JP6311157B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

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

  Conventionally, various gaming machines such as pachinko machines that shift to a probabilistic state after a big hit game by entering a game ball in the probable opening have been proposed.

  For example, in the pachinko machine described in Patent Document 1 below, an attacker-type big winning opening is provided with a probability variation opening, and when a game ball enters the probability variation opening, there is a probability that it will be determined that a big hit game will be generated. After the big hit game ends, the game proceeds to a high probability gaming state higher than the normal probability gaming state.

JP 2015-37495 A

  However, in order to enter a game ball into the probability variation opening, it is necessary to start the big hit game and open the big winning opening. Therefore, depending on whether or not a game ball enters the probability change port after it is determined that a jackpot game is generated and before the jackpot game is generated, whether to shift to a high probability gaming state after the jackpot game ends No decision could be made.

  Therefore, the present invention has been made in view of the above-described points. When it is determined that a big hit game is to be generated, whether or not a game ball enters the probability change opening or not, the probability change after the big hit game ends. It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine that determines whether or not to shift to a state and then starts the jackpot game.

The invention according to claim 1, which has been made in order to solve this problem, includes a special symbol winning opening, and a special symbol winning determination that executes a determination of winning / nothing when a game ball wins the special symbol winning opening. In the gaming machine comprising means, a jackpot game executing means for executing a jackpot game, and a combination arranged at a predetermined position in the game area, the combination enters the probability variation opening and the probability variation opening. An accessory continuous operation port through which a game ball can enter, and a sorting member that distributes the game ball in a direction in which the game ball can enter or in a direction in which the game ball cannot enter A first guiding path for guiding a game ball that has entered the probability changing port to the accessory continuous operation port, and a game ball that is distributed in a direction in which it cannot enter the probability changing port, A second guide passage that leads to the working port and a ball that enters the probability changing port Counting means for counting the number of game balls Rukoto is distributed in a direction impossible, provided in the second induction passage, that the count value is ball entrance to the probability variation port to a predetermined value not the game balls, while discharging out of the character object without inducing the won game continuous operation port, after the count value reaches a predetermined value that passes the second induction passage which is distributed to the possible direction Entry permitting means for guiding the game ball passing through the second guide passage to the accessory continuous operation port, and the game ball is distributed by a certain operation performed by the sorting member, and the special symbol use / non-use When the result of the determination of success / failure by the determination means is a win, if a game ball enters the probability variation opening, it is possible to obtain a result of the winning with a higher probability than normal in the determination of success / failure by the special symbol determination means Big chances Ri is set after the game is finished, the game ball is ball entrance to the won game continuous operation opening, characterized in that the jackpot game is started by the jackpot game execution means.

  In the gaming machine of the invention according to claim 1, when the game ball is won in the special symbol winning opening, the determination of success / failure is executed, and when the result of the determination is successful, When you enter the ball, it is set after the jackpot game ends to a probability change state that can obtain a winning result with a higher probability than usual in the success / failure determination executed when the game ball wins the special symbol winning opening, Further, when the game ball that has entered the probable entrance enters the accessory continuous operation port, the jackpot game is started.

Thus, depending on whether the game ball is entered the special probability variation port when it is determined that generate a large per game, determines whether to shift after the end of the jackpot gaming to probability variation state, thereafter, the It is possible to start a big hit game.

In addition , since the game balls are distributed by the sorting member in a direction in which it is possible to enter the probability variation opening or in a direction where it is impossible to enter the probability variation opening, whether or not the game ball enters the probability variation entrance Can affect the operation of the sorting member.

Further , the game balls are distributed by a certain operation performed by the distribution member, and the control related to the operation of the distribution member for distributing the game balls can be simplified.

In addition , the game ball that has entered the probability variation port is guided to the accessory continuous operation port in the first guide passage, and the game ball that is distributed in a direction in which it cannot enter the probability variation port is used in the second guidance passage. Since it is guided to the object continuous operation port, if it is determined to generate a big hit game, if the game ball is continuously launched toward the probability variation port, the game ball launched toward the probability variation port will be The big hit game can be started whether or not the player enters the ball.

In addition , the number of game balls distributed in the direction in which it is impossible to enter the probability variation outlet is counted, and distribution is made in a direction in which it is impossible to enter the probability variation outlet until the count value reaches a predetermined value. The entered game ball is prevented from entering the accessory continuous operation port, and is allowed thereafter.

Therefore, opportunities for the number of times the game balls are distributed in a direction impossible to ball entrance to Make variable opening to a predetermined value, game balls are distributed in a direction that can be entered the special probability variation port, that is, When it is determined that a jackpot game is to be generated, an opportunity to determine whether or not to shift to the probability change state is given after the jackpot game is ended depending on whether or not a game ball enters the probability change port.

1 is a front view of a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure which shows the back side of the gaming machine shown in FIG. FIG. 2 is a control block diagram of the gaming machine shown in FIG. 1. It is a flowchart of the main process (main control main process) which the main control board with which the gaming machine shown in FIG. 1 is provided. 5 is a flowchart of interrupt processing performed in the main processing shown in FIG. 6 is a flowchart of a winning detection process performed in the interrupt process shown in FIG. 5. 6 is a flowchart of normal operation processing performed in the interrupt processing shown in FIG. 5. 6 is a flowchart of special operation processing performed in the interrupt processing shown in FIG. 5. It is a flowchart of the special symbol waiting process performed by the special operation process shown in FIG. 10 is a flowchart of special symbol jackpot determination processing performed in the special symbol standby processing shown in FIG. 9. It is a flowchart of the special symbol selection process performed by the special symbol standby process shown in FIG. 10 is a flowchart of a special symbol variation pattern creation process performed in the special symbol standby process shown in FIG. 9. It is a flowchart of the special symbol random number shift process performed by the special symbol waiting process shown in FIG. It is a flowchart of the process in change performed by the special operation process shown in FIG. FIG. 9 is a flowchart of a jackpot game start process performed in the special operation process shown in FIG. 8. FIG. 9 is a flowchart of a special electric accessory process performed in the special operation process shown in FIG. 8. FIG. 6 is a flowchart of a reserved ball number process performed in the interrupt process shown in FIG. 5. FIG. 6 is a flowchart of a first shutter operation process performed in the interrupt process shown in FIG. 5. 6 is a flowchart of a second shutter operation process performed in the interrupt process shown in FIG. 5. It is a flowchart of the main process (sub control main process) which the sub control board with which the gaming machine shown in FIG. 1 is provided. 2 is a flowchart of a reception interrupt process performed by a sub control board provided in the gaming machine shown in FIG. 2 is a flowchart of a 2 ms timer interrupt process performed by a sub control board included in the gaming machine shown in FIG. 1. 3 is a flowchart of a 10 ms timer interrupt process performed by a sub control board provided in the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a flowchart of the command monitoring process performed by the 10 ms timer interruption process shown in FIG. It is a conceptual diagram which shows the accessory with which the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a conceptual diagram which shows the accessory with which the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a conceptual diagram which shows the accessory with which the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a conceptual diagram which shows the accessory with which the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a conceptual diagram which shows the accessory with which the gaming machine shown in FIG. 1 is provided, Comprising: It is a figure which shows the rolling route | root of a game ball. It is a conceptual diagram which shows the accessory with which the gaming machine shown in FIG. 1 is provided, Comprising: It is a figure which shows the rolling route | root of a game ball. It is a conceptual diagram which shows the accessory with which the gaming machine shown in FIG. 1 is provided, Comprising: It is a figure which shows the rolling route | root of a game ball. It is a conceptual diagram which shows the accessory with which the gaming machine shown in FIG. 1 is provided, Comprising: It is a figure which shows the rolling route | root of a game ball.

  Hereinafter, an embodiment of a gaming machine according to the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. A gaming machine 1 shown in FIG. 1 is a pachinko gaming machine that uses a game ball as a game medium, and an outer guide rail 3 and an inner guide rail 4 are arranged in a substantially circular shape on the edge of the game board 2. In addition, a game area 6 where a game ball is launched is provided on the game board 2 at a portion partitioned by the inner guide rail 4. In the game area 6, guide nails (not shown) for guiding game balls are provided on the surface of the game board 2.

  Further, on the front side of the gaming machine 1, a lamp device 35 made of a decorative lamp or the like, an upper ball receiving tray 36 for receiving a game ball supplied to the launching device and a paid game ball, and a fullness of the upper ball receiving tray 36 are filled. A lower ball tray 37 for receiving a game ball from time to time, a speaker 38 for producing sound effects, a launching device 64 for projecting and firing a game ball toward the game area 6 in response to a player's launch operation, a game A game button switch 67 that can be operated by a person is provided. In FIG. 1, reference numeral W1 denotes an outer frame of the gaming machine, W2 denotes a front frame attached to the outer frame W1, and G denotes a glass frame attached to the front frame W2 by a hinge so as to be opened and closed. Hereinafter, each structure of the gaming machine 1 will be described.

  In the game area 6, a display device 10, a start winning opening 42, a big winning opening 45, and an out opening 48 are arranged in order from the upper part to the lower part on the center line. On the left and right sides of the start winning opening 42 and the large winning opening 45, winning openings such as a left sleeve winning opening 51, a left dropping winning opening 52, a right dropping winning opening 53, a right sleeve winning opening 54 and the like are arranged. A normal symbol variation start gate 55 is provided on the left side of the display device 10, and a windmill 76 is provided below the normal symbol change start gate 55. Further, a normal symbol display device 50 is incorporated below the windmill 76. An accessory 80 is provided on the right of the display device 10.

  In the start winning port 42, the big winning port 45, the left sleeve winning port 51, the left dropping winning port 52, the right dropping winning port 53, the right sleeve winning port 54, etc., the game balls launched into the gaming area 6 win ( It corresponds to a plurality of possible winning areas. When a game ball is won in each of the above winning openings (winning areas) and a win (win ball) is detected, a predetermined number of prize balls (game balls) are paid out to the player for the detection of one win ball. The number of prize balls to be paid out for the detection of the one winning ball is set for each winning port.

  The display device 10 is capable of displaying symbols and the like, and includes an image display device such as a liquid crystal, a dot matrix, or an LED display device. In this embodiment, the liquid crystal display (TFT-LCD module) is used.

  The display device 10 (display means) has a display unit (display area) 11. The display unit 11 is used for displaying special symbols and displaying predetermined effect images / images. The display unit 11 has a left special symbol (left determination symbol, left identification information), a middle special symbol (medium determination symbol, middle identification information), and a right special symbol (right determination symbol, right identification information) arranged in the left and right directions. After the time variation display, the left special symbol, middle special symbol, and right special symbol are stopped and displayed as fixed stop special symbols (fixed stop determination symbol, fixed stop identification information) based on a predetermined effect determination result. At this time, in addition to the special symbol, an effect video / image (character, background, character, etc.) may be displayed on the display unit 11.

  In this embodiment, the left special symbol, the middle special symbol, and the right special symbol which are displayed in a variable and stopped manner are respectively “0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10”. , 11 ”and 12 designs. In this embodiment, when the game success / failure determination result is a jackpot, the display unit 11 has a jackpot special symbol combination, in this example, “1, 1, 1” (so-called “1” gaze) or “ 2, 2, 2 "(so-called '2' glances), etc., the special symbol is stopped and displayed, and a first accessory continuous operation gate 84 or a second accessory continuous operation gate 86 described later is displayed. When the game ball passes, a privilege is given to the player. Specifically, a special game (big hit game) that is more advantageous to the player than the normal game is executed. A normal game refers to a gaming state in which determination of success or failure other than a special game is made. In this embodiment, there are a low probability state, a probability variation state (high probability state), and a short time state (time reduction state). The display unit 11 also serves as a special symbol variation reserved ball number display for determining a jackpot (the so-called reserved ball number is displayed on the display unit 11).

