JP3669566B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

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【００５４】
１．電源投入時
電源投入時のコマンドコードは、パチンコ機１０に電源が投入されたとき主制御基板３０から図柄制御基板３２ｂに送信されるコマンドコードであり、10Hの動作番号及び01Hの識別番号の２バイト命令で構成されている。図柄制御基板３２ｂがこのコマンドを受信するとＲＯＭに書込まれた制御プログラムに従って特別図柄表示装置３２の画面上に電源投入時のデモ画面を表示する。
例えば、図１２（ｂ）に示すＬＣＤパネルユニット３２ａ上の３つの特別図柄表示領域４２ａ，４２ｂ及び４２ｃに各々「７」、「７」、「７」と３桁同一の大当り図柄を表示し、背景画面４９上にキャラクタとしてヒーロ（ｈｅｒｏ）及び悪人（ｂａｄ）を表示し、ヒーロが悪人と所定時間（約１分）格闘したのち悪人を倒し「ファイヤ」という文字を表示するデモ画面を表示すると共に音制御基板３５により「ファイヤ」という効果音を出力する処理を実行する。
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２．客待ちデモ
客待ちデモのコマンドコードは、前記電源投入時のデモ画面が終了した後、又は遊技者が所定時間（通常約３分間）発射ハンドル２４に触れていないと判断されたときに送信されるコマンドコードであり、20Hの動作番号及び01Hの識別番号の２バイト命令で構成されている。図柄制御基板３２ｂがこのコマンドを受信するとＲＯＭに書込まれた制御プログラムに従って特別図柄表示装置３２の画面上に客待ちのデモ画面を表示する。例えば、特別図柄表示領域４２ａ〜４２ｃ上に変動表示される特別図柄の変動パターンを全て順番に表示する。このとき、背景画面４９上には各々の変動パターンに対応した背景画像及びキャラクタが表示される。この客待ちデモ画面は遊技者が発射ハンドル２４を操作するまで全ての変動パターンを順番に表示して一巡した後、繰り返し表示する。尚、遊技者が発射ハンドル２４に触れているか否かはタッチスイッチ２４ａの入力により検知することができる。第１実施形態では、タッチスイッチ２４ａの入力を主制御基板３０に入力する構成としたので、主制御基板３０と発射制御基板３３との通信を主制御基板３０からの一方向通信としながらも前記検知が可能なのである。もちろん、主制御基板３０からタッチスイッチ２４ａのオンオフ情報は発射制御基板３３に送信される。このタッチスイッチ２４ａの入力を発射制御基板３３に入力する構成とし、いずれかの又は全ての入賞口に所定時間入賞がないこと、又は遊技盤２２上のアウト口４１にスイッチを設けてこのスイッチが所定時間オンしないことにより遊技者が遊技を実行していないことを判断する構成としても良い。
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３．図柄変動中
図柄変動中コマンドコードは、特別図柄変動時に送信されるコマンドであり、表１に示すように（１）変動タイムコード、（２）左静止図柄指定コード、（３）中静止図柄指定コード、（４）右静止図柄指定コード、の４種類のコマンドコード（以下、この４つのコマンドコードを総称して「画像表示コマンド」ということもある。）に分類される。
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（１）変動タイムコード
変動タイムコードは、、動作番号として30Hの１バイト命令と識別番号として01H〜1EHの３０種類の１バイト命令とから３０種類の２バイト命令として構成されている。３０種類の１バイト命令は、１秒単位の５秒〜３５秒の３０種類の時間を表している。
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（２）左静止図柄指定コード
左静止図柄指定コードは、31Hの動作番号と01H〜0FHの１５種類の識別番号とからなる命令コードであり、識別番号が01Hのときは左静止図柄として「０」、02Hのときは「１」、03Hのときは「２」、04Hのときは「３」、05Hのときは「４」、06Hのときは「５」、07Hのときは「６」、08Hのときは「７」、09Hのときは「８」、0AHのときは「９」、0BHのときは「Ａ」、0CHのときは「Ｂ」、0DHのときは「Ｃ」、0EHのときは「Ｄ」、0FHのときは「Ｅ」の文字を特別図柄として特別図柄表示領域４２ａに表示させるためのものである。
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（３）中静止図柄指定コード
中静止図柄指定コードは、32Hの動作番号と01H〜0FHの１５種類の識別番号とからなる命令コードであり、識別番号は前記左静止図柄指定コードの識別番号と同じ意味をもち、各々で指定される文字を特別図柄として特別図柄表示領域４２ｂに表示させるためのものである。
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（４）右静止図柄指定コード
右静止図柄指定コードは、33Hの動作番号と01H〜0FHの１５種類の識別番号とからなる命令コードであり、識別番号は前記左静止図柄指定コードの識別番号と同じ意味をもち、各々で指定される文字を特別図柄として特別図柄表示領域４２ｃに表示させるためのものである。
【００６１】
この変動タイムコード、左、中及び右静止図柄指定コードは、遊技盤２２上に発射された遊技球が特別図柄作動口としての普通電動役物３６に入賞したとき２バイトずつほぼ同時に送信されるコマンドコードであり、その内容は次のようにして決定される。
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即ち、遊技球が普通電動役物３６に入賞すると、そのときの当否乱数の値、大当り図柄乱数の値、外れ図柄乱数の値、普通図柄乱数の値が各々抽出される。抽出された当否乱数値は、通常確率時には当否判定値「１」と比較し、高確率時には当否判定値「１」、「３」、「５」、「７」、「９」及び「１１」と比較し一致すれば大当りが発生、一致しなければ外れとなる。一致して大当り発生時には、抽出された大当り図柄乱数値に＋１として、この値を左、中及び右静止図柄指定コードの識別番号とする。即ち、左、中及び右静止図柄指定コードの識別番号は同一となる。それらが一致せず外れとなったときには、抽出された外れ図柄乱数の左図柄用乱数値、中図柄用乱数値及び右図柄用乱数値の各々の値に＋１とした値を各々左、中及び右静止図柄指定コードの識別番号とする。このとき、偶然に３つの識別番号が一致する場合には、右静止図柄指定コードの識別番号の値を「１」だけ異なる値とする処理が為される。前述した変動タイムコードは、左、中及び右静止図柄指定コードの識別番号が全て一致するときには大きな値とし、全て一致しなくとも左及び中静止図柄指定コードの識別番号が一致するときには中間の値とし、全く一致しないときには小さな値に振り分けられる。
【００６３】
この４つのコマンドコードからなる画像表示コマンドを受信したときの図柄制御基板３２ｂが行う処理を図１３（ａ）に示すフローチャートに従って説明する。図１３（ａ）に示す「通常表示ルーチン」は、送信される左、中及び右静止図柄指定コードの識別番号が全て一致しない場合、即ち大当りを発生させないときの画像処理に用いられる処理である。図柄制御基板３２ｂのマイコンが前記画像表示コマンドを受信すると、受信した変動タイムコードと左、中及び右静止図柄指定コードの識別番号とから特別図柄の変動パターンを作成する処理を実行する（ステップＳ７０）。図柄制御基板３２ｂのＲＯＭには、次表２に示されるように、受信した画像表示コマンドの各値の組み合わせに対応したテーブルが書込まれている。図柄制御基板３２ｂのマイコンは、受信した画像表示コマンドからＲＯＭに書込まれたテーブルを読み出し特別図柄の変動パターンを作成する。この変動パターンは次のようにして作成される。
【００６４】
マイコンは、受信した左、中及び右静止図柄指定コードの識別番号から左と中との識別番号が一致するか否か（即ち、リーチであるか否か）を判断して通常変動なのか、リーチ変動なのかを判断し、更にリーチ変動でも変動タイムコードの値が所定値より大きいのか小さいのかによりトリック変動をするのか否かを判断し、これらの判断と変動タイムコードとにより特別図柄の左、中及び右図柄の変動開始から静止するまでの各々の時間を決定する。作成された特別図柄の変動パターンに従って、背景画面４９上に表示される背景及びキャラクタの表示データも作成される。こうして変動パターンが作成されると、表２に示す通り、この変動パターンに従って左、中及び右の各特別図柄の変動を開始し指定された静止図柄で静止表示する変動表示処理（ステップＳ７１）を実行すると共に、背景及びキャラクタの表示制御も実行され、リターンに抜ける。
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【表２】

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４．大当り開始時
大当り開始コマンドコードは、特別図柄表示領域４２ａ〜４２ｃに表示される左、中及び右特別図柄が同一図柄を表示した後から大当り動作が開始されるまでの間に大当りが発生したということを遊技者にアピールする画像を表示するときに使用されるコマンドコードであり、40Hの動作番号と01Hの識別番号により構成されている。この命令コードを図柄制御基板３２ｂが受信すると特別図柄表示装置３２の画面上に「大当り等の文字を表示しキャラクタが喜ぶ画像を表示すると共に、音制御基板３５により効果音を出力する処理がなされる。
このとき、図１３（ｂ）に示す通り、図柄制御基板３２ｂは、前記画像表示コマンドから、即ち、受信した左、中及び右静止図柄指定コードの識別番号が一致しているか否かにより大当りが発生したことを判断し（ステップＳ７５）、大当りとの肯定判断をすると（ステップＳ７５：ＹＥＳ）、前回記憶した大当り回数の値を＋１として（ステップＳ７６）、その回数を背景画面４９上に表示する処理を実行し（ステップＳ７７）、リターンに抜ける。これにより、パチンコホールを開店してからの営業中におけるパチンコ機１０で発生した大当り回数の累計回数を遊技者に報知することができる。一方、大当りでないとの否定判断をすると（ステップＳ７５：ＮＯ）、リターンに抜ける。
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５．大当り中
大当り中コマンドコードは、開放前コード、開放中コード、１０カウント入賞コード、Ｖ通過コード及びラウンド表示コードの５個のコマンドコードに分類される。
（１）開放前コードは、50Hの動作番号及び01Hの識別番号より構成され、図柄制御基板３２ｂがこの命令コードを入力すると、羽根部材６２ａ，６２ｂを開放することを遊技者に知らせる画像を背景画面４９に表示する処理を実行する。
（２）開放中コードは、50Hの動作番号及び02Hの識別番号より構成され、図柄制御基板３２ｂがこの命令コードを入力すると、羽根部材６２ａ，６２ｂが開放中であることを遊技者に知らせる画像を背景画面４９に表示する処理を実行する。
（３）１０カウント入賞コードは、50Hの動作番号及び03Hの識別番号より構成され、主制御基板３０は、羽根作動口６１ａ，６１ｂ又は普通電動役物３６への入球のいずれが大当りの起因となっていても、羽根部材６２ａ，６２ｂ部分から遊技球が入賞したことをカウントスイッチ６４により検知する毎にこの命令コードを送信する。図柄制御基板３２ｂがこの命令コードを入力すると、入力する毎にその値をインクリメントしその値を背景画面４９上に表示する処理を行う。これにより、画面上には、羽根部材６２ａ，６２ｂ部分から遊技球が入賞する毎に０から１０個までの個数表示がなされる。
（４）Ｖ通過コードは、50Hの動作番号及び04Hの識別番号より構成され、主制御基板３０はＶ通過口６９を遊技球が通過したことをＶスイッチ６５が検知するかにより、この命令コードを送信する。図柄制御基板３２ｂがこの命令コードを入力すると画面に「Ｖ」の文字を大きく表示し羽根部材６２ａ，６２ｂが閉鎖した後再び開放することを遊技者に知らせる。
（５）ラウンド表示コードは、50Hの動作番号及び05Hの識別番号より構成され、主制御基板３０は羽根部材６２ａ，６２ｂが開放動作終了後に再び開放する毎にこの命令コードを送信する。図柄制御基板３２ｂがこの命令コードを入力すると、入力する毎にその値をインクリメントしその値を背景画面４９上に表示する処理を行う。これにより、遊技者には羽根部材６２ａ，６２ｂのラウンド回数が報知される。
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６．大当り終了時
大当り終了時コマンドコードは、大当り終了デモコマンドコードと高確率移行コマンドコードとからなる。
大当り終了デモコマンドコードは、大当り動作が終了したとき、即ち羽根部材６２ａ，６２ｂが１６回の開放動作を終了したとき、または１６回まで継続しなくとも開放中に遊技球が特別領域を通過しなかったときに送信される命令コードであり、60Hの動作番号及び01Hの識別番号より構成される。図柄制御基板３２ｂがこの命令コードを入力すると大当りが終了したことを遊技者に知らせるメッセージを表示する。
高確率移行コマンドコードは、61Hの動作番号及び01H〜02Hの識別番号より構成される。識別番号が01Hのときは高確率状態が継続する場合であり、識別番号が02Hのときは高確率状態が継続しない場合である。この高確率移行コマンドコードは、第１実施形態において、主制御基板３０から送信する構成としても良いし、前述した画像表示コマンドの値から図柄制御基板３２ｂが判断する構成としても良い。
【００６９】
図１４の通り、特別電動役物６０の第Ｎ回目（Ｎ＝１〜１５）のラウンドが停止する毎に、これに応答して、通常確率状態では、有効信号Ｅが有効期間（２．５ｓ）ＯＮ状態となり、高確率状態では、有効信号Ｆが有効期間（５．０ｓ）ＯＮ状態となり、該有効期間中は、Ｖスイッチ６５の検知が有効と認定される。該有効期間経過後にＯＦＦとなる。また、複数の有効期間を設けてその異なる長さに設定しているので、高確率時に遊技者により有利となる。そして、第１６ラウンド終了後の乱数の抽選によって、確率変動判定図柄が決定され、確率変動判定図柄が５秒間変動表示され、普通確率状態又は高確率状態が設定され、次回の大当りまでの乱数抽選が普通確率で行われるか又は高確率で行われる。尚、第Ｎラウンド中又は有効時間中に特別領域を遊技球が通過した場合、第Ｎ＋１ラウンドが開始されるまで、有効時間以上の期間を設け、大当り処理の有効性を確保することにする。
【００７０】
図１４の有効信号Ｅ，ＦをＯＮ・ＯＦＦとさせることで、特別電動役物６０内の残存球がＶ通過口６９を通過し得るに十分な期間を設定する。尚、第Ｎ回目のラウンドの終了は、羽根部材６２ａ及び６２ｂが１８回開閉動作したとき、又は遊技球がカウントスイッチ６４により１０個検出されたときに終了する。そして終了したタイミングで前述のシャッタ７１が降下される。Ｖスイッチ６５の有効化により途中でラウンドが途切れる確率を低減することができる。すなわち、連続作動中における上記有効期間中は、連続作動の状態が継続されることになり、すべての残存球が特定領域を通過可能とし、これを検知することで、連続作動の継続可能性が高まり、賞球数が増大する可能性がある。また、複数の有効期間を設け、高確率時に遊技者に有利な内容とし、遊技の幅を広げることができる。
【００７１】
また、図１４に示す様に、通常時（大当りでないとき）において、羽根作動口６１ａ又は６１ｂへの入賞から羽根部材６２ａ及び６２ｂの開放動作までは前記有効信号Ｅ，Ｆと同じ時間の遅延時間Ｓ，Ｔが設けられており、羽根作動スイッチ６３ａ又は６３ｂがオンしても羽根部材６２ａ及び６２ｂは直ちに開放されない。また、羽根部材６２ａ及び６２ｂの閉じた後に、有効信号Ｅ，Ｆがそれぞれ設定され、該有効信号Ｅ，Ｆに対応する期間はＶスイッチ６５は有効とされ、羽根部材６２ａ及び６２ｂの開放時間０．９秒と有効信号２．５秒とにより合計で３．４秒間、Ｖスイッチ６５は有効とされる。
これにより、通常時（大当りでないとき）において、羽根作動口６１ａ又は６１ｂへの入賞があれば、羽根部材６２ａ及び６２ｂは０．９秒又は１．８秒開放しＶスイッチ６５は有効とされるが、開放したときから０．９秒又は１．８秒経過した後も前記有効期間中はＶスイッチ６５が有効とされ、この有効期間内に再び羽根作動口６１ａ又は６１ｂへの入賞があっても、この有効期間中には羽根部材６２ａ及び６２ｂは開放されない。この結果、Ｖスイッチ６５が有効とされる期間が重複するといったことや、連続して有効となるといった弊害は未然に防がれる。尚、上述の遅延動作はプログラム制御でもハードウェアロジックであっても、その構成は当業者であれば実施可能であるから、詳細構成は省略する。
【００７２】
上述の図１４の例では、通常確率及び高確率に応じて、有効期間を複数個設けたが、図１５の変更形態の通り、１回開きの始動口である羽根作動口６１ａ、又は、２回開きの始動口である羽根作動口６１ｂのいずれに遊技球が入賞したのか、ケースに応じて、２種類の有効信号Ｇ，Ｈを発生させ、該信号に対応する有効期間を設け、それぞれの期間の長さ（３．０ｓ、６．０ｓ）を異ならせたものである。これにより、同様に遊技の幅を広げることができる。
上述の変更形態は、通常確率であるか高確率であるかを問わず適用できるものである
尚、上述の処理においては、大当り中は有効信号Ｅ又はＦは、第Ｎ回目のラウンド終了後にＯＮする構成としたが、これはシャッタ７１が大当り中はラウンド終了時に降下させられる構成だからである。シャッタ７１を備えない構成の場合には、羽根部材６２ａ及び６２ｂの開放時から有効信号Ｅ又はＦをＯＮ状態としラウンド終了後にも該信号のＯＮ状態を２．５ｓ又は５．０ｓ延長する構成としても良い。
また、大当り中でないときには、シャッタ７１は降下させられたままであるが、大当り中と同様に構成し、シャッタ７１が降下したときから２．５ｓ又は５．０ｓ間だけ有効信号Ｅ又はＦをＯＮ状態としても良い。
【００７３】
７．動作異常時
動作異常時コマンドコードは、パチンコ機１０に異常が発生したときに送信される命令コマンドコードであり、本実施形態では、70H01HのＥ１エラーコード、70H02HのＥ２エラーコード、70H03HのＥ３エラーコードより構成されている。Ｅ１エラーコードは、テンカウント異常エラーであり、羽根部材６２ａ，６２ｂが開放したときに遊技球が１個も検知されない場合に出力され、Ｅ２エラーコードは下皿２３が満杯で満タンスイッチ４３がオンしたとき出力され、Ｅ３エラーコードは補給スイッチ４４がオンしたとき出力される。これらの異常時コマンドを送信することにより表示されるエラーメッセージは、異常が解除されたとき送信される70H04Hのエラー解除コードにより消去される。
【００７４】
図７に戻り、続く各出力処理（ステップＳ１１）において、主制御基板３０は、遊技の進行に応じて特別図柄表示装置３２、賞球制御基板３１、発射制御基板３３、ランプ制御基板３４、音制御基板３５、普通役物ソレノイド３６ｂ、羽根ソレノイド６６ａ，６６ｂ等の各種ソレノイドに対して各々出力処理を実行する。即ち、前記各入力処理（ステップＳ８）により遊技盤２２上の各入賞口に遊技球の入賞があることが検知されたときには賞球としての遊技球を払い出すべく賞球制御基板３１に賞球データを出力する処理を、遊技状態に対応したサウンドデータを音制御基板３５に出力する処理を、パチンコ機１０に異常があるときにはエラー中であることを報知すべく図柄制御基板３２ｂにエラー信号を出力する処理を、更には、大当り発生時には大当り処理等を、各々実行する。尚、特別図柄表示装置３２に表示される図柄変動中は羽根作動口６１ａ，６１ｂ（大入賞口作動口）の機能は有効である。また大当り中は、図柄の変動機能、或は、羽根作動口６１ａ，６１ｂ（大入賞口作動口）の機能は停止される。
【００７５】
前述した本処理に続く残余処理は、外れ図柄乱数更新処理（ステップＳ１２）及び初期乱数更新処理（ステップＳ１３）から構成されるが、各々前述したステップＳ６及びステップＳ３と概ね同じ処理である。この２つの処理は無限ループを形成し、次の割り込みが実行されるまで時間の許される限り繰り返し実行される。前述したステップＳ１〜Ｓ１１までの本処理を実行するのに必要とされる時間は、大当り処理を実行するか否か、特別図柄の表示態様の相違等により割り込み毎に異なる。この結果、残余処理を実行する回数も割り込み毎に異なり、図７に示された割り込み処理が１回実行されることにより外れ図柄乱数及び初期乱数の更新される（加算される）値も一律では無くなる。これにより、初期乱数及び外れ図柄乱数が当否乱数と同期する可能性は無くなる。尚、第１実施形態においては、当否乱数の更新は初期乱数の値により変更される構成なので同期の虞は全くない。また、前述した普通図柄乱数更新処理（ステップＳ７）も残余処理内において実行するよう構成しても良い。
【００７６】
前述した各処理を実行することにより、パチンコ機１０は、次のような動作を実行する。即ち、遊技者により操作される発射ハンドル２４の回動量に応じて発射モータ３３ａにより遊技球が遊技盤２２上に発射され、発射された遊技球が特別図柄作動口としての普通電動役物３６に入賞すれば、これが特別図柄作動スイッチ３６ａにより検出され、特別図柄表示装置３２の画面上に特別図柄を所定時間変動表示した後に確定表示するように働く。この確定表示した特別図柄が予め定められた特定図柄、例えば「７７７」等の３桁同一図柄を表示すると大当り状態として遊技者に有利なゲーム内容を提供する。大当り状態となるか否かは、前述の通り、遊技球が特別図柄作動スイッチ３６ａにより検出されたとき抽出される当否決定乱数の値が所定値であるか否かにより決定される。この条件が第１の条件である。
【００７７】
また一方、羽根作動口６１ａへ入賞すると、これが羽根作動スイッチ６３ａにより検出されると、該検出に応答して、羽根部材６２ａ，６２ｂが１回開き、一方、羽根作動口６１ｂへ入賞すると、これが羽根作動スイッチ６３ｂにより検出され、該検出に応答して、羽根部材６２ａ，６２ｂが２回開く。通常確率状態において、羽根作動口６１ａ，６１ｂに入賞すれば、羽根部材６２ａ，６２ｂを所定時間（０．９秒以内）開放し、高確率状態において、羽根作動口６１ａ，６１ｂに入賞すれば、羽根部材６２ａ，６２ｂを所定時間（１．８秒以内）開放する。羽根部材６２ａ，６２ｂが開放したときに入賞した遊技球がＶ通過口６９を通過し得る。そして、この開放期間内に羽根部材６２ａ，６２ｂ部分から入賞があれば、特別電動役物６０の下部に流下し、Ｖ通過口６９を通過したり、しなかったりする。Ｖ通過口６９への入賞（以下、Ｖ入賞という）により、特別電動役物６０を遊技者に有利な内容、即ち、大当りになるとともに、大当り表示を特別図柄表示装置３２に表示する。従って、大当り状態となるか否かは、Ｖ通過口６９を遊技球が通過するか否かにより決定される。これが第２の条件である。
そして、第１の条件又は第２の条件のいずれかにより大当り状態となると、羽根部材６２ａ，６２ｂが１８回以下の開閉動作（該開閉動作中の開放時間の合計は３０秒以下）又は遊技球が１０個入賞したことがカウントスイッチ６４により検出されるまで、いずれか早く経過する時まで開放される。但し、上記大当り動作中に入賞球がＶ通過口６９を通過すると、羽根部材６２ａ，６２ｂの開放動作は終了し、次のラウンドに移行する。一方、入賞球がＶ通過口６９を通過しないと、羽根部材６２ａ，６２ｂの１８回以下の開閉又は遊技球が１０個入賞するものの、そのラウンドで大当りは終了する。そこで、羽根部材６２ａ，６２ｂの１８回以下の開閉又は遊技球が１０個入賞するまで、入賞した遊技球を停留させておき、停留を解除し、該入賞球を一挙に流下させ、Ｖ通過口６９への入賞球の通過の確率を高める。羽根部材６２ａ，６２ｂの１８回以下の開閉動作が終了した時点以降にＶ通過口６９を通過することもある。そのときは、前述の有効期間Ｆの設定により救済され、Ｖ通過口６９の通過は有効となる。
そして、入賞球のＶ通過口６９への通過を条件として、一旦、羽根部材６２ａ，６２ｂが閉鎖された後に再び開放され、上記の開放動作を最大１６回繰り返す。
通常、遊技球１個の入賞に対して１５個の遊技球が賞球として払い出すよう構成しているので、１回の大当り状態が発生すると、約２４００（＝１５×１０×１６）個の遊技球を賞球として獲得することができる。この賞球排出動作は、賞球制御基板３１が実行する。遊技中において前述したランプ制御基板３４及び音制御基板３５が実行する制御は従来と同様な構成であり、その説明は割愛することにする。
【００７８】
以上詳細に説明した第１実施形態によると、大当り終了後、高確率に移行したとき、特別図柄が大当り図柄を表示する確率を甘くできる。また、有効期間を設けたことにより、次のラウンドへの移行確率が高くなり、賞球数の増大をもたらすとともに、停留された入賞球の流下のタイミングの設定も容易となる。
【００７９】
第２実施形態のパチンコ機について図１６〜図１８を参照して説明する。本実施形態は、基本的には第１実施形態と同様に有効信号Ｅ，Ｆを備えるが、始動入賞に伴う羽根の開閉を遅延させる代わりに、連続作動終了後に羽根作動スイッチ２６３ａ，２６３ｂの信号検出を無効とする無効信号Ｊ，Ｋを備えたものである。羽根作動スイッチ２６３ａ，２６３ｂの検知を無効化することでＶ入賞率を制御するためである。したがって、パチンコ機の主要な構成及び電気的構成等、共通する構成要素の説明と図示は第１実施形態を援用し、主として、異なる構成について説明する。尚、図示の部品番号は第１実施形態の対応部品を２００番台とし、適宜説明は略す。
