JP2012040304A - Pinball game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a pinball game machine which enables a player himself to robustly have a sense of drawing the state of high probability after finish of a big hit game, by receiving a sense of operation harmonized with the content of production of presentation, at operation of an operation means such as a push button, a jog dial, etc.SOLUTION: The pinball game machine is equipped with a load device, which gives a load to the motion of the operation means, a load factor selector, which selects a load factor from a plurality of stages, according to the results of lottery, and a load device controller, which controls the load device, according to the selected load factor. Even in the case of executing the same kind of production of a big hit, it varies the sense of operation of the operation means by the load factor that is selected according to the results of lottery.

Description

  The present invention relates to a ball game machine equipped with operation means that can be operated by a player.

  In conventional pachinko machines, the game ball is launched by the player operating the launch handle, and the launch power is changed by changing the amount of rotation of the launch handle, aiming for the winning opening provided in the game area Fire a game ball. When the launched game ball enters the start opening, a random number value is extracted, and if the extracted random number value is a predetermined value, a special symbol indicating a big hit is displayed after the special symbol starts to change. After that, the big hit game that the big prize opening is opened is started. Special symbols are displayed small in the corner of the game area, and the special symbol pseudo-effect is performed on the effect symbol display device provided in the center of the game region, thereby giving the player a pseudo-effect. Gives a sense of expectation to the lottery results.

  In addition, recently, an operation means that can be operated by the player is provided, and the display contents of the pseudo effect are changed by the operation of the operation means by the player, thereby increasing the player's feeling of participating in the game. (The performance of the operation means is considered to be related to the lottery result). In fact, since the lottery result has already been determined, the lottery result does not change depending on whether or not the operation means is operated.

  There are various types of operation means such as a push button, a rotatable jog dial, a joystick, and a cross key. As an effect, there is an invention that improves the playability by changing the load of these operation means. <Patent Document 1 and Patent Document 2>

JP 2003-102900 A JP 2009-160083 A

  As described above, recent pachinko gaming machines are provided with operation means capable of changing the pseudo effect in order to increase the player's awareness of game participation. Although this operation means does not affect the lottery result, there are many structures that make an illusion with the means for winning the jackpot. Also, as described above, various types of this operation means have been conceived in order to differentiate from other models. However, even if a new operation means is provided, a fresh taste can be tasted at first, but since the feeling at the time of operation is always constant, the user will immediately feel unsatisfactory.

  For example, when an effect such as displaying a car (automobile) or bicycle on the display device and moving the displayed car or bicycle by operating the operation means is displayed, the car is displayed. Even if the vehicle is a bicycle or the amount of movement on the display is different, the operation sensation of the operation means (feel and sensation when operated) is the same. In addition, both the A reach and the B reach are effects using the operation means, and the operation feeling of the operation means is the same even in a configuration in which the A reach and the B reach perform completely different effects. In other words, regardless of the effect using the operation means, the player could only be expected to see the lottery result due to the difference in display contents.

  In addition, since the presentation effect changes by operating the operation means, it is not said that there is no synchronization, but even if the displayed character (bicycle, car) is different, the feeling of operating the operation means The player can have a sense of operating the operating means to move the character, but the player feels that the operating means is operated to move the bicycle or the car. I don't have it. That is, the synchronism between the presentation effect and the operation of the operation means is unsatisfactory.

  Patent Document 1 discloses a configuration in which the operation load of the operation lever and the push button is changed at the time of big hit or reach. However, simply by changing the operation load of the operation lever or the push button at the time of big hit or reach. If there is, you can give a sense of expectation to the player, but you can't give the player the idea that "the jackpot has been won" by their own power. That is, the problem that the synchronism between the display effect and the operation of the operation means cannot be solved.

  Patent Document 2 discloses a configuration for changing the pressing resistance when pressing the symbol stop operation means based on the effect determined by the effect determining means in the slot machine. The stop operation means is an operation means that affects the lottery result (a launching handle in the case of a pachinko machine). If the pressing resistance when operating the operation means that affects the lottery result is changed, the lottery It will affect the results. Influencing the lottery results will harm the “game fairness” that must be observed in pachinko machines and slot machines.

  As described above, the present invention improves the synchronism between the operation feeling of the operation means and the effect display on the display device, so that the operation result of the operation means does not affect the lottery result, but it participates in the game. It is an object of the present invention to provide a ball game machine capable of having a stronger feeling (a feeling of assigning probability fluctuations by one's own power).

