JP2008212499A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of increasing the number of acquired balls in a big hit gaming state.
SOLUTION: A pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a normal symbol passing gate in the special winning opening 39, and can enter the normal symbol passing gate when the shutter 40 is opened in a special gaming state. When an ordinary symbol game is played when the game ball passes through the ordinary symbol passing gate, when the winning is won, the ordinary electric accessory 48 is released, and when the ordinary electric accessory 48 is entered, When the accessory 49 is opened, in addition to winning in the big winning opening 39, the prize balls for winning in the ordinary electric accessory 48 and the ordinary accessory 49 are paid out by the payout device.
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Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine, particularly a pachinko gaming machine.

In a conventional pachinko gaming machine, when a game ball enters the start of the game board, a big hit lottery is performed, and after three pieces of identification information change, the combination stops according to the result of the big hit lottery, while the identification information An effect display using a character image or the like is performed in accordance with the fluctuation of the image. Then, when the big hit lottery is won, for example, all three pieces of identification information become combinations of symbols of the same type, so that the player is notified that the win has been won, and the game goes to the big win gaming state. Further, when the game state shifts to the big hit game state, a shutter member called an attacker is driven, and a large winning opening that allows a plurality of game balls to enter simultaneously is opened, so that a lot of prize balls can be obtained. There is a gaming machine.
Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2003-299841

  However, in such a conventional pachinko gaming machine, in the normal gaming state until the big hit, the player can play a game with a willingness and a sense of expectation to make a big hit. It was just waiting for the prize balls to accumulate while watching the balls that could be acquired in the game after entering the state entered the grand prize opening.

  For example, in the case of a model in which a 10-ball winning or 30-second opening is 1 round in a big hit gaming state and this round game is played 15 rounds, if a 15-ball payout can be obtained for each winning of the ball, The top 2250 prize balls will be obtained. However, in consideration of the number of game balls consumed in the big hit gaming state, generally, about 1800 to 2000 prize balls are obtained. As described above, in the conventional pachinko gaming machine, the number of prize balls that can be acquired in the big hit gaming state is generally determined, and it is difficult to aim for further acquisition of game balls in the big hit gaming state.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-described problems, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine capable of increasing the number of acquired balls in the big hit gaming state.

  (1) A game board having a game area in which a game ball can roll and an advantage provided to the player over the normal game state on the condition that the game board is provided in the game area and passes through a start area through which the game ball can pass. A special gaming state determining means for determining whether or not to enter a special gaming state, and when the special gaming state determining means determines that the special gaming state is set, the gaming state is shifted from the normal gaming state to the special gaming state. A game state transition control means for performing control, and a first state that is provided in the game area and is difficult for a game ball to enter when the game state transition control means performs control for transition to the special game state. The first variable prize-winning device that can be changed to a second state in which a game ball can easily enter the game, and the first variable prize-winning device are set to either the first state or the second state. Variable control to A variable prize-winning device control means; a passage area provided in the first variable prize-winning device, through which the first variable prize-winning device can pass a game ball in the second state; And a second variable winning device that is provided in the game area and is capable of changing from a first state in which game balls are difficult to enter to a second state in which game balls are easy to enter. A lottery means for performing a predetermined lottery for determining whether or not to move the second variable winning device to the second state on the condition that the passing area detecting means has detected a game ball; and the lottery means In accordance with the lottery result, the second variable winning device control means for variably controlling the second variable winning device, provided in the gaming area, provided that a game ball has entered the second variable winning device. , Play from the first state where game balls are difficult to enter A third variable winning device that can change to a second state in which a game ball is easy to enter, and according to the winning of a game ball to the first variable winning device, the second variable winning device, and the third variable winning device. And a payout device for paying out a predetermined number of prize balls.

  According to the invention of (1), when a transition is made to the special gaming state (big hit gaming state), the first variable winning device (so-called “attacker”) enters the second state (open state) and passes through the first variable winning device. The game ball can pass through the area. When a game ball passes through the passing area, a predetermined lottery for determining the state of the second variable winning device (for example, an ordinary electric accessory, so-called electric tulip) is performed. The variable winning device is in the second state (open state). When winning the second variable winning device in the second state, the third variable winning device (for example, a normal accessory, a so-called (non-electric) tulip) enters the second state (open state). In this way, in the big hit gaming state, in addition to winning the first variable winning device, it is possible to expect winnings to the second variable winning device and the third variable winning device, and the number of acquired balls can be increased. A gaming machine can be provided.

  (2) The gaming machine according to (1), further comprising third variable winning device entry detection means for detecting entry of a game ball into the third variable winning device, wherein the lottery means includes the third variable winning device. A gaming machine characterized in that the predetermined lottery is performed on condition that a winning device winning detection means detects a winning.

  According to the invention of (2), in addition to the invention of (1), a predetermined variable for determining the state of the second variable winning device (for example, the ordinary electric accessory) is triggered by winning the third variable winning device. When the lottery is performed and the winner is won, the second variable winning device is in the second state (open state). For this reason, the third variable prize-winning device enters the second state by entering the second variable prize-winning device, and the second variable prize-winning device is selected by winning the predetermined lottery by entering the third variable prize-winning device. The second state becomes the second state, and the third variable winning device is in the second state by entering the second variable winning device. Thus, a loop may be formed in a series of operations related to the second variable winning device and the third variable winning device. Thereby, it becomes possible to expect a large amount of game balls to be acquired regardless of the transition to the special game state (big hit game state), and it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of increasing the number of acquired balls.

  (3) In the gaming machine according to (1) or (2), the lottery system includes specific area passage detection means for detecting that a game ball has passed through a specific area in which the game ball can pass in the game area. A means is characterized in that the predetermined lottery is performed on the condition that the specific area passage detection means has detected.

  According to the invention of (3), in addition to the invention of (1) or (2), the state of the second variable winning device (for example, an ordinary electric accessory) triggered by the game ball passing through the specific area When the predetermined lottery for determining is made and the winning is made, the second variable winning device is in the second state (open state). As a result, it is possible to expect the acquisition of game balls that do not depend on the transition to the big hit game state, and it is possible to provide a gaming machine that can increase the number of acquired balls.

  (4) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (3), the gaming board includes a transparent region having transparency, and the first variable winning device is disposed in the transparent region. An area, a second area in which the second variable winning device is arranged, and a third area in which the third variable prize winning device is arranged, through the transparent area of the game board, And a display control means for performing display control of the display device, wherein the display control means includes the first variable winning device, the second variable winning device, and the third. A gaming machine that performs control to display a notification image for designating a winning device to be changed to the second state when at least one of the variable winning devices is changed to the second state.

  According to the invention of (4), in addition to the inventions of (1) to (3), before entering the second state (open state) in the first to third variable winning devices, or the second state By notifying the player of the winning device that is being displayed by the notification image by the display device, it is possible to reduce oversight of the winning device that is in the second state, and to reduce so-called oversight. As a result, it is easy for beginners to understand, and it is possible to expect a large amount of game balls to be acquired regardless of the transition to the big hit game state, and it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of increasing the number of acquired balls. .

  (5) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (4), in addition to the third variable winning device provided in the gaming area, a predetermined specific entering device capable of entering a game ball And a specific variable winning device capable of changing from a first state in which a game ball is difficult to enter to a second state in which a game ball is easy to enter, provided that the game ball has won a prize. A gaming machine that pays out a predetermined number of prize balls in response to winning of game balls to the specific variable prize winning device.

  According to the invention of (5), in addition to the inventions of (1) to (4), when winning the second variable winning device in the second state, a third variable winning device (for example, a normal character) In addition, the specific variable prize-winning device (for example, a normal accessory, a so-called (non-electric) tulip) is in the second state (open state). In this way, in the special gaming state (big hit gaming state), in addition to winning the first variable winning device, the second variable winning device, the third variable winning device, and the specific variable winning device can be expected to win. Therefore, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that can increase the number of acquired balls.

  According to the present invention, in the big hit gaming state, in addition to winning the first variable winning device, it is possible to expect winnings to the second variable winning device and the third variable winning device, thereby increasing the number of balls acquired. It is possible to provide a gaming machine that can be used.

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

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

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

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

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

  The liquid crystal display device 32 is disposed behind (on the back side of) the game board 14. In other words, the liquid crystal display device 32 is disposed behind the transparent member of the game board 14. The liquid crystal display device 32 has a display area 32a that enables display of an image relating to a game. The display area 32a is disposed so as to overlap all or part of the game board 14 from the back side. In other words, the display area 32a is disposed behind the game board 14 so as to overlap at least all or part of the game area 15 in the game board 14. Specifically, the liquid crystal display device 32 is disposed behind the game board 14 so that the display area 32 a overlaps all or part of the game area 15 and all or part of the game area outer area 16. . In the liquid crystal display device 32, various images such as an effect image for effect and an ornament image for decoration are displayed in the display area 32a. In particular, in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32, after transitioning to the big hit gaming state (special gaming state), an effect image for rendering is displayed during execution of the special game. Thus, the game board 14 is an example of a game board provided with a transparent region having transparency. In addition, the liquid crystal display device 32 is an example of a display device that transmits through a transparent area on the game board (game board 14) and performs display that can be visually recognized by the player.

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

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

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

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

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

  The special symbol display 35 is composed of a plurality of 8-segment LEDs. This 8-segment LED is repeatedly turned on and off when the predetermined special symbol variation display start condition is satisfied. By turning on / off the 8-segment LED, 10 numeric symbols from “0” to “9” are variably displayed as special symbols (also referred to as first identification information). As a special symbol, when a specific numeric symbol (for example, a numeric symbol such as “21”, “50”, or “64”) is stopped and displayed, the jackpot game that is advantageous to the player from the normal gaming state The gaming state shifts to a state (special gaming state). When this big hit game state is reached, as will be described later, the shutter 40 (see FIG. 4) is controlled to the open state, and the game ball can be received in the big prize opening 39 (see FIG. 4). On the other hand, when a number symbol other than a specific number symbol is stopped and displayed as a special symbol, the normal gaming state is maintained. As described above, a game in which a special symbol is variably displayed and then stopped and the game state is shifted or maintained depending on the result is called a “special symbol game”.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  As shown in FIG. 4, the ordinary electric accessory 48 (so-called electric motor) installed in the two guide rails 30 (30a and 30b), the obstacle 43, the stage 55, the obstacle 57, the start opening 25, and the specific winning opening 44a. Tulips), ordinary members 49 (so-called non-electric (mechanical) tulips) installed at the special winning opening 44b, shutter 40, large winning opening 39, general winning openings 56a, 56b, 56c, 56d, and other gaming members Is provided on the game board 14. Further, a speaker 46 is provided on the upper portion of the door 11.

  A stage 55 is provided at a substantially central portion of the game board 14, and an obstacle 57 is provided above the stage 55 in the game board 14. Holes 57 a and 57 b for allowing game balls to enter the stage 55 are provided on both sides of the obstacle 57. That is, in the game ball launched to the game board 14 by the operation of the launch handle 26, the game ball that collided with the obstacle 57 flows down along the obstacle 57 to the left or right. Also, only the game balls that have entered the holes 57a and 57a are guided to the stage 55. The stage 55 is formed with a central hole 55a and holes 55b and 55c provided on both sides of the hole 55a. A game ball guided to the stage 55 is formed by the hole 55a or the hole 55a. A ball enters one of the parts 55b and 55c. The game ball that has entered the hole 55a is returned to the game board 14 from a discharge port 55d formed immediately below the hole 55a via a guide path (not shown). The game balls that have entered the holes 55b and 55c are returned directly to the game board 14.

  An accessory for forming the start port 25 is provided directly below the discharge port 55d. Further, an ordinary electric accessory 48 that forms a specific winning opening 44 a is provided on the left side of the stage 55. The ordinary electric accessory 48 includes a pair of blade members provided on both the left and right sides, and a passage to the specific prize winning port 44a is formed by the pair of blade members. Further, the pair of blade members can be switched to a closed state or an open state by a normal electric accessory solenoid 118 (see FIG. 8). When the pair of blade members are in an open state, it is easy for a game ball to enter the specific winning opening 44a. Become. Further, in the closed state, it becomes difficult for the game ball to enter the specific winning opening 44a. Immediately below the ordinary electric accessory 48 is provided an ordinary accessory 49 that forms the specific winning opening 44b. The normal accessory 49 includes a pair of blade members provided on both the left and right sides, and a passage to the specific winning port 44b is formed by the pair of blade members. In addition, the pair of blade members are mechanically switched to an open state by a game ball that has entered the specific winning opening 44a, and when it is in an open state, the game ball can easily enter the specific winning opening 44b. Become. It is mechanically switched to a closed state by a game ball that has entered the specific winning opening 44b. In the present embodiment, since the ordinary electric accessory 48 is provided immediately above the ordinary accessory 49, when the ordinary accessory 49 is in a closed state, a game ball is placed at the specific winning opening 44b. It is difficult to enter the ball.

