JP5028669B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine, and in particular, includes a variable display device for performing a variable display game that displays a plurality of pieces of identification information in a variable manner, and an opening / closing means for introducing a game ball into the concave chamber. The present invention relates to a gaming machine provided with a variable prize device provided with a region.

  As a gaming machine using a game ball as a gaming medium, for example, a pachinko machine is a representative example. In a conventional pachinko machine, when a game ball wins a predetermined winning opening (so-called start opening), an auxiliary game is executed that opens and closes movable members such as blades. In this auxiliary game, the game ball is a variable winning device. There is a game that generates a special game (a jackpot game) that is advantageous to the player based on winning a special winning section provided inside the game.

  In this type of pachinko machine, even if a winning at the starting opening occurs during an auxiliary game or a jackpot, the starting winning right is invalid.

  Therefore, the right to start winning is invalid if the game ball wins at the start opening during the jackpot period or if the game ball wins continuously against the start opening during the auxiliary game, etc. Even though many game balls won at the start opening, the movable member could not be opened and closed in response to the winning at that time.

  Therefore, a pachinko machine has been proposed in which, when a game ball is won at the start opening, this winning number is stored as start memory, and the movable member is opened and closed based on this start memory (for example, Patent Document 1).

  In addition, when starting memory is provided as in the above-mentioned pachinko machine, if the number of winnings is stored indefinitely, the game store side suffers a great disadvantage, so it is set so that it can store up to a certain upper limit value. It was.

  However, in that case, if the game ball wins the start opening when the start memory reaches the upper limit value, the same problem as in the case where the game ball wins the start opening continuously occurs.

Therefore, in order to utilize the winning of the game ball at the starting port when the starting memory reaches the upper limit value, a pachinko machine has been proposed that uses the winning as a condition for starting the change of the display different from the normal. (For example, Patent Document 2)
JP-A-6-238048 JP 2002-355398 A

  By the way, in the conventional pachinko machine, a game board is partitioned by a partition member or the like to form a game area, and a plurality of nails are planted in this game area or a flow direction changing member such as a windmill is disposed. Thus, the game ball is configured to enjoy the movement in which the game ball flows down the game area and the game ball wins or does not win the winning opening such as the start opening described above.

  Because of this structure, the movement of the game ball is random, and while the pachinko machine is in operation, it is a time zone in which the game ball is extremely easy to win a prize or a time zone in which it is extremely difficult to win a prize. The phenomenon that occurs occurs.

  Therefore, the player uses a time zone in which the game ball is extremely likely to win a prize at the starting port, and tries to generate a special game effectively by executing a number of auxiliary games.

  However, the nails to be planted in the game area are arranged so that the number of game balls that do not win is larger than the number of game balls that win a prize port such as a start port. The phenomenon of extremely easy winning times does not occur frequently.

  For this reason, as in the above-described conventional example, when a game ball wins at the starting port, the number of winnings is stored as a starting memory, and the movable member is opened and closed based on the starting memory, and the number is small. It is not possible to promote the generation of a special game at a time that is advantageous to the player.

  In other words, if the movable member is opened / closed based on the start memory in the same way as the time when the game ball is extremely difficult to win at the starting port, the game is played at the starting port during the opening / closing operation of the movable member. This is because the time zone in which the ball is extremely easy to win may pass.

  In addition, if the start memory reaches the upper limit value in this limited time zone, the winning at the new start port was used as a condition for starting the change of the display different from the usual, so this time It is impossible to promote the generation of special games within the belt.

  Furthermore, in recent years, by making the internal structure of the variable winning device complex, it has become more enjoyable than ever to move a game ball in or out of a special winning portion provided inside this device. ing.

  Therefore, during the auxiliary game, the game ball won in the variable prize device stays without being discharged to the outside, and the special game is generated by the game ball staying in the next auxiliary game winning a special winning part. Therefore, there is a problem that a special game unintended by the game store side occurs.

  Therefore, in order to solve the above-described problems, the present invention efficiently executes an auxiliary game in a time zone in which a game ball is extremely likely to win a start opening, and a special game is played in a time zone advantageous to this player. It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine that promotes the generation.

The first invention has an opening / closing means for introducing a game ball into a concave chamber provided in a game area, a variable winning device having a specific area in the concave chamber, and a variable display by displaying the identification information in a variable manner. Based on a variable display device for playing a game, a start opening provided in the game area, and a winning of a game ball to the start opening, the variable display game and the opening / closing means are controlled, and the specific area In a gaming machine comprising a game control means capable of executing a special game based on the passing of a game ball to
The game control means includes: a random number extraction means for extracting a random number value based on a winning of a game ball to the start opening; a random number storage means capable of storing the random number value up to a predetermined number; and the random number storage means. When the number of stored random number values reaches the predetermined number, overflow storage means for storing the number of newly extracted random number values as an overflow number, and based on the random number value stored in the random number storage means, A variable display game control means for executing a variable display game; and an auxiliary game for opening and closing the open / close means after the end of the variable display game when a random number value obtained by executing the variable display game matches a predetermined determination value. Auxiliary game control means for performing, when the overflow display means stores an overflow number in the overflow storage means, the random display memory control means Select multiple values according to the magnitude of the number of the overflow, with digesting a plurality of random values selected, perform the single variable display games, the auxiliary game control means, said plurality of random number values when the judgment value and a plurality consistent, including the opening and closing mode changing means for changing a manner of opening and closing the switching means according to the number of random numbers that match with the judgment value.

Further, according to a second aspect , in the first aspect , the variable display game control unit is configured to select a random number value selected from the random number storage unit according to the size of the overflow number stored in the overflow storage unit. Change the order.

In a third aspect of the present invention, in any one of the first or second aspect of the invention, the opening and closing mode changing means changes the opening and closing speed or opening and closing times of the opening and closing means.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in any one of the first to third aspects, the variable display game control means is a variable display game according to the size of the overflow number stored in the overflow storage means. To shorten the fluctuation display time.

According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, in any one of the first to fourth aspects, the variable winning device detects an inflow ball that detects a game ball flowing into the variable winning device during a period when the opening / closing means is open. Detecting means and remaining ball detecting means for detecting a game ball discharged from the variable winning device, wherein the variable display game control means is configured to detect the remaining game ball after the inflow ball detecting means detects the game ball. After the ball detecting means detects the game ball, the variation display game is started.

  According to the first invention, when the number of random number values stored in the random number storage means reaches the upper limit value and there is storage in the overflow storage means, the opening / closing mode of the variable winning device in the auxiliary game is changed by the opening / closing mode changing means. (For example, change to a mode different from normal), so that even if the random number stored in the random number storage means is in an overflow state when the game ball is extremely easy to win at the start opening Auxiliary games can often be executed, and the occurrence of special games during this time period can be promoted.

Further, based on the number of overflow overflow storage unit, performs a plurality digested with variable displaying game more random numbers stored in the random number storage means, and determination value when the per random number matches the determined value Since the opening / closing mode of the variable winning device is changed according to the number of matching random numbers, the change of the opening / closing mode of the variable winning device can be varied, and the auxiliary game can be efficiently performed while improving the fun of the game. It can be executed and the occurrence of special games can be promoted.

Furthermore, based on the number of storage overflow storage means, because it determines a random number to digest for a single variable display games, it is possible to smoothly perform the auxiliary game, in one variable display games By digesting a plurality of random numbers, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation that the variable display game will win.