  The normal symbol display device 50 is composed of a display device such as a liquid crystal, a dot matrix, or an LED display device, and variably displays and stops a normal symbol for hit determination such as a symbol or a picture (character). The normal symbol display device 50 of the present embodiment includes an LED display device. The normal symbols that are changed and stopped on the normal symbol display device 50 according to the present embodiment are composed of two types of “O” and “X”. In the case of winning (per ordinary symbol), the normal symbol “O” is used. On the other hand, in the case of disengagement (ordinary symbol disengagement), the disengaged normal symbol “×” is discontinued.

  The start winning opening 42 corresponds to a start winning area, and the two open / close members 42A and 42B are substantially vertical by a start winning opening solenoid on the back surface, and a closed state in which it is difficult to win (win) a game ball and a substantially V-shaped ( It is controlled so that it can be changed between easy-to-win open states. The start winning opening 42 is shifted to the open state when the normal symbol is changed on the normal symbol display device 50 and then a fixed normal symbol (“◯” in the present embodiment) showing a win is displayed. Done.

  In addition, on the back of the game board 2, a start winning port detection switch (start winning port sensor) is provided in the winning ball passage to detect the winning of a game ball (win ball) in the starting winning port 42. Is configured to do. In the present embodiment, the detection (winning) of a game ball at the start winning opening 42 is caused to acquire a predetermined random number value (numerical data) and to cause the start of variable display of the special symbol. . The random value (numerical data) acquired due to the winning at the start winning opening 42 is temporarily stored in the holding storage means (the storage means in the present invention). That is, the display of fluctuation of the special symbol (identification information) is held, and the number of stored random numbers (numerical data) (number of held balls) stored in the holding storage means, that is, the start winning opening (start winning area) The number of winnings to 42 is stored as the number of special symbol variation holding balls.

  This special symbol variation reserved ball number is displayed on the display unit 11 as a special symbol variation reserved ball number display, and this success / failure determination is performed based on the determination of success / failure by the determination unit (CPU of the main control board 200). Based on the fact that the random number value (numerical data) corresponding to the determination and the stored value (holding number) of the number of special symbol variation holding balls are subtracted, and the display of the special symbol (identification information) on the display unit 11 is started. Thus, the display of the number of reserved balls on the special symbol variation reserved ball number display is reduced. In the present embodiment, the upper limit value of the number of winning times stored in the start winning opening 42, that is, the upper limit value of the number of special symbol variation holding balls is set to four except for the memory during the variation.

  When the number of the special symbol variation holding balls is stored up to the set upper limit number (four), the special symbol variation is detected even if the start winning port detection switch detects a winning game ball to the starting winning port 42 any more. The invalid ball is not stored as the number of reserved balls, and a predetermined number of prize balls (prize game balls) for the winning are paid out for the invalid balls without performing a change of special symbols and determining whether or not the ball is valid.

  The normal symbol variation start gate 55 is displayed on the basis of the fact that a game ball passing through the normal symbol variation start gate 55 is detected by a normal symbol variation start switch provided on the back of the game board 2. The device 50 starts the normal symbol variation. In addition, a maximum of four normal symbol fluctuation holding balls are stored as normal symbol fluctuations generated by the game balls passing through the normal symbol fluctuation start gate 55. More specifically, the normal symbol fluctuation reserved ball number display (not shown) displays the normal symbol fluctuation reserved ball numerical value. When the normal symbol starts to fluctuate, the number of normal symbol variation reserved balls is reduced, and the number displayed on the normal symbol variation reserved ball number display is reduced.

  Each of the left sleeve winning port 51, the left dropping winning port 52, the right dropping winning port 53, the right sleeve winning port 54, and the like has a ball opening on the upper side that can be entered from above. Also, a left sleeve winning port detection switch and a right sleeve winning port detection switch for detecting the winning balls of the left sleeve winning port 51 and the right sleeve winning port 54, and the left dropping winning port 52 and the right dropping winning port 53 are won. A detection switch for a left drop winning opening and a detection switch for a right drop winning opening for detecting a ball are provided on the back of the corresponding game board.

  The special winning opening 45 includes an opening / closing plate 46 which is opened and closed by a special winning opening releasing solenoid provided on the back surface of the game board 2. The big winning opening 45 is normally in a state in which the opening / closing plate 46 is closed, and in the present embodiment, 15 rounds (15 times) as a predetermined round at the time of the big hit game (privilege grant) executed when the determination result is a big hit ) Is opened (the configuration in which the big winning opening 45 is opened during the jackpot game corresponds to the privilege granting means in the present invention). In addition, a winning ball count switch (count sensor) for detecting a winning ball that has won the big winning port 45 is provided in the big winning port 45.

  Start winning port detection switch (start winning port sensor), left sleeve winning port detection switch, right sleeve winning port detection switch, left falling winning port detection switch, right falling winning port detection switch, winning ball count switch The (count sensor) corresponds to a winning detection means for detecting a game ball that has won a winning device (winning area).

  The launching device 64 has a launching motor driven by operating the operation lever 65 on the back side, and launches a game ball toward the game area 6 by driving the launching motor. The launch ball fired by the launch device 64 is guided to the game area 6 through a launch ball guide path formed between the inner guide rail 4 and the outer guide rail 3 erected on the surface of the game board 2. . The game ball guided to the game area 6 falls while rolling and wins each winning port, or is discharged from the out port 48 to the back side of the game board 2 if no winning is made anywhere. .

  As shown in FIG. 25, the accessory 80 includes a passage body 81, a first shutter member 82, a probability changing gate 83, a first accessory continuous operation gate 84, a second shutter member 85, and a second accessory continuous operation gate 86. Is provided.

  The passage body 81 is configured by a guide path through which a game ball can roll, and includes a first guide route D1, a second guide route D2, a third guide route D3, and a fourth guide route D4.

  The first guide route D1 is an L-shaped guide path composed of a vertical portion and a horizontal portion, and a game ball can enter from the upper end of the vertical portion. The horizontal portion of the first guide route D1 extends leftward from the lower end of the vertical portion, and in order to allow the game ball to roll, as it goes to the left away from the vertical portion of the first guide route D1. Inclined slightly downward.

  The second guidance route D2 is a guidance path that branches downward from the middle of the lateral portion of the first guidance route D1, and allows game balls to enter from the upper end of the branch side. A first through hole through which the first shutter member 82 can slide in the left-right direction is provided on the right side of the upper end of the second guide route D2.

  The third guide route D3 is a guide path extending downward from the lower end of the second guide route D2 via the probability changing gate 83, and a game ball can be entered from the upper end on the probability changing gate 83 side. is there.

  The fourth guide route D4 is a guide path extending downward from the left end of the lateral portion of the first guide route D1, and a game ball can be entered from the upper end of the lateral portion side of the first guide route D1. It is. A second through hole through which the second shutter member 85 can slide in the left-right direction is provided on the middle right side of the fourth guide route D4. Further, an opening through which the game ball on the second shutter member 85 is discharged out of the fourth guide route D4 (that is, the accessory 80) is provided on the middle left side of the fourth guide route D4. A detection sensor 87 capable of detecting a game ball on the second shutter member 85 is provided on the back side of the fourth guide route D4.

  The first shutter member 82 can move in the left-right direction while closing the first through hole provided on the upper right side of the second guide route D2. The moving drive source is a first shutter member solenoid provided on the back surface of the game board 2. The solenoid for the first shutter member is connected to the first shutter member 82 through a slit provided in the game board 2. Note that the upper surface of the first shutter member 82 is slightly inclined downward as it goes to the left, and the game ball rolls to the left.

  When the leftward movement of the first shutter member 82 is completed, the left end of the first shutter member 82 comes into contact with the inner wall of the second guide route D2, and the right end of the first shutter member 82 is the second guide route at the first through hole. The first shutter member 82 is positioned in the second guide route D2 so as to constitute the outer wall of D2, and thereby the second guide route D2 (the upper end thereof) is closed. On the other hand, when the rightward movement of the first shutter member 82 is completed, the first shutter member 82 is arranged such that the left end of the first shutter member 82 constitutes the inner wall of the second guide route D2 at the first through hole. It is located outside the second guidance route D2, and thereby the second guidance route D2 (the upper end thereof) is opened (see FIG. 26).

  The probability changing gate 83 is provided between the lower end of the second guidance route D2 and the upper end of the third guidance route D3. A game ball passing through the probability change gate 83 is detected by a probability change gate switch provided on the back surface of the game board 2.

  The first accessory continuous operation gate 84 is provided at the lower end of the third guide route D3. The game ball passing through the first accessory continuous operation gate 84 is detected by a first accessory continuous operation gate switch provided on the back surface of the game board 2.

  The second shutter member 85 can move in the left-right direction while closing the second through hole provided on the middle right side of the fourth guide route D4. The driving source for the movement is a second shutter member solenoid provided on the back surface of the game board 2. The solenoid for the second shutter member is connected to the second shutter member 85 through a slit provided in the game board 2. Note that the upper surface of the second shutter member 85 is configured to slightly incline downward as it goes to the left, and the game ball rolls to the left.

  When the leftward movement of the second shutter member 85 is completed, the left end of the second shutter member 85 comes into contact with the inner wall of the fourth guide route D4 and the right end of the second shutter member 85 is the fourth guide route at the second through hole. The second shutter member 85 is positioned in the fourth guide route D4 so as to constitute the outer wall of D4, and thereby the fourth guide route D4 (in the middle thereof) is closed. On the other hand, when the rightward movement of the second shutter member 85 is completed, the second shutter member 85 is configured such that the left end of the second shutter member 85 constitutes the inner wall of the fourth guide route D4 in the second through hole. Located outside the fourth guidance route D4, the fourth guidance route D4 (in the middle thereof) is opened (see FIG. 27).

  The second accessory continuous operation gate 86 is provided at the lower end of the fourth guide route D4. The game ball passing through the second accessory continuous operation gate 86 is detected by a second accessory continuous operation gate switch provided on the back surface of the game board 2.

  The accessory 80 takes one of the route states shown in FIGS. 25 to 28 depending on the combination of the positional relationships of the first shutter member 82 and the second shutter member 85.

  In the route state shown in FIG. 25, the first shutter member 82 is positioned in the second guide route D2, whereby the second guide route D2 is closed, and the second shutter member 85 is in the fourth guide route D4. The fourth guidance route D4 is closed by being positioned at.

  In the route state shown in FIG. 26, the first shutter member 82 is located outside the second guide route D2 to open the second guide route D2, and the second shutter member 85 is located inside the fourth guide route D4. The fourth guidance route D4 is closed by being positioned at.

  In the route state shown in FIG. 27, the first shutter member 82 is positioned in the second guide route D2, whereby the second guide route D2 is closed and the second shutter member 85 is outside the fourth guide route D4. The fourth guidance route D4 is opened by being located at.

  In the route state shown in FIG. 28, the first shutter member 82 is located outside the second guide route D2, so that the second guide route D2 is opened and the second shutter member 85 is located outside the fourth guide route D4. The fourth guidance route D4 is opened by being located at.

  In the state of FIG. 25 in which the first shutter member 82 and the second shutter member 85 are closed, as shown in FIG. 29, the game ball P entered from the upper end of the vertical portion of the first guide route D1 is the first The shutter member 82 is prevented from entering the second guide route D2, rolls along the lateral portion of the first guide route D1, enters the fourth guide route D4, and falls. Further, the game ball P that has fallen along the fourth guide route D4 is prevented from passing through the second accessory continuous operation gate 86 by the second shutter member 85, and is provided on the middle left side of the fourth guide route D4. Passing through the second shutter member 85, it is discharged out of the fourth guide route D4 (the accessory 80). Note that the game ball P, which has been prevented from passing through the second accessory continuous operation gate 86 by the second shutter member 85 and rolled down to the outside, is detected by the detection sensor 87 provided on the back surface of the game board 2. Is done.

  In the state of FIG. 26 in which the first shutter member 82 is opened and the second shutter member 85 is closed, as shown in FIG. 30, the game ball P entered from the upper end of the vertical portion of the first guide route D1 Then, the vehicle enters the second guide route D2, falls, passes through the probability changing gate 83, passes through the first accessory continuous operation gate 84, and is discharged out of the accessory 80.

