JP2005185419A - Pinball machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To allow the operation mode of a performance switch to relate to the part most desired by a player. <P>SOLUTION: The validation of the performance switch 20a accompanying display for urging the operation of a performance switch operation part is executed in a part or all of a fluctuation pattern for winning. On the basis of a random number for a performance extracted due to the detection of the performance switch 20a during the time, the processing of selecting the time specified by a start interval instruction command (a period to report the start of a big winning game), the time specified by an under-round display instruction command (an under-round display period), the time specified by an inter-round interval instruction command (an inter-round interval period) and the time specified by an end interval instruction command (a period to report the end of the big winning game) is executed. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2005,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to a ball game machine that plays a game by firing a game ball on the surface of the game board.

  Conventionally, bullet ball game machines have adopted a configuration in which the duration is different for notifications related to the occurrence of special gaming states performed by changing the design, etc. Absent.

  The round, which is a period in which the special winning opening that is performed a predetermined number of times during the special gaming state is in an open state, is when a predetermined number of winning prizes to the special winning opening is obtained (for example, 10 winning prizes) or for a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) Or the like) is completed when one of the conditions is established.

  The inter-round interval, which is a period during which the special winning opening that is performed a predetermined number of times during the special game state is in a closed state, is configured to end when a predetermined time (for example, 1 second) elapses.

  In recent years, there has also been considered a gaming machine in which an effect switch for allowing a player to participate is displayed in the symbol variation display, which is a notification regarding the occurrence of the special gaming state described above.

  The effect switch is configured such that an operation instruction is given and the operation is enabled during the special symbol variation display, and the subsequent display in the variation display is changed according to the operation mode of the effect switch. It is configured as.

  At this time, the variation display is defined by the variation time selected before the start of the variation display or the re-lottery effect display by the main control device, and the effect display is made within the defined time.

  For example, by operating the effect switch during variable display, it is configured so that a character that does not appear when it is not operated appears, or between two effects that have the same change time and different effect methods. There is a configuration for selecting whether to perform a subsequent production.

JP 2003-265762 A

  However, in the above-described use of the production switch, there is only a production change, and since the fluctuation time is determined at the start of the fluctuation display, the temporal change cannot be performed, so the change is simple and expected. There is a problem that it cannot be increased.

  In addition, since it has nothing to do with the part that the player desires the most, such as the occurrence of a special gaming state or the acquisition of a game ball, it is only a predetermined result whether or not the production switch is operated. There is a problem that there is no need to do.

  This invention makes it a subject to relate to the part which a player desires most by the operation mode of an effect switch in view of the said point.

The invention according to claim 1 for solving the above-mentioned problem is as follows.
A start opening and a big prize opening where game balls launched on the surface of the game board can enter,
Determining whether or not a special gaming state is to be generated based on a game ball entering the start opening; and
Fluctuating time selecting means for defining a time for performing notification on the occurrence of the special gaming state based on the determination result of the determination unit,
In the gaming machine that starts the special gaming state after notification of the occurrence of the special gaming state that will cause the special gaming state to occur,
The special gaming state is between a round in which the special winning opening is in an open state and a round in which the special winning opening is in a closed state when a predetermined condition is satisfied when the special winning opening is in an open state. It is composed of an interval and a start / end interval that is a period for notifying the start or end of the special game state in which the prize winning opening is closed except for the interval between rounds,
According to the operation mode of the effect switch provided at the position where the player on the front of the gaming machine operated within a predetermined period can be operated, the period in which the special prize opening in the special gaming state is open or the special prize opening is closed. The gaming machine is characterized in that the duration of the period in which the state is entered is changed.

  Here, as a specific example of the “start opening” described in the claims, a winning opening for paying out a winning ball by entering a game ball can be cited. Other specific examples include a gate that does not pay out a prize ball by entering a game ball, and there is no particular limitation on the subsequent path of the game ball that has entered or whether or not a prize ball is paid out.

  Further, as a specific example of the “large winning opening” described in the claims, there is an attacker-type winning opening whose door can be changed between an open state and a closed state. Other specific examples include a tulip-type winning opening that can be changed between a blade or an open state and a closed state, and the open form is not limited.

  The “special game state” described in the claims includes a game state that is advantageous to a player who can open a predetermined number of rounds of the big prize opening, and is generally called a jackpot.

  In addition, the “win / fail judgment means” described in the claims means that the random number value extracted due to the timing at which the game ball enters the start port is compared with the jackpot determination table to match. There is a correctness determination means configured to determine whether or not there is.

  In addition, as a specific example of the “time for performing notification regarding occurrence of a special gaming state” described in the claims, the symbols are variably displayed on the display device, then stopped and displayed. The time required for notifying the occurrence of a gaming state is mentioned, and is generally called a variation time or variation pattern.

  In addition, as a specific example of the “operation mode of the effect switch” described in the claims, there is a configuration in which a random number is extracted due to the operation timing of the effect switch. There is no problem as long as the configuration allows some kind of determination, such as whether or not they match.

  Further, the “period in which the big prize opening is in the open state” described in the claims refers to a period corresponding to the round in the special game state.

  In addition, the “period in which the big winning opening is closed” described in the claims refers to a period corresponding to an interval between rounds and a start / end interval in the special game state.

The invention according to claim 2 is the gaming machine according to claim 1,
The gaming machine is characterized in that the predetermined period is provided within a time period during which a notification regarding the occurrence of the special gaming state in which the special gaming state will occur will be provided.

The invention according to claim 3 is the gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2,
The operation mode of the effect switch is a gaming machine characterized in that it is operated at a predetermined timing within the predetermined period.

  According to the first aspect of the present invention, the special game is obtained by changing the duration of the round, the interval between rounds, or the start / end interval performed after the predetermined period according to the operation mode of the effect switch within the predetermined period. Special game state in some cases if you increase or decrease the number of game balls to be consumed by firing on the game board surface during the state (the number of fired balls per unit time is constant), and increase or decrease the duration of the period corresponding to the round The number of acquired balls can be increased or decreased.

  Further, it is possible to change durations related to various periods performed after the period when the effect switch is valid according to the operation mode of the effect switch, and it is possible to perform various effects.

  According to the second aspect of the present invention, the period during which the effect switch that fulfills the meaning by operating the effect switch is valid is limited to the time during which the notification regarding the occurrence of the special game state in which the special game state occurs is performed. By doing so, the operation mode of the effect switch can be reflected in any period of the round in the special gaming state, the interval between rounds, or the start / end interval, and a variety of continuous play can be performed.

  Also, as in claim 1, by changing the duration of the round, the interval between rounds or the start / end interval, it is fired on the game board surface during the special game state (the number of balls fired per unit time is constant) By increasing or decreasing the number of game balls to be consumed and increasing or decreasing the duration of the period corresponding to the round, the number of acquired balls in the special game state can be increased or decreased depending on the case.

  Furthermore, the maximum time required for digesting the special gaming state can be increased or decreased, and the special gaming state suitable for the player can be provided while maintaining the balance by increasing or decreasing the duration of each period without changing the maximum time. It is also possible.

According to invention of Claim 3,
Depending on the operation mode of the effect switch described above, the duration of the round in the special gaming state, the interval between rounds or the start / end interval will be changed, and the special gaming state described as the effect of claim 2 depending on the timing The game balls consumed by the player can be increased or decreased, the number of acquired balls can be increased or decreased, and the value of the special game state can be changed.