【００８０】
図１８の通り、特別電動役物２６０による第Ｎ回目（Ｎ＝１〜１５）のラウンドが停止すると、これに応答して、通常確率状態では、有効信号Ｅが有効期間（２．５ｓ）ＯＮ状態となり、高確率状態では、有効信号Ｆが有効期間（５．０ｓ）ＯＮ状態となり、該有効期間中は、Ｖスイッチ２６５の検知が有効と認定される。また、有効信号Ｅ，Ｆとともに無効信号Ｊ，Ｋが設定され、該期間中は、羽根作動スイッチ２６３ａ，２６３ｂの検知を無効と認定し、第１実施形態の遅延時間Ｓ，Ｔと同様の機能を果たしている。また、複数の有効期間を設けてその異なる長さに設定し、高確率時に遊技者により有利となる。そして、第１６ラウンド終了後の乱数の抽選によって、確率変動判定図柄が決定されることで普通確率又は高確率が決定され、確率変動判定図柄が５秒間変動表示され、普通確率状態又は高確率状態が設定される。尚、無効信号は、第１ラウンド終了後はＯＮ・ＯＦＦさせないようにすることもできる。
【００８１】
第２実施形態のパチンコ機の動作を説明する。発射された遊技球が特別図柄作動口としての普通電動役物２３６に入賞すれば特別図柄作動スイッチ２３６ａにより検出され、特別図柄表示装置２３２の画面上に特別図柄を所定時間変動表示した後に静止表示する。この静止表示した特別図柄が予め定められた特定図柄、例えば「７７７」等の３桁同一図柄を表示すると大当り状態として遊技者に有利なゲーム内容を提供する。大当り状態となるか否かは、遊技球が特別図柄作動スイッチ２３６ａにより検出されたとき抽出される当否決定乱数の値が所定値であるか否かにより決定される。これが第１の条件である。また一方、遊技球が羽根作動口２６１ａ，２６１ｂに入賞すれば、羽根作動スイッチ２６３ａ，２６３ｂにより検出され、羽根部材２６２ａ，２６２ｂを所定時間（０．９秒又は１．８秒以内）開放するよう働き、そして、開放期間内に羽根部材２６２ａ，２６２ｂ部分から入賞があれば、特別電動役物２６０の下部に流下し、回転体２７０の回転により、遊技球がランダムに回転体２７０に当たり、Ｖ通過口２６９を通過したり、しなかったりする。遊技球がＶ通過口２６９を通過すれば特別電動役物２６０を遊技者に有利な内容とする。大当り状態となるか否かは、Ｖ通過口２６９を通過するか否かにより決定され、これが第２の条件である。第１の条件又は第２の条件のいずれかの条件が成立すると、大当り状態となり、いずれの場合にも、羽根部材２６２ａ，２６２ｂが約３０秒間又は遊技球が１０個入賞したことがカウントスイッチ２６４により検出されるまでいずれか早く経過する時まで開放され、一旦羽根部材２６２ａ，２６２ｂが閉鎖された後に再び開放され、この開放動作を最大１６回繰り返す。その他は第１実施形態と重複するので、その説明は割愛することにする。
【００８２】
第２実施形態によれば、無効信号Ｊ，ＫをＯＮ・ＯＦＦさせ、羽根作動スイッチ２６３ａ，２６３ｂの検知を無効とすることで、無効期間中に発生した始動入賞を無視することで、前記有効期間の実質的な延長を防止できる。また、複数の有効期間を設け、高確率時に遊技者に有利な内容とし、遊技の幅を広げることができる。また、１つの特別電動役物２６０が２つの別の条件のいずれかの成立によって遊技者に有利な遊技状態となるので、少ない電動役物でも豊富な遊技状態を作り出すことができ、趣向性が高まる。
【００８３】
第３実施形態のパチンコ機について図１９〜２２を参照して説明する。本実施形態は、基本的には第１実施形態及び第２実施形態と同様であるが、前述実施形態の外れ通過口６８及びＶ通過口６９、又は、外れ通過口２６８及びＶ通過口２６９に各通過口を通過した遊技球数のすべてをカウントする３連スイッチ３５５を設け、第１の条件、即ち、普通電動役物３３６への入球に伴い、特別図柄表示装置３３２に大当り図柄が確定表示されたことに起因して、大当りとなった場合には、この３連スイッチ３５５にて１０カウントを実行し、該１０カウントの終了後に羽根部材３６２ａ、３６２ｂを閉鎖するものであり、ここでは有効時間の設定を行う必要がないことから、有効時間の処理は行わない。一方、前述の通り、第２の条件、即ち、羽根作動口３６１ａ又は３６１ｂへの入球に伴い、羽根部材３６２ａ，３６２ｂが開放し、入球した遊技球がＶ通過口３６９を通過しこれに起因して大当りとなった場合、有効時間又は無効時間の設定は同様に行うものであり、これに伴いプログラム制御等を変更したものである。尚、第１の条件及び第２の条件において、ともに、次のラウンドへ継続させるためには、Ｖスイッチ３６５の作動が必須とされる。したがって、共通する構成要素の説明と図示は第１実施形態又は第２実施形態を援用し、主として、異なる構成について説明する。尚、図示の部品番号は第１実施形態の対応部品を３００番台とし、適宜説明は略す。
【００８４】
第３実施形態のパチンコ機の主要な構成は、図１９に示す通りであり、図３の説明を援用するが、３連スイッチ３５５が外れ通過口３６８及びＶ通過口３６９に追加的に設置されていることが異なっている。
【００８５】
第３実施形態のパチンコ機の電気的構成は図２０のブロック図の通りであり、図６の説明を援用するが、３連スイッチ３５５が主制御基板３３０の入力部に追加的に接続されていることが異なっている。
【００８６】
前述した３連スイッチ３５５に関連する継続判定処理及びＶ入賞判定処理を図２１及び図２２を参照して説明する。このルーチンは、予め設定されたタイミングによる時間割込により、パチンコ機の稼動中を通じて繰り返し実行される。
【００８７】
図２１に示すように、継続判定ルーチンを開始した主制御基板３３０は、第１の条件又は第２の条件のいずれかに起因する特別遊技条件が成立したかを判定する（ステップＳ３００）。なお、この特別遊技条件の成立に関わる演算処理は、周知の手順にて別途行われる。ここで特別遊技条件の成立が判定されれば、次のステップＳ３０１へ進み、ＮＯであればこのルーチンを一旦終了する。
【００８８】
次に、ステップＳ３０１では、主制御基板３３０は、入球数ＣＩ、ラウンド回数ＣＣおよびラウンド継続許可フラグＦを０にリセットする。なお、これら入球数ＣＩ、ラウンド回数ＣＣおよびラウンド継続許可フラグＦの詳細は後述する。続いて主制御基板３３０は、遊技盤３２２などに設置されている装飾ランプの点灯や音声出力の変更などで大当り状態を表示する（ステップＳ３０２）。
【００８９】
次のステップＳ３０３では、第１の条件での特別遊技においては、主制御基板３３０はソレノイド駆動信号を出力して、羽根ソレノイド３６６ａ，３６６ｂを駆動し、羽根部材３６２ａ，３６２ｂを所定時間（３０秒間以下）、開放し続けさせる。第２の条件での特別遊技においては、主制御基板３３０はソレノイド駆動信号を出力して、羽根ソレノイド３６６ａ，３６６ｂを駆動し、羽根部材３６２ａ，３６２ｂを所定時間ずつ所定回数（１８回）、繰り返し開閉動作をさせる。これによって特別電動役物３６０は開放状態となる。次に、主制御基板３３０は、ラウンド回数ＣＣをインクリメントする（ステップＳ３０４）。続いて、主制御基板３３０は、ＬＣＤパネルユニット３３２ａにラウンド回数ＣＣに対応する数字等を表示させる（ステップＳ３０５）。これにより、ラウンド回数等を遊技者に認識させることができる。
【００９０】
次に、主制御基板３３０は、第１の条件に起因する大当りの場合は３連スイッチ３５５または第２の条件に起因する場合にはカウントスイッチ３６４からの信号を参照して入球信号ＳＩの有無を判定する（ステップＳ３０６）。ここで入球信号が入力されていれば、次のステップＳ３０７で外れ通過口３６８及びＶ通過口３６９即ち特別電動役物３６０への入賞球の合計数を表す入球数ＣＩをインクリメントする。続いて主制御基板３３０は入球数ＣＩが１０以下であるか、つまり特別電動役物３６０への入賞が１０球以下であるかを判定する（ステップＳ３０８）。入球数ＣＩが１０以下であれば、図２２に示されるＶ入賞判定ルーチンを実行する（ステップＳ３０９）。
【００９１】
ステップＳ３０６で入球信号ＳＩの入力なしと判定された場合、主制御基板３３０はステップＳ３１０へ移行し、ここで、主制御基板３３０は、タイマ回路３５６の出力に基づいて羽根部材３６２ａ，３６２ｂの開口から３０秒経過したかを判定する。ここで３０秒未経過と判定されれば、主制御基板３３０はステップＳ３０６へ回帰し、上述の処理を繰り返す。一方、入球数ＣＩが１０以上、或いは、３０秒経過と判定されれば、ステップＳ３１１に進む。
【００９２】
ステップＳ３１１でカウンタＣＩをリセットする。ステップＳ３１２では、主制御基板３３０は、ソレノイド駆動信号を停止して羽根ソレノイド３６６ａ，３６６ｂの稼動を停止させることで、開放されていた羽根部材３６２ａ，３６２ｂを復帰させて羽根部材３６２ａ，３６２ｂを閉鎖させる。これによって特別電動役物３６０は開放状態を一旦終了することになる。つまり、入賞球が１０球以上となるか羽根部材３６２ａ，３６２ｂの開口後３０秒経過すれば、羽根部材３６２ａ，３６２ｂが閉鎖される。
【００９３】
続いて、主制御基板３３０は、第２の条件での大当り中か否かを判定する（ステップＳ３１３）。第２の条件での大当り中であれば、有効時間を設定する（ステップＳ３１４）。続いて、ステップＳ３１４の処理後、或いは、ステップＳ３１３で否定判定、即ち、第２の条件での大当り中でない（第１の条件の大当り）であれば、主制御基板３３０はラウンド回数ＣＣが１６に達したかを判定する（ステップＳ３１５）。ここでラウンド回数ＣＣが１６以上であれば、主制御基板３３０は本ルーチンを終了する。また、ラウンド回数ＣＣが１６未満であれば、主制御基板３３０はステップＳ３１６へ進んでラウンド継続許可フラグＦ＝１であるかを判定する。ラウンド継続許可フラグＦ≠１であれば、主制御基板３３０は本ルーチンを終了し、Ｆ＝１であれば次のステップＳ３１７へ進む。
【００９４】
ステップＳ３１７では、主制御基板３３０は、ラウンド継続許可フラグＦを０にリセットしてステップＳ３０３へ回帰する。これにより、再度、羽根部材３６２ａ，３６２ｂが開口され特別電動役物３６０が開放状態とされる。つまり、特別電動役物３６０の開放状態が継続される。
【００９５】
このように、主制御基板３３０は、羽根部材３６２ａ，３６２ｂを開口してから１０球の入賞（ステップＳ３０８：ＮＯ）または３０秒経過（ステップＳ３１０：ＹＥＳ）により、羽根部材３６２ａ，３６２ｂを閉鎖して開放状態を一旦終了させるが、この開放状態中に入賞した１０球までの入賞球のいずれかについてＶ入賞判定で肯定的な判断がなされると、再び羽根部材３６２ａ，３６２ｂを開口させて特別電動役物３６０の開放状態を継続させる。しかも、Ｖ入賞判定で開放状態を継続すべしとされた際にはＬＣＤパネルユニット３３２ａに表示されるので、遊技者は継続ありと認知することができる。
【００９６】
図２２のＶ入賞判定ルーチンにおいて、主制御基板３３０は、Ｖスイッチ３６５がオンしたか否かを判定する（ステップＳ３５０）。ここでＹＥＳ即ちＶスイッチ３６５がオンしたと判定されれば、ステップＳ３５１にてラウンド継続許可フラグＦを「１」にセットする。ステップＳ３５１の終了後或いはステップＳ３５０でＮＯであるなら、本ルーチンを一旦終了する。
【００９７】
以上の第３実施形態により、第１及び第２実施形態と同様の効果を享受することができる上、第１の条件と第２の条件での大当り時において、第２の条件での大当り中の処理にのみ有効時間を設定するだけで良く、処理の簡素化或いはメリハリのある遊技を実現することができる。
【００９８】
第４実施形態のパチンコ機について図２３及び図２４を参照して説明する。本実施形態は、基本的には第３実施形態と同様であるが、前述実施形態の大当り時における羽根部材３６２ａ，３６２ｂの次のラウンドへの継続条件の設定について、第１の条件と第２の条件とで差異を設けたものである。これに伴いプログラム制御等を変更したものである。したがって、共通する構成要素の説明と図示は第３実施形態を援用し、主として、異なる構成について説明する。尚、説明する場合には第３実施形態の番号を流用することとする。
【００９９】
即ち、前述したラウンド継続判定ルーチンの処理は前述図２１と概ね同様ではあるが、ステップＳ４０６において第１の条件に起因する大当りの場合、３連スイッチ３５５によるカウントアップを省略し、第２の条件に起因する場合にはカウントスイッチ３６４からの信号のみを参照して入球信号ＳＩの有無を判定するのである。これにより処理が簡素化される。
【０１００】
そして、図２４では、ステップＳ４５０及びＳ４５１が追加され、第１の条件で大当り中か否かを判定し（ステップＳ４５０）、ここでＹＥＳ即ち第１の条件での大当り中の成立が判定されれば、次のステップＳ４５１へ進み、ラウンド継続許可フラグＦを「１」にセットし、本ルーチンを一旦終了する。第１の条件での大当りでは、Ｖ入賞しなくとも自動的なラウンドを継続させる趣旨である。ステップＳ４５０で否定判断された場合、即ち、第２の条件で大当り中である場合には、ステップＳ４５２及びＳ４５３が行われるが、これは第３実施形態の図２２で説明した通り、第１の条件のＶスイッチ３６５のオンに伴い、ラウンド継続許可フラグＦを「１」にセットするものである。
【０１０１】
以上の処理を行うことにより、第１及び第２実施形態と同様の効果を享受することができる上、第１の条件と第２の条件での大当り時において、第１の条件での大当り中の処理にのみ、Ｖ入賞しなくとも、自動的にラウンドが継続され、遊技者が安心感を覚えることができる一方、第２の条件での大当り中の処理では、Ｖ入賞するか否かがラウンドの継続条件とされ、遊技者はその結果に一喜一憂し、これにより、第１の条件と第２の条件とでラウンドの継続条件に差異を設け、メリハリのある遊技を実現することができる。
【０１０２】
第５実施形態のパチンコ機について図２５を参照して説明する。本実施形態は、基本的には第３実施形態と同様であるが、ラウンド継続条件の判定を更に緩和し、前述実施形態の大当り時における羽根部材３６２ａ，３６２ｂの次のラウンドへの継続条件の設定について、第１の条件と第２の条件とで共に無条件で次のラウンドに継続させることを許可するものである。これに伴いプログラム制御等を変更したものである。したがって、共通する構成要素の説明と図示は第３実施形態を援用し、主として、異なる構成について説明する。尚、説明する場合には第３実施形態の番号を流用することとする。
【０１０３】
即ち、前述第４実施形態の図２３のステップＳ４０９を削除すると共に、これに伴い図２４に相当する処理を削除したものであり、他のステップの説明は援用する。
【０１０４】
第５実施形態によれば、第１及び第２実施形態と同様の効果を享受することができる上、第１の条件と第２の条件での大当り時において、第１の条件及び第２の条件いずれの大当り中でも、Ｖ入賞しなくとも、自動的にラウンドが継続され、遊技者が安心感を覚えるようにするとともに、処理の一層の簡素化を実現したものである。
【０１０５】
第６実施形態のパチンコ機について図２６及び図２７を参照して説明する。本実施形態は、基本的には第１実施形態及び第２実施形態と同様であるが、Ｖ入賞率を第１の条件と第２の条件に起因する大当りにおいて、互いに異なる予め定められた値に設定しておくことで、趣向性を確保したものである。これに伴い特別電動役物６６０の構造を変更したものである。したがって、共通する構成要素の説明と図示は第１及び第２実施形態を援用し、主として、異なる構成について説明する。尚、説明する場合には適宜第１実施形態の番号を流用することとする。
【０１０６】
図２６及び図２７の通り、羽根作動口６１ａ，６１ｂ（図３参照）に入賞することによって作動する特別電動役物６６０は、一対の羽根部材６６２ａ，６６２ｂを破線のごとく揺動変位させて、予め設定された開口時間だけ大入賞口６６０ａを開口させる。大入賞口６６０ａの内部には、手前から奥へ向かって傾斜する上傾斜板６８６が設けられており、入賞球は上傾斜板６８６上を奥側へ移動して３箇所の切欠６８７から落下する。落下した入賞球は、奥から手前に向かって傾斜する下傾斜板６８８上を移動して、下傾斜板６８８の先端部の下部領域に形成された特定領域６６９または非特定領域６６８のいずれかを通過することになる。下傾斜板６８８の先端部の下部領域には、中央部には可変翼６８９が設けられており、入賞球が特定領域６６９を通過するためには可変翼６８９に案内される必要がある。この可変翼６８９は図示せずアクチュエータによって、揺動或いは横移動するように構成され、そして、第１の条件による大当りの場合、特定領域６６９の通過確率が１／３に、第２の条件による大当りの場合、特定領域６６９の通過確率が１／１０に、設定され、第２の条件の方を厳しく設定している。これは第１の条件による特別遊技状態のときには、特定領域６６９への遊技球通過はラウンドの継続条件として採用するものであり、あまり厳しい値ではラウンドの継続が難しくなり妥当ではないからである。一方、第２の条件のときに、特定領域６６９への遊技球通過は特別遊技状態の発生要件として採用する場合には、あまり確率を緩めては期待感を向上させることが難しくなり、また、ラウンドの継続条件として採用する場合、第１の条件が主遊技であり、第２の条件が副遊技として設定していることから、第２の条件の場合には第１の条件の場合より入賞率を厳しく設定することとしたのである。ただし、それらの値は例示であって遊技内容に応じて適宜の値に変更が可能である。
【０１０７】
尚、第２の条件による特別遊技状態が発生するに際し、上記０．９秒の開口時間内に大入賞口６６０ａへ入賞した入賞球が、特定領域６６９を通過すれば、大入賞口６６０ａは開放状態とされ、入賞確率がきわめて高い遊技状態が発生する。一方、この開口時間内における入賞球のいずれもが特定領域６６９を通過せずに非特定領域６６８を通過した場合には、開放状態は発生されず、再度羽根作動口６１ａ，６１ｂに入賞があるまでは通常の遊技状態が継続される。
【０１０８】
第１及び第２の条件による特別遊技の際、この特別電動役物６６０における開放状態は、羽根部材６６２ａ，６６２ｂが所定の周期例えば０．９秒間隔で開閉を繰り返すことによるが、例えば３０秒の経過または大入賞口６６０ａへの１０球の入賞球があると羽根部材６６２ａ，６６２ｂが閉鎖されて、開放状態は一旦終了する。ただし、所定のラウンド継続条件が成立していれば、直後に開放状態が再開される。つまり、ラウンド継続条件の成立によって開放状態が継続されることになる。又、前述の１０球の入賞球は、第１実施形態で説明した停留装置７０と同様の構造を備えているが、図示及び説明は援用する。
【０１０９】
なお、特別電動役物６６０におけるラウンド継続条件は、上記の開放状態中に特定領域６６９を入賞球が通過することによって成立するが、入賞球の特定領域６６９の通過確率は、上述のように可変翼６８９の働きにより１／３又は１／１０となるように設定されており、この通過確率を正確性、公正性を確保するために大入賞口６６０ａを構成する上傾斜板６８６、下傾斜板６８８、可変翼６８９、特定領域６６９等の寸法にはきびしい精度を確保している。
【０１１０】
さらに、入賞球の特定領域６６９の通過と大入賞口６６０ａへの入賞球数を個別にカウントすることも必要であり、図２６に例示するように、特定領域６６９を通過する入賞球を検出するためのＶスイッチ６６５および大入賞口６６０ａの入賞球を検出するためのカウントスイッチ６６４が設けられていることも前述実施形態と同様である。
【０１１１】
第６実施形態によれば、第１及び第２実施形態と同様の効果を享受することができる上、可変翼６８９の開口面積を可変とすることで、Ｖ入賞率（特定領域への遊技球の通過確率）を自在に変更することができ、遊技の多様な欲求を満足させることができる。
【０１１２】
第７実施形態のパチンコ機について図２８〜図３５を参照して説明する。本実施形態は、基本的には第６実施形態と同様であるが、Ｖ入賞率を物理的に設定することに代えて、これを乱数抽選によるソフトウェア制御に変更したものである。これに伴い特別電動役物６６０の構造を変更するとともにプログラム等も変更したものである。したがって、遊技盤と電気回路構成は図３０及び図３１に図示し、その他の共通する構成要素の説明と図示は第１及び第２実施形態を援用し、主として、異なる構成について説明する。尚、説明する場合には適宜第１実施形態の番号を流用することとする。尚、ソフトウェア制御に代えてハードウェアロジックでも実施ができる。
【０１１３】
特別電動役物７６０は、図１と同様パチンコ機の遊技盤に装着されており、その装着状態およびパチンコ機の形態は第１実施形態と同様であるので、それらの図示および説明は省略する。図２８および図２９に示すように、特別電動役物７６０は、箱状の機構収容部７９０、図示しない遊技盤との連結部を兼ねる縁部材７９１を備えており、縁部材７９１の裏面７９１ａを遊技盤に密着させるようにしてパチンコ機に装着されている。また、縁部材７９１の前面側に突出して通路部材７９２が設けられている。この通路部材７９２には、漏斗状の導球面７９３が設けられており、導球面７９３の中心部には落下口７９４が開口している。
【０１１４】
図２９に示すように、落下口７９４に連続する入賞球通路７９５には、遊技球の通過を検出する毎に入球信号を出力するカウントスイッチ７６４が設置されている。また入賞球通路７９５の下部には、機構収容部７９０（図２８参照）側へ貫通して遊技盤７２２の裏面に設置されている入賞球集合樋（図示略）に接続された排球路７９６が開口している。
【０１１５】
図２８および図２９に示すように、羽根部材７６２ａ，７６２ｂは、羽根７９９、羽根ソレノイド７６６ａ，７６６ｂ（図２８、図２９には示さない）等から構成されている。通路部材７９２の側壁７９７，７９７の延長面に沿って、羽根７９９が設置されている。これら羽根７９９は、下端部７９８内に揺動軸（図示略）が挿通されている。これら揺動軸の他端側に連結されている羽根ソレノイド７６６ａ，７６６ｂによって、実線で示す起立位置および図２９に破線で示す倒伏位置間で扇形に揺動される構成であり、倒伏位置では通路部材７９２と上部材８００との間に開口を形成する。すなわち、通路部材７９２と上部材８００との間に形成される大入賞口７６０ａは、羽根部材７６２ａ，７６２ｂの倒伏によって開放され起立によって閉鎖される。
【０１１６】
また、大入賞口７６０ａが開放された際には、遊技球が大入賞口７６０ａへと入賞可能となり、図２９に示されるように、入賞球は導球面７９３→落下口７９４→入賞球通路７９５→排球路７９６を経て入賞球集合樋へと排出され、カウントスイッチ７６４は入賞球が通過する毎に入球信号を出力する。
【０１１７】
図２８および図２９に示すように、羽根７９９には、縁部材７９１の張出部８０１に形成されたガイド溝８０２に係合する突起（図示略）が設けられており、この構成によって起立〜倒伏の範囲を規制されている。また、上部材８００には、ＬＣＤパネルユニット７３２ａが取り付けられている。また、上部材８００の頂部には、頂部入賞口７５０が設けられている。この頂部入賞口７５０は、大入賞口７６０ａの開閉とは無関係であり、ここへの入賞球は機構収容部７９０内に形成されている通路を経て入賞球集合樋へと排出される。
【０１１８】
図３１に示すように、主制御基板７３０は前述実施形態で述べたので、説明を以下に簡単に行う。カウントスイッチ７６４は、主制御基板７３０に接続されており、入賞球が通過したときにカウントスイッチ７６４が出力する入球信号ＳＩが主制御基板７３０へ入力される構成である。特別図柄作動スイッチ７３６ａへの入賞、又は、羽根作動スイッチ７６３ａ，７６３ｂから出力される始動信号ＳＳが主制御基板７３０へ入力される構成である。その他は同様であるから説明を割愛する。
【０１１９】
次に、この主制御基板７３０で実行される継続判定と併せて特別電動役物７６０の作動について説明するが、これに先だって、カウンタ７５７にて実行されるラウンド継続判定処理のための乱数抽出ルーチンについて説明する。この乱数抽出ルーチンはパチンコ機の稼動中は継続的に実行されている。
【０１２０】
図３４（ａ）は第１の条件に起因する乱数抽出ルーチンであり、図３４（ｂ）は第２の条件に起因する乱数抽出ルーチンであり、概ね同様の処理内容であるから、図３４（ａ）のみを説明し、図３４（ｂ）の説明は割愛する。図３４（ａ）において、パチンコ機の電源がオンとなって乱数抽出ルーチンを開始すると、カウンタ７５７はカウント値Ｎ１を０に設定する（ステップＳ７３０）。続いて主制御基板７３０からの出力要求の有無を判定する（ステップＳ７３１）。ステップＳ７３１で出力要求ありと判定されれば、カウンタ７５７はステップＳ７３２に進んで、主制御基板７３０へＮ１を出力する。ステップＳ７３１で出力要求無しと判定された場合並びにステップＳ７３２の処理を実施した後、カウンタ７５７はＮ＝２を判定する（ステップＳ７３３）。ここでＮ＝２であればカウンタ７５７はステップＳ７３０へ回帰して上述の処理を繰り返す。他方Ｎ≠２であれば、カウンタ７５７はＮ１をインクリメントしてステップＳ７３１へ回帰する。すなわち、カウンタ７５７はＮ１として０〜２を繰り返してカウントし、主制御基板７３０からの要求がある毎にＮ１を出力することになる。
【０１２１】
次に、主制御基板７３０で実行される第１の条件及び第２の条件による大当り判定ルーチンを説明する。なお、大当り判定ルーチンは、予め設定されたタイミングによる時間割込により、パチンコ機の稼動中を通じて繰り返し実行される。
【０１２２】
図３５に示すように、第１の条件による大当り判定ルーチンを開始した主制御基板７３０は、特別図柄作動スイッチ７３６ａからの始動信号ＳＫの有無を判定する（ステップＳ７４０）。ここで始動信号ＳＫの入力があれば、次のステップＳ７４１へ進み、ＮＯであればこのルーチンを一旦終了する。