The ball game machine according to claim 1,
It is highly probable whether or not to cause a special gaming state based on the random number value extracted due to the game ball entering the starting port, and the probability that the special gaming state will be the special gaming state after completion of the special gaming state. A main control device that draws a lottery to determine whether or not to enter a probability state, and notifies the lottery result by a special symbol confirmation display;
A plurality of sub-control devices that perform control based on signals received from the main control device;
Operation means connected to any of the sub-control devices and operable by the player;
Effect pattern selection means for selecting a special game effect to be displayed during the special game based on the signal from any of a plurality of special game effect patterns, on any of the sub-control devices,
With
If the operation means is operated during a predetermined period of the predetermined special game effect, the result of the lottery whether or not to enter the high probability state is not affected, and the special game state being executed is terminated after the end. In a ball game machine that reports whether or not it will be in a high probability state,
A load device for applying a load to the operation of the operation means;
Depending on the result of the lottery whether or not to make the high probability state from among a plurality of load factors, the load applied by the load device to the operation means during display of the predetermined special game effect is displayed. Load factor selection means to perform,
Load device control means for controlling the operation of the load device according to the load factor selected by the load factor selection means,
When the load device is operated during the display of the predetermined special game effect and a load is applied to the operation means, the load device control means at least before the special game state displaying the special game effect is ended. The ball game machine is characterized by performing control to change the operation of the load device to the lowest load factor.

  Random values to be extracted due to the entry of one game ball into the starting port may be multiple types, for determining whether or not (big hit) is used to determine whether or not to generate a big hit that is advantageous to the player In addition to a random number, it is preferable to use a random number used for determining the type of a symbol to be displayed according to a lottery result of a random number for determining whether or not, and a variation content of the symbol. The jackpot symbol determination random number 2, the reach determination random number, or the variation pattern determination random number may be used. In addition, when the determination result of the big hit determination random number is a big hit, it is preferable to determine the gaming state after the big hit game according to the type of the determined symbol determined based on the value of the big hit symbol determination random number. is there.

  The main controller determines the result of the lottery according to the type of special symbol that is confirmed and displayed on the special symbol display device (whether the special gaming state is caused and whether the gaming state after the end of the special gaming state is a high probability state) ), But the special symbol display device is arranged in the corner of the game board, the production symbol display device is arranged in the center of the game board, the special symbol display device is arranged in the corner, and the type of jackpot symbol is further changed. By providing a large number, it is desirable that the player cannot easily determine whether or not the symbol shifts to the high probability state (probability variation state) even when the player sees the confirmed symbol of the special symbol display device.

  The sub-control device to which the operating means is connected is not limited to the sub-control device that directly receives the display control command from the main control device, but any one of a plurality of sub-control devices that perform control based on a signal from the main control device. The plurality of sub-control devices may all receive signals from the main control device and perform control, or a signal from the main control device may be one sub-control. The other sub-control device may be configured to perform control by receiving signals indirectly from the main control device via one sub-control device.

  In addition, the circuit configuration of the main control device and the sub control device is configured as a one-way communication circuit from the main control device to the sub control device, whereby the main control device is operated by operating the operating means connected to the sub control device. It is guaranteed that the result of the lottery executed by the device will not be affected, and the type of special symbol selected by the main control device according to the lottery result and the fluctuation time of the symbol will not be affected. .

  The relationship between the signal received from the main control device and the special game effect pattern selected by the sub-control device in accordance with the signal is not one-to-one, but a special game effect pattern that can be selected for one signal received. A configuration comprising a plurality of is preferable, and one special game effect pattern is selected from a plurality of types of special game effect patterns according to a random number extracted at the time of signal reception, a game state at the time of signal reception or a game state after the end of the big hit game A configuration for selecting is desirable.

  The operation unit is preferably configured to change the display content according to the operation amount within the operation effective period. For example, if the operation unit is a push button, the operation unit may correspond to the number of times the push button is pressed or the time the button is pressed. If the display content is changed and the operation means is a jog dial, it is conceivable to change the display content according to the rotation amount (rotation angle) of the jog dial. Further, a configuration is also conceivable in which the display content is changed on the condition that a predetermined number of times, time, or angle is operated.