Further, according to the second invention, based on the number stored in the overflow storage means, the random number value stored in the random number storage means is selected to be digested or not. The number of random values that match the determination value varies depending on the random number value, and variations can be made in the change of the opening / closing mode of the variable winning device.

Further, according to the third invention, the opening / closing mode changing means changes the number of opening / closing and the opening / closing time of the opening / closing means of the variable winning device, so that the game ball is extremely easy to win at the start opening. The game ball can be easily received inside the variable winning device, and the occurrence of a special game during this time period can be promoted.

According to the fourth aspect of the invention, since the variable display time of the variable display game is shortened from the normal time based on the number of stored overflow storage means, the time spent on the variable display game is reduced and the auxiliary game is played. It can be performed efficiently and smoothly, and the time zone in which the game ball is extremely easy to win at the start port can be effectively utilized.

Moreover, according to the fifth aspect of the present invention, it is possible to execute the variable display game after the game balls received in the variable prize apparatus are reliably discharged. Further, it is possible to prevent a special game unintended on the game store side from occurring due to a game ball staying inside the variable winning device due to a ball ball or the like winning in a specific area.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

  FIG. 1 is a front view showing a configuration of a gaming board of a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention.

  A center case 3 is disposed substantially at the center of the game area 2 of the game board 1, and general winning ports 4 and 5 are disposed in the left and right game areas 2 below the center case 3. A plurality of (for example, three) start winning ports (start ports) 7 are disposed below the game area 2.

  The center case 3 has a guide device (a doll carrying a steel frame) 9 in a concave chamber 10, and a variable winning device composed of a pair of opening and closing wings 11 and 12 for receiving game balls in the concave chamber 10. Prepare.

  On the upper part of the center case 3, a special symbol display (variable display device) 8 comprising an LCD (liquid crystal display device) or the like for performing a variable display game is integrally provided. Around the special symbol display 8, a plurality of (for example, four) special symbol storage indicators 6 each of which is composed of a light emitting member such as a lamp or a light emitting diode and indicates the number of winnings to the start winning opening 7 are arranged. Is done.

  Each start winning opening 7 is provided with first to third special figure start sensors 81 to 83 (see FIG. 3) for detecting the winning of a game ball. When the game ball wins the start winning opening 7, the first to third special figure start sensors 81 to 83 detect the winning of the game ball. Based on this winning, the special symbol display 8 starts a variable display game, and the open / close wings 11 and 12 of the variable winning device open and close according to the result of the variable display game.

  FIG. 2 is a front view showing details of the center case 3.

  The pair of opening and closing blades 11 and 12 constituting the first variable winning device is driven by the opening and closing blade solenoid 91 (see FIG. 3), and counts the game balls introduced in accordance with the opening and closing operations of the opening and closing blades 11 and 12. The count sensor 85 (dotted line in the figure) is disposed at the lower center of the pair of opening and closing blades 11 and 12.

  The game balls introduced by the opening / closing blades 11 and 12 and passing through the count sensor 85 (see FIG. 3) flow down onto the guide device 9 disposed in the concave chamber 10.

  The guide device 9 is composed of a plate-like member 13 that imitates a steel frame and a doll 14 that bears the plate-like member 13, and the plate-like member 13 is connected to a pulse motor 92 (see FIG. 3). Is swung so as to incline about the head (in the drawing direction in the drawing).

  And the flow path 15 which guides a game ball is formed in the groove | channel shape in the back side of the doll 14 and the plate-shaped member 13, and it opens by the crotch of the doll 14 (opening part 16). The flow path 15 is arranged in the vertical direction in the recessed chamber 10. A flow path including a special winning sensor 86 (dotted line in the figure) is formed immediately below the opening 16 so that a game ball flowing down from the opening 16 can easily pass through the special winning sensor 86. .

  Here, the plate member 13 swings by rotating the pulse motor 92 forward and backward by a predetermined number of steps to displace the plate member 13 clockwise and then counterclockwise. Then, when the game ball is guided to the open / close wings 11 and 12 in the open state and enters the center case 3 and passes through the count sensor 85, it flows down to the plate member 13 and the plate member 13 swings. Depending on the timing, a game ball is introduced from the center of the plate-like member 13 into the channel 15 in the back direction when it flows down from the left and right ends of the plate-like member 13 to the predetermined region 17 in the bottom of the concave chamber 10 and becomes lost. When passing through the flow path 15 indicated by the broken line in FIG. 2 disposed on the back of the guiding device 9 and being guided by the special winning sensor 86 from the opening 16 provided in the crotch of the doll 14 to win a prize There is.

  Then, the game ball that has passed through the special prize sensor 86 or the game ball that has fallen into the predetermined area 17 passes through the remaining ball detection sensor 87 that opens at the bottom of the concave chamber 10 and is then discharged to the outside of the center case 3. The The remaining ball detection sensor 87 is a sensor that detects that the game ball has been discharged from the variable winning device (concave chamber 10).

  Here, when the guide device 9 controls the pulse motor 92 so that the plate-like member 13 imitating a steel frame swinging on the back of the doll 14 is held in a substantially horizontal state, there is a possibility that the game ball may win a prize. It is possible to make it easy to be guided from the high flow path 15 to the special prize sensor 86.

  The game ball is guided into the center case 3 from the open / close wings 11, 12 and flows down from the flow path 15 to the special prize sensor 86 by the guiding device 9 to make a big hit, or is not recessed into the flow path 15. A game based on a sorting operation by the guidance device 9 is performed, either flowing down to the bottom of the chamber 10 and becoming lost.

  The special symbol display 8 arranged on the upper part of the center case 3 displays a special symbol (identification information) in the display area. For example, numbers and letters are assigned to the special symbols.

  When the special symbol display 8 receives a winning game ball at the start winning port 7 shown in FIG. 1, a variable display game is executed in which the special symbols composed of the aforementioned numbers and characters are displayed in order. When winning at the start winning opening 7 is made at a predetermined timing (specifically, when the special symbol random number counter value at the time of winning detection is a winning value), it becomes a winning state of the auxiliary game, and a predetermined special Stop at the symbol.

  At this time, the open / close wings 11 and 12 constituting the variable winning device are opened for a predetermined time, and the game ball can be guided into the concave chamber 10.

  After the opening / closing wings 11 and 12 are operated in accordance with the result of the variable display game from the winning to the start winning opening 7, the remaining game detection sensor 87 detects the game ball as an auxiliary game.

  Then, after this auxiliary game, when the game ball is guided to the special prize sensor 86 by the guidance device 9, a big hit state is reached and a predetermined big hit game (special game) is performed. In this jackpot game, the open / close wings 11 and 12 of the variable winning device repeat opening and closing a predetermined number of times (for example, 18 times) (or the game balls are put into the variable winning device 10 by opening the operation of the open / close wings 11 and 12). A special game is executed in which a round game is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 15 rounds).

  The winning of the game ball to the start winning opening 7 is detected by any of the first to third special figure start sensors 81 to 83. The passing timing of the game ball (specifically, the value of the special symbol random number counter provided in the game control device 100 (see FIG. 3) at the time of winning detection) is used as the special symbol winning memory and the game control device 100. Is stored in a predetermined storage area (special symbol random number storage area) within a predetermined maximum number of times. The number of special symbol winning memories (starting memory) is displayed by turning on the special symbol memory display 6 provided around the special symbol display 8. The game control device 100 plays the above-mentioned variable display game on the special symbol display 8 based on the special symbol winning memory.

  FIG. 3 is a block configuration diagram showing a control system centered on the game control device 100.

