittance that the target can be visually recognized through the member. Most of the game area 4a of this embodiment is a transparent game area. A game nail is fixed to the translucent substrate 15 with at least a tip embedded therein, and an area formed by the translucent substrate 15 and the glass plate 5a of the front door 5 is a game area 4a. . As shown in FIGS. 2 and 4, a liquid crystal display device 16, which is a display means having a large screen display area 16 a for displaying various images, is disposed on the back side of the translucent substrate 15. . The image displayed on the liquid crystal display device 16 is displayed on the pachinko gaming machine 1 through the part where the game nail is not provided at the approximate center of the translucent substrate 15 and the part where the game nail around it is provided. It can be seen from the front side.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the decorative design D is variably displayed in the display area 16a. The decorative design D is displayed largely at the center of the display area 16a. The decorative symbol D is composed of a right decorative symbol DR, a middle decorative symbol DC, and a left decorative symbol DL composed of a plurality of columns (three columns in the present embodiment), all of which are represented by one-digit numbers. As a result, the decorative design D is displayed as a 3-digit number string. The decorative symbol D is displayed as a three-digit number at the center of the display area 16a, and is displayed in a large size so that the player can easily see it.

  Each of the symbol elements DR, DC, DL in the decoration symbol D is in the order of “0” → “1” → “2” →... → “9” → “0” → “1” →. The display is variably displayed repeatedly at high speed sequentially, and is stopped and displayed in the order of left symbol DL → right symbol DR → middle symbol DC. On the other hand, in addition to the decorative pattern D, a background image, a character image, and the like are displayed in the display area 16a. In addition, the “variable display” here is a concept that is displayed in a variable manner, for example, “variable display” that is actually changed, “stop display” that is actually stopped, and the like. Is possible.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 2, the pachinko gaming machine 1 has speakers 18L and 18R that output sound effects and voices for notifying the player that a predetermined gaming state has been reached, above the liquid crystal display device 16. As shown in FIG. 4, at the lower part of the game board 4, the lamps are lent out by the decorative lamps 19L and 19R which notify that a predetermined gaming state is turned on / off in a predetermined pattern, and the card unit 84 described above. The game balls and the game balls won by the first start winning opening 8A, the second starting winning opening 8B, the first large winning opening 11A, the second large winning opening 11B, and the general winning openings 12a to 12d are paid to the upper plate 6a. A dispensing device 81 (see FIG. 6) for dispensing is provided.

  Further, on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine 1, as shown in FIG. 3, a main control board 21 including a main control circuit 30 for determining whether or not to shift to a big hit gaming state advantageous to the player, video and audio A sub-control board 22 having a sub-control circuit 40 for controlling effects such as a pay-out / firing control board 23 having a pay-out / firing control circuit 80 for controlling the pay-out / firing of game balls, a power supply unit 24 for supplying power, A power switch 25 and a backup clear switch 26 are respectively disposed.

  Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 4, four special symbol holding lamps R1 to R4 for notifying the number of reserved balls (special symbol holding number) for variably displaying the special symbol are provided at the top of the game area 4a. Between the two special symbol holding lamps R1 and R2 on the left side and the two special symbol holding lamps R3 and R4 on the right side, a symbol display device 16b for displaying the special symbol J and the normal symbol N is provided. The special symbol J is a symbol indicating the result of the determination of whether or not it is a big hit. As the special symbol J, three types of symbols “F”, “H”, and “−” are displayed. Further, the normal symbol display device is composed of an LED lamp arranged on the side of the display position of the special symbol J, and the normal symbol N is displayed by the color of the normal symbol display device. Furthermore, between the symbol display device 16b and the display area 16a, there are provided normal symbol holding lamps r1 to r4 for informing the number of reserved balls (normal symbol holding number) for variably displaying the normal symbols.

  Among these special symbols J, “F” and “H” are jackpot special symbols. “F” is a special bonus for a short and big bonus when the game shifts to a short-time gaming state after the end of the first big hit gaming state, and “H” is a special special bonus game for a transition to the non-time-saving gaming state after the completion of the first big hit gaming state. Further, whether or not to shift to the probability change gaming state after the end of the first or second big hit gaming state is determined depending on whether or not the probability changing transition flag is established, and when the first or second big hit gaming state is ended. When the probability change transition flag is established, the state shifts to the probability change game state, and when the probability change transition flag is not established, the state shifts to the normal game state. Further, in either the short-time gaming state or the non-short-time gaming state, the probability-changing gaming state or the normal gaming state may be set. In addition, “-” is a special symbol that is off. On the other hand, the normal symbol N becomes a normal symbol when the LED lamp is lit red, and becomes a normal symbol when it is lit green.

  The decorative symbol D that is stopped and displayed in the display area 16a corresponds to the special symbol J. When the special symbol J is “−”, the three-digit numeric string is a non-zero digit string (missing symbol). Is stopped and the special symbol J is “H”, the even-numbered three-digit numeric string (non-temporary short-term winning symbol) is stopped and displayed. When the special symbol J is “F”, the odd number 3 A stop display of a digit string consisting of digits (a symbol corresponding to the hourly junior college) is made.

  FIG. 6 is a block configuration diagram illustrating mainly the internal configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1 illustrated in FIGS. 1 to 5. The pachinko gaming machine 1 has a plurality of components centering on the main control circuit 30, the sub control circuit 40, the payout / launch control circuit 80, and the power supply unit 24 described above. 30, sub-control circuit 40 and payout / launch control circuit 80 are connected to each other, and power can be supplied to each. The main control circuit 30 includes a main CPU (Central Processing Unit) 31, a main ROM (Read Only Memory) 32, and a main RAM (Random Access Memory) 33 which are configured by a one-chip microcomputer, and an initial reset circuit 34. And a command output port 35.

  The main CPU 31 inputs a game ball detection signal from a first count switch 11AS, which will be described later, and operates in accordance with a control program stored in the main ROM 32, and performs a big hit lottery or a prize ball discharge in the pachinko gaming machine 1. The pachinko gaming machine 1 as a whole is controlled in operation, and various commands are transmitted to the sub-control circuit 40 via the command output port 35. The main CPU 31 determines that a predetermined extraction condition has been established by winning a game ball in the first start winning opening 8A, operates as a random value extraction means, and extracts a big hit random value (a big hit lottery). Furthermore, it operates as a random value determination means, and refers to the extracted jackpot random number value with reference to the jackpot determination table (see FIG. 7) to determine whether or not it is a specific random value corresponding to the jackpot. Then, when the big hit random number value is a specific random number value (winning for big hit) based on the result of the big hit lottery, a transition control is performed to operate as the first big hit transition means to shift the gaming state to the first big hit gaming state. In addition, the first prize winning opening 11A operates as variable winning device control means for opening / closing the first winning opening 11A in the first opening / closing mode. Further, when the game ball enters the big hit transition area 9E of the distribution device 9, the main CPU 31 operates as a second big hit transition means to perform transition control to shift the gaming state to the second big hit gaming state, Furthermore, it operates as a variable winning device control means for opening and closing the second large winning opening 11B in the second opening / closing mode. Further, the main CPU 31 operates as specific game state control means for controlling the progress of the game in the probability change game state when a later-described probability change state flag is established. Furthermore, when a game ball enters the fall area 9C of the sorting device 9 while controlling the progress of the game in the probability variation game state, the game state is changed from the specific game state to the normal game state, When the game ball enters the probability change area 9D of the distribution device 9, the game state transition means is operated to establish a probability change transition flag (to be described later) and shift the game state to the probability change game state. As described above, the main CPU 31 functions as a variable winning device control means, a random value extraction means, a random value determination means, a first jackpot transition means, a second jackpot transition means, a specific gaming state control means, and a gaming state transition means.

  In addition to the normal game state and the first and second big hit game states, the game state is set to a probability change game state (specific game state) that is easier to shift to the first big hit game state than the normal game state. Furthermore, a short-time gaming state and a non-short-time gaming state that is less likely to shift to the big hit gaming state than the short-time gaming state are set. In the probability variation gaming state, the probability that the main CPU 31 determines to shift to the big hit gaming state is high. That is, the probability variation gaming state is a gaming state in which the number of specific random numbers for shifting to the first jackpot gaming state is set larger than that in the normal gaming state, and the jackpot in the main CPU 31 is larger than that in the normal gaming state. The winning probability of the lottery is set high to make it easy to shift to the big hit gaming state.

  Also, in the short-time gaming state, the variation time of the normal symbol is shortened compared to the normal gaming state. Thus, the blades 8a and 8b of the second start winning opening 8B can be easily opened, and in some cases, the winning probability of the normal symbol is set high, and the opening time of the blades 8a and 8b of the second starting winning port 8B is further extended. This increases the winning ratio to the second start winning opening 8. When a game ball wins the second start winning opening 8, the blades 11c and 11d of the second large winning opening 11B are opened and closed. Therefore, when the winning ratio to the second starting winning opening 8 increases, The winning ratio to 11B is also increased, and the ratio of game balls that have entered the second large winning opening 11B to the big hit transition area 9E by the distribution device 9 is also increased. In other words, the short-time gaming state is a gaming state in which the winning rate to the big hit transition area 9E for the game ball fired per unit time is higher than that in the normal gaming state, and as a result, in the big hit gaming state than in the non-time-short gaming state. Make it easy to migrate. In game states other than the jackpot game state, the probability change game state and the short-time game state, the normal game state and the time-short game state may proceed simultaneously, and the probability change game state and the non-time-short game state, the normal game state and the non-time-short game state may progress. In some cases, the gaming state proceeds simultaneously. In the present embodiment, the probability variation gaming state corresponds to the specific gaming state, but when the time-saving gaming state is the specific gaming state, the non-time-saving gaming state is the normal gaming state in the present invention.

  The main CPU 31 shifts the gaming state to the short-time gaming state after the short-time big hit gaming state, which is an aspect of the first big hit gaming state, and shifts the gaming state to the short-time gaming state after the non-short-time gaming state ends. Let In addition, if the probability variation transition flag is established when the first or second big hit gaming state is completed, the probability variation state flag is established, the gaming state is transitioned to the probability variation gaming state, and the probability variation transition flag is not established. If the game state is changed to the normal game state. The probable gaming state continues until the next jackpot lottery or falling lottery is won. Also, the short-time gaming state continues until the next big win lottery is won or until a predetermined number of, for example, 100 special symbol variations are finished.

  Further, when the main CPU 31 is in a gaming state other than the first or second big hit gaming state, the main CPU 31 determines whether the current gaming state is in the certainty gaming state by referring to the probability changing state flag. Here, when the probability variation state flag is established and the gaming state is in the probability variation gaming state, when the falling ball detection switch 9CS detects the winning of the game ball to the falling region 9C, the gaming state is changed from the certain variation gaming state to the normal game. Transition to the state.

  In this way, the main CPU 31 controls which of the first big hit gaming state, the second big hit gaming state, the normal gaming state, the probability variation gaming state, the short-time gaming state, and the non-short-time gaming state.

  The main ROM 32 stores a control program executed by the main CPU 31 and permanent data. Specifically, a special symbol determination table (big hit determination table) shown in FIG. 7, a variation pattern table shown in FIG. 8, and a probability variation valid time determination table shown in FIG. 9 are stored. Further, the main RAM 33 temporarily stores data and programs used when the main CPU 31 operates. The main RAM 33 is provided with a transmission buffer for transmitting various commands such as a symbol designation command and a variation pattern command to the sub-control circuit 40.

  The main CPU 31 causes the symbol display device 16b to display the special symbol selected from the special symbol determination table shown in FIG. The main CPU 31 performs a big hit lottery when the first start winning opening switch 8AS detects a winning of a game ball and transmits a detection signal, and the main control circuit 30 receives the detection signal. In the big hit lottery, one big hit random number is extracted from the big hit random numbers (0 to 299) using the big hit determination random number counter (big hit lottery), and the big hit determination as to whether or not the big hit is made. During the normal gaming state, if the extracted jackpot random number is “7”, it is determined to be a jackpot, and if it is any other number, it is determined to be out of play. In the probability variation gaming state, if the extracted jackpot random number is any of “3”, “5”, “7”, “11”, and “13”, it is determined that it is a jackpot, and if it is any other number Judged as out of place.