  In the state of FIG. 27 in which the first shutter member 82 is closed and the second shutter member 85 is opened, as shown in FIG. 31, the game ball P entered from the upper end of the vertical portion of the first guide route D1 The first shutter member 82 is prevented from entering the second guide route D2, rolls along the lateral portion of the first guide route D1, enters the fourth guide route D4, and falls. Further, the game ball P that has fallen along the fourth guide route D4 passes through the second accessory continuous operation gate 86 and is discharged out of the accessory 80.

  In the state of FIG. 28 in which the first shutter member 82 and the second shutter member 85 are opened, as shown in FIG. 32, the game ball P entered from the upper end of the vertical portion of the first guide route D1 is the second It enters the guide route D2 and falls, passes through the probability changing gate 83, passes through the first accessory continuous operation gate 84, and is discharged out of the accessory 80.

  As shown in FIG. 2, a plurality of control boards, devices, and the like are provided on the back side of the gaming machine 1. Main control boards include a main control board 200, a sub-control board 205, a display control board 210, an audio control board 220, a payout control board 240, a power supply board 250, and a launch control board 260. Reference numeral 265 is an external terminal, 281 is a dispensing device, 283 is a ballless detection switch, 289 is a ball storage tank, and 291 is a ball guide rod. Each control board is provided with a control circuit. Moreover, each control board is arrange | positioned in the back side of the game machine 1 in the state accommodated in the case individually or collectively. The main control board is simply shown using the block diagram of FIG.

  The main control board (main control circuit) 200 corresponds to a main control device that controls the progress of the game, and includes a microcomputer including at least a CPU, a RAM, a ROM, and a plurality of counters. The main control board 200 is a control device having storage means for controlling a game in accordance with input signals such as game information and ball detection, and storing the game information, and is connected to the sub-control board 205 and the payout control board 240. In addition, the start winning port 42, the big winning port 45, the probability changing gate 83, the first accessory continuous operation gate 84, the second accessory continuous operation gate 86, the detection sensor 87, and the like are also connected via a relay circuit. Yes. The CPU of the main control board 200 executes a control program and performs main control related to the game according to the game information. The gaming information includes at least gaming state information. The main control board 200 operates by receiving power from the power board 250.

  The CPU in the main control board 200 includes a control unit, a calculation unit, various counters, various registers, various flags, and the like, performs calculation control, generates a random value (numerical data), and generates a control signal (also referred to as a command). Can be output (transmitted) to each board (each control device) connected to the main control board 200. Note that the CPU of the main control board 200 also functions as a success / failure determination unit for determining whether or not a winning (per normal symbol) or determining whether or not to win a big hit.

  As the control signals (commands) and data output from the main control board 200, various winning commands, special symbols (identification information), and variation commands for varying display (effect display) based on variation patterns, special commands Fluctuation stop command to stop symbol fluctuation, status command, big hit / fail judgment result data, hit / fail judgment result data, numerical data obtained by numerical data acquisition means, power-on, abnormal, big hit round data, etc. Can be mentioned. The status command includes a customer waiting state for displaying the customer waiting state on the display device 10, a low probability state, a probability change state (high probability state), a short time state, a jackpot state, and the like.

  In the present invention, the RAM corresponds to a holding storage unit capable of storing numerical data acquired by the numerical data acquisition unit in the order of acquisition, and is detected by a storage area for the acquired numerical data and the number of held balls, or a normal symbol variation start switch. A storage area for the number of reserved symbols of the game ball, a storage area for various random values generated by the CPU, a storage area for temporarily storing various data such as game data necessary for the game, and a variable described later A storage area for temporarily storing N, a flag, and a work area for the CPU are provided.

  The ROM stores control programs and control data for the CPU, variation patterns and symbol data relating to variation display on the display unit 11, etc., as well as jackpot and winning judgment values, a predetermined value X to be described later, etc. Has been written.

  The sub-control board 205 corresponds to a slave control device that controls the electric device based on a control signal transmitted from the main control board (circuit) 200, and includes a microcomputer including a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, and a plurality of counters; An input / output circuit connecting the main control board 200 and an input / output circuit connecting the display control board 210, the lamp relay board, and the voice control board 220 are provided. Examples of the electric device include a lamp device 35, a display control board 210, and a sound control board 220. Furthermore, the display device 10 connected to the display control board 210, the speaker 38 connected to the audio control board 220, and the like can also be cited as electric devices controlled by the sub control board 205. In the present embodiment, the sub control board 205 also serves as a lamp control board.

  The ROM of the sub control board 205 stores control programs, data and constants, data of a plurality of effects displayed on the display unit 11, and the like. On the other hand, the RAM of the sub control board 205 has a storage area for game information, a storage area for various data, a work area for the CPU, and the like. A lamp device 35 such as a decorative lamp is connected to the lamp relay board, and the operation of the lamp device 35 is controlled by a control signal (command signal) transmitted from the sub-control board 205 to the lamp relay board. The sub-control board 205 operates by receiving power supply from the power board 250.

  The display control board 210 includes a microcomputer having a CPU, a ROM, and a RAM, an input circuit connecting the sub control board 205, an output circuit connecting the display device 10 and the normal symbol display device 50, and the like. Based on the control signal output from the substrate 205, display control is performed on the display device 10 and the normal symbol display device 50.

  A control program is stored in the ROM of the display control board 210. In the display control board 210, the CPU reads predetermined display control data from the ROM based on the control signal from the sub control board 205, generates control data in the storage area of the RAM, and outputs it to the VDP (not shown). To do. The VDP reads necessary data from the ROM based on a command from the CPU, creates display image map data, and stores it in the VRAM. The image data stored and stored in the VRAM is converted into RGB signals by a D / A conversion circuit provided in the output circuit, output to the display device 10, and displayed on the display unit 11. The RAM of the display control board 210 has a storage area for game information, a storage area for various data, and a work area for the CPU.

  The audio control board 220 synthesizes an audio signal with the signal output from the sub-control board 205 and outputs it to the amplifier. The amplifier amplifies the audio signal and outputs it to the speaker 38.

  The payout control board 240 corresponds to payout control means for controlling payout of game balls, and includes a microcomputer including a CPU, a ROM, and a RAM. The payout control board 240 is connected to the main control board 200 through electrical connection means, and receives a control signal output from the main control board 200 to control the payout device 281. The payout control board 240 is operated by the power supplied from the power supply board 250. A control program is stored in the ROM of the payout control board 240. The RAM of the payout control board 240 can store the payout number of prize balls (game balls) to be paid out by the payout device 281 based on the detection of winnings in various winning holes for each payout number for detection of one winning ball. .

  The power supply board 250 generates a power supply for the gaming machine having a predetermined voltage suitable for the gaming machine 1 from the main power supply supplied from the outside of the gaming machine 1 and supplies it to the main control board 200, the sub control board 205, the payout control board 240, and the like. It corresponds to a power supply device. The main power is supplied after being converted into a required voltage at the game store side, in this embodiment, alternating current (AC) 24V. The launch control board 260 controls the launch motor in the launch device 64.

  The main control board 200 includes a jackpot random number counter, a reach random number counter, a variation pattern random number counter, a normal symbol random number counter, a jackpot symbol random number counter, a left symbol random number counter, a medium symbol random number counter, a right symbol A random number counter such as a random number counter is provided.

  The jackpot random number counter is used to determine whether or not the jackpot is won for the winning at the start winning opening 42, and has a jackpot random number value from '0' to '629'. The jackpot random number value (numerical data) in the jackpot random number counter is incremented by 1 every main random number update process to be described later, starting from “0” when the gaming machine is turned on, and then reaches “629”. The above addition is repeated again. The jackpot random number value is acquired due to the fact that a winning at the starting winning opening 42 is detected by the starting winning opening detecting switch. If the acquired jackpot random number value (acquired numerical data) is compared with a preset jackpot value, it is a jackpot, and if it does not match, the jackpot is lost.

  In the present embodiment, in the low probability state, two of “3” and “397” are set as the jackpot value, and if the acquired jackpot random number matches any one of these, the result of the determination is a jackpot (that is, The jackpot probability in the low probability state is 2/630). On the other hand, at the time of probability change, “3”, “33”, “53”, “59”, “113”, “173”, “227”, “281”, “337”, “397”, “449”, “ Twelve of 503 ′ are set as the jackpot value, and if the acquired jackpot random number value matches any of these, the result of the determination is a jackpot (that is, the jackpot probability at the time of probability change is 12/630). In this way, the determination unit (the CPU of the main control board 200) determines whether or not the lottery based on the random number acquisition resulting from the establishment of the determination condition of winning the game ball to the start winning opening 42 is a big hit.

  In the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, when the jackpot determination for winning a prize at the start winning opening 42 is a jackpot, the first accessory continuous operation gate 84 or the second accessory continuous operation gate 86 of the accessory 80 is provided. Depending on whether or not the game ball passes through the probability change gate 83 of the above-mentioned accessory 80 before the game ball passes, a normal jackpot that becomes a game in a low probability state even after a big hit, and a game in a probability change state after a big hit It will be distributed to the probable jackpot.

  In the present embodiment, after the normal jackpot game is over, the time is reduced until the determination of success / failure is made a maximum of 100 times. After the determination is made 100 times, the time reduction is canceled and the normal state is maintained until the next jackpot. In addition, after the probable jackpot game is over, the probabilistic state (high probability state) and the short time state are maintained until the next jackpot. In the game in the probability variation state (high probability state) and the short time state, as will be described in detail later, the winning lottery probability is improved from 10/300 (1/30) to 60/300 (1/5). The expansion time of the members 42A and 42B is increased from 3 seconds to 6 seconds. Therefore, in the probability variation state (high probability state) and the short time state, it becomes easy to win the start winning opening 42, and it is possible to play a game in anticipation of the next big hit while suppressing the decrease of the holding ball.

  The reach random number counter is used for determining whether or not a reach state is reached when the result of the determination is wrong, and includes a reach random number value from ‘0’ to ‘126’. The reach state in the present embodiment is other than the special symbol (for example, the middle special symbol) that is stopped and displayed last among the left special symbol, the middle special symbol, and the right special symbol that are displayed in the display unit 11 with the variable stop. Special symbols (for example, the left special symbol and the right special symbol) are the same (except for the final stop symbol, it is the same as the special bonus combination except for the final stop symbol). Included state).

  This reach random number value starts from “0” when the gaming machine 1 is turned on, and is incremented by 1 for each main random number update process to be described later. Repeat addition. The reach random number value is acquired based on the detection of the winning at the starting winning port 42 by the starting winning port detecting switch, and when the result of the determination is wrong, the numerical value is determined in advance. The reach is determined by comparing with the numerical value. In this embodiment, the reach establishment numerical values are “5”, “17”, “28”, “40”, “51”, “63”, “74”, “86”, “97”, “109”, “ 120 '. In the present embodiment, the reach randomness value is always used when the success / failure determination result based on the jackpot random number value is a jackpot, so the reach random number value is not used for the presence / absence of reach.

  The variation pattern random number counter is used when a special symbol (identification information) or a variation pattern of a production mode is selected from the variation pattern table, and includes variation pattern random values of ‘0’ to ‘198’. The random number value of the fluctuation pattern starts from “0” when the power of the gaming machine 1 is turned on, and is incremented by 1 for each main random number update process described later. When the numerical value reaches “198”, it is set to “0”. And repeat the above addition. The fluctuation pattern random number value is acquired due to the fact that the winning at the start winning opening 42 is detected by the start winning opening detecting switch.

  The variation pattern table includes a plurality of variation patterns to be displayed on the display unit 11 and is stored in the ROM of the main control board 200. There are six types of variation pattern tables: a low probability state hit table, a low probability state reach loss table, a low probability state lose table, a probability variation state hit table, a probability variation state reach loss table, and a probability variation state loss table. Each variation pattern table is provided with a plurality of variation patterns, and each variation pattern is assigned a variation pattern random value.

  Selection of the variation pattern from the variation pattern table is based on whether the current variation state is a low probability state or a probable variation state, whether the determination result by the determination unit is a big hit or miss, whether there is a reach, or not. A corresponding table is selected from among them, and one variation pattern is selected from the selected table based on the variation pattern random value. This selected variation pattern is output to the sub-control board 205 as a variation command.

