JP2006109946A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of increasing interest in performance content by changing the way of increasing expectations by unpredicted development in spite of a series of predetermined performance display. <P>SOLUTION: The game machine comprises: a performance display device 115 for displaying performances accompanying games; a performance form storage means 418 storing at least a first performance form 418a composed of a plurality of processes and a second performance form 418b for which a time shortening processing is executed to the first performance form 418a; a start port sensor 318 for detecting a game state to be changed corresponding to operations by a player; a drawing means (random number generation means 434) for drawing a prescribed drawing result on the basis of the game state detected by the start port sensor 318; and a performance display control means 413 for drawing the performance form corresponding to the drawing result from the performance form storage means 418 and making the performance display device 115 display the performance form. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2006,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine that displays an effect relating to a lottery using a display means.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a gaming machine is known in which a display means is provided on a game board so that a symbol string composed of decorative symbols such as numbers and symbols is displayed. In this type of gaming machine, when the game situation satisfies a predetermined condition, the symbol sequence is changed on the display means, and the change is stopped at a predetermined stop symbol based on the lottery result. In addition, there is a gaming machine in which a character or the like appears on the display means to perform a special effect before the change in the symbol sequence stops. That is, by executing a special performance with a predetermined probability, the expectation obtained for each change is sharpened and the expectation for the lottery is enhanced.

Furthermore, as one aspect of the effect, there is a gaming machine that causes an effect display with a story characteristic by the appearance of a character (for example, Patent Document 1). Specifically, when a reach state occurs prior to the jackpot gaming state, that is, when a combination of already stopped symbol sequences satisfies a specific decorative symbol combination, the specific decorative symbol and the character are the same Some of them appear on the screen and display a predetermined action.
JP 2002-210128 A

  However, in the above-mentioned gaming machine, although the display of the story can enhance the interest of the game to some extent, the display of the effect is performed in a predetermined sequence, so that the pattern of the effect is recognized. Players can understand how the production progresses when the production starts, so the level of expectation that accompanies the production will always be uniform. It was. In other words, even though the expectation can be gradually increased as the production progresses, the change in the expectation can be predicted, and there is a possibility that interest in the production may be reduced. In general, the longer the effect display, the higher the expected value, so the player can greatly expand the expectation for the effect that develops in stages, but on the other hand, the symbol sequence stops. Although there are many cases where the presentation is finished without being in an advantageous state while waiting for a long time before being played, the player may be unable to keep up with the length of the presentation time once. In addition, the player may be worried that he may end up in an unfavorable state without developing the production even during the production. Concerned.

  Therefore, in view of the above situation, the present invention changes a way of increasing expectation due to unpredicted development, while increasing the interest in the content of the production, while being a predetermined series of production display. An object is to provide a gaming machine that makes it possible to entertain the contents of the production.

  Means 1: “Display means for displaying an effect associated with a game, at least a first effect mode comprising a plurality of processes, and a second effect in which time reduction processing has been performed on the first effect mode. An effect mode storage means in which the mode is stored, a game state detection means for detecting a gaming state that changes in accordance with the player's operation, and a predetermined lottery result based on the gaming state detected by the gaming state detection means A lottery means for lottery, and an effect display control means for extracting an effect mode corresponding to the lottery result of the lottery means from the effect mode storage unit and displaying the effect mode on the display unit ” And

  Here, examples of the “display unit” include a liquid crystal display device, an EL display device, a plasma display device, a CRT, and the like. The “game state detecting means” is for detecting a game state that changes in accordance with the player's operation. For example, in a gaming machine that uses a game ball as a game medium, Examples include a switch for detecting a winning state, a counting means for counting the number of game balls entering a winning opening, and a recognition means for recognizing a lottery result based on winning.

  According to the configuration of the means 1, a change in the gaming state is detected by the gaming state detection means, and a lottery is performed when the gaming state satisfies a predetermined condition, for example, a gaming ball enters the starting port. Then, the production mode corresponding to the lottery result is extracted from the production mode storage means. Here, the production mode storage means stores at least a first production mode composed of a plurality of processes and a second production mode in which time reduction processing has been performed on the first production mode.

  That is, when the first effect mode is extracted, the effect display control means sequentially executes a plurality of processes and executes a series of effect display. On the other hand, when the second effect mode is extracted, the effect in which the time reduction process is performed on the first effect mode is executed. That is, in the first effect mode and the second effect mode, although the contents of the effect are substantially the same, the time until the final process is reached is different. In other words, in the case of the first effect mode, an effect display that develops in stages is performed, whereas in the case of the second effect mode, an effect display that progresses dramatically by skipping the intermediate process. Done. For this reason, the ways of increasing the expectation after the start of the production are different from each other, and the player pays attention to the content of the production.

  In addition, in a conventional gaming machine in which the second effect mode does not exist, for a player who recognizes the pattern of the first effect mode, the effect time in the effect display can be predicted to some extent. During the time, there is a concern that the effect display on the display means will be meaningless, and eventually the display means will not be noticed. However, in the gaming machine of the present invention, the second effect in which the time reduction processing is performed. Since the mode is stored and there is a possibility that the effect is displayed instead of the first effect mode, it is difficult for the player to predict the effect time, and it is impossible to keep an eye on the display means.

  Means 2: In the configuration of Means 1, “The first performance mode is a series of performances with storylines made by the appearance of a character, and the second performance mode is time-saving while maintaining the story performance. It is characterized in that it has been processed ". In other words, it is characterized in that “time reduction processing is performed for a process that does not impair the development of the story even if omitted, among a plurality of processes”. Specifically, “The first performance mode includes a plurality of processes that develop as the performance time elapses, and from the process where the time shortening process is performed to the process where the time shortening process is not performed at the time of development as a boundary. It further has a switching control means for switching to the above ".

  According to the configuration of the means 2, even if the second effect mode is displayed, the same story as the first effect mode can be recognized. Therefore, in any case where the effect is executed, the effect of the effect can be enhanced.

  Means 3: In the configuration of means 1 or means 2, "the second effect mode is configured by omitting a part of the process in the first effect mode".

  According to the configuration of the means 3, since a part of the process is omitted in the second rendering mode, a state is skipped from a certain scene to a predetermined scene. For this reason, the player's expectation greatly expands due to the change. In other words, it is possible to add clarity to changes in expectations in a series of performances.

  Means 4: In the configuration of means 3, “the first effect mode is composed of effects that can be developed from the preceding process to the later process as the effect time elapses, and the second effect mode is the preceding effect. "The process is omitted".

  According to the structure of the means 4, in the 2nd production | presentation aspect, since the process of the front | former stage in the 1st production | presentation aspect is omitted, only the principal part of a production | presentation can be displayed, maintaining an expected value. In other words, without going through the previous stage, it is possible to shift directly to the later stage production after development, so that the time efficiency of the production is improved, the player can feel safe and entertain the contents of the production. It becomes possible. In other words, in the general background that the expected value becomes higher as the performance time is longer, it is possible to recognize the performance with a high expected value without waiting for a long time, so the player's anxiety is wiped away, You can feel the interest.

  Means 5: In any one configuration of means 1 to means 4, “the effect mode storage means further stores a plurality of effect modes whose effect time is shorter than that of the first effect mode”. It is characterized by.

  According to the structure of the means 5, the production time in the first production mode is set longer than the other production modes. In other words, the time shortening process is performed for the effect mode in which the effect time is relatively long. Therefore, in the second production mode, the content of the production can be fully enjoyed even though the production time is shortened to the extent that it can be differentiated from the first production mode. Moreover, as described above, when the production time is extremely long, the player often has difficulty in reaching the length, but the second production in which the time reduction processing is performed for such a production mode. By making the mode executable, a player's dissatisfaction can be effectively reduced.

  Means 6: In any one configuration of Means 1 to 5, “In the second effect mode, the process to be omitted is included in the first half of a series of effects”.

  In the case of a series of productions with storylines, scenes where the tension and excitement are the highest are generally provided in the latter half. According to the configuration of the means 6, the process (scene) in which the time shortening process has been performed is only the first half, so that the scene in which the tension and excitement increase is visible over the same time as in the first production mode. Can do. Therefore, the interestingness of the content of the production can be realized even in the second production mode.

  Means 7: In any one of the constitutions of means 1 to 6, “In the second effect mode, a notification process for notifying that the time reduction processing is performed is included as part of the effect. It is characterized by that.

  According to the configuration of the means 7, when the second effect mode is effect-displayed, it is informed in the middle of the effect that the time reduction process is being performed (for example, a part of the process is cut). For this reason, a 1st effect aspect and a 2nd effect aspect can be made to distinguish reliably, and it can be made to recognize how time shortening processing is made in the 2nd effect aspect. In other words, the player can compare the first production mode that is the basis with the second production mode that has been subjected to the time reduction process, and enjoy the flow of the production based on the difference between the two. it can.

  Means 8: In the configuration of any one of means 1 to means 7, “decorative symbol variation control means for changing a plurality of decorative symbol sequences and sequentially stopping the decorative symbol sequences based on a lottery result of the lottery device” Further, the effect display control means has already stopped the effect display according to the second effect mode at a stage before “the last stop symbol to be stopped last among the plurality of decorative symbol sequences is stopped”. It is characterized in that the combination of the decorative symbol sequences is “executable after being in a state satisfying a specific decorative symbol combination” (so-called “reach state”).

  According to the configuration of the means 8, the lottery means performs lottery, and the decorative symbol sequence is stopped in order based on the lottery result. On the other hand, after entering the “reach state”, the effect display in the second effect mode is possible. For this reason, the player comes to enjoy the lottery while associating the variation of the decorative symbol sequence with the effect display. Recognize that the possibility of entering the advantageous gaming state has increased due to the occurrence of the “reach state”, and recognize that the possibility of entering the advantageous gaming state has further increased due to the effect display in the second effect mode thereafter. To come. In other words, it is possible to enjoy the game while gradually increasing the degree of expectation for the advantageous gaming state by the effect display in the second effect mode.

  In addition, since it is an effect that is executed after entering the “reach state”, if the effect time is long, the time from the start of change of the decorative symbol sequence to the stop of the change becomes extremely long. According to the aspect, the production time can be shortened and the production display can be performed efficiently.

  Means 9: In any one configuration of Means 1 to 8, “If the lottery result of the lottery means is a predetermined result, further comprising advantageous game state generating means for generating an advantageous game state advantageous to the player, The effect display according to the second effect mode suggests that there is a high possibility that the advantageous gaming state will occur.

  Here, the “advantageous game state” means a state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal game state, and various states can be exemplified as follows.

(1) In gaming machines such as pachinko machines, a large number of gaming balls are opened and closed by repeatedly opening and closing a predetermined number of times, or continuously opening for a predetermined time or until a predetermined number of gaming balls are won. A state where it is easy to win a winning opening (so-called “big hit state”).

(2) In a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine, a state in which the probability of occurrence of a big hit state is higher than usual, a so-called “probability fluctuation state”.

(3) In a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine, a lottery entrance device for performing a lottery to determine whether or not a big hit state is generated by winning or passing a game ball is set to a state in which a game ball is easier to enter than usual. The state where the lottery lottery is performed more frequently than usual, the so-called “time reduction state”.

(4) In a gaming machine such as a slot machine, a state in which the drum is easily stopped by a pattern for paying out a medal as a game medium during a predetermined game, a so-called “bonus game state”.

(5) In a gaming machine such as a slot machine, a state in which the probability of occurrence of a bonus game state is higher than usual, so-called “probability variation state”.

  According to the configuration of the means 9, since the effect display by the second effect mode suggests that there is a high possibility that the advantageous game state is set, the player hopes that the effect display is executed. It becomes like this. That is, the generation of the effect display is expected while relating the occurrence of the effect display and the gaming state, and it is possible to further enjoy the effect display in the second effect mode.

  Means 10: In any one of the constitutions of means 1 to 9, “the effect mode storage means can execute a third effect mode, the third effect mode, and the advantageous game state. A fourth effect mode that suggests that the possibility of occurrence is lower than the second effect mode is further stored, and the second effect mode is determined after the end of the third effect mode, It can be executed instead of the fourth effect mode.

  By the way, in the case where the third production mode and the fourth production mode are sequentially performed as a series of productions, the fourth production mode suggests that the possibility that an advantageous gaming state occurs is relatively low. In this case, the player recognizes that “there is a possibility that the game proceeds to the fourth effect mode and the advantageous game state is generated” when the third effect mode is started. For this reason, the player's expectation disappears at the time when the third production mode is started, and the subsequent production cannot be enjoyed at all. In other words, you will be disappointed at a relatively early stage during the performance.

  However, in the configuration of the means 10, since the second effect mode may be displayed instead of the fourth effect mode after the end of the third effect mode, the player's expectation is reduced. It can be suppressed and attention to the production can be maintained. In the case of adopting the configuration of “setting the probability that the fourth effect mode is extracted to be higher than the probability that the second effect mode is extracted”, the third effect mode After the end, the fourth stage of production is more likely to be produced and displayed, so the expectation is likely to decrease at the start of the third stage of production, but on the other hand, if it develops to the second stage of production There is a great deal of joy and the expectation is greatly enhanced. In particular, since the transition from a disappointing scene to a scene that has been time-reduced, the effect display that has been time-reduced can be visually recognized, resulting in a "moist feeling" and "irritated feeling" due to the third aspect. Can be wiped off.

