JP2008228845A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To improve the taste of a game by a display of a novel mode in a game machine displaying a lottery result by a display means. <P>SOLUTION: This game machine is provided with a symbol display means (a fourth performance display device 840) showing the lottery result drawn by a lottery means by displaying symbols corresponding to a win or symbols corresponding to a failure, wherein at least one of the plurality of types of symbols corresponding to the failure is defined as a specific symbol, and two display modes are defined as display modes when displaying symbols on the symbol display means, namely, a first display mode, after varying the symbols in a primary variation pattern, finishing the primary variation pattern and finally displaying symbols of the lottery result, and a second display mode, after varying the symbols in the primary variation pattern, temporarily displaying specific symbols visibly for a player, again varying the symbols in a secondary variation pattern, finishing the variation of the secondary variation pattern, and finally displaying the symbols of the lottery result. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2009,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine represented by a pachinko gaming machine (generally referred to as a “pachinko machine” and hence referred to as a “pachinko machine” hereinafter).

  There are various types of gaming machines, such as pachinko machines, which are designed to pay out a game ball when a predetermined payout condition is satisfied by a game performed by driving a game ball into the game area. And a lottery means for performing a lottery by computer program processing based on the entrance of a game ball into a lottery entrance gate provided in the game area, and if the lottery result by the lottery means wins, There is a gaming machine that generates a special state (hereinafter referred to as “special state”) in which a player can acquire more game balls than usual. Here, in this type of gaming machine, since the lottery is performed by computer program processing, it is impossible for the player to recognize from the appearance whether the result of the lottery has been won or lost. . Therefore, in this type of gaming machine, it is normal to display a lottery result on this display means using an appropriate display means.

  In addition, the gaming machine in which the lottery result is displayed by the display means as described above is what makes the player interested in what display content is displayed on the display means. However, it plays an important role in making the player enjoy the game. Therefore, in this type of conventional gaming machine, it is generally performed to enhance the interest of the display by the display means, thereby enhancing the fun of the game.

  For example, it has three symbol columns such as the first symbol column, the second symbol column, and the third symbol column, and the unit symbols such as numbers and symbols are individually changed in each symbol column, and then stopped and displayed. There is a gaming machine that employs display means that displays the same unit symbol on all symbol columns to indicate that the lottery result is a win. In such a gaming machine, after changing the unit symbol in each symbol row, the unit symbols are sequentially stopped and displayed in the first symbol row, the second symbol row, and the third symbol row. However, when the unit symbol of the third symbol row is still changing, if the unit symbol displayed in the first symbol row and the second symbol row is the same, it will be displayed in the third symbol row. Depending on the unit symbol, there is a possibility of winning display, so this state is a so-called “reach state”. Therefore, in this reach state, we are concentrating on the fluctuation pattern of the unit symbol in the third symbol row that is still fluctuating, making various characters appear on the display screen such as a liquid crystal display and making it active, etc. It is a common practice to perform a so-called “reach effect” that enhances the reach state.

JP 2002-210128 A

  By the way, in the gaming machine in which the result of the lottery performed by the program processing on the computer is displayed on the display means, what is displayed on the display means is the best part of the game. It is desirable to further elaborate the display.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above situation, and it is an object of the present invention to be able to enhance the fun of a game by displaying a new aspect in a gaming machine that displays a lottery result on a display means. To do.

<Means 1>
A gaming machine that pays out a game ball when a predetermined payout condition is satisfied by a game performed by driving a game ball into the game area,
A lottery entrance provided in the game area and into which a game ball can enter;
Lottery means for performing lottery by computer processing based on the entry of game balls into the lottery entrance gate;
When the lottery result of the lottery means is won, special state generating means for generating a special state that allows the player to acquire more game balls than usual,
Whether the result of the lottery performed by the lottery means is a winning or a defeating by displaying at least one kind of symbol corresponding to the winning and plural symbols corresponding to the winning And a symbol display means showing
At least one of the multiple types of symbols corresponding to the loss is set as a specific symbol,
The symbol display means displays a symbol of a lottery result in one display mode selected from a plurality of types of display modes,
As the display mode, at least,
A first display mode in which after the design is changed in the primary change pattern, the change of the primary change pattern is terminated and the design of the lottery result is finally displayed;
After changing the design with the primary variation pattern, the specific design is tentatively displayed so as to be visible to the player. After that, after changing the design again with the secondary variation pattern, the variation of the secondary variation pattern is terminated. And a second display mode for finally displaying a symbol of the lottery result.

  The gaming machine having the above-described configuration is to display a novel aspect with a taste as follows on the symbol display means, and the display of the novel aspect can enhance the fun of the game. In the following, the symbol display indicating the lottery result is expressed as “main display” so that it can be clearly distinguished from the temporary display.

  In the case of the first display mode, a symbol indicating the lottery result is displayed in an appropriate display mode from a plurality of display modes including at least two types of display modes of the first display mode and the second display mode. In the case of the second display mode, the symbol is temporarily displayed in the primary variation pattern, and after the specific symbol is temporarily displayed in the primary variation pattern, the symbol is varied again in the secondary variation pattern. Display the design in full. Therefore, when a specific symbol is displayed in a primary variation pattern, the player can be interested in the display until it can be confirmed whether the display of the specific symbol is a temporary display or a real display. it can.

  By the way, if the symbol to be temporarily displayed is the symbol corresponding to the winning symbol (hereinafter referred to as “winning symbol”), when the symbol corresponding to the winning symbol (hereinafter referred to as “successful symbol”) is displayed in the second display mode, For the player, once the winning symbol is displayed, it appears as if the symbol has been changed to a lost symbol, and there is a risk of discomfort. On the other hand, the specific symbol temporarily displayed is a lost symbol. Therefore, not only does the player feel uncomfortable as described above, but when the winning symbol is displayed in the second display mode, the winning symbol is displayed after the temporary display of the winning symbol. Can be surprised and give great joy. Therefore, in this respect, the interest in display can be enhanced.

  In addition, if all the winning symbols are targeted as symbols to be temporarily displayed, this symbol may be a temporary display symbol regardless of what symbol is displayed by the primary variation pattern. There is no sharpness in the display of the pattern in and it is not interesting. On the other hand, since the specific symbol is at least one specific symbol set in advance from a plurality of winning symbols, if a winning symbol other than the specific symbol is displayed in the primary variation pattern, the lottery result is displayed. It turns out immediately that it is a loss. Therefore, the display of the symbol in the primary variation pattern can be sharpened, and the display can be interesting.

  In the gaming machine configured as described above, the display mode when the symbols are displayed by the symbol display means may be only two types of the first display mode and the second display mode. In addition to the two display modes, other display modes for displaying the symbols in a variation pattern different from the primary variation pattern may be included.

  In addition, the primary variation pattern of the first display mode and the primary variation pattern of the second display mode are the same content and time, and are naturally one type of variation pattern. Not limited to one type of variation pattern, a plurality of types of variation patterns such as those with different contents or those with different times may be set, and appropriate variation patterns may be selected and displayed.

  Moreover, when displaying a winning symbol, an aspect in which the winning symbol is displayed by the first display aspect may or may not be included. If it is included, the winning symbol may be displayed with the primary variation pattern, so the player can be interested in the variation display of the symbol with the primary variation pattern. It is possible to enhance the production effect by displaying the variation of the symbol in the variation pattern. On the other hand, if it is not included, there is no possibility that the winning symbol will be displayed in the primary variation pattern, and the symbol displayed in the primary variation pattern is only the defeated symbol. The display is simple and easy to understand. In addition, the specification of the gaming machine does not include an aspect in which the winning symbol is displayed by the first display mode in the case where the display mode in the symbol display means is only the first display mode and the second display mode. In this case, unless the specific symbol is displayed in the primary variation pattern, there is no possibility that the winning symbol will be displayed as a secondary variation pattern. The display effect can be made.

  By the way, although the said structure can be applied to various game machines, the following game machines can be illustrated typically as a game machine.

(1) A pachinko machine that pays out a predetermined number of game balls, assuming that a game ball is put into the game area and a game is played, and that the payout condition is satisfied by the game ball entering the winning area of the game area.

(2) A game of one game is performed by driving a predetermined number of game balls into a game area having a plurality of arrival holes, and the combination of arrival holes reached by the game balls becomes a predetermined combination. A pachinko machine that pays out a predetermined number of game balls when the payout condition is satisfied.

  Note that the gaming machine is not limited to a gaming machine with an entity installed in a gaming hall, such as a gaming machine represented by a pachinko machine, and may be a gaming machine such as an online game formed with an image. Good.

  Further, the special state may be any state that allows the player to acquire more game balls than usual, and the following states can be exemplified.

(1) In a pachinko machine that pays out a game ball in response to the game ball entering the winning opening, the special winning opening that is normally closed and the game ball cannot enter or is difficult to enter is opened. In this state, game balls can enter or can easily enter the special winning opening.

(2) In a pachinko machine that pays out a game ball in response to the game ball entering the winning opening, a special winning opening that normally opens and closes in a manner that makes it difficult to enter the game ball in an easy-to-enter manner. A state in which the game ball can easily enter the special winning opening by opening and closing.

(3) In a pachinko machine that pays out a game ball in response to a game ball entering the winning opening, it is possible to obtain the right to open a special winning opening that is normally blocked and incapable of entering the game ball. State. Pachinko machines with the right to open a special prize opening cannot be automatically acquired by winning the lottery result regarding the special status. While the winning is valid, the right can be acquired by satisfying a predetermined right acquisition condition such as, for example, putting a game ball into a predetermined entrance. When the right is acquired, a special winning opening is permitted. In this state, the player can acquire more game balls than usual. Therefore, the state in which the right can be acquired, which is the state before the occurrence of a state allowing the opening of a special prize opening, is also a special state in which a player can acquire more game balls than usual. Can be caught. In addition, the special winning opening may be automatically opened upon acquisition of the right. After the right is acquired, a game ball is inserted into the predetermined entrance. The opening operation may be performed by satisfying a predetermined opening operation condition.

(4) In a pachinko machine that pays out a game ball in accordance with the combination of arrival ports reached by a game ball during one game, it is normally closed and the special access port is hard to reach or difficult to reach. Is opened so that the game ball can reach or easily reach this special access port.

(5) In a pachinko machine that pays out game balls in accordance with the combination of arrival ports reached by a game ball during one game, a special access port that is normally blocked and cannot be reached is opened. A state in which rights can be acquired. Pachinko machines with the right to open a special destination are not automatically acquired by winning the lottery result regarding the special status. While the winning is valid, the right can be acquired by satisfying a predetermined right acquisition condition such as, for example, putting a game ball into a predetermined entrance. When the right is acquired, the special reaching port is allowed to be opened. In this state, the player can acquire more game balls than usual. Therefore, the state in which the right can be acquired, which is a state before the state allowing the opening of the special reach, occurs as a special state in which a player can acquire more game balls than usual. Can be caught. Note that the special destination may be opened automatically when the right is acquired. After the right is acquired, the game ball is inserted into the predetermined entrance. The opening operation may be performed by satisfying a predetermined opening operation condition.

  Further, as a display device constituting the symbol display means, “a liquid crystal display device capable of displaying an image such as a moving image or a video, a plasma display device, an EL display device, an image display device such as a CRT”, “simple characters” 7-segment display device that can display symbols such as numbers or symbols, and displays not only simple characters, numbers, symbols, etc. but also complex symbols such as pictures that imitate various characters and articles Picture display device such as a dot matrix display device "," movable display device that moves a display object on which a pattern is drawn and displays the design "," light emitting diode, incandescent bulb, fluorescent tube, neon tube, etc. Various display devices such as a “light emitting device (lamp) using” can be exemplified.

  In addition, as a symbol displayed by the symbol display means, it may be a number (may be a single digit number, may be a two or more digit number), or a character (may be a single character). , May be two or more characters), may be a single symbol composed of symbols, pictures, etc., or may be a number (may be a single digit number, two or more digits) Multi-digit numbers), each unit consisting of letters (may be one letter or two or more letters), symbols, pictures, etc. A combination symbol constituted by a combination of symbols may be used.

  Further, the primary variation pattern and the secondary variation pattern may be the same variation pattern or different variation patterns. Specifically, when the primary fluctuation pattern is a high-speed fluctuation pattern such as scrolling or changing the design at a high speed invisible, the secondary fluctuation pattern may be a similar high-speed fluctuation pattern, or Different fluctuation patterns such as a low-speed fluctuation pattern such as scrolling or changing at low speed so as to be visible may be used.

<Means 2>
In the gaming machine of means 1,
A gaming machine, wherein only one of a plurality of types of symbols corresponding to a loss is set as a specific symbol.

  In the gaming machine with the above configuration, only one of the winning symbols is set as a specific symbol, and there are not many symbols that are temporarily displayed as an opportunity to develop into a secondary variation pattern. It is possible to give a sharper image to the variation display of the symbols in the variation pattern.

<Means 3>
In the gaming machine of means 1 or means 2,
A main board configured using a computer to control the lottery means and the special state generating means;
A special symbol display device which is controlled by the main board and updates a symbol each time a lottery is performed by the lottery means and displays a lottery result;
A peripheral board configured using a computer and controlling the symbol display means by processing based on a signal from the main board;
The symbol display means, when displaying a symbol in the first display mode, terminates the variation of the symbol in the primary variation pattern before the symbol update on the special symbol display device is completed. A gaming machine characterized by

  In recent years, a special symbol display device that uses a simple display device composed of a plurality of lamps, updates a symbol composed of lighting patterns of each lamp each time a lottery is performed, and simply displays a lottery result, and an image A gaming machine including a lottery effect display device that displays a lottery result with various effect displays using a complicated display device such as a display device or a picture display device is generally used. Here, the special symbol display device is controlled by the main board that controls the essential part of the game involved in paying out the game balls, and the lottery effect display device is controlled by the signal from the main board. It is controlled by a peripheral board that controls the production portion of the game that is not involved in payout.

  By the way, when the lottery effect display device is used as the symbol display means, when the special symbol display device completes the update of the symbol at the time when the specific symbol is displayed in the primary variation pattern, the specific symbol is displayed. Is not a provisional display but a final display, and it is impossible to give the player a sense of expectation such as “Would you like to develop from a specific symbol display to a secondary variation pattern?”.

  Therefore, in the above configuration, when a symbol is displayed in the first display mode, the variation of the symbol in the primary variation pattern is terminated before the updating of the symbol on the special symbol display device is completed. Thereby, at the time when the specific symbol is displayed in the primary variation pattern by the symbol display means, it is not clear whether this display is the final display, or until it can be confirmed that it is the final display, It is possible to give the player a sense of expectation that develops into a secondary variation pattern.

<Means 4>
In the gaming machine of means 3,
It is controlled by the peripheral board and further includes a special figure corresponding effect display device that updates a symbol and displays a lottery result each time a lottery is performed by the lottery means,
The symbol display means, when updating the symbol in the first display mode, ends the variation of the symbol in the primary variation pattern before the symbol update on the special symbol corresponding effect display device is completed. A gaming machine characterized by being.

  In addition to the special symbol display device and the symbol display means, if a special symbol corresponding effect display device is provided that displays the lottery result by updating the symbol each time the lottery is controlled by the lottery means, the symbol is displayed. If the update of the symbol on the special symbol corresponding effect display device is completed at the time when the specific symbol is displayed in the primary variation pattern on the display means, the same problem as in the case of the special symbol display device described above occurs. Therefore, in the above configuration, when a symbol is displayed in the first display mode, this problem can be solved by ending the variation of the symbol in the primary variation pattern before the updating of the symbol on the special symbol corresponding effect display device is completed. It is the same as described above to solve the above.

<Means 5>
In any one gaming machine from means 1 to means 4,
The display content is updated every time a lottery is performed by the lottery means, and either a primary loss display indicating that the lottery result is a loss or a primary pass display other than the primary loss display is displayed. A display unit;
The first display section does not update the display contents when the primary defeat display is performed, while the display contents are updated when the primary pass display is performed, and the final defeat display indicates that the lottery result is a defeat A lottery result display means for displaying a lottery result each time a lottery is performed by the lottery means. With
The gaming machine characterized in that the symbol display means is constituted by the second display section.

  In the gaming machine configured as described above, the lottery result display means displays the lottery result every time the lottery is performed, but the first display unit of the lottery result display means updates the display content for each lottery, Whereas the display of the primary winning display or the primary passing display is performed, the second display part of the lottery result display means updates the display contents when the primary passing display is performed on the first display part. Thus, either a winning display or a winning display is performed. Therefore, according to such a lottery result display means, it is possible to simply indicate a loss by the primary loss display on the first display unit, or by updating the display content on the second display unit that does not update the display content for each lottery. It is possible to provide an interesting display in which a new taste is elaborated, such as indicating a loss or a win. In addition to displaying the lottery result using such a lottery result display unit, the symbol display unit is configured by the second display unit, so that the second display unit itself can further display a new one as described above. It is possible to provide an interesting display with elaborate tastes, and to improve the display fun of the entire lottery result display means for displaying the lottery result every time the lottery is performed.

  In addition, as a 1st display part and a 2nd display part of a lottery result display means, respectively, you may comprise using an individual display apparatus, or you may comprise using a common display apparatus. Here, in the case of configuring the first display unit and the second display unit using a common display device, in the common display device, an appropriate portion of the display area for displaying symbols and the like is the first display unit, The other appropriate part may be used as the second display part, and the first display part and the second display part may be individually assigned to the entire display area. May be switched. In addition, regardless of whether the display device is an individual display device or a common display device, the display device may be an appropriate display device such as an image display device, a picture display device, a movable display device, or a light emitter (lamp) as described above. Can be used.

<Means 6>
A gaming machine that pays out a game ball when a predetermined payout condition is satisfied by a game performed by driving a game ball into the game area,
A lottery entrance provided in the game area and into which a game ball can enter;
Lottery means for performing lottery based on a game ball entering the lottery entrance gate;
When the lottery result of the lottery means is won, special state generating means for generating a special state that allows the player to acquire more game balls than usual,
The lottery means is configured using a computer to monitor the presence or absence of a game ball entering the lottery entrance, and to perform the lottery by processing based on the timing at which the game ball enters the lottery entrance A main board for controlling the special state generating means according to the lottery result of the lottery means,
A special symbol display device which is controlled by the main board and updates a symbol each time a lottery is performed by the lottery means and displays a lottery result;
A peripheral board configured using a computer and performing processing based on a signal from the main board;
A special figure corresponding effect display device that is controlled by the peripheral board and updates a symbol each time a lottery is performed by the lottery means and displays a lottery result;
A lottery result display unit that includes a first display unit and a second display unit, is controlled by the peripheral board, and displays a lottery result each time a lottery is performed by the lottery unit;
The first display unit updates the display contents every time the lottery is performed by the lottery means, and displays a primary loss display indicating that the lottery result is a loss, or a primary pass display other than the primary loss display. One of the displays,
The second display unit does not update the display content when the primary display is performed in the first display unit, while the display content is updated when the primary pass display is performed, and the lottery result is a defeat. In addition to displaying either the final winning display indicating that there is a win or the winning display indicating that the lottery result is winning, at least one kind of symbol corresponding to winning and multiple types corresponding to winning By displaying one of the symbols, the symbol display means indicating whether the result of the lottery performed by the lottery means is a win or a loss,
Only one of the multiple types of symbols corresponding to the loss is set as a specific symbol,
The symbol display means displays a symbol of a lottery result in one display mode selected from a plurality of types of display modes,
As the display mode, at least,
A first display mode in which after the design is changed in the primary change pattern, the change of the primary change pattern is terminated and the design of the lottery result is finally displayed;
After changing the design with the primary variation pattern, the specific design is tentatively displayed so as to be visible to the player. After that, after changing the design again with the secondary variation pattern, the variation of the secondary variation pattern is terminated. And a second display mode for finally displaying a symbol of the lottery result.

  The gaming machine having the above-described configuration includes the above-described units, and according to the gaming machine having the above-described configuration, it is possible to obtain the respective operational effects as described above.

  According to the present invention, in the gaming machine that displays the lottery result on the display means, it is possible to enhance the fun of the game by displaying a new mode.

  Hereinafter, a pachinko machine according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. Here, in the pachinko machine exemplified below, a player inserts a game ball, which is a game medium, and drives the inserted game ball into a game area of the game board to play a game. This is a typical gaming machine that plays games. In addition, this invention is applicable not only to the pachinko machine illustrated below but other types of pachinko machines. Further, the present invention is not limited to pachinko machines, and can also be applied to pachislot machines and other gaming machines in which a player inserts game media to play a game.

[Overall Configuration of Pachinko Machine] A description will be given based on FIG.
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 3.
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 of one side of the front frame body 11, and the main body frame side hinge device 15 is fixed to the upper and lower portions of one side of the outer frame 2. A hinge pin and a hinge hole are rotatably attached to the hinge device 14. The outer frame side hinge tool 14, the main body frame side hinge tool 15, the hinge pin, and the hinge hole constitute a hinge mechanism 7. The outer frame 2 is attached to the main body frame 3 by the hinge mechanism 7 so as to be freely opened and closed. ing.

  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 located below the game board mounting frame 12, and a front opening portion of the speaker box portion 16 is formed. A 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 near the right side, and an ashtray 33 is provided near the left side. ing. 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.
On the front surface of the front frame body 11, the front frame 4 is opened and closed forward by a hinge mechanism 36 provided on one side 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. It is installed as possible. 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 formed of a glass plate, a transparent resin plate, or the like is provided on the window frame 39. Is installed. 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.

  Further, an operation switch 20 in which an operation switch lamp 21 is incorporated is provided on the side of the upper plate 51 below the front frame 4 (on the side opposite to the operation handle 32 side). This operation switch 20 changes an appropriate state of the gaming machine, such as a state relating to the substance of a game performed by driving a game ball, which is a game medium, into the game area 37, a state relating to an effect performed along with the game, An operation that is operated by a player for an appropriate purpose, such as for a player to participate in the above production or to receive various information from a gaming machine, and to be operated by an intentional manual operation by the player Means, an operation unit, and the like are configured.

  As the operation switch 20, a push button type switch operated by a push operation, a seesaw type switch operated by a tilt operation, a channel type switch operated by a rotation operation, and the like can be representatively exemplified. In this example, since the operation switch 20 is provided on the side opposite to the operation handle 32, the player operates the operation switch 20 with the other hand while operating the operation handle 32 with the other hand. can do.

  Then, the operation switch lamp 21 incorporated in the operation switch 20 is allowed to turn on or is allowed in a state where the operation by the operation switch 20 is allowed or not allowed depending on the state of the gaming machine. This is for informing the player that it is not in the state. The operation switch lamp 21 that functions in this way is not limited to being built in the operation switch 20 but may be provided separately from the operation switch 20. When the operation switch lamp 21 is provided separately from the operation switch 20, it is preferable to provide the operation switch lamp 21 in the vicinity of the operation switch 20. This is because it is easy for the player to confirm the operating state of the operation switch lamp 21.

[Configuration of Locking Device] A description will be given based on FIGS. 1 and 3.
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. A cylinder lock 75 that is exposed through the front frame body 11 and the lower front plate 30 is provided so that the key can be inserted and unlocked. When a key is inserted into the key hole of the cylinder lock 75 and rotated in one direction, the main body frame locking hook 72 and the closing tool 71 of the outer frame 2 are disengaged and the main body frame 3 is unlocked. When the key is turned 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, and 4. FIG.
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 is configured such that the game board 5 is mounted from the front in a detachable and replaceable manner. And the game board 5 is formed in the substantially square plate shape of the magnitude | size inserted from the front of the game board mounting frame 12. FIG. 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 and is lowered. It is configured to be guided by the dish 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.

  On the rear side of the game board 5, balls are entered into various winning openings provided in the game area 37, and the game balls discharged from the front face to the rear face of the gaming board 5 through the winning openings are collected as winning balls and the main body A winning ball guiding passage for guiding to a winning ball passage 3a provided in the frame 3 and a box mounting portion for mounting various boxes are provided. Here, in this example, the winning ball guiding passage and the box mounting portion are constituted by a box mounting base 118 having both functions.

  Further, on the rear side of the game board 5, the player does not enter the various winning holes, but reaches the out hole provided at the lowermost part of the game area 37, and this out hole leads from the front of the game board 5 to the rear surface. There is also provided an out ball guiding passage for guiding the discharged game ball to the out ball passage 3b provided in the main body frame 3 as an out ball. Here, in this example, the out-ball guide passage is formed separately from the winning ball guide passage by the groove recessed in the rear surface of the game board 5 and the front surface of the box mounting base 118. .

  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 is mounted on the box mounting base 118 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 sub control board box 130 and the main control board box 132 are respectively mounted on the box mounting base 118 on the rear side of the game board 5, the game board 5 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 without protruding outside the outline of the game board 5 so that the board can be mounted.

[Equipment on the lower rear part of the main body frame] A description will be given based on FIGS.
On the rear side of the front frame 11 of the main body frame 3, on one side (left side in FIG. 4) of the rear lower region of the front frame 11 positioned below the game board mounting frame 12, 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 to a relay circuit board (not shown) in accordance with a payout signal transmitted from the main control board 131. Then, the operation of the dispensing motor 172 is controlled via the relay circuit board.

[Configuration of Rear Cover Body] A description will be given based on FIGS. 4 and 5.
The rear end portion of the main control board box 132 disposed on the rear surface of the game board 5 protrudes toward the window opening portion opened at the center portion of the mechanism mounting body 13 of the main body frame 3. 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 hinge body 216 is integrally formed on the wall portion 213a on one side at a total of three locations, upper and lower, and in the middle. Each hinge body 216 is provided with a downward hinge pin 215, and each hinge pin 215 is provided in a hinge hole of a hinge body 214 provided at a total of three locations above and below the side wall portion of the mechanism mounting body 13. It is detachably inserted from above. In addition, an elastic closing body 217 is integrally formed on the wall 213 b on the other side of the peripheral wall 213 of the rear cover body 210. This elastic closing body 217 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.

