JP2009028203A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a gaming machine having a new game mode which realizes giving a sense of expectation to a player and enhancing the preference.
SOLUTION: A pachinko gaming machine 10 is a special electric machine that generates an open state and a closed state of a game board 14, a first special winning opening 39 and a shutter 40, a second special winning opening 41 and a second special winning opening 41. If the result of the lottery or lottery for determining whether or not to open the accessory 42 and the first special winning opening 39 or the second special winning opening 41, the first special winning opening 39 is shifted to the open state. A main CPU 66 that executes a small hit game that shifts the second special winning opening 41 to the open state when the result of the big hit game and the lottery result is a small hit different from the big win is provided. Either a high probability state in which the game is likely to be performed or a low probability state in which the first game is less likely to be performed than the high probability state is determined, and the second game is performed in a manner according to the determined probability state. Control execution.
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Description

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

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

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

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

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

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-described problems, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine having a new gaming aspect that realizes giving a sense of expectation to a player and enhancing the taste. To do.

  (1) In order to solve the above problems, a gaming machine according to the present invention includes a gaming board having a gaming area in which a gaming ball rolls, and an open state provided in the gaming area of the gaming board and capable of capturing the gaming ball. A first winning device that can be shifted to a closed state that is difficult to capture, and a second prize that is provided in the game area of the game board and that can be shifted to an open state where a game ball can be captured and a closed state that is difficult to capture. A lottery means for performing a lottery to determine whether or not the first winning device or the second winning device is put into the open state by satisfying a predetermined condition, and a result of the lottery is a first win In addition, the first winning device execution control means for controlling the first winning device to move to the open state and execute the first game, and the second winning of the first winning device is different from the result of the lottery. The second winning device is moved to the open state and the second winning device is Second winning device execution control means for performing control to execute a second game different from the game, and a high probability state in which the first game is likely to be performed, or the first game is less likely to be performed than in the high probability state A probability state determining means for determining any one of the low probability states, wherein the second winning device execution control means is configured to respond to the probability state determined by the probability state determining means. It controls the execution of the game.

  According to the invention of (1), the probability state is either a high probability state in which the first game (for example, jackpot game) is likely to be performed or a low probability state in which the first game is less likely to be performed than in the high probability state. In response, a second game different from the first game (for example, a small (medium) hit game) is executed. Therefore, it becomes possible to grasp the current probability state according to the execution mode of the second game. For this reason, it is possible to give the second game a new role of notifying the probability state, and it is possible to provide a new game form that attracts more attention to the second game. Also, for example, when the second game is executed based on the release time or the number of times of release of an accessory used in the second game, the release time can be determined rather than letting the player grasp the probability state based on the difference in the number of times of release. Since it is more difficult to notice the difference in the game mode when the probability state is grasped by the difference, the degree of difficulty of grasping the probability state is high. By providing such a degree of difficulty, it is necessary for the player to concentrate, so that it is possible to effectively attract the player's attention to the second game and to enhance the interest in the game. In addition, it is possible to create a search mind that finds and pursues the relationship between the mode of the second game and the current probability state, and can increase the preference for the gaming machine. In addition, because of the second game mode, there is a sense of expectation given to the player when it can be grasped that it is in a high probability state, and a sense of tension as to whether it is correctly grasped. An object is to provide a gaming machine having a new gaming mode.

  (2) In the gaming machine according to (1), the second winning device execution control means controls execution of the second game in a plurality of types, while each type of the second game is controlled in each mode. And an execution mode probability setting means for setting the probability of being executed as the second game in correspondence with each of the probability states determined by the probability state determination means.

  According to the invention of (2), in addition to the invention of (1), the probability of being executed as a second game is determined for each type of second game executed in a plurality of types of second games. , And can be set corresponding to each of the probability states. For this reason, the ratio of each second game to be executed when the probability state is a high probability state is set to be different from the ratio of each second game to be executed when the probability state is a low probability state. Thus, when a certain second game is executed, the probability of being in any probability state, for example, the probability of being in a high probability state is 80%, and the probability of being in a low probability state is 20%. The player can be made aware that there is. As a result, according to the mode of the second game, it is possible to provide a game mode in which the player is not bored by increasing expectation and tension. For example, as the second game mode, when the action mode of the accessory used in the second game is opened twice for 2 seconds, the current probability state is a probability change state with a probability of 80%. However, the remaining 20% probability indicates that it is in a normal state, so by giving an anxiety factor of 20%, expectation is expected to be more probabilistic, and it may not be probable Since a sense of tension can be obtained from anxiety, it is possible to enhance the preference. Also, for example, when the action mode of the accessory used in the second game is released three times for 2 seconds, the current probability state is the normal state with a probability of 80%, but the remaining 20% It indicates that the state is probabilistic with probability of. At this time, since a great sense of expectation can be created for the 20% possibility of the probability variation state, it is possible to provide a game mode in which the player is not bored by concentrating on the game.

  (3) In the gaming machine according to (1) or (2), the second winning device execution control means performs the plurality of times according to a combination of modes according to the probability state determined by the probability state determination means. Control is performed to execute each second game.

  According to the invention of (3), in addition to the invention of (1) or (2), the second game is executed by a combination of modes of the second game executed a plurality of times according to the probability state. Therefore, the present probability state can be derived by grasping the combination of the modes of the second game. As a result, the player needs to remember the mode of the second game to be executed, and by assuming the combination pattern, the player searches for the probability state in which the second game combination is a probabilistic state. It is necessary to grasp it. As a result, it is possible to draw attention to the second game from the player, draw out the concentration to memorize the mode of the game, and to create a search mind that wants to examine the combination, and a new preference that enhances the taste A gaming machine having various gaming modes can be provided.

