JP2006110186A - Pachinko game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a means for forcibly terminating, e.g., a performance display done prior to starting a special game on the basis of the will of a player. <P>SOLUTION: The pachinko game machine has a performance display control means doing a predetermined performance display on an image display unit prior to shifting from a nonspecial game condition to a special game condition, a special game start judging means judging whether or not the performance display is finished, a special game executing means shifting to the special game condition and executing a special game in the case that the performance display is judged to be completed by the special game start judging means and a performance display forcibly terminating means forcibly terminating the performance display on the basis of the will of the player. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2006,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to a pachinko gaming machine that can take a special gaming state advantageous to a player.

The pachinko gaming machine, which has been said to be a kind of game machine, is a type in which a winning random number is acquired in response to the inflow of a game ball into a start winning opening, and a special game is performed when the winning random number is a hit. Here, a series of flow from the normal game to the special game will be explained. First, on the image display device on the condition that the symbol variation start condition is established based on the inflow of the game ball to the start winning opening. The special design and decorative design variation effects are started and stopped after a predetermined time. Then, when the stop special symbol is a predetermined symbol arrangement, the game shifts from the normal game to the special game. In this type of special game, a unit game is held a predetermined number of times (for example, 15 times) in which a special winning opening is kept open until a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) elapses or a predetermined number (for example, 10 balls) is won. .
Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 07-313689

  Here, after the stop special symbol has become a predetermined symbol arrangement, until the special game is started, a demonstration display such as notifying the player that it is a “hit” is generally performed. However, most of the time when the demonstration is displayed is already recognized as “big hit” for most pachinko players. Therefore, the time of the demonstration display is regarded as wasted time, and there are many players who want to receive special game benefits as soon as possible.

  In addition, for example, after the special symbol and the decorative symbol are stopped or immediately after the special game is finished, there is an effect related to a lottery to determine whether or not to shift to a time-saving game or a probability variation game after the special game. However, when the pachinko advanced player sees the stop special symbol that triggered the special game, he / she decides whether to shift to a time-reduced game or a probability-variable game after the special game is over, without seeing the effect. It may be possible. In this case as well, it seems that the player is willing to take advantage of the special game as soon as the explanation time concerning the game content is wasted time.

  Furthermore, regarding the case where the explanation regarding the game content of the special game is displayed before the start of the special game, for the player who has experienced the special game in the game machine many times in the past, the explanation regarding the game content is provided. Is unnecessary. Therefore, in this case as well, it is considered that the player is willing to take advantage of the special game as soon as the explanation time concerning the game content is wasted time.

The present invention (1) is an image display device (image display device 40) that can adopt a special game state that is a first state advantageous to the player and a non-special game state that is different from the special game state. Is a pachinko gaming machine having
Special game transition determining means (special game transition determining means 110) for determining transition from the non-special game state to the special game state;
Production display control means (demonstration management unit 130, demonstration production display control means) for performing a predetermined demonstration display on the image display device (image display device 40) before shifting from the non-special game state to the special game state. 32)
Special game start determining means (special game start determining means 122) for determining whether or not the effect display has ended;
When the special game start determination means (special game start determination means 122) determines that the effect display has ended, the special game execution means (special game execution means 120) that shifts to the special game state and executes the special game. )When,
This is a pachinko gaming machine that has an effect display forced end means (a demo effect forced end input means 50, a demo effect forced end determination means 136) that forcibly ends the effect display based on the player's intention.

The present invention (2) is an image display device (image display device 40) that can adopt a special game state that is a first state advantageous to the player and a non-special game state that is different from the special game state. Is a pachinko gaming machine having
Special game transition determining means (special game transition determining means 110) for determining transition from the non-special game state to the special game state;
Special game execution means (special game execution means 120) for shifting to the special game state and executing a special game;
After the special game is finished, when the special game state is shifted to the non-special game state, an effect display control means (demonstration effect management means 130, demo) that performs a predetermined effect display on the image display device (image display device 40). Production display control means 32),
Based on the player's intention, there is a production display forced termination means (a demonstration production forced termination input means 50, a demonstration production forced termination determination means 136) for forcibly terminating the production display,
Here, the special game transition determining means (special game transition determining means 110) receives the end of the effect display and resumes the determination process as to whether or not to shift to the special game state. It is.