  That is, in the rear cover body 210, the hinge pins 215 of the upper and lower and intermediate hinge bodies 216 are respectively fitted from above the hinge holes of the hinge body 214 of 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. When the rear cover body 210 is in a closed state, the rear cover body 210 covers a portion from the substantially middle portion to the upper end of the main control board box 132 on the rear surface of the game board 5. The connector of the main control board 131 is exposed on the upper part of the main control board box 132, and the main control board 131 is electrically connected to another appropriate board by connecting the wiring to this connector. However, the upper portion of the main control board box 132 is covered by the rear cover body 210, so that the connector portion of the main control board 131 is concealed. Therefore, unless the rear cover body 210 is opened, the wiring cannot be removed from the connector of the main control board 131, or another wiring cannot be connected to the connector of the main control board 131.

  On the other hand, 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 at the lower part of the main control board box 132. Therefore, even when the rear cover body 210 is closed, it is possible to inspect the board by connecting a separate board inspection apparatus to the inspection connector 218 of the main control board 131.

  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 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. Here, the rear cover body 210 may be formed of a transparent synthetic resin material, but is preferably formed of an opaque synthetic resin material. Since an opaque synthetic resin material is easier to use as a synthetic resin material that is recycled than a transparent synthetic resin material, the rear cover body 210 is formed of a transparent synthetic resin material. This is because the 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 Lower Lower Side of Main Body Frame] A description will be given based on FIG. 2 and FIG.
A lower dish ball derivative 253 is attached to a portion near the hinge mechanism 7 in the rear lower region of the main body frame 3 in a 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. It is for electrical connection as possible.

[Configuration of Main Body Frame Mechanism Mounted Body, Ball Tank, and Tank Rail] A description will be given based on FIGS. 7 and 8.
A tank mounting portion 133, a rail mounting portion 134, a dispensing device mounting portion 135, and the like are formed on the mechanism mounting body 13 of the main body frame 3, and a ball tank 136 is mounted on the tank mounting portion 133. The ball tank 136 is formed in a box shape opening upward so that a large number of game balls supplied from the island facility can be stored. 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 inclined downward toward the discharge port 138. ing. The ball tank 136 is formed of a transparent synthetic resin material, and the storage state of the game ball can be visually recognized through the rear side wall of the ball tank 136.

  The mechanism mounting body 13 of the main body frame 3 is integrally formed with a rail mounting portion 134 below the tank mounting portion 133. A rail component 139 is mounted on the rail mounting portion 134, whereby 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. 8) to the other end (right end toward FIG. 8). 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 A partition wall (not shown) that protrudes along the center in the front-rear direction of the upper surface of the lower plate part and divides the rail passage into a plurality of front and rear rows (two rows in the front and rear in this embodiment). It is formed in one piece. 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) is between the back surface of the game board 5 in order to avoid interference with the upper ends of the rear parts of various members protruding to the rear side of the game board 5. It is provided in a state where an appropriate gap is secured. In this embodiment, the rear end of the rail shelf 155 that is the rear end portion of the main body frame 3 and the rear wall portion 152 of the tank rail 150 are substantially flush with the rear side wall of the ball tank 136. Yes. 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. Thus, a sufficient gap can be secured between the rear surface of the game board 5 and the front wall portion 151 of the tank rail 150 while sufficiently securing the width dimension of the rail passage in the front-rear direction.

  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 of the rail passage so as to be swingable about the shaft 157. The rectifier 156 is provided with a weight from the center to the lower part thereof, and the game balls flowing down the rail passage are aligned by the weight of the rectifier 156.

[Configurations of Dispensing Device Mounting Unit and Ball Dispensing Device] A description will be given based on FIGS. 7 and 8.
In the vertical direction of one side (right side in FIGS. 7 and 8) of the mechanism mounting body 13 of the main body frame 3, a vertically long paying device mounting portion 135 corresponding to a ball paying device (ball paying unit) 170 described below is formed. Has been. Here, 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. 3) of the ball payout device 170 can project is formed at a predetermined position of 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, the gap between the ball paying device 170 and the game board 5 is substantially the same level as the gap between the tank rail 150 and the game board 5 described above. A gap is secured. Accordingly, the rail passage of the tank rail 150 and the ball passage of the ball dispensing device 170 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.

  In addition, 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 of the tank rail 150 into a plurality of front and rear rows (for example, front and rear rows). In addition, the downstream portions of the front and rear rows of ball passages formed in the interior are bifurcated, and the bifurcated passage allows a prize ball and a ball rental ball passage and a ball removal ball passage. Is configured. In addition, a payout member (not shown) made of a rotating body for distributing and paying out game balls to any one of the passages is forward and reverse at a branch portion between the winning ball and the ball passage for lending and the ball passage for ball removal. It is rotatably arranged.

[Regarding Configuration of Game Area] A description will be given based on FIGS. 9 and 10. In the following, the direction such as up, down, left, and right is described as a state in which the player looks at the front of the game board 5 from the front.

  A board surface frame 500 made of synthetic resin is integrated on the board surface of the game board 5, and is partitioned into a substantially circular shape between the inside of this board surface frame 500 and the inner rail 77 of the guide rail 78. A gaming area 37 is provided. In this game board 5, a game ball is driven into the game area 37 from a driving hole 78 a at the upper end portion of the guide rail 78 disposed on the left side of the game area 37, and the game ball driven into the game area 37 A game is played according to the behavior.

  In the game area 37, a number of obstacle nails 510 (not shown in FIG. 10) placed on the game board 5 are arranged in a predetermined gauge arrangement. Further, an accessory 600 is disposed at a substantially central position in the left-right direction of the game area 37, and the accessory 600 characterizes the model and game concept of the pachinko machine 1.

  Above the accessory 600, there is a entrance that allows game balls to enter, and a lottery entrance 520 for performing lottery (details will be described later) when the game balls enter is provided. . The lottery entrance 520 is configured to vary between a state in which a game ball is difficult to enter and a state in which it is easy to enter. Specifically, the lottery entrance ball opening 520 includes an opening / closing member 521 that is driven to open and close. When the opening / closing member 521 is closed, it is difficult for a game ball to enter, but the opening / closing member 521 When it is in the open state, the game ball is in a state where it is easy to enter.

  In this example, a so-called “electric tulip (electric tu)” having a pair of left and right opening and closing members 521 that are opened and closed in the left and right direction by a drive device such as a solenoid is employed as the lottery entrance ball opening 520. Further, the lottery entrance 520 is a game ball that is discharged as a winning ball to the winning ball guiding passage (box mounting base 118) on the rear side of the game board 5, that is, a "winning entrance". Yes. Therefore, when a game ball enters the lottery entrance 520, a predetermined number of game balls are paid out in accordance with this, but not limited to this, the game ball that entered the lottery entrance 520 is played. The game ball may not be paid out even if a game ball enters the lottery entrance ball port 520, as it is simply passed through the front of the board 5.

  On the left side of the accessory 600, there is a entrance where a game ball can enter, and the open / close member 521 of the lottery entrance ball port 520 that is closed is triggered by the entrance of the game ball. An operating entrance 530 is provided. In addition, in this example, the operation entrance 530 simply passes the entered game ball on the front surface of the game board 5, but not limited to this, the operation entrance 530 is used as a winning entrance. It may function, and a game ball to the operation entrance 530 may pay out a predetermined number of game balls according to the entrance.

  On the right side of the accessory 600, there is provided a special winning port 540 that is a winning port for paying out a predetermined number of game balls according to the game balls. The special winning opening 540 varies depending on whether the game ball cannot enter or can enter, or whether the game ball is difficult to enter or easy to enter. It is configured as such. Specifically, the special prize opening 540 includes an opening / closing member 541 that is driven to open and close. When the opening / closing member 541 is closed, the game ball cannot enter or is difficult to enter. When the is opened, the game ball can enter or enter easily.

  In this example, a special winning opening 540 is adopted in which the game ball cannot enter when the opening / closing member 541 is closed, and the game ball can enter when the opening / closing member 541 is opened. Also, a special prize opening provided with an opening / closing member 541 that forms a large opening in the left-right direction so that a plurality of game balls can enter at the same time when it is opened / closed by a driving device such as a solenoid and opened. 540 is adopted.

  The special prize opening 540 also includes a special prize opening display device 545 configured using an appropriate display device such as a 7-segment display device. This special prize opening display device 545 has various display contents to guide the player of appropriate information such as information based on the game balls entering the special prize opening 540 and information regarding the operation of the special prize opening 540. Is displayed.

  In addition, the game area 37 is provided with a general winning opening 550 in which a game ball can always enter in an appropriate part, and a predetermined number of game balls are paid out according to the game ball entering. ing. Further, at the bottom of the game area 37, there is provided an out port 560 for discharging the game ball that could not reach the winning port to the out ball guide path on the rear side of the game board 5.

[About lottery]
When a game ball enters the lottery entrance 520, a lottery is performed to determine whether the winning ball is won or lost. Here, in this example, the lottery is performed by executing a predetermined program on the main control board 131 configured using a computer, and such a lottery means is electrically connected to the computer. It can be understood as a lottery means. In addition, the electrical lottery means in the present example specifically acquires a random number according to the lottery entrance 520, and determines the lottery result based on the acquired random number value. Can be regarded as a lottery performed based on the game ball entering the lottery entrance 520.

  By the way, a plurality of types of winning are prepared, and when the lottery result is a winning, any one of a plurality of types of winning is won. Specifically, if there are four types of winnings, such as the first type winning, the second type winning, the third type winning and the fourth type winning, and the lottery result is winning, the first type winning, It will be one of the two types, the third type and the fourth type. On the other hand, if the lottery result is neither winning, the lottery result is lost.

[About special games]
In the pachinko machine 1 of this example, when a lottery result is won, from a normal game (hereinafter referred to as “normal game”) whose main purpose is to enter a lottery by entering a game ball into the lottery entrance 520. However, a special game (hereinafter referred to as “special game”) capable of acquiring many game balls occurs.

  Specifically, when a special game occurs, the opening / closing member of the special prize opening 540 is driven to open, thereby opening the special prize opening 540 that is closed in the normal game, and a game ball enters the special prize opening 540. A ball is possible. The opening of the special prize opening 540 satisfies a predetermined condition such that a predetermined upper limit time elapses or a game ball has reached a predetermined upper limit number of conditions. End with. In addition, the opening operation of the special prize opening 540 is repeated until the number of rounds reaches a predetermined upper limit number of rounds, with one opening operation of the special prize opening 540 as one round.

  Here, as the special game, the above upper limit time is long (for example, 30 seconds), and the upper limit round number is set to be large (for example, 15 rounds), and the first type special game that can acquire a large amount of game balls. And the second type special game in which the upper limit time is short (for example, 2 seconds) and the upper limit number of rounds is set to be small (for example, two rounds) and cannot acquire as many game balls as the first type special game. Two types of are available. The special game can be referred to as a “win game” because it is a game that occurs when the lottery is won, that is, “win”. Further, the first-type special game and the second-type special game can be referred to as “big hit game” and “small hit game”, respectively, because of the difference in the degree of profit for the player.

  By the way, as for the second type special game, whether the winning is the second type winning, the third type winning, or the fourth type winning, the operation mode of the special winning opening 540 is the appearance. Although it is the same mode, the internal operation mode, in other words, the control process for operating the special prize opening 540 is different as follows.

  With regard to the opening operation of the special winning opening 540 once (one round), it is the end condition of the opening operation that the number of game balls entered reaches a predetermined upper limit number. In the case of winning, the upper limit number is, for example, the same upper limit number (for example, 10) as in the first type special game, whereas in the case of the fourth type winning, a lower upper limit number (for example, 6). Therefore, the type 2 special game that occurs due to each of the type 2 winning and the type 3 winning and the type 4 winning is strictly different in form, but the difference is from the appearance Since only the internal aspects in which the difference cannot be determined, i.e., the control in which the difference cannot be determined from the appearance, are different, in this document, unless otherwise specified, Each type 2 special game generated by the 4 types of winning will be treated as the same type of special game.

[About lottery status]
In this example, in the pachinko machine 1, a state relating to a lottery for generating a special game state (hereinafter referred to as “lottery state”) is changed by establishment of appropriate conditions, and the player can perform various lotteries. Under normal conditions, a normal game can be played to generate a special game. Specifically, the lottery state of the pachinko machine 1 is a normal state that occupies most of the normal game (hereinafter referred to as “normal state”), and a special game that makes it easy for the special game to occur in this normal state. Change to a different state (hereinafter referred to as “special state”). When the lottery result is a predetermined winning, the lottery state is changed from the normal state to the special state, or from the special state to the normal state.

  Here, two types of special states, such as a probability variation state and a time-short state, are prepared. Furthermore, two types of time-short states, ie, a first-type short-time state and a second-type short-time state are prepared. In the following, a state that is not a probability variation state is referred to as a non-probability variation state so that it can be clearly distinguished from a probability variation state, and a state that is not a short-time gaming state is referred to as a non-short-time state so that it can be clearly distinguished from a short-time state. I will call it. Thereby, it can be said that the normal state is an uncertain change state and a lottery state of a non-short-time state.

  The probability variation state is a state in which the winning probability is changed so that the probability of winning is higher for all types of winning or for a predetermined type of winning than the normal state. In particular, in this example, the first-class winnings, which will be described in detail later, are the winnings that are the most profitable for the player among the multiple types of winnings. The winning probability is changed so that the probability is higher.

  On the other hand, the short time state is the following lottery state.

  The lottery entrance ball opening 520 for performing a lottery by entering a game ball has an opening / closing member 521. When the opening / closing member 521 is driven to the open side, the lottery entry ball entrance 520 receives the game ball. It is in an open state where it is easy to ball. Here, the lottery entrance 520 performs one set of operations for forming an open state once or a plurality of times when a game ball enters the operation entrance 530. Hereinafter, one set of operations of the lottery entrance ball port 520 is referred to as “operation of the lottery entrance ball port 520”. The operation of the lottery entrance 520 is thus started after a predetermined time has elapsed since the game ball entered the operation entrance 530. The predetermined time is set to be different between the normal state and the short time state. Specifically, in the normal state, a long time (for example, 30 seconds) is set as the predetermined time, whereas in the short time state, a short time (for example, 3 seconds) is set. The operation of the lottery entrance ball port 520 is started in a short time after the game ball enters the mouth 530.

  Also, the mode of operation of the lottery entrance 520 is set to a mode that is different between the normal state and the short-time state. Specifically, in the normal state, one open state of the lottery entrance 520 is a short time (for example, 0.3 seconds), and one set of operations reduces the short-time open state a small number of times (for example, On the other hand, in the short-time state, the lottery entrance 520 is in a single open state for a long time (for example, 1 second). The open state is performed many times (for example, three times).

  Note that, as the short-time state, as compared with the normal state, “the operation of the lottery entrance ball 520 starts in a short time after the game ball enters the operation entrance 530”, “the lottery entrance 520 It is not necessary to satisfy all the requirements such as “the time of one open state is long” and “the number of times of operation of the operation entrance 530 being large in one set of operations” is satisfied. Or, it may be in a state satisfying any two requirements.

  In such a short time state, more game balls can enter the lottery entrance ball opening 520 per unit time than in the normal state, and for the player, lottery can be received frequently. The short time state can be regarded as a lottery state in which more lotteries can be received per unit time than in the normal state. In the short-time state, game balls are easier to enter the lottery entrance ball opening 520 than in the normal state. Therefore, in the short-time state, a lot of lotteries can be received by inserting fewer game balls than in the normal state. It can also be considered as a lottery state that can be.

  In this example, in both the short-time state and the non-time-short state lottery state, after the game ball enters the operation entrance 530 and before the operation of the lottery entrance 520 ends, Even if a game ball enters the operation entrance 530, the entry is invalidated and the lottery entrance 520 is not operated, but this is not restrictive. If a game ball enters the operation entrance 530 again before the operation of the lottery entrance 520 ends, the operation of the lottery entrance 520 for the number of entrances is performed without an upper limit of the number of times. Alternatively, a predetermined number of times may be temporarily held, and after the operation of the lottery entrance ball port 520 is finished, the lottery entrance ball port 520 may be operated.

  In addition, although the lottery entrance ball opening 520 is operated according to the game ball entering the operation entrance ball 530, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a lottery for operation is performed based on the entrance of a game ball into the operation entrance 530, and a lottery ball is entered only when an appropriate condition is satisfied, such as a result of the lottery for operation being won. The operation of the mouth 520 may be performed.

  By the way, the time saving state is not continued indefinitely, but is terminated when a predetermined condition is satisfied. Here, in this example, there are two types of time-short states, a first-type short-time state and a second-type short-time state, and the first-type short-time state is based on the game ball entering the lottery entrance 520. The process ends on the condition that the result of the lottery performed is a predetermined winning. In other words, the first type short-time state is a short-time state that continues until a predetermined winning is achieved.

  The second type short-time state, like the first type short-time state, ends on the condition that it becomes a predetermined winning, but not only this condition but also the entrance of the game ball to the lottery entrance 520 Counting the number of events as the number of short-time games as appropriate, such as the number of times the lottery was performed based on the number of times the lottery entrance 530 has been activated, etc. If the condition is satisfied, the process ends. In other words, the second-type short-time state is a short-time state that continues until the predetermined winning is achieved or the appropriate event occurs a predetermined upper limit number of times. In the second type short-time state, the above-mentioned event is repeatedly generated during the second type short-time state, so that the number of remaining short-time games (the number obtained by subtracting the number of counts from the upper limit number) is reduced and will eventually end. Therefore, every time the appropriate event occurs during the second type short time state, the second type short time state is digested. Therefore, in the following, the occurrence of the appropriate event during the second-type short-time state is expressed as “digestion of short-time game”.

  As described above, the state in which the special game described above (the first type special game and the second type special game) has occurred is a state in which more game balls can be immediately acquired than in the normal game state. This is an advantageous state over the state. Therefore, a state where a special game has occurred can be referred to as an “advantageous game state”. In addition, special states such as the probability change state and the short time state (the first kind short time state and the second kind short time state) are more likely to cause special games than the normal state, and the possibility of acquiring a lot of game media by special games has increased. This is a state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal state. Therefore, the special state can also be referred to as an “advantageous gaming state”.

[Details of various winners]
Next, the details of the first type winning, the second type winning, the third type winning and the fourth type winning will be described.

  The first type winning is to generate a first type special game. In addition, the first type winning is to change the state of the pachinko machine 1 to a certain variation state and a first type short-time state. Here, if the first-class winning state is a probable change state and a first-type short-time state, the state will not change even if the first-type win is changed to a positive-change state and a first-type short-time state. The state at the time of winning is substantially continued as it is. In addition, if the state at the time of winning is an uncertain change state, it is changed to a probable change state by winning. It will be.

  The second type winning is to generate a second type special game. In addition, the state of the pachinko machine 1 is changed to a probability change state if the state at the time of winning is an uncertain change state, and the state of probability change is continued as it is if the state at the time of winning is a probability change state. Furthermore, if the state of the pachinko machine 1 is the non-time-short state, the non-time-short state is continued as it is, and if the state at the time of winning is the first-type short-time state, the state is changed to the second-type short-time state. However, if the state at the time of winning is the second type time-short state, the second type time-short state is terminated to make a new second type time-short state. Here, to make a new second-type short-time state is to reset the number of short-time games counted during the second-type short-time state before winning the second type. In other words, the number of short-time games that have been digested in the previous second-type short-time state is ignored, and the allowable number of short-time games is returned to the upper limit again.

  The third type winning is to generate a second type special game. Further, if the state of the pachinko machine 1 is a non-probable change state, the non-probability change state is continued as it is, and if the win state is a probabilistic change state, the state is changed to a non-probability change state. Furthermore, if the state of the pachinko machine 1 is the non-time-short state, the non-time-short state is continued as it is, and if the state at the time of winning is the first-type short-time state, the state is changed to the second-type short-time state. However, if the state at the time of winning is the second type time-short state, the second type time-short state is terminated to make a new second type time-short state.

  The fourth type winning is to generate the second type special game. Further, as the state of the pachinko machine 1, the state at the time of winning is also continued as it is. That is, if the state at the time of winning is an uncertain change state, the uncertain change state is continued as it is, and if the state at the time of winning is a probability change state, the probability change state is continued as it is. If the game state at the time of winning is a non-temporary gaming state, the non-temporary gaming state is continued as it is. If so, the second type short time state is continued as it is. Here, continuing the second kind time-short state at the time of winning means that the second kind time-short state after winning is not changed to a new second-type time-short state, but continues to count the number of times the short-time game has been digested. That is.

  By the way, in this example, the winning probabilities of various winnings are generally set as follows.

  In the non-probable change state, the winning probability of the first type winning is “20/10000”, the winning probability of the second type winning is “10/10000”, and the winning probability of the third type winning is “5/10000”. The winning probability of the fourth type winning is set to “60/10000”, respectively. Therefore, in the uncertain change state, the fourth type winning is a winning with a higher appearance frequency than the other winnings. In addition, among the three types of winnings, the first type winning, the second type winning and the third type winning, the first type winning is the winning with the highest appearance frequency, and the third winning type is the lowest with the appearing frequency Winning.

  On the other hand, in the probability variation state, the winning probability of the first type winning is “200/10000”, the winning probability of the second type winning is “100/10000”, and the winning probability of the third type winning is “50/10000”. ”And so on, it is set so as to fluctuate significantly higher than the uncertain change state. Further, the winning probability of the fourth type winning is set so as not to change with the same probability as the non-probable change state, such as “60/10000”. Therefore, in the probability change state, the appearance frequency of the fourth type winning is not so high as compared to other winnings, but the appearance frequency of all other winnings is not as high. It ’s a low win. In addition, among the three types of winnings of the first type winning, the second type winning and the third type winning, the first type winning is the winning type with the highest appearance frequency, as in the case of the uncertain change state. Will be the winner with the lowest appearance frequency.

  As in the above example, by setting the probability as appropriate, in the non-probable change state, it can be easier to become the fourth type win than other wins, while in the probable change state Compared to other wins, it can be difficult to win the fourth type. In order to reduce the frequency of type 4 winning in the probability variation state, as described above, the probability of winning the type 4 variation in the probability variation state is increased while the probability of winning the other type is increased. The winning probability of the fourth type winning is not limited to the above, but may be increased so as not to increase as much as the winning probability of other winnings, or conversely, the winning probability may be decreased.

  Further, in this example, the second type short time state is set as follows.

  When the number of lotteries performed based on the game balls entering the lottery entrance 520 reaches 50 times, that is, when the number of short-time games reaches 50 times, the second type short-time state is terminated. There is a change to a non-time-short state. In addition, as mentioned above, if the first-class winning state is selected during the second-type short-time state, the second-type short-time state will be terminated and changed to the first-type short-time state, and the second-type winning or third-type winning If any one of the above is won, the second type short time state at the time of winning is terminated and a new second type short time state is set.

[Change in state of pachinko machine] A description will be given based on FIG.
As described above, the lottery states such as the probability variation state, the non-probability variation state, the short-time state and the non-time-short state change in accordance with various winnings, but the flow of the lottery state change is as shown in FIG. Become. In FIG. 11, the first type win is indicated by a white arrow, the second type win is indicated by a solid line arrow, the third type win is indicated by a broken line arrow, and the digestion of the short-time game is indicated by a wavy arrow. . Further, in the following description, since the fourth type winning does not change the lottery state, the description of the correspondence between the lottery state and the fourth type winning is omitted. Also, in the following, for various lottery states, the state of non-probability variation state and non-time-short state is referred to as `` non-probability variation non-time-short state '', and the state of probability variation state and type 1 time-short state is `` probability variation type 1 short-time state ''. The state of the probability variation state and the second type time-short state is referred to as "probability variation type second time-short state", and the state of the probability variation state but the non-time-short state is referred to as "probability non-time-short state", which is the non-probability variation state. Is referred to as a “non-probable second-type short-time state”. Here, “non-probability non-short-time state” is a normal state, “probability first-class time-short state”, “probability-variable second-type short-time state”, “probability-variable non-short-time state”, and “non-certain variable second time-short state”. "Is a kind of special state. Further, in this example, there is no state that is in the first-class short-time state although it is an uncertain change state, and description of this state is unnecessary.

(1) Change from non-probability non-short-time state Non-probability non-time-short state is the most unfavorable state for the player compared to other lottery states, and the initial state of pachinko machine 1 (the state after reset) is , It is set to be in a non-probability non-short-time state. Most of the regular games are performed under this non-probable non-temporal state, and as a result of the regular game, when various winnings are made, depending on the type of winning, a predetermined special game is generated as follows, A predetermined process is performed for the lottery state.
(1-1) When the first type win is made, a first type special game is generated, and the lottery state is changed from the non-probable change non-short-time state to the certain change first-type short-time state.
(1-2) When the second type is won, the second type special game is generated, and the lottery state is changed from the non-probability non-short-time state to the probabilistic non-time-short state.
(1-3) When the third type is won, the second type special game is generated, but the lottery state is not changed and is maintained in the state at the time of the win. In other words, the lottery state loops while remaining in the non-probable change non-time-short state.

(2) Change from Probability Type 1 Short-Time State The Probability Type 1 Short-Time State is the most advantageous state for the player as compared to other lottery states. When various winnings are made under this probability variation type 1 short-time state, a predetermined special game is generated and a predetermined process is performed for the lottery state as follows according to the type of winning. .
(2-1) When a first type win is made, a first type special game is generated, but the lottery state is not changed and is maintained in the state at the time of the win. In other words, the lottery state loops with the probability variation first kind time-short state. And, by repeatedly winning the first type, the lottery state repeatedly loops in the most favorable probability variation type 1 short-time state, thereby becoming a so-called “rensou” where multiple first type wins occur early. The player can acquire a large amount of game balls through the first-class winning game.
(2-2) When the second type is won, the second type special game is generated, and the lottery state is changed to the probable second type short time state. Here, expressing a fall from an advantageous state for a player as `` falling '' means that the lottery state is a first-class short-time state for the first-class short-term state by winning the second-class win Will fall to a short time state of probability variation type 2.
(2-3) When the third type is won, the second type special game is generated and the lottery state is changed to the uncertain change second type short-time state. That is, the lottery state falls from the probability variation first type short time state to the non-probability variation second type short time state.