  According to the present invention, since the second game is executed in a mode according to the probability state, a gaming machine having a new game mode that realizes giving a sense of expectation to the player and enhancing the preference. Can be provided.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The special symbol display 35 is composed of a plurality of 7-segment LEDs. The 7-segment LED is repeatedly turned on and off when a predetermined special symbol variation display start condition is satisfied. By turning on / off the 7-segment LED, 10 numeric symbols from “0” to “9” are variably displayed as special symbols (also referred to as first identification information). When a special number symbol (for example, a number symbol such as “12”, “50”, “64” or “78”) is stopped and displayed as this special symbol, it is a state advantageous to the player from the normal gaming state The gaming state shifts to the special gaming state. In this embodiment, as a special game, a big hit and a small win are prepared, and when a specific numeric symbol (for example, a numeric symbol such as “12”, “50”, “64”) is stopped and displayed, It is notified that it is a big hit. Further, when a specific numerical symbol (for example, a numerical symbol such as “78”) is stopped and displayed, it is informed that it is a small hit. In the case of a special game state, in the case of a big hit, the shutter 40 (see FIG. 4) is controlled to be in an open state, and the big hit game in which a game ball can be received in the first special winning opening 39 (see FIG. 4). It becomes a state. In the case of a small hit, the special electric accessory 42 (see FIG. 4) is controlled to be in an open state, and a small hit gaming state in which a game ball can be received in the second special winning opening 41 (see FIG. 4) is achieved. 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 according to the result is referred to as 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 the fluctuation display of the normal symbol 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 indicators 51a to 51d may be composed of a plurality of 7-segment LEDs, a liquid crystal display unit, a transmissive liquid crystal display unit, and the like.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  On the right side of the obstacle 57 in the game board 14, a special electric accessory 42 having a passage for transporting game balls to the second special prize opening 41 is provided. The special electric accessory 42 is provided with a pair of opposed blade members 42a, and the blade members 42a are opened and closed by a second special prize opening solenoid 122 (see FIG. 5). An obstacle 43 is provided immediately above the blade member 42a. When the blade member 42a is in a closed state, the obstacle 43 cannot enter the special electric accessory 42. That is, winning in the second special winning opening 41 is possible only when the blade member 42a of the special electric accessory 42 is in an open state. Here, when the blade member 42a of the special electric accessory 42 is opened, the game ball launched into the game board 14 is obstructed by the operation of rotating the firing handle 26 to the maximum (so-called right-handed). A game ball that passes through the object 57 and faces the special electric accessory 42 and rides on the opened blade member 42 a enters the second special prize opening 41. As described above, the second special winning opening 41 and the special electric accessory 42 are provided in the game area of the game board (game board 14), and shift between an open state in which the game ball can be captured and a closed state in which it is difficult to capture. It is an example of a second winning device that is possible.

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

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

  On the other hand, the first special prize opening 39 provided on the back side (rear) of the shutter 40 has a first count sensor 102 (see FIG. 5) that detects a game ball that has entered the first special prize opening 39. There is an area, and the shutter 40 is driven to open until a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls pass through the area or until a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) elapses. The second special winning opening 41 provided with the special electric accessory 42 has an area having a second count sensor 104 (see FIG. 5) that detects a game ball that has entered the second special winning opening 41. The special electric accessory 42 is driven to the open state until a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls passes through the area or until a predetermined time (for example, 5 seconds) elapses. When the predetermined number of game balls are awarded to the first special prize opening 39 and the second special prize opening 41 or a predetermined time elapses in the open state, the shutter 40 and the special electric accessory 42 are It is driven to be in a closed state where it is difficult to accept the game ball. As a result, the first special winning port 39 and the second special winning port 41 are in a closed state in which it is difficult to accept a game ball (first state). It should be noted that the first special winning port 39 and the second special winning port 41 are games from the open state (second state) in which the first special winning port 39 and the second special winning port 41 are in a state where the game balls can be easily received. A game up to a closed state (first state) in which it is difficult to accept a ball is called a round game. Accordingly, the shutter 40 and the special electric accessory 42 are opened during the round game and are 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 conditioned on the condition that the game ball received in the first special winning opening 39 in the open state has passed through the first count sensor 102. Then, it is driven to the open state again. In other words, it is possible to continue to the next round game on condition that the game ball received by the first special prize opening 39 in the opened state of the shutter 40 has passed through the first count sensor 102. Similarly, in the special electric accessory 42 driven from the open state to the closed state (first state), the game ball received in the second special winning opening 41 in the open state has passed the second count sensor 104. On the condition, it is driven again to the open state. In other words, it is possible to continue to the next round game on condition that the game ball received by the second special prize opening 41 passes through the second count sensor 104 in the opened state of the special electric accessory 42. A game from the first round game until the end of the (final) round game that cannot continue to the next round game is called a special game.

  The number of rounds from the first round to the last round game (the maximum number of consecutive rounds) when the round game is continued during the special game, that is, the big hit game or the small hit game is the special number that is stopped. It depends on the design. For example, in the present embodiment, when the number symbol stopped and displayed on the special symbol indicator 35 is 64, the maximum number of continuous rounds is 15 and the number symbol stopped and displayed on the special symbol indicator 35 is twelve. In this case, the maximum number of continuation rounds is 15 rounds. 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 continuous rounds is selected from “1” to “15” rounds by lottery by a round number lottery means (main control circuit 60 including the main CPU 66 (see FIG. 5)). Also good.

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

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

  In addition, a game ball is won in the first special prize port 39, the second special prize port 41, and the general prize ports 56a, 56b, 56c, and 56d described above, and a first count sensor 102 and a second one described later with reference to FIG. When the count sensor 104 and the general winning ball sensors 106, 108, 110, 112 detect winnings, a predetermined number of game balls are paid out to the upper plate 20 or the lower plate 22 according to the type of each winning hole. It is.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The main RAM 70 includes a control state flag, a hit determination random number counter, a hit symbol determination random number counter, a reach pattern selection random number counter, an effect condition selection random number counter, a round number display effect start counter, a waiting time timer, a special timer Prize opening time timer, special prize opening number counter, special prize opening prize counter, round number display counter, number of fired ball counters, payout counter, data indicating the number of reserves related to special symbols related to starting memory, normal symbol hold Data indicating the number, data for supplying a command to a sub-control circuit 200 described later, variables, and the like are positioned.

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

  The hit determination random number counter is for determining the hit of a special symbol. The winning symbol determination random number counter is used to determine a special symbol to be stopped and displayed when the special symbol hit is determined. If it is not a win, “-” is stopped and displayed. The reach pattern selection random number counter is for determining a reach pattern. The production condition selection random number counter is for determining a production variation pattern. The round number display effect start counter is used to determine whether or not to display on the round number displays 51a to 51d during the normal game. These counters are stored and updated so that the main CPU 66 sequentially increases “1”, and various functions of the main CPU 66 are executed by extracting random numbers from the counters at a predetermined timing. In the present embodiment, such a random number counter is provided, and the main CPU 66 stores and updates the random number counter so as to increase “1” according to a program. You may comprise so that an apparatus like a generator may be provided.

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

  The special winning opening opening number counter indicates the number of opening (so-called round number) of the special winning opening (the first special winning opening 39 or the second special winning opening 41) in the special gaming state. The special winning opening winning counter indicates the number of game balls that have won the special winning opening during one round and have passed the first count sensor 102 or the second count sensor 104. The round number display counter indicates the number of rounds displayed on the liquid crystal display device 32.