  Next, the structure of the opening / closing mechanism 500 that moves the blade member 49a of the normal accessory 49 will be described with reference to FIG. In FIG. 6, for the sake of easy understanding, description of the drive mechanism such as the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 118 constituting the ordinary electric accessory 48 is omitted.

  On the back side of the game board 14, an open discharge path 510 through which game balls flow down, and a game ball that is connected to the open discharge path 510 and enters the normal electric accessory 48 (first specific winning port 44 a) flow down. A winning ball passage 520 that connects to the opening discharge passage 510 and a closing discharge passage 530 through which the game ball that has entered the normal accessory 49 (second specific winning opening 44b) flows down are provided. On the back side of the game board 14, an opening / closing mechanism 500 is provided for moving two blade members 49 a provided on the normal accessory 49.

  The opening discharge path 510 extends downward behind the game board 14 along the installation positions of the ordinary electric accessory 48 and the ordinary accessory 49.

  The winning ball passage 520 is provided between the blade member 48a of the ordinary electric accessory 48 and the discharge passage 510 for opening, and extends downward from the ordinary electric accessory 48 and is then opened above the ordinary accessory 49 for release. It is connected to the path 510. In this winning ball passage 520, a specific winning ball sensor 110 is provided.

  The closing discharge path 530 is provided between the blade member 49a of the normal accessory 49 and the opening discharge path 510, and extends downward from the ordinary accessory 49c before being connected to the opening discharge path 510. A specific winning ball sensor 111 is provided in the closing discharge path 530.

  The two blade members 49a are arranged symmetrically so as to face each other with a predetermined interval through which the game ball can pass. The shape of the blade member 49a gradually decreases from the base end portion toward the tip end portion in a front view, and has a predetermined thickness.

  The opening / closing mechanism 500 is connected to two blade members 49 a provided on the ordinary accessory 49, respectively. The opening / closing mechanisms 500 connected to the two blade members 49a are arranged symmetrically so as to face each other across the opening discharge passage 510, the winning ball passage 520 or the closing discharge passage 530.

  The configuration of the opening / closing mechanism 500 connected to the right blade member 49a will be described below. The opening / closing mechanism 500 includes a movable piece shaft 253 having one end inserted and fixed to the base end portion of the blade member 49a, a rotatable first gear 252 fixed to an intermediate portion of the movable piece shaft 253, and the movable piece shaft 253. The closing ball receiving portion 254 fixed to the other end side of the first gear 252, the second gear 256 that can rotate by meshing with the teeth of the first gear 252, and one end side inserted and fixed at the center of the second gear 256. A ball receiving shaft 255 and an opening ball receiving portion 257 fixed to the other end side of the ball receiving shaft 255 are provided.

  The first gear 252 has teeth formed on the entire circumference of a substantially circular outer edge, and is provided so as to rotate about the movable piece shaft 253 as a rotation axis. The closing ball receiving portion 254 is formed in a substantially rectangular plate shape, and one side thereof is fixed to the movable piece shaft 253. The closing ball receiving portion 254 is disposed outside the closing discharge path 530 when the blade member 49a is in the closed state, and is disposed inside the closing discharge path 530 when the blade member 49a is in the open state. Further, the closing ball receiving portion 254 moves from the outside of the closing discharge path 530 to the inside by the first gear 252 rotating to the right with the movable piece shaft 253 as the rotation axis, and rotates to the left. By this, it moves from the inside of the closing discharge path 530 to the outside.

  The second gear 256 has teeth formed around the entire circumference of a substantially circular outer edge, and is provided so as to rotate about the ball receiving shaft 255 as a rotation axis. The opening ball receiving portion 257 is formed in a substantially rectangular plate shape, and one side thereof is fixed to the ball receiving shaft 255. The opening ball receiving portion 257 is disposed outside the opening discharge path 510 when the blade member 49a is in the closed state, and is disposed inside the opening discharge path 510 when the blade member 49a is in the opened state. Further, the opening ball receiving portion 257 moves from the outside of the opening discharge path 510 to the inside and rotates leftward when the second gear 256 rotates rightward with the ball receiving shaft 255 as a rotation axis. As a result, the opening discharge path 510 moves from the inside to the outside.

  The configuration of the opening / closing mechanism 500 connected to the left blade member 49a is symmetrical to the configuration of the opening / closing mechanism 500 connected to the right blade member 49a.

  Next, the operation of the ordinary accessory 49 by the opening / closing mechanism 500 will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram in the case where the two blade members 49a are movable from the closed state to the open state in the ordinary accessory 49. FIG. FIG. 7A is a front view of the ordinary accessory 49 in which the two blade members 49a are closed, and FIG. 7B is a front view of the ordinary accessory 49 in which the two blade members 49a are open. FIG.

  First, a game ball that has entered the ordinary electric accessory 48 enters the opening discharge path 510 through the winning ball path 520 and flows downward. The game balls flowing down inside the opening discharge path 510 abut against two opening ball receiving portions 257 located on the left and right sides disposed inside the opening discharging path 510. Then, a driving force is applied to these opening ball receiving portions 257, and the opening ball receiving portions 257 are pushed downward, so that these opening ball receiving portions 257 are moved from the inside of the opening discharge path 510 to the outside. Moving. As a result, the right second gear 256 rotates to the left, and the right first gear 252 that engages with the teeth of the right second gear 256 rotates to the right to close the right side. The ball receiver 254 moves from the outside to the inside of the closing discharge path 530. Further, the left second gear 256 rotates in the right direction, and the left first gear 252 that engages with the teeth of the left second gear 256 rotates in the left direction, and the left closing ball The receiving part 254 moves from the outside to the inside of the closing discharge path 530. As the first gear 252 rotates, the two blade members 49a move from the closed state to the open state.

  FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram in the case where the two blade members 49 a are movable from the open state to the closed state in the ordinary accessory 49. FIG. 8A is a front view of the ordinary accessory 49 in which the two blade members 49a are open, and FIG. 8B is a front view of the ordinary accessory 49 in which the two blade members 49a are closed. FIG.

  First, a game ball that has entered the normal accessory 49 comes into contact with two closing ball receiving portions 254 located on both the left and right sides disposed inside the closing discharge path 530. Then, a driving force is applied to these opening ball receiving portions 257, and the closing ball receiving portions 254 are pushed downward, so that these closing ball receiving portions 254 move from the inside of the closing discharge passage 530 to the outside. Moving. As a result, the right first gear 252 rotates to the left, and the right second gear 256 that engages with the teeth of the right first gear 252 rotates to the right to release the right side. The ball receiving portion 257 moves from the outside to the inside of the opening discharge path 510. Further, the left first gear 252 rotates in the right direction, and the left second gear 256 that engages the teeth of the left first gear 252 rotates in the left direction, and the left closing ball The receiving part 254 moves from the inside of the closing discharge path 530 to the outside. As the first gear 252 rotates, the two blade members 49a move from the open state to the closed state. In this way, the normal combination 49 is provided in the game area, and the driving force is transmitted by the contact of the game ball that has entered the second variable prize-winning device (ordinary electric combination 48), so that the game ball enters the game. The game ball moves from the difficult first state to the second state where the game ball is easy to enter, the game ball rolling in the game area enters, and the driving force is transmitted when the game ball contacts. This is an example of a third variable winning device that moves from the second state in which game balls are easy to enter to the first state in which game balls are difficult to enter.

  On the board surface of the game board 14, an obstacle 43 is provided immediately above the ordinary electric accessory 48. When the ordinary electric accessory 48 is in a closed state, the pair of blade members face each other with a width that allows one game ball to pass through, and flow down from directly above the ordinary electric accessory 48. Only game balls can enter. Here, in this embodiment, since the obstacle 43 is provided immediately above the ordinary electric accessory 48, when the ordinary electric accessory 48 is in a closed state, the game ball is moved to the specific winning opening 44a. Is difficult to enter. As described above, the game board 14 includes a transparent area having transparency, and in the transparent area, the first area in which the first variable winning device (shutter 40) is disposed, and the second variable winning apparatus (ordinary electric drive). This is an example of a game board that includes a second area in which an accessory 48) is arranged and a third area in which a third variable winning device (ordinary accessory 49) is arranged.

  The start opening 25 is provided with a start winning ball sensor 116 (see FIG. 9) for detecting the winning of a game ball. When a game medium such as a game ball is detected by the start winning ball sensor 116, it is determined that the game ball has won. When the game ball wins, the special symbol display by the special symbol display 35 is started. Also, if a game ball wins during the special symbol variation display, the special symbol variation display based on the winning of the game ball to the start port 25 is executed until the special symbol during the variation display is stopped and displayed ( Start) is put on hold. Thereafter, when the special symbol that has been variably displayed is stopped and displayed, the variably displayed suspended special symbol is started. Note that an upper limit is set for the number of times the execution of the special symbol variable display is suspended. For example, the special symbol variable display is suspended up to four times.

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

  FIG. 9 is a perspective view showing the configuration of the special winning opening 39, and the special winning opening 39 is provided with a shutter 40 that can be opened and closed on the front side (front) thereof. Further, a normal symbol passing gate 41 is provided in the special winning opening 39, and a normal symbol passing ball sensor 119 (see FIG. 9) is provided in the normal symbol passing gate 41. The shutter 40 is driven so as to be in an open state in which it is easy to accept a game ball when a special numerical symbol is stopped and displayed as a special symbol on the special symbol display 35 and the gaming state is shifted to the big hit gaming state. As a result, the special winning opening 39 is in an open state (second state) in which a game ball can be easily received. As described above, the normal symbol passing gate 41 is an example of a passing area provided in the first variable winning device.

  On the other hand, the special winning opening 39 provided on the back side (rear) of the shutter 40 includes an area having a count sensor 102 (see FIG. 8) that detects a game ball that has entered the special winning opening 39. The shutter 40 is driven to the open state until a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls passes or a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) elapses. When a condition for winning a predetermined number of game balls in the grand prize opening 39 or elapse of a predetermined time is satisfied in the open state, the shutter 40 is driven so as to be in a closed state in which it is difficult to accept the game balls. . As a result, the special winning opening 39 is in a closed state in which it is difficult to accept a game ball (first state). From the open state (second state) in which the grand prize opening 39 is easy to accept game balls to the closed state (first state) in which the grand prize opening 39 is difficult to accept game balls. This game is called a round game. Therefore, the shutter 40 is opened during the round game and is closed between the round games. A round game is counted as the number of rounds such as “1” round and “2” round. For example, the first round game may be referred to as the first round and the second round as the second round.

  Subsequently, the shutter 40 driven from the open state to the closed state (first state) is again in the open state on condition that the game ball received in the big prize opening 39 in the open state has passed the count sensor 102. Driven by. That is, it is possible to continue to the next round game on condition that the game ball received in the special winning opening 39 in the opened state of the shutter 40 has passed through the count sensor 102. A game from the first round game until the end of the (final) round game that cannot continue to the next round game is called a special game. Thus, the shutter 40 is provided in the game area, and when the game state transition control means performs control to shift to the special game state, the game ball enters from the first state where it is difficult for the game ball to enter. It is an example of the 1st variable winning apparatus which can change to the 2nd state which is easy to do.

  During execution of the special game, the number of rounds (the maximum number of continuous rounds) from the first round number to the last round game when the most round game is continued differs depending on the special symbols that are stopped and displayed. For example, in the present embodiment, when the number symbol stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 35 is 64, the maximum number of continuous rounds is 15 and the number symbol stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 35 is 21. In this case, the maximum number of continuation rounds is 15 rounds. When the number symbol stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 35 is 50, the maximum number of continuation rounds is two. The maximum number of continuous rounds is not limited to 2 rounds or 15 rounds. For example, the maximum number of consecutive rounds is selected from “1” to “15” rounds by lottery by the round number lottery means (main control circuit 60 including the main CPU 66 (see FIG. 9)). Also good.

  When the normal symbol passing ball sensor 119 detects the passing of the game ball, the normal symbol display is started on the normal symbol display 33, and after a predetermined time has elapsed, the normal symbol variation display is stopped. . Similarly, when a ball entering the normal object 49 is detected, the normal symbol display on the normal symbol display 33 is started, and after a predetermined time has elapsed, the normal symbol change display is stopped. Thus, the normal symbol passing ball sensor 119 is an example of a passing area detecting unit that detects whether or not the passing area has passed.