(3) Change from Probability Type 2 Time Short State Probability Type 2 Time Short State is more disadvantageous to the player than Probability Type 1 Time Short State, but non-probability non-time short state, probabilistic non-time short state and non-probability change This is an advantageous state over the second type short time state. In addition, this probability variation type 2 short-time state is a state that is not changed directly from the non-probability variation time-short state, but is changed at least via the probability variation type 1 time-short state. In other words, the probability variation second type short-time state is a state that cannot occur unless the first type winning is made. When various winnings are made under the probability variation type 2 short-time state, a predetermined special game is generated and a predetermined process is performed for the lottery state as follows according to the type of winning. .
(3-1) When a first-type winning is made, a first-type special game is generated and the lottery state is changed to a certain variation first-type short-time state. Here, the probability variation type 2 short-time state is a state that occurred after the lottery state became the probability variation type 1 short-time state during the game, and once the lottery state became the probability variation type 1 short-time state. When the first type win is again determined, the lottery state returns from the probability variation type 2 short time state to the probability variation type 1 short time state again. This is so-called “pulling back”.
(3-2) When the second type is won, a second type special game is generated and the lottery state is reset to a new probability variation second type short time state. In other words, the lottery state loops in the expressive second class short time state in terms of expression, but in reality it does not continue the second type short time state at the time of winning, It is reset to the second kind short time state. If you win the second class during the second class short-term state, the second class time-short state, which has been digested to some extent, will be reset to a new second-type short-term state. The short-time game that has been consumed up to the winning will be returned, and you can receive the benefits of the short-time game.
(3-3) When the third type is won, the second type special game is generated and the lottery state is changed to the uncertain change second type short-time state. That is, the lottery state falls from the probability variation type 2 short time state to the non-probability variation type 2 short time state. Here, the time-short state is reset to a new second-type short-time state instead of continuing the second-type short-time state at the time of winning. Therefore, in the case of the third type winning, the lottery state falls, but the player can benefit from the short-time game.
(3-4) Probability in the second kind time-short state, that is, during the digestion of the time-short game, any of the first-type winning, second-type winning or third-type winning is not made, all time-short games are digested Then, the lottery state is changed from the probability variation type 2 short time state to the probability variation non-short time state. This is a fall in the lottery state due to the digestion of short-time games.

(4) Change from the probabilistic non-short-time state The probabilistic non-time-short state is more disadvantageous to the player than the probabilistic first-class time-short state and the probabilistic second-type time-short state, but is more advantageous than the non-probable non-time-short state. It is. In addition, this probability variation non-short-time state is not directly changed from the probability variation first-class time-short state and non-probability second-class time-short state, but is changed from the probability variation second-class time-short state or non-probability second-time short-time state as the previous stage state. It is a state to be done. When various winnings are made under this probability variation non-short-time state, a predetermined special game is generated and a predetermined process is performed for the lottery state as follows according to the type of winning.
(4-1) When the first type win is made, a first type special game is generated, and the lottery state is changed to a certain variation first type short-time state. Here, when the probability variation non-short-time state is changed from the probability variation second-class time-short state as the previous stage state, the first-class win is made during the game, and the lottery state is once the probability variation first. Since it is the probability variation non-time-short state that occurred before returning to the non-probability non-time-short state after becoming the seed-time short-time state, during such a certain time-variable non-time-short state, once again winning the first class, so-called Pull back ”.
(4-2) When the second type win is made, the second type special game is generated, but the lottery state is not changed and is maintained in the state at the time of the win. That is, the lottery state is looped with the probability variation non-short-time state.
(4-3) When the third type is won, the second type special game is generated and the lottery state is changed to the non-probable non-short-time state. That is, the lottery state falls from the probability variation non-short-time state to the non-probability variation non-short-time state.

(5) Change from non-probability type 2 short-time state Non-probability type 2 short-time state is more disadvantageous to the player than the probabilistic type 1 short-time state and the probabilistic type 2 short-time state. This is an advantageous state over the state. The probability variation non-time-short state is not directly changed from the non-probability variation non-time-short state, but is a state changed from the probability variation first-class time-short state or the probability variation second-class time-short state as the previous stage state. When various winnings are made under the second type of uncertain change, a predetermined special game is generated according to the type of winning, and a predetermined process is performed for the lottery state as follows.
(5-1) When a first-type winning is made, a first-type special game is generated and the lottery state is changed to a probable first-type short-time state. Here, the non-probability variation type 2 short-time state is a state that occurs after the first-class win during the game and the lottery state once becomes the probability variation type 1 short-time state. If the first-type win is again made during the time-short state, the lottery state returns from the non-probable second-type time-short state to the probabilistic first-type time-short state again, so-called “retraction”.
(5-2) When the second type is won, the second type special game is generated, and the lottery state is changed to the probable second type short time state. Here, the time-short state is reset to a new second-type short-time state instead of continuing the second-type short-time state at the time of winning. Therefore, in the case of winning the second type, the player can receive not only the benefit of changing to the probable change state but also the benefit of the short-time game.
(5-3) When the third type is won, the second type special game is generated, and the lottery state is reset to a new non-probable second type short time state. In other words, the lottery state loops in terms of expression in the non-probable second kind time-short state, but in reality, for the time-short state, the second kind time-short state at the time of winning is not continued, It is reset to a new type 2 short time state. If the second-class win is made during the non-probable second-class short-time state, the player can benefit from the short-time game.
(5-4) Non-probability change in the second class time-short state, that is, during the digestion of the time-short game, any of the first-type winning, second-type winning or third-type winning will not be made, all the short-time game When digested, the lottery state is changed from the non-probable second type short-time state to the non-probable non-short-time state. This is a fall in the lottery state due to the digestion of short-time games.

[About the game flow]
As described above, the flow of the game in the pachinko machine 1 of the present example in which various winnings and various lottery states described in detail are prepared is mainly as follows.

  When a normal game is played under normal conditions and a first-class win is made, a first-class special game is generated and the player can acquire a large amount of game media. The lottery status is changed to a first-class short-time state by the first-class winning, and this probable first-type short-time state is continued until the next winning is a second-type winning or a third-type winning. The Therefore, after the first type winning, any one of the first type winning, the second type winning or the third type winning can be allocated early. Here, if the next winning is the first type winning, it is a so-called “renso”.

  On the other hand, if the next winning is the second type winning or the third type winning, the subsequent lottery state becomes the second type short time state, and the digestion of the short time game is started. Here, if it is the second kind time-short state by the second kind winning, the lottery state remains in a certain change state, so during the time-short game digestion or after the time-short game digestion, early again, Since there is a high possibility of winning the first type, so-called “retraction” is easy.

  On the other hand, if the second type is in the short-time state due to the third type winning, the lottery state is in an uncertain change state. It is unlikely that it will be in a promiscuous state due to the selection of the seed, and eventually, all of the short-time games will be consumed and the normal state will be restored. In addition, if the third type is won during the short-term game after the second-type win, the first-type win will be re- It is unlikely that it will be in a promising state by winning, and eventually it will consume all the short-time games and return to the normal state.

[About an accessory] It demonstrates based on FIG.
In the central portion in the left-right direction of the game area 37, an accessory 600 having a lottery entrance ball opening 520 formed integrally therewith is provided. Then, this accessory 600 includes a special symbol display device 710, a state display device 720, a special figure hold display device 730, a lottery effect display device 800, a special figure corresponding effect display device 850, and a state effect display device 860, which will be described in detail later. I have. Here, each of the special symbol display device 710, the state display device 720, and the special symbol hold display device 730 is controlled by the main control board 131. On the other hand, each of the lottery effect display device 800, the special drawing corresponding effect display device 850, and the state effect display device 860 is controlled by the sub control board 119 based on information (signals) from the main control board 131. Is to be made.

[Special symbol display device]
The special symbol display device 710 displays a lottery result by displaying a symbol as a display content, and provides a player with a lottery lottery result information such as “There is a possibility of winning”. Instead, the lottery result is clearly indicated by the display content. In this example, the special symbol display device 71 is configured as follows.

  The special symbol display device 710 is configured by using a plurality of light emitters 711 that emit light of a single color or a plurality of colors, and displays a symbol composed of a combination of light emission patterns of each light emitter 711 as display contents. The lottery result is configured to clearly indicate whether it is a win or a loss. Further, in the case of winning, it is configured to clearly indicate whether it is the first type winning, the second type winning, the third type winning or the fourth type winning.

  Specifically, in this example, a special symbol display is performed by five light emitters 711 using light emitters 711 that emit light of two colors of a first color (for example, red) and a second color (for example, green). A device 710 is configured. Each light emitter 711 is configured by an LED (light emitting diode). In such a special symbol display device 710, a symbol to be displayed is formed by a combination of the light emission patterns of the light emitters 711. The light emission patterns of the light emitters 711 are “off” and “first color”. Since there are five light emitters 711, the special symbol display device 710 has various patterns such as 243 patterns of "3 to the 5th power". (Display contents) can be displayed. In addition, since the design of the pattern in which all the light emitters 711 are turned off becomes a design of a pattern that may also be caused by a failure of the light emitting device 711, the design of this pattern is not used as a display design. It is good.

  In the case of the first type winning, for example, all the light emitters 711 are lighted in the first color, and in the case of a loss, the light emitting units 711 are all lighted in the second color. Each of the winning selections is set so as to correspond one-to-one with the type of symbol. On the other hand, for the second type winning, the third type winning, and the fourth type winning, a plurality of types of symbols are set as symbols for displaying each winning. In particular, in this example, since the special symbol display device 710 can display many kinds of symbols, the first type winning is displayed for each of the second type winning, the third type winning and the fourth type winning. There are more types of symbols than the types of symbols to be performed, specifically, multiple types of symbols such as five or more patterns are set. Thus, depending on the type of symbol displayed on the special symbol display device 710, the winning type cannot be easily specified. In addition, a plurality of types of pattern patterns that clearly indicate the second type selection, the third type selection, and the fourth type selection, for example, if the light emission mode of the specific light emitter 711 emits light in the first color, It does not have regularity such as the second type winning, and is set in an irregular (random) pattern. Therefore, unless all the plural types of symbols corresponding to each winning are remembered, depending on the symbols displayed on the special symbol display device 710, it is difficult to specify the type of winning.

  By the way, although the lottery state of the pachinko machine 1 changes according to the type of winning, the change in the lottery state cannot be determined from the appearance unless some information is output. In particular, as to whether or not it is in a short-time state, whether the special winning opening 540 is activated during the game after the lottery state has changed or not can be discriminated during the game, but whether or not it is in a promiscuous state. This cannot be distinguished from the appearance even during the game.

  On the other hand, the change in the state of whether or not a special game has occurred can be discriminated from the appearance because the special winning opening 540 is activated when the special game occurs. Moreover, the difference between the first type special game and the second type special game can also be discriminated from the appearance because the operation mode of the special prize opening 540 is different. Here, the first type special game is generated only by the first type winning, and the second type special game is generated by any of the second type winning, the third type winning and the fourth type winning. To do.

  From this, whether the lottery result is a win or a loss, and if it is a win, whether or not it is a first-class win, whether or not a special game has occurred and has occurred Depending on the type of special game, it can be distinguished from the appearance. Therefore, it is possible to express the first type winning and the winning as a lottery result that can be discriminated in appearance. In addition, the first-class winning is to generate a special game (first-class special game) that is different from the other winnings, and the unsuccessful is to generate a state where no special game is performed unlike the winning. Therefore, the first-class winning and winning can be expressed as a lottery result that generates a state different from other lottery results in appearance.

  On the other hand, for the second type winning, the third type winning and the fourth type winning because the same special game (second type special game) is generated, the second type special game is generated. However, I don't know what kind of winning was caused. Therefore, each of the second type winning, the third type winning, and the fourth type winning can be expressed as a lottery result that cannot be distinguished from each other in appearance. In addition, since the second type winning, the third type winning and the fourth type winning generate the same special game (second type special game), the second type winning, the third type winning and the fourth type winning Each of the seed winnings can also be expressed as a lottery result that generates the same state in appearance.

  Thus, the pachinko machine 1 of this example is provided with a plurality of types of winnings that are indistinguishable from each other in appearance, in other words, a plurality of types of winnings that generate the same state in appearance. As described above, depending on the symbols displayed on the special symbol display device 710, it is difficult to specify the type of winning, so that it is possible to have a game characteristic unique to the pachinko machine 1 of this example. Details of this unique game performance will be described later.

  In the special symbol display device 710, the variation of the symbol is started when the game ball enters the lottery entrance ball port 520, that is, when the lottery is performed. The lottery result has already been derived in the internal processing on the main control board, but the lottery result is not displayed immediately, but the symbol that is changing is displayed after a predetermined time has elapsed since the start of symbol change. Stop and display lottery results. Here, in this example, each light emitter 711 repeats lighting and extinguishing of two colors at a constant rhythm to express that the symbol is changing. Then, the display of the symbols displayed with the variation stopped is maintained without being changed until the next change is started.

  As mentioned above, although an example of the special symbol display device 710 was shown, as the special symbol display device 710, it is not restricted to the above-mentioned example. For example, the plurality of light emitters 711 are not arranged in one place, but in a single special symbol display device 710 or using a plurality of special symbol display devices 710, It may be arranged separately. In addition, the number of light emitters 711 can be set as appropriate, and a 7-segment display can be used as the light emitter 711. Furthermore, not only those using the light emitter 711 which is a lamp to be turned on and off, but those using a display such as a liquid crystal display device that displays an image or video such as a still image or a moving image, or a movable body that operates. It may be.

  Further, the special symbol display device 710 is provided in the accessory 600 so as to constitute a part of the accessory 600, and is provided in a part of the outer edge portion of the accessory 600 and does not stand out. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the special symbol display device 710 may be a game such as another part of the game area 37, a part outside the game area 37 in the game board 5, or the main body frame 3 or the front frame 4. You may provide in parts other than the board 5. FIG.

[About status display device]
The lottery state of the pachinko machine 1 changes in a timely manner according to the establishment of a predetermined condition such that the lottery result is won, but the current state is the lottery state for an appropriate lottery state. This is clearly indicated by the status display device 720. Specifically, it is as follows.

  The status display device 720 is configured using four indicators such as a probability change indicator 721, a time reduction indicator 722, a first type special game indicator 723, and a second type special game indicator 724. In this example, each of the indicators 721, 722, 723, and 724 is configured by using one light emitter that is turned on and off in a single color (for example, red), and each of the indicators 721, 722, and 723 is displayed. , 724, an appropriate lottery state is clearly indicated by a pattern configured by turning on or off the light emitter.

  If the lottery state is in the probability variation state, the probability variation display 721 is lit to clearly indicate that the lottery state is in the probability variation state. Here, whether the lottery state is a probability variation state or a non-probability variation state cannot be determined in appearance, but by using the probability variation indicator 721, the lottery state regarding the probability variation state can be identified. Can be. Further, in this example, because it is desired that the probability variation state cannot be easily determined in terms of game play, the probability variation display 721 is activated when the pachinko machine 1 is powered on, but is activated during the game. It is set not to do. Specifically, if the lottery state is definitely changed at the time of power-on, it is turned on to clearly indicate this. However, when a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) elapses, the lottery is turned off. Even if the state becomes a certain change state, it is set so that it remains off and does not light up. In this way, by operating the probability change indicator 721 only when the power is turned on, whether or not it is in a probability change state that cannot be confirmed during the game is once shut off and then turned on again. By doing so, it can be confirmed.

  Even if the lottery state is either the first-type short-time state or the second-type short-time state, the short-time indicator 722 is turned on if it is in the short-time state, so that the lottery state is in the short-time state. It is clearly stated. If the time indicator 722 is in the time-saving state when the power is turned on, the time indicator 722 is naturally activated (lit) correspondingly, and the lottery state is changed from the non-time-saving state to the time-saving state during the game. Even if there is a change, it operates correspondingly (lights up), and if the lottery state changes from a short-time state to a non-short-time state due to the end of the second type short-time state (digestion of short-time game), this also corresponds to this. (Turns off). In addition, as to whether or not it is in the short-time state, since the operation mode of the lottery entrance 540 is different in the short-time state and in the non-short-time state, it can be confirmed from the appearance if a game is performed, By adopting the time reduction indicator 722, it is possible to confirm whether or not the time reduction state is achieved without playing a game.

  The first type special game indicator 723 is turned on when the first type special game is started and turned on when the first type special game is started, and turned off when the first type special game is finished. It clearly indicates that the first type special game is occurring.

  The second type special game indicator 724 is turned on when the second type special game is started and turned off when the second type special game is started. When it is turned on, it clearly indicates that the second type special game is occurring.

  By the way, the second type special game indicator 724 operates (lights up) in a state where the second type special game is generated by the second type winning and the third type winning, and displays this state. In the state in which the second type special game is generated by the fourth type winning, it does not operate (lights up) and may not display that this state.

  The second type winning and the third type winning are winning related to the change in the lottery state, while the fourth type winning is the winning not related to the change in the lottery state. And depending on the appearance of the type 2 game, it is not possible to determine whether it is the 4th type winning or not, so whether or not the winning was related to the change in the lottery status. I do not understand.

  Therefore, by setting the second type special game display 724 as described above, the operation state of the second type special game display 724 is changed during the second type special game, which is shorter than the first type special game. By confirming, it can be determined from the appearance whether or not it was the fourth type winning. That is, according to the second type special game indicator 724, the type of winning is determined to some extent during the time when the second type special game is occurring (a little time shorter than the first type special game). Give you the opportunity to do it.

  The pachinko machine 1 having such a second type special game indicator 724 indicates that the second type special game display is displayed when a predetermined state with no apparent difference occurs according to the type of the lottery result. By observing the device 724, the result of the lottery can be understood to some extent ”. Specifically, in this example, “when the second type special game of the same form appears in appearance due to any of the second type winning, the third type winning or the fourth type winning, By observing the seed special game display 724, it is possible to at least know whether or not the winning is the fourth kind winning.

  Therefore, a player who knows the function can enjoy a game such as “when the predetermined state occurs, the result of the lottery is confirmed by observing the second type special game display 724”. In particular, in this example, the second type special game display 724 is smaller than the effect display device 800 described later in detail, and only the light-emitting device is lit as an operation mode, so that it is difficult to stand out. It is difficult for players to pay attention. For this reason, it is difficult for a player who is playing a game to know the above function, and a player who has paid attention to a small phenomenon and worked hard on a game with this kind of pachinko machine 1 discovered the function by himself. Then, great satisfaction can be obtained by knowing information that other players do not know.

  Although an example of the status display device 720 has been described above, the status display device 720 is not limited to the above example. For example, various displays such as a probability change display 721, a time reduction display 722, a first type special game display 723, and a second type special game display 724 are not arranged in one place, In the state display device 720, or using a plurality of state display devices 720, various displays may be arranged separately. Further, among various types of display devices, appropriate display devices can be omitted, and other display devices that display appropriate states may be added. Further, various displays may be configured by a 7-segment display, or a 7-segment display may be employed to share a plurality of displays. Further, the display is not limited to the one that uses a light emitting device that is a lamp that is turned on and off. May be.

  Further, the status display device 720 is provided in the accessory 600 so as to constitute a part of the accessory 600, and is provided in a part of the outer edge portion of the accessory 600, and does not stand out. However, the state display device 720 is not limited to this, and the game board 5 such as another part of the game area 37, a part outside the game area 37 in the game board 5, or the main body frame 3, the front frame 4, etc. You may provide in parts other than.

[Special figure hold display device]
The special symbol display device 710 described above temporarily holds the display of the result of the lottery performed by entering the game ball in the lottery entrance ball port 520 while the symbol is changing, It is set to display the next lottery result after the display is completed. If the special symbol display device 710 holds the lottery result display while the symbol is changing, the number of lotteries for which the result display is suspended (hereinafter referred to as the “holding number”) is the special symbol hold display device 730. Is displayed. Regarding the lottery performed when a game ball enters the lottery entrance gate 520 during the fluctuation of the special figure display device 710, the predetermined number of times is set as the upper limit (four times in this example), and the upper limit number is exceeded. Minutes are treated as invalid.

  The special figure hold display device 730 is configured by using a plurality of light emitters 731 that are turned on and off in a single color (for example, red) (in this example, the upper limit of the number of holds is four times). In the special symbol hold display device 730, a symbol constituted by the number of lit light emitters 731 is displayed. If one light emitter 731 is lit, the number of hold is “1”, and if two light emitters 731 are lit, the number of hold is “2”. The number of reserves is clearly indicated by the number (design) of the light emitters 731 that are present. In this example, an LED (light emitting diode) that emits light in a single color is used as the light emitter 730.

  Such a special figure hold display device 730 displays the number of lotteries on which the display of the result on the special figure display device 710 is suspended by displaying a symbol as display content. It can be understood as a kind of lottery information providing means provided to the player. Further, the driving of the special figure hold display device 730 is controlled by the main control board 131.

  Although an example of the special figure hold display device 730 has been described above, the special figure hold display device 730 is not limited to the above example. For example, a plurality of light emitters 731 are not arranged in one place, but each light emitter 731 is arranged in a single special figure hold display device 730 or using a plurality of special figure hold display devices 730. It may be arranged separately. Further, not only those using a plurality of light emitters 731 that are turned on and off, but using a display such as a 7-segment display, a liquid crystal display device that displays an image or video such as a still image or a moving image, It is good also as displaying the number of reservations with a number. Furthermore, it is good also as displaying the number of holding | maintenance using the movable body which operate | moves.

  Further, the special figure hold display device 730 is provided in the accessory 600 so as to constitute a part of the accessory 600, but is not limited thereto, and the special figure hold display device 730 can be used for other game areas 37. It may be provided at a site, a site outside the game area 37 in the game board 5, or a site other than the game board 5, such as the main body frame 3 or the front frame 4.

[About lottery effect display device]
The lottery effect display device 800 provided in the accessory 600 can express more complicated display content than the expression during the symbol change in the special symbol display device 710 described above. Various effects are performed during the variation of the symbols on the special symbol display device 710. In this example, the entire lottery effect display device 800 is configured using a plurality of display devices. Specifically, the first effect display device 810, the second effect display device 820, the third effect display device 830, and the fourth effect display device 840 are used.

  The first effect display device 810 is configured using a movable body 810T that operates in various patterns. Specifically, in this example, it is configured using a movable body 810T that imitates a round bomb character with sunglasses. In addition, although it is clear that the apparatus which displays a symbol can be called a display apparatus, since the apparatus using the movable body 810T can also comprise display content by operation | movement of the movable body 810T as mentioned above, It can be called a display device.

  In the first effect display device 810, various effects are performed by various operations of the movable body 810T. Here, in this example, the movable body 810T is rotationally driven by the rotational drive device and is moved up and down by the lift drive device, and rotates clockwise as viewed from above (hereinafter referred to as the operation pattern). `` Rotate right ''), rotate counterclockwise when viewed from above (hereinafter referred to as `` left rotation ''), move up and down during rotation, move up and down without rotation, etc. Various operation patterns are set.

  Further, most of the movable body 810T (the face portion of the character) is formed of a white translucent resin through which various colors of light can be transmitted, and the movable body 810T has three primary colors of light. A light emitter capable of emitting light of three colors of “red”, “green”, and “blue” is provided. As a result, when the movable body 810T is operated, light of various colors is output from the light emitter, so that not only the effect by the operation of the movable body 810T (hereinafter referred to as “operational effect”) but also the color of the movable body 810T. Production (hereinafter referred to as “color production”) can also be performed.

  The second effect display device 820 can display a plurality of types of symbols, and in this example, is configured using a plurality of symbol displays that can display a plurality of types of symbols. Specifically, the first symbol display 821, the second symbol display 822, and the third symbol display 823 are used. Each of the symbol displays 821, 822, and 823 includes a light emitter that can emit light of a plurality of colors, and a symbol corresponding to the emission color of the light emitter is selected from a plurality of types of symbols. indicate. In this example, using a light emitter capable of emitting light of two colors, blue and red, when the light emitter is lit in blue, a symbol “◯” (hereinafter referred to as “operational symbol”) is displayed, When lit in red, a symbol “x” (hereinafter referred to as “non-operational symbol”) is displayed.

  The third effect display device 830 can perform a display (hereinafter referred to as “progress display”) indicating that a series of effects performed in the lottery display device 800 as a whole proceeds, and in this example, a progress display. Are formed using a plurality of progress indicators. Specifically, the first progress indicator 831 is disposed between the first symbol display unit 821 and a fourth effect display device 840 described later, and displays the progress from the first symbol display unit 821 to the fourth effect display device 840. , A second progress indicator 832 disposed between the second symbol display 822 and the fourth effect display device 840 and displaying a progress from the second symbol display 822 to the fourth effect display device 840, and third It is configured using three progress indicators of a third progress indicator 833 that performs progress display from the symbol indicator 823 to the fourth effect display device 840. Details of the progress indicators 831, 832, and 833 are as follows.

  Each of the progress indicators 831, 832, 833 is connected between the symbol indicators 821, 822, 823 and the fourth effect display device 840, and emits a plurality of light emitters (for example, LEDs (light emitting diodes)). )). And when the change of the symbol of the 2nd effect display apparatus 820 is complete | finished, when the symbol for an operation | movement is displayed on at least 1 symbol display device 821,822,823, the 2nd effect display apparatus 820 whole. At the same time when the display is completed, the symbol indicators 821, 822, and 823 corresponding to the symbol indicators 821, 822, and 823 displaying the symbols for operation are displayed from the state where all the light emitters are turned on or off. By sequentially turning off or turning on the light emitters from 821, 822, 823 toward the fourth effect display device 840, the light from the symbol display devices 821, 822, 823 to the fourth effect display device 840 is turned off or turned on. Display progress. Here, in this example, the progress indicators 831, 832, and 833 simulating the squib are used, and by the progress display, it is as if the squib is on fire and the fire type advances toward the fourth display device 840. An expression is made.

