JP2003159399A - Pinball game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a pinball game machine which a player can comfortably enjoy the game without being annoyed. <P>SOLUTION: This pinball game machine provides shorter time to display judgement results after the judgement patterns (each of the special patterns 80, 81, and 82) start shifting and the display stops by eliminating predefined presentations when a specific requirements are met, while the normal machines implement predefined presentations during the shifting of the judgement patterns (each of the special patterns 80, 81, and 82). Thus, this machine enables players to play more enjoyable games by eliminating or reducing the annoyance that conventional machine give. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2003,JPO

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a ball game machine represented by, for example, a pachinko game machine.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In recent years, many ball game machines such as pachinko game machines are provided with display means such as liquid crystal display devices and dot matrix display devices. Then, in such a ball game machine, when a game ball wins a specific winning opening, a random number is acquired due to the winning, and if the random number is a hit (when the random number matches a specific numerical value), After variably displaying a plurality of symbols on the display means, the combination of winning symbols is stopped and displayed, and when the obtained random number is out of order, the plurality of symbols are variably displayed and then the combination of outlying symbols is stopped and displayed. I was performing. Here, as the internal processing of the pachinko gaming machine, whether or not the game is won is determined before changing the symbol, but in order to make the player interested in the win or fail, the symbol is changed regardless of whether the game is won or not. Above, a predetermined symbol combination is stopped and displayed, and whether the game is successful or not is displayed depending on the stopped symbol combination.

[0003]

By the way, in recent years,
During the above-mentioned symbol fluctuation, there is a tendency to perform an effect by a symbol or an effect different from the symbol for a long time, and before the symbol is stopped and displayed, the player has a long expectation for hitting. Will be held. However,
Due to the player's circumstances, the amusement park is about to be closed,
When the time during which the game can be played is limited, it has been feared that the player feels annoyed for a long-time production.

The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a ball-and-ball game machine which allows a player to enjoy a game comfortably without feeling bothersome.

[0005]

The ball game machine according to the invention of claim 1, which is made to achieve the above object, is a hit / miss judgment means for judging the hit or miss of the game due to the establishment of the judgment condition. , Display the determination symbol in a variable display and then stop display, display means for displaying the determination result by the hit determination means by the stopped determination display, display control means for controlling the display means, during the variation of the determination symbol, a predetermined In a ball game machine provided with a production means for executing the production of, if all or part of the predetermined production is cut when a specific condition is satisfied, the judgment pattern is stopped and displayed to determine whether or not the result is correct. It is characterized in that it is provided with a production cut control means for displaying the result.

The ball-playing machine according to the invention of claim 2 is a hit / miss judging means for judging the hit or miss of the game due to the establishment of the judgment condition, and the display of the judgment symbol is variably displayed and then stopped and displayed.
A ball including a display means for displaying the judgment result by the hit / miss judgment means by the judgment pattern stopped and displayed, a display control means for controlling the display means, and a production means for executing a predetermined effect during the change of the judgment pattern. In the gaming machine, the effect means always allows the predetermined effect to be executed over a predetermined set effect time, and when the specific condition is satisfied, the execution time of the predetermined effect by the effect means is set. It is characterized in that it is provided with a production cut control means for displaying the determination result of the hit / miss by displaying the determination symbol in a stopped state by making it shorter than the set production time.

A ball-ball game machine according to a third aspect of the invention is the ball-ball game machine according to the first or second aspect, wherein the rendering means is:
Character display different from the judgment pattern, and / or
It is characterized in that the variable display of the judgment pattern different from the normal form and / or the drive of the effect drive unit provided separately from the display means are executed as a predetermined effect.

According to a fourth aspect of the invention, in the ball game machine according to any one of the first to third aspects, the rendering means selects a rendering selected from a plurality of types of rendering based on the establishment of a predetermined condition. The feature cut control means is characterized in that it is configured to cut only a specific effect from among a plurality of types of effects, by executing as a predetermined effect.

According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, in the ball game machine according to any one of the first to fourth aspects, the determination symbol is composed of a plurality of symbols, and the display unit displays the determination result by the hit / miss determination unit. While being displayed with multiple symbol combinations, some of the multiple symbols are displayed as a part of the symbol combination that means a hit and stopped until the determination result is displayed, and other symbols change. It is characterized in that the middle reach state is displayed and that the reach state is set as one of the specific conditions for operating the production cut control means.

According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, in the ball game machine according to any one of the first to fifth aspects, a first switch for operating the production cut control means is provided, and the production cut control means is provided with the first switch. It is characterized in that the first switch is turned on while the determination symbol is fluctuating, and is configured to operate as the establishment of the specific condition.

According to a seventh aspect of the present invention, in the ball game machine according to any one of the first to sixth aspects, a second switch for operating the effect cut control means is provided, and the effect cut control means is the first switch. When the two switches are turned on once, the feature is that they are configured to operate assuming that a specific condition is satisfied until they are turned off.

According to an eighth aspect of the invention, in the ball game machine according to any one of the first to seventh aspects, the effect cut control means does not satisfy the specific condition when the result of the determination by the hit / miss determination means is a hit. However, it is characterized in that it is configured so as not to operate.

According to a ninth aspect of the present invention, in the ball game machine according to any one of the first to eighth aspects, there is provided receiving means for receiving a signal from a management section of a game arcade where the ball game machine is installed. The receiving means is characterized in that receiving the cut permission signal from the management section of the game hall is one of the specific conditions for operating the production cut control means.

[0014]

<Advantages and effects of the invention><Invention of claim 1> According to the ball-playing machine according to the invention of claim 1, normally, the place where a predetermined effect is executed is specified while the determination symbol is changing. If the condition is satisfied, all or part of the predetermined effect is cut, so that the time until the determination result is displayed after the determination symbol starts changing is reduced. This eliminates or reduces the troublesomeness of the conventional ball game machine, and can provide a comfortable game.

<Invention of Claim 2> According to the ball game machine according to the invention of Claim 2, normally, while the determination symbol is changing,
Where the predetermined effect is executed over the preset set effect time, if the specific condition is satisfied, the execution time of the predetermined effect becomes shorter than the set effect time, and the player changes the determination symbol. It is possible to know the determination result in a short time after starting. This eliminates or reduces the troublesomeness of the conventional ball game machine, and can provide a comfortable game.

<Invention of Claim 3> Specifically, the rendering means displays a character different from the determination symbol, or variably displays the determination symbol in a form different from the ordinary one,
Alternatively, it may be configured to perform a predetermined effect by driving an effect drive unit provided separately from the display means, and by doing so, the width of the game is widened and the taste of the game is enhanced.

<Invention of Claim 4> In the ball game machine according to the invention of Claim 4, not all types of effects are cut, but only specific effects of a plurality of types are cut. Does not become monotonous, and the interest in playing games increases.