  For this reason, the operation of the effect switch can be related to the portion of increase or decrease in the number of game balls desired by the player, and an unprecedented interest can be added to the gaming machine.

  Preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. It should be noted that the embodiment of the present invention is not limited to the following examples, and it goes without saying that various forms can be adopted as long as they belong to the technical scope of the present invention.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment includes a rectangular outer frame 11 and a front frame 12, and a known prepaid card unit 13 is provided on the left side of the outer frame 11. The front frame 12 is rotatably attached to the outer frame 11 by hinges 14 at the upper and lower left ends.

  An upper plate 15 is provided below the front frame 12, and a lending switch 16, a settlement switch 17 and a balance display unit 18 are provided on the upper plate 15. When a prepaid card with a valid balance is inserted into the card slot 19 of the prepaid card unit 13, the valid balance is displayed on the balance display section 18, and when the lending switch 16 is pressed, the lending ball is paid out and the top plate 15 is not shown. A game ball is discharged from the mouth. In addition, an effect switch operation unit 20 which will be described in detail later is also provided on the front side of the upper plate.

  In addition, a metal frame 21 formed of a window-shaped metal sash is fixed to the front frame 12 by a plurality of screws (not shown), and a frame-like shape is provided by a hinge mechanism provided on the metal frame 21 that opens and closes to one (not shown). The glass frame 21a is attached so that opening and closing is possible.

  The glass frame 21a is made of a metal sash, like the metal frame 21, and a transparent plate glass 22 is double-fitted into the structure of the sash, and a game board is placed in the back so that the plate glass 22 can be seen through. 23 is stored.

A lower plate 24 is provided below the front frame 12 of the upper plate 15, and a firing handle 25 is attached to the right side of the lower plate 24. A rotation ring (not shown) is held on the outer periphery of the launch handle 25, and a game ball can be launched onto the game board 23 by rotating clockwise.
When the upper plate 15 is filled with game balls, the game ball is guided to the lower plate 24 via a communication path (not shown).

  FIG. 2 is a back view of the pachinko machine 10 viewed from the back side. As shown in the figure, the mechanism board 26 is attached to the front frame 12 so as to be detachable and openable, and the game board 23 is stored in a state of being sandwiched between the front frame 12 and the mechanism board 26.

  The mechanism panel 26 is provided with a ball tank 27, a guide rod 28, and a dispensing device 29 from above. With this configuration, if there is a winning game ball in the winning slot on the game board 23, a predetermined number of gaming balls can be discharged from the ball tank 27 to the above-described upper plate 15 through the guide rod 28 by the payout device 29. .

  Further, the main control device 30 and the prize ball control device 31 can be attached to and detached from the mechanism board 26, the symbol display device 32 is provided to the game board 23, the launch control device 33 is provided to the lower left portion of the front frame 12, and the symbol display device. External connection terminal devices 47 are respectively attached to the left side of 32. It should be noted that the structure relating to the payout of game balls with the mechanism panel 26 as the center is the same as the conventional structure, and therefore detailed description thereof is omitted.

Next, the game board 23 will be described with reference to FIG.
As shown in FIG. 3, the game board 23 has an LCD panel unit 32a constituting a symbol display device 32 in the center, a normal electric accessory 36 as a special symbol starting port, and a symbol displayed on the LCD panel unit 32a in the lower part. Left and right normal symbol start openings 37 and 38 of the LCD panel unit 32a used for the operation of the main panel, a large winning opening 39 at the lower part of the ordinary electric accessory 36, an out opening 40 at the bottom of the board, other general winning openings 41, a windmill and the illustration. It is equipped with game nails that do not.

  With this configuration, if the turning ring of the launch handle 25 described above is turned, the launch motor 33a (see FIG. 4) is driven by the launch control device 33 so that the game ball on the upper plate 15 passes through the guide rail. 23 is fired. If the launched game ball wins each prize opening, the game ball is taken into the back of the board as a safe ball, and if not won, it is taken into the back of the board through the out port 40 as well.

Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 10 described above will be described with reference to FIG.
As shown in FIG. 4, the electric circuit of the pachinko machine 10 includes the main control device 30, the prize ball control device 31, the symbol display device 32, the launch control device 33, the lamp control device 34, the sound control device 35, and the like. Has been. In this circuit diagram, a so-called relay device and a power supply circuit for transferring signals are not shown.

  The main control device 30 is configured as a logical operation circuit centered on a microcomputer storing a ROM storing a game control program and a RAM functioning as a work area for operations, and other devices or various switches and actuators. An external input / output circuit is also provided for inputting / outputting.

  On the input side of the main controller 30, a special symbol start switch 36a, normal symbol start switches 37a and 38a, a production switch 20a, an accessory continuous operation switch (hereinafter simply referred to as "V switch") 39a, a count switch 39b, A prize ball payout switch 29a, a full tank switch 42, a ball break switch 43, a touch switch 25a, and the like are connected. Further, a large winning opening solenoid 39c, a V solenoid 39d, a normal accessory solenoid 36b, an external connection terminal device 47, and the like are connected to the output side of the main controller 30.

  The special symbol start switch 36a is in the normal electric accessory 36 on the game board 23, the normal symbol start switches 37a and 38a are in the normal symbol start ports 37 and 38, respectively, and the V switch 39a is a specific region in the big prize opening 39. Similarly, the count switch 39b is in the special winning opening 39, the prize ball payout switch 29a is below the ball cutting motor 29b in the payout device 29, the full switch 42 (not shown) is the lower part on the upstream side of the guide rod 28, the ball not shown (not shown). The switches 43 are each installed in the ball tank 27.

  Here, the special symbol start switch 36a displays all the game balls winning in the ordinary electric accessory 36, and the normal symbol start switches 37a and 38a select the game balls winning in the normal symbol start ports 37 and 38, respectively. Indicates the player's operation of the effect switch operation unit 20, the V switch 39 a wins the game ball that has won a prize in the special prize opening 39, and the count switch 39 b wins a prize in the big prize opening 39. All the game balls, the prize ball payout switch 29a is a game ball discharged to the upper plate 15 by the ball cutting motor 29b, and the full tank switch 42 indicates that the game ball is full in the lower plate 24. The ball break switch 43 indicates that a game ball is present in the ball tank 27, and the touch switch 25 a is built in the launch handle 25 so that the player touches the launch handle 25. That you are, it is for detecting each.

  Further, the large winning opening solenoid 39c connected to the output side is used for the large winning opening 39, the V solenoid 39d is used for a special area in the large winning opening 39, and the ordinary accessory solenoid 36b is used for opening and closing the ordinary electric accessory 36. It is what is done.

  The symbol display device 32 includes the above-described LCD panel unit 32a and a symbol control device 32b that drives and controls the LCD panel unit 32a. The symbol control device 32b is configured as a logical operation circuit centered on a microcomputer. The information transmission path to the lamp control device 34 and the sound control device 35 indicated by broken lines on the output side of the symbol control device 32b is a sound (sound effect) or lamp corresponding to the display mode displayed on the LCD panel unit 32a. This is for transmitting an instruction when the light emission is performed.