  When the normal symbol is stopped and displayed with a predetermined symbol, the blade member provided in the ordinary electric accessory 48 is changed from the closed state to the open state, and the game ball easily enters the specific winning opening 44a. When a game ball enters the specific winning port 44a, the blade member provided in the normal accessory 49 changes from the closed state to the open state, and the game ball easily enters the specific winning port 44b. When the specific winning ball sensor 111 detects that a game ball has entered the specific winning opening 44b, a predetermined number of game balls are paid out as a winning ball, and the normal symbol display 33 displays a variation display of the normal symbol. After a predetermined time has elapsed, the normal symbol variation display stops. When the normal symbol is stopped and displayed with a predetermined symbol, the blade member provided in the normal electric accessory 48 changes from the closed state to the open state. As described above, the ordinary electric accessory 48 is provided in the game area, and can be changed from the first state in which the game ball is difficult to enter to the second state in which the game ball is easy to enter. It is an example. In addition, the normal accessory 49 is provided in the game area, and the first state in which the game ball is difficult to enter on condition that the game ball enters the second variable winning device (ordinary electric accessory 48) ( This is an example of a third variable winning device (ordinary accessory 49) that can be changed from a closed state) to a second state (open state) where game balls can easily enter. Further, the specific winning ball sensor 111 is an example of a third variable winning device entry detecting means for detecting the entering of a game ball into the third variable winning device (ordinary accessory 49).

  As described above, a game in which a normal symbol is displayed in a variable manner and then stopped and the open / closed state of the blade member varies depending on the result is referred to as a “normal symbol game”. In the present embodiment, as described above, the normal symbol game is executed in response to the ball entering the normal symbol passing gate 41 provided in the big winning opening 39 and the ball entering the specific winning port 44b. In the present embodiment, the game ball entering the shutter 40 is configured to pass through the normal symbol passage gate 42 without fail. For this reason, in this embodiment, the count sensor 102 and the normal symbol passing ball sensor 119 are combined. In this way, the normal symbol passing ball sensor 119 (count sensor 102) detects the specific region passing detection that detects that the gaming ball has passed through the specific region (normal symbol passing gate 41) through which the gaming ball can pass in the gaming region. It is an example of a means.

  In addition, the game ball wins the above-mentioned large winning opening 39 and the general winning openings 56a, 56b, 56c, 56d, and the count sensor 102 and the general winning ball sensors 106, 107, 108, 109, which will be described later with reference to FIG. When a game is detected, a predetermined number of game balls are paid out to the upper plate 20 or the lower plate 22 in accordance with the type of each winning opening.

  Further, when winning is made at the start opening 25, the ordinary electric accessory 48, and the ordinary accessory 49 described above, and the starting winning ball sensor 116 and the specific winning ball sensors 110 and 111, which will be described later with reference to FIG. A predetermined number of game balls are paid out to the upper plate 20 or the lower plate 22 in accordance with the type of the winning opening.

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

[Electric configuration of gaming machine]
A control circuit of the pachinko gaming machine 10 in this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 9 is a block diagram showing a control circuit of the pachinko gaming machine 10 in the present embodiment.

  As shown in FIG. 9, the main control circuit 60 as game control means includes a main CPU 66 as a control means, a main ROM (read only memory) 68, and a main RAM (read / write memory) 70 as an example of storage means. ing. The main control circuit 60 controls the progress of the game.

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

  The main ROM 68 stores a program for controlling the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10 by the main CPU 66. In addition, various programs such as a special symbol determination table that is referred to when making a big hit determination by random number lottery. A table is also stored.

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

  The main RAM 70 includes a control state flag, a specific area passing flag, a jackpot determination random number counter, a jackpot symbol determination random number counter, a loss symbol determination random number counter, a reach pattern selection random number counter, an effect condition selection random number counter, and a big prize. Mouth opening number counter, grand prize opening winning counter, round number display counter, round number display effect start counter, waiting time timer, big winning opening time timer, data indicating the number of reserved symbols related to the start memory, Data indicating the number of reserved symbols related to the special symbol related to the second start memory, data indicating the number of reserved symbols related to the normal symbol, data for supplying a command to the sub-control circuit 200 described later, variables, and the like are positioned.

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

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

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

  The big prize opening number counter indicates the number of times the big prize opening is opened in the big hit gaming state (so-called round number). The grand prize winning prize counter indicates the number of game balls that have won the big prize winning prize during one round and passed through the count sensor 102.

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

  When the game ball passes the normal symbol passing ball sensor 119 or the specific winning ball sensor 111 that detects the winning to the normal character 49, but the normal symbol variation display cannot be executed, the start of the normal symbol game is suspended. The The data indicating the number of holds for the normal symbol indicates the number of times the normal symbol game is held. The round number display counter indicates the number of rounds displayed on the liquid crystal display device 32.

  The main control circuit 60 also has a command for a reset clock pulse generating circuit 62 that generates a clock pulse of a predetermined frequency, an initial reset circuit 64 that generates a reset signal when the power is turned on, and a sub-control circuit 200 described later. IC for serial communication 72 is provided. The reset clock pulse generation circuit 62, the initial reset circuit 64, and the serial communication IC 72 are connected to the main CPU 66. The reset clock pulse generation circuit 62 generates a clock pulse every predetermined period (for example, 2 milliseconds) in order to execute a system timer interrupt process to be described later.

  Various devices are connected to the main control circuit 60. For example, as shown in FIG. 8, the count sensor 102, the general winning ball sensors 106 to 109, the specific winning ball sensors 110 and 111, and the starting winning ball A sensor 116, a normal electric accessory solenoid 118, a normal symbol passing ball sensor 119, a big prize opening solenoid 120, and a backup clear switch 124 are connected.

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

  The general winning ball sensors 106 to 109 are provided in the general winning ports 56a to 56d, respectively. Further, the specific winning ball sensors 110 and 111 are provided in the ordinary electric accessory 48 and the ordinary accessory 49, respectively. The general winning ball sensors 106 to 109 and the specific winning ball sensors 110 and 111 receive a predetermined detection signal when the game ball passes through the general winning ports 56a to 56d, the ordinary electric accessory 48, and the ordinary accessory 49. This is supplied to the control circuit 60.

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

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

  The normal symbol passing ball sensor 119 is provided at the normal symbol passing gate 41. The normal symbol passing ball sensor 119 supplies a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60 when a game ball passes through the normal symbol passing gate 41. In FIG. 9, both the count sensor 102 and the normal symbol passing ball sensor 119 are shown, but in this embodiment, the count sensor 102 and the normal symbol passing ball sensor 119 are combined with one sensor. is doing.

  The big prize opening solenoid 120 is connected to the shutter 40 shown in FIG. 4, and drives the shutter 40 in accordance with a drive signal supplied from the main CPU 66 to make the big prize opening open or closed.

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

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

  The payout / launch control circuit 126 receives a prize ball control command supplied from the main control circuit 60 and a lending ball control signal supplied from the card unit 150, and transmits a predetermined signal to the payout device 128. Then, the payout device 128 pays out the game ball. Further, the payout / launch control circuit 126 performs a control of launching a game ball by supplying a launch signal to the launch device 130. In this way, the payout device 128 is used for winning game balls to the first variable winning device (shutter 40), the second variable winning device (ordinary electric accessory 48) and the third variable winning device (ordinary accessory). This is an example of a payout device for paying out a predetermined number of prize balls.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In step S11, initialization setting processing is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 reads the activation program from the main ROM 68 and initializes and sets a flag stored in the main RAM 70 when the power is turned on. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S12.

  In step S12, timer update processing is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 waits for a synchronization between the main control circuit 60 and the sub-control circuit 200, and a big prize for measuring the opening time of the big prize opening 39 that is opened when a big hit occurs. When this process of executing processes for updating various timers such as a mouth open time timer is completed, the process proceeds to step S13.

  In step S13, initial value random number update processing is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process of updating the initial value of the random number stored in the main RAM 70. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S14.

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

  In step S15, normal symbol control processing is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 receives from the specific winning ball sensor 111 that detects a ball entering the normal accessory 49 and the normal symbol passing ball sensor 119 (count sensor 102) that detects a ball entering the normal symbol passing gate 41. In response to the detection signal, a random number is generated, a normal symbol winning table stored in the main ROM 68 is referred to, whether or not the normal symbol lottery is won is determined, and the result of determination is stored in the main RAM 70. . Details of the normal symbol control process will be described later. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S16.

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

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

  In step S18, symbol reservation number data generation processing is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 generates start memory number data in response to a detection signal from the start winning ball sensor 116, and when the number of reserves in these start memory number data is less than a predetermined value (for example, 3). Then, a process for updating the start memory number data stored in the main RAM 70 is performed. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S19.

  In step S19, port output processing is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process of outputting a control signal stored in the main RAM 70 to each port in the above steps. Specifically, an LED power source (common signal) for lighting the LED and a solenoid power source for driving the solenoid are supplied to the lamp 74. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S20.

  In step S20, a storage / game state command control process is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the fluctuation shortening flag (short time and middle flag) is set in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. Processing to transmit to the sub-control circuit 200 is performed. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S21.

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

  In step S22, a payout process is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 checks whether or not a game ball has won a prize winning port 39, a starting port 25, specific winning ports 44a and 44b, and general winning ports 56a to 56d. If there is a winning, a corresponding payout request command is transmitted to the payout control CPU of the payout / firing control circuit 126. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S12.

[System timer interrupt processing]
Further, the main CPU 66 may interrupt the main process and execute the system timer interrupt process even when the main process is being executed. The following system timer interrupt processing is executed in accordance with clock pulses generated every predetermined period (for example, 2 milliseconds) from the reset clock pulse generation circuit 62. The system timer interrupt process will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S42, a process for saving each register is performed. In this processing, the main CPU 66 performs processing for saving the program being executed stored in each register (storage area) of the main RAM 70. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S43.

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

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

  In step S46, a switch input detection process is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process of detecting a detection signal from each switch such as the count sensor 102. Details will be described later. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S47.

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

  In step S49, an interrupt permission process is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process for returning to the address before the occurrence of the interrupt. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished and the main process is executed.

[Special symbol control processing]
The subroutine executed in step S14 in FIG. 10 will be described with reference to FIG. In FIG. 12, the numerical values drawn from step S72 to step S81 indicate control state flags corresponding to those steps, and one step corresponding to the numerical value is determined according to the numerical value of the control state flag. Will be executed and the special symbol game will proceed.

  First, as shown in FIG. 12, a process for loading a control state flag is executed (step S71). In this process, the main CPU 66 reads the control state flag. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S72.

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

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

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

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

  In step S75, a big hit start interval management process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 has a value (03) indicating that the control status flag indicates the jackpot start interval management, and when the time corresponding to the jackpot start interval has elapsed, the main winning prize port 39 read from the main ROM 68 is obtained. Is stored in the main RAM 70. Then, in the process of step S19 in FIG. 10, the main CPU 66 reads data for opening the big prize opening 39 stored in the main RAM 70, and sends a signal indicating that the big prize opening 39 is opened to the big prize opening solenoid. 120. As described above, the main CPU 66 and the like perform opening / closing control of the special winning opening 39. That is, one round game in which a predetermined advantageous gaming state (a gaming state from the open state in which the grand prize opening 39 easily accepts the game ball to the closed state in which the grand prize opening 39 hardly accepts the game ball) is provided a plurality of times. A special game that may be repeated will be executed.

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

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

  In step S78, a special winning opening opening process is executed. In this process, when the control status flag is a value (04) indicating that the big prize opening is being opened, the main CPU 66 has passed the condition that the big prize opening prize counter is “10” or more, and the opening upper limit time ( It is determined whether or not any of the conditions that the big prize opening time timer is “0” is satisfied. The main CPU 66 updates a variable positioned in the main RAM 70 in order to close the special winning opening 39 when any of the conditions is satisfied. The main CPU 66 sets a value (05) indicating monitoring of the winning ball residual ball in the control state flag. The main CPU 66 sets the special ball remaining ball monitoring time (for example, 1 second) in the waiting time timer. That is, it is set so that the process of step S79 is executed after the winning ball residual ball monitoring time has elapsed. Note that the main CPU 66 does not execute the above-described processing when none of the conditions is satisfied. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S79.

  In step S79, a special winning opening residual ball monitoring process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 has a value (05) indicating that the control state flag indicates the supervised ball residual ball monitoring, and the game ball is placed in a specific area in the special payout port 39 when the supervised mouth residual ball monitoring time has elapsed. It is determined whether or not the condition that the winning prize opening number counter is equal to or greater than a predetermined number (the final round) is satisfied. When any of the conditions is satisfied, the main CPU 66 sets a value (07) indicating the jackpot end interval in the control state flag, and sets a time corresponding to the jackpot end interval in the waiting time timer. In other words, after the time corresponding to the big hit end interval has elapsed, the setting of step S80 is executed.

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

  In step S80, jackpot end interval processing is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 sets the value (08) indicating the end of the special symbol game to the control state when the control state flag is a value (07) indicating the jackpot end interval and the time corresponding to the jackpot end interval has elapsed. Set to flag. That is, it is set to execute the process of step S81. Further, the main CPU 66 sets a high probability flag in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70 when the winning probability in the special symbol game becomes a probability variation state (abbreviated for short) in comparison with the winning probability in the normal state. When the winning probability in the normal symbol game is higher than the winning probability in the normal state (abbreviated to the normal figure probability changing state), the change shortening flag is set in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. As described above, the main CPU 66 variably controls the first variable winning device (shutter 40) so as to be in either the first state (closed state) or the second state (open state). It is an example of a variable winning device control means.