【０１２３】
ステップＳ７４１に進むと、主制御基板７３０は、カウンタ７５７から大当り抽選値Ｎ（前述第１実施形態での通り０〜３２９までの３３０の値）を前記始動のタイミングで読み込みメモリに記憶させる。次に当該抽選値が大当り値か否かを判定する（ステップＳ７４２）。ここで、大当り値であれば、主制御基板７３０はステップＳ７４３へ進み、図３２の継続判定ルーチンへ進み、大当り値でなければ、このルーチンを一旦終了する。
【０１２４】
図３６に示すように、第２の条件による大当り判定ルーチンを開始した主制御基板７３０は、羽根作動スイッチ７６３ａ又は７６３ｂからの始動信号ＳＳの有無を判定する（ステップＳ７５０）。ここで始動信号ＳＳの入力があれば、次のステップＳ７５１へ進み、ＮＯであればこのルーチンを一旦終了する。
【０１２５】
ステップＳ７５１に進むと、主制御基板７３０は、ソレノイド駆動信号を出力して羽根ソレノイド７６６ａ，７６６ｂを揺動駆動し、羽根７９９を倒伏させることにより大入賞口７６０ａを開口させる。次に主制御基板７３０はカウントスイッチ７６４からの入球信号ＳＩの有無を判定する（ステップＳ７５２）。ここで、入球信号ＳＩの入力がなければ、主制御基板７３０はステップＳ７５３へ進み、入球信号ＳＩの入力があればステップＳ７５４へ進む。ステップＳ７５３では、主制御基板７３０は、タイマ回路７５６の出力に基づいて羽根ソレノイド７６６ａ，７６６ｂの駆動から０．９秒経過したかを判定する。ここで、未経過であればステップＳ７５２へ回帰し、０．９秒を経過したと判定すればステップＳ７５５へ進む。ステップＳ７５５に進むと、主制御基板７３０は、ソレノイド駆動信号を停止して羽根ソレノイド７６６ａ，７６６ｂの稼動を停止させることで、倒伏されていた羽根７９９を復帰させて大入賞口７６０ａを閉鎖させて、本ルーチンを終了する。
【０１２６】
一方、ステップＳ７５２で入球信号ＳＩ有りと判定されてステップＳ７５４へ進むと、主制御基板７３０はカウンタ７５７にカウント値Ｎ２の出力を要求してこれを読み込む。続くステップＳ７５６では、主制御基板７３０は、Ｎ２＝０を判定し、Ｎ２≠０であればステップＳ７５３へ回帰し、Ｎ２＝０であればステップＳ７５７へ進んで継続判定サブルーチンを開始する。
【０１２７】
図３２に示すように、継続判定サブルーチンは、第３実施形態の図２１に示す継続判定サブルーチンにステップＳ７０９Ａを付加したものであり、説明は援用する。即ち、ステップＳ７０９のＶ入賞判定サブルーチンからリターンすると、主制御基板７３０はステップＳ７０９ＡでＣＩ＝１０であるかを判定する。ここでＣＩ≠１０、つまり今回の入賞球が１０球目ではないと判定されれば、主制御基板７３０はステップＳ７１０へ進む。また、上述のステップＳ７０６で入球信号ＳＩの入力なしと判定された場合も、主制御基板７３０はステップＳ７１０へ移行する。上述のステップＳ７０８で入球数ＣＩが１０を越えたと判定された場合およびステップＳ７０９Ａにおいて入球数ＣＩが１０であると判定された場合、ステップＳ７１１に進む。つまり、入賞球が１０球以上となるか開放状態の開始後３０秒を経過すれば、開放状態は終了される。ただし、１０球目の入賞球についてはＶ入賞判定サブルーチンを実行してから開放状態を終了することになる。
【０１２８】
上述のように入球信号ＳＩがある毎に出力されるカウンタ７５７のカウント値Ｎ１＝０又はＮ２＝０であるかにより継続するかどうかの当たりを判定しているので、開放状態の継続、不継続は入賞球の検出タイミングに基づくことになる。このため、継続条件の成立を判定するための特別領域等を設ける必要はなくなり、部材の寸法、形状などの精度や釘の調整など他の条件の制約から解放されて、特別電動役物の設計の自由度を高めることができ、従来にないようなタイプの遊技機を実現することができる。また、特別電動役物７６０への入賞球を検出するカウントスイッチ７６４は１箇所に設置するだけで良いので、機構が簡素化される。しかも、継続ありの場合には、これを遊技者に認知させることができる。
【０１２９】
なお、上述の当たりの判定においては、カウンタ７５７は０〜２又は０〜９を繰り返しカウントする構成としカウント値Ｎ１＝０又はＮ２＝０にて当たりと判定しているが、この判定方法はこれに限定されるものではない。例えば、カウンタ７５７は０〜任意の上限値（例えば２５５）までカウントするものとし、このカウント値を１０で割って余りが０であれば当たりとする等、様々な手法を採用できる。あるいは、特定の数値（上述の例では０）と一致することで当たりとするのみならず、特定の数値（例えば１〜９）と一致しないことによって当たりと定することも可能である。
【０１３０】
図３３に示すＶ入賞判定サブルーチンは図３２のステップＳ７０９のサブルーチンであり、まず処理を開始すると主制御基板７３０は当たりフラグＦ＝１であるかを判定する（ステップＳ７２０）。ステップＳ７２１で第１の条件か否か判定し、ＹＥＳ（第１の条件）ならステップＳ７２２へ、ＮＯ（第２の条件）ならステップＳ７２３へ進む。次に、主制御基板７３０は、ステップＳ７２２でカウンタ７５７に出力を要求しそのカウント値Ｎ１を読み込む（ステップＳ７２２）。続いて、主制御基板７３０はＮ１＝０を判定する（ステップＳ７２４）。ここでＮ１＝０であれば、ステップＳ７２５へ進み、当たりフラグＦを１とする。さらに、主制御基板７３０は、続くステップＳ７２６でＬＣＤパネルユニット７３２ａに表示信号を出力した後、本サブルーチンを終えてリターンする。また、上述のステップＳ７２０でＦ＝１と判定された場合およびステップＳ７２４でＮ１≠０と判定された場合も、主制御基板７３０は本サブルーチンを終えてリターンする。ステップＳ７２３，Ｓ７２７でも同様の処理を行う。つまり、Ｖ入賞判定サブルーチンでは、第１の条件の場合、カウンタ７５７のカウント値Ｎ１が０であるかを判定することによって、１／３の確率で当たりを判定し、或いは、第２の条件の場合、カウンタ７５７のカウント値Ｎ２が０であるかを判定することによって、１／１０の確率で当たりを判定していることになる。また、当たりと判定された際には、ＬＣＤパネルユニット７３２ａにその旨を表示することによってこれを表示しているので、当たりであることを遊技者が認知できる。
【０１３１】
第７実施形態によれば、第１及び第２実施形態と同様の効果を享受することができる上、Ｖ入賞率を乱数の設定によって自在に変更することができ、遊技の多様な欲求を満足させることができとともに、継続条件の成立を判定するための特別領域等を設ける必要はなくなり、部材の寸法、形状などの精度や釘の調整など他の条件の制約から解放されて、特別電動役物の設計の自由度を高めることができ、従来にないようなタイプの遊技機を実現することができる。
【０１３２】
なお、本発明は、上述の実施の形態に限定されるものではなく、本発明の技術的思想を逸脱しない範囲に於て、改変等を加えることが出来るものであり、それらの改変、均等物等も本発明の技術的範囲に含まれることとなる。例えば、特別図柄表示装置を電動役物と分離し電動役物の外部領域に設けても良いし、特別図柄作動口と羽根作動口とを隣接させる等、それらの位置の相対関係も変更が可能である。確率変動機能の有無も適宜採択可能である。
【０１３３】
【発明の効果】
本発明により、従来の第１種ないし第３種に区分された遊技機の壁を超え、創造性豊かな遊技機を提供することができる。また、連続作動が実行されていない通常時に遅延期間又は無効期間を設定したことで、仮に、有効期間内に再び特定作動口への入球があっても、この有効期間中には電動役物は作動しない。この結果、通常時における有効期間が重複するといったことや連続となることを防止できる。
【図面の簡単な説明】
【図１】本発明を採用した第１実施形態のパチンコ機１０を示す外観斜視図である。
【図２】第１実施形態のパチンコ機１０を裏面からみた裏面図である。
【図３】同パチンコ機１０の遊技盤２２の構成を示す正面図である。
【図４】同パチンコ機１０の停留装置７０付近の構成を示す平面図である。
【図５】同パチンコ機１０の誘導装置８０の構成を示す正面図である。
【図６】同パチンコ機１０の電気的構成を示すブロック図である。
【図７】第１実施形態の主制御基板３０で実行される「メインルーチン」の処理を示すフローチャートである。
【図８】（ａ）は「メインルーチン」で作成される初期乱数の更新処理を示す図、（ｂ）は「メインルーチン」で作成される当否乱数の更新処理の一例を示す図である。
【図９】主制御基板３０で実行される「高確率判定ルーチン」の処理を示すフローチャートである。
【図１０】主制御基板３０で実行される「確率変動判定乱数抽出ルーチン」の処理を示すフローチャートである。
【図１１】（ａ）は主制御基板３０で実行される「羽根開放時間制御ルーチン」の処理を示すフローチャート、（ｂ）は主制御基板３０で実行される「誘導確率制御ルーチン」の処理を示すフローチャートである。
【図１２】（ａ）は主制御基板３０で実行される「羽根開放回数制御ルーチン」の処理を示すフローチャート、（ｂ）はＬＣＤパネルユニット３２ａの画面上の画像を例示する正面図である。
【図１３】（ａ）は図柄制御基板３２ｂで実行される「通常表示ルーチン」の処理を示すフローチャート、（ｂ）は図柄制御基板３２ｂで実行される「大当り回数表示ルーチン」の処理を示すフローチャートである。
【図１４】役物連続動作の停止に伴う有効信号のＯＮ・ＯＦＦ、始動入賞に伴う羽根の開閉動作を示すタイミングチャートである。
【図１５】該動作の変更形態を示すタイミングチャートである。
【図１６】第２実施形態のパチンコ機の遊技盤２２２の構成を示す正面図である。
【図１７】同パチンコ機の電気的構成を示すブロック図である。
【図１８】同第２実施形態における役物連続動作の停止に伴う有効信号のＯＮ・ＯＦＦ、始動入賞に伴う羽根の開閉動作を示すタイミングチャートである。
【図１９】第３実施形態のパチンコ機の遊技盤３２２の構成を示す正面図である。
【図２０】同パチンコ機の電気的構成を示すブロック図である。
【図２１】同じく「継続判定ルーチン」を示すフローチャートである。
【図２２】同じく「Ｖ入賞判定ルーチン」を示すフローチャートである。
【図２３】第４実施形態の「継続判定ルーチン」を示すフローチャートである。
【図２４】同じく「Ｖ入賞判定ルーチン」を示すフローチャートである。
【図２５】第５実施形態の「継続判定ルーチン」を示すフローチャートである。
【図２６】第６実施形態の特別電動役物６６０の内部構造を示す説明図である。
【図２７】同じく部分拡大図である。
【図２８】第７実施形態の特別電動役物７６０を示す説明図である。
【図２９】同特別電動役物７６０の内部構造を示す説明図である。
【図３０】同パチンコ機の遊技盤７２２の構成を示す正面図である。
【図３１】同パチンコ機の電気的構成を示すブロック図である。
【図３２】同じく「継続判定ルーチン」の処理を示すフローチャートである。
【図３３】同じく「Ｖ入賞判定ルーチン」の処理を示すフローチャートである。
【図３４】同じく「乱数抽出ルーチン」の処理を示すフローチャートである。
【図３５】同じく「第１の条件による大当り判定ルーチン」の処理を示すフローチャートである。
【図３６】同じく「第２の条件による大当り判定ルーチン」の処理を示すフローチャートである。
【符号の説明】
１０…パチンコ機、２２…遊技盤、２４…発射ハンドル、
２４ａ…タッチスイッチ、３０…主制御基板、３１…賞球制御基板、
３２ａ…ＬＣＤパネルユニット、３２ｂ…図柄制御基板、
３３…発射制御基板、３５…音制御基板、
３６…普通電動役物（特別図柄作動口）
３６ａ…特別図柄作動スイッチ、３７…普通図柄表示装置、
６０…特別電動役物、６１ａ，６１ｂ…羽根作動口、
６２ａ，６２ｂ…羽根、６５…Ｖスイッチ（ＶＳＷ）、
６４…カウントスイッチ（カウントＳＷ）
６６ａ，６６ｂ…羽根ソレノイド、６９…Ｖ通過口[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a gaming machine, and more particularly, to a pachinko gaming machine that launches a gaming ball on a gaming board surface.
[0002]
[Prior art]
Pachislot machines such as pachinko machines, especially the so-called “blade mono”, are usually referred to as airplane bases because they are equipped with special blades in the shape of airplane blades. Then, a pair of blades opens once for 0.9 seconds, and when a prize is awarded to another blade operation port, it opens twice for 0.9 seconds. A big hit is generated when the winning ball is lucky during the opening of the blades and the winning game ball passes through the condition device operating region (V passage opening). At the time of a big hit, one round operation is ended by an opening operation of 18 or less blades (the total opening time is 30 seconds or less) or a winning of 10 game balls. However, when the winning ball passes through the V passing port during the big hit operation, the blade opening operation ends. In this respect, unlike the Fever machine, the number of balls is reduced. If the winning ball does not pass through the V passing port, the winning / closing of the wings 18 times or 10 game balls are won, but the big hit ends in that round. As one countermeasure, it is conceivable to stop the game balls that have been won until 10 game balls have been won and let them flow down at once. However, it may pass through the V passage after the end of the opening / closing operation of the blades 18 times or less, and the passage through the V passage is invalid.
[0003]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
  orOn the other hand, there is a demand for a highly creative gaming machine that breaks the shell of the conventional “Hanemono”.
[0004]
  Therefore, the gaming machine of the present invention is made for the purpose of suitably solving the above-described problems, and is a gaming machine equipped with an openable / closable blade member., WoundProviding gaming machines with highly crafted blade membersAt the same time, it prevents the validity period from overlapping or becoming continuous at the normal time when continuous operation is not executed.There is.
[0005]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
  In order to solve the above-described problem, the gaming machine according to claim 1 variably displays a predetermined symbol resulting from the electric ball having a wing member that can be opened and closed, and the game ball entering the symbol operating port. A variable display means to be played and a first condition that a symbol displayed on the variable display means is determined by a specific symbol, or a game ball entering a specific operation port, A special gaming state that is advantageous to the player due to any one of the second conditions in which the gaming state is advantageous to the player and the game ball passes through a specific area provided in the electric role. Control means for continuous operation,In a normal time when the continuous operation is not executed, the ball enters the specific operation port,The electric accessory is activatedAndSetting an effective period for validating the passage of the remaining sphere, which is sufficient for the remaining sphere in the electric accessory when it is stopped to pass through a specific area in the electric accessory; andIn normal time when the continuous operation is not executed, From entering the specific operating portDepending on the entryThe electric accessoryofThe game machine is characterized in that a period equal to or longer than the effective period is set before the operation is performed. This,wingA game in which a fever function is added to the root object can be created, and the above problem can be solved preferably.
[0006]
  The continuous operation mentioned here is exemplified by repeating the operation and stop of the blade member of the electric accessory, and the stop of the continuous operation includes a temporary stop. The specific area may also serve as a special area or may be provided separately.
  According to claim 1During normal times when continuous operation is not performed,From entering the specific operating portDepending on the entryThe electric accessoryofUntil the operation is performed, the effective period is longer than the same length.delayBy setting the period,Even if the ball enters the specific operating port again within the effective period, the electric accessory does not operate during the effective period. As a result, in normal timesValidity periodSuch as duplicatesIt can prevent becoming continuous.
[0007]
  The gaming machine according to claim 2 is an electric accessory provided with a wing member that can be opened and closed, variable display means for variably displaying a predetermined symbol due to the game ball entering the symbol operating port, A first condition in which a symbol displayed on the variable display means is determined by a specific symbol, or a gaming state in which the electric game object is advantageous to a player due to a game ball entering a specific operation port And a control means for continuously operating the electric game instrument in a special game state advantageous to a player due to any of the second conditions in which the game ball passes through a specific area provided in the electric game machine. WithIn a normal time when the continuous operation is not executed, the ball enters the specific operation port,The electric accessory is activatedAndSetting an effective period for validating the passage of the remaining spheres sufficient to allow the remaining spheres in the electric combination to pass through a specific region in the electric combination when stopped; andIn normal time when the continuous operation is not executedThe gaming machine is characterized in that, after the operation of the electric accessory, the invalid period during which the function of the specific operating port is stopped is set to be equal to or longer than the valid period. ThisAfter normal operation when the continuous operation is not performed,specificOperationBy disabling entrance into the mouth,Even if the ball enters the specific operating port again within the effective period, the electric accessory does not operate during the effective period. As a result, in normal timesValidity periodSuch as duplicatesIt can prevent becoming continuous.