  The present invention (3) is the pachinko gaming machine according to the invention (1) or the invention (2), wherein the effect display is a demonstration display or a display relating to an explanation of the game method of the special game or the non-special game. .

  According to the present invention (4), a display relating to a lottery for shifting to the non-special game state (time-reduced game), which is a second state that is advantageous for the player, among the plurality of non-special game states in which the effect display exists. The pachinko gaming machine according to the invention (1) or the invention (2).

  The present invention (5) is the pachinko gaming machine according to the invention (4), wherein the second state is a time shortening gaming state or a probability variation gaming state (time shortening game).

  According to the present invention (1), with respect to the effect display performed prior to the special game, when the player determines that the effect display is unnecessary, the effect display is forcibly terminated based on the player's intention. Therefore, it is possible to prevent a waste of time that the special game is not started until the scheduled effect display is completed.

  According to the present invention (2), regarding the effect display performed after the end of the special game, if the player determines that the effect display is unnecessary, the effect display is forcibly terminated based on the player's intention. Therefore, it is possible to prevent a waste of time that the non-special game after the special game is not started until the scheduled effect display is completed.

  According to the present invention (3), in addition to the above-described effect, when the game method of the pachinko gaming machine is understood, there is an effect that it is not necessary to see the unnecessary demonstration display.

  According to the present invention (4), in addition to the above effect, if the player already knows whether or not to shift to a predetermined non-special game state based on the display contents such as a special symbol, the said effect that is unnecessary There is an effect that it is not necessary to see the display.

  According to the present invention (5), in addition to the above-mentioned effect, it is unnecessary if the player already knows whether or not to shift to the time-reduced gaming state or the probability-variable gaming state based on the display contents such as special symbols. There is an effect that there is no need to see the effect display.

  Hereinafter, the meaning of terms in the present specification will be described, and the best mode for carrying out the present invention will be described. The technical scope of the present invention is not limited to the best mode described below. Specifically, in the following best mode, the order of each step and the processing of each step regarding various processing, such as applicable pachinko machines, places and functions where each means exists, will be described in a limited and specific manner. However, it is not limited to these. In the following best mode, the first type pachinko gaming machine is described as an example. However, the technical scope of the present invention is not limited to the first type, and the second type, the third type, and the general type. It also includes electric roles, these multifunction devices, and the like.

  First, various terms in this specification will be described. “Non-special gaming state” means, for example, in a first-class pachinko gaming machine, a normal gaming state in which a special game transition lottery is performed with a predetermined probability based on a winning in a special game transition winning opening, and the normal gaming state Probability variation game state in which a special game transition lottery is performed with a probability higher than the lottery probability in the game, the special game transition winning opening is in a first state (a state where it is easy to win) and a second state (a state where it is difficult to win) If it is a variable prize opening that can be taken, a shortened gaming state that is more frequent in the second state than the normal gaming state can be mentioned, and in the second type pachinko gaming machine, a prize opening for generating a special game transition opportunity A normal gaming state in which a special game transition winning opening is opened and closed based on the winning of a game ball to the game (in addition, according to pachinko related laws and regulations, this state is referred to as “special game”, but “special game” in this specification Is special This indicates the opening / closing operation of the special game execution winning port after the hit ball has flowed into the specific area of the game transition winning port), and the special game transition opportunity generating winning port is in the third state (the state where the winning is easy) Name a time-reduced gaming state (so-called “honey chance time state”) that is more likely to be in the fourth state than the normal gaming state when it is a variable winning opening that can take the fourth state (a state that is difficult to win). Can do. “Production display” means whether it is related to game content, whether it is a visual display, an auditory display (for example, sound), a tactile display (for example, vibration), a still image or a moving image, Regardless of whether or not it is a symbol, etc., it is any display that can be recognized by the player, such as a demo image, game content (for example, a game method for special games, whether or not to shift to time reduction or probability fluctuations) Image).