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

  As described above, the special symbol game is executed by setting the control state flag. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 12, the main CPU 66 sets the control status flag to “00”, “01”, “02”, when the big hit determination result is out of order when the big hit gaming state is not set. By setting “08” in order, the processing of step S72, step S73, step S74, and step S81 shown in FIG. 12 is executed at a predetermined timing. Further, the main CPU 66 sets the control state flag in the order of “00”, “01”, “02”, “03” when the result of the big hit determination is a big hit when it is not the big hit gaming state, The processing of step S72, step S73, step S74, and step S75 shown in FIG. 12 is executed at a predetermined timing, and control to the big hit gaming state is executed. Furthermore, when the control to the big hit gaming state is executed, the main CPU 66 sets the control state flags in order of “04”, “05”, “06”, thereby performing step S78 shown in FIG. The process of step S79 and step S77 is executed at a predetermined timing, and a special game is executed. If the special game (big hit game state) end condition (special game end condition, big hit game end condition) is satisfied, “04”, “05”, “07”, “08” should be set in order. Thus, the processing from step S78 to step S81 shown in FIG. 12 is executed at a predetermined timing, and the special game is ended. Further, in the present embodiment, there is no passing of the game ball to the specific area until the predetermined time elapses (punk, in the present embodiment, one game is played in the special winning opening 39 during the special game. It is also a special game end condition that the round game of the maximum number of continuous rounds (in this embodiment, “15” rounds) ends.

[Special symbol memory check processing]
The subroutine executed in step S72 in FIG. 12 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, as shown in FIG. 13, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the control state flag is a value (00) indicating a special symbol storage check (step S101). If it is determined that the control state flag is a value indicating a special symbol memory check, the process proceeds to step S102. If it is determined that the control state flag is not a value indicating a special symbol memory check, this subroutine is terminated. To do.

  In step S <b> 102, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the number of holdings related to the special symbol in the starting memory number data is “0”. In this process, when the main CPU 66 determines that the number of reserved symbols relating to the special symbol in the starting memory number data stored in the main RAM 70 is all “0”, the process proceeds to step S103 to indicate the number of reserved items. If it is determined that the data is not “0”, the process proceeds to step S104.

  In step S103, a demonstration display process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 stores a variable for supplying a demonstration display command to the sub control circuit 200 in the main RAM 70 in order to perform a demonstration display. As a result, the display of the demonstration screen is executed in the sub-control circuit 200. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

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

  In step S105, a jackpot determination process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 reads the high probability flag, and based on the read value of the high probability flag, the main CPU 66 generates one jackpot determination table from a plurality of jackpot determination tables having different numbers of jackpot determination values (big hit determination values). select. For example, in the jackpot determination table at normal time, one jackpot determination value is set, but in the jackpot determination table at high probability, five jackpot determination values are set based on the high probability flag. By selecting the jackpot determination table, the probability of shifting to the special gaming state is different. Thus, when the high probability flag is a predetermined value (for example, “77”), that is, when the gaming state is the high probability gaming state, the probability of shifting to the special gaming state (big hit gaming state) is usually It will be better than time. Then, the main CPU 66 refers to the jackpot determination random number value extracted at the time of starting winning and the selected jackpot determination table. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S106.

  In step S106, it is determined whether or not it is a big hit. In this process, the main CPU 66 refers to a jackpot determination random number extracted in a start opening winning prize process described later and a jackpot determination table, and determines whether or not it is a jackpot based on the result of this reference. It becomes. If the main CPU 66 determines that it is a big hit, it moves the process to step S107, and if it does not determine that it is a big hit, moves the process to step S108. In this way, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not to enter a special game state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal game state on the condition that the game ball is passed through the start area through which the game ball can pass. This is an example of special gaming state determination means.

  In step S107, a jackpot symbol determination process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 extracts the jackpot symbol random value extracted at the time of starting winning, determines the identification information (jackpot symbol) based on the jackpot symbol random value, and stores data indicating the identification information. The data is stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. The data indicating the identification information stored in this way is supplied as a stop symbol designation command from the main CPU 66 of the main control circuit 60 to the sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200 by the process of step S19 in FIG. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S109.

  In step S108, a missing symbol determination process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 extracts a random symbol value for determining a symbol out of the random symbol counter for determining a symbol out of symbol, determines identification information (a jackpot symbol) based on the random number value for determining a symbol out of symbol, and determines the identification information. The indicated data is stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. The data indicating the identification information stored in this way is supplied as a stop symbol designation command from the main CPU 66 of the main control circuit 60 to the sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200 by the process of step S19 in FIG. By executing such processing, that is, the result of variable display of the identification information is determined.

  In step S109, a variation pattern determination process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 executes a process of determining a special symbol variation pattern. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S110.

  In step S109, when the main CPU 66 reads the high probability flag and determines that the high probability flag is “77”, the main CPU 66 determines the variation pattern corresponding to the high probability (for example, the standard variation pattern is 4 seconds). If it is determined that the high probability flag is not “77”, the variation pattern corresponding to the normal time (for example, the standard variation pattern derived and displayed in 15 seconds) is selected. Will be selected.

  In step S110, a process of setting a variation time corresponding to the determined variation pattern in the waiting time timer is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 calculates the fluctuation effect time based on the fluctuation pattern determined by the process of step S109 and the fluctuation effect time table indicating the fluctuation effect time of the fluctuation pattern, and the fluctuation effect time. Is stored in the waiting time timer. Then, a process of clearing the storage area used for the current variation display is executed (step S111). When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Special symbol display time management process]
The subroutine executed in step S74 in FIG. 12 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, as shown in FIG. 14, it is determined whether or not the control state flag is a value (02) indicating special symbol display time management (step S131), and whether or not the waiting time timer is “0”. A determination is made (step S132). In this process, if the main CPU 66 determines that the control state flag is a value indicating special symbol display time management and the waiting time timer is “0”, the main CPU 66 shifts the process to step S133. On the other hand, if the main CPU 66 does not determine that the control state flag is a value indicating the special symbol display time management, or if the main CPU 66 does not determine that the waiting time timer is “0”, the main CPU 66 Exit the subroutine.

  In step S133, it is determined whether or not it is a big hit. In this process, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not it has been determined that it is a big hit by the process of step S106 of FIG. If the main CPU 66 determines that it is a big hit, it moves the process to step S134, and if it does not make a big hit, moves the process to step S137.

  In step S137, a variation shortening end determination process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not to cancel the fluctuation shortening flag. In the present embodiment, the variation shortening flag is set after the jackpot is ended by the processing of step S186 in FIG. 15 described later, and the winning probability in the normal symbol game is increased. However, the variation shortening flag is satisfied by satisfying a predetermined condition. Is released and the winning probability in the normal symbol game is lowered. Specifically, the fluctuation shortening flag is canceled when the number of times of holding the normal symbol game (starting memory number data) becomes zero. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S136.

  In step S136, a process of setting a value (08) indicating the end of the special symbol game as the control state flag is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 stores a value indicating the end of the special symbol game in the control state flag. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  On the other hand, in step S134, a process of setting a value (03) indicating jackpot start interval management as a control state flag is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 stores a value indicating the big hit start interval management in the control state flag. And the process which sets the time corresponding to a big hit start interval to a waiting time timer is performed (step S135). In this process, the main CPU 66 reads a predetermined time until the big hit gaming state is started. Then, the main CPU 66 stores the read value indicating the waiting time in the waiting time timer. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished. In this way, the main CPU 66 is a gaming state transition control unit that performs control to shift the gaming state from the normal gaming state to the special gaming state when the special gaming state determination unit (main CPU 66) determines that the special gaming state is set. It is an example.

[Big hit end interval processing]
The jackpot end interval process executed in step S80 (see FIG. 12) of the main process described above will be described below.

  In the big hit end interval process, as shown in FIG. 15, in step S181, the main CPU 66 performs a process of determining whether or not the control state flag of the main RAM 70 is a value (07) indicating the big hit end interval process. If it is determined that the control state flag is a value (07) indicating the big hit end interval process, the process proceeds to step S182. When it is not determined that the control state flag is a value (07) indicating the big hit end interval process, this subroutine is ended.

  In step S182, when the control state flag of the main RAM 70 is a value (07) indicating the big hit end interval process, the main CPU 66 sets the value of the waiting time timer (t) corresponding to the big hit end interval to “0”. It is determined whether or not. Further, when the value of the waiting time timer is “0”, the main CPU 66 proceeds to the process of step S183, and when the value of the waiting time timer is not “0”, the main CPU 66 ends the present subroutine.

  In step S183, the main CPU 66 sets a value (08) indicating the end of the special symbol game in the main RAM 70 in the control state flag. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S184.

  In step S184, the main CPU 66 performs a process of determining whether or not it is a probability variation big hit (whether or not the big hit symbol is a specific symbol). If it is determined that it is a probable big hit, the process proceeds to step S185. If it is not determined that it is a probable big hit, the process proceeds to step S186.

  In step S185, the main CPU 66 sets the high probability flag (77) in the game state flag of the main RAM 70. When the high probability flag (77) is set, the gaming state is such that the winning probability in the special symbol game is high. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S186.

  In step S186, the main CPU 66 sets the fluctuation shortening flag (33) in the gaming state flag of the main RAM 70. When the variation shortening flag (33) is set, the gaming state is such that the winning probability in the normal symbol game is high. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Switch input detection processing]
The switch input detection process in step S46 shown in FIG. 11 will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S231, a special winning opening winning process is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the count sensor 104 has detected a game ball. If it is determined that the game ball has been detected, the main CPU 66 performs a process of adding 1 to the value of the big prize opening prize ball counter. And a process of adding data related to the number of stored normal symbols in the normal symbol game. Details of this processing will be described later. If this process ends, the process moves to step S232.

  In step S232, a general winning opening winning process is performed. The main CPU 66 determines whether or not the general winning ball sensors 106 to 109 and the specific winning ball sensors 110 and 111 have detected a game ball. 1 is added to the value of. In particular, when the specific winning ball sensor 111 that detects a ball entering the second specific winning port 44b detects a game ball, processing for adding data related to the number of stored normal symbols in the normal symbol game is performed. Details of this processing will be described later. If this process ends, the process moves to step S233.

  In step S233, a start opening winning process is performed. The main CPU 66 determines whether or not the start winning ball sensor 116 has detected a game ball. If the main CPU 66 determines that a game ball has been detected, the main CPU 66 performs a process of adding 1 to the value of the start port prize ball counter. Details of this processing will be described later. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Large winning prize winning process]
The step S231 big winning opening winning process shown in FIG. 16 will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S241, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the normal symbol passing ball sensor 119 (count sensor 102) has detected a game ball. If it is determined that a game ball has been detected, the main CPU 66 proceeds to step S242. . If it is not determined that a game ball has been detected, this subroutine is terminated.

  In step S242, the main CPU 66 performs a process of adding 1 to the value of the big prize winning ball counter. If this process ends, the process moves to step S243.

  In step S243, the main CPU 66 performs a process of adding 1 to the value of the big prize opening prize counter. If this process ends, the process moves to step S244.

  In step S244, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the normal symbol holding number is the upper limit (for example, four), and if it is determined that the upper limit is the upper limit, this subroutine is terminated. If it is not determined that the upper limit is reached, the process proceeds to step S245.

  In step S245, the main CPU 66 performs processing for extracting a random number for determining the big hit of the normal symbol game and storing it in the normal symbol storage area of the main RAM 70. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[General prize winning prize process]
The general winning opening winning process in step S232 shown in FIG. 16 will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S260, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the specific winning ball sensor 111 that detects a ball entering the second specific winning port 44b has detected a game ball, and if it determines that a game ball has been detected, the step is executed. The process proceeds to S261. If it is not determined that a game ball has been detected, the process proceeds to step S264.

  In step S <b> 261, the main CPU 66 performs a process of adding 1 to the value of the second specific prize opening prize ball counter. If this process ends, the process moves to step S262.

  In step S262, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the normal symbol holding number is an upper limit (for example, four), and if it is determined that it is the upper limit, the process proceeds to step S264. When it is not determined that the upper limit is reached, the process proceeds to step S263.

  In step S <b> 263, the main CPU 66 performs processing for extracting a random number for determining the big hit of the normal symbol game and storing it in the normal symbol storage area of the main RAM 70. That is, processing for adding start memory data related to the normal symbol game is performed. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S264.

