JP2007020625A - Game machine and simulation program - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine which enables the fair distribution of the profit under the jackpot game status. <P>SOLUTION: The game machine is provided with a major prize winning slot shiftable to a first position of making game balls shot from a shootor easier to receive or to a second position of making it harder and the main CPU which starts the control of the jackpot game status when the jackpot display mode is presented as the result of the variable display of the special symbols while repeatedly executing the round control to shift the major prize winning slot to the second position from the first position upon the establishment of prescribed closure conditions during the control of the jackpot game state. The main CPU calculates the number of game balls purely increased from the prize balls put out from a put-out device and those shot from the shootor during the control of the jackpot game state and ends the control of the jackpot game state when the number of game balls purely increased reaches a prescribed value (2,000). <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2007,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine and a simulation program thereof, and more particularly to a gaming machine that pays out game media in accordance with a gaming state and a simulation program thereof.

  Conventionally, there is a predetermined pattern mode in which the identification information displayed on the variable display means starts displaying variable and stops after a lapse of a predetermined time when the game ball wins at the start opening provided on the game board. 2. Description of the Related Art A gaming machine that shifts a gaming state to a big winning gaming state when the winning pattern is a big hit symbol is known (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

  Here, in the gaming machine of Patent Document 1, when the gaming state becomes the big hit gaming state, until a certain condition is satisfied (the certain condition is, for example, when a predetermined time elapses or a predetermined number of games A round operation that sets the grand prize opening in the first state (open state) and then in the second state (closed state) for a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 15 times). It is designed to be repeated repeatedly.

Since the gaming machine of Patent Document 1 is configured as described above, the player can obtain a large number of prize balls in the big hit gaming state.
JP 2004-130115 A

  However, the gaming machine of Patent Document 1 has a variation in the number of winning balls in the big hit gaming state due to various causes such as the skill of the player, luck, adjustment of the nail, individual differences of the gaming table, and the like.

  Therefore, there is a high possibility that a difference occurs in the number of game balls that can be acquired in the big hit gaming state, which may result in an unfair feeling of the player.

  Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can distribute profits in a big hit gaming state fairly.

  In order to solve the above-described problem, the gaming machine according to the first aspect of the present invention includes a launching unit (launching device 90) for launching a game ball, and a variable display unit for performing variable display of identification information (special symbol). Special symbol display 24), variable winning device (large winning opening 15) that can be changed between a first state in which a game ball launched from the launching means is easily received and a second state in which it is difficult to receive, and payout of the winning ball A payout means (payout device 82), and a prize ball control means (main CPU 201 of the main control circuit 200, payout control circuit) for controlling the payout means to pay out a predetermined number of prize balls according to the establishment of the winning condition. 700), a game control means (main CPU 201 of the main control circuit 200) for controlling the jackpot gaming state when the variable information display result of the identification information is in the jackpot display mode, and during the control of the jackpot gaming state The variable winning device control means (main CPU 201 of the main control circuit 200) that repeatedly executes the round control for setting the variable winning device to the second state when a predetermined closing condition is satisfied after the variable winning device is set to the first state, and firing from the launching means A net increase based on the detection of the fired ball detecting means (main CPU 201 of the main control circuit 200) for detecting the played game ball and the winning ball paid out by the payout means and the detection by the shot ball detecting means during the control of the big hit gaming state The game control means includes a net increase ball number calculation means (main CPU 201 of the main control circuit 200) for calculating the number of balls, and the game control means has reached a predetermined number of net increase balls calculated by the net increase ball number calculation means. As a trigger, the control of the big hit gaming state is terminated.

  As described above, according to the present invention, the control of the big hit gaming state in which the round control is repeatedly performed when the number of the net increase balls calculated by the net increase ball number calculation means has reached a predetermined number (for example, 2000). It is supposed to end.

  As a result, the number of net increase balls in the big hit gaming state is almost unified, and the variation of the winning balls in the big hit gaming state is suppressed. Therefore, in the big hit gaming state, the profit can be distributed fairly to the player, and the unfairness of the player can be eliminated.

  According to a second aspect of the present invention, in addition to the configuration of the first aspect of the invention, the net increase ball number calculating means has a predetermined number of prize balls according to the number of prize balls each time the payout means pays out a prize ball. The number of net increase balls is calculated by increasing a numerical value (for example, a net increase ball counter) and decreasing the predetermined value according to the number of game balls each time the shot ball detection means detects a game ball. And

  In this configuration, since the number of purely increased balls can be specified only by using one count value, the amount of memory used can be saved and the processing efficiency can be improved.

  According to the third aspect of the present invention, in addition to the configuration of the first or second aspect of the present invention, a notification means (a sub-control circuit 300 sub-circuit) for notifying the number of pure increase balls calculated by the pure increase ball number calculation means. A CPU 301 and a liquid crystal display device 21) are provided.

  As a result, the player can grasp the number of net increased prize balls, and thus can know the standard for the end of the big hit gaming state. Therefore, the player can make a plan and play a game, and can prevent the occurrence of extra confusion.

  The simulation program of the present invention according to claim 4 is a simulation program (simulation program 950) for causing a computer (computer 960) to execute a simulation of a gaming machine, and has a launch function for causing the computer to launch a game medium; The variable display control function for performing variable display control of the identification information, the award medium control function for providing a predetermined amount of award medium according to the establishment of the winning conditions, and the variable display result of the identification information have become the jackpot display mode. A game control function for controlling the jackpot gaming state triggered by this, and a game medium when a predetermined closing condition is satisfied after the first state in which the game medium launched by the launch function is easily accepted during the control of the jackpot gaming state Variable prize that repeatedly executes round control to enter the second state where it is difficult to accept Position control function, a launch detection function that detects game media launched by the launch function, and a net increase based on detection by the award medium and launch detection function provided by the award medium control function during control of the big hit gaming state The game control function executes a net bonus medium amount calculation function for calculating a prize medium amount, and the game control function is triggered by the fact that the net bonus medium amount calculated by the net bonus medium amount calculation function reaches a predetermined amount. The control is terminated.

  As described above, according to the present invention, the control of the big hit gaming state in which the round control is repeatedly performed ends when the amount of the net award medium calculated by the net award medium amount calculation function reaches a predetermined amount. Yes.

  As a result, the amount of the net award medium in the big hit gaming state is almost unified, and the variation of the prize medium in the big hit gaming state is suppressed. Therefore, in the big hit gaming state, the profit can be distributed fairly to the player, and the unfairness of the player can be eliminated.

  According to the present invention, the following effects can be obtained.

  That is, according to the present invention, the profit in the big hit gaming state can be distributed fairly.

  Hereinafter, the best mode for carrying out the present invention will be described more specifically with reference to the drawings. Here, in the accompanying drawings, the same reference numerals are given to the same members, and duplicate descriptions are omitted. In addition, since description here is the best form by which this invention is implemented, this invention is not limited to the said form.

  Hereinafter, a configuration of a pachinko gaming machine (hereinafter referred to as a gaming machine) 1 in the present embodiment will be described with reference to the drawings. 1 to 19 show an embodiment of a gaming machine 1 to which a prepaid card system is applied.

  1 is a perspective view showing the configuration of the gaming machine according to the present embodiment, FIG. 2 is a front view showing a gaming board of the gaming machine shown in FIG. 1, and FIG. 3 is a control system of the gaming machine shown in FIG. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing the launching device and its surroundings according to the present embodiment, FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing the processing procedure of the main control circuit of the gaming machine according to the present embodiment, and FIG. 6 is the present embodiment. 7 is a flowchart showing the processing procedure of the switch input detection processing according to the embodiment, FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing the processing procedure of the prize ball related switch check processing according to the present embodiment, and FIG. 8 is the firing detection check processing according to the present embodiment. FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing the processing procedure of the firing detection process according to this embodiment, FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing the processing procedure of the special symbol control processing according to this embodiment, and FIG. FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the special symbol display time management process according to the present embodiment, and FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the special symbol storage check process according to the present embodiment. FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of the process for monitoring the residual ball in the big winning opening according to the present embodiment, and FIG. 15 is a flowchart of the command reception interrupt processing according to the present embodiment. FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing the processing procedure of the main processing by the sub-control circuit of the gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing the processing procedure of the command analysis processing according to the embodiment. 18 is a diagram showing an example of a variable display pattern selection table according to the present embodiment, and FIG. 19 is a liquid crystal display device according to the present embodiment. Is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a display form.

  First, the configuration of the pachinko gaming machine (game machine) 1 will be described with reference to FIG. 1 and FIG. FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing the configuration of the gaming machine according to the present embodiment, and FIG. 2 is a front view of the gaming board according to the present embodiment.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, in a pachinko gaming machine (game machine) 1, a base door 3a to which a game board 2 (FIG. 2) is attached is fixed to an island facility via a hinge (not shown). The base door 3a is pivotally attached to the base frame 3b (that is, the base door 3a is supported with one end of the base door 3a being supported as a pivot, and is mounted to the base frame 3b so as to be opened and closed). A gaming machine main body 3 is constituted by the base door 3a and the base frame 3b. The base door 3a of the gaming machine main body 3 is provided with speakers 8a and 8b, a glass door 4 that covers the gaming board 2 so as to be visible, a dish unit 5, and a handle 7.

  One end of the glass door 4 and the dish unit 5 is pivotally supported by the gaming machine main body 3 and the other end is engaged with the gaming machine main body 3.

  The game board 2 (FIG. 2) is surrounded by rails 6 and has a game area 2a in which game balls can flow down. The game area 2a includes a number of obstacles (not shown) such as game nails and windmills, a general winning port 12, a passing gate 13, a big winning port 15, an out port 16, and a starting port (starting region) 14. A game member such as an ordinary electric accessory (starting area) 18 is arranged.

  A liquid crystal display device (display means) 21 having a display area 21a capable of displaying an effect image (for example, animation corresponding to a game state or other notification information) is disposed on the back of the game board 2. Yes.

  The display area 21a of the liquid crystal display device 21 serving as a display means includes an area for displaying an effect image and a decorative symbol display area for performing variable display of decorative symbols.

  Three decorative symbols are displayed in the decorative symbol display region located in the center of the display region 21a. These decorative symbols are variably displayed separately.

  In the present embodiment, the rectangular display area 21a has a slightly smaller surface area than the game area 2a, but the surface area of the display area 21a is not particularly limited, and may be larger than the game area 2a. It can be small. Further, the shape of the display area 21a is not limited to a square, and may be another shape. For example, it may be circular.

  In the present embodiment in which the game board 2 is transparent, the display area 21 a of the liquid crystal display device 21 is disposed so as to be visible through the game board 2. Here, instead of the liquid crystal display device 21, for example, a CRT (cathode ray tube) or a plasma display can be used.

  Here, the general winning opening 12 is a device for paying out a predetermined number of game balls when a game ball is won, and the passing gate 13 is provided with normal symbol indicators 25a and 25b (described later) triggered by the passing of the game ball. It is a device for blinking.

  The large winning opening 15 which is a variable winning device has a closed state where the door is closed and it is difficult to accept the game ball (that is, a second state where it is difficult to accept the game ball), and the door is opened and the game ball is received. It is possible to change to an easy open state (that is, a first state in which a game ball can be easily received).

  Further, the special winning opening 15 is provided with a passing area through which a game ball can pass. In the present embodiment, an operation in which the big prize opening 15 changes from the second state to the first state in a jackpot gaming state described later is referred to as a round operation.

  In addition, a special symbol display (variable display means) 24, normal symbol indicators 25a and 25b, four normal symbol start memory displays 23, and four special symbol start memory indicators are provided at the upper center of the game board 2. 22 are arranged respectively. The special symbol indicator 24 is composed of 7 segment LEDs, while the normal symbol indicators 25a and 25b, the normal symbol start memory indicator 23, and the special symbol start memory indicator 22 are each composed of LEDs. Yes.