  Next, an example of a pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. Here, the pachinko machine belongs to the first type of the past, and after the special game is arranged in a predetermined arrangement and the special game transition is confirmed, “Demo A” is performed before the start of the special game, and after the special game is finished. “Demo B” is configured to be performed until the normal game starts. Hereinafter, in detail, as shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine adopts a configuration in which a front frame is rotatably fixed to an outer frame. An accommodation frame for accommodating the game board 1 is formed in the front frame, and the game board 1 is held in the accommodation frame. In the game board, a game area partitioned by an inner rail and an outer rail is formed, and in this game area, a decorative symbol display section 42 for displaying a decorative symbol and various demonstration displays, and a special symbol for displaying a special symbol. An image display device 40 having a display unit 44 and a normal symbol display unit 46 for displaying a normal symbol, and a sensor capable of detecting the inflow of a hit ball are attached, and in a first state (a state where the winning is easy, see FIG. 1). And a special game transition winning port (variable special symbol operating port winning port) 10 that can take the second state (a state where it is difficult to win a prize), a special game running winning port that can be continuously opened under predetermined conditions during a special game (large (Award opening) 20, a demonstration effect forced termination input means (button) 50 that can be pressed by the player, and a state transition of the variable special symbol operation port winning opening, to which a sensor capable of detecting the inflow of the hit ball is attached (second Condition → number ) (Passage port (normal symbol operation gate) 60 related to the state of the game), a game effect lamp 55 (for example, a side lamp), and an out port 65 for discharging a hit ball that did not win any of the winning ports out of the game area. Is provided.

  FIG. 2 is a rear view of the pachinko gaming machine, and includes a main control device (main control device, main base) 100, a display control device (display control means, sub-base) 30, a prize ball payout mechanism 70 (a prize ball tank 71, A prize ball rail 73, a prize ball payout device 75), a prize ball control device 80, and the like are provided on the rear face of the front frame (on the opposite side to the game side).

  Next, each element according to the best mode will be described in detail with reference to the functional block diagram of FIG. First, as shown in FIG. 3, the main control device 100 includes a special game transition winning port A10, a special game execution winning port A20, a display control means 30, an image display device 40, and a demonstration effect forced termination input means 50. Furthermore, the display control means 30 and the image display device 40 are electrically connected. The other peripheral devices shown in FIG. 2 (for example, the passage port (normal symbol operation gate) 60 and the game effect lamp 55) are omitted for convenience of explanation.

  First, the main control device 100 executes a special game in response to the determination of the special game transition determining means 110 for making a special game transition determination based on the inflow of game balls from the special game transition winning opening 10 and the determination of the means 110. Special game executing means 120 for performing the demonstration effect management means 130 for managing the demonstration effects performed on the image display device 40 including the demonstration display performed before the special game. Hereinafter, each of these means will be described in detail.

  First, the special game transition determining means 110 is based on the inflow of game balls to the special game transition winning port 10 and satisfies the random number acquisition condition (for example, when the reserved balls have not reached the upper limit), the special game transition is performed. Obtain a determined random number (winning random number) and refer to a winning random number table (not shown) to determine whether the random number is “winning” or not, and when it is determined to be “winning”, determine the special game transition .

  The special game execution means 120 determines whether or not a special game start condition is satisfied (specifically, whether or not a demo end flag relating to “demonstration display” performed before the start of the special game is on). Special game start determination means 122 and a special game end condition {specifically, whether or not all unit games in the special game (for example, 15 unit games have been completed)} are satisfied. A game end determination means 124.

  The demonstration production management unit 130 includes a demonstration production start determination unit 132 that determines whether or not a demonstration production start condition (specifically, whether or not a special game execution flag is ON), and a demonstration production time. Upon receiving a demonstration production management timer 134 for management and a demonstration production forced termination signal from the demonstration production forced termination input means 50 by the player, the signal is transmitted under a predetermined condition (specifically, within the demonstration production time). Various demonstration-related commands (for example, a predetermined demonstration display is performed after the jackpot) determined by the demonstration presentation forced termination determining means 136 for determining the forced termination of the demonstration presentation and the demonstration presentation management means 130 (provided that the demonstration presentation has been received). A demonstration effect command transmission means 138 for transmitting a demonstration display start command) to the display control means 30 side.

  Next, the sub side (display control means 30) will be described. The display control means 30 has a demonstration effect display control means 32 for receiving various commands on the image display device 40 (particularly the decorative symbol display section 42) in response to a command from the main control device 100 side. Here, the demonstration effect display control means 32 is a demonstration effect command receiving means 32a for receiving a demonstration effect command from the main control device 100 side, and a demonstration effect data recording means in which image data relating to the demonstration effect is recorded. 32b.