  In step S264, the main CPU 66 detects the game balls by the specific winning ball sensor 110 for detecting the entering of the first specific winning port 44a or the general winning ball sensors 106 to 109 for detecting the entering of the general winning ports 56a to 56d. If it is determined whether or not a game ball is detected, the process proceeds to step S265. If it is not determined that a game ball has been detected, this subroutine is terminated.

  In step S265, the main CPU 66 performs a process of adding 1 to the value of the general winning opening prize ball counter. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Start-up winning process]
The start opening winning process in step S233 shown in FIG. 16 will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S251, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the start winning ball sensor 116 has detected a game ball. If it is determined that a game ball has been detected, the main CPU 66 proceeds to step S252. If it is not determined that a game ball has been detected, this subroutine is terminated.

  In step S252, the main CPU 66 performs a process of adding 1 to the value of the start opening prize counter. If this process ends, the process moves to step S253.

  In step S253, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the number of special symbol games held is an upper limit (for example, 4). If it is determined that the upper limit is reached, the main CPU 66 ends the present subroutine. If not determined to be the upper limit, the process proceeds to step S254.

  In step S 254, the main CPU 66 performs a process of extracting the jackpot determination random number and the special symbol random value of the special symbol game and storing them in the special symbol storage area of the main RAM 70. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Normal symbol control processing]
Below, the normal symbol control process performed in step S15 (refer FIG. 10) of the main process mentioned above is demonstrated.

  In the normal symbol control process, as shown in FIG. 20, in step S300, the main CPU 66 executes a process of loading a normal control state flag. The normal control state flag is a flag indicating a game state in the normal symbol game, and the main CPU 66 determines whether or not to execute each process in steps S301 to S305 based on the normal control state flag. To do. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S301.

  In step S301, the main CPU 66 indicates that the normal control state flag is a value (00) indicating the normal symbol memory check process, and the value of the normal symbol reserved memory number data which is data indicating the number of reserved symbols related to the normal symbol is “1” or more. If it is, it is determined whether or not the random number value for hit determination matches the hit determination value (hit determination). Details of this processing will be described later.

  Further, the main CPU 66 sets a value (01) indicating the normal symbol variation time management process in the normal control state flag. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S302.

  In step S302, the main CPU 66 determines that the normal symbol display time management is performed when the normal control state flag is a value (01) indicating the normal symbol variation time management process and the value of the waiting time timer of the normal symbol is “0”. A value (02) indicating the process is set in the normal control state flag and set in the waiting time timer after determination. Details of this processing will be described later. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S303.

  In step S303, the main CPU 66 determines that the normal control state flag is a value (02) indicating the normal symbol display time management process, and the value of the waiting time timer in which the waiting time after determination is set is “0”. The following processing is performed.

  That is, when the main CPU 66 determines that the winning is true, a predetermined opening time (for example, 6 seconds) of the ordinary electric accessory 48 (see FIG. 4) is set regardless of whether or not the fluctuation shortening flag is set. Set. On the other hand, if the main CPU 66 determines that it is not a win, it sets a value (04) indicating a normal symbol game end process in the control state flag. Details of this processing will be described later. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S304.

  In step S304, the main CPU 66 determines that the normal control state flag is a value (03) indicating the release processing of the ordinary electric accessory 48 (see FIG. 4), and the value of the ordinary electric winning prize counter is “10” or more. If the value of the normal electronic character opening time timer is “0”, a value (04) indicating the end of the normal symbol game is set in the normal control state flag. Details of this processing will be described later. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S305.

  In step S305, when the normal control state flag is a value (04) indicating the normal symbol game end process, the main CPU 66 subtracts 1 from the value of the normal symbol hold storage number data and also stores the normal symbol start storage data. The area is shifted, clear data is set in the normal symbol start storage data area, and a value (00) indicating the normal symbol storage check process is set in the normal control state flag. Details of this processing will be described later. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Normal symbol memory check processing]
Hereinafter, the normal symbol storage check process executed in step S301 (see FIG. 20) of the normal symbol control process described above will be described.

  In the normal symbol memory check process, as shown in FIG. 21, in step S311, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the normal control state flag is a value (00) indicating the normal symbol memory check process. If the normal control state flag is a value (00) indicating the normal symbol storage check process, the main CPU 66 proceeds to the process of step S312 and the normal control state flag is a value (00) indicating the normal symbol storage check process. Otherwise, this subroutine is terminated.

  In step S <b> 312, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the value of the normal symbol hold storage number data (hold number) stored in the main RAM 70 is “0”. If the value of the normal symbol hold memory number data (hold number) is not “0”, the process proceeds to step S314, and if the value of the normal symbol hold memory number data (hold number) is “0”. Then, the process proceeds to step S319.

  In step S314, a process for determining per symbol is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 refers to the hit determination table, and determines the hit determination value stored in the hit determination table and the game ball passed through the normal symbol pass gate 41 included in the start-up memory as a normal symbol pass ball. When the sensor 119 (count sensor 102) detects or when the specific winning ball sensor 111 detects the game ball extracted to the specific winning opening 44b, it is based on the data stored in the start memory area of the normal symbol in the main RAM 70. In turn, it is determined whether or not the random number value for determination per normal symbol matches. If it matches, it is a win, and if it does not match, it is out of place. Details of this processing will be described later. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S317. In this way, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not to shift the second variable winning device (ordinary electric accessory 48) to the second state (open state) on the condition that the passing area detecting means has detected the game ball. It is an example of the 2nd variable prize-winning apparatus state determination means which determines. Further, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not to shift the second variable winning device to the second state when the third variable winning device winning detection means (specific winning ball sensor 111) detects a winning. It is an example of the 2nd variable prize apparatus state determination means which performs a predetermined lottery. The main CPU 66 is an example of a second variable winning device state determination unit that performs a predetermined lottery on the condition that the specific area passage detection unit (the normal symbol passage ball sensor 119 (count sensor 102)) detects.

  In step S317, the main CPU 66 sets a value (01) indicating normal symbol variation time management in the normal control state flag. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S318.

  In step S318, the main CPU 66 clears the storage area used for the current variation. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  In step S319, the main CPU 66 performs a normal symbol demo display process. For example, the normal symbol display 33 performs a display such that all the normal symbol holding lamps 33a to 33d blink at a predetermined cycle. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Normal symbol variation time management processing]
The subroutine executed in step S302 in FIG. 20 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, as shown in FIG. 22, it is determined whether or not the normal symbol control state flag is a value (01) indicating normal symbol variation time management (step S321), and the normal symbol waiting time timer is “0”. Is determined (step S322). In this process, when the main CPU 66 determines that the normal symbol control state flag is a value indicating the normal symbol variation time management and the normal symbol waiting time timer is “0”, the main CPU 66 performs the process in step S323. Transfer. On the other hand, the main CPU 66 does not determine that the normal symbol control state flag is a value indicating normal symbol variation time management, or does not determine that the normal symbol wait time timer is “0”. This subroutine is finished.

  In step S323, the main CPU 66 executes a process of setting a value (02) indicating normal symbol display time management as the normal symbol control state flag. Then, the main CPU 66 executes processing for setting a waiting time after determination (for example, 0.5 seconds) in the waiting time timer (step S324). When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Normal symbol display time management processing]
The subroutine executed in step S303 in FIG. 20 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, as shown in FIG. 23, it is determined whether or not the normal symbol control state flag is a value (02) indicating normal symbol display time management (step S331), and the normal symbol waiting time timer is “0”. Whether or not is determined (step S332). In this process, when the main CPU 66 determines that the normal symbol control state flag is a value indicating the normal symbol display time management and the normal symbol waiting time timer is “0”, the main CPU 66 proceeds to step S333. Transfer. On the other hand, the main CPU 66 does not determine that the normal symbol control state flag is a value indicating normal symbol display time management, or does not determine that the normal symbol wait time timer is “0”. This subroutine is finished.

  In step S333, it is determined whether or not the hit flag is “77”. In this process, if the main CPU 66 does not determine that the value “77” indicating the winning of the normal symbol game is stored in the storage area of the game state flag in the main ROM 70, the process proceeds to step S334. If it is determined that it is not stored, the process proceeds to step S335.

  In step S334, a process of setting a value (04) indicating the end of the normal symbol game as the normal symbol control state flag is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 stores a value indicating the end of the normal symbol game in the normal symbol control state flag. As a result, the blade member of the ordinary electric accessory 48 is maintained in a closed state. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  In step S335, a probability change / short time normal power combination opening setting process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs opening setting for driving the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 118. Specifically, based on the data read from the main ROM 68, the main CPU 66 performs an opening setting for driving the blade member of the ordinary electric accessory 48 so as to be in an open state only once for 6 seconds. Then, the main CPU 66 executes a process of setting a value (for example, 6 seconds) indicating high probability / short time normal power release to the normal power release timer (step S336). The variables stored in this way will cause the blade member of the ordinary electric accessory 48 to be opened by the process of step S19 in FIG. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S337.

  In step S337, a value (03) indicating that the normal power combination is released is set in the normal symbol control state flag. In this process, the main CPU 66 stores a value indicating the release of the ordinary electric accessory in the ordinary symbol control state flag. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Regular power release processing]
The subroutine executed in step S304 in FIG. 20 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, as shown in FIG. 24, it is determined whether or not the normal symbol control state flag is a value (03) indicating that the normal power combination is released (step S341). In this process, when the main CPU 66 determines that the normal symbol control state flag is a value (03) indicating that the normal symbol control state is released, the main CPU 66 moves the process to step S342, and the normal symbol control state flag is released. If it is not determined that the value is indicative of, this subroutine is terminated.

  In step S342, it is determined whether or not the ordinary electric winning prize counter is “10” or more. In this process, the main CPU 66 reads the ordinary electric winning prize counter, and if it is determined that the ordinary electric winning prize counter is “10” or more, the process proceeds to step S344. On the other hand, when the main CPU 66 does not determine that the ordinary electronic winning prize counter is “10” or more, the main CPU 66 shifts the processing to step S343.

  In step S343, it is determined whether or not the normal electric utility release time timer is “0”. In this process, if the main CPU 66 determines that the normal electric utility opening time timer is “0”, it moves the process to step S344. On the other hand, when the main CPU 66 does not determine that the normal electric utility opening time timer is “0”, the main CPU 66 ends the present subroutine.

  In step S344, the main CPU 66 executes a process of setting a value (04) indicating the end of the normal symbol in the normal symbol control state flag. Then, the close setting process of the ordinary electric combination is executed (step S345). In this process, the main CPU 66 updates the variables positioned in the main RAM 70 based on the data read from the main ROM 68 in order to drive the ordinary electric accessory 48 in the closed state. The variables stored in this manner make the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 118 closed by the process of step S19 of FIG. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished. Thus, the main CPU 66 variably controls the second variable winning device (ordinary electric accessory 48) according to the determination result by the second variable winning device state determining means (main CPU 66). It is an example.

[Normal symbol game end processing]
The subroutine executed in step S305 in FIG. 20 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, as shown in FIG. 25, it is determined whether or not the normal symbol control state flag is a value (04) indicating the end of the normal symbol game (step S351), and the normal symbol control state flag is the end of the normal symbol game. If it is determined that the normal symbol control state flag is not a value indicating the end of the normal symbol game, the present subroutine is terminated.

  If it is determined in the process of step S351 that the normal symbol control state flag is a value indicating the end of the normal symbol game, the main CPU 66 executes a process of subtracting “1” from the number of reserved symbols related to the normal symbol (step S352). ). Then, the main CPU 66 performs a process of shifting (storing) each of the data of the normal symbol storage area (1) to the normal symbol storage area (4) from the normal symbol storage area (0) to the normal symbol storage area (3). This is executed (step S353), and a process of setting clear data in the normal symbol storage area (4) is executed (step S354). As a result, updating of the data in the normal symbol storage area, that is, updating of the number of holds related to the normal symbol is executed. The data set in the normal symbol storage area (0) is used for the next normal symbol hit determination. Subsequently, the main CPU 66 executes a process of setting a value (00) indicating a normal symbol storage check as the normal symbol control state flag (step S355). When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Normal symbol per judgment processing]
The subroutine executed in step S314 in FIG. 21 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, as shown in FIG. 26, in step S402, it is determined whether or not the fluctuation shortening flag is “33”. In this process, if the main CPU 66 does not determine that the variation shortening flag is “33”, the main CPU 66 proceeds to step S404, and if it determines that the variation shortening flag is “33”, The process moves to step S405.

  In step S404, a lottery is performed with a low probability in the normal symbol game. In this process, the main CPU 66 refers to a table having a low winning probability as a winning determination table used in the normal symbol game, and performs a process of determining whether or not the winning is made. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S406.

  In step S405, a lottery is performed with high probability in the normal symbol game. In this process, the main CPU 66 refers to a table having a high winning probability as a winning determination table used in the normal symbol game, and performs a process of determining whether or not the winning is made. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S406.