  Each variation pattern is set with a variation time for variably displaying special symbols (identification information) and effects in a predetermined pattern, and the variation time is set at the start of variation display of the special symbol on the display unit 11.

  The normal symbol random number counter is used to determine (per) a normal symbol. The normal symbol random number included in the counter for the normal symbol random number is incremented by “1” every time the main random number update process described below starts from “0” when the gaming machine 1 is turned on, and reaches “299”. And the above addition is repeated again. The normal symbol random number is acquired every time the game ball that has passed through the normal symbol variation start gate 55 is detected by the normal symbol variation start switch, and the normal symbol display device 50 is currently changing the normal symbol. 4 is stored in the normal symbol random number storage area of the RAM of the main control board 200 except for.

  In the low-probability state, if the acquired normal symbol random number value matches ‘1’ to ‘10’ set as the winning value, it is a hit (per symbol). That is, the hit probability in the low probability state is 10/300 (1/30). On the other hand, at the time of the probability variation state (high probability state) and the short time state, if it matches any of “1” to “60” set as the winning establishment value, it becomes a hit (per normal symbol). That is, the hit probability at the time of the probability variation state (high probability state) and the short time state is 60/300 (1/5). When winning (per normal symbol), the opening and closing members 42A and 42B provided on both sides of the start winning opening 42 are opened and closed (details will be described later). In the case of winning in the low probability state, the start winning opening 42 is opened once for 3 seconds. On the other hand, in the case of winning in the probability changing state and the short time state, the opening and closing members 42A and 42B are opened once for 6 seconds.

  The jackpot symbol random number counter has a jackpot symbol random number value for determining a stop special symbol to be stopped and displayed on the display unit 11 when a jackpot. The jackpot symbol random number consists of '0' to '11'. When the power is turned on, it starts from '0' and is incremented by '1' every time a normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process described later is reached. Then, it is rewritten to “0” and the above addition is repeated again. The jackpot symbol random number value is acquired during a special symbol selection process in the control of the main control board 200.

  In the jackpot symbol random number value, the number of the square that is stopped and displayed on the display unit 11 is set. When the jackpot symbol random value “1” is acquired, the special stop symbol “1,1,1” is set. When the jackpot symbol random number “2” is acquired, the special symbol “2,2,2” is stopped. Is set as a special symbol for stopping.

  The counter for the left symbol random number has a left symbol random number value for determining the left special symbol to be stopped and displayed on the display unit 11 when the result of determining whether or not the jackpot is true. The left symbol random value consists of '0' to '11'. When the power is turned on, it starts from '0' and is incremented by '1' every time a normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process described later is reached. Then, it is rewritten to “0” and the above addition is repeated again. The left symbol random number value is acquired during the special symbol selection process in the control of the main control board 200. A left special symbol that is stopped and displayed on the display unit 11 is set in the left symbol random value. That is, when the left symbol random number value “1” is acquired, the left special symbol “1” is set, and when the left symbol random number value “2” is acquired, the left special symbol “2” is set. The acquired random value is set as the left special symbol.

  The medium symbol random number counter has a medium symbol random number value for determining a medium special symbol to be stopped and displayed on the display unit 11 when the result of determining whether or not the jackpot is true. The medium symbol random value consists of '0' to '11'. When the power is turned on, it starts from '0' and is incremented by '1' every time the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process described later is reached. Then, it is rewritten to “0” and the above addition is repeated again. The middle symbol random number value is acquired during the special symbol selection process in the control of the main control board 200. A medium special symbol that is stopped and displayed on the display unit 11 is set in the medium symbol random value. That is, when the medium symbol random value “1” is acquired, the medium special symbol “1” is set. When the medium symbol random number “2” is acquired, the medium special symbol “2” is set. The acquired random value is set as a medium special symbol.

  The right symbol random number counter has a right symbol random number value for determining the right special symbol to be stopped and displayed on the display unit 11 when the jackpot winning / failing determination result is off. The right symbol random number consists of '0' to '11'. When the power is turned on, it starts from '0' and is incremented by '1' every time the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process described later is reached. Then, it is rewritten to “0” and the above addition is repeated again. The right symbol random number value is acquired in the special symbol selection process in the control of the main control board 200. A right special symbol that is stopped and displayed on the display unit 11 is set in the right symbol random number value. That is, when the right symbol random value “1” is acquired, the right special symbol “1” is set, and when the right symbol random value “2” is acquired, the right special symbol “2” is set. The acquired random value is set as the right special symbol.

  However, for example, in the case where the determination result is wrong, the random number values acquired by the random number counters coincide with each other, or the reach state is passed, although the left random number counter is determined by the reach random number counter. The left design random number value may match the right design random number value even though the numerical value is different from the right design random number value or the reach random number counter determines that there is no reach. In such a case, since the stop special symbol is set in accordance with the result of the determination of the success / failure and the presence / absence of reach, the random number value acquired by each random number counter may not be set as a special symbol as it is (described later) Refer to the symbol selection process).

  Here, the game of the gaming machine 1 will be briefly described. In the gaming machine 1, when the game balls launched by the launching device 64 toward the game area 6 win the various winning holes, a predetermined number of gaming balls corresponding to the winning holes become the upper balls receiving tray 36 as the winning balls. To be paid out. When the game ball passes through the normal symbol fluctuation start gate 55, the normal symbol starts to change in the normal symbol display device 50, and stops after a predetermined time fluctuation. At that time, in the case of winning (per normal symbol), “O” is displayed on the normal symbol display device 50, and the two opening / closing members 42A, 42B of the starting winning port 42 are operated by the starting winning port solenoid on the back. It changes from a narrow open state that is almost vertical and difficult to win, to an approximately V-shaped (reverse C-shaped) open and open state that is easy to win, making it easier for game balls to win. When a game ball enters the start winning port 42 and is detected (wins) by the start winning port detection switch, a predetermined number of game balls are paid out as a winning ball.

  Further, numerical data such as a jackpot random number value, a reach random number value, a variation pattern random number value, etc. are acquired due to the winning of the game ball in the start winning opening 42. The acquired random number value (numerical data) is stored in the RAM (holding storage means) of the main control board 200, and the special symbol variation, the determination of the success / failure and the display of the determination result are suspended, and the jackpot random value (numerical value) Number of data), that is, the number of winnings in the starting winning opening (starting winning area) 42 is stored in the RAM (holding storage means) of the main control board 200 as the special symbol variation holding ball number.

  When there is storage (holding) of random numbers (numerical data) in the RAM (holding storage means) of the main control board 200, determination of whether or not to win a jackpot, determination of reach or not, etc. are performed before starting the special symbol variation display. At the same time, a variation pattern is selected from the variation pattern table based on the variation pattern determination random value or the like, and the variation display of the special symbol is started on the display unit 11 based on the selected variation pattern. The change display of the special symbol is executed in accordance with the acquisition order of random values (numerical data) stored in the RAM (holding storage means), that is, the order in which the winning winning opening 42 is won. Further, the stored random number value (numerical data) is erased from the RAM (holding storage means) based on whether or not the validity determination is performed by the validity determination means.

  After a lapse of a predetermined time (variation time set for each variation pattern) from the start of the variation display of the special symbol, the variation of the special symbol is stopped, and the jackpot determination result is displayed on the display unit 11.

  The gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment has the following features. When the determination result is a big hit, a special game (a jackpot game) is started on the condition that the game ball passes through the first accessory continuous operation gate 84 or the second accessory continuous operation gate 86 of the accessory 80. The In the special game state (big hit game state), the open / close plate 46 of the above-mentioned winning prize opening 45 is opened to make it easier to receive the game ball falling on the surface of the gaming area 6 and to be able to win the winning prize opening 45, When there is a prize at the big prize opening 45, a predetermined number of game balls are paid out as prize balls. The opening / closing plate 46 is closed after a predetermined time has elapsed or when the number of winning balls reaches a predetermined number, and the opening / closing plate 46 is repeatedly opened and closed for a predetermined round (predetermined number of times).

  In this embodiment, it is set to 15 rounds (15R), and when the big hit is started, the opening / closing of the big winning opening 45 is repeated 15 rounds.

  In addition, when the result of the determination is a big hit, the game ball is stored in the accessory 80 before the game ball passes through the first accessory continuous operation gate 84 or the second accessory continuous operation gate 86 of the accessory 80. If it does not pass through the probability variation gate 83, the jackpot is normally set as a jackpot, and the game ball is not passed until the game ball passes through the first accessory continuous operation gate 84 or the second accessory continuous operation gate 86 of the accessory 80. If the probability change gate 83 of the accessory 80 is passed, the probability change jackpot is set as a jackpot. If the jackpot is normally a jackpot, after the jackpot game is over, it is put into a time-saving state until the success / failure determination is performed a maximum of 100 times. If the jackpot is a promising jackpot, after the jackpot game is over, the player is placed in a probabilistic state (high probability state) and a short time state until the next jackpot.

  Further, in the accessory 80, the second shutter route 82 is opened or closed by reciprocally moving the first shutter member 82 to the left and right regularly in time. If the second guide route D2 is in the open state, the game ball can pass through the probability changing gate 83, and the game ball that has passed through the probability changing gate 83 passes through the first accessory continuous action gate 84 ( (See FIGS. 30 and 32). In contrast, when the second guide route D2 is in the closed state, the game ball cannot pass through the probability changing gate 83, and the game ball enters the fourth guide route D4 and falls. The game ball falling on the fourth guide route D4 is prevented from passing through the second accessory continuous operation gate 86 by the second shutter member 85, and is discharged out of the accessory 80 (see FIG. 29).

  However, the game balls that are prevented from passing through the second accessory continuous operation gate 86 by the second shutter member 85 are counted by the detection sensor 87 (see FIG. 29), and when the count value reaches the predetermined value X. That is, when the number of game balls that are prevented from passing through the second accessory continuous operation gate 86 by the second shutter member 85 becomes X (for example, five), the second shutter member 85 performs the fourth guidance. It moves out of the route D4 and the fourth guidance route D4 is opened. When the fourth guide route D4 is opened, the game ball can pass through the second accessory continuous operation gate 86.

  Thereafter, when the big hit is started at the timing when the game ball passes through the first accessory continuous operation gate 84 or the second accessory continuous operation gate 86, the count by the detection sensor 87 is reset and the second shutter member 85 moves into the 4th guidance route D4, and the 4th guidance route D4 will be in a closed state.

  Next, the control process of the gaming machine 1 will be described. Examples of main flags provided on the main control board (main control device) 200 include a jackpot flag, a jackpot end flag, a probability variation flag, a probability variation jackpot flag, a time reduction flag, a condition device flag, and the like. The condition device flag is set to ON (“1”) when the result of determining whether or not the winning for the winning winning opening 42 is a big hit, that is, when the big hit flag is ON (“1”). . The probability variation jackpot flag is set to ON (“1”) when a game ball passes through the probability variation gate 83 when the condition device flag is ON (“1”).

  The main control board 200 performs control processing by the CPU of the microcomputer in accordance with a control program stored in the ROM. FIG. 4 is a flowchart of main processing performed by the main control board 200.

  In the main process, first, a device initial setting process (S10) is performed. In the device initial setting process (S10), stack setting, interrupt time setting, CPU setting, SIO, PIO, CTC setting and the like are performed. Note that the processing required only when the power is turned on is executed only in the first round, and is not executed after that. However, the details are omitted because it is well known.

  Next, an interrupt prohibition process (S20), a main random number update process (S30), and an interrupt permission process (S40) are performed, and then a loop process that returns to the interrupt prohibition process (S20) is performed again. Interrupt processing (S100) is performed.

  In the interrupt prohibition process (S20), even if the interrupt process (S100) is entered every 4 msec, the interrupt is prohibited until the interrupt is permitted. In the next main random number update process (S30), various random numbers are incremented by one for each main random number update process (S30), and when the random number reaches the set upper limit value as described above, it returns to the minimum value and is added again. Is done. The updated random number is stored in the RAM of the main control board 200. In the interrupt permission process (S40), the interrupt process (S100) that enters every 4 msec is permitted.

