JP6498544B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine represented by a pachinko gaming machine or the like.

  Conventionally, a pachinko gaming machine acquires a big hit lottery random number value when a game ball enters the start port, displays the identification symbol on a display device in a variable manner, and the acquired big hit lottery random value is a predetermined big hit determination. When the value is a value, the identification symbol is stopped and displayed in a predetermined display mode indicating that it is a big hit, and the game shifts to a big hit gaming state in which a predetermined game ball is given to the player.

  In such a gaming machine, if the winning zone is provided with a V zone (an example of a specific area) and a game ball wins in the V zone during the big hit gaming state, it is determined that the big hit gaming state is entered after the big hit gaming state ends. There has been proposed a gaming machine that shifts to a probable state with a relatively high probability (see Patent Document 1).

JP 2014-57840 A

  However, in a gaming machine such as Patent Document 1, it can be determined whether or not the game ball passes through the V zone during the big hit gaming state, and whether or not the game machine shifts to the probability change state after the big hit gaming state ends. The player is provided with a monotonous game, and improvement in gameability in this respect cannot be expected.

  Therefore, the present invention has been made in view of the above-described problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving game play and enhancing the interest of a player in games.

  The present invention provides the following gaming machines.

The gaming machine according to the present invention is
A special game advantageous to the player to be controlled when the variation display of the identification information is started based on the establishment of a predetermined start condition and the variation display result of the identification information is in a predetermined special display mode. A gaming machine that can be controlled to a state,
Passage detection means capable of detecting that the game medium has passed through a specific area provided in the game area at least during a special game state;
A predetermined gaming state controlled after the end of the special gaming state;
A specific gaming state advantageous over a predetermined gaming state controlled after the end of the special gaming state;
Is provided,
A game state determination means that can be determined by controlling to a specific gaming state as a gaming state after the end of the special gaming state when the passage detection means detects that the game medium has passed through the specific area during the special gaming state;
Continuous number of times management means for managing the number of consecutive special gaming states detected by the passage detection means that the game medium has passed through the specific area;
With
The gaming state determination means can determine a gaming state different from a specific gaming state as a gaming state after the end of the special gaming state, when the consecutive number managed by the consecutive number management means is updated to a predetermined value.
If the passage detection means does not detect that the game medium has passed through the specific area during the special gaming state, the continuous number management means resets the continuous number of times managed ,
Furthermore, the gaming state determination means
When the passage detection means detects that the game medium has passed through the specific area and the continuous number managed by the continuous number management means is updated to a predetermined value, the game after the end of the special gaming state based on the first data The state can be determined,
If the passage detection means does not detect that the game medium has passed through the specific area, the game state after the end of the special game state can be determined based on the second data,
The first data and the second data selection probability game state after completion of the special game state is characterized Oh Rukoto with different data.

In this configuration, if the game medium passes through the specific area during the special game state, the game state shifts to a specific game state that is advantageous to the player, but it detects that the game medium has passed through the specific area during the special game state. When the number of consecutive times reaches a predetermined value, it is determined whether the gaming state after the special gaming state is different from a specific gaming state. In other words, the special game state and the specific game state cannot be continued only by passing the game medium to the specific area in the special game state, so only the game medium passes through the specific area in the special game state. It is also possible to collect interest about the number of consecutive times.
Further, in this configuration, if it is not detected that the game medium has passed through the specific area during the special game state, the number of consecutive times is reset. In other words, since a player who desires a specific gaming state does not want to update the number of consecutive times to a predetermined value, a new gaming property in which a game is played so that a game medium does not pass through a specific area during a special gaming state. Can be provided.
Therefore, according to the present configuration, it is possible to improve game play and enhance the interest of the player in the game.

In this configuration, the determination of the gaming state after the end of the special gaming state, when the number of consecutive times is updated to a predetermined value and when it is not detected that the gaming medium has passed through the specific area during the special gaming state The data used for the game is different, and each data has a different game state selection probability after the end of the special game state.
Therefore, according to this configuration, the player can determine the selection probability of the gaming state after the special gaming state is ended based on whether or not the game medium is allowed to pass through the specific area and the number of consecutive times. Therefore, it is possible to provide a gaming machine with improved gaming characteristics related to selection of a gaming state after the end of the special gaming state.

The gaming machine according to the present invention further includes:
A movable member;
Movable member control means for controlling the movable member so that the game medium is easily and difficult to pass through the specific area;
Further comprising
The gaming state determination means can determine the gaming state after the end of the special gaming state when the movable member is controlled by the movable member control means and the game medium transitions from the easy state to the difficult state. It is characterized by being.

In this configuration, it is possible to determine the gaming state after the end of the special gaming state when the transition from the state where it is easy to pass the gaming medium to the specific area to the difficult state. For example, in a gaming machine that performs an effect relating to the gaming state after the end of the special gaming state, an effect relating to the gaming state after the end of the special gaming state is more effective than a gaming machine that determines the gaming state when the special gaming state ends. Can be executed promptly.
Therefore, according to this configuration, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of quickly executing various processes relating to the gaming state after the end of the special gaming state while enhancing the gaming property.

The gaming machine according to the present invention is
A special game advantageous to the player to be controlled when the variation display of the identification information is started based on the establishment of a predetermined start condition and the variation display result of the identification information is in a predetermined special display mode. A gaming machine that can be controlled to a state,
Passage detection means capable of detecting that the game medium has passed through a specific area provided in the game area at least during a special game state;
A first gaming state with a relatively low probability that the variation display result of the identification information becomes a predetermined special display mode;
A second gaming state in which the probability that the variation display result of the identification information becomes a predetermined special display mode is higher than the first gaming state;
A third gaming state in which starting conditions are easily established;
A fourth gaming state in which starting conditions are more difficult to establish than the third gaming state;
Is provided,
A game state determining means that can be determined by controlling to the second gaming state as the gaming state after the end of the special gaming state when the passage detecting means detects that the game medium has passed through the specific area during the special gaming state;
Continuous number of times management means for managing the number of consecutive special gaming states detected by the passage detection means that the game medium has passed through the specific area;
With
The gaming state determination means is a special gaming state that is controlled when the variable information display result of the identification information is in a predetermined special display mode.
When the passage detection means detects that the game medium has passed through the specific area, and the continuous number managed by the continuous number management means is updated to a predetermined value, the first gaming state as the gaming state after the end of the special gaming state And determining the gaming state after the end of the special gaming state based on the first data defining at least the selection probability of the third gaming state and the selection probability of the fourth gaming state,
If the passage detection means does not detect that the game medium has passed through the specific area, the special game state is determined based on the second data in which at least the selection probability of the third gaming state and the selection probability of the fourth gaming state are defined. The game state after the end can be determined,
The second data is defined with a higher selection probability of the third gaming state as the gaming state after the end of the special gaming state than the first data,
The continuous number management means is characterized in that, when the passage detection means does not detect that the game medium has passed through the specific area during the special game state, the continuous number of times managed is reset.

In this configuration, if the game medium passes through the specific area during the special game state, it shifts to the second game state which is advantageous to the player, but it detects that the game medium has passed through the specific area during the special game state. When the number of consecutive times reaches a predetermined value, the first gaming state is determined as the gaming state after the end of the special gaming state. Further, in this configuration, the gaming state after the end of the special gaming state, when the continuous number of times is updated to a predetermined value and when it is not detected that the gaming medium has passed through the specific area during the special gaming state The data used for the determination is different, and each data has a different selection probability of the third gaming state as the gaming state after the end of the special gaming state. Therefore, according to this configuration, the player determines the selection probability of the third gaming state as the gaming state after the end of the special gaming state based on whether or not the game medium is allowed to pass through the specific area and the number of consecutive times. Can be done.
Also, in this configuration, the second data has a higher selection probability of the third gaming state as the gaming state after the end of the special gaming state than the first data, and the game medium passes through the specific area during the special gaming state. If this is not detected, the continuous count is reset. In other words, since it is more advantageous for the player to select the second data than to select the first data, before the continuous number of times that the first data is selected is updated to a predetermined value. Since the game is played so that the game medium does not pass through the specific area and the game is played so that the second data is selected, the playability related to the selection of the game state after the end of the special game state has been improved. A gaming machine can be provided.
Therefore, according to the present configuration, it is possible to improve game play and enhance the interest of the player in the game.

  ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, the game machine which can improve game property and can raise the interest to a player's game can be provided.

1 is a perspective view showing an appearance of a pachinko gaming machine according to a first embodiment of the present invention. It is a front view showing the appearance in the pachinko gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention. 1 is an exploded perspective view showing an overview of a pachinko gaming machine according to a first embodiment of the present invention. 1 is a front view showing an overview of a game board in a pachinko gaming machine according to a first embodiment of the present invention. It is a side view which shows the internal structure of the V prize apparatus which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram showing a control circuit in the pachinko gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure which shows the opening / closing pattern of the special winning opening based on 1st Embodiment of this invention, and the opening / closing pattern of a specific area. It is a figure which shows the winning pattern of the big prize opening which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the big hit random number determination table and symbol determination table which concern on 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the fluctuation pattern determination table which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the jackpot kind determination table which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the winning effect information determination table which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the variation production pattern determination table which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the effect performed in the pachinko game machine which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine which concerns on 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine which concerns on 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine which concerns on 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine which concerns on 3rd Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine which concerns on 3rd Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine which concerns on 3rd Embodiment of this invention.

<First Embodiment>
[Configuration of Pachinko machine 1]
The configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in this embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an overview of the pachinko gaming machine 1. FIG. 2 is a front view showing an overview of the pachinko gaming machine 1. FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view showing an overview of the pachinko gaming machine 1. FIG. 4 is a front view of the game board 40 of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, the pachinko gaming machine 1 includes a glass door 10, a launching device 20, a base door 30, a game board 40, a liquid crystal display device 50, a wooden frame 60, a payout unit 70, a board unit 80 and the like. It is configured to include.

  The glass door 10 is pivotally attached to the base door 30 so as to be freely opened and closed. An opening 11 is formed in the center of the glass door 10, and a protective glass 12 having transparency is disposed in the opening 11. The protective glass 12 is disposed so as to face the front surface of the game board 40 in a state where the glass door 10 is closed.

  The glass door 10 is provided with a dish unit 13 and a speaker 14 below the opening 11. The dish unit 13 is a unit body in which an upper dish 131 and a lower dish 132 positioned below the upper dish 131 are integrated. The upper plate 131 and the lower plate 132 are provided with payout openings for lending out game balls (an example of game media) and paying out game balls (prize balls), and when a predetermined payout condition is satisfied. The game ball is discharged, and in particular, the upper plate 131 stores a game ball for launching to a game area 41 described later. The speaker 14 is disposed inside the lower plate 132.

  The launching device 20 is disposed in the lower right part of the pachinko gaming machine 1. The launching device 20 includes a launching handle 21 that can be operated by a player, and a panel body 22 that fits in the lower right portion of the dish unit 13. The firing handle 21 is rotatable and is provided on the front side of the panel body 22. The panel body 22 is integrated with the lower right portion of the dish unit 13 when the dish unit 13 and the launching device 20 are disposed on the glass door 10. Further, the pachinko game can be advanced by operating the launch handle 21 by the player.

  A launch solenoid (not shown) for launching a game ball is provided on the back side of the panel body 22. Further, a touch sensor (not shown) is provided on the peripheral edge of the firing handle 21. Inside the firing handle 21 is provided a firing volume that changes the resistance value according to the amount of rotation of the firing handle 21 and changes the power supplied to the firing solenoid (not shown).

  When a touch sensor (not shown) is touched by the player, the touch sensor detects that the firing handle 21 is gripped by the player. When the firing handle 21 is gripped by the player and is turned clockwise, the resistance value of the firing volume (not shown) changes according to the turning angle, and the resistance value at this time Is supplied to a firing solenoid (not shown). As a result, game balls stored in the upper plate 131 are sequentially fired to a game area 41 (to be described later) of the game board 40, and the game is advanced. When a firing stop button (not shown) is pressed, the game ball is stopped firing even when the player holds and rotates the firing handle 21.

  The base door 30 is pivotally attached to the wooden frame 60 so as to be openable and closable. A game board 40 is disposed on the base door 30 behind the protective glass 12.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the game board 40 is formed of a plate-shaped resin, and is formed of various materials such as an acrylic resin, a polycarbonate resin, and a methacrylic resin. Further, the game board 40 is arranged on the front side of the game area 41 where the launched game ball can roll down, the LED unit 42 arranged above the game area 41, and the lowermost part of the game area 41. And an out port 43 provided.

  The game board 40 is provided with arc-shaped guide rails 411 that define a game area 41, and a plurality of game nails 412 are driven into the game area 41. Further, the game board 40 includes a stage 413, a start port 414, a normal electric accessory 415, a ball passage detector 416, shutters 417a and 417b, a first grand prize port 418a, and a second major prize port 418b in the game area 41. And game members, such as a general winning opening 419a, 419b, 419c, 419d, are arranged.

  The guide rail 411 includes an outer rail 411a and an inner rail 411b disposed on the inner side of the outer rail 411a. The stage 413 is disposed above the center of the game area 41.

  The game ball launched by the launching device 20 (see FIG. 1 etc.) is guided by the guide rail 411 and moves to the upper part of the game area 41, and its traveling direction is changed by collision with the game nail 412, the stage 413, etc. It flows down toward the lower side of the game area 41 while changing. The player, for example, drives a game ball into the left side of the stage 413 and flows the game ball down the left side of the stage 413 (so-called left-handed) and the launch handle 21 (see FIG. 1 etc.) of the launch device 20 on the right side. The pachinko game is advanced by selecting a system (so-called right-handed) in which the game ball is driven to the right side of the stage 413 and the game ball flows down the right side of the stage 413.

The start port 414 is disposed below the center of the game area 41 below the stage 413. A winning area is provided in the start port 414. This winning area is provided with a start opening winning ball sensor 116 (see FIG. 6).
The ordinary electric accessory 415 is an openable / closable blade member provided at the start port 414. The start opening 414 can be awarded when the blade member of the ordinary electric accessory 415 is open, and winning is difficult when the blade member is closed.

  The ball passage detector 416 is disposed above the start port 414. In the ball passage detector 416, a ball passage detection sensor 115 (see FIG. 6) is provided.

A shutter 417a (an example of a movable member) is disposed below the stage 413 and to the right of the center of the game area 41. The shutter 417b is disposed below the shutter 417a. The shutter 417a and the shutter 417b are configured to be driven in an open state or a closed state.
The first big prize opening 418a is disposed on the back side (rear side) of the shutter 417a. The first grand prize opening 418a can be awarded when the shutter 417a is in the open state, and cannot be awarded when the shutter 417a is in the closed state.
The second big prize opening 418b is arranged on the back side (rear side) of the shutter 417b. The second big prize opening 418b can be awarded when the shutter 417b is in the open state, and cannot be awarded when the shutter 417b is in the closed state.
The general winning ports 419a and 419b are arranged on the lower left side of the stage 413. The general winning ports 419c and 419d are arranged on the lower right side of the stage 413.
The first grand prize winning opening 418a and the shutter 417a and the second big winning prize opening 418b and the shutter 417b are not limited to the positions shown in the present embodiment, and are arranged at appropriate positions in the game area 41. The winning difficulty may be different depending on the arrangement position. Further, in this embodiment, two large winning ports, the first large winning port 418a and the second large winning port 418b, are provided as the large winning ports, but the number of large winning ports is limited to two. Instead, there may be only one grand prize opening. In addition, it is possible to arrange a large winning opening so that the degree of difficulty of winning varies depending on the combination of a plurality of large winning openings.

  The LED unit 42 includes a special symbol display device 421, a round number display device 422, a special symbol hold display device 423, a normal symbol display device 424, and a normal symbol hold display device 425.

  The special symbol display device 421 is configured by a 7-segment LED. The special symbol indicated by the 7-segment LED is turned on / off after a predetermined variable display start condition (an example of a predetermined start condition) is established. The display is changed by repeating the above and stopped. More specifically, the special symbol display device 421 variably displays the special symbol when a game ball wins at the start port 414 and is detected by the start port winning ball sensor 116 (see FIG. 6). After a predetermined time has elapsed, the special symbol is stopped and displayed in a predetermined stop display mode. The special symbol is also referred to as an identification symbol and is an example of identification information.

  The round number display device 422 is configured by a 7-segment LED, and displays the number of rounds of the round game in the big hit gaming state described later.

The special symbol hold display device 423 includes four display lamps, and the number of executions of the variable display in the special symbol display device 421 triggered by winning the start opening 414 (so-called “hold number”, "Holding number for special symbol") is displayed by turning on, turning off, or blinking.
For example, the special symbol hold display device 423 turns on one display lamp when the number of executions of the variable display on the special symbol display device 421 is held once, and executes the variable display on the special symbol display device 421. When the number of times is held twice, two display lamps are lit.

  The normal symbol display device 424 is configured to include two display lamps, and the normal lamps indicated by these display lamps are turned on / off after a predetermined start condition relating to variable display is established. By alternately repeating, the display is changed and the display is stopped. More specifically, when the game ball passes through the ball passage detector 416 and the game ball is detected by the ball passage detection sensor 115 (see FIG. 6), the normal symbol display device 424 displays the normal symbol in a variable manner. Then, after a predetermined time has elapsed, the normal symbol is stopped and displayed in a predetermined stop display mode.