  The game control device 100 is a main control device that comprehensively controls games, a CPU that controls game control, a ROM that stores invariant information for game control, and a RAM that is used as a work area during game control Is composed of a game microcomputer 101 incorporating a computer, an input / output interface 102, an external communication terminal 104, and the like.

  The gaming microcomputer 101 has various detection devices (a first special figure start sensor 81, a second special figure start sensor 82, a third special figure start sensor 83, a general winning opening sensor 84-1, 84-2, receiving a detection signal from the count sensor 85, the special winning sensor 86, and the remaining ball detection sensor 87), various processes such as lottery of an auxiliary game are performed. The general winning opening sensors 84-1 and 84-2 detect the game balls that have won the general winning openings 4 and 5 in FIG.

  Then, a command signal is transmitted to various control devices (sub-control devices 200 and 300, open / close solenoid 91, pulse motor 92, etc.) via the input / output interface 102 to control the game in an integrated manner. Further, the external communication terminal 104 transmits information related to the game such as a jackpot signal and stop timing of the variable display game to a management device (not shown) of the game hall.

  The sub-control device 200 controls a discharge device 201 that pays out (or discharges lending balls) a game ball based on a command from the game control device 100, and a launch device 202 that discharges the game ball into the game area 2, thereby playing a game Dispensing or launching a ball. The sub-control device 200 controls the operation of the launching device 202 according to a signal from the firing stop switch 203 and a signal from the touch sensor 204.

  The sub-control device 300 blinks a decoration lamp or LED of the game board 1 based on a command from the game control device 100 or outputs sound such as a sound effect from the speaker 302.

  Note that communication from the game control device 100 to various subordinate control devices (sub-control devices 200 and 300) is allowed only for one-way communication from the game control device 100 to the subordinate control device. Thereby, it is possible to prevent an illegal signal from being input to the game control device 100 from the dependent control device side.

  4 and 5 show main flowcharts of game control executed by the game control device 100. FIG. After the power to the gaming machine is turned on, the initialization process is executed by the process shown in the flowchart of FIG. 4, and then a timer interrupt is generated every predetermined time period, for example, 1 msec, and the process shown in the flowchart of FIG. The program is executed.

  When the power to the gaming machine is turned on, the initialization process of S101 shown in FIG. 4 is executed. In this initialization process, the RAM and I / O of the gaming microcomputer 101 are initialized. This initialization is performed, for example, by initializing the jackpot random number initial value counter in a predetermined area of the RAM, setting the jackpot random number counter, sending a reset command to the subordinate control device, and then performing normal interrupt processing ( To activate (Figure 5), set the interrupt timer and allow the interrupt.

  Next, the process of FIG. 5 executed by the game control apparatus 100 by a timer interrupt that occurs at a predetermined cycle will be described.

  First, in S111, interrupt prohibition setting and register saving processing are performed, and in S112, input processing is performed. This input process is a process for determining input information by performing a process such as chattering removal on signals from various sensors, switches, and the like input via the input / output interface 102.

  In S113, output processing for driving the solenoid, the pulse motor 92, and the like via the input / output interface 102 is performed based on the output data set in the previous control cycle.

  In S114, a command transmission process is performed in which a command set in a transmission buffer provided in a predetermined area of the RAM by an editing process to be described later is sent to a subordinate control apparatus such as the sub control apparatuses 200 and 300.

  In S115, random number update processing is performed, and each random number counter for determining whether or not the variable display game is hit, and the randomness in the presentation or decoration (variable display pattern, stop symbol, etc.) when the variable display game is advanced. The value of each random number counter for giving is incremented by one.

  For example, when the hit probability is 1/300, 11 → 12 → 13... 299 → 0 → 1 → 2... 10 from the initial value (for example, 11 is acquired as the initial value) when the power is turned on. +1 is added at each timer interruption, and when the random number value becomes 11 again, a new random number value is acquired, and a random number is generated using this random number value as an initial value. Further, in this process, a losing stop symbol and a winning stop symbol for the auxiliary game are also generated, and stored in a stopping stop symbol storing area and a winning stop symbol storing area preset in the RAM, respectively.

  In S116, monitoring processing of various switches and sensors is performed. This switch monitoring process includes a first special figure start sensor 81, a second special figure start sensor 82, a third special figure start sensor 83, a count sensor 85, first and second winning port sensors 84-1, 84-2, This is processing for detecting the presence / absence of input from the special winning sensor 86 and the remaining ball detection sensor 87, and updating the count number for each sensor and the start memory number of the start memory (special chart start memory) according to the result. The start memory is generated when a game ball won in the start winning opening 7 passes through the first to third special figure start sensors 81 to 83, and becomes a start winning of an auxiliary game described later.

  In addition, in this process, in addition to acquiring a random number value according to the winning of the start winning opening 7 and storing it in the RAM for the gaming microcomputer 101 in advance in the special figure determination storage area, When the 3 special figure starting sensors 81 to 83 and the special winning sensor 86 are awarded, a flag is set, and the count sensor 85 and the remaining ball detecting sensor 87 are counted.

  In S117, the variable display game process performed by the special symbol display 8 mentioned later is performed, and the auxiliary game which operates opening / closing of the open / close wings 11 and 12 according to the result of the variable display game is performed.

  Next, in S118, information related to the game such as a jackpot signal and the timing for stopping the variable display game is edited, written to an output buffer (not shown), and transmitted to a game hall management device (not shown).

  In S119, after executing the above processing of S111 to S118, the process of restoring the temporarily saved register and the permission setting of the prohibited interrupt are performed to finish the timer interrupt process, and the next timer interrupt is generated. The process of FIG. 4 is performed until

  FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of the switch monitoring process of S116 shown in FIG.

  The game control apparatus 100 determines whether or not the first to third special figure start sensors 81 to 83 are turned on in S121, and performs a process described later.

  The game control device 100 performs the same processing as described above based on the signal from the count sensor 85 in S122, detects whether or not the output of the remaining ball detection sensor 87 is turned on, and the variable winning device ( The number of game balls in the concave chamber 10) is grasped.

  In S123, it is determined whether or not the special winning sensor 86 is turned on for the game ball during the auxiliary gaming period. If it is turned on, the special winning flag is set to ON and the special gaming process described later is executed. .

  FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of the switch monitoring process for the special-figure start sensor in S121 shown in FIG. 6 executed by the game control apparatus 100.

  In S131, it is determined whether or not the first to third special figure starting sensors 81 to 83 are turned on. If any of them is turned on, it is determined in S132 whether or not the number of starting memories is less than four. If it is on, the process proceeds to S132, whereas if it is off, the subroutine is terminated.

  When the current start memory number is less than 4, the process proceeds to S133 and 1 is added to the start memory number (special figure start memory number). In S134, a random number value for playing the variable display game is extracted. On the other hand, if it is determined in S132 that the starting memory number is 4 or more, the process proceeds to S135, and 1 is added to the overflow counter, and the subroutine is terminated.

  This overflow counter is a counter that counts the number of random numbers (starting winning number) that is not stored in the starting memory because the starting memory number has reached a predetermined upper limit value.

  Although not shown, when the starting memory number is 1 or more, the processing number for controlling the gaming state is set to “1”.

  FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of the count monitoring switch monitoring process of S122 shown in FIG. 6 executed by the game control apparatus 100.

  In S141, it is determined whether or not the count sensor 85 is turned on. If it is turned on, the process proceeds to S142. If it is turned off, the subroutine is finished as it is.