  Next, on the upper right side of the game board 2 (FIG. 2), a round number display 26 is disposed so as to be visible through the game board 2.

  The round number indicator 26 is composed of two 7-segment LEDs, and can display numbers up to two digits by the two 7-segment LEDs. For example, numbers such as “0” “1” “2”... “13” “14” “15” can be displayed. The round number display 26 configured as described above displays the number of round operations (the number of times the open / closed prize opening 15 is opened / closed) during the big hit gaming state. For example, when the round operation is performed 15 times, “15” is displayed.

  The ordinary electric accessory 18 having a starting area has a game ball receiving opening, and the game ball that has entered the receiving opening passes through the inside of the ordinary electric accessory 18 (hereinafter, referred to as “reception ball”). The acceptance of a game ball to the ordinary electric accessory 18 is referred to as “winning the ordinary electric accessory 18”). Further, the ordinary electric accessory 18 has variable wings 18a and 18b, and can be changed between an open state in which game balls are easy to win and a closed state in which game balls are hard to win.

  Here, the closed state of the ordinary electric accessory 18 is a state in which the variable wings 18 a and 18 b are closed and the game ball is difficult to enter the ordinary electric accessory 18. On the other hand, the open state is a state in which the variable wings 18 a and 18 b are opened in an inverted octagonal shape so that the game ball can easily enter the ordinary electric accessory 18. Note that the ordinary electric accessory 18 is in a closed state during normal times.

  In addition, the start port 14 having a start area as in the case of the ordinary electric accessory 18 also has a game ball receiving port so that the game ball that has entered the receiving port passes through the inside of the start port 14. (Hereinafter, accepting a game ball to the start port 14 is referred to as “winning the start port 14”).

  In addition, when a game ball wins the above-mentioned start opening 14 or the ordinary electric accessory 18, the special symbol in the special symbol display 24 and the decorative symbol in the decorative symbol display area are changed and stopped based on the winning ball. .

  The out port 16 is a device in which game balls that have not won any of the general winning port 12, the starting port 14, the ordinary electric accessory 18, and the big winning port 15 flow in and are collected.

  A dish unit 5 is arranged below the game board 2 as described above, as shown in FIG. An upper tray 5a for storing the paid-out game balls and the game balls to be driven into the game area 2a is disposed at the upper portion of the tray unit 5 and overflows from the upper tray 5a by the payout at the lower portion of the tray unit 5. A lower tray 5b in which the played game balls are stored is disposed. Further, a shutter lever 8 is provided at a predetermined position of the upper plate 5a, which is operated when the game ball stored in the upper plate 5a is moved to the lower plate 5b and taken out at the end of the game.

  On the right side of the dish unit 5, a handle 7 that is rotated when a game ball is launched to the game area 2 a via the rail 6 is provided. The handle 7 is provided with a stop button (not shown) for stopping the launch of the game ball.

  When the player rotates the handle 7 to perform the launch operation, the game ball in the upper plate 5a is sent to the launching device 90 (see FIG. 3) by the launching ball supply device (not shown), The launching device 90 launches the game area 2 a along the rail 6.

  The passing gate 13 detects a passing game ball. The game balls that have passed through the passing gate 13 can be stored on hold, and the normal symbol indicators 25a and 25b are blinked on the basis of the stored information. In addition, the four normal symbol start memory indicators 23 described above display the number of reserved gates in the passage gate 13. Specifically, the number of reserved stored game balls that have passed through the passing gate 13 is displayed by the number of lighting of the normal symbol start memory display 23.

  The normal symbol displays 25a and 25b blink alternately, and the blinking of the normal symbol displays 25a and 25b ends (the time until the blinking ends is 30 seconds in the normal gaming state). In the probability variation state, it is 6 seconds.) When “winning” is displayed (hereinafter referred to as “normal hitting time”), the variable wings 18a and 18b of the ordinary electric accessory 18 are set for a predetermined time. It is opened in an inverted octagonal shape so that it can be switched to an open state in which it is easy to accept a game ball (the opening time is 0.2 seconds in the normal game state, while 2.2 in the case of the probability fluctuation state. The second opening is performed twice.)

  In addition, the winning balls to the starting port 14 and the ordinary electric accessory 18 can be memorized, and based on this memorized memory, the special symbols on the special symbol display 24 and the decorative symbols in the decorative symbol display area are variably displayed. Is done. In addition, the four special symbol start memory displays 22 described above display the number of winning prizes stored in the start port 14 and the ordinary electric accessory 18. Specifically, the number of winning prizes stored in the start opening 14 and the ordinary electric accessory 18 is displayed by the number of lighting of the special symbol start memory display 22.

  In addition, examples of special symbols displayed on the special symbol display 24 that is a 7-segment LED include Arabic numerals “0” to “9” and symbols such as “−”. These numbers and symbols are variably displayed after a game ball is won at the start port 14 or the ordinary electric accessory 18. In addition, when the variable display of these numbers and symbols ends, and the variable display result (that is, the numbers and symbols that are stopped and displayed, also referred to as stop symbols) is a number such as “0” to “9”. It is called a jackpot display mode (hit jackpot symbol). This jackpot display mode is a display mode for allowing the player to recognize that the gaming state shifts to a jackpot gaming state that is advantageous to the player as compared to the normal gaming state (that is, it has become a “hit”). is there. A variable display result other than the jackpot display mode (for example, when the stop symbol is “−”) is referred to as a non-hit display mode (missing symbol).

  Note that the jackpot display mode for allowing the player to recognize that the game has shifted to the jackpot gaming state is a probability variation display mode (probability variation jackpot symbol) which is a display mode indicating probability variation jackpot, and a display mode which normally indicates jackpot. It is divided into non-probable display modes (usually big hit symbols).

  In addition, the probability variation display mode refers to the case where an odd number such as “7” or “3” becomes a stop symbol, while the non-probability variation display mode includes an even number such as “2” or “6”. This is the case when it becomes a stop symbol.

  When the variable symbol display result of the special symbol becomes the probability variation display mode (that is, when the probability variation jackpot), the probability that the variable symbol display result of the special symbol on the special symbol display unit 24 becomes the jackpot display mode after the jackpot gaming state is finished. Transition to a high probability fluctuation state. On the other hand, when the display mode of the special symbol is changed to the non-probable change display mode (that is, when it is a normal big hit), after the big hit gaming state is finished, the normal gaming state is entered.

  Further, examples of decorative symbols displayed in the decorative symbol display area include Arabic numerals such as “0”, “1”, “2”... “9”, and other symbols. These numbers and symbols are variably displayed together with the variably displayed special symbols after winning the game ball to the start port 14 or the ordinary electric accessory 18. Note that the variable display of these numbers and symbols ends, and the variable display result (that is, a combination of numbers and symbols that are stopped and displayed, also referred to as stop decorative symbols) is “3” “3” “3”. , “2”, “2”, “2” ”, etc., where the same numbers and symbols are aligned in a horizontal row are referred to as jackpot decorative symbols. This jackpot decoration pattern is a display mode for allowing the player to recognize that the game state shifts to a jackpot game state that is advantageous to the player compared to the normal game state (that is, it has become a “hit”). is there. Note that the variable display result other than the jackpot decorative symbol is referred to as a “decorative decorative symbol”.

  Note that the jackpot decoration symbol for allowing the player to recognize that the game has shifted to the jackpot gaming state is a probability variation jackpot decoration symbol which is a display mode showing probability variation jackpot, and a normal jackpot decoration symbol which is a display mode showing a normal jackpot It is divided into and.

  In addition, the probable big hit decorative symbol is a case where three predetermined numbers and symbols such as “7” and “3” are arranged in a horizontal row, while the normal big hit decorative symbol is a number other than the probable big hit decorative symbol. Or when three symbols are arranged in a horizontal row.

  The decorative symbol variable display is performed in conjunction with the special symbol variable display described above. Therefore, when the display mode (that is, the jackpot display mode) for allowing the player to recognize that the variable symbol display result of the special symbol has shifted to the jackpot gaming state is reached, the variable symbol display result of the decorative symbol is also the jackpot gaming state. It becomes a display mode (that is, a big hit decoration symbol) for allowing the player to recognize that it has shifted to.

  Further, when the jackpot display mode is a probability change display mode, the decorative display variable display result is to be a probability variation jackpot decoration pattern, while when the jackpot display mode is a non-probability display mode, The variable display result of the decorative symbol is usually a big hit decorative symbol.

  For example, when the special symbol variable display result is “3” (that is, when the probability variation display mode is selected), the decorative symbol variable display result is in a state where three “3” s are arranged in a horizontal row. (That is, the variable display result of the decorative symbol becomes the probable big hit decorative symbol).

  As described above, in the present embodiment, when the probability variation jackpot is reached, the probability variation display mode is displayed on the special symbol display 24, while the probability variation jackpot decoration symbol is displayed on the decorative symbol display area. In addition, when a normal big hit is achieved, the special symbol display 24 displays a non-probable display mode, while a normal big hit decorative symbol is displayed in the decorative symbol display area.

  In the present embodiment, the above-mentioned winning memorized number and reserved memory number are displayed on the special symbol start memory display 22 and the normal symbol start memory display 23, respectively, but are not limited thereto. It may be displayed by other display methods. For example, it may be displayed in the display area 21a.

  Next, a control system of the pachinko gaming machine 1 shown in FIG. 1 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a control system of the gaming machine shown in FIG.

  The control system of the pachinko gaming machine 1 includes a main control circuit 200, a sub control circuit 300 connected to the main control circuit 200, a payout control circuit 70a, and a launch control circuit 70b. This control system is mounted on the back side of the game board 2.

  A card unit 81 is connected to the payout control circuit 70a of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  The card unit 81 is installed in the vicinity of the pachinko gaming machine 1 and has an insertion slot into which a prepaid card can be inserted, and reads the recorded information recorded on the prepaid card inserted into the insertion slot. Means, a lending command signal output means for outputting a lending command signal for instructing lending of game balls to the payout control circuit 70a in accordance with the operation of the ball lending operation panel 9 (FIG. 3), and a record read by the reading means Writing means for subtracting the number of loans commanded by the lending command signal output means from the lending possible number specified from the information, and recording the information on the prepaid card inserted in the insertion port; Yes.

  The main control circuit 200 has a main CPU (microcomputing processing device) 201 that controls the progress of the game of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a preset program, and returns various settings to initial values when an abnormality occurs or when the power is turned on. An initial reset circuit 204 that generates a reset signal, a lamp control circuit 207 that controls display of LEDs and the like, and a main RAM 203 that stores various data necessary for the operation of the main CPU 201 are mounted.

  Further, the main control circuit 200 makes a normal hit determination by a program for the main CPU 201 to process and control the gaming operation of the gaming machine 1, a big hit determination table to be referred to when determining a big hit by random lottery, and a random lottery. This is referred to when the lottery is selected for the normal hit determination table, the variable display pattern selection table (see FIG. 18) referred to when selecting the variable display pattern of the decorative design by random lottery, and other effects. A main ROM 202 storing various probability tables is mounted.

  The main RAM 203 is a winning memory counter for storing the number of winning memories counted by the main CPU 201 (the number of winning balls to the starting port 14 and the ordinary electric accessory 18, that is, the number of game balls passing through the starting area), A holding memory counter for storing the number of holding memories counted by the main CPU 201 (the number of passing balls of the passing gate), for storing the number of game balls that have entered the big winning opening 15 during one round operation. Winning prize opening counter for storing the number of times the door of the big winning opening 15 opens and closes during one big hit gaming state (that is, the number of round operations in one big hit gaming state). A counter is provided.

  Further, the main RAM 203 has a big hitting ball counting counting flag. Here, when the control of the big hit gaming state is started by the game control means, a value (1) indicating the start of counting the number of purely increased balls is set in the flag for counting the big hit ball, while the control of the big hit game state is controlled. When ending is completed, a value (0) indicating the end of counting the number of purely increased balls is set.