  The normal symbol hold display device 425 includes four display lamps, and the number of executions of the variable display on the normal symbol display device 424 triggered by the passing of the game ball through the ball passage detector 416 (so-called “Holding number” and “Holding number for normal symbols”) are displayed by lighting, turning off or blinking. For example, the normal symbol hold display device 425 lights one display lamp when the number of executions of the variable display on the normal symbol display device 424 is held once, and executes the variable display on the normal symbol display device 424. When the number of times is held twice, two display lamps are lit.

Returning to FIG. 3, the liquid crystal display device 50 is disposed at the rear (back side) of the game board 40, and the display area 51 is disposed above the center of the game board 40 as shown in FIG. 4. Yes. In the display area 51, various images such as a derivation symbol, an effect image, and a decoration image that is an identification symbol for effect are displayed.
In the present embodiment, the liquid crystal display device 50 is shown as a device for displaying various images. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a plasma display, a rear projection display, a CRT display, a lamp, or the like may be adopted. .

  The payout unit 70 includes a payout device 71 (see FIG. 6), which will be described later, and each of a start opening 414, general winning openings 419a to 419d, a first big winning opening 418a, and a second big winning opening 418b shown in FIG. When a game ball wins a game, a predetermined number of game balls are paid out to the upper plate 131 or the lower plate 132 according to the type of each winning opening.

  The board unit 80 stores a main control circuit 100 (see FIG. 6), a sub control circuit 200 (see FIG. 6), and the like, which will be described later, and controls the pachinko gaming machine 1.

Next, the V winning device 426 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 5 is a side view showing the internal structure of the V winning device 426.
The V winning device 426 is provided in the game area 41, and includes a shutter 417a, a first big prize opening 418a (count sensor 113), a specific area 38A (specific area detection sensor 380A), and a non-specific area 38B (non-specific area detection). Sensor 380B) and a displacement member 39 (an example of a movable member) that opens and closes the specific region 38A. In the present embodiment, a displacement member 39 is provided below the first big prize opening 418a, and a specific area 38A and a non-specific area 38B are provided below the displacement member 39. In the present embodiment, when a game ball is launched after the stop display of the special symbol displayed on the special symbol display device 421 is visually recognized, the displacement member 39 is arranged at a position where the game ball does not win the specific area 38A. It is installed.
The displacement member 39 opens and closes so that the pachinko game board 1 is tilted forward and backward in the front-rear direction, and switches the specific area 38A to an open state or a closed state. That is, the displaceable member 39 has an open state (easy state) in which a game ball can be easily won in the specific area 38A (hereinafter referred to as V prize), and a closed state (difficult state) in which V winning is impossible or difficult. ) Is driven by a displacement member solenoid 390 (an example of a movable member control means).
In the above configuration, the game ball that has passed through the shutter 417a passes through the specific area 38A when the specific area 38A is in the open state, and cannot enter the V prize when the specific area 38A is in the closed state. It will pass through the specific area 38B.
Here, the state in which the game ball can easily pass to the specific area 38A is an opening of the displacement member 39, and the state in which the game ball cannot pass to the specific area 38A is a close of the displacement member 39. However, this is not a limitation. For example, the configuration may be such that the displacement member 39 is controlled so that it is easy or difficult for the game ball to pass through the specific area 38A per unit time.
In addition, about the displacement member 39, it is not restricted to what opens / closes so that the front-back direction of the pachinko game board 1 may carry out a forward leaning attitude | position, and a retracting attitude | position, Appropriate opening / closing operation | movement can be employ | adopted. For example, the displacement member 39 is a tongue-like member, and may be opened and closed by horizontally moving in the front-rear direction of the pachinko gaming board 1.

[Games in pachinko machine 1]
Next, a game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described. In the gaming state in the present embodiment, the shutter 417a and the shutter 417b are closed, and a normal gaming state in which a game ball cannot be received in the first grand prize winning opening 418a and the second big winning prize opening 418b (an example of a predetermined gaming state). Then, the shutter 417a or the shutter 417b is opened, and a game ball can be received in the first grand prize opening 418a or the second big prize opening 418b, and a big hit gaming state in which a predetermined game ball (game value) can be given to the player (An example of a special gaming state).
The normal gaming state includes an unfavorable gaming state that is a gaming state that is disadvantageous to the player and an advantageous gaming state that is a gaming state advantageous to the player (an example of a specific gaming state). For example, each of a predetermined gaming state and a specific gaming state is controlled after the special gaming state ends.
In the present embodiment, the disadvantaged gaming state includes a normal (relatively low) gaming state (so-called non-probability variation state) and a normal symbol lottery probability of winning a normal symbol lottery. A low game state (so-called non-time-short state). The advantageous gaming state includes a gaming state (so-called probability variation state) that has a higher probability of shifting to a big hit gaming state than a non-probability variation state, and a gaming state (so-called a so-called probability variation state) that has a higher probability of winning a normal symbol lottery. , Short-time state).
The non-probability change state is an example of the first game state, the probability change state is an example of the second game state, the short-time state is an example of the third game state, and the non-short-time state is the fourth game state. It is an example of a state.

A player generally starts a game from a normal game state, and targets the ball passage detector 416 to drive a game ball into the game area 41 by the launching device 20. When a game ball that has been driven into the game area 41 passes through the ball passage detector 416, the display lamp of the normal symbol display device 424 displays a variation. When the game ball passes through the ball passage detector 416 during the normal symbol variation display, the display mode by the normal symbol hold display device 425 is switched until the normal symbol during the variation display is stopped and displayed. The execution (start) of the normal symbol variation display based on the passing of the game ball to the ball passage detector 416 is suspended. After that, when the normal symbol that has been variably displayed is stopped and displayed, the variably displayed normal symbol that has been suspended is started.
When the normal symbol that is stopped and displayed on the normal symbol display device 424 is in a state indicating a hit, the blade member of the normal electric accessory 415 provided at the start port 414 is opened for a predetermined time period. Become.
As described above, a game in which the normal symbol is variably displayed and then stopped is displayed, and a game in which the open / closed state of the normal electric accessory 415 (see FIG. 4) varies depending on the result is referred to as a “normal symbol game”.

  Then, in the state where the blade member of the ordinary electric accessory 415 provided at the start port 414 is opened for a predetermined time, when the game ball wins the start port 414, the special symbol of the special symbol display device 421 and the liquid crystal display device 50 are displayed. The effect identification symbols (derived symbols) displayed on the screen are variably displayed. If a game ball enters the start opening 414 during the variation display of the special symbol, the special symbol based on the game ball entering the start opening 414 is stopped until the special symbol during the variation display is stopped. The execution (start) of the variable display is put on hold. Thereafter, when the special symbol that has been variably displayed is stopped and displayed, the variable symbol of the suspended special symbol is started.

  Note that an upper limit is set for the number of times the execution of the special symbol variable display is suspended, and in the present embodiment, the special symbol variable display suspension by entering the start port 414 is four times. The upper limit.

  The other (predetermined start of variable display of special symbol) condition is that the special symbol start condition is satisfied when the special symbol is stopped. In other words, every time a predetermined special symbol variable display start condition is satisfied, the special symbol variable display is started.

  When the special symbol stopped and displayed on the special symbol display device 421 is in a specific stop display mode (an example of a special display mode), the gaming state shifts from the normal gaming state to the big hit gaming state. Among the specific stop display modes, the stop display mode for shifting to the big hit gaming state is “big hit”. Further, the stop display mode of special symbols other than “big hit” is a lost symbol, and when the lost symbol is stopped and displayed, the normal gaming state is maintained without shifting to the big hit gaming state. As described above, a game in which a special symbol is variably displayed and then stopped and the game state is shifted or maintained depending on the result is referred to as a “special symbol game”.

  In the display area 51 of the liquid crystal display device 50, an effect image related to the special symbol displayed on the special symbol display device 421 is displayed. For example, during the variable display of the special symbol display device 421, except for a specific case, in the display area 51 of the liquid crystal display device 50, a derived symbol composed of a number as an example of the identification symbol is displayed in a variable manner. In addition, the special symbol display device 421 stops and displays the special symbol, and the derived symbol is also stopped and displayed in the display area 51 of the liquid crystal display device 50.

  Further, in the special symbol display device 421, when the special symbol that is stopped and displayed is in a specific stop display mode, an effect image that allows the player to grasp that it is a win is displayed in the display area 51 of the liquid crystal display device 50. The For example, when the special symbol display device 421 is stopped and displayed in a specific display mode corresponding to the jackpot gaming state in which a lot of balls can be obtained, the special symbol display device 421 is displayed in the display area 51 of the liquid crystal display device 50. The combination of the identification symbols for the production becomes a specific display mode (for example, a mode in which all the same symbols are arranged and stopped in a plurality of design rows), and an effect image indicating “big hit” is displayed. It is displayed in the display area 51 of the liquid crystal display device 50.

  When the special symbol becomes a specific stop display mode in the special symbol display device 421 and the gaming state is shifted to the big hit gaming state, the shutter 417a or the shutter 417b is in an open state in which it is easy to accept the game ball. Driven. As a result, the first big prize opening 418a or the second big prize opening 418b is in an open state in which it is easy to accept a game ball.

The first big prize opening 418a or the second big prize opening 418b provided on the back side (rear) of the shutter 417a or the shutter 417b has an area having the count sensor 113 (see FIG. 6), and the game ball is in that area. The shutter 417a or the shutter 417b is driven to the open state until a predetermined number (for example, 9) is won or until a predetermined time (for example, about 25 seconds) elapses. Then, when a condition for winning a predetermined number of game balls to the first big prize opening 418a or the second big prize opening 418b or the elapse of a predetermined time is satisfied in the open state, the shutter 417a or the shutter 417b is driven, The first big prize opening 418a or the second big prize opening 418b is in a closed state in which it is difficult to accept a game ball.
In the present embodiment, in the special game state, the transition from the closed state to the open state is repeated twice by driving the shutter 417a or the shutter 417b in the first grand prize port 418a or the second grand prize port 418b. (Refer FIG. 7) Not only this but the open state which accepts a game ball is good also as arbitrary times, such as 1 time, 3 times, or more.

  Further, when the specific stop display mode in the special symbol display device 421 is “big hit”, the gaming state shifts to the big hit gaming state. In the big hit game state, a game in which the transition from the closed state to the open state is repeated a prescribed number of times for the first big prize opening 418a or the second big prize opening 418b is defined as one round, and this round is repeated. Is done. Such a round game is counted as the number of rounds such as 1 round (1R), 2 rounds (2R), and the like. For example, the first round game is also called the first round and the second round is also called the second round. In the present embodiment, the number of rounds in the big hit gaming state is 2 rounds (see FIG. 11), but the number of rounds is not limited to this and can be any number.

  In addition, when a game ball is won at the start opening 414, the general winning openings 419a to 419d, the first big winning opening 418a, and the second big winning opening 418b, a predetermined number is set according to the type of each winning opening. The game ball is paid out to the upper plate 131 or the lower plate 132 by the payout unit 70.

  Then, after winning the first big prize opening 418a, the gaming state (probability change state) after the end of the big hit gaming state based on the passage of the game ball to the specific area 38A or the non-specific area 38B, the specific stop display mode, etc. , Giving a short-time state, etc.) are determined (details will be described with reference to FIG. 23). Thereafter, when the big hit gaming state is finished, the determined gaming state is started, and a game is performed in the gaming state.

[Electric configuration of gaming machine]
FIG. 6 is a block diagram showing a control circuit of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 6, the pachinko gaming machine 1 mainly includes a main control circuit 100 that controls a game and a sub-control circuit 200 that controls an effect according to the progress of the game.

  The main control circuit 100 includes a main CPU 101, a main ROM 102 (read only memory), and a main RAM 103 (read / write memory).

  A main ROM 101, a main RAM 103, and the like are connected to the main CPU 101, and the main CPU 101 executes various processes according to programs stored in the main ROM 102 to realize various functions. For example, the main CPU 101 functions as a gaming state determination unit, a continuous number management unit, and a movable member control unit.

  In the main ROM 102, a program for controlling the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1 by the main CPU 101, for example, a program for causing the main CPU 101 to execute the processes shown in FIGS. 14 to 24, a jackpot type determination table shown in FIG. Various tables and the like are stored.

  The main RAM 103 has a function of storing various flags and variable values as a temporary storage area of the main CPU 101. In the present embodiment, the main RAM 103 is used as a temporary storage area of the main CPU 101. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a readable / writable storage medium can be appropriately employed.

  The main control circuit 100 also gives commands to a reset clock pulse generation circuit 104 that generates a clock pulse of a predetermined frequency, an initial reset circuit 105 that generates a reset signal when the power is turned on, and a sub control circuit 200 described later. An IC 106 for serial communication for supplying is provided. These reset clock pulse generation circuit 104, initial reset circuit 105, and serial communication IC 106 are connected to the main CPU 101.

  The reset clock pulse generation circuit 104 generates clock pulses at a predetermined cycle (for example, every 2 milliseconds) in order to execute a system timer interrupt process to be described later.

  The initial reset circuit 105 includes a capacitor and a watchdog timer, and transmits a reset signal to the main CPU 101 when the voltage applied to the capacitor reaches a certain value. The initial reset circuit 105 receives a predetermined control signal from the main CPU 101 and discharges it to release the voltage applied to the capacitor.

  The serial communication IC 106 is connected to the main CPU 101, the sub control circuit 200, and the payout / launch control circuit 300, and includes a sub control board buffer and a payout / fire control circuit buffer.

Various devices are connected to the main control circuit 100. For example, various devices that respond to signals from the main control circuit 100 include a special symbol display device 421 that performs variable display of special symbols in a special symbol game, a round number display device 422 that displays the number of rounds in a round game, and a special symbol. Special symbol hold display device 423 for displaying the number of reserved special symbols in a game variable display, normal symbol display device 424 for variable display of a normal symbol as an identification symbol in a normal symbol game, and variable symbol normal symbol display in a normal symbol game The normal symbol holding display device 425 for displaying the number of reserved items, the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 111 for making the blade member of the ordinary electric accessory 415 open or closed, and the shutter 417a are driven, and the first big prize opening 418a is driven. Is the first large prize opening solenoid 112a (movable part) An example of control means) to drive the shutter 417b, the second special winning opening solenoid 112b of the second special winning opening 418b to an open state or closed state, the displacement member the solenoid 390 or the like are connected.
The main control circuit 100 controls the displacement member solenoid 390 that operates to open and close the displacement member 39 in the specific area 38A. Thus, when the round game is being executed in the big hit gaming state, the displacement member 39 is opened for a predetermined time and a predetermined number of times, and the game ball easily passes through the specific area 38A (see FIG. 7). ). On the other hand, when the displacement member 39 is in the closed state even in the big hit game state, the game ball cannot pass through the specific area 38A or difficult, and the game ball easily passes through the non-specific area 38B (see FIG. 7). ).
In addition, a call device (not shown) having a function of calling a hall clerk and a function of displaying the number of hits and an external terminal board used for data transmission to a hall computer that manages pachinko gaming machines throughout the hall are connected.

Various sensors are connected to the main control circuit 100. For example, the main control circuit 100 includes a count sensor 113 that supplies a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 100 when a game ball is won in the first big prize opening 418a or the second big prize opening 418b. When a game ball is won in the mouth 419, a main detection ball sensor 114 that supplies a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 100, and when a game ball wins the ball passage detector 416, the predetermined detection signal is main-controlled. The ball passing detection sensor 115 supplied to the circuit 100 and the start opening winning ball sensor 116 which supplies a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 100 when a game ball wins the start opening 414, the specific area 38A in the big hit gaming state. Specified area detection sensor 380A (passage detection means) that supplies a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 100 as a V prize when it is detected that a game ball has passed. One example) are connected. In the present embodiment, winning means that a game ball passes through an area where each sensor is provided.
The main control circuit 100 also supplies a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 100 as a non-V prize when it is detected that a game ball has passed through the non-specific area 38B in the big hit gaming state. The backup detection switch 380B for clearing backup data in the event of a power interruption or the like according to the operation of the game hall manager is connected.

  The main control circuit 100 is connected to a payout / launch control circuit 300. The payout / launch control circuit 300 is connected to a payout device 71 for paying out game balls, a launch device 20 for launching game balls, and a card unit 400. The card unit 400 can send and receive data to and from the lending operation unit 401 that outputs a signal for requesting the card unit 400 to lend out a game ball by the player's operation.

  The payout / launch control circuit 300 receives a prize ball control command supplied from the main control circuit 100 and a lending ball control signal supplied from the card unit 400, and transmits a predetermined signal to the payout device 71. The paying device 71 pays out the game ball. In addition, when the launch handle 21 is gripped by the player and is rotated in the clockwise direction, the payout / launch control circuit 300 supplies power to the launch solenoid according to the rotation angle, and the game Control to fire the ball.

  Further, a sub control circuit 200 is connected to the main control circuit 100. The sub control circuit 200 performs display control in the liquid crystal display device 50, control related to sound generated from the speaker 14, control of the lamp 15 including a decoration lamp, and the like in accordance with various commands supplied from the main control circuit 100. .