  It is desirable that the load device for applying a load to the operation means may have a case where the load is applied to the operation means or not even for special game effects of the same type. Further, the lowest stage load factor may be a zero stage load factor at which the load device does not operate, and the zero stage load factor may be an operation resistance provided in the operation means itself. For example, when the operation means is a push button, it is a spring resistance or the like that depresses the push button and pushes back the operation.

  “When the operation means is operated during a predetermined period of the predetermined special game effect” means that the operation of the operation means is not effective during the entire period from the start to the end of all the special game effects. This is a configuration in which the operation of the operation means is valid only during a predetermined period within the period from the start to the end of the special game effect.

  For example, a predetermined special game effect is a special game effect that is performed in a special game state in which a 15-round opening operation is performed according to a predetermined jackpot symbol, and a predetermined period of the special game effect is May be during 3 rounds, 7 rounds, or during an interval between 3 rounds and 4 rounds, and a plurality of such predetermined periods (valid periods) may be provided. In the case where a plurality of effective periods are provided, a configuration in which different load factors are selected for the operation of the load device control means for each period is also conceivable.

  “Notification of whether or not a high-probability state will be achieved after the end of the special game state being executed” means that an operation corresponding to an effect instructing the operation of the operation means performed during the special game effect is executed by the player. A configuration implemented on the condition that it has been (completed) is preferable.

  In addition, regardless of the operation content of the load device control means (the selection result of the load factor selection means), it is desirable that the effects instructing the operation of the operation means are the same, and a predetermined period (a period during which the operation of the operation means is valid) (The period until the instructed operation is completed) is preferably configured to post-notify whether or not the load device has been operated. Regardless of the operation contents of the load device control means, if the production until the instructed operation is completed is the same, the operation contents of the load device control means will not be realized until the player operates the operation means. The preference will increase. However, there arises a problem that it is not possible to determine whether the sensed operation feeling is a production or failure. However, if the load status is notified in advance, it is possible to determine whether it is a production or a failure, but there will be no surprise when the operation is performed. Therefore, both the above-mentioned problems can be solved by making the production until the instructed operation is completed the same and notifying the operation content of the load device control means after the operation effective period ends (after the fact).

  The operation means is not only effective for a predetermined period of special game production, but also has a valid period during which the operation is effective even during special symbol changes (so-called super reach, etc.) or during game standby. Good. During the game standby, the special gaming state, the special symbol, and the normal symbol are not changing. In this state, if the game ball does not win the winning opening (starting opening) for a predetermined time, the demonstration display device will have a demonstration effect. The displayed configuration. In the demonstration production, the specifications of the gaming machine and the characters that appear during the production are introduced.

  When the operation means is operated during such a valid period during the demonstration effect display, a game history (the number of big hits up to now, the number of start wins, the number of start, etc.) may be displayed on the screen. In the case of this configuration, the load device control means always determines the non-operation of the load device (the load factor selection means selects the zero stage load factor) in the effective period other than the effective period related to the special game effect. Become. This is not a configuration in which the load device control means is implemented only during the effective period of the special game effect (the load factor selection means selects the load factor), but the load device control means is activated in response to the occurrence of all effective periods. It is shown that the load factor selecting means selects the load factor.

  A configuration in which the display content changes in accordance with the operation amount until the player's operation corresponding to the effect instructing the operation is completed within the operation period of the special game effect operating means is preferable. For example, an effect display for launching a missile to an enemy is performed in accordance with the operation of the operation means, and when the operation amount reaches a predetermined amount (the amount instructed by the operation instruction effect), the enemy with the missile fired at that time is displayed. If the game is destroyed, a notification of shifting to a high probability state after the end of the big hit game is provided, and if the enemy cannot be destroyed, a configuration of notification of shifting to a normal probability state may be considered. In this case, whether or not the missile launch effect is in a high probability state by changing the display mode of the missile that is fired when the operation reaches a predetermined amount according to the degree of expectation to be in the high probability state. It is a production that suggests.

The ball game machine according to claim 2
In the ball game machine according to claim 1,
The special game effects are classified into a plurality of types according to the action of the character to be displayed.
The load factor selecting means selects a different load factor according to the result of the lottery as to whether or not to enter the high probability state even for the special game effects classified into the same type. It is a ball game machine.