  The winning ball control device 31 drives and controls the ball cutting motor 29b in accordance with a command command from the main control device 30, and when a gaming ball is won at the winning opening, the player pays out a gaming ball as a winning ball. In addition to controlling, the payout of lending balls related to the CR payment display device 44 composed of the above-described prepaid card unit 13 and the above-described lending switch 16 of the upper plate 15, the settlement switch 17, the balance display unit 18 and the like is also controlled. Therefore, it may be configured as a logical operation circuit using a microcomputer, or may be configured as a discrete circuit.

  The prize ball control device 31 pays out game balls in accordance with a command from the main control device 30, and the main control device 30 detects whether or not a game ball corresponding to the winning is paid out.

  The launch control device 33 drives and controls the launch motor 33a in accordance with the amount of rotation of the pivot ring of the launch handle 25 operated by the player, and changes the strength with which the game ball is launched. Is for stopping the firing when the firing stop switch 25b is pressed, or for turning on the touch lamp 45 when the touch switch 25a built in the firing handle 25 is in an ON state.

  The lamp control device 34 is mainly composed of a driving element such as a transistor or a one-chip microcomputer. In response to a command from the main control device 30, lamps such as a big hit lamp and an error lamp and various lamps such as an LED are turned on and displayed. It is for making it happen. The information transmission path indicated by a broken line on the input side is for receiving instruction information when outputting light (light emission from a lamp or the like) corresponding to the display mode displayed on the LCD panel unit 32a.

  The sound control device 35 includes a sound source IC, an amplifier, and the like, and is used to drive and control the speaker 46 in response to a command from the main control device 30. The information transmission path indicated by a broken line on the input side is for receiving instruction information when outputting a sound (sound effect) corresponding to the display mode displayed on the LCD panel unit 32a.

  Next, FIG. 5 shows a list of data transmitted from the main control device 30 to the symbol control device 32b, and data (section number C) and symbol determination transmitted from the start of symbol variation display to symbol determination. From the start of the first round to the start of the first round (section number D), data transmitted from the start of the first round to the end of the last round (section number E), and from the end of the last round to the start of symbol variation The data (section number F) transmitted to will be described. In addition, regarding the data of the section numbers A, B, and G, since the relation with the present invention is weak, the description is omitted.

  As shown in the section number C, the data transmitted from the main control device 30 to the symbol control device 32b during the period from the start of symbol variation to the symbol determination includes the variation pattern designation command, the left symbol designation command, and the middle symbol. A designation command, a right symbol designation command, and a symbol confirmation command.

  The variation pattern designation command is a command for designating a variation pattern, and includes a 1-byte operation number (DATA1) and an identification number (DATA2).

  The operation number (30H) recognizes that the received data is a command for designating the variation pattern, and the identification number (00H to 2AH) recognizes which variation pattern is the instruction to select. Is transmitted from the main control device 30 to the symbol control device 32b at the start of symbol variation display.

  The left, middle, and right symbol designation commands are commands for designating symbols that are to be confirmed and displayed after the end of variable display, and are each composed of a 1-byte operation number (DATA1) and an identification number (DATA2).

Based on the operation number (31H, 32H, or 33H), it is recognized whether the received data is a command indicating a left (upper), middle (middle), or right (lower) fixed symbol, and the identification number (00H to 0FH). Which symbol is to be instructed is recognized, and is transmitted from the main control device 30 to the symbol control device 32b at the start of symbol variation display.
Note that the upper, middle, and lower in parentheses are names used when performing lateral variation.

  The symbol confirmation command is a command to end symbol variation display and to instruct symbol confirmation, and is composed of a 1-byte operation number (DATA1) and an identification number (DATA2).

  Based on the action number (34H) and the identification number (00H), it is recognized that the received data is a command for design confirmation, and the fluctuation pattern transmitted by the main controller 30 to the symbol controller 32b. The symbol selected by the left, middle and right symbol designation commands is displayed on the screen as a symbol at the end of the variation pattern selected by the designation command. It is transmitted from the device 30 to the symbol control device 32b.

Here, how the command transmitted to the section number C described above is related will be described by exemplifying the operation of the gaming machine.
When a game ball enters the special symbol start port 36a, various random numbers including the random numbers are extracted, and a variation pattern designation command, a left symbol designation command, a middle symbol designation command, and a right symbol designation command are selected based on the random number, It is transmitted from the main controller 30 to the symbol controller 32b.
Further, the symbol confirmation command is transmitted from the main control device 30 to the symbol control device 32b when the time specified in the variation pattern designation command elapses.

  The symbol control device 32b receives the variation pattern designation command, the left symbol designation command, the middle symbol designation command, and the right symbol designation command, and controls the symbol display device 32a for the time specified by the variation pattern designation command. After that, when a symbol confirmation command is received, a confirmation display is performed with the symbols specified in the previously received left symbol designation command, middle symbol designation command, and right symbol designation command. At that time, the displayed symbol is a symbol for notifying whether or not the jackpot game (special game state) occurs, and the time specified in the variation pattern designation command relates to the occurrence of the jackpot game (special game state) This is a period for performing notification.

  The variation pattern designation commands are divided into those that are not dedicated to jackpots, and the effect switch 20a can be detected (valid) for some or all of the variation patterns dedicated to jackpots, and a game is played on the symbol display device 32a. A display that prompts the user to operate the effect switch operation unit 20 is performed.

  When the player operates the effect switch operation unit 20 during the period in which the effect switch 20a is detectable (valid state), the main control device 30 extracts the effect random number, and the section number is based on the random number. It is configured to change the selection of the start interval designation command transmitted at D, the display instruction command during round transmitted at section number E, the interval instruction command between rounds, and the end interval instruction command transmitted at section number F. Yes.

  As shown in the section number D, data transmitted from the main control device 30 to the symbol control device 32b between the determination of the symbol and the start of the first round is a start interval designation command.

  The start interval designation command is a command for designating the display during the time for informing that the jackpot is started and the time of the start interval. Each of the operation number (DATA1) and the identification number (DATA2) is 1 byte. It is composed of

The operation number (40H) recognizes that the received data is a command indicating the start interval, and the identification number (00H to 03H) recognizes that the received data is an instruction for selecting a display during the start interval or a duration. This is transmitted from the main control device 30 to the symbol control device 32b when the symbol is determined or immediately after that.
It should be noted that the four types of identification numbers 00H to 03H are different not only in display but also in display duration.

  As shown in the section number E, the data transmitted from the main control device 30 to the symbol control device 32b between the start of the first round and the end of the final round is the number-of-releases display designation command, the jackpot symbol display designation. A command, a display indication command during round, and an interval designation command between rounds.

  The number-of-releases display instruction command is a command for instructing display of the current number of rounds, and is composed of a 1-byte operation number (DATA1) and an identification number (DATA2).

  The operation number (50H) recognizes that the received data is a command instructing the designation of the number of times of release, and the identification number (00H to 0FH) indicates which round number is to be selected. It is to be recognized and transmitted from the main control device 30 to the symbol control device 32b at the start of the display period during each round or the interval period between rounds.

  The jackpot symbol display designation command is a command for instructing the display of the jackpot symbol that has caused the current jackpot game to be generated. From the 1-byte operation number (DATA1) and the identification number (DATA2), respectively. It is configured.