  The fourth effect display device 840 can display a plurality of types of symbols, and is configured using a 7-segment display in this example. In the fourth effect display device 840, when the progress display is performed by at least one of the three progress indicators 821a, 822a, and 823a of the second effect display device 820, the end timing of the progress display is displayed. At the same time, the variation of the symbol is started, and after a predetermined time has elapsed, the variation is stopped and an appropriate symbol is displayed. Here, in this example, the fourth effect display device 840 displays numbers “1” to “9” as symbols. Each segment of the 7-segment display can emit three colors of light, “red”, “green”, and “blue”, and can display various colors.

[About the operation mode of the lottery effect display device]
The lottery effect display device 800 as described above operates as follows.

  First, when a game ball enters the lottery entrance 520 and a lottery is performed, the symbol change in the special symbol display device 710 starts. In accordance with this, the first effect display device 810 is started. The operation of the movable body 810T (operation effect and color effect of the movable body 810T) is started, and the first effect display device 810 performs the first effect. Here, in the first effect, the movable body 810T moves up and down and emits light in various colors such as blue and red. In addition, the first effect is set to a sufficiently long time, for example, 3 seconds so that the movable body 810T in operation can be confirmed with certainty.

  Next, when the operation of the movable body 810T of the first effect display device 810 is stopped and the first effect on the first effect display device 810 ends, the second effect display device 820 simultaneously with the end of the first effect. The change of the symbol is started, and the second effect on the second effect display device 820 is performed. Here, during the second performance, the display of the operating symbol (“◯”) and the non-operating symbol (“×”) is alternately repeated at a constant rhythm on each symbol display device 821, 822, 823. , Etc. A simple effect during design fluctuation is performed. In addition, the first effect is set to a sufficiently long time, for example, 3 seconds so that each of the symbol displays 821, 822, 823 in operation can be confirmed.

  During the second effect, all the light emitters of the progress indicators 831, 832, 833 of the third effect display device 830 are lit, and the symbol displays 821, 822, 823 and the fourth effect display device. It is expressed that there is a lead wire between 840 and 840.

  Further, during the second effect, the first effect display device 820 may provide an effect by operating the movable body 820T. For example, when there is at least one symbol display device 821, 822, 823 that displays an operation symbol on the second effect display device 820, the movable body of the first effect display device 810 is prior to the end of the second effect. When there are three symbol displays 821, 822, and 823 for rotating 810T once or displaying the symbols for operation on the second effect display device 820, the first effect display is performed prior to the end of the second effect. The fact that the predetermined effect occurs in the second effect display device 820, such as rotating the movable body 810T of the device 810 three times at high speed, is notified in advance by the effect of the first effect display device 810. The effect of the first effect display device 810 performed during the second effect is different from the first effect described above, and can be regarded as an “overlapping effect” overlapping the second effect. In addition, this overlapping effect is set not to always appear when a predetermined event occurs in the second effect display device 820, but to appear with a certain probability when a predetermined event occurs. Yes. As a result, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of a problem that the corresponding predetermined event does not occur due to the absence of the overlapping effect and the effect of the effect due to the second effect is reduced.

  Next, the second effect on the second effect display device 820 is finished, the symbols are displayed on all the symbol indicators 821, 822, and 823, and the operating symbols are displayed on at least one symbol indicator 821, 822, 823. Is displayed, the progress display is started on the progress indicators 831, 832, 833 corresponding to the symbol indicators 821, 822, 823 displaying the operation symbols simultaneously with the end of the second effect. The third effect is displayed on the third effect display device 830. Here, the third effect is merely a transition of the effect from the second effect display device 820 to the third effect display device 830, and it is only necessary to confirm that the effect is transferred. For this reason, a time shorter than the first effect and the second effect is set, for example, 2 seconds so that the ratio of the lottery effect display device 800 in the entire effect does not become excessively large.

  On the other hand, when an operating symbol is not displayed on at least one of the symbol displays 821, 822, 823, that is, a non-operating symbol is displayed on all the symbol indicators 821, 822, 823. In such a case, the progress display device 800 is not operated without operating any of the progress indicators 831, 832, 833 of the third effect display device 830, that is, without performing the third effect on the third effect display device 830. The production at is ended.

  Finally, when the third effect is performed by the third effect display device 830, the fourth effect display is performed at the same time as the end of the third effect or after a short period of time, for example, within one second. The apparatus 840 starts changing the design, and the fourth effect display device 840 performs the fourth effect. And in the 4th effect, in the 4th effect display device 840, after changing a pattern by various patterns, it stops and displays. Here, the fourth effect is to entertain the player by the variation of various patterns of the design, and is set so that the effect time varies depending on the type of the fourth effect. For the symbols displayed on the fourth effect display device 840, the fourth effect display device until the fourth effect starts next time, that is, until the next time the fourth effect display device 840 starts changing the symbol. At 840, keep the display as it is.

  In this example, if the result of the lottery is the first type win on the fourth effect display device 840, the number “7” is displayed, and the second type win, the third type win and the second type win are displayed. In the case of four types of winning, the number “3” is displayed. On the other hand, if the lottery result is a loss, numbers other than “7” and “3” are displayed. Therefore, when the number “3” is displayed on the fourth effect display device 840, it is understood that the winning is made, but the winning of the second type winning, the third type winning or the fourth type winning is made. It is impossible to determine which winning is.

  By the way, with regard to the fourth effect, when it appears, there is a high possibility that the winning symbols (in this example, the numbers “7” and “3”) will be displayed, giving the player a high expectation. (Hereinafter referred to as “high expectation effect”), and even if it appears, it is unlikely that the winning symbol will be displayed, and the effect that does not give the player a high expectation (hereinafter “low expectation effect”) At least two types of effects are prepared, and it is possible to make a difference in the expectation for displaying the winning symbol depending on the types of effects.

  Here, in order to make the expectation of the low expectation effect low and the expectation of the high expectation effect high, if the lottery result is unsuccessful when selecting the effect type, the high expectation effect The low expectation effect may be more easily selected, whereas if it is a win, the high expectation effect may be selected more easily than the low expectation effect. Further, when there are three or more types of productions with different expectations, if it is a loss, the production with higher expectations should be made difficult to select.

  In addition, the type of the fourth effect is associated with the display contents of the second effect display device 820 and the third effect display device 830 as follows.

  That is, the number of symbol displays 821, 822, and 823 displaying the operation symbols on the second effect display device 820 is large, and the progress indicator 831 on which the progress display is performed (actuated) on the third effect display device 830. , 832, 833, the higher the expectation effect is more likely to appear as the fourth effect. In particular, in this example, as the number of activated progress indicators 831, 832, and 833 increases, an effect with a higher degree of expectation appears more easily as the fourth effect. Thereby, it is possible to cause a difference in expectation with respect to the fourth effect that appears, depending on the display contents of the second effect display device 820 and the third effect display device 830, and as a result, the fourth effect display device 840 wins. It is possible to make a difference in the feeling of expectation that the symbol for display will be displayed. Therefore, the second effect on the second effect display device 820 and the third effect on the third effect display device 830 are merely a process until the fourth effect is performed in the series of effects of the lottery effect display device 80 as a whole. It is not a direct performance, but an effect that plays an important role that can interest players.

  Specifically, in this example, as the fourth effect, “first expectation effect”, “second expectation effect”, “third expectation effect”, “fourth expectation effect”, “fifth expectation” There are six types of effects such as “effect” and “sixth expectation effect”. Here, for each effect, among the first to sixth, the larger the number, the higher the expectation, and in particular, when the sixth expectation effect appears, the winning design is displayed. It is a so-called “confirmed effect” that is determined to be performed. In a pattern in which the number of activated progress indicators 831, 832 and 833 is one (hereinafter referred to as “1 progress display pattern”), an effect with a lower expectation is easier to appear, while an effect with a higher expectation is given. , It is difficult to appear. It should be noted that the phrase “the production with lower (higher) expectation is easier to appear (harder)” means that it is easier to appear (difficulty) in each production for the productions that are adjacent in order of expectation. This does not necessarily indicate a difference, but includes that the ease of appearance (difficulty) is the same, and the same applies to the following expressions.

  Further, in a pattern in which the number of activated progress indicators 831, 832, and 833 is two (hereinafter referred to as “two progress display patterns”), the first expectation degree effect and the second expectation degree effect do not appear. It is decided that an effect with an expectation level higher than the third expectation level effect will appear. As for the third to sixth effects that may appear in the two-progress display pattern, the effects with lower expectations are easier to appear, while the effects with higher expectations are less likely to appear. Yes.

  Further, in a pattern in which the number of activated progress indicators 831, 832, and 833 is three (hereinafter referred to as “3 progress display pattern”), the first expectation degree effect, the second expectation degree effect, the third expectation degree effect, and the first It is determined that the 4th expectation effect will not appear, in other words, the expectation effect higher than the fifth expectation effect will appear. As for the fifth and sixth effects that may appear in the three-progress display pattern, the effects with lower expectations are easier to appear, while the effects with higher expectations are more difficult to appear. .

  As described above, in order to vary the appearance possibility of the fourth effect depending on the display contents of the second effect display device 820 and the third effect display device 830, the second effect display device 820 and the third effect display device 830 are different. A plurality of types of effect patterns combining the display content and the type of the fourth effect may be prepared in advance, and set so that an appropriate effect pattern is selected with an appropriate probability based on the lottery result. . In addition, the type of the fourth effect is determined in the first stage process based on the lottery result, and the second effect is determined as the second stage process according to the determined fourth effect. The display content of the display device 820 and the third effect display device 830 may be determined. In addition, since the display content of the 3rd effect display apparatus 830 respond | corresponds to the display content of the 2nd effect display apparatus 820, according to the kind of 4th effect, the display content of the 3rd effect display device 830 is changed. It may be determined.

  The symbols displayed on the fourth effect display device 840 are associated not only with the type of the fourth effect but also with the display content of the first effect display device 810, ie, the “type of effect” as follows. .

  In the first effect on the first effect display device 810, the movable body 810T moves up and down, and “first color” (for example, blue), “second color” (for example, yellow), “third color” ( For example, green), “fourth color” (for example, red), “fifth color” (for example, white), “sixth color” (for example, seven colors of the rainbow), etc. It emits light with color. Then, the first effect that the winning symbol is more likely to be displayed as the movable body 810T emits light in a color having a larger number among the first to sixth colors, and the degree of expectation for the player is high. It has become. In particular, the effect that the movable body 810T emits light in the sixth color is an effect indicating that it has been determined that the symbol for winning is displayed. As a result, the first effect on the first effect display device 810 is not a mere initial effect in the series of effects on the lottery effect device 800, but plays an important role that can make the player interested. It becomes directing.

  In order to vary the possibility of displaying the winning symbol on the fourth effect display device 840 according to the type of the first effect, an appropriate type of effect is used as the first effect based on the lottery result. Should be set so that is selected with an appropriate probability.

  Also, the first effect on the first effect display device 810, the display content on the second effect display device 820 and the third effect display device 830, the fourth effect on the fourth effect display device 840, and the fourth effect display. Each of the symbols displayed on the device 840 can be associated with each other, thereby improving the production effect of a series of effects. For example, if a predetermined effect is made as the first effect and the display content on the second effect display device 820 and the third effect display device 830 becomes the predetermined display content, the fourth effect display device 840 determines the predetermined “It is decided that the four effects will appear”, “If a predetermined effect is made as the first effect and a predetermined fourth effect appears in the fourth effect display device 840, the fourth effect display device 840 is won. For example, an association such as “determining that a symbol for display is displayed” can be exemplified.

  And in order to relate in this way, the kind of the 1st effect, the kind of display contents in the 2nd effect display device 820 and the 3rd effect display device 830, the kind of the 4th effect in the 4th effect display device 840 In addition, an effect pattern in which items such as the types of symbols displayed on the fourth effect display device 840 are appropriately combined is prepared in advance, and an appropriate effect pattern is selected with an appropriate probability based on the lottery result. It should be set so that. Moreover, not only this but based on a lottery result, the kind of 4th effect is determined by the process of several steps, Based on this, the display content of the 2nd effect display apparatus 820 and the 3rd effect display apparatus 830 is displayed. You may make it determine the kind of 1st production while determining.

  On the other hand, when determining the type of the first effect and the type of the fourth effect, it is also effective to determine each by individual processing based on the lottery results that are not influenced by each other. If a highly anticipated production is made as the first production, and if a production with a high degree of expectation is made as the fourth production, there is a possibility that a production with a high degree of expectation was selected because the lottery result was won. It is high and can give a great sense of expectation to the player, but if an effect with a high degree of expectation is made as one effect, but if an effect with a low expectation is made as another effect, than the above example The effect of the lottery is improved by the synergistic effect of multiple productions in a series, such as the possibility that the lottery result is unlikely to win and the player can be prevented from having a great sense of expectation unnecessarily. It is because it can be made.

  By the way, during the change of the symbol on the special symbol display device 710, as described above, the lottery effect display device 800 performs various effects such as the first effect, the second effect, the third effect, and the fourth effect. However, for the effect on the lottery effect display device 800, the effect is started simultaneously with or after the start of the change of the symbol on the special symbol display device 710, and the change of the symbol on the special symbol display device 710 is stopped ( The effect is set to end before the symbol display) or at the same time as the change stop (the symbol display). Thereby, it is possible to prevent the effect on the lottery effect display device 800 from being started prior to the start of symbol variation on the special symbol display device 710. Further, even after the symbol display on the special symbol display device 710, it is possible to prevent the effect on the lottery effect display device 800 from being continued unnecessarily. In this document, unless otherwise specified, “simultaneous” does not indicate strict coincidence in time, but includes a time shift that cannot be recognized by the player. The time difference that can be recognized by the player is shown.

  In addition, a plurality of types of effects are prepared for the lottery effect display device 800, and the sub control board 119 performs appropriate processing corresponding to information (signal) sent from the main control board 131. An effect performed by the lottery effect display device 800 is appropriately selected from a plurality of types. In addition, the time from the start of change of the symbol on the special symbol display device 710 to the end of change (hereinafter referred to as “the symbol change time on the special symbol display device 710”) is based on the lottery result from a plurality of types of time. As is the case, an effect that is different from the start time to the end time is prepared as an effect to be performed on the lottery effect display device 800, and the time from the effect start to the effect end on the lottery effect display device 800 is set as appropriate. The effect to be performed on the lottery effect display device 800 is selected so that (hereinafter referred to as “the effect time on the lottery effect display device 800”) corresponds to the symbol variation time on the special symbol display device 710. In particular, in this example, an effect is selected in which the symbol variation time on the special symbol display device 710 matches the effect time on the lottery effect display device 800.

  Here, in this example, for the first effect, the second effect, and the third effect, the effect time is always constant regardless of the type of the effect, whereas for the fourth effect, The production time varies depending on the type. In this example, for the fourth effect, the effect with a higher expectation is made longer than the effect with a lower expectation (each effect for the adjoining effects in the order of expectation). It does not necessarily indicate that the times are different, but includes the same performance time).

  Therefore, the overall effect time on the lottery effect display device 800 varies depending on the type of the fourth effect on the fourth effect display device 840, but the fourth effect is displayed on the special symbol display device 710 that has already been set. It is decided to be determined according to the symbol variation time. Thereby, the time of the whole effect in the lottery effect display device 800 can be made to correspond to the symbol variation time of the special symbol display device 710. Such processing determines the effect of the lottery effect display device 800, more specifically, the effect of the fourth effect display device 840, based on the symbol change time in the special symbol display device 710 that has already been set. It can be said that it is processing.

[Special drawing display device]
This special figure corresponding effect display device 850, like the special symbol display device 710 described above, displays a lottery result by displaying a symbol as display content. In this example, the special figure corresponding effect display device 850 is configured as follows.

  The special figure corresponding effect display device 850 is configured by using a plurality of light emitters 711 that emit light of a single color or a plurality of colors, and displays a pattern composed of a combination of light emission patterns of each light emitter 711 as display contents. Thus, it is configured to clearly indicate whether the lottery result is a win or a loss. Further, in the case of winning, it is configured to clearly indicate whether it is the first type winning, the second type winning, the third type winning or the fourth type winning.

  Specifically, in this example, the light emitter 851 that emits light of two colors of a first color (for example, red) and a second color (for example, green), which are different from each other, is specially displayed by ten light emitters 711. A corresponding effect display device 850 is configured. Moreover, each light emitter 851 is comprised by LED (light emitting diode), and is arrange | positioned so that it may become left-right symmetric by five each on the right-and-left both sides of the 3rd effect display apparatus 830. In such special figure corresponding effect display device 850, the symbols to be displayed are formed by the combination of the light emission patterns of each light emitter 851, but the light emission patterns of each light emitter 851 are “off” and “second”. There are three patterns of “one color lighting” and “second color lighting”, and there are ten light emitters 851. According to this special figure corresponding effect display device 850, “5 to the 10th power” of 59049 patterns It is possible to display a very diverse pattern (display content).

  Further, in the case of the first type winning, for example, all the light emitters 851 are lit in the first color, and in the case of a loss, all the light emitting devices 851 are lit in the second color. Each of the winning selections is set so as to correspond one-to-one with the type of symbol. On the other hand, for the second type winning, the third type winning, and the fourth type winning, a plurality of types of symbols are set as symbols for displaying each winning. In particular, in this example, the special figure corresponding effect display device 850 is capable of displaying a much wider variety of symbols than the special symbol display device 710, so that the second type winning, the third type winning and the fourth type winning can be performed. For each, there are more types of symbols than the types of symbols for displaying the first type winning, and there are also more types of symbols to be displayed on the special symbol display device 710, for example, more than 10 patterns are set. . As a result, it is more difficult to specify the type of winning based on the type of symbol displayed on the special symbol display device 710 than the special symbol display device 710.

  In addition, a plurality of types of pattern patterns that clearly indicate the second type selection, the third type selection, and the fourth type selection, for example, if the light emission mode of a specific light emitter 851 emits light in the first color, It does not have regularity such as the second type winning, and is set in an irregular (random) pattern. In addition, as a symbol corresponding to the winning, a symbol in which the light emitting patterns of the plurality of light emitters 851 arranged symmetrically (in this example, left-right symmetrical) are not symmetric is included (all symbols corresponding to the winning symbol are included in this symbol). However, the symbol corresponding to the winning is difficult to remember. Therefore, depending on the symbols displayed on the special symbol display device 710, it is difficult to specify the type of winning.

  By the way, the fourth effect display device 840 configured by using a 7-segment display or the like and displaying easy-to-understand symbols such as numbers, characters, symbols and the like is a display device that stands out for the player. 850 is arranged in the vicinity of the conspicuous fourth effect display device 840, and is a simple display device using a light emitter 851 that is a lamp that is simply turned on and off. Therefore, the special figure corresponding effect display device 850 looks as if it is a lamp that decorates the surroundings of the fourth effect display device 840, and it is difficult for the player to attract attention. In addition, during the change of the design, all the light emitters 851 are tuned to light up in the same color, and the light of two colors is turned on in all the light emitters 851 to the BGM tempo output from the pachinko machine 1. In combination, it is repeated in a simple and uncomfortable manner, such as repeating alternately. Therefore, also from this point, the special figure corresponding effect display device 850 looks as if it is a mere lamp for decoration, and is not easily noticed by the player.

[About the state effect display device]
The state effect display device 860 is configured using a movable body 860T that operates in various patterns. And in this state production | presentation display apparatus 860, the production | presentation regarding a gaming state is performed by operation | movement of the movable body 860T. Details of the effects relating to the gaming state are as follows. The state shown in FIG. 12 is an initial state of the state effect display device 860, and the movable body 860T does not indicate any of the first index 861, the second index 862, and the third index 863, which will be described later. It is. In the initial state, all the lamps described later built in the first index 861, the second index 862, and the third index 863 are turned off.

  The movable body 860T is configured to be rotationally driven around a point O by a rotational drive device such as a stepping motor. Around the movable body 860T, a first index 861, a second index 862, A plurality of indicators such as three indicators 863 are arranged. In the state effect display device 860, an appropriate index is indicated by the rotation position of the movable body 860T.

  The first index 861 displays an indicator that the state of the pachinko machine 1 is in the state of the first type special game generated by the first type winning. The first index 861 includes a letter “V” and a built-in lamp (in this example, an LED (light emitting diode)) that is turned on and off in a single color. In the first index 861, as shown in FIG. 16, the first index 861 is displayed by pointing the first index 861 on the movable body 860T. The indicator is also displayed by lighting the lamp.

  The second index 862 displays an indicator that the first type special game has ended and the state of the pachinko machine 1 is in the probability variation first type time-short state. In addition, the second indicator 862 maintains the indicator display and changes the state of the pachinko machine 1 even if it becomes the second type winning, the third type winning or the fourth type winning under the probability variation first type short-time state. It is also an indicator of what may have been done. In addition, this indicates a state in which more time-saving games still remain than the number of time-saving games that start counting down according to a third index 863 described later. The second index 862 includes a character “heaven” and a built-in lamp (in this example, an LED (light emitting diode)) that is turned on and off in a single color. In the second index 862, as shown in FIG. 17, the second index 862 is displayed by pointing the second index 862 with the movable body 860T. The indicator is also displayed by lighting the lamp.

  The third indicator 863 becomes the second type or third type selection under the probability variation type 1 time reduction state, and the state of the pachinko machine 1 becomes the probability variation type 2 short time state or the non-probability variation type 2 time reduction state. When the time-short game is digested under the time variation state of the probability variation type 2 or the time variation state of the non-probability variation type 2, and the remaining time-shortage game is reduced, the remaining number of time-short games is counted down. Here, the third index 863 is composed of a plurality of scales 863m each incorporating a lamp (in this example, an LED (light emitting diode)) that is turned on and off in a single color. In the third index 863, as shown in FIG. 18, by pointing the scale 863m closest to the second index 862 with the movable body 860T, the countdown of the short-time game is started, and one short-time game is digested. Every time the scale 863m indicated by the movable body 860T is shifted one by one from the second index 862 side, the countdown display of the short-time game is performed. In addition, the state where all the lamps of the scale 863 m are turned on is the state of starting the countdown of the short-time game, and each time the short-time game is consumed, the lamp of each scale 863 m that is lit is the second index 862. By turning off the lights one by one from the side, a countdown display of short-time games is performed. Then, when the position indicated by the movable body 860T deviates from the scale 863m farthest from the second index 862 and all the lamps of each scale 863m are turned off, the initial state shown in FIG. Indicated.

  By the way, in this example, the pointer part 864 which shows the site | part pointed by a front-end | tip is provided in the movable body 860T so that the parameter | index pointed by the rotation position of the movable body 860T may become clear. Here, the movable body 860T imitates a round bomb, and the pointer portion 864 imitates a lead wire extending from the bomb. In addition, the tip shape of the pointer portion 864 is a tapered shape that can clearly guide a pointed portion, such as a fingertip or an arrow (in this example, a fingertip is adopted).

  Next, the operation mode of the state effect display device 860 as the game progresses will be described in detail.

  If the pachinko machine 1 is in the normal state, the second kind of special game will occur if the second kind win, the third kind win or the fourth kind win, but the short-time game will occur Therefore, the state effect display device 860 does not operate from the initial state shown in FIG. 12, and maintains the initial state. On the other hand, in the case of the first type winning, with the start of the first type special game, in the state effect display device 860, the movable body 860T rotates clockwise from the position in the initial state, as shown in FIG. The position changes to the position indicating the first index 861. Further, the lamp of the first index 861 is turned on. Such a state effect display device 860 is a state in which the first index 861 is displayed as an index.

  When the first type special game is finished, the state of the pachinko machine 1 becomes the probability variation second type short time state. Then, in the state effect display device 860, the position pointed to by the movable body 860T is shifted to the position pointing to the second index 862 as shown in FIG. Further, the lamp of the first index 861 is turned off, and the lamp of the second index 862 is turned on. Such a state effect display device 860 is a state in which the second index 862 is displayed as an index.

  When the first type win is again won under the probability variation second type short-time state, the first type special game is generated again. With the generation of the first type special game, the state effect display device 860 displays the first indicator 861 is displayed as an index. As described above, when the first type winning is repeatedly performed, the state effect display device 860 repeats the index display of the first index 861 and the index display of the second index 862.

  On the other hand, when the second type win, the third type win, or the fourth type win is generated under the probable second type short-time state, the second type special game is generated. The index display of the index 862 is maintained. And after the end of the second type special game, if the state of the pachinko machine 1 is the second type winning, the probability variation second type short time state, if the third type winning, non-probability second type short time state However, since the remaining number of short-time games that can be digested is still large, the state effect display device 860 maintains the indicator display of the second indicator 862. Moreover, if it is the fourth type winning, the state does not change, and the state of the probability change type 2 short time remains, so the state effect display device 860 maintains the indicator display of the second indicator 862.

  When the game progresses under the probability variation type 2 short-time state or the non-probability variation type 2 short-time state, the time-short game is digested, and the remaining number of time-short games reaches the countdown start number by the third index 863, the state effect display In the device 860, the position pointed to by the movable body 860T is shifted to the position pointing to the scale 863m for starting the countdown of the third index 862 as shown in FIG. Further, the lamp of the second index 862 is turned off, and all the lamps of each scale 863m of the third index 863 are turned on. The state of the state effect display device 860 is a state in which the third index 863 starts counting down the remaining number of short-time games. Each time a short game is digested, the position pointed to by the movable body 860T is shifted one by one to the adjacent scale 863m opposite to the second index 862, and the lamp of the scale 863m Goes out one by one. Such a state effect display device 860 is a state in which a countdown of time-saving games proceeds. When the position indicated by the movable body 860T moves to the last scale 863m and only the lamp of the last scale 863m is lit, when the last time-short game is digested, the time-short game is ended and the state effect display is performed. The device 860 is in an initial state as shown in FIG.

[About playability]
The pachinko machine 1 of the present example having the above-described configuration includes a special symbol display device 710 and a status display device 720 controlled by the main control board 131, and a special figure corresponding effect display device controlled by the sub control board 119. 850, the lottery result is clearly indicated by the special symbol display device 710 and the special symbol corresponding effect display device 850, including the type of winning, and the state display device 720 displays the lottery status and the like. Although it is guided to some extent that the state of the game has changed, it has the following unique game characteristics.