[0008]
In addition, in Claim 1 and 2, the presence or absence of a prize ball accompanying the entrance into a specific operation port, a design operation port, etc. can be set arbitrarily.
[0009]
The gaming machine according to claim 3, wherein the end condition of each operation of the continuous operation is that the blade member is released for a predetermined time, or any one of the first condition or the second condition is caused by the continuous operation. 3. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the valid period is set after the end condition is satisfied, on condition that the number of balls entered from the blade member reaches a predetermined number even when is there. As a result, the same problems as those of the first or second aspect can be achieved, and variations of the end conditions are abundant, so that a rich game can be enjoyed.
[0010]
The gaming machine according to claim 4, wherein the end condition of each operation of the continuous operation is to the specific area and the non-specific area when the blade member is released for a predetermined time or when the first condition is caused. When the total number of passages is a predetermined number of passages or when the second condition results, the number of balls entered from the blade member has reached a predetermined number of balls, and the effective period after the end condition is satisfied Further, the passage of the game ball to the specific area is set as the continuation condition of the continuous operation regardless of which of the first condition or the second condition is the cause. Item 1 or 2 gaming machine. As a result, the same problem as in claim 1 or 2 can be achieved, and the end condition of the first condition and the second condition can be clearly distinguished, thereby simplifying the processing or realizing a clear game. .
The non-specific area here refers to an area other than the specific area, and is provided in the vicinity of the specific area. The number, size, location, etc. can be arbitrarily set, for example, on both sides of the specific area. There are various modifications such as one in which non-specific areas are installed one by one, or one in which specific areas and non-specific areas are connected one by one.
[0011]
In the gaming machine according to claim 5, when the first condition is the cause, the passing of the game ball to the specific area is not set as the continuation condition of the continuous operation, and the second condition is the cause. The game machine according to claim 4, wherein the passing of the game ball to the specific area is set as a continuation condition for the continuous operation. Thus, the same problem as that of claim 4 can be achieved, and the player can be more interested in whether the continuation by the second condition is made or not.
[0012]
The gaming machine according to claim 6, wherein any of the first condition and the second condition is the cause, the passing of the game ball to the specific area is not set as the continuation condition of the continuous operation, and the effective The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the period is set only when the second condition is caused. As a result, the same problem as in the first or second aspect can be achieved, the process is simplified, and the player is free from worrying about the establishment of the continuation condition.
[0013]
The gaming machine according to claim 7, wherein the area width of the specific area is variable, and when the first condition becomes the cause and when the second condition becomes the cause, 4. The gaming machine according to claim 3, wherein the passing rates of game balls are set differently. Thus, the same problem as that of the third aspect can be achieved, and the player can increase the expectation for the improvement of the passing rate.
[0014]
The gaming machine according to claim 8, wherein all the game balls entering from the blade member are guided to one passing port, a random number lottery is performed based on the guiding to the passing port, and the first condition Characterized in that the lottery probability is different between when the second condition is caused and when the second condition is the cause, and the continuation probability of the continuous operation is determined based on the lottery result. The gaming machine according to claim 3. Thus, the same problem as in claim 3 can be achieved, and by making the game condition dependent on a random number, the physical restriction of the passage opening is released, and the degree of freedom in designing the passage opening can be increased.
[0015]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. In addition, embodiment of this invention is not limited to the following embodiment at all, As long as it belongs to the technical scope of this invention, a various form can be taken.
As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment includes a rectangular outer frame 11 and a front frame 12. A known prepaid card unit 13 is provided on the left side of the outer frame 11. . The front frame 12 is rotatably attached to the outer frame 11 by hinges 14 at the upper and lower left ends.
An upper plate 15 is provided below the front frame 12, and a lending button 16, a settlement button 17 and a balance display unit 18 are provided on the upper surface of the upper plate 15. When the prepaid card is inserted into the card slot 19 of the prepaid card unit 13, the stored balance is displayed on the balance display unit 18, and when the lending button 16 is pressed, the game ball is lent and the game ball is discharged from the payout port of the upper plate 15. Is discharged.
A window-shaped metal frame 20 is removably attached to the front frame 12 with respect to the front frame 12. A plate glass 21 is double fitted into the metal frame 20. A game board 22 is stored behind the plate glass 21.
A lower plate 23 is provided at the lower part of the front frame 12 of the upper plate 15, and a firing handle 24 is attached to the right side of the lower plate 23. A rotation ring (not shown) is supported on the outer periphery of the launch handle 24, and the game ball can be launched onto the game board 22 by rotating the ring in the clockwise direction.
The upper plate 15 and the lower plate 23 are connected to each other, and are configured to guide the game ball to the lower plate 23 when the upper plate 15 is full of game balls.
[0016]
FIG. 2 is a rear view of the pachinko machine 10, and a mechanism board 26 for detachably attaching the game board 22 is housed in the outer frame 11 described above. The mechanism panel 26 is provided with a ball tank 27, a guide rod 28, and a payout device 29 from above.
With this configuration, if there is a winning game ball at the winning opening on the game board 22, a predetermined number of gaming balls can be discharged from the ball tank 27 to the above-described upper plate 15 through the guide rod 28 by the payout device 29. .
[0017]
In addition, the main control board 30 and the prize ball control board 31 can be attached to and detached from the mechanism board 26, the game board 22 has a special symbol display device 32, the front frame 12 has a launch control board 33 in the lower left portion, and a special symbol display. External connection terminal boards 40 are respectively attached to the left side of the device 32. It should be noted that the structure related to the payout of game balls with the mechanism panel 26 as the center is the same as the conventional structure, and the detailed description thereof is omitted.
[0018]
Next, the game board 22 will be described with reference to FIG.
As shown in FIG. 3, a normal symbol combination device 36 as a special symbol operation port provided at the lower part of the game board 22, a normal symbol display device 37 composed of LEDs provided in the normal motor combination item 36, and a normal symbol display device 37, left and right normal symbol operation gates 38 and 39 used for the start of the change of the symbol displayed on the board 37, a bottom out board 41, a pair of left and right winning openings 50 and 51, and a special electric motor at the center of the game board 22 There are provided a pair of normal winning ports, blade operation ports 61a and 61b, a pair of other winning ports, a windmill, a game nail (not shown), and the like provided on the left and right of the accessory 60 and the ordinary electric accessory 36. The special electric accessory 60 has a top prize opening 52 in the upper part, four special symbol holding storage display areas 48a to 48d on the lower side, and a guide hole 53 for guiding a game ball entered from the top prize prize opening 52 to the lower area. A pair of wing members 62a and 62b functioning as a prize winning opening, a special symbol display device 32 at the center, a pair of wing members 62a or 62b, or a pair of right and left are provided on both sides of the bottom portion to flow down the game balls from the guide port 53. A ball flow down path (also referred to as a warp passage) 67a (see FIG. 4) and a pair of left and right ball outlets 67b (see FIG. 4) are formed on the front side, and a left and right pair of left and right are provided as unspecified areas. The passage 68 is provided with a V passage 69 as a specific region in the center thereof. In addition, a stopping device 70 (see FIG. 4) that stops the game balls that have been won until 10 game balls have been won at the time of a big hit and releases the stop at the time of winning 10 balls, is on the front side of the V passage port 69. In preparation. The stopping device 70 includes a shutter 71 (see FIG. 4) and a drive unit (not shown) that moves the shutter 71 up and down. A slope 72 (see FIG. 4) is provided in front of the shutter 71 so that the sphere can flow naturally when the shutter 71 is lowered. The blades 62a and 62b are configured to open once in response to winning in the blade operating port 61a, and the blades 62a and 62b are opened in response to winning in the blade operating port 61b.
[0019]
Thus, if there is a game ball winning at the blade operating port 61a or 61b, the blades 62a and 62b are opened once or twice for 0.9 seconds, and when they are opened, the game ball is won in the special electric accessory 60. For example, the winning game ball passes the ball flow path 67a and flows down from the upper part to the lower part, and is stopped before the shutter 71 through the ball outlet 67b. The stopped game ball flows down the slope 72 by lowering the shutter 71, and flows into the V passing port 69 if the luck is good, and flows into the left and right off passing ports 68 if the luck is bad.