The action number (51H) recognizes that the received data is a command for instructing the jackpot symbol display, and the identification number (00H to 0FH) recognizes which jackpot symbol display is to be selected. This is transmitted from the main controller 30 to the symbol controller 32b at the start of the first round.
Here, the jackpot symbol is displayed. However, for example, when the jackpot symbol “777” is hit, “777” may be displayed, but only “7” may be displayed. Since “777” can be easily associated, it is not necessary to display all of the jackpot symbols.

  The in-round display instruction command is a command for instructing the content of the in-round display and the time for continuing the in-round display period, and is composed of a 1-byte operation number (DATA1) and an identification number (DATA2). .

The operation number (52H) recognizes that the received data is a command instructing display during the round, and the identification number (00H to 03H) recognizes which display during the round and the instruction to select the duration are instructed. This is transmitted from the main control device 30 to the symbol control device 32b at the start of the display period during each round.
It should be noted that the four types of identification numbers 00H to 03H are different not only in display but also in display duration.

  The inter-round interval instruction command is a command for instructing a time during which an interval between rounds is displayed or during an interval between rounds, and is composed of a 1-byte operation number (DATA1) and an identification number (DATA2).

The operation number (53H) is used to recognize that the received data is a command indicating an interval between rounds, and the identification number (00H to 03H) is an instruction to select a display or duration during any interval between rounds. Is transmitted from the main control device 30 to the symbol control device 32b at the start of each round interval.
It should be noted that the four types of identification numbers 00H to 03H are different not only in display but also in display duration.

  As shown in the section number F, data transmitted from the main control device 30 to the symbol control device 32b between the end of the last round and the start of symbol variation is an end interval designation command.

  The end interval instruction command is a command for notifying the end of the jackpot and designating the time of the end interval. From the 1-byte operation number (DATA1) and the identification number (DATA2), respectively. It is configured.

The operation number (60H) recognizes that the received data is a command indicating the end interval, and the identification number (00H to 03H) recognizes that the received data is an instruction for selecting display during the end interval and duration. This is transmitted from the main control device 30 to the symbol control device 32b at the end of the final round or immediately after that.
It should be noted that the four types of identification numbers 00H to 03H are different not only in display but also in display duration.

Here, how the commands transmitted to the section numbers D, E, and F described above are related will be described by exemplifying the operation of the gaming machine.
After the symbol confirmation command transmitted at the end of the section number C is notified of the occurrence of the jackpot game (special game state), a start interval instruction command is transmitted from the main control device 30 to the symbol control device 32b. In addition, a round display instruction command is specified as the inter-round interval instruction command after the lapse of the duration specified in the start interval instruction command, and an inter-round interval instruction command after the T duration specified in the in-round display instruction command has elapsed. After the lapse time has elapsed, the in-round display instruction command is transmitted from the main control device 30 to the symbol control device 32b, and the end interval instruction command is transmitted after the continuation time specified in the in-round display instruction command, which is the final round.

  At that time, the time specified in the start interval instruction command is a period for informing the start of the jackpot game (special game state), the time specified in the in-round display instruction command is a display period in round, and the interval between rounds The time specified in the instruction command is an interval period between rounds, and the time specified in the end interval instruction command is a period for reporting the end of the jackpot game (special game state).

Based on the effect random number extracted according to the detection of the effect switch 20a, the period for notifying the start of the above jackpot game (special game state), the display period during the round, the interval period between rounds, the jackpot game (special game state) It is configured to select one of identification numbers (00H to 03H) that is a continuation period for a part or all of the period for notifying the end.
In this embodiment, four types of duration time are set, but it may be further subdivided.

  Next, the processing executed by the 8-bit one-chip microcomputer mounted on the main control device 30 of the pachinko machine 10 of this embodiment will be described according to the flowcharts shown in FIGS. These flowcharts are processes periodically executed by a hardware interrupt by a reset signal about every 2 ms.

  In the variation start process shown in FIG. 6, first, a determination is made on the condition that there is a ball entering or storing the special symbol start port 36a, and transmission is performed with the section number C in FIG. 5 based on the result of the determination. Processing until the variation pattern designation command, the left, middle and right symbol designation commands are selected and transmitted to the symbol control device 32b is performed (S100 to S230).

  In S100, it is determined whether or not a game ball has entered the special symbol start port 36a. If the game ball has entered (S100: YES), it is determined whether or not the number of reserved memories is the maximum value (S100: YES). S110).

  If the maximum value is not reached in S110 (S110: YES), various random numbers are extracted (S120) and then temporarily stored as reserved storage (S130). Is determined (S150).

  When the ball is not entered in the determination of S100 (S100: NO), it is determined whether there is a holding memory (S140), and when there is a holding memory (S140: YES), the change display of the symbol is displayed. It is determined whether or not is performed (S150).

  If the symbol variation display is not performed in S150 (S150: YES), it is determined whether or not the jackpot flag is 0 (whether or not the jackpot game is being played) (S160).

  When the jackpot flag = 0 in S160 (S160: YES), a hold shift is performed (S170), and it is determined whether or not the random number to be subjected to the variable display matches the jackpot determination table. Performed (S180).

  When the success / failure random number matches the value of the jackpot determination table in S180 (S180: YES), after selecting a winning symbol (eg, 333, 777) for winning (S190), the winning variation pattern is selected. Select (S200), and send various commands (variation pattern designation command, left, middle and right symbol designation command) (S230).

  If the success / failure random number and the value of the jackpot determination table do not match in S180 (S180: NO), after selecting a definite symbol for losing (for example, 529, 814) (S210), the variation pattern for losing is selected. Select (S220), and send various commands (variation pattern designation command, left, middle and right symbol designation command) (S230).

  When there is no pending storage in the determination of S140 (S140: NO), when the symbol variation display is performed in the determination of S150 (S150: NO), and when the jackpot flag is 1 in the determination of S160 (S160: NO) ) Return to return without any further processing.

  Next, in the effect SW process shown in FIG. 7, the effect switch 20 a accompanied by a display prompting the operation of the effect switch operation unit 20 is performed in part or all of the variation pattern for winning selected in FIG. 6. During that time, the time specified in the start interval instruction command based on the random number for effect extracted due to the detection of the effect switch 20a (period for notifying the start of the jackpot game), the time specified in the display instruction command during round (Display period during round), a time specified in the interval instruction command between rounds (interval period between rounds) and a time specified in the end interval instruction command (period in which the end of jackpot game is notified) are performed ( S300 to S380).

  In S300, it is determined whether or not the effect switch 20a is within the effective period (whether or not the winning variation pattern is selected and whether or not the variation is within a predetermined period), and if it is within the effective period (S300: YES), it is determined whether or not the effect switch operation unit 20 has been operated after setting the effect flag to 1 (S310) (S320).

  When an input from the effect switch 20a is detected in S320 (S320: YES), an effect random number is extracted (S330), and the effect random number is compared with the effect determination table A to determine whether or not they match. A determination is made (S340).

  If they match in S340 (S340: YES), the start interval, the display during round, the duration of the interval between rounds and the end interval are selected (S370), and the effect flag set to 1 first is set to 0 ( S380).