  “Classified into multiple types according to the action of the character to be displayed” means that the character in this case is not limited to a person, an animal, or a plant, but is a vehicle such as a vehicle, a missile, the sun, a mountain, or anthropomorphized one. Including. Character movements include not only the movement of these characters, but also shining, changing color, deforming, disappearing from the screen, appearing on the screen, and the like. Special game effects that are classified into multiple types according to the character's actions are, for example, so-called special game effects such as “Grandma goes to the river for washing”, “Momotaro is born”, and “Momotaro goes to annihilation” It shows that it is classified into the kind difference.

  As a more specific example, “categorized into a plurality of types according to the action of the character” refers to a special game production in which character A fights against an enemy (character B) a, and a special game production in which character A invades the enemy's hide. Production b, special game production trained by character A is classified as production c, or the main character is classified differently. In this case, special game production where character C fights against an enemy (character D) is produced. It is also possible to produce a special game production in which E fights the enemy (character F) e and a special game production in which the character F fights the enemy (character G). If the main character is the same, it is not classified into different special game effects depending on the type, number, color, etc. of items and sub-characters possessed by the character. In addition, there may be a special game effect “Momotaro is born” using the operation means and a special game effect “Momotaro is born” without using the operation means, and these are classified into different special game effects.

  The load factor selection means selects a different load factor depending on the result of the lottery whether or not to make a high probability state even if the special game effect (big hit game effect) classified into the same type, the lottery It is desirable to select a larger load factor (the load on the operation means becomes larger) as the degree of expectation that the result of (1) becomes higher is higher. Moreover, even if the effect pattern selection means selects the same special game effect, if the result of the lottery for determining whether or not to enter the high probability state is different, the load factor selection means is the case where the result of the lottery is in the high probability state. However, the maximum load factor may be selected with a high probability. In this case, the maximum load factor is the maximum load factor within the range of the load factor set for each special game effect selected by the effect pattern selection means. The configuration is desirable.

The ball game machine according to claim 3 is:
In the ball game machine according to claim 1 or claim 2,
In the ball game machine, the load applied to the operation means during a predetermined period of the predetermined special game effect changes to a plurality of different load factors excluding the lowest load factor.

  In all the special game effects for which the load factor is selected, a plurality of only during a predetermined period of a part of the special game effects for which the load factor is selected, instead of changing to a plurality of different load factors during the special game effect. The configuration changes to different load factors. The content of the load factor that changes during a predetermined period of a predetermined special game effect is a configuration that determines the content of all load factors that change when the special game effect is selected (in the effect pattern selection table for selecting a special effect, It may be configured to store all the contents of the changing load factor), or when selecting the special game effect, only the load factor to be controlled for the first time is determined, and the load factor after the first time depends on the operation status of the operating means. It is good also as a structure determined according to it.

  The configuration in which the load factor is determined according to the operation status of the operation unit is, for example, an operation unit that applies an initial load to the operation unit according to one load factor stored in the effect pattern selection table and applies the load. If the player does not operate the load factor within the predetermined period, the load factor is changed to the lowest load factor or the current load factor is maintained, and if the player operates the operating means, the current load factor The load is applied to the operating means by changing the load factor to a larger or smaller load factor.

  In the case of a configuration that can be changed to a plurality of different load factors during the predetermined period of the special game effect in this way, a plurality of operation means effective periods are provided during the predetermined period of the special game effect, A configuration in which a different load factor is set for each period is suitable, but a configuration in which the load factor can be changed to a plurality of different load factors in one effective period may be employed. In addition, when changing the load factor, it may be configured to once control to the load factor of the lowest level (no load) and then newly control to the load factor (other than the lowest level). It may be configured to control to a new load factor (other than the lowest stage) without controlling to the load factor.

  When providing a valid period of a plurality of operation means during a predetermined period of a predetermined special game effect, if the predetermined period is within the opening period of one big winning game of the big hit game, before the opening is completed It is preferable that the effective period of the last operating means is terminated and the load factor is controlled to the lowest level (the operation of the load device is terminated). However, the predetermined period may be terminated when the opening is completed. Before the predetermined specific game ends (including the end interval), the load factor is always controlled to the lowest level.

  According to the bullet ball game machine of claim 1, since the load factor to be applied to the operation means is determined from among a plurality of load factors, the relationship between the operation of the operation means by the player and the display effect, and the synchronization (The difference in expectation for the lottery result can be felt not only by the display effect but also by the operation feeling when operating the operation means.) It is possible to make the device seem to have an influence (so that a high probability state can be obtained by operation), so that it becomes a pachinko machine with high preference.