  The special symbol display device 710, the state display device 720, and the special symbol corresponding effect display device 850 are not conspicuous and are hardly noticed. Also, depending on the symbols displayed on the special symbol display device 710 and the special symbol corresponding effect display device 850, it is difficult to accurately specify the lottery result.

  In particular, in this example, the special figure corresponding effect display device 850 looks like a decorative lamp of the accessory 600 arranged on the side of the fourth effect display device 840 of the lottery effect display device 800. Yes. In addition, the special symbol display device 710 and the state display device 720 also have appearances such as decorative lamps arranged on the outer edge portion of the accessory 600 on the side of the state effect display device 860. Therefore, the special figure corresponding effect display device 850, the special symbol display device 710, and the state display device 720 are extremely inconspicuous. Moreover, as shown in FIGS. 10 and 12, in the accessory 600, a frame wall 610 is provided around the state effect display device 860 so as to protrude forward from the board surface of the game board 5 and surround the state effect display device 860. The special symbol display device 710 and the state display device 720 are disposed outside the frame wall 610. Therefore, when the player sees the object 600 from the front rather than from the front, the special symbol display device 710 or the state display device 720 may be hidden behind the frame wall 610 depending on the direction in which the player sees the accessory 600 from the front. Also from this point, the special symbol display device 710 and the state display device 720 are less conspicuous than the state effect display device 860.

  On the other hand, the lottery effect display device 800 is more conspicuous than the special symbol display device 710 and the special figure corresponding effect display device 850, and the player pays attention to the conspicuous lottery effect display device 800. A game is played and the user is glad about the display on the lottery effect display device 800. In the case where the effect display device 800 of interest during the game displays a symbol that is also used as a display of the second type winning, the third type winning, and the fourth type winning (hereinafter referred to as “combined symbol”). Since the type of winning cannot be specified depending on the display on the effect display device 800, the player is expected to know that the lottery state has been changed to an advantageous state or an unfavorable state. It is possible to have anxiety and play in the subsequent games.

  In particular, when the lottery state is the normal state, the fourth type winnings in which the lottery state does not change occur more frequently than other winnings, and the combined symbols are displayed frequently. The display of the combined symbol can make the player have an expectation such as “Is it due to the second type winning and the lottery state has been changed to the probable change state?”. In addition, if it is a certain change type 1 short-time state after winning the first type, even if the combined symbol is displayed by the fourth type winning that does not change the lottery state, the short-time game will not start, so lottery It is possible to let the player know that there is no change in the state, and to give a sense of security.

  In the pachinko machine 1 having such a unique game, the special symbol display device 710, the special figure corresponding effect display device 850, and the lottery effect display device 800 each display some information related to the lottery result. Can be regarded as “lottery result information display means”. In particular, the special symbol display device 710 and the special symbol corresponding effect display device 850 are specified so that the lottery result can be specified, and the special symbol display device 710 and the special symbol corresponding effect display device 850 are designated as “lottery result indication”. It can be understood as “means”.

  In addition, the first type win, the second type win, the third type win and the fourth type win generate special games, respectively, and can be regarded as “lottery wins for special games”. In addition, since the first-class winning, the second-type winning and the third-type winning each change the lottery state, it can be regarded as "the lottery winning regarding the change of the lottery state" Since the four types of winning are those that do not change the lottery state, it can be regarded as “lottery loss regarding change of lottery state”.

  By the way, it is good also as not generating a special game about 2nd type winning, 3rd type winning, and 4th type winning. In this case, the second type and third type wins are “lottery wins for lottery status changes”, whereas the fourth type wins are “lottery wins for lottery status changes” There will be no functional difference from the winning selection (hereinafter referred to as “simple winning”), which is a lottery result other than the 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th. However, the fourth type winning is similar to the first type winning, the second type winning, and the third type winning, because the winning display is made on the lottery effect display device 800, so the first type winning, By grasping the second type winning, the third type winning and the fourth type winning as “display winning on the lottery effect display device”, the fourth type winning can be distinguished from a simple loss. In such a mode, in the case of the fourth type winning, the lottery effect display device 800 displays the same symbols for display winning as the symbols indicating other appropriate winnings, while the special symbol displaying device. In 710 and special figure corresponding effect display device 850, it is also possible to display a symbol similar to a simple defeat.

[Regarding Control] Description will be given based on FIG.
Control of the pachinko machine 1 is broadly divided into a group of the main board 310 and a group of the peripheral board 311. Here, the group of the main board 310 is configured to include the main control board 131 and the payout control board 197, and it relates to a main part of the game in which a player hits a game ball and acquires a prize ball. Control, in other words, control related to a substantial part involved in paying out the game ball is performed. On the other hand, the group of peripheral boards 311 is configured to include the sub-control board 119, and control of effects and decorations by various devices mainly based on information (signals) from the group of main boards 310. In this way, control is performed for additional parts that are not involved in the game ball payout.

  Although not shown, the main control board 131 is configured by using a computer having a CPU (Central Processing Unit), a ROM (Read Only Memory), and a RAM (Read / Write Memory), and is based on input information. By executing a predetermined control program, it is possible to control the operation of various devices such as a drive device related to winning and paying out of a game ball, a display device that displays information about the substantial part of the game, to other control boards, etc. Various processes such as the signal output process are performed.

  Specifically, on the main control board 131, a lottery entrance sensor 520S for detecting the entrance of a game ball into the lottery entrance entrance 520, and an operation entrance for detecting the entrance of a game ball into the operation entrance 530. Various sensors such as a mouth sensor 530S, a special winning hole sensor 540S that detects a game ball entering the special winning hole 540, and various general winning hole sensors 550S that detect a game ball entering various general winning holes 550. When the detection signals from the sensors are input, the main control board 131 performs predetermined processing in accordance with the detection signals input from the various sensors, and drives the lottery entrance ball port 520. 520K, operation of various devices such as a special winning opening driving device 540K for driving the special winning opening 540, a display device such as a special symbol display device 710, a status display device 720, and a special figure hold display device 730. System To. Further, the main control board 131 outputs an appropriate control signal such as a command signal to the other control board so that a predetermined process is performed on the other control board based on a command from the main control board 131. In particular, when a detection signal is input from the main control board 131 from a sensor that detects the entry of a game ball into a winning opening such as the general winning opening sensor 550S, a control signal corresponding to the input detection signal is paid out. Output to the substrate 197.

  Although not shown, the payout control board 197 is configured using a computer including a CPU, a ROM, and a RAM, and controls the operation of the ball payout device 170 based on a control signal input from the main control board 131. . Also, the payout control board 197 outputs an appropriate control signal to the main control board 131 as information regarding the operating state of the ball payout device 170. Thereby, the main control board 131 manages information regarding the game balls actually paid out.

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

  On the other hand, communication between the main control board 131 and the sub control board 119 is performed in only one direction between the input / output interface and the input interface. Even if the control signal is transmitted, the reverse is not performed.

  The sub control board 119 is configured by using a computer having a CPU, a ROM, and a RAM. By executing a predetermined control program according to a control signal input from the main control board 131, an effect during the game Control additional parts of the game played on the pachinko machine 1, such as decoration and decoration.

  Specifically, the sub control board 119 performs processing according to the control signal input from the main control board 131, and performs the special figure corresponding effect display device 850, the lottery effect display device 800 (the first effect display device 810, the second effect display device 810). The operation of the display devices for effects such as the effect display device 820, the third effect display device 830 and the fourth effect display device 840) and the state effect display device 840 is controlled. Although not shown, the sub-control board 119 is provided on the main body frame 3, the front frame 4, the game board 5, and the like, and various decoration lamps that perform appropriate decorations by turning on and off, music, voice, It also controls the operation of various devices for production and decoration, such as a sound output device that outputs an appropriate sound such as a sound effect to produce an appropriate production.

  By the way, the control of the operation of various devices represented by the display device for presentation controlled by the sub control board 119 is not limited to the direct control by the sub control board 119, and a computer is used from the sub control board 119. The control signal may be output to another control board configured as described above, and the operation of various devices may be controlled by appropriate processing in the other control board that has received the control signal. In this case, the other control board is naturally included in the group of the peripheral boards 311.

[Processing on the main control board]
The main control board 131 executes a predetermined control program by a scheduled interruption process at a constant time interval (for example, 2 ms), and thereby, a lottery (a lottery performed by a game ball entering the lottery entrance ball port 520) ) Result determination processing, operation control processing for various devices, control signal output processing to other control boards, and the like. Hereinafter, typical processing performed by the main control board 131 will be described.

  The main control board 131 includes various random number counters for generating random numbers. Here, in this example, various random number counters are updated (added or subtracted) by “1” from the initial value and return to the initial value when a predetermined limit value (upper limit value or lower limit value) is exceeded. It is configured as. In such a period counter, for example, if the initial value is “0”, the upper limit value is “n”, and the value is incremented by “1”, the counter value is in the range from “0” to “n”. “1” continues to change. Then, by using the counter value when an appropriate event occurs, “n + 1” random numbers can be generated.

  In addition, as a random number counter, a value that is updated every time a periodic interrupt process is performed, a value that is updated each time another random number counter makes a round, or an appropriate event that is indefinite in time occurs. Of which the value is updated at a certain time, the value is updated at an appropriate timing, or the value is repeatedly updated in the remaining time indefinitely after executing the predetermined control program within a certain time Any appropriate one can be used. When a random number counter is used in this example, any one of the various random number counters described above is applied unless otherwise specified. In addition, as represented by a random number counter whose value is updated each time a periodic interrupt process is performed, a random number counter whose value update timing is always constant in time is referred to as a “steady update random number counter”. Can be caught. On the other hand, as represented by a random number counter whose value is updated each time an appropriate event that is indefinite in time, a random number counter whose value update timing is always indefinite in time is referred to as “unsteady”. It can be understood as an “update random number counter”.

  When receiving a detection signal from the lottery entrance ball sensor 520S, the main control board 131 performs lottery assuming that a game ball has entered the lottery entrance ball port 520. Here, in the determination of the lottery result, whether the lottery result is a win or not depending on whether or not the counter value of the random number counter for lottery determination at the time of the lottery is a predetermined predetermined winning value. It is determined whether there is any. Further, as the predetermined winning value, a value corresponding to the type of winning is set, and in the case of winning, the winning type is also specified. Furthermore, as the winning value, a plurality of types of winning values such as a winning value for probability variation and a winning value for non-probability variation are prepared, and when determining the lottery result, the winning value corresponding to the lottery state is referred to. . That is, if the lottery state is a probability variation state, the probability variation winning value is referred to, and if the lottery state is a non-probability variation state, the non-probability variation winning value is referenced. Thereby, the determination of the lottery result according to the lottery state is performed, and a difference can be caused in the probability of winning in the probability variation state and the non-probability variation state.

  When the above-described lottery is performed, the main control board 131 controls the operation of the special symbol display device 710 in order to display the lottery result on the special symbol display device 710. Here, in the main control board 131, a symbol to be displayed on the special symbol display device 710 is selected from a plurality of symbols, and a variation time (hereinafter referred to as “variation time”) from the variation start to the variation stop of the symbol is selected. A variation pattern to be displayed is selected from a plurality of different variation patterns. Specifically, in the main control board 131, if the lottery result corresponds to a single symbol, the symbol is selected as a symbol for displaying the symbol, but if the lottery result corresponds to a plurality of symbols. For example, one symbol is selected from the corresponding symbols by an appropriate selection method. If the lottery result corresponds to a single variation pattern, the variation pattern is selected as a variation pattern to appear. If the lottery result corresponds to a plurality of variation patterns, the lottery result is appropriately selected. With this selection method, one variation pattern is selected from the corresponding variation patterns.

  Then, the main control board 131 starts the symbol variation in the special symbol display device 710 in the scheduled interrupt processing in which the above-described lottery is performed, or in the subsequent scheduled interrupt processing, and the variation time timer ( For example, a timer measured by the number of times of scheduled interruption processing) is set, and the symbol variation is terminated by the special symbol display device 710 in the scheduled interruption processing when the timer is up, and the symbols are displayed.

  In this example, a selection method using a random number counter for symbol selection is adopted when selecting the symbols described above. Specifically, in this selection method, a counter value corresponding to each of a plurality of symbols is allocated, and a symbol is selected according to the counter value at the time of selecting a symbol.

  In addition, when selecting a variation pattern, a selection method using a random number counter for variation pattern selection is adopted, but instead of simply selecting a pattern pattern according to the counter value, multiple types of selection are selected. A symbol pattern is selected from the table with reference to a selection table corresponding to the lottery result. Here, in each of a plurality of types of selection tables, the way of assigning counter values corresponding to each of a plurality of variation patterns is different, and there is a possibility (probability) that an appropriate variation pattern is selected for each selection table. There is a difference. Thereby, according to the kind of lottery result, an appropriate fluctuation pattern can be easily selected, or conversely, it can be difficult to select. In this example, if the lottery result is a loss, a variation pattern with a short variation time is likely to be selected, while a variation pattern with a long variation time is difficult to be selected, and if the lottery result is a win, While a long variation pattern is easily selected, a variation pattern having a short variation time is difficult to be selected.

  Note that the selection method using the selection table as described above prepares a plurality of selection tables in which a plurality of selection targets are distributed by different distribution methods, and refers to the selection table corresponding to the specified items already identified. Thus, this is a method in which a difference occurs in the selection possibility (selection probability) of the selection target, and such a method is hereinafter referred to as a “selection table method”.

  By the way, in the pachinko machine 1 of this example, the game ball enters the lottery entrance ball port 520 and the main control board 131 detects from the lottery entrance ball port sensor 520S while the special symbol display device 710 changes the symbol. Even when a signal is input, the lottery is performed, the process of determining the result of the lottery, the process of displaying the lottery result, the process of changing the state of the pachinko machine 1 to the state according to the lottery result, etc. Regarding the lottery handling process based on the lottery, the execution of the process is temporarily suspended, and after the lottery handling process for the first lottery is terminated, the lottery handling process for the subsequent lottery is performed.

  Specifically, when a lottery is performed for the first lottery and the lottery corresponding process for the first lottery is being executed, such as when the symbol is changed in order to display the result of the lottery on the special symbol display device 710 `` Information for judging lottery results, such as the counter value of the random number counter for lottery determination acquired at the time of lottery '', `` Counter value of the random number counter for symbol selection obtained at the time of lottery, etc. Special information such as “Information for selecting”, “Information for selecting variation pattern such as counter value of random number counter for variation pattern obtained at the time of lottery”, “Counter value of various random number counters acquired at the time of lottery” Various information acquired in the lottery process (hereinafter referred to as “lottery information”) such as “information for operating various devices other than the display device 710 such as the effect display device 800”. And, information for holding the lottery handling process (hereinafter referred to as “holding information”) is stored in the RAM as data, and after elapse of a predetermined interval time after the lottery handling process of the first lottery is finished, Based on the stored data, a lottery handling process for the subsequent lottery is executed.

  If lottery is repeatedly performed during the lottery handling process for the first lottery, the lottery handling process for the subsequent lottery is sequentially executed in the order in which the lottery was performed. , The lottery is held up to a predetermined upper limit, and after the number of holds reaches the upper limit, the game ball enters the lottery entrance 520 and is controlled by the lottery entrance sensor 520S. Even if a detection signal is input to the board 131, the main control board 131 is invalid without performing lottery (the winning ball is paid out as valid for winning).

  As another typical process, the main control board 131 outputs a control signal including lottery information to the sub-control board 119 when the lottery is performed. Here, when a lottery is performed during the lottery handling process for the first lottery, a control signal including lottery information may be output to the sub-control board 119 when the lottery is performed. In this example, after the lottery handling process for the first lottery is completed and when the lottery handling process for the subsequent lottery is executed, the control signal including the lottery information of the subsequent lottery is sent to the sub-control board. The data is output to 119. As a result, it is possible to prevent the sub-control board 119 from holding unprocessed information (data) unnecessarily for a long time, and inadequate data is processed in the process of the sub-control board 119. Can be made difficult to occur.

  The main control board 131 performs various processes such as generating a special game or changing the lottery state according to the lottery result. Then, a control signal including information on various processes is output to the sub-control board 119.

[Processing on the sub-control board]
The sub control board 119 that has received the control signal from the main control board 131 executes a predetermined control program, and in a manner corresponding to the control signal from the main control board 131, the special figure corresponding effect display device 850, the lottery effect. The display devices for effects such as the display device 800 and the state effect display device 840 are operated.

[Operation control processing of special figure compatible effect display device]
When receiving the control signal including the information on the lottery, the sub-control board 119 starts the variation of the symbol on the special symbol corresponding effect display device 850 and selects the symbol to be displayed on the special symbol corresponding effect display device 850. . Here, when selecting a symbol, when a plurality of types of symbols corresponding to the lottery result are prepared, a symbol is selected from the plurality of types. When selecting a symbol, when a control signal including information on a counter value of an appropriate random number counter is transmitted from the main control board 131, this control signal is used, or the sub control board 119 is originally provided. A counter value of an appropriate random number counter may be used. When receiving a control signal including information on the end of symbol variation from the main control board 131, the symbol variation on the special symbol corresponding effect display device 850 is terminated, and the selected symbol is displayed on the special symbol corresponding effect display device 850. Display. The symbols displayed on the special figure corresponding effect display device 850 are not limited to being selected by the sub-control board 119, but are selected by the main control board 131, and the sub-control board 119 is selected from the main control board 131. The control signal containing the information of the symbol displayed on the special figure corresponding effect display device 850 may be received, and the operation of the special figure corresponding effect display device 850 may be controlled accordingly.

[Operation control processing of lottery effect display device]
When the sub-control board 119 receives a control signal including information on which the lottery has been performed, the lottery effect display device selects the effect to be displayed on the lottery effect display device 800 and causes the selected effect to appear. The operation of 800 is controlled. Here, when selecting an effect on the lottery effect display device 800, when a control signal including information on the counter value of an appropriate random number counter is transmitted from the main control board 131, this control signal is used, By using a counter value of an appropriate random number counter that the sub-control board 119 originally has, a lottery result information from the main control board 131 and a variation pattern (in the special symbol display device 710) by a selection table method ( In accordance with the information of (variation time), an effect is selected with reference to an effect selection table. Thereby, the lottery result and the effect corresponding to the variation time of the special symbol display device 710 can be displayed on the lottery effect display device 800.

  In addition, when the entire production is composed of a combination of a plurality of effects such as a plurality of effects combined in stages or a plurality of effects combined in time, lottery is performed using a selection table method. When selecting an effect of the effect display device 800, the entire effect may be determined by referring to one selection table, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a dedicated selection table is prepared for each production that constitutes a part of the entire production, and each production is individually selected with reference to the corresponding selection table to determine the entire production. It is good. Also, not only individually selecting all of the plurality of effects that make up the entire effect, but also selecting and determining a combination of some effects in the entire effect with reference to the selection table for determining the combination Also good.

  Here, an independent selection table is provided so that each of the effects, or a combination of a part of the effects and each of the other effects, is not influenced by each other, out of all the effects composed of a plurality of effects. If the individual effects are selected individually, the effects of each appearing function synergistically depending on the degree of expectation of the appearing effects. Therefore, the interest of the entire effect can be improved.

  On the other hand, each of the effects, or a combination of a part of the effects and each of the other effects, is selected sequentially, and the previously selected effect is used as a default item in the selection table method. If the remaining effects are selected with reference to the selection table corresponding to the matter, the entire effects associated with each effect can be displayed, so that the interest of the entire effect can be improved.

[Operation control processing of state effect display device]
The sub-control board 119 includes a control signal including information on which the lottery has been performed (information indicating that one time-short game has been digested), a control signal including information on which the lottery state has been changed, and information on which a special game has been generated. When receiving a control signal or a control signal including information indicating that the special game has ended, the state effect display device 860 is activated according to the control signal in order to operate the state effect display device 860 in a manner corresponding to the event that has occurred. Control.

  By the way, in the pachinko machine 1 of this example, as shown in FIG. 13, the special prize opening display device 545 is connected to the sub control board 119, and the sub control board 119 is based on the signal from the main control board 131. The special prize opening display device 545 is driven and controlled by executing a predetermined program. Next, details of the special prize opening display device 545 will be described.

  The special prize opening display device 545 includes a 7-segment display device that can display numbers “0” to “9” arranged in the vicinity of the opening / closing member 541 of the special prize opening 540, and numbers “0” to “19”. Is displayed by an appropriate symbol display device such as a 9-segment display, and the special prize opening 540 opens and closes a predetermined number of rounds in a state where the first type special game is generated by the first type winning ( Strictly speaking, the opening / closing member 541 is opened / closed. However, in the following description, the opening / closing member 541 will be described as opening / closing the special prize opening 540).

  First, the special prize opening display device 545 displays the number of rounds before the special prize opening 540 opens. When the special prize opening 540 is open, a number “0” is displayed as an initial value, and each time one game ball enters the special prize opening 540, “1”, “2”, “ A number obtained by adding “1” is displayed, such as “3”. That is, during one round, display is performed to count the number of game balls that have entered the special prize opening 540. In the state where the first type special game is generated, the main control board 131 outputs the information signal of the number of rounds and the information signal of the number of game balls that have entered the special winning opening 540 to the sub control board 119. Then, the sub-control board 119 controls the driving of the special prize opening display device 545 so as to operate as described above by executing a program according to the received information signal.

  On the other hand, in the state where the second type special game is generated by the second type winning or the third type winning, and the state where the second type special game is generated by the fourth type winning, the special winning opening display device 545 is as follows. It operates as follows. The opening and closing operation mode of the special prize opening 540 is the same for the type 2 special game generated by the type 2 winning or the type 3 winning and the type 2 special game generated by the type 4 winning. Although not distinguishable, the internal control processing is different. Therefore, hereinafter, what is generated by the second type winning or third type winning is referred to as “second type special game A”, and what is generated by the fourth type winning is referred to as “second type special game B”. Therefore, it will be distinguished.

  Under the second type special game A, when even one game ball enters the opened special winning opening 540, the type of effect is selected according to the state of the pachinko machine 1, and the selected effect is displayed. On the other hand, under the second type special game B, even if a game ball enters the opened special prize opening 540, the effect performed under the second type special game A does not appear. Therefore, the player determines whether or not the lottery result was the fourth type winning by putting the game ball into the special prize opening 540 during the second type special game and checking the appearing effect. can do. That is, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present example, when a player's intentional operation such as putting a game ball into the special prize opening 540 is performed under a predetermined situation such as during the second type special game, the lottery result is obtained. It is possible to determine whether or not it was a fourth type win.

  By the way, as the effects that can appear under the second type special game A, the state of the second type special game A generated by the second type win and the second type special game A generated by the third type win are shown. There are three types of effects, A production, B production, and C production, which are assigned to be selected at different rates depending on the state, and appropriate productions are selected at a rate according to the state.

  Specifically, in the A effect, when a game ball enters the opened special winning opening 540, the special winning opening display device 545 sets “1” as an initial value from “1” to “8”. It is an effect that displays the number counting up. Further, in the A effect, the speaker is used and is connected to the sub-control board 119 in accordance with the timing of counting up the numbers from “1” to “8” on the special prize opening display device 545. The sound output device whose driving is controlled by the control board 119 sequentially outputs eight-scale sound effects such as “do, les, mi, fa, so, la, shi, do”.

  In the B effect, when a game ball enters the opened special winning opening 540, the number from "1" to "7" is incremented with the initial value of "1" on the special winning opening display device 545. It is an effect to display. In addition, in the B effect, the speaker is used and is connected to the sub control board 119 in accordance with the timing of counting up the numbers from “1” to “7” on the special prize opening display device 545. The sound output device whose driving is controlled by the control board 119 sequentially outputs seven-scale sound effects such as “do, les, mi, fa, so, la, shi”.

  In the C production, when a game ball enters the opened special winning opening 540, the number from "1" to "6" is incremented with the initial value of "1" on the special winning opening display device 545. It is an effect to display. Further, in the C effect, the speaker is used and is connected to the sub control board 119 in accordance with the timing of counting up the numbers from “1” to “6” on the special prize opening display device 545. From the sound output device whose drive is controlled by the control board 119, six-tone sound effects such as “DO, RE, MI, FA, SO, LA” are sequentially output.

  Moreover, in the state of the second type special game A generated by the second type winning, the A production, the B production, and the C production are each allocated to be selected at a ratio of “5: 4: 1”. In the state of the second type special game A generated by the three types of winning, the A effect, the B effect, and the C effect are each assigned to be selected at a ratio of “1: 4: 5”.

  Therefore, when the A effect appears, there is a high possibility that the second type special game A has occurred due to the second type winning, and the player who has confirmed this A effect is determined by the second type winning. Enthusiasm for the future game will increase the sense of expectation that has become probable. In addition, when the B effect appears, the possibility that the second type special game A occurred due to the second type winning and the possibility that the second type special game A occurred due to the third type winning is half-way. , While combining the feeling of expectation that the lottery status after the second type winning became a probable change state and the anxiety that the lottery state after the third type winning became an uncertain change state, Engaged in subsequent games. In addition, when the C effect appears, the possibility that the second type special game A has occurred due to the second type winning is low, but the possibility still remains, and the player who confirmed this C effect, While feeling anxious about the fact that the subsequent lottery status became uncertain due to the third type winning, with the light expectation that the subsequent lottery status became the promising state due to the second type winning, Engaged in subsequent games.

  In this way, in the pachinko machine 1 of this example, by making various effects appear under the second type special game A, different feelings can be given to the player and the subsequent games can be absorbed It has become. In other words, the pachinko machine 1 of the present example can imagine the state to some extent accurately by causing various effects to appear depending on the state under the second type special game A. In this way, the player is informed of the state, and the player can play an interesting game by playing the game while imagining the state.

  It should be noted that the state of the second type special game A generated by the second type winning can also be regarded as a state in which the lottery result is the second type winning or a state in which the second type winning is changed to a certain change state. In addition, the state of the second type special game A generated by the third type winning can be regarded as a state in which the lottery result is the third type winning or a state in which the third type winning is in an uncertain change state. The means for suggesting a state as described above can also be regarded as a state information output means for outputting information about the state.