Means 11: “Game state detecting means for detecting a gaming state that changes in accordance with the player's operation;
A special symbol display for displaying special symbols;
The lottery means for lottering a predetermined lottery result based on the gaming state detected by the gaming state detection means, the special symbol on the special symbol display is varied, and the special symbol based on the lottery result of the lottery means Special symbol variation control means for stopping the variation of symbols, and a main board having advantageous game state generating means for generating an advantageous gaming state advantageous to a player when the lottery result of the lottery means is a predetermined result;
Production display means for displaying production accompanying the game,
At least a first effect mode composed of a plurality of processes and an effect mode storage means in which a second effect mode in which time reduction processing has been performed on the first effect mode is stored, and a plurality of decorations in the effect display means The decorative symbol variation control means for sequentially stopping the decorative symbol sequence based on the control command transmitted from the main board, and the lottery means based on the control command transmitted from the main substrate while changing the symbol sequence An effect mode corresponding to the lottery result is extracted from the effect mode storage means, and a peripheral board having effect display control means for effect display of the effect mode on the effect display means ”is provided.

  According to the configuration of the means 11, the contents of the control are shared between the main board and the peripheral board, and the main board draws a predetermined lottery result based on the gaming state and changes the special symbol on the special symbol display. And a process for stopping the variation of the special symbol based on the lottery result. In addition, when the lottery result is a predetermined result, a process for generating an advantageous gaming state advantageous to the player is also performed. On the other hand, in the peripheral board, a process of changing a plurality of decorative symbol sequences on the effect display means and sequentially stopping the decorative symbol strings based on a control command transmitted from the main board, and a first effect mode in the effect display means Or the process which performs the effect display by the 2nd effect aspect is performed. As described above, by performing the above-described effect display on the peripheral board, it is possible to easily realize various effects without increasing the burden on the main board.

Means 12: “Display means for displaying effects associated with the game;
At least a first production mode consisting of a plurality of processes and a second production mode in which production time is shortened by at least a part of the first production mode being advanced faster than a normal speed are stored. Effected mode storage means,
Gaming state detection means for detecting a gaming state that changes according to the player's operation;
Lottery means for drawing a predetermined lottery result based on the gaming state detected by the gaming state detection means;
An effect mode according to the lottery result of the lottery means is extracted from the effect mode storage means, and an effect display control means for causing the display means to display an effect is provided.

  Here, as a concrete means for causing a part of the process to proceed faster than a normal speed, a plurality of frame images (still images) separated into frames at predetermined time intervals (for example, 16 ms) with respect to a series of performance modes. A thinning processing unit that realizes fast-forwarding of the effect display by extracting several frame images by thinning out and outputting the remaining frame images continuously at predetermined time intervals can be exemplified.

  According to the configuration of the means 12, in the second effect mode, at least a part of the process is fast-forwarded, so that the entire effect time can be shortened while making all effect contents visible. If the fast-forwarded part is only part of the process, the character's motion speed changes during the production, and the entertainment can be further enhanced.

Means 13: “Game state detecting means for detecting a gaming state that changes in accordance with the player's operation;
Lottery means for drawing a predetermined lottery result based on the gaming state detected by the gaming state detection means;
Effect display control means for controlling the display of symbols resulting from the lottery result of the lottery means,
The effect display control means includes at least a first aspect display means and a second aspect display means,
The first aspect display means includes:
The first period effect that starts the variation of the symbol, and after the start of the variation, leads the reach manner through a predetermined variation manner;
After the first period effect, the second period effect for deriving a first reach mode result for determining whether or not the current variation is correct through a predetermined variation mode in the reach mode,
When the first reach mode result is derived in a negative mode, and after being derived in the negative mode, the continuation variation mode in the reach mode is connected to the derivation, and whether or not the current variation is present And a third period effect for deriving a second reach mode result for discriminating
The second aspect display means is similar to the effect by the first aspect display means, and the first period is shortened so that the time from the start of variation of the symbol to the start of derivation of the third period effect is shortened. The production is derived and controlled in a state where all or part of the production or / and the second period production is omitted.
It is characterized by that.

  According to the configuration of the means 13, a lottery is performed by the lottery means, and the display of the symbols is controlled based on the lottery result. Specifically, the first aspect display means and the second aspect display means are included as the production aspects. Needless to say, as another aspect display means, for example, a third aspect display means for stopping the change without deriving the reach form from the start of change may be further included. When the first mode display means is selected, the first, second, and third period effects are performed in order. The first period effect is an effect until the reach mode is derived after a predetermined variation mode after the start of symbol variation. The second period effect is an effect until a first reach mode result for determining whether or not the current variation is correct is derived through a predetermined variation mode in the reach mode. Further, when the first period effect is derived in a negative manner, that is, when the second period effect is not suggested to be a win in the second period effect, the continuous variation aspect in the reach aspect is continued. This is the production until the second reach mode result for determining whether or not the current fluctuation is correct is derived. That is, a development effect is developed in which the first period effect is developed to the second period effect and the second period effect is further developed to the third period effect.

  On the other hand, when the second mode display means is selected, it is an effect similar to the effect by the first mode display means, and all or part of the first period effect or / and the second period effect is obtained. The effect in the omitted state is made, and the time from the start of the change of the symbol to the start of the derivation of the third period effect is shortened. Therefore, in addition to improving the time efficiency of the production, it is possible to give the player a sense of security and entertain the contents of the production. That is, since the production with a high expectation value is recognized without waiting for a long time, the player's feeling of anxiety can be wiped off and the entertainment can be realized. In addition, since the expectation in the production of the high expectation part (third period production) is maintained and it is executed in a relatively short time, the player feels no pain and is condensed On the other hand, I can be angry.

Means 14: “Game state detecting means for detecting a game state that changes according to the player's operation;
Main symbol display means for displaying the main symbol;
Main control having lottery means for drawing a predetermined lottery result based on the gaming state detected by the gaming state detection means, and first display control means for controlling display of a main symbol based on the lottery result of the lottery means Means,
Sub-symbol display means for displaying the sub-symbol,
Sub-control means having second display control means for controlling display of the sub-design resulting from the control command transmitted from the main control means,
The second display control means includes at least a first aspect display means and a second aspect display means,
The first aspect display means includes:
The first period effect that starts the variation of the sub-design, and after the start of the variation, leads the reach manner through a predetermined variation manner;
After the first period effect, the second period effect for deriving a first reach mode result for determining whether or not the current variation is correct through a predetermined variation mode in the reach mode,
When the first reach mode result is derived in a negative mode, and after being derived in the negative mode, the continuation variation mode in the reach mode is connected to the derivation, and whether or not the current variation is present And a third period effect for deriving a second reach mode result for discriminating
The second aspect display means is similar to the effect produced by the first aspect display means, and the first aspect display means is adapted to shorten the time from the start of variation of the sub-symbol to the start of derivation of the third period effect. The effect is derived and controlled in a state where all or part of the period effect or / and the second period effect is omitted.

  According to the configuration of the means 14, in addition to the action of the means 13, the contents of the control are shared between the main control means and the sub-control means, and the main control means draws a predetermined lottery result based on the gaming state. Then, a process of controlling the variation of the main symbol due to the lottery result is executed. On the other hand, the sub-control unit executes a process for controlling sub-symbol fluctuations due to a control command transmitted from the main control unit. For this reason, it becomes possible to easily realize the first to third period effects without increasing the burden on the main control means.

  Means 15: In the configuration of means 13 or means 14, “the second mode display means is arranged such that the time from the start of the change to the start of the effect of the third period effect is shortened. All or part of the two-period effects are omitted, and a fourth period effect consisting of a shorter time than the omitted portions is derived and controlled instead of the omitted portions ”.

  According to the structure of the means 15, in the 2nd mode display means, all or a part of the 1st period production in the 1st mode display means and / or the 2nd period production is omitted, and it replaces with a 4th period production. Is done. Since the effect time in the fourth period effect is shorter than the omitted part, the time from the start of change in the second mode display means to the start of the effect in the third period effect is shorter than the same time in the first mode display means. Shortened. Since the second period display means derives the fourth period effect that is not included in the first aspect display means, it is possible to further enhance the preference of the effect in the second aspect display means.

  Means 16: The structure of means 15 is characterized in that the fourth period effect is derived and controlled in a manner that suggests that the derivation start of the third period effect is started earlier.

  According to the configuration of the means 16, the second mode display means suggests that the arrival of the start of the derivation of the third period effect is accelerated prior to the derivation of the third period effect. For this reason, it is possible to recognize not only the meaning of shortened time but also that the production with a high expectation value has been started, and it is possible to wipe off the player's anxiety and realize the interest of the production. Become.

  Means 17: The configuration of means 15 or means 16 is characterized in that “the fourth period effect is started during the first period effect”.

  According to the structure of the means 17, since the fourth period effect is started during the first period effect, that is, before the reach mode is derived, the flow effect differs from the general steps passing through the reach mode. This enhances freshness and originality. In other words, in general, when the change of the symbol starts, the player first wishes to reach the reach mode, but the means 17 expects that before reaching the reach mode or without reaching the reach mode. In order to recognize the high value production, the player can be surprised with joy. That is, it is possible to prevent the development pattern from being rendered in the production.

Means 18: “Game state detecting means for detecting a gaming state that changes in accordance with the player's operation;
Main symbol display means for displaying the main symbol;
Main control having lottery means for drawing a predetermined lottery result based on the gaming state detected by the gaming state detection means, and first display control means for controlling display of a main symbol based on the lottery result of the lottery means Means,
Sub-symbol display means for displaying the sub-symbol,
Sub-control means having second display control means for controlling display of the sub-design resulting from the control command transmitted from the main control means,
The second display control means includes at least a first aspect display means and a second aspect display means,
The first aspect display means includes:
The first period effect that starts the variation of the sub-design, and after the start of the variation, leads the reach manner through a predetermined variation manner;
After the first period effect, the second period effect for deriving a first reach mode result for determining whether or not the current variation is correct through a predetermined variation mode in the reach mode,
When the first reach mode result is derived in a negative mode, and after being derived in the negative mode, the continuation variation mode in the reach mode is connected to the derivation, and whether or not the current variation is present And a third period effect for deriving a second reach mode result for discriminating
The second aspect display means is similar to the effect produced by the first aspect display means, and the first aspect display means is adapted to shorten the time from the start of variation of the sub-symbol to the start of derivation of the third period effect. Deriving and controlling the production in a state in which all or part of the period production or / and the second period production is omitted,
Further, the main control means is more effective than the second aspect display means in the derivation form in which execution is commanded as a sub-symbol control command to the sub control means when the first display control means derives the loss. It has a sub-graphic command selection means at the time of losing that selects a large number of the first mode display means ”.

  According to the configuration of the means 18, in addition to the action of the means 14, the main control means is provided with a sub-command command selection means at the time of losing, and when the losing is derived by the first display control means, Of the derivation modes that are instructed to execute as sub-symbol control commands, the first mode display unit is selected more frequently than the second mode display unit. By deriving a large number of the first mode display means, a relatively large number of effects by the first mode display means appear, and the flow of the effects, that is, in what form, or in what process, the process is developed. It becomes easy to recognize whether or not the possibility becomes higher. In other words, by making changes in the entire production known, the effect of the production in the second mode display means, that is, how it differs from the production of the first mode display means, and how high the expected value is. Recognize whether it can be migrated. In other words, since the expectation value is generally higher as the production time is longer, a game in which the content of the production by the first mode display unit is not recognized even if the production by the second mode display unit with a short production time is made. For those skilled in the art, it is assumed that an effect with a low expected value has been derived, and there is a risk that it will be difficult to entertain the content of the effect. By making the aspect display means known, it becomes possible to make the second aspect display means visible while comparing the contents of the first and second aspect display means with each other. The effect can be ensured. Further, since the selection of the second mode display means at the time of the loss is relatively reduced, the expected value of the second mode display means can be increased.

Means 19: “Game state detecting means for detecting a gaming state that changes in accordance with the player's operation;
Main symbol display means for displaying the main symbol;
Main control having lottery means for drawing a predetermined lottery result based on the gaming state detected by the gaming state detection means, and first display control means for controlling display of a main symbol based on the lottery result of the lottery means Means,
Sub-symbol display means for displaying the sub-symbol,
Sub-control means having second display control means for controlling display of the sub-design resulting from the control command transmitted from the main control means,
The second display control means includes at least a first aspect display means and a second aspect display means,
The first aspect display means includes:
The first period effect that starts the variation of the sub-design, and after the start of the variation, leads the reach manner through a predetermined variation manner;
After the first period effect, the second period effect for deriving a first reach mode result for determining whether or not the current variation is correct through a predetermined variation mode in the reach mode,
When the first reach mode result is derived in a negative mode, and after being derived in the negative mode, the continuation variation mode in the reach mode is connected to the derivation, and whether or not the current variation is present And a third period effect for deriving a second reach mode result for discriminating
The second aspect display means is similar to the effect produced by the first aspect display means, and the first aspect display means is adapted to shorten the time from the start of variation of the sub-symbol to the start of derivation of the third period effect. Deriving and controlling the production in a state in which all or part of the period production or / and the second period production is omitted,
Further, the main control means, when the winning is derived by the first display control means, out of the first aspect display means, among the derivation aspects instructing execution as a sub symbol control command to the sub control means. It has a hit sub-symbol command selection means for selecting a large number of the second mode display means ".

  According to the configuration of the means 19, in addition to the action of the means 14, the main control means is provided with a hit sub-command command selection means, and when the hit is derived by the first display control means, Of the derivation modes instructed to be executed as sub-symbol control commands, the second mode display unit is selected more often than the first mode display unit. That is, at least at the time of hitting, the effect by the second mode display means can be easily derived, and the chances of enjoying the condensed effect can be increased.