  In addition, the following can be achieved by improving the synchronism between the presentation effect and the operation of the operation means. For example, in a normal display, the operating feeling of the operating means is light when moving a bicycle, and the operating feeling of the operating means is made heavy when moving a car, and the lottery result on whether or not to enter a high probability state has a high probability In such a case, the operation means when moving the bicycle with a predetermined probability is heavy (even if the operation feeling of the operation means when moving the bicycle is light, it may be a big hit). In other words, it is possible to give the player an unexpected feeling (expectation) by using the usual high synchrony and deliberately breaking the synchrony.

  In addition, the load applied to the operating means during the special game effect is set to the lowest load factor by the end of the special game effect, that is, the state before the start of the special game (initial state). There will be no effect on the gaming state after the performance. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player from having a wrong expectation in the state after the special game effect is finished.

  According to the ball and ball game machine according to claim 2, even if the same special game effect, the player's expectation for the lottery result of whether or not to be in a high probability state can be made different, and the fun increases To do.

  According to the ball game machine according to claim 3, since the load is changed to a plurality of different load factors during a predetermined period of the predetermined special game effect, the expectation for the lottery result is changed by the load factor. The player will not lose his expectation until the end. For example, if the lottery result whether or not it will be in a high probability state is configured to apply a large load when the probability is high, the expectation is small if a low load is applied. The player's load may change to a large load, and the player can maintain his expectation until the end. Moreover, since many load factor change patterns can be created, preference is increased.

The front view of the pachinko machine 50. FIG. Front view of game board 1 The back view of the pachinko machine 50. FIG. Block diagram showing electrical configuration of gaming machine The external view of the production button 67 and the jog dial 68. FIG. The table | surface which shows the state of the production | presentation button board | substrate 115, the production | generation button 67, the jog dial 68, and the detection result by a sensor. FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram showing an arrangement structure of an effect button reflector, a jog dial 68, and a load device 69 and a mechanism for changing a load stage. FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram showing an arrangement structure of an effect button reflector, a jog dial 68, and a load device 69 and a mechanism for changing a load stage. The flowchart which shows the outline | summary of the main routine which the main control apparatus 80 performs. The flowchart of the start winning confirmation process which the main control apparatus 80 performs. The flowchart 1 of the success / failure determination process which the main control apparatus 80 performs. The flowchart 2 of the success / failure determination process which the main control apparatus 80 performs. The flowchart 3 of the success / failure determination process which the main control apparatus 80 performs. FIG. 5 is a flowchart 4 of the success / failure determination process executed by the main controller 80. The chart which shows the relationship between the kind of jackpot symbol of a special symbol, the gaming state after the jackpot game, and the number of rounds of the jackpot game. The figure which shows the relationship between the random number for jackpot symbol determination, and a fixed display symbol. The table | surface which shows the table which shows the name of the special prize mouth game, its content, and the game state after completion | finish of a game. The chart which shows production design and its kind. The flowchart 1 of the special game process which the main controller 80 performs. The flowchart 2 of the special game process which the main control apparatus 80 performs. The flowchart 3 of the special game process which the main control apparatus 80 performs. The flowchart 1 of the small hit game process which the main controller 80 performs. The flowchart 2 of the small hit game process which the main control apparatus 80 performs. The flowchart of the big hit start command reception process which the sub integrated control apparatus 83 performs. The table | surface which shows the relationship between the lottery result of the game state after the jackpot game completion | finish for every jackpot effect, and the setting ratio of a load stage. The flowchart 1 of the operation means implementation determination process which the sub integrated control apparatus 83 performs. The flowchart 2 of the operation means implementation determination process which the sub integrated control apparatus 83 performs. The timing chart 1 which shows the relationship between the opening period of the big winning opening where operation of the production button 67 or the jog dial 68 becomes effective, the operation means effective period, and the load apparatus operating period. The timing chart 2 which shows the relationship between the opening period of the big prize opening where operation of the production button 67 or the jog dial 68 becomes effective, the operation means effective period, and the load apparatus operating period. The timing chart 3 which shows the relationship between the opening period of the big prize opening where operation of the production button 67 or the jog dial 68 becomes effective, the operation means effective period, and the load apparatus operating period. 6 is a timing chart 4 showing the relationship among the opening period of the big prize opening where the operation of the effect button 67 or the jog dial 68 becomes effective, the operating means effective period, and the load device operating period. The figure which shows the production example of jackpot production B (fighter plane production). The figure which shows the production example of jackpot production C (car production). The figure which shows the production example of jackpot production D (due production).