[0020]
In addition, as shown in FIG. 5, it is good also as a structure which provides the guidance apparatus 80 in the special electric accessory 60. FIG. The guide device 80 includes a ball passage 81 that receives a winning ball from the blade members 62a and 62b, a communication passage 82 that communicates with the ball passage 81, and a guide member that receives the ball and guides the ball to the V passage port 84a or the off passage port 84b. 83 and a display device 85.
[0021]
With this configuration, the winning game ball is received by the guide member 83, and at this time, it is detected that the received game ball is received by a sensor (not shown), and the V passing port 84a or the off passing port is detected depending on the value of the random number extracted at the detected timing. 84b. In the present embodiment, the random number is configured as a timer that repeatedly creates 10 integers from 0 to 9, and is configured to display a numeric symbol corresponding to the extracted random number value on the display device 85.
[0022]
When the above-described launch handle 24 is rotated, the launch motor 33a (see FIG. 6) driven by the launch control board 33 is driven, and the game ball on the upper plate 15 is launched onto the game board 22 along the guide rail. Is done. If the launched game ball wins each winning hole, the game ball is taken into the back of the board as a safe ball, and if not won, it is taken into the back of the board through the out port 41 as well.
[0023]
Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 10 described above will be described with reference to the block diagram of FIG. As shown in the figure, the electric circuit of the pachinko machine 10 mainly includes the main control board 30, the prize ball control board 31, the special symbol display device 32, the launch control board 33, the lamp control board 34, the sound control board 35, and the like. It is configured. In this circuit diagram, a so-called relay board and a power supply circuit for transferring signals are not described.
[0024]
The main control board 30 is configured as a logic operation circuit centered on an 8-bit one-chip microcomputer incorporating a ROM that stores a game control program, a CPU that performs operations, a RAM that functions as a work area for operations, and the like. External input / output circuits for inputting / outputting from / to each substrate or various switches and various actuators are also provided. On the input side of the main control board 30, the touch switch 24a, the prize ball payout switch 29a, the special symbol operation switch 36a, the normal symbol operation switches 38a and 39a, the full switch 43, the replenishment switch 44, the blade operation switches 63a and 63b, A count switch 64, an accessory continuous operation switch (hereinafter simply referred to as “V switch”) 65, and the like are connected. Further, a normal accessory solenoid 36b, an external connection terminal board 40, blade solenoids 66a and 66b, and the like are connected to the output side of the main control board 30. Further, the main control board 30 is connected to a timer circuit 56 and a counter 57.
[0025]
The touch switch 24a is the launch handle 24, the prize ball payout switch 29a is below the ball-cutting motor 29b (see FIG. 6) in the payout device 29, and the special symbol operation switch 36a is in the ordinary electric accessory 36 on the game board 22 described above. The normal symbol operation switches 38a and 39a are respectively in the normal symbol operation gates 38 and 39, the full switch 43 is in the lower plate 23, the replenishment switch 44 is in the ball tank 27, and the blade operation switches 63a and 63b are blade operation ports 61a, In 61b, the count switch 64 is mounted in the vicinity of the mounting portion of the blade members 62a and 62b, and the V switch 65 is mounted in the V passage port 69.
[0026]
Here, the touch switch 24a is built in the launch handle 24 and the player touches the launch handle 24, and the prize ball payout switch 29a activates the game ball discharged to the upper plate 15 by the ball cutting motor 29b. The switch 36a has won the normal electric accessory 36, the normal symbol operation switches 38a and 39a have passed the normal symbol operation gates 38 and 39, and the full switch 43 has a game ball in the lower plate 23. That the refill switch 44 is in a full tank state, the game switch is present in the ball tank 27, the blade operation switches 63a and 63b have won the blade operation ports 61a and 61b, the count switch 64 is All the game balls won from the wing members 62a and 62b, and the V switch 65 has the game balls won from the wing members 62a and 62b. That has passed through the passage port 69 (V region) is used to detect each.
[0027]
Further, the ordinary accessory solenoid 36b connected to the output side of the main control board 30 is used for opening and closing each of the ordinary electric accessory 36 and the blade solenoids 66a and 66b of the blade members 62a and 62b.
[0028]
The special symbol display device 32 includes an LCD panel unit 32a, a symbol display device control board (hereinafter simply referred to as “symbol control board”) 32b for driving and controlling the LCD panel unit 32a, and an accessory unit 32c such as a backlight and an inverter board. ing. Similar to the main control board 30 described above, the symbol control board 32b is configured as a logic operation circuit centered on an 8-bit one-chip microcomputer.
[0029]
The prize ball control board 31 pays out a game ball as a prize ball to the player when a winning is obtained by driving and controlling the ball cutting motor 29b in accordance with a command command from the main control board 30, and the prepaid card unit described above. 13 and the CR adjustment display board 47 and the like are also controlled, and may be configured as a logical operation circuit using a microcomputer or as a discrete circuit. The CR adjustment display board 47 is connected to the lending button 16, the adjustment button 17, the balance display unit 18 and the like of the upper plate 15 described above.
[0030]
The winning ball control board 31 pays out a game ball in accordance with a command from the main control board 30, and the main control board 30 detects whether or not a gaming ball corresponding to the winning is paid out. Whether or not the game ball is paid out may be detected by both the main control board 30 and the prize ball control board 31.
[0031]
The launch control board 33 drives and controls the launch motor 33a in accordance with the amount of rotation of the launch handle 24 operated by the player. When the player presses the launch stop switch 24b, the launch control board 33 stops firing or launches. When the touch switch 24a built in the handle 24 is in an ON state, the touch lamp 45 is turned on.
The lamp control board 34 is mainly composed of driving elements such as transistors. Upon receiving a command from the main control board 30, various lamps such as a normal symbol display device 37, various lamps 58 such as a big hit lamp and an error lamp, and various LEDs 59. It is for lighting and displaying the kind.
The sound control board 35 includes a sound source IC, an amplifier, and the like, and is used to drive and control the speaker 46 in response to a command from the main control board 30.
A circuit for one-way communication so that the transmission to the special symbol display device 32, the prize ball control board 31, the launch control board 33, the lamp control board 34, and the sound control board 35 can be transmitted only from the main control board 30. However, it can be configured so that bidirectional communication is also possible.
[0032]
Processing executed by the 8-bit one-chip microcomputer (hereinafter simply referred to as “microcomputer”) in the main control board 30 of the pachinko machine 10 having the circuit configuration described above will be described according to the flowchart shown in FIG.
[0033]
The flowchart shown in FIG. 7 represents the main process executed by the microcomputer of the main control board 30, and is a process periodically executed by a hardware interrupt about every 2 ms. Each process from step S1 to S11 is a process that is executed only once in the interrupt process and is referred to as “main process”, and is repeatedly executed as long as time permits within the remaining time after executing this main process. The processing of S12 and S13 is referred to as “residual processing”.
[0034]
When a hardware interrupt is executed by the microcomputer, after setting the stack pointer, it is determined whether or not it is a normal interrupt (step S1). This determination process is performed by determining whether or not the value of a predetermined area of the RAM as a memory is a predetermined value. When the process executed by the microcomputer shifts to this process, the normal process is executed. It is for judging whether it is okay. As an unusual case, microcomputer runaway due to noise or the like may be considered when the power is turned on, but it may be considered that there is almost no runaway microcomputer due to recent technological improvements, and is therefore mostly when the power is turned on. When the power is turned on, the value in the predetermined area of the RAM is different from the predetermined value.
[0035]
If it is determined that the interrupt is not normal (step S1: NO), a predetermined value is written in a predetermined area of the memory, and initial values are written in a work area of the memory such as a special symbol and a normal symbol as an initial symbol. That is, initialization is performed (step S2).
[0036]
If an affirmative determination is made with a normal interrupt (step S1: YES), first, an initial random number update process is executed (step S3). As shown in FIG. 8 (a), this process is an increment process in which the initial random number value is incremented by +1 every time this process is executed, and the initial random number value before this process is incremented by +1. When the random number before execution of the process is the maximum value “329”, the next process returns to the initial value “0”, and 330 integers from “0” to “329” are repeatedly generated in ascending order. To do.
[0037]
The success / failure random number update process (step S4) following step S3 is an increment process that is incremented by +1 each time the process is executed, as in the initial random number update process, and is the maximum value as shown in FIG. 8B. When “329” is reached, in the next processing, the initial random number value at that time is set as an initial value (hereinafter referred to as “update initial value”), and further, the process of setting it to +1 for each interrupt is continued and the update initial value is continued. If a value less than “1” (hereinafter referred to as “update maximum value”) is reached, 330 random values from “0” to “329” are set as initial values in the next processing. Create a number repeatedly. In other words, +1 is set for each interrupt process, and setting the elements constituting the random number to 330 integer values from “0” to “329” is not different from the initial random number, but this update maximum value ( In the figure, when “157”, “24”, “257”) is reached, the initial update value (“158”, “25”, “258”, “95” in the figure) at that time is used as the initial value in the next interrupt process, and the maximum update value is set. This is set to +1 for each interrupt until the next update initial value is set as the initial value. As a result, the random number is set to 330 integer values from “0” to “329” as elements constituting the random number, and is set to +1 for each interrupt processing. However, if the update maximum value is reached, the next interrupt processing is performed. Since it is changed to a value determined by the initial random number at that time, the value of the random number can be made unpredictable. In addition, the constituent elements of the random number determined by the update initial value and the update maximum value are the same as the 330 integer values “0” to “329” that are the same as the conventional pass / fail random numbers, and thus the elements constituting the random numbers The appearance rate is made uniform.
[0038]
The jackpot symbol random number update process (step S5) is configured as a counter that repeatedly creates 15 integers “0” to “14”, and is incremented by +1 for each process, and an initial value “0” is exceeded. Return to. Each of the 15 random numbers “0” to “14” is “111”, “222”, “333”, “444”, “555”, “666”, “ 777 ”,“ 888 ”,“ 999 ”, [AAA”, “BBB”, “CCC”, “DDD”, “EEE”, “FFF”, respectively.
[0039]
The off symbol random number update process (step S6) is composed of a random symbol for the left symbol, a random number for the middle symbol, and a random number for the right symbol, and is used as a miss symbol when it is not a big hit. The left symbol random number is configured as a counter that repeatedly creates 15 integers “0” to “14”, and is incremented by +1 for each processing, and returns to the initial value “0” when the maximum value is exceeded. The middle symbol random number is configured as a counter that repeatedly creates 15 integers from “0” to “14”, and when the left symbol random number returns to “0”, it is incremented by +1 for each processing and exceeds the maximum value. And return to “0”. The right design random number is configured as a counter that repeatedly creates 15 integers from “0” to “14”, and when the medium design random number returns to “0”, it is incremented by 1 every time this process is exceeded. And return to “0”.
[0040]
The normal symbol random number update process (step S7) is configured as a counter that repeatedly generates seven integers “0” to “6”, and is incremented by +1 for each process, and the initial value “0” is exceeded. Return to.
[0041]
The initial random number, the success / failure random number, the jackpot symbol random number, the off symbol random number and the normal symbol random number are respectively updated by the random number update processing (steps S3 to S7) described above. In each subsequent input processing (step S8), Input processing for each switch connected to the main control board 30 is executed. Touch switch 24a, prize ball payout switch 29a, special symbol operation switch 36a, normal symbol operation switches 38a and 39a, full switch 43, supply switch 44, blade operation switches 63a and 63b, count switch 64, V switch 65, Processing for checking the operating status of each switch such as each winning detection switch (not shown) provided at the other winning opening is executed.
[0042]
When there is an input to the special symbol operation switch 36a by this input process (step S8), it is the time when a game ball wins the ordinary electric accessory 36 as an operation port, and the value of the success / failure random number at the time of this interrupt process Is extracted and compared with the decision result value. The pachinko machine 10 of the first embodiment is configured as a probability variation machine, and the success / failure determination value is “1” at the normal probability, and “1”, “3”, “5”, “7”, at the high probability, It increases to “9” and “11”. Appearance rates of 330 integer values of “0” to “329” constituting the success / failure random numbers are uniform, and the success / failure random numbers extracted at the timing when the game ball wins the ordinary electric accessory 36 as the operation opening are displayed. The value is a randomly extracted value because the winning timing cannot be adjusted in units of minute time as compared with about 2 ms, which is the minute time of the hardware interrupt, and the winning random number functions as a complete random number. Accordingly, the probability that the extracted value of the random number of hit / fail matches the hit / fail judgment value and is a big hit is 1/330 at the normal probability and 1/55 (= 6/330) at the high probability. In the first embodiment, the probability of generating the jackpot shifts from the normal probability state to the high probability state. In the first embodiment, the value of the jackpot symbol random number in the interrupt processing when the jackpot occurs is “1”, “3”, “5”, “7”, “9”, “11” and “13”, that is, the jackpot symbols are “111”, “333”, “555”, “777”, “999”, “BBB” and “ This is a case of “DDD” (hereinafter referred to as “high probability symbol”), and shifts to a high probability with a probability of 7/15 when a big hit occurs. If the jackpot symbol when the jackpot is generated again during the high probability is the high probability symbol, the higher probability state continues.
[0043]
Here, as a condition for generating a high probability state, one is that the jackpot symbol displayed on the special symbol display device 32 in accordance with the winning of the ordinary electric accessory 36 is confirmed and displayed as a high probability symbol. The probability variation determination symbol variably displayed on the special symbol display device 32 when a hit ball jumping into the special electric accessory 60 is detected by the V switch 65 while the blade members 62a and 62b are opened is a high probability symbol. It is to be. In the latter case, it is displayed after the big hit is fixed, and is simply displayed for determining the probability variation.
[0044]
The “high probability determination routine” shown in FIG. 9 shows processing related to the high probability determination processing. This routine is a process that is subsequently executed when it is determined that the jackpot is determined. When the process proceeds to this routine, it is first determined whether or not the jackpot symbol is a high probability symbol (step S20). If an affirmative determination is made with the symbol (step S20: YES), the high probability flag Fg is set to the value “1”, and the success / failure determination values are set to “1”, “3”, “5”, “7”, “ The process of increasing to 6 of “9” and “11” is executed (steps S21 to S22), and the process returns to the return. On the other hand, when a negative determination is made that the jackpot symbol is not a high probability symbol (step S20: NO), a process of resetting the high probability flag Fg to the value “0” and returning the success / failure determination value to “1” is executed. (Steps S23 to S24), the process returns to the return.
[0045]
On the other hand, when a big hit occurs due to the game ball passing through the V passing port 69 in the special electric accessory 60, the probability variation determination symbol is a high probability symbol according to the process shown in FIG. Whether or not the high probability flag Fg is set or reset. However, whether or not this probability variation determination symbol displays a high probability symbol is determined by the value of the probability variation determination random number extracted at the timing when the game ball passes through the V passage port 69. The probability variation determination random number is a random number that repeatedly creates an integer of 0 and 1, and displays a high probability symbol on the special symbol display device 32 when the value of the extracted determination random number is “1”.
[0046]
According to an example of this determination random number extraction process, as shown in FIG. 10, it is determined whether or not the special electric accessory 60 is performing a jackpot operation (step S30), and when the jackpot operation is not being performed (step S30). S30: NO), it is determined whether or not the blade members 62a and 62b are opened and the winning ball has passed through the V passage 69 (step S31). If an affirmative determination is made here (step S31: YES), the above-described probability variation determination random number is extracted (step S32), and the process returns. In this step S32, even if the game ball passes through the V passing port 69 during the big hit operation (step S30: YES), or even if it is not in the big hit operation, it does not pass through the V pass port 69 (step S31: NO), it will not be executed and the process will return.
[0047]
The determination random number extraction process described above may be configured to be executed when the game ball passes the V passing port 69 at the end of the big hit operation, that is, the 16th round, or the big hit operation is not executed until the 16th round. In consideration of the case where the process ends in an intermediate round, the process executed at each round may be configured so that the process executed last during the jackpot operation is processed as valid.
[0048]
Further, the blade opening time control routine of FIG. 11A is executed due to the extraction of the probability variation determination random number by the processing of FIG. That is, it is determined whether or not the high-probability symbol is confirmed and displayed on the special symbol display device 32 (step S40). When the high probability symbol is displayed (step S40: YES), the opening time of the blade members 62a and 62b (the energization time of the blade solenoids 66a and 66b) is set to 1.8 seconds (step S41), and the process returns. Exit. On the other hand, when the normal probability symbol is displayed (step S40: NO), the opening time of the blade members 62a, 62b (the energization time of the blade solenoids 66a, 66b) is set to 0.9 seconds (step S42), and the process is as follows. Return to return. With such a process, when a high probability state occurs, the opening time of the blade members 62a and 62b that are opened by winning the blade operation port 61a or 61b is extended from 0.9 seconds to 1.8 seconds. Thereby, at the time of high probability, the probability that a game ball will win in the special electric accessory 60 by opening the blade members 62a and 62b is higher than that at the normal probability, and the preference is improved.
[0049]
In place of this high-probability state operation, a guidance device 80 (see FIG. 5) is provided for guiding the game ball won in the special electric accessory 60 to the V passage port 69 with a predetermined normal probability (1/10). When the probability is high, there is provided setting means for setting the guide device 80 to a predetermined high probability (1/2) which is larger than the predetermined normal probability (1/10), and the winning game ball is set to V It is good also as a structure guided to the passage opening 84a with high probability. That is, as shown in FIG. 11B, it is determined whether or not the probability is high (step S50). If the probability is high (step S50: YES), the guidance probability of the guidance device 80 is increased (1). / 2) Set (step S51) and return to return. On the other hand, if the probability is normal (step S50: NO), the guidance probability of the guidance device 80 is set low (1/10) (step S52), and the process returns. Thereby, at the time of high probability, the probability that the winning game ball passes through the V passage 84a is higher than that at the normal probability, and the preference is enhanced.
[0050]
In FIG. 11A, the opening time of the blade members 62a and 62b is changed. Alternatively, the number of rounds of the blade members 62a and 62b may be increased during high probability. That is, as shown in FIG. 12A, it is determined whether or not the probability is high (step S60). If the probability is high (step S60: YES), the number of rounds of the blade members 62a and 62b is incremented by +1. Or set to double (step S61) and return. On the other hand, if the probability is normal (step S60: NO), the number of rounds of the blade members 62a and 62b is set to the normal number (step S62), and the process returns. As a result, the number of rounds of the blades is increased at the high probability than at the normal probability.
Note that the flag Fg indicating that the probability is high is cleared to zero by a process according to the process shown in FIG. 9 described above, and is also cleared to zero when the power is turned on.
[0051]
Then, the above-described success / failure determination process (step S9) shown in FIG. 7, the “high probability determination routine” shown in FIG. 9, the “probability variation determination random number extraction routine” shown in FIG. 10, and the “blade opening time control” shown in FIG. When the “routine” or the like is completed, the image output process (step S10) shown in FIG. 7 is subsequently executed.
[0052]
The image output process (step S10) will be described in detail using Table 1 below. The command codes shown in Table 1 are codes transmitted from the main control board 30 to the symbol control board 32b of the special symbol display device 32. As shown in Table 1, the transmission command codes of the main control board 30 and the symbol control board 32b are 1. 1. When power is turned on 2. Demonstration waiting for customers. 3. During design fluctuation. 4. At the start of jackpot During the big hit, 6. 6. At the end of jackpot It can be roughly divided into 7 types when operation is abnormal.