Means 20: “Game state detecting means for detecting a game state that changes according to the player's operation;
Main symbol display means for displaying the main symbol;
Main control having lottery means for drawing a predetermined lottery result based on the gaming state detected by the gaming state detection means, and first display control means for controlling display of a main symbol based on the lottery result of the lottery means Means,
Sub-symbol display means for displaying the sub-symbol,
Sub-control means having second display control means for controlling display of the sub-design resulting from the control command transmitted from the main control means,
The second display control means includes at least a first aspect display means and a second aspect display means,
The first aspect display means includes:
The first period effect that starts the variation of the sub-design, and after the start of the variation, leads the reach manner through a predetermined variation manner;
After the first period effect, the second period effect for deriving a first reach mode result for determining whether or not the current variation is correct through a predetermined variation mode in the reach mode,
In the case where the first reach mode result is derived in a negative mode, and after being derived in the negative mode, the continuation variation mode in the reach mode is connected to the derivation, and whether or not the current variation is present And a third period effect for deriving a second reach mode result for discriminating
The second aspect display means is similar to the effect produced by the first aspect display means, and the first aspect display means is adapted to shorten the time from the start of variation of the sub-symbol to the start of derivation of the third period effect. Deriving and controlling the production in a state in which all or part of the period production or / and the second period production is omitted,
Furthermore, the reliability of the jackpot (expected value) in the first mode display unit and the second mode display unit is equal to each other ”.

  According to the configuration of the means 20, in addition to the action of the means 14, since the expected values of the first aspect display means and the second aspect display means are set to be equal to each other, a long production time is preferred. The player wants the first mode display means to be selected, and the player who does not like the long performance time wants the second mode display means to be selected. In other words, as described above, it is possible to provide a suitable performance for a player who feels painful for a long performance by providing a performance in a part of which is omitted. For the player who likes it, it becomes possible to see the production process that cannot be seen in the production by the second mode display means, which is partially omitted, in the production by the first mode display means. It is possible to further enjoy the production by means. In other words, the advantage does not change regardless of which mode display means is selected, so that each player expects the derivation of the effect in the way of his / her preference.

Means 21: In any one configuration of means 18 to means 20, "the second display control means further includes the third mode display means comprising the first period effect and the second period effect,
In the derivation mode in which the main control unit issues an execution command as a sub-symbol control command to the sub-control unit when the first display control unit derives a shift, the main control unit is more than the second mode display unit. Select many third mode display means,
Of the derivation modes in which execution is commanded as a sub-symbol control command to the sub-control unit when the first display control unit derives the hit, the first mode display is more than the third mode display unit. It has a sub-symbol command selection means for selecting many means ".

  According to the structure of the means 21, when the first display control means derives the losing, among the derivation modes instructing execution as a sub symbol control command to the sub control means, the third mode display means is more third than the second mode display means. Many mode display means are selected. Since many third mode display means are derived, the selection of the second mode display means at the time of losing is relatively reduced, so that the expected value of the second mode display means can be increased. On the other hand, when the winning is derived by the first display control means, the first aspect display means is more preferable than the third aspect display means among the derivation aspects instructing execution as a sub-design control command to the sub control means. Many are selected. For this reason, it is well known that the longer the production time, the larger the expected value, and the larger the expected value due to the derivation of the latter half of the production (third period production). That is, when the second mode display means is derived that skips the intermediate process and shifts to the third period production, the height of the expected value can be recognized based on the development of the story.

  Means 22: In any one of the means 1 to 21, the gaming machine is a pachinko gaming machine. A pachinko game machine is a game area that launches a game ball from a launching device in response to the operation of an operation handle and incorporates a number of obstacle nails, a center accessory, a start opening, a prize winning opening, and display means. In addition to guiding the game balls, a predetermined number of game balls are paid out as prize balls in accordance with winnings at the start opening and the grand prize opening. In addition, the special symbol display means changes the special symbol in response to a winning at the starting port, and the variation of the symbol is stopped according to the result of the lottery performed internally. In addition, during the variation of the special symbol, there may be provided an effect display means for variably displaying a decorative symbol string composed of a plurality of decorative symbols and causing a character or the like to appear at a predetermined timing.

  According to the means 22, any effect of the means 1 to means 21 can be achieved in the pachinko gaming machine.

  Means 23: In any one of the means 1 to 21, the gaming machine is a slot machine with a stop operation function. A slot machine with a stop operation function uses a medal as a game medium, and after a medal is inserted, a symbol string composed of a plurality of symbols is variably displayed according to the operation of a start operation means (for example, an operation lever), and thereafter Then, the fluctuation of the symbol sequence is stopped in accordance with the operation of the stop operating means (for example, the stop button). If the stop operating means is not operated even after a predetermined time has elapsed, the change in the symbol sequence may be stopped when the predetermined time has elapsed. Then, when the combination of symbols at the time when the variation of the symbol row is stopped satisfies a specific condition, a medal is paid out as a special advantageous state advantageous to the player.

  According to the means 23, any one of the effects from means 1 to means 21 can be achieved in the slot machine with a stop operation function.

  Means 24: In any one of the means 1 to means 21, the gaming machine is a gaming machine formed by fusing a pachinko gaming machine and a slot machine with a stop operation function. Here, “a gaming machine that is a combination of a pachinko gaming machine and a slot machine with a stop operation function” means that a plurality of (for example, five) gaming balls are thrown in as a unit, and then a starting operation means (for example, In accordance with the operation of the operation lever), a symbol string composed of a plurality of symbols is variably displayed, and thereafter, the symbol string fluctuation is stopped in accordance with an operation of a stop operation means (for example, a stop button). If the stop operating means is not operated even after a predetermined time has elapsed, the change in the symbol sequence may be stopped when the predetermined time has elapsed. Then, when the combination of symbols at the time of stopping the variation of the symbol sequence satisfies a specific condition, the game ball is paid out as a special advantageous state advantageous to the player.

  According to the means 24, in the gaming machine formed by fusing the pachinko gaming machine and the slot machine with a stop operation function, any one of the effects from the means 1 to the means 21 can be achieved.

  As described above, in the gaming machine of the present invention, since the second effect mode that has been subjected to the time reduction process may be effect-displayed, although it is a predetermined series of effect display, The development can change the way that the feeling of expectation increases, and as a result, the interest in the contents of the production can be increased. Further, if the process is shifted directly to the post-development process without going through the previous process, it is possible to enhance the player's sense of security and entertain the contents of the production.

Hereinafter, a pachinko gaming machine (hereinafter simply referred to as a “pachinko machine”) according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.
[Overall Configuration of Pachinko Machine] A description will be given based on FIG.
FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a state in which a main body frame is opened on one side of an outer frame of a pachinko machine and a front frame is opened on one side of the main body frame. Note that FIG. 1 shows a view in which the decorative member in the game area is omitted.
The pachinko machine 1 includes an outer frame 2, a main body frame 3, a front frame 4, a game board 5, and the like. The outer frame 2 is formed into a vertically long rectangular frame shape by upper, lower, left, and right wooden frame members, and has a lower receiving plate 6 that receives the lower surface of the main body frame 3 at the front lower portion of the outer frame 2. On one side of the front surface of the outer frame 2, the main body frame 3 is attached by a hinge mechanism 7 so as to be opened and closed forward. The outer frame 2 may be formed of a light metal such as resin or aluminum.

[Configuration of Main Body Frame] A description will be given based on FIGS. 2 and 4.
2 is a front view showing the entire front side of the pachinko machine 1, and FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing the main body frame 3 and the game board 5 of the pachinko machine 1 separated obliquely from the upper right front.
The main body frame 3 is configured by integrally molding the front frame body 11, the game board mounting frame 12, and the mechanism mounting body 13 with a synthetic resin material. The front frame body 11 of the main body frame 3 is formed in a rectangular frame shape having a size corresponding to the outer shape excluding the support plate 6 on the front side of the outer frame 2 (see FIG. 1). A main body frame side hinge device 15 is fixed to the upper and lower portions on one side of the front frame body 11, and a hinge pin and a hinge are connected to the outer frame side hinge device 14 fixed to the upper and lower portions on one side of the outer frame 2. It is mounted so that it can be opened and closed by a hole. That is, the hinge mechanism 7 is configured by the outer frame side hinge tool 14, the main body frame side hinge tool 15, the hinge pin, and the hinge hole.

  On the front side of the front frame body 11, a speaker box portion 16 is integrally formed in the front lower left area of the front frame body 11 positioned below the game board mounting frame 12, and is formed in the front opening portion of the speaker box portion 16. The speaker mounting plate 17 is mounted so as to close the opening. A speaker 18 is mounted on the speaker mounting plate 17. In addition, in the lower region of the front surface of the front frame 11, a firing rail 19 is attached to the upper half of the front frame 11 in an inclined manner. A lower front plate 30 is mounted on the lower half of the lower area of the front surface of the front frame 11. A lower tray 31 capable of storing game balls is provided at a substantially central portion of the front surface of the lower front plate 30, an operation handle 32 is provided on the right side, and an ashtray 33 is provided on the left side. . The lower plate 31 is provided with a ball discharge lever 34 for discharging the game ball downward.

[Configuration of Front Frame] A description will be given based on FIGS. 1 and 2.
The front frame 4 is mounted on one side of the front surface of the front frame body 11 so as to cover a portion extending from the upper end of the front frame body 11 to the upper edge of the lower front plate 30 so as to be opened and closed forward by a hinge mechanism 36. Yes. In addition, a substantially circular opening window 38 through which the game area 37 of the game board 5 can be seen through from the front is formed at a substantially central portion of the front frame 4. Further, a window frame 39 having a rectangular frame shape larger than the opening window 38 is provided on the rear side of the front frame 4, and a transparent plate 50 such as a glass plate or a transparent resin plate is mounted on the window frame 39. . Further, substantially the entire front surface of the front frame 4 is decorated by a front decoration member in which a lamp or the like is provided, and an upper plate 51 is formed at the lower part of the front surface of the front frame 4. Specifically, around the opening window 38, a side decoration device 52 is mounted on the left and right sides, an upper plate 51 is mounted on the lower portion, and an acoustic decoration device 53 is mounted on the upper portion. The side decoration device 52 is mainly configured by a side decoration body 54 in which a lamp substrate is disposed and formed of a synthetic resin material. A plurality of slit-like opening holes that are long in the horizontal direction are arranged in the side decoration body 54 in the vertical direction, and a lens 55 corresponding to a light source disposed on the lamp substrate is incorporated in the opening hole. The acoustic illumination device 53 includes a transparent cover body 56, a speaker 57, a speaker cover 58, a reflector body (not shown), and the like, and these constituent members are assembled together to form a unit.

[Configuration of Locking Device] A description will be given based on FIGS. 1 and 4.
A function of locking the main body frame 3 with respect to the outer frame 2 and a function of locking the front frame 4 with respect to the main body frame 3 on the rear side of the free end side opposite to the hinge mechanism 36 of the front frame body 11 The locking device 70 having both of the above is mounted. That is, in this embodiment, the locking device 70 includes a plurality of upper and lower body frame locking hooks 72 that detachably engage with a closing tool 71 provided on the outer frame 2 to lock the body frame 3 in a closed state, From the front of the pachinko machine 1, a plurality of upper and lower door locking hooks 74 that detachably engage with a closing tool 73 provided on the rear side of the front end of the front frame 4 to lock the front frame 4 in a closed state. And a cylinder lock 75 that is exposed through the front frame 11 and the lower front plate 30 so that the key can be inserted and unlocked. Then, a key is inserted into the key hole of the cylinder lock 75 and rotated in one direction, so that the engagement between the main body frame locking hook 72 and the closing tool 71 of the outer frame 2 is released, and the main body frame 3 is unlocked. By rotating in the opposite direction, the engagement between the door locking hook 74 and the closing tool 73 of the front frame 4 is released and the front frame 4 is unlocked.

[Configuration of Game Board Mounting Frame and Game Board] A description will be given based on FIGS. 1, 3, 4, and 5.
FIG. 3 is an enlarged front view showing the configuration of the game area 37, and FIG. 5 is a rear view showing the entire rear side of the pachinko machine 1.
As shown in FIGS. 1 and 4, the game board mounting frame 12 of the main body frame 3 is provided on the rear side of the front frame body 11, and the game board 5 is mounted so as to be attachable / detachable from the front. . The game board 5 is formed in a substantially square plate shape having a size to be fitted from the front of the game board mounting frame 12 (see FIG. 11). A guide rail 78 including an outer rail 76 and an inner rail 77 is provided on the board surface (front surface) of the game board 5, and a game area 37 is defined inside the guide rail 78. A predetermined gap is provided between the launch rail 19 and the guide rail 78, and when the launched game ball returns to the guide rail 78, the game ball is discharged from the gap. It is configured to be guided to the lower plate 31. Further, a front structural member 79 made of synthetic resin is attached to the front surface of the game board 5 in the outer region of the guide rail 78.

  As shown in FIG. 3, in the game area 37, a number of obstacle nails (without reference numerals) are provided in a predetermined gauge arrangement, and a windmill 90 is provided at an appropriate position in the middle thereof. A center accessory 91 is disposed at a substantially central position of the game area 37. The design of the center accessory 91 characterizes the model of the pachinko machine 1, the game concept, and the like.

  The center accessory 91 is composed of a frame-like decorative body as a whole, and a character body 92, which is a head of the character, is integrally attached to the upper edge of the center accessory 91. The character body 92 functions as a movable object that can be turned. Further, a decorative body 93 designed for another character is disposed on the left and right of the character body 92.