  In the present embodiment, the main control circuit 100 is configured to supply a command to the sub control circuit 200 and not to supply a signal from the sub control circuit 200 to the main control circuit 100. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the sub control circuit 200 may be configured to transmit a signal to the main control circuit 100.

  The sub control circuit 200 includes a sub CPU 201, a program ROM 202, a work RAM 203, an RTC 204, a display control circuit 210 for performing display control in the liquid crystal display device 50, a sound control circuit 220 for performing control related to sound generated from the speaker 14, and a decoration lamp. The lamp control circuit 230 that controls the lamp 15 including the above and the operation means control circuit 240 that receives the operation signal based on the player's operation from the effect button 16 are configured. The sub control circuit 200 executes an effect corresponding to the progress of the game in accordance with a command from the main control circuit 100.

  The sub CPU 201 has a function of executing various processes in accordance with programs stored in the program ROM 202. In particular, the sub CPU 201 controls the sub control circuit 200 in accordance with various commands supplied from the main control circuit 100.

  The program ROM 202 stores a program and various tables for controlling the game effects of the pachinko gaming machine 1 by the sub CPU 201.

In the present embodiment, the main ROM 102 and the program ROM 202 are used as storage media for storing programs, tables, and the like. However, the present invention is not limited to this configuration. Any other storage medium readable by a computer may be used. For example, the storage medium may be recorded on a storage medium such as a hard disk device, a CD-ROM, a DVD-ROM, or a ROM cartridge.
Here, even if the program is not recorded in advance, for example, a part or all of the program may be downloaded from a server connected to the network after the power is turned on and recorded in the work RAM 203 or the like. Furthermore, a part of the program may be recorded on separate storage media.

  The work RAM 203 stores various flag and variable values as a temporary storage area of the sub CPU 201. In this embodiment, the work RAM 203 is used as a temporary storage area of the sub CPU 201. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and any readable / writable storage medium may be used. The RTC 204 measures the current time.

  The display control circuit 210 is a circuit that performs display control of the liquid crystal display device 50, and is an image data processor (hereinafter referred to as VDP), an image data ROM that stores data for generating various image data, A frame buffer for buffering image data, a D / A converter for converting image data as an image signal, and the like are included.

  The display control circuit 210 is a device that can perform various processes for displaying an image on the liquid crystal display device 50 in accordance with data supplied from the sub CPU 201. In response to an image display command supplied from the sub CPU 201, the display control circuit 210 displays on the liquid crystal display device 50 various image data such as identification symbol image data indicating the identification symbol, background image data, and production image data. The image data to be stored is temporarily stored in the frame buffer.

  Further, the display control circuit 210 supplies the image data stored in the frame buffer to the D / A converter at a predetermined timing. The D / A converter converts image data as an image signal, and supplies the image signal to the liquid crystal display device 50 at a predetermined timing, whereby an image is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 50. That is, the display control circuit 210 performs control to display an image related to the game on the liquid crystal display device 50.

  The audio control circuit 220 includes a sound source IC that performs control related to audio, an audio data ROM that stores various audio data, an amplifier (hereinafter referred to as AMP) for amplifying an audio signal, and the like.

  The sound source IC controls sound generated from the speaker 14. The sound source IC selects one sound data from a plurality of sound data stored in the sound data ROM in accordance with the sound generation command supplied from the sub CPU 201. The sound source IC reads the selected sound data from the sound data ROM, converts the sound data into a predetermined sound signal, and supplies the sound signal to the AMP. The AMP amplifies the sound signal and generates sound from the speaker 14.

  The lamp control circuit 230 includes a drive circuit for supplying a lamp control signal, a decoration data ROM that stores a plurality of types of lamp decoration patterns, and the like.

  The operation means control circuit 240 transmits the operation signal received from the effect button 16 to the sub CPU 201. The sub CPU 201 supplies data for performing an effect corresponding to the operation signal to the display control circuit 210 and the like.

  Next, data and tables related to the control of the pachinko gaming machine 1 stored in the main ROM 102 will be described.

[1 round opening and closing pattern]
With reference to FIGS. 7A and 7B, the opening / closing pattern of the special winning opening (the first large winning opening 418a and the second large winning opening 418b) and the opening / closing pattern of the specific area 38A in one round will be described. In other words, the opening / closing patterns shown in FIGS. 7A and 7B are merely examples, and specific times for defining the opening / closing patterns may be other than those illustrated.

(Opening and closing pattern of the big prize opening)
As shown in FIG. 7 (1), one open / close pattern (open / close pattern A) is defined as the open / close pattern of one round at the special winning opening.
The open / close pattern A is an open / close pattern in which the open state is 0.1 s (0.1 second), the closed state is 2 s, and then the open state continues again for 25 s. The opening / closing pattern A is defined as a round interval from the first opening state to the final closing state. In the present embodiment, the period until the final closing state is defined as a round interval of 27.1 s (within 30 seconds), but for each opening time and each closing time, the opening time and the closing time are Any material having a relationship (such as a time length relationship or a time length) can be employed as appropriate.
The section in which the open state is 0.1 s is a short open in which the open state of the big prize opening is relatively short. In the section in which the open state is 25 s, the long open state in which the open state of the big prize opening is longer than the short open state. That is, the open / close pattern A is a pattern in which a short open occurs once, then a closed state occurs once and a long open occurs once, and the total open time of the open / close pattern A is 25.1 s. In the open state where the short is open, it is extremely difficult to win a game ball in the grand prize opening. ing.

(Opening / closing pattern of the specific area 38A)
As shown in FIG. 7B, two types of opening / closing patterns (opening / closing pattern 1B and opening / closing pattern 2B) are defined as one round opening / closing pattern in the specific region 38A by the displacement member 39. The displacement member 39 basically operates in conjunction with the open / closed state of the first big prize opening 418a.

The opening / closing pattern 1B of the displacement member 39 has an operation period in which the specific region 38A is opened for 0.1 s, and then an operation period in which the specific region 38A is closed is 2 s. It is defined as an open / close pattern that lasts for 3 seconds. The total opening time in the opening / closing pattern 1B is 3.1 s. During the operation period of 0.1 s, since the open state of the specific area 38A is relatively short, V winning in the specific area 38A becomes extremely difficult. On the other hand, during the operation period of 3 s, since the open state of the specific area 38A is relatively long, V winning in the specific area 38A is relatively easy.
For the operation period of 3 s, in the round in which the first grand prize opening 418a is opened and closed, for example, the first grand prize opening 418a is closed when the number of the big prize mouth count reaches the upper limit prize number, which will be described later. When a predetermined monitoring processing time (for example, 1098 ms) relating to the remaining sphere to be passed has passed, the displacement member 39 may be deactivated and the specific region 38A may be in a closed state even before a predetermined 3 s has elapsed. is there.
Here, it has been shown that the displacement member 39 is inoperative and the specific region 38A is in a closed state even before 3 s defined in advance, but this is not a limitation. For example, even if a predetermined monitoring processing time elapses before 3 s defined in advance, control may be performed so that the displacement member 39 does not operate and the specific region 38A is not closed. Further, for example, the control may be such that the displacement member 39 is activated after the first prize winning opening 418a is closed and the specific area 38A is opened after the special winning prize count reaches the upper limit winning number. In any case, it is possible to define the opening time of the first big prize opening 418a and the opening time of the specific area 38A in accordance with the game characteristics, the structure of the game area, and the like. In particular, if the first big prize opening 418a is in an open state when the displacement member 39 is in operation, the physical ball is won in the first big prize opening 418a, and always enters the specific area 38A. When a configuration having a moving path (rolling area) is adopted, the situation (probability) that the first big prize opening 418a is closed can be reduced only by the number of game balls detected by the non-specific area detection sensor 380B. It becomes possible.

  The opening / closing pattern 2B of the displacement member 39 is defined as an opening / closing pattern in which the operation period in which the specific region 38A is in the open state is 0.1 s, and thereafter the non-operation period in which the specific region 38A is in the closed state continues. The total opening time in the opening / closing pattern 2B is 0.1 s.

  In addition, about the opening pattern of a special winning opening, you may provide a different opening-and-closing pattern, and may provide two or more types. Further, different opening / closing patterns of the displacement member 39 may be provided, or three or more types may be provided.

(Opening / closing pattern related to V prize)
FIG. 7 (3) shows an open / close pattern combination that facilitates V winning, and FIG. 7 (4) shows an open / close pattern combination that makes V winning difficult. In the present embodiment, the specific member 38A is opened and closed so as to interlock with the opening and closing of the first big prize opening 418a by operating the displacement member 39 with the start of the opened state of the first big prize opening 418a. It becomes a state.
For example, as shown in FIG. 7 (3), the displacement member 39 is also opened for 0.1 s in conjunction with the first grand prize opening 418 a being opened for 0.1 s. In conjunction with the opening of the mouth 418a for 25s, the displacement member 39 is also opened for 3s. Therefore, in the open state in which the first grand prize opening 418a is opened for 0.1s, it is extremely difficult to win a game ball in the specific area 38A, and in the open state in which the first big prize opening 418a is opened for 25s, it is specified. It is easy to win a game ball in the area 38A. Hereinafter, a combination of opening and closing patterns including a state where the V winning is easy is referred to as “V winning easy”.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 7 (4), the displacement member 39 is only in the open state of 0.1s in conjunction with the open state of the first big prize opening 418a of 0.1s. It is extremely difficult to win a game ball in the area 38A. In the following, a combination of open / close patterns consisting of a state in which V winning is difficult or impossible is referred to as “V winning difficult”.

As shown in FIG. 8, two types of winning patterns (a winning pattern A and a winning pattern B) are defined as winning patterns for the winning prize opening.
The winning pattern A is a winning pattern defined as an opening / closing pattern for easy V winning at the first big winning opening 418a for the 1Rth and an opening / closing pattern (V winning impossible) for the second big winning opening 418b for the 1R.
The winning pattern B is a winning pattern defined as an opening / closing pattern of difficulty in winning V at the 1Rth first winning opening 418a, and an opening pattern of the 2R winning opening 418b (unable to win V).
Note that the hit pattern is not limited to the above two types. For example, instead of the winning pattern A, the 1R-th opening pattern is an opening / closing pattern for easy V winning at the first big winning opening 418a, and the second R is a winning pattern C defined as an opening / closing pattern for V winning difficulty at the first big winning opening 418a. It may be adopted. Further, for example, the winning pattern may be composed of only an open / close pattern for easy V winning.

  Next, various tables stored in the main ROM 102 will be described.

[Big hit random number judgment table]
First, the jackpot random number determination table will be described with reference to FIG. In the present embodiment, the big hit random number determination table is stored in the main ROM 102 and is referred to when a random number value based on the winning of the start port 414 is extracted.
In the jackpot random number determination table, determination value data is associated with a jackpot determination random value for which a predetermined width is set for each probability variation flag indicating whether the gaming state is a probability variation state or a non-probability variation state. Here, the jackpot determination random number value is defined in the range of “0” to “65535”. The jackpot determination random number value is a random value for determining whether or not it is a jackpot that is a result of a lottery triggered by a winning at the start port 414, in other words, a random value indicating a lottery result of a special symbol. is there.
The probability variation flag is a flag that is stored in the main RAM 103 and indicates whether or not the probability variation state is selected as the gaming state after the big hit gaming state, and indicates whether or not the probability variation state. For example, when the value of the probability variation flag is “0 (off)”, it indicates that the probability variation state is not established (non-probability variation state), and when the value of the probability variation flag is “1 (on)”, the probability variation state is indicated. Show. Whether or not it is in the probability variation state is flag-managed by the main control circuit 100, and as shown in FIG. 9 (1), the jackpot probability is defined to be different depending on whether or not it is in the probability variation state. Yes. Note that the selectivity shown in FIG. 9A represents the probability that the corresponding determination value data is selected.

More specifically, when the jackpot random number determination table is the probability variation flag “0” (non-probability variation state), the jackpot determination value data is associated with the jackpot determination random number values “0” to “64250” (width 64251). Loss determination value data is associated with random numbers other than this.
In the jackpot random number determination table, when the probability variation flag is “1” (probability variation state), the jackpot determination value data is associated with the jackpot determination random number values “0” to “64886” (width 64888). Loss determination value data is associated with the random value.
Thus, in this embodiment, when winning in the start port 414 in a non-probable variation state, the probability of winning a big hit (hereinafter also referred to as a big hit probability) is 1 / 1.02. On the other hand, when the winning opening 414 is won in the probability variation state, the jackpot probability is 1 / 1.01.
In the present embodiment, a normal symbol winning table (not shown) is stored in the main ROM 102. In the normal symbol winning table, the random number for determining the normal symbol is set so that the probability of winning the normal symbol lottery is 1/100 when the probability is low (non-short-time state) and 1/1 when the probability is high (time-short state). It is prescribed. The game flow using the big hit random number determination table, the normal symbol winning table, etc. will be described later.

[Design determination table]
Next, the symbol determination table will be described with reference to FIG. In the present embodiment, the symbol determination table is stored in the main ROM 102 and is referred to when a random number value based on a winning at the start port 414 (see FIG. 4) is extracted.
In the symbol determination table, for each determination value data, a symbol selection command and a symbol designation command are associated with a symbol random value for which a predetermined width is set. Here, the symbol random number value indicates a random number value that determines a symbol corresponding to the lottery result. The jackpot selection symbol command indicates a command corresponding to a symbol random number value, in other words, a command for designating a jackpot symbol determined according to the type of jackpot at the time of winning the jackpot. The symbol designation command indicates a command corresponding to the judgment value data, in other words, a command for designating a special symbol displayed when the special symbol is stopped and displayed.

More specifically, in the symbol determination table, the symbol random number values “0” to “19” are associated with the jackpot selection symbol command “z0”, and the symbol random number values “20” to “39” are associated with the symbol hit selection symbol. The command “z1” is associated, the symbol random number values “40” to “59” are associated with the jackpot selection symbol command “z2”, and the symbol random number values “60” to “79” are associated with the jackpot selection symbol command “ z3 ”is associated with the symbol random number values“ 80 ”to“ 99 ”, and the big hit selection symbol command“ z4 ”is associated with it. Thus, in this embodiment, when winning at the start opening 414 and winning a big hit, the big hit selection symbol commands “z0” to “z4” are equally selected with a probability of 20/100.
Also, the symbol designation command “zA1” is associated with the jackpot determination value data, and the symbol designation command “zA3” is associated with the loss determination value data.

[Variation pattern determination table]
Next, the variation pattern determination table will be described with reference to FIG. The variation pattern determination table is stored in the main ROM 102, and the variation pattern is determined to be the variation time of special symbols and the big hit time selection symbol commands (“z0”, “z1”, “z2”, “z3”, “z4”). Value data (“losing judgment value data”, “big hit judgment value data”) is associated with each other.

[Big hit type determination table]
Next, the jackpot type determination table will be described with reference to FIG. The big hit type determination table is stored in the main ROM 102. In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 11 (1) to (4), the big hit type determination table is a game state before the big hit gaming state (non-short-time state and non-probability change state, short-time state and non-probability change state, non-short-time state). State and probability variation state, time-short state and probability variation state).
In the big hit type determination table, the selection symbol command at the time of big hit (“z0”, “z1”, “z2”, “z3”, “z4”) has a short time flag, a short time number, the possibility of V winning, and the number of rounds. It is associated. More specifically, in the jackpot type determination table, data referred to when the limiter is operated and data referred to when the limiter is not operated are defined.
In addition, the data of the time reduction flag shown at the time of the limiter operation in the big hit type determination table shown in FIG. 11 (4) used when the big hit gaming state is entered in the time reduction state and the probability change state is an example of the first data. Yes, the data of the time reduction flag indicated when the limiter is not operated is an example of second data. Further, when the limiter is not activated, the probability that the time-short flag is turned on “1”, that is, the probability that the time-short state (an example of the third gaming state) is selected (an example of the selection probability of the gaming state) is 80%. The probability that the time-short flag is off “0”, that is, the probability that the non-time-short state (an example of the fourth gaming state) is selected is 20%. On the other hand, when the limiter is activated, the probability that the time reduction state is selected is 60%, and the probability that the non-time reduction state is selected is 40%. That is, the first data and the second data are defined so that the selection probability of the gaming state is different. More specifically, the second data is defined with a higher selection probability of the third gaming state as the gaming state after the end of the special gaming state than the first data.

  Here, the number of time reductions indicates the upper limit value of the number of fluctuations of the special symbol in the time reduction state started after the end of the big hit gaming state. “Probably changing” means that the time is shortened while the probability changing state. In the present embodiment, the short-time state ends when the probability variation state ends, when a big win is won, or when there is a special symbol variation for the short-time number of times shown in the big hit type determination table, that is, , Transition from time-saving state to non-time-saving state.

  For example, the big hit type determination table shown in FIG. 11 (1) is referred to by the main CPU 101 when the value of the winning time short flag, which will be described later, is “0” and the value of the winning probability change flag, which will be described later, is “0”. The The big hit type determination table shown in FIG. 11 (2) is referred to by the main CPU 101 when the value of the winning time short flag is “1” and the winning probability change flag is “0”. The big hit type determination table shown in FIG. 11 (3) is referred to by the main CPU 101 when the value of the winning time short flag is “0” and the value of the winning certainty change flag is “1”. The big hit type determination table shown in FIG. 11 (4) is referred to by the main CPU 101 when the value of the winning time short flag is “1” and the winning probability change flag is “1”.