  In S142, 1 is added to the remaining ball counter which counts the number of game balls in the variable winning device (concave chamber 10).

  In S143, it is determined whether or not a special game flag indicating whether or not the current gaming state is a big hit, and if it is on, the process proceeds to S144 and 1 is added to the winning counter. On the other hand, if the special game flag is off, the process proceeds to S151.

  The winning counter is a counter that counts the number of game balls won in the variable winning device during the jackpot game (special game). In the jackpot game, a predetermined number of game balls (for example, 10) In order to finish one round when winning a prize, the winning counter is counted for game control during the big hit.

  Next, in S151, it is determined whether or not the remaining sphere detection sensor 87 is turned on. If it is turned on, the process proceeds to S152. If it is turned off, the subroutine is finished as it is.

  In S152, since the game ball passes through the remaining ball detection sensor 87 and is discharged from the variable winning device, 1 is subtracted from the remaining ball counter indicating the number of game balls in the variable winning device, and the subroutine is terminated.

  In other words, when a game ball wins the variable winning device, the remaining ball counter is incremented by 1 in the count sensor monitoring process, and when the game ball is discharged from the variable winning device and detected by the remaining ball detection sensor, the remaining ball counter is decremented by -1. As a result, there is no game ball in the variable winning device.

  FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of the game process executed in S117 of the timer interrupt process of FIG.

  In S161, the process branches to one of S162, S163, and S164 and S165 according to the value of the process number indicating the gaming state. The process number has an initial value of 1. In the first process, the process proceeds to S162, and as described later, if there is a start memory, the variable display game start process is performed, and the process number is changed in each process of S162 to S165. In the next process, the branch destination from S161 is changed.

  When the process number is 1, the process proceeds to S162, where a special symbol game process for starting the variable display game is performed by the special symbol display 6, and the process number is set to 2 when the special symbol variation time has elapsed.

  If the process number is 2, the process proceeds to S163 to perform a special symbol stop process (stop symbol display process). If the stop symbol is a hit, the process number is set to 3, for example. Is set to 1.

  When the process number is 3, the process proceeds to S164, the opening / closing operation of the open / close wings 11 and 12 is executed, and the process proceeds to an auxiliary game process in which the remaining ball detection sensor 87 detects a game ball. In the auxiliary game process, after performing the operations of the opening and closing wings 11 and 12 as described later, if the special game flag is on, the process number is set to 4 and the special game process S165 is executed in the next process, If the special game flag is off, the process number is set to 1 and the process returns to the special figure game process S162.

  Next, the details of the special figure game process executed in S162 will be described in detail with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  In S171 in FIG. 10, it is determined whether or not the special symbol variation flag indicating that the variation display game is being executed on the special symbol display 8 is ON. If it is OFF, the process proceeds to S172. If there is, the process proceeds to S189 to perform special figure variation processing described later.

  In S172, it is determined whether or not there is a special figure start memory. If there is a special figure start memory, the process proceeds to S173, and if there is no special figure start memory, the process is terminated.

  In S173, it is determined whether or not the value of the overflow counter is greater than 0, that is, 1 or more. If it is 1 or more, the process proceeds to S174, and if it is 0, the process proceeds to S178 and one special figure start memory is consumed. Therefore, after subtracting 1 from the special figure start memory, the process proceeds to S181.

  In S174, it is determined whether the value of the overflow counter is greater than 1, that is, 2 or more. If it is 2 or more, the process proceeds to S179, and if it is 1, the process proceeds to S175.

  In S175 when the value of the overflow counter is 1, in order to digest two special figure start memories together, 2 is subtracted from the special figure start memories, and the overflow 1 flag is set to ON in S176.

  In S179 when the value of the overflow counter is 2 or more, in order to digest four special figure start memories together, 4 is subtracted from the special figure start memories, and the overflow 2 flag is set to ON in S180.

  In S177, after the value of the overflow counter is cleared, it is determined in S181 whether or not the overflow 1 flag is on. If the overflow 1 flag is on, the process proceeds to S185, and if it is off, the process proceeds to S182.

  In S182, it is determined whether or not the overflow 2 flag is on. If it is on, the process proceeds to S183, and if it is off, the process proceeds to S184.

  That is, when the overflow 1 flag is on, the process proceeds to a special figure determination 1 process in S185 described later. When the overflow 2 flag is on, the process proceeds to a special figure determination 3 process in S183, and the overflow 1 flag and overflow 2 are processed. When both the flags are off, the process proceeds to the special figure determination 2 process in S184, where it is determined whether or not the result of the variable display game is a win, and the stop symbol is determined.

  If there is a start memory in S183 to S185, a special figure determination process is performed according to the value of the overflow counter.

  Next, in S186, the stop symbol determined in S183 to S185 is stored in a stop symbol storage area on a predetermined memory, and a predetermined special symbol variation time (for example, 3.0 seconds) is set in S187. The special figure variation flag indicating that the variation display game is being executed is set to ON, and the variation display game is started from the next processing.

  That is, in the next process, since the special figure variation flag is ON in the determination process of S171, the special symbol display 8 performs a variation display of the identification information in the special figure variation process of S189.

  Then, until the special symbol variation time elapses in S190, the special symbol display 8 displays the variation of the identification information. When the special symbol variation time elapses, the process proceeds to S191, and the stop symbol stored in the stop symbol storage area. Is displayed on the special symbol display 8 in a stopped state, and the variable display is terminated.

  After stopping the fluctuation display of the identification information, the special figure fluctuation flag is set to OFF in S192, the process number is set to 2 in S193, and in the next process, the stop symbol display process shown in S163 of FIG. Proceed to

  Based on the above-mentioned special figure game processing subroutine, the starting memory number to be consumed in one variation display game is determined as one, two, or four based on the memory number of the overflow counter. The open / close patterns 11 and 12 are determined by special figure determinations 1 to 3 described later, and the process from the start of variable display to the stop at a predetermined stop symbol is performed.

  Next, the special figure determination 1 process performed in S185 of FIG. 10 will be described with reference to the subroutine of FIG.

  This process is a process in which the overflow 1 flag is on and two special figure start memories are digested simultaneously.

  In S201, the earliest two values of the random value corresponding to the special figure start memory acquired in S134 are acquired, and these two random values match a predetermined determination value (a value indicating winning). It is determined whether or not.

  If both of the two random values match the determination value, the process proceeds to S202, and if not, the process proceeds to S207.

  When the two random numbers both coincide with the determination value and win, the open / close pattern 1 flag indicating the operation of the open / close blades 11 and 12 is set to ON in S202. Then, after setting the open / close flag twice in S203, the process proceeds to S204. The open / close pattern 1 flag is a flag that opens the open / close blades 11 and 12 for 0.8 seconds, for example.

  On the other hand, in S207, it is determined whether one of the two random numbers matches the determination value. If either one is successful, the opening / closing pattern 2 flag is set to ON in S208, and then S204. Proceed to The open / close pattern 2 flag is a flag indicating an operation of opening the open / close blades 11 and 12 for 1 second, for example.

  If both of the random number values are lost, the process proceeds to S206 after obtaining the outage stop symbol corresponding to the random number value from the outage stop symbol storage area preset in S209.

  If at least one of the two random numbers is a win, the winning stop symbol corresponding to the random value is acquired from the hit stop symbol storage area set in advance in S204, and then the process proceeds to S205 to set the hit flag on. To do.

  In S206, the overflow 1 flag is cleared and turned off, and the subroutine is terminated.

  Next, the special figure determination 2 process performed in S184 of FIG. 10 will be described with reference to the subroutine of FIG.