  Next, a flow of main processing in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. The demonstration effect processing / demonstration forced termination process 1 in step 200, the special game execution process in step 300, and the demonstration effect processing / demonstration forced termination process 2 in step 400 will be described in detail later. The special game transition determination process in step 100 will be described below. The special game transition determination unit 110 determines whether or not the special game transition condition is satisfied. Specifically, (1) whether or not a game ball has won the special game transfer winning slot A10, or (2) whether to acquire a special game transfer determination random number (for example, “winning random number”) based on the win (3) whether or not (3) the timing for determining whether or not the acquired random number is “winning” has been reached, and (4) whether or not the random number is “winning”. If this is the case, a special game transition flag is generated, and the processing proceeds to the next processing (demonstration processing / demonstration forcing processing 200).

  Next, the demonstration effect process / demonstration forced termination process 1 in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. First, in step 202, the demonstration effect start determination unit 132 determines whether or not the special game execution flag is on. Next, in the case of Yes in step 202, in step 204, the demonstration production management means 130 starts the demonstration production management timer 134 and performs time management of the demonstration production. Next, in step 206, the demonstration effect command transmission means 138 transmits a “demonstration A” effect command to the display control means 30. Next, in step 208, the demonstration effect forced end signal receiving unit 136a determines whether or not a “demonstration forced termination signal” has been received from the demonstration effect forced termination input unit 50. If the answer in step 208 is Yes, in step 210, the demonstration effect forced termination determining means 136 determines the demonstration A forced termination, and the demonstration effect command transmitting means 138 receives the demonstration effect rendering end command. Is transmitted to the display control means 30. Next, in step 214, the demonstration effect management means 130 turns on the demonstration A end flag and proceeds to the next process (special game execution process 400).

  On the other hand, in the case of No in step 208, in step 212, the demonstration production management means 130 refers to the demonstration production management timer 134 and determines whether or not the demonstration A production end time has been reached. If YES in step 212, the demonstration effect command transmission means 138 transmits a demonstration A effect end command to the display control means 30 in step 216, and the process proceeds to step 214. In the case of No in step 202 and step 212, the process proceeds to the next process (special game execution process 300).

  Next, the special game execution processing 300 in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. First, in step 302, the special game start determination means 122 determines whether or not the demo A end flag is on. If Yes in step 302, the special game start determination unit 122 turns off the demo A end flag in step 304. Next, in step 306, the special game executing means 120 starts a special game.

  Here, the contents of the special game include, for example, a unit game in which the special game execution winning opening 20 is kept open under a predetermined condition (for example, until 10 balls are won or 30 seconds elapses) a predetermined number of times (for example, 15 Times) to do.

  Returning to FIG. 6, in step 308, the special game end determination means 124 determines whether or not a special game end condition is satisfied. That is, according to the above example, it is determined whether or not the unit game has been completed 15 times. In the case of Yes in step 308, in step 310 and step 312, the special game execution means 120 turns off the special game execution flag and turns on the demo B flag, and performs the next processing (demonstration processing / demonstration forced termination processing). 2 400). In the case of No in step 302 and step 308, the process proceeds to the next process (demonstration process / demonstration forced termination process 2400).

  Next, the demonstration effect process / demonstration forced termination process 2 in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. First, in step 402, the demonstration effect start determination unit 132 determines whether or not the demonstration B flag is on. Next, in the case of Yes in step 402, in step 404, the demonstration production management means 130 starts the demonstration production management timer 134 and performs time management of the demonstration production. Next, in step 406, the demonstration effect command transmission means 138 transmits a “demo B” effect command to the display control means 30. Next, in step 408, the demonstration effect forced end signal receiving unit 136a determines whether or not a “demonstration forced termination signal” is received from the demonstration effect forced termination input unit 50. In the case of Yes in step 408, in step 410, the demonstration effect forced termination determining means 136 determines the forced termination of demo B, and in response to this, the demonstration effect command transmitting means 138 receives a demonstration B effect forced termination command. Is transmitted to the display control means 30. Next, in step 414, the demonstration effect management means 130 turns off the demonstration B flag and proceeds to the next process (special game transition determination process 100).