  By the way, although it is possible to produce under the second type special game A and may be selected under the state of the second type special game A generated by the second type winning, the third type winning Under the condition of the second type special game A generated by the second type of special game A under the state of the second type special game A generated by the third type winning so that there is no possibility of being selected Although there is a possibility of being elected, even if an effect assigned according to the state is prepared so that there is no possibility of being elected under the state of the second kind special game A generated by the second kind winning Good. Such an effect is an effect that can be specified with certainty whether the type 2 special game A has been generated by the 2nd type winning or the type 3 winning. This is a so-called “definite effect”.

  In addition, when preparing such a definite effect, it is good to set the selection ratio to the ratio which is hard to be selected compared with other effects. In this way, the finalized production can be made into a premier production that rarely appears, and the appearance of the premier finalized production can surprise the player, It is because interest can be improved.

  In addition, while providing a definite effect that can specify that the second type special game A is generated by the second type winning, the second type special game A is generated by the third type winning. It is desirable not to prepare a specific production that can be specified. This is because if it becomes clear that the lottery result is the third type win and the lottery state is in an uncertain change state, the player may lose the motivation for the subsequent game.

  In the above-mentioned example, under the second type special game B, it is assumed that the stage selection is not performed and the state is not suggested at the rate according to the state. May be displayed. In this case, depending on the current state, that is, each state of “probability change state” or “non-probability change state”, the selection ratio of the production is made different. Selection of performance at the same rate as the state of the second type special game A generated by the seed winning, and at the same rate as the state of the second type special game A generated by the above third type winning in the non-probable change state Allocate the percentage.

  The operations of the special prize opening display device 545 and the sound output device in the second type special game as described above are controlled by the sub-control board 119. Specifically, during the second type special game, whether the second type special game is the second type special game A or the second type special game B from the main control board 131 to the sub control board 119. And an information signal indicating that a game ball has entered the special prize opening 540, and the sub-control board 119 executes a program according to the received information signal as described above. The special winning opening display device 545 and the sound output device are controlled to operate.

  As described above, the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment described in detail includes, as a functional configuration, a lottery unit 900, a lottery probability state change unit 910, a special state generation unit 920, and a special symbol display device as illustrated in FIG. 710, special figure corresponding effect display device 850, lottery effect display means 950, and operation corresponding effect means 960. The details of the functional configuration of the pachinko machine 1 of this example will be described below.

  The lottery means 900, the lottery probability state change means 910, and the special state generation means 920 are related to the game ball entity that the player performs in order to acquire the game ball, and perform control processing on the game entity. This is a functional configuration of the main board 310 to be performed, and operates by executing a predetermined program on the main board 310.

  The lottery means 900 performs a lottery based on the game, specifically based on the game ball entering the lottery entrance ball port 520. Here, the lottery means 900 performs a lottery in which the first type lottery result, the second type lottery result, the third type lottery result, the fourth type lottery result, and other lottery results are set. In the above example, the first type win is the first type lottery result, the second type win is the second type lottery result, the third type win is the third type lottery result, and the fourth type win is the fourth type win. The lottery result corresponds to the seed lottery result and the lottery result corresponds to the other lottery results.

  The lottery probability state changing means 910 determines the probability that the lottery state performed by the lottery means 900 will be the first-class winning, assuming that the predetermined promotion condition is satisfied when the lottery result is the first-class winning or the second-type winning. A high probability state that is a high probability state that has been raised, and if the lottery result is a third-class winning, it is assumed that a predetermined demotion condition has been established, and the lottery state is a low-probability state that has a lower probability of becoming a first-class winning. It is a state. Here, if the current lottery state is an uncertain change state, the lottery state is changed to a probabilistic state by so-called “first promotion” or “second type winning”, so-called “promotion”. Then, even if the lottery state becomes a probable change state by the first type winning or the second type winning, the lottery state is not changed but is maintained as it is. In addition, if the current lottery state is a probable change state, the lottery state is changed to a non-probable change state by the third type winning, so-called "demotion", but if the current lottery state is an uncertain change state, Even if the lottery state becomes an uncertain change state due to the three types of winning, the lottery state is substantially unchanged and is maintained as it is. Further, the lottery probability state changing means 910 is to maintain the current lottery state as it is without changing the current lottery state when the lottery result is the fourth type winning or the loss.

  When the result of the lottery performed by the lottery means 900 is the first type win, the second type win, the third type win or the fourth type win, the special state generating means 920 is more than the normal state for the player. It generates a special state where many game balls can be acquired. In this example, the special state generating means 920 generates a special game such as opening and closing the special winning opening 540 that is normally closed in a predetermined manner, and may be referred to as “special game generating means”. it can. Also, in this example, a special game corresponding to the type of winning is generated, and the special game generating means 920 generates a first type special game generating means 921 that generates a first type special game when winning the first type. And a second type special game A generating means 922 that generates a second type special game A when a second type win or a third type win is selected, and a second type that generates a second type special game B when a fourth type win is selected. The seed special game B generating means 923 is provided.

  The special symbol display device 710 displays a symbol corresponding to the lottery result so that the player can specify the lottery result performed by the lottery means 910, the driving of which is directly controlled by the main board 310. is there. Here, the symbols displayed on the special symbol display device 710 are displayed by direct control of the main board 310 itself as a result of the lottery performed by the lottery means 910 of the main board 310. Is the most important display information that is output for. Therefore, in this respect, the symbol display on the special symbol display device 710 can be distinguished from the various effect displays that are made to excite the game during the game using various effect devices.

  The special figure corresponding display device 850 is driven by a peripheral board 311 that operates based on an output signal from the main board 310, and the lottery result performed by the lottery means 910 is displayed in the same manner as the special symbol display apparatus 710. The symbol corresponding to the lottery result is displayed so that the player can be identified. Note that the display for the special figure display device 850 is not directly controlled by the main board 310, but is controlled by the peripheral board 311. It can be regarded as a kind of effect display controlled by the substrate 311.

  The lottery effect display means 950 is configured using the lottery effect display device 800, and the result of the lottery performed by the lottery means 900 on the fourth effect display device 840 of the lottery effect display device 800 is the first type. If it is a win, it will display the symbol (number “7” in this example) that is the display content corresponding to the 1st type win, and if it is a 2nd win, 3rd win or 4th win, respectively. In addition, a symbol (3 in this example) is displayed which is a symbol corresponding to the display content and also a dual-purpose display content. The display on the lottery effect display means 950 is a kind of effect display, and the lottery effect display means 950 is controlled by a peripheral board 311 that operates based on an output signal from the main board 310. .

  The operation corresponding effect means 960 is configured by using a special prize opening display device 545 or a sound output device whose drive is controlled by the peripheral board 311 and performs various effects to excite the game. Specifically, as described above, the operation corresponding effect means 960 performs a player's intentional operation such as causing a special winning opening 540 to enter a game ball under a predetermined situation such as during the second type special game. Then, various effects appear according to the state at that time.

  Although not shown, the peripheral board 311 includes a first-type operation-corresponding effect and a second-type operation-corresponding effect prepared in advance by executing a predetermined program based on a signal from the main board 310. An operation corresponding effect selecting means for selecting an operation corresponding effect to be displayed by the operation corresponding effect means 960 is selected from a plurality of types of operation corresponding effects. Then, the operation corresponding effect selecting means selects the first type operation corresponding effect at a higher rate in the probability variation state than in the non probability variation state, and in the non probability variation state, the second type operation is performed at a rate higher than the probability variation state. It functions as the one that selects the corresponding production. Here, specifically, the first type operation-corresponding effect is the A effect described above, and the second type operation-corresponding effect is the C effect described above. Further, the operation corresponding effect selecting means of this example employs the “selection table method” described above to select the types of operation corresponding effects at different ratios depending on the state.

  As described above, according to the pachinko machine 1 of this example described in detail, the following operational effects can be obtained.

  In a pachinko machine that changes the lottery state to a low-probability state or a high-probability state according to the lottery result, conventionally, when the lottery result changes the lottery state to a low-probability state or a high-probability state In such a pachinko machine, the lottery result is displayed with a high probability state when the lottery result becomes a high probability state. Can only give joy to the player, and if the lottery result makes the lottery state a low probability state, this can only be displayed to make the player disappointed, The result and the current state of the lottery could not be imagined, and the fun of the game was shallow.

  On the other hand, in the pachinko machine 1 of this example, when the lottery result is the second type lottery result (second type win) in which the lottery state is a high probability state (probability variation state), or the lottery state is low probability When the state (non-probability change state) and the third type lottery result (third type win), the combined display contents (the combined pattern) on the lottery effect display means (fourth effect display device 840 of the lottery effect display device 800) ) Is displayed, the player can be made to imagine without specifying the lottery result. Therefore, it is possible to entertain the subsequent game while giving the player a sense of expectation and anxiety, and the fun of the game can be deepened by such novel game characteristics.

  In particular, in this example, even if it becomes the 4th type lottery result (4th type winning) that does not change the lottery state, the combined display content (combined symbol) is displayed, so the lottery result is displayed to the player. You can create imagination opportunities frequently. Therefore, this makes it possible to give sharpness to games that are often played.

  In addition, during the second type special game under a predetermined situation, information regarding the lottery result and the lottery status is given to the player by the player's intentional operation such as causing the game ball to enter the special prize opening 540. Given this, the player can grasp a certain degree of possibility regarding the lottery result and the lottery state based on this information. Therefore, various feelings can be generated for the player, such as greatly expanding the sense of expectation and feeling anxiety while giving a light expectation, and the fun of the game can be deepened from this point.

  Further, in this example, a game ball driving hole 78a is provided on the left side of the game area 37, and a lottery entrance ball port 520 for performing lottery based on the incoming ball is arranged at the center in the left-right direction. Therefore, the player makes a so-called “left strike” in which a game ball is shot into the left portion of the game area 37 so as to easily aim at the lottery entrance ball opening 520. In particular, since the operation entrance 530 is provided on the left side of the game area 37, which opens the lottery entrance 520 that opens and closes, the player makes a left strike even more actively. On the other hand, the special prize opening 540 is arranged on the right side of the game area 37. In the second type special game, the special prize opening 540 has a shorter opening time than the first type special game, There are few times to open and close. Therefore, even if the second type special game occurs, the player has a high possibility of continuing the left strike or interrupting the game ball. Thus, in a game where the game ball driving position is always constant, the game tends to be a simple task, and when the game ball driving is interrupted, the operation rate of the pachinko machine is lowered.

  On the other hand, in the pachinko machine 1 of this example, the player can grasp the lottery result and the lottery state to some extent accurately by causing the game ball to enter the special winning opening 540 during the second type special game. Information can be obtained. Therefore, when the second type special game occurs, the player tries to change the game that has been left-handed so far to so-called “right-handed” in which the game ball is driven to the right side of the game area 37. In addition, the game balls are actively entered into the special prize opening 540 without interrupting the game balls. Therefore, according to the pachinko machine 1 of the present example, it is possible to change a game that tends to be a simple task, and to suppress a reduction in operating rate. In particular, since the second type special game can be frequently generated according to the fourth type lottery result (fourth type win), the game is often changed to a game that tends to be a simple task. A rich game can be played.

  By the way, the pachinko machine 1 of this example is provided with special effect means 970 as shown in FIG. When the special effect means 970 is in a game, the internal state of the pachinko machine 1 is in a high probability state with a high probability that the result of the lottery performed in the lottery means 910 will be won, that is, the “probability change state”. Is a low-probability state with a low probability of winning, that is, a “non-probability change state”, and a special effect is performed at a higher rate, and its operation is controlled by the peripheral board 311. Is.

  Next, details of the special effect means 970 and the special effect will be described.

  The special effect means 970 is configured using a state effect display device 860, and counts and displays the number of lotteries performed by the lottery means 910 as a special effect. Specifically, when a special effect is performed, the third indicator 863 is pointed by the movable body 860T of the state effect display device 860, and a countdown display for a predetermined number of times (16 times in this example) each time a lottery is performed. To do. In such countdown display, a special effect is started by starting a predetermined number of countdowns, and a lottery is performed after the final count (one time remaining) is displayed. When the countdown is completed, the movable body 860T Is returned to the initial state, and the special effect is ended.

  In addition, when the internal state of the pachinko machine 1 is in a non-probable change state, after the special effect is ended as described above, while other effects related to the special effect are not performed, In some cases, after finishing the special performance, resetting the countdown, interrupting the countdown at the final count, operating a device other than the state effect display device 860, such as a dedicated lamp, An effect related to the special effect may be performed, in other words, an additional effect added after the special effect may be performed. By making such an additional effect appear, it is possible to clearly notify the player that the internal state is in a probable state. And, in the pachinko machine 1 having such a notification function, there is a possibility that the player is notified that the probabilistic state is in effect after the end of the special effect, so the player tries to continue the game until the special effect ends. To do. Therefore, by providing the notification function as described above, the player can be motivated to play.

  In addition to completing the special effect upon completion of the countdown, the movable body 860T is returned to the initial state when the first type win, the second type win, or the third type win is selected during the countdown. The special effect ends. This is because when the first type win, the second type win or the third type win, the internal state at the time of starting the special effect may have changed, and the special effect that suggests the internal state functions Because it will not be fulfilled.

  When the special effect is ended by winning, the special effect is ended after displaying the winning display content on the lottery effect display device 800. If the special effect is ended before displaying the winning display content on the lottery effect display device 800, it is determined that the special effect has ended, and the effect of the effect on the lottery effect display device 800 is obtained. It is because it falls.

  In addition, the special effect may be ended not only when the first type win, the second type win or the third type win is made during the countdown, but also when the fourth type win is won. However, if the special effect is continued without ending when the fourth type is won, the player who has confirmed that the special effect has been continued will not change the internal state of the pachinko machine 1 You can be informed that it was the fourth type.

  By the way, in the pachinko machine 1 of this example, in the non-short-time state, the lottery entrance ball opening 520 is opened in such a manner that it is difficult for a game ball to enter. In the state, the lottery entrance 520 is opened in such a manner that it is difficult for a game ball to enter. The second-type short-time state becomes a second-type winning or third-type winning during the certain variation first-type short-time state formed by the first-type winning, and the lottery means 910 performs a predetermined number of lotteries. Will be continued to the limit.

Therefore, when the pachinko machine 1 of this example shows the structure corresponding to the pachinko machine 1 of this example in parentheses,
“The lottery entrance opening state is the normal operation state (non-short-time state) in which the game ball is difficult to enter, and the special operation state in which the game ball is easy to enter (non-short-time state) ( Short-time state)
The upper limit operating state changing means (the internal state is set to the second type time-short state), with the state that the lottery entrance is opened as a special operating state (short-time state), up to a predetermined number of times the lottery means that lottery is performed. State changing means)
A gaming machine comprising lottery count display means (state effect display device) for counting and displaying the number of lotteries performed by the lottery means during the special operation state by the upper limit operating state changing means (during the second type short time state) (Pachinko machine) "
Can be understood as The special effect means 970 can be regarded as being configured using the lottery count display means of the gaming machine.

  In the pachinko machine 1 of this example, the internal state is changed to an appropriate state by executing a predetermined program on the main substrate 310, so the main substrate 310 includes an upper-limit operation state changing unit. Can be understood as a functional configuration. The lottery count display means (state effect display device 860) is controlled by the peripheral board 311 that executes a predetermined program based on a signal from the main board 310, so that the peripheral board 311 is controlled. Can be regarded as having control means for controlling the lottery count display means (state effect display device 860), in other words, "special effect control means for controlling special effect means".

  The special effect by the special effect means 970 is performed based on the game ball entering the lottery entrance ball port 520. Specifically, it is as follows. However, the present invention is not limited to this, such as the entrance entrance 530, the regular entrance entrance 550, the exit entrance 560, etc. provided in the game area 37, or the entrance entrance dedicated for generating special effects. Special effects may be performed based on a player's game operation such as playing a game ball 37 into the game area 37, such as based on a game ball entering.

  When a game ball enters the lottery entrance ball opening 520, this information signal is transmitted from the main board 310 to the peripheral board 311. The peripheral board 311 includes, as a functional configuration, special effect execution determining means that functions by executing a predetermined program based on the information signal received from the main board 310. The special effect execution determining means Determines whether or not to perform special effects.

  In the special effect execution determining means, when the internal state is in a probabilistic state, the internal state is determined so that the special effect is determined at a higher rate than in the non-probable state. Whether or not a special effect is to be performed is determined by a so-called “selection table method” that refers to a different selection table depending on whether the state is a probability variation state or a non-probability variation state. When it is determined that the special effect is to be performed, the peripheral substrate 311 has a functional configuration, and a special effect control unit that functions by executing a predetermined program causes a state effect display that is a special effect unit. The operation of the device 860 is controlled to start a special effect for displaying the countdown as described above.

  In this example, when the internal state is the second kind time-short state, the number of times the short-time game is consumed is counted down by the state effect display device 860, and thus the special effect cannot be performed. Therefore, when the internal state is the second type short time state, the special effect is not performed. In addition, when the internal state is the first-type short-time state, the state effect display device 860 does not count down the number of times the short-time game is consumed, but the first-type short-time state is formed under a certain change state. It is clear to the player that the state is a certain change state if it is in a state of being played. Therefore, even when the internal state is the first type short time state, the special effect is not performed. As described above, the pachinko machine 1 according to the present example is configured such that a special effect may appear only in a non-time-short state.

  In the non-probable change state, the winning probabilities of the first type winning, the second type winning, the third type winning and the fourth type winning are “20/10000”, “10/10000”, and “5/10000”, respectively. And “60/10000”, and the combined probability of the entire winning is “about 1/111”, in particular, the first type winning, the second type winning and the third type winning which are the winnings that change the internal state. Whereas the combined probability is “about 1/333”, in the probability variation state, the winning probabilities of the first type winning, the second type winning, the third type winning and the fourth type winning are “200”, respectively. / 10000 "," 100/10000 "," 50/10000 "and" 60/10000 ", and the combined probability of the entire winning is" about 1/28 ", especially the winning that changes the internal state The combined probability of first-class winning, second-class winning and third-class winning is `` And it has a 1/33 ".

  On the other hand, the special effect is an effect of counting down the number of times of 16 lotteries. Therefore, it is unlikely that some kind of winning will occur during the countdown in the non-probable change state (especially, the first type wins, the second type wins and the third type wins that change the internal state). During the countdown, a phenomenon of some kind of winning (especially, the first type winning, the second type winning and the third type winning, which are winnings that change the internal state) easily occurs and occurs at an appropriate frequency. Therefore, the game being counted down can be imaged as if it is a chance game game in the probability variation state.

  As described above, when the winning probability of the probability variation state (particularly, the winning probability of changing the internal state) is “1 / n”, the number of lotteries to be counted down with respect to “n” which is the reciprocal number is represented by n. / It is better to set to about 2 times. Not limited to this, the number of lotteries to be counted down may be n / 5 or more and n / 10 or more, but the upper limit value is n times or less so that the countdown effect is not continued unnecessarily for a long time. It is good to do.

  In addition, when the ratio of causing the special effect to appear is set to 1/2 or less, preferably 1/5 or less, more preferably 1/10 or less of the probability change state in the non-probable change state, A sufficient sense of expectation for the possibility of being in a state can be given to the player. On the other hand, in the non-probability change state, if the appearance frequency is extremely low, such as 1/100 of the probability change state, it is almost possible to specify that the probability change state is caused by the appearance of the special effect. Therefore, in the non-probable variation state, it is preferable that the probability variation state is 1/50 or more, preferably 1/20 or more, more preferably 1/10 or more.

  In addition, during a game in an untimed state, if the special effect appears frequently if it is in the probable state, it becomes clear that the internal state is in the non-probable state because the special effect does not appear. End up. Therefore, so that special effects appear at an appropriate frequency, in the probability variation state, the reciprocal number of the winning probability (especially the winning probability of the first type winning, the second type winning and the third type winning changing the internal state) It is preferable that special effects appear with a probability of about twice (1 to 3 times).

  As described above, according to the pachinko machine 1 of the present example including the special effect means for performing the special effect, the following operational effects can be obtained.

  Although it is difficult to determine whether the current internal state is a probability variation state or a non-probability variation state, it is possible to suggest to the player that there is a high possibility of a certain variation state due to the appearance of a special effect. Therefore, the player who has confirmed the special effect can have a great expectation that the internal state is in a probable state and is likely to win, and the player's willingness to play can be improved.

  As a special effect, the countdown effect appears suddenly, so that players who are playing games under non-temporary conditions can be astonished, giving a sharpness to ordinary games that tend to be boring Can do. In particular, in the probability variation state, the number of countdowns is set to an appropriate number with respect to the winning probability, so that an event such as “winning during countdown” occurs moderately. Therefore, the game during the countdown can be regarded as a chance game-like game, and the fun of the game can be deepened.

  The pachinko machine 1 of this example includes an operation corresponding effect means 960 for performing an operation corresponding effect, and during a second type special game that is under a predetermined situation generated by the second type winning or the third type winning. Then, an operation corresponding effect is performed in accordance with the player's intentional operation such as putting a game ball into the special prize opening 540, and information on the lottery result and lottery state is given to the player. And, the player can make a certain guess about the lottery result and lottery status by this information, but there is a possibility that special effects will appear in the game after the second type special game is finished, When the special effect appears, it can be confirmed that the credibility is higher in the lottery result and the lottery state estimated by the player. Therefore, a combination of the operation corresponding effect and the special effect can deepen the fun of the game.

  In particular, when the player cannot enter the game ball into the special prize opening 540 during the second type special game and cannot obtain information on the lottery result and the lottery status in the operation corresponding effect. May suffer from unfavorable feelings and lose their willingness to play as much as the information could not be obtained. However, in the pachinko machine 1 of this example, if it is in a probable state, there is a high possibility that a special effect will appear in the subsequent game, so it was not possible to obtain an operation-corresponding effect by the appearing special effect. Information regarding the lottery status can be given to the player. Therefore, the special effect can be made to function as a supplemental effect of the operation corresponding effect, and the player who has lost his game motivation can be made to play again.

  By the way, when a game ball enters the lottery entrance 520, a lottery is performed based on the entrance timing. Specifically, when a lottery entrance ball sensor 520S provided in the lottery entrance ball port 520 detects the entry of a game ball, a random number corresponding to the detection timing is acquired by the program processing in the main board 310. With reference to the obtained random number, whether it is the first type winning, the second type winning, the third type winning, the fourth type winning, or any winning A lottery is performed to determine whether there is no loss. Then, the main board 310 controls the operation of the special symbol display device 710 to display the lottery result. The main board 310 transmits a control command corresponding to the lottery result to the peripheral board 311 so that the lottery result is displayed on the special figure corresponding effect display device 850 and the lottery effect display device 800. Then, the peripheral board 311 that has received the control command from the main board 310 performs a program process according to the control command and performs a display corresponding to the lottery result, and the special figure corresponding effect display device 850 and the lottery effect display device 800. Controlling the above is as described above.

  Next, a special symbol display device 710, a special figure corresponding effect display device 850, and a lottery effect display device 800 (first display) that are operated to display the result of the lottery performed by the game ball entering the lottery entrance ball port 520. The temporal operation modes of the effect display device 810, the second effect display device 820, the third effect display device, and the fourth effect display device 840) will be described based on the timing chart of FIG.

  When a game ball enters the lottery entrance 520 and a lottery is performed by a program process on the main board 310 according to this, and the lottery result is derived, the special symbol display device 710 displays the previous lottery result. The symbol change is started to display the symbol of the current lottery result. At the same time, the special symbol corresponding effect display device 850 also updates the symbol indicating the previous lottery result and starts changing the symbol to display the symbol of the current lottery result. Here, the program processing related to the lottery performed on the main board 310 is performed in an extremely short time such as 4 milliseconds, and the special symbol display device 710 and the special symbol corresponding effect display device 850 operate immediately after the program processing related to the lottery. To be controlled. For this reason, the player who has confirmed that the game ball has entered the lottery entrance 520 is displayed on the special symbol display device 710 and the special figure corresponding effect display device 850 immediately after the game ball enters the lottery entrance 520. Recognizes that the design has started to change.

  On the other hand, in the lottery effect display device 800, the change of the movable body 810T of the first effect display device 810 is started after a lapse of a predetermined time from the start of the change of the symbols in the special symbol display device 710 and the special symbol corresponding effect display device 850. . Here, although the predetermined time is as short as 0.5 seconds, it is set to a time that the player can sufficiently recognize. As a result, the player who has confirmed that the game ball has entered the lottery entrance ball port 520, after the game ball has entered the lottery entrance ball port 520, takes a breath and then the first effect display device 810 is movable. Recognize that the body 810T has started to change.

  In the first effect display device 810, the first effect for a predetermined time is performed by an appropriate operation of the movable body 810T from the start of change of the movable body 810T to the stop of change. Here, the predetermined time is set to 3 seconds so that the player can surely recognize the first effect by the operation of the movable body 810T.

  When the movement of the movable body 810T stops and the first effect is finished, at the same time, the second effect display device 820 updates the symbol indicating the previous lottery result and displays the symbol of the current lottery result. Start changing the display. Then, the second effect display device 820 changes the display for a predetermined time, stops the display change, and displays the first stage display according to the lottery result as the current lottery result. Here, the change in display on the second effect display device 820 occurs on the three symbol displays of the first symbol display device 821, the second symbol display device 822 and the third symbol display device 823 of the second effect display device 820. Thus, the light emission is performed by alternately repeating light emission of two colors of blue and red. When the display fluctuation is stopped, each of the first symbol display 821, the second symbol display 822, and the third symbol display 823 is individually lit in blue or red, “◯” is displayed, and “×” is displayed by lighting in red. Such an operation of the second effect display device 820 is a second effect, and this second effect is set to 3 seconds so that the player can be surely recognized.

  When “x” is displayed on all of the first symbol display 821, the second symbol display 822 and the third symbol display 823 of the second effect display device 820, this display is a primary loss display, This primary winning display indicates that the lottery result is a winning. In addition, the primary winning display also indicates that the update of the display content indicating the lottery result has been completed in the entire lottery effect display device 800. When the primary effect display is performed on the second effect display device 820, the second effect is terminated, and at the same time, the variation of the symbols on the special symbol display device 710 and the special symbol corresponding effect display device 850 is stopped. Each of them displays a symbol corresponding to the loss as a result of the current lottery.