[0053]
[Table 1]

[0054]
1. When power is turned on
The command code when the power is turned on is a command code transmitted from the main control board 30 to the symbol control board 32b when the power to the pachinko machine 10 is turned on. The command code is a 2-byte instruction having an operation number of 10H and an identification number of 01H. It is configured. When the symbol control board 32b receives this command, a demonstration screen at power-on is displayed on the screen of the special symbol display device 32 according to the control program written in the ROM.
For example, jackpot symbols that are three digits identical to “7”, “7”, and “7” are displayed in the three special symbol display areas 42a, 42b, and 42c on the LCD panel unit 32a shown in FIG. A hero and a villain are displayed as characters on the background screen 49, and after a hero fights against the villain for a predetermined time (about 1 minute), a demo screen is displayed that defeats the villain and displays the word “fire”. At the same time, the sound control board 35 executes a process of outputting a sound effect “fire”.
[0055]
2. Customer waiting demo
The command code of the customer waiting demo is a command code transmitted when the demonstration screen at the time of power-on is completed or when it is determined that the player has not touched the firing handle 24 for a predetermined time (usually about 3 minutes). It consists of a 2-byte instruction with an operation number of 20H and an identification number of 01H. When the symbol control board 32b receives this command, a demonstration screen waiting for the customer is displayed on the screen of the special symbol display device 32 according to the control program written in the ROM. For example, all the special symbol variation patterns that are variably displayed on the special symbol display areas 42a to 42c are displayed in order. At this time, a background image and a character corresponding to each variation pattern are displayed on the background screen 49. The waiting-for-customer demonstration screen displays all the variation patterns in order until the player operates the firing handle 24, and then repeatedly displays them. Note that whether or not the player is touching the firing handle 24 can be detected by the input of the touch switch 24a. In the first embodiment, since the input of the touch switch 24a is input to the main control board 30, the communication between the main control board 30 and the launch control board 33 is one-way communication from the main control board 30 while the communication is performed. It can be detected. Of course, on / off information of the touch switch 24 a is transmitted from the main control board 30 to the launch control board 33. The input of the touch switch 24a is configured to be input to the launch control board 33, and there is no winning for a predetermined time in any or all winning openings, or a switch is provided in the out opening 41 on the game board 22, and this switch is A configuration may be adopted in which it is determined that the player is not playing a game by not turning it on for a predetermined time.
[0056]
3. Changing design
The symbol change command code is a command transmitted when a special symbol change. As shown in Table 1, (1) change time code, (2) left still symbol designation code, (3) middle static symbol designation code, ( 4) Right still symbol designation code, and four types of command codes (hereinafter, these four command codes may be collectively referred to as “image display commands”).
[0057]
(1) Variable time code
The variable time code is configured as 30 types of 2-byte instructions from an operation number of 1-byte instructions of 30H and identification numbers of 30 types of 1-byte instructions of 01H to 1EH. Thirty types of 1-byte instructions represent 30 types of time from 5 seconds to 35 seconds in units of 1 second.
[0058]
(2) Left stationary symbol designation code
The left stationary symbol designation code is an instruction code consisting of an operation number of 31H and 15 types of identification numbers of 01H to 0FH. When the identification number is 01H, it is “0” as the left stationary symbol, and “1” when it is 02H. ”,“ 2 ”for 03H,“ 3 ”for 04H,“ 4 ”for 05H,“ 5 ”for 06H,“ 6 ”for 07H,“ 7 ”for 08H, "09" for 09H, "9" for 0AH, "A" for 0BH, "B" for 0CH, "C" for 0DH, "D" for 0EH, 0FH In this case, the character “E” is displayed as a special symbol in the special symbol display area 42a.
[0059]
(3) Medium stationary symbol designation code
The middle stationary symbol designation code is an instruction code consisting of 32H operation numbers and 15 types of identification numbers from 01H to 0FH. The identification number has the same meaning as the identification number of the left stationary symbol designation code and is designated by each. The character to be displayed is displayed as a special symbol in the special symbol display area 42b.
[0060]
(4) Right stationary design designation code
The right stationary design designation code is an instruction code consisting of an operation number of 33H and 15 types of identification numbers of 01H to 0FH. The identification number has the same meaning as the identification number of the left stationary design designation code and is designated by each. The character to be displayed is displayed as a special symbol in the special symbol display area 42c.
[0061]
This variable time code, left, middle and right stationary symbol designation codes are transmitted almost simultaneously by two bytes when a game ball launched on the game board 22 wins the ordinary electric accessory 36 as a special symbol operating port. Command code, the contents of which are determined as follows.
[0062]
That is, when the game ball wins the ordinary electric accessory 36, the value of the success / failure random number, the value of the jackpot symbol random number, the value of the off symbol random number, and the value of the regular symbol random number are extracted. The extracted success / failure random value is compared with the success / failure determination value “1” at the normal probability, and the success / failure determination values “1”, “3”, “5”, “7”, “9”, and “11” at the high probability. If it matches, a big hit will be generated, otherwise it will be missed. When a big hit occurs, the extracted big hit symbol random number value is set to +1, and this value is used as the identification number of the left, middle and right stationary symbol designation codes. That is, the identification numbers of the left, middle and right stationary symbol designation codes are the same. When they do not match and become out of order, the extracted design random number random number value for the left symbol, the random number value for the middle symbol, and the random number value for the right symbol are set to +1, respectively. This is the identification number of the right stationary design designation code. At this time, if the three identification numbers coincide by chance, a process is performed in which the identification number value of the right stationary symbol designation code is set to a value different by “1”. The above-mentioned variable time code is a large value when the identification numbers of the left, middle and right stationary symbol designation codes all match, and is an intermediate value when the identification numbers of the left and middle stationary symbol designation codes do not match. If they do not match at all, they are sorted into smaller values.
[0063]
Processing performed by the symbol control board 32b when an image display command composed of these four command codes is received will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. The “normal display routine” shown in FIG. 13A is a process used for image processing when the identification numbers of the transmitted left, middle and right stationary designating codes do not all match, that is, when no big hit is generated. . When the microcomputer of the symbol control board 32b receives the image display command, a process of creating a special symbol variation pattern from the received variation time code and the identification numbers of the left, middle and right stationary symbol designation codes is executed (step S70). ). In the ROM of the symbol control board 32b, as shown in the following Table 2, a table corresponding to each combination of values of the received image display command is written. The microcomputer of the symbol control board 32b reads the table written in the ROM from the received image display command and creates a special symbol variation pattern. This variation pattern is created as follows.
[0064]
The microcomputer determines whether or not the left and middle identification numbers match from the identification numbers of the received left, middle and right stationary design designation codes (that is, whether or not it is a reach), and whether the fluctuation is normal or not. Judgment is made on reach fluctuation, and further, whether or not trick fluctuation is caused by whether the value of the fluctuation time code is larger or smaller than the predetermined value even in the case of reach fluctuation, the left of the special symbol is determined based on these judgments and the fluctuation time code. Each time from the start of the change of the middle and right symbols to the time of standing still is determined. In accordance with the created special symbol variation pattern, display data of the background and characters displayed on the background screen 49 are also created. When the variation pattern is created in this way, as shown in Table 2, the variation display process (step S71) is performed to start the variation of each of the left, middle and right special symbols according to the variation pattern and to perform the static display with the designated still symbol. At the same time, the background and character display control is also executed, and the process returns.
[0065]
[Table 2]

[0066]
4). At the start of jackpot
The big hit start command code indicates that a big hit has occurred after the left, middle and right special symbols displayed in the special symbol display areas 42a to 42c display the same symbol until the big hit operation is started. This command code is used when displaying an image that appeals to the user, and is composed of an operation number of 40H and an identification number of 01H. When the symbol control board 32b receives this command code, a process of outputting a sound effect by the sound control board 35 is performed on the screen of the special symbol display device 32, "a character such as a big hit is displayed and the character is pleased". The
At this time, as shown in FIG. 13B, the symbol control board 32b makes a big hit from the image display command, that is, whether or not the received identification numbers of the left, middle and right stationary symbol designation codes match. If it is determined that it has occurred (step S75) and a positive determination is made (step S75: YES), the value of the number of jackpots stored last time is set to +1 (step S76), and the number of times is displayed on the background screen 49. The process is executed (step S77), and the process returns to return. Thereby, it is possible to notify the player of the total number of jackpots that have occurred in the pachinko machine 10 during business since opening the pachinko hall. On the other hand, if a negative determination is made that the game is not a big hit (step S75: NO), the process returns.
[0067]
5. Big hit
The jackpot command code is classified into five command codes: pre-open code, open code, 10-count winning code, V pass code, and round display code.
(1) The code before opening is composed of an operation number of 50H and an identification number of 01H, and when the symbol control board 32b inputs this command code, an image that informs the player that the blade members 62a and 62b will be opened Processing to be displayed on the screen 49 is executed.
(2) The open code is composed of an operation number of 50H and an identification number of 02H, and when the symbol control board 32b inputs this command code, an image that informs the player that the blade members 62a and 62b are being opened. Is displayed on the background screen 49.
(3) The 10-count winning code is composed of an operation number of 50H and an identification number of 03H, and the main control board 30 is caused by a big hit caused by either the blade operation ports 61a, 61b or the ball entering the ordinary electric accessory 36 Even if it is, this command code is transmitted each time the count switch 64 detects that a game ball has won from the blade members 62a and 62b. When the symbol control board 32b inputs this command code, the value is incremented every time it is input, and the value is displayed on the background screen 49. Thereby, on the screen, the number from 0 to 10 is displayed every time a game ball is won from the blade members 62a and 62b.
(4) The V pass code is composed of an operation number of 50H and an identification number of 04H, and the main control board 30 determines whether the V switch 65 detects that the game ball has passed through the V pass port 69. Send. When the command control board 32b inputs this command code, the character “V” is displayed in large on the screen to inform the player that the blade members 62a and 62b are closed and then opened again.
(5) The round display code includes an operation number of 50H and an identification number of 05H, and the main control board 30 transmits this instruction code every time the blade members 62a and 62b are opened again after the opening operation is completed. When the symbol control board 32b inputs this command code, the value is incremented every time it is input, and the value is displayed on the background screen 49. As a result, the player is notified of the number of rounds of the blade members 62a and 62b.
[0068]
6). At the end of jackpot
The jackpot end command code is composed of a jackpot end demo command code and a high probability transition command code.
The jackpot end demo command code indicates that the game ball passes through the special area when the jackpot operation is finished, that is, when the blade members 62a and 62b finish the opening operation 16 times, or during the opening without continuing up to 16 times. This is an instruction code that is transmitted when there is not, and is composed of an operation number of 60H and an identification number of 01H. When the symbol control board 32b inputs this command code, a message is displayed informing the player that the big hit has ended.
The high probability transition command code is composed of an operation number of 61H and identification numbers of 01H to 02H. When the identification number is 01H, the high probability state is continued, and when the identification number is 02H, the high probability state is not continued. In the first embodiment, the high probability transition command code may be transmitted from the main control board 30 or may be determined by the symbol control board 32b from the value of the image display command described above.
[0069]
As shown in FIG. 14, every time the Nth round (N = 1 to 15) of the special electric accessory 60 is stopped, in response to this, in the normal probability state, the valid signal E is valid period (2.5 s). In the high probability state, the valid signal F is in the valid period (5.0 s), and the detection of the V switch 65 is recognized as valid during the valid period. It turns off after the effective period. In addition, since a plurality of effective periods are provided and set to different lengths, it is more advantageous to the player at a high probability. Then, the random fluctuation lottery after the end of the 16th round determines the probability fluctuation judgment symbol, the probability fluctuation judgment symbol is fluctuated and displayed for 5 seconds, the normal probability state or the high probability state is set, and the random lottery until the next big hit Is performed with a normal probability or with a high probability. If the game ball passes through the special area during the Nth round or during the effective time, a period longer than the effective time is provided until the N + 1th round is started to ensure the effectiveness of the big hit process.
[0070]
  By turning ON / OFF the effective signals E and F in FIG. 14, a period sufficient for allowing the remaining sphere in the special electric accessory 60 to pass through the V passage port 69 is set. The end of the N-th round ends when the blade members 62a and 62b are opened and closed 18 times or when 10 game balls are detected by the count switch 64. The shutter 71 is lowered at the end timing. By enabling the V switch 65, it is possible to reduce the probability that the round is interrupted.That is, during the above-described effective period during continuous operation, the state of continuous operation is continued, and all remaining spheres can pass through a specific region, and by detecting this, there is a possibility that continuous operation can be continued. There is a possibility that the number of prize balls will increase.In addition, a plurality of effective periods can be provided so that the content is advantageous to the player at a high probability, and the range of games can be expanded.
[0071]
Further, as shown in FIG. 14, in the normal time (when it is not a big hit), the delay time of the same time as the above-mentioned effective signals E and F from the winning to the blade operating port 61a or 61b until the opening operation of the blade members 62a and 62b. S and T are provided, and even if the blade operation switch 63a or 63b is turned on, the blade members 62a and 62b are not immediately opened. Further, after the blade members 62a and 62b are closed, valid signals E and F are set, respectively, the V switch 65 is valid during the period corresponding to the valid signals E and F, and the opening time of the blade members 62a and 62b is zero. The V switch 65 is enabled for a total of 3.4 seconds by .9 seconds and a valid signal of 2.5 seconds.
As a result, in a normal state (when it is not a big hit), if there is a winning in the blade operating port 61a or 61b, the blade members 62a and 62b are opened for 0.9 seconds or 1.8 seconds, and the V switch 65 is enabled. However, after 0.9 or 1.8 seconds have passed since the opening, the V switch 65 is still valid during the effective period, and the blade operating port 61a or 61b is again awarded within the effective period. However, the blade members 62a and 62b are not opened during this effective period. As a result, it is possible to prevent problems such as overlapping of the periods during which the V switch 65 is effective and continuous effects. It should be noted that the above-described delay operation can be implemented by those skilled in the art regardless of whether it is program control or hardware logic, and the detailed configuration is omitted.
[0072]
In the example of FIG. 14 described above, a plurality of effective periods are provided according to the normal probability and the high probability. However, according to the modified form of FIG. 15, the blade operation port 61 a that is a one-time opening start port or 2 Depending on the case where the game ball has won in which of the blade opening 61b, which is the opening of the turning opening, two types of valid signals G and H are generated, and valid periods corresponding to the signals are provided. The length of the period (3.0 s, 6.0 s) is varied. Thereby, the range of games can be expanded similarly.
The above modifications can be applied regardless of whether the probability is normal or high.
In the above-described processing, the valid signal E or F is turned on after the Nth round during the big hit, but this is because the shutter 71 is lowered at the end of the round during the big hit. . In the case where the shutter 71 is not provided, the valid signal E or F is turned on after the blade members 62a and 62b are opened, and the on state of the signal is extended by 2.5 s or 5.0 s even after the round ends. Also good.
Further, when the big hit is not, the shutter 71 remains lowered, but it is configured in the same way as the big hit, and the valid signal E or F is in the ON state for 2.5 s or 5.0 s from when the shutter 71 is lowered. It is also good.
[0073]
7). When operation is abnormal
The operation error command code is an instruction command code transmitted when an abnormality occurs in the pachinko machine 10, and in this embodiment, is composed of an E1 error code of 70H01H, an E2 error code of 70H02H, and an E3 error code of 70H03H Has been. The E1 error code is a ten count abnormality error and is output when no game balls are detected when the blade members 62a and 62b are opened. The E2 error code is displayed when the lower plate 23 is full and the full switch 43 is The E3 error code is output when the supply switch 44 is turned on. The error message displayed by sending these abnormal time commands is deleted by the error release code of 70H04H that is sent when the abnormality is released.
[0074]
Returning to FIG. 7, in each subsequent output process (step S <b> 11), the main control board 30 causes the special symbol display device 32, the prize ball control board 31, the launch control board 33, the lamp control board 34, the sound according to the progress of the game. Output processing is executed for each of the various solenoids such as the control board 35, the normal accessory solenoid 36b, and the blade solenoids 66a and 66b. That is, when it is detected by each input process (step S8) that there is a winning game ball at each winning port on the game board 22, a winning ball is placed on the winning ball control board 31 so as to pay out the playing ball as a winning ball. An error signal is sent to the symbol control board 32b to notify the fact that an error is occurring when the pachinko machine 10 is abnormal in the process of outputting data, the process of outputting sound data corresponding to the gaming state to the sound control board 35. The processing to be output is further executed, and when a big hit occurs, the big hit processing or the like is executed. It should be noted that the functions of the blade operation ports 61a and 61b (big prize opening operation ports) are effective during the variation of the symbols displayed on the special symbol display device 32. Further, during the big hit, the function of changing the symbols or the function of the blade operating ports 61a and 61b (large winning port operating ports) is stopped.
[0075]
The remaining process following the above-described process is composed of an outlier symbol random number update process (step S12) and an initial random number update process (step S13), which are substantially the same processes as the above-described steps S6 and S3, respectively. These two processes form an infinite loop and are repeatedly executed as long as time is allowed until the next interrupt is executed. The time required to execute this processing from steps S1 to S11 described above differs for each interrupt depending on whether or not to execute the jackpot processing, the difference in the display mode of special symbols, and the like. As a result, the number of times the remaining process is executed is different for each interrupt, and the interrupted process shown in FIG. 7 is executed once, and the values to be updated (added) of the random symbols and initial random numbers are uniform. Disappear. As a result, there is no possibility that the initial random number and the off-design random number are synchronized with the failure random number. In the first embodiment, since the update of the random number is changed according to the value of the initial random number, there is no possibility of synchronization. Further, the normal symbol random number update process (step S7) described above may also be executed in the remaining process.
[0076]
By executing each process described above, the pachinko machine 10 performs the following operation. That is, a game ball is launched onto the game board 22 by the launch motor 33a in accordance with the amount of rotation of the launch handle 24 operated by the player, and the fired game ball is used as a normal electric accessory 36 as a special symbol operating port. If a prize is won, this is detected by the special symbol operation switch 36a, and the special symbol is displayed on the screen of the special symbol display device 32 for a predetermined time, and then it is fixedly displayed. If the special symbol that has been confirmed and displayed is a specific symbol that is determined in advance, for example, the same three-digit symbol such as “777”, game content advantageous to the player is provided as a big hit state. As described above, whether or not the big hit state is reached is determined by whether or not the value of the success / failure random number extracted when the game ball is detected by the special symbol operation switch 36a is a predetermined value. This condition is the first condition.
[0077]
On the other hand, when a prize is awarded to the blade operating port 61a, if this is detected by the blade actuation switch 63a, in response to the detection, the blade members 62a, 62b are opened once, while if a prize is awarded to the blade operating port 61b, Detected by the blade operation switch 63b, and in response to the detection, the blade members 62a and 62b are opened twice. In the normal probability state, if the blade operating ports 61a, 61b are awarded, the blade members 62a, 62b are opened for a predetermined time (within 0.9 seconds), and in the high probability state, if the blade operating ports 61a, 61b are awarded, The blade members 62a and 62b are opened for a predetermined time (within 1.8 seconds). A game ball won when the blade members 62 a and 62 b are opened can pass through the V passage 69. And if there is a prize from the blade members 62a and 62b within this open period, it will flow down to the lower part of the special electric accessory 60 and may or may not pass through the V passage port 69. By winning a prize at the V passing port 69 (hereinafter referred to as a V prize), the special electric accessory 60 becomes a content advantageous to the player, that is, a big hit, and a big hit display is displayed on the special symbol display device 32. Accordingly, whether or not the big hit state is reached is determined by whether or not the game ball passes through the V passing port 69. This is the second condition.