<Invention of Claim 5> In the ball game machine according to the invention of claim 5, the effect is cut in the reach state, but the effect is not cut except in the reach state. As a result, it is possible to provide the player with a new gaming sensation that he / she can enjoy the effect until reaching the reach state and can know the determination result in a short time when the reach state is reached.

<Invention of Claim 6> According to the ball game machine according to the invention of Claim 6, when the first switch is turned on while the determination symbol is changing, the production cut control means is activated. , The intention of the player is reflected in the length of the game time,
The game can have a wide range.

<Invention of Claim 7> According to the ball game machine of the invention of claim 7, once the second switch is turned on, the production cut control means is operated until it is turned off. Therefore, the intention of the player is reflected in the length of the game time, the game can have a wide range, and the player does not have to operate the production cut control means one by one.

<Invention of claim 8> According to the ball game machine according to the invention of claim 8, when the judgment result of the game is a hit, the effect is not cut, so the effect is not cut. At times, the player has a sense of expectation for a hit and can enjoy a game with a high degree of interest.

<Invention of Claim 9> According to the ball game machine according to the invention of claim 9, the receiving means provided in the ball game machine,
The production is cut on the condition that the cut permission signal is received from the management unit of the amusement hall, so the intention of the amusement hall manager is reflected in the length of the game time, and the administrator of the game closes the store. Adjustments can be made.

[0023]

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION An embodiment of a pachinko gaming machine to which the present invention is applied will be described below with reference to FIGS. As shown in FIG. 1, the game board 11 of this pachinko gaming machine has a liquid crystal display device 13 (corresponding to the "display means" of the present invention) at the center of a substantially circular game area surrounded by guide rails 12. ) Is provided. Below the liquid crystal display device 13 in the game area, a start winning opening 14 and a big winning opening 15
Further, the detached ball receiving ports 16 are arranged side by side at intervals from the top, and a headband reel 84 (corresponding to the “production driving unit” of the present invention) is provided above the liquid crystal display device 13. Also, in the game area, the liquid crystal display device 13
Ramp windmill 1 on both left and right sides across
7, starting gate 18 and windmill 19, general winning openings 20, 2
1 is provided, and on both sides along the guide rail 12,
Arc-shaped side lamps 22, 22 are provided. Further, in addition to these winning openings and the like, a plurality of nails (not shown) are erected in the game area.

Below the game board 11 of the pachinko gaming machine, as shown in FIG. 1, an upper plate 27A and a lower plate 27B are provided in two upper and lower stages. Then, by operating the operation knob 28 provided at the right end portion of the lower plate 27B, the upper plate 2
The game balls housed in 7A are ejected toward the game board 11. If a button 29 provided at the end of the upper plate 27A on the operation knob 28 side is pressed, the upper plate 27A to the lower plate 27B are pressed.
The game ball is moved to and accommodated.

Next, each required part will be described in more detail. At the end of the upper plate 27A opposite to the operation knob 28, the effect cut button 85 (the "first button" of the present invention) is provided.
Corresponding to each other), a production cut mode start button 86 (corresponding to the "second button" of the present invention) and a production cut mode end button 87 are provided side by side, and these buttons 85, 86, 87 are operated. Then, those operation signals are taken into the main control circuit 50 (see FIG. 6).

The above-described headband reel 84 has a flat cylindrical shape and is housed in a recess formed in the game board 11, and a part of the outer peripheral surface is visible to the player. Further, on the outer peripheral surface of the headband reel 84, various symbols and the word “reach” are described. And headband reel 84
Rotates in the horizontal direction about a rotation axis that is oriented in the up-down direction through the axis of the shaft. As a drive source for rotating the headband reel 84, a rotation motor 58M (see FIG. 6) is provided on the back side of the game board 11.

As shown in FIG. 1, the starting winning openings 14 are the first and second starting winning openings 14A, 1 arranged vertically.
It consists of 4B. The upper first start winning opening 14A is always capable of winning game balls, while the lower second starting winning opening 14B is normally movable wing pieces 14C and 14C provided on both sides thereof. The winning of game balls is restricted. And
When the stop display of the 7-segment LED 24 described later becomes an odd number, a solenoid (not shown) provided on the back of the game board 11
Is driven, the movable wing pieces 14C, 14C are laid down sideways for a predetermined period (state of FIG. 1), and the second start winning opening 14B.
It will be in a state where the winning of the prize is allowed. In addition, the starting winning opening 14
(Specifically, either the first or second starting winning opening 14
When a game ball wins in A, 14B), its starting winning opening 1
Special symbol start switch 31 provided in 4 (see FIG. 6)
However, when this is detected, the liquid crystal display device 13 variably displays a plurality of symbols, and then the display is stopped. The liquid crystal display device 1
If there is a winning ball in the starting winning opening 14 while 3 is being variably displayed, the winning ball is cumulatively counted up to four.

The special winning opening 15 is formed horizontally long and is always closed by the movable door 15T. Then, when the pachinko gaming machine enters the "big hit state" due to the establishment of a predetermined condition described later, the solenoid 15S (see FIG. 6) provided on the back of the game board 11 is driven, and the movable door 15T is moved forward for a predetermined period. Fall to. As a result, the special winning opening 15 is opened, and a large number of game balls can be won in the big winning opening 15 with the movable door 15T as a guide. Here, movable door 15T
However, if the period from the opening to the closing is called a "round", one round is that the opening time of the movable door 15T is 2
Either 9 seconds is reached, or 10 game balls are won in the special winning opening 15, the process ends when either condition is satisfied first.

Inside the special winning opening 15, a continuous winning opening and a counting winning opening, which are not shown, are provided, and either one of the continuous winning opening and the counting winning opening is selectively opened. More specifically, when the movable door 15T is opened, the continuous winning opening is initially open, and after winning the continuous winning opening,
The continuous winning opening will be closed and the counting winning opening will be opened.
When there is a winning in the continuous winning opening, this is a jackpot state continuation switch 32 (see FIG. 6) provided in the continuous winning opening.
Is detected and the round is completed by satisfying the above-mentioned termination condition, the next round is continuously executed. Also, when there is a prize in the counting winning opening, this is detected by the winning ball counting switch 33 (see FIG. 6) provided in the counting winning opening, and together with the winning ball into the continuous winning opening, the large winning opening 15 The winning balls are counted, and it is checked whether they have reached a total of 10 balls as described above.

In this embodiment, the state where the special winning opening 15 is opened (that is, the game state during each round) is continuously repeated a plurality of times, and the entire game is repeated once. It is equivalent to a game.