  Further, the main RAM 203 is provided with a pure increase ball number counter. Here, the net increase ball number counter is a counter for counting the number of net increase balls calculated by the net increase ball number calculating means described later. Note that the number of net prize-increased balls is the number of game balls calculated by subtracting the number of game balls detected by the firing ball detection means described later from the number of prize balls paid out by the payout device (payout means) 82 described later, That is, the number of game balls actually remaining at the player's hand. Further, the number of net increase balls is calculated during the control of the big hit gaming state (that is, when (1) is set in the big hit pitch counting flag).

  Further, the main RAM 203 stores a starting ball prize counter for storing the number of game balls won in the starting hole 14 and the ordinary electric accessory 18 and calculates the number of game balls won in the general winning hole 12. General winning mouth prize ball counter to be memorized, large winning prize ball counter to memorize in order to calculate the number of game balls won in the grand prize opening 15, and remaining number of memorized balls to memorize the number of unpaid prize balls The counter includes a return ball counter that stores the number of game balls detected by a return ball detection switch 19Sg described later.

  Here, in the present embodiment, the above counters (start-up prize ball counter, general prize-winning prize ball counter, large prize-winning prize ball counter, remaining prize ball number counter, return ball counter, etc.) are 0 in the initial state. Is set, and is reset when the gaming machine 1 is turned off. However, it may not be reset by turning off the power of the gaming machine 1.

  Furthermore, the value of the counter may be displayed in the display area 21a at a predetermined timing, or may be displayed by a player's operation.

  Further, the main RAM 203 has a high probability flag. Here, the value (77) indicating the probability variation state is set to the high probability flag when the gaming state is shifted to the probability variation state, while the game state is set to a non-probability variation state (a game state other than the probability variation state). ), A value (00) indicating a non-stochastic fluctuation state is set.

  The main CPU 201 includes a jackpot determination means, a game state determination means, a variable pattern selection means, a game control means, a variable winning device control means, a shot ball detection means, a prize ball control means, a purely increased ball number calculation means, a command transmission means, and Each function of the game state transition means is provided.

  Whether or not the big hit judging means makes a transition to a big hit gaming state advantageous to the player on condition that the game ball has passed through the starting area (starting port 14 or ordinary electric accessory 18) provided in the gaming area 2a. This is a means for performing the determination. Specifically, it is determined whether or not to shift the gaming state to the big hit gaming state based on the winning of the game ball in the starting port 14 or the ordinary electric accessory 18.

  For example, when a game ball wins the start opening 14 or the ordinary electric accessory 18, the jackpot determination means executes a jackpot determination process based on the jackpot determination random number value extracted by random lottery, If it becomes, it is determined to shift the gaming state to the big hit gaming state.

  Here, when it is determined by the big hit determination means that the game state is shifted to the big hit gaming state, after the special symbol display on the special symbol display 24 and the decoration symbol in the display area 21a are variably displayed, that is, the special symbol display 24. After the big hit display mode (big hit symbol) is displayed and the big hit decorative symbol is displayed in the decorative symbol display area, the game state transition means shifts the gaming state to the big hit gaming state.

  The gaming state determining means is means for determining a gaming state controlled by the gaming control means after the big hit gaming state is ended, when the big hit determining means determines that the big hit is determined.

  For example, the game state determination means confirms the type of the big hit when the big hit determination means determines that the big hit. As a result of the confirmation, if the type of jackpot is a probability variation jackpot, the probability variation state is determined as a gaming state to be controlled after the jackpot gaming state ends. On the other hand, when the type of jackpot is a normal jackpot, the normal gaming state is determined as the gaming state to be controlled after the jackpot gaming state ends.

  The variable pattern selection unit is a unit that selects one of the plurality of variable patterns from the main ROM 202 in accordance with the determination process of the jackpot determination unit. Specifically, it is a means for selecting from the main ROM 202 a variable pattern for executing variable display of the special symbol on the special symbol display 24 or a variable display stop symbol based on the determination result by the big hit determination means.

  When a variable pattern or stop symbol is selected by the variable pattern selection means, the main CPU 201 controls the lamp control circuit 207 to display the variable pattern or stop symbol on the special symbol display 24. Yes.

  Further, the variable pattern selection means corresponds to the variable display pattern command corresponding to the variable pattern determined this time and the stop symbol determined this time to execute the variable display of the decoration symbol and the display of the effect information on the liquid crystal display device 21. This is means for generating and setting a stop symbol command to be performed.

  The game control means is means for controlling the big hit game state when the big hit determination means determines that the big hit is made and the variable symbol display result of the special symbol is in the big hit display mode. The control of the big hit gaming state is terminated when the number of net increase balls calculated by the net increase ball number calculating means described later reaches a predetermined number (for example, 2000).

  The game control means is also means for controlling the game state determined by the game state determination means. That is, the game control means controls the probability variation state with a high probability that the special symbol variable display result on the special symbol display 24 becomes a big hit display mode, and the special symbol variable display result on the special symbol display 24 displays the big hit. It is possible to control the normal gaming state with a relatively low probability of becoming a mode.

  The variable winning device control means sets a predetermined closing condition after the big winning opening 15 is set to the first state during the control of the big hit gaming state (the predetermined closing condition is, for example, a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds)). Is a means for repeatedly executing round control for changing to the second state when a predetermined number of game balls (for example, ten) have passed through the passing area (that is, when a predetermined number of gaming balls have passed). The round operation is continued until a predetermined closing condition is established). The variable winning device control means realizes the round control by controlling a large winning opening solenoid 72S described later.

  The prize ball control means determines a predetermined number of times according to the establishment of the prize conditions (winning game balls at various prize openings (general prize opening 12, large prize opening 15, start opening 14, ordinary electric accessory 18, etc.)). This is means for controlling a payout device (payout means) 82 for paying out a prize ball.

  Specifically, the prize ball control means detects that a sensor (for example, a start opening switch 19a, 19b, a count switch 19Se, a general prize opening switch 19Sb, etc., which will be described later) has detected a game ball. In response to this, the payout device 82 pays out a predetermined number of prize balls.

  The payout device 82 is controlled by transmitting a control command (command) to the payout control circuit 70a.

  The shot ball detecting means is means for detecting the game ball launched by the launch device (ejecting means) 90. Specifically, a game ball launched by the launching device 90 is detected based on detection by a launch detection switch 19Sf described later and detection by a return ball detection switch 19Sg.

  In the present embodiment, when the number of game balls detected by the return ball detection switch 19Sg is 0, the detection is performed when there is detection by the firing detection switch 19Sf. That is, the game ball launched by the launching device 90 is detected only when the number of game balls detected by the return ball detection switch 19Sg is zero.

  When the number of game balls detected by the return ball detection switch 19Sg is 1 or more and there is detection by the firing detection switch 19Sf, the number of game balls detected by the return ball detection switch 19Sg is decremented by one.

  The pure increase number-of-balls calculating means is the winning ball to be paid out by the paying-out device (paying means) 82 and the above-mentioned firing ball during the control of the big hit game state (when (1) is set in the big hit pitch counting flag) It is a means for calculating the number of purely increased balls based on detection by the detection means. Specifically, the net increase ball number calculation means increases the value of the net increase ball counter in accordance with the number of prize balls to be paid out by the payout device 82 every time the winning condition is satisfied, and the fired ball detection means Each time the player detects a game ball, the value of the net increase ball counter is decreased according to the number of the game balls.

  In the jackpot gaming state of the present embodiment, the number of the net increase balls reaches a predetermined number (for example, 2000 (pieces)), that is, the value of the net increase ball counter reaches a predetermined value (2000). If it does, it is supposed to end. As a result, the number of net increase balls in the big hit gaming state is almost unified, and the variation of the winning balls in the big hit gaming state can be suppressed.

  Programs for realizing the functions of the respective means described above are stored in the main ROM 202, and the main CPU 201 loads these programs from the main ROM 202 and updates and stores the calculation results in the main RAM 203 for execution. The functions of the respective means described above are realized. Of course, each of the above-described means may be configured by dedicated hardware.

  Further, the main CPU 201 serving as a command transmission means transmits various generated commands to the sub-control circuit 300, thereby executing the effects in the game.

  In the present embodiment, based on the above various commands, a display effect by the liquid crystal display device 21 or the like, a sound effect by a sound generating means such as a speaker, and a light effect by a light emitting means such as a lamp or LED are performed. Is called.

  An I / O port (not shown) of the main control circuit 200 is provided inside the passage gate 13 and is a sensor for detecting the passage of a game ball, a passage gate switch 19Sa, a start port 14, and a normal electric combination. Start port switches 19a and 19b, which are provided on the object 18 and detect the game balls won in the start port 14 or the ordinary electric accessory 18 are connected.

  In addition, the I / O port is provided in a passing area in the big winning opening 15 and detects a game ball that has won a prize in the general winning opening 12 as a count switch 19Se that is a sensor for detecting a gaming ball passing through the passing area. A general winning opening switch 19Sb, which is a sensor to be used, and a backup clear switch 74S for erasing various data stored in the main RAM 203 are connected.

  Further, the following components are connected to the I / O port. That is, a prize ball count switch 19Sh (FIG. 3) for detecting a prize ball paid out to a player by the payout device 82, and a firing detection switch for detecting a game ball launched from the launching device (emission means) 90 by operation of the handle 7. Sensors (switches) such as 19Sf (FIG. 3) and a return ball detection switch 19Sg (FIG. 3) for detecting a game ball that has been fired but returned to the game area 2a of the game board 2 are connected. In addition, actuators such as a movable member solenoid 71S for driving the variable wings 18a and 18b of the ordinary electric accessory 18 and a big prize opening solenoid 72S for opening and closing the door of the big prize opening 15 are connected.

  Here, when each of the sensors detects a game ball, the detection signal is input to the main CPU 201 of the main control circuit 200. The main CPU 201 performs various operations such as driving and controlling the actuators 71S and 72S according to the input detection signal.

  Control commands (commands) are transmitted from the command output port 206 of the main control circuit 200 to the sub control circuit 300, the payout control circuit 70a, and the launch control circuit 70b, respectively.

  The sub-control circuit 300 that has received this control command (command) controls the operation of the liquid crystal display device 21, the speakers 8a and 8b, and the lamp / LED 39a, and the payout control circuit 70a that has received this control command (command) and the launch. The control circuit 70b controls the operations of the dispensing device 82 and the launching device 90.

  The payout control circuit 70a receives a prize when a predetermined prize ball payout condition is satisfied (for example, when the remaining prize ball counter is “1” or more, that is, when an unpaid prize ball number is generated). A payout device 82 for paying out game balls as a ball is connected. Then, the payout control circuit 70a receives a control command (for example, a big winning opening prize ball command (0FH)) that is output from the main control circuit 200 on condition that a game ball has entered the general winning opening 12 and the big winning opening 15 or the like. The payout device 82 is driven and controlled in accordance with a general winning opening prize ball command (0AH), a starting opening prize ball command (04H), etc., and a predetermined number of game balls are paid out as winning balls. Also, the payout control circuit 70a controls the payout device 82 in accordance with the payout command signal output from the card unit 81, and pays out a predetermined number of game balls as the payable balls.

  A launch device 90 that launches a game ball toward the game area 2a is connected to the launch control circuit 70b. Further, the launch control circuit 70 b causes the launching device 90 to launch a game ball by drivingly controlling the launch solenoid in accordance with the rotation operation of the handle 7.

  Here, the game ball launched by the launching device 90 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing the launching apparatus and its surroundings according to the present embodiment.

  The arrow P in FIG. 4 indicates the traveling direction of the game ball fired by the launching device 90, and the arrow P ′ represents the game ball that has been fired but returned without reaching the game area 2a of the game board 2. Indicates the direction of travel.

  As shown in FIG. 4, a launch ball passage 30 extending to the game area 2 a of the game board 2 is formed to draw an arc in the launch direction of the game ball in the launch device 90.