  If they do not match in S340 (S340: NO), the effect random number and effect determination table B are compared to determine whether or not they match (S350). In addition, the duration of the start interval, the display during the round, the interval between rounds, and the end interval is selected (S370), and the effect flag set to 1 is set to 0 (S380).

  If it is not within the effective period in S300 (S300: NO), it is determined whether the effect flag is 1 (determines whether the effect switch operation unit 20 is not operated during the effective period of the effect switch) (S360). ) When the production flag is 1 (S360: YES), the start interval, the display during the round, the interval between the rounds and the end interval are selected (S370), and the production flag set to 1 first is set to 0. (S380).

  If no input from the effect switch 20a is detected in the determination in S320 (S320: NO) or if the effect flag is 0 in the determination in S360 (S360: NO), the process returns without performing any subsequent processing. Exit.

  At this time, there are four types of routes to S370: the result of determination by S340 (S340: YES), the result of determination by S350 (S350: YES or NO), and the result of determination by S360 (S360: YES), each starting in a different form. An interval, a display during a round, an interval between rounds, and an end interval are selected.

  For example, in the case of performing S370 after the determination result in S340 (S340: YES), 00H is used as the identification number of the instruction command for the start interval, the display during round, the interval between rounds, and the end interval, and the result of the determination in S350 as well. When (S350: YES) is passed, the identification number of each instruction command is 01H. When the determination result of S350 (S350: NO) is passed, the identification number of each instruction command is 02H, and the determination result of S360. When (S360: YES) is passed, 03H is selected as the identification number of each instruction command.

  In the case of the above configuration, the result of determination by S340 (S340: YES) is likely to be advantageous to the player, and the result of determination by S350 (S350: YES) may be slightly advantageous by the player. The player may be disadvantaged for the period allocation with a high period allocation, the result of the determination by S350 (S350: NO), the player is likely to be slightly disadvantaged, and the result of the determination by S360 (S360: YES). It is desirable to configure such as a high period allocation.

  This is because the result of determination in S360 (S360: YES) is a route that can be considered only when the effect switch operation unit 20 is not operated once during the effective period of the effect switch 20a. It is desirable to configure the player so as to be disadvantageous compared to other cases.

  Thus, since it is possible to directly influence the interest of the player in the jackpot game depending on whether or not the effect switch operation unit 20 is operated, it is possible to give a certain meaning to operating the effect switch operation unit 20. it can. In addition, by providing a difference in the jackpot game, the jackpot game can be played in a more advantageous state than other players depending on the operation of the effect switch operation unit 20, so what kind of jackpot game will be achieved (game) (Whether the player is advantageous or disadvantageous, the player's favorite type of game or disliked game, etc.).

  Regarding the change of the jackpot game period distribution, for example, the maximum time required for a normal jackpot game may be changed so that each period is simply lengthened or shortened, but the player by changing the duration of each period It is desirable to allocate in consideration of the impact on

  In the period allocation that is likely to be advantageous to the player, the maximum winning award during the round display period, such as the display period during the round being longer than usual and the interval period between rounds being shorter than usual, etc. It is conceivable to increase the possibility of obtaining a number and to suppress the consumption (launch) of useless game balls that are closed during the interval period between rounds.

  Conversely, in the period allocation that is likely to be disadvantageous, the display period during the round is shorter than usual, the interval period between rounds is shorter than usual, etc. It is conceivable to reduce the possibility that the number of winnings will be obtained and to increase the consumption of useless game balls that are closed by the large winning opening by increasing the interval period between rounds.

  Also, in order not to drastically change the maximum time required for jackpot games, the amount of increase / decrease in the display period during the round and the interval period between rounds will be offset to some extent by changing the duration of the start interval period and end interval period. It is also conceivable to configure so that the average number of jackpots per unit time and the average number of fluctuations are not greatly affected.

  Next, the variation end process shown in FIG. 8 is a process that is executed when the time defined in the variation pattern for winning or losing selected in FIG. 6 has elapsed, and the symbol control is performed when the variation display of the symbol is started. A process of determining the jackpot flag as 1 is performed by determining according to what kind of symbols the left, middle and right symbol designation commands transmitted to the device 32b indicate (S400 to S430).

  In S400, it is determined whether or not the duration defined in the variation pattern designation command (selected variation pattern) transmitted to the symbol control device 32b at the start of the symbol variation display currently being performed has elapsed. (S400: YES), after the symbol confirmation command is transmitted to the symbol control device 32b (S410), the left, middle and right symbol designation commands transmitted to the symbol control device 32b at the start of symbol variation display (Selected winning symbol or missing symbol) is determined (S420). If the symbol is a big hit (S420: YES), processing for setting the big hit flag to 1 is performed (S430).

  If it has not elapsed in the determination of S400 (S400: NO), and if it is not a big win symbol in the determination of S420 (S420: NO), it returns to the return without performing any subsequent processing.

  Next, the jackpot process shown in FIG. 9 and FIG. 10 is a process executed when the jackpot flag is set to 1 in FIG. 8, and the start interval instruction command, the in-round display instruction command, and the round selected in FIG. A process for appropriately transmitting the interval interval instruction command and the end interval instruction command is performed (S500 to S740).

In S500, it is determined whether or not the big hit flag is 1. If it is 1 (S500: YES), it is determined whether or not the start flag is 0 (S510). The start flag is a flag that is set when a start interval at which a jackpot game is started is displayed at the start of the jackpot game, and is configured to continue to stand until the jackpot game ends.
If it is 0 in S500 (S500: NO), the process returns to the return without performing any subsequent processing.

  When the start flag is 0 in S510 (S510: YES), after the start interval instruction command is transmitted (S520), a process for setting the start flag to 1 is performed (S530), and whether or not it is the start interval period. Is determined (S540).

  If the start flag is 1 in S510 (S510: NO), it is determined that the start interval instruction command has been transmitted, and whether or not it is the start interval period (in accordance with the start interval instruction command selected in FIG. 7). It is determined whether or not a prescribed time has passed (S540).

If it is not the start interval period in S540 (S540: NO), it is determined whether or not the round flag is 0 (S550). The round flag is a flag that is set when the display period during the round is reached.
If it is the start interval period in S540 (S540: YES), the process returns to the return without performing any subsequent processing.

  When the round flag is 0 in S540 (S540: YES), after the display instruction command during round is transmitted (S560), the round flag is set to 1 (S570) and the round number is incremented by 1 (S580). It is determined whether or not it is the in-round display period (whether or not the time specified in the in-round display instruction command selected in FIG. 7 has passed) (S590).

  When the round flag is 1 in S540 (S540: NO), it is determined that the in-round display instruction command has been transmitted, and whether or not it is the in-round display period (the in-round display selected in FIG. 7). It is determined whether or not the time specified in the instruction command has elapsed (S590).

  If it is not the display period during round in S590 (S590: NO), it is determined whether or not the number of rounds is a predetermined value (S600). This is determined based on whether or not the number of rounds added in S580 matches the number of rounds of the jackpot game (16R in this embodiment).

  If it is not the predetermined value in S600 (S600: NO), it is determined whether or not the round flag is 0 (S610). The inter-round flag is a flag that is set when an inter-round interval is displayed.

  If the inter-round flag is 0 in S610 (S610: YES), a process for setting the inter-round flag to 1 is performed after transmitting the inter-round interval instruction command (S620), and the inter-round interval period. It is determined whether or not (S640).