[Winning effect information determination table]
Next, the winning effect information determination table will be described with reference to FIG. The winning effect information determination table is stored in the main ROM 102. In the winning effect information determination table, for each determination value data, winning effect information A and winning effect information B are associated with the jackpot selection symbol command.
Winning effect information A is information mainly related to effects related to the color change of the reserved ball. The sub CPU 201 determines, based on the winning effect information A, one effect from a plurality of effects related to the color change of the reserved ball provided corresponding to the winning effect information A. The winning effect information B is information mainly related to the pre-reading effect of the reserved ball. For example, the sub CPU 201 determines, based on the winning effect information B, one effect from a plurality of effects related to the pre-reading of the reserved ball provided corresponding to the winning effect information B.

[Variation production pattern determination table]
Next, the variation effect pattern determination table will be described with reference to FIG. The variation effect pattern determination table is stored in the main ROM 102. In the variation effect pattern determination table, the variation effect pattern is associated with the jackpot selection symbol command and the variation time.
The variation effect pattern indicates an effect pattern performed when the symbol is changing. The sub CPU 201 determines an effect type corresponding to the variation effect pattern based on the variation effect pattern in consideration of the gaming state and the like.

  Next, processing executed by the main control circuit 100 and the sub control circuit 200 of this embodiment will be described. First, processing executed by the main CPU 101 of the main control circuit 100 will be described. When the power is turned on, the main CPU 101 reads a program from the main ROM 102 and executes main control main processing. Further, the main CPU 101 may interrupt the main control main process and execute the system timer interrupt process even when the main control main process is being executed. The main CPU 101 generates a clock pulse at a predetermined cycle (for example, every 2 milliseconds), and executes a system timer interrupt process accordingly.

[System timer interrupt processing]
The system timer interrupt process of the main CPU 101 will be described with reference to FIGS. As shown in FIG. 14, in step S10, the main CPU 101 performs processing for saving each register. When the main CPU 101 ends this process, the process moves to step S11.

In step S11, the main CPU 101 performs random number update processing. In this process, the main CPU 101 performs a process of updating the random number. For example, the main CPU 101 updates random numbers such as a jackpot determination random number counter, a jackpot symbol random number counter, a normal symbol determination random number counter, and an effect condition determination random number counter. Note that the jackpot determination random number counter and jackpot symbol random number counter will be unfair if the counter value update timing is indefinite, so it will be updated at a fixed timing every 2 msec to ensure this Like to do.
When the main CPU 101 ends this process, the process proceeds to step S12.

In step S12, the main CPU 101 performs switch input detection processing. Although details will be described later, in this process, the main CPU 101 performs a process of determining whether or not there is an input to the switch. For example, the main CPU 101 uses a count sensor 113 (see FIG. 6) provided in the first grand prize winning port 418a and the second grand prize winning port 418b (see FIG. 4), and general prize winning ports 419a, 419b, 419c, and 419d (see FIG. 4), a general winning ball sensor 114 (see FIG. 6), a ball passage detection sensor 115 (see FIG. 6) provided in the ball passage detector 416 (see FIG. 4), and a start port 414 (see FIG. 6). 4), a start area winning ball sensor 116 (see FIG. 6), a specific area detection sensor 380A provided in the specific area 38A, and a non-specific area detection sensor 380B provided in the non-specific area 38B. By receiving the detection signal, it is determined whether each switch has detected a game ball. If the main CPU 101 determines that it has been detected, the main CPU 101 updates the big prize opening prize ball counter, the general winning prize prize ball counter, the start opening prize ball counter, and the like according to the detection.
When the main CPU 101 finishes this process, the process proceeds to step S13.

In step S13, the main CPU 101 performs timer update processing. In this process, the main CPU 101 waits for synchronization between the main control circuit 100 and the sub-control circuit 200, a first big prize opening 418a and a second big prize opening 418b (open when a big hit occurs. A process of updating various timers such as a big prize opening time timer for measuring the opening time of FIG. 4) is executed.
When the main CPU 101 finishes this process, the process proceeds to step S14.

In step S14, the main CPU 101 performs command output processing. In this process, the main CPU 101 supplies various commands to the sub control circuit 200. The various commands include, for example, a demonstration display command derived and displayed on the liquid crystal display device 50, a later-described derived symbol designation command, a later-described variation pattern designation command, a later-described jackpot type command, a later-described jackpot start command, and a later-described start. A mouth winning command, a specific area passage detection command to be described later, a gaming state selection effect command to be described later, and the like are included. In this process, the main CPU 101 receives, in addition to various commands, data indicating the value of the probability variation state variation counter described later, data indicating the value of the time-short state variation counter described later, and the value of the probability variation counter described later. The data shown is supplied to the sub-control circuit 200.
Further, the main CPU 101 drives the first big prize opening solenoid 112a (see FIG. 6) that drives the shutter 417a of the first big prize opening 418a, and the second big prize opening solenoid 112b that drives the shutter 417b of the second big prize opening 418b. (See FIG. 6), a normal electric accessory solenoid 111 (see FIG. 6) for opening and closing the blade member of the ordinary electric accessory 415, and a solenoid for driving the displacement member solenoid 390 for driving the displacement member 39 in the specific area 38A. Supply power.
Further, in the special symbol memory check process (see FIG. 19), which will be described later, the variation pattern of the identification symbol for the effect (derived symbol) displayed in the display area 51 (see FIG. 4) of the liquid crystal display device 50 is determined. In this case, the main CPU 101 generates a variation pattern designation command indicating the determination result and supplies it to the sub-control circuit 200.
When the main CPU 101 finishes this process, the process proceeds to step S15.

In step S15, the main CPU 101 performs game information output processing. In this process, the main CPU 101 sends game information, which is information related to the game, processed by the main control circuit 100, the sub control circuit 200, the payout / launch control circuit 300, etc., to the sub control circuit 200, the payout / fire control circuit. 300, output to an external device (for example, hall computer or calling device).
When the main CPU 101 finishes this process, the process proceeds to step S16.

In step S16, the main CPU 101 performs processing for restoring each register. In this processing, the main CPU 101 performs processing for restoring each register to the address before the interrupt processing.
When the main CPU 101 finishes this process, it ends this system timer interrupt process.

[Switch input detection processing]
The subroutine (switch input detection process) executed in step S12 in FIG. 14 will be described with reference to FIG.
In step S20, the main CPU 101 performs a start opening prize detection process. Although details will be described later, in this process, the main CPU 101 determines a big hit if it has received a detection signal from the start opening winning ball sensor 116 (see FIG. 6) provided in the start opening 414 (see FIG. 4). A random number value for use and a design random number value are acquired, the number of reservations for a special symbol is incremented by 1 up to 4 and a payout information is set in a predetermined area of the main RAM 103.
When the main CPU 101 ends this process, the process moves to step S21.

In step S21, the main CPU 101 performs a general winning opening detection process. In this process, when the main CPU 101 has received a detection signal from the general winning ball sensor 114 (see FIG. 6) provided in the general winning openings 419a, 419b, 419c, 419d (see FIG. 4), The payout information corresponding to the winnings of the mouths 419a, 419b, 419c, 419d is set in a predetermined area of the main RAM 103.
When the main CPU 101 ends this process, the process proceeds to step S22.

In step S22, the main CPU 101 performs a special winning opening passing detection process. In this process, when the main CPU 101 has received a detection signal from the count sensor 113 (see FIG. 6) provided in the first big prize opening 418a and the second big prize opening 418b (see FIG. 4), The payout information corresponding to the winnings of the first big winning opening 418a and the second big winning opening 418b is set in a predetermined area of the main RAM 103.
When the main CPU 101 finishes this process, the process proceeds to step S23.

In step S23, the main CPU 101 performs a ball passage detector passage detection process. In this process, when the main CPU 101 receives a detection signal from the ball passage detection sensor 115 (see FIG. 6) provided in the ball passage detector 416 (see FIG. 4), the lottery result (randomness) related to the normal symbol is received. (Numerical value) is acquired, and the upper limit is four, and “1” is added to the value (the number of reservations) of the normal symbol reservation storage number counter stored in the main RAM 103.
When the main CPU 101 ends this process, the process proceeds to step S24.

In step S24, the main CPU 101 performs specific area passage detection processing. In this process, when the main CPU 101 has received a detection signal from the specific area detection sensor 380A provided in the specific area 38A, the main CPU 101 receives information for transition to the gaming state (the game ball is in the specific area during the big hit gaming state). Passing information indicating that the data has passed through 38A) is set in a predetermined area of the main RAM 103. Further, the main CPU 101 performs processing for generating a specific area passage detection command and storing it in the main RAM 103.
When the main CPU 101 ends this process, the process moves to step S25.

In step S <b> 25, the main CPU 101 performs a special winning opening discharge detection process. In this process, the main CPU 101 detects an error based on the game balls won in the big winning opening and the game balls discharged from the big winning opening. More specifically, the number of times detected by the specific area detection sensor 380A (the number of game balls) and the total number of times detected by the non-specific area detection sensor 380B are the first big prize opening 418a, the second It is determined whether or not the number of times detected by the count sensor 113 provided at the big prize opening 418b (see FIG. 4) has been exceeded. Do.
When the main CPU 101 finishes this process, it ends this subroutine.

[Start-up winning detection processing]
A subroutine (start opening prize detection process) executed in step S20 of FIG. 15 will be described with reference to FIG.
In step S <b> 30, the main CPU 101 performs a process of determining whether or not a game ball is detected by the start opening winning ball sensor 116. In this process, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not a detection signal has been received from the start opening winning ball sensor 116, and if it is determined that a detection signal has been received from the starting opening winning ball sensor 116, the process proceeds to step S31. If it is determined that the detection signal is not received from the start opening winning ball sensor 116, this subroutine is terminated.

In step S31, the main CPU 101 performs a payout information set process. In this process, the main CPU 101 sets payout information corresponding to the winning at the start port 414 (see FIG. 4) in a predetermined area of the main RAM 103.
When the main CPU 101 finishes this process, the process proceeds to step S32.

  In step S <b> 32, the main CPU 101 performs processing to determine whether or not the number of start opening prizes held is smaller than “4”. In this process, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the reserved number based on the winning of the start port 414 (see FIG. 4) is smaller than “4”, and if it is determined that the reserved number is smaller than “4”, step S33. If it is determined that the reserved number is “4” or more, the present subroutine is terminated.

In step S <b> 33, the main CPU 101 performs a process of adding “1” to the start slot winning number. In this process, the main CPU 101 adds “1” to the value of the number of reserves based on the winning of the start port 414 (see FIG. 4) stored in the main RAM 103.
When the main CPU 101 ends this process, the process moves to step S34.

In step S34, the main CPU 101 performs random number acquisition / storage processing. In this process, the main CPU 101 extracts the jackpot determination random number value of the special symbol game from the jackpot determination random number counter (so-called special symbol lottery), and further extracts the symbol random number value from the jackpot symbol random number counter. Then, the main CPU 101 performs processing for storing the extracted jackpot determination random number value and symbol random number value in the special symbol start storage area for storing a random number value based on winning in the start port 414 (see FIG. 4) in the main RAM 103. Do. In this embodiment, the special symbol start storage area is provided with a special symbol start storage area (0) to a special symbol start storage area (4), and the hit determination random number stored in the special symbol start storage area (0). The determination result based on the symbol is derived and displayed by a special symbol, and various random numbers acquired by winning the starting port 414 (see FIG. 4) during the variation of the special symbol are the special symbol starting storage area (1) to the special symbol. They are stored in order in the symbol start storage area (4).
When the main CPU 101 ends this process, the process moves to step S35.

In step S <b> 35, the main CPU 101 performs a start-port winning hold number increase command set process. In this process, the main CPU 101 sends a reservation number increase command for driving the special symbol hold display device 423 (see FIG. 4) to the main RAM 103 in accordance with the process of adding “1” to the hold number value in step S33. The process to memorize is performed.
When the main CPU 101 ends this process, the process moves to step S36.
The main CPU 101 supplies this reserved number increase command to the special symbol hold display device 423, and the special symbol hold display device 423 turns on the display lamp based on the supplied hold number increase command.

In step S <b> 36, the main CPU 101 sets a start winning command in a predetermined area of the main RAM 63. The start winning command includes information indicating a random number for winning determination, winning effect information, and the like.
When the main CPU 101 finishes this process, it ends this subroutine.
The start winning command is supplied from the main CPU 101 of the main control circuit 100 to the sub CPU 201 of the sub control circuit 200, so that the sub control circuit 200 determines whether or not the game ball has been won and the winning lottery result is determined. Become aware. The data of the start winning command includes data for executing a winning effect, for example, an effect of changing the display mode of the reserved ball displayed for the effect. As a result, a so-called “prefetching effect” is possible in which an effect is executed based on the start-up memory before the execution of variation.

[Main control main processing]
Next, main control main processing executed by the main CPU 101 will be described with reference to FIGS.
As shown in FIG. 17, in step S50, the main CPU 101 performs initial setting. In this process, the main CPU 101 reads a startup program from the main ROM 102 in response to power-on, initializes a flag stored in the main RAM 103, or returns to a state before power-off.
When the main CPU 101 finishes this process, the process proceeds to step S51.

  In step S51, the main CPU 101 performs initial value random number update processing. In this process, the main CPU 101 performs a process of updating the initial value random number counter. When the main CPU 101 ends this process, the process proceeds to step S52.

In step S52, the main CPU 101 performs a special symbol control process. Although details will be described later, for example, in this process, the main CPU 101 refers to the jackpot random number determination table shown in FIG. It is determined whether or not the player has been won, and the result of determination is stored in the main RAM 103.
When the main CPU 101 ends this process, the process moves to step S53.

In step S53, the main CPU 101 performs normal symbol control processing. Although details will be described later, for example, in this process, the main CPU 101 extracts a random number value in accordance with a detection signal from the ball passage detection sensor 115 and stores it in a normal symbol winning table (not shown) stored in the main ROM 102. , It is determined whether or not the normal symbol lottery has been won, and processing for storing the determination result in the main RAM 103 is performed.
When the main CPU 101 ends this process, the process moves to step S54.
Note that, when the normal symbol lottery is won, the blade member of the normal electric accessory 415 is in an open state, so that the game ball can easily enter the start port 414 (see FIG. 4).

In step S54, the main CPU 101 performs a symbol display device control process. In this process, the main CPU 101 determines the special symbol display device 421 and the normal symbol display device 424 according to the result of the special symbol control process stored in the main RAM 103 in step S52 and step S53 and the result of the normal symbol control process. Control information related to a control signal for driving the main RAM 103 is stored in the main RAM 103.
When the main CPU 101 ends this process, the process moves to step S55.
The main CPU 101 transmits a control signal to the special symbol display device 421, and the special symbol display device 421 displays the special symbol in a variable manner and a stop display based on the received control signal. Further, the main CPU 101 transmits a control signal to the normal symbol display device 424, and the normal symbol display device 424 displays the normal symbol in a variable manner and a stop display based on the received control signal.

In step S55, the main CPU 101 performs game information data generation processing. In this process, the main CPU 101 generates game information data to be transmitted to the sub control circuit 200, the payout / launch control circuit 300, the hall computer, etc., and stores it in the main RAM 103.
When the main CPU 101 ends this process, the process moves to step S56.

In step S56, the main CPU 101 performs storage / game state data generation processing. In this process, the main CPU 101 generates storage / game state data to be transmitted to the sub-control circuit 200 in accordance with the probability change flag and the time reduction flag, and stores them in the main RAM 103.
When the main CPU 101 finishes this process, the process proceeds to step S51.

[Special symbol control processing]
The subroutine (special symbol control process) executed in step S52 in FIG. 17 will be described with reference to FIG. In FIG. 18, the values drawn on the sides of step S61 to step S69 indicate the values of the control state flags corresponding to those steps, and are stored in a storage area functioning as a control state flag in the main RAM 103. . The main CPU 101 executes one step corresponding to the value of the control state flag stored in the main RAM 103, and advances the special symbol game.

In step S60, the main CPU 101 performs processing for loading a control state flag. In this process, the main CPU 101 reads the value of the control state flag stored in the main RAM 103.
When the main CPU 101 finishes this process, the process proceeds to step S61.

  In step S61 to step S69 described later, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not to execute various processes in each step based on the value of the control state flag, as will be described later. The value of the control state flag indicates the state of the special symbol game, and enables one of the processes in steps S61 to S69 to be executed. In addition, the main CPU 101 executes processing in each step at a predetermined timing determined according to a waiting time timer set for each step. Before reaching the predetermined timing, the process ends without executing the process in each step, and another subroutine is executed.

In step S61, the main CPU 101 performs a special symbol memory check process. Although details will be described later, for example, in this process, the main CPU 101 checks the number of reserved special symbols when the value of the control state flag is “00” indicating the special symbol storage check.
When the main CPU 101 ends this process, the process moves to step S62.