In the liquid crystal display device 13, the inner portion of the decorative frame 23 is depressed from the game board 11, and the TFT-L is provided at the inner portion thereof.
It is equipped with a CD module. On both left and right side walls of the decorative frame 23, the transfer holes 2 for guiding the game balls to the inside of the decorative frame 23
3A and 23A are provided, and on the lower inner surface of the decorative frame 23,
A groove (not shown) for guiding the game ball to the starting winning opening 14 is provided so as to be gently inclined.

A 7-segment LED 24 is provided at the center of the upper side of the decorative frame 23. This 7 segment LE
D24 is a normal symbol start switch 30 (see FIG. 6) provided in the starting gate 18, when the passage of the game ball is detected, fluctuates a number from "0" to "9" over a predetermined period. indicate. Then, after the lapse of a predetermined period, when the number stopped and displayed on the 7-segment LED 24 is, for example, an odd number, as described above, the movable wing pieces 14C and 14C described below provided in the start winning opening 14 are activated.

On the both sides of the decorative frame 23 of the upper side of the decorative frame 23, a pair of four LEDs 25 are arranged in pairs. Then, with the lighting of these LEDs 25, the cumulative count number of winning balls to the starting winning port 14 is displayed.

An image displayed on the liquid crystal display device 13 is illustrated in FIGS. The liquid crystal display device 13 includes
When there is no winning in the starting winning opening, as shown in FIG. 2 (C), three special symbols 80, 81, 82 constituting the "determination symbol" according to the present invention are displayed side by side and side by side. . In addition, when distinguishing each of these special symbols, FIG.
In order from the left side of (C), "left special symbol 80",
These are called "medium special symbol 81" and "right special symbol 82".

Each of the special symbols 80, 81, 82 is composed of 10 types of symbols. More specifically, the ten types of symbols are composed of numeral bodies of "0" to "9", and as described above, normally, they are arranged in a horizontal row as shown in FIG. 2 (C). , Is stopped and displayed on the liquid crystal display device 13. Then, when the game ball wins the starting winning opening 14, the special symbols 80, 81, 82 are displayed in a scrolling manner such that the numbers of the special symbols 80, 81, 82 are changed by scrolling vertically (Fig. 2 (A) arrow), after a predetermined time, for example, in the order of the left special symbol 80, the right special symbol 82, the middle special symbol 81, the scroll is stopped, the stop symbol is stopped and displayed in a predetermined symbol combination. (See FIG. 2C).

In the present embodiment, such a special symbol simply moves in parallel in the vertical direction as the normal variable display, but this is merely an example, and the variable display is most displayed during the variable display. What is often done is the usual form of variable display. Therefore, as the variable display of the normal form, each special symbol may be translated in the horizontal direction, or may be the variable display of other forms.

Then, all the special symbols 8 which are stopped and displayed
0,81,82 is "winning symbol combination",
For example, in the case of a match, the game becomes a big hit. The time from the start of the variable display to the stop display is determined by each selected variation pattern, and is set, for example, at a minimum of 5.1 seconds to a maximum of 57.1 seconds.

As described above, each special symbol 80, 81, 82
The reach state may be established in the process of sequentially displaying and stopping. In the reach state in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3B, three special symbols 80, 81, 8
While only the medium special symbol 81 among the two is variably displayed, the other two special symbols 80 and 82 are stopped and displayed in a specific combination (for example, the same symbol) forming a part of the winning symbol.

The reach state is not limited to the above-mentioned one. When the determination result by the determination means is displayed in a combination of a plurality of symbols, some of the plurality of symbols are stopped and displayed. , While other symbols are changing,
It means a state in which the symbols that are stopped and displayed form a part of a symbol combination that means a win.

In the present embodiment, three types of reach effects A, which will be described below, are used as specific display modes of the reach state.
B and C are set.

The reach effect A is shown in FIGS. 3 (B) to 3 (D).
, The special pets 80, 81, and 82 are cherry blossom petals 83 as characters that are different from each other. More specifically, the reach effect A is started when the left and right special symbols 80 and 82 have the same number and the reach is established, and as shown in FIG. 3B, the cherry blossom petals 83 are displayed from above the display screen. About 4, 5 pieces of cherry blossoms begin to fall, and eventually, as shown in FIG. 3C, a large number of cherry blossom petals are poured, so that the entire display screen has 8 petals of cherry blossoms.
3 is displayed. Then, when the stop display of the medium special symbol 81 approaches, as shown in FIG. 3D, the amount of falling cherry petals 83 gradually decreases and disappears, and the reach effect A ends. With the end of the reach effect A, the medium special symbol 81 is stopped (FIG. 3 (E)), and a predetermined symbol combination showing the determination result is displayed on the display screen.

The reach production B is shown in FIGS. 4 (B) to 4 (D).
The display mode of the middle special symbol 81 is an effect different from the normal simple scroll display in the vertical direction. More specifically, the reach effect B starts when the left and right special symbols 80 and 82 have the same number and the reach is established, and as shown in FIG. 4B, the middle special symbol 8
While 1 sways in the left-right direction, it moves downward from above, and eventually, as shown in FIG. 4 (C), the swing width of the middle special symbol 81 becomes large, and when the stop display of the middle special symbol 81 approaches. , As shown in FIG. 4 (D), the medium special symbol 81
And the reach effect B ends. Then, with the end of the reach effect B, the medium special symbol 81 is stopped (FIG. 4 (E)), and a predetermined symbol combination indicating the determination result is displayed on the display screen.

The reach effect C is shown in FIG. 5 (B) and is an effect for driving the headband reel 84 described above. More specifically, the reach effect C is a special symbol 80 on the left and right,
It will start when 82 reaches the same number and reach is established,
As shown in FIG. 4 (B), the headband reel 84 starts to rotate in the horizontal direction, for example, after rotating at a constant speed for several seconds, when the stop display of the medium special symbol 81 approaches, the headband reel 84 The rotation slows down and stops, and the reach effect C ends. Then, with the end of the reach effect A, the medium special symbol 81 is stopped (FIG. 5 (C)), and a predetermined symbol combination indicating the determination result is displayed on the display screen.

Next, the electrical construction of the pachinko gaming machine of this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. In the figure, reference numeral 50 is a main control circuit, which is provided with a one-chip microcomputer 51, which is a package of a CPU 51A, a RAM 51B, and a ROM 51C, as a main part. Display control means ".

The one-chip microcomputer 51, via the interface 54, the switches 30 to 33 for detecting the above-mentioned winning balls, the production cut button 85, the production cut mode start button 86, the production cut mode end button 87, etc. Receiving a signal from the liquid crystal display device 13, and a lamp control circuit 55 as a sub control circuit, a voice control circuit 56, a display control circuit 57, which will be described below.
A control signal is output to the payout control circuit 70 or the like to control each part. Further, the one-chip microcomputer 51 outputs the game information regarding the game status of the pachinko gaming machine to the management device 60 provided in the pachinko hall via the information output circuit 59.