  On the other hand, in the case of No in step 408, in step 412, the demonstration production management means 130 refers to the demonstration production management timer 134 and determines whether or not the demonstration B production end time has been reached. If YES in step 412, the demonstration effect command transmission unit 138 transmits a demonstration B effect end command to the display control unit 30 in step 416, and the process proceeds to step 414. In the case of No in step 402 and step 412, the process proceeds to the next process (special game transition determination process 100).

  Next, a demonstration effect display process / demonstration display forced termination process 500 performed on the sub side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. First, in step 502, the demonstration effect command receiving means 32a determines whether or not a demonstration effect command (Demo A effect command or Demo B effect command) has been received from the main control device 100 side. In the case of Yes in step 502, in step 504, the demonstration effect display control unit 32 calls the corresponding demonstration data from the demonstration effect data recording unit 32 b and starts the demonstration A or demonstration B on the image display device 40. Next, in step 506, the demonstration effect command receiving means 32a determines whether or not a demonstration effect forced termination command has been received from the main control device 100 side. In the case of Yes in step 506, in step 508, the display control means 30 ends the demo A or the demo B where the presentation is currently performed, and proceeds to the next processing. If NO in step 506, in step 510, the demonstration effect command receiving means 32a determines whether or not a demonstration effect end command has been received from the main control device 100 side. If Yes in step 506 and step 510, the process proceeds to step 508. When the process proceeds from step 506 to step 508, the demonstration A or demonstration B is forcibly terminated halfway. On the other hand, when the process proceeds from step 510 to step 508, the demonstration A or demonstration B is performed. It will be done to the end. In the case of No in step 510, the process proceeds to the next process.

Next, the operation of the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode will be described with reference to the timing charts of FIGS. 9 and 10. FIG. 9 relates to the forcible end of the demo (Demo A) before the start of the special game, and FIG. 10 relates to the forcible end of the demo (Demo B) after the end of the special game. First, the timing chart of FIG. 9 will be described. The upper three columns of FIG. 9 are examples when the demonstration effect forced termination input means (button) 50 is not operated by the player. In this way, when nothing is operated, the demo A of the required time “T ₁ ” (for example, explanation regarding the game method of the special game) before the start of the special game is the required time of “T ₂ ” after the special game ends. Demo B (for example, a description of a game method of a non-special game after the end of a special game) is performed. Next, the lower three columns are examples in which the demonstration effect forced termination input means (button) 50 is operated by the player during the demonstration A being performed before the start of the special game. This case will be described in detail. The button operation is performed at the time “T _X ” (T _x <T ₁ ) after the demonstration starts. In response, the demo ends and immediately transitions to a special gaming state. That is, by the button operation, the time at which the special game is started is shortened by “T _y ”. As a result, the end of the special game is also accelerated by “T _y ”.

Next, the timing chart of FIG. 10 will be described. The upper three columns in FIG. 10 are examples when the demonstration effect forced termination input means (button) 50 is not operated by the player, as in FIG. The lower three columns are examples in which the demonstration effect forced termination input means (button) 50 is operated by the player during the demonstration B performed after the special game ends. This case will be described in detail. The button operation is performed at a time “T _a ” (T _a <T ₂ ) after the demonstration starts. In response, the demo ends and immediately transitions to a non-special gaming state. That is, by the button operation, the time until the non-special game is started is shortened by “T _b ”.

  According to the best mode, regarding the demonstration display performed prior to the special game, when the player determines that the demonstration display is unnecessary, the demonstration display can be forcibly terminated based on the player's intention. Therefore, it is possible to prevent a waste of time that the special game is not started until the scheduled demonstration display ends.

  Furthermore, regarding the demonstration display performed after the end of the special game, if the player determines that the demonstration display is unnecessary, the demonstration display is forcibly terminated based on the player's intention. It is possible to prevent a waste of time that the non-special game after the special game is not started until the display is completed.

  Further, when the game method of the pachinko gaming machine is understood, there is an effect that it is not necessary to see the unnecessary demonstration display.

  Next, as an application example of the best mode, an example will be described in which the demonstration B is a lottery effect indicating whether or not to shift to a time-saving game after the end of the special game. In addition, since it is the same as the said best form except the part separately demonstrated below, description is abbreviate | omitted.