  Further, in the big hit lottery performed when the first start winning port switch 8AS detects the winning of the game ball and transmits a detection signal and the main control circuit 30 receives the detection signal, the special big lottery lottery is also performed simultaneously. ing. In the big hit special symbol lottery, one is obtained from the big hit special symbol random number (0 to 9) using the big hit special symbol determination counter. The type of special symbol, the symbol designating command, and the content of the jackpot gaming state are determined by the jackpot special symbol random value acquired here. The jackpot special symbol random number acquired in the big hit lottery is used when it is determined that the jackpot lottery is a big hit, and is discarded when it is determined that the jackpot lottery is out of place.

  Further, the main CPU 31 determines a symbol designation command based on the selected symbol. Specifically, when the selected symbol is “−”, the symbol designation command is determined to be z2. If the selected symbol is “F”, the symbol designating command is determined to be z0. Further, when the selected symbol is “H”, the symbol designation command is determined to be z1. The main control circuit 30 sets the symbol designation command determined by the main CPU 31 in a transmission buffer provided in the main RAM 33.

  Further, the main CPU 31 determines a variation pattern command with reference to the variation pattern table shown in FIG. Therefore, the variation pattern determination lottery is performed separately from the above jackpot lottery and the jackpot special symbol lottery. In the variation pattern determination lottery, one variation pattern determination random number is acquired from a plurality of random numbers, for example, 0 to 99. In addition to the variation pattern determination random number acquired here, the variation pattern command is determined by referring to the variation pattern table shown in FIG. 8 for the winning of the big hit lottery and the current game state, and the variation time corresponding to the variation pattern command And the contents of production are determined. The main control circuit 30 sets the variation pattern command determined by the main CPU 31 in a transmission buffer provided in the main RAM 33. Further, when a detection signal is transmitted from the fall region detection switch 9CS or the probability variation region detection switch 9DS, the main CPU 31 sets the fall region detection command or the probability variation region detection command in the transmission buffer. Instead of transmitting the fall region detection command and the probability variation region detection command, a mode in which a detection signal from the fall region detection switch 9CS or the probability variation region detection switch 9DS is directly transmitted to the sub-control circuit 40 may be employed. it can.

  The main RAM 33 transmits various commands such as a symbol designation command and a variation pattern designation command set in the transmission buffer from the command output port 35 to the sub control circuit 40. The initial reset circuit 34 periodically outputs a reset signal to the main CPU 31. With this reset signal, the main CPU 31 executes processing from the beginning of the control program.

  Further, the main control circuit 30 refers to the probability variation valid time determination table shown in FIG. 9 and sets the probability variation valid time that is the flag establishment valid time. In the present embodiment, the probability variation effective time is set for each of the decorative symbol D and the specific round. When the decoration pattern D changes, when the change pattern is determined with reference to the change pattern table shown in FIG. 8 based on the detection signal transmitted by the first start winning a prize opening switch 8AS, the probability change according to the determined change pattern is valid. Set the time. In addition, when the control state flag indicates a specific round, a probability variation valid time is set for each. Further, the main CPU 31 establishes a probability variation transition flag when a detection signal is output from the probability variation region detection switch 9DS within the flag establishment effective time. Further, when the detection signal is output from the fall region detection switch 9CS, the probability variation transition flag is deleted. The main CPU 31 constitutes flag establishment means, flag erasure means, and flag establishment effective time setting means.

  When the probability variation valid time is set, the remaining time of the probability variation valid time is measured by the main CPU 31. The probability variation transition flag is established when the probability variation region detection switch 9DS detects that a game ball has entered the probability variation region 9D within the remaining probability variation effective time, and after the first or second big hit gaming state ends, the gaming state Enters the probable gaming state.

  The main control circuit 30 is connected to each switch including the first count switch 11AS. The first count switch 11AS measures the number of game balls that have won the first grand prize opening 11A, and outputs a detection signal indicating the measurement result to the main control circuit 30. Further, the second count switch 11BS measures the number of game balls won in the second grand prize opening 11B, and outputs a detection signal indicating the measurement result to the main control circuit 30. The general winning opening switch 12S outputs to the main control circuit 30 a detection signal of a game ball won in each of the general winning openings 12a to 12d. The operation gate switch 10 </ b> S outputs a detection signal of the game ball passing through the normal symbol operation gate 10 to the main control circuit 30. The first and second start winning opening switches 8AS, 8BS output detection signals of game balls won to the respective starting winning openings 8A, 8B to the main control circuit 30.

  The start opening solenoid 8L opens and closes a pair of blades 8a and 8b provided in the second start winning opening 8B, and the first large winning opening solenoid 11AL opens and closes a shutter provided in the first large winning opening 11A. The special prize opening solenoid 11BL opens and closes a pair of blades 11c and 11d provided in the second special prize opening 11A. The backup clear switch 26 clears backup data in the event of a power interruption or the like according to the operation of the operator.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, when the first start winning port switch 8AS detects the winning of the game ball and transmits a detection signal, and the main control circuit 30 receives the detection signal, the main control circuit 30 main The CPU 31 performs the above jackpot lottery. As a result of the big hit lottery, when the big win is won, the gaming state shifts to a first big hit gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state. Further, when the big hit transition area detection switch 9ES transmits a detection signal of a game ball and the main control circuit 30 receives the detection signal, the main CPU 31 in the main control circuit 30 has a gaming state that is more gaming than a normal gaming state. It shifts to the second big hit gaming state that is advantageous to the player.

  In the main RAM 33, a special symbol storage area for holding the hold data based on the detection signal output from the start winning port switch 8S is set, and the main RAM 33 sets the maximum four hold data as data 1 to data 4, respectively. Remember. Further, the main CPU 31 generates a big hit lottery based on the detection signal that becomes data 0, and the main RAM 33 generates the detection result based on the detection signal while the variation display of the identification symbol for notifying the result of the big hit lottery is being performed. Hold pending data. The main CPU 31 lights up the same number of special symbol holding lamps R1 to R4 as the number of data held in the main RAM 33.

  When the variation display of the identification symbol D is completed, data 1 to data 4 are shifted to data 0 to data 3, respectively. After these data are shifted, the big hit lottery based on the data 0 is performed again, and when a detection signal is newly transmitted from the first start winning port switch 8AS, the hold data based on this detection signal is stored in the data. Store as 4. Also, if there is a free space in the special symbol storage area, if there is no data 0, the big hit lottery will be performed immediately based on the output detection signal, and if there is data 0, it will be stored in order as young number data Is done.

  Furthermore, when the big hit as a result of the big hit lottery is a short-time big hit, after the first big hit gaming state is finished, the game shifts to the short-time gaming state. In addition, when the big hit is a non-short-time big hit, the game shifts to a non-time-short gaming state after the big hit gaming state ends. Furthermore, if the probability variation transition flag is established when the first or second big hit gaming state is completed, the probability transition gaming state is entered, and if the probability variation transition flag is not established, the normal gaming state is established. On the other hand, when the result of the big hit lottery is lost, the first big prize opening 11A is not controlled to open / close, but when the big hit is won, the first big prize opening 11 is opened and closed. Open / close control is performed in a manner. In the opening / closing control of the first big prize opening 11A, one opening / closing operation of the first big prize opening 11A in the open state and the closed state is regarded as one round, and the number of rounds determined based on the big hit special symbol random number is large. Drive control of the winning opening 11 opening / closing operation is performed.

  Further, the main RAM 33 is set with a normal symbol storage area for holding reserved data based on the detection signal output from the operation gate switch 10S, and stores up to four reserved data as data 1 to data 4, respectively. Further, when the normal symbol per unit determination is performed based on the detection signal that becomes data 0, and the normal symbol variation display is completed, data 1 to data 4 are shifted to data 0 to data 3, respectively. Further, after the data is shifted, the big hit lottery based on the data 0 is performed again, and when a detection signal is newly transmitted from the operation gate switch 10S, the pending data based on this detection signal is assigned the smallest number. Hold in order as data. The main CPU 31 lights up the same number of normal symbol hold lamps r1 to r4 as the number of held data.

  The sub-control circuit 40 inputs a command from the main control circuit 30 and performs control necessary for effects such as variable display of identification symbols, reach effects, and notice effects using the liquid crystal display device 16 according to the input commands. The predetermined image is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 16. The sub-control circuit 40 also performs control necessary for producing an effect by sound output using the speakers 18L and 18R and an effect by blinking display using the decorative lamps 19L and 19R.

  The sub-control circuit 40 is mainly composed of a sub-CPU 41, has a sub-ROM 42, a sub-RAM 43, and a command input port 48, and has an image control circuit 50, an audio control circuit 60, and a lamp control circuit 70. Yes.

  The sub CPU 41 executes processing in accordance with a program stored in the sub ROM 42 in accordance with a command input from the main control circuit 30, and operates the image control circuit 50, the sound control circuit 60, and the lamp control circuit 70 while selecting The power supply unit 24 is controlled in accordance with signals from the buttons 20b and 20c and the determination button 20a.

  The sub ROM 42 stores a program executed by the sub CPU 41 and permanent data. Specifically, a display pattern table shown in FIG. 10, a special effect pattern table shown in FIG. 11, and the like are stored. Further, the sub RAM 43 is provided with a reception buffer for storing data and programs used when the sub CPU 41 operates and various commands such as a symbol designation command and a variation pattern command transmitted from the main control circuit 30.

  The sub CPU 41 displays a predetermined effect on the display area 16a of the liquid crystal display device 16 along the display pattern selected from the display pattern table shown in FIG. The sub CPU 41 performs a display pattern determination lottery. In the display pattern determination lottery, one display pattern determination random value is acquired from a plurality of random numbers, for example, 0 to 9, for example. The display pattern determination random number value acquired at this time and the variation pattern command transmitted from the main control circuit 30 are referred to the display pattern table to determine the display pattern and display content.

  Further, the sub CPU 41 determines the special effect pattern with reference to the special effect pattern table shown in FIG. The sub CPU 41 analyzes the variation pattern command, the falling region detection command, and the probability variation region detection command transmitted from the main control circuit 30, and refers to these commands in the special performance pattern table shown in FIG. Or determine its contents.

  Further, the sub CPU 41 variably displays symbols in each symbol display area based on the determined display pattern and decorative symbols, and performs display control from variable display to stop display.

  Further, the sub ROM 42 stores various display patterns that are displayed in the display area 16a simultaneously with the decorative symbols.

  The image control circuit 50 includes a VDP (Video Display Processor) 51, a D / A converter 52, an initial reset circuit 53, and image data ROMs (image storage means) 54a and 54b. The VDP 51 forms an image corresponding to the content to be displayed on the liquid crystal display device 16 determined by the sub CPU 41, and outputs the formed image to the D / A converter 52. The D / A converter 52 performs D / A conversion on the image data output from the VDP 51, outputs an analog signal obtained by the conversion to the liquid crystal display device 16, and displays an image. The initial reset circuit 53 receives the reset command from the sub CPU 41 and executes processing for returning the VDP 51 to the initial state. The image data ROM 54a stores image data (image data) indicating decorative symbols, characters, backgrounds, etc., and the image data ROM 54b stores image data for displaying various image data on the liquid crystal display device 16. ing. The VDP 51 reads image data corresponding to the decorative symbols and special symbols output from the sub CPU 41 from the image data ROMs 54a and 54b, and causes the liquid crystal display device 16 to display images such as symbols based on the image data.

  The audio control circuit 60 includes a sound source IC 61, an amplifier (hereinafter referred to as “AMP”) 62, and an audio data ROM 63. The sound source IC 61 generates an audio signal using audio data stored in the audio data ROM 63 in accordance with an instruction from the sub CPU 41. The AMP 62 amplifies the audio signal generated by the sound source IC 61 to an appropriate level, supplies the amplified audio signal to the speakers 18L and 18R, and outputs the audio. The sound data ROM 63 stores data (sound data) such as music, sound, and sound effects used for the notice effect, reach effect, jackpot effect, and the like.

  The lamp control circuit 70 uses the decoration data ROM 71 that stores decoration data indicating the blinking pattern of the decoration lamps 19L and 19R and the decoration data stored in the decoration data ROM 71 according to the instruction from the sub CPU 41. , 19R, and a drive circuit 72 for blinking.

  The payout / firing control circuit 80 operates the payout device 81 and the launching device 82 having the firing handle 6c and the firing motor under the control of the main control circuit 30 to pay out a predetermined number of game balls as prize balls. The game ball is fired toward the game area 4 a on the game board 4.

  The power supply unit 24 supplies power to the sub control circuit 40, the main control circuit 30, and the payout / launch control circuit 80 under the control of the sub control circuit 40.