  In the interrupt process (S100), as shown in FIG. 5, an output process (S110), an input process (S120), a normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S130), a winning detection process (S140), a normal operation process ( S150), special operation processing (S160), reserved ball number processing (S170), first shutter operation processing (S180), second shutter operation processing (S190), and other processing (S195) are sequentially performed.

  In the output process (S110), an output command (control signal) set in each process, acquired numerical data, and the like are transmitted to each control board. In the input process (S120), signal input is performed when various sensors (switches) attached to the gaming machine 1 are detected. In the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S130), the same process as the main random number update process (S30) performed in the loop process in the main process is performed.

  In the winning detection process (S140), as shown in FIG. 6, it is determined whether or not a winning at the start winning opening 42 is detected (S140-1). If it is determined that a winning at the start winning opening 42 has been detected, it is determined whether the number of special symbol variation holding balls is 4 or more (S140-2). One is added to the number of symbol variation holding balls (S140-3), and a jackpot random number value, a reach random number value, a variation pattern random number value, etc. are acquired, and a corresponding area (address) in the RAM (holding storage means) of the main control board 200 (S140-4).

  Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the game ball passage to the normal symbol variation start gate 55 is detected (S140-5). The game ball to the normal symbol variation start gate 55 also when the winning to the start winning opening 42 is not detected in S140-1 or when the special symbol variation holding ball number is 4 or more in S104-2. It is determined whether a passage is detected (S140-5). If the game ball passage to the normal symbol variation start gate 55 is not detected, the winning detection process (S140) is ended. On the other hand, when the passing of the game ball to the normal symbol variation start gate 55 is detected, it is determined whether the number of the normal symbol variation holding balls is 4 or more (S140-6). The detection process (S140) ends. On the other hand, if the number of normal symbol variation reserved balls is less than 4, 1 is added to the number of ordinary symbol variation reserved balls (S140-7), and a normal symbol random value (per random number value) is acquired and the acquired ordinary symbol is obtained. The random number value (hit random number value) is stored in the corresponding area (address) in the RAM of the main control board 200 (S140-8), and this winning detection process (S140) is completed.

  In the normal operation process (S150), as shown in FIG. 7, first, it is confirmed whether the open / close members 42A and 42B provided on both sides of the start winning opening 42 are open (S150-1). If the opening / closing members 42A and 42B are closed (narrow open state), it is confirmed whether or not the normal symbol variation holding ball number is 0 (S150-2), and if it is 0, the normal operation process (S150) is ended. . On the other hand, if the number of normal symbol variation holding balls is not 0, the normal symbol acquired in the normal symbol random number acquisition processing (S140-8) of the winning detection processing (S140) and stored in the RAM of the main control board 200. A random number value (per random number value) is read (S150-3), and it is confirmed whether the current probability variation state (high probability state) (S150-4).

  In the case of a low probability state that is not a probabilistic state, the acquired normal symbol random number value is compared with the winning value at the time of the low probability state to check whether both match, and if they match, it is a hit in the low probability state, If they do not match, it is determined that they are off (S150-5). In the case of detachment, the normal operation process (S150) is completed. On the other hand, in the case of winning, the opening / closing member opening process 1 for opening the opening / closing members 42A and 42B with the opening time of 3 seconds and the number of opening times is 1 Is performed (S150-6), and thereafter, the normal operation process (S150) is terminated.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the probability variation state (high probability state) is determined in S150-4, the acquired normal symbol random number value is compared with the winning value at the time of the probability variation state to confirm whether or not they match. Is a win in the probability variation state, and if they do not match, it is determined that they are off (S150-7). In the case of detachment, the normal operation process (S150) is completed. On the other hand, in the case of winning, an opening / closing member opening process 2 for opening the opening / closing members 42A and 42B with an opening time of 6 seconds and one opening operation is performed. Is performed (S150-8), and thereafter, the normal operation process (S150) is terminated.

  If it is determined in S150-1 that the opening and closing members 42A and 42B are open, it is confirmed whether or not the opening time of the opening and closing members 42A and 42B has passed (finished) (S150-9), and the opening and closing members 42A and 42B are opened. When the time has not elapsed, the normal operation process (S150) is ended. On the other hand, when the opening time of the opening and closing members 42A and 42B has elapsed, the opening and closing members 42A and 42B are closed (narrow open state). Is performed) (S150-10), and thereafter, the normal operation process (S150) ends.

  In the special operation process (S160), as shown in FIG. 8, it is determined which of the special operation status is 1 to 4 (S160-1 to S160-3). When the special operation status is 1, a special symbol standby process (S160-4) is performed. When the special operation status is 2, a changing process (S160-5) is performed, and the special operation status is In the case of 3, a jackpot game start process (S160-6) is performed, and in the case where the special operation status is 4, a special electric accessory process (S160-7) is performed.

  In the special symbol standby process (S160-4) performed when the special operation status is 1, as shown in FIG. 9, it is determined whether or not the number of special symbol variation holding balls is 0 (S160-4-1). If the number of symbol variation holding balls is 0, it is determined whether or not the display unit 11 is in a standby screen (standby screen) where the special symbol is not changing (S160-4-2), and in the standby screen (standby screen). If there is, the special symbol standby process (S160-4) ends. On the other hand, when it is not in the standby screen (standby screen), the standby screen setting process (S160-4-3) for making the display unit 11 the standby screen (standby screen) is performed, and the display unit 11 is switched to the standby screen. (S160-4-4), and then the special symbol standby process (S160-4) is completed.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S160-4-1 that the number of special symbol variation holding balls is not 0, special symbol jackpot determination processing (S160-4-5) is performed. In the special symbol jackpot determination process (S160-4-5), as shown in FIG. 10, first, the main control acquired in the special symbol-related random number value acquisition process (S140-4) of the winning detection process (S140). Of the jackpot random number values stored in the RAM (holding storage means) of the substrate 200, the first jackpot random number value is read (S160-4-5-1), and it is confirmed whether the current probability variation state (high probability state). (S160-4-5-2).

  In the case of a low probability state that is not a probabilistic state in S160-4-5-2, the acquired jackpot random number value is compared with the jackpot formation value in the low probability state to confirm whether or not both match, Is a big hit in the low probability state, and if they do not match, it is determined that they are out (S160-4-5-3). In the case of losing, this special symbol jackpot determination process (S160-4-5) ends, whereas in the case of a jackpot, the jackpot flag is set to ON (S160-4-5-4). The symbol jackpot determination process (S160-4-5) ends.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S160-4-5-2 that the probability change is high (high probability state), whether the acquired jackpot random number value is compared with the jackpot value in the high probability state and the two match? If it is confirmed and matches, it is a big hit in the high probability state, and if it does not match, it is determined that it is out (S160-4-5-5). In the case of losing, this special symbol jackpot determination process (S160-4-5) ends, whereas in the case of a jackpot, the jackpot flag is set to ON (S160-4-5-4). The symbol jackpot determination process (S160-4-5) ends. This special symbol jackpot determination process (S160-4-5) corresponds to the process of the success / failure determination means in the present invention for determining whether or not the game is successful due to the establishment of the determination condition.

  Following the special symbol jackpot determination process (S160-4-5), a special symbol selection process (S160-4-6) is performed. In the special symbol selection process (S160-4-6), the special symbol to be stopped and displayed on the display unit 11 is determined. First, in the special symbol selection process (S160-4-6), as shown in FIG. 11, it is determined whether the jackpot flag is ON (S160-4-6-1). A special symbol based on the jackpot symbol random number is set as a stop special symbol (S160-4-4-2). On the other hand, when the jackpot flag is not ON, that is, when it is off, the left / middle / right symbol random number counter (hereinafter, the left symbol random value is referred to as special symbol data 1, medium symbol). Random number value is acquired as special symbol data 2 and right symbol random value is referred to as special symbol data 3) (S160-4-6-3), and random numbers of special symbol data 1, special symbol data 2, and special symbol data 3 are obtained. Are consistent (S160-4-6-4). If they are consistent, it is determined whether the reach random number value matches the reach establishment value (S160-4-6-5).

  When the reach random number value matches the reach establishment value, the reach is present, and the special symbol assigned to the random value of the special symbol data 1 is added to the random value of the left special symbol and the special symbol data 2 by one. The special symbol assigned to the random number value is set to the special symbol for stoppage, and the special symbol assigned to the random value of the special symbol data 3 is set to the special symbol for stoppage (S160-4-6-6). On the other hand, if the reach random number value does not match the reach establishment value, there is no reach, and the special symbol assigned to the random value of the special symbol data 1 is assigned to the random number value of the left special symbol and the special symbol data 2 The special symbol assigned to the random symbol value obtained by adding 1 to the random symbol value of the special symbol data “3” and the special symbol data 3 being stopped is set as the special symbol for the right stop (S160-4-6-7).

  If it is determined in S160-4-6-4 that the random numbers of the special symbol data 1, 2 and 3 do not match, it is determined whether the random values of the special symbol data 1 and 3 match. (S160-4-6-8). If the random numbers of the special symbol data 1 and 3 match, it is determined whether the reach random number value matches the reach establishment value (S160-4-6-9). When the reach random number value matches the reach establishment value, the reach is present, and the special symbol assigned to the random value of the special symbol data 1 is assigned to the random number value of the stop left special symbol and the special symbol data 2 The special symbol that is assigned to the random symbol value of the special symbol data 3 that is the special symbol that is stopped and the special symbol data 3 is set to the special symbol that is stopped right (S160-4-6-10). On the other hand, if the reach random number value does not match the reach establishment value, there is no reach, and the special symbol assigned to the random value of the special symbol data 1 is assigned to the random number value of the left special symbol and the special symbol data 2 The special symbol assigned to the random symbol value obtained by adding 1 to the random symbol value of the special symbol data “3” and the special symbol data 3 being stopped is set as the special symbol for the right stop (S160-4-6-7).

  If it is determined in S160-4-6-8 that the random numbers of the special symbol data 1 and 3 do not match, that is, the special symbol data 1, 2, and 3 are all different, the reach random number value is It is determined whether or not it matches the established numerical value (S160-4-6-11). If the reach random number value matches the reach establishment value, the reach is present, and the special symbol data 1 and the special symbol data 3 values are assigned to the special symbol data 1 or the special symbol data 3 random values. The special symbol assigned to the random value obtained by adding 1 to the random number value of the special symbol data 1 or the special symbol data 3 that is made the same as the special symbol data 1 or the special symbol data 3 is set. Is set as a special symbol during stoppage (S160-4-6-12). On the other hand, if the reach random number value does not match the reach establishment value, there is no reach, and the special symbol assigned to the random value of the special symbol data 1 is assigned to the random number value of the left special symbol and the special symbol data 2 The special symbol being assigned is the special symbol being stopped, and the special symbol assigned to the random number value of the special symbol data 3 is set as the special symbol for the right stop (S160-4-6-10).

  Subsequently, special symbol variation pattern creation processing (S160-4-7) is performed. In the special symbol variation pattern creation process (S160-4-7), as shown in FIG. 12, it is confirmed whether the gaming state is in the normal state (low probability state) or the probability variation state (high probability state) (S160-4). -7-1). In the normal state, it is confirmed whether or not the big hit flag is ON (whether or not the determination result is big hit) (S160-4-7-2). The variation pattern random value stored in the memory in the first reading order is loaded, and the variation pattern that matches the variation pattern random value in the hit table in the normal state is selected (S160-4-7-3). ).

  On the other hand, when it is determined in S160-4-7-2 that the big hit flag is not ON (the determination result is not right), the first in the RAM (holding storage means) of the main control board 200 The reach random number value is loaded and compared with the reach establishment value, and if both match, reach is determined, and if not match, reach is not determined (S160-4-7-4). When the reach is present, the first variation pattern random number value in the RAM (holding storage means) of the main control board 200 is loaded, and the variation pattern that matches the variation pattern random number value in the reach lose table in the normal state is selected. (S160-4-7-5). If it is determined in S160-4-7-4 that there is no reach, the first variation pattern random number value in the RAM (holding storage means) of the main control board 200 is loaded, and the variation in the loss table during the normal state. A variation pattern that matches the pattern random value is selected (S160-4-7-6).