  On the other hand, when “◯” is displayed on at least one of the first symbol display unit 821, the second symbol display unit 822, and the third symbol display unit 823 of the second effect display device 820, the display is a lottery. In the effect display device 800 as a whole, the update of the display content indicating the lottery result has not yet been completed, and a primary pass display is displayed indicating that the display changes. Here, the primary pass display is not a display that can specify whether the result of the lottery is a win or a loss, but simply indicates that the first stage has been cleared as a display of the lottery result.

  When the first effect is displayed on the second effect display device 820 and the second effect ends, the third effect display device 830 starts the third effect for a predetermined time. Here, the third effect is a progress display indicating that the effect progresses from the second effect display device 820 to the fourth effect display device 840, and the first symbol display 821 of the second effect display device 820 and the second effect display device 820. The first progress indicator 831 between the four effect display devices 840, the second progress indicator 832 between the second symbol display 822 of the second effect display device 820 and the fourth effect display device 840, or the first Of the third progress indicator 831 between the third effect indicator 823 and the fourth effect indicator 840 of the second effect display device 820, the symbol indicators 821, 822 displaying “O” in the second effect. In the progress indicators 831, 832 and 833 corresponding to 83, after the display change that proceeds from the second effect display device 820 to the fourth effect display device 840 is started, the display change is stopped. . In addition, the second effect is shorter than the first effect and the second effect so that the player can be surely recognized, and the display effect is not unnecessarily long because it is merely a display of progress. Is set to

  When the third effect on the third effect display device 830 is finished, at the same time, on the fourth effect display device 840, the display change is started and then the display change is stopped to display the final lottery result. The fourth effect is performed. Here, in the fourth effect, a display pattern with a high expectation effect that is likely to result in a winning display when it appears, and a display with a low expectation effect that is unlikely to result in a win even if it appears. There are at least two types of display patterns, and the time of each display pattern is set to be different. If the fourth effect ends and the lottery result is displayed no matter which display pattern appears, at the same time, the variation of the symbols in the special symbol display device 710 and the special symbol corresponding effect display device 850 is changed. Stop and display symbols corresponding to the result of the current lottery. In addition, if the lottery result is a win, the fourth effect display device 840 performs a win display, and if it is a win, a final win display is performed.

  In actual control, the special symbol display device 710 and the special symbol corresponding effect display device 850 do not end the variation of the symbols simultaneously with the display of the lottery results in the lottery effect display device 800 as a whole. After the lottery result is derived and the display pattern to be displayed on the special symbol display device 710 is selected and determined from a plurality of display patterns having different variation times, the main board is selected. Based on the display pattern information determined in 310, the main board 310 itself or the peripheral board 311 has different variation times as display patterns to be displayed on the special figure corresponding effect display device 850 and the lottery effect display device 800. By selecting and displaying one that matches the display pattern time of the special symbol display device 710 from among a plurality of display patterns, Another symbol display device 710, in each of JP-view corresponding performance display device 850 and a drawing effect display device 800, which is tuned to change time of the display.

  In addition, as the primary passage display performed in the second effect display device 820, a plurality of types of displays are prepared. When a specific primary pass display is made on the second effect display device 820 by the lottery result display control means functionally configured by the program processing on the main board 310 and the peripheral board 311, the fourth effect display device In 840, appropriate second effects and fourth effects are selected and determined from among a plurality of types prepared so that a display with a high expectation degree effect is performed. Specifically, when “◯” is displayed on two of the three symbol indicators 821, 822, and 823 of the second effect display device 820, the fourth effect display device 840 provides a high expectation effect. The accompanying display is performed. In addition, when “◯” is displayed on all of the three symbol displays 821, 822, and 823 of the second effect display device 820, the fourth effect display device 840 has a higher expectation than that described above. Display with a degree effect.

  By the way, the second effect display device 820, the third effect display device 830, and the fourth effect display device 840 display the lottery result in the three devices as a whole. Therefore, the entire three devices can be regarded as “lottery result display means”. Further, when the second effect display device 820 is used as a “first display unit” for performing primary loss display or primary pass display, and the fourth effect display device 840 is subjected to primary pass display on the first display unit, the final display is performed. As a “second display unit” that performs a winning display or a winning display, a third effect display device 830 is disposed between the first display unit and the second display unit, and corresponds to the display on the first display unit. The “first display correspondence display unit” that performs display can be regarded as a configuration provided in the lottery result display unit.

And when it catches as mentioned above, if the pachinko machine 1 of this example shows the composition in this example in parentheses,
“A gaming machine (pachinko machine) that pays out a game ball when a predetermined payout condition is satisfied by a game performed by hitting a game ball into the game area,
A lottery entrance provided in the game area and into which a game ball can enter;
Lottery means for performing lottery based on the entrance of game balls to the lottery entrance gate;
When the lottery result of the lottery means is won, special state generating means for generating a special state that allows the player to acquire more game balls than usual,
The lottery means is configured using a computer, and monitors the presence / absence of a game ball entering the lottery entrance, and performs lottery by a process based on the timing at which the game ball enters the lottery entrance. A main board for controlling the special state generating means according to the lottery result of the lottery means,
A special symbol display device which is controlled by the main board and displays a lottery result by displaying a symbol every time the lottery is performed by the lottery means;
A peripheral board configured using a computer and performing processing based on a signal from the main board;
A special figure corresponding effect display device that is controlled by the peripheral board and displays a lottery result by displaying a symbol every time a lottery is performed by the lottery means,
Each having a first display unit (second effect display device), a first display corresponding display unit (third effect display device), and a second display unit (fourth effect display device) each constituted by a separate display device; A lottery result display unit that is controlled by the peripheral board and displays a lottery result each time the lottery unit performs a lottery;
The first display unit updates the display contents every time the lottery is performed by the lottery means, and displays a primary loss display indicating that the lottery result is a loss, or a primary pass display other than the primary loss display. One of the displays,
The display unit corresponding to the first display (third effect display device) is disposed between the first display unit (second effect display device) and the second display unit (fourth effect display device), After the display content is updated in the first display unit (second effect display device), the display corresponding to the display content of the first display unit (second effect display device) is performed.
The second display unit (fourth effect display device) does not update the display content when the primary defeat display is performed on the first display unit (second effect display device), while the primary pass display is performed. The display content is updated, and either the final winning display indicating that the lottery result is a win or the winning display indicating that the lottery result is a win is displayed and the display content is updated. In the case, the display content is updated after the display on the first display corresponding display unit (third effect display device) is performed,
and,
The first display unit (second effect display device) displays one display content selected from a plurality of display contents for primary pass display prepared in advance when performing the primary pass display. And
When updating the display content, the second display unit (fourth effect display device) has a low expectation effect with a low probability of reaching a win display when it appears, and a high expectation with a high probability of reaching a win display when it appears. Display with one effect selected from a plurality of effects including a degree effect,
When display content for specific primary passage display is displayed on the first display unit (second effect display device), the high expectation effect is displayed on the second display unit (fourth effect display device). Lottery result display control for determining display contents displayed on the first display unit (second effect display device) and effects displayed on the second display unit (fourth effect display device) so as to appear. A gaming machine (pachinko machine) comprising means (main board alone, peripheral board alone, or functional configuration of main board and peripheral board) "
It can be said that it is an example.

  By the way, in the pachinko machine 1 of this example, the first effect display device 810 is disposed directly below the lottery entrance ball opening 520, and the second effect display device 820 is disposed directly below the first effect display device 810. The third effect display device 820 is disposed directly below the second effect display device 810, and the fourth effect display device 840 is disposed directly below the third effect display device 830.

Therefore, when the pachinko machine 1 of this example shows the configuration in this example in parentheses,
“A gaming machine that pays out a game ball when a predetermined payout condition is satisfied by a game performed by hitting a game ball into the game area,
A lottery entrance provided in the game area and into which a game ball can enter;
Lottery means for performing lottery based on the entrance of game balls to the lottery entrance gate;
When the lottery result of the lottery means is won, special state generating means for generating a special state that allows the player to acquire more game balls than usual,
The lottery means is configured using a computer, and monitors the presence / absence of a game ball entering the lottery entrance, and performs lottery by a process based on the timing at which the game ball enters the lottery entrance. A main board for controlling the special state generating means according to the lottery result of the lottery means,
A special symbol display device which is controlled by the main board and displays a lottery result by displaying a symbol every time the lottery is performed by the lottery means;
A peripheral board configured using a computer and performing processing based on a signal from the main board;
A special figure corresponding effect display device that is controlled by the peripheral board and displays a lottery result by displaying a symbol every time a lottery is performed by the lottery means,
An operation effect unit (first operation) that is arranged below the lottery entrance and is controlled by the peripheral board and operates the effect operating body (movable body) each time the lottery means performs a lottery effect. One display device),
It is a lottery result display means for displaying a lottery result each time the lottery is performed by the lottery means, and is arranged below the operation effect means (first effect display device), and the effect operation body (movable body) is selected by lottery. Lottery result display means for starting display fluctuation after starting the production operation and updating the display content, and displaying the lottery result according to the updated display content;
The lottery result display means includes a first display unit (second effect display device), a first display corresponding display unit (third effect display device) disposed below the first display unit (second effect display device). ), And a second display unit (fourth effect display device) disposed below the first display corresponding display unit (third effect display device),
Each time the lottery performs a lottery, the first display unit (second effect display device) starts display change after the effect operating body (movable body) starts an operation of the lottery effect. The content is updated and either the primary winning display indicating that the lottery result is a winning or the primary passing display other than the primary winning display is displayed.
The display unit corresponding to the first display (third effect display device) is displayed on the first display unit (second effect display device) after the display content is updated by the first display unit (second effect display device). The display corresponds to the content,
The second display unit (fourth effect display device) does not update the display content when the first lost display is displayed on the first display unit (second effect display device), while the primary pass display. Is displayed, the display content is updated to display either the final winning display indicating that the lottery result is a winning or the winning display indicating that the lottery result is a winning. When updating, a gaming machine characterized in that the display content is updated after the display is performed on the first display corresponding display unit (third effect display device). "
It can be said that it is an example.

  In addition, with regard to the special symbol display device 710 and the special figure corresponding effect display device 850, which are one of the lottery result display means for displaying the lottery results, a game ball enters the lottery entrance 520 as viewed from the player. Immediately after the ball is struck, updating of the display contents (design fluctuation) is started. On the other hand, in the lottery result display means constituted by the second effect display device 820, the third effect display device 830, and the fourth effect display device 840, a game ball is placed in the lottery entrance 520 as viewed from the player. Even after entering the ball, the display content is not immediately updated (change in display on the second effect display device 820).

Therefore, when the pachinko machine 1 of this example shows the configuration in this example in parentheses,
“A gaming machine that pays out a game ball when a predetermined payout condition is satisfied by a game performed by hitting a game ball into the game area,
A lottery entrance provided in the game area and into which a game ball can enter;
A plurality of types of lottery results including at least a first lottery result, a second type lottery result, and a third type lottery result are set based on the entry of the game ball into the lottery entrance gate, and at least the first type A lottery means for performing a lottery in which the lottery result is set as winning;
When the lottery result of the lottery means is won, special state generating means for generating a special state that allows the player to acquire more game balls than usual,
The lottery state performed by the lottery means is set to a high probability state where the probability that the lottery result of the lottery means becomes the first type lottery result when the lottery result becomes the second kind lottery result, and the lottery result of the lottery means is the third lottery result. When the seed lottery result is reached, the lottery probability state changing means for setting a low probability state with a low probability of becoming the first type lottery result;
The lottery means is configured using a computer, and monitors the presence / absence of a game ball entering the lottery entrance, and performs lottery by a process based on the timing at which the game ball enters the lottery entrance. And controlling the main board for controlling the special state generating means and the lottery probability state changing means according to the lottery result of the lottery means,
When the lottery is controlled by the main board and immediately after the lottery is performed, the display changes, and then the displayed symbol is updated, and the lottery is performed by displaying the updated symbol every time the lottery is performed. A special symbol display device that displays the result and displays the symbol corresponding to each lottery result so that the type of the lottery result can be specified;
A peripheral board configured using a computer and performing processing based on a signal from the main board;
As soon as the lottery is controlled by the peripheral board and the lottery means, the display changes, and then the displayed symbol is updated, and the lottery is performed by displaying the updated symbol every time the lottery is performed. While displaying the results, by displaying a symbol corresponding to each lottery result, a special figure corresponding effect display device that displays the type of the lottery result in an identifiable manner,
Each time the lottery is controlled by the peripheral board and the lottery unit performs the lottery effect by starting the operation of the lottery effect by the effect operating body (movable body) after the display change in the special symbol display device is started. Operation effect means (first effect display device) for performing,
Controlled by the peripheral board, the display contents are updated by updating the display contents after the lottery effect operation by the effect operation body (movable body) of the operation effect means (first effect display device) is started and updated. The lottery result is displayed according to the displayed contents, and at least the second kind lottery result and the third kind lottery result are displayed in common for each, and the type of the lottery result is displayed unspecified. Game machine characterized by comprising result display means (display means comprising a second effect display device, a third effect display device and a fourth effect display device) "
It can be said that it is an example.

  According to the pachinko machine 1 of this example embodied as such a gaming machine, the following operational effects can be obtained.

  In the conventional pachinko machine that displays the lottery results by updating the display contents by stopping after changing all of the unit symbols, in the state where the last unit symbol is still changing, by the reach effect Although the display preferences are elaborated, every time the lottery result is displayed, all unit symbols are changed, and the display changes monotonously. Further, in the state where the reach state is not formed, the last unit symbol change is meaningless, and the player is aroused.

  On the other hand, in the pachinko machine 1 of this example, when the first pass display is performed on the second effect display device 820, the display content is updated on the fourth effect display device 840, but the second effect display is performed. When the primary loss display is made on the device 820, the display content is not updated on the fourth effect display device 840. For this reason, even if the lottery is performed, there are cases where the display contents are updated on the fourth effect display device 840 and cases where the display content is not updated, and the display on the entire lottery effect display device 800 is rich in changes. Therefore, it is possible to make the display preference more than the conventional one. In addition, when the primary effect display device 820 performs the primary loss display, it is indicated immediately that the game is a loss, but in this case, the fourth effect display device 840 does not update the display content. The player is not aroused by updating the meaningless display content.

  When the display change is started in the fourth effect display device 840, the fourth effect display device 840 does not always update the display content. Just starting, the player has a great interest in the updated display contents, and has a great expectation that the lottery result is a win, and the display on the fourth effect display device 840 Focus on it. Therefore, it is possible to entertain the player with new emotions that have never existed before.

  Since the second effect display device 820 and the fourth effect display device 840 are respectively separate display devices, the second effect display device 820 and the fourth effect display device 840 are individually noticed, The display can be enjoyed by the player. In particular, the second effect display device 820 displays a simple symbol such as “◯” or “×”, whereas the fourth effect display device 840 is a second effect display device 820 such as a number. Since a more complicated symbol is displayed, the player can be greatly interested in the fourth effect display device 840. In addition, since the fourth effect display device 840 does not update the display content every time a lottery is performed, this also has a synergistic effect, and the player is greatly interested in the fourth effect display device 840. You can hold them.

  There are a plurality of types of primary pass display on the second effect display device 820, and the type of primary pass display is related to the type of effect on the fourth effect display device 840, and therefore the second effect display device 820. The display in the game is not a simple display that indicates early selection or clearing the first stage, but the display on the second effect display device 820 can also attract great interest to the player. .

  Since there is a third effect display device 830 between the second effect display device 820 and the fourth effect display device 840, when the effect by display shifts from the second effect display device 820 to the fourth effect display device 840. The display on the third effect display device 830 becomes an effect of one cushion. Therefore, in the stage before the update of the display content is started on the fourth effect display device 840, the player's feeling can be enhanced by the one cushion effect of the third effect display device 830.

  Below the lottery entrance 520, there is a lottery effect display device 800. In the lottery effect display device 800, a first effect display device 810, a second effect display device 820, a third effect display device 840, and a fourth effect display device. 840 are sequentially arranged from above, and the effects of operation and display are sequentially performed. Therefore, the flow of this effect is the same as the movement of the game ball falling on the board surface. Therefore, the player who has confirmed that the game ball has entered the lottery entrance 520 is troubled by the eye movement similar to that of a normal game such as watching the game ball falling on the board. It is possible to entertain and enjoy the effects on the lottery effect display device 800 without making them feel. In particular, after a game ball has entered the lottery entrance 520, after a breath, the operation of the movable body 810T of the first effect display device 810 starts and a series of effects are performed. Thus, the lottery effect display device 800 can show an effect, and the start of the effect is not abundant, and an elegant effect can be realized.

  Since the start of the display effect on the second effect display device 820 that displays the lottery result by updating the display contents is after the effect effect on the third effect display device 830, the start of the display effect is selected by lottery. It is after a certain amount of time has passed since the game ball entered the ball outlet 520. Therefore, the player who has confirmed that the game ball has entered the lottery entrance 520 is prepared with the action by the third effect display device 830 and has great interest in the next display effect. Can be held.

  Although the pachinko machine 1 includes the special symbol display device 710 for displaying the lottery result and the special figure corresponding effect display device 850, the lottery effect display device 800 for displaying the lottery result is conspicuous. Can attract the attention of the player. Therefore, the player can be entertained by watching the display on the lottery effect display device 800, which is more elaborate than the special symbol display device 710 and the special symbol corresponding effect display device 850. In particular, the production and display on the lottery effect display device 800 does not start immediately after the game ball enters the lottery entrance ball port 520 but starts after a certain amount of time has passed, and the first effect display device 810. Since each effect in the second effect display device 820, the third effect display device 830, and the fourth effect display device 840 sequentially proceeds in one direction, it is drawn by lottery than the special symbol display device 710 and the special figure corresponding effect display device 850. It is possible to attract the player's interest to the effect display device 800, and to entertain and enjoy the effects of the operation and display on the lottery effect display device 800.

  Although it is a pachinko machine that has a new game nature such as allowing the player to guess the lottery result by displaying the lottery result by the fourth effect display device 840 of the lottery effect display device 800 so that the lottery result cannot be specified. It is also a pachinko machine that displays the lottery result so that the special symbol display device 710 and the special symbol corresponding effect display device 850 can identify the type of the lottery result. For this reason, if attention is paid to the special symbol display device 710 and the special symbol corresponding effect display device 850, the above-mentioned new gameability is impaired. However, it is possible to draw attention to the lottery effect display device 800 rather than the special symbol display device 710 and the special figure corresponding effect display device 850, and it is possible to attract the player's interest in the effect on the lottery effect display device 800. As described above. Therefore, it is possible to entertain the player with this new gameability without impairing the above-mentioned new gameability.

  By the way, the pachinko machine 1 of this example has a special symbol display device 710 controlled by the main substrate 310, a special symbol corresponding effect display device 850 controlled by the peripheral substrate 311, and an effect symbol display controlled by the peripheral substrate 311. It is comprised as what comprises a means.

  The special symbol display device 710 is the same as that shown in FIG. 12 and as described in the item “Regarding the special symbol display device”.

  The special symbol display device 710 displays a symbol composed of a combination of light emission patterns (lighting in the first color, lighting in the second color, or extinguishing) of the five light emitters 711 (special light emitters). Each time a lottery is performed by the lottery means 900, the symbol is updated and the symbol corresponding to the type of the lottery result is displayed so that the lottery result including the type can be determined. It is clearly specified. Here, when the symbol is updated, each light emitter 711 is blinked in a variation pattern in which lighting and extinguishing in the first color and lighting and extinguishing in the second color are alternately repeated. Further, the blinking speed is set to 0.1 seconds, and the light emission pattern is a flickering pattern that changes rapidly.

  As described above, each of the light emitters 711 blinking rapidly and blinking seems to be noticed, but the first effect display device 810, the second effect display device 820, and the third effect that are conspicuous. It is smaller than the display device 830 and the fourth effect display device 840, and expresses as if the computer is performing program processing. Therefore, the player is not so noticeable and is not conspicuous.

  In addition, the special symbol display device 710 is arranged at one corner of the accessory 600 at the left and right parts of the state display device 720, and looks like a mere decorative lamp. It has become.

  The special figure corresponding effect display device 850 is the same as that shown in FIG. 12 and as described in the item “About the special figure corresponding effect display device”.

  The special figure corresponding effect display device 850 has a pattern composed of a combination of light emission patterns (lighting in the first color, lighting in the second color, or light-off) of ten light emitters 851 (effect special light emitters). Each time a lottery is performed by the lottery means 900, the symbol is updated and the symbol corresponding to the type of the lottery result is displayed so that the lottery result can be discriminated including the type. This is clearly stated. Here, when the symbol is updated, each light emitter 851 is blinked in a variation pattern in which lighting and extinguishing in the first color and lighting and extinguishing in the second color are alternately repeated. The blinking speed is set to a blinking speed slower than the light emitter 711 of the special symbol display device 710, such as 0.5 seconds. All the light emitters 851 are tuned so as to emit light of the same color and turn off. Therefore, the special figure corresponding effect display device 850 looks like a mere decorative lamp and is inconspicuous because all the light emitters 851 blink at a constant tempo while the symbols are changing. Yes.

  In addition, the light emitters 851 of the special figure corresponding effect display device 850 are irregularly scattered on the right and left sides of the fourth effect display device 840 which is an effect symbol display means to be described later. Are arranged to be. Therefore, each light emitter 851 is arranged around the fourth effect display device 840 and looks like a lamp decorating the fourth effect display device 840. From this point, the special figure corresponding effect display device 850 is conspicuous. It has never been.

  The effect symbol display means is constituted by the fourth effect display device 840, and does not update the symbol every time the lottery means 900 performs the lottery to show the lottery result, but is specified by the second effect display device 820. Only when the symbol is displayed, the symbol is updated and the lottery result is displayed. In addition, when the lottery results are the second type winning, the third type winning, and the fourth type winning, the number “3” corresponding to each lottery result and the symbol used concurrently is displayed. is there. Therefore, the player who plays the game paying attention to the display on the effect symbol display means cannot reliably determine the lottery state even if the lottery state is changed by the second type winning or the third type winning, The game can be enjoyed with a sense of expectation and anxiety within an imaginary range that does not exceed the range of speculation, such as the lottery state may have changed.

From the above, when the pachinko machine 1 of this example shows the configuration corresponding to this example in parentheses,
“A gaming machine (pachinko machine) that pays out a game ball when a predetermined payout condition is satisfied by a game performed by hitting a game ball into the game area,
A lottery entrance provided in the game area and into which a game ball can enter;
A plurality of types of lottery results including at least a first type lottery result, a second type lottery result, and a third type lottery result are set based on the entrance of the game ball into the lottery entrance gate, and at least the first A lottery means for performing a lottery in which the seed lottery result is set as a winning;
When the lottery result of the lottery means is won, special state generating means for generating a special state that allows the player to acquire more game balls than usual,
The lottery state performed by the lottery means is set to a high probability state where the probability that the lottery result of the lottery means becomes the first type lottery result when the lottery result becomes the second kind lottery result, and the lottery result of the lottery means is the third lottery result. When the seed lottery result is reached, the lottery probability state changing means for setting a low probability state with a low probability of becoming the first type lottery result;
It is configured using a computer, monitors whether or not a game ball has entered the lottery entrance, controls the lottery means to perform the lottery at the timing when the game ball enters the lottery entrance. A main board for controlling the special state generating means and the lottery probability state changing means according to the lottery result of the lottery means;
A special symbol display device that has a plurality of special-design light emitters and displays a symbol constituted by a combination of light emission patterns of each special-design light emitter, controlled by the main board, and drawn by the lottery means When the display is performed, the special-design light emitters are blinked to change the display, and then the displayed symbols are updated, and the lottery result is displayed by displaying the updated symbols every time the lottery performs the lottery. And a special symbol display device that displays the type of the lottery result in an identifiable manner by displaying the symbol corresponding to each lottery result,
A peripheral board configured using a computer and performing processing based on a signal from the main board;
A special figure corresponding effect display device that has a plurality of special effect light emitters and displays a symbol configured by a combination of light emission patterns of each special effect light emitter, controlled by the peripheral board, When lottery is performed by the lottery means, each of the special effect light emitters blinks at a slower flashing speed than the special symbol light emitter of the special symbol display device, and then the display is changed and then displayed. The design is updated and the lottery results are displayed each time the lottery is performed by the lottery means, and the lottery results are displayed, and the symbols corresponding to each lottery result are displayed to identify the type of the lottery result. A special figure-compatible effect display device that displays it,
Designs consisting of numbers, letters, symbols, pictures or images can be displayed, controlled by the peripheral board, displaying lottery results by updating the symbols, and at least for the second and third type lottery results Effect symbol display means (fourth effect display device) for displaying the type of the lottery result in an unspecified manner by displaying a common symbol shared by each;
The display content is updated every time a lottery is performed by the lottery means, and either a primary loss display indicating that the lottery result is a loss or a primary pass display other than the primary loss display is displayed. While the display content is not updated when the primary selection display is performed in the first display unit (second effect display device) and the first display unit, the display content is updated when the primary pass display is performed, A second display unit (fourth effect display device) for displaying either a final winning display indicating that the lottery result is a winning or a winning display indicating that the lottery result is a winning. Lottery result display means controlled by the peripheral substrate,
The effect symbol display means (fourth effect display device) is constituted by the second display portion (fourth effect display device) of the lottery result display means,
The special figure corresponding effect display device uses three or more light emitting devices for special effect drawings arranged in a dotted manner so that the effect symbol display means (fourth effect display device) is located between at least two. A game machine (pachinko machine) characterized by being constructed of
Can be taken as an example.

  And the pachinko machine 1 of this example comprised in this way has the following effects.