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

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

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

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

  Also, various devices are connected to the main control circuit 60. For example, as shown in FIG. 8, the first count sensor 102, the second count sensor 104, and the general winning ball sensors 106, 108, 110, 112 are used. , Passing ball sensor 114, starting winning ball sensor 116, ordinary electric accessory solenoid 118, first special winning port solenoid 120, second special winning port solenoid 122, backup clear switch 124, launch ball switch 140, counting switch 142 are connected. Has been.

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

  The second count sensor 104 is provided in a predetermined area in the second special winning opening 41. The second count sensor 104 supplies a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60 when the game ball passes through the general area in the second special winning opening 41.

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

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

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

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

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

  The second special prize opening solenoid 122 is connected to a blade member provided in the special electric accessory 42 via a link member (not shown), and in accordance with a drive signal supplied from the main CPU 66, the special electric combination. The thing 42 is driven and the 2nd special winning opening 41 is made into an open state or a closed state.

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

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

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

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

  Further, a lamp 74 is connected to the main control circuit 60. The main control circuit 60 supplies a lamp (LED) control signal to the lamp 74. The lamp 74 includes incandescent bulbs, LEDs, and the like. Specifically, the special symbol holding lamps 34a to 34d, the normal symbol holding lamps 50a to 50d, the special symbol indicator 35 (7 segment LED), and the normal symbol indicator 33. (Display lamp), round number indicators 51a to 51d, and the like.

  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 signals 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. , A drive circuit 240 that performs control related to the lamp 132 and the movable accessory for production is provided. 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, etc., but the present invention is not limited to this. As long as it is a storage medium readable by a computer equipped with a storage medium such as a hard disk device, a CD-ROM and a DVD-ROM, and a ROM cartridge, a program, a table, and the like are recorded. May be. Of course, the main ROM 68 may be used as an alternative to the program ROM 208. Even if these programs are not recorded in advance, they may be downloaded after the power is turned on and recorded in the main RAM 70 in the main control circuit 60, the work RAM 210 in the sub control circuit 200, and the like. . Furthermore, each program may be recorded on a separate storage medium.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In step S16, a symbol display device control process is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 determines the special symbol display 35 and the normal symbol display 33 according to the result of the special symbol control process stored in the main RAM 70 in step S14 and step S15 and the result of the normal symbol control process. And the process which memorize | stores the control signal for driving round number indicator 51a-51d in the main RAM70 is performed. The main CPU 66 transmits a control signal to the special symbol display 35 in step S19 described later. The special symbol display 35 displays the special symbol in a variable manner and a stop manner based on the received control signal. Based on the received control signal, the normal symbol display 33 displays the normal symbol in a variable manner and stops. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S17.

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

  In step S18, symbol reserved number data generation processing is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 detects the detection signals from the starting winning ball sensor 116 and the passing ball sensor 114 detected in the switch input detection process (FIG. 14, step S46) in the system timer interrupt process described later, and special symbols. And the special symbol holding lamps 34a to 34d and the normal symbol holding lamps 50a to 50d are driven based on the update result of the holding number data stored in the main RAM 70 which is updated in accordance with the execution of the variable symbol normal display. Processing for storing the control signal in the main RAM 70 is performed. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S19.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In step S75, a special game start interval management process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 has a value (03) indicating that the control state flag indicates special game start interval management, and the first read from the main ROM 68 when the time corresponding to the special game start interval has elapsed. Data for opening the special winning opening 39 or the second special winning opening 41 is stored in the main RAM 70. Then, in the process of step S19 in FIG. 6, the main CPU 66 reads data for opening the first special prize opening 39 or the second special prize opening 41 stored in the main RAM 70, and the first special prize opening 39 or A signal for opening the second special prize opening 41 is supplied to the first special prize opening solenoid 120 or the second special prize opening solenoid 122. As described above, the main CPU 66 and the like perform opening / closing control of the first special winning opening 39 or the second special winning opening 41. That is, in a predetermined advantageous gaming state (the first special winning port 39 or the second special winning port 41 is in an open state where the first special winning port 39 or the second special winning port 41 can easily receive the game ball, the first special winning port 39 or the second special winning port 41 is difficult to receive the game ball. A special game in which a single round game in which a game state up to a closed state is provided may be repeated a plurality of times is executed. As described above, when the result of the lottery is the first winning (big hit), the main CPU 66 shifts the first winning device (the first special winning opening 39 and the shutter 40) to the open state and makes the first game (big hit). It is an example of the 1st prize-winning device execution control means which performs control which performs (game). Further, the main CPU 66 receives the second winning device (the second special winning opening 41 and the special electric accessory 42) in the case of the second winning (small winning) that is different from the first winning (big winning). Is an example of a second winning device execution control means for performing control to execute a second game (small hit game) different from the first game (big hit game) by shifting to the open state.

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

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

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

  In step S79, a special winning opening residual ball monitoring process is executed. Details will be described later. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S80.

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

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

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

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

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

  In step S <b> 102, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the number of holdings related to the special symbol in the starting memory number data is “0”. In this process, when the main CPU 66 determines that the number of reserved symbols related to the special symbol in the starting memory number data stored in the main RAM 70 is all “0”, the process proceeds to step S115 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 S104, a process of setting a value (01) indicating special symbol variation time management as a control state flag is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 stores a value indicating special symbol variation time management in the control state flag. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S105.

  In step S105, a hit determination process using a special symbol determination table is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 selects the jackpot determination value stored in the special symbol determination table (see FIG. 10). Then, the main CPU 66 refers to the random number value extracted at the time of starting winning and the jackpot determination value. Details of the special symbol determination table will be described later. That is, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not to enter a special gaming state that is advantageous to the player. Here, the big hit judgment value includes a big hit game advantageous to the player (15 round big hit, two rounds probable big hit), and a small hit whose condition is worse than the big hit, although it is a game advantageous to the player. For this reason, in the winning determination process, as a result of referring to the random value extracted at the time of starting winning and the big hit determination value, it is determined whether the big hit, the small hit or the loss. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S106. Thus, the main CPU 66 is an example of a lottery means for performing a lottery when the game ball passes through the specific area (starting port 25). Further, the main CPU 66 opens the first winning device (the first special winning port 39 and the shutter 40) or the second winning device (the second special winning port 41 and the special electric accessory 42) by satisfying a predetermined condition. It is an example of the lottery means which performs the lottery of whether to make a state.

  In the present embodiment, when a big win is won, a low probability state (low probability) in which a predetermined number of big hit judgment values are set for a certain range of random values after the special game ends, and low A transition is made to one of the gaming states of a high probability state (high probability) in which more jackpot determination values are set than the probability state.