  In addition, a warp passage is formed along with a warp entrance (not shown) at the upper edge or the left and right side edges of the center accessory 91, and when a game ball flowing down along the game board surface enters the warp entrance, It is adapted to be taken inside the center accessory 91.

  A ball receiving shelf 94 (also referred to as a stage) is formed at the lower edge of the center accessory 91, and the ball receiving shelf 94 has a certain depth in the front-rear direction. The game ball taken in through the warp passage is released to the inside of the center accessory 91 and guided to the ball receiving shelf 94. The ball receiving shelf 94 rolls a game ball on its upper surface, and gives various changes to its movement to add interest to the game.

  In addition, a ball guiding path 95 is formed at the center of the lower edge of the center accessory 91, and an entrance (not shown) to the ball guiding path 95 is formed on the upper surface of the ball receiving shelf 94. Yes. The game ball that has dropped from the ball receiving shelf 94 to the entrance of the ball guide path 95 is guided downward through the ball guide path 95 as it is.

  On the other hand, the exit of the ball guiding path 95 is open toward the front, and the game ball released from the exit falls almost downward. In the game area 37, a ball entry device 96 is disposed immediately below the ball guide path 95, and when a game ball enters the ball entry device 96, a start prize is awarded. Therefore, the game ball released from the ball guiding path 95 can be awarded with a very high probability. The ball entry device 96 has a pair of left and right movable pieces 97, and these movable pieces 97 can be expanded left and right to increase the probability of entry.

  In the game area 37, an attacker device 98 is disposed further below the above-described ball entry device 96. The attacker device 98 opens and closes the big prize opening by opening and closing the opening and closing member 99. Let

  In addition, four LEDs 110 functioning as special symbol indicators (details will be described later) and four LEDs (holding ball lamps) 111 indicating a lottery holding state are provided at the lower edge of the center accessory 91. ing. The four holding ball lamps 111 are turned on for the number of times of holding (up to four times) in the “big hit” lottery. Below these, a normal symbol display 112a for displaying a lottery result by passing the game ball 7 to the start gate port 113, a status indicator 112b for displaying a lottery state, and the like are provided.

  In addition, the game area 37 is provided with a start gate port 113, a general winning port 114, and the like. In addition, an effect display device 115 is disposed inside the center accessory 91, and the effect display device 115 displays an effect such as an image such as a moving image or a video, or an operation of a movable member. Examples of the effect display device 115 include liquid crystal display devices, EL display devices, plasma display devices, and display devices such as CRTs. The display surface of the effect display device 115 is mounted on the rear side of the center accessory 91 so as to face the opening window, and the center accessory 91 is fitted into an assembly hole penetrating in the center of the game board 5. Rarely, the display device control board box 117 having the display device control board 116 (see FIG. 10) of the rear part of the center accessory 91 and the effect display device 115 is disposed so as to protrude to the rear side of the game board 5. Here, the effect display device 115 corresponds to the display means of the present invention.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 5, at the lower rear side of the game board 5, as a collective bag for receiving the game balls flowing into various winning devices and guiding the game balls to a predetermined position in a portion extending from the center portion to the lower portion. A box mounting base 118 having both the above function and the function as a box mounting portion is provided. The box mounting base 118 is mounted with a sub control board box 130 in which a sub control board 119 such as a sound control board and a lamp control board is housed, and is superposed on the rear side of the sub control board box 130. A main control board box 132 in which the main control board 131 is housed is mounted. Further, in a state where the box mounting base 118, the sub control board box 130 and the main control board box 132 are respectively mounted on the rear side of the game board 5, the game board 5 is moved from the front of the game board mounting frame 12 of the main body frame 3. The box mounting base 118, the sub control board box 130, and the main control board box 132 are arranged so as not to protrude outward from the outline of the game board 5 so that they can be fitted and installed.

[Configuration of Main Body Frame Mechanism Mounted Body, Ball Tank, and Tank Rail] A description will be given based on FIGS. 8 and 9.
FIG. 8 is a perspective view showing the state in which various members are assembled to the main body frame 3 of the pachinko machine 1 from obliquely upper right rear, and FIG. 9 is a perspective view showing the main body frame 3 alone from obliquely upper right rear.
The mechanism mounting body 13 of the main body frame 3 is formed with a tank mounting portion 133, a rail mounting portion 134, a dispensing device mounting portion 135, and the like, and a ball tank 136 is mounted on the tank mounting portion 133. The ball tank 136 is made of a transparent synthetic resin material, and is formed in a box shape opening upward so that a large number of game balls supplied from the island facility can be stored. The storage state of the game balls in the ball tank 136 is visible through the rear side wall of the ball tank 136. In addition, a discharge port 138 for discharging a game ball is formed at the rear corner of the bottom plate portion 137 of the ball tank 136, and the bottom plate portion 137 is formed on an inclined surface that is inclined downward toward the discharge port 138. .

  The mechanism mounting body 13 of the main body frame 3 is integrally formed with a rail mounting portion 134 so as to approach the tank mounting portion 133 downward, and the rail component 139 is mounted on the rail mounting portion 134 so that the tank rail 150 is configured. That is, in this embodiment, the rail mounting portion 134 is formed in a state in which the upper lateral portion of the main body frame 3 is recessed by a predetermined depth, and the back side wall of the recess is used as the front wall portion 151 of the tank rail 150. An inclined rail shelf 155 is formed along the lower edge of the concave portion so as to incline downward from one end (left end toward FIG. 9) to the other end (right end toward FIG. 9). An upward surface extending in the lateral direction of the rail shelf 155 is a rail receiving portion 158.

  The rail constituting member 139 that is mounted on the rail mounting portion 134 and constitutes the tank rail 150 includes a rear wall portion 152 that forms a rail passage between the rail mounting portion 134 and the front wall portion 151, and an inclined lower plate And a partition wall (both not shown) that project along the center in the front-rear direction of the upper surface of the lower plate part and divide the rail passage into front and rear rows (in this embodiment, front and rear rows). It is formed in preparation. The rail constituting member 139 is attached to the rail attaching portion 134 by an appropriate attachment means, thereby forming a tank rail 150 having a plurality of front and rear rows of rail passages. Then, after the game balls discharged from the discharge port 138 of the ball tank 136 (dropped by its own weight) are received at one end of the rail passages in the front and rear rows of the tank rail 150, the game balls are moved along the rail passage by their own weight. And rolling toward the other end of the rail passage. Further, in this embodiment, the rail component member 139 is formed of a transparent synthetic resin material, whereby the flow state of the game balls in the rail passage is visually recognized through the rear wall portion 152 of the rail component member 139. It is possible.

  The front wall portion 151 of the tank rail 150 (rail mounting portion 134) has a first space portion to avoid interference with the upper end portion of the rear portion of the equipment (for example, the center accessory 91) protruding rearward of the game board 5. It is provided in a separated state. In this embodiment, the rear end of the rail shelf 155 serving as the rear end portion of the main body frame 3 and the rear wall portion of the tank rail 150 are substantially flush with the rear side wall of the ball tank 136. In other words, the tank rail 150 is arranged behind the rear surface of the game board 5 so that the rear wall portion of the ball tank 136 is substantially flush with the rear wall portion of the ball tank 136. Accordingly, a first space portion for avoiding interference with the rear portion of the center accessory 91 is provided between the rear side of the game board 5 and the front wall portion 151 of the tank rail 150.

  Above the tank rail 150, a rectifying body 156 for aligning the game balls flowing in the rail passage without overlapping each other is mounted on the upper portion thereof so as to be swingable about the shaft 157. The rectifier 156 is provided with a weight from the center to the bottom.

[Configurations of Dispensing Device Mounting Unit and Ball Dispensing Device] A description will be given based on FIGS. 8 and 9.
A vertically long paying device mounting portion 135 corresponding to a ball paying device (ball paying unit) 170 described below is formed in the vertical direction of one side of the mechanism mounting body 13 of the main body frame 3. The dispensing device mounting portion 135 is formed in a concave shape having an opening on the rear side. In addition, an opening 173 through which a payout motor 172 (see FIG. 4) of the ball payout device 170 can project is formed at a predetermined position on a back wall portion (not shown) having a stepped shape of the payout device mounting portion 135. Yes.

  In a state where the ball paying device 170 is mounted in the recess of the paying device mounting portion 135, a second space portion is provided between the game board 5 and the first space portion, which is at substantially the same level in the front-rear direction. . Thus, the rail passage and the ball passage are arranged at substantially the same level in the front-rear direction. Further, the rear end of the body frame 3, that is, the rear end of the peripheral wall portion of the dispensing device mounting portion 135, the rear end of the rail shelf 155, the rear surfaces of the ball tank 136, the tank rail 150, and the ball dispensing device 170 are substantially the same surface. ing.

  The ball payout device 170 has a vertically long box shape that is substantially the same size as the recess of the payout device mounting portion 135, and is unitized by mounting various parts related to payout. The ball payout device 170 is fitted from the rear opening of the concave portion of the payout device mounting portion 135 and is mounted by appropriate mounting means (for example, mounting means such as an elastic clip, a locking claw, and a screw). It has become.

  Although not shown, the ball dispensing device 170 is formed by dividing the ball passages having inflow ports respectively communicating with the outlets of the rail passages in the tank rail 150 into a plurality of front and rear rows (for example, front and rear rows). Also, the downstream portions of the front and rear rows of ball passages formed in the interior are bifurcated to form front and rear rows of prize balls, a ball rental ball passage and a ball removal ball passage. In addition, a payout member (not shown) made of a rotating body for distributing and paying out game balls to any of the passages is rotated in the forward and reverse directions at a branch portion between the winning ball and the ball passage for lending and the ball passage for ball removal. It is arranged to be possible.

[Equipment on the lower rear side of the main body frame] A description will be given based on Figs.
On the rear side of the front frame body 11 of the main body frame 3, one side (left side in FIG. 5) of the rear lower region of the front frame body 11 located below the game board mounting frame 12 is below the launch rail 19. A launching device unit 194 in which a launching hammer (not shown) for launching a game ball sent to the launching position of the tilted end, a launching motor 192 for operating the launching hammer, etc. are assembled to the mounting substrate 193 and unitized. Is installed. In addition, a power supply board box 196 that houses a power supply board 195 is mounted at a substantially central portion of the rear lower region of the front frame body 11, and the dispensing control board 197 is placed in a state of being superimposed on the rear side of the power supply board box 196. A payout control board box 198 is mounted. The payout control board 197 includes a RAM for storing the number of game balls to be paid out, and transmits a control signal for paying out game balls in accordance with a payout signal transmitted from the main control board 131 to a relay circuit board (not shown). Thus, the operation of the payout motor 172 is controlled.

[Configuration of Rear Cover Body] A description will be given based on FIGS. 5 and 6.
FIG. 6 is a perspective view showing the entire rear side of the pachinko machine 1 from the upper right rear.
The rear end portions of the display device control board box 117 (see FIG. 11) and the main control board box 132 arranged on the rear surface of the game board 5 protrude toward the window opening portion opened in the center portion of the mechanism mounting body 13. . And between the side wall part which comprises one side wall of the window opening part of the mechanism mounting body 13, and the one side wall of the dispensing device mounting part 135 which comprises the other side wall, a substantially square box shape is formed by an opaque synthetic resin material. The formed rear cover body 210 is detachably mounted by a cover hinge mechanism 211.

  The rear cover body 210 is configured integrally with a substantially rectangular rear wall portion 212 and a peripheral wall portion 213 that protrudes forward from the outer peripheral edge of the rear wall portion 212. Of the peripheral wall portion 213 of the rear cover body 210, the wall portion 213 a on one side is attached and detached from above the hinge holes of the hinge body 214 formed at a total of three locations above and below the side wall portion of the mechanism mounting body 13. A hinge body 216 having a hinge pin 215 that can be fitted downward is integrally formed. Further, of the peripheral wall portion 213 of the rear cover body 210, the other wall portion 213b has a locking claw that can be elastically engaged with a locking hole formed in one side wall of the dispensing device mounting portion 135. An elastic closing body 217 is integrally formed.

  That is, in the rear cover body 210, the hinge pins 215 of the upper and lower and intermediate hinge bodies 216 are fitted from above the hinge holes of the hinge body 214 on the side wall portion of the mechanism mounting body 13. In this state, the rear cover body 210 is rotated toward the other side of the mechanism mounting body 13 around the hinge pin 215, and the elastic closing body 217 is inserted into the locking hole on one side wall of the dispensing device mounting portion 135. The rear cover body 210 is held in the closed state on the rear side of the mechanism mounting body 13 by being elastically engaged. Then, the rear cover body 210 covers the entire display device control board box 117 (see FIG. 11) on the rear surface of the game board 5 and a portion extending from the substantially middle portion to the upper end of the main control board box 132 by the rear cover body 210. ing. As a result, the board connector (mainly the board connector for connecting to the display apparatus control board 116) of the main control board 131 exposed at the upper part of the main control board box 132 is hidden from view from behind.

  Further, a portion from the substantially middle portion to the lower end of the main control board box 132 is exposed without being covered by the rear cover body 210. The inspection connector 218 disposed on the main control board 131 is exposed below the main control board box 132, and the inspection connector on the main control board 131 is closed with the rear cover body 210 closed. A board inspection device (not shown) can be connected to the connector 218 for inspection.