  In step S406, a process for determining whether or not the result of the normal symbol game is a win is performed. In this process, when the main CPU 66 determines that the result of the normal symbol game is a win, the main CPU 66 proceeds to step S407, and when it does not determine that the result of the normal symbol game is a win, the main CPU 66 proceeds to step S408. Move processing.

  In step S407, processing for setting a value (77) indicating a hit as a hit flag is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 stores a value indicating winning in the winning flag and sets the winning symbol in a predetermined storage area of the main RAM 70. If this process ends, the process of step S409 is moved.

  In step S <b> 408, a process of setting a missing symbol is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 determines a missing symbol and sets it in a predetermined storage area of the main RAM 70. If this process ends, the process of step S409 is moved.

  In step S409, the main CPU 66 performs processing for setting 5-second variation pattern command data. That is, 5 seconds is set in the normal symbol waiting time timer. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In this process, for example, when the sub CPU 206 receives a control command based on opening the first specific prize opening 44 a from the main control circuit 60, the sub CPU 206 uses the first specific prize opening in the liquid crystal display device 32. Data for displaying an image for informing that 44a is open is transmitted to the display control circuit 250. In the display control circuit 250, the VDP 212 receives various image data such as background image data and effect image data based on data for displaying an image for informing that the first specific prize opening 44 a is open. The data is read from the image data ROM 216, superimposed, and displayed on the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32 (see FIG. 30). If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1850.

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

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

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

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

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

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

[Command analysis control processing]
The command analysis control process in step S1830 of FIG. 27 will be described using FIG.

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

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

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

[Description of display screen and game]
An overview of the display screen and the gaming state during the special game will be described with reference to FIGS. When a game ball enters the start opening 25, the special symbol display 35 displays the variation of the special symbol and stops the display after a predetermined time has elapsed. Further, the identification information 94 as an effect is displayed in a variable manner in the display area of the liquid crystal display device 32. Here, when the special symbol display 35 is variably displaying the special symbol, in the display area of the liquid crystal display device 32, the effect identification information 94 is varied and stopped. Then, in the liquid crystal display device 32, for example, the three identification information 94 is all stopped and displayed with the same symbol, so that the player is notified of the big hit.

  After notifying the player of the big hit by the identification information 94 for performance, as shown in FIG. 30, the shutter 40 is driven, the big winning opening 39 is opened, and the game ball flowing down the game board 14 is Once on the shutter 40, the ball enters the winning prize port 39. The game ball that has entered the big prize opening 39 passes through the normal symbol passage gate 41 and is sent to the back side of the game board 14. In addition, the game ball that has entered the special winning opening 39 is detected by the normal symbol passing ball sensor 119 (count sensor 102), and the detection signal is sent to the main CPU 66.

  The normal symbol game is executed when the normal symbol passing ball sensor 119 (count sensor 102) detects the game ball. When the winning lottery is won in the normal symbol game, as shown in FIG. 31, the normal electric accessory 48 is driven and the blade member is opened, so that it is easy to enter the first specific winning opening 44a. At this time, an instruction image 96 that prompts the player to hit the game ball aiming at the first specific winning opening 44a is displayed in a part of the display area of the liquid crystal display device 32. In addition, a notification image 97 that counts down the period during which the first specific winning opening 44 a is open is displayed together with the instruction image 96 in a part of the display area of the liquid crystal display device 32. The instruction image 96 and the notification image 97 are deleted when the blade member of the ordinary electric accessory 48 is closed.

  When a game ball enters the first specific winning opening 44a, as shown in FIG. 32, the normal accessory 49 is mechanically driven, and the blade member opens to enter the second specific winning opening 44b. It will be easy to do. At this time, an instruction image 98 that prompts the player to hit the game ball aiming at the second specific winning opening 44b is displayed in a part of the display area of the liquid crystal display device 32. The instruction image 98 is erased when the ball enters the normal accessory 49 and the blade member is closed. In the present embodiment, the instruction image 96 or the instruction image 98 is displayed when the ordinary electric accessory 48 or the ordinary accessory 49 is open, but the instruction image is displayed when the shutter 40 is open. Also good. As described above, the display control circuit 250 sets at least one of the first variable winning device (shutter 40), the second variable winning device (ordinary electric accessory 48), and the third variable winning device (ordinary accessory 49) to the first. It is an example of the display control means which performs control which displays the alerting | reporting image which designates the winning apparatus changed to a 2nd state when changing to a 2nd state (open state) on a display apparatus.

  In this way, in the special gaming state, in addition to the winning balls acquired by entering the big winning opening 39, winning balls can be acquired by entering the first specific winning opening 44a and the second specified winning opening 44b. is there. Here, after the special game is over, if the reserved ball of the normal symbol game remains, the main CPU 66 determines the winning or losing by referring to the random number value corresponding to the held ball and the winning determination value. To do. In the case of winning, the blade member of the ordinary electric accessory 48 is opened, and it becomes easy to enter the first specific winning opening 44a. Here, if a ball is entered into the first specific winning opening 44a, the blade member of the normal accessory 49 is released, and it is easy to enter the second specific winning opening 44b. If the player enters the second specific winning opening 44b, the number of reserved balls for the normal symbol game increases by one, and an opportunity for the normal symbol game is obtained. If the normal symbol game is won again, it becomes easy to enter the first specific winning port 44a. Thereafter, if the player enters the first specific winning port 44a and the second specific winning port 44b, the normal symbol game is further increased. Opportunity. For this reason, a loop is formed by the lottery of the normal symbol game and the first specific winning port 44a and the second specific winning port 44b, and a winning ball can be obtained even after the special game is over.

[Specification example]
A specification example of the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 33, the winning probability of the special symbol game in the normal state is 1/300. Further, in the present embodiment, a game state in the probability variation state is prepared, and the winning probability of the special symbol game in the probability variation state is set to be higher than 1/300 (for example, 1/60). In addition, the winning probability of the normal symbol game in the high probability state is 1 / 1.01. In the present embodiment, a gaming state with a low probability state is prepared, and the winning probability of the normal symbol game in the low probability state is set lower than 1 / 1.01 (for example, 1/256). The normal symbol variation time is set to 5 seconds. As for the number of balls for one prize, 15 are awarded for the big prize opening 39, and the prize is given for the ordinary electric accessory (ordinary electric accessory 48, that is, the first specific prize opening 44a). Fifteen, 15 for the two types of non-electrically-powered items (ordinary items 49, that is, the second specific winning port 44b), 15 for the winnings to the general winning ports 56a to 56d, the starting port 25 Is set to 4 for winning a prize. As for the maximum number of winnings, 10 for the big prize opening 39, 10 for the ordinary electric accessory 48 (ordinary electric accessory, that is, the first specific winning opening 44a), and the ordinary accessory 49 (two-type non-electrical). It is set to one for the accessory, that is, the second specific winning opening 44b). Regarding the opening time, the opening time of the big prize opening 39 (big hit) is 30 seconds, the opening time of the ordinary electric accessory (ordinary electric accessory 48, that is, the first specific winning opening 44a) is 6 seconds, and the ordinary accessory 49 (two It is set until a prize is received at the opening time of the seed non-electrically-powered object, that is, the second specific winning opening 44b).

  That is, in the specification of FIG. 33, since the winning probability in the normal symbol game is extremely high, the normal symbol game is always executed when winning in the special symbol game and there is a ball in the big prize opening 39. The winning probability for the first specific winning opening 44a is increased. In addition, when the player enters the first specific winning opening 44a, the normal accessory 49 is released. For this reason, it becomes possible to easily obtain a prize ball through the first specific winning opening 44a and the second specific winning opening 44b. In addition, after the special game (big hit game) is finished, if a game ball enters the first specific winning port 44a within 6 seconds when the ordinary electric accessory 48 is opened, the first specific winning port 44a and the second It becomes easy to form a loop that repeats the state where it is easy to enter the specific winning opening 44b alternately. Therefore, a gaming machine in which the game nail 13 is set so that the ball can easily enter the start port 25 and the game ball easily approaches the blade member of the ordinary electric accessory 48 is advantageous. Accordingly, it is possible to provide a gaming machine with an improved interest in selecting a more advantageous pachinko gaming machine 10 and playing a game.

[Modification of this embodiment]
FIG. 34 shows a main part of a modified example of the present embodiment. The modified example of the present embodiment is different from the configuration of the present embodiment shown in FIGS. That is, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8, a single winning opening (normal symbol passing gate 41) is provided in the special winning opening 39, and a game ball passing through this passing opening is normally used as a count sensor 102. Each time the symbol passing ball sensor 119 detects, 1 is added to the value of the big prize counter and a random number lottery in the normal symbol game is performed. On the other hand, in the modified example of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 34, passage holes are provided on both the left and right sides of the big prize opening 39, and a normal symbol passage ball sensor 119 is provided at the left passage. The normal symbol passing gate 41 has a count sensor 102 at the right passing port. For this reason, the game ball that has entered the grand prize winning port 39 passes through either the left or right passage, and the normal symbol game is executed when the game ball passes through the normal symbol passage gate 41 on the left side. .

  In the modified example, since both the count sensor 102 and the normal symbol passing ball sensor 119 are provided, the big winning opening winning process is partially different from the process shown in FIG. FIG. 35 is a flowchart for explaining a big winning opening winning process according to a modification of the present embodiment. In FIG. 35, the processing from step S241 to step S245 is the same as the processing shown in FIG. When the process of step S245 is completed, the process proceeds to step S246.

  In step S246, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the count sensor 102 has detected a game ball. If it is determined that the game ball has been detected, the main CPU 66 proceeds to step S247. If it is not determined that a game ball has been detected, this subroutine is terminated.

  In step S247, the main CPU 66 performs a process of adding 1 to the value of the big prize winning ball counter. If this process ends, the process moves to step S248.

  In step S248, the main CPU 66 performs a process of adding 1 to the value of the big prize opening prize counter. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  As described above, since the normal symbol game is executed by moving the game ball to the left passage having the normal symbol passage gate 41, according to the modification of the present embodiment, the special game state (big hit game) In the state), it is possible to give the player a new interest that the game proceeds while expecting the game ball to move to the left passage. In addition, if multiple game balls move to the left passage, the number of times that the normal symbol game is executed can be secured, so that the number of game balls moving to the left passage is large. It is possible to have a new interest to advance the game while expecting.

[Another Embodiment of the Present Invention]
FIG. 36 is a front view showing the configuration of another embodiment of the present invention. In another embodiment of the present invention, a stage 550 and an obstacle 570 are provided as shown in FIG. 36 instead of the stage 55 and the obstacle 57 in the embodiment shown in FIG. Furthermore, in this embodiment, the ordinary electric accessory 48 and the ordinary accessory 49 are provided on the left side of the board surface of the game board 14, but in another embodiment of the present invention, as shown in FIG. 48 and a normal accessory 49 are provided on the right side of the board surface of the game board 14. In another embodiment of the present invention shown in FIG. 36, the same members as those in the present embodiment shown in FIG.

  A substantially U-shaped central portion of the obstacle 570 is installed on the game board 14 so as to incline from the left side toward the right side. A stage 550 is provided below the obstacle 570. A hole 570 a for allowing a game ball to enter the stage 550 is provided on the left side of the obstacle 570. That is, in the game balls launched on the game board 14 by the operation of the launch handle 26, most of the game balls colliding with the obstacle 57 flow down to the left along the obstacle 57. Also, only the game balls that have entered the hole 570a are guided to the stage 550. A central hole 550a is formed in the stage 550, and the game ball guided to the stage 550 is returned to the game board 14 through the hole 550a. A start port 25 is provided directly below the hole 550a. For this reason, the game ball on the stage 550 is more likely to enter the start opening 25.

  On the right side of the obstacle 570 in the game board 14, the ordinary electric accessory 48 and the ordinary accessory 49 are provided. Here, when the blade members of the ordinary electric accessory 48 and the ordinary accessory 49 are released, they are struck into the game board 14 by an operation (so-called right-handed) that rotates the firing handle 26 to the right. The game ball passes through the obstacle 57 and moves toward the ordinary electric accessory 48 and the ordinary accessory 49, and the game ball riding on the opened blade member enters the specific winning opening corresponding to the blade member.

  According to another embodiment configured as described above, in the special gaming state, in addition to the winning ball obtained by entering the big winning opening 39, the first specific winning opening 44a and the second specific winning opening 44b are entered. Prize balls can be obtained by balls. In addition, even after the end of the special game, a loop of the regular symbol game lottery and the first specific winning port 44a and the second specific winning port 44b is formed, and even after the end of the special game, a prize ball can be obtained. is there. Furthermore, during a special game and after the end of the special game, it is possible to advance a game in an advantageous state by a simple operation of the firing handle 26 without considering the adjustment of the firing handle 26 by making a right turn. It becomes possible.