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S160-4-7-1 that the probability variation state (high probability state) is in progress, it is confirmed whether or not the big hit flag is ON (whether or not the result of the determination is a big hit) (S160-4-7-7). When the flag is ON, the first variation pattern random number value in the RAM (holding storage means) of the main control board 200 is loaded, and the variation pattern that matches the variation pattern random number value in the hit table in the probability variation state is selected. (S160-4-7-8). On the other hand, if it is determined in S160-4-7-7 that the big hit flag is not ON (the determination result is not right), the first in the RAM (holding storage means) of the main control board 200 The reach random number value is loaded and compared with the reach establishment value, and if both match, reach is determined, and if not match, reach is not determined (S160-4-7-9).

  If it is determined in S160-4-7-9 that the reach is present, the first variation pattern random number value in the RAM (holding storage means) of the main control board 200 is loaded, and the variation in the reach loss table in the probability variation state. A variation pattern that matches the pattern random value is selected (S160-4-7-10). If it is determined in S160-4-7-9 that there is no reach, the first variation pattern random number value in the RAM (holding storage means) of the main control board 200 is loaded, and the variation in the loss table during the probability variation state. A variation pattern that matches the pattern random value is selected (S160-4-7-11). After selecting the variation pattern, the selected variation command is stored in the transmission buffer (S160-4-7-12), and other necessary processing (S160-4-7-13) is performed. The pattern creation process (S160-4-7) ends. Note that the variation command selected here is transmitted to the sub-control board 205.

  Following the special symbol variation pattern creation processing (S160-4-7), special symbol random number shift processing (S160-4-8) is performed. In the special symbol random number shift process (S160-4-8), in the data storage area of the special symbol variation holding ball number in the RAM of the main control board 200, it is stored in the storage area of the address with the highest load (reading) order. Due to the fact that data such as special symbol main random number values (big hit random number values, reach random number values, fluctuation pattern random number values) are loaded in the previous processing and become vacant, the loading order will be the second and subsequent addresses With respect to data such as the stored special symbol main random number values (big hit random number values, reach random number values, fluctuation pattern random number values), the address is shifted up by one.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 13, first, a special symbol (identification information) based on the determination result of the success / failure determination unit is displayed in a variable manner, so that the above-mentioned data stored in the RAM of the main control board 200 is displayed. 1 is subtracted from the number of special symbols fluctuation reserved balls (for example, 2 for the number of reserved balls is set to 1 and 3 is set to 2) (S160-4-8-1). The corresponding data is shifted to the RAM address of the number of reserved balls obtained by subtracting 1 from each number of reserved balls (S160-4-8-2), and then the lowest order (the load order is the last, the fourth in this embodiment). 0 is set to the RAM address corresponding to the number of reserved balls (S160-4-8-3).

  Following the special symbol random number shift process (S160-4-8), a special symbol variation start setting process (S160-4-9) is performed. In the special symbol variation start setting process (S160-4-9), settings such as preparation of a command necessary for starting the variation of the special symbol are performed. After the special symbol variation start setting process (S160-4-9), the special operation status is set to 2 (S160-4-10), the waiting state is canceled (S160-4-11), and the special symbol is set. The standby process (S160-4) ends.

  In the changing process (S160-5) performed when the special operation status is 2, as shown in FIG. 14, a special operation timer determination process is performed (S160-5-1). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the variation time of the special symbol (the variation time of the variation pattern) has ended (whether or not the operation timer = 0) (S160-5-2). The changing process (S160-5) ends. On the other hand, if the variation time has ended, a variation stop command is set (S160-5-3). Subsequently, after the special operation status is set to 3 (S160-5-4) and other necessary processing (S160-5-5) is performed, this in-fluctuation processing (S160-5) ends.

  In the jackpot game start process (S160-6) performed when the special action status is 3, as shown in FIG. 15, it is first determined whether or not the condition device flag is ON (“1”) (S160-6). -1). That is, it is determined whether or not the passage to the probability changing gate 83 is to be detected. When the condition device flag is OFF, it is determined whether or not the jackpot flag is ON (“1”), that is, whether or not it is a jackpot (S160-6-2). If the jackpot flag is OFF, that is, it is determined that the jackpot flag is off, the special operation status is set to 1 (S160-6-3), and the jackpot game start process (S160-6) is ended. On the other hand, if the jackpot flag is ON in S160-6-2, that is, if the jackpot is big, the condition device flag is set to ON (S160-6-4), and then the probability variation gate sensor (probability variation gate switch) is turned on That is, it is determined whether or not the game ball has passed through the probability changing gate 83 (S160-6-5). Even when the condition device flag is ON in S160-6-1, it is determined whether or not the probability variation gate sensor (probability variation gate switch) is ON, that is, whether or not the game ball has passed through the probability variation gate 83 (S160-6-5). ).

  When the game ball passes through the probability change gate 83 in S160-6-5, the probability change jackpot flag is set to ON (S160-6-6), and the accessory continuous operation gate sensor (the accessory continuous operation switch) is activated. It is determined whether or not the game ball has passed through the first combination continuous action gate 84 or the second combination continuous operation gate 86 (S160-6-7). Even when the game ball does not pass through the probability change gate 83 in S160-6-5, the accessory continuous operation gate sensor (the accessory continuous operation switch) is ON, that is, the first accessory continuous operation gate 84 or the second accessory. It is determined whether or not the game ball has passed through the continuous operation gate 86 (S160-6-7). When the game ball does not pass through the first accessory continuous operation gate 84 and the second accessory continuous operation gate 86, the jackpot game start processing (S160-6) is ended, while the first accessory continuous operation gate 84 is completed. Alternatively, when the game ball passes through the second accessory continuous operation gate 86, the round counter per 15R is set (S160-6-8), and the special operation status is set to 4 (S160-6-9). Thereafter, the jackpot game start process (S160-6) ends.

  In the special electric accessory processing (S160-7) performed when the special operation status is 4, as shown in FIG. 16, the probability variation flag is turned off (S160-7-1), and the jackpot opening has been performed. No. (whether or not a video indicating that a big hit is to be started is displayed on the display unit 11) is confirmed (S160-7-2). If the jackpot opening is not performed, the jackpot opening is performed, or if it is confirmed that the jackpot opening is performed, then whether the jackpot end flag is ON ("1") or not It is judged (S160-7-3).

  When the jackpot end flag is not ON, that is, when the jackpot game is not ended, it is determined whether or not the big winning opening 45 is currently open (S160-7-4). It is determined whether or not it is the opening time of the special winning opening 45 (S160-7-5). In the case of the opening time of the big winning opening 45, the opening process of the big winning opening is performed (S160-7-6), and then this special electric accessory processing (S160-7) is ended. On the other hand, when it is not the opening time of the special winning opening 45, the special electric accessory processing (S160-7) is ended.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S160-7-4 that the big winning opening 45 is open, ten game balls are won in the big winning opening 45 (S160-7-7), or the round end time has elapsed (S160-7). Whether it is any of (8) to (8), and if not, the special electric accessory processing (S160-7) is terminated. On the other hand, when 10 game balls are won in the big winning opening 45 or the round end time has elapsed, the big winning opening closing process (S160-7-9) and the value of the round counter are decremented by one. (S160-7-10) is performed (as described above, since the number of rounds of the jackpot game is 15R in this embodiment, subtraction is started from 15). In the special winning opening closing process (S160-7-9), the special winning opening closing command is set in the output buffer.

  Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the round counter is 0 (S160-7-11). If the round counter is not 0, the special electric accessory processing (S160-7) is ended as it is, When the round counter is 0, a jackpot end process (S160-7-12) is performed. Thereafter, the jackpot end flag is turned ON (S160-7-13), and the special electric accessory processing (S160-7) is ended.

  On the other hand, when the jackpot end flag is ON (“1”) in S160-7-3, that is, when the jackpot end flag is determined to be ended, the process of setting the jackpot end flag to OFF (S160-7-14) and the jackpot flag Is set to OFF (S160-7-15), the condition device flag is set to OFF (S160-7-16), and the probability variation jackpot flag is ON (“1”). It is judged (S160-7-17). When the probability variation jackpot flag is ON, the probability variation flag is turned ON again (S160-7-18), and processing for setting the probability variation jackpot flag to OFF (S160-7-19) is performed. Thereafter, the special operation status is set to 1 (S160-7-20), and this special electric accessory processing (S160-7) is completed. On the other hand, in S160-7-17, if the probability variation jackpot flag is not ON, the special operation status is set to 1 without turning the probability variation flag ON (while it is OFF) (S160-7-). 20) The special electric accessory processing (S160-7) is completed.

  Following the special operation process (S160), the reserved ball number process (S170) is performed. In the reserved ball number processing (S170), as shown in FIG. 17, the number of reserved balls of the current special figure and normal symbol is loaded (S170-1), and the number of held balls is set as a special figure hold command and a general figure hold command. It is set in the output buffer (S170-2). By this retained ball number processing (S170), the memory related to the retained ball number in the RAM (holding storage means) of the main control board 200 is set to be output to the sub-control board 205.

  After the reserved ball number process (S170), a first shutter operation process (S180) is performed. The first shutter operation process (S180) is a process of moving the first shutter member 82 back and forth back and forth regularly and regularly. In the first shutter operation process (S180), as shown in FIG. 18, first, the first shutter member 82 is open, that is, the first shutter member 82 is outside the second guide route D2 of the accessory 80. It is confirmed whether it is located (S180-1). When the first shutter member 82 is located outside the second guide route D2 of the accessory 80, it is confirmed whether or not the opening time of the first shutter member 82 has passed (finished) (S180-2). When the opening time of the first shutter member 82 has not elapsed, the first shutter operation process (S180) ends. On the other hand, when the opening time of the first shutter member 82 has elapsed, the first shutter member 82 ends. The first shutter member 82 is closed (S180-3), the first shutter member 82 is positioned in the second guide route D2 of the accessory 80, and then the first shutter operation process (S180). ) Ends. The opening time of the first shutter member 82 is 0.2 seconds.

  When the first shutter member 82 is located in the second guide route D2 of the accessory 80 in S180-1, it is confirmed whether the closing time of the first shutter member 82 has elapsed (finished) ( S180-4). When the closing time of the first shutter member 82 has not elapsed, the first shutter operation process (S180) ends. On the other hand, when the closing time of the first shutter member 82 has elapsed, the first shutter member 82 ends. The first shutter member 82 is opened (S180-5), the first shutter member 82 is positioned outside the second guide route D2 of the accessory 80, and then the first shutter operation process (S180). ) Ends. The closing time of the first shutter member 82 is 2 seconds. Therefore, the opening ratio of the first shutter member 82 is 1/10 (0.2 seconds / 2 seconds).

  Following the first shutter operation process (S180), a second shutter operation process (S190) is performed. The second shutter operation process (S190) is a process of reciprocating the second shutter member 85 to the left and right in accordance with the number of game balls counted by the detection sensor 87 and the timing of starting the big hit game. In the second shutter operation process (S190), as shown in FIG. 19, first, the second shutter member 85 is closed, that is, the second shutter member 85 is in the fourth guide route D4 of the accessory 80. It is confirmed whether it is located (S190-1). When the second shutter member 85 is located in the fourth guide route D4 of the accessory 80, it is confirmed whether the condition device flag is ON (whether the determination result is a big hit) (S190-2). If the condition device flag is not ON, the second shutter operation process (S190) ends. On the other hand, if the condition device flag is ON, the detection sensor 87 is ON, that is, a game ball on the fourth guidance route D4. It is determined whether or not the vehicle has entered (S190-3). When the detection sensor 87 is not ON, the second shutter operation process (S190) ends. On the other hand, when the detection sensor 87 is ON, 1 is added to the variable N (S190-4), and the variable N Is equal to the predetermined value X (S190-5). When the variable N is not equal to the predetermined value X, the second shutter operation process (S190) ends. On the other hand, when the variable N is equal to the predetermined value X, the opening process of opening the second shutter member 85. (S190-6) is performed, the second shutter member 85 is positioned outside the fourth guide route D4 of the accessory 80, and then the second shutter operation processing (S190) is ended.