  In step S106, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not it is a small hit as a result of referring to the random value extracted at the time of starting winning and the big hit determination value in the hit determination process in step S104. In this process, the main CPU 66 moves the process to step S112 when determining that the hit determination is a small hit, and moves the process to step S107 when determining that the hit is not a small hit.

  In step S107, a symbol determination process using a special symbol setting table is executed. In this process, if the main CPU 66 determines that it is a big hit in step S106, the main CPU 66 extracts the big hit symbol determining random number value extracted at the time of starting winning, and based on the big hit symbol determining random number value, the special symbol indicator A special symbol to be stopped and displayed on 35 is determined, and data indicating the special symbol is stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. If it is determined that the game has been lost in step S106, the special symbol display random number for extracting the jackpot symbol determination random number value extracted at the time of winning the start win is displayed on the special symbol display 35 based on the jackpot symbol determination random number value. A symbol is determined, and data indicating the special symbol is stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S108.

  In step S108, a symbol designation command determination process using a special symbol setting table is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 of the main control circuit 60 determines a symbol designation command from the specific symbol by the process of step S108. For example, in the case of a probable big hit with a specific symbol “64” (30 seconds open, 15 rounds), the symbol designation command “z0” is obtained. In case of loss, the symbol designation command “z9” is determined. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S109.

  In step S112, the main CPU 66 executes a small hit game determination process based on the small hit game determination table. In this process, the main CPU 66 of the main control circuit 60 selects the small hit game pattern determined by using the random number value in the small hit game determination table (see FIG. 11) stored in the main ROM 68. Details of the small hit game determination table will be described later. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S113.

  In step S <b> 113, the main CPU 66 executes symbol determination processing based on the small hit game determination table stored in the main ROM 68. In this processing, the main CPU 66 of the main control circuit 60 determines a special symbol to be stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 35 according to the small hit game pattern determined in step S112, and stores data indicating the special symbol in the main RAM 70. Is stored in a predetermined area. For example, when the small hit game pattern is “A”, the specific symbol “78” is determined. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S114.

  In step S <b> 114, the main CPU 66 executes a symbol designation command determination process based on the small hit game determination table stored in the main ROM 68. In this process, the main CPU 66 of the main control circuit 60 determines a symbol designation command from the specific symbol determined in the process of step S113. For example, in the case of the specific symbol “78”, the symbol designating command “z3” is determined, and the opening mode of the special electric accessory 42 in the second special winning opening 41 having the opening time of 2 seconds and the round number 2R is determined. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S109.

  In step S109, a variation pattern determination process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 extracts a rendering condition selection random value. The main CPU 66 selects a special symbol variation pattern command from the variation pattern table stored in the main ROM 68 based on the special symbols determined in step S108 and step S114. Specifically, a special symbol variation pattern command corresponding to the special symbol determined in step S108 and step S114 is selected and stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70.

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

  In step S110, a process of setting a variation time corresponding to the determined variation pattern for production in a waiting time timer is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 reads the variation time corresponding to the effect variation pattern determined by the process of step S109 from the table, and stores a value indicating the variation time in the waiting time timer. Then, a process of clearing the storage area in which the jackpot determination random number value used for the current variation display is stored is executed (step S111). When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  In step S115, 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.

[Special symbol determination table]
FIG. 10 shows a special symbol determination table stored in the main ROM 68. The special symbol game lottery will be abbreviated as a special symbol lottery hereinafter. In the low probability state, when the jackpot random number value is 7 and the jackpot symbol random number value is 0 to 3, the symbol of the jackpot symbol is selected as 6, the symbol as the right symbol is 4, and the symbol designation command is z0, and the first game ( In the jackpot game), the content is a big win, the special drawing lottery is in a high probability state, the opening time is 30 seconds, the number of rounds is 15R, and the first special winning opening 39 is opened (so-called probable 15R jackpot) .

  In the case of a low probability state, when the jackpot random number value is 7 and the jackpot symbol random number value is 4, 5, the jackpot symbol is selected as 5 for the left symbol, 0 for the right symbol, and z1 as the symbol designating command. In the game, the content is a big hit, the special drawing lottery is in a high probability state, the opening time is 0.5 seconds, the number of rounds is 2R, and the first special winning opening 39 is opened (so-called sudden probability change) (Abbreviated for short) big hit).

  In the low probability state, when the jackpot random number value is 7 and the jackpot symbol random number value is 6-9, 1 is selected for the left symbol of the jackpot symbol, 2 for the right symbol, z2 for the symbol designation command, In the game, the content is a big hit, the special drawing lottery is in a low probability state, the opening time is 30 seconds, the number of rounds is 15R, and the first special winning opening 39 is opened (so-called normal 15R big hit).

  In the low probability state, when the jackpot random number value is 23, 25, 27, 29, 31, when 7 is determined for the left symbol of the jackpot symbol and 8 is determined for the right symbol, z3 is selected as the symbol designating command, Is a small hit, the big hit game is not executed, and the small hit game is executed. Similarly, in the low probability state, when the jackpot random number value is 23, 25, 27, 29, 31, when the jackpot symbol is determined to be 8 for the left symbol and 5 for the right symbol, z4 is set to the symbol designation command. Selected, the content is a small hit, the big hit game is not executed, and the small hit game is executed. Also, in the low probability state, when the jackpot random number value is 23, 25, 27, 29, 31 and when 4 is determined for the left symbol of the jackpot symbol and 7 is determined for the right symbol, z5 is selected as the symbol designating command. The contents are small hits, the big hit game is not executed, and the small hit game is executed. Also, in the low probability state, when the jackpot random number value is 23, 25, 27, 29, 31 and when 3 is determined for the left symbol of the jackpot symbol and 9 is determined for the right symbol, z6 is selected as the symbol designating command. The contents are small hits, the big hit game is not executed, and the small hit game is executed. Here, the details of the determined jackpot symbol, the symbol designation command, and the small bonus game to be executed will be described in the small bonus game determination table (FIG. 11) described later.

  In the low probability state, when the jackpot random value is other than the above-described value, z9 is selected as the symbol designation command, the content is lost, and neither the jackpot game nor the jackpot game is executed.

  In the case of a high probability state, when the jackpot random number value is 3, 5, 7, 11, 13, and the jackpot symbol random number value is 0 to 3, the jackpot symbol is 6 on the left symbol, 4 on the right symbol, z0 on the symbol designation command In the first game, the content is a big hit, the special drawing lottery is in a high probability state, the opening time is 30 seconds, the number of rounds is 15R, and the first special winning opening 39 is opened (so-called so-called Probable change 15R big hit). Here, in the case of the high probability state and the case of the low probability, only the value taken by the jackpot random number value is different, and the rest of the configuration is the same, and the description thereof will be omitted.