  In this process, both the overflow 1 flag and the overflow 2 flag are off, and one special figure start memory is used.

  In S211, the earliest value among the random number values corresponding to the special figure starting storage is acquired, and it is determined whether or not the random number value matches a preset determination value (a value indicating winning).

  If the random value matches the determination value, the process proceeds to S212, and if not, the process proceeds to S215.

  In the case where the random number value matches the determination value and wins, the winning stop symbol corresponding to the random number value is acquired from the hitting stop symbol storage area set in advance in S212, and then the process proceeds to S213 to set the hit flag on. To do.

  In step S214, the open / close pattern 1 flag indicating the operation of the open / close blades 11 and 12 is set to ON, and the subroutine is terminated.

  On the other hand, if both random numbers are lost, the outage stop symbol corresponding to the random number value is acquired from the outage stop symbol storage area preset in S215, and the subroutine is terminated.

  Next, the special figure determination 3 process performed in S183 of FIG. 10 will be described with reference to the subroutine of FIG.

  This process is a process in which the overflow 2 flag is on and four special figure start memories are digested simultaneously.

  In S221, all random number values corresponding to the special figure start memory are acquired, and it is determined whether or not all of these four random number values match a predetermined determination value (a value indicating a win).

  If the four random numbers all match the determination value, the process proceeds to S222, and if not, the process proceeds to S227.

  In S227, it is determined whether or not three of the four random number values match a predetermined determination value. If both of the three random number values match the determination value, the process proceeds to S228. Otherwise, the process proceeds to S229. move on.

  In S229, it is determined whether or not two of the four random number values match a preset determination value. If both of the two random number values match the determination value, the process proceeds to S230. Otherwise, the process proceeds to S232. move on.

  In S232, it is determined whether or not one of the four random values matches a predetermined determination value (a value indicating winning). If one random number matches the determination value, the process proceeds to S233, otherwise. In this case, since all random numbers are out of order, the process proceeds to S234, and a detachment stop symbol corresponding to the random number value is acquired from a preset detachment stop symbol storage area before proceeding to S226.

  In S222, where all four random numbers are wins, the open / close pattern 2 flag is set on, and then in S223, the open / close flag is set on twice.

  In S228 where three of the four random numbers are winning, the open / close pattern 3 flag is set to ON. The open / close pattern 3 flag is a flag indicating an operation of opening the open / close blades 11 and 12 for 1.5 seconds, for example.

  In S230 in which two random numbers out of the four wins, the open / close pattern 1 flag is set on, and then the open / close flag is set on twice in S231.

  In S233 where one of the four random numbers is a win, the open / close pattern 2 flag is set to ON.

  When 1 to 4 of the random number values are winning, the process proceeds to S224, and a winning stop symbol corresponding to the random number value is acquired from a preset winning stop symbol storage area, and then the process proceeds to S225. In S225, the hit flag is set to ON, and then the process proceeds to S226, where the overflow 2 flag is turned OFF and the subroutine is terminated.

  With the above-described special chart per determination 1 to 3 processing, the open / close pattern 1 to 3 flags and the open / close count of the open / close blades 11 and 12 are set according to the random number value to be digested at once.

  That is, in FIG. 11 in which two start memories are digested simultaneously, if the two start memories are both hit, the open / close blades 11 and 12 are set to perform the opening operation of 0.8 seconds twice, and the hit is one. At one time, the opening and closing blades 11 and 12 are set to be opened only for 1 second.

  In FIG. 12, in which only one start memory is used, if the start memory is successful, the opening / closing blades 11 and 12 are set to open for 0.8 seconds.

  In FIG. 13, in which four start memories are digested at the same time, if all four start memories are hit, the opening and closing blades 11 and 12 are set to perform a one-second opening operation twice. When the wings 11 and 12 are set to open for 1.5 seconds and the hit is two, the opening and closing blades 11 and 12 are set to perform the opening operation of 0.8 seconds twice, and when the hit is one The opening / closing blades 11 and 12 are set to be opened only for 1 second.

  Next, FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing the stop symbol display process shown in S163 of FIG.

  In S241, it is determined whether or not the stop symbol display flag is set to ON. If ON, the process proceeds to S244, and if OFF, the process proceeds to S242.

  In S242, a preset stop symbol display time (for example, 0.8 seconds) is set, and in S243, a stop symbol display flag is set to ON.

  In S244, it is determined whether or not the stop symbol display time has elapsed, and if it has elapsed, the process proceeds to S245 to clear the stop symbol display flag. On the other hand, if it has not elapsed, the process is terminated as it is, and the stop symbol display process is executed with the process number 2 being maintained next time.

  Next, in S246, it is determined whether or not the hit flag is set to ON in the special figure hit determination process of FIGS. If the win flag is on, the process proceeds to S247, where the win flag is cleared to off, the process number is set to 3 in S248, and the next process proceeds to the auxiliary game process shown in S164 of FIG. On the other hand, when the hit flag is off, the process number is set to 1, and the next process proceeds to the special figure game process shown in S162 of FIG.

  By this process, the symbol (identification information) stopped and displayed in the special symbol game process is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 8 for a predetermined time, and the player is notified of the end of the variable display game. When the stop symbol display time is up, it is determined whether or not the winning flag is on. If the winning flag is on, the winning flag is cleared and the processing number is set to 3 to assist. When the game process is started and the winning flag is OFF, the process number is set to 1 and the process proceeds to the special figure game process.

  Next, FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing the auxiliary game process shown in S164 of FIG.

  In S251, it is determined whether or not the remaining sphere monitoring flag is on. If it is on, the process proceeds to S263, and if it is off, the process proceeds to S252.

  In S252, if the open / close pattern 1 flag is on, the process proceeds to the open / close pattern 1 process of S254. If it is off, the process proceeds to S253. If the open / close pattern 2 flag is on, the process proceeds to the open / close pattern 2 process of S256. If the open / close pattern 2 flag is off, the process proceeds to the open / close pattern 3 process of S255.

  After the opening / closing blades 11 and 12 are opened and closed as described later in the opening / closing patterns 1 to 3 of S254 to S256, it is determined whether or not the value of the opening / closing counter is 1 in S257. If the value of the opening / closing counter is 1, it is determined in S258 whether or not the opening / closing flag is turned on twice. If it is turned on, the subroutine is terminated and the opening / closing blades 11 and 12 are driven again in the next processing. Do. On the other hand, if the twice open / close flag is OFF, the process proceeds to S259.

  If it is determined in S257 that the value of the opening / closing counter is not 1, the process proceeds to S262, where it is determined whether the value of the opening / closing counter is 2, and if it is 2, the process proceeds to S259, but not so. In this case, the subroutine is terminated as it is.

  In S259, the value of the open / close counter is cleared to 0, and in S260, the double open / close flag is cleared to off. In step S261, the remaining sphere monitoring flag is set to ON, and the subroutine is terminated.

  If the remaining ball monitoring flag is ON in the determination of S251, the process proceeds to S263, in which it is determined whether or not the value of the remaining ball counter is greater than 0, that is, whether or not the game ball remains in the variable winning device. If the value of the remaining sphere counter is greater than 0, the subroutine is terminated as it is. If the value of the remaining sphere counter is 0, the process proceeds to S264.

  In S264, the opening / closing pattern 1 flag, the opening / closing pattern 2 flag, and the opening / closing pattern 3 flag are each cleared to be cleared, and then in S265, the remaining sphere monitoring flag is turned off.