  When the second shutter member 85 is located outside the fourth guide route D4 of the accessory 80 in S190-1, it is determined whether the special operation status is 4 (S190-7). When the special operation status is not 4, the second shutter operation process (S190) is completed, whereas when the special operation status is 4, the closing process (S190-8) for closing the second shutter member 85. ), The second shutter member 85 is positioned within the fourth guide route D4 of the accessory 80, and the variable N is set to 0 (S190-9). Thereafter, the second shutter operation process ( S190) ends.

  Following the second shutter operation process (S190), other processes (S195) are performed. In the other process (S195), various other processes necessary for the game are performed as necessary.

  Next, processing performed by the sub control board 205 will be described. In the sub control main process (S200) performed by the sub control board 205, as shown in FIG. 20, first, a CPU initialization process is performed (S201). Specifically, stack setting, CPU setting, SIO, CTC setting, and the like are performed. Then, when the power-off signal is turned on, it is determined whether or not the content stored in the RAM of the sub-control board 205 is normal (S202). The 2 ms timer interrupt process in S400 and the 10 ms timer interrupt process in S500 are repeated infinitely at a predetermined cycle. On the other hand, if the contents stored in the RAM are not normal, after the RAM is initialized (S203), a reception interrupt process in S300 described later, a 2ms timer interrupt process in S400, and a 10ms timer interrupt process in S500 are performed. It is repeated infinitely at a predetermined cycle.

  The sub-control board 205 that performs such main processing (S200) performs reception interrupt processing (S300) as shown in FIG. The reception interrupt process (S300) is a process for receiving a command (control signal) from the main control board 200. In the reception interrupt processing (S300), first, it is confirmed whether or not the strobe (STB) signal from the main control board 200 is ON (S301). The command (control signal) output from the main control board 200 is received and stored in the RAM (S302). Here, the commands received from the main control board 200 include a winning command, a variation command, jackpot determination data, hold number data, and the like. On the other hand, if the strobe signal is not ON, the reception interrupt process (S300) is terminated at that time.

  Further, the sub-control board 205 performs a 2 ms timer interrupt process (S400) as shown in FIG. In the 2 ms timer interrupt process (S400), a data output process (S401), an input process (S402), and a watchdog timer process (S403) are performed. In the data output process (S401), a process for generating and outputting a lamp lighting pattern, a sound pattern, and the like every 2 ms, and control data for driving a driven object are generated. In the input process (S402), for example, the operation status of the game button switch 67 is input. In the watchdog timer process (S403), a process for resetting the watchdog timer is performed.

  Further, the sub-control board 205 performs a 10 ms timer interrupt process (S500) as shown in FIG. In the 10 ms timer interrupt process (S500), a switch state acquisition process (S501), a loop scenario resetting process (S502), a command monitoring process (S503), a switch process (S504), and the like are performed.

  In the switch state acquisition process (S501), the switch data created in the 2 ms timer interrupt process is stored as switch data for the 10 ms timer interrupt process. In the loop scenario resetting process (S502), effects are set at regular intervals such as a customer waiting effect.

  In the command monitoring process (S503), a command (control signal) received from the main control board 200 is analyzed, and a process corresponding to the command is performed. As shown in FIG. 24, in the command monitoring process (S503), it is first determined whether or not a command (control signal) has been received from the main control board 200 (S503-1). When no command is received from the main control board 200, the command monitoring process (S503) ends.

  On the other hand, when a command is received from the main control board 200, it is determined whether or not the command is the above-mentioned variable command (S503-2), and when it is not a variable command, it is determined whether or not it is a customer waiting command (S503). -3). If the command is neither a change command nor a customer waiting command, other command processing is executed (S503-4), and the command monitoring processing (S503) ends.

  On the other hand, if the received command is a customer waiting command in S503-3, customer waiting command processing is performed (S503-5), and the command monitoring processing (S503) ends. The customer waiting command process (S503-5) includes, for example, a process of controlling the audio control board 220 so that the volume of the music fades out if the music is in the music. Note that the customer waiting command is sent from the main control board 200 after the special symbol and the normal symbol are stopped when there is no hold for determining whether or not the jackpot and the win are successful in the main processing (when all the holds are consumed). The command to be sent.

  In S503-2, if the received command is a variation command, a more specific presentation is performed based on the variation pattern set in the special symbol variation pattern creation process (S160-4-7). Is a process of determining an effect mode (effect pattern) and notifying the granting of a privilege (usually a big jackpot or a probable big jackpot) or a miss.

  After the command monitoring process (S503) including the variable command process (S503-6), the switch valid time is managed and the operation is set in the switch process (S504). In the switch process (S504), a process based on the data stored in the switch state acquisition process (S501) is performed. As a result, the 10 ms timer interrupt process (S500) ends. Note that other processing may be included in the 10 ms timer interrupt processing (S500) in accordance with the function of the gaming machine 1 or the like.

  As described above, in the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, whether or not a big hit is made is determined for a game ball winning in the start winning opening 42 (S160-4-5), and the result of the winning or bad decision is a big hit. (S160-4-5-4), the three special symbols are stopped and displayed on the display unit 11 in the same combination of numbers (S160-4-6-2, S503). Thereafter, in order to start a big hit, the game ball is passed through the first accessory continuous operation gate 84 or the second accessory continuous operation gate 86. At that time, if the game ball passes through the probability change gate 83 before the game ball passes through the first accessory continuous operation gate 84 or the second accessory continuous operation gate 86 (S160-6-7) (S160-6-6). 5) The jackpot that is started thereafter becomes a probability change jackpot that shifts to a game in the probability change state after the jackpot (S160-6-6, S160-7-17, S160-7-18).

  That is, in the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, when the game ball is won at the start winning opening 42, the determination is made (S160-4-5), and the result of the determination is a big hit. (S160-6-2, S160-6-4, S160-6-1), the game ball passes through the first accessory continuous operation gate 84 or the second accessory continuous operation gate 86 (S160-6-7). If the game ball passes through the probability variation gate 83 before the game is performed (S160-6-5), the result of the winning is determined with a higher probability than the normal state in the success / failure determination executed when the game ball has won the start winning opening 42. (S160-6-6), and further, the first accessory continuous operation gate 84 or the second accessory continuous operation gate 86 is set to the game ball. Pass And (S160-6-7), the jackpot game is started (S160-6-8, S160-6-9).

  Therefore, in the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, whether or not to shift to the probability change state after the jackpot game ends depending on whether or not the game ball passes through the probability change gate 83 when it is determined to generate the jackpot game. It is possible to decide and then start the jackpot game.

  In the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the game ball moves in the direction of the second guidance route D2 that can pass through the probability variation gate 83 or in the direction of the fourth guidance route D4 that cannot pass through the probability variation gate 83. Since the sorting is performed according to the positional relationship of the first shutter member 82 (see FIGS. 29 to 32), whether or not the game ball passes through the probability changing gate 83 can affect the reciprocating operation of the first shutter member 82.

  In the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the opening time of the first shutter member 82 is 0.2 seconds and the closing time is 2 seconds (S180-3, S180-5). The reciprocating motion to the left and right is constant. Therefore, the control (first shutter operation process of S180) related to the operation of the first shutter member 82 for distributing game balls is simple (see FIG. 18).

  In the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the game ball that has passed through the probability variation gate 83 is guided to the first accessory continuous operation gate 84 through the third guidance route D3 (see FIGS. 30 and 32) and passes through the probability variation gate 83. The game balls distributed in the direction of the fourth guiding route D4 that cannot be performed are guided to the second accessory continuous operation gate 86 by the fourth guiding route D4 (see FIG. 31). Therefore, when it is determined that a big hit game is to be generated, that is, when three special symbols are stopped and displayed on the display unit 11 in the same number combination (S160-4-6-2, S503), the accessory 80 If a game ball is continuously fired toward (inside the probability variation gate 83), whether or not the game ball launched toward the accessory 80 (inside the probability variation gate 83) passes through the probability variation gate 83, A big hit game can be started.

  In the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the number of game balls distributed in the direction of the fourth guidance route D4 that cannot pass through the probability changing gate 83 is counted by the detection sensor 87 (S190-4), Until the count value reaches a predetermined value X (S190-5, S190-6), the game ball to be counted is prevented from entering the second accessory continuous operation gate 86, and thereafter allowed (see FIG. 29, see FIG. 31).

  Therefore, in the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the game balls pass through the probability change gate 83 until the number of times that the game balls are distributed in the direction of the fourth guide route D4 that cannot pass through the probability change gate 83 reaches the predetermined value X. The chance that the game ball is distributed in the direction of the second guiding route D2 that can be performed, that is, whether or not the game ball passes through the probability variation gate 83 when it is determined that the game will be generated. An opportunity is given to decide whether or not to transition to a probabilistic state after completion.

  In the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, when the game ball passes through the first accessory continuous operation gate 84 or the second accessory continuous operation gate 86 (S160-6-7, S160-6-9, S190-7). The count value by the detection sensor 87 is reset (S190-9). Therefore, after the big hit game has occurred, the game passes through the probability change gate 83 until the number of times that the game balls are distributed in the direction of the fourth guide route D4 that cannot pass through the probability change gate 83 reaches the predetermined value X. After the end of the jackpot game, depending on whether or not the game ball passes through the probability changing gate 83 when it is determined to generate the jackpot game. An opportunity to decide whether or not to move to a probabilistic state is given again.

  The gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment includes a first accessory continuous operation gate 84 and a second accessory continuous operation gate 86, and a game ball that has passed through the probability variation gate 83 passes through the first accessory continuous operation gate 84. Of the game balls distributed in the direction of the fourth guide route D4 that cannot pass through the probability changing gate 83, the second shutter is the second shutter. The game ball that is allowed to enter the second accessory continuous operation gate 86 by the member 85 passes (see FIGS. 29 and 31). Therefore, if it is determined that a big hit game is to be generated, if the game ball is continuously fired toward the accessory 80 (inside the probability changing gate 83), the first accessory continuous operation gate 84 in the accessory 80 is obtained. Alternatively, since the game ball can be passed through the second accessory continuous operation gate 86, the game ball launched toward the accessory 80 (the probability variation gate 83 therein) may or may not pass through the probability variation gate 83. The jackpot game can be started.

  In the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, an accessory 80 including a probability changing gate 83, a first accessory continuous operation gate 84, and a second accessory continuous operation gate 86 is provided on the right side of the display device 10, and is identical. After a special symbol is stopped and displayed on the display unit 11 by a combination of numbers, that is, after a big hit, in order to start the big hit, or after the big hit is finished, the state is shifted to a probability change state (high probability state) Therefore, since the game ball is launched aiming at the accessory 80 on the right side of the display device 10, so-called right-handed merits can be given.

  In the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, since the opening ratio of the first shutter member 82 is 1/10 (0.2 seconds / 2 seconds) as described above, many games that have entered the accessory 80 The spheres are distributed in the direction of the fourth guide route D4 that cannot pass through the probability variation gate 83 by the first shutter member 82 that is almost closed.

  However, until the number of times the game balls are distributed in the direction of the fourth guide route D4 reaches the predetermined value X, the game balls enter the second accessory continuous operation gate 86 by the second shutter member 85 in the closed state. Therefore, when it is determined that a game ball is distributed in the direction of the second guidance route D2 that can pass through the probability variation gate 83, that is, a big hit game is determined, the probability variation gate 83 is Depending on whether or not the game ball passes, the player is given an opportunity to determine whether or not to shift to the probable state after the jackpot game is over.

  Therefore, it is possible to change the rate of entering the probability variation state (high probability state) (so-called probability variation entry rate) by the opening ratio of the first shutter member 82 and the predetermined value X related to the second shutter member 85.