In step S62, the main CPU 101 performs special symbol variation time management processing. In this process, the main CPU 101 sets the value of the control state flag to the value “01” indicating the special symbol variation time management, and when the variation time has elapsed, sets the value “02” indicating the special symbol display time management to the control state flag. And a waiting time after confirmation (for example, 1 second) is set in the waiting time timer. That is, it is set to execute the process of step S63 after the waiting time after determination has elapsed.
Further, the main CPU 101 performs a process of setting (storing) a symbol stop command in the main RAM 103. The symbol stop command is supplied as a symbol stop command from the main CPU 101 of the main control circuit 100 to the sub CPU 201 of the sub control circuit 200, so that the sub control circuit 200 recognizes the symbol stop.
When the main CPU 101 ends this process, the process moves to step S63.

In step S63, the main CPU 101 performs a special symbol display time management process. Although details will be described later, for example, in this process, the main CPU 101 determines that the value of the control state flag is “02” indicating the special symbol display time management, and if the waiting time after determination has passed, It is determined whether or not there is. If the main CPU 101 determines that it is a big hit, it sets a value “03” indicating the big hit start interval management in the control state flag, and sets a time corresponding to the big hit start interval in the waiting time timer. That is, after the time corresponding to the big hit start interval elapses, the process of step S64 is set to be executed. On the other hand, if the main CPU 101 determines that it is not a big hit, it sets a value “08” indicating the end of the special symbol game. That is, it sets so that the process of step S69 may be performed.
When the main CPU 101 finishes this process, it moves the process to step S64 or step S69.

In step S64, the main CPU 101 performs jackpot start interval management processing. In this process, the main CPU 101 determines that the value of the control state flag is “03” indicating the jackpot start interval management, and when the time corresponding to the jackpot start interval has elapsed, the value “04” indicating that the big winning opening is being opened. Is set in the control state flag. That is, it sets so that the process of step S65 may be performed.
Further, in this process, the main CPU 101 sets the data for the number of times of winning a prize opening according to the determined type of jackpot. For example, when the main CPU 101 determines the big hit of the big hit selection symbol command “z0” in the non-short-time state and the non-probable change state, the main winning block of the main RAM 103 is based on the big hit type determination table shown in FIG. An upper limit value (“2” in the present embodiment) of the opening number counter is set.
When the main CPU 101 ends this process, the process proceeds to step S65.

In step S <b> 65, the main CPU 101 performs a special winning opening opening process. Although details will be described later, in this process, the main CPU 101 sets a value “05” indicating the supervision of the winning ball residual ball or a value “07” indicating the big hit end interval in the control state flag. That is, it sets so that the process of step S66 or step S68 may be performed.
Further, the main CPU 101 sets the opening upper limit time (for example, 25 seconds) of the first grand prize opening 418a (see FIG. 4) or the second big prize opening 418b (see FIG. 4) in the big prize opening opening timer. Data for opening the first big prize opening 418a or the second big prize opening 418b read from the main ROM 102 is stored in the main RAM 103.
The main CPU 101 uses the data for opening the first big prize opening 418a (see FIG. 4) or the second big prize opening 418b (see FIG. 4) stored in the main RAM 103 in the process of step S14 in FIG. And a solenoid power source for opening the first grand prize opening 418a or the second big prize opening 418b, the first big prize opening solenoid 112a (see FIG. 6) for driving the shutter 417a of the first big prize opening 418a or It supplies to the 2nd big winning opening solenoid 112b (refer FIG. 6) which drives the shutter 417b of the 2nd big winning opening 418b.
When the main CPU 101 ends this process, the process moves to step S66.

In step S66, the main CPU 101 performs a special winning opening residual ball monitoring process. In this processing, when the value of the control state flag is “05” indicating monitoring of the remaining ball in the big winning opening, the main CPU 101 sets a predetermined monitoring processing time for the remaining ball in the timer and before reopening the big winning opening. A value “06” indicating waiting time management is set in the control state flag.
When the main CPU 101 ends this process, the process moves to step S67.

In step S67, the main CPU 101 performs a waiting time management process before reopening the big winning opening. In this process, the main CPU 101 determines that the value of the control state flag is “06” indicating the waiting time management before reopening of the big winning opening, and when the time corresponding to the interval between rounds has elapsed, Is updated so as to increase it by “1”. Further, the main CPU 101 sets a value “04” indicating that the special winning opening is open in the control state flag. That is, it sets so that the process of step S65 may be performed.
When the main CPU 101 ends this process, the process proceeds to step S65.

In step S68, the main CPU 101 performs jackpot end interval processing. Although details will be described later, in this process, the main CPU 101 determines that the special symbol game is ended when the value of the control state flag is “07” indicating the jackpot end interval and the time corresponding to the jackpot end interval has elapsed. The indicated value “08” is set in the control state flag. That is, it sets so that the process of step S69 may be performed.
When the main CPU 101 ends this process, the process proceeds to step S69.

In step S69, the main CPU 101 performs a special symbol game end process. In this process, the main CPU 101 sets a value “00” indicating a special symbol storage check when the control state flag is a value “08” indicating the end of the special symbol game. That is, it sets so that the process of step S61 may be performed.
When the main CPU 101 finishes this process, it ends this subroutine.

As described above, the main CPU 101 executes the special symbol game by setting the control state flag.
More specifically, the main CPU 101 sets the control state flags in the order of “00”, “01”, “02”, “08” when the result of the hit determination is lost in the case of not being the big hit gaming state. As a result, the processing of step S61, step S62, step S63, and step S69 shown in FIG. 18 is executed at a predetermined timing.
On the other hand, if the main CPU 101 is not in the big hit gaming state and the result of the hit determination is a big hit, the main CPU 101 sets the control state flags in order of “00”, “01”, “02”, “03”, The processing of step S61, step S62, step S63, and step S64 shown in FIG. 18 is executed at a predetermined timing, and control to the big hit gaming state is executed. Furthermore, when executing the control to the big hit gaming state, the main CPU 101 sets the control state flags in order of “04”, “05”, and “06”, thereby performing steps S65, S66, The process of step S67 is executed at a predetermined timing, and a big hit game is executed. When the big hit game ending condition is satisfied, the main CPU 101 sets the steps “07” and “08” in order to execute the processing of step S68 and step S69 shown in FIG. End the game.

[Special symbol memory check processing]
The subroutine (special symbol memory check process) executed in step S61 in FIG. 18 will be described with reference to FIG.
In step S70, the main CPU 101 performs processing for loading the control state flag. In this process, the main CPU 101 reads a control state flag stored in the main RAM 103.
When the main CPU 101 ends this process, the process moves to step S71.

  In step S71, the main CPU 101 performs a process of determining whether or not the value of the control state flag is a value “00” indicating the special symbol storage check. In this process, when the main CPU 101 determines that the value of the control state flag is “00” indicating the special symbol storage check, the process proceeds to step S72. On the other hand, when the main CPU 101 determines that the value of the control state flag is not the value “00” indicating the special symbol storage check, the main CPU 101 ends the present subroutine.

  In step S <b> 72, the main CPU 101 performs a process of determining whether or not the number of start opening prizes held is “0”. In this process, the main CPU 101 determines the presence / absence of data in the special symbol start storage area (0) to the special symbol start storage area (4) of the main RAM 103. When the main CPU 101 determines that the start memory corresponding to the special symbol is “0”, that is, no data is stored in the special symbol start storage area (0) to the special symbol start storage area (4), the step The process moves to S83. On the other hand, when the main CPU 101 determines that the start memory corresponding to the special symbol is not “0”, that is, the data is stored in the special symbol start storage area (0) to the special symbol start storage area (4), The process moves to step S73.

In step S73, the main CPU 101 performs a process of subtracting “1” from the start memory number. In this process, the main CPU 101 performs a process of clearing data in the special symbol start storage area (0) of the main RAM 103.
When the main CPU 101 ends this process, the process moves to step S74.

In step S74, the main CPU 101 performs special symbol storage area transfer processing based on the start opening prize. In this processing, the main CPU 101 stores the data of the special symbol start storage area (1) to the special symbol start storage area (4) of the main RAM 103 as the special symbol start storage area (0) to the special symbol start storage area (3 ) Is shifted (stored).
When the main CPU 101 finishes this process, the process proceeds to step S75.

In step S <b> 75, the main CPU 101 performs a process of determining whether or not the value of the short-time state variation number counter is “0”. Here, the time-short state change frequency counter indicates the number of times the special symbol is changed (in other words, stopped) in the time-short state.
In this process, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the value of the time-short state change frequency counter in the main RAM 103 is “0”. If the process proceeds to S79 and it is determined that the value of the time-varying state variation number counter is not “0”, the process proceeds to step S76.

In step S76, the main CPU 101 performs a process of subtracting “1” from the value of the short-time state variation number counter. In this process, the main CPU 101 subtracts “1” from the value of the short-time state fluctuation count counter in the main RAM 103.
When the main CPU 101 ends this process, the process moves to step S77.

  In step S <b> 77, the main CPU 101 performs a process for determining whether or not the time-varying state variation number counter is “0”. In this process, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the value of the time-short state change frequency counter in the main RAM 103 is “0”. The process proceeds to S78, and if it is determined that the value of the time-varying state variation number counter is not “0”, the process proceeds to Step S79.

In step S78, the main CPU 101 performs a process of setting “0” to the value of the time reduction flag. In this process, the main CPU 101 sets “0” to the value of the time reduction flag stored in the main RAM 103. Here, the time reduction flag is a flag that is stored in the main RAM 103 and indicates whether or not the time reduction state is selected as the gaming state after the big hit, and also indicates whether or not the time reduction state. For example, when the value of the time reduction flag is “0”, it indicates that the time reduction state is not set (non-time reduction state), and when the value of the time reduction flag is “1”, the time reduction state is indicated.
When the main CPU 101 ends this process, the process moves to step S79.
The main CPU 101 generates game state data to be transmitted to the sub control circuit 200 according to the value of the time reduction flag in the process of step S56 shown in FIG.

  In step S79, the main CPU 101 performs a process of setting a value “01” indicating special symbol variation time management to the value of the control state flag. When the main CPU 101 finishes this process, the process moves to step S80.

In step S80, the main CPU 101 performs jackpot determination processing.
In this process, first, the main CPU 101 performs a special symbol determination process. The main CPU 101 refers to the jackpot random number determination table (see FIG. 9 (1)) and the symbol determination table (see FIG. 9 (2)) based on the jackpot determination random number value and the symbol random number value extracted in step S34. Select (determine) the value data, the big hit selection symbol command, and the symbol designation command.
For example, the main CPU 101 uses the jackpot random number determination table to determine which determination value data is associated with the jackpot determination random number extracted in step S34. Then, the main CPU 101 determines, based on the symbol determination table, to which jackpot selection symbol command the symbol random number value is associated, determines the jackpot selection symbol command, and indicates the symbol selection symbol command Data is stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 103.
For example, the main CPU 101 determines a symbol designation command associated with a special symbol to be stopped and displayed on the special symbol display device 421. More specifically, the main CPU 101 refers to the symbol determination table based on the symbol random value extracted in step S34, and if the extracted jackpot determination random number value is associated with the jackpot determination value data, the symbol designation When the command “zA1” is selected and the extracted jackpot determination random number value is associated with the loss determination value data, the symbol designation command “zA3” is selected. The main CPU 101 stores data indicating the selected symbol designation command in a predetermined area of the main RAM 103.
Further, the main CPU 101 generates a derived symbol designation command for determining a derived symbol corresponding to the special symbol to be stopped and displayed on the special symbol display device 421 by the sub CPU 201. Store in the area. The main CPU 101 outputs the derived symbol designation command to the sub control circuit 200 in step S14 shown in FIG. The sub CPU 201 of the sub control circuit 200 starts to display the derived symbol variation display based on the received derived symbol designation command.
Further, the main CPU 101 generates a game state selection effect command for performing the game state selection effect displayed on the special symbol display device 421 by the sub CPU 201 and stores it in a predetermined area of the main RAM 103. The main CPU 101 outputs this gaming state selection effect command to the sub-control circuit 200 in step S14 shown in FIG. For example, the sub CPU 201 of the sub control circuit 200 executes the effects shown in SC11 and SC12 of FIG. 28 based on the received gaming state selection effect command.

Next, the main CPU 101 performs variation pattern determination processing. In this process, the main CPU 101 extracts a variation pattern random value, and determines a special symbol variation pattern based on the extracted variation pattern random value and the special symbol (big hit selection symbol command) determined in step S35. The fluctuation pattern is determined with reference to the fluctuation pattern determination table (see FIG. 10) for storing, and stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 103. The main CPU 101 determines the variation display mode of the special symbol in the special symbol display device 421 based on such data indicating the variation pattern.
The main CPU 101 supplies data indicating the determined variation pattern to the special symbol display device 421. The special symbol display device 421 variably displays the special symbol for the variation time specified in the variation pattern determination table (see FIG. 10) based on the data indicating the variation pattern, and is associated with the big hit selection symbol command. Stop display in the mode. Data indicating the variation pattern is supplied from the main CPU 101 of the main control circuit 100 to the sub CPU 201 of the sub control circuit 200 as a variation pattern designation command. The sub CPU 201 of the sub control circuit 200 executes an effect display according to the received variation pattern designation command.
When the main CPU 101 ends this process, the process moves to step S81.

In step S81, the main CPU 101 performs processing for clearing the storage area used for the previous change. In this process, the main CPU 101 performs a process of clearing the storage area of the main RAM 103 used for the previous variable display.
When the main CPU 101 ends this process, the process moves to step S82.

In step S82, the main CPU 101 performs a waiting time setting process. In this process, the main CPU 101 performs a process of setting a variation time corresponding to the variation pattern of the special symbol determined in step S80 in the waiting time timer.
When the main CPU 101 finishes this process, it ends this subroutine.

In step S83, the main CPU 101 performs a demo display process. In this process, the main CPU 101 performs a process of setting a demonstration display permission value in the main RAM 103. Further, the main CPU 101 maintains a state in which the special symbol game start memory (the special symbol start memory area in which the random number for winning determination is stored) is “0” for a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds). As the demonstration display permission value, a value that permits execution of the demonstration display is set. When the demonstration display permission value is a predetermined value, the main CPU 101 sets a demonstration display command and stores it in a predetermined area of the main RAM 103.
The main CPU 101 supplies the sub control circuit 200 with the demonstration display command. The sub-control circuit 200 performs a demonstration display on the liquid crystal display device 50 based on the demonstration display command.
The main CPU 101 ends this subroutine when the demonstration display process is completed.

[Special symbol display time management process]
The subroutine (special symbol display time management process) executed in step S63 in FIG. 18 will be described with reference to FIG.
In step S90, the main CPU 101 performs a process of determining whether or not the value of the control state flag is a value “02” indicating special symbol display time management. In this process, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the value of the control state flag stored in the main RAM 103 is a value “02” indicating the special symbol display time management process, and the value of the control state flag is the special symbol display. If it is determined that the value is “02” indicating the time management process, the process proceeds to step S91. If it is determined that the value of the control state flag is not the value “02” indicating the special symbol display time management process, this subroutine is executed. finish.

  In step S91, the main CPU 101 performs a process of determining whether or not the waiting time is “0”. In this process, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the value of the waiting time timer corresponding to the special symbol display time management process is “0”. When the main CPU 101 determines that the value of the waiting time timer is “0”, the main CPU 101 shifts the process to step S92, and when it determines that the value of the waiting time timer is not “0”, the main CPU 101 ends the present subroutine.

  In step S92, the main CPU 101 performs a process of determining whether or not it is a big hit. In this process, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the determination value data stored in the main RAM 103 is jackpot determination value data (whether or not it is a big hit). If it is determined that it is not a big hit, the process proceeds to step S93.

  In step S93, the main CPU 101 performs a process of setting a value “08” indicating the end of the special symbol game in the control state flag. When the main CPU 101 finishes this process, it ends this subroutine.

In step S94, the main CPU 101 performs a big hit flag set process. In this process, the main CPU 101 sets a big hit flag in the main RAM 103 if it is determined in step S92 that it is a big hit.
When the main CPU 101 finishes this process, the process moves to step S95.

In step S95, the main CPU 101 performs a special winning opening opening number counter clear process, a short time state change number counter clear process, a short time flag clear process, and a probability change flag clear process.
Here, the main CPU 101 stores the value of the time reduction flag in the main RAM 103 as the winning time reduction flag and then sets the value of the time reduction flag to “0”. Further, the main CPU 101 stores the value of the probability variation flag in the main RAM 103 as the probability variation flag at the time of winning, and then performs a process of setting “0” to the value of the probability variation flag.
When the main CPU 101 ends this process, the process moves to step S96.

In step S96, the main CPU 101 performs a process of setting a value “03” indicating the big hit start interval management in the control state flag. In this process, the main CPU 101 performs a process of setting a value “03” indicating the big hit start interval management in the control state flag.
When the main CPU 101 ends this process, the process moves to step S97.

In step S97, the main CPU 101 performs a process of setting a waiting time (5000 ms) as the big hit start interval time. In this process, when the main CPU 101 determines that the big hit is made in the process of step S 92, the main CPU 101 sets the value of the waiting time timer (5000 ms) as the big hit start interval time in the main RAM 103.
When the main CPU 101 ends this process, the process moves to step S98.

In step S98, the main CPU 101 performs a jackpot start command set process. In this process, the main CPU 101 performs a process of setting a big hit start command in the main RAM 103 when it is determined that the big hit is obtained in the process of step S92.
When the main CPU 101 finishes this process, the process proceeds to step S99.
Here, the jackpot start command set in the processing of this step is supplied from the main CPU 101 of the main control circuit 100 to the sub CPU 201 of the sub control circuit 200, so that the sub control circuit 200 recognizes the start of the jackpot.