  Next, in S266, it is determined whether or not the special winning flag is on in order to determine whether or not the game ball that has entered the variable winning device has passed the special winning sensor 86 and has made a big hit. If the special prize flag is on, the special game flag indicating the jackpot game is set to ON in S267, the special prize flag is cleared to OFF in S268, the process number is set to 4 in S269, and the next time The process proceeds to the special game process shown in S165 of FIG.

  On the other hand, if the special prize flag is off in S266, the game number is lost, so the process proceeds to S270, the process number is set to 1, and the next process moves to the special figure game process shown in S162 of FIG.

  Through the above processing, the opening / closing operation of the blade member (opening / closing wings 11, 12) during the auxiliary game is executed, and it is determined whether or not a game ball is detected by the special winning sensor (V winning sensor) 68. When the count sensor 85 detects the winning of the game ball in the variable winning device, the remaining ball detecting sensor 87 detects that the game ball is discharged to the outside from the variable winning device. In order not to shift to the processing (special game processing by detection of the special winning sensor 86, special figure game processing if not detected), the staying state of the game balls in the variable winning device is also monitored. As a result, the special game process or the special figure game process is not executed in a state where the game ball stays in the variable winning device, and the special game is performed on condition that the game ball in the variable winning device is discharged to the outside. Processing or special figure game processing is executed. In particular, when shifting to the special symbol game process, if there is a special symbol winning memory, the variable display game in the variable winning device 8 is executed. That is, after the game ball detected by the count sensor 85 is detected by the remaining ball detection sensor 87, the variable display game in the variable display device is executed (started).

  If the open / close pattern 1 to 3 flags are ON, the open / close wings 11 and 12 are opened / closed to guide the game ball into the variable winning device.

  In the next processing, since there is a remaining sphere monitoring flag, it is determined whether or not the remaining sphere counter is larger than 0. If it is larger, the process returns as it is. In other words, when there is a remaining ball in the variable winning device by this determination, the transition to the next process is restricted.

  Further, in the special game process that is shifted when the process number is set to 4 in S269, the process related to the special game is performed, and the round number of the round game is updated or the round number is a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 15 When a round is reached, a special game is ended. In addition, when executing the process for updating the round game and ending the special game, the remaining ball detection sensor detects that the game ball won in the variable winning device is discharged from the variable winning device to the outside. Until the state 87 is detected, the staying state of the game balls in the variable winning device is monitored so as not to proceed to the next process (updated round game or special figure game process). In particular, when the special game end condition is satisfied, the process number is set to 1 and the process shifts to the special figure game process, but the process number is set to 1 until the remaining ball counter becomes 0. Therefore, it is not transferred to the special figure game process. In other words, after the game ball detected by the count sensor 85 is detected by the remaining ball detection sensor 87, the process number is set to 1 and the process shifts to the special figure game process. Will be executed.

  FIG. 16 is a subroutine for the opening / closing pattern 1 process performed in S254 of FIG.

  In S271, it is determined whether or not the auxiliary game release flag is ON. If ON, the process proceeds to S272. If OFF, the process proceeds to S275.

  In S272, the shortest predetermined value (for example, 0.8 seconds) is set in the auxiliary game opening time indicating the time for opening the opening and closing blades 11 and 12, and in S273, the auxiliary game opening time is set in the parameter for driving the opening and closing blade solenoid 91. And release command (ON information). This parameter is set in the RAM of the gaming microcomputer 101 or the like. In step S274, the auxiliary game release flag is set to ON.

  Next, in S275, it is determined whether or not the wait flag is on. If it is on, the process proceeds to S280, and if it is off, the process proceeds to S276.

  In S276, it is determined whether or not the auxiliary game release time has elapsed. If it has elapsed, the process proceeds to S277, and if it has not elapsed, the subroutine is terminated.

  In S277, a closing command (OFF information) is set as a parameter for driving the opening / closing blade solenoid 91. In S278, a predetermined wait time (for example, 0.3 seconds) is set, and in S279, the wait flag is set to ON.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S275 that the wait flag is on, the process proceeds to S280 to determine whether the wait time has elapsed. If the wait time has not elapsed, the subroutine is terminated as it is, and if the wait time has elapsed, the wait flag is turned off and cleared in S281, and the auxiliary game release flag is turned off in S282. In S283, since the open / close blades 11 and 12 are opened once, 1 is added to the open / close counter and the subroutine is terminated.

  FIG. 17 is a subroutine for the opening / closing pattern 2 process performed in S256 of FIG.

  In S291, it is determined whether or not the auxiliary game release flag is on. If it is on, the process proceeds to S292, and if it is off, the process proceeds to S295.

  In S292, an intermediate predetermined value (for example, 1.0 second) is set to the auxiliary game release time indicating the time for opening the open / close wings 11 and 12, and in S293, the auxiliary game release time is set as a parameter for driving the open / close blade solenoid 91. And release command (ON information). This parameter is set in the RAM of the gaming microcomputer 101 or the like.

  In step S294, the auxiliary game release flag is set to ON.

  Next, in S295, it is determined whether or not the weight flag is on. If it is on, the process proceeds to S300, and if it is off, the process proceeds to S296.

  In S296, it is determined whether or not the auxiliary game release time has elapsed. If it has elapsed, the process proceeds to S297, and if it has not elapsed, the subroutine is terminated as it is.

  In S297, a closing command (OFF information) is set as a parameter for driving the opening / closing blade solenoid 91. In S298, a predetermined wait time (for example, 0.3 seconds) is set, and in S299, the wait flag is set to ON.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S295 that the wait flag is on, the process proceeds to S300 to determine whether the wait time has elapsed. If the wait time has not elapsed, the subroutine is terminated as it is. If the wait time has elapsed, the wait flag is turned off and cleared in S301, and the auxiliary game release flag is turned off in S302. In S303, since the open / close blades 11 and 12 are opened once, 1 is added to the open / close counter and the subroutine is terminated.

  FIG. 18 is a subroutine for the open / close pattern 3 process performed in S256 of FIG.

  In S311, it is determined whether or not the auxiliary game release flag is ON. If ON, the process proceeds to S312 and if OFF, the process proceeds to S315.

  In S312, the longest predetermined value (for example, 1.5 seconds) is set in the auxiliary game release time indicating the time for opening the opening and closing blades 11 and 12, and in S313, the auxiliary game release time is set in the parameter for driving the opening and closing blade solenoid 91. And release command (ON information). This parameter is set in the RAM of the gaming microcomputer 101 or the like.

  In S314, the auxiliary game release flag is set to ON.

  Next, in S315, it is determined whether or not the weight flag is on. If it is on, the process proceeds to S320, and if it is off, the process proceeds to S316.

  In S316, it is determined whether or not the auxiliary game release time has elapsed. If it has elapsed, the process proceeds to S317, and if it has not elapsed, the subroutine is terminated.

  In S317, a command (OFF information) for closing is set as a parameter for driving the opening / closing blade solenoid 91. In S318, a predetermined wait time (for example, 0.3 seconds) is set, and in S319, the wait flag is set to ON.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S315 that the wait flag is on, the process proceeds to S320 to determine whether the wait time has elapsed. If the wait time has not elapsed, the subroutine is terminated as it is, and if the wait time has elapsed, the wait flag is turned off and cleared in S321, and the auxiliary game release flag is turned off in S322. In S323, since the open / close blades 11 and 12 are opened once, 1 is added to the open / close counter and the subroutine is terminated.