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. The embodiments of the present invention are not limited to the following embodiments, and various forms can be adopted as long as they belong to the technical scope of the present invention.

  As shown in FIG. 1, a pachinko machine 50, which is a type of gaming machine, has a structure in which each part of the configuration is held by an outer frame 51 that forms a vertically long fixed outer frame. A hinge 53 is provided on the left and upper sides of the outer frame 51, and an inner frame 70 shown in FIG. 3 is attached to the other side of the hinge 53. The inner frame 70 opens and closes with respect to the outer frame 51. It has a possible configuration. A plate glass 61 is detachably provided on the front frame 52, and the game board 1 shown in FIG. 2 is attached to the inner frame 70 at the back of the plate glass 61.

  Speakers 66 are provided on the upper left and right sides of the front frame 52, and the game sound generated from the pachinko machine 50 is output to improve the player's preference. In addition, in order to improve the player's preference, a plurality of frame side decorative lamps 65 that emit light according to the gaming state are provided in the front frame 52. An upper plate 55 and a lower plate 63 are integrally formed below the front frame 52. A launch handle 64 is attached to the right side of the lower plate 63, and the launch device (not shown) is moved by rotating the launch handle 64 in the clockwise direction, so that a game ball supplied from the upper plate 55 is provided. Is fired toward the game board 1.

  An effect button 67 that can be operated by the player is provided in the approximate center of the upper plate 55, and this effect button 67 has a jog dial 68 around it. When the player operates the effect button 67 and the jog dial 68 during a predetermined period, the content displayed on the effect symbol display device 6 to be described later changes, or the game sound output from the speaker 66 changes. The production buttons 67 and the jog dial 68 are also collectively referred to as production units 67 and 68. The pachinko machine 50 is a so-called CR machine and includes a prepaid card unit (CR unit) 56 for reading and writing a prepaid card. The pachinko machine 50 includes a lending button 57 and a checkout button 58. And a CR settlement display device having a balance display 59.

  FIG. 2 is a front view of the game board 1 of the pachinko machine according to the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 2, the game board 1 is provided with a substantially circular game area 3 surrounded by known guide rails 2a and 2b. A large number of game nails 4 are nailed in the game area 3. A center case 5 is disposed at a substantially central portion of the game area 3. The center case 5 is provided with a warp entrance, a warp passage, a stage, and a window or the like on which the screen of the effect symbol display device 6 (which is a liquid crystal display device and displays an effect symbol) can be faced. A first start port 11 and a second start port 12 are disposed below the center case 5, and a normal symbol operation gate 17 is disposed on the left side of the center case 5. The second starting port 12 includes a normal electric accessory provided with an openable and closable blade member, and the game ball cannot enter the second starting port 12 unless the wing piece is opened.

  In the lower right part of the game area, a normal symbol display device 7 composed of a plurality of LEDs, a normal symbol hold number display device 8, a first special symbol hold number display device 18, and a second special symbol hold number display device 19 are provided. And a first special symbol display device 9 and a second special symbol display device 10 composed of a 7-segment display device.

  An attacker type big winning opening 14 is arranged below the second start opening 12. Further, on the left side of the first start port 11, a first left winning port 31, a second left winning port 32, a third left winning port 33, and a fourth left winning port 34 are provided. Note that the first left winning port 31, the second left winning port 32, the third left winning port 33, and the fourth left winning port 34 are normal winning ports in which the winning rate does not always change.

  By configuring the game board 1 as described above, when the game ball enters the normal symbol operation gate 17 (the normal symbol operation switch 17a (see FIG. 4) detects the game ball), the normal symbol display device 7 The normal electric solenoid 12b (see FIG. 4), which will be described later, is driven in accordance with the mode of the normal symbol that has started to change display and has stopped after a predetermined time. When the normal electric combination solenoid 12b is driven, the blade member of the normal electric combination constituting the second start port 12 is driven almost synchronously, and the ball entering the second start port 12 (second special symbol start switch) 12a (see FIG. 4) for detecting a game ball).

  When the game ball enters the first start port 11 (the first special symbol start switch 11a (see FIG. 4) detects the game ball), the first special symbol starts to change in the first special symbol display device 9, Stop after a predetermined time. Further, when a game ball enters the second start port 12 (ordinary electric accessory) (the second special symbol start switch 12a (see FIG. 4) detects the game ball), the second special symbol display device 10 performs the second operation. The special symbol starts changing display and stops after a predetermined time.