  That is, as shown in FIG. 10, for example, if the jackpot determination value is “7” with a low probability, the content is a jackpot, and if the jackpot determination value is “23, 25, 27, 29, 31” with a low probability, For example, the content is a small hit. In other words, the small win is limited to the case where the big win is not won. In addition, in the case of a big win, the first special winning opening 39 is opened, and in the case of a small win, the first special winning opening 39 is not opened. In the present embodiment, in the case of a big win, the gaming state may be set to increase the probability of a big win in the game after the end of the special game, and the ordinary electric accessory 48 may be easily opened. (So-called probable big hit). On the other hand, in the case of winning a small hit, the game state after the special game is not changed. For this reason, for example, after winning a promising big hit, it is possible to win a large number of prize balls without winning a big win if consecutive wins are made. In addition, the big hit includes a two-round probable big hit, and in this case, the number of prize balls that can be won is smaller than the small win. However, since the probability of winning the next big hit is high in the 2nd round probable big hit, and since the ordinary electric accessory 48 is easy to open, the next big hit can be obtained without reducing many possessions. Since it can be earned, the conditions are better than the small win.

[Small hit game decision table]
With reference to FIGS. 11 and 12, the small hit game determination processing using the small hit game determination table will be described. FIG. 11 shows a small hit game determination table stored in the main ROM 68. When it is determined in step S106 in FIG. 9 that the special symbol setting table in FIG. 10 is a small hit game, the small hit game is determined using this small hit game determination table. First, the main CPU 66 has a random number for determining a small hit game and random number generating means. The main CPU 66 determines the small hit game pattern stored in the main ROM 68 based on the random value. Although the range of values that can be taken by the random numbers for determining the small hit game is 16 from 0 to 15, it is not limited thereto.

  When the current gaming state stored in the main RAM 70 is a high probability state, when the random number value determined by the main CPU 66 is 0 to 7 of the small hit game random value, the small hit pattern A is selected, and the big hit 7 is selected for the left symbol, 8 for the right symbol, and z3 for the symbol designating command. The information of the small hitting pattern A is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 200 in step S19 of FIG. 6, and the second special winning opening 41 is open for 2 seconds and the small number of rounds 2R is controlled by the received control of the sub-CPU 206. Play a game.

  When the current gaming state stored in the main RAM 70 is a high probability state, when the random value determined by the main CPU 66 is 8 to 11 of the small hit game random value, the small hit pattern B is selected, and the big hit 8 is selected for the left symbol of the symbol, 5 is selected for the right symbol, and z4 is selected for the symbol designating command. Information about this small hitting pattern B is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 200 in step S19 of FIG. 6, and the control of the received sub CPU 206 causes the second special winning opening 41 to have a small hit of 3R for the opening time of 3 seconds and the number of rounds 3R. Play a game.

  When the current game state stored in the main RAM 70 is a high probability state, when the random number value determined by the main CPU 66 is 12 or 13 of the small hit game random number value, the small hit pattern C is selected, and the big hit 4 is selected for the left symbol of the symbol, 7 is selected for the right symbol, and z5 is selected for the symbol designating command. The information of the small hit pattern C is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 200 in step S19 of FIG. 6, and the second special winning opening 41 is opened for 2 seconds and the number of rounds is 3R under the control of the received sub CPU 206. Play a game.

  When the current gaming state stored in the main RAM 70 is a high probability state, if the random number value determined by the main CPU 66 is 14 or 15 of the small hit game random value, the small hit pattern D is selected, and the big hit The symbol 3 is selected for the symbol on the left, 9 for the symbol on the right, and z6 for the symbol designation command. The information of the small hit pattern D is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 200 in step S19 of FIG. 6, and the second special winning opening 41 is open for 3 seconds and the small number of rounds 2R is controlled by the control of the received sub CPU 206. Play a game.

When the current gaming state is a high probability state, the rate at which the small hit game is executed can be represented by the size of the random number value for the small hit game. Therefore, the small hit game pattern A selected with 8 random values out of 16 is executed with a probability of 50% in a high probability state. Similarly, the small hit game pattern B is executed with a probability of 25% when in a high probability state, and the small hit game patterns C and D are executed with a probability of 12.5% when in a high probability state.

  When the current gaming state stored in the main RAM 70 is a low probability state, when the random number value determined by the main CPU 66 is 0 or 1 of the small hit game random number value, the small hit pattern A is selected, and the big hit 7 is selected for the left symbol, 8 for the right symbol, and z3 for the symbol designating command. The information of the small hitting pattern A is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 200 in step S19 of FIG. 6, and the second special winning opening 41 is open for 2 seconds and the small number of rounds 2R is controlled by the received control of the sub-CPU 206. Play a game.

  When the current gaming state stored in the main RAM 70 is a low probability state, when the random number value determined by the main CPU 66 is 2 or 3 of the small hit game random value, the small hit pattern B is selected, and the big hit 8 is selected for the left symbol of the symbol, 5 is selected for the right symbol, and z4 is selected for the symbol designating command. Information about this small hitting pattern B is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 200 in step S19 of FIG. 6, and the control of the received sub CPU 206 causes the second special winning opening 41 to have a small hit of 3R for the opening time of 3 seconds and the number of rounds 3R. Play a game.

  When the current gaming state stored in the main RAM 70 is a low probability state, when the random value determined by the main CPU 66 is 4 to 7 of the small hit game random value, the small hit pattern C is selected, and the big hit 4 is selected for the left symbol of the symbol, 7 is selected for the right symbol, and z5 is selected for the symbol designating command. The information of the small hit pattern C is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 200 in step S19 of FIG. 6, and the second special winning opening 41 is opened for 2 seconds and the number of rounds is 3R under the control of the received sub CPU 206. Play a game.

  When the current gaming state stored in the main RAM 70 is a low probability state, when the random value determined by the main CPU 66 is 8 to 15 of the small hit game random value, the small hit pattern D is selected, and the big hit The symbol 3 is selected for the symbol on the left, 9 for the symbol on the right, and z6 for the symbol designation command. The information of the small hit pattern D is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 200 in step S19 of FIG. 6, and the second special winning opening 41 is open for 3 seconds and the small number of rounds 2R is controlled by the control of the received sub CPU 206. Play a game.