  By providing the fourth effect display device 840 that displays the lottery result so that the type of the lottery result cannot be specified, the player who plays the game paying attention to the fourth effect display device 840 can guess the lottery result. While it is possible to add new game characteristics such as entertaining games, it also includes a special symbol display device 710 and a special figure corresponding effect display device 850 that display the lottery result so that the type of the lottery result can be specified. However, since the special symbol display device 710 and the special symbol corresponding effect display device 850 are not conspicuous and are not attracted by the player, the above-described new gameability is not impaired.

  In recent years, a pachinko machine equipped with a special symbol display device 710 controlled by the main board 310 has been generalized, and a player familiar with the pachinko machine has the special symbol display device 710 also in the pachinko machine 1 of this example. For example, it is conceivable to find the special symbol display device 710, but since there are many symbols as the symbols indicating the second type winning, the third type winning and the fourth type winning, respectively, the special symbol displaying device 710 It is not easy to specify the type of lottery result by displaying the symbols. Therefore, the above-described new gameability is not impaired.

  In addition, when a player who is familiar with the pachinko machine recognizes the pachinko machine 1 of this example as having a display device that is controlled by the peripheral board 311 and displays the lottery result in an effect, a prominent display device that stands out It is understood that 800 corresponds to the display device. For this reason, it is not noticed that the special figure corresponding effect display device 850 that is controlled by the peripheral substrate 311 and displays the lottery result can be specified as the display device. Moreover, the special figure corresponding effect display device 850 blinks each light emitter 851 at a slower tempo than the light emitters 711 of the special symbol display device 710, and all the light emitters 851 Since it flashes so as to synchronize, the special figure corresponding effect display device 850 can make the player think that it is a device for decoration, and from this point, the player It is not noticed that the effect display device 850 corresponds to the display device. Therefore, it is possible to accurately prevent the above-described new gameability from being impaired by the special figure corresponding effect display device 850.

  By the way, as for the pachinko machine 1 of this example, a game state changes variously with progress of a game. In particular, in the progress of the game, the short-time game state such as the first type short-time state or the second type short-time state is closely related to this special game after the special game such as the first type special game or the second type special game occurs. Intricately intertwined. Therefore, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present example, it is difficult to understand a change in state associated with the progress of the game, particularly a change in state related to the short-time game.

  On the other hand, the pachinko machine 1 of the present example includes the state effect display device 860 as described in detail in the item of “state effect display device”, and the state effect display device 860 allows the special game. And the state about the short time game is displayed as an indicator. Therefore, in the pachinko machine 1 of this example, the change in the state relating to the short-time game accompanying the progress of the game is easily understood.

When the pachinko machine 1 having such a state effect display device 860 shows the configuration in this example in parentheses,
“A gaming machine (pachinko machine) that pays out a game ball when a predetermined payout condition is satisfied by a game performed by hitting a game ball into the game area,
An operating entrance provided in the game area and into which a game ball can enter;
The actuated entrance opening is provided in the game area and varies between a closed operation state in which a game ball is difficult or impossible to enter and an open operation state in which the game ball can easily enter or can enter the game zone. A lottery entrance that opens when triggered by a game ball entering
A lottery entrance operation mode changing means for opening the lottery entrance entrance is a special operation mode in which a game ball is easy to enter with respect to a normal operation mode in which a game ball is difficult to enter, and
Based on the game balls entering the lottery entrance, at least three (1) (1st class win), 2 (A) (2nd class win) and 2 (B) (3rd class win) wins Lottery means for drawing lots of types of prizes;
When the lottery result of the lottery means wins, a special state in which a player can acquire more game balls than usual is generated, and if the win is the No. 1 winning (first-class winning), a special state While the first type special state (the first type special game) is generated as the (special game), the winning is the No. 2 A winning (the second type winning) or the No. 2 B winning (the third type winning). For example, as a special state (special game), a special state is generated that generates a second type special state (second type special game) with fewer game balls that can be acquired than the first type special state (first type special game). Means,
When the lottery result of the lottery means becomes the No. 1 winner (first type winner) or the No. 2 A winner (second type winner), the lottery state by the subsequent lottery means is at least No. 1 winner (first category winner) ) Is set to a high probability state (probability variation state) with a high probability, and when the No. 2 B winning (third type winning), the lottery state by the subsequent lottery means is at least No. 1 winning (first type A lottery probability changing means for making a low probability state (uncertain change state) with a low probability of winning)
When the lottery result of the lottery means is the No. 1 winner (first-class winning), the lottery without the upper limit of the number of lotteries by the lottery means after the first-type special state (first-class special game) ends. No upper limit special operation state generating means for generating an upper limit special operation state (first type short time state) in which the opening operation mode of the entrance is the special operation mode,
When the lottery result of the lottery means is No. 2 A winning (2nd type winning) or No. 2 B winning (3rd type winning) during the special operation state without upper limit (first time short state) Generates a special operation state with an upper limit (second type short-time state) in which the opening operation of the lottery entrance ball port is the special operation mode with the upper limit of a predetermined number of lotteries being performed by the lottery means. On the other hand, when the No. 2 A winning (second type winning) or the No. 2 B winning (third type winning) when not in the special operation state without the upper limit (second time short state), Special operation state generating means with an upper limit that does not generate the special operation state with the upper limit (second type short time state),
further,
Special condition indicator (first indicator),
Counts down the remaining number of lotteries allowed in the special operation state with upper limit (second time short state) on the scale below the upper limit of the number of lotteries in the special operation state with upper limit (second time short state). Count indicator part (third indicator part) to perform,
An uncounted index part (second index) provided between the special condition index part (first index) and the count index part (third index);
A movable index body (movable body),
A status indicator comprising a lamp provided on each of the scales of the special status indicator (first indicator), the count indicator (third indicator), and the uncounted indicator (second indicator). State effect display device),
During the first type special state (first type special game), the special state indicator part (first indicator) is indicated by the indicator body (movable body) and the special state indicator part (first indicator) Turn the lamp on or off to indicate that it ’s in that state,
During the special operation state without the upper limit (first type short time state), the indicator body (movable body) points to the uncounted indicator portion (second indicator) and the uncounted indicator portion (second indicator) Turn the lamp on or off to indicate that it ’s in that state,
The number of remaining lotteries allowed in the special operation state with the upper limit (second type short time state) and allowed under the special operation state with the upper limit (second type short time state) is the count indicator part (third indicator). ), The indicator body (movable body) points to the uncounted index portion (second index) and the lamp of the uncounted index portion (second index) is turned on or To indicate that it is in the state
The number of remaining lotteries allowed in the special operation state with the upper limit (second type short time state) and allowed under the special operation state with the upper limit (second type short time state) is the count indicator part (third indicator). ), The indicator body (movable body) indicates the scale of the count indicator portion (third indicator) and the indicator of the scale of the count indicator portion (third indicator). By turning on or off, a status indicator (state effect display device) that counts down the remaining number of lotteries allowed under the special operating state with upper limit (second type short time state),
A game machine (pachinko machine) characterized by having a
Can be understood as

  And according to the pachinko machine 1 including the state effect display device 860 as in this example, the following effects can be obtained.

  In the pachinko machine 1 of this example, even if it becomes the second kind winning, the third kind winning or the fourth kind winning under the non-probable non-short-time state (normal state), only the second kind special game is performed. After the completion of the second type special game, the time-saving game based on the first type time-saving state (hereinafter referred to as “the first type time-short game”) Not done. Therefore, there is no complicated change with the progress of the game regarding the short-time game.

  On the other hand, in the case of the first type winning, the first type short-time game is performed after the first type special game is performed. During the first type short-time game, if the first type win is repeated, the first type special game is played again, and then the first type short-time game is repeated. On the other hand, if the second type win or the third type win is made during the first type short time game, the second type short time game is played after the second type special game is played. Also, if the fourth type win is made during the first type short-time game, the first type short-time game is continued in the state before the fourth type win after the second type special game is performed. Therefore, once the first type is won, a complicated change occurs with the progress of the game with respect to the short-time game, and it is difficult to understand the progress of the game.

  However, in the pachinko machine 1 of this example, the first indicator 861 of the state effect display device 860 displays an indicator that the first type special game is in progress, and the second indicator 862 indicates that the first type short-time game is in progress. And an indication that the remaining number of times of the second type short-time game is still large. Further, when the remaining number of times of the second kind time-short game is reduced, the remaining number of times of the second kind time-short game is counted down by the third index 863. Therefore, even if the short-time game changes in a complicated manner as the game progresses, the player can accurately understand the progress of the game by looking at the indicator display on the state effect display device 860.

  In the state effect display device 860, the first index 861, the second index 862, and the third index 86 are sequentially arranged. When the third index 863 counts down, the scale 863m on the second index 82 side is counted. The indicator display is sequentially shifted from 1 to the opposite scale 863m and counts down. Here, in the pachinko machine 1 of this example, the first-class winning is not repeated forever. Once the first-class winning is made, the second-class winning or the third-type winning will eventually shorten the time. A game is performed and all of the second type time-short games are digested, and the state related to the time-short game becomes a non-time-short state. In this way, in the progress of the game until the non-time-short state, the state effect display device 860 The indicator display shifts from the first indicator 861 to the second indicator 862, from the second indicator 862 to the third indicator 863, and the countdown by the third indicator 863 reduces the scale 863m on the second indicator 862 side. The countdown start position is sequentially shifted in one direction to the scale 863m opposite to the second index 862. Therefore, the progress status until the non-time-short state is further easily understood. In addition, the third index 863 counts down the remaining number of times of the second kind time-short game using the scale 863m, so at first glance, the number of remaining times of the second kind time-short state rather than counting by numbers. Easy to grasp quantitatively.

  The state effect display device 860 indicates the scales 863m of the first index 861, the second index 862, and the third index 86 by the rotating movable body 860T, and is a mechanical indicator with an entity. Therefore, the player can be entertained by seeing the mechanical operation of the state effect display device 860, and a quaint game can be performed. In addition, the state effect display device 860 performs index display on the scales 863m of the first index 861, the second index 862, and the third index 86 not only by pointing by the movable body 860T but also by turning on or off the lamp. The indicator display is easy to understand.

  Since the state effect display device 860 is arranged below the lottery effect display device 800, the player can see the lottery result display on the lottery effect display device 800 that is most interesting to the player, and the state effect display device 860 The indicator display can be confirmed, and it is easy to play a game. In addition, since the state effect display device 860 is disposed in the vicinity of the lottery effect display device 800 and the entire state effect display device 860 has the same size as the entire lottery effect display device 800, the state effect display is performed. It is easy to attract the player's interest to the device 860.

  The second indicator 862 of the state effect display device 860 is an indicator that indicates that the state of the pachinko machine 1 is in the certain variation type 1 short time state, or that the remaining number of second type short time games is large. A state in which the first type short time state and the remaining number of second type short time games are large are advantageous for the player. Then, in such a state advantageous to the player, by displaying the index with the second index 862, the game is produced as if the game in the chance zone after the first type special game is being performed. Can increase the game. In addition, when the remaining number of times of the second type short-time game decreases, the display shifts from the index display based on the second index 862 to the countdown display based on the third index 863, so that the player feels irritated and excited by the start of the countdown display. It is possible to excite the game in this respect. In particular, since the countdown is performed on the scale 863m, the player can understand the situation that the remaining number of short-time games will become small with the digestion of short-time games with a sense of sight and more. Exactly, it can give a feeling of throbbing and throbbing.

  By the way, like the state effect display device 860 of this example, a special state indicator unit that displays an indicator that the special state is in effect, and a count indicator unit that counts and displays the number of lotteries performed during the upper limit special operation state The state indicator that displays the state of the gaming machine as an index is a novel one. In addition to the pachinko machine 1 of this example, other types of pachinko machines and pachinko machines, Can be widely applied. For example, the present invention can be suitably applied to the following gaming machines (pachinko machines).

(1) A gaming machine (pachinko machine) of a type that generates a special state when a lottery result is won and generates a special operating state with an upper limit after the special state is finished. Here, a plurality of types of winnings with different upper limit values of the number of lotteries allowed in the special operation state with an upper limit may be set as the winning.

(2) There are multiple types of winnings, such as Winning A to change the lottery probability to a high probability state and Winning B to change the lottery probability to a low probability. A type of gaming machine (pachinko machine) that does not generate an operating state but generates a special operating state with an upper limit when winning B during a high probability state.

  By the way, the pachinko machine 1 of this example includes a special symbol display device 710 controlled by the main board 310 and a special figure corresponding effect display device 850 controlled by the peripheral board 311 each time a lottery is performed by the lottery means. A symbol indicating the lottery result is displayed on each of the lottery effect display devices 800 controlled by the peripheral board 311. Here, the lottery effect display device 800 is as described in detail in the items [About the lottery effect display device] and [About the operation mode of the lottery effect display device], and will be described in further detail below.

  In the fourth effect display device 840 of the lottery effect display device 800, the first effect symbol is displayed on the second effect display device 820 (a symbol in which at least one of the symbol indicators 821, 822, and 823 is an actuating symbol). Then, the symbol is updated, and the symbol indicating that it is the first type winning as the symbol of the lottery result (number of “7”), the second type winning, the third type winning or the fourth type winning is shown. Symbols (number “3”) or symbols indicating “lost” (“0”, “1”, “2”, “4”, “5”, “6”, “8”, “9”) However, when the symbol is updated, the symbol is updated in the display mode of either the first display mode or the second display mode. Here, a 1st display mode is a mode which displays a symbol which shows a lottery result, after changing a symbol with a primary variation pattern. In addition, the second display mode is to change the symbol in the primary variation pattern, temporarily display the specific symbol so that it can be visually recognized by the player, and then change the symbol again in the secondary variation pattern. It is an aspect which displays the symbol which shows a lottery result. In this example, one symbol such as the number “1” is set as the specific symbol from among the symbols indicating the loss.

  In the fourth effect display device 840 as described above, the following display is performed.

  In the first display mode, the symbol is varied in the primary variation pattern, the variation of the symbol in the primary variation pattern is stopped, the symbol corresponding to the lottery result is displayed, and the display update is completed. In this example, as the primary variation pattern, the numbers “0” to “9” are sequentially changed to be invisible, and a variation pattern is set as if the symbol is changing at high speed. Yes.

  In the second display mode, first, as in the first display mode, the symbol is changed in a primary change pattern. Next, the variation of the symbol in the primary variation pattern is stopped, and the number “1”, which is the specific symbol, is temporarily displayed in a time of about 1 second so as to be visible. Next, after temporarily changing the temporarily displayed symbol in the secondary variation pattern, the variation is stopped, the symbol corresponding to the lottery result is displayed, and the display update is completed. Here, in this example, five types of variation patterns such as variation pattern A, variation pattern B, variation pattern C, variation pattern D, and variation pattern E are set as secondary variation patterns, and appropriate variation patterns are selected. And update the design. Details of each variation pattern are as follows.

  The variation pattern A is a variation pattern in which the number is incremented one by one from the temporary display of the number “1”, as if the pattern fluctuated by frame advance by one frame. is there. And if the fluctuation due to frame advance stops at the number “3” or the number “7”, the winning is indicated, and the stop by the numbers other than “3” and “7” indicates the loss. However, in the variation pattern A, the symbol is changed by frame advance up to the maximum number of “8”, and when the maximum number of “8” is reached, the display update is completed as it is, or Variation patterns peculiar to the variation patterns B to D are added. That is, the fluctuation pattern A is a basic fluctuation pattern shared in the initial stage of the fluctuation patterns B to D.

  In the variation pattern B, after counting up from the number “1” to the number “8” in the variation pattern A, the displayed pattern is changed to the number “5”, and the number from the number “5” is minimized. This is a variation pattern that counts down to the number “2” or counts up from the number “5” to the number “8” at the maximum. Further, the fluctuation pattern B is a fluctuation pattern that is shared from the initial stage to the middle stage of the fluctuation pattern C.

  In the variation pattern C, the number up to the number “2” in the variation pattern B is counted down, or the number up to the number “8” is counted up. ”, Or a change pattern that displays a number“ 3 ”, or a number“ 8 ”again, or a number that changes and displays a number“ 7 ”.

  In the variation pattern D, the variation pattern A is counted up from the number “1” to the number “8”, and then the pattern to be displayed is changed to the numbers “3”, “5”, and “7”. The change is made sequentially, and then all the segments of the 7-segment display are turned off. Then, it is a variation pattern in which the segments are turned on one by one and finally the numbers “3”, “5”, or “7” are displayed.

  In the variation pattern E, the numbers from “1” to “8” are counted up in the variation pattern A, and then the numbers “3” and “7” are alternately changed as the symbols to be displayed. Finally, it is a variation pattern that displays the number “3” or the number “7”.

  In the fourth effect display device 840, the display effect is performed by the symbol variation display in each variation pattern as described above. As described in the item “About the operation mode of the lottery effect display device”. By appropriately setting the appearance probability of each variation pattern, a difference is generated in the expected value for displaying the winning symbol. That is, in this example, “the display effect that updates the design with the primary variation pattern” is “first expectation effect”, and “the display effect that updates the design with the variation pattern A in addition to the primary variation pattern” is “the second effect”. In “Expectation effect”, “Display effect in which the design is updated with the variation pattern B in addition to the primary variation pattern” is displayed in “Third expectation effect”, and “Display in which the design is updated with the variation pattern C in addition to the primary variation pattern” "Direction effect" is "Fourth expectation effect", "Display effect that updates the pattern with the variation pattern D in addition to the primary variation pattern" is "Fifth expectation effect", "Change pattern E in addition to the primary variation pattern" The “display effect for updating the design” corresponds to the “fourth expectation effect”.

  In addition, in the special symbol display device 710 and the special symbol corresponding effect display device 850, the symbol update start and update completion are set at the same timing, but the timing of the symbol update start in the fourth effect display device 840 is As described above, the special symbol display device 710 and the special symbol corresponding effect display device 850 are set so as to be significantly delayed from the timing of the symbol update start. Further, the timing of completion of the symbol update on the fourth effect display device 840 may be the same as the timing of completion of the symbol update on the special symbol display device 710 and the special symbol corresponding effect display device 850. About 5 to 1 second. In particular, when displaying a symbol indicating a lottery result with a variation pattern in which another variation pattern may be added afterwards, such as at least a primary variation pattern, variation pattern A, variation pattern B, and variation pattern C. It is preferable that the timing of the completion of the symbol update on the four effect display device 840 is earlier than the completion of the symbol update on the special symbol display device 710 and the special symbol corresponding effect display device 850. As a result, even if a winning symbol is displayed in each variation pattern on the fourth effect display device 840, the update of the symbols on the special symbol display device 710 and the special symbol corresponding effect display device 850 is not completed. Thus, the player can have a sense of expectation that the display on the fourth effect display device 840 may further develop.

Such pachinko machine 1 of this example, when the configuration in this example is shown in parentheses,
“A gaming machine (pachinko machine) that pays out a game ball when a predetermined payout condition is satisfied by a game performed by hitting a game ball into the game area,
A lottery entrance provided in the game area and into which a game ball can enter;
Lottery means for performing lottery based on a game ball entering the lottery entrance gate;
When the lottery result of the lottery means is won, special state generating means (special game generating means) for generating a special state (special game) that allows the player to acquire more game balls than usual,
The lottery means is configured using a computer to monitor the presence or absence of a game ball entering the lottery entrance, and to perform the lottery by processing based on the timing at which the game ball enters the lottery entrance A main board for controlling the special state generating means according to the lottery result of the lottery means,
A special symbol display device which is controlled by the main board and updates a symbol each time a lottery is performed by the lottery means and displays a lottery result;
A peripheral board configured using a computer and performing processing based on a signal from the main board;
A special figure corresponding effect display device that is controlled by the peripheral board and updates a symbol each time a lottery is performed by the lottery means and displays a lottery result;
A lottery having a first display unit (second effect display device) and a second display unit (fourth effect display device), which is controlled by the peripheral board and displays a lottery result each time the lottery is performed by the lottery means. A result display means (lottery effect display device),
The first display unit (second effect display device) updates the display content every time the lottery performs a lottery, and displays a primary loss display indicating that the lottery result is a loss, or the primary loss display Any one of the primary pass indications other than
The second display unit (fourth effect display device) does not update the display content when the primary defeat display is performed on the first display unit (second effect display device), while the primary pass display is performed. The display content is updated, and the final winning display indicating that the lottery result is a win or the winning display indicating that the lottery result is a win is displayed. By displaying one of the corresponding at least one symbol and a plurality of symbols corresponding to the loss, it indicates whether the result of the lottery performed by the lottery means is a win or a loss It constitutes a symbol display means (fourth effect display device),
Only one of the multiple types of symbols corresponding to the loss is set as a specific symbol,
The symbol display means (fourth effect display device) is for displaying the symbol of the lottery result in one display mode selected from a plurality of types of display modes,
As the display mode, at least,
A first display mode in which after the design is changed in the primary change pattern, the change of the primary change pattern is terminated and the design of the lottery result is finally displayed;
After the symbol is changed with the primary variation pattern, the specific symbol is temporarily displayed so as to be visible to the player. After that, after the symbol is changed again with the secondary variation pattern, the variation of the secondary variation pattern is terminated. A game machine (pachinko machine) characterized in that a second display mode for finally displaying a lottery result symbol is set.
Can be understood as

  And according to the pachinko machine 1 of this example, the following effects can be obtained.

  When the symbol is updated by the fourth effect display device 840 and the specific symbol is displayed in the primary variation pattern, the display of the specific symbol is a temporary display or a lottery result for the player. It is not immediately known whether the display is the actual display, and the player can be interested in the display on the fourth effect display device 840 even after the symbol update is completed.

  Since the specific symbol is a symbol indicating a loss, even if the symbol of the loss is displayed after the temporary display of the specific symbol, there is no distrust as if the symbol of the winning symbol was changed to the symbol of the loss. . In addition, because the specific symbol is only one type of the symbol of the loss, it is easy to understand the opportunity to develop into a secondary fluctuation pattern, and if a symbol other than the specific symbol is displayed, it will be immediately lost. Therefore, the display can be sharpened.

  In addition, the symbol displayed on the fourth effect display device 840 is not a symbol consisting of a combination of unit symbols that vary individually, but a single symbol such as a single number, a single character, a single symbol, a single picture, or the like. Therefore, the symbol indicating the lottery result and the specific symbol are simply clear and easy to understand. In particular, in this example, since it is a single digit, it is simpler and clearer and easier to understand.

  When developing the variation of a symbol from a primary variation pattern to a secondary variation pattern, not only a temporary display of a specific symbol (in this example, the number “1”), but also a variation in the secondary variation pattern, Since a temporary pattern of a symbol (in this example, “8” in the present example) is displayed and a variation pattern that further develops the variation of the symbol is set, it is easy to understand the process in which the variation of the symbol sequentially develops. In addition, the display of the symbols on the fourth effect display device 840 can be made to focus on the player by keeping the breathing by the display of the fluctuating display of the symbols that develops sequentially.

It is the perspective view which looked at the state where the main body frame was opened to one side of the outer frame of the pachinko machine, and the front frame was opened to one side of the main body frame. It is a front view of a pachinko machine. It is the perspective view which looked at the state which isolate | separated the main body frame and game board of the pachinko machine from the front side. It is a rear view of a pachinko machine. It is the perspective view which looked at the pachinko machine from the back side. It is the perspective view which looked at the state which removed the back cover of the pachinko machine, various control boards, etc. from the back side. It is the perspective view which looked at the state by which various members were assembled | attached to the main body frame of the pachinko machine from the back side. It is the perspective view which looked at the main body frame from the back side. It is a front view of a game board. It is the perspective view which looked at the game board from the front side. It is a block diagram which shows the change of a state. It is a front view of an accessory. It is a block diagram which shows the outline of an electrical structure. It is a block diagram which shows the outline of a functional structure. It is a timing chart which shows the time operation mode of a special symbol display device, a special figure corresponding effect display device, and a lottery effect display device. It is a front view which shows the operation | movement aspect of a state effect display apparatus. It is a front view which shows the operation | movement aspect of a state effect display apparatus. It is a front view which shows the operation | movement aspect of a state effect display apparatus.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachinko machine 5 Game board 37 Game area 131 Main control board 119 Sub control board 310 Main board 311 Peripheral board 500 Board surface frame 510 Obstruction nail 520 Lottery entrance 521 Opening / closing member 530 Operation entrance 540 Special winning opening 541 Opening / closing member 545 Special winning opening display device 550 General winning opening 560 Out opening 600 Accessory 710 Special symbol display device 720 Status display device 730 Special figure hold display device 800 Lottery effect display device (lottery result display means)
810 First effect display device 820 Second effect display device (first display unit)
830 Third effect display device 840 Fourth effect display device (second display unit, symbol display means)
850 Special figure corresponding effect display device 860 State effect display device 860T Movable body 861 First index 862 Second index 863 Third index 863m Scale 900 Lottery means 910 Lottery probability state change means 920 Special state generation means (special game generation means)
921 First kind special game generating means 922 Second kind special game A generating means 923 Second kind special game B generating means 950 Lottery effect display means 960 Operation corresponding effect means 970 Special effect means

Claims (1)

A gaming machine that pays out a game ball when a predetermined payout condition is satisfied by a game performed by driving a game ball into the game area,
A lottery entrance provided in the game area and into which a game ball can enter;
Lottery means for performing lottery by computer processing based on the entrance of game balls into the lottery entrance gate;
When the lottery result of the lottery means is won, special state generating means for generating a special state that allows the player to acquire more game balls than usual,
Whether the result of the lottery performed by the lottery means is a winning or a defeating by displaying at least one kind of symbol corresponding to the winning and plural symbols corresponding to the winning And a symbol display means showing
At least one of the multiple types of symbols corresponding to the loss is set as a specific symbol,
The symbol display means displays a symbol of a lottery result in one display mode selected from a plurality of types of display modes,
As the display mode, at least,
A first display mode in which after the design is changed in the primary change pattern, the change of the primary change pattern is terminated and the design of the lottery result is finally displayed;
After changing the design with the primary variation pattern, the specific design is tentatively displayed so as to be visible to the player. After that, after changing the design again with the secondary variation pattern, the variation of the secondary variation pattern is terminated. And a second display mode for finally displaying a symbol of the lottery result.

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