When the big hit state is caused by either the first condition or the second condition, the blade members 62a and 62b are opened or closed 18 times or less (the total opening time during the opening and closing operation is 30 seconds or less) or a game ball Until 10 passes, it is released until the time elapses, until it is detected by the count switch 64. However, when the winning ball passes through the V passing port 69 during the big hit operation, the opening operation of the blade members 62a and 62b is finished and the next round is started. On the other hand, if the winning ball does not pass through the V passing port 69, the opening and closing of the blade members 62a and 62b or 10 gaming balls are won, but the big hit ends in the round. Therefore, until the opening and closing of the blade members 62a and 62b or 18 times or 10 game balls are won, the winning game balls are stopped, the stop is released, the winning balls are flowed down at once, and the V passing port Increase the probability of passing the winning ball to 69. The blade member 62a, 62b may pass through the V passage 69 after the end of the opening / closing operation 18 times or less. At that time, the effective period F is relieved, and the passage through the V passing port 69 becomes valid.
Then, on condition that the winning ball passes through the V passage port 69, the blade members 62a and 62b are once closed and then opened again, and the above opening operation is repeated up to 16 times.
Normally, 15 game balls are paid out as winning balls for one winning game ball, so when one big hit state occurs, about 2400 (= 15 × 10 × 16) A game ball can be obtained as a prize ball. This prize ball discharge operation is executed by the prize ball control board 31. The control executed by the lamp control board 34 and the sound control board 35 during the game has the same configuration as the conventional one, and the description thereof will be omitted.
[0078]
According to the first embodiment described in detail above, the probability that a special symbol displays a jackpot symbol can be reduced when the probability shifts to a high probability after the jackpot ends. In addition, the provision of the effective period increases the probability of transition to the next round, increases the number of winning balls, and makes it easy to set the timing of the flow of stopped winning balls.
[0079]
  A pachinko machine according to a second embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. This embodiment is basically provided with valid signals E and F as in the first embodiment, but instead of delaying the opening and closing of the blades associated with the start winning prize,Continuous operationThis is provided with invalid signals J and K for invalidating the signal detection of the blade operation switches 263a and 263b after completion. This is because the detection of the blade operation switches 263a and 263b is invalidated to control the V winning rate. Therefore, the description and illustration of the common components such as the main configuration and electrical configuration of the pachinko machine will be described mainly by using the first embodiment and different configurations. Note that the part numbers shown in the figure are the corresponding parts of the first embodiment in the 200s, and the description thereof will be omitted as appropriate.
[0080]
As shown in FIG. 18, when the N-th round (N = 1 to 15) by the special electric accessory 260 is stopped, in response to this, in the normal probability state, the valid signal E is valid for the valid period (2.5 s). In the high probability state, the valid signal F is in the ON state for the valid period (5.0 s), and the detection of the V switch 265 is recognized as valid during the valid period. In addition, invalid signals J and K are set together with valid signals E and F. During this period, the detection of the blade operation switches 263a and 263b is recognized as invalid, and functions similar to the delay times S and T of the first embodiment are used. Plays. Also, a plurality of effective periods are provided and set to different lengths, which is more advantageous to the player at a high probability. Then, by determining the probability variation determination symbol by random number lottery after the end of the 16th round, the normal probability or the high probability is determined, and the probability variation determination symbol is variably displayed for 5 seconds. Is set. Note that the invalid signal may not be turned ON / OFF after the first round.
[0081]
The operation of the pachinko machine according to the second embodiment will be described. If the launched game ball wins the ordinary electric accessory 236 as the special symbol operating port, it is detected by the special symbol operation switch 236a, and after the special symbol is displayed on the screen of the special symbol display device 232 for a predetermined time, it is displayed statically. To do. When the special symbol displayed statically displays a predetermined specific symbol, for example, the same three-digit symbol such as “777”, a game content advantageous to the player is provided as a big hit state. Whether or not a big hit state is reached is determined by whether or not the value of the random number for determining whether or not the game ball is detected by the special symbol operation switch 236a is a predetermined value. This is the first condition. On the other hand, if the game ball wins the blade operation ports 261a and 261b, it is detected by the blade operation switches 263a and 263b, and the blade members 262a and 262b are opened for a predetermined time (within 0.9 seconds or 1.8 seconds). If there is a winning from the blade member 262a, 262b portion during the opening period, it flows down to the lower part of the special electric accessory 260, and the rotation of the rotating body 270 causes the game ball to randomly hit the rotating body 270 and pass V Pass through mouth 269 or not. If the game ball passes through the V passage 269, the special electric accessory 260 is made advantageous to the player. Whether or not the big hit state is reached is determined by whether or not the V passing port 269 is passed, and this is the second condition. When either the first condition or the second condition is satisfied, a big hit state is established, and in either case, the count switch 264 indicates that the blade members 262a, 262b have won about 30 seconds or 10 game balls. It is opened until it passes, whichever is earlier, until it is detected, and once the blade members 262a, 262b are closed, it is opened again, and this opening operation is repeated up to 16 times. Since others are the same as those in the first embodiment, the description thereof will be omitted.
[0082]
According to the second embodiment, the invalidation signals J and K are turned ON / OFF, and the detection of the blade operation switches 263a and 263b is invalidated. The substantial extension of the period can be prevented. In addition, a plurality of effective periods can be provided so that the content is advantageous to the player at a high probability, and the range of games can be expanded. In addition, since one special electric accessory 260 becomes a gaming state advantageous to the player when one of the two different conditions is established, an abundant gaming state can be created even with a small number of electric actors. Rise.
[0083]
A pachinko machine according to a third embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. This embodiment is basically the same as the first embodiment and the second embodiment, except that the detachment passage port 68 and the V passage port 69 or the detachment passage port 268 and the V passage port 269 of the previous embodiment. A triple switch 355 that counts all the number of game balls that have passed through each passing port is provided, and a big hit symbol is confirmed on the special symbol display device 332 in accordance with the first condition, that is, the ball entering the normal electric accessory 336. In the case of a big hit due to the display, 10 counts are executed by the triple switch 355, and the blade members 362a and 362b are closed after the completion of the 10 counts. Since it is not necessary to set the valid time, the valid time is not processed. On the other hand, as described above, the second member, that is, the ball member 362a, 362b is opened along with the ball entering the blade operating port 361a or 361b, and the game ball that has entered the ball passes through the V passage port 369. When a big hit is caused, the setting of the valid time or the invalid time is performed in the same manner, and the program control or the like is changed accordingly. In both the first condition and the second condition, the operation of the V switch 365 is essential in order to continue to the next round. Accordingly, the description and illustration of the common components are mainly based on the first embodiment or the second embodiment, and different configurations will be mainly described. Note that the part numbers shown in the figure are the corresponding parts of the first embodiment in the 300s, and the description thereof is omitted as appropriate.
[0084]
The main configuration of the pachinko machine of the third embodiment is as shown in FIG. 19, and the description of FIG. 3 is used, but a triple switch 355 is additionally installed at the disengagement passage port 368 and the V passage port 369. Is different.
[0085]
The electrical configuration of the pachinko machine of the third embodiment is as shown in the block diagram of FIG. 20, and the description of FIG. 6 is used, but the triple switch 355 is additionally connected to the input unit of the main control board 330. Is different.
[0086]
The continuation determination process and the V winning determination process related to the triple switch 355 described above will be described with reference to FIGS. This routine is repeatedly executed throughout the operation of the pachinko machine with a time interruption at a preset timing.
[0087]
As shown in FIG. 21, the main control board 330 that has started the continuation determination routine determines whether or not a special game condition resulting from either the first condition or the second condition is satisfied (step S300). Note that the arithmetic processing related to the establishment of the special game condition is separately performed according to a well-known procedure. If it is determined that the special game condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to the next step S301. If NO, the routine is temporarily terminated.
[0088]
Next, in step S301, the main control board 330 resets the number of entered balls CI, the number of rounds CC, and the round continuation permission flag F to zero. The details of the number of entered balls CI, the number of rounds CC, and the round continuation permission flag F will be described later. Subsequently, the main control board 330 displays a big hit state by turning on a decoration lamp installed in the game board 322 or the like or changing a sound output (step S302).
[0089]
In the next step S303, in the special game under the first condition, the main control board 330 outputs a solenoid drive signal to drive the blade solenoids 366a and 366b and keep the blade members 362a and 362b for a predetermined time (30 seconds). And so on) In the special game under the second condition, the main control board 330 outputs a solenoid drive signal, drives the blade solenoids 366a and 366b, and repeats the blade members 362a and 362b a predetermined number of times (18 times). Open and close. As a result, the special electric accessory 360 is opened. Next, the main control board 330 increments the number of rounds CC (step S304). Subsequently, the main control board 330 causes the LCD panel unit 332a to display a number corresponding to the number of rounds CC (step S305). Thereby, it is possible to make the player recognize the number of rounds and the like.
[0090]
Next, the main control board 330 refers to the signal from the triple switch 355 in the case of the big hit due to the first condition or the signal from the count switch 364 in the case of the second condition. The presence or absence is determined (step S306). If a pitch signal is input, the number of pitches CI indicating the total number of winning balls to the off-passage port 368 and the V-passage port 369, that is, the special electric accessory 360 is incremented in the next step S307. Subsequently, the main control board 330 determines whether or not the number of entered balls CI is 10 or less, that is, whether or not the winning for the special electric accessory 360 is 10 or less (step S308). If the number of entered balls CI is 10 or less, the V winning determination routine shown in FIG. 22 is executed (step S309).
[0091]
When it is determined in step S306 that the input signal SI is not input, the main control board 330 proceeds to step S310, where the main control board 330 determines whether the blade members 362a and 362b are based on the output of the timer circuit 356. It is determined whether 30 seconds have passed since opening. If it is determined that 30 seconds have not elapsed, the main control board 330 returns to step S306 and repeats the above-described processing. On the other hand, if it is determined that the number of entered balls CI is 10 or more, or 30 seconds have elapsed, the process proceeds to step S311.
[0092]
In step S311, the counter CI is reset. In step S312, the main control board 330 stops the solenoid drive signal and stops the operation of the blade solenoids 366a and 366b, thereby returning the opened blade members 362a and 362b and closing the blade members 362a and 362b. Let As a result, the special electric accessory 360 once ends the open state. That is, when the number of winning balls is 10 or more or 30 seconds have elapsed after opening of the blade members 362a and 362b, the blade members 362a and 362b are closed.
[0093]
Subsequently, the main control board 330 determines whether or not the big hit under the second condition is in progress (step S313). If the big hit under the second condition is in effect, an effective time is set (step S314). Subsequently, after the process of step S314 or a negative determination in step S313, that is, if the big hit under the second condition is not being made (the big hit under the first condition), the main control board 330 has a round count CC of 16. Is determined (step S315). If the number of rounds CC is 16 or more, the main control board 330 ends this routine. If the number of rounds CC is less than 16, the main control board 330 proceeds to step S316 and determines whether the round continuation permission flag F = 1. If the round continuation permission flag F ≠ 1, the main control board 330 ends this routine. If F = 1, the process proceeds to the next step S317.
[0094]
In step S317, the main control board 330 resets the round continuation permission flag F to 0 and returns to step S303. Thereby, the blade members 362a and 362b are opened again, and the special electric accessory 360 is opened. That is, the open state of the special electric accessory 360 is continued.
[0095]
As described above, the main control board 330 closes the blade members 362a and 362b when 10 balls are won (step S308: NO) or 30 seconds have passed (step S310: YES) after the blade members 362a and 362b are opened. The open state is temporarily terminated, but if a positive determination is made in the V winning determination for any of up to 10 winning balls won in this open state, the blade members 362a and 362b are opened again to make a special The open state of the electric accessory 360 is continued. In addition, when the open state is to be continued in the V winning determination, it is displayed on the LCD panel unit 332a, so that the player can recognize that there is a continuation.
[0096]
In the V winning determination routine of FIG. 22, the main control board 330 determines whether or not the V switch 365 is turned on (step S350). If it is determined YES, that is, if it is determined that the V switch 365 is turned on, the round continuation permission flag F is set to “1” in step S351. After the end of step S351 or if NO in step S350, this routine is once ended.
[0097]
According to the third embodiment described above, the same effects as those of the first and second embodiments can be enjoyed, and the big hit under the second condition during the big hit under the first condition and the second condition. It is only necessary to set an effective time only for this process, and it is possible to realize a simplified game or a sharp game.
[0098]
A pachinko machine according to a fourth embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. This embodiment is basically the same as the third embodiment, but the first condition and the second condition regarding the setting of the continuation condition to the next round of the blade members 362a and 362b at the time of the big hit of the previous embodiment. This is different from the above conditions. Accordingly, program control and the like are changed. Accordingly, the description and illustration of the common constituent elements will be described mainly using the third embodiment with reference to the third embodiment. In the description, the numbers in the third embodiment are used.
[0099]
That is, the process of the round continuation determination routine described above is substantially the same as that of FIG. 21 described above, but in the case of a big hit due to the first condition in step S406, the count up by the triple switch 355 is omitted, and the second condition If it is caused by this, the presence / absence of the incoming ball signal SI is determined by referring only to the signal from the count switch 364. This simplifies the process.
[0100]
In FIG. 24, steps S450 and S451 are added, and it is determined whether or not a big hit is made under the first condition (step S450). Here, YES, that is, the establishment of the big hit under the first condition is determined. Then, the process proceeds to the next step S451, the round continuation permission flag F is set to “1”, and this routine is once ended. The big hit under the first condition is to continue the automatic round without winning the V prize. If a negative determination is made in step S450, that is, if the big hit is made under the second condition, steps S452 and S453 are performed, which is the same as described in FIG. 22 of the third embodiment. As the condition V switch 365 is turned on, the round continuation permission flag F is set to “1”.
[0101]
By performing the above processing, the same effects as those of the first and second embodiments can be obtained, and during the big hit under the first condition and the second condition, during the big hit under the first condition Only in the process of (2), even if the V prize is not won, the round is automatically continued, and the player can feel secure. On the other hand, in the process of the big hit under the second condition, it is determined whether or not the V prize is won. The player is relieved by the result of the round continuation condition, and thereby, a difference in the continuation condition of the round between the first condition and the second condition is provided, and a sharp game can be realized.
[0102]
A pachinko machine according to a fifth embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. This embodiment is basically the same as the third embodiment, but the determination of the continuation condition for the round is further relaxed, and the continuation condition for the next round of the blade members 362a and 362b at the time of the big hit of the above-described embodiment is reduced. Regarding the setting, both the first condition and the second condition are allowed to continue unconditionally in the next round. Accordingly, program control and the like are changed. Accordingly, the description and illustration of the common constituent elements will be described mainly using the third embodiment with reference to the third embodiment. In the description, the numbers in the third embodiment are used.
[0103]
That is, step S409 in FIG. 23 of the fourth embodiment is deleted, and the process corresponding to FIG. 24 is deleted along with this, and description of other steps is incorporated.
[0104]
According to the fifth embodiment, the same effects as those of the first and second embodiments can be enjoyed, and the first condition and the second condition can be obtained at the time of big hit in the first condition and the second condition. Regardless of the big win of any of the conditions, the round is automatically continued even if the V prize is not won, so that the player can feel secure and the process is further simplified.
[0105]
The pachinko machine of 6th Embodiment is demonstrated with reference to FIG.26 and FIG.27. This embodiment is basically the same as the first embodiment and the second embodiment, but the V winning rate is a predetermined value different from each other in the jackpot resulting from the first condition and the second condition. By setting to, the preference is ensured. Accordingly, the structure of the special electric accessory 660 is changed. Accordingly, the description and illustration of the common components are mainly based on the first and second embodiments, and different configurations will be mainly described. In the description, the numbers in the first embodiment are appropriately used.
[0106]
As shown in FIGS. 26 and 27, the special electric accessory 660 that operates by winning the blade operation ports 61a and 61b (see FIG. 3) swings and displaces the pair of blade members 662a and 662b as indicated by broken lines, The special winning opening 660a is opened for a preset opening time. An upper inclined plate 686 that is inclined from the front to the back is provided inside the big winning opening 660a, and the winning ball moves on the upper inclined plate 686 to the back side and falls from three notches 687. . The dropped winning ball moves on the lower inclined plate 688 inclined from the back toward the front, and either the specific region 669 or the non-specific region 668 formed in the lower region of the tip portion of the lower inclined plate 688 is moved. Will pass. A variable wing 689 is provided at the center of the lower region of the tip of the lower inclined plate 688, and the winning sphere needs to be guided to the variable wing 689 in order to pass the specific region 669. This variable wing 689 is configured to swing or laterally move by an actuator (not shown), and in the case of a big hit by the first condition, the passage probability of the specific region 669 is reduced to 1/3, depending on the second condition. In the case of a big hit, the passing probability of the specific area 669 is set to 1/10, and the second condition is set more strictly. This is because, in the special gaming state according to the first condition, the passing of the game ball to the specific area 669 is adopted as a condition for continuing the round, and if the value is too strict, it is difficult to continue the round. On the other hand, in the case of the second condition, when the passing of the game ball to the specific area 669 is adopted as a requirement for generating the special game state, it is difficult to improve the expectation by loosening the probability too much, When it is adopted as a continuation condition for the round, the first condition is the main game and the second condition is set as the secondary game. The rate was set strictly. However, these values are examples, and can be changed to appropriate values according to the game content.
[0107]
When the special gaming state according to the second condition occurs, if the winning ball that has won the winning prize opening 660a within the 0.9 second opening time passes the specific area 669, the winning prize opening 660a is opened. A gaming state with a very high winning probability occurs. On the other hand, when none of the winning balls within the opening time passes through the non-specific area 668 without passing through the specific area 669, the open state is not generated, and the blade operation ports 61a and 61b have a win again. Until then, the normal gaming state is continued.
[0108]
In the special game according to the first and second conditions, the open state of the special electric accessory 660 depends on the opening and closing of the blade members 662a and 662b at predetermined intervals, for example, 0.9 seconds, for example, 30 seconds. Or when there are 10 winning balls in the grand prize opening 660a, the blade members 662a and 662b are closed, and the open state is temporarily ended. However, if a predetermined round continuation condition is satisfied, the open state is resumed immediately after. That is, the open state is continued when the round continuation condition is satisfied. The 10 winning balls described above have the same structure as the stopping device 70 described in the first embodiment, but the illustration and description are incorporated herein.
[0109]
Note that the round continuation condition in the special electric accessory 660 is established when the winning ball passes through the specific area 669 during the above-described open state, but the passing probability of the specific area 669 of the winning ball is variable as described above. It is set to be 1/3 or 1/10 by the action of the wing 689, and in order to ensure the accuracy and fairness of this passing probability, the upper inclined plate 686 and the lower inclined plate that constitute the big prize opening 660a The dimensions of the 688, the variable wing 689, the specific area 669, and the like are secured with strict accuracy.
[0110]
Furthermore, it is also necessary to individually count the number of winning balls passed through the specific area 669 and the number of winning balls to the big winning opening 660a. As illustrated in FIG. 26, the winning balls passing through the specific area 669 are detected. In the same manner as in the above-described embodiment, there are provided a V switch 665 and a count switch 664 for detecting a winning ball of the special winning opening 660a.