Reference numeral 52 of the main control circuit 50 is an initial reset circuit, which outputs an initialization signal to the reset terminal of the one-chip microcomputer 51 when the power of the pachinko gaming machine is turned on. Reference numeral 53 denotes a regular reset circuit, which outputs an interrupt pulse to the one-chip microcomputer 51 periodically (for example, every 4 msec). The one-chip microcomputer 51 is
Each time the interrupt pulse is received, the control main program M (see FIG. 8) stored in the ROM 51C is executed.

The lamp control circuit 55 has a built-in drive circuit for turning on / off the power supply to the left and right side lamps 22 and 22, the decorative frame 23 of the liquid crystal display device 13, and the like.
Based on the signal received from the one-chip microcomputer 51, the drive circuit is operated to drive and control each lamp and LED.

Based on the signal received from the one-chip microcomputer 51, the voice control circuit 56 takes out a predetermined voice signal from a ROM (not shown), converts it into an analog signal, amplifies it, and outputs it to the speaker 59S.

Based on a signal received from the one-chip microcomputer 51, the payout control circuit 70 pays out a predetermined number of game balls as prize balls to the upper plate 27A.

Further, the firing control circuit 71 includes the operation knob 28.
A signal is output to the main control circuit 50 in accordance with the turning operation of.
Based on this, the main control circuit 50 causes the payout control circuit 70 to
A control signal is output to, and a game ball is played on the game board 11.

The display control circuit 57 is used in the liquid crystal display device 1.
Game image displayed on 3 (including special design, background image, character image, character image, etc.) and 7-segment LED 24
Display control circuit 57.
The circuit configuration related to the control of the liquid crystal display device 13 is shown in FIG.
Is shown in. As shown in the figure, in the circuit 57, a control data ROM 63 for storing control data for displaying a game image on the liquid crystal display device 13, and images such as special symbols, background images, character images, character images, etc. An image data ROM 66 for storing data is provided. Then, based on the control signal from the main control circuit 50,
The display control CPU 61 takes out predetermined display control data from the control data ROM 63 and outputs it to the VDP 62. The VDP 62 reads out necessary data from the image data ROM 66 based on a command from the display control CPU 61, creates map data such as a special pattern, a background image, a character image, a character image in the display image, and the VRAM.
Store in 67. Then, the stored and stored image data is converted into RGB signals by the D / A conversion circuit 68,
It is output to the liquid crystal display device 13. Further, the VDP 62 outputs the composite synchronizing signal SYNC to the liquid crystal display device 13. Then, the liquid crystal display device 13 receives the transmitted R
An image is displayed based on the GB signal and the composite sync signal SYNC.

Next, the operation of the pachinko gaming machine having the above structure will be described with reference to the flow charts shown in FIGS. When the power of the pachinko gaming machine is turned on, the one-chip microcomputer 51 causes a predetermined cycle (for example, 4.
Every 000 msec), the control main program M shown in FIG. 8 is fetched from the ROM 51C and executed. In the initial setting (S1), which is the first step of the control main program M, for example, stack setting, constant setting, CPU setting, SIO, PIO, CTC (interrupt time controller) setting, etc. are performed. Note that the control main program M executes the processing required only when the power is turned on.
It is executed only when it is run for the first time after the power is turned on, and is not executed thereafter.

In the input process (S2) performed after the initial setting (S1), various sensor signals (switches 30 to 33) are input.
Output signal such as the above and other detection signals)
The data is stored in the sensor signal storage area provided inside.

Next, random number update processing is performed (S
3). In this embodiment, the counters C1 to C7 shown in Table 1 are provided as counters for generating random numbers.

[0055]

[Table 1]

In FIG. 9, which specifically shows the random number updating process (S3), each force counter shown in Table 1 has an "XRND".
X ”is shown instead. Then, each of these counters is set to "0" when the power is turned on, and is incremented by 1 each time the random number updating process (S3) is executed (for example, every 4 msec) (S31). Also, Table 1
The upper limit value of the numerical range of each counter is shown in place of “Y” in FIG. 9, and it is checked whether or not each counter has reached the upper limit value (S32). When the upper limit is reached, the value is reset to "0" (S3
3) Then, when the random number update process (S3) is executed next, 1 is incremented again from "0". The numerical value of each counter thus updated is stored in the counter numerical value storage area provided in the RAM 51B one by one, and the random number updating process (S3) is terminated.

After exiting the random number updating process (S3), the process shown in FIG.
As shown in, it is checked whether the random number acquisition condition is satisfied (S4). Specifically, whether or not the winning symbol to the starting winning opening 14 is detected by the special symbol starting switch 31,
It is checked as a random number acquisition condition whether the stored random number value related to the current winning a prize is less than a predetermined number (five). Then, when the winning ball to the start winning port 14 is detected, a random number acquisition process (S5) is executed. On the other hand, when the winning ball into the starting winning opening 14 is not detected, it is determined that the random number acquisition condition is not satisfied (N in S4).
o), step S6 without executing the random number acquisition process (S5)
Proceed to.

The random number acquisition process (S5) is shown in FIG. 10, and the numerical values of the counter C1 and the like stored in the counter numerical value storage area of the RAM 51B are taken out (S5).
1), the RAM 51B stores the random value storage area separately set (S52).

In step S6, which is executed subsequent to the random number acquisition process (S5), it is checked whether or not the win / fail judgment condition is satisfied. Specifically, at the time when this step S6 is executed, the special game is not being executed,
It is checked whether or not the special symbols 80, 81, 82 are not being variably displayed, that there is a random number stored value, and the like. Then, when these conditions are satisfied, the winning / discarding determination process (S7), the reach presence / absence determining process (S8), the special symbol determining process (S9), the reach effect determining process (S1).
0) is executed. On the other hand, if the condition is not satisfied, the process jumps to the special game execution process (S11).

The win / no-judgment process (S7) is shown in FIG. 11, and it is checked whether or not the numerical value of the jackpot determination counter C1 matches the jackpot numerical value (for example, "5") (S71). If they do not match, it is determined to be “out” and the process (S7) is exited. On the other hand, if they match, it is determined to be “big hit” and the big hit flag A1 is set to “1”. After this (S72), this process (S7) is exited. When the counter C1 does not match the jackpot value (for example, "5"), the jackpot flag A1 is left in the initial state "0". In addition,
The above step S71 in this process (S7) corresponds to the “win / miss determination means” according to the present invention. Then, the "result of the hit determination" by the hit determination means is referred to as a big hit flag A1 in each process described later.