[Another Embodiment of the Present Invention]
FIG. 37 is a front view showing the configuration of another embodiment of the present invention. In another embodiment of the present invention, instead of the stage 550 and the obstacle 570 in the present embodiment shown in FIG. 36, a cron unit 551 is provided as shown in FIG. Furthermore, in the present embodiment, a passing gate 54 is provided immediately below the cruising unit 551. Note that in another embodiment of the present invention shown in FIG. 37, members identical to those in the other embodiment shown in FIG. 36 or members in the present embodiment shown in FIG. Is omitted.

  The cruising unit 551 is an accessory in which three cruising 551a, 551b, and 551c are arranged in series in the vertical direction, and is provided at the upper center of the game board 14. The croons 551a, 551b, and 551c are composed of a concave disk having three through holes formed in the center and a hemisphere surrounding the disk. At the top of the hemisphere is a hole that allows a game ball to enter. The hole guides the game ball into the hemisphere and releases the game ball in the tangential direction of the disc. A guide portion is formed. In addition, the crunes 551a, 551b, and 551c are installed on the game board 14 so that one hole in the disc is disposed on the front side and two holes are disposed on the back side. At this time, one hole on the near side of the circular plate of the cron 551a is disposed opposite to the hole formed in the top of the hemisphere of the cron 551b. In addition, one hole on the near side of the disk of the cron 551b is disposed to face the hole formed in the top of the hemisphere of the cron 551c. In addition, a passing gate 54 is disposed immediately below one hole on the front side of the disk of the cron 551c. The starting port 25 is disposed on the left side of the cruising unit 551, and the ordinary electric accessory 48 and the ordinary accessory 49 are disposed on the right side of the cruising unit 551.

  A game ball that rolls on the game board 14 can enter a hole formed in the top of the hemisphere of the clune 551a, and the game ball that has entered the clune 551a rotates around the outer periphery of the disc. . Eventually, when the speed of the game ball decreases, the radius of rotation decreases, and eventually enters one of the three holes. At this time, the game ball that has entered the hole on the near side of the disk is delivered to the crone 551b. The game balls that have entered the other holes are returned to the board surface of the game board 14 from within the crew unit 551. Similarly to the clown 551a, the game ball also rotates around the outer periphery of the disc in the clown 551b. Eventually, when the speed of the game ball decreases, the radius of rotation decreases, and eventually enters one of the three holes. At this time, the game ball that has entered the hole on the near side of the disk is delivered to the crone 551c. The game balls that have entered the other holes are returned to the board surface of the game board 14 from within the crew unit 551. Similarly to the clown 551a, the game ball also rotates around the outer periphery of the disc in the clown 551c. Eventually, when the speed of the game ball decreases, the radius of rotation decreases, and eventually enters one of the three holes. At this time, the game ball is returned to the board surface of the game board 14 from the interior of the cruise unit 551, but only the game ball that has entered the hole on the near side of the disk passes through the passage gate 54. The passing gate 54 is provided with a passing ball sensor, and when the passing ball sensor detects the passing of the game ball at the passing gate 54, the main CPU 66 executes a normal symbol game. The blade member of the accessory 48 is opened.

  In addition, according to another embodiment shown in FIG. 37, since the pass gate 54 is provided, the switch input detection process is partially different from the process shown in FIG. FIG. 38 is a flowchart showing a switch input detection process in another embodiment shown in FIG. Since the processing of step S231 to step S233 is the same as the processing of this embodiment shown in FIG. When the process of step S233 ends, the process proceeds to step S234.

  In step S234, passing gate entry processing is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the passing ball sensor provided in the passing gate 54 has detected a game ball, and when it is determined that a game ball has been detected, the normal symbol holding number is the upper limit (for example, 4) If the upper limit is not determined, a random number for determining the big hit of the normal symbol game is extracted and stored in the normal symbol storage area of the main RAM 70. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  According to another embodiment configured as described above, in the special gaming state, in addition to the winning ball obtained by entering the big winning opening 39, the first specific winning opening 44a and the second specific winning opening 44b are entered. Prize balls can be obtained by balls. In addition, even after the end of the special game, a loop of the regular symbol game lottery and the first specific winning port 44a and the second specific winning port 44b is formed, and even after the end of the special game, a prize ball can be obtained. is there. Further, when the game ball passes through the passing gate 54 via the cruise unit 551, a normal symbol game is executed, and when the winning is won, the first specific winning opening 44a is opened. For this reason, even if it does not shift to the special game state, there is a possibility that a loop of the regular symbol game lottery and the first specific winning port 44a and the second specific winning port 44b may be formed, and many winning balls are obtained. It becomes possible.

In another embodiment shown in FIG. 37, in the normal symbol game, the probability that a game ball will pass through the passing gate 54 is lowered by providing a three-stage Kroon unit 551. A hit determination based on a table having a low winning probability may be used, and the lottery frequency may be lowered.
[Modified Embodiment]

  Further, according to the embodiment described above, the lottery of the normal symbol game and the loop of the first specific winning port 44a and the second specific winning port 44b do not fail to enter the first specific winning port 44a. Will continue. For this reason, the operating rate of the game stand may deteriorate for the game hall, and other players may not be able to play easily. Next, the modified embodiment to be described makes it possible to regulate the number of outgoing balls in a gaming machine to some extent by performing a falling lottery. In the case of the modified embodiment, the process shown in FIG. 39 is performed instead of the process shown in FIG.

[Large winning prize winning process]
Further, in the modified embodiment, part of the processing in the big winning opening winning process shown in FIG. 17 is different. The big winning opening winning process will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S451, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the normal symbol passing ball sensor 119 (count sensor 102) has detected a game ball. If it is determined that a game ball has been detected, the main CPU 66 proceeds to step S452. . If it is not determined that a game ball has been detected, this subroutine is terminated.

  In step S <b> 452, the main CPU 66 performs a process of adding 1 to the value of the special winning opening prize ball counter stored in the main RAM 70. If this process ends, the process moves to step S453.

  In step S453, the main CPU 66 performs a process of adding 1 to the value of the big prize winning prize counter stored in the main RAM. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S456.

  In step S456, the main CPU 66 performs normal symbol passing ball sensor passage detection processing. The normal symbol passing ball sensor passage detection process will be described later. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Normal symbol passing ball sensor passing detection process]
The normal symbol passing ball sensor passage detection process executed in step S456 of FIG. 39 will be described below with reference to FIG.

  In step S501, it is determined whether or not the value of the passage storage counter has exceeded the upper limit value. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process of counting the number of held regular symbol games, determining whether or not the value of the passing memory counter exceeds the upper limit value, and if determining that the upper limit value is exceeded. This subroutine is finished. If it is determined that the upper limit has not been exceeded, the process proceeds to step S502.

  In step S502, a process is performed to determine whether or not the time saving state is set. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process of determining whether or not the value of the fluctuation shortening flag stored in the main RAM 70 is “33” indicating that the time is shortened, and determines that it is “33”. If so, the process moves to step S503. If it is determined that it is not “33”, the process proceeds to step S506.

  In step S <b> 503, the main CPU 66 performs a process of incrementing the passing storage counter stored in the main RAM 70 by +1. If this process ends, the process moves to step S504.

  In step S <b> 504, the main CPU 66 performs a process of extracting a short-time fall determination random value and a normal hit determination random value. If this process ends, the process moves to step S505.

  In step S505, the main CPU 66 performs a process of storing the extracted short-time falling determination random number value and ordinary hit determination random number value in the passing storage area of the main RAM 70 as passing storage. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  In step S <b> 506, the main CPU 66 performs a process of incrementing the passing storage counter stored in the main RAM 70 by +1. If this process ends, the process moves to step S507.

  In step S507, the main CPU 66 performs processing for extracting a random number for determining normal hits. If this process ends, the process moves to step S508.

  In step S <b> 508, the main CPU 66 performs processing for storing the normal hit determination random number value in the passage storage area of the main RAM 70 as passage storage. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Normal symbol per judgment processing]
In the modified embodiment, the processing in the normal symbol hit determination processing shown in FIG. 26 is partially different. The normal symbol hit determination process of the modified embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, as shown in FIG. 41, it is determined whether or not the normal symbol passing ball sensor 119 (count sensor 102, see FIG. 8) has detected a ball entering the normal symbol passing gate 41 (see FIG. 8). (Step S601) When the normal symbol passing ball sensor 119 (count sensor 102) detects the passing of the game ball, the process proceeds to step 602, where the normal symbol passing ball sensor 119 (count sensor 102) If the passage is not detected, this subroutine is terminated.

  In step S602, it is determined whether or not the value of the passage storage counter is “0”. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process of determining whether or not the value of the passing memory counter that counts the number of holding of the normal symbol game is “0”, and when determining that it is “0”, The process moves to step S603. If it is determined that it is not “0”, the process proceeds to step S604.

  In step S603, the main CPU 66 performs normal symbol demo display processing. For example, the normal symbol display 33 performs display such that all the normal symbol holding lamps 50a to 50d are blinked at a predetermined cycle. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  In step S604, a process for determining whether or not a short-time falling determination random number is stored is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not a random time value for determining a short time fall is stored in the main RAM 70. If it is determined that the random number is stored, the process proceeds to step S605. If it is not determined that it is stored, the process proceeds to step S610.

  In step S605, a fall determination process is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs the falling lottery by referring to the random number for short-time falling determination and the falling determination table stored in the main RAM 70. In the present embodiment, the probability of winning the falling lottery is set to 1/10, for example. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S606.

  In step S606, when the main CPU 66 wins the falling lottery in step S606, the main CPU 66 shifts the processing to step S608. If the winning lottery is not won, the process proceeds to step S611.

  In step S <b> 608, the main CPU 66 performs a process of setting a value “00” indicating that it is in a non-time-short state in the fluctuation shortening flag. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S609.

  In step S <b> 609, the main CPU 66 performs a process of setting the value of the time reduction counter for counting the number of time reductions to “0”. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S609. As described above, when the main CPU 66 determines not to enter the lottery means high probability state (winning probability high probability state in the normal symbol game), the lottery means (main CPU 66) wins the lottery compared to the lottery means high probability state. It is an example of the lottery means high probability state determination means for setting a lottery means low probability state with a low probability.

  In step S610, a lottery is performed with a low probability in the normal symbol game. In this process, the main CPU 66 refers to a table having a low winning probability as a winning determination table used in the normal symbol game, and performs a process of determining whether or not the winning is made. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S612.

  In step S611, a lottery is performed with high probability in the normal symbol game. In this process, the main CPU 66 refers to a table having a high winning probability as a winning determination table used in the normal symbol game, and performs a process of determining whether or not the winning is made. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S612. As described above, when the main CPU 66 decides not to enter the lottery means high probability state (the winning probability high probability state in the normal symbol game), the lottery means that the lottery means that the lottery winning probability is lower than the lottery means high probability state. It is an example of a lottery means high probability state determination means for setting a means low probability state (normal state in a normal symbol game).

  In step S612, a process for determining whether or not the result of the normal symbol game is a win is performed. In this process, when the main CPU 66 determines that the result of the normal symbol game is a win, the main CPU 66 moves the process to step S613, and when it does not determine that the result of the normal symbol game is a win, the process proceeds to step S614. Move processing.

  In step S613, processing for setting a value (77) indicating a winning as a winning flag is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 stores a value indicating winning in the winning flag and sets the winning symbol in a predetermined storage area of the main RAM 70. If this process ends, the process of step S615 is shifted.

  In step S614, a process of setting a missing symbol is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 determines a missing symbol and sets it in a predetermined storage area of the main RAM 70. If this process ends, the process of step S615 is shifted.

  In step S615, the main CPU 66 performs processing for setting 5-second variation pattern command data. That is, 5 seconds is set in the normal symbol waiting time timer. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  By performing such a process, it is possible to give unexpectedness to the normal symbol game that is executed when the game ball passes through the normal symbol passing gate 41.

[Another Embodiment of the Present Invention]
FIG. 42 is a front view showing the configuration of another embodiment of the present invention. In another embodiment of the present invention, the ordinary electric combination 48 and the ordinary combination 49 in the present embodiment shown in FIG. 4 are arranged on the right side of the board surface of the game board 14 and form the third specific winning opening 44c. A non-electric ordinary accessory 59 is provided in the vicinity of the ordinary accessory 49. In another embodiment of the present invention shown in FIG. 42, the same members as those in the present embodiment shown in FIG.

  In another embodiment of the present invention shown in FIG. 42, the ordinary electric accessory 48, the ordinary accessory 59, and the ordinary accessory 49 are arranged in the vertical direction in this order. FIG. 43 is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration in the vicinity of the ordinary accessory 49 in another embodiment. In addition, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected about the member same as embodiment shown in FIG. 6, and detailed description is abbreviate | omitted. The ordinary accessory 59 is provided with an opening / closing device 500 having the same mechanism as that of the ordinary accessory 49. The game balls that have entered the normal accessory 59 (the third specific winning opening 44c) are sent to the opening discharge path 510 via the closing discharge path 540. A specific winning ball sensor 112 is provided in the closing discharge path 540, and the specific winning ball sensor 112 transmits a detection signal to the main CPU 66 when a game ball is detected.