  When the current gaming state is a low probability state, the rate at which the small hit game is executed can be represented by the size of the random number value for the small hit game. Accordingly, the small hit game pattern A selected with two random values out of the 16 patterns is executed with a probability of 12.5% in the low probability state. Similarly, the small hit game pattern B is executed with a probability of 12.5% in the low probability state, and the small hit game pattern C is executed with a probability of 25% in the low probability state. D is executed with a probability of 50% when in the low probability state.

  FIG. 12 is a graph showing a probability state ratio for each small hit game pattern in the embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 11, since the rate at which the small hit game is executed differs depending on the probability state, the notification reliability indicating how much the probability state is in any probability state by executing the small hit game pattern. Can be achieved.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 11, the small hit game A is often executed in a high probability state, and the small hit game D is often executed in a low probability state. Therefore, the notification reliability when the small hit game pattern A is executed has a probability that the gaming state is a high probability state is 80% and a probability that the gaming state is a low probability state is 20%. Similarly, the notification reliability when the small hit game pattern B is executed has a probability that the gaming state is a high probability state is 67% and a probability that the gaming state is a low probability state is 30%. As for the notification reliability when the small hit game pattern A is executed, the probability that the gaming state is a high probability state is 33%, and the probability that the gaming state is a low probability state is 67%. As for the notification reliability when the small hit game pattern A is executed, the probability that the gaming state is a high probability state is 20%, and the probability that the gaming state is a low probability state is 80%.

  From this, it is possible for the player to grasp the current probability state depending on which small hit game pattern is executed. As a result, the player learns all types of the small hit game patterns, and infers which of the small hit game patterns is the probability state of the gaming machine. For this reason, the gaming machine of this embodiment encourages the player to be interested in the small hit game, and instigates the search for finding the relationship between the small hit game and the probability state of the gaming machine. Can provide high gaming machines. In addition, if the player understands the relationship between the small hit game and the probability state of the gaming machine, the probability state of the gaming machine can be grasped by the pattern of the small hit game, so that the gaming machine has a sense of expectation for the player. Can provide.

  In the present embodiment, when the game contents are similar in the four patterns of the small hit game, for example, the small special game that executes the 2R opening time of 2 seconds for the second special winning opening 41 and the second special game In order to distinguish small hit games that require high concentration so that the winning opening 41 can be distinguished from small hit games that have a 1.5-second opening time of 2R, the player is positively Since there is a need to confirm the game, the game machine preference by the small hit game is enhanced, and a game machine that does not get tired can be provided.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the notification reliability of the probability state of the gaming machine is shown by four small hit game patterns, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the notification reliability of the probability state of the gaming machine may be set finely by increasing the number of small hit games. Further, a small hit game with a notification probability of 100% in a high probability state or a small hit game with a notification reliability of 100% in a low probability state may be provided.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the contents of the special symbol determination table shown in FIG. 10 such as the jackpot game pattern and the jackpot game type are not particularly limited. Similarly, the contents of the small hit game determination table shown in FIG. 11 such as the game pattern of the small hit game and the type of the small hit game are not particularly limited.

  As described above, the main CPU 66 determines the probability state of either the high probability state in which the first game is likely to be performed or the low probability state in which the first game is less likely to be performed than the high probability state. It is an example of a means. The main CPU 66 is an example of a second winning device execution control means for controlling the execution of the second game in a manner corresponding to the probability state determined by the probability state determination means. Further, the main CPU 66 controls the execution of the second game in a plurality of types, while the second winning device execution control means executes as the second game for each type of the second game. This is an example of execution mode probability setting means in which the probability to be set is set corresponding to each of the probability states determined by the probability state determination means.

  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 commands received from the main control circuit 60 and stored in the reception buffer of the work RAM 210. The command analysis control process will be described later. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1840.

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

  In step S1850, a sound control process is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 transmits data for outputting sound to the sound control circuit 230. The sound control circuit 230 reads various sound data such as music data, sound effect data, and voice data from the sound data ROM 234 based on the data for outputting the sound from the sub CPU 206, superimposes the sound, and uses the AMP 236. Amplified and output from the speaker 46. 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. 13 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]
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, identification information as an effect is displayed in a variable manner in the display area of the liquid crystal display device 32. Here, when the special symbol display 35 is variably displaying the special symbol, in the display area of the liquid crystal display device 32, the identification information for effect varies and stops display. Then, in the liquid crystal display device 32, for example, when all three pieces of identification information are stopped and displayed with the same symbol, the player is notified of the big hit. In addition, by means of a special display such that the three pieces of identification information are specific combinations, for example, a special combination such as 7, 5, 3 (7-53), or the symbol to be stopped last is a character symbol. A small hit is notified to the player.

  FIG. 16 shows a case where the jackpot is won, and by displaying a character symbol 92 such as “hit!”, After the player is notified of the jackpot, the shutter 40 is driven and the first special prize opening is displayed. The game ball 39 that has opened 39 and has flowed down the game board 14 enters the shutter 40 and then enters the first special winning opening 39.

  FIG. 17 shows a case where a small hit is won. By displaying a supplementary character design 93 such as “Right-handed!” Together with a character design 92 such as “Small!”, The player can receive a small hit. The game method is notified together with the notification. Thereafter, the special electric accessory 42 is driven to open the second special prize opening 41, and the game balls that have flowed down the game board 14 are supplemented by the blade member 42a of the special electric accessory 42, and the second special prize is obtained. Sent to mouth 41.

[Description of another embodiment]
18 to 21 show the configuration of a gaming machine according to another embodiment of the present invention. In the special symbol memory check process and the small hit game determination process shown in FIG. 9 to FIG. 12, the small hit game is determined based on the random number value for the small hit game, and the current probability depends on the small hit game pattern. Although the information can be known, in the gaming machine of another embodiment shown in FIGS. 18 to 21, the current probability state can be known by the combination of the game patterns of the small hit game executed a plurality of times. Here, only the configuration different from the above-described embodiment will be described.

  FIG. 18 shows a special symbol memory check process in another embodiment of the present invention. When it is determined in step S206 that the special symbol setting table is a small hit, the process proceeds to step S212. In step S212, a small hit game determination process is executed. Details will be described later with reference to FIG. When this process ends, the process proceeds to step S213. Processing and determination not described here are the same as those in FIG.

  FIG. 19 shows a small hit game determination process in another embodiment of the present invention executed in step S212 of FIG. First, in step S251, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the current probability state is a high probability state. The main CPU 66 confirms the current probability state stored in the main RAM 70. If it is determined that the current probability state is a high probability state, the process proceeds to step S252. If it is determined that the current probability state is not a high probability state, the process proceeds to step S262.