[0111]
According to the sixth embodiment, the same effects as those of the first and second embodiments can be enjoyed, and the opening area of the variable wing 689 can be made variable so that the V winning rate (game ball to a specific area) (Passing probability) can be freely changed, and various needs of games can be satisfied.
[0112]
A pachinko machine according to a seventh embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. This embodiment is basically the same as the sixth embodiment, but instead of physically setting the V winning percentage, this is changed to software control by random number lottery. Accordingly, the structure of the special electric accessory 660 is changed and the program and the like are also changed. Therefore, the game board and the electric circuit configuration are shown in FIGS. 30 and 31, and the description and illustration of other common components will be described mainly using the first and second embodiments, and different configurations will be mainly described. In the description, the numbers in the first embodiment are appropriately used. Note that hardware logic can be used instead of software control.
[0113]
The special electric accessory 760 is mounted on the game board of the pachinko machine as in FIG. 1, and the mounted state and the form of the pachinko machine are the same as those in the first embodiment, and illustration and description thereof are omitted. As shown in FIGS. 28 and 29, the special electric accessory 760 includes a box-shaped mechanism housing portion 790 and an edge member 791 that also serves as a connection portion with a game board (not shown). A back surface 791a of the edge member 791 is provided. It is mounted on a pachinko machine so that it is in close contact with the game board. Further, a passage member 792 is provided so as to protrude from the front side of the edge member 791. The passage member 792 is provided with a funnel-shaped guiding surface 793, and a drop port 794 is opened at the center of the guiding surface 793.
[0114]
As shown in FIG. 29, a winning ball passage 795 that continues to the drop opening 794 is provided with a count switch 764 that outputs a winning signal every time a passing of a game ball is detected. In addition, at the lower part of the winning ball passage 795, there is a draining ball path 796 that penetrates to the mechanism housing portion 790 (see FIG. 28) and is connected to a winning ball collecting bowl (not shown) installed on the back surface of the game board 722. It is open.
[0115]
As shown in FIGS. 28 and 29, the blade members 762a and 762b are composed of a blade 799, blade solenoids 766a and 766b (not shown in FIGS. 28 and 29), and the like. Blades 799 are installed along the extended surfaces of the side walls 797 and 797 of the passage member 792. These blades 799 have a swing shaft (not shown) inserted in the lower end 798. The blade solenoids 766a and 766b connected to the other ends of these swing shafts are configured to swing in a fan shape between the standing position indicated by the solid line and the lying position indicated by the broken line in FIG. An opening is formed between the member 792 and the upper member 800. That is, the big prize opening 760a formed between the passage member 792 and the upper member 800 is opened by the fall of the blade members 762a and 762b and closed by standing.
[0116]
When the grand prize opening 760a is opened, the game ball can be awarded to the big prize opening 760a. As shown in FIG. 29, the winning ball is guided ball 793 → falling opening 794 → winning ball passage 795. → The ball is discharged through the ball path 796 to the winning ball collecting basket, and the count switch 764 outputs a winning signal every time the winning ball passes.
[0117]
As shown in FIGS. 28 and 29, the blade 799 is provided with a protrusion (not shown) that engages with a guide groove 802 formed in the overhanging portion 801 of the edge member 791. The range of lodging is regulated. Further, an LCD panel unit 732a is attached to the upper member 800. Further, a top winning opening 750 is provided at the top of the upper member 800. The top winning port 750 is irrelevant to the opening / closing of the big winning port 760a, and the winning ball is discharged through the passage formed in the mechanism housing portion 790 to the winning ball collecting bowl.
[0118]
As shown in FIG. 31, since the main control board 730 has been described in the above embodiment, the description will be briefly given below. The count switch 764 is connected to the main control board 730, and is configured such that the incoming ball signal SI output from the count switch 764 is input to the main control board 730 when a winning ball passes. A winning signal to the special symbol operation switch 736a or a start signal SS output from the blade operation switches 763a and 763b is input to the main control board 730. Since the others are the same, explanation is omitted.
[0119]
Next, the operation of the special electric accessory 760 will be described together with the continuation determination executed by the main control board 730. Prior to this, a random number extraction routine for the round continuation determination processing executed by the counter 757 will be described. Will be described. This random number extraction routine is continuously executed while the pachinko machine is in operation.
[0120]
FIG. 34A is a random number extraction routine caused by the first condition, and FIG. 34B is a random number extraction routine caused by the second condition. Only a) will be described, and the description of FIG. 34 (b) will be omitted. In FIG. 34 (a), when the power of the pachinko machine is turned on and the random number extraction routine is started, the counter 757 sets the count value N1 to 0 (step S730). Subsequently, the presence / absence of an output request from the main control board 730 is determined (step S731). If it is determined in step S731 that there is an output request, the counter 757 proceeds to step S732 and outputs N1 to the main control board 730. When it is determined in step S731 that there is no output request, and after performing the process of step S732, the counter 757 determines N = 2 (step S733). If N = 2, the counter 757 returns to step S730 and repeats the above processing. On the other hand, if N ≠ 2, the counter 757 increments N1 and returns to step S731. That is, the counter 757 repeatedly counts 0 to 2 as N1, and outputs N1 every time there is a request from the main control board 730.
[0121]
Next, a jackpot determination routine based on the first condition and the second condition executed on the main control board 730 will be described. The jackpot determination routine is repeatedly executed throughout the operation of the pachinko machine with a time interruption at a preset timing.
[0122]
As shown in FIG. 35, the main control board 730 that has started the jackpot determination routine under the first condition determines the presence or absence of the start signal SK from the special symbol operation switch 736a (step S740). If the start signal SK is input here, the process proceeds to the next step S741, and if NO, this routine is temporarily ended.
[0123]
In step S741, the main control board 730 reads the big hit lottery value N (value of 330 from 0 to 329 as in the first embodiment) from the counter 757, and stores it in the memory. Next, it is determined whether or not the lottery value is a big hit value (step S742). Here, if it is a big hit value, the main control board 730 advances to step S743, advances to the continuation determination routine of FIG. 32, and if not a big hit value, this routine is once terminated.
[0124]
As shown in FIG. 36, the main control board 730 that has started the jackpot determination routine under the second condition determines the presence or absence of the start signal SS from the blade operation switch 763a or 763b (step S750). If the start signal SS is input, the process proceeds to the next step S751, and if NO, this routine is temporarily ended.
[0125]
When the processing proceeds to step S751, the main control board 730 outputs a solenoid drive signal to swing the blade solenoids 766a and 766b and cause the blades 799 to fall down, thereby opening the big prize opening 760a. Next, the main control board 730 determines the presence or absence of the incoming ball signal SI from the count switch 764 (step S752). If the input signal SI is not input, the main control board 730 proceeds to step S753, and if the input signal SI is input, the main control board 730 proceeds to step S754. In step S753, the main control board 730 determines whether 0.9 second has elapsed since the driving of the blade solenoids 766a and 766b based on the output of the timer circuit 756. Here, if it has not elapsed, the process returns to step S752, and if it is determined that 0.9 second has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S755. In step S755, the main control board 730 stops the solenoid drive signal and stops the operation of the blade solenoids 766a and 766b, thereby returning the fallen blade 799 and closing the prize winning opening 760a. This routine is terminated.
[0126]
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S752 that there is the incoming ball signal SI and the process proceeds to step S754, the main control board 730 requests the counter 757 to output the count value N2 and reads it. In subsequent step S756, the main control board 730 determines N2 = 0. If N2 ≠ 0, the main control board 730 returns to step S753, and if N2 = 0, proceeds to step S757 to start the continuation determination subroutine.
[0127]
As shown in FIG. 32, the continuation determination subroutine is obtained by adding step S709A to the continuation determination subroutine shown in FIG. 21 of the third embodiment. That is, when returning from the V winning determination subroutine in step S709, the main control board 730 determines whether CI = 10 in step S709A. If CI ≠ 10, that is, if it is determined that the current winning ball is not the tenth ball, the main control board 730 proceeds to step S710. Also, if it is determined in step S706 that there is no input of the incoming ball signal SI, the main control board 730 proceeds to step S710. If it is determined in step S708 that the number of entered balls CI has exceeded 10 and if it is determined in step S709A that the number of entered balls CI is 10, the process proceeds to step S711. That is, when the number of winning balls is 10 or more, or when 30 seconds have elapsed after the start of the open state, the open state is terminated. However, for the tenth winning ball, the open state is terminated after the V winning determination subroutine is executed.
[0128]
As described above, it is determined whether or not to continue depending on whether the count value N1 = 0 or N2 = 0 of the counter 757 that is output every time there is the incoming signal SI. Continuation is based on the detection timing of the winning ball. For this reason, it is not necessary to provide a special area for determining whether the continuation condition is satisfied, and it is freed from other conditions such as the accuracy of the dimensions and shape of the member and the adjustment of the nail. The game machine of the type which is not in the past can be realized. In addition, the count switch 764 for detecting a winning ball to the special electric accessory 760 only needs to be installed at one place, so that the mechanism is simplified. In addition, if there is continuation, the player can recognize this.
[0129]
In the above-described hit determination, the counter 757 is configured to repeatedly count 0 to 2 or 0 to 9, and the hit value is determined with the count value N1 = 0 or N2 = 0. It is not limited to. For example, the counter 757 counts from 0 to an arbitrary upper limit value (for example, 255), and various methods can be employed such as dividing the count value by 10 and determining that the remainder is 0. Alternatively, it is possible not only to win by matching with a specific numerical value (0 in the above example), but also to win by not matching with a specific numerical value (for example, 1 to 9).
[0130]
The V winning determination subroutine shown in FIG. 33 is the subroutine of step S709 in FIG. 32. First, when the process is started, the main control board 730 determines whether or not the winning flag F = 1 (step S720). In step S721, it is determined whether or not the first condition is satisfied. If YES (first condition), the process proceeds to step S722. If NO (second condition), the process proceeds to step S723. Next, the main control board 730 requests the counter 757 to output in step S722 and reads the count value N1 (step S722). Subsequently, the main control board 730 determines N1 = 0 (step S724). Here, if N1 = 0, the process proceeds to step S725, and the hit flag F is set to 1. Further, the main control board 730 outputs a display signal to the LCD panel unit 732a in the subsequent step S726, and then ends this subroutine and returns. In addition, when it is determined that F = 1 in step S720 described above and N1 ≠ 0 is determined in step S724, the main control board 730 ends this subroutine and returns. Similar processing is performed in steps S723 and S727. In other words, in the V winning determination subroutine, in the case of the first condition, it is determined whether the count value N1 of the counter 757 is 0, thereby determining the winning with a probability of 1/3, or the second condition In this case, the hit value is determined with a probability of 1/10 by determining whether the count value N2 of the counter 757 is 0 or not. In addition, when it is determined that the game is successful, the fact is displayed by displaying the fact on the LCD panel unit 732a, so that the player can recognize that the game is successful.
[0131]
According to the seventh embodiment, the same effects as those of the first and second embodiments can be enjoyed, and the V winning rate can be freely changed by setting a random number, which satisfies various needs of the game. In addition, there is no need to provide a special area for determining whether the continuation condition is satisfied, and it is released from the restrictions of other conditions such as the accuracy of the dimensions and shape of the member and the adjustment of the nail. The degree of freedom in designing the object can be increased, and an unprecedented type of gaming machine can be realized.
[0132]
The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and modifications and the like can be made without departing from the technical idea of the present invention. Etc. are also included in the technical scope of the present invention. For example, the special symbol display device may be separated from the electric accessory and provided in the external area of the electric accessory, or the relative relationship between the positions of the special symbol display port and the blade operation port can be changed. It is. The presence or absence of the probability variation function can be adopted as appropriate.
[0133]
【The invention's effect】
  According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a gaming machine rich in creativity that goes beyond the walls of conventional gaming machines classified into the first type to the third type.In addition, by setting a delay period or an ineffective period at normal times when continuous operation is not performed, even if there is a ball entering the specific operating port again within the effective period, Does not work. As a result, it is possible to prevent the effective periods in the normal time from overlapping or becoming continuous.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is an external perspective view showing a pachinko machine 10 according to a first embodiment employing the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a back view of the pachinko machine 10 according to the first embodiment as viewed from the back.
3 is a front view showing a configuration of a game board 22 of the pachinko machine 10. FIG.
4 is a plan view showing a configuration in the vicinity of a stopping device 70 of the pachinko machine 10. FIG.
FIG. 5 is a front view showing the configuration of the guidance device 80 of the pachinko machine 10;
6 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 10. FIG.
FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing processing of a “main routine” executed by the main control board 30 of the first embodiment.
8A is a diagram showing an initial random number update process created by a “main routine”, and FIG. 8B is a diagram showing an example of a random number update process created by a “main routine”.
FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing processing of a “high probability determination routine” executed by the main control board 30;
10 is a flowchart showing processing of a “probability variation determination random number extraction routine” executed by the main control board 30. FIG.
11A is a flowchart showing processing of a “blade opening time control routine” executed by the main control board 30; FIG. 11B shows processing of a “guidance probability control routine” executed by the main control board 30; It is a flowchart to show.
12A is a flowchart showing processing of a “blade opening frequency control routine” executed by the main control board 30, and FIG. 12B is a front view illustrating an image on the screen of the LCD panel unit 32a.
13A is a flowchart showing processing of a “normal display routine” executed by the symbol control board 32b, and FIG. 13B is a flowchart showing processing of a “big hit number display routine” executed by the symbol control board 32b. It is.
FIG. 14 is a timing chart showing ON / OFF of an effective signal accompanying the stop of the continuous action of an accessory and opening / closing operation of a blade accompanying a start winning.
FIG. 15 is a timing chart showing a modified form of the operation.
FIG. 16 is a front view showing a configuration of a game board 222 of the pachinko machine according to the second embodiment.
FIG. 17 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the pachinko machine.
FIG. 18 is a timing chart showing ON / OFF of an effective signal that accompanies a stop of continuous operation of an accessory and opening / closing operation of a blade that accompanies a start winning in the second embodiment.
FIG. 19 is a front view showing a configuration of a game board 322 of a pachinko machine according to a third embodiment.
FIG. 20 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the pachinko machine.
FIG. 21 is a flowchart that similarly shows a “continuation determination routine”;
FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing a “V winning determination routine” in the same manner.
FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing a “continuation determination routine” of the fourth embodiment.
FIG. 24 is a flowchart that similarly shows a “V winning determination routine”;
FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing a “continuation determination routine” of the fifth embodiment.
FIG. 26 is an explanatory diagram showing the internal structure of the special electric accessory 660 of the sixth embodiment.
FIG. 27 is a partially enlarged view of the same.
FIG. 28 is an explanatory view showing a special electric accessory 760 of the seventh embodiment.
29 is an explanatory diagram showing an internal structure of the special electric accessory 760. FIG.
FIG. 30 is a front view showing a configuration of a game board 722 of the pachinko machine.
FIG. 31 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the pachinko machine.
FIG. 32 is a flowchart showing the processing of the “continuation determination routine”.
FIG. 33 is a flow chart showing a process of “V winning determination routine”.
FIG. 34 is a flowchart showing processing of a “random number extraction routine”.
FIG. 35 is a flowchart showing the processing of the “big hit determination routine based on a first condition”.
FIG. 36 is a flowchart that similarly shows the processing of a “big hit determination routine based on a second condition”.
[Explanation of symbols]
10 ... Pachinko machine, 22 ... Game board, 24 ... Launch handle,
24a ... touch switch, 30 ... main control board, 31 ... prize ball control board,
32a ... LCD panel unit, 32b ... design control board,
33 ... Launch control board, 35 ... Sound control board,
36 ... Ordinary electric accessory (special symbol operating port)
36a ... Special symbol operation switch, 37 ... Normal symbol display device,
60 ... Special electric accessory, 61a, 61b ... blade operating port,
62a, 62b ... vanes, 65 ... V switch (VSW),
64 ... count switch (count SW)
66a, 66b ... vane solenoid, 69 ... V passage

Claims (8)

An electric accessory equipped with an openable / closable blade member;
Variable display means for variably displaying a predetermined symbol due to the game ball entering the symbol operating port;
A first condition in which a symbol displayed on the variable display means is determined by a specific symbol, or a gaming state in which the electric game object is advantageous to a player due to a game ball entering a specific operation port And a control means for continuously operating the electric game instrument in a special game state advantageous to a player due to any of the second conditions in which the game ball passes through a specific area provided in the electric game machine. With
In normal times when the continuous operation is not executed , the ball enters the specific operating port, the electric accessory is activated, and the remaining ball in the electric accessory when the electric accessory is stopped is specified in the electric accessory. Set an effective period for validating the passage of the remaining sphere, sufficient to pass through the area,
And, in the normal time when the continuous operation is not executed , the length of time equal to or longer than the effective period is required between the time when the specified operating port is entered and the time when the electric accessory is operated by the entered ball. A gaming machine characterized by setting a delay period. An electric accessory equipped with an openable / closable blade member;
Variable display means for variably displaying a predetermined symbol due to the game ball entering the symbol operating port;
A first condition in which a symbol displayed on the variable display means is determined by a specific symbol, or a gaming state in which the electric game object is advantageous to a player due to a game ball entering a specific operation port And a control means for continuously operating the electric game instrument in a special game state advantageous to a player due to any of the second conditions in which the game ball passes through a specific area provided in the electric game machine. With
In a normal time when the continuous operation is not executed , the ball enters the specific operation port, the electric accessory is activated, and the remaining ball in the electric accessory when the electric accessory is stopped is specified in the electric accessory. Set an effective period to validate the passage of the remaining sphere sufficient to pass through the area,
And, in the normal time when the continuous operation is not executed, the invalid period in which the function of the specific operating port is stopped after the operation of the electric accessory is set to be equal to or longer than the effective period. A gaming machine characterized by The end condition for each operation of the continuous operation is that the blade member is released from the blade member for a predetermined period of time, or whether the first condition or the second condition causes the continuous operation. On condition that the number of balls has reached the specified number of balls,
3. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the valid period is set after the end condition is satisfied. The end condition of each operation of the continuous operation is the predetermined number of passages when the blade member is opened for a predetermined time, or when the first condition is caused, the total number of passages to the specific region and the non-specific region, Alternatively, when the second condition is caused, the number of balls entered from the blade member has reached a predetermined number of balls,
Set the validity period after the termination condition is satisfied,
Furthermore, regardless of which of the first condition or the second condition is the cause, passage of the game ball to the specific area is set as a continuation condition of the continuous operation. Game machines. When the first condition is the cause, the passing of the game ball to the specific area is not a continuation condition of the continuous operation,
5. The gaming machine according to claim 4, wherein when the second condition becomes the cause, the passing of the game ball to the specific area is set as a continuation condition of the continuous operation. Regardless of whether the first condition or the second condition is the cause, the passing of the game ball to the specific area is not a continuation condition of the continuous operation,
3. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the valid period is set only when the second condition is caused. The area width of the specific area is variable,
The game ball passing rate to the area is set differently when the first condition is the cause and when the second condition is the cause. Game machines. All the game balls entering from the blade member are guided to one passing port,
A random number lottery is executed due to the guidance to the passageway,
The lottery probability is made different between when the first condition becomes the cause and when the second condition becomes the cause,
4. The gaming machine according to claim 3, wherein a continuation probability of the continuous operation is determined based on the lottery result.

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