  By these processes, the opening and closing times of the opening and closing blades 11 and 12 for each of the opening and closing patterns 1 to 3 are set, and when the opening and closing blades 11 and 12 are opened and closed twice by providing a weight time and a weight flag, An interval can be provided between the first and second opening and closing operations, and the player can clearly see the opening and closing operations of the opening and closing wings 11 and 12.

  The effect | action by the above control is demonstrated below, referring FIG. 19, FIG.

  When the start memory reaches a predetermined upper limit value (4 in the present embodiment), the game ball won to the start winning port 7 is stored as an overflow memory, the number is stored in the overflow counter, and this overflow memory (overflow counter) The open / close pattern of the open / close blades 11 and 12 when there is one value is represented by (c) to (f) in FIG. 19, and the open / close pattern of the open / close blades 11 and 12 when there are two overflow memories. Is shown by (g) to (k) in FIG.

  First, when the overflow memory is 0, the special figure starting memories are digested one by one in a predetermined order, and if there is a corresponding special figure starting memory, as shown in FIG. .8 seconds) and opens and closes only once. Further, when there is no winning special figure start memory, the open / close blades 11 and 12 are kept closed.

  Next, when there is one overflow memory, two special figure start memories are digested simultaneously, and both random values corresponding to the special figure start memories are hit values (c), only one hit value (d), (E) Both are configured such that the open / close patterns of the open / close blades 11 and 12 differ depending on any of the outliers (f).

  That is, when the overflow memory is 1, if the two special figure start memories to be digested at the same time are hit, the open / close blades 11 and 12 have the shortest opening time (0.8 seconds) as shown in FIG. Open and close twice.

  Also, if any one of the two special figure starting memories to be digested at the same time is a hit, the opening / closing blades 11 and 12 have an intermediate opening time (1.0 sec. As shown in FIGS. 19D and 19E). ) Open and close only once. When both of them are lost, the opening / closing operation of the opening / closing blades 11 and 12 is not performed as shown in FIG.

  Note that the two special figure start memories to be digested at the same time may be two from the oldest or two from the newest, or the random number value may be digested from the winning value.

  Next, when there are two or more overflow memories, all four special figure start memories are digested simultaneously, and all four random numbers corresponding to the memories are hit values (g), three are hit values (h), The open / close patterns of the open / close blades 11 and 12 are set differently depending on any one of the hit value (i), the hit value (j), and the outlier value (k).

  When all four of the special figure start memories are winning (g), the opening / closing operation is performed twice with one opening / closing time being 1.0 second, and when 3 is winning (h) Open / close operation once with the longest open / close time of 1.5 seconds, and in the case of (i) where two hits, the single open / close time is set to the minimum of 0.8 seconds and 2 If the opening / closing operation is performed once and one is a hit (j), the opening / closing operation is performed once with an intermediate opening / closing time of 1.0 second. Do not open or close.

  As described above, even when the special figure start memory overflows, it is stored as overflow memory, and the open / close pattern of the open / close blades 11 and 12 is changed. At this time, as the overflow memory increases, the number of special chart start memories to be digested simultaneously increases. Therefore, the auxiliary game is efficiently executed in the time zone in which the game ball is extremely easy to win at the start winning opening, which is advantageous to the player. It is possible to promote the occurrence of a special game during a special time zone.

  FIG. 21 shows the second embodiment. The overflow counter is greater than 0 when the special figure game process of FIG. 10 shown in the first embodiment is partially changed and the special figure variation time is set. The other configuration is the same as that of the first embodiment.

  That is, after determining whether or not the overflow counter is greater than 0, the special figure variation time is changed in accordance with the value of the overflow counter in S470 and S471. When the overflow counter is 0, the special figure change time is as long as 3 seconds, and when the overflow counter is greater than 0, the special figure change time is as short as 1 second, so that it is easy to enter the special figure start memory (start winning port 7 The chances for deriving the jackpot can be increased by shortening the variation time in a time zone in which game balls are extremely easy to win, and performing more lotteries.

  22 to 24 show the third embodiment. As in the first and second embodiments, instead of changing the opening / closing pattern of the opening / closing blades 11 and 12 depending on the number of stored overflow counters, an overflow is performed. The change time of the special display variable display game is shortened by the number stored in the counter, and other configurations are the same as those in the first embodiment.

  That is, if there is only one overflow counter memory, the variation time of one variation display game is shortened. If two overflow counter memories are present, the variation time of two variation display games is shortened, and the overflow counter memory increases. Accordingly, the number of times of shortening the variation time of the variation display game is increased.

  FIG. 22 is obtained by adding S501 to the special view start switch monitoring process shown in FIG. 7 of the first embodiment.

  The difference from the first embodiment is that, in S501, it is determined whether or not the special game flag is set to ON before counting up the overflow counter. That is, it is determined whether or not the jackpot is being hit, and the overflow counter is added only when the jackpot is not being hit.

  As a result, if the overflow counter is counted up even during the big hit, the number of stored overflow counters becomes enormous, and the majority of the variable display games after the big hit ends up with a reduced fluctuation time. Can be prevented.

  FIG. 23 is a modification of the special figure game process shown in FIG. 10 of the first embodiment.

  S511 and S512 are the same as S171 and S172 of FIG. 10, and when the variable display game is being executed on the special symbol display 8, the process proceeds to S189, and when the special figure start memory is 0, the process is terminated as it is. .

  In S513 when the special figure start memory is larger than 0, the special figure start memory is subtracted by 1 in order to digest one special figure start memory.

  In S514, it is determined whether or not the random value corresponding to the special figure start memory matches the determination value, and it is checked whether it is a win.

  In the case of winning, the winning stop symbol corresponding to the random number value is acquired from the winning stop symbol storage area in S516, and the winning flag is set to ON in S517.

  At the time of losing, an outage stop symbol corresponding to the random number value is acquired from the outage stop symbol storage area set in advance in S515.

  In S518, the acquired stop symbol is stored in a predetermined stop symbol storage area. Next, in S519, it is determined whether or not the overflow counter is greater than 0. If it is greater than 0, the special figure fluctuation time is set to a short one second in S520, and if it is 0, the special figure fluctuation time is long in S521. Set to seconds.

  In S522, the value of the overflow counter is decremented by 1. In S523, the special figure fluctuation flag is set to ON, and the fluctuation display is performed from the next processing. Since S189 and subsequent steps are the same as those of the first embodiment shown in FIG.

  It is determined whether or not there is a memory in the overflow counter. If there is a memory, the special figure variation time is set to 1.0 second, while if the value of the overflow counter is 0 (no memory) Set 3.0 seconds for the fluctuation time. Then, 1 is subtracted from the overflow counter, and the special figure fluctuation flag is set. Thereby, the variation time of the number of variation display games corresponding to the value of the overflow counter is shortened from the normal time. By shortening the time for the variable display, it is possible to accelerate the digestion of the special drawing start memory, and to increase the chances of deriving the winning in the time when winning is easy.

  FIG. 24 is a modification of the auxiliary game process shown in FIG. 15 of the first embodiment.

  In S531, it is determined whether or not the remaining sphere monitoring flag is on. If the remaining sphere monitoring flag is on, the process proceeds to S540. If the remaining sphere monitoring flag is off, the process proceeds to S532.

  In S532, if the auxiliary game release flag is off, the process proceeds to S533, and if it is on, the process proceeds to S536.