  Thereby, the game ball launched by the launching device 90 first passes through the launch ball passage 30, and then reaches the game area 2 a through the rail 6.

  Also, in the middle of the launch ball passage 30, a return ball passage 40 through which a game ball that has been launched by the launching device 90 but has returned without reaching the game area 2a of the game board 2 passes toward the lower plate 5b. It extends.

  Thus, the returned game ball passes through the return ball passage 40 and is discharged to the lower tray 5b.

  A launch detection switch 19Sf is disposed in the vicinity of the launching device 90 in the launch ball passage 30, and a return ball detection switch 19Sg is disposed in the return ball passage 40.

  Since the periphery of the launching device 90 of the present invention has such a configuration, the game ball launched from the launching device 90 and the game ball that has been launched and has returned without reaching the game area 2a of the game board 2. Can be detected.

  Further, the lamp control circuit 207 is electrically connected with LEDs such as the round number display 26, the special symbol display 24, the normal symbol displays 25a and 25b, the normal symbol start memory display 23, and the special symbol start memory display 22. It is connected to the. The lamp control circuit 207 performs display control of the LED based on the control of the main CPU 201.

  Next, the configuration of the sub control circuit 300 will be described. The sub control circuit 300 includes a sub CPU 301, a program ROM 302, a work RAM 303, a command input port (not shown), an image control circuit 305, an audio control circuit 306, and a lamp control circuit 307.

  The sub CPU 301 determines a command received from the main control circuit 200 via the command input port, and controls the image control circuit 305, the sound control circuit 306, the lamp control circuit 307, and the like according to the determination result.

  The sub CPU 301 has a function of notification control means.

  The sub CPU 301 serving as a notification control unit is a unit that performs control for notifying the liquid crystal display device 21 serving as a notification unit of the number of pure increase balls calculated by the main CPU 201 serving as a pure increase ball number calculation unit.

  Specifically, a display ball counter value to be described later is updated in accordance with a command (for example, an acquisition command or a launch command) transmitted from the main CPU 201, and the display ball counter value is changed to “ It is displayed as “the number of purely increased balls” (see FIGS. 19A to 19C). As a result, the number of purely increased balls calculated by the main CPU 201 which is a purely increased number of balls calculation means is notified.

  In addition, the sub CPU 301 performs instruction control on the image control circuit 305 to perform variable display control of decorative symbols in accordance with the variable display pattern command, display control of other effect images, and the like.

  The program ROM 302 has a control program (effect data) for the sub CPU 301 to process control the image control circuit 305 based on various commands output from the main control circuit 200 and a control for process control of the audio control circuit 306. A program, a control program for controlling the process of the lamp control circuit 307, data on a plurality of types of notification modes, and the like are stored.

  The work RAM 303 serves as a temporary storage unit when the sub CPU 301 performs processing control according to the control program, and includes a reception buffer area (not shown) for storing commands transmitted from the main CPU 201, and processing. A work area (not shown) for storing data necessary for control is allocated.

  In addition, the work RAM 303 includes a display ball counter for notifying the number of purely increased balls. In the present embodiment, the counter is set to the same value as the pure prize-ball counter.

  In addition, the work RAM 303 includes a big hitting ball counting counting flag (sub). Here, in the big hitting ball counting flag (sub), the same value as the big hitting ball counting flag provided in the main RAM 203 is set.

  The image control circuit 305 executes display such as variable display of decorative symbols in the display area 21a in response to an instruction from the sub CPU 301 (instruction based on effect data set in a predetermined work area of the work RAM 303). The image data ROM 305b for storing various image data and the corresponding image data are extracted from the image data ROM 305b in accordance with the control from the sub CPU 301. Based on the extracted image data, the decorative symbols can be variably displayed and produced. A VDP (Video Display Processor) 305a that generates data for executing image display and the like, and a D / A conversion circuit (D / A converter) 305d that converts display image data generated by the VDP 305a into an analog signal. It has.

  For example, the image control circuit 305 performs image display control processing for causing the display area 21a to perform variable display of decorative symbols, display of effect images, and the like on the display area 21a based on an instruction from the sub CPU 301.

  Further, for example, the image data ROM 305b stores decoration symbol image data for variably displaying a decoration symbol in the decoration symbol display area, effect image data for displaying an effect image in the display area 21a, and the like. Here, each image data includes a plurality of pixel data (data in dot units) necessary to display each image data in the display area 21a.

  Here, a VRAM 305c having two buffer areas is connected to the VDP 305a. The VDP 305a performs the following processing when generating data for executing display in the display area 21a based on an instruction from the sub CPU 301 transmitted every predetermined time (for example, 1/30 second). The VDP 305a reads predetermined image data from the image data ROM 305b, develops it to the VRAM 305c, and reads the decompressed image data from the VRAM 305c. Specifically, the VDP 305a performs expansion processing on one buffer area provided in the VRAM 305c, and reads image data that has already been expanded from the other buffer area. Next, the VDP 305 a switches between a buffer area to be expanded and a buffer area to be read based on an instruction from the sub CPU 301. The VDP 305a displays the read image data on the display area 21a via the D / A conversion circuit 305d.

  In this embodiment, a VRAM is used as a storage device for developing image data. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and other storage devices may be used. For example, an SDRAM that can read and write data at high speed may be used.

  Speakers 8 a and 8 b are connected to the audio control circuit 306. The sound control circuit 306 generates a sound signal based on the control of the sub CPU 301. The speakers 8a and 8b generate sound based on the input sound signal.

  A lamp / LED 39 a is connected to the lamp control circuit 307. The lamp control circuit 307 generates a signal based on the control of the sub CPU 301. The lamp / LED 39a performs lighting display of lamps and LEDs provided in various places of the gaming machine 1 based on the input signal.

  As described above, the speakers 8a and 8b, the lamp / LED 39a, and the liquid crystal display device 21 perform an effect based on the effect data set by the sub CPU 301 (control program).

  Each process in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled by the main control circuit 200 and the sub control circuit 300. The main control circuit 200 processes all or part of the processes controlled by the sub control circuit 300. Alternatively, the sub control circuit 300 may process all or part of the processing controlled by the main control circuit 200.

  Next, a processing procedure by the main control circuit 200 of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 5A is a flowchart showing a system timer interrupt processing procedure executed so as to interrupt the main process at a predetermined cycle (for example, 2 msec), and FIG. 5B shows the present embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the main process sequence of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in FIG.

  First, the system timer interrupt process will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S100, the main CPU 201 saves the information stored in the register.

  In step S110, the main CPU 201 updates values such as a jackpot determination random number value, a jackpot symbol determination random number value, a normal hit determination random number value, and the like.

  In step S120, the main CPU 201 performs switch input detection processing. A specific description of the switch input detection process is as follows. FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of switch input detection processing according to the present embodiment.

  Here, the prize ball related switch check process in step S121 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing the processing procedure of the prize ball related switch check processing according to the present embodiment.

  In step S121-1, the main CPU 201 detects a detection signal input to the I / O port.

  In step S121-2, the main CPU 201 confirms whether or not the detected signal is a detection signal input from the start port 14 or the start port switches 19a and 19b provided in the ordinary electric accessory 18. The main CPU 201 proceeds to the processing of step S121-3 when the detection signal is input from the start port switches 19a and 19b, whereas the main CPU 201 does not detect the detection signal input from the start port switches 19a and 19b. Moves to the process of step S121-6.

  In step S121-3, the main CPU 201 adds “1” to the start opening prize ball counter.

  In step S121-4, the main CPU 201 determines whether or not the value (1) indicating the start of counting the number of purely increased balls is set in the big hitting ball counting flag (that is, whether or not the big hit gaming state is in progress). Check. Then, when the value (1) indicating the start of counting the number of purely increased balls is set in the big hitting ball counting flag, the main CPU 201 proceeds to the process of step S121-5 in order to update the number of purely increased balls. On the other hand, when the value (1) indicating the start of counting the number of purely increased balls is not set in the big hitting ball counting flag, the process proceeds to step S121-6.

  In step S121-5, the main CPU 201 adds “5” to the net award ball counter, and generates and sets an acquisition command including information indicating that the number of net award balls has increased by 5.

  Here, the acquisition command is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 300, thereby displaying on the liquid crystal display device 21 that the number of purely increased balls has increased by five. In the present embodiment, the value of “pure increase ball number” displayed on the liquid crystal display device 21 is increased by “5”, thereby notifying that the number of pure increase ball numbers has increased by five. .

  Accordingly, the player can grasp the number of net increased prize balls, and can therefore know the standard for the end of the big hit gaming state.

  In step S <b> 121-6, the main CPU 201 confirms whether or not the detected signal is a detection signal input by a general winning port switch 19 </ b> Sb provided in the general winning port 12. The main CPU 201 proceeds to the process of step S121-7 when the detection signal is input from the general winning opening switch 19Sb, and to the step when the detection signal is not input from the general winning opening switch 19Sb. The process proceeds to S121-10.

  In step S121-7, the main CPU 201 adds “1” to the general winning opening prize ball counter.

  In step S121-8, the main CPU 201 determines whether or not the value (1) indicating the start of counting the number of purely increased balls is set in the big hitting ball counting flag (that is, whether or not the big hit gaming state is being set). Check. Then, when the value (1) indicating the start of counting the number of purely increased balls is set in the big hitting ball counting flag, the main CPU 201 proceeds to the processing of step S121-9 in order to update the number of net increased balls. On the other hand, when the value (1) indicating the start of counting the number of purely increased balls is not set in the big hitting ball counting flag, the process proceeds to step S121-10.

  In step S121-9, the main CPU 201 adds “10” to the net award ball counter and generates and sets an acquisition command including information indicating that the number of net ball awards has increased by 10.

  Here, when the acquisition command is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 300, the liquid crystal display device 21 displays that the number of purely increased balls has increased by ten. In the present embodiment, by increasing the value of “pure increase ball number” displayed on the liquid crystal display device “10”, it is notified that the number of pure increase ball numbers has increased by ten. .

  In step S121-10, the main CPU 201 confirms whether or not the detected signal is a detection signal input by the count switch 19Se provided in the special winning opening 15. If the detection signal is input from the count switch 19Se, the main CPU 201 proceeds to step S121-11. If the detection signal is not input from the count switch 19Se, the main CPU 201 proceeds to step S121-14. Move on to processing.

  In step S121-11, the main CPU 201 adds “1” to the big prize winning ball counter.

  In step S121-12, the main CPU 201 determines whether or not the value (1) indicating the start of counting the number of purely increased balls is set in the big hitting ball counting flag (that is, whether or not the big hit gaming state is being set). Check. When the value (1) indicating the start of counting the number of purely increased balls is set in the big hitting ball counting flag, the main CPU 201 proceeds to the processing of step S121-13 in order to update the number of purely increased balls. On the other hand, when the value (1) indicating the start of counting the number of purely increased balls is not set in the big hitting ball counting flag, the process proceeds to step S121-14.

  In step S121-13, the main CPU 201 adds “15” to the net award ball counter, and generates and sets an acquisition command including information indicating that the number of net ball award has increased by 15.

  Here, when the acquisition command is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 300, the liquid crystal display device 21 displays that the number of purely increased balls has increased by 15. In the present embodiment, the value of the “pure increase ball number” displayed on the liquid crystal display device 21 is increased by “15” to notify that the number of the net increase ball number has increased by 15. .

  In step S121-14, the main CPU 201 confirms whether or not the detected signal is a detection signal input by the prize ball count switch 19Sh. The main CPU 201 proceeds to the processing of step S121-15 if the detection signal is input by the prize ball count switch 19Sh, and on the other hand, if the detection signal is not input by the prize ball count switch 19Sh. The ball-related switch check process is terminated.

  In step S121-15, the main CPU 201 subtracts “1” from the remaining prize ball counter (ie, “1” is subtracted from the number of unpaid prize balls).

  Again, a description will be given with reference to FIG. In step S122, the main CPU 201 performs a special symbol related switch check process. Hereinafter, the special symbol related switch check process will be described in detail.