In step S99, the main CPU 101 performs round number display LED pattern flag setting processing. In this processing, the main CPU 101 sets a round number display LED pattern flag for performing display control of the round number display device 422 in the main RAM 103.
When the main CPU 101 finishes this process, it ends this subroutine.

[Processing during the grand prize opening]
A subroutine executed in step S65 of FIG. 18 (a process for opening a special winning opening) will be described with reference to FIG.
In step S100, the main CPU 101 performs a process of determining whether or not the value of the control state flag is a value “04” indicating that the special winning opening is open. In this process, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the value of the control state flag in the main RAM 103 is a value “04” indicating that the special winning opening is open, and the value of the control state flag indicates that the special winning opening is being opened. If it is determined that the value is “04”, the process proceeds to step S101. If it is determined that the value of the control state flag is not “04” indicating that the special winning opening is open, this subroutine is terminated.

  In step S <b> 101, the main CPU 101 performs a process of determining whether or not the value of the big prize winning prize counter is “9” or more. If the main CPU 101 determines that the value of the grand prize winning prize counter is “9” or more, the main CPU 101 proceeds to step S103, and if the main CPU 101 determines that the value of the big winning prize winning counter is less than “9”, the step The process moves to S102.

  In step S <b> 102, the main CPU 101 performs processing for determining whether or not the waiting time is “0”. In this process, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the value of the waiting time timer (big prize opening time timer) corresponding to the big prize opening opening process stored in the main RAM 103 is “0”, and waits. When it is determined that the value of the time timer is “0”, the process proceeds to step S103, and when it is determined that the value of the waiting time timer is not “0”, this subroutine is terminated.

In step S103, the main CPU 101 performs a special winning opening closing data set process. In this process, the main CPU 101 updates the variables positioned in the main RAM 63 based on the data read from the main ROM 62 in order to close the special winning opening. The variables stored in this way are those in which the first big prize opening solenoid 112a closes the first big prize opening 418a or the second big prize opening solenoid 112b closes the second big prize opening 418b. .
When the main CPU 101 ends this process, the process proceeds to step S104.

  In step S <b> 104, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the value of the special winning opening opening number counter is equal to or greater than the upper limit of the special winning opening number. If the main CPU 101 determines that the value of the big prize opening number counter is equal to or greater than the upper limit value of the big opening number, the process proceeds to step S107, and the value of the big prize opening number counter is the number of big prize opening times. If it is determined that the value is not equal to or greater than the upper limit value, the process proceeds to step S105.

In step S <b> 105, the main CPU 101 performs processing for setting a waiting time as an interval display time between releases. In this process, the main CPU 101 sets the value of the waiting time timer as the interval display time between releases in the main RAM 103.
When the main CPU 101 finishes this process, the process proceeds to step S106.

In step S <b> 106, the main CPU 101 performs a process of setting a value “05” indicating monitoring of the winning ball residual ball in the value of the control state flag.
When the main CPU 101 finishes this process, it ends this subroutine.

In step S107, the main CPU 101 performs processing for setting a waiting time as a jackpot end interval display time. In this process, the main CPU 101 sets the value of the waiting time timer as the big hit end interval display time in the main RAM 103.
When the main CPU 101 ends this process, the process proceeds to step S108.

In step S <b> 108, the main CPU 101 performs a process of setting a value “07” indicating the jackpot end interval to the value of the control state flag.
When the main CPU 101 finishes this process, it ends this subroutine.

[Big hit end interval processing]
The subroutine (big hit end interval process) executed in step S68 of FIG. 18 will be described with reference to FIG.
In step S110, the main CPU 101 performs a process of determining whether or not the value of the control state flag is a value “07” indicating a jackpot end interval. In this process, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the value of the control state flag in the main RAM 103 is a value “07” indicating the jackpot end interval process, and the value of the control state flag is a value “ If it is determined that the value is “07”, the process proceeds to step S111. If it is determined that the control state flag is not the value “07” indicating the big hit end interval process, this subroutine is terminated.

  In step S111, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the waiting time is “0”. In this process, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the value of the waiting time timer corresponding to the jackpot end interval process is “0”, and if it is determined that the value of the waiting time timer is “0”, If the process proceeds to S112 and it is determined that the value of the waiting time timer is not "0", this subroutine is terminated.

In step S112, the main CPU 101 performs a special winning opening opening number display LED pattern flag clear process. In this process, the main CPU 101 clears the special winning opening opening number display LED pattern flag stored in the main RAM 103.
When the main CPU 101 finishes this process, the process proceeds to step S113.

In step S113, the main CPU 101 performs round number distribution flag clear processing. In this process, the main CPU 101 clears the round number distribution flag stored in the main RAM 103 (sets it to “0”).
When the main CPU 101 ends this process, the process proceeds to step S114.

In step S114, the main CPU 101 performs a process of setting a value “08” indicating the end of the special symbol game to the value of the control state flag.
When the main CPU 101 ends this process, the process moves to step S115.

In step S115, the main CPU 101 performs a big hit flag clear process. In this process, the main CPU 101 clears the big hit flag stored in the main RAM 103.
When the main CPU 101 finishes this process, the process proceeds to step S116.

In step S116, the main CPU 101 performs a gaming state determination process after the jackpot. Although details will be described later, for example, in this process, the main CPU 101 determines the gaming state after the big hit based on the value of the probability variation counter, the presence or absence of V winning. When the main CPU 101 ends this process, the process proceeds to step S117.
Here, the probability variation counter is a counter for managing the number of consecutive big hit gaming states. In a narrower sense, the probability variation counter repeats the big hit gaming state and the short-time state repeatedly indicating that the big hit gaming state and the probability varying state are repeatedly performed (the number of consecutive big hit gaming states that shift to the probability varying state). The number of consecutive times indicating that the game was interrupted (the number of consecutive times of the big hit gaming state that shifts to the short-time state), or the consecutive number of times that the big-hit gaming state and the probability-changing state and the short-time state were repeatedly performed Number of consecutive big hit gaming states).
In the present embodiment, the probability variation counter has an initial value based on, for example, detection by the specific region detection sensor 380A that the game ball has passed through the specific region 38A during the big hit gaming state controlled in the non-probability variation state. (For example, “0”) is set.
Further, the probability variation counter is updated based on detection by the specific region detection sensor 380A that the game ball has passed through the specific region 38A during the big hit gaming state controlled in the probability variation state, and a predetermined value (for example, “ 10 ”), it is cleared (in addition, it is not limited to“ 0 ”, but any specified value such as“ 5 ”may be set, that is, reset).
More specifically, based on the fact that the passage of the game ball is detected by the specific area detection sensor 380A during the first big hit game state controlled in the uncertain change state after the game information is cleared. An initial value “0” is set in the probability variation counter, and “1” is added to the value of the probability variation counter in step S131 during the big hit gaming state. Then, when the probability variation counter reaches the predetermined value “10”, that is, when the big hits to shift to a specific gaming state are made ten consecutive times, the probability variation counter is updated to the initial value.
Further, the probability variation counter is cleared based on the fact that the specific region detection sensor 380A does not detect that the game ball has passed through the specific region 38A during the big hit gaming state controlled in the probability variation state (reset in a broad sense). Is done.
Although the initial value “0” is set based on the detection of the passing of the game ball by the specific area detection sensor 380A during the first big hit gaming state controlled in the non-probability changing state, It is not limited to this. The initial value can be set at an appropriate timing. Further, for example, after the initial value “0” is set in the jackpot gaming state controlled in the probability variation state, the specific area detection sensor 380A detects the game ball during the jackpot gaming state controlled in the non-probability variation state. It may be controlled not to set the initial value “0” based on the detection of passage.

  In step S117, the main CPU 101 performs a process of determining whether or not the value of the probability variation flag is “1”. In this process, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the value of the probability variation flag in the main RAM 103 is “1”. If it is determined that the value of the probability variation flag is “1”, the process proceeds to step S118. If it is determined that the value of the probability variation flag is not “1”, the process proceeds to step S119.

In step S118, processing for setting the number of times of probability variation in the probability variation state variation number counter is performed. In this processing, the main CPU 101 performs processing (processing to be stored in the main RAM 103) for setting a predetermined probability variation number (“1” in the present embodiment) in the probability variation state variation frequency counter of the main RAM 103.
When the main CPU 101 ends this process, the process proceeds to step S119.
The probability variation number set here indicates an upper limit value of the variation number of the special symbol in the probability variation state started after the end of the big hit gaming state. In the present embodiment, the probability variation state ends when the jackpot is won or when there is a special symbol variation corresponding to the number of probability variation shown in the jackpot type determination table, that is, transition from the probability variation state to the non-probability variation state. To do.
In step S118, 1 is adopted as the probability variation number to be set, but the number is not limited to this, and an arbitrary number of times (for example, a plurality of times such as 2) may be adopted according to game playability.

  In step S119, the main CPU 101 performs processing for determining whether or not the value of the time reduction flag is “1”. In this process, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the value of the time reduction flag in the main RAM 103 is “1”. If it is determined that the value of the time reduction flag is “1”, the process proceeds to step S120. If it is determined that the value of the time reduction flag is not “1”, this subroutine is terminated.

In step S120, the main CPU 101 performs processing for setting the number of time reductions in the time reduction state variation number counter. In this process, the main CPU 101 selects a big hit type determination table based on the winning time reduction flag and the winning time probability change flag stored in the main RAM 103, and the number of time reductions (in this embodiment, corresponding to the determined big winning time selection symbol command). , “1”) is set (processing to be stored in the main RAM 103).
When the main CPU 101 finishes this process, it ends this subroutine.
In step S120, one time is adopted as the shortest number of times to set, but the present invention is not limited to this, and any number of times (for example, a plurality of times such as two times) may be adopted according to game playability. Here, “probable change” in the number of time reductions means that the state is in the time reduction state when in the state of probability change, and is equivalent to the number of times of probability change.

[Game state determination process after the big hit]
The subroutine executed in step S116 in FIG. 22 (game state determination process after the big hit) will be described with reference to FIG.
In step S130, the main CPU 101 performs a process of determining whether or not the game ball has passed the specific area 38A during the big hit gaming state. More specifically, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not passage information indicating that the game ball has passed the specific area 38A during the big hit gaming state is stored in the main RAM 103 in the specific area detection process of step S24. . In this process, when the main CPU 101 determines that the game ball has passed the specific area 38A during the big hit game state, the main CPU 101 moves the process to step S131, and that the game ball has not passed the specific area 38A during the big hit game state. If so, the process moves to step S137.

In step S131, the main CPU 101 performs a process of adding “1” to the value of the probability variation counter. In this process, the main CPU 101 adds “1” to the value of the probability variation counter stored in the main RAM 103.
When the main CPU 101 ends this process, the process moves to step S132.

  In step S <b> 132, the main CPU 101 performs processing for determining whether or not the value of the probability variation counter is a predetermined value “10”. In this process, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the value of the probability variation counter in the main RAM 103 is the predetermined value “10”, and when it is determined that the value of the probability variation counter is the predetermined value “10”, the process proceeds to step S133. If the process proceeds and it is determined that the value of the probability variation counter is not the predetermined value “10”, the process proceeds to step S135.

In step S133, the main CPU 101 performs processing for setting a time reduction flag in accordance with the symbol when the limiter is activated. In this process, the main CPU 101 determines a gaming state based on data (first data) when the limiter is activated in the jackpot type determination table. More specifically, the main CPU 101 refers to the big hit type determination table corresponding to the winning time short flag and the winning time probability change flag in the big hit type determining table shown in FIGS. A process of reading the value of the time reduction flag associated with the selected symbol command and storing it in the main RAM 103 is performed.
Further, the main CPU 101 generates a selection result effect command for performing the selection result effect displayed on the special symbol display device 421 by the sub CPU 201 and stores it in a predetermined area of the main RAM 103. The main CPU 101 outputs this selection result effect command to the sub-control circuit 200 in step S14 shown in FIG. The sub CPU 201 of the sub control circuit 200 executes the effects shown in SC15 and SC16 of FIG. 28, for example, based on the received selection result effect command.
When the main CPU 101 ends this process, the process proceeds to S134.

In step S134, the main CPU 101 performs processing for clearing the probability variation counter. In this process, the main CPU 101 sets the value of the probability variation counter stored in the main RAM 103 to “0”.
When the main CPU 101 finishes this process, it ends this subroutine.

In step S135, the main CPU 101 performs probability variation flag setting processing. In this process, the main CPU 101 sets “1” to the value of the probability variation flag in the main RAM 103.
When the main CPU 101 ends this process, the process proceeds to step S136.

In step S136, the main CPU 101 performs processing for setting a time reduction flag in accordance with a symbol when the limiter is not operated. In this process, the main CPU 101 determines a gaming state based on data (second data) when the limiter is not activated in the jackpot type determination table. More specifically, the main CPU 101 refers to the big hit type determination table corresponding to the winning time short flag and the winning time certainty change flag among the big hit type determining tables shown in FIGS. A process of reading the value of the time reduction flag associated with the selected symbol command and storing it in the main RAM 103 is performed.
Further, the main CPU 101 generates a selection result effect command for performing the selection result effect displayed on the special symbol display device 421 by the sub CPU 201 and stores it in a predetermined area of the main RAM 103.
When the main CPU 101 finishes this process, it ends this subroutine.

In step S137, the main CPU 101 performs processing for clearing the probability variation counter. In this process, the main CPU 101 sets the value of the probability variation counter stored in the main RAM 103 to “0”.
When the main CPU 101 ends this process, the process proceeds to step S136.

[Normal symbol control processing]
The subroutine (normal symbol control process) executed in step S53 in FIG. 17 will be described with reference to FIG. In FIG. 24, the values drawn on the sides of step S141 to step S145 indicate the values of the normal symbol control state flags corresponding to those steps, and are stored in the storage area functioning as the normal symbol control state flag in the main RAM 103. It is remembered. The main CPU 101 executes one step corresponding to the value of the normal symbol control state flag stored in the main RAM 103, and the normal symbol game proceeds.

In step S140, the main CPU 101 performs processing for loading the normal symbol control state flag. In this process, the main CPU 101 reads the normal symbol control state flag stored in the main RAM 103.
When the main CPU 101 ends this process, the process moves to step S141.

  In steps S141 to S145, which will be described later, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not to execute various processes in each step based on the value of the normal symbol control state flag, as will be described later. The value of the normal symbol control state flag indicates the game state of the normal symbol game, and enables one of the processes from step S141 to step S145 to be executed. In addition, the main CPU 101 executes processing in each step at a predetermined timing determined according to a waiting time timer set for each step. Before reaching the predetermined timing, the process ends without executing the process in each step, and another subroutine is executed.

In step S141, the main CPU 101 performs a normal symbol storage check process. In this processing, when the normal symbol control state flag is “00” indicating the normal symbol storage check, the main CPU 101 sets the value of the normal symbol hold storage number counter (hold number) stored in the main RAM 103 to “0”. Is determined. When the main CPU 101 determines that the value of the normal symbol reserved memory number counter is “0”, the main CPU 101 sets a value “04” indicating the end of the normal symbol game to the normal symbol control state flag. On the other hand, if the main CPU 101 determines that the value of the normal symbol reserved memory number counter is not “0”, the main CPU 101 sets a value “01” indicating normal symbol variation time monitoring to the normal symbol control state flag, Set the fluctuation time to the waiting time timer.
When the main CPU 101 ends this process, the process moves to step S142 or step S145.

In step S142, the main CPU 101 performs normal symbol variation time monitoring processing. In this process, when the main CPU 101 determines that the normal symbol control state flag is the value “01” indicating normal symbol variation time monitoring, and the variation time has elapsed, the main CPU 101 sets the value “02” indicating normal symbol display time monitoring. The normal symbol control state flag is set, and the waiting time after determination is set in the waiting time timer. That is, the main CPU 101 performs setting so as to execute the process of step S143 after the waiting time after determination has elapsed.
When the main CPU 101 ends this process, the process moves to step S143.

In step S143, the main CPU 101 performs normal symbol display time monitoring processing. In this process, when the main CPU 101 determines that the normal symbol control state flag is the value “02” indicating normal symbol display time monitoring and the waiting time after determination has elapsed, a random number value is extracted and stored in the main ROM 102. Whether or not the normal symbol lottery is won is determined with reference to the normal symbol winning table (not shown). When the main CPU 101 determines that the normal symbol lottery has been won, the main symbol 101 sets the value “03” indicating the release of the normal electric accessory in the normal symbol control state flag. A value “04” indicating the end of the game is set in the normal symbol control state flag.
When the main CPU 101 ends this process, the process proceeds to step S144 or step S145.

In step S <b> 144, the main CPU 101 performs ordinary electric accessory release processing. In this process, when the main CPU 101 determines that the value of the normal symbol control state flag is the value “03” indicating that the normal electric accessory is released, the main CPU 101 sets the normal electric accessory release flag and opens the blade member. Is set to the waiting time timer. That is, the main CPU 101 performs setting so that the process of step S145 is executed after the normal bonus release time has elapsed.
Note that the main CPU 101 sets the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 111 (FIG. 6) to open the blade member of the ordinary electric accessory 415 at the start port 414 (see FIG. 4) when the ordinary electric accessory release flag is set. Supply the solenoid power to In addition, the main CPU 101 sets the waiting time timer set to “0” when the predetermined number of winnings are made at the start port 414 or the normal accessory release time is set in a state where the blade member of the ordinary electric accessory 415 is opened. In this case, solenoid power is supplied to the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 111, and the blade member of the ordinary electric accessory 415 is closed.