The reach presence / absence determining process (S8) is shown in FIG. 12. First, it is checked whether or not the jackpot flag A1 is "1" (S81). When the jackpot flag A1 is "1", that is, when the jackpot is "big hit", it is determined that there is a reach (reach state can be shifted), the reach flag B is set to "1" (S83), and this process (S8) ) Exit. In other words, if you hit the jackpot, you will always reach. On the other hand, when the big hit flag A1 is not "1", that is, when it is "out", the counter C6 indicates "2".
Only when it matches "4" or "49", it is determined that the reach is present, and the reach flag B is set to "1" (S8).
3) Then, the process (S8) is exited. Also, the counter C6
Does not match "24" or "49",
It is determined that there is no reach, and the reach flag B is left at the initial state "0".

The special symbol determination process (S9) is shown in FIG. 13, and the special symbols 80, 81, 82 to be stopped and displayed on the liquid crystal display device 13 based on the winning / decision process (S7).
Determine the symbol combination. Specifically, first, it is checked whether or not the jackpot flag A1 is "1" (S2
01), if the flag A1 is "1" (Yes in S201)
s), that is, in the case of a big hit (a special game can be executed), a predetermined combination of symbols for the numerical value of the counter C2 is determined as a big hit symbol combination to be stopped and displayed on the liquid crystal display device 13 (S202). That is, for example, when the counter C2 = "0", as a confirmed jackpot symbol combination, "0 0 0" which is an array of three "0" s.
When the counter C2 = “1”, the determined jackpot symbol combination is determined to be “1 1 1” which is an array of three “1”. Similarly, the counter C
Depending on the numerical value of 2, any numerical value of “0” to “9” is 3
The aligned squares are decided as the confirmed jackpot symbol combination.

On the other hand, when the value of the big hit flag A1 is not "1" (No in S201), that is, when it is determined that the value is out of the range, it is determined whether or not all the numerical values of the counters C3, C4 and C5 match. If all match, the flag is checked based on the flag B to determine whether or not the reach is present (missed reach) (whether or not the reach flag B = 1) (S204). Then, when there is no reach (“No” in S204), the value of the counter C5 is set to 1
Is added, and by the numerical value and the numerical values of the counters C3 and C4,
The symbol combination of the stop display is determined (S205). Specifically, the numerical display of the right special symbol 82 determined according to the numerical value of the counter C5, the numerical display of the left and middle special symbols 80, 81 determined according to the numerical value of the counter C3, C4 The liquid crystal display device 13 is displaced by, for example, "0
Set so that it is displayed as "0 1", "1 1 2". That is, in the process of the variable display, the symbol combination of the stop display is set so as not to reach and to determine the deviation.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step S204 that there is reach, the value of the counter C4 is incremented by one.
Is added, and by the numerical value and the numerical values of the counters C3 and C5,
The symbol combination of the stop display is determined (S206). Specifically, the numerical display of the medium special symbol 81 determined according to the numerical value of the counter C4, the numerical display of the left and right special symbols 80, 82 determined according to the numerical value of the counter C3, C5 The liquid crystal display device 13 is displaced by, for example,
Set so that it is displayed as "0 1 0" or "1 2 1". In other words, the reach state is set in the process of variable display, but finally, the symbol combination of the stop display is set so that the deviation is confirmed. This state is called "out of reach".

If at least one of the numerical values of the counters C3 to C5 is different in step S203, it is checked whether the numerical values of the counter C3 and the counter C5 match (S207). If they match, it is further checked whether or not there is reach (S2).
08). Then, in the case of no reach (“No” in S208), 1 is added to the numerical value of the counter C5, and the symbol combination of the stop display is determined by the numerical value and the numerical values of the counters C3 and C4 (S205). .

On the other hand, in the case where there is reach in step S208, each symbol predetermined for the numerical values of the counters C3 to C5 is determined as a deviation symbol (S).
209). Specifically, only the numerical display of the medium special symbol 81 determined according to the numerical value of the counter C4 is the counter C
Left and right special symbol 8 determined according to the numerical value of 3, C5
Unlike the numerical display of 0 and 82, the liquid crystal display device 13 is set so as to be stopped and displayed, for example, "0 3 0", "1 5 1", and "2 9 2". In other words, the reach state is set in the process of variable display, but finally, the symbol combination of the stop display is set so that the deviation is confirmed.

Furthermore, in step S207, when the numerical value of the counter C3 and the numerical value of the counter C5 do not match,
Then, it is checked whether there is a reach (S210).
If there is a reach (in S210, “Yes
s "), the value of the counter C5 is forcibly changed to the same value as the value of the counter C3, and the value of the counter C4 is forcibly changed to a value obtained by adding 1 to the value of the counter C3. The symbol predetermined for the numerical value of the counter C3 is determined as the off symbol stopped and displayed in each display area (S211). In other words, in this case, the liquid crystal display device 13 may display, for example, “0 1 0”, “1 2
Set so that it is stopped and displayed as "1", "2 3 2".

On the other hand, when it is determined that there is no reach in step S210, the symbol predetermined for the numerical values of the counters C3 to C5 is determined as the out symbol which is stopped and displayed in each display area (S209). ). in this case,
Since all the numerical values of the counters C3, C4 and C5 are different from each other, the liquid crystal display device 13 may display, for example, "104",
It is set so as to be displayed as "4 5 3" or "2 9 7". Then, when exiting the special symbol determination process (S9), the flag B is finally reset to "0" (S212). The above is the description of the special symbol determination process (S9).

Now, the reach effect determination process (S10) is as follows.
As shown in FIG. 14, when the reach is executed, it is determined which of the reach effects A to C described above is to be executed. Specifically, first, it is checked whether or not the value of the jackpot flag A1 is "1" (S120). Then, when the big hit flag A1 is "1", that is, when the big hit occurs, the reach state is always brought about. Therefore, one of the reach productions A, B, and C is selected as the production in this reach state. The counter C is selected for the reach effect.
It is performed based on the acquired numerical value of 7. That is, the counter C7
If the obtained numerical value of is any of 0 to 24 (S12
1), the reach effect A is selected (S122),
When the acquired numerical value of the counter C7 is any of 25 to 39 (No in S121 and Yes in S123),
If the reach effect B is selected (S124) and the acquired numerical value of the counter C7 is any of 40 to 49 (S12).
No. 3), the reach effect C is selected (S125).

On the other hand, if the value of the big hit flag A1 is not "1" (No in S120), that is, if it is not the big hit, it is checked whether the reach is out (S126). If it is out of reach (Y in S126)
es), if the acquired numerical value of the counter C7 is any of 0 to 24 (Yes in S127), reach effect C
Is selected (S128), and the acquired numerical value of the counter C7 is
If it is any of 25 to 39 (No in S127 and Yes in S129), the reach effect B is selected (S
130), if the acquired numerical value of the counter C7 is any of 40 to 49 (No in S129), the reach effect A is selected (S131). Then, data indicating which reach effect is selected is transmitted to the display control circuit 57.