(Operation details of pachinko machines)
Next, among the operation contents of the pachinko gaming machine 1, the procedure of control processing by the main control circuit 30 and the sub control circuit 40 will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. FIG. 12 is a flowchart (main flowchart) showing an operation procedure of a main control process repeatedly executed by the main control circuit 30 after the power is turned on in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

(Operation procedure of main control processing)
As shown in FIG. 12, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, when the power is turned on, the main CPU 31 of the main control circuit 30 starts a main control process, performs an initial value setting process (S1), and then performs a special symbol control process ( S2) is performed, and thereafter, a normal symbol control process (S3), a second grand prize opening opening process (S4), and a second large winning opening opening end process (S5) are performed. The special symbol control process, the normal symbol control process, the second grand prize opening opening start process, and the second large prize opening opening end process will be described later. Further, after the symbol display device control process (S6) is performed, a random number update process is performed (S7). Thereafter, the process proceeds to an iterative routine for sequentially executing the processes of steps S2 to S7. Note that this main control process mainly updates the random number used in the main control process, so that the system timer interrupt process is interrupted and executed periodically (for example, every 2 ms) under the condition of setting the interrupt permission flag. The Various commands such as a symbol designation command are output from the main control circuit 30 to the sub control circuit 40 by the command output process of the system timer interrupt process.

  The special symbol control process (S2) is performed as shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the special symbol control process is started, first, a control state flag is loaded (S11). This control state flag is a flag indicating the state of the special symbol game using the symbol variable display image on the liquid crystal display device 16, and is data for determining which of the subsequent steps the main CPU 31 executes. Is set.

  Next, a special symbol memory check process (S12) is performed according to the procedure of the flowchart shown in FIG. When the special symbol memory check process is started, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the control state flag is data “00” indicating the special symbol memory check process (S21). As a result, if the control state flag is not “00”, the process is terminated. If it is “00”, it is determined whether or not the reserved number is “0” (S22). As a result, if the reserved number is “0”, a demo display process is performed (S23), and then the special symbol memory check process is terminated. On the other hand, if the reserved number is not “0”, the special symbol variation time management value “01” indicating the special symbol variation time management process is set in the control state flag (S24).

  When the special symbol variation time management value “01” is set in the control state flag, the big hit determination pre-processing is performed (S25). At this time, the main CPU 31 reads the probability variation state flag and selects the big hit determination table. Further, the jackpot random number value is extracted as a random number extraction means, and the jackpot determination table (see FIG. 7) selected using the jackpot random number is searched.

  Then, it operates as a random value determination means, and based on the result of searching the jackpot determination table in the pre-processing for jackpot determination, it is determined whether or not the jackpot random value is a specific random value and the jackpot is won ( S26). As a result, if it is a big hit, a big hit symbol determining process is performed (S27), and if it is not a big hit, a missing symbol determining process is performed (S28).

  In the jackpot symbol determination process, the type of jackpot is determined based on the jackpot special symbol random number extracted in the jackpot special symbol lottery performed when the game ball wins the first start winning port 8A. When the jackpot random number value is “0 to 7”, “F” is selected as the special symbol. When the big hit random number is “8” or “9”, “H” is selected as the special symbol. Further, the symbol designation commands “z0” and “z1” corresponding to the jackpot random numbers “0” to “9” are selected, and the selected symbol designation commands are set in the transmission buffer provided in the main RAM 33.

  Further, in the off symbol determination process, “-” is selected as the special symbol and the symbol designation command “z2” is selected, and the selected symbol designation command “z2” is set in the transmission buffer provided in the RAM 33.

  Thereafter, the main CPU 31 performs a variation pattern determination process (S29). In the variation pattern determination process, a variation pattern table (not shown) is used to obtain one random number from among a plurality of random numbers, for example, “0” to “99”, and the result of the jackpot determination in step S26 is the variation pattern shown in FIG. The variation pattern command is selected and determined by referring to the table. The main CPU 31 sets the determined variation pattern command in the transmission buffer provided in the RAM 33.

  Then, the probability variation effective time at the time of variation is set (S30). Here, the variation pattern determined in step S29 is referred to the probability variation valid time determination table shown in FIG. 9, and the probability variation valid time corresponding to the variation pattern is set. The probability variation effective time here is set to the same time as the variation time corresponding to the variation pattern. Thus, by making the probability variation effective time the same as the variation time according to the variation pattern, while the variation display of the decorative symbol D is being performed (= while the variation display of the special symbol J is being performed). When the game ball enters the probability variation area 9D, the probability variation transition flag is established. Therefore, the player hits the game ball with the aim of entering the game ball into the probability variation area 9D while the decorative symbol D is displayed in a variable manner. Stopping can be prevented, which can contribute to an improvement in the operation of the gaming machine.

  Thereafter, the variation time corresponding to the determined variation pattern is set in the waiting time timer (t) (S31). Then, the storage area used for the current variation is cleared (S32), and the special symbol storage check process ends.

  Returning to the flow shown in FIG. 13, when the special symbol storage check process is completed, the special symbol variation time management process is performed (S13). The special symbol variation time management process is performed according to the procedure of the flowchart shown in FIG. When the special symbol variation time management process is started, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the control state flag is the special symbol variation time management value “01” (S41). If it is determined that the control state flag is not the special symbol variation time management value “01”, the special symbol variation time management process is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined that the control state flag is the special symbol fluctuation time management value “01”, the waiting time timer (t) is set to “0” after the fluctuation time set in step S31 (see FIG. 14) has elapsed. It is determined whether or not (S42). Here, when it is determined that the waiting time timer (t) is not 0, the special symbol variation time management process is terminated. If the waiting time timer (t) is determined to be “0”, the special symbol display time management value “02” indicating the special symbol display time management process is set in the control state flag (S43). The fixed display time, here 1 second, is set in the waiting time timer (t) (S44), and the special symbol variation time management process is terminated.

  When the special symbol variation time management process is completed, the special symbol display time management process (S14) is performed. The special symbol display time management process is performed according to the procedure of the flowchart shown in FIG. When the special symbol display time management process is started, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the control state flag is the special symbol display time management value “02” (S45). If it is determined that the control state flag is not the special symbol display time management value “02”, the special symbol display time management process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the control state flag is the special symbol display time management value “02”, it is determined whether or not the symbol fixed display time set in step S44 (see FIG. 15) has elapsed and is “0”. Judgment is made (S46). As a result, when it is determined that the symbol fixed display time is not “0”, the special symbol display time management process is terminated.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the symbol fixed display time is “0”, it is determined whether or not the result of the jackpot determination process in step S26 (see FIG. 14) is a jackpot (S47). As a result, if it is determined that the game is not a big hit, the special symbol game end value “08” is set in the control state flag (S54), and the special symbol display time management process is terminated. If it is determined that the game is a big hit, a value “00” indicating a low probability is set in the probability variation state flag (S48). Subsequently, a value “00” indicating a non-time reduction state is set in the time reduction state flag (S49).

  Then, in order to operate as the first big hit transition means and shift the gaming state to the first big hit gaming state, the big hit start interval management value “03” indicating the big hit start interval management processing is set in the control state flag (S50). ). Subsequently, a big hit start interval time, here 5 seconds is set (S51), a value "01" indicating the first big winning opening 11A is set in the open big winning opening flag (S52), and a special symbol display time is set. The management process ends.

  After the special symbol display time management process is completed, a jackpot start interval management process (S15) is performed. The big hit start interval management process is performed according to the procedure of the flowchart shown in FIG. When the big hit start interval management process is started, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the control state flag is a big hit start interval management value “03” indicating the big hit start interval management process (S61). As a result, when it is determined that the control state flag is not the jackpot start interval management value “03”, the jackpot start interval management process is terminated.

  If it is determined that the control status flag is the jackpot start interval management value “03”, it is determined whether or not the jackpot start interval time set in step S51 has elapsed to “0” (S62). ). As a result, when it is determined that the jackpot start interval time is not “0”, the jackpot start interval management process is terminated.

  If it is determined that the big hit start interval time is “0”, the big winning opening opening setting is performed to cause the first big winning opening 11A to perform the opening operation of the first round (S63). Note that the opening operation after the second round is performed in the large winning opening opening setting (see S63 in FIG. 17) of the waiting time management process before reopening of the large winning opening described later. Then, the big prize opening open value “04” indicating the big prize opening opening process is set in the control state flag (S64). Thereafter, the big winning opening opening time, here 29 seconds is set (S65), and the big hit start interval management process is ended.

  When the big hit start interval management process is completed, the big winning opening opening process (S16) is performed. The special winning opening opening process is performed according to the flowchart shown in FIG. When the big winning opening opening process is started, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the control state flag is the big winning opening open value “04” (S71). As a result, when it is determined that the control state flag is not the big prize opening open value “04”, the big prize opening opening process is terminated. It should be noted that the special winning opening opening process (S16) is performed in both the first big hit game state and the second big hit game state.

  When it is determined that the control status flag is the big winning opening open value “04”, it is determined whether or not the big winning opening winning counter is “10” or more (S72). As a result, when it is determined that the big prize opening prize counter is not “10” or more, it is judged whether or not the big prize opening time set in step S65 is “0” (S73). . As a result, if it is determined that the time for opening the big prize opening is not zero, the process for opening the big prize opening is terminated.

  If it is determined in step S72 that the grand prize winning prize counter is “10” or more, the probability variation effective time described later during the specific round, in the present embodiment, the tenth round (see step S95 in FIG. 20). Is set, this probability variation valid time is cleared (S74). When the probability variation valid time is cleared, or when it is determined in step S73 that the big winning opening opening time is “0”, the big winning opening residual ball monitoring that indicates the big winning opening residual ball monitoring processing in the control state flag is performed. The value “05” is set (S75). Thereafter, the special winning opening is set to be closed (S76). In the big prize opening closing setting, with reference to an open big prize opening flag to be described later, it is specified which of the first big prize opening 11A and the second big prize opening 11B is being opened, The big prize opening 11A or the second big prize opening 11B is closed. Thereafter, the residual winning opening monitoring time, here 2 seconds, is set (S77). Thus, the process for opening the special winning opening is completed.

  Subsequently, a special winning opening residual ball monitoring process (S17) is performed. The special winning opening residual ball monitoring process is performed according to the flowchart shown in FIG. When the special winning opening residual ball monitoring process is started, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the control state flag is the special winning prize residual ball monitoring value “05” (S81). As a result, when it is determined that the control state flag is not the winning prize remaining ball monitoring value “05”, the winning prize remaining ball monitoring process is terminated.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the control status flag is the super-winner remaining ball monitoring value “05”, it is determined whether or not the super-winner residual ball monitoring time set in step S77 has elapsed and becomes “0”. Is determined (S82). As a result, if it is determined that the time for monitoring the residual ball in the big prize opening is not “0”, the process for monitoring the residual ball in the big prize mouth is ended. Also, when it is determined that the remaining ball monitoring time in the big prize opening is 0, the process branches depending on the value set in the open big prize mouth flag (S83), and the first big prize mouth is set in the open big prize mouth flag. When it is determined that the value “01” indicating 11A is set, it is determined whether or not the release number counter is “15” or more (S84).

  When it is determined that the value “02” indicating the second big prize opening 11B described later is set in the open big prize opening flag (see S408 in FIG. 30), the second big winning game is set in the V flag described later. It is determined whether or not the value “01” indicating the round continuation in the state is set (S87). If “01” is set in the V flag, it is determined whether the release counter is “15” or more after the V flag is cleared by setting the V flag to “00”. (S84).

  When it proceeds to step S84 and it is determined that the number-of-opening counter is not "15" or more, the big winning opening reopening waiting time management value "06" indicating the big winning opening reopening waiting time management process is indicated in the control state flag. "Is set (S85), and the interval time between rounds, here, 1.5 seconds is set (S86). In this way, the special winning opening residual ball monitoring process is completed.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the release counter is “15” or more, or when it is determined that “01” is not set in the V flag in step S87, the big hit end interval value is set in the control status flag. “07” is set (S88). Thereafter, the jackpot end interval time, here, 5 seconds is set (S89). In this way, the special winning opening residual ball monitoring process is completed.

  When the process for monitoring the remaining ball in the big prize opening is completed, the waiting time management process before reopening the big prize opening (S18) is performed. The waiting time management process before the big winning opening reopening is performed according to the flowchart shown in FIG. When the waiting process before the big winning opening reopening is started, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the control state flag is the big winning opening reopening waiting time management value “06” (S91). As a result, when it is determined that the control status flag is not the big winning opening reopening waiting time management value “06”, the waiting time management process before the big winning opening reopening is ended.