  In step S252, the main CPU 66 clears the low probability notification history value. The main CPU 66 clears the value of the low-accuracy notification history value stored in the main RAM 70 and inputs 0 for storage. In the present embodiment, since the current probability state can be known according to the combination of three small hit games, the low probability notification history value for storing the number of small hit games for low probability state notification, The main RAM 70 is provided with a highly reliable notification history value for storing the number of small hit games for high probability state notification. Here, the low probability notification history value is reset when the probability state is changed to the high probability state before the three small hit games for notifying the low probability state are executed. If this process ends, the process moves to step S253.

In step S253, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the highly accurate notification history value is zero. The main CPU 66 reads and confirms the high-accuracy notification history value stored in the main RAM 70. If it is determined that the highly accurate notification history value is 0, the process proceeds to step S254,
When it is determined that the highly accurate notification history value is not 0, the process proceeds to step S255.

In step S255, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the high-accuracy notification history value is 1. The main CPU 66 reads and confirms the high-accuracy notification history value stored in the main RAM 70. When it is determined that the highly accurate notification history value is 1, the process proceeds to step S256,
When it is determined that the highly accurate notification history value is not 0, the process proceeds to step S258.

  In step S254 and step S256, the main CPU 66 determines the small hit game as the small hit game pattern A. The main CPU 66 selects the small hit game pattern A from the small hit game patterns stored in the main ROM 68. When this process ends, the process proceeds to step S257.

  In step S257, the main CPU 66 increments the high-accuracy notification history value by one. The main CPU 66 increments the high-accuracy notification history value stored in the main RAM 70 by one. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  In step S258, the main CPU 66 determines the small hit game as the small hit game pattern B. The main CPU 66 selects the small hit game pattern B from the small hit game patterns stored in the main ROM 68. If this process ends, the process moves to step S259.

  In step S259, the main CPU 66 clears the highly accurate notification history value. The main CPU 66 clears the high-accuracy notification history value stored in the main RAM 70 so that it can be executed again from the first small hit game. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  That is, the highly accurate notification history can take a numerical value from 0 to 2. When the high-accuracy notification history is 0, it indicates that the game is the first small hit game that notifies the high probability state, and the small hit game pattern A is selected as the game at that time. Similarly, when the high-accuracy notification history is 1, it indicates that the game is a second small hit game that notifies the high probability state, and the small hit game pattern A is selected as the game at that time. When the high-accuracy notification history is 2, it indicates that the game is a third small hit game that notifies the high probability state, and the small hit game pattern B is selected as the game at that time. At this time, since the high-accuracy notification history is cleared, the fourth execution is again the first small hit game.

  In step S262, the main CPU 66 clears the high-accuracy notification history value. The main CPU 66 clears the high-accuracy notification history value stored in the main RAM 70 and inputs 0 for storage. Here, when the probability state is changed to the low probability state before the three small hit games for informing the high probability state are executed, the high probability notification history value is reset. When this process ends, the process proceeds to step S263.

In step S263, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the low-accuracy notification history value is zero. The main CPU 66 reads and confirms the low probability notification history value stored in the main RAM 70. When it is determined that the low-accuracy notification history value is 0, the process proceeds to step S264,
When it is determined that the low-accuracy notification history value is not 0, the process proceeds to step S265.

  In step S264, the main CPU 66 determines the small hit game as the small hit game pattern A. The main CPU 66 selects the small hit game pattern A from the small hit game patterns stored in the main ROM 68. When this process ends, the process proceeds to step S267.

In step S265, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the low-accuracy notification history value is 1. The main CPU 66 reads and confirms the low probability notification history value stored in the main RAM 70. When it is determined that the low-accuracy notification history value is 1, the process proceeds to step S266.
When it is determined that the low-accuracy notification history value is not 0, the process proceeds to step S268.

  In step S266, the main CPU 66 determines the small hit game as the small hit game pattern B. The main CPU 66 selects the small hit game pattern B from the small hit game patterns stored in the main ROM 68. When this process ends, the process proceeds to step S267.

  In step S267, the main CPU 66 increments the low-accuracy notification history value by one. The main CPU 66 increments the low-accuracy notification history value stored in the main RAM 70 by one. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  In step S268, the main CPU 66 determines the small hit game as the small hit game pattern B. The main CPU 66 selects the small hit game pattern B from the small hit game patterns stored in the main ROM 68. When this process ends, the process proceeds to step S269.

  In step S269, the main CPU 66 clears the low probability notification history value. The main CPU 66 clears the low-accuracy notification history value stored in the main RAM 70 so that it can be executed again from the first small hit game. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  That is, the low-accuracy notification history can take a numerical value from 0 to 2. When the low-accuracy notification history is 0, it indicates that the game is the first small hit game that notifies the low probability state, and the small hit game pattern A is selected as the game at that time. Similarly, when the low-accuracy notification history is 1, it indicates that the game is the second small hit game that notifies the low probability state, and the small hit game pattern B is selected as the game at that time. When the low-probability notification history is 2, it indicates that the game is the third small hit game for notifying the low probability state, and the small hit game pattern B is selected as the game at that time. At this time, since the low-accuracy notification history is cleared, the fourth execution is again the first small hit game.

  FIG. 20 shows a small hit game determination table in another embodiment of the present invention executed in FIG.

  When the big hit random number value is 23, 25, 27, 29, 31 and the small hit game pattern determined by the small hit game determination process of FIG. 19 is A, the left symbol of the big hit symbol is 2 and the right symbol is 6 Is selected, and z7 is selected as the symbol designating command. The contents are small hits, the big hit game is not executed, and the small hit game is executed. The symbol designation command z7 is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 200 in step S19 of FIG. 6, and the second special winning opening 41 executes a small hit game in which 2R is released for 1 second under the control of the sub CPU 206.

  When the big hit random number value is 23, 25, 27, 29, 31 and the small hit game pattern determined in the small hit game determination process of FIG. 19 is B, the left symbol of the big hit symbol is 9 and the right symbol is 3 Is selected, and z8 is selected as the symbol designating command. The contents are small hits, the big hit game is not executed, and the small hit game is executed. The symbol designating command z8 is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 200 in step S19 of FIG. 6, and under the control of the sub CPU 206, the second special winning opening 41 executes a small hit game in which 2R is opened for 2 seconds.

  FIG. 21 shows a probability state by a combination of small hit games in another embodiment of the present invention executed in FIG.

  When the probability state of the big hit game is a high probability state, the first small hit game executes the small hit game pattern A, the second small hit game also executes the small hit game pattern A, and the third small hit game is executed. Executes the small hit game pattern B. When the probability state of the big hit game is a low probability state, the first small hit game executes the small hit game pattern A, the second small hit game also executes the small hit game pattern B, and the third small hit game is executed. Executes the small hit game pattern B. From the fourth time onward, the repetition is from the first time again.