  First, referring to the functional block diagram of FIG. 3, the main control device 100 indicates to the player whether or not the transition related command (i.e., whether or not to shift to a time-reduced game after the special game ends, A symbol display command transmission means 140 (2) for transmitting to the sub-side a command related to an identification mark such as “confirmed times!” Or “no time reduction!”.

  Next, this application example will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. First, in the special game execution process 2 of FIG. 11, after the special game is executed and finished (after the special game execution flag is turned off) from step 302 (2) to step 310 (2), step 312 (2 ), The special game executing means 120 turns on the short-time lottery effect flag, and proceeds to the next process {short-time lottery effect process / short-time lottery effect forced end process 2 400 (2)}.

  Next, the short time lottery effect process / short time lottery effect forced end process 2 in this application example will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. First, in step 402 (2), the demonstration effect start determination unit (short time lottery effect start determination unit) 132 determines whether or not the short time lottery effect flag is on. Next, in the case of Yes in step 402 (2), in step 404 (2), the demonstration effect management means (time-short lottery effect management means) 130 starts the demonstration effect management timer (time-short lottery effect management timer) 134. The time management of the short-time lottery effect is performed. Next, in step 406 (2), the demonstration effect command transmission means (short time lottery effect command transmission means) 138 transmits a “short time lottery” effect command to the display control means 30. Next, in step 408 (2), the demonstration effect forced end signal receiving means (time-short lottery effect forced end signal receiving means) 136 a is selected from the demonstration effect forced end input means (time-short lottery effect forced end input means) 50. It is determined whether or not the “draft forcible end signal” has been received. If the answer in step 408 (2) is Yes, in step 410 (2), the demonstration effect forced termination determining means (time-short lottery effect forced termination determining means) 136 determines the forced termination of the time-short lottery effect and receives this. The demonstration effect command transmission means (time-short lottery effect command transmission means) 138 transmits a time-short lottery effect forced end command to the display control means 30. Next, in step 411 (2), the symbol display command transmission unit 140 transmits information related to the fixed time display to the display control device 30. In step 414 (2), the demonstration effect management means (short time lottery effect management means) 130 turns off the short time lottery effect flag and proceeds to the next process (special game transition determination process 100).

  On the other hand, in the case of No in step 408 (2), in step 412 (2), the demonstration effect management means (time-short lottery effect management means) 130 sets the demonstration effect management timer (time-short lottery effect management timer) 134. It is referred and it is determined whether the short time lottery effect end time has been reached. If YES in step 412 (2), the demonstration effect command transmission means (time-short lottery effect command transmission means) 138 transmits a time-short lottery effect end command to the display control means 30 in step 416 (2). Then, the process proceeds to step 411 (2). In the case of No in step 402 (2) and step 412 (2), the process proceeds to the next process (special game transition determination process 100).

  Next, the demonstration effect display process / demonstration display forced termination process 500 (2) performed on the sub side in this application example will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. First, in step 502 (2), the demonstration effect command receiving means (short time lottery effect command receiving means) 32 a determines whether or not a short time lottery effect command has been received from the main control device 100 side. In the case of Yes in step 502 (2), in step 504 (2), the demonstration effect display control means (time-short lottery effect display control means) 32 corresponds from the demonstration effect data recording means (time-short lottery effect data recording means) 32b. The short time lottery display data is called, and the short time lottery effect is started on the image display device 40. Next, in step 506 (2), the demonstration effect command receiving means (time-short lottery effect command receiving means) 32a determines whether or not a time-short lottery effect forced termination command has been received from the main control device 100 side. In the case of Yes in step 506 (2), in step 508 (2), the display control means 30 ends the short-time lottery effect at which the current effect is being performed, and immediately displays the determined short-time information transmitted from the main side. . Further, if No in step 506 (2), the demonstration effect command receiving means (time-short lottery command receiving means) 32a has received a time-short lottery effect end command from the main control device 100 side in step 510 (2). It is determined whether or not. If Yes in step 506 (2), the process proceeds to step 508 (2). Note that when the process proceeds from step 506 (2) to step 508 (2), the determined time information is displayed immediately after the time-lottery effect ends in the middle, whereas from step 510 (2) to step 508 ( In the case of shifting to 2), the determined short time information is displayed immediately after the short time lottery effect is completed.