  When the main CPU 201 detects a detection signal output from the start port switches 19a and 19b, the count switch 19Se, and the like via the I / O port, the main CPU 201 performs the following (1) to (1) to (2) in accordance with the content of the detected detection signal. The process (2) is executed.

  (1) When the main CPU 201 detects a detection signal from the count switch 19Se via the I / O port, the main CPU 201 determines the number of game balls that have entered the big winning opening 15 during one round in the big hit gaming state. Count and update the winning prize counter. In addition, as described above, one round means that a predetermined time (for example, 29.5 seconds) elapses after the grand prize opening 15 is in the first state or the big prize opening 15 is the first. This is a period from when the predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls enters the big winning opening 15 after the state becomes.

  (2) When the main CPU 201 detects a detection signal from the start port switches 19a and 19b provided in the start port 14 or the ordinary electric accessory 18, the main CPU 201 checks the value of the winning memory counter. When the value of the winning memory counter is, for example, 4 or less, “1” is added to the value of the winning memory counter, and the big hit determination random number value and the big hit symbol determination random number value are extracted by random lottery. The jackpot determination random number value and the jackpot symbol determination random number value are stored in a winning storage area (to be described later) of the main RAM 203 as a winning storage.

  In addition, the main CPU 201 cannot display the special symbol on the special symbol display 24 in a variable state (for example, when the symbol on the special symbol display 24 is variably displayed based on another jackpot determination result). If there is, the lamp control circuit 207 is controlled to display on the special symbol start memory display 22 that the winning memory is present until the special symbol display 24 can variably display the symbol. .

  When the value of the winning memory counter is 0, the special symbol or the decorative symbol is not variably displayed, and the number of winning memory is 0. When the value of the winning memory counter is 1, a special symbol or a decorative symbol is variably displayed, and the number of winning memories is 0. When the value of the counter is 5, the special symbol or decoration symbol is variably displayed and the special symbol start memory display 22 indicates that the number of winning memories is four. (In other words, the special symbol start memory display 22 displays a value obtained by subtracting “1” from the winning memory counter).

  In step S123, the main CPU 201 performs normal symbol related switch check processing. Hereinafter, the normal symbol related switch check process will be described in detail.

  When the main CPU 201 detects the detection signal output from the pass gate switch 19Sa, the main CPU 201 executes the following processing.

  When the main CPU 201 detects a detection signal from the pass gate switch 19Sa provided in the pass gate 13, the main CPU 201 checks the value of the pending storage counter. If the value of the reserved storage counter is 4 or less, for example, “1” is added to the value of the reserved storage counter, and a random number for normal hit determination is extracted by random lottery, and the normal hit determination randomness is extracted. The numerical value is stored as a reserved storage in a later-described reserved storage area of the main RAM 203.

  Further, the main CPU 201 cannot display the normal symbol blinking on the normal symbol displays 25a and 25b (for example, when the symbol on the normal symbol display units 25a and 25b is blinking based on other normal hit determination results). Etc.), the control for causing the normal symbol start memory display 23 to display the fact that the reserved memory exists until the symbol blinking display on the normal symbol indicators 25a and 25b becomes possible. This is performed for the control circuit 207.

  When the value of the reserved storage counter is 0, the normal symbol display units 25a and 25b do not perform variable display of the normal symbol and the number of reserved memories is 0. When the value of the reserved memory counter is 1, the normal symbol display units 25a and 25b are in a state in which the normal symbol is variably displayed, and the number of reserved memories is 0. When the value of the counter is 5, the normal symbol variable display is being performed, and the normal symbol start memory display 23 indicates that the number of reserved memories is four. It is. (That is, the normal symbol start memory display 23 displays a value obtained by subtracting “1” from the reserved memory counter).

  In step S124, the main CPU 201 performs a firing detection check process. A specific description of the firing detection check process is as follows. FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the firing detection check process according to the present embodiment.

  In step S124-1, the main CPU 201 determines whether or not the value (1) indicating the start of counting the number of purely increased balls is set in the big hitting ball count counting flag (that is, whether or not the big hit game state is in progress). Check. When the value (1) indicating the start of counting the number of purely increased balls is set in the big hitting ball counting flag, the main CPU 201 confirms the game ball fired by the launching device 90 in step S124-. On the other hand, when the value (1) indicating the start of counting the number of purely increased balls is not set in the big hitting ball counting flag, the firing detection check process is terminated.

  In step S124-2, the main CPU 201 confirms whether or not a detection signal from the return ball detection switch 19Sg has been detected. When the main CPU 201 detects a detection signal from the return ball detection switch 19Sg, the main CPU 201 proceeds to the process of step S124-3. On the other hand, when the detection signal from the return ball detection switch 19Sg is not detected, the main CPU 201 proceeds to step S124. -4.

  In step S124-3, the main CPU 201 adds “1” to the return ball counter.

  In step S124-4, the main CPU 201 confirms whether or not a detection signal from the firing detection switch 19Sf has been detected. When the main CPU 201 detects the detection signal from the firing detection switch 19Sf, the main CPU 201 proceeds to the process of step S124-5. On the other hand, when the detection signal from the firing detection switch 19Sf is not detected, the main CPU 201 performs the firing detection check process. Exit.

  Here, the process at the time of detection of detection in step S124-5 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 9 is a flowchart illustrating a processing procedure of the firing detection time process according to the present embodiment.

  In step S124-5-1, the main CPU 201, which is a firing ball detection means, checks the value of the return ball counter. Then, when the value of the return ball counter is “1” or more, the main CPU 201 determines that the game ball has not been fired from the launching device 90 and proceeds to the process of step S124-5-3 to return to the return ball counter. When the value of is less than “1”, it is determined that one game ball has been fired from the launching device 90, and the process proceeds to step S124-5-2.

  In step S124-5-2, the main CPU 201, which is the net increase ball number calculation means, subtracts "1" from the net increase ball counter and generates a firing command including information that one game ball has been fired. Set.

  Here, when the firing command is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 300, the liquid crystal display device 21 displays that the number of purely increased balls has decreased by one. In the present embodiment, “1” is subtracted from the value of “pure increased number of balls” displayed on the liquid crystal display device 21 to notify that the number of pure increased balls has decreased by one. .

  In step S124-5-3, the main CPU 201 subtracts “1” from the return ball counter.

  In step S130, the main CPU 201 displays the remaining variable display time of the special symbols and decorative symbols that are variably displayed, the remaining opening time of the ordinary electric accessory 18 in the open state in which the game ball can be easily received, and the door of the grand prize opening 15 Update the remaining opening time.

  In step S140, the main CPU 201 outputs game information such as execution of variable display of decorative symbols and occurrence of jackpots to a hall computer installed in the game hall.

  In step S150, the main CPU 201 drives and controls solenoids such as the movable member solenoid 71S and the special prize opening solenoid 72S.

  In step S160, the main CPU 201 outputs a jackpot start command, count end command, jackpot end command, acquisition command, launch command, stop symbol command, variable display pattern command, standby state command, other commands, etc. to the sub-control circuit 300. To do.

  In step S170, the main CPU 201 displays the number of winning memories stored in the main RAM 203 (the number of winning memories for the starting port 14 and the ordinary electric accessory 18) on the special symbol start memory display 22 to display the lamp control circuit 207. To control. Further, the main CPU 201 controls the lamp control circuit 207 in order to cause the normal symbol start memory display 23 to display the reserved memory number of the passage gate 13 stored in the main RAM 203.

  Further, when the special symbol variable check pattern or stop symbol is determined in the special symbol memory check process (FIG. 11) described later, the main CPU 201 displays the variable display pattern or stop symbol on the special symbol display 24. Therefore, the lamp control circuit 207 is controlled. As a result, the special symbol on the special symbol display 24 is variably displayed based on the variable display pattern determined by the special symbol memory check process, and then stops at the stop symbol determined by the process.

  Further, when the normal symbol blinking display pattern or stop mode is selected in step S30 described later, the main CPU 201 performs lamp control to display the blinking display pattern or stop mode on the normal symbol displays 25a and 25b. The circuit 207 is controlled. As a result, the normal symbols on the normal symbol displays 25a and 25b are blinked on the basis of the blinking display pattern selected in step S30, and then stopped in the stop mode selected in the same step.

  Further, the main CPU 201 outputs a control command for instructing to display an error such as a ball breakage or a full lower pan on a predetermined lamp, and other necessary control commands to the sub-control circuit 300.

  In step S <b> 180, the main CPU 201 confirms whether or not a value of “1” or more is set in the special winning opening prize ball counter, the general winning opening prize ball counter, or the starting opening prize ball counter. When the value of any counter is “1” or more, the value of the remaining prize ball counter is updated according to the value of the counter, and the prize ball according to the value of the remaining prize ball counter Pay out.

  For example, when the value of the big prize mouth ball counter is “1”, the main CPU 201 adds “15” to the value of the remaining ball counter and pays out 15 prize balls. The command is output to the payout control circuit 70a. As a result, 15 prize balls are paid out from the payout device 82.

  In the present embodiment, when “1” is set to the value of the general winning opening prize ball counter, “10” is added to the value of the remaining prize ball counter (that is, 10 prizes). Ball is paid out). In addition, when “1” is set to the value of the start opening prize ball counter, “5” is added to the value of the remaining prize ball counter (that is, five prize balls are paid out).

  Here, each time the processing of this step is performed, the value of the big prize mouth prize ball counter, the general prize mouth prize ball counter or the start mouth prize ball counter is decremented by one.

  In step S190, the main CPU 201 restores the information saved in step S100 to the register.

  Next, main processing by the main control circuit 200 will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S <b> 10, the main CPU 201 restores or initializes various settings in the pachinko gaming machine 1 to the setting contents when the power was turned off last time.

  In step S20, the main CPU 201 executes a special symbol control process (see FIG. 10) described later for details.

  In step S30, the main CPU 201 executes each process related to the normal symbol. Specifically, the main CPU 201 performs a normal hit determination based on a random number for normal hit determination extracted on condition that the game ball has passed through the pass gate 13, and based on the result of the normal hit determination, The blinking display pattern and stop mode of the normal symbols on the normal symbol displays 25a and 25b are selected. After that, the main CPU 201 performs the release control of the ordinary electric accessory 18 if the normal hit determination is successful, subtracts “1” from the reserved storage counter, and also stores the normal symbol storage area (“1” to “4”). The data stored in each is shifted to the normal symbol storage area ("0" to "3").

  The normal symbol storage area is assigned to the main RAM 203 and the random numbers for determining normal hits extracted on condition that the game ball has passed through the passing gate 13 are stored in order from the normal symbol storage area “0”. This is a reserved storage area. The random numbers for normal hit determination stored in the normal symbol storage area ("1" to "4") correspond to the reserved storage displayed on the normal symbol start storage display 23, and the normal symbol storage area The random number for normal hit determination stored in “0” is used for the normal hit determination.

  In step S40, the main CPU 201 updates values such as a reach determination random number.

  The main CPU 201 repeats the processes from step S20 to step S40 described above.

  Next, the special symbol control process in step S20 will be described with reference to FIG. In addition, FIG. 10 is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of the special symbol control process which concerns on this Embodiment.

  In step S20-1, the main CPU 201 executes a process of loading a control state flag. The control state flag is a flag indicating a game state in the special symbol game. The main CPU 201 determines whether or not to execute each process in step S20-2 to step S20-10 based on this control state flag.

  In step S20-2, the main CPU 201 performs a special symbol storage check process.

  Here, the specific symbol memory check process will be specifically described with reference to FIG. FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the special symbol storage check process according to the present embodiment.

  In step S20-2-1, the main CPU 201 confirms whether or not the control state flag is a value (00) indicating a special symbol storage check, and as a result of the confirmation, the control state flag indicates a special symbol storage check. When the value is (00), the process proceeds to step S20-2-2. On the other hand, when the control state flag is not the value (00) indicating the special symbol storage check, the special symbol storage check process is terminated. .