  For this reason, the blade member 59a of the normal accessory 59 and the blade member 49a of the ordinary accessory 49 are mechanically opened when a game ball enters the ordinary electric accessory 48, and the released ordinary accessory 59 and When a game ball rides on and enters the blade member of the ordinary accessory 49, the blade member of the ordinary accessory 59 and the ordinary accessory 49 is mechanically closed. Further, when a game ball enters the normal accessory 59, the blade member of the normal accessory 59 is mechanically released. Then, a predetermined number of prize balls (for example, 15 balls) are provided to the player in accordance with the ball entering the second specific prize winning port 44b or the third specific prize winning port 44c through the normal combination 49 or the normal combination 59 Is done. In addition, when a game ball enters the specific winning opening 44b through the normal combination 49, a normal symbol game is executed, and in the case of winning, the blade member of the normal electric combination 48 is released.

  According to another embodiment configured as described above, in the special gaming state, in addition to the winning balls acquired by entering the big winning opening 39, the first specific winning opening 44a, the second specific winning opening 44b, and the third The payout device 128 is controlled by the main CPU 66 based on the winning at the specific winning opening 44c, and a winning ball corresponding to each winning opening can be obtained. Even after the special game is over, a loop is formed by the lottery of the normal symbol game and the first specific winning port 44, the second specific winning port 44b and the third specific winning port 44c, and even after the special game is over. A prize ball can be obtained. Furthermore, since the blade members of the plurality of normal actors 49 and 59 are opened by entering the first specific winning opening 44a, a large number of winning balls can be obtained. Moreover, even if the blade member of the ordinary electric accessory 48 is in the closed state, if either the blade member of the ordinary member 49 or the ordinary accessory 59 is in the open state, the opportunity for the ordinary symbol game is given. Therefore, even after the end of the special game, the normal symbol game lottery and the loop of the first specific winning port 44a, the second specific winning port 44b, and the third specific winning port 44c are easily continued. As described above, the payout device 128 is an example of a payout device that pays out a predetermined number of prize balls in accordance with the winning of a game ball to the specific variable winning device (ordinary accessory 59).

  In another embodiment of the present invention shown in FIG. 42 described above, a normal symbol game is executed when a game ball enters the specific winning opening 44b. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the specific winning opening 44c is not limited thereto. The normal symbol game may be executed when a game ball enters the ball, and the normal symbol game may be executed when the ball enters both the specific winning holes 44b and 44c. As described above, the normal game 59 is provided in the game area, and in addition to the third variable winning device (ordinary game 49), the game ball is placed on a predetermined specific game device that allows a game ball to enter. This is an example of a specific variable winning device that can change from a first state in which a game ball is difficult to enter to a second state in which a game ball is easy to enter, on the condition that has won.

  As described above, according to the embodiment of the present invention, when the state shifts to the special game state (big hit game state), the first variable winning device (for example, the shutter 40) becomes the second state (open state), and the first The game ball is allowed to pass through a passing area (for example, the normal symbol passing gate 41) in one variable winning device. When a game ball passes through the passing area, a predetermined lottery for determining the state of the second variable winning device (for example, the ordinary electric accessory 48) is performed. It will be in the 2nd state (open state). When winning the second variable winning device in the second state, the third variable winning device (e.g., the normal bonus item 49) enters the second state (open state). In this way, in the big hit gaming state, in addition to winning the first variable winning device, it is possible to expect winnings to the second variable winning device and the third variable winning device, and the number of acquired balls can be increased. A gaming machine can be provided.

  Further, according to the present embodiment, the predetermined lottery for determining the state of the second variable winning device (for example, the ordinary electric accessory) triggered by winning the third variable winning device (for example, the ordinary accessory 49). When the winning combination is made, the second variable winning device (for example, the ordinary electric accessory 48) enters the second state (open state). For this reason, the third variable prize-winning device enters the second state by entering the second variable prize-winning device, and the second variable prize-winning device is selected by winning the predetermined lottery by entering the third variable prize-winning device. The second state becomes the second state, and the third variable winning device is in the second state by entering the second variable winning device. Thus, a loop may be formed in a series of operations related to the second variable winning device and the third variable winning device. As a result, it is possible to expect a large amount of game balls to be acquired regardless of the transition to the big hit game state, and it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of increasing the number of acquired balls.

  Further, according to the present embodiment, a predetermined variable for determining the state of the second variable winning device (for example, the ordinary electric accessory 48) is triggered by the fact that the game ball has passed a specific area (for example, the passing gate 54). When the lottery is performed and the winner is won, the second variable winning device is in the second state (open state). As a result, it is possible to expect acquisition of game balls that do not depend on the transition to the special game state (big hit game state), and it is possible to provide a gaming machine that can increase the number of acquired balls.

  Further, according to the present embodiment, the first or third variable winning device (for example, the shutter 40, the ordinary electric accessory 48, the ordinary accessory 49) before the second state (open state) or first By notifying the player of the winning device that is in the second state by a notification image by the display device, it is possible to reduce oversight of the winning device that is in the second state, and to reduce so-called oversight. Become. As a result, it is easy for beginners to understand, and it is possible to expect a large amount of game balls to be acquired regardless of the transition to the big hit game state, and it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of increasing the number of acquired balls. .

  Further, according to the present embodiment, when the second variable winning device (for example, the ordinary electric accessory 48) in the second state is won, it is specified other than the third variable winning device (for example, the ordinary accessory 49). The variable winning device (for example, the ordinary bonus item 59) is in the second state (open state). In this way, in the special gaming state (big hit gaming state), in addition to winning the first variable winning device, the second variable winning device, the third variable winning device, and the specific variable winning device can be expected to win. Therefore, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that can increase the number of acquired balls.

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

  Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described above, they are merely illustrative examples and do not particularly limit the present invention. That is, the present invention mainly includes a gaming board having a gaming area in which a gaming ball can roll and a normal gaming state provided that the gaming area is provided in the gaming area and has passed a starting area through which the gaming ball can pass. And a special gaming state determination means for determining whether or not the special gaming state is more advantageous to the player, and the special gaming state determination means determines that the special gaming state is the special gaming state, the gaming state is changed from the normal gaming state. A game state transition control means for performing control to shift to the special game state, and a game ball that is placed in the game area when the game state transition control means performs control to shift to the special game state. The first variable winning device that can be changed from a difficult first state to a second state in which a game ball is easy to enter, and the first variable winning device can be either the first state or the second state. Be in a state First variable winning device control means for variably controlling, a passing area provided in the first variable winning device, a passing area detecting means for detecting whether or not the passing area is passed, and the gaming area A second variable winning device that is provided and is capable of changing from a first state in which a game ball is difficult to enter to a second state in which a game ball is easy to enter; and when the passing area detecting means detects a game ball The second variable winning device state determining means for determining whether or not to shift the second variable winning device to the second state, and the second variable winning device state determining means according to the determination result by the second variable winning device state determining means. A second variable prize-winning device control means for variably controlling the two variable prize-winning devices; and a game ball provided in the game area and entering the second variable prize-winning device is contacted to transmit a driving force; Game balls enter from the first state difficult to enter The game ball that moves so as to be in a second state that is easy to move and rolls in the game area enters, and the driving force is transmitted by the contact of the game ball, so that the game ball easily enters the second state. The third variable winning device that can move from the state to the first state where it is difficult to enter the game ball, and the winning of the game ball to the first variable winning device, the second variable winning device, and the third variable winning device A gaming machine characterized by comprising a payout device for paying out a predetermined number of prize balls according to the game board, special gaming state determination means, gaming state transition control means, first variable winning device, Specific configurations of one variable winning device control means, passing area detecting means, second variable winning device, second variable winning device state determining means, second variable winning device control means, third variable winning device, payout device, etc. The design can be changed as appropriate.

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

1 is a perspective view showing an overview of a pachinko gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a disassembled perspective view which shows the general view in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. 1 is a front view showing an overview of a game board in a pachinko gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a front view which shows the general view in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a perspective view which shows the structure of the big winning opening vicinity in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a side view showing the composition near the specific winning a prize mouth of one embodiment of the present invention. It is a front view which shows the structure of the specific winning opening vicinity of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a front view which shows the structure of the specific winning opening vicinity of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the main control circuit and sub control circuit which are comprised in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. 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It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display screen of the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display screen of the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the general view of the game board of the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the table of the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a perspective view which shows the structure of the vicinity of the big prize opening in the modification of the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the general view of the game board of the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the general view of the game board of the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the general view of the game board of the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a side view which shows the structure of the specific winning opening vicinity of another embodiment of this invention.

Explanation of symbols

10 Pachinko machine 14 Game board 25 Start opening 26 Launch handle 32 Liquid crystal display device 33 Normal symbol display 34a, 34b, 34c, 34d Special symbol holding lamp 35, 35a, 35b Special symbol display 39 Grand prize opening 40 Shutter 41 Normal Symbol passing gate 44a First specified winning port 44b Second specified winning port 44c Third specified winning port 48 Normal electric accessory 49, 59 Normal accessory 50a, 50b, 50c, 50d Normal symbol holding lamp 54 Pass gate 55, 550 Stage 57, 570 Obstacle 60 Main control circuit 66 Main CPU
68 Main ROM
70 Main RAM
94 Identification information 96, 98 Instruction image 97 Notification image 102, 104 Count sensor 106-109 General winning ball sensor 110, 111 Specific winning ball sensor 116 Starting winning ball sensor 118 Normal electric accessory solenoid 119 Normal symbol passing ball sensor 120 Large winning Mouth solenoid 126 Firing control circuit 128 Dispensing device 130 Firing device 200 Sub control circuit 206 Sub CPU
208 Program ROM
210 Work RAM
216 Image data ROM
230 Voice control circuit 240 Drive circuit 242 Drive circuit 250 Display control circuit

Claims (5)

A game board having a game area in which a game ball can roll;
Special gaming state determination means for determining whether or not a special gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state is provided on the condition that the game region passes through a starting region through which a game ball can pass. ,
A game state transition control means for controlling the transition of the gaming state from the normal gaming state to the special gaming state when the special gaming state determination unit determines that the special gaming state is set;
When the gaming state transition control means is provided in the gaming area and controls to shift to the special gaming state, a second state where the gaming ball is easy to enter from the first state where the gaming ball is difficult to enter is a second state. A first variable prize-winning device that can change to a state;
First variable winning device control means for variably controlling the first variable winning device so as to be in any one of the first state and the second state;
A passing area provided in the first variable winning device;
A passage area detecting means for detecting whether or not the passage area has passed,
A second variable winning device provided in the gaming area and capable of changing from a first state in which game balls are difficult to enter to a second state in which game balls are easy to enter;
Second variable prize-winning device state determining means for determining whether or not to shift the second variable prize-winning device to the second state when the passing area detection means detects a game ball;
Second variable winning device control means for variably controlling the second variable winning device according to the determination result by the second variable winning device state determining means;
A driving force is transmitted by contact of a game ball that is provided in the game area and enters the second variable prize-winning device, so that the game ball is easy to enter from a first state where the game ball is difficult to enter. From a second state in which a game ball that moves so as to be in a second state and rolls in the game area enters and a driving force is transmitted when the game ball comes into contact, and the game ball is easy to enter A third variable winning device that moves to a first state in which game balls are difficult to enter;
A gaming machine comprising: a payout device for paying out a predetermined number of prize balls in response to winning of game balls to the first variable prize winning device, the second variable prize winning device, and the third variable prize winning device. . A third variable prize winning device entrance detection means for detecting a game ball entering the third variable prize winning device,
The second variable winning device status determining means determines whether or not to shift the second variable winning device to the second state on condition that the third variable winning device winning ball detecting means has detected a winning. 2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein a predetermined lottery to be determined is performed. A specific area passage detection means for detecting that the game ball has passed through a specific area in which the game ball can pass in the game area;
3. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the second variable prize-winning device state determination means performs the predetermined lottery on condition that the specific area passage detection means has detected. The game board includes a transparent area having transparency,
A display device that displays through the transparent region and is visible to the player;
Display control means for performing display control of the display device,
The display control means includes a winning device that changes to a second state when changing at least one of the first variable winning device, the second variable winning device, and the third variable winning device to a second state. 4. A gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein control is performed to display a notification image to be designated on the display device. In addition to the third variable winning device provided in the gaming area, when the gaming ball wins a predetermined predetermined winning device in which a gaming ball can enter and when the gaming ball passes the predetermined region A driving force is transmitted from the game ball to the specific variable winning device that is movable from a first state in which the game ball is difficult to enter to a second state in which the game ball is easy to enter,
The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the payout device pays out a predetermined number of prize balls in accordance with the winning of game balls to the specific variable prize winning device.

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