  If it is determined in step S91 that the control status flag is the big winning opening reopening waiting time management value “06”, whether or not the interval time between rounds set in step S86 has elapsed and becomes “0”. Is determined (S92). As a result, when it is determined that the interval time between rounds is not “0”, the waiting time management process before reopening the big winning opening is ended. If it is determined that the interval time between rounds is “0”, 1 is added to the open count counter (S93).

  Then, it is determined whether or not the opening number counter is a specific number of times, here, the 15th (15th round) (S94). As a result, if it is determined that the number-of-opening counter is the 15th, which is a specific number of times, the probability change effective time during the specific round, here, 29 seconds, which is the same as the big prize opening time timer, is set (S95 ).

  If the opening number counter is not a specific number in step S94, or if the probability variation valid time during the specific round is set in step S95, the special winning opening is set (S96). In the big prize opening opening setting, the value set in the open big prize opening flag is referred to. When the value is “01” indicating the first big prize opening 11A, the first big prize opening 11A is made to perform the opening operation. In the case of the value “02” indicating the second big prize opening 11B, the second big prize opening 11B is opened. At this time, the grand prize winning prize counter is cleared to “0”. After that, the special winning opening open value “04” indicating the special winning opening open process is set in the control state flag (S97). Subsequently, the special winning opening opening time timer is set to 29 seconds, for example (S98). In this way, the waiting time management process before reopening the big prize opening is completed.

  When the waiting time management process before reopening the big winning opening is completed, the big hit end interval process (S19) is performed. The big hit end interval process is performed according to the flowchart shown in FIG. When the big hit end interval process is started, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the control state flag is a big hit end interval value “07” indicating the big hit end interval process (S101). As a result, when it is determined that the control state flag is not the big hit end interval value “07”, the big hit end interval processing is ended.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the control state flag is the big hit end interval value “07”, it is determined whether or not the big hit end interval time set in step S88 has elapsed and is “0” (S102). As a result, when it is determined that the jackpot end interval time is not “0”, the jackpot end interval processing is ended. Also, when it is determined that the big hit end interval time is “0”, a second big hit flag described later is referred to. If the second big hit flag is not established, the big hit symbol (special symbol) is changed to the short-time big hit symbol “F”. Is determined (S103). If the second big hit flag is established, the process proceeds to step 106 without executing the processes of steps 103 to 105.

  As a result, when it is determined that the big hit symbol is the short-time big hit symbol “F”, the time-short state flag is set to “01” (S104), the short-time state flag is established, and the short-time number counter is set to “100”. "Is set (S105). In step S103, it is determined that the big hit symbol is not the short-time big hit symbol “F”, or after setting the number of time reductions in step S105, it is determined whether or not the probability variation transition flag is “01” (S106).

  As a result, when it is determined that the probability variation transition flag is “01”, the probability variation status flag is set to “01” (S107), and the probability variation status flag is established. Then, the probability variation transition flag is set to “00” (S108) and the probability variation transition flag is erased. If it is determined in step S106 that the probability change transition flag is not “01”, or if “00” is set in the probability change transition flag in step S108, the value “01” indicating the second big hit gaming state is set in the second big hit flag (FIG. 30). It is determined whether or not (see S407) is set (S109). If the second jackpot flag is not set to “01” and it is determined that the second jackpot flag is not established, the special symbol game end value “08” indicating the special symbol game end process is set to the control state flag. (S110). On the other hand, if it is determined that a value “01” (see S407 in FIG. 30) indicating a second big hit game state, which will be described later, is set in the second big hit flag, a special symbol storage check process is indicated in the control state flag. A special symbol storage check value “00” is set (S111), and a value “00” indicating the end of the second jackpot gaming state is set in the second jackpot flag, and the second jackpot flag is erased. In this way, the jackpot end interval process is ended.

  When the big hit end interval process is completed, a special symbol game end process is performed (S20). The special symbol game end process is performed according to the procedure of the flowchart shown in FIG. When the special symbol game end process is started, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the control state flag is a special symbol game end value “08” indicating the special symbol game end process (S141). As a result, when it is determined that the control state flag is not the special symbol game end value “08”, the special symbol game end process is ended.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the control state flag is the special symbol game end value “08”, the data indicating the number of holdings is updated to be decreased by “1” (S142). Subsequently, the data 1 to 4 stored in the special symbol storage area set in the main RAM 33 are shifted to data 0 to 3 respectively (S143), and clear data is set in the data 4 of the special symbol storage area (S144). ).

  Thereafter, the special symbol storage check value “00” indicating the special symbol storage check process is set in the control state flag (S145). Then, “01” is set in the short time state flag, and it is determined whether or not the short time state flag is established (S146). As a result, when it is determined that “01” is not set in the time-short state flag, the special symbol game end process is ended.

  When it is determined that “01” is set in the time reduction state flag, 1 is subtracted from the time reduction number counter (S147). Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the time-count counter is 0 (S148). As a result, when it is determined that the time-count counter is not 0, the special symbol game end process is terminated, and when it is determined that the time-count counter is 0, the time-short state flag is set to “00” ( S149), the time-short state flag is deleted, and the special symbol game end process is ended. Thus, when the special symbol game end process is completed, the special symbol control process of step S2 shown in FIG. 12 is completed.

  When the special symbol control process is completed in this way, the process returns to FIG. 12, and the normal symbol control process is performed (S3). The normal symbol control process is performed according to the flowchart shown in FIG. When the normal symbol control process is started, first, the normal symbol control state flag is loaded (S121).

  Subsequently, a normal symbol memory check process is performed (S122). In the normal symbol memory check process, the main CPU 31 makes a normal symbol per-base determination based on the normal symbol per-random determination random number extracted by passing the game ball through the normal symbol operation gate 10, and the normal symbol is stopped based on the determination result. Set the design. When the normal symbol per-determining random number value matches the predetermined hit determination value, the hit is made, and “77” is set in the hit flag. Thereafter, it is determined whether or not “01” is set in the time reduction state flag. If “01”, the main CPU 31 sets “5.1 seconds” in the normal symbol waiting time timer corresponding to the variable display time. However, if it is “00” instead of “01”, “30 seconds” is set. As described above, when the time-short state flag is set to “01” as the fluctuation display time of the normal symbol N, “30 seconds” shorter than “30 seconds” when the time-short state flag is set to “00” 5.1 seconds "is set, and the fluctuation display time of the normal symbol N is shortened.

  Subsequently, a normal symbol variation time monitoring process is performed (S123). In the normal symbol fluctuation time monitoring process, it is determined whether or not the normal symbol waiting time timer is “0”, and when the normal symbol waiting time timer is “0”, a fixed waiting time (0.5 seconds) is indicated. Set the data in the latency timer.

  Next, a normal symbol display time monitoring process is performed (S124). In the normal symbol display time monitoring process, it is determined whether or not the winning flag is “77”, and when it is “77”, it is determined whether or not “01” is set in the time reduction state flag. . When the time-short state flag is not set to “01”, the opening pattern of the blades 8a and 8b of the second start winning opening (ordinary electric accessory) 8B is, for example, once for 0.3 seconds. When data is set and “01” is set in the time-short state flag, for example, data for releasing 1.8 seconds three times is set. Thereby, the opening pattern of the blades 8a and 8b of the second start winning opening 8B when the gaming state is the short-time gaming state (the state where the time-shorting state flag is set to “01”) is more than that in the normal gaming state. It becomes easy for a game ball to win the second start winning opening 8B, thereby increasing the chance of jackpot determination, and as a result, the gaming state easily shifts to the jackpot gaming state.

  Subsequently, a normal electric accessory release process is performed (S125). In the ordinary electric accessory release process, an instruction to drive the start opening solenoid 8L is output to open the start winning opening 8. Subsequently, a normal symbol game end process is executed in which the data of the normal symbol storage area is shifted, and “00” indicating the normal symbol storage check process to the control state flag is set (S126). finish.

  Subsequent to the normal symbol control process, a second big prize opening opening process is performed (S4). The second big prize opening opening process is performed according to the flowchart shown in FIG. When the second big prize opening opening process is started, it is first determined whether or not the opening start flag is set to the value “01” indicating the opening start, and if the opening start flag is not set to “01”. If it is determined, the second big prize opening opening process is terminated, and if it is determined that “01” is set in the opening start flag, the second big winning hole opening process is performed (S152). As will be described later, the release start flag is set to “01” indicating the release start when a game ball wins the second start winning opening 8B during a game state other than the first or second big hit game state. Is done.

  In the subsequent second grand prize opening opening process (S152), an instruction to drive the second big prize opening solenoid 11BL is output to open the blades 11c and 11d of the second big prize opening 11B. Thereafter, 1.0 (s) is set as the release time in the release timer (S153), the release start flag is set to "00", the release start flag is cleared (S154), and the release end flag is opened. Is set (S155), and the second big prize opening opening process is terminated.

  Subsequent to the second grand prize opening opening process, the second big winning opening release end process is performed (S5). The second big prize opening opening end process is performed according to the flowchart shown in FIG. When the second big prize opening opening end process is started, it is first determined whether or not a value “01” indicating an opening state is set in the opening end flag (S156), and “01” is set in the opening end flag. If it is determined that it is not, the second big prize opening opening end processing is terminated, and if it is determined that “01” is set in the opening end flag, it is determined whether or not the opening timer is “0”. Judgment is made (S157). Then, when it is determined that the release timer is not 0, the second big prize opening release end process is terminated, and when it is judged that the release timer is 0, the second big prize opening solenoid 11BL is driven. An instruction is output to perform a second grand prize opening closing process (S158) for closing the blades 11c and 11d of the second big prize opening 11B. Thereafter, a value “00” indicating the closed state is set in the opening end flag, and the opening end flag is cleared (S159). Thus, the second big prize opening opening end process is completed.

  The symbol display device control process is performed following the second big prize opening opening end process (S6). In the symbol display device control processing, display control of variable display such as the special symbol J and the normal symbol N shown in FIG. 4 is performed based on the result of the special symbol control processing in step S2 and the normal symbol control processing in step S3.

  Thereafter, random number update processing is performed (S7). Here, random number update processing is performed to update the random symbol for loss symbol, the random number for reach determination, the random number for effect condition selection, etc. by a predetermined calculation method, and the processing is terminated. Then, the process returns to step S2 and the repeat routine is repeated.

(System timer interrupt processing procedure)
In the main control circuit 30, the random number used in the main control process is updated mainly on the condition that the interrupt permission flag is set together with the main control process described above. The system timer interrupt process for interrupting the control process is executed according to the flowchart shown in FIG. Hereinafter, the procedure of the system timer interrupt process will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 26, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 starts the system timer interrupt process, the program address data and the like being executed in the main control process stored in the storage area (register) in the memory are temporarily saved. (S131), random number update processing is performed (S132). In the random number update process, the main CPU 31 performs a process of updating the big hit determination random number or the big hit symbol determination random number. When the random number update processing is completed, input signal processing is performed (S133).

  The input signal processing is performed according to the flowchart shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 27, in the input signal processing, first, a big winning opening winning process is performed (S171). In the big winning opening winning process, the number of game balls won to the first big winning opening 11A is detected based on the detection signal output from the first count switch 11AS. Further, based on the detection signal output from the second count switch 11BS, the number of game balls won in the second big prize opening 11B is detected. The number of game balls detected by the big winning opening winning process is added to the big winning opening winning counter. Further, the main RAM 33 stores a payout request command corresponding to the number of game balls won in the first big prize opening 11A or the second big prize opening 11B.

  After completing the big winning award winning process, the general winning award winning process is performed (S172). In the general winning opening winning process, the number of game balls won in the general winning openings 12a to 12d is detected based on the detection signal output from the general winning opening switch 12S. In addition, a payout request command corresponding to the number of game balls won in the general winning openings 12 a to 12 d is stored in the main RAM 33.

  Subsequent to the general winning opening winning process, the first start winning opening winning process is performed (S173). The first start winning opening winning process is performed according to the flowchart shown in FIG. In the first start winning opening winning process, it is determined whether or not a game ball has won the first starting winning opening 8A (S181). The presence / absence of a game ball winning in the first start winning opening 8A is determined based on a detection signal output from the first start winning opening switch 8AS. As a result, when it is determined that there is no game ball winning in the first start winning opening 8A, the first starting winning opening winning process is terminated.