  According to this application example, when the player already knows whether or not to shift to the time-saving gaming state by the display contents such as special symbols, it is unnecessary to see the unnecessary demonstration display. Play.

  Further, a modified example in which the best mode is applied to the second type will be briefly described. As shown in the functional block of FIG. 3, in the case of this modified example, a special game transition opportunity winning prize port B11 (3) and a special game transition prize winning port having a specific area 12a (3) therein (second large game) It further has a prize opening C12 (3). Then, based on the inflow of the game ball to the special game transfer opportunity generating winning port B11 (3), the special game transfer winning port C12 (3) is opened and closed, and the game ball won during the open / close operation is When it flows into 12a (3), it shifts to a special game. In the case of a special game, a unit game that repeats the opening / closing operation under a predetermined condition (for example, until 10 balls are won or 30 seconds elapses) is performed a predetermined number of times (for example, 15 times).

  Furthermore, instead of executing a special game immediately after the demo display is forcibly terminated, a special game is executed after a predetermined time (for example, 3 seconds) after the forced end in order to secure time for preparation for the special game execution. It is preferable to configure so as to. In addition, it is preferable to replace the screen with a different screen during the predetermined time period, such as a screen for notifying the player of the fact (for example, a display of “I will start soon”).

FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a rear view of the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 3 is a functional block diagram of the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 4 is a main flowchart on the main controller 100 side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 5 is a flowchart of the demonstration effect process / demonstration forced termination process 1 in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 6 is a flowchart of special game execution processing in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 7 is a flowchart of the demonstration effect process / demonstration forced termination process 2 in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 8 is a flowchart of the demonstration effect display process / demonstration display forced termination process performed on the sub side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 9 is a timing chart showing the operation of the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention (when the demonstration display before the start of the special game is forcibly terminated). FIG. 10 is a timing chart showing the operation of the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention (when the demonstration display after the end of the special game is forcibly ended). FIG. 11 is a flowchart of special game execution processing in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode (application example) of the present invention. FIG. 12 is a flowchart of the time-short lottery effect process / time-short lottery effect forced end process in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode (application example) of the present invention. FIG. 13 is a flowchart of the time-shortening effect display process / time-shortening effect display forcible termination process performed on the sub side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode (application example) of the present invention.

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32 Demo effect display control means 40 Image display device 50 Demo effect forced end input means 110 Special game transition determination means 120 Special game execution means 122 Special game start determination means 130 Demo effect management means 136 Demo effect forced end determination means

Claims (5)

A pachinko gaming machine having an image display device capable of adopting a special gaming state that is a first state advantageous to a player and a non-special gaming state that is different from the special gaming state,
Special game transition determining means for determining transition from the non-special game state to the special game state;
Effect display control means for performing a predetermined effect display on the image display device before shifting from the non-special game state to the special game state;
Special game start determining means for determining whether or not the effect display has ended;
Special game execution means for shifting to the special game state and executing a special game when it is determined by the special game start determination means that the effect display has ended;
A pachinko gaming machine having a production display forced termination means for forcibly terminating the production display based on the player's intention. A pachinko gaming machine having an image display device capable of adopting a special gaming state that is a first state advantageous to a player and a non-special gaming state that is different from the special gaming state,
Special game transition determining means for determining transition from the non-special game state to the special game state;
Special game execution means for executing the special game by shifting to the special game state;
An effect display control means for performing a predetermined effect display on the image display device when transitioning from the special game state to the non-special game state after the special game ends,
Based on the player's intention, there is an effect display forced termination means for forcibly terminating the effect display,
Here, the special game transition determining means is a pachinko gaming machine that resumes the determination process as to whether or not to transition to the special gaming state upon completion of the effect display.   The pachinko gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the effect display is a demonstration display or a display relating to an explanation of a game method of the special game or the non-special game.   The pachinko gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the effect display is a display related to a lottery for shifting to a non-special game state that is a second state advantageous to a player among the plurality of non-special game states. .   The pachinko gaming machine according to claim 4, wherein the second state is a time-saving gaming state or a probability variation gaming state.