  When the inter-round flag is 1 in S610 (S610: NO), it is determined that the inter-round interval instruction command has been transmitted, and whether or not it is the inter-round interval period (between the rounds selected in FIG. 7). It is determined whether or not the time specified in the interval instruction command has elapsed (S640).

If it is not the interval period between rounds in S640 (S640: NO), a process for setting the round flag to 0 (S650) and a process for setting the flag between rounds to 0 (S660) are executed, and no subsequent process is performed. Exit to return.
If it is the interval period between rounds in S640 (S640: YES), the process returns to the return without performing any subsequent processing.

  If the predetermined value is determined in S600 (S600: YES), it is determined whether or not the end flag is 0 (S670). The end flag is a flag that is set when the end interval is displayed, and indicates that all other periods except the end interval have ended.

  If the end flag is 0 in S670 (S670: YES), after the end interval instruction command is transmitted (S680), a process for setting the end flag to 1 is performed (S690), and whether or not it is the end interval period. (Whether or not the time defined in the end interval instruction command selected in FIG. 7 has elapsed) is determined (S700).

  If the end flag is 1 in S670 (S670: NO), it is determined that the end interval instruction command has been transmitted, and whether or not it is the end interval period (specified in the end interval instruction command selected in FIG. 7). It is determined whether or not the elapsed time has elapsed (S700).

If it is not the end interval period in S700 (S700: NO), the process of setting the round flag to 0 (S710), the process of setting the start flag to 0 (S720), the process of setting the end flag to 0 (S730), and the jackpot flag The process of setting 0 to 0 (S730) is executed, and the process returns to the return without performing any subsequent processes.
If it is the end interval period in S700 (S700: YES), the process returns to the return without performing any subsequent processing.

  As described above, according to the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, the operation mode of the effect switch operation unit 20 (detection mode of input from the effect switch 20a) and the interest of the player in the jackpot game are related, in other words. For example, the detection mode of the effect switch 20a can be related to the change in the game value of the jackpot, and the operation of the effect switch operation unit 20 can be made interesting from the conventional monotonous one.

  Moreover, the lack of the necessity of operation which is the problem of the conventional production switch can be overcome, the effect obtained by operating the production switch operation unit 20 can be enhanced, and the installation value of the production switch 20a can be increased. Can do.

  In addition, since the period allocation during the jackpot game is changed according to the operation mode of the effect switch operation unit 20 (the detection mode of the input from the effect switch 20a), the possibility that the jackpot game of the same period allocation continues can be reduced, and the jackpot By changing the quality of the game, a new interest can be added to the pachinko machine 10.

  Also, depending on the setting of the period allocation during the jackpot game, it is possible to change only the period allocation without changing the maximum time required for one jackpot game, which affects the number of jackpots per unit time and the number of fluctuations Therefore, variation in the performance of the pachinko machine 10 can be reduced.

  Because it is a structure that determines the period allocation during the jackpot game according to the random value extracted due to the operation timing, while wiping out the one pattern jackpot game and maintaining the randomness of the period allocation, Approximate sorting can be performed. At this time, it is desirable to change the game balls that are acquired or consumed during the jackpot game.

  In the first embodiment, a random number for production is extracted in accordance with detection of an input from the production switch 20a and compared with the production determination table A or B, or when no operation is performed, a start interval instruction command, a round display instruction command, Although it is configured to select an interval instruction command between rounds and an end interval instruction command, in this embodiment, it is determined how many times the effect switch 20a is operated for a predetermined period, and the result is started. An interval instruction command, an in-round display instruction command, an inter-round interval instruction command, and an end interval instruction command are selected.

  The basic configuration of the pachinko machine 10 in the second embodiment is the same as that of the first embodiment, and only the flowchart FIG. 11 corresponding to FIG. Since FIGS. 1 to 6 and FIGS. 8 to 10 used in the description of the first embodiment are the same including the description portion, the detailed description is omitted.

  In the effect SW process shown in FIG. 11, the effect switch 20a accompanied by a display prompting the operation of the effect switch operation unit 20 is activated in part or all of the variation pattern for winning selected in FIG. The time specified in the start interval instruction command according to how many times the effect switch operation unit 20 has been operated (period for notifying the start of the jackpot game), the time specified in the display instruction command during round (display period during round) Then, a process of selecting the time specified in the interval instruction command between rounds (inter-round interval period) and the time specified in the end interval instruction command (period for notifying the end of the jackpot game) is performed (S800 to S900).

  In S800, it is determined whether or not the effect switch 20a is within the effective period (whether or not the winning variation pattern is selected and whether or not the variation is within a predetermined period), and if it is within the effective period (S300: YES), it is determined whether or not the effect switch operation unit 20 has been operated after setting the effect flag to 1 (S810) (S820).

  If the input from the effect switch 20a is detected in S820 (S820: YES), the number of operations is incremented by 1 (S830), and then the process returns to the process without performing any subsequent processing. If no input from the effect switch 20a is detected (S820: NO), the process returns to the return without any subsequent processing.

  If it is not within the effective period in S800 (S800: NO), it is determined whether the effect flag is 1 (S840). If the effect flag is 1 (S840: YES), the number of operations is 0. Or not (whether or not an input from the effect switch 20a is detected during the effective period of the effect switch 20a) (S850). If the effect flag is not 1 (S840: NO), the process returns to the return without performing any subsequent processing.

  If the number of operations is not 0 in S850 (S850: YES), it is determined whether or not the number of operations matches the value in the effect determination table A (S860). If they match (S860: YES). ), Select the duration of the start interval, the display during the round, the interval between rounds and the end interval (S880), clear the number of operations (S890), and set the effect flag to 0 (S900), Return to return without any further processing.

  When the number of operations is 0 in S850 (S850: NO), the start interval, the display during the round, the duration of the interval between rounds and the end interval are selected (S880), and the number of operations is cleared (S890). After the process of setting the flag to 0 (S900) is performed, the process returns to the return without performing any subsequent processes.

  If they do not match in S860 (S860: NO), it is determined whether or not the number of operations matches the value in the effect determination table B (S870). The duration of the display during the round, the interval between rounds and the end interval is selected (S880), the number of operations is cleared (S890), and the effect flag is set to 0 (S900). Exit to return without doing anything.

  At this time, there are four types of routes to S880: the determination result by S850 (S850: NO), the determination result by S860 (S860: YES), and the determination result by S870 (S870: YES or NO), each of which starts in a different form. An interval, a display during a round, an interval between rounds, and an end interval are selected.

  For example, in the case of performing S880 after the determination result of S850 (S850: NO), 00H is used as the identification number of the instruction command for the start interval, the display during round, the interval between rounds, and the end interval. When (S860: YES) is passed, 01H is identified as the identification number of each instruction command. When the determination result (S870: YES) is passed, 02H is identified as the identification number of each instruction command, and the determination result is determined according to S870. When (S870: NO) is passed, 03H is selected as the identification number of each instruction command.

  In the case of the above configuration, the result of determination by S860 (S860: YES) is likely to be advantageous to the player, and the result of determination by S870 (S870: YES) may be slightly advantageous to the player. The period allocation with a high period, the result of determination by S870 (S870: NO) is likely to be slightly disadvantaged by the player, and the result of the determination by S850 (S850: NO) may be disadvantaged by the player It is desirable to configure such as a high period allocation.