On the other hand, if it is not out of reach (S126
No.), that is, if the left and right special symbols 80 and 82 that are stopped and displayed first are different symbols such as “6, 5 and 7”, the reach state does not occur. ,
It is not necessary to select the reach effect, and the reach effect determination process (S8) is exited.

In the special game execution processing (S11), first,
It is checked whether or not the value of the jackpot flag A1 is "1", that is, whether or not the jackpot is established. When the big hit flag A1 is "1", it is checked whether or not the big hit game is being played. Here, when the big hit flag A1 is "1" and the big hit game is in progress, this special game execution process (S11) is immediately ended. on the other hand,
When the big hit flag A1 is "1" and the big hit game is not being played, the big hit flag A1 is reset to "0", and then the big hit game is started. That is, by driving the solenoid 15S, the movable door 15T of the special winning opening 15 is opened, and many gaming balls can enter the special winning opening 15. More specifically, when executing the special game, the movable door 15T has a predetermined time (for example, 29.5 seconds).
After a lapse of time or when the number of winning balls into the special winning opening 15 reaches a predetermined number (for example, 10), the game is closed. In addition, the movable door 15 is provided every time the continuous winning opening in the special winning opening 15 is won.
The right to continue to open T again is generated and the movable door 15
Pre-set maximum number of times T is released (eg 15 times)
Repeat until. And, while the movable door 15T is open, there is no winning in the continuous winning opening, or the movable door 1 of the maximum number is
When any of the special game end conditions for ending the release of 5T is satisfied, the special game ends. In addition, 15
In regard to winning the prize, a predetermined number (for example, 15) of game balls are paid out as prize balls for each prize.

As shown in FIG. 8, when the special game execution process (S11) is exited, the main process (S12) of effect execution / cut is executed. This process (S12) is performed as shown in FIG.
As shown in 5, the main fluctuation control process (S300),
The production cut mode start determination processing (S330) and the production cut mode cancellation processing (S350).

The details of the main variation control process (S300) are shown in FIG. 16, and first of all, the special symbols 80, 8
It is checked whether or not a start condition for variably displaying 1, 82 is satisfied (S301). Specifically, the start condition is satisfied when the special symbols 80, 81, 82 are in a stop display state, and at least one winning ball to the starting winning opening 14 is cumulatively counted. It is determined that the change is being performed (Yes in S301), and the fluctuation start process (S302) is performed.

In the fluctuation start process (S302), the one-chip microcomputer 51 of the main control circuit 50 is provided to the lamp control circuit 55, the voice control circuit 56, the display control circuit 57 and the head reel control circuit 58 as the sub control circuit. CPU
Then, the command command of the production operation pattern is transmitted. Here, each CPU of the lamp control circuit 55, the audio control circuit 56, the display control circuit 57, and the headband reel control circuit 58 as the sub-control circuit executes the effect control process SUB1 shown in FIG. 17 at a predetermined cycle. There is. Then, in the predetermined cycle, it is checked whether or not the effect pattern designating command is received from the one-chip microcomputer 51 of the main control circuit 50 (S401), and when the effect pattern designating command is received (Yes in S401), The effect of the specified effect pattern is started (S402).

Specifically, the effect patterns are provided in a plurality of types including the reach effects A to C described above, and correspondingly, the CPUs of the circuits 55, 56, 57 and 58 are provided.
Data for various performances are stored in the ROM connected to. Then, based on the received effect pattern designating command, the data of a predetermined effect pattern is sent to each circuit 55,
The CPUs 56, 57 and 58 take out from the ROM and start the effect based on the data. For example, the lamp control circuit 55 performs an effect by blinking various lamps in a predetermined pattern, and the voice control circuit 56 outputs the effect sound of a predetermined pattern from the speaker 59S. In addition, the display control circuit 57, the reach effects A to C described above, and other than those, the special effects 80, 81, 82 described above are displayed effects simply by scrolling, and the special symbols 80,
A display effect of enlarging / reducing or rotating 81, 82, a display effect of causing a character other than the cherry blossom petal 83 to appear, and the like are performed. Furthermore, the headband reel control circuit 5
8 rotates the rotation motor 58M at a predetermined speed for a predetermined time to rotate the headband reel 84.

On the other hand, each circuit 55 as a sub control circuit,
When the CPUs 56, 57, 58 do not receive the effect pattern designation command from the one-chip microcomputer 51 of the main control circuit 50 (No in S401), whether or not the effect end signal is received from the one-chip microcomputer 51. It is checked (S403). Then, when the production end signal is not received (No in S403), each circuit 55, 5
When the effect by 6, 57, 58 is continuously performed and the effect end signal is received (Yes in S403), each circuit 5
Processing for ending the effect by 5, 56, 57, 58 is performed (S405).

The description will be given of the main fluctuation control process (S300).
Returning to, when the start condition for variably displaying each special symbol 80, 81, 82 is not satisfied (S30
No in 1), whether each of the special symbols 80, 81, 82 is after the start of fluctuation (changed state), and after the start of fluctuation, whether or not a fixed time has elapsed is checked (S30).
3). At this time, if each of the special symbols 80, 81, 82 is not variably displayed or is variably displayed, but if a fixed time has not elapsed after the start of variation (S303
No), the process exits the main fluctuation control process (S300).

After the start of fluctuation of each special symbol 80, 81, 82, if a certain time has elapsed (Yes in S303)
s), it is checked whether or not the judgment result of the hit is a hit (S304), and if it is a hit (Yes in S304).
s), the main fluctuation control process (S300) is exited.
As a result, when the determination result of the hit or hit is a hit, the effect control process (SUB1) in each of the sub control circuits described above.
In, the predetermined effect is executed without being cut. On the other hand, if the result of the determination is incorrect (S304
No), whether or not in a production cut mode described later (S
305), whether the production cut button 85 is turned on (S
306) is checked. At this time, if it is not in the effect cut mode (No in S305) and the effect cut button 85 is not turned on (No in S306), the main variation control process (S300) is exited.

If the production cut mode is in progress (Yes in S305), or if the production cut button 85 is turned on (Yes in S306), the symbol variation pattern being executed is a specific production. It is checked whether or not (S307). Specifically, the reach production A described above.
~ C as a specific effect, other than that, for example, the display effect of simply scrolling the special symbols 80, 81, 82 is determined to be an effect different from the specific effect (S397). No), it is checked whether or not a preset fluctuation time (corresponding to the "setting effect time" according to the present invention) has ended, and if it has not ended (S31
No in 0), the main fluctuation control process (S300) is exited. Then, when the fluctuation time ends (S3
10: Yes), each circuit 55, 5 as a sub-control circuit
An effect end signal is transmitted to each of the CPUs 6, 57 and 58. As a result, effects other than the specific effect are executed until the end of the predetermined fluctuation time. Next, a process of displaying the symbol combination for showing the determination of the win or absence on the liquid crystal display device 13 as a stop symbol is performed (S30).
9) The main fluctuation control process (S300) is exited.