  In step S20-2-2, the main CPU 201 confirms whether or not the value of the winning memory counter is “0” (that is, whether or not the number of winning memory is “0”). If the value of the winning memory counter is “0”, the process proceeds to step S20-2-3. If the value of the winning memory counter is not “0”, the process proceeds to step S20-2-4. .

  In step S20-2-3, the main CPU 201 generates and sets a standby state command for instructing to display a demonstration effect image. Note that the standby state command indicates that the gaming state is the standby state (the special symbol display unit 24 does not perform the variable display operation of the special symbol or the decorative symbol on the liquid crystal display device 21 and is not in the big hit gaming state, and the winning memory is stored. This is generated in the case of

  In step S20-2-4, the main CPU 201 sets a value (01) indicating special symbol variable display time management in the control state flag.

  In step S20-2-5, the main CPU 201 makes a jackpot determination based on the jackpot determination random number included in the winning memory.

  Note that the jackpot determination table includes a case where the high probability flag is a value (00) indicating a non-probability variation state and a case where the high probability flag is a value (77) indicating a probability variation state. It is different. That is, the jackpot determination table that is referenced in the probability variation state has a larger number of jackpot determination values than the jackpot determination table that is referenced in the non-stochastic variation state, and it is easier to determine that the jackpot determination table is a jackpot.

  In step S20-2-6, the main CPU 201 determines whether or not the result of the jackpot determination performed in step S20-2-5 is to shift the gaming state to the jackpot gaming state (whether or not the jackpot has been won). ) Then, the main CPU 201 proceeds to the processing of step S20-2-8 when the result of the jackpot determination is to shift the gaming state to the jackpot gaming state. On the other hand, if the result of the jackpot determination is not what shifts the gaming state to the jackpot gaming state, the process proceeds to step S20-2-7.

  In step S20-2-7, the main CPU 201 determines the special symbol variable display result (stop symbol) as the off symbol, and generates and sets a stop symbol command based on the determination.

  In step S20-2-8, the main CPU 201 determines the special symbol indicating the big hit based on the random number for determining the big hit symbol included in the winning memory, and generates and sets the stop symbol command based on the determination. .

  In step S20-2-10, the main CPU 201 performs processing for determining a variable display pattern of special symbols and decorative symbols.

  First, the main CPU 201 determines whether or not to execute reach (such as reach variable display) when performing variable display of decorative symbols on the liquid crystal display device 21 when the variable symbol display result of the special symbol is determined to be an outlier symbol. decide.

  Specifically, the main CPU 201 determines whether or not to execute reach when displaying decorative symbols on the liquid crystal display device 21 based on a random number value extracted from a reach determination random number.

  Next, the main CPU 201 extracts one random number value from random numbers generated in the range of 0 to 99 by the random number generator.

  Then, the main CPU 201 determines a decorative display variable display pattern based on the extracted random number value and the variable display pattern determination table shown in FIG. Based on the determination, a variable display pattern command is generated and set.

  For example, when the result of the big hit determination does not shift the gaming state to the big hit gaming state and the reach is not executed in the variable display of the decorative symbols, the main CPU 201 sets “normal variation” as the variable display pattern of the decorative symbols. The variable display pattern command is generated and set based on the determination.

  In addition, the main CPU 201 does not shift the gaming state from the gaming state to the big winning gaming state, and the random number extracted when the reach is executed in the variable display of the decorative symbols is included in the range of 0 to 69. If so, “normal reach” is determined as the variable display pattern of the decorative design, and a variable display pattern command is generated and set based on the determination.

  On the other hand, when the extracted random number value is included in the range of 70 to 99, “super reach” is determined as the variable display pattern of the decorative design, and a variable display pattern command is generated based on the determination. Set.

  Furthermore, the main CPU 201 sets “normal reach per” as a decorative symbol when the extracted random number value falls within the range of 0 to 39 when the result of the jackpot determination is that the gaming state shifts to the jackpot gaming state. The variable display pattern is determined and a variable display pattern command is generated and set based on the determination.

  On the other hand, when the extracted random number value is included in the range of 40 to 94, “per super reach” is determined as the variable display pattern of the decorative design, and a variable display pattern command is generated and set based on the determination. .

  When the extracted random number value is included in the range of 95 to 99, “full rotation” is determined as the variable display pattern of the decorative design, and a variable display pattern command is generated and set based on the determination.

  In step S20-2-11, the main CPU 201 sets the variable display time corresponding to the variable display pattern determined by the process of step S20-2-10 in the waiting time timer.

  Note that the decorative display variable display is performed based on the variable display pattern determined in step S20-2-10 during the variable display time set in step S20-2-11. When the variable display time ends, the decorative symbol that is variably displayed stops in a state in which the symbol based on the stop symbol command is displayed.

  Further, the special symbol variable display on the special symbol display 24 is performed for the variable display time set in step S20-2-11. When the variable display time ends, the special symbol that is variably displayed stops in a state where the stop symbol determined in step S20-2-7 or step S20-2-8 is displayed.

  In step S20-2-12, the main CPU 201 erases the random number value and the like used for the special symbol storage check process this time from a predetermined storage area.

  Again, a description will be given with reference to FIG. In step S20-3, the main CPU 201 determines that the control state flag is a value (01) indicating special symbol variable display time management and the value of the waiting time timer in which the variable display time is set is “0”. A value (02) indicating special symbol display time management is set in the control state flag, and a waiting time after determination (for example, 1 second) is set in the waiting time timer.

  In step S20-4, the main CPU 201 performs a special symbol display time management process.

  Here, the specific symbol display time management process will be specifically described with reference to FIG. FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing a special symbol display time management process in the present embodiment.

  In step S20-4-1, the main CPU 201 confirms whether or not the control state flag is a value (02) indicating special symbol display time management. When the control state flag is the value (02) indicating the special symbol display time management, the main CPU 201 proceeds to the process of step S20-4-2. On the other hand, if the control state flag is not the value (02) indicating the special symbol display time management, the special symbol display time management process is terminated.

  In step S20-4-2, the main CPU 201 confirms whether or not the value of the waiting time timer in which the waiting time after determination is set is “0”. When the value of the waiting time timer for which the waiting time after determination is set is “0”, the main CPU 201 proceeds to the processing of step S20-4-3, and the waiting time for which the waiting time after determination is set. If the timer value is not “0”, the special symbol display time management process is terminated.

  In step S20-4-3, the main CPU 201 determines whether or not the result of the jackpot determination performed in step S20-2-5 is to shift the gaming state to the jackpot gaming state (whether or not the jackpot has been won). ) As a result of the confirmation, if the result of the jackpot determination is to shift the gaming state to the jackpot gaming state, the process proceeds to step S20-4-5, while the result of the jackpot determination determines that the gaming state is the jackpot gaming state. If not, the process proceeds to step S20-4-4.

  In step S20-4-4, the main CPU 201 sets a value (08) indicating the end of the special symbol game to the control state flag, and ends the special symbol display time management process.

  Next, when the main CPU 201 determines in step S20-4-3 that the result of the jackpot determination is to shift the gaming state to the jackpot gaming state, the processing of step S20-4-5 is performed. In step S20-4-5, the main CPU 201 sets a value (03) indicating the big hit start interval management in the control state flag and sets (00) in the high probability flag.

  In step S20-4-6, the main CPU 201 generates and sets a big hit start command indicating that the big hit gaming state starts, and sets (1) to the big hit ball counting counter flag.

  Here, in the present embodiment, the word “big hit!” Is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 21 by transmitting the big hit start command to the sub-control circuit 300 (see FIG. 19A). Accordingly, it is possible to notify the player that the game will shift to the big hit gaming state.

  In addition, in this step, when the big hitting ball count counting flag is set to (1), the calculation of the number of net increase balls by the net increase ball number calculation means is started.

  In step S20-4-7, the main CPU 201 sets a time corresponding to the jackpot start interval (for example, 10 seconds) in the waiting time timer.

  Again, a description will be given with reference to FIG. In step S20-5, the main CPU 201 sets the control state flag to a value (03) indicating the jackpot start interval management, and the value of the waiting time timer in which the time corresponding to the jackpot start interval is set is “0”. Whether or not the condition is satisfied, the step is terminated.

  When the above conditions are satisfied, the main CPU 201 adds “1” to the special winning opening opening number counter in this step and controls the special winning opening solenoid 72S so as to open the door of the special winning opening 15. . Thereby, the control of the round operation in which the first prize opening 15 is in the first state in which it is easy to accept the game ball is started, and the game ball can pass through the passage area.

  Next, the main CPU 201 sets a value (04) indicating that the big prize opening is being opened to the control state flag, and sets the upper opening limit time (for example, 30 seconds) to the big prize opening time timer.

  In step S20-6, the main CPU 201 performs a special winning opening opening process.

  Here, with reference to FIG. 13, a specific description will be given of the special winning opening opening process. FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of the special winning opening opening process according to the present embodiment.

  In step S20-6-1, the main CPU 201 confirms whether or not the control state flag is a value (04) indicating that the special winning opening is open. When the control status flag is a value (04) indicating that the big prize opening is open, the main CPU 201 proceeds to the process of step S20-6-2, and the control status flag is a value indicating that the special prize opening is open. If it is not (04), the special winning opening opening process is terminated.

  In step S20-6-2, the main CPU 201 confirms whether or not the value of the pure increase ball counter has reached a predetermined value (2000). Then, when the value of the pure increase ball counter reaches a predetermined value (2000), the main CPU 201 closes the door of the big prize opening 15 and ends the big hit gaming state in step S20-6-5. On the other hand, if the value of the pure award ball counter has not reached the predetermined value (2000), the process proceeds to step S20-6-3.

  In step S20-6-5, the main CPU 201 generates and sets a count end command indicating that the calculation of the net increase ball number by the net increase ball number calculation means is ended, and sets the big hitting ball counting flag ( 0) is set.

  Here, in the present embodiment, the word “end of big hit” is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 21 by transmitting the count end command to the sub-control circuit 300 (see FIG. 19C). Thereby, it can be notified to the player that the big hit gaming state is finished.

  In addition, when the big hitting ball counting flag is set to (0) in this step, the calculation of the net increased number of balls by the net increased number of balls calculating means is completed.

  In step S20-6-3, the main CPU 201 confirms whether or not 10 or more game balls have entered the grand prize opening 15 (whether or not the grand prize opening prize counter has reached 10 or more). The main CPU 201 proceeds to the process of step S20-6-6 to close the door of the big prize opening 15 when ten or more game balls have entered the big prize opening 15, while the big prize opening If 10 or more game balls have not entered 15, the process proceeds to step S20-6-4.

  In step S20-6-4, the main CPU 201 confirms whether or not the value of the big winning opening opening time timer in which the opening upper limit time is set is “0”. Then, when the value of the big prize opening time timer is “0”, the main CPU 201 proceeds to the process of step S20-6-6 to close the door of the big prize opening 15, while the big prize is opened. If the value of the mouth opening time timer is not “0”, the special winning opening opening process is terminated.

  In step S20-6-6, the main CPU 201 sets a value (05) indicating monitoring of the winning ball residual ball in the control state flag.

  In step S20-6-7, the main CPU 201, which is a variable winning device control means, controls the big prize opening SOL72S so as to close the big prize opening 15. As a result, the special winning opening 15 enters a second state in which it is difficult to accept the game ball, and the round operation is completed.

  In step S20-6-8, the main CPU 201 sets the winning ball remaining ball monitoring time (for example, 1 second) in the waiting time timer.

  In step S20-7, the main CPU 201 performs a special winning opening residual ball monitoring process.

  Here, with reference to FIG. 14, the special winning opening residual ball monitoring process will be described in detail. FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of the extra winning opening residual ball monitoring processing according to the present embodiment.