  A large number of heat radiation holes 230, 231, 232, and 233 are provided in the rear cover body 210, and internal heat is released from these many heat radiation holes 230, 231, 232, and 233. . In this embodiment, the rear cover body 210 is provided with a large number of slit-like heat radiation holes 230 extending from the peripheral wall portion 213 to the rear wall portion 212, and from the substantially middle height position of the rear wall portion 212 to the upper portion. A large number of elliptical, elliptical, etc. heat radiation holes 231 are provided therethrough, and a large number of elliptical, elliptical, etc. heat radiation holes 232 and a predetermined number of horizontally elongated rectangular heat radiation holes 233 pass through the lower portion of the rear wall 212. It is installed.

  Further, the horizontally long rectangular heat radiation holes 233 have a size corresponding to the size and arrangement position of a plurality of parallel seal portions 235 sealed by the seal screws (sealing members) of the main control board box 132. It penetrates the position. As a result, even when the opaque rear cover body 210 is closed, the plurality of parallel sealing portions 235 of the main control board box 132 are exposed so as to be visible at the portion of the heat radiation hole 233. For this reason, even when the rear cover body 210 is closed, the sealing state of the sealing portion 235 of the main control board box 132 can be easily visually confirmed. Further, since the opaque synthetic resin material can be easily used as a synthetic resin material that is recycled compared to the transparent synthetic resin material, the rear cover body 210 can be manufactured at low cost.

  Of the peripheral wall portion 213 of the rear cover body 210, a predetermined position (two places on the left and right in this embodiment) of the upper wall portion 213c is substantially C-shaped to hold a power cord (not shown) in an appropriately folded state. An elastically deformable cord holder 237 extends toward the rear wall surface of the upper tank rail 150 (the rear wall surface of the rail component 139). A knob for removing the power cord by elastically deforming the cord holder 237 is formed at the tip of the cord holder 237.

  One end of the power cord is detachably connected to the board connector 239 of the distribution board 238, and the power plug at the other end is inserted into a power outlet. As described above, the cord holder 237 is integrally formed on the rear cover body 210 and the power cord is held, so that the power cord hangs and gets caught by foreign objects when the pachinko machine is transported and stored. Problems can be prevented.

[Configuration of Sphere Derivative for Lower Dish, etc. at Rear Lower Part of Main Body Frame] A description will be given based on FIGS. 2 and 7.
FIG. 7 is a perspective view showing a state in which the rear cover 210 and various control boards are removed from the perspective view of the pachinko machine 1 shown in FIG.
A lower dish ball derivative 253 is attached to the other side portion (hinge portion) of the rear lower region of the main body frame 3 in the recessed portion of the rear step portion of the speaker box portion 16. The lower tray ball derivative 253 is used when the game balls paid out to the upper plate 51 through the upper plate connection path (not shown) from the award and rental ball passages of the ball dispensing device 170 are full. The game ball on the upper plate communication path is for guiding the game ball to the lower plate 31.

  In this embodiment, a board box 254 that houses the interface board 252 is mounted on the outer surface of the rear wall of the lower dish ball derivative 253. The interface board 252 is interposed between the ball lending machine installed adjacent to the pachinko machine 1 and the payout control board 197, and transmits / receives a signal related to ball lending between the ball lending machine and the payout control board 197. Electrical connection is possible.

[Configuration of Special Symbol Display] This will be described with reference to FIG.
In the present embodiment, four LEDs 110 are arranged on the left side of the lower edge of the center accessory 91, and the arrangement of these LEDs 110 functions as a special symbol display. In addition, the array of four LEDs 111 on the right side is a holding ball lamp.

  In the present embodiment, the function of the special symbol display device can be realized by turning on / off the LED 110. For example, the change state of the special symbol is displayed by blinking the four LEDs 110 in various patterns in response to the start winning. Then, when a certain fluctuation time is over, the stop state in which the special symbol is determined is displayed by the turn-on / off display pattern of the four LEDs 110. Thereby, when the lottery is performed, the result information is notified by turning on / off the LED 110. Note that the control of the special symbol variation display and stop display by turning on / off the LED 110 is performed by the main control board 131.

Specifically, each LED 110 is a light emission type of one color (for example, red), and each LED 110 can switch a display pattern in two ways of “off” and “on”. Accordingly, a total of 16 patterns (2 ⁴ = 16) can be prepared as the lighting / light-off display patterns when the four LEDs 110 are arranged. Although only one color is shown here for convenience of explanation, the lighting color of the LED 110 may be two or more colors. Further, the LEDs 110 need not be arranged in one place, may be arranged separately, and do not particularly need to be arranged on the board surface. Or you may display a special symbol by five or more LED, and you may display using 7 segment LED.

On the other hand, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, two jackpot modes are prepared as modes in which a profit is given to the player, and these are (1) “normal (non-probable) jackpot”, (2) “ It is distinguished by “probable big hit”.
(1) “Normal (non-probable change) big hit” is, for example, a round operation that opens and closes the attacker device 98 in a constant pattern for up to 30 seconds, and repeats up to 15 rounds. It is called. The player can win a lot of prize balls by winning the game balls in the big prize opening during the big hit game. Note that each round operation ends when either 30 seconds elapses or 10 winning balls are counted. The big hit game ends when the round operation is completed 15 times.

  (2) The “probable big hit” is to enable a big hit game similar to the above (1), but after the big hit game is finished, the probability of the next big hit is set higher than normal (for example, the normal big hit game) When the jackpot probability is 1/320, a privilege of changing to 5 / fold 1/64) is added. For this reason, when the player wins a promising big hit, the next big hit probability becomes high, and it is possible to continuously win the big hit (so-called consecutive resort).

  In addition, the specific numerical values referred to in the above (1) and (2) are the best in the practice of the present invention. In addition, these numerical values can be variously changed and are not limited by the best numerical values.

  Further, when the probability variation state (high probability state) is caused by the “probability big hit” in the above (2), the random variation maintenance lottery (falling lottery) may be performed every time the start winning prize is triggered. The maintenance lottery is performed with a certain probability, and when the lottery is lost with this maintenance lottery, a process of internally returning from the high probability state to the low probability state (normal probability) is performed.

[Functional Configuration of Main Substrate and Peripheral Substrate] A description will be given based on FIG.
FIG. 12 is a block diagram schematically showing the control configuration.
The control of the pachinko machine 1 is broadly divided into a group of the main board 310 and a group of the peripheral boards 311, and among these, the group of the main board 310 plays game operations (winning detection, winning judgment, special symbol display, awards, etc.). Sphere payout etc.), and a group of peripheral boards 311 controls production operations (light emitting decoration, sound output, liquid crystal display, etc.).

  The main board 310 includes a main control board 131 and a payout control board 197. The main control board 131 includes a CPU 314 as a central processing unit, a ROM 315 as a read-only memory, and a RAM 316 as a readable / writable memory. The CPU 314 controls various games performed in the pachinko machine 1 by executing a control program stored in the ROM 315, and creates a command signal to be output to the peripheral board 311 and the payout control board 197. The RAM 316 temporarily stores various data generated in various processes executed by the main control board 131 and information such as input signals. Detection signals from the gate sensor 317, the start port sensor 318, the count sensor 319, the V prize winning sensor 330, and the like are input to the main control board 131. On the other hand, the main control board 131 outputs a drive signal to the solenoid 331, the special symbol display 332, the normal symbol display 112a, and the like. The payout control board 197 includes a CPU 333 as a central processing unit, a ROM 334 as a read-only memory, and a RAM 335 as a readable / writable memory. The payout control board 197 processes the command signal input from the main control board 131 and outputs a drive signal to the ball payout device 170. Thereby, the ball payout device 170 pays out the game ball according to the drive signal.

  Bidirectional communication is performed between the main control board 131 and the payout control board 197 via respective input / output interfaces. For example, when the main control board 131 transmits a prize ball command, payout control is performed in response thereto. An ACK signal is returned from the board 197 to the main control board 131.

  On the other hand, the peripheral board 311 includes, for example, a plurality of illumination control boards 337 and 338 and a waveform control board 339 in addition to the sub-integrated board 336. Between the main control board 131 and the sub-integrated board 336, communication in only one direction is performed between the input / output interface and the input interface, and the main control board 131 and the sub-integrated board 336 communicate with each other. The command is sent, but not the other way around.

  The sub-integrated board 336 also includes electronic components such as the CPU 350, the ROM 351, the RAM 352, and the like, and a predetermined effect control program can be executed by these electronic components. Bidirectional communication is performed between the sub-integrated board 336 and the other illumination control boards 337 and 338 and the waveform control board 339 with each input / output interface. The first lighting control board 337 is mainly connected with the holding ball lamp 111 and the decoration lamp 353 including the side decoration device 52 and the like, and the sub-integrated board 336 holds the lighting control board 337 with respect to the lighting control board 337. When the lighting signal of the ball lamp 111 or the decoration lamp 353 is transmitted, the lighting control board 337 receives the signal and performs a process of lighting the lamps 111 and 353. An effect lamp 354 is connected to the second illumination control board 338 together with the effect display device 115. For example, when a display command for the effect display device 115 is transmitted from the sub-integrated substrate 336 to the illumination control board 338, the illumination control board 338 receives this and performs a process of actually operating the effect display device 115. In addition, although not shown, a driving member such as a motor or a solenoid for driving a movable body such as the character body 62 is connected to the electrical decoration control boards 337 and 338, for example.

  The waveform control board 339 performs processing for generating and transmitting / receiving waveform signals such as inaudible ultrasonic waves as well as audible sound waves as acoustic outputs. For example, when an acoustic output command is transmitted from the sub-integrated board 336 to the waveform control board 339, the waveform control board 339 receives this and performs processing for driving the speakers 18 and 57 described above. In addition, an ultrasonic transmission / reception device 356 is connected to the waveform control board 339, and the ultrasonic transmission / reception device 356 enables ultrasonic communication between a plurality of platforms. Normally, a plurality of pachinko machines 1 are installed side by side in the island facility of the hall, but between the pachinko machines 1 equipped with the ultrasonic transmission / reception device 356, mutual ultrasonic communication is possible. By using this communication function, a plurality of pachinko machines 1 can synchronize the effect operation or exchange game information between specific stands.

  The illumination control boards 337 and 338 and the waveform control board 339 are also CPUs 357, 358 and 359 as central processing units, ROMs 370, 371 and 372 as read-only memories, and RAMs 373 and 374 as read / write memories, respectively. , 375.

  Next, an example of control processing executed by the main control board 131 (particularly the CPU 314) will be described.

[Starting winning process] The process will be described with reference to FIG.
FIG. 13 shows a routine of the start winning process.
In this start winning process, it is determined whether or not there is a start win during the game (step S101). Specifically, when a detection signal is input from the start port sensor 318 corresponding to the above-described pitching device 96, it is determined that there is a start prize, and if no detection signal is input, it is determined that there is no start prize. Is done.

  If it is determined that there is a start prize (YES in step S101), it is next determined whether or not the number of start suspensions is less than the maximum of 4 (step S102). If the start pending number has already reached 4 at this time (NO), the start winning process routine is returned as it is. On the other hand, if the number of start-up holds is less than 4 (YES), a hold storage process is performed (step S103). In this hold storage process, for example, “1” is added to the hold number counter secured in the RAM 316 and the number of lighting of the hold ball lamp (LED) 111 is increased by one.

  In the hold storage process, a random value is acquired together. The random value acquired at this time includes, for example, a jackpot determining random number, a jackpot design random number, a variable variation random number (variable variation counter), an effect display pattern random number, and the like. Of these, the big hit determination random number is a random number for determining whether or not the big hit. The next jackpot symbol random number is used when the jackpot determination random number is determined to be a jackpot, and more specifically, a display pattern that is stopped and displayed by the special symbol indicator 332 (lights on the four LEDs 110). This is a random number for specifying a state combination pattern. The variable variation random number (variable variation counter) is a random number for varying the symbol variation time by the special symbol display 332. The effect display pattern random number is a random number for specifying a variable display pattern of effect display displayed on the effect display device 115. When the above random number values are acquired and stored in, for example, the RAM 316, the suspension storage process is finished and the present routine is returned.

[Game Operation Processing] A description will be given based on FIG.
FIG. 14 shows a game operation process routine associated with the start winning.
In this game operation process, it is first determined whether or not there is a start suspension (step S201). Specifically, when the value of the hold number counter is not 0, it is determined that there is a start hold (YES), and then it is determined whether or not the special symbol (lighted state) in the special symbol display 332 is an unchanged state. (Step S202). At this time, if the variable symbol display has not yet started on the special symbol display 332 (YES), a hold shift process is executed (step S203).

  In the hold shift process, the value of the hold number counter is decremented by “1”, and the process of shifting the contents of each random number value stored in the hold storage area of the RAM 316 is performed. Subsequently, a special figure variation setting process is executed (step S204). Here, the variation time of the special symbol and the display pattern when the variation is stopped are set. The contents of the special figure variation setting process will be described in detail later using still another flowchart (FIGS. 15 and 16).

  When the special figure variation setting process (step S204) is completed, an information output process (step S205) is executed next. Here, a control information command is generated and transmitted from the main control board 131 to the sub-integrated board 336. . Based on the received control information command, the sub-integrated board 336 controls the control information of the main control board 131 (start winning / holding presence / absence, special symbol fluctuation / stop display mode, hit determination result, probability fluctuation presence / absence, and effect image The fluctuation pattern etc.) is interpreted, and a predetermined performance operation is controlled.

  In the game operation process of FIG. 14, a hit determination process (step S206) is executed last. It should be noted that the value of the hold number counter is 0 at the start of the game operation process (NO in step S201), or the special symbol display 332 is changing even if the value of the hold number counter is not 0 (in step S202). If NO, in either case, the information output process (step S205) and the hit determination process (step S206) are executed bypassing the hold shift process (step S203) and the special figure fluctuation setting process (step S204).