  When it is determined that there is a game ball winning at the first start winning opening 8A, a payout request command is stored in the main RAM 33 (S182). Subsequently, referring to the special symbol storage area set in the main RAM 33, it is determined whether or not the hold data is up to data 4 and the start-up storage (hold data) is the upper limit (S183). As a result, if it is determined that the start memory is the upper limit, the special symbol start winning award winning process is terminated. If it is determined that the start memory is not the upper limit, the big hit random number value and the big hit symbol determining random number value are extracted, and the special symbol storage area is stored as the lowest numbered data cleared among the data 0 to 4 (S184). Thus, the first start winning opening winning process is completed.

  Returning to the flowchart shown in FIG. 27, when the first start winning opening winning process is completed, the second starting winning opening winning process is performed (S174). The second start winning opening winning process is performed according to the flowchart shown in FIG. In the second start winning opening winning process, it is determined whether or not a game ball has won the second starting winning opening 8B (S191). The presence / absence of a game ball winning in the second start winning port 8B is determined based on a detection signal output from the second start winning port switch 8BS. As a result, when it is determined that there is no game ball winning in the second start winning opening 8B, the second start winning opening winning process is terminated.

  If it is determined that there is a game ball winning at the second start winning opening 8B, a payout request command is stored in the main RAM 33 (S192). Subsequently, it is determined whether or not “03” to “07” are set in the control state flag (S193). When the control status flag is set to “03” to “07”, it is a big hit, and when it is determined that “03” to “07” is set to the control status flag, the second special symbol The start opening winning process is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined that “03” to “07” are not set in the control state flag, a value “01” indicating opening start is set in the opening start flag (S194). By setting “01” to the opening start flag, the second big prize opening opening process is performed in the second big winning opening opening start process (see FIG. 24). Thus, the second start winning opening winning process is completed. If it is determined that there is a game ball winning in the second start winning opening 8B, the big hit determination random number value and the big hit symbol random number value may be extracted.

  Returning to the flowchart shown in FIG. 27, when the second start winning opening winning process is completed, the normal symbol passing opening winning process is performed (S175). In the normal symbol passage opening winning process, a payout request command is stored in the main RAM 33 based on the detection signal output from the operation gate switch 10S. Subsequently, referring to the normal symbol storage area set in the main RAM 33, if the reserved data is not the upper limit, a random number for determination per normal symbol is extracted, and the smallest number among the cleared data is extracted. It is stored as data in the normal symbol storage area. Thereafter, the normal symbol passage opening winning process is terminated. If the reserved data is at the upper limit, the normal symbol passage entrance winning process is terminated without extracting the random numbers for determination per normal symbol.

  Subsequently, a jackpot transition area winning process is performed (S176). The big hit transition area winning process is performed according to the flowchart shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 30, in the big hit transition area winning process, first, it is determined whether or not a game ball has won in the big hit transition area 9E (S401). The winning of a game ball in the big hit transition area 9E is determined by the presence or absence of a detection signal output from the big hit transition area detection switch 9ES.

  Here, when it is determined that the game ball has not won the jackpot transition area 9E, the jackpot transition area winning process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that a game ball has won the big hit transition area 9E, a payout request command is stored in the main RAM 33 (S402). Thereafter, it is determined whether or not it is within the big hit area effective time (S403), and when it is determined that it is not within the big hit area effective time, the big hit transition area winning process is terminated. Here, within the big hit area effective time means the time until the predetermined time (for example, 5 seconds) elapses after the first big winning opening 11A is closed in the temporary opening operation, and the remaining time is If there is no value, when the value “01” indicating the first big winning prize is set in the open big winning prize flag, it is determined that it is not within the big hit area valid time.

  If it is determined that it is within the big hit area valid time, it is determined whether or not “03” to “07” are set in the control state flag (S404). The case where “03” to “07” is set in the control state flag means that the game is in the first big hit game state or the second big hit game state, and “03” to “07” is set in the control state flag. When it is determined that it is set, it is determined whether or not the second big hit game state is made with reference to the second big hit flag (S409), and "01" is not set in the second big hit flag. In the case of determination, the big hit transition area winning process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that “01” is set in the second big hit flag, the value “01” indicating the round continuation in the second big hit gaming state is set in the V flag (S410), and the number-of-opens counter "1" is added to (S411) and the big hit transition area winning process is terminated.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in step 404 that “03” to “07” are not set in the control state flag, the game state is shifted to the second big hit gaming state by operating as the second big hit transition means. In the control state flag, the winning prize opening reopening waiting time management value “06” is set (S405), and the interval time between rounds, here, 1.5 seconds is set (S86). After that, a value “01” indicating the second big hit gaming state is set in the second big hit flag (S407), and a value “02” indicating the second big win mouth is set in the open big prize flag (S408). The transition area winning process is terminated.

  Returning to the flowchart shown in FIG. 27, when the big hit transition area winning process is completed, the probability variation area winning process is performed (S177). The probability variation area winning process is performed according to the flowchart shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 31, in the probability variation area winning process, first, it is determined whether or not a game ball has won in the probability variation area 9D (S415). The winning of a game ball in the probability variation area 9D is determined by the presence or absence of a detection signal output from the probability variation area detection switch 9DS.

  If it is determined that the game ball has not won the probability variation area 9D, the probability variation area winning process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the game ball has won the probability variation area 9D, it is determined whether there is no remaining time and the probability variation effective time is 0 (S416). As a result, if the probability variation effective time is not 0, the remaining time remains, so the probability variation transition flag is set to “01” (S417), and the secondary control is performed to cause the transition to the probability variation gaming state. A probability variation area detection command for transmission to the circuit 40 is set in the transmission buffer. Then, the probability variation area winning process is terminated. If the probability variation valid time is 0, the probability variation region winning process is terminated without establishing the probability variation transition flag.

  After the probability variation area winning process is completed, a falling area winning process (S178) is performed (see FIG. 27). The falling area winning process is performed according to the flowchart shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 32, in the falling area winning process, first, it is determined whether or not a game ball has won the falling area 9C (S421). The winning of a game ball in the falling area 9C is determined by the presence or absence of a detection signal output from the falling area detection switch 9CS.

  If it is determined that no game ball has won the fall area 9C, the fall area winning process is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined that the game ball has won the falling area 9C, “00” indicating non-transfer is set in the probability change transition flag (S422), and the probability change transition flag is erased. By erasing the probability change transition flag, the transition to the probability change game state is prevented after the first or second big hit game state ends.

  Thereafter, the probability variation state flag is set to “00” (S423) to delete the probability variation state flag, and the time reduction state flag is set to “00” (S424) to delete the time reduction state flag to the sub control circuit 40. A fall area detection command for transmission is set in the transmission buffer. Here, by erasing the probability change state flag and the short time state flag, the game state falls to the normal game state when the game state is at least one of the probability change game state and the short time game state. Thus, the fall region winning process is completed. In this embodiment, the probability variation transition flag is erased together with the transition to the normal gaming state by erasing the probability variation state flag and the short time state flag, but once established even if the transition to the normal gaming state is not provided without step S422. It is also possible to adopt a mode in which the probability variation transition flag is held until the transition to the next big hit gaming state.

  By ending the falling area winning process (S146), the input signal process is completed.

  Returning to the flowchart shown in FIG. 26, when the input signal processing is completed, timer update processing is performed (S134). In the timer update process, values such as a waiting time timer (t) and a special winning opening opening time timer (t) probability change effective time are subtracted and updated. The waiting time timer (t) is a timer in which a waiting time until the main CPU 31 shifts to the next processing is set in each process of the symbol control process described later. The big prize opening timer (t) is a timer in which the maximum time for which the big prize opening 11 is opened (the big prize opening time) is set within one round of opening the big prize opening. .

  When the timer update process is completed, a drive signal output process is performed (S135). In the drive signal output process, when a predetermined condition is satisfied, a signal for performing a predetermined release process is output to the start opening solenoid 8L, the first large winning opening solenoid 11AL, and the second large winning opening solenoid 11BL. .

  Next to the drive signal output process, an effect command output process is performed (S136). In the effect command output process, set commands such as a variation pattern designation command and a stop symbol designation command are output to the sub-control circuit 40. The sub control circuit 40 performs symbol variation processing, audio output processing, lamp control, and the like based on the output command.

  Following the effect command output process, a payout process is performed (S137). In the payout process, the types of winning holes that the game ball has won (the first starting winning port 8A, the second starting winning port 8B, the first large winning port 11A, the second large winning port 11B, the general winning ports 12a to 12b) and A payout command for instructing to pay out a predetermined number of game balls as a prize ball is output to the payout / firing control circuit 80 in accordance with the number of game balls won at each prize opening.

  Thus, after each process is completed, the information saved in step S131 is returned to each register (S138). In this way, the interrupt process of the system timer ends.

(Sub-control circuit operation procedure)
Next, the operation of the sub control circuit 40 will be described. The sub control circuit 40 performs display control, sound control, lamp control, and the like by receiving the command transmitted from the main control circuit 30. FIG. 33 is a flowchart showing a procedure of sub control processing repeatedly executed by the sub control circuit 40.

  As shown in FIG. 33, the sub CPU 41 first performs a predetermined initialization process (S201), and then performs a random number update process (S202). Subsequently, command analysis control processing of various commands transmitted from the main control circuit 30 and stored in the reception buffer is performed (S203). Then, display control processing is performed based on the result of this command analysis control processing (S204). In the display control process, the symbol display control is performed based on the decorative symbol and the display pattern determined in the command analysis process, and then the background display control process is performed. The command analysis control process will be further described later.

  Thereafter, voice control processing is performed (S205). In the sound control process, a control process related to sound generated from the speakers 18L and 18R is performed based on a command from the main control circuit 30. In this sound control process, the sound source IC 61 reads the sound data from the sound data ROM 63, converts the sound data into a predetermined sound signal, and supplies the sound signal to the AMP 62. The AMP 62 amplifies the sound signal and generates sound from the speakers 18L and 18R.

  Subsequently, a lamp control process is performed (S206). In the lamp control process, a lamp control process related to blinking of the decorative lamps 19L and 19R is executed based on a command from the main control circuit 30. In this lamp control process, the sub CPU 41 reads the lamp decoration pattern from the decoration data ROM 71 and blinks the decoration lamps 19L and 19R via the drive circuit 72. Thereafter, step S202 to step S206 are repeatedly executed.

  Next, processing when a command transmitted from the main control circuit 30 is received will be described. As shown in FIG. 34, when the sub-control circuit 40 receives a command transmitted from the main control circuit 30, the protection register is first saved (S211). Next, the command input by the transmission from the main control circuit 30 is stored in the reception buffer in the sub RAM 43 (S212). Subsequently, the register is restored (S213). Thus, the process upon receiving the command ends.

  Next, the command analysis control process shown in step S203 of FIG. 33 will be described. FIG. 35 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of command analysis control processing. As shown in FIG. 35, in the command analysis control process, first, it is determined whether or not the sub-control circuit 40 has received a variation pattern command transmitted from the main control circuit 30 (S221). Specifically, it is confirmed whether a variation pattern command is stored in the reception buffer. As a result, if the variation pattern command has not been received, other processing corresponding to the received command is executed (S227), and the command analysis control processing is terminated.

  If it is determined that the variation pattern command has been received, the effect content is determined with reference to the display pattern table shown in FIG. 10, and the normal effect data corresponding to the determined effect content is set (S222). . Subsequently, it is determined whether or not a probability variation region detection command has been received (S223). Specifically, it is confirmed whether a probability variation area detection command is stored in the reception buffer. As a result, if it is determined that the probability variation area detection command is received, the probability variation area detection effect in the special effect pattern table shown in FIG. 11 is referred to, and the probability effect is changed to the normal effect based on the normal effect data set in step S222. The content of the effect in consideration of the area detection effect is determined, and probability variation area detection effect data corresponding to the determined effect content is set (S224).

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the probability variation area detection command has not been received, it is determined whether or not a falling area detection command has been received (S225). Specifically, it is confirmed whether a fall area detection command is stored in the reception buffer. As a result, if it is determined that the fall area detection command has been received, the fall area detection effect in the special effect pattern table shown in FIG. 11 is referred to, and the fall is made to the normal effect based on the normal effect data set in step S222. The content of the effect in consideration of the area detection effect is determined, and the fall area detection effect data corresponding to the determined effect content is set (S226).