  In S533, the shortest predetermined value (for example, 0.8 seconds) is set in the auxiliary game release time indicating the time for opening the open / close blades 11 and 12, and in S534, the auxiliary game release is set as a parameter for driving the open / close blade solenoid 91. Set time and release command (ON information). In step S535, the auxiliary game release flag is set to ON.

  In S536, it is determined whether or not the auxiliary game release time set in S533 has elapsed. If it has elapsed, the process proceeds to S537. If it has not elapsed, the subroutine is terminated and the auxiliary game release time has elapsed. Repeat the loop until

  When the auxiliary game opening time elapses, a closing command (OFF information) is set as a parameter for driving the opening / closing wing solenoid 91 in S537. In S538, the auxiliary game release flag is turned off, and in S539, the remaining ball monitoring flag is turned off, and the process ends.

  If it is determined in S531 that the remaining ball monitoring flag is on, the process proceeds to S540, in which it is determined whether or not the value of the remaining ball counter is greater than 0, that is, whether or not the game ball remains in the variable winning device. If the value of the remaining sphere counter is larger than 0, the subroutine is terminated as it is. If the value of the remaining sphere counter is 0, the process proceeds to S541 and the remaining sphere monitoring flag is turned off.

  Next, in S542, it is determined whether or not the special winning flag is on in order to determine whether or not the game ball that has entered the variable winning device has passed the special winning sensor 86 and has made a big hit. If the special prize flag is on, the special game flag indicating the jackpot game is set to on in S543, the special prize flag is cleared to off in S544, the process number is set to 4 in S545, and the next time The process proceeds to the special game process shown in S165 of FIG. On the other hand, if the special winning flag is off, the game number is lost, so the process proceeds to S546, the process number is set to 1, and the next process moves to the special figure game process shown in S162 of FIG.

  In the third embodiment, since the opening / closing pattern of the opening / closing wings 11, 12 does not change, the opening / closing operation of the opening / closing wings 11, 12, the opening / closing time, and the detection of the special prize sensor are performed in the auxiliary game process. Different from form.

  As described above, in the third embodiment, if the value (memory) of the overflow counter is one, the fluctuation time of one fluctuation display game is shortened, and if the memory of the overflow counter is two, the fluctuation display game is two times. The variation time of the variation display game is increased as the memory of the overflow counter is increased. As a result, the chances of winning big hits are reduced by shortening the variation time and making more lotteries in situations where it is easy to enter the special chart start memory (the time when game balls are extremely likely to win the start winning opening 7). Can be increased.

  In each of the above-described embodiments, the guide device 9 swings the plate-like member 13 so that it is difficult for a game ball to enter the flow path 15 in the swinging state and to enter a specific area in the stopped state. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the structure is not limited to the above as long as the structure is changed by driving the actuator (pulse motor 92) or the like.

  In the third embodiment, the overflow counter is added only when the jackpot is not being hit, but the overflow counter can be counted up only when the jackpot is being hit. In this case, it is possible to play the variation display game after the jackpot game is completed in a short time by the amount counted by the overflow counter during the jackpot, and it is possible to enjoy more variation display games.

  The embodiment disclosed this time should be considered as illustrative in all points and not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is defined by the terms of the claims, rather than the description above, and is intended to include any modifications within the scope and meaning equivalent to the terms of the claims.

  As described above, the gaming machine according to the present invention can be applied to a pachinko machine capable of performing a plurality of games in which an auxiliary game that opens and closes movable members such as opening and closing wings and a variable display game are combined. it can.

It is a front view of the game board of the gaming machine of the embodiment of the present invention. Similarly, it is the front view which expanded the center case. It is a block diagram of the control system centering on the game control apparatus of the gaming machine of the embodiment of the present invention. The activation process is shown by a flowchart showing an example of the process performed by the game control device. A flowchart showing an example of processing performed in the game control device, showing timer interrupt processing. It is a flowchart which shows the subroutine of the switch monitoring process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the subroutine of the special figure start port switch monitoring process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the subroutine of the count sensor monitoring process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the subroutine of the game process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the subroutine of the special figure game process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the subroutine of the determination 1 per special figure process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the subroutine of the determination 2 per special figure process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the subroutine of the determination 3 per special figure process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the subroutine of the stop symbol display process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the subroutine of the auxiliary game process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the subroutine of the opening / closing pattern 1 process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the subroutine of the opening / closing pattern 2 process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the subroutine of the opening / closing pattern 3 process of FIG. The special figure start memory, the overflow memory, and the opening / closing pattern of the opening / closing blades are shown. (A) to (b) are the cases where the overflow memory number is 0 and the start memory is different, and (c) to (d) are The case where the number of overflow memories is 1 and the start memory per hit is different is shown. Similarly, it is explanatory drawing which shows the special figure starting memory, overflow memory and opening / closing pattern of opening and closing blade, (g)-(k) shows the case where the number of overflow memories is 2 and the pertinent starting memory is different respectively. It is a flowchart of the subroutine which shows 2nd Embodiment and shows a special figure game process. It is a flowchart of the subroutine which shows 3rd Embodiment and shows a special figure start switch monitoring process. Similarly, the flowchart which shows the subroutine of special figure game processing. Similarly, a flowchart showing a subroutine of auxiliary game processing.

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DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Game board 8 Special symbol display 7 Start winning opening 9 Guidance devices 11, 12 Opening and closing wings 81-83 First to third special figure starting sensor 85 Count sensor 86 Special winning sensor 87 Remaining ball detection sensor 100 Game control device

Claims (5)

A variable prize apparatus having an opening / closing means for introducing a game ball into a concave chamber provided in the game area, and a specific area provided in the concave chamber;
A variable display device for displaying the identification information in a variable manner and playing a variable display game;
A start opening provided in the game area;
Based on the winning of the game ball to the starting opening, the game control means for controlling the variable display game and the opening and closing means, and capable of executing a special game based on the passage of the game ball to the specific area; In a gaming machine equipped with
The game control means includes
Random number extracting means for extracting a random value based on the winning of the game ball to the starting opening,
Random number storage means capable of storing the random number value up to a predetermined number;
When the number of random number values stored in the random number storage means reaches the predetermined number, overflow storage means for storing the number of newly extracted random number values as an overflow number;
Variation display game control means for executing the variation display game based on the random number value stored in the random number storage means;
An auxiliary game control means for performing an auxiliary game for opening and closing the opening and closing means after the end of the variable display game when a random number value obtained by performing the variable display game matches a predetermined determination value;
When the overflow number is stored in the overflow storage unit, the variation display game control unit selects a plurality of random number values in the random number storage unit according to the size of the overflow number, and selects the selected plurality of random numbers. As well as digesting the numerical value, run a single variable display game,
The auxiliary game control unit, when the plurality of random number values to the determination value and the plurality consistent, open and close mode changing means for changing a manner of opening and closing the switching means according to the number of random values matching the determined value A gaming machine characterized by including:   2. The variable display game control means changes the order of random number values selected from the random number storage means according to the size of the overflow number stored in the overflow storage means. Gaming machine.   The gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein the opening / closing mode changing means changes the number of opening / closing times or opening / closing times of the opening / closing means.   The variable display game control means shortens the variable display time of the variable display game according to the size of the number of overflows stored in the overflow storage means. Gaming machine. The variable winning device includes inflow ball detecting means for detecting game balls flowing into the variable winning device during a period when the opening / closing means is opened, and remaining ball detecting means for detecting game balls discharged from the variable winning device. Have
The variable display game control means starts the variable display game after the remaining ball detection means detects a game ball after the inflow ball detection means detects the game ball. The gaming machine according to claim 4.

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