  In the hit determination process (step S206), the hit flag set at the start of the variation of the special symbol is referred to, and if the hit flag is set, another process (FIG. 17) is executed.

[Details of Special Figure Variation Setting Process (Step S204)] A description will be given based on FIGS.
FIG. 15 shows the contents of the special figure fluctuation setting process A included in the special figure fluctuation setting process, and FIG. 16 shows the contents of the special figure fluctuation setting process B.
In the special figure fluctuation setting process A, the special symbol display 332 sets the fluctuation time and selects the display pattern at the time of stopping mainly based on the lottery result. Specifically, the result of the lottery is determined based on the jackpot determination random number that has already been acquired (step S301), and if it is a win (hit) (YES), the hit variation setting process (step S302) is performed. Executed. Note that “winning” here means that either (1) normal jackpot or (2) probability variation jackpot is met.

  On the other hand, if the result of the lottery is out of lane, that is, it is determined that none of (1) and (2) is true (NO), the variable fluctuation random number that has already been acquired (variable fluctuation) The value of the counter is compared with a predetermined value (for example, 1024) (step S303). The variable fluctuation random number is acquired within a range of 0 to 65535, for example. If this random number value is less than 1024 (YES), the variable fluctuation setting process (step S304) is executed. On the contrary, if the value of the random number for variable fluctuation is 1024 or more (NO), the fluctuation timer is set through each determination in step S305 or step S306. The variation timer is a timer for setting the variation time by the special symbol display 332. Specifically, if the current start pending number is “0” to “2” (YES in step S305), the variation timer is predetermined. Is set to a relatively long 10 seconds (step S307). Similarly, if the start hold number is “3” (YES in step S306), the variable timer is set to a relatively medium 8 seconds (step S308), and if the start hold number is “4” (step S308) In step S306, NO), the variation timer is set to a relatively short 6 seconds (step S309) (so-called holding time is short). In any case, when the variation timer is set, a special symbol stop pattern is subsequently selected (steps S310 to S312). For the stop pattern, the combination of the lighting states of the four LEDs 110 is appropriately selected from patterns that do not correspond to any hit mode.

  When the above special figure fluctuation setting process A is summarized, if the lottery result corresponds to any hit, the special symbol fluctuation display is started after another hit fluctuation setting process (step S302) is executed. (Step S313). On the other hand, if the lottery result does not correspond to any hit (displacement), another variable variation setting process (step S304) with a distribution ratio of 1/64 according to the value of the acquired variable variation random number (variable variation counter). ) Is executed, but in other cases (63/64), the change display of the special symbol (step S313) is started after the time of the change timer is set in three stages according to the number of start pending It becomes.

  Here, the variable variation setting process in step S304 is based on the concept of “outlier reach variation”. In other words, when the symbol is removed by lottery, the variation time of the special symbol is gradually shortened according to the number of start suspensions (steps S307 to S309). By changing the variation time to be longer or shorter, or changing the special symbol stop pattern, it is difficult to make the player notice that the variation is out of place. In addition, in order to distinguish this “out” from normal “out”, it is referred to as “special out”. In this variable fluctuation setting process, for example, the fluctuation time is distributed in six ways according to the table shown in Table 1 below.

  On the other hand, in the hit fluctuation setting process in step S302, the fluctuation time is distributed into six ways according to the table shown in Table 2 below, for example, using the variable fluctuation random number (variable fluctuation counter) values from 0 to 65535. It is done. As is clear from the comparison between Tables 1 and 2, the variation time at the time of hitting is set to be longer than the variation time at the time of special deviation. In other words, the longer the variation time, the higher the expected value that is a big hit. When this hit special fluctuation setting process is executed, “1” is set to the internal hit flag, and this routine is returned.

  FIG. 16 shows the contents of the special figure fluctuation execution process B included in the special figure fluctuation setting process (step S204 in FIG. 14). When the variation of the special symbol is started by the previous special symbol variation setting process A, it is determined here whether or not it is during the variation period (step S401). Specifically, whether or not it is during the fluctuation period can be determined by referring to the above-described fluctuation timer. If the fluctuation timer is activated, it is determined that the fluctuation period is in effect (YES). Conversely, if the variation timer is stopped, it is determined that the variation period is not in effect (NO).

  If it is determined in step S401 that it is during the special symbol fluctuation period, then the fluctuation display control process (step S402) is executed. Here, for the four LEDs 110 constituting the special symbol display 332, for example, the counter values of 0 to 15 are acquired and assigned to 8-bit values, and a total of four switches (for four LEDs) are used using this value. Is switched every 40 ms. Thereby, the high speed fluctuation | variation by the special symbol display 332 is implement | achieved, while four LED110 blinks. Here, the lighting / extinguishing of the LED 110 is controlled with reference to the counter value, but the lighting / extinguishing pattern of the LED 110 can be switched using, for example, a predetermined variation pattern table.

  Thereafter, when the fluctuation timer counts up and the fluctuation period ends, it is determined that the special symbol fluctuation period is not in effect (NO), and then stop pattern display control (step S403) is executed. In this stop pattern display control, the on / off display pattern data of the stop pattern already selected in the special figure variation setting process A (FIG. 15) or the like is transmitted to the special symbol display 332. It is not necessary to transmit the pattern data at every interrupt cycle (for example, 4 ms), and it is preferable to adjust the light emission luminance of the LED 110 by appropriately sampling.

[About jackpot processing] It demonstrates based on FIG.
FIG. 17 shows the contents of the big hit process.
When the condition device operates internally and the big hit process is executed, first, a predetermined round counter is initialized (step S501). The round counter is secured in, for example, the RAM, and the value of the round counter is reset with the initialization. The round counter is for counting the number of rounds in the big hit game, and when the value reaches the set maximum number of times, the big hit process ends.

  After the round counter is initialized, “0” is set in a predetermined winning ball counter (step S502), and then the big winning opening (attacker device 98) is opened (step S503). Then, in the next step S504, it is determined whether or not the opening period of the big prize opening is within the set maximum period (for example, 30 seconds). If the opening period is within the set maximum period (YES), it is next determined whether or not the value of the winning ball counter is less than 10 (step S505). At this time, if the value of the winning ball counter is less than 10 (YES), it is determined whether or not the detection signal of the count sensor corresponding to the big winning opening is turned on (step S506). When the count sensor is turned ON by winning a prize at the big winning opening (YES), “1” is added to the winning ball counter in the next step S507, and the determination in step S504 is performed again. Alternatively, if there is no winning in the big winning opening in step S506 and the count sensor is not ON (NO), the determination in step S504 is performed without adding the winning ball number counter.

  In the case of “ordinary big hit” or “probable big hit”, one round ends when either the set maximum period of 30 seconds elapses or the winning ball reaches 10 counts. . If either of these two conditions is satisfied, the determination in step S504 or step S505 is negative (NO), so that the big prize opening is closed to end the round (step S508). Then, in the next step S509, it is determined whether or not the value of the round counter has reached a set maximum continuation count (for example, 15 rounds).

  If the value of the round counter has not reached the set maximum number of continuations (15 rounds) (NO in step S509), then “1” is added to the value of the round counter (step S510) and the winning ball counter is set to “0”. (Step S502).

  The above processing is the content corresponding to the processing of the first round in the “normal big hit” or “probability big hit”. Thereafter, when the round operation is repeated and it is determined that the value of the round counter has reached the set maximum continuation count (15 rounds) (YES in step S509), the jackpot processing is ended there.

[Details of Effect Display in Effect Display Device] A description will be given based on FIGS.
FIG. 18 shows the contents of the control process in the sub-integrated board 336, and FIG. 19 shows the contents of the control process in the electrical decoration control board 338. FIG. 20 shows a functional configuration in effect display control. FIG. 21 to FIG. 24 show specific examples of effects.

  By the way, the processing described so far is purely related to the control of the game operation by the main control board 131, but when the sub integrated board 336 receives the control information command from the main control board 131, various processes are performed based on this. An effect process can be executed.

  More specifically, as described above, the main control board 131 acquires the big hit determination random number, the big hit symbol random number, the variable variation random number, the effect display pattern random number, and the like in the hold storage process (S103). Based on random numbers, information on presence / absence of jackpot (whether command), information indicating whether it is “ordinary jackpot” or “probable bonus jackpot” in case of jackpot (probability change / non-probability change command), and type of production display pattern Information relating to the variation time of the special symbol (variation display pattern command) is set as a variation start command and transmitted from the main control board 131 to the sub-integrated board 336 (S205).

  Then, when the sub integrated board 336 receives the change start command from the main control board 131 as shown in FIG. 18 (YES in step S601), the change in the effect display device 115 is performed based on the received change start command. A mode is set (step S602). Specifically, a variation display pattern corresponding to the variation display pattern command is set, and a final stop symbol in the decorative symbol sequence is determined based on the success / failure command and the probability variation / non-accuracy variation command. For example, in the case of “probable big hit”, one symbol is determined as the final stop symbol from among a plurality of decorative symbols corresponding to the probable big hit. Further, the sub-integrated board 336 has random number generation means (not shown), acquires the random number, and produces a jackpot announcement effect mode (for example, the appearance time and appearance order are irregular) according to the acquired random number. A predetermined happening production pattern) is added. Further, the sub integrated board 336 sets these determined fluctuation modes as a fluctuation start command for the illumination control boards 337 and 338 and the waveform control board 339 (step S603). Specifically, a variable display pattern command, a final stop symbol command, a happening effect pattern command, and the like are set. Then, these set fluctuation start commands are transmitted to the respective control boards 337, 338, 339 (step S604). Thereby, on these control boards 337, 338, and 339, it is possible to perform an effect display according to the lottery result, or to generate a sound or the like in accordance with the effect display.

In particular, as shown in FIG. 19, when the illumination control board 338 receives a change start command from the sub-integrated board 336 (YES in step S <b> 701), the change mode in the effect display device 115 is changed based on the change start command. After setting (step S702), the effect display device 115 is controlled (step S703). Specifically, the variable display pattern corresponding to the variable display pattern command is set, and the final stop symbol of the decorative symbol sequence is set based on the final stop symbol command. Further, a happening effect corresponding to the happening effect pattern command is determined, and a more specific effect mode is added. That is, the illumination control board 338 has random number generation means (not shown), and can add a more specific effect form to each variation pattern in the effect display device 115. . Specifically, the ROM 371 in the illumination control board 338 stores the types of variation patterns and the appearance bodies (objects and characters) that can be selected (appears) for each variation pattern in association with each other. For example, when the variation pattern “XX reach system” is determined on the main control board 131, one or a plurality of appearance objects are selected from a plurality of types of appearance objects corresponding to “XX reach system”. Thus, it is possible to cause the selected appearance object to appear during the effect display of a series of variation patterns. As described above, in this example, the selection process of the variation pattern including the appearance object is shared by the main control board 131, the sub integrated board 111, and the illumination control board 338. While reducing the processing burden on the integrated substrate 111, the variation pattern is complicated, and the interest of the production is improved.
In the flowcharts shown in FIGS. 18 and 19, among the command reception processes in the sub-integrated board 336 and the illumination control board 338, only the variable start command reception process related to the control of the effect is described. That is, here, processing for a command at power-on or a command at the time of abnormality is omitted.

  By the way, in the effect image displayed on the effect display device 115 of the present example, there are a decorative pattern that is variably displayed with periodicity, and a plurality of appearance objects (characters, etc.) that can appear at a predetermined timing while the decorative pattern is changing. And are included. Hereinafter, the decorative design and the appearance object will be described in detail.

(About decorative designs)
In this example, for example, three decorative symbol sequences of upper, middle, and lower are set as decorative symbols, and the left decorative symbol, the middle decorative symbol, and the right decorative symbol are variably displayed for each decorative symbol column. It has become. A series of decorative symbols is composed of a main decorative symbol with numbers “0” to “9” and sub-decorative symbols made up of pictures. The main decorative symbols are displayed in ascending or descending numerical order. In addition, a sub-decoration pattern is arranged between the main decoration symbols to form a series of decoration symbol sequences. The main decorative design and the secondary decorative design are displayed in a changing manner from right to left with periodicity, and the display is changed in the order of the upper decorative design row → the lower decorative design row → the middle decorative design row. If the main decorative symbol is aligned with a combination of big hit decorative symbols (for example, “7”, “7”, “7”) on any active line at the time of the stop, the special game video is displayed as a big hit It has become.

  In this example, the decorative symbol sequence variation start timing in the effect display device 115 is after the special symbol variation start, and the decorative symbol sequence variation stop is before the special symbol variation stop. Thus, at the start and stop of the variable symbol display, the effect display device 115 does not perform the effect display, thereby preventing the confusing display on the effect display device 115 with respect to the special symbol variable display. In addition, it is possible to prevent the player from recognizing whether or not the player is hit during the production of the production display device 115, that is, to impair the production effect.

(About the appearance)
Appearances made up of characters and the like are displayed as advance notices for the lottery results, and are associated with jackpot reliability. By making this appearance appear (appear) during the change of the decorative design, it becomes possible to give the player a sense of expectation. In this example, a plurality of characters are prepared, and a relationship between the jackpot reliability of each character and the frequency of appearance of each character during the game is set in advance in a table.
The jackpot reliability is generated depending on the selection ratio when there are a plurality of effects having different probabilities of being selected as effects at the time of losing. For example, a performance with a lower selection rate has higher reliability for a big hit and an expected value becomes higher.