In step S145, the main CPU 101 performs a normal symbol game end process. In this processing, when the value of the normal symbol control state flag is “04” indicating the end of the normal symbol game, the main CPU 101 subtracts “1” from the value of the normal symbol hold storage number counter stored in the main RAM 103. Then, the value “00” indicating the normal symbol storage check is set in the normal symbol control state flag.
When the main CPU 101 finishes this process, it ends this subroutine.

  Next, processing executed by the sub CPU 201 of the sub control circuit 200 will be described. The sub CPU 201 reads a program from the program ROM 202 and executes a sub control circuit main process in response to power-on. Further, the sub CPU 201 may interrupt the sub control circuit main process and execute the sub control circuit interrupt process even when the sub control circuit main process is being executed. The sub CPU 201 generates a clock pulse at a predetermined cycle (for example, every 2 milliseconds), and executes a sub control circuit interrupt process accordingly.

[Sub-control circuit interrupt processing]
The sub control circuit interrupt process executed by the sub CPU 201 will be described with reference to FIG.
In step S210, the sub CPU 201 performs a random number update process. In this process, the sub CPU 201 performs a process of saving each register and updating a random number stored in the work RAM 203. More specifically, the sub CPU 201 performs random number update processing so as to increase the count value of the effect pattern determination counter stored in the work RAM 203 by “1”.
When the sub CPU 201 completes this process, the process proceeds to step S211.

In step S211, the sub CPU 201 performs command reception processing. In this processing, the sub CPU 201 receives a command transmitted from the main control circuit 100 to the sub control circuit 200 and stores it in the work RAM 203. In this process, the sub CPU 201 receives data transmitted from the main control circuit 100 to the sub control circuit 200 in addition to the command, and stores the data in the work RAM 203.
When the sub CPU 201 completes this process, the process proceeds to step S212.

In step S212, the sub CPU 201 performs a timer update process. In this processing, the sub CPU 201 performs processing for updating various timers stored in the work RAM 203. For example, the sub CPU 201 updates a timer used in the effect process.
When the sub CPU 201 completes this process, the process proceeds to step S213.

In step S213, the sub CPU 201 performs command output processing. In this processing, the sub CPU 201 performs processing for outputting various commands to the display control circuit 210, the sound control circuit 220, the lamp control circuit 230, and the operation means control circuit 240. In this process, the sub CPU 201 performs a process of outputting various data to the display control circuit 210, the audio control circuit 220, the lamp control circuit 230, and the operation means control circuit 240 in addition to various commands.
When the sub CPU 201 completes this process, it performs a process of restoring each register to the address before the interrupt process, and ends the sub control circuit interrupt process.

[Sub control circuit main processing]
Next, the sub control circuit main process executed by the sub CPU 201 will be described with reference to FIGS. 26 and 27.
As shown in FIG. 26, in step S220, the sub CPU 201 performs an initialization process. In this process, the sub CPU 201 reads the activation program from the program ROM 202 and initializes and sets a flag stored in the work RAM 203 in response to power-on.
When the sub CPU 201 completes this process, the process proceeds to step S221.

In step S221, the sub CPU 201 performs a random number update process. In this process, the sub CPU 201 updates the initial value of the random number stored in the work RAM 203.
When the sub CPU 201 completes this process, the process proceeds to step S222.

In step S222, the sub CPU 201 performs command analysis processing. Although details will be described later, for example, in this process, the sub CPU 201 performs a process of analyzing the command received from the main control circuit 100 and stored in the work RAM 203 in step S211 shown in FIG.
When the sub CPU 201 completes this process, the process proceeds to step S223.

In step S223, the sub CPU 201 performs an effect process. In this process, the sub CPU 201 performs the transition of the effect stage after the end of the big hit gaming state, the setting of the game state selection effect (see FIG. 28), the selection result effect (see FIG. 28), etc., according to the result of the command analysis process. Do.
When the sub CPU 201 completes this process, the process proceeds to step S224.

In step S224, the sub CPU 201 performs display control processing. In this processing, the sub CPU 201 stores data for displaying the effect image on the liquid crystal display device 50 in the work RAM 203. The data for displaying the effect image includes, for example, a derived symbol variation start command, data related to the game state selection effect, data related to the selection result effect, and the like.
The sub CPU 201 transmits the stored data to the display control circuit 210 in the process of step S213 shown in FIG. Based on the data for displaying the effect image from the sub CPU 201, the display control circuit 210 receives various image data such as derived symbol data, background image data, effect image data from the image data ROM (not shown). The data is read and overlaid and displayed on the display area 51 of the liquid crystal display device 50.
When the sub CPU 201 completes this process, the process proceeds to step S225.

  Here, in the present embodiment, the game state selection effect is, for example, an effect that prompts the player to select a game state at the operation stage of the limiter. It is not limited to an effect that prompts selection, but may be an effect that suggests selection of a gaming state by notifying the number of special symbol games (current number, remaining number, etc.) until the limiter is activated. Note that the game state selection effect is not limited to the mode of displaying in the display area 51 of the liquid crystal display device 50, and an accessory, a segment, and a second display device (liquid crystal display device etc.) are attached and displayed on the second display device. You may comprise so that it may perform. In addition, the game state selection effect is not limited to the display configuration. For example, the state in which a sound for counting down the number of special symbol games until the limiter is activated is generated from the speaker 14 or the blinking speed of the lamp 15 is set. It can be set as the effect of arbitrary aspects, such as an aspect which becomes earlier in steps.

In step S225, the sub CPU 201 performs voice control processing. In this process, the sub CPU 201 stores data for generating sound from the speaker 14 in the work RAM 203.
When the sub CPU 201 completes this process, the process proceeds to step S226.
The sub CPU 201 transmits the stored data to the voice control circuit 220 in the process of step S213 shown in FIG. The sound control circuit 220 generates sound from the speaker 14 based on data for generating sound.

In step S226, the sub CPU 201 performs lamp control processing. In this process, the sub CPU 201 stores data for controlling the lamp 15 including the decorative lamp in the work RAM 203.
When this process ends, the sub CPU 201 shifts the process to step S221.
The sub CPU 201 transmits the stored data to the lamp control circuit 230 in the process of step S213 shown in FIG. The lamp control circuit 230 turns on, blinks, or turns off the lamp 15 based on data for controlling the lamp 15.

[Command analysis processing]
The subroutine (command analysis process) executed in step S222 in FIG. 26 will be described with reference to FIG.
In step S230, the sub CPU 201 performs processing for determining whether or not there is a received command. In this process, the sub CPU 201 determines whether or not the command received from the main control circuit 100 is stored in the work RAM 203. If the sub CPU 201 determines that the command is stored, the process proceeds to step S231, and the command is If it is determined that it is not stored, this subroutine is terminated.

In step S231, the sub CPU 201 performs a process of analyzing the command received in the sub control circuit interrupt process. In this process, the sub CPU 201 performs a process of analyzing commands and data received from the main control circuit 100 and stored in the work RAM 203 in step S211 shown in FIG.
When the sub CPU 201 completes this process, the process proceeds to step S232.
The commands and data stored in the work RAM 203 include a demo display command, a derived symbol designation command, variation pattern data indicated by the variation pattern designation command, jackpot type command, data indicating the value of the probability variation state variation count counter, and time reduction state variation. This includes data indicating the value of the number counter, jackpot start command, data indicating the value of the probability variation flag, data indicating the value of the time reduction flag, start opening prize command, gaming state selection effect command, selection result effect command, and the like.

  In step S232, the sub CPU 201 performs processing for determining whether or not a variation pattern designation command has been received. In this process, the sub CPU 201 determines whether or not the variation pattern designation command is included in the command received from the main control circuit 100 as a result of the analysis in step S231, and determines that the variation pattern designation command is included. If so, the process proceeds to step S233, and if it is determined that the variation pattern designation command is not included, the process proceeds to step S234.

In step S233, the sub CPU 201 performs effect pattern determination processing. In this process, the sub CPU 201 determines an effect pattern including the variation display mode of the derived symbol based on the received variation pattern designation command. When the sub CPU 201 determines the variation display mode of the derived symbol, the sub CPU 201 sets effect data corresponding to the determined effect pattern in a predetermined storage area of the work RAM 203.
When the sub CPU 201 completes this process, it ends this subroutine.

  In step S234, the sub CPU 201 performs processing for determining whether or not a derived symbol designation command has been received. In this processing, the sub CPU 201 determines whether or not the derived symbol designation command is included in the command received from the main control circuit 100 as a result of the analysis in step S231, and determines that the derived symbol designation command is included. If so, the process moves to step S235, and if it is determined that the derived symbol designation command is not included, the process moves to step S236.

In step S235, the sub CPU 201 performs processing for determining a derived symbol. In this process, the sub CPU 201 determines a derived symbol in accordance with the derived symbol designation command received from the main control circuit 100, and data for displaying the derived symbol on the display area 51 of the liquid crystal display device 50. To remember. More specifically, the sub CPU 201 determines a derived symbol indicating a big hit if the derived symbol designation command is associated with a big hit, and determines a derived symbol indicating a lost if it is associated with a lost.
When the sub CPU 201 completes this process, it ends this subroutine.

  Here, in the present embodiment, for example, the derived symbol is displayed on the display area 51 (see FIG. 4) of the liquid crystal display device 50 in a manner in which three numbers from “0” to “9” are arranged. Stopped display. And as for the derived symbol which shows the big hit, the stop display mode, for example, all three numbers are the same numbers. Further, in the derived symbol indicating the loss, the stop display mode is not, for example, that all three numbers are the same number.

  In step S236, the sub CPU 201 performs processing for determining whether or not a gaming state selection effect command has been received. In this process, the sub CPU 201 determines whether or not a game state selection effect command is included in the command received from the main control circuit 100 as a result of the analysis in step S231, and the game state selection effect command is included. If it is determined that the game state selection effect command is not included, the process proceeds to step S237.

In step S237, the sub CPU 201 performs a game state selection effect determination process. In this process, the sub CPU 201 determines a game state selection effect according to the game state selection effect command received from the main control circuit 100 and displays data to be displayed on the display area 51 of the liquid crystal display device 50 in the work RAM 203. Remember.
When the sub CPU 201 completes this process, it ends this subroutine.

In step S238, the sub CPU 201 performs processing corresponding to the other received command. In this processing, the sub CPU 201 performs processing corresponding to commands other than the variation pattern designation command and the derived symbol designation command.
For example, the sub CPU 201 determines a selection result effect according to the selection result effect command received from the main control circuit 100 and stores data to be displayed on the display area 51 of the liquid crystal display device 50 in the work RAM 203.
When the sub CPU 201 completes this process, it ends this subroutine.

Next, a game flow (one example) in the pachinko gaming machine 1 in this embodiment will be described.
<First step>
First, a game ball is won by the ball passage detector 416 and a normal symbol is applied (low accuracy time (non-time-short state): 1/100, high accuracy time (time-short state): 1/1).
<Second step>
A game ball is won at the start port 414 and a special symbol is applied (low probability (non-probability variation state): 1 / 1.02, high probability (probability variation state): 1 / 1.01).
<Third step>
Until the limiter is activated, both 1R and 2R are allowed to win game balls in the big prize opening. (Time reduction is continued by passing the game ball to the specific area 38 in the 1R eye)
<4th step>
When the limiter is activated, the player makes the following selection.
(Selection A)
As usual (winning the 1R specific area 38A), the big hit is digested, and the time reduction decision by the limiter operation is selected (time reduction duration 60%)
(Selection B)
The award for the 1R specific area 38A is abandoned, and the time reduction decision due to the limiter not operating is selected (time reduction duration 80%)
<5th step>
When the time is continued, the game starts from the second step, and when the time is finished, the game starts from the first step.
As shown in the above-described game flow, the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment is configured such that the player can select a continuation rate of a state in which a ball can be obtained.

Next, a gaming state selection effect related to the player's selection and a selection result effect related to the selection result will be described with reference to FIG.
FIG. 28 is a diagram illustrating an example of an effect in the display area 51. More specifically, in the normal gaming state (non-short-time state and non-probability change state), the big win is won, and thereafter, the normal gaming state (short-time state and probability change state) and the big-hit gaming state were repeated eight times in succession. An example of an effect that is sometimes performed is shown.
Here, the display area 51 is a number information display area 52 that displays the number of times that the normal gaming state and the big hit gaming state are continuously performed, and a game information display area that displays information prompting the player to select a gaming state. 53, a derived symbol display area 54 for displaying a derived symbol, a result display area 55 for displaying a result of selection by the player, and the like.

As shown in SC11, when the limiter is activated (in this embodiment, the number of consecutive times is 9 and when the big hit is won), the continuous number information “rushing into the big hit and the 10th time in succession” is the number information display area. 52.
Subsequently, the game information “Short-time continuation rate 60% when winning V, and 80% continuation rate when not winning V” (SC12) is displayed in the game information display area 53. The player grasping this information, in the big hit, digests the big hit as usual (performs the special area 38A of the 1R), determines the time by the limiter operation, and wins the special area 38A of the 1R. Abandonment and selection of time reduction due to the limiter not operating can be selected.
At this time, the player continues right-handed when selecting the time-determined operation by the limiter operation, and interrupts right-handed operation when selecting the time-determined operation by the limiter not operating.
When the variation display of the derived symbol starts (SC13), stops (SC14), and it is determined that the time reduction will continue at the end of the big hit (in this embodiment, the game state determination process after the big hit ends). When the jackpot gaming state ends, the information “time saving continuation” is displayed in the result display area 55 (SC15), and when it is determined that the time saving does not continue, it is non-speeding after the jackpot gaming state ends. Information indicating that the status is reached is displayed in the result display area 55 (SC16).

In this embodiment, when the jackpot controlled to the probability variation state is controlled 10 times, that is, when the value of the probability variation counter reaches “10”, the configuration is controlled to the non-probability variation state (determination of the gaming state after the jackpot is ended) It has been shown that the process of step S135 is performed in the process), but is not limited to this configuration.
For example, even if the value of the probability variation counter is “9” when it is determined that the jackpot controlled to the probability variation state is controlled ten times, the configuration may be such that the probability variation state is controlled to the non-probability variation state. In this case, it is assumed that the value of the probability variation counter can take a value from “0” to “9”, and the main CPU 101 determines that the value of the probability variation counter is “8” when determining the gaming state after the end of the big hit gaming state. It is determined whether or not the passing of the game ball is detected by the specific area detection sensor 380A. When the main CPU 101 determines that the value of the probability variation counter is “8” or less and the passage of the game ball is detected by the specific area detection sensor 380A, the main CPU 101 controls the probability variation state as the gaming state after the end of the big hit gaming state. To do. On the other hand, if the main CPU 101 determines that the value of the probability variation counter is “9” or more, or the passage of the game ball is not detected by the specific area detection sensor 380A, the non-probability variation state as the gaming state after the end of the big hit gaming state To control.
The timing at which such a determination is made may be any timing as long as the passing of the game ball is detected by the specific area detection sensor 380A. In particular, during the jackpot gaming state, it is possible to recognize that the jackpot gaming state is included, including the jackpot start interval, round game, opening / closing operation of the jackpot, the jackpot end interval, etc. In other words, it can be said that state transition determination is possible.
Then, when it is determined that the value of the probability variation counter is “9” or more, control is performed so that the value of the probability variation counter is cleared after the non-probability variation state is determined as the gaming state after the end of the big hit gaming state. It is possible.
In the present embodiment, the probability variation counter value reaches “10”, and after determining the gaming state after the end of the big hit gaming state, the probability variation counter value is cleared. However, the present embodiment is limited to this configuration. It is not a thing. For example, when the value of the probability variation counter reaches “10” or after reaching it, the value of the probability variation counter is updated to “0”, and then the non-probability variation state is determined as the gaming state after the end of the big hit gaming state May be adopted.
The above-described configuration is an example, and the above-described configuration can be appropriately changed as long as the configuration that characterizes the present embodiment is not hindered.

<Example of effects>
Based on the above-described configuration, for example, if a game ball passes through the specific area 38A during the big hit game state, the game ball shifts to an advantageous game state advantageous to the player, but the game ball passes through the specific area 38A during the big hit game state. When this is detected and the number of consecutive times reaches a predetermined value, an unfavorable gaming state different from the advantageous gaming state can be determined as the gaming state after the end of the big hit gaming state. That is, if the game ball is only passed through the specific area 38A in the big hit game state, the big hit game state and the advantageous game state cannot be continued, so that only the game ball passes to the specific area 38A in the big hit game state. In addition, it becomes possible to collect interest about the number of consecutive times.
Further, based on the above-described configuration, the number of consecutive times is reset when it is not detected that the game ball has passed through the specific area 38A during the big hit gaming state. That is, a player who desires an advantageous gaming state does not want the number of consecutive times to be updated to a predetermined value, so that a new game characteristic of performing a game so that the game ball does not pass through the specific area 38A during the big hit gaming state. Can be provided.
Therefore, based on the above-described configuration, it is possible to improve game play and enhance the interest of the player in the game.