  If it is determined that the fall area detection command has not been received, the normal effect determined in step S222 remains determined. Thus, when effect data is set in steps S222, S224, and S226, the command analysis control process is terminated.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment having the above-described configuration, when a game ball wins the first start winning opening 8A, a big win lottery is performed. As a result of the big hit lottery, the gaming state is the first game state. It shifts to the big hit gaming state, the first big winning opening 11A opens and closes in the first opening and closing mode, and it becomes easier for the player to pay out the game ball than in the normal gaming state. When a game ball wins the second start winning opening 8B, the temporary opening / closing operation of the blades 11c and 11d of the second large winning opening 11B is performed, and the second large winning opening 11B is opened for a short time. During this time, when the game ball wins the second big winning opening 11B, the game ball is distributed by the cron 9B of the distribution device 9 so as to enter any of the fall area 9C, the probability variation area 9D, and the big hit transition area 9E. Since the lid portion 9F on which the croon 9B is provided is transparent, the distribution status of the croon 9B is visually recognized by the player. When the gaming state is in the probability changing gaming state, if a game ball wins (falling determination) in the falling area 9C, the probability changing gaming state shifts to the normal gaming state, which is not desirable for a player aiming for a big hit. Therefore, the player pays attention to the behavior of the game ball in the distribution device 9 and watches that the fall determination is not made with a feeling of praying. In this way, the lottery process for the fall determination in the probability variation gaming state can be enjoyed by the player, which contributes to the enhancement of the fun of the game.

  Further, when the gaming state is in a gaming state other than the first and second big hit gaming states, when a gaming ball enters the big hit transition area 9E, the gaming state shifts to the second big hit gaming state. When the second big hit game state is entered, the second big prize opening 11B opens and closes in the second opening and closing mode. The opening / closing operation in the second opening / closing mode is a state advantageous to the player because the blades 11c and 11d are opened for a long time compared to the temporary opening / closing operation described above, and the game ball is more easily paid out than the normal gaming state. become.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, when a game ball wins the second large winning opening 11B, the game ball is distributed to the respective areas 9C, 9D, 9E by the distribution device 9. Then, even if the game ball enters the fall area 9C and falls and is judged to be in a disadvantageous state, once the game ball enters the big hit transition area, the game state is shifted to the big hit game state. Therefore, dissatisfaction caused by the fall determination is reduced.

  Furthermore, in this pachinko gaming machine 1, when the big hit is won as a result of the big hit lottery, the gaming state is shifted to the first big win gaming state in which the first big winning opening 11A is opened and closed in the first opening / closing mode. When a game ball enters the big hit transition area 9E of the distribution device 9, the gaming state is shifted to the second big hit gaming state in which the second big winning opening 11B opens and closes in the second opening / closing mode. As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the transition conditions to the big hit gaming state are increased to two types, and the gaming state is shifted to the first big hit gaming state or the second big hit gaming state when the respective transition conditions are established. . As a result, it is possible to expand the player's expectation for the big hit gaming state, creating novelty and novelty, and creating an unprecedented attractive gaming machine. Note that only the second grand prize opening 11B may be provided without providing the first big prize opening 11A. In this case, the first big prize opening 11B is performed in the first big winning game state. The opening / closing mode and the second opening / closing mode to be performed by the second big winning opening 11B in the second big hit gaming state are different from each other.

  In addition, the pachinko gaming machine includes a first grand prize opening 11A and a second big prize opening 11B different from the first big prize opening 11A, and the opening / closing operation of the first big prize opening 11A is performed in the first big hit gaming state. Since the second big winning opening 11B is opened and closed in the second big hit gaming state, it is possible to make the player easily distinguish the difference in gameability between the first big hit gaming state and the second big hit gaming state. It is possible to entertain the game based on the difference and to improve the interest of the game.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, whether or not to shift to the probability variation gaming state after the big hit gaming state is finished is determined based on whether or not the probability variation area 9D has been won. Therefore, when shifting to the big hit gaming state, it is possible to entertain the game balls while allowing the player to visually recognize the distribution status of the game balls in which the success or failure of the transition condition to the probability-changing gaming state is determined. it can. Furthermore, the game ball entering each of the regions 9C, 9D, and 9E formed in the distribution device 9 determines not only the fall determination but also whether or not to shift to the probable game state after the end of the big hit game state. It is possible to make the player strongly aware of the distribution of the game balls by the device 9, and to provide game characteristics different from those of the conventional game machines.

  Furthermore, in addition to the big hit transition area 9E and the fall area 9C, the clown 9B of the distribution device 9 of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is provided with a probability variation area 9D different from these areas in addition to the jackpot transition area 9E and the probability variation gaming state. When a game ball wins the second grand prize opening 11B during a game state other than the game state, and the game ball is distributed by the distribution device 9 and enters the probability change area 9D, the game state shifts to the probability change game state. . In this way, it is possible to entertain a game in which game balls are intensively distributed among the big hit transition area, the fall area, and the probability change area only when a game ball enters the second big prize opening 11B. it can.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the probability variation transition flag is erased when the game ball enters the fall region 9C. Further, when a game ball enters the probability variation area 9D, a probability variation transition flag is established. As described above, by entering the falling area 9C, the probability variation transition flag is erased, so that even after the probability variation state flag is once cleared after the transition to the probability variation gaming state after the end of the big hit gaming state. It is possible to inspire the person who wants to enter the game ball into the probability variation area 9D. For this reason, game willingness can be raised. In the state where the probability variation transition flag is erased, the player always aims to enter the game ball into the probability variation region 9D in order to establish the probability variation transition flag. Therefore, it is possible to prevent so-called stop hitting that stops the launch of the game ball, and it is possible to prevent a decrease in the operating rate of the gaming machine.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the remaining time of the flag establishment valid time is measured, and the game ball enters the probability variation area 9D within this remaining time, thereby establishing the probability variation transition flag. For this reason, since the player can be interested in the timing at which the game ball enters the probability changing area 9D, the game can be further improved in interest. In addition, it is conceivable that when the player performs an illegal act, the game ball is entered into the probability variation area 9D to illegally shift to the probability variation game state. However, the game ball falls within the remaining time of the flag establishment valid time. Since it does not shift to the probability variation gaming state unless the ball is entered into the probability variation area 9D, it can contribute to the suppression of fraud.

  The flag establishment effective time is set when the special symbol J changes in step S30 (when the decorative symbol D changes) or during a specific round in step S95. Here, the flag effective time set when the special symbol J changes is set to the same time as the special symbol J. For this reason, it is possible to prevent stoppage when the special symbol J is not fluctuating, and it is possible to contribute to improving the operating rate of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  In addition, the flag establishment effective time at the specific round is set to the same time as the opening time of the first and second big prize opening 11A, 11B. For this reason, the enjoyment during the big hit gaming state is improved, and the flag establishment time is the same as the opening time of the first and second big prize winning openings 11A, 11B. I can inform you.

  In this embodiment, when the special symbol J changes, the flag establishment effective time is set during a specific round. However, the flag establishment effective time can be set at other times, and the special symbol J changes. It is also possible to set the time and a time different from the opening time of the first and second big prize winning openings 11A and 11B.

  Also, when the contents of the effect are determined and the data is set in steps S222, S224, and S226 in the command analysis control process shown in FIG. 35, the display control process (S204) shown in FIG. The contents of each effect are displayed in the display area 16a. First, when the display pattern data indicating the normal effect is set in step S222, the received commands are h0 and h1, and the display patterns hz0 and hz1 are set as shown in FIG. The state where the good character GC and the bad character BC face each other is displayed. At this time, the decorative symbols DL, DC, and DR are displayed small in the upper left corner of the screen. Also, when the received command is any one of h2 to h5 and the display pattern of hz2 to hz9 is set, as shown in FIG. 36 (b) following FIG. Is done. In the reach production, the good character GC and the bad character BC in a confronting state start a confrontation. Here, when the display pattern is any one of hz2, hz3, hz6, and hz7, as a normal reach, an effect that the good character BC punches the bad character BC is performed. Then, the counterattack of the bad character BC is displayed. After that, if the display pattern is either hz6 or hz7, as shown in FIG. 36 (c), the good character GC will eventually win, and the decorative symbols DL, DC, DR will be aligned with the flat eyes and the big hit will be notified. Is done. On the other hand, if the display pattern is either hz2 or hz3, as shown in FIG. 36 (d), the bad character BC will win and the decorative symbols DL, DC, DR will not be aligned with the flat eyes, and the deviation will be notified. The

  Further, when the display pattern is either hz4 or hz8, as the super reach A, the good character GC performs an effect of swinging down the sword against the bad character BC. Furthermore, when the display pattern is either hz5 or hz9, the super-reach B performs an effect of irradiating the bad character BC with light from the sword of the good character GC. In addition, since the super reach is an effect that is easily selected at the time of a big hit, the super reach is displayed to increase the expectation for the big hit. After the attack of these good characters GC, as in the case of normal reach, the bad character BC is displayed to counterattack, and it is notified whether the good character GC or the bad character BC wins or not. The

  If the probability variation area detection effect data is set in step S224, the probability variation region detection effect is added to the normal effect. The probability variation area detection effect is expressed by the dialogue GW of the good character GC as shown in FIG. The screen shown in FIG. 37A shows a state in which the probability variation area detection effect ta0 is selected from the special effect pattern table shown in FIG. 11 and “chance effect (small)” is displayed. Here, the good character GC expresses a chance effect (small) by saying “Koi! Bad”. Thus, by displaying the line GW of the good character GC, it is possible to express that the game ball has won the probability variation area 9D.

  In addition, in the probability variation area detection effect, a chance effect (medium), a reach notice effect, a super reach notice effect, and a jackpot confirmation notice effect are set. In the chance production (medium), the line “GW” is displayed as the dialogue GW. In addition, in the reach notice presentation, a message “Evil is a game!” Is displayed. In a super reach notice, a message “Kisama is the last!” Is displayed. In addition, in the jackpot finalizing announcement effect, a display of “It is a jackpot!” Is displayed. In this way, the dialogue GW that the good character GC is likely to win is displayed in the order of chance production (small), chance production (medium), reach notice production, super reach notice production, and jackpot finalizing notice production, and the expectation to the big hit Is increasing.

  When the fall area detection effect data is set in step S226, the fall area detection effect is added to the normal effect. As shown in FIG. 37 (b), the fall area detection effect is expressed by the dialogue BW of the bad character BC. The screen shown in FIG. 37 (b) shows a state where the fall area detection effect tb0 is selected from the special effect pattern table shown in FIG. 11 and “chance effect (small)” is displayed. Here, the chance character (small) is shown by saying that the bad character BC says “Is it defeated by you?”. Thus, by displaying the line BW of the bad character BC, it is possible to express that the game ball has won the fall region 9C.

  In addition, in the fall area detection effect, a chance effect (medium), a reach notice effect, a super reach notice effect, and a jackpot confirmation notice effect are set. In the chance production (medium), the line “GW” is displayed as the dialogue GW. In addition, in the reach notice presentation, a message “Can I win?” Is displayed, and in the super reach notice, a message “Mama, please wait” is displayed. Furthermore, in the jackpot finalizing notice effect, a display of “I'm losing ...” is made. In this way, the dialogue BW that the bad character BC is likely to lose is displayed in the order of chance production (small), chance production (medium), reach notice production, super reach notice production, and jackpot finalizing notice production, and the expectation to the big hit Is increasing.

  Next, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described. The pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment is different from the first embodiment in the configuration of the first grand prize opening 11C, and further to the first big prize opening 11C and the second big prize opening 11D, respectively. The main difference is that the first and second distribution devices 91 and 92 are provided, and the configuration of the other parts is the same as in the first embodiment. FIG. 38 is a front view of the game board according to the present embodiment, FIG. 39 is a perspective view of the first big prize opening and the first distribution device, and FIG. 40 is a perspective view of the second big prize opening and the second distribution device. .