On the other hand, when the symbol variation pattern being executed is a specific effect, that is, any of reach effects A to C (Yes in S307), each circuit 55 as a sub-control circuit, An effect end signal is transmitted to each of the CPUs 56, 57, 58 (S308) to end the effect. With this, regardless of the predetermined fluctuation time,
The reach effects A to C are forcibly ended. Then, after the effect is finished, a process for displaying the symbol combination for showing the determination of the win or absence on the liquid crystal display device 13 as a stop symbol is performed (S309), and this main variation control process (S30).
Exit 0).

As shown in FIG. 15, when the main fluctuation control process (S300) is exited, the effect cut mode start determination process (S330) is executed. In this process (S330), as shown in FIG. 18, it is checked whether or not the effect cut mode start button 86 has been turned on (S331). If the effect cut mode start button 86 has not been turned on (at S331). No), without performing anything, this process (S
330) while leaving production cut mode start button 8
When 6 is turned on (Yes in S331), 1 is set to the effect cut mode flag (the effect cut mode flag is turned on). Then, each program (for example, the above S30
5) judges that the production cut is allowed,
The pachinko game machine enters the production cut mode.

As shown in FIG. 15, when the production cut mode start determination processing (S330) is finished, the production cut mode release determination processing (S350) is executed. This process (S
In 350), as shown in FIG. 19, it is checked whether or not the production cut mode end button 87 is turned on (S3).
51) If the effect cut mode end button 87 is not turned on (No in S351), the process exits without performing anything (S350), while the effect cut mode end button 87 is turned on. Is (Yes in S351)
s), 0 is reset to the effect cut mode flag (the effect cut mode flag is turned off). As a result, this effect cut mode is released.

With the above, the main fluctuation control process (S3
Exit from 00). Before or after this process (S300), another process (not shown) is executed to exit from the control main program M. Then, after 4 msec, the control main program M is run again, and step S1
Is repeated from.

The pachinko gaming machine of this embodiment operates as follows when viewed from the player side. That is, when the game ball wins the starting winning opening 14, the special symbols 80, 81, 82 displayed on the liquid crystal display device 13 are scrolled in the vertical direction and variably displayed (see FIG. 3B).

At this time, the player plays the production cut button 8
5 is turned on, or the production cut mode start button 86 is turned on to enter the production cut mode,
The effect of scrolling the special symbols 80, 81, 82 is
It is executed for a predetermined variation time without being cut.

After a while from the start of the variable display, the variable display (scroll) of the left special symbol 80 and the right special symbol 82 is ended in order and stopped and displayed, and only the middle special symbol 81 is variably displayed. At this time, the left and right special design 80,
There is a case where 82 matches and a reach state occurs, and a case where the left and right special symbols 80 and 82 do not match and the reach state does not occur.

In the non-reach state in which the left and right special symbols 80, 82 do not match, even if the player turns on the production cut button 85 or in the production cut mode, the middle special symbol 81 The scroll effect is executed without being cut over a predetermined variation time. Then, the medium special symbol 81 is stopped, and the disengagement symbol combination as the determination result of the winning / prohibiting is stopped and displayed.

When the reach state in which the left and right special symbols 80 and 82 coincide with each other is reached, one of the reach effects A to C is randomly selected and executed. When the reach effect A is executed, the cherry blossom petals 83 are displayed on the liquid crystal display device 13 as if pouring down, as shown in FIGS. 3 (B) to 3 (D). When the reach effect B is executed, as shown in FIGS. 4 (B) to 4 (D), the effect of moving from the upper side to the lower side while the middle special symbol 81 swings in the left / right direction. Done. When the reach effect C is executed, as shown in FIG. 5B, an effect of rotating the headband reel 84 is performed.

Here, when the reach productions A to B described above are executed over the entire predetermined variation time, for example, a maximum of 57.1 from the start of variation of the special symbols 80, 81, 82. Finish in seconds. For this reason, when a game hall is about to be closed or when the player has a short playing time due to various reasons, long reach effects such as these reach effects A to C are annoying to the player. It may happen. Then, after the long reach effect for a maximum of 57.1 seconds is completed, when the disengagement symbol combination is stopped and displayed, the annoyance felt by the player is not released and is accumulated as stress. On the other hand, when the winning symbol combination is stopped and displayed after the long reach effect is finished, the annoyance is released and the stress is eliminated.

The pachinko gaming machine of this embodiment can deal with these problems as follows. That is,
In the pachinko gaming machine of the present embodiment, after the reach effects A to C, if the game becomes out of play, the effect cut button 8
While the ON operation and effect cut mode of 5 effectively act, when the game hits after the reach, the ON operation of the effect cut button 85 and the effect cut mode,
Treated as invalid.

More specifically, when any of the reach effects A to C is executed and then the disengagement symbol combination is stopped and displayed (when the determination result is disengaged), the reach effects A to C are displayed.
When the production cut button 85 is turned on after the execution of, the reach productions A to C are immediately cut (forced termination), and at the same time as this, the medium special symbol 8
1 immediately stops, and the result of the determination as to whether or not there is a win is displayed as a symbol combination. Moreover, when the production cut mode start button 86 is pressed and is in the production cut mode, the reach productions A to C are cut without being executed, the middle special symbol 81 is immediately stopped, and it is determined whether or not it is true. The judgment result of is displayed as a deviation symbol combination

On the other hand, when the winning symbol combination is stopped and displayed after executing the reach effects A to C (when the determination result is a hit), the ON operation of the effect cutting button 85 and the effect cutting mode are Treated as invalid,
The reach effects A to C are executed over a predetermined variation time.

If the player does not like the effect cut, the player need not operate the effect cut button 85 and the effect cut mode start button 86. Further, although the production cut mode start button 86 is operated to set the production cut mode, the production cut mode end button 87 may be operated to cancel the production cut mode on the way.

As described above, according to the pachinko gaming machine of the present embodiment, normally, the determination symbol (each special symbol 80, 81,
During the fluctuation of 82), a place where a predetermined effect is executed,
When the specific condition is satisfied, the predetermined effect is cut, so that the determination symbol (each of the special symbols 80, 81, 82) starts changing and then the time to stop and display the determination result is short. Become. This eliminates or reduces the troublesomeness of the conventional ball game machine, and can provide a comfortable game.