Further, based on the above-described configuration, for example, when the number of consecutive times is updated to a predetermined value and when it is not detected that the game ball has passed through the specific area 38A during the big hit gaming state, The data used for determining the gaming state after the end of the game is different (see FIG. 11 (4)), and the selection probabilities of the advantageous gaming state after the end of the big hit gaming state are different.
Therefore, based on the above-described configuration, the player can determine the selection probability of the advantageous gaming state after the big hit gaming state based on whether or not to pass the game ball to the specific area 38A and the number of consecutive times. Therefore, it is possible to provide a gaming machine with improved gaming characteristics related to selection of an advantageous gaming state after the end of the big hit gaming state.

Further, based on the above-described configuration, for example, if the game ball passes through the specific area 38A during the big hit game state, the game ball shifts to a probability change state that is advantageous to the player. However, the game ball passes through the specific area 38A during the big hit game state. When the passing is detected and the number of consecutive times reaches a predetermined value, it is determined whether the gaming state after the end of the big hit gaming state is an uncertain change state. Further, based on the above-described configuration, when the number of consecutive times is updated to a predetermined value and when it is not detected that the game ball has passed through the specific area 38A during the big hit gaming state, the big hit gaming state ends. The data used for determining the gaming state later differs, and each data has different selection probabilities for the short-time state as the gaming state after the end of the big hit gaming state. Therefore, based on the above-described configuration, the player determines the selection probability of the short-time state as the gaming state after the end of the big hit gaming state based on whether or not the game ball is allowed to pass through the specific area 38A and the number of consecutive times. Can be done.
In addition, based on the above-described configuration, the data when the limiter is not activated is defined with a higher probability of selecting the short-time state as the gaming state after the big hit gaming state than the data when the limiter is activated, and is specified during the big hit gaming state. If it is not detected that the game ball has passed through the area 38A, the number of consecutive times is reset. In other words, since it is more advantageous for the player to select the data when the limiter is not operated than the data when the limiter is operated, the continuous number of times that the data when the limiter is activated is selected is predetermined. Before the value is updated to the value, the game is performed so that the game ball does not pass through the specific area 38A and the game is performed so that the data when the limiter is not activated is selected. Thus, it is possible to provide a gaming machine with improved gaming characteristics relating to selection of gaming state.
Therefore, based on the above-described configuration, it is possible to improve game play and enhance the interest of the player in the game.

Second Embodiment
Next, a second embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. In the second embodiment, the same or similar components as those shown in the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, and the description thereof is omitted as appropriate.
The second embodiment is different from the first embodiment mainly in that the game state (short time state) after the big hit is determined at the end of the round. More specifically, the big prize opening opening process, the game state determination process after the big hit end, and the big hit end interval process executed by the main CPU 101 of the main control circuit 100 are mainly different from the first embodiment. In addition, about the process which is the same as that of the process shown in 1st Embodiment, or a similar process, the description is simplified or abbreviate | omitted suitably.

[Processing during the grand prize opening]
FIG. 29 is a subroutine executed during step S65 of FIG. The process for opening the big prize opening in FIG. 29 is configured in substantially the same steps as the process for opening the big prize opening (FIG. 21) of the first embodiment, but the process in step S317 (the game state determination process after the end of the big hit) ) Is different from the first embodiment.

  More specifically, in step S314, the main CPU 101 performs a process of determining whether or not the value of the special winning opening opening number counter is equal to or greater than the upper limit value of the large winning opening opening number. If the main CPU 101 determines that the value of the big prize opening number counter is equal to or greater than the upper limit value of the big opening number, the process proceeds to step S317, and the value of the big prize opening number counter is the number of big prize opening times. If it is determined that the value is not equal to or greater than the upper limit value, the process proceeds to step S315.

In step S317, the main CPU 101 performs a gaming state determination process after the big hit. Although details will be described later, for example, in this process, the main CPU 101 determines the gaming state after the big hit based on the value of the probability variation counter, the presence or absence of V winning.
When the main CPU 101 ends this process, the process moves to step S318.

[Game state determination process after the big hit]
FIG. 30 is a subroutine (game state determination process after the big hit) that is executed in step S317 of FIG. The game state determination process after the jackpot end in FIG. 30 is configured in substantially the same steps as the game state determination process after the jackpot end in the first embodiment (FIG. 23), but the content of the determination process in step S320 is the first. Different from one embodiment.

More specifically, in step S320, the main CPU 101 performs a process of determining whether or not the game ball has passed through the specific area 38A during a round in which V winnings can be made. That is, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not passage information indicating that the game ball has passed the specific area 38A is stored in the main RAM 103 during the first round in which the V prize can be won in the specific area detection process in step S24. . In this process, if the main CPU 101 determines that the game ball has passed the specific area 38A during the round in which V winning can be achieved, the process moves to step S321, and the game ball moves through the specific area 38A in the round in which V winning can be achieved. If it is determined that it has not passed, the process proceeds to step S327.
In the present embodiment, the V winning round is configured as only the first round. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and may be configured such that a V winning can be achieved in a plurality of rounds. In such a configuration, for example, when the main CPU 101 makes a determination at the end of a plurality of rounds (a round in which a plurality of V winnings can be narrowly defined) and detects a V winning in any of the determinations, If it is determined as YES and no V winning is detected in any determination, it is determined as NO.

[Big hit end interval processing]
FIG. 31 is a subroutine (big hit end interval process) executed in step S68 of FIG. The jackpot end interval process of FIG. 31 is configured by substantially the same steps as the jackpot end interval process (FIG. 22) of the first embodiment, but the first is that the game state determination process after the jackpot end is not provided. Different from the embodiment.

More specifically, in step S335, the main CPU 101 performs a big hit flag clear process. In this process, the main CPU 101 clears the big hit flag stored in the main RAM 103.
When the main CPU 101 ends this process, the process moves to step S336.

  In step S336, the main CPU 101 performs processing for determining whether or not the value of the probability variation flag is “1”. In this process, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the value of the probability variation flag in the main RAM 103 is “1”. If it is determined that the value of the probability variation flag is “1”, the process proceeds to step S337. If it is determined that the value of the probability variation flag is not “1”, the process proceeds to step S338.

<Third Embodiment>
Next, a third embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. In the third embodiment, the same or similar components as those shown in the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, and the description thereof is omitted as appropriate.
The third embodiment is different from the first embodiment mainly in that the game state (time-short state) after the big hit ends is determined when the displacement member 39 is closed. More specifically, the big prize opening opening process, the game state determination process after the big hit end, and the big hit end interval process executed by the main CPU 101 of the main control circuit 100 are mainly different from the first embodiment. In addition, about the process which is the same as that of the process shown in 1st Embodiment, or a similar process, the description is simplified or abbreviate | omitted suitably.

[Processing during the grand prize opening]
FIG. 32 is a subroutine executed during step S65 of FIG. The process for opening the big prize opening in FIG. 32 includes almost the same steps as the process for opening the big prize opening (FIG. 21) of the first embodiment, but the process in step S411 (the game state determination process after the end of the big hit) ) Is different from the first embodiment.

  More specifically, in step S410, the main CPU 101 performs a process of determining whether or not the value of the control state flag is a value “04” indicating that the special winning opening is open. In this process, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the value of the control state flag in the main RAM 103 is a value “04” indicating that the special winning opening is open, and the value of the control state flag indicates that the special winning opening is being opened. If it is determined that the value is “04”, the process proceeds to step S411. If it is determined that the value of the control state flag is not “04” indicating that the special winning opening is open, this subroutine is terminated.

In step S411, the main CPU 101 performs a gaming state determination process after the jackpot ends. Although details will be described later, for example, in this process, when the main CPU 101 determines that the displacement member 39 is closed, the main CPU 101 determines the gaming state after the big hit based on the value of the probability variation counter, the presence / absence of a V prize, and the like.
When the main CPU 101 ends this process, the process moves to step S412.

[Game state determination process after the big hit]
FIG. 33 is a subroutine (game state determination process after the end of jackpot) executed in step S411 of FIG. The game state determination process after the jackpot end in FIG. 33 is configured by substantially the same steps as the game state determination process after the jackpot end in the first embodiment (FIG. 23), but the determination process in step S420 is provided. This is different from the content of the determination process in step S421 in the first embodiment.

More specifically, in step S420, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the displacement member 39 (V-bello) is closed at a specific timing. The specific timing mainly indicates the closing of the displacement member 39 after the V winning opening is performed. In addition, when there are a plurality of opening / closing operations, a closing time after a V winning winning opening is performed among the plurality of opening / closing operations is shown. In addition, when there are a plurality of opening / closing operations capable of winning V, the closing time after the last opening of the plurality of opening / closing operations capable of winning V is shown.
In this process, when the main CPU 101 determines that the displacement member 39 is closed at a specific timing, the main CPU 101 shifts the process to step S421, and when it determines that the displacement member 39 is not closed at a specific timing, the main CPU 101 ends this subroutine. To do.

In step S421, the main CPU 101 performs a process of determining whether or not the game ball has passed through the specific area 38A while the displacement member 39 (V bellows) is released. More specifically, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not passage information indicating that the game ball has passed the specific area 38A during the opening of the displacement member 39 in the specific area detection process in step S24 is stored in the main RAM 103. judge. In this process, when the main CPU 101 determines that the game ball has passed through the specific area 38A while the displacement member 39 is released, the main CPU 101 moves to step S422, and the game ball moves through the specific area 38A while the displacement member 39 is released. If it is determined that it has not passed, the process proceeds to step S428.
Note that, for example, in the V winning easy opening / closing pattern (winning pattern A) in which the opening of the specific area 38A that can be V-winned in a single round is provided a plurality of times, the main CPU 101 determines each time the specific area 38A is closed. If a V winning is detected in any of the determinations, the determination is YES, and if no V winning is detected in any of the determinations, the determination is NO.
In the present embodiment, it is determined whether or not the first big prize opening 418a is opened, and when it is determined that the opening is open, the open / close state of the displacement member 39 (V-velop) is determined. It is not limited to. For example, after the opening process of the displacement member 39 is performed, the open / closed state of the displacement member 39 (V-bello) can be determined at an arbitrary timing. That is, it is only necessary that the process of step S421 can be performed when the displacement member 39 is closed.

[Big hit end interval processing]
FIG. 34 is a subroutine (big hit end interval process) executed in step S68 of FIG. The jackpot end interval process of FIG. 34 is configured with substantially the same steps as the jackpot end interval process (FIG. 22) of the first embodiment, but the first is that the game state determination process after the jackpot end is not provided. Different from the embodiment.

More specifically, in step S435, the main CPU 101 performs a big hit flag clear process. In this process, the main CPU 101 clears the big hit flag stored in the main RAM 103.
When the main CPU 101 ends this process, the process moves to step S436.

  In step S436, the main CPU 101 performs processing for determining whether or not the value of the probability variation flag is “1”. In this process, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the value of the probability variation flag in the main RAM 103 is “1”. If it is determined that the value of the probability variation flag is “1”, the process proceeds to step S437. If it is determined that the value of the probability variation flag is not “1”, the process proceeds to step S438.

<Example of effects>
Based on the above-described configuration, for example, when the game ball transits to the specific area 38A from the easy state to the difficult state, it is possible to determine the short time state after the end of the big hit gaming state. (See FIGS. 29 to 34). For example, in a gaming machine that performs an effect (such as a selection result effect) related to the short-time state after the end of the big hit gaming state, the end of the big hit gaming state rather than a gaming machine that determines the short-time state at the end of the big hit gaming state It is possible to quickly execute an effect related to the short-time state later.
Therefore, based on the above-described configuration, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of promptly executing various types of processing related to the time-short state after the end of the big hit gaming state while improving the game performance.

  In addition, in each of the above-described embodiments, the techniques in the other embodiments can be applied to each other as long as the characteristic configuration and the essential effect are not inhibited.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachinko machine 10 Glass door 11 Opening 12 Protection glass 13 Dish unit 14 Speaker 15 Lamp 16 Direction button 20 Launching device 21 Launching handle 22 Panel body 30 Base door 38A Specific area 38B Non-specific area 39 Displacement member 40 Game board 41 Game area 42 LED unit 43 Out port 50 Liquid crystal display device 51 Display area 60 Wooden frame 70 Dispensing unit 71 Dispensing device 80 Substrate unit 100 Main control circuit 101 Main CPU
102 Main ROM
103 Main RAM
104 Reset clock pulse generation circuit 105 Initial reset circuit 106 Serial communication IC
111 Normal electric accessory solenoid 112a First big prize opening solenoid 112b Second big prize opening solenoid 113 Count sensor 114 General winning ball sensor 115 Ball passing detection sensor 116 Start opening winning ball sensor 117 Backup clear switch 131 Upper plate 132 Lower plate 200 Sub control circuit 201 Sub CPU
202 Program ROM
203 Work RAM
204 RTC
210 Display control circuit 220 Audio control circuit 230 Lamp control circuit 240 Operation means control circuit 300 Firing control circuit 400 Card unit 401 Lending operation unit 411 Guide rail 411a Outer rail 411b Inner rail 412 Game nail 413 Stage 414 Start port 415 Normal motor combination Object 416 Ball passage detectors 417a, 417b Shutter 418a First big prize opening 418b Second big prize opening 419a, 419b, 419c, 419d General prize opening 421 Special symbol display device 422 Round number display device 423 Special symbol hold display device 424 Normal Symbol display device 425 Normal symbol hold display device

Claims (3)

Based on the establishment of a predetermined starting condition, the variable display of the identification information is started, and a special advantageous for the player to be controlled when the variable information display result of the identification information becomes a predetermined special display mode. A gaming machine that can be controlled to a gaming state,
Passage detecting means capable of detecting that a game medium has passed through a specific area provided in the game area at least during the special game state;
A predetermined gaming state controlled after the end of the special gaming state;
A specific gaming state that is more advantageous than the predetermined gaming state controlled after the end of the special gaming state;
Is provided,
A game that can be determined by controlling to the specific gaming state as the gaming state after the end of the special gaming state when the passage detecting means detects that the game medium has passed through the specific area during the special gaming state. State determination means;
Continuous number of times management means for managing the number of consecutive times of the special gaming state detected by the passage detection means that the game medium has passed through the specific area;
With
The gaming state determining means determines a gaming state different from the specific gaming state as a gaming state after the end of the special gaming state when the consecutive number managed by the continuous number managing means is updated to a predetermined value. Is possible,
The continuous number of times management means, if the passage detection means does not detect that the game medium has passed through the specific area during the special gaming state, reset the number of consecutive times managed ,
Further, the gaming state determining means includes
When the passage detection means detects that the game medium has passed through the specific area and the continuous number managed by the continuous number management means is updated to a predetermined value, the special game state based on the first data is updated. The game state after the end can be determined,
If it is not detected by the passage detection means that the game medium has passed through the specific area, it is possible to determine the gaming state after the end of the special gaming state based on the second data,
The gaming machine and the first data and the second data, characterized in Oh Rukoto with data selection probability is different game state after completion of the special game state. A movable member;
A movable member control means for controlling said movable member so becomes and easy state and difficult situations passage of game media to the specific region,
Further comprising
The gaming state determination means is configured to control the movable member control means by the movable member control means when the game medium transitions from the easy state to the difficult state to the specific area after the special gaming state ends. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein a gaming state can be determined . Based on the establishment of a predetermined starting condition, the variable display of the identification information is started, and a special advantageous for the player to be controlled when the variable information display result of the identification information becomes a predetermined special display mode. A gaming machine that can be controlled to a gaming state,
Passage detecting means capable of detecting that a game medium has passed through a specific area provided in the game area at least during the special game state;
A first gaming state with a relatively low probability that the variation display result of the identification information becomes a predetermined special display mode;
A second gaming state in which the probability that the variation display result of the identification information becomes a predetermined special display mode is higher than the first gaming state;
A third gaming state in which the start condition is easily established;
A fourth gaming state in which establishment of the starting condition is more difficult than the third gaming state;
Is provided,
A game that can be determined by controlling to the second gaming state as the gaming state after the end of the special gaming state when the passage detecting means detects that the game medium has passed through the specific area during the special gaming state. State determination means;
Continuous number of times management means for managing the number of consecutive times of the special gaming state detected by the passage detection means that the game medium has passed through the specific area;
With
The gaming state determination means, during the special gaming state controlled when the variation display result of the identification information has become a predetermined special display mode,
When the passage detection means detects that the game medium has passed through the specific area and the continuous number managed by the continuous number management means is updated to a predetermined value, the gaming state after the end of the special gaming state The first gaming state can be determined, and the gaming state after the end of the special gaming state can be determined based on the first data that defines at least the selection probability of the third gaming state and the selection probability of the fourth gaming state. And
If it is not detected by the passage detection means that the game medium has passed through the specific area, at least based on the second data in which the selection probability of the third gaming state and the selection probability of the fourth gaming state are defined. The gaming state after the end of the special gaming state can be determined,
The second data is defined with a higher selection probability of the third gaming state as a gaming state after the end of the special gaming state than the first data,
The continuous count management means, when the can game media the specific area in the special game state has passed is not detected by the passage detecting means, to said reset to Rukoto consecutive times that manages that Yu technique machine.

Images