  The first grand prize port 11C and the second grand prize port 11D according to the present embodiment are common to the structure of the second major prize port 11B according to the first embodiment, and the blades 11e of the first grand prize port 11C. , 11f and the blades 11g and 11h of the second winning opening 11D are opened and closed by a large winning opening solenoid (not shown), and the large winning opening solenoid is driven and controlled by the main CPU 31 operating as a variable winning apparatus control means. When a game ball wins the second start winning opening 8B, the blades 11e and 11f of the first big winning opening 11C and the blades 11g and 11h of the second big winning opening 11D are temporarily opened and closed. Further, when the first big hit game state described later is entered, the blades 11e, 11f of the first big prize opening 11C perform a plurality of rounds of opening / closing operations (one round) that are closed after being opened for 29 seconds (first opening / closing mode). In the second big hit gaming state, the blades 11g and 11h of the second big prize opening 11D perform a plurality of rounds of opening and closing operations (one round) that are closed after being opened for 29 seconds (second opening and closing mode). A winning block member 112 is provided above each of the first big winning opening 11C and the second big winning opening 11D. In the state where the blades 11e and 11f of the first grand prize opening 11C or the blades 11g and 11h of the second prize opening 11D are opened, it becomes easy to win a game ball in the first grand prize port 11C or the second grand prize port 11D. In the state where the blades 11e, 11f or the blades 11g, 11h are closed, the winning block member 112 prevents the game ball from winning the first big winning port 11C or the second big winning port 11D, and the first big winning port 11C or It becomes difficult to win a game ball in the second big prize opening 11D. The first opening / closing mode in which the first big winning opening 11C opens and closes during the first big hit gaming state and the second opening / closing mode in which the second big winning opening 11D opens and closes during the second big hit gaming state are the same. However, it may be different.

  When a game ball wins the first start winning opening 8A, the main CPU 31 performs a big hit lottery. When the winning ball is won, the first big win winning state 11A and the blades 11e and 11f of the first big winning opening 11A are in the first opening / closing mode. Opens and closes.

  As shown in FIG. 39, the first distribution device 91 provided below the first big winning opening 11C is provided with a transparent lid portion 91F, similar to the distribution device 9 according to the first embodiment. The guide path 91A and the cruising 91B are provided in the lid portion 91F. Since the lid portion 91F is transparent, the distribution status in the croon 91B can be visually recognized by the player. In the cron 91B, a probability variation area (specific transition area) 91D and two general areas (non-specific transition area) 91C are formed as possible entrance areas into which game balls can enter. The Kroon 91B distributes the game balls, which are won by the first winning prize opening 11C and guided by the guide path 91A, so as to enter any of these areas 91C, 91D.

  The probability variation area 91D is provided with a probability variation area detection switch 9DS (see FIG. 6). When a game ball is won in the probability variation area 91D, the probability variation area detection switch 9DS detects the game ball and outputs a detection signal as a main signal. Output to the control circuit 30. The main CPU 31 in the main control circuit 30 refers to the probability change state flag to determine whether or not the gaming state is in the probability change state. Here, when the probability variation area detection switch 9DS detects a game ball when the gaming state is not the probability variation gaming state, the main CPU 31 in the main control circuit 30 establishes the probability variation transition flag, and transitions the gaming state to the probability variation gaming state. .

  As shown in FIG. 40, the second distribution device 92 provided below the second grand prize winning opening 11D is provided with a transparent lid portion 92F, similar to the distribution device 9 according to the first embodiment. In this lid portion 92F, a guide path 92A and a croon 92B are provided. Since the lid portion 92F is transparent, the distribution status in the croon 92B is visible to the player. In the croon 92B, a falling area 92C, a big hit transition area 92E, and a general area 92D are formed as possible areas where a game ball can enter. The croon 92B distributes the game balls, which are won by the second grand prize opening 11D and guided by the guide path 92A, so as to enter any one of these possible areas 92C, 92D, 92E.

  The fall area 92C is provided with a fall area detection switch 9CS (see FIG. 6). When a game ball wins the fall area 92C, the fall area detection switch 9CS detects the game ball and outputs a detection signal. Output to the control circuit 30. The main CPU 31 in the main control circuit 30 refers to the probability change state flag to determine whether or not the gaming state is in the probability change state. Here, when the fall area detection switch 9CS detects a game ball while in the probability variation gaming state, the main CPU 31 in the main control circuit 30 ends the probability variation gaming state.

  Further, the big hit transition area 92E is provided with a big hit transition area detection switch 9ES (see FIG. 6). When the game ball wins the big hit transition area 92E, the big hit transition area detection switch 9ES detects the game ball. The detection signal is output to the main control circuit 30. The main CPU 31 in the main control circuit 30 refers to the control state flag to determine whether or not the gaming state is the first or second big hit gaming state. Here, when the game state is not in the first or second big hit game state, the state is shifted to the second big hit game state, the value “02” indicating the second big winning port 11D is set in the open big winning port flag, and the second big winning game is set. The winning opening 11D is opened / closed in the second opening / closing mode. Further, when the second big hit game state is being established, the V flag is established and the continuation condition of the second big hit game state is established.

  In the pachinko gaming machine according to the second embodiment having the above-described configuration, when a game ball wins the first start winning opening 8A, a big win lottery is performed. As a result of the big win lottery, the game state is the first It shifts to the big hit gaming state, and the blades 11e and 11f of the first big winning opening 11C are opened and closed in the first opening / closing mode, so that the game ball is more easily paid out than the normal gaming state, and is in a state advantageous to the player. Become. In addition, when a game ball wins the second start winning opening 8B, the blades 11e and 11f of the first big winning port 11C and the blades 11g and 11h of the second big winning port 11D are temporarily opened and closed, and each of them is only for a short time. Opened. In the meantime, if the game ball that has won the second big prize opening 11D is distributed to the fall area 92C by the distribution device 92, it is judged to fall and shifts from the probability variation game state to the normal game state, and when it is distributed to the big hit transition area 92E. A transition is made to the second big hit gaming state in which the second big winning opening 11D is opened / closed in the second opening / closing mode. In addition, when the game balls won in the first big prize opening 11C are distributed to the probability change area 91D by the distribution device 91 during the temporary opening / closing operation of the blades 11e and 11f of the first big prize opening 11C, the game is shifted to the probability change game state. The

  Since the cover portions 91F and 92F on which the clones 91B and 92B of the first distribution device 91 and the second distribution device 92 are provided are transparent, the distribution status of the clones 91B and 92B can be visually recognized by the player. It is possible for the player to entertain the fall determination accompanying the roll, the transition determination to the second big hit gaming state, and the transition determination to the probability variation gaming state, and the game ball enters the falling area 92C and falls. Even if the game is once unfavorable, the game state is shifted to the big hit game state when the game ball enters the big hit transition area 92E, so that the dissatisfaction caused by the fall determination is reduced.

  In addition, the game balls that have won the first grand prize opening 11C are distributed by the first distribution device 91 between the first winning possible areas including the probability variation area 91D and the general area 91C, and are awarded to the second big prize opening 11D. Since the game balls that have been played are distributed between the second winning possible areas including the big hit transition area 92E and the fall area 92C by the second distribution device 92, whether or not to shift to the probability change gaming state is determined in the first big prize opening 11C The game ball is assigned by the first distribution device 91 when the game ball enters the ball, and the fall determination is made by the second distribution device 92 when the game ball wins the second big prize opening 11D. Since it is determined by the allocation, it is possible to entertain a game that is performed in a state where the fall determination and the determination as to whether or not to shift to the probability changing game state are distinguished. In particular, a player aiming at the transition to the probable gaming state aims at the first big prize opening 11C, and a player aiming at the transition to the second big hit gaming state although there is a risk of falling judgment aims at the second big prize opening 11D. It becomes easy to reflect a player's tactics in a game.

  Next, a third embodiment of the present invention will be described. The pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment is mainly different from the first embodiment in the distribution device and the detection sensor provided in the distribution device. This is the same as the embodiment. FIG. 41 is a perspective view of the sorting apparatus according to the present embodiment, and FIG. 42 is a block configuration diagram mainly showing the internal configuration of the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment.

  The second big prize opening 11E according to this embodiment has the same configuration as the second big prize opening 11B according to the first embodiment. As shown in FIG. 41, the distribution device 90 provided below the second major winning opening 11E includes a guide path 90A and a cruel 90B as in the first embodiment. A special area 90C, a big hit transition area 90E, and a general area 90D in which a game ball can be entered are formed in the croon 90B. The croon 90B wins the second grand prize opening 11E, and distributes the game balls guided by the guide path 90A so as to enter any of these areas 90C, 90D, 90E.

  The special area 90C is provided with a special area detection switch 90CS (FIG. 42). When the game ball is won in the special area 90C, the special area detection switch 90CS detects the game ball. As shown in FIG. 42, the special area detection switch 90CS is connected to the main control circuit 30, and outputs a detection signal to the main control circuit 30 when a game ball is won in the special area 90C. The main CPU 31 in the main control circuit 30 refers to the probability change state flag to determine whether or not the gaming state is in the probability change state. Here, when the special area detection switch 90CS detects a game ball in the probability variation gaming state, the main CPU 31 in the main control circuit 30 ends the probability variation gaming state. In addition, if the special area detection switch 90CS detects a game ball in a game state other than the probability change game state and within the probability change effective time, a probability change transition flag is established.

  Further, as in the first embodiment, the sorting device 90 is provided with a transparent lid 90F, and a guide path 90A and a cruel 90B are provided in the lid 90F. Since the lid 90F is transparent, the distribution status in the croon 90B is visible to the player.

  Of the operation contents of the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment having the above-described configuration, the procedure of the control process by the main control circuit 30 and the parts different from the first embodiment are shown in FIG. 43 and FIG. This will be described with reference to a flowchart.

  In the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, the procedure of the input signal processing shown in FIG. 26 in the first embodiment is different. As shown in FIG. 43, in the input signal processing in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, in accordance with the same procedure as in the first embodiment, the grand prize opening winning process (S300) and the general winning opening winning process (S301). The first special symbol start opening prize process (S302), the second special symbol start opening prize process (S303), the normal symbol start winning process (S304), and the big hit transition area winning process (S305) are performed.

  After the big hit transition area winning process (S305), the special area winning process is performed (S306). The special area winning process is performed according to the flowchart shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 44, in the special symbol winning process, first, it is determined whether or not a game ball has won the special area 90C (S311). The winning of a game ball in the special area 90C is determined by the presence or absence of a detection signal output from the special area detection switch 90CS.

  Here, when it is determined that the game ball has not won the special area 90C, the special area winning process is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined that the game ball has won the special area 90C, the probability variation state flag is “01”, and it operates as the specific game state detection means to determine whether or not the probability variation game state. (S312). As a result, when it is detected that the probability variation state flag is “01” and it is determined that the probability variation gaming state, the remaining time does not remain, and it is determined whether or not the probability variation effective time is zero. (S313). As a result, when the probability variation effective time is not 0, the remaining time remains, so “01” is set to the probability variation transition flag (S314), and the probability variation transition flag is established. Then, the probability variation area winning process is terminated. If the probability variation valid time is 0, the special area winning process is terminated without setting “01” in the probability variation transition flag.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S312 that the probability variation state flag is not "01" and the probability variation gaming state is not established, "00" indicating non-transition is set in the probability variation transition flag (S315) and the probability variation transition flag is deleted. . By erasing the probability change transition flag, the transition to the probability change game state is prevented after the first or second big hit game state ends.

  Thereafter, the probability variation state flag is set to “00” (S316) to delete the probability variation state flag, and the time reduction state flag is set to “00” (S317) to delete the time reduction state flag and to the sub-control circuit 40. A fall area detection command for transmission is set in the transmission buffer. Here, by erasing the probability change state flag and the short time state flag, the game state falls to the normal game state when the game state is at least one of the probability change game state and the short time game state. Thus, the fall region winning process is completed. Thus, the special area winning process is completed.

  As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, when a game ball wins the special area 90C, the transition to the probability variation gaming state and the fall from the probability variation gaming state are performed depending on whether or not the probability variation gaming state is present. Deciding. For this reason, the detection means can be made common or the distribution structure can be simplified by forming a special area that serves both as a fall area for carrying out the fall judgment and a probability change area for carrying out the probability change transition judgment. Can do. Therefore, the apparatus configuration can be simplified correspondingly.

  Next, a fourth embodiment of the present invention will be described. The present embodiment is mainly different from the first embodiment in the structure of the distribution device, and has the same configuration as that of the first embodiment with respect to other points. FIG. 45 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 46 is a perspective view of a distribution device in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment.

  As shown in FIG. 45, the second big prize opening 11F of the pachinko gaming machine according to this embodiment has the same configuration as the second big prize opening 11B according to the first embodiment, and the blades 11m, 11n Opening makes it easy for the game ball to enter, and closing the blades 11m and 11n prevents the game ball from being awarded to the second big prize opening 11F by the prize prevention member 112, and the second big prize opening 11F. It becomes a closed state in which it is difficult to win game balls. The distribution device 100 provided below the second grand prize winning opening 11F is a two-stage distribution device, and includes an upper guideway 101, an upper cruiser 102, a lower guideway 103, and a lower cruiser 104. . The upper guideway 101 guides the game ball that has won the second grand prize opening 11F to the upper cleon 102.