In addition, this invention is not limited to the said embodiment, A various change is possible in the range which does not deviate from the meaning.
For example, the first accessory continuous operation gate 84 and the second accessory continuous operation gate 86 may be a winning opening. The first accessory continuous operation gate 84 and the second accessory continuous operation gate 86 may be provided outside the accessory 80. In such a case, the third guidance route D3 and the fourth guidance route D4 are provided. Is omitted.

  By providing a warp route or the like with the first accessory continuous operation gate 84 or the second accessory continuous operation gate 86 as a destination, the first accessory continuous operation gate 84 or the The opportunity for the game ball to pass through the second accessory continuous operation gate 86 may be increased to make it easier to generate a normal jackpot.

  The first accessory continuous operation gate 84 may also serve as the second accessory continuous operation gate 86. In such a case, the second accessory continuous operation gate 86 provided at the lower end of the fourth guidance route D4 can be omitted by joining the fourth guidance route D4 to the third guidance route D3. Conversely, the second accessory continuous operation gate 86 may also serve as the first accessory continuous operation gate 84. In such a case, the first accessory continuous operation gate 84 provided at the lower end of the third guidance route D3 can be omitted by joining the third guidance route D3 to the fourth guidance route D4.

  The opening time and closing time of the first shutter member 82 may be equal or irregular (random).

  The second shutter member 85 and the second accessory continuous operation gate 86 may be omitted. In such a case, if the game ball passes through the probability change gate 83 before the number of game balls counted by the detection sensor 87 reaches the predetermined value X, the big hit that occurs thereafter is started with the probability change big hit, and the probability change When the number of game balls counted by the detection sensor 87 reaches the predetermined value X without passing the game ball through the gate 83, the big hit generated thereafter is started as the normal big hit.

  If the result of the determination of success / failure executed when the game ball is won at the start winning opening 42 is a big hit, the player is notified by the opening / closing operation of the first shutter member 82 that the big hit is made. May be.

  When a game ball passes through the first accessory continuous operation gate 84 or the second accessory continuous operation gate 86, if the probability variation jackpot flag is set to ON, it means that the subsequent jackpot is a probability variation jackpot May be notified to the player, and when the probability variation jackpot flag is set to OFF, the player may be informed that the jackpot generated thereafter is usually a jackpot. Such notification may be performed by, for example, effect images / images (character, background, character, etc.) displayed on the display unit 11 of the display device 10, or by sound effects generated from the speaker 38. Alternatively, it may be performed by the light effect of the lamp device 35 or the like.

  In the accessory 80, the second shutter member 85 is not disposed, and a second through-hole for moving the second shutter member 85 in the left-right direction and a game ball on the second shutter member 85 are the fourth. It is not necessary to provide an opening for discharging outside the guidance route D4 (that is, the accessory 80) in the fourth guidance route D4.

  In such a case, in the accessory 80, the game ball that has entered from the upper end of the vertical portion of the first guide route D1 is moved by the first shutter member 82 to the left end direction of the horizontal portion of the first guide route D1 or the first direction. It is distributed to either one of the directions of the 2-guide route D2.

  The game balls distributed in the direction of the second guide route D2 enter the second guide route D2, drop, pass through the probability changing gate 83, and further pass through the first accessory continuous action gate 84, It is discharged out of the object 80. At this time, if the success / failure determination result that is made for the winning of the game ball at the start winning opening 42 is a big hit, the big hit that is started after that is a probability change big hit that shifts to a game in the probability change state after that big hit. Become.

  On the other hand, the game balls distributed in the left end direction of the horizontal portion of the first guide route D1 enter the fourth guide route D4 from the left end of the horizontal portion of the first guide route D1 and fall, It passes through the two-piece continuous operation gate 86 and is discharged out of the combination 80. At this time, if the success / failure determination result made for the winning of the game ball at the start winning opening 42 is a jackpot, the jackpot started after that is a normal jackpot that shifts to a game in a normal state after the jackpot. Become.

Therefore, when the winning / failing determination result that is made for the winning of the game ball at the start winning opening 42 is a big hit, the first game ball that first enters the accessory 80 after the determination of the winning / failing is the first game ball. By being sorted by the shutter member 82, the jackpot that is started after the determination of the success / failure is determined to be either a promising jackpot or a normal jackpot. That is, when the determination result is a jackpot, the player is given a chance to determine whether or not the jackpot started after the determination is a certainty jackpot.
Moreover, although the embodiment which embodied the gaming machine according to the present invention has been described above, the gaming machine can also have the following configuration, and in that case, the following effects are achieved.
(Supplementary note 1) For example, the gaming machine according to the first configuration includes a special symbol winning opening and a special symbol winning / determining means for determining whether or not the game ball has won the special symbol winning opening. And a jackpot game execution means for executing a jackpot game, including a probability variation opening, and an accessory continuous operation port into which a game ball that has entered the probability variation opening can enter, If the result of the success / failure determination by the special symbol success / failure determination means is a win, when a game ball enters the probability variation opening, the determination of success / failure by the special symbol's success / failure determination means has a higher probability than normal. A jackpot game is started by the jackpot game execution means when a game ball that is set to the probability variation state that can be obtained is set after the end of the jackpot game and enters the winning combination continuous operation port. Special To.
In the gaming machine having the first configuration as described above, when the game ball is won in the special symbol winning opening, the success / failure determination is executed, and when the result of the determination is successful, When a ball enters the game, it is set after the jackpot game is over to a probable change state that can obtain a winning result with a higher probability than normal in the determination of success or failure executed when the game ball wins in the special symbol winning opening Furthermore, when the game ball that has entered the probability variation entrance enters the accessory continuous operation port, the big hit game is started.
Therefore, in the gaming machine having the above first configuration, whether or not to shift to the probability change state after the jackpot game ends depending on whether or not the game ball enters the probability change port when it is determined that the jackpot game will be generated. It is possible to decide whether or not and then start the jackpot game.
(Additional remark 2) Moreover, for example, the gaming machine which concerns on a 2nd structure WHEREIN: In the gaming machine which concerns on the said 1st structure, enter the direction which can enter the said probability variation opening, or the said probability variation opening. It has the distribution member which distributes a game ball to the direction which cannot be performed.
In the gaming machine having the second configuration described above, the game balls are distributed by the sorting member in a direction in which it is possible to enter the probability variation opening or a direction in which it is impossible to enter the probability variation opening. Whether or not a game ball enters can affect the operation of the sorting member.
(Additional remark 3) Moreover, for example, the game machine which concerns on a 3rd structure WHEREIN: In the game machine which concerns on the said 2nd structure, a game ball is distributed by the fixed operation | movement which the said distribution member performs.
In the gaming machine having the third configuration, the game balls are distributed by a certain operation performed by the distribution member, and the control related to the operation of the distribution member that distributes the game balls can be simplified.
(Additional remark 4) Moreover, for example, the gaming machine which concerns on a 4th structure WHEREIN: In the gaming machine which concerns on the said 2nd structure or the said 3rd structure, the game ball which entered the said probability variation | change opening is said action thing continuous operation | movement. A first guide passage that guides the mouth, and a second guide passage that guides the game balls distributed in a direction in which it is impossible to enter the probability changing opening to the accessory continuous operation port. And
In the gaming machine having the above-described fourth configuration, the game balls that have entered the probability variation port are guided to the accessory continuous operation port through the first guide passage, and are distributed in a direction in which it is impossible to enter the probability variation port. Since the game ball is guided to the accessory continuous operation port in the second guide passage, if it is determined that the big hit game is generated, if the game ball is continuously fired toward the probability variation port, the game ball moves toward the probability variation port. Even if the game ball launched in this way does not enter the probability changing mouth, the big hit game can be started.
(Additional remark 5) Moreover, for example, the gaming machine according to the fifth configuration is unable to enter the probability variation opening in the gaming machine according to any one of the second configuration to the fourth configuration. Counting means for counting the number of game balls distributed in a direction, and the count value indicating that a game ball distributed in a direction incapable of entering the probability variation port enters the accessory continuous operation port. And an entry permitting means that makes it possible after blocking until a predetermined value is reached.
In the gaming machine having the fifth configuration, the number of game balls distributed in a direction in which it is impossible to enter the probability variation mouth is counted, and the probability variation mouth is entered until the count value reaches a predetermined value. The game balls distributed in a direction that cannot be performed are prevented from entering the accessory continuous operation port, and are thereafter allowed.
Therefore, in the gaming machine having the fifth configuration, the direction in which the game ball can be entered until the number of times the game ball is distributed in the direction in which the game cannot be entered in the probability variation port reaches a predetermined value. The opportunity for game balls to be distributed to each other, that is, whether or not to shift to the probability change state after the jackpot game is finished, depending on whether or not the game ball enters the probability change mouth when it is determined to generate the jackpot game Have an opportunity to do.
(Appendix 6) Also, for example, in the gaming machine according to the sixth configuration, the count value is reset when the gaming ball enters the accessory continuous operation port in the gaming machine according to the fifth configuration. It is characterized by.
In the gaming machine having the sixth configuration, since the count value is reset when a game ball enters the accessory continuous operation port, it is impossible to enter the probability variation port after the big hit game is generated. Until the number of times the game ball is distributed in the direction reaches a predetermined value, the chance that the game ball is distributed in the direction in which it can enter the probability variation port, that is, when it is determined that a big hit game is generated, An opportunity to determine whether or not to shift to the probability change state after the end of the jackpot game is given again depending on whether or not the game ball enters.
(Additional remark 7) Moreover, for example, the gaming machine which concerns on a 7th structure WHEREIN: The game machine which concerns on the said 5th structure or the said 6th structure has two the said accessory continuous operation | movement ports, The said accessory A game ball that has entered the probability changing port enters one of the continuous operation ports, and a game ball that can be entered by the entry permission means enters the other of the accessory continuous operation ports. And
In the gaming machine having the seventh configuration, there are two consecutive accessory operating ports, and one of the accessory continuous operating ports receives a game ball that has entered the probability changing port, and the other accessory continuous operating port. Is determined to generate a big hit game because a game ball that is allowed to enter the continuous action port of the game balls is distributed among the game balls that are distributed in a direction in which it is impossible to enter the probability variation mouth. Sometimes, if you continue to fire the game ball toward the probability variation mouth, you can make the game ball enter one or the other of the accessory continuous operation ports, so the game ball launched toward the probability variation mouth The big hit game can be started with or without entering the probable entrance.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Game machine 80 Accessory 81 Passage body 82 1st shutter member 83 Probability change gate 84 1st accessory continuous action gate 85 2nd shutter member 86 2nd accessory continuous action gate 87 Detection sensor 200 Main control board D1 1st guidance route D2 Second guidance route D3 Third guidance route D4 Fourth guidance route

Claims (1)

A special design prize opening,
A special symbol success / failure determination means for performing a success / failure determination triggered by a game ball winning in the special symbol winning port;
Jackpot game execution means for executing jackpot game;
An accessory placed at a predetermined position in the game area;
In a gaming machine equipped with
The accessory is
Probability,
An accessory continuous operation port into which a game ball that has entered the probability changing port can enter;
A sorting member that distributes game balls in a direction in which it is possible to enter the probability variation opening or a direction in which it is impossible to enter the probability variation opening;
A first guide passage for guiding a game ball that has entered the probability variation port to the accessory continuous operation port;
A second guide passage for guiding the game balls distributed in a direction incapable of entering the probability changing opening to the accessory continuous operation port;
Counting means for counting the number of game balls distributed in a direction in which it is impossible to enter the probability variation mouth,
A game ball that is provided in the second guide passage and passes through the second guide passage that is distributed in a direction in which it is impossible to enter the probability variation opening until the count value reaches a predetermined value . Entry permission to guide the game ball passing through the second guide passage to the accessory continuous operation port after the count value reaches a predetermined value while being discharged out of the accessory without being guided to the continuous operation port. Means,
Have
The game balls are distributed by a certain operation performed by the distribution member,
In the case where the result of the success / failure determination by the special symbol success / failure determination means is a win, when a game ball enters the probability variation opening, the determination result of the success / failure determination by the special symbol's success / failure determination means has a higher probability than normal Is set after the jackpot game is finished, and when the game ball enters the accessory continuous operation port, the jackpot game is started by the jackpot game execution means. .

Images