  This is because the determination result in S850 (S850: NO) is a path that can only be considered when the effect switch operation unit 20 is not operated once during the effective period of the effect switch 20a, and therefore the effect switch operation unit 20 is operated. It is desirable to configure the player so as to be disadvantageous compared to other cases.

  Thus, since it is possible to directly influence the interest of the player in the jackpot game depending on whether or not the effect switch operation unit 20 is operated, it is possible to give a certain meaning to operating the effect switch operation unit 20. it can. In addition, by providing a difference in the jackpot game, the jackpot game can be played in a more advantageous state than other players depending on the operation of the effect switch operation unit 20, so what kind of jackpot game will be achieved (game) (Whether the player is advantageous or disadvantageous, the player's favorite type of game or disliked game, etc.).

  Regarding the change of the jackpot game period distribution, for example, the maximum time required for a normal jackpot game may be changed so that each period is simply lengthened or shortened, but the player by changing the duration of each period It is desirable to allocate in consideration of the impact on

  In the period allocation that is likely to be advantageous to the player, the maximum winning award during the round display period, such as the display period during the round being longer than usual and the interval period between rounds being shorter than usual, etc. It is conceivable to increase the possibility of obtaining a number and to suppress the consumption (launch) of useless game balls that are closed during the interval period between rounds.

  Conversely, in the period allocation that is likely to be disadvantageous, the display period during the round is shorter than usual, the interval period between rounds is shorter than usual, etc. It is conceivable to reduce the possibility that the number of winnings will be obtained and to increase the consumption of useless game balls that are closed by the large winning opening by increasing the interval period between rounds.

  Also, in order not to drastically change the maximum time required for jackpot games, the amount of increase / decrease in the display period during the round and the interval period between rounds will be offset to some extent by changing the duration of the start interval period and end interval period. It is also conceivable to configure so that the average number of jackpots per unit time and the average number of fluctuations are not greatly affected.

  In this embodiment, when setting the start interval, the display during round, the interval between rounds, and the end interval, the identification number is set according to the operation mode of the effect switch operation unit 20 (the detection mode of the input from the effect switch 20a). Although the example configured to be changed in the manner described above was performed, there is no problem even if it is configured to select individually. In that case, it is necessary to pay attention because the maximum time required for the jackpot game may be changed drastically.

  Therefore, the start interval, the display during the round, the interval between the rounds, and the end interval are regarded as an aggregate in a suitable state, and according to the operation mode of the effect switch operation unit 20 (the detection mode of the input from the effect switch 20a). You may make it select by a set unit.

For example, if you consider it as an aggregate,
Set A (start interval: identification number 01H, display during round: identification number 02H, interval between rounds: identification number 03H, end interval: identification number 04H),
Set B (start interval: identification number 02H, display during round: identification number 03H, interval between rounds: identification number 04H, end interval: identification number 01H),
Set C (start interval: identification number 03H, display during round: identification number 04H, interval between rounds: identification number 01H, end interval: identification number 02H),
Set D (start interval: identification number 04H, display during round: identification number 01H, interval between rounds: identification number 02H, end interval: identification number 03H),
An aggregate is created as described above, and one aggregate is selected from these aggregates according to the operation mode of the effect switch operation unit 20 (the detection mode of the input from the effect switch 20a).

  As described above, according to the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, the operation mode of the effect switch operation unit 20 (detection mode of input from the effect switch 20a) and the interest of the player in the jackpot game are related, in other words. For example, the detection mode of the effect switch 20a can be related to the change in the game value of the jackpot, and the operation of the effect switch operation unit 20 can be made interesting from the conventional monotonous one.

  Moreover, the lack of the necessity of operation which is the problem of the conventional production switch can be overcome, the effect obtained by operating the production switch operation unit 20 can be enhanced, and the installation value of the production switch 20a can be increased. Can do.

  In addition, since the period allocation during the jackpot game is changed according to the operation mode of the effect switch operation unit 20 (the detection mode of the input from the effect switch 20a), the possibility that the jackpot game of the same period allocation continues can be reduced, and the jackpot By changing the quality of the game, a new interest can be added to the pachinko machine 10.

  Also, depending on the setting of the period allocation during the jackpot game, it is possible to change only the period allocation without changing the maximum time required for one jackpot game, which affects the number of jackpots per unit time and the number of fluctuations Therefore, variation in the performance of the pachinko machine 10 can be reduced.

  Unlike the first embodiment, the number of operations, not the operation timing, makes it easier for the player to understand the actual processing, and the display of the number of operations allows the game machine to arbitrarily determine the game content. It is possible to reduce the sense of feeling and increase the sense of selecting the game content by itself.

  In addition, since it is possible to configure the player to select a period allocation during the jackpot game that is closer to his / her preference than the timing, the jackpot game should correspond to a different preference for each player. Can do. At this time, it is desirable that the game balls acquired or consumed during the jackpot game are not changed.

  In the first embodiment, a random number for production is extracted by operating the production switch 20a and compared with the production determination table A or B, or when no operation is performed, a start interval instruction command, a round display instruction command, an interval between rounds An instruction command and an end interval instruction command are selected.

  In Example 2, the operation of the effect switch 20a is counted, and the result of comparing the number of operations during the effective period with the effect determination table A or B, or when no operation is performed, a start interval instruction command, during round The display instruction command, the round interval instruction command, and the end interval instruction command are selected.

  In any case, the period during which the operation of the effect switch 20a is valid is provided during the variable display of the symbol for notifying that a jackpot game is generated. In the present embodiment, a case will be described in which the period during which the operation of the effect switch 20a is valid is during a big hit game (start interval period, display period during round, interval period between rounds or end interval period).

  The basic configuration of the pachinko machine 10 in the third embodiment is the same as that in the first or second embodiment, and only the flowchart shown in FIG. 1 to 10 used in the description of the first embodiment or FIG. 1 to FIG. 6, FIG. 8 to FIG. 10 and FIG. I will omit the explanation.

The timing chart shown in FIG. 12 shows the command transmission timing, start interval period, display period during round, interval period between rounds, and end interval period described in the section numbers C, D, E, and F in the command list of FIG. Is shown.
The effect switch 20a is not displayed during the symbol variation set in the effective period in the first and second embodiments, but during the big hit game (start interval period, display period during round, interval period between rounds or end interval period). A validity period is set.

  When an input from the effect switch 20a is detected during the effective period, the process is performed as described in the description of FIG. 7 or FIG. 11, but the description of FIG. Or it demonstrates to a different part from description of FIG.

  Since the part that detects the input from the effect switch 20a during the effective period and reflects the detection result is after the effective period, the place where the effective period is set is important.

  For example, when a display prompting the operation of the effect switch operation unit 20 is performed in the start interval period (a period corresponding to b in FIG. 12) and a period for enabling the input of the effect switch 20a is provided, the start interval period It is also possible to affect the variation pattern selected at the time of the variable display of the symbols displayed after the end of the round display period, the interval interval between the rounds, the end interval period, and the jackpot game.

  In addition, the start interval period is divided into at least two (start interval period A, start interval period B), a display prompting the operation of the effect switch operation unit 20 in the first start interval period A, and the input of the effect switch 20a If a period during which is valid is provided, the start interval period B can be influenced.