  The upper crew 102 is formed with a fall area 102A, a big hit transition area 102B, and a fall area 102C in which game balls can enter. The upper cruising 102 wins the second grand prize opening 11F and distributes the game balls guided by the upper guiding path 101 so as to enter any of these areas 102A to 102C. The fall area 102A is provided with a fall area detection switch (not shown), and when the game ball wins the fall area 102A, the fall area detection switch detects the game ball. The fall area detection switch outputs a detection signal to the main control circuit 30 when it detects winning of the game ball in the fall area.

  A jackpot transition area detection switch (not shown) is provided in the jackpot transition area 102B. When a game ball enters the jackpot transition area 102B, the jackpot transition area detection switch detects the game ball. The big hit transition area detection switch outputs a detection signal to the main control circuit 30 when it detects that a game ball has entered.

  The game ball that has entered the fall area 102C is guided to the lower guide path 103. The lower guide path 103 guides the game ball that has entered the falling area 102 </ b> C to the lower cruiser 104. In the lower cleon 104, a probability variation region 104A and a general region 104B are formed. The probability variation region 104A is provided with a probability variation region detection switch, and detects the entry of a game ball into the probability variation region 104A. The probability variation area detection switch outputs a detection signal to the main control circuit 30 when detecting the winning of a game ball in the probability variation area 104A.

  In addition, the sorting apparatus 100 includes a transparent lid portion 105, and an upper stage guiding path 101, an upper stage cruising 102, a lower stage guiding path 103, and a lower stage cruising 104 are provided in the lid section 105. Since the lid portion 105 is transparent, the distribution status in the upper cruise 102 and the lower crumb 104 is visible to the player.

  In the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment having the above-described configuration, a lottery for fall determination is performed in the upper cleon 102 for the game balls that have entered the second grand prize opening 11F. Further, the probability variation area 104A is formed in the lower crumb 104, and a game sphere that enters the falling area 102C and is out of the lottery for falling determination is guided to the lower crurn 104. For this reason, it is not possible to receive the lottery for the probability variation determination until after the fall determination in the upper cruel 102. Therefore, in order to receive the probability change transition determination for transitioning to the probability change game state after the end of the next big hit game state during the probability change game state, it is necessary to receive a fall transition determination. Can be planned.

  Moreover, since the lid portion 105 on which the croons 102 and 104 are provided is transparent, it is possible for the player to visually recognize the distribution status by the croons 102 and 104. Therefore, it is possible to make the player pay attention to the behavior of the game ball in the distribution device 100, and to make the player enjoy the lottery process for the fall determination and the probability change transition determination in the probability change game state.

  In the present embodiment, a probability variation region can be formed in the lower cleon 104 in addition to the fall region and the general region, and a special region can be formed instead of the fall region and the probability variation region.

  The preferred embodiment of the present invention has been described above, but the present invention is not limited to the above embodiment. For example, in the first embodiment, the fall region, the probability variation region, and the jackpot transition region are formed in the croon, but a general region may be formed instead of the probability variation region. Further, in each of the above embodiments, three entrance areas are formed in the croon, but two or more entrance areas can be formed. Furthermore, a single falling region, probability variation region, jackpot transition region, special region, etc. are formed, but a plurality of these ball-entry regions can be formed, and any combination thereof can be performed. .

  Further, in the above embodiment, in the probability variation gaming state (specific game state), it is easier to win in the big hit lottery and the transition to the first big hit gaming state is easier than the normal gaming state. Alternatively, the falling area 9C of the distribution device 9 may be blocked to make it easier to enter the big hit transition area 9E and to make the transition to the second big hit gaming state easier.

  In the above embodiment, the probability variation area is set as the specific game area, and after the big hit gaming state is finished, the game proceeds to the short-time gaming state for a predetermined number of times, and when the game ball wins the probability variation area, the probability variation game Instead of this, instead of this, after the big hit gaming state has ended, it is possible to set a time-short area to shift to the short-time gaming state, either the probability change gaming state and the short-time gaming state or It can also be set as the aspect which transfers to both. Further, in the above embodiment, when a game ball is won in the fall area during the probability variation game state, the game ball is always transferred to the normal game state, but the game ball is won in the fall area during the probability variation game state. At this time, it is possible to adopt a mode in which the main CPU 31 or the like performs a falling lottery. Further, in the above embodiment, the probability variation gaming state is described as the specific gaming state, but the short-time gaming state may be the specific gaming state.

  In the above embodiment, the short-time gaming state and the probability-changing gaming state proceed independently of each other. However, the probability-changing gaming state does not end until the short-time gaming state ends, for example. Or, conversely, the time-short gaming state may not be terminated until the probability variation gaming state is terminated. Alternatively, when shifting to the probability-changing gaming state, it is possible to always shift to the time-saving gaming state, and when shifting to the normal gaming state, it is possible to always shift to the non-time-saving gaming state. Furthermore, as the types of the first big hit game state, the short hit big hit game state and the normal big hit game state, and the big hit game that transitions to the positive change game state after the big hit game state ends regardless of winning in the probability change area. You can also set the state.

  Furthermore, in the fourth embodiment, the upper and lower croons are arranged one above the other, and a falling area is provided in the upper croon so that the game balls that enter the falling area are guided to the lower area. Yes. On the other hand, for example, two crunes are arranged side by side, and an inter-clune movement area is formed in one of the crunes as an entryable area, and a movement device is provided in the inter-clune movement area. It can also be set as the aspect which moves.

  In the above-described embodiment, a clown is used as the distribution device, but other distribution devices, for example, a stage provided with a plurality of entrance areas are provided, and a rotary distribution device in which the stage rotates, It is also possible to use, for example, a sorting device that performs sorting by using an action of an accessory.

It is a perspective view which shows the pachinko game machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention from the front side. FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view of the pachinko gaming machine shown in FIG. 1. It is a perspective view which shows the pachinko game machine shown in FIG. 1 from the back side. It is a front view of the game board shown in FIG. It is a perspective view of a distribution apparatus. It is a block diagram which mainly shows the internal structure of a pachinko gaming machine. It is a figure which shows a special symbol determination table. It is a figure which shows a fluctuation | variation pattern table. It is a figure which shows the probability change effective time determination table. It is a figure which shows a display pattern table. It is a figure which shows a special production pattern table. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the main control process repeatedly performed by the main control circuit after turning on a power supply. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of a special symbol control process. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of a special symbol memory | storage check process. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of a special symbol fluctuation | variation time management process. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of a special symbol display time management process. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of a big hit start interval management process. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the process during big prize opening opening. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the winning ball residual ball monitoring process. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the waiting time management process before a big winning opening reopening. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of a big hit end interval process. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of a special symbol game completion | finish process. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of a normal symbol control process. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of a 2nd big winning opening opening start process. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the 2nd big winning opening release end process. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the system timer interruption process interrupted in a main control process. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of an input signal process. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of a 1st start prize port winning process. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of a 2nd start winning opening prize process. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of a big hit transfer area | region winning process. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of a probability change area | region winning process. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of a fall area winning process. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the sub control process repeatedly performed by the sub control circuit. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the sub control command reception interruption process in a sub control circuit. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of command analysis control processing. It is a figure which shows the contents displayed as a probability variation area detection effect in a special symbol game in time series, (a) is a state in which the probability variation area detection effect is started, (b) is a final stage of the probability variation area detection effect at the time of big hit The display state, (c) shows the display state of the final stage of the probability variation area detection effect at the time of detachment. It is a figure which shows the content displayed as a fall area detection effect in a special symbol game in time series, (a) is the state which started the fall area detection effect, (b) is the final stage of the fall area detection effect at the time of big hit The display state is shown. It is a front view of the game board of the pachinko gaming machine according to the second embodiment. It is a perspective view of the 1st big prize opening and distribution device of a pachinko game machine concerning a second embodiment. It is a perspective view of the 2nd big prize opening and distribution device of a pachinko game machine concerning a second embodiment. It is a perspective view of the 2nd big prize opening and distribution device of a pachinko game machine concerning a third embodiment. It is a block diagram which mainly shows the internal structure of the pachinko gaming machine according to the third embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the input signal process performed in the pachinko game machine which concerns on 3rd embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the special area | region winning process performed in the pachinko game machine which concerns on 3rd embodiment. It is a front view of the game board of the pachinko gaming machine according to the fourth embodiment. It is a perspective view of the 2nd big prize opening and distribution device of a pachinko game machine concerning a 4th embodiment.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Pachinko machine, 4 ... Game board, 8A ... 1st start winning opening, 8B ... 2nd starting winning opening, 9, 90-92,100 ... Distribution device, 9C, 92C ... Falling area, 9D, 91D ... Probability change Area, 9E, 90E, 92E ... Big hit transition area, 90C ... Special area, 11A, 11C ... First big prize opening (first variable prize winning device), 11B, 11D to 11F ... Second big prize opening (second variable) (Winning device), 30 ... main control circuit, 31 ... main CPU.

Claims (5)

A variable winning device that performs an opening operation from a closed state in which game balls are difficult to enter to an open state in which game balls are easy to enter;
Variable winning device control means for controlling the opening / closing operation of the variable winning device;
Random value extraction means for extracting a predetermined random value when a predetermined extraction condition is satisfied;
Random number value determining means for determining whether the random value extracted by the random number value extracting means is a specific random value;
A first jackpot that shifts the gaming state to a first jackpot gaming state in which the variable winning device opens and closes in a first opening and closing mode based on the random number judging means determining that the specific random number value is determined. Transition means,
The distribution device that distributes the game balls that have entered the variable winning device between the big hit transition region and the winning possible region having a game state transition region different from the big hit transition region, and enables the distribution status to be visually recognized When,
A jackpot transition area detecting means for detecting a game ball entering the jackpot transition area;
Game area detecting means for detecting a game ball entering the game state transition area;
Second jackpot transition means for shifting the gaming state to a second jackpot gaming state in which the variable winning device is opened and closed in a second opening and closing manner based on detection of a game ball entering by the jackpot transition area detecting means;
Specific game state control means for controlling the progress of the game in a specific game state that is more likely to shift to the first big hit game state or the second big hit game state than the normal game state;
Based on the fact that the game area detecting means detects that a game ball has entered the game state transition area while the progress of the game in the specific game state is controlled by the specific game state control means. And a gaming state transition means for transitioning the gaming state from the specific gaming state to the normal gaming state. The variable winning device includes a first variable winning device and a second variable winning device,
The variable winning device control means causes the first variable winning device to perform an opening / closing operation in the first opening / closing mode when the first big hit transition means has shifted to the first big hit gaming state. 2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein when the second big hit game state is shifted to the second big hit game state, the second variable winning device is caused to perform an opening / closing operation in the second opening / closing mode. The variable winning device includes a first variable winning device and a second variable winning device,
The winning area includes a specific transition area different from the jackpot transition area and the gaming state transition area, and game balls entered in the second variable winning device are distributed,
A specific transition area detecting means for detecting a game ball entering the specific transition area;
The gaming state transition means shifts the gaming state to the specific gaming state on the basis of detection of a game ball entering the specific transition area by the specific transition area detection means. The gaming machine according to claim 1. The variable winning device includes a first variable winning device and a second variable winning device,
The distribution device distributes the game balls entered in the first variable prize-winning device between a specific transition region and a first pitchable region having a non-specific transition region different from the specific transition region, and the distribution situation And a game ball entered in the second variable prize-winning device is distributed between the jackpot transition area and the second ball-possible area including the game state transition area, A second sorting device that can visually recognize the sorting status,
A specific transition area detecting means for detecting a game ball entering the specific transition area;
The gaming state transition means shifts the gaming state to the specific gaming state on the basis of detection of a game ball entering the specific transition area by the specific transition area detection means. The gaming machine according to claim 1. A game state detecting means for detecting whether or not the game state is in the specific game state;
In the gaming state transition means, the gaming state detection means detects that the gaming state is in the specific gaming state, and the gaming area detection means detects entry of a game ball into the gaming state transition area. The gaming state is shifted from the specific gaming state to the normal gaming state, and the gaming state detecting means detects that the gaming state is in a gaming state other than the specific gaming state, and the gaming area detecting means The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein a gaming state is shifted to the specific gaming state based on detection of a game ball entering the gaming state transition region.

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