  In step S20-7-1, the main CPU 201 confirms whether or not the control state flag is a value (05) indicating monitoring of the winning ball remaining ball. When the control state flag is a value (05) indicating monitoring of the winning ball in the winning prize mouth, the main CPU 201 proceeds to the process of step S20-7-2, and the control status flag indicates monitoring of remaining ball in the winning game mouth. If the value is not (05), the special winning opening residual ball monitoring process is terminated.

  In step S20-7-2, the main CPU 201 confirms whether or not the value of the waiting time timer in which the winning ball residual ball monitoring time is set is “0”. When the value of the waiting time timer is “0”, the main CPU 201 proceeds to the process of step S20-7-3. On the other hand, when the value of the waiting time timer is not “0”, the main CPU 201 The ball monitoring process is terminated.

  In step S20-7-3, the main CPU 201 confirms whether or not the value of the pure increase ball counter has reached a predetermined value (2000). Then, when the value of the pure increase ball counter reaches the predetermined value (2000), the main CPU 201 proceeds to the process of step S20-7-4 to end the big hit gaming state, while the pure increase ball counter If the value does not reach the predetermined value (2000), the process proceeds to step S20-7-7 in order to continue the control of the big hit gaming state.

  In step S20-7-4, the main CPU 201 sets a value (07) indicating the big hit end interval in the control state flag.

  In step S20-7-5, the main CPU 201 sets “0” to the purely increased ball counter and the special winning opening opening number counter. Further, the main CPU 201 generates and sets a jackpot end command.

  In the present embodiment, the jackpot end command is generated and transmitted to the sub-control circuit 300, whereby the liquid crystal display device 21 produces an effect related to the end of the jackpot gaming state.

  In step S20-7-6, the main CPU 201 sets a time (for example, 5 seconds) corresponding to the big hit end interval in the waiting time timer, and ends the big winning opening residual ball monitoring process.

  Next, when the main CPU 201 determines in step S20-7-3 that the value of the purely increased ball counter has not reached the predetermined value (2000), the process of step S20-7-7 is performed. In step S20-7-7, the main CPU 201 sets a value (06) indicating management of the special winning opening reopening waiting time in the control state flag.

  In step S20-7-8, the main CPU 201 sets a time (for example, 10 seconds) corresponding to the interval between rounds in the waiting time timer.

  In step S20-8, the main CPU 201 confirms whether or not the value (06) indicating the large winning opening reopening waiting time is set in the control state flag, and the value indicating the large winning opening reopening waiting time (06). ) Is not set, the step ends. On the other hand, when the value (06) indicating the waiting time for reopening the big prize opening is set, whether or not the value of the waiting time timer in which the time corresponding to the interval between rounds is set next is “0”. To check. When the value of the waiting time timer is “0”, the main CPU 201 which is the variable winning device control means adds “1” to the value of the big winning opening opening number counter and the big winning opening 15 The special winning opening SOL72S is controlled to open the door. As a result, the special winning opening 15 is in the first state and the control of the round operation is started. Then, a value (04) indicating that the special winning opening is being opened is set in the control state flag, and a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) is set in the special winning opening opening time timer as the upper limit opening time.

  In step S20-9, the main CPU 201 determines that the control state flag is a value (07) indicating the jackpot end interval process, and the value of the waiting time timer in which the time corresponding to the jackpot end interval is set is “0”. Sets the value (08) indicating the special symbol game end process to the control state flag.

  Further, the main CPU 201 confirms whether or not an odd number such as “7” or “3” has become a stop symbol on the special symbol display 24, that is, whether or not the big hit symbol has become a probability change display mode. .

  Here, when the main CPU 201 which is the game control means confirms that the big hit symbol is in the probability variation display mode, it sets (77) to the high probability flag and shifts the gaming state to the probability variation state. .

  Again, a description will be given with reference to FIG. In step S20-10, the main CPU 201 subtracts “1” from the winning storage counter when the control state flag is a value (08) indicating the end of the special symbol game. The main CPU 201 shifts the data stored in the special symbol storage areas (“1” to “4”) to the special symbol storage areas (“0” to “3”), respectively, and also stores the special symbol storage. A value (00) indicating a check is set in the control state flag.

  The special symbol storage area is a special symbol storage area that is assigned to the main RAM 203 and is extracted based on a condition that a game ball has won the start opening 14 or the ordinary electric accessory 18. It is a winning storage area that is stored in order from 0 ". The jackpot determination random number stored in the special symbol memory area (“1” to “4”) corresponds to the winning memory displayed on the special symbol start memory indicator 22, and the special symbol memory area “ The random number for jackpot determination stored in 0 ″ is used for the jackpot determination in step S20-2-5.

  Next, the main process by the sub control circuit 300 and the command reception interrupt process executed to interrupt the main process when the command from the main control circuit 200 is received will be described. FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of command reception interrupt processing according to the present embodiment, and FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of main processing by the sub-control circuit of the gaming machine according to the present embodiment.

  First, the command reception interrupt process will be described with reference to FIG. This command reception interrupt process is generated every time the sub control circuit 300 receives a command from the main control circuit 200.

  In step S201, the sub CPU 301 saves the information stored in the register in order to interrupt the currently executing process (main process described later).

  In step S202, the sub CPU 301 receives commands from the main CPU 201 received via the command input port (for example, jackpot start command, counting end command, jackpot end command, acquisition command, launch command, stop symbol command, variable display pattern command) , A standby state command) is stored in the reception buffer area of the work RAM 303.

  In step S203, the sub CPU 301 restores the information saved in step S201 to the register. As a result, the suspended process can be resumed.

  Next, the main processing of the sub control circuit 300 of this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S210, the sub CPU 301 executes an initialization process for initializing various settings.

  Next, the command analysis processing in step S220 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 17 is a flowchart illustrating a processing procedure of command analysis processing.

  In step S220-1, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not a command is stored in the reception buffer area. If the result of this determination is that a command is stored in the reception buffer area, the processing in step S220-2 is performed. On the other hand, if no command is stored in the reception buffer area, the command analysis processing is terminated.

  In step S220-2, the sub CPU 301 reads a command from the reception buffer area.

  In step S220-3, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not the command read in step S220-2 is a jackpot start command. If the result of this determination is a jackpot start command, the process proceeds to step S220-15. Move on to processing. On the other hand, if it is not a big hit start command (if it is another command), the process proceeds to step S220-4.

  In step S220-4, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not the command read in step S220-2 is a counting end command. If the result of this determination is that it is a counting end command, the sub CPU 301 executes step S220-14. Move on to processing. On the other hand, if it is not the counting end command (if it is another command), the process proceeds to step S220-5.

  In step S220-5, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not the command read in step S220-2 is a big hit end command. Move on to processing. On the other hand, if it is not a jackpot end command (if it is another command), the process proceeds to step S220-6.

  In step S220-6, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not the command read in step S220-2 is an acquisition command. If the determination result indicates that the command is an acquisition command, the process proceeds to step S220-11. On the other hand, if it is not an acquired command (if it is another command), the process proceeds to step S220-7.

  In step S220-7, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not the command read in step S220-2 is a firing command. If the result of this determination is that it is a firing command, the process proceeds to step S220-9. On the other hand, if it is not a firing command (if it is another command), the process proceeds to step S220-8.

  In step S220-8, the sub CPU 301 executes predetermined processing based on the read command. For example, effect data corresponding to the read command (for example, variable display pattern command, standby state command, etc.) is set in the work area of the work RAM 303.

  Here, when the read command is a stop symbol command, it is confirmed whether or not the main CPU 201 determines a stop symbol indicating a big hit. And when the stop symbol which shows a big hit is determined, the production data for carrying out the stop display of the corresponding stop decorative symbol which shows the big hit is set. Thereby, when the variable display of the decorative symbol on the liquid crystal display device 21 is stopped in the image control process described later, a process of displaying the stopped decorative symbol indicating the jackpot is performed.

  On the other hand, when the stop symbol indicating the big hit is not determined, it is confirmed based on the variable display pattern command whether or not the main CPU 201 has determined that the reach (reach variable display or the like) is to be executed. Here, when it is determined to execute reach (reach variable display or the like), the sub CPU 301 determines the “left” and “right” symbols based on the random number values extracted from the random numbers for determining the reach symbols. Is determined, a “medium” symbol is determined based on a random number value extracted from the random number for determining an out-of-range symbol, and effect data corresponding to the determination is set. Thereby, in the image control process to be described later, a process for causing the liquid crystal display device 21 to display the determined symbol as an ornamental symbol is performed.

  If it is not determined to execute reach (reach variable display or the like), the sub CPU 301 extracts from the random numbers for determining the off symbol corresponding to “left”, “middle”, and “right”, respectively. Based on the random number value, the symbols “left”, “middle”, and “right” are determined, and effect data corresponding to the determination is set. Thereby, in the image control process to be described later, a process for causing the liquid crystal display device 21 to display the determined symbol as an ornamental symbol is performed.

  In step S220-9, the sub CPU 301 subtracts “1” from the display ball counter.

  In step S220-10, the sub CPU 301 updates the big hitting ball number display data according to the value of the display ball counter. As a result, the value of the display ball counter is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 21 in an image control process described later. For example, if the value of the display ball counter is “1648”, the word “pure increased number of balls = 1648” is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 21 (see FIG. 19B). Thereby, during the big hit gaming state, it is possible to report the value of the display ball counter, that is, the number of purely increased balls.

  In step S220-11, the sub CPU 301 performs a process of adding a display ball counter according to the type of information included in the read acquisition command.

  For example, when the acquired command includes information indicating that the number of net prize-increased balls has increased by 5, “5” is added to the value of the display ball counter.

  In step S220-12, the sub CPU 301 updates the big hitting ball number display data in accordance with the value of the display ball counter. As a result, the value of the display ball counter is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 21 in an image control process described later.

  In step S220-13, the sub CPU 301 performs a jackpot end effect process based on the read jackpot end command.

  Specifically, the sub CPU 301 sets jackpot end effect data corresponding to the read jackpot end command in the work area of the work RAM 303. Thereby, the effect regarding the end of the big hit gaming state is performed. In this step, “0” is set in the display ball counter.

  In step S220-14, the sub CPU 301 performs a process of notifying that the big hit gaming state is ended based on the read count end command.

  Specifically, the sub CPU 301 sets (0) to the big hitting ball count counting flag (sub). As a result, in the image control process described later, a process of displaying the word “big hit end” on the liquid crystal display device 21 is performed (see FIG. 19C), and the big hit gaming state is ended for the player. The effect can be notified.

  In step S220-15, the sub CPU 301 performs a process of notifying that the jackpot gaming state starts based on the read jackpot start command.

  Specifically, the sub CPU 301 sets (1) to the big hitting ball count counting flag (sub). Thereby, in the image control process described later, a process of displaying the word “big hit!” On the liquid crystal display device 21 is performed (see FIG. 19A), and the big hit gaming state is started for the player. The effect can be notified.

  In step S220-16, the sub CPU 301 performs a jackpot start effect process based on the read jackpot start command.

  Specifically, the sub CPU 301 sets jackpot start effect data corresponding to the read jackpot start command in the work area of the work RAM 303. Thereby, the effect regarding the start of the big hit gaming state is performed.

  In this step, the sub CPU 301 sets the big hit number display data in the work area of the work RAM 303. As a result, the value of the display ball counter is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 21 in an image control process described later (see FIG. 19A). Displayed as “Number of award balls”). That is, the notification of the number of purely increased balls is started by performing the processing of this step.

  Again, a description will be given with reference to FIG. In step S230, the sub CPU 301 confirms the effect data set in the command analysis process (FIG. 17), and executes the image display control process based on the effect data.

  For example, when the effect data related to the variable display pattern command is set in the command analysis process, the sub CPU 301 instructs the VDP 305a to perform variable display of the decorative symbols according to the variable display pattern included in the set effect data. The data to be changed over time. By executing the above instruction transmitted by the VDP 305a every predetermined time, the decorative symbol corresponding to the variable display pattern is variably displayed in the decorative symbol display area.