  Next, a functional configuration in the effect display control of the decorative symbol and the appearance object, that is, a functional configuration realized as an effect program, and a specific effect example using these configurations will be described. As shown in FIG. 20, the control information command transmitted from the main board 310 (corresponding to the main control means) via the sub integrated board 336 is sent to the illumination control board 338 (corresponding to the sub control means) by the command receiving means. When received by 411, there is provided effect display control means 413 (corresponding to the second display control means) for controlling the effect display device 115 (corresponding to the sub-symbol display means) based on this.

  The effect display control means 413 changes a plurality of decorative symbol sequences in the effect display device 115, and causes the characters and backgrounds that appear in the effect display device 115 to appear at a predetermined timing while the decorative symbol sequence changes. is there. In other words, the effect display control means 413 is provided with a symbol control means 414 and a decoration symbol fluctuation control means 412, which changes a plurality of decoration symbol strings in the effect display device 115 and is recognized by the command receiving means 411. The decorative symbol sequence is sequentially stopped based on the final stop symbol command. As a specific production example, as shown in FIG. 21 (a), numbers (numbers 1 to 9) are fitted into a disk-shaped member, and further, they are incorporated into an octagonal frame. The decorative symbols S having such a design are displayed, and a plurality of types of characters C are displayed between the plurality of decorative symbols S arranged in a line in ascending or descending order so as to press each of the decorative symbols S. FIG. 21A shows a display state in which the upper symbol row and the lower symbol row are stopped and the middle symbol row is changing. In this case, since the combination of the already stopped symbol strings satisfies the special combination (the combination of “7” and “7”), after this, the effect display device 115 displays “ “Leach” is displayed in large size, and it is informed that it is in a reach state.

  The effect display control means 413 includes character control means 415 that dynamically displays the character C and background control means 416 that dynamically displays the background. In addition, the effect display control means 413 is provided with an action control means 417. Based on the change display pattern command and the happening effect pattern command recognized by the command receiving means 411, the character type and the change pattern of the character are displayed. Is selected from the production mode storage means 418 (configured from the ROM 371).

  There are various types of variation patterns stored in the effect mode storage means 418, but at least the first to fourth effect modes 418a, 418b, 418c, 418d and other effect modes 418e are provided. . The first effect mode 418a (corresponding to the first mode display means) is a series of effects consisting of a plurality of processes, and an effect with a story is performed by the appearance of the character C. The first effect mode 418a is an effect display that can continue to appear even after reaching the reach state (for example, see FIG. 21A), and the effect time is compared with the other effect modes 418e. It is set to be longer. Specifically, as shown in Table 1 and Table 2 described above, the variation time in the effect display is distributed in six ways according to the table, but the variation time of the first effect mode 418a is the second from the top. It is set to 28500 ms.

  Specific examples of effects in the first effect mode 418a will be described with reference to FIGS. 21 (b) to (d), FIGS. 22 (a) to (d), and FIGS. 23 (a) to (d). First, a first period effect is achieved until the reach state is achieved, and after the reach state is achieved, as shown in FIG. 21 (b), two characters C1, C2 and a decorative design S appear, and the background The alley is displayed at. Note that the character C1 is a pattern in which a male with a red suit wearing an red suit has an octagonal frame, in other words, a pattern in which the male uses the frame to capture the decorative pattern S. Displayed. The character C2 is a picture of a boy who has fallen down on the road. Furthermore, the decorative design S is a design in which the octagonal frame is removed from the decorative design S (the decorative design S shown in (a)) in the design sequence, in other words, a design showing a state of jumping out of the frame. Yes, the number “5”, which is the last stop symbol in the middle symbol row, is dynamically displayed. In addition, at the upper left and right corners of the effect display device 115, the stopped decorative symbols TS of the upper symbol row and the lower symbol row already stopped are displayed.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 21 (c), a decorative symbol S that runs around toward the front (player side) and a character C1 that chase the decorative symbol S from behind are displayed. That is, in the state where the decorative symbol S is displayed on the front side of the character C1, the background is gradually changed to make it appear as if the decorative symbol S and the character C1 are moving forward. In addition, as a background, a structure such as a house or a wall, a landscape such as a tree or a mountain, and a tool or a bucket on a construction site are displayed.

  By the way, when such an effect display is performed, the decorative symbol S and the character C1 are arranged so as to overlap in the front-rear direction, so that the character C1 is hidden behind the decorative symbol S and is difficult to see, and the fun of the effect may be halved. There is. Therefore, in this example, the decorative symbol S is repeatedly displaced in the left-right direction so that the display position of the decorative symbol S is alternately switched to the right side and the left side with respect to the display position of the character C1. More specifically, the character C <b> 1 is displayed at a substantially central portion of the effect display device 115, and the decorative design S is displaced between the lower right and lower left ends of the effect display device 115. In addition, although the period in which the decorative pattern S is repeatedly displaced is not particularly limited, in the present example, it is initially displaced with a period of about 100 ms, and thereafter, the period gradually becomes longer, and the period is gradually displaced with a period of about 1000 ms. Is set to According to this, while the positions of the character C1 and the decorative design S are interchanged, there are scenes where both of them overlap each other, but in other cases, the decorative design S and the character C1 are arranged in the left-right direction or the diagonal left-right direction. Therefore, it becomes possible to clearly recognize the shapes and actions of the decorative design S and the character C1. In this example, the direction of the character C1 is changed according to the position of the decorative pattern S. Specifically, the orientation of the character C1 is changed according to the operation of the decorative design S so that the body and face of the character C1 face the decorative design S. According to this, since the angle of the character C1 changes, it is possible to produce a feeling of dynamism in the motion of the character C1 and to easily produce an effect such that the character C1 follows the decorative design S.

  In addition, the direction in which the background flows is switched according to the relative position of the decorative design S with respect to the character C1. That is, when it is assumed that the display positions of the decorative symbol S and the character C1 are connected by a straight line, the effect display is performed so that the background flows along the straight line. As a result, the direction of the character C1 chasing the decorative design S and the background flow are in opposite directions, and it is possible to increase the sense of reality in the action of the character C1.

  Furthermore, the relative size of the character C1 with respect to the decorative design S is gradually changed. As described above, since the decorative symbol S is displaced in the left-right direction with respect to the character C1, it is possible to give a sense of perspective between the decorative symbol S and the character C1 to some extent. By changing the relative size of the character C1 with respect to the symbol S, the state where the character C1 is away from the decorative symbol S and the state where the character C1 is approaching the decorative symbol S are distinguished and expressed. .

  Further, when the decorative symbol S is displaced in the left-right direction, the decorative symbol S is displayed so as to turn like a frame. According to this, since the turning motion is added to the motion of the decorative symbol S, it is possible to produce and display the decorative symbol S that moves three-dimensionally while rotating, and the visual interest can be further enhanced.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 21 (d), the decorative symbol S (the numeral “5”) is captured by the character C1, and the effect display in which the relative position between the decorative symbol S and the character C1 is changed, that is, the character C1 is displayed. An effect display located on the front side of the decorative design S is made.

  When it develops after that, the effect that the decorative symbol S (the numeral “5”) escapes from the frame is performed (see FIG. 22E), and the decorative symbol S (the numeral “5”) is a numeral. An effect changed to “6” is performed (see FIG. 22F). Then, the effect of the decorative symbol S (number “6”) that runs around forward and the character C1 chasing the decorative symbol S from behind is performed (see FIG. 22G), and the decorative symbol S is further captured. Is performed (see FIG. 22H). That is, the same effect as the case where the decorative symbol S is the number “5” is repeatedly performed with the decorative symbol S being “6”. (Even so far corresponds to the production of the second period).

  In the case of further development, as a third period effect, the decorative symbol S (number “6”) escapes from the frame and the decorative symbol S (number “6”) is changed to the number “7”. An effect is performed (see FIG. 23 (i)). Similarly, the effect of the decorative symbol S (the numeral “7”) running away from the front and the character C1 chasing the decorative symbol S from the back is repeated (see FIG. 23 (j)). An effect in which S is captured is performed (see FIG. 23 (k)). Then, as shown in FIG. 23 (l), an effect display is performed in which the character C1 is positioned in front of the captured decorative symbol S (the numeral “7”). This state means that the numeral “7” is captured, that is, the final stop symbol is the numeral “7”. That is, since the final stop symbol is the same as the reach symbol, it is suggested that the lottery result is a big hit, that is, an advantageous gaming state occurs.

  As described above, the variation time of the first effect mode 418a (referred to as “Irami Special”) is set to 28500 ms, but as the effect mode, the decorative symbol S (main In the example, the production mode that ends in the previous process without developing to the number “7”) (referred to as “Irami Super”), the first production mode 418a after reaching the reach state, etc. There are so-called normal reach where the change ends, and long reach where the change time of the middle symbol row is longer than the normal reach, and the change time is set individually. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 25, the normal reach is set to 11500 ms, the long reach is set to 15000 ms which is 3500 ms longer than that, and the ear super is set to 18500 ms which is 7000 ms longer than the normal reach. And, in the first production mode 418a (Iear Special), it is composed of the production of Iami Super and the development after development (third period production), so the production time required for the third period production is 10,000 ms ( 28500 ms-11500 ms-7000 ms).

  On the other hand, the second effect mode 418b (referred to as “Irami Cut Special”) is also a second mode display means, and is an effect in which time reduction processing has been performed on the first effect mode 418a. Specifically, some of the plurality of processes constituting the first effect mode 418a, particularly the second period effect part in the series of effects described above, in other words, the process before developing into the third period effect ( The production time is shortened by omitting the production part) of Iyami Super. This second effect mode 418b is performed after the end of the third effect mode 418c. Specific examples of the second and third effect modes 418b and 418c will be described with reference to FIGS. First, in the third effect mode 418c, as shown in FIG. 24 (a), when the decorative symbol sequence before the reach state is achieved, the character C2 (boy) reciprocates in the left-right direction by running. An effect display is performed.

  As the second effect mode 418b that can be executed thereafter, as shown in FIG. 24B, the character C1 appears from the right end of the screen, and the character C2 is skipped by the collision between the reciprocating character C2 and the character C1. Production is performed. Thereafter, as shown in FIGS. 24C and 24D, as the fourth period effect, “time reduction processing is performed”, in other words, “the arrival of the derivation start of the third period effect is accelerated”. Informing process, specifically, the words “Zance to cut because there is no time!” Are displayed as part of the production, and a timepiece with a small blackboard that rings in front of the camera when shooting (So-called clapperboard) is enlarged and displayed. According to this notification process, during the change of the decorative symbol sequence, the second effect mode 418b is started, and the first effect mode 418a (the special of the IYAMI) is jumped over the effect part (second period effect) of the IYAMI super. This suggests the transition to the production part (third period production) after development. For this reason, it is possible to recognize not only the meaning that the time has been shortened, but also that the production with a high expectation value has been started, and thus it is possible to wipe off the player's anxiety and realize the interest of the production. .

  Thereafter, the process shifts to the effect shown in FIG. 23 (i), and the effect display shown in FIGS. 23 (i) to (l) is performed. That is, in the first effect mode 418a, a series of effects are performed without the process shown in FIG. 21 (b) to FIG. 22 (d) (the effect part of the IYA super) (that is, the second period effect). Is called. In addition, although the process shown in FIG.21 (b)-FIG.22 (d) is omitted, these processes are processes equivalent to the first half part in the 1st production aspect 418a, and the scene where tension and excitement are the highest. That is, the production process relating to the whereabouts of the number “7” (FIGS. 23 (i) to (l)) (ie, the third period production) is not omitted, and the production takes the same time as the first production mode 418a. It has come to be.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 25, the variation time of the second effect mode 418b (Irami cut special) is set to 24000 ms, which is shorter than the first effect mode 418a (Irami special). Among them, the development after the development of Iyami Special (production time 10000 ms) is performed. In addition, before this effect is started, the effect screen shown in FIGS. 24C and 24D is displayed as a connection effect that connects this effect and the normal variation. That is, this effect screen has a function for adjusting the effect time. In this example, the effect time of the connection effect (that is, the fourth period effect) is set to 5000 ms, and is started before the reach state is notified.

  Moreover, said 2nd production | presentation aspect 418b suggests that possibility that a big hit will generate | occur | produce is high. In other words, the effect display is performed when the reliability of the big hit is relatively high. Specifically, when 24000 ms is selected as the change time of the effect display, the second effect mode 418b is selected with a probability of 128/256 in the case of a big hit, and the probability of 8/256 is selected in the case of a loss. The second production mode 418b is distributed so as to be selected. Therefore, the player wishes that this effect display is executed, and enjoys the effect display while associating the generation of the effect display with the gaming state. In particular, since the decorative symbol S followed by the character C1 in this effect display is the final stop symbol after the occurrence of reach, the final stop symbol is a specific decorative symbol (decorative symbol (in this case, “7”) that is a combination of jackpots) The desire of the player who wants to be stopped in ()) matches the action of the character C1, that is, the action of capturing the specific decorative design S, and the attention to the character C1 is further attracted. That is, interest in the character C1 is increased, and a sense of unity with the character C1 can be generated.

  By the way, the third effect mode 418c (that is, the effect of FIG. 24A) is an effect that is performed relatively frequently, and is performed even when the possibility of a big hit is relatively low. That is, in the above description, the case where the second effect mode 418b is executed after the end of the third effect mode 418c is shown, but the third and second effect modes 418c and 418b are continuously executed in this way. The probability of being played is set to be extremely low, and in many cases, after the end of the third performance mode 418c, the fourth performance mode 418d (a performance mode that suggests that the reliability of the jackpot is low) Done. Although a specific example of the fourth effect mode 418d is not shown, the effect is that the character C2 disappears from the screen shown in FIG. 24A, that is, the screen in which the character C2 reciprocates.