Moreover, in the pachinko gaming machine of the present embodiment, not all types of effects are cut, but only specific effects (reach effects A to C) of a plurality of types are cut, so that the game is monotonous. Not only that, there is a wide range of games, which enhances the taste of games. More specifically, the effects (reach effects A to C) in the reach state are cut, but the effects are not cut in the states other than the reach state. As a result, it is possible to provide the player with a new gaming sensation that he / she can enjoy the effect until reaching the reach state and can know the determination result in a short time when the reach state is reached. Further, when the result of the game determination is a win, the effect is not cut. Therefore, when the effect is not cut, the player has a sense of expectation for a hit and can enjoy the game with a high degree of interest.

Furthermore, the production cut button 8 by the player
Since the effect is cut by the ON operation of 5, the intention of the player is reflected in the length of the game time, and the game can be given a wide range. Also, the production cut mode start button 8
Once 6 is turned on, the production is cut until it is turned off (that is, until the production cut mode end button 87 is operated). Therefore, the player has to cut the production. You don't have to operate it one by one.

<Other Embodiments> The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments. For example, the embodiments described below are also included in the technical scope of the present invention.
Other than the following, various modifications can be made without departing from the scope of the invention.

(1) In the above embodiment, a pachinko game machine was illustrated as an example of a ball game machine, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the present invention can be applied to other ball game machines such as arrangement balls. May be applied.

(2) In the above embodiment, the game information is output to the game hall management apparatus 60 through the information output circuit 59 of the pachinko gaming machine. However, the game hall management apparatus 60 (see "the present invention"). Information may be transmitted to the pachinko gaming machine from the "management unit"), and the pachinko gaming machine may be provided with a receiving circuit (reception means) for receiving a signal from the management device 60. And the receiving circuit
The reach effects A to C may be cut on the condition that a predetermined signal (corresponding to the “cut permission signal” of the present invention) is received from the management device 60. In this way, the intention of the manager of the game hall is reflected in the length of the game time, and the manager can adjust the game just before the store is closed.

(3) The pachinko gaming machine of the above embodiment,
Although the effect can be cut only when the determination result is a win, the effect may be cut regardless of whether or not the determination result is correct.

(4) In the above embodiment, when the production cut button 85 is turned on, all the reach production thereafter is cut, but a part may be cut.

[Brief description of drawings]

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

FIG. 2 is a conceptual diagram showing a state in which a liquid crystal display device is performing variable display.

FIG. 3 is a conceptual diagram showing an effect by reach effect A.

FIG. 4 is a conceptual diagram showing an effect by reach effect B.

FIG. 5 is a conceptual diagram showing an effect by reach effect C.

FIG. 6 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of a pachinko gaming machine.

FIG. 7 is a block diagram showing a display control circuit.

FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing a main program.

FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing random number update processing.

FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing random number acquisition processing.

FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing a win / fail judgment process.

FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing reach presence / absence determination processing.

FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing a special symbol determination process.

FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing a reach effect determination process.

[Figure 15] Flowchart of main processing for performance execution / cut

FIG. 16 is a flowchart of main fluctuation control processing.

FIG. 17 is a flow chart of effect control processing in each sub control circuit.

FIG. 18 is a flowchart of a production cut mode start determination process.

FIG. 19 is a flowchart of a production cut mode release determination process.

[Explanation of symbols]

11 ... Game board 13 ... Liquid crystal display device (display means) 83 ... Sakura petals (characters) 84 ... Headband reel (production drive) 85 ... Production cut button (first button) 86 ... Production cut mode start button (second button) 87 ... Production cut mode end button

   ─────────────────────────────────────────────────── ─── Continued front page    (72) Inventor Isamu Yamada             2-11-13 Marunouchi, Naka-ku, Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture               Sansei R & D Co., Ltd. F term (reference) 2C088 AA35 AA36 AA37 CA30 CA31

Claims (9)

[Claims] 1. A hit determination means for determining hit / miss of a game due to the establishment of a determination condition, and a stop display after displaying a determination symbol in a variable display, and a determination made by the determination result by the determination symbol displayed as the stop. Display means for displaying the results,
In a ball game machine equipped with display control means for controlling the display means and effect means for executing a predetermined effect while the determination symbol is changing, if a specific condition is satisfied, the predetermined effect A ball game machine characterized by comprising effect cutting control means for displaying the judgment result of the hit or not by cutting the whole or a part and stopping and displaying the judgment pattern. 2. A win / loss determination means for determining a hit or miss of a game due to the satisfaction of a determination condition, and a stop display after displaying a determination pattern in a variable manner, and a determination by the win / loss determination means according to the stop displayed determination design. Display means for displaying the results,
In a ball game machine provided with display control means for controlling the display means and effect means for executing the predetermined effect while the determination symbol is changing, the effect means always has a predetermined setting. It is allowed to execute the predetermined effect over the effect time, and when the specific condition is satisfied, the execution time of the predetermined effect by the effecting means is made shorter than the set effect time, and the determination symbol A ball-and-ball game machine characterized by comprising effect cut control means for displaying a judgment result of winning or hitting by stopping and displaying. 3. The rendering means displays a character different from the determination symbol, and / or a variable display of the determination symbol in an unusual form, and / or a rendering provided separately from the display means. The ball game machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein driving of a driving unit is executed as the predetermined effect. 4. The effect means executes an effect selected from a plurality of kinds of effects as the predetermined effect based on the establishment of a predetermined condition, and the effect cut control means controls the effect of the plurality of kinds of effects. The ball game machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, which is configured to cut only a specific effect. 5. The determination symbol is composed of a plurality of symbols, and the display unit displays the determination result by the winning / disagreement determination unit in a combination of a plurality of symbols until the display of the determination result. In, a part of the plurality of symbols is part of a symbol combination that means a hit and is stopped and displayed, and a reach state in which other symbols are changing is displayed, and it is the reach state. The ball game machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein one of the specific conditions for operating the effect cut control means is set. 6. A first switch for operating the effect cut control means is provided, and the effect cut control means specifies that the first switch has been turned on while the determination symbol is changing. The ball game machine according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the ball game machine is configured to operate when the condition is satisfied. 7. A second switch for operating the effect cut control means is provided, and the effect cut control means, when the second switch is once turned on, the specific cut is performed until it is turned off. 7. It is configured to operate when the condition is satisfied.
The ball game machine according to any one of 1. 8. The production cut control means is configured so as not to operate when the determination result by the hit determination means is a hit, because the specific condition is not satisfied. The ball-playing machine according to any one of 1 to 7. 9. Receiving means for receiving a signal from a management section of a game arcade where a ball game machine is installed is provided, and the receiving means receives the cut permission signal from the management section of the game arcade. The ball game machine according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein one of the specific conditions for operating the effect cut control means is set.