  Similarly, when a display for prompting the operation of the effect switch operation unit 20 is performed during the display period during the round (period corresponding to c in FIG. 12) and a period for enabling the input of the effect switch 20a is provided, It is also possible to influence the variation pattern selected at the time of the variation display of the symbol that is displayed after the end of the big hit game, the display period during the round, the interval period between rounds and the end interval period appearing after the middle display period.

  Similarly, when the display prompting the operation of the effect switch operation unit 20 is performed in the interval period between rounds (the period corresponding to d in FIG. 12) and a period for enabling the input of the effect switch 20a is provided, It is also possible to influence the display pattern during the round that appears after the inter-interval period, the inter-round interval period and the end interval period, and the variation pattern that is selected when the symbol variation is displayed after the jackpot game ends.

  Similarly, when a display prompting the operation of the effect switch operation unit 20 is performed during the end interval period (a period corresponding to e in FIG. 12) and a period for enabling the input of the effect switch 20a is provided, Although the period cannot be influenced, it is possible to influence the variation pattern selected at the time of the variation display of the symbol that is displayed after the end of the jackpot game.

  In addition, the end interval period is divided into at least two (end interval period A, end interval period B), a display prompting the operation of the effect switch operation unit 20 in the first end interval period A, and the input of the effect switch 20a If an effective period is provided, the end interval period B can be affected.

Here, there is no problem even if the period during which the input of the effect switch 20a is valid is provided not only once per one big hit game but also several times.
For example, a display for prompting the operation of the effect switch operation unit 20 is performed in the display period during each round excluding the final round, and a period for enabling the input of the effect switch 20a is provided, and the effect in each effective period is immediately performed. You may comprise so that it may be reflected in the interval period between rounds.

  Similarly, a display prompting the operation of the effect switch operation unit 20 is performed in the interval period between rounds, and a period for enabling the input of the effect switch 20a is provided, and the influence in each effective period is performed immediately after the round. You may comprise so that it may reflect in a display period.

  The effective period during which the input from the effect switch 20a can be detected does not need to occur at a predetermined timing. For example, during the variable display of symbols, the start interval period, the display period during round, the interval period between rounds, and the end The valid period is generated in any one of the interval periods, and it may be determined by lottery at what timing or how many times it occurs.

  Similarly, in accordance with the detection mode S of the effect switch 20a operated during the effective period in which the input from the effect switch 20a can be detected, the period to be performed thereafter or the extent to which the effect is to be influenced are selected. You may comprise as follows.

  Thus, by changing the period affected by the input from the effect switch 20a, the number of times the effective period is set, and the like depending on the timing at which the effective period is set, the effect switch 20a (the effect switch operation unit 20) While increasing the interest and determining whether or not to operate the effect switch 20a, it is left to the player, but the game content (increase or decrease in the number of balls acquired by time distribution of each period in the jackpot game, etc.) depending on whether or not the effect switch 20a is operated , Increase / decrease the number of shot balls), make the player feel the necessity to operate the production switch operation unit 20, and operate the player to participate in a new game at a part other than the launch of the game ball Can create opportunities.

  Also, during the jackpot game, a bonus game (such as a special symbol or normal symbol variation time shortening function, a special symbol or normal symbol success / failure variation function, a normal electric utility opening extension function, etc.) that is performed after the jackpot game ends. If the present invention is applied to a pachinko machine configured as described above, in addition to increase / decrease in the number of acquired or consumed balls by changing the duration of each period during the jackpot game, it is possible to display a jackpot by displaying the period when the duration is changed It is also possible to configure so as to notify or draw lots regarding the occurrence of a bonus game to be performed after the game ends, and it is possible to add a new interest that has never existed before.

1 is an overall perspective view of a pachinko machine 10. FIG. 2 is a back view of the pachinko machine 10. FIG. 2 is a front view of a game board constituting the pachinko machine 10. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 10. FIG. 3 is a command list transmitted from the main control device 30 to the symbol control device 32b in the first embodiment. 3 is a flowchart illustrating “variation start processing” performed by the main control device 30 in the first embodiment. 7 is a flowchart illustrating “effect SW processing” performed by the main control device 30 in the first embodiment. 3 is a flowchart illustrating “variation end processing” performed by the main control device 30 in the first embodiment. 4 is a flowchart illustrating “big hit processing” performed by the main control device 30 according to the first embodiment. 4 is a flowchart illustrating “big hit processing” performed by the main control device 30 according to the first embodiment. 10 is a flowchart illustrating “effect SW processing” performed by the main control device 30 according to the second embodiment. 10 is a “timing chart” showing each period during a jackpot game in Example 3.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 ... Pachinko machine 11 ... Outer frame 12 ... Front frame 13 ... Prepaid card unit 14 ... Hinge 15 ... Upper plate 16 ... Lending switch 17 ... Settlement switch 18 ... Balance display unit 19 ... Card slot 20 ... Production switch operation unit 20a ... Production Switch 21 ... Gold frame 21a ... Glass frame 22 ... Plate glass 23 ... Game board 24 ... Lower plate 25 ... Launching handle 25a ... Touch switch 26 ... Mechanism board 27 ... Ball tank 28 ... Guide rod 29 ... Dispensing device 29a ... Prize ball payout switch DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 30 ... Main control device 31 ... Prize ball control device 32 ... Symbol display device 32a ... LCD panel unit 33 ... Launch control device 33a ... Launch motor 34 ... Lamp control device 35 ... Sound control device 36 ... Normal electric accessory 36a ... Special design Start switch 36b ... Normal actor solenoid 37 ... Normal view Start-up hole 37a ... normal symbol start switch 38 ... normal symbol start hole 38a ... normal symbol start switch 39 ... winning opening 39a ... the character object continuous operation switch (V switch)
39b ... Count switch 39c ... Large winning opening solenoid 39d ... V solenoid 40 ... Out opening 41 ... General winning opening 42 ... Full tank switch 43 ... Out of ball switch 44 ... CR payment display device 45 ... Touch lamp 46 ... Speaker 47 ... External connection Terminal equipment

Claims (3)

A start opening and a big prize opening where game balls launched on the surface of the game board can enter,
Determining whether or not a special gaming state is to be generated based on a game ball entering the start opening; and
Fluctuating time selecting means for defining a time for performing notification on the occurrence of the special gaming state based on the determination result of the determination unit,
In the gaming machine that starts the special gaming state after notification of the occurrence of the special gaming state that will cause the special gaming state to occur,
The special game state is between a round in which the special winning opening is in an open state and a round in which the special winning opening is in a closed state when a predetermined condition is satisfied when the special winning opening is in an open state. It is composed of an interval and a start / end interval that is a period for notifying the start or end of the special game state in which the prize winning opening is in a closed state other than the interval between rounds,
According to the operation mode of the effect switch provided at the position where the player on the front of the gaming machine operated within a predetermined period can be operated, the period in which the special prize opening in the special gaming state is open or the special prize opening is closed. A gaming machine characterized by changing a duration of a period of a state.   The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the predetermined period is provided within a time period during which notification regarding the occurrence of the special gaming state in which the special gaming state is to occur is provided.   The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the operation mode of the effect switch is whether or not it is operated at a predetermined timing within the predetermined period.

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