  In the case where the third effect mode 418c and the fourth effect mode 418d are sequentially performed as a series of effects, the fourth effect mode 418d suggests that the possibility of generating a big hit is extremely low. When the third performance mode 418c is started, the player recognizes that “there is a possibility that the game proceeds to the fourth performance mode 418d and then a big hit is reduced”. For this reason, the player's expectation disappears at the time when the third effect mode 418c is started, and the subsequent effect cannot be enjoyed at all.

  However, in this example, after the third production mode 418c ends, the second production mode 418b may be produced and displayed instead of the fourth production mode 418d. It is possible to suppress and maintain attention to the contents of the production. In addition, after the end of the third effect mode 418c, the fourth effect mode 418d is more likely to be executed, so it is easy to be disappointed at the start of the third effect mode 418c. When it develops to the 2nd production | presentation aspect 418b, joy becomes so much that a feeling of expectation can be increased sharply. Specifically, when the character C2 appears and starts to reciprocate, the expectation for the big hit is reduced, and the player feels frustrated and moist and feels disappointed. When the character C2 moves toward the edge of the screen, it skips to the scene where the time has been reduced by colliding with the character C1, so that the “moist feeling” and “irritated feeling” are wiped off in an instant. Can do.

  Incidentally, as shown in FIG. 20, the main board 310 (corresponding to the main control means) provided with the command transmission means 437 for transmitting the control information command is provided on the start port sensor 318 (corresponding to the gaming state detection means of the present invention). ), A special symbol (corresponding to the main symbol) in the special symbol display 332 (corresponding to the main symbol display means) and a random number generating means 434 for generating a random number as the lottery means when the winning to the ball entering device 96 is detected. And a random number generated by the random number generation means 434, that is, a special symbol fluctuation control means 435 (corresponding to the first display control means) for stopping the fluctuation of the special symbol based on the lottery result, and a random number generation means 434 If the random number is a predetermined value, an advantageous gaming state is generated that generates an advantageous gaming state advantageous to the player as a big hit (big hit processing in FIG. 17). And means 436 are provided.

  As described above, in the production mode storage means 418 of the pachinko machine 1 of this example, the first production mode 418a that develops in stages, and the second production mode 418b that develops dramatically by skipping the middle process. Is stored, the expectation increases after the production starts, and the player pays attention to the contents of the production. Therefore, although it is a predetermined series of effect display, the way of increasing expectation can be changed by unpredicted development, and as a result, interest in the effect content can be increased. In particular, since the second performance mode 418b is time-reduced while maintaining the story, even if the second performance mode 418b is extracted and displayed, it is the same as the first performance mode 418a. Can be recognized.

  By the way, for the purpose of shortening the production time in order to cope with the case where the production is less likely to win, for the purpose of shortening the production time, all of the production is forcibly terminated based on the player's operation, or a part Some are configured to delete. However, because you do not want to see the production itself in this way, if you shorten the time based on the player's intention, you can not change the way to increase expectations by unforeseen development, It will be difficult to recognize the story. On the other hand, in the pachinko machine 1 of this example, since the way of increasing expectation can be changed by unforeseen development as described above, it is possible to enhance the interest of the production. Moreover, unexpected developments can be expected.

  In particular, according to the pachinko machine 1 of the present example, in the second effect mode 418b, the previous stage of the first effect mode 418a (in the case of the previous example, (number “5”)) and (number “6”). The production process) with “)” as the decorative design S is omitted, so that only the main part of the production can be displayed while maintaining the expected value. In other words, without going through the previous stage, it is possible to directly shift to the later stage production after development, thereby giving the player a sense of security and enjoying the contents of the production. In other words, in the general background that the expected value becomes higher as the performance time is longer, it is possible to recognize the performance with a high expected value without waiting for a long time, so the player's anxiety is wiped away, You can feel the interest. Further, since the time is shortened (for example, 10 seconds), the time efficiency in the performance is improved, and even if the state where the big hit does not occur continues, the player's dissatisfaction with the performance can be reduced.

  In addition, according to the pachinko machine 1 of this example, when the second effect mode 418b is effect-displayed, time reduction processing is performed (that is, part of the process is cut) during the effect. Since the notification is made, the first effect mode 418a and the second effect mode 418b can be surely distinguished, and the second effect mode 418b recognizes how the time shortening process is performed. be able to. In other words, the player can compare the basic first production mode 418a with the second production mode 418b that has been subjected to the time reduction process, and the flow of production based on the difference between the two. I can enjoy it.

  Furthermore, according to the pachinko machine 1 of the present example, when the decorative symbol S is displayed, the decorative symbol S is displayed so that the display position of the decorative symbol S is alternately switched to the right side and the left side with respect to the display position of the character C. Are relatively repeatedly displaced in the left-right direction, so that the shapes and actions of the decorative symbol S and the character C1 can be clearly recognized. That is, when the movements of the character C1 and the decorative design S are two-dimensional, the sizes of the character C1 and the decorative design S are both small. For example, even if the character C1 is operating, it is difficult to understand its presence. A powerful effect cannot be performed, and if the size of the character C1 and the decorative design S are both increased, the character C1 and the decorative design S are arranged in a state of overlapping in the front-rear direction. May be hidden behind the decorative symbol S, making it difficult to grasp the action of the character C1, but as in this example, the character C1 and the character C1 and Both of the decorative symbols S can be clearly seen.

  Further, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present example, since the angle of the character C1 changes, a feeling of dynamism occurs in the motion of the character C1, and an effect that the character C1 follows the decorative design S can be easily realized. . That is, when the movement of the character C1 is planar, the angle of the character C1 is uniform, and it is difficult to enhance the visual interest by the production, and only one side of the character C1 is displayed. Although it is difficult to understand the change in the movement of the character C1 and the change in the expression, in this example, the angle of the character C1 is changed, so that the dynamic feeling of the character C1 can be expressed, and an effect display with a sense of reality can be displayed. Can be provided.

  The present invention has been described with reference to preferred embodiments. However, the present invention is not limited to these embodiments, and various modifications can be made without departing from the spirit of the present invention as described below. And design changes are possible.

  That is, in the said embodiment, although what was implement | achieved by omitting the one part process in the 1st effect aspect 418a was shown as a time shortening process of the 2nd effect aspect 418b, at least in the 1st effect aspect 418a. The production time may be shortened by causing some processes to proceed faster than the normal speed. The method for causing a part of the processes to proceed faster than the normal speed is not particularly limited. For example, a thinning processing unit (not shown) is provided, and a predetermined time interval (for example, 16 ms) is provided for a series of effects. ), A number of frame images may be extracted from the plurality of frame images (still images) separated in frame by thinning processing, and the remaining frame images may be continuously output at predetermined time intervals. . That is, for example, when the production time is halved, it is a method of changing by skipping one frame while changing one frame at a time for a series of frame images. According to this, in the second effect mode 418b, at least a part of the process is fast-forwarded, and the entire effect time can be shortened while all the effect contents are visually recognized. If the fast-forwarded part is only part of the process, the motion speed of the character C1 changes during the production, and the entertainment can be further enhanced.

  In the above embodiment, the second effect mode 418b is executed in place of the fourth effect mode 418d after the effect display by the third effect mode 418c is completed. You may make it perform, without making it link with 418c and the 4th production aspect 418d.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, although it did not specify in particular about the reliability (expected value) of the big hit in the 1st production aspect 418 and the 2nd production aspect 418b, the expectation value of the 2nd production aspect 418b is high. If so, the player strongly desires that the effect display by the second effect mode 418b is executed. Even during the effect by the first effect mode 418a, the occurrence of the effect display and the game state As a result, it is expected to shorten the effect display, and it is possible to further enjoy the effect display by the second effect mode 418b. The jackpot reliability (expected value) in the first effect mode 418 and the second effect mode 418b may be set to be equal to each other. According to this, since the advantage does not change regardless of which production mode is selected, a player who prefers a long production time wants the first production mode 418 to be selected, and has a long production time. A player who does not like it wants to select the second performance mode 418b. That is, each player expects the derivation of the production from the viewpoint according to his / her preference.

  Furthermore, when the main board is provided with a sub-pattern command selection means (not shown) at the time of losing, and the losing is derived by the main board, the second effect aspect 418b is a derivation mode in which execution is commanded as a control command to the peripheral board. More than the first effect mode 418a may be selected. According to this, by deriving many 1st production | presentation aspects 418a, it becomes easy to make the production | presentation by the 1st production | presentation aspect 418a appear comparatively many, and to recognize the flow of production. In other words, the effect of the effect in the second effect mode 418b can be recognized by making the variation in the entire effect known. In other words, since the expectation value is generally higher as the production time is longer, a game in which the content of the production by the first production mode 418a is not recognized even if the production by the second production mode 418b with a short production time is made. For those who think that it is simply that a production with a low expected value has been derived, it may be difficult to entertain the contents of the production, but if this configuration is adopted, the basic first By making the production mode 418a known, it is possible to make the second production mode 418b visible while comparing the contents of both production modes, and to ensure the purpose of the second production mode 418b. it can. Moreover, since the selection of the 2nd production | presentation aspect 418b at the time of a loss becomes relatively small, the expected value of the 2nd production | presentation aspect 418b can be raised.

  In addition, when the main board is provided with a hit sub symbol command selecting means (not shown) and the main board is defeated, the first effect mode 418a is selected from the deriving modes in which execution is commanded as a control command to the peripheral board. You may make it select more 2nd production | presentation aspects 418b. According to this, the production of the second production mode 418b is easily derived at the time of hitting, and it is possible to increase the chances of enjoying the condensed production.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, the effect display apparatus 115 by which the effect display by the 1st thru | or 4th effect aspect is performed during the fluctuation | variation of a decoration symbol row, ie, the change of a decoration symbol row | line, and the effect display by a character is the same. Although what is made to perform was shown, it may be made to display on a separate display device, respectively.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, the production | presentation mode memory | storage means 418 is provided in the electrical decoration control board 338, and the setting of the fluctuation pattern in presentation display is shared in the main control board 131, the sub integrated board 111, and the electrical decoration control board 338. For example, the main control board 131 determines the type of the fluctuation pattern, the sub-integrated board 111 determines the final stop symbol and adds the fluctuation pattern, and the illumination control board 338 shows the detailed presentation. However, all effect processing may be performed on any one of the substrates. However, if the effect processing is shared as in the above embodiment, the processing load on each substrate can be reduced and the variation pattern can be further complicated.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the pachinko machine 1 is shown as a gaming machine. However, even a gaming machine other than the pachinko machine, for example, a gaming machine formed by fusing a pachinko machine and a slot machine, etc. The invention can be applied.

It is a perspective view which shows the state by which the main body frame was opened by the one side of the outer frame of a pachinko machine, and the front frame was opened by the one side of the main body frame. It is a front view which shows the whole front side of a pachinko machine. It is an enlarged front view which shows the structure of a game area | region. It is the perspective view which isolate | separated the main body frame and game board of a pachinko machine, and shows diagonally from the upper right front. It is a rear view which shows the whole rear side of a pachinko machine. It is a perspective view which shows the whole rear side of a pachinko machine from upper right back. It is a perspective view which shows the state which removed the back cover, various control boards, etc. from the perspective view of the pachinko machine shown in FIG. It is a perspective view which shows the state by which various members were assembled | attached to the main body frame of the pachinko machine from diagonally upper right back. It is a perspective view which shows a main body frame simple substance from diagonally upper right back. It is a cross-sectional view which shows the internal structure in the upper part side of a pachinko machine. It is a perspective view which shows the game board with which various control board boxes were mounted | worn from lower right back. It is a block diagram which shows a control structure roughly. It is a flowchart which shows the routine of a start winning process. It is a flowchart which shows the routine of the game operation | movement process accompanying a start winning prize. It is a flowchart which shows the content of the special figure fluctuation setting process A contained in a special figure fluctuation setting process. It is a flowchart which shows the content of the special figure fluctuation | variation setting process B. It is a flowchart which shows the content of the jackpot process. It is a flowchart which shows the content of the control processing in a sub integration board | substrate. It is a flowchart which shows the content of the control process in an electrical decoration control board. It is a block diagram which shows the functional structure in effect display control. It is an example of the display screen which shows the specific example of a production of the 1st production mode. It is an example of the display screen which shows the specific example of a production of the 1st production mode. It is an example of the display screen which shows the specific example of a production of the 1st production mode. It is an example of the display screen which shows the specific example of a production of the 2nd and the 3rd production mode. It is explanatory drawing which shows a response | compatibility with a production | presentation aspect and production time (fluctuation time).

Explanation of symbols

1 Pachinko machine (game machine)
115 Production display device (display means, sub-symbol display means)
318 Start sensor (game state detection means)
310 Main board (main control means)
311 Peripheral board (sub-control means)
413 Production display control means (second display control means)
418 Random number mode storage means 418a First effect mode (first mode display means)
418b Second production mode (second mode display means)
418c Third effect mode 418d Fourth effect mode 434 Random number generating means (lottery means)
435 Special symbol variation control means (first display control means)
436 Advantageous gaming state generating means

Claims (1)

Display means for displaying an effect associated with the game;
At least a first production mode comprising a plurality of processes, and a production mode storage means storing a second production mode in which time reduction processing has been performed on the first production mode;
Gaming state detection means for detecting a gaming state that changes according to the player's operation;
Lottery means for drawing a predetermined lottery result based on the gaming state detected by the gaming state detection means;
A game machine comprising: an effect display control unit that extracts an effect mode corresponding to the lottery result of the lottery unit from the effect mode storage unit and causes the display unit to display the effect mode.

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