  For this reason, when the probability state is a high probability state, many small hit game patterns A are executed, and when the probability state is a low probability state, many small hit game patterns B are executed. The current probability state can be inferred from the frequency of occurrence of this game pattern. In addition, if the probability state is changed before three small hit games are executed, the small hit game history is reset, so it appears to the player as an irregular combination of games. It is possible to provide a gaming machine having a taste that does not get bored for the player, making it difficult to decipher.

  In this embodiment, when the game contents are similar in the two patterns of the small hit game, for example, the small special game that executes the 2R opening time of 2 seconds for the second special winning opening 41 and the second special game In order to distinguish small hit games that require high concentration so that the winning opening 41 can be distinguished from small hit games that have a 1.5-second opening time of 2R, the player is positively Since there is a need to confirm the game, the game machine preference by the small hit game is enhanced, and a game machine that does not get tired can be provided.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the probability state of the gaming machine is shown by a combination of two small hit game patterns, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, by increasing the number of small hit games, the notification reliability of the probability state of the gaming machine may be set finely as shown in FIGS. At that time, a small hit game with a notification probability of 100% in a high probability state or a small hit game with a notification reliability of 100% in a low probability state may be provided.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the contents of the small hit game determination table shown in FIG. 11 such as the game pattern of the small hit game and the type of the small hit game are not particularly limited. Also, the combination of small hit games is not particularly limited. For example, the probability state of the gaming machine may be notified by a combination of four small hit games.

  As described above, the main CPU 66 performs the control for executing each of the plurality of times of the second game according to the combination of the modes according to the probability state determined by the probability state determination unit. It is an example.

  Therefore, since the gaming machine according to another embodiment of the present invention has the above-described configuration, it is possible to achieve substantially the same operations and effects as the gaming machine according to the above-described embodiment.

  As mentioned above, although embodiment of this invention has been described, this embodiment is not restricted to what was mentioned above. For example, in the special symbol determination table, the special symbol determination table may have another aspect. For example, the combination of symbols designated in the left symbol of the jackpot symbol or the right symbol may be other combinations.

  In this embodiment, the big hit game and the small hit game are provided as special games, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, an open game of the first special winning opening 25 is worse than the jackpot game (for example, the open time is 30 seconds and the number of rounds is 7R). Similarly, the number of opening modes of the first special winning opening 25 for the jackpot game and the opening mode of the second special winning port 41 for the small hit game are also increased, so that the game has diversity, On the other hand, it is possible to enhance the taste.

  Further, in the present embodiment, in the small hit game determination table, the release mode of the special electric accessory 42 is set as an item in the small hit game by the open time and the number of open times, but is not limited thereto. For example, the opening angle of the movable blade member 42a provided in the special electric accessory 42 in the small hit game may be provided as an opening aspect of the special electric accessory 42 and used as an aspect indicating the probability state of the gaming machine.

  In addition, according to the embodiment, when a game ball passes a specific area (for example, the start port 25), a lottery means (for example, the main CPU 66) performs a lottery, so that a winning ball by a big win or a small win is expected. become able to. In this way, a gaming machine having a new gaming aspect that can provide a player with a sense of expectation and enhance the preference can be provided.

  In addition, according to the embodiment, when the number of balls entered into the second special prize opening 41 satisfies a predetermined condition during a small hit game that has been executed a plurality of times (for example, executed for the past five times), When the small hit game is executed, the special electric accessory 42 is opened, for example, by increasing the opening time of the second special winning opening 41 or increasing the number of times of opening, thereby creating a state where there are many prize balls. be able to. For this reason, it becomes possible to obtain more prize balls, and a new expectation can be given to the player. In addition, a game that actively aims at the second winning device can bring new taste. In this way, a gaming machine having a new gaming aspect that can provide a player with a sense of expectation and enhance the preference can be provided.

  Further, in the above-described case, it is also possible to produce effects using the liquid crystal display device 32 and notify the player of the number of balls up to a predetermined number of balls, the number of balls in the corresponding past small hit game, and the like. . Thus, expectation can be given to the player.

  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. 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. 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 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 explanatory drawing which shows the special symbol determination table referred in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the small hit game determination table referred in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the ratio of the probability state which can be grasped | ascertained with the kind of small hit game in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display screen of the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display screen of the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of another embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of another embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the small hit game determination table referred in the pachinko game machine of another embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the alerting | reporting of the probability state in the multiple hit game in the pachinko game machine 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 Special symbol display 39 First special prize opening 40 Shutter 41 Second special Prize opening 42 Special electric accessory 48 Normal electric accessory 54 Passing gate 55 Stage 57 Obstacle 60 Main control circuit 66 Main CPU
68 Main ROM
70 Main RAM
102 First count sensor 104 Second count sensor 106, 108, 110, 112 General winning ball sensor 116 Start winning ball sensor 118 Normal electric accessory solenoid 120 First special winning port solenoid 122 Second special winning port solenoid 126 Firing / dispensing Control circuit 130 Launcher 140 Launch ball switch 142 Count switch

Claims (3)

A game board having a game area in which a game ball rolls;
A first winning device that is provided in a game area of the game board and is capable of transitioning between an open state in which a game ball can be captured and a closed state in which it is difficult to capture;
A second winning device that is provided in the game area of the game board and is capable of shifting between an open state in which a game ball can be captured and a closed state in which it is difficult to capture;
Lottery means for performing a lottery on whether or not to put the first winning device or the second winning device into the open state by satisfying a predetermined condition;
A first winning device execution control means for performing control to execute the first game by shifting the first winning device to the open state when the result of the lottery is a first winning;
In the case of the second winning, which is different from the first winning, the second winning device is controlled to execute the second game different from the first game by shifting to the open state. 2 winning device execution control means;
Probability state determination means for determining either a high probability state in which the first game is easily performed or a low probability state in which the first game is less likely to be performed than the high probability state,
The gaming machine characterized in that the second winning device execution control means controls the execution of the second game in a manner corresponding to the probability state determined by the probability state determination means.   The second winning device execution control means controls the execution of the second game in a plurality of types, and the probability that the second game is executed as the second game for each type of the second game, 2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, further comprising execution mode probability setting means set corresponding to each of the probability states determined by the probability state determination means. The second winning device execution control means performs control to execute each of the plurality of second games according to a combination of modes according to the probability state determined by the probability state determination means. The gaming machine according to claim 1 or claim 2.

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