  In step S240, the sub CPU 301 executes a voice control process.

  Specifically, in the sound control process, the sub CPU 301 confirms whether or not the effect data related to the sound is included in the effect data set in the command analysis process (FIG. 17). As a result of the confirmation, if the production data related to the voice is included, the production data (hereinafter referred to as “voice production data”) is sent to the voice control circuit 306. The voice control circuit 306 causes the speakers 8a and 8b to output, for example, a sound signal for notifying the player of a predetermined gaming state based on the voice effect data.

  In step S250, the sub CPU 301 executes a lamp / LED lighting control process.

  Specifically, in the lamp / LED lighting control process, the sub CPU 301 confirms whether or not the effect data related to the lamp and the LED is included in the effect data set in the command analysis process (FIG. 17). As a result of the confirmation, if the effect data related to the lamp or LED is included, the effect data (hereinafter referred to as “lamp effect data”) is sent to the lamp control circuit 307. Based on the lamp effect data, the lamp control circuit 307 causes the lamp / LED 39a to turn on / off in accordance with, for example, a predetermined lighting / extinguishing pattern.

  In this main process, the processes from step S220 to step S250 described above are repeated.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the sub CPU 301 notifies the player by displaying various kinds of information on the display area 21a. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the sub CPU 301 is notified by other methods. May be. For example, the notification may be made by lighting and displaying lamps and LEDs provided in various places of the gaming machine, or may be made by generating sound from the speakers 8a and 8b.

  In the present embodiment, the game control means can control the gaming state such as the big hit gaming state, the normal gaming state, the probability variation state, etc. In addition to this, a special symbol display It may be possible to control the short-time gaming state in which the variation display time of the special symbol in 24 and the decorative symbol display time in the decorative symbol display area is shorter than normal, and the number of times of variable display per hour is improved.

  Further, in the present invention, it is possible to notify the number of round operations performed during the big hit gaming state by displaying the value of the special winning opening opening number counter on the liquid crystal display device 21. For example, when 12 round operations have already been performed during the big hit gaming state and the value of the big prize opening opening counter is “12”, the word “R = 12” is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 21. By doing so, the number of round operations may be notified (see FIG. 19B).

  Further, according to the present invention, the value of the big prize opening winning counter is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 21, so that the number of game balls that have entered the big winning opening 15 during one round operation can be notified. It may be. For example, if eight game balls enter the big prize opening 15 during one round operation and the value of the big prize opening prize counter is “8”, the wording “C = 8” May be displayed on the liquid crystal display device 21 to notify the number of game balls that have entered the special winning opening 15 (see FIG. 19B).

  Further, in the present embodiment, the number of purely increased balls is notified by a numerical value, but is not limited to this, and may be notified by an indicator, for example.

  In addition, the player need not be notified of the number of purely increased balls. In this case, for example, it may be displayed on the liquid crystal display device 21 when a predetermined operation is performed by the player.

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the number of net award balls is updated at the timing when the ball detection means detects the game ball and when the game ball detects the game ball at the timing at which the sensors provided at the various winning openings. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the update of the number of purely increased balls may be performed at another timing. For example, the number of net increased prize balls may be updated at the time when prize balls are actually paid out.

  As described above, according to the present embodiment, a round is triggered by the fact that the number of net increase balls calculated by the main CPU 201 which is a net increase ball number calculation means has reached a predetermined number (for example, 2000). The control of the big hit gaming state in which the control is repeatedly performed ends.

  As a result, the number of net increase balls in the big hit gaming state is almost unified, and the variation of the winning balls in the big hit gaming state is suppressed. Therefore, in the big hit gaming state, the profit can be distributed fairly to the player, and the unfairness of the player can be eliminated.

  In addition, according to the present embodiment, the main CPU 201 which is a purely increased number-of-balls calculating means has a purely increased ball counter according to the number of winning balls to be paid out by the payout device (payout means) 82 every time a winning condition is established. The predetermined number is increased, and each time the shot ball detection means detects a game ball, the net increase ball number is calculated by decreasing the net increase ball counter according to the number of game balls. For this reason, since the number of pure award balls can be specified only by using one count value, the amount of memory used can be saved and the processing efficiency can be improved.

  Furthermore, according to the present embodiment, the number of net increase balls calculated by the main CPU 201 which is a net increase ball number calculation means is notified by the liquid crystal display device 21, thereby allowing the player to increase the net increase. Since the number of balls can be grasped, it is possible to know a guide for the end of the big hit gaming state. Therefore, the player can make a plan and play a game, and can prevent the occurrence of extra confusion.

  In the above description, the actual pachinko gaming machine 1 has been described. However, according to the present invention, functions similar to those of the pachinko gaming machine 1 are provided to a computer terminal 960 such as a video game machine or a personal computer incorporating a simulation program 950. This can be realized (for example, see FIG. 20).

  For example, the display 970 displays an image imitating the game board 2 (FIG. 2) having the game area 2a where the game ball flows down on the screen.

  In addition, the simulation program 950 built in the computer terminal 960 realizes a function of launching a game medium on an image simulating the game area 2a in response to an operation of the operation switch 980.

  The simulation program 950 gives a predetermined amount of award medium to the computer 960 according to the launch function for launching the game medium, the variable display control function for variable display control of the identification information, and the winning condition. The award medium control function, the game control function for controlling the big hit gaming state triggered by the variable display result of the identification information being in the big hit display mode, and the game that is launched by the launch function during the control of the big hit gaming state A variable winning device control function for repeatedly executing round control for setting the second state in which it is difficult to accept a game medium when a predetermined closing condition is satisfied after the first state in which the medium is easily accepted, and the game medium launched by the launch function Detecting fire detection function and award medium and fire detection provided by the prize medium control function during the control of the big hit gaming state And a game control function for calculating a net award medium amount based on the detection by the performance, and the game control function has reached a predetermined amount of the net award medium calculated by the net award medium amount calculation function. As a result, the control of the big hit gaming state is terminated.

  The simulation program 950 can be stored in a recording medium such as a ROM cartridge, CD-ROM, or DVD, or can be distributed under a network environment such as a communication satellite, or using a communication line such as the Internet.

  With the above configuration, the player can experience a game in the actual pachinko gaming machine 1 by operating the operation switch 980.

  As described above, the control of the big hit gaming state in which round control is repeatedly performed ends when the amount of the net award medium calculated by the net award medium amount calculation function reaches a predetermined amount (for example, 2000). It has become.

  As a result, the amount of the net award medium in the big hit gaming state is almost unified, and the variation of the prize medium in the big hit gaming state is suppressed. Therefore, in the big hit gaming state, the profit can be distributed fairly to the player, and the unfairness of the player can be eliminated.

  In the above description, the case where the present invention is applied to a gaming machine in which the main body of the pachinko gaming machine is attached to the gaming machine is described, but the present invention is not limited to this, and a pachislot gaming machine (slot Machine), sparrow ball, smart ball, or various game machines installed in a game center.

It is a perspective view which shows the structure of the game machine which concerns on this Embodiment. It is a front view which shows the game board of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a block diagram which shows the control system of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is explanatory drawing which shows the discharge device which concerns on this Embodiment, and its periphery. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of the main control circuit of the game machine which concerns on this Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of the switch input detection process which concerns on this Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of the prize ball related switch check process which concerns on this Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of the fire detection check process which concerns on this Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of the process at the time of the discharge detection which concerns on this Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of the special symbol control process which concerns on this Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of the special symbol memory | storage check process which concerns on this Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of the special symbol display time management process which concerns on this Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of the special winning opening open | release process which concerns on this Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of the extra winning ball residual ball monitoring process which concerns on this Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of the command reception interruption process which concerns on this Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of the main process by the sub control circuit of the game machine which concerns on this Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of the command analysis process which concerns on this Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the variable display pattern selection table which concerns on this Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the display mode of the liquid crystal display device which concerns on this Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the computer terminal which incorporates the simulation program of this invention.

Explanation of symbols

1 Pachinko machine (game machine)
2 gaming board 2a gaming area 3 gaming machine main body 3a base door 3b base frame 4 glass door 5 dish unit 5a upper dish 5b lower dish 6 rail 7 handle 8a, 8b speaker 8 shutter lever 12 general winning opening 13 passing gate 14 start opening ( Starting area)
15 Grand Prize Winner (Variable Prize Winner)
16 Out port 18 Normal electric accessory (starting area)
18a, 18b Variable wing 19Se Count switch 19Sb General prize opening switch 19Sa Passing gate switch 19a, 19b Start opening switch 19Sg Return ball detection switch 19Sf Launch detection switch 21 Liquid crystal display device (display means)
21a Display area 22 Special symbol start memory indicator 23 Normal symbol start memory indicator 24 Special symbol indicator (variable display means)
25a, 25b Normal symbol indicator 26 Round number indicator 30 Launch ball passage 39a Lamp / LED
40 return ball passage 70a payout control circuit 70b firing control circuit 71S movable member solenoid 72S large winning opening solenoid 74S backup clear switch 81 card unit 82 payout device (payout means)
90 Launching device (launching means)
200 Main control circuit 201 Main CPU
202 Main ROM
203 Main RAM
204 Initial reset circuit 206 Command output port 300 Sub control circuit 301 Sub CPU
302 Program ROM
303 Work RAM
305 Image control circuit 305a VDP
305b Image data ROM
305c VRAM
305d D / A conversion circuit 306 Audio control circuit 307 Lamp control circuit P arrow P 'arrow 950 simulation program 960 computer 970 display 980 operation switch

Claims (4)

A launching means for launching a game ball;
Variable display means for performing variable display of identification information;
A variable winning device capable of changing between a first state in which a game ball launched from the launching unit is easily received and a second state in which it is difficult to receive the game ball;
A payout means for paying out a prize ball;
A prize ball control means for controlling the payout means to pay out a predetermined number of prize balls in accordance with the establishment of the winning condition;
Game control means for controlling the jackpot gaming state triggered by the fact that the variable display result of the identification information has become a jackpot display mode;
A variable winning device control means for repeatedly executing round control for changing to the second state when a predetermined closing condition is satisfied after the variable winning device is set to the first state during the control of the jackpot gaming state;
Firing ball detection means for detecting a game ball launched from the launching means;
During the control of the jackpot gaming state, comprising: a prize ball to be paid out by the payout means and a net increase ball number calculation means for calculating the number of pure increase balls based on detection by the firing ball detection means,
The game control means ends the control of the big hit gaming state when the number of the net increase balls calculated by the net increase ball number calculation means reaches a predetermined number.
A gaming machine characterized by that. The pure increase ball number calculating means increases a predetermined numerical value according to the number of prize balls every time a prize ball is paid out by the payout means, and the game ball is detected each time the shot ball detecting means detects a game ball. Calculating the number of the pure increase balls by decreasing the predetermined numerical value according to the number;
The gaming machine according to claim 1. Informing means for informing the number of pure increased balls calculated by the pure increased number of balls calculating means,
The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that. A simulation program for causing a computer to execute a simulation of a gaming machine,
On the computer,
A launch function for launching game media;
A variable display control function for performing variable display control of identification information;
A prize medium control function for granting a predetermined amount of prize medium in accordance with the establishment of the winning conditions;
A game control function for controlling the jackpot gaming state triggered by the variable display result of the identification information being a jackpot display mode;
During the control of the big hit gaming state, the round control is repeated to make the second state in which it is difficult to accept the gaming medium when a predetermined closing condition is satisfied after the gaming medium launched by the launching function is easily accepted in the first state. A variable winning device control function to be executed;
A launch detection function for detecting a game medium launched by the launch function;
During the control of the jackpot gaming state, the award medium provided by the award medium control function and a net award medium calculating function for calculating a net award medium amount based on detection by the launch detection function are executed,
The game control function terminates the control of the big hit gaming state when the amount of the net award medium calculated by the net award medium amount calculation function reaches a predetermined amount.
A simulation program characterized by that.

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