  During the variation of the first special symbol and the second special symbol, the effect symbol display device 6 displays the effect mode of the pseudo symbol linked to the variation of each special symbol. In addition, the first special symbol and the second special symbol are preferentially displayed with a variation display of the second special symbol regardless of the order of entering the first starting port and the second starting port. Specifically, when there is a reserved memory of the first special symbol, the variation of the second special symbol is stopped and there is no second special symbol reserved memory, and the variation for the first special symbol reserved memory is started. To do.

  A special prize opening solenoid 14b (see FIG. 4), which will be described later, is driven in accordance with the first special symbol and the second special symbol. When the big prize opening solenoid 14b is driven, the door member of the big prize opening 14 is driven almost synchronously, and it is possible to enter the big prize opening 14 (detection by the count switch 14a (see FIG. 4)). It is comprised so that it may become.

  Subsequently, FIG. 3 shows a back view of the pachinko machine in the present embodiment and will be described. As shown in FIG. 3, the inner frame 70 on which the above-described game board 1 is detachably attached is housed in the aforementioned outer frame 51 on the back surface of the pachinko machine 50. The inner frame 70 is provided with a ball tank 71, a tank rail 72, and a dispensing device 73 from above. With this configuration, if there is a winning game ball at the winning slot on the game board 1, a predetermined number of gaming balls can be discharged from the ball tank 71 via the tank rail 72 to the above-described upper plate 55 by the payout device 73. . Also, on the back side of the pachinko machine 50 (see also FIG. 4), a main control device 80, a payout control device 81, a production symbol control device 82, a sub integrated control device 83, a launch control device 84, and a power supply board 85 are provided. It has been. The production symbol control device 82 and the sub integrated control device 83 correspond to the sub control device.

  The main control device 80, the production symbol control device 82, and the sub integrated control device 83 are provided on the game board 1, and the payout control device 81, the launch control device 84, and the power supply board 85 are provided on the inner frame 70. In FIG. 3, the launch control device 84 is not drawn, but the launch control device 84 is provided below the payout control device 81. Further, an external connection terminal 78 is provided on the right side of the ball tank 71, and a signal indicating a game state and a game result is sent from the external connection terminal 78 to a hall computer (not shown). Conventionally, the external connection terminal 78 for transmitting a signal to the hall computer includes a board (a terminal for outputting a signal output from the game board side to the hall computer) and a frame (the frame side (front frame). 52, a terminal for outputting a signal output from the inner frame 70 and the outer frame 51) to the hall computer). In this embodiment, the hall computer is connected via one external connection terminal 78. A signal indicating a game state and a game result is transmitted to.

  Next, FIG. 4 will be described with reference to a block diagram showing the electrical wiring of the pachinko machine in the present embodiment. FIG. 4 does not describe a complicated power supply system, but is configured to be supplied directly or indirectly from a power supply (not shown) to a control device or actuator that requires power. ing.

  The electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 50 is configured around the main controller 80 as shown in the block diagram of FIG. In this block diagram, a so-called relay board and power supply circuit for merely relaying signals are not described. Although not shown in detail, all of the main control device 80, the payout control device 81, the production symbol control device 82, and the sub integrated control device 83 include a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, an input port, an output port, and the like. However, in this embodiment, the launch controller 84 is not provided with a CPU, ROM, or RAM. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the launch control device 84 may be provided with a CPU, ROM, RAM, and the like.

  The main controller 80 includes a first start port switch 11a that detects a game ball that has entered the first start port 11, a second start port switch 12a that detects a game ball that has entered the second start port 12, and a normal A normal symbol operation switch 17a for detecting a game ball that has entered the gate 17 that activates the symbol, a count switch 14a for counting the game balls that have entered the big winning port 14, a first left winning port 31, a second left winning game Detection signals such as a left winning port switch 31 a for detecting a game ball that has entered the mouth 32, the third left winning port 33, and the fourth left winning port 34 are input via the game board relay terminal board 74.

  The main control device 80 operates in accordance with the installed program, generates various commands related to the progress of the game based on the above-described detection signals and outputs them to the payout control device 81 and the sub integrated control device 83. The main controller 80 also displays the first special symbol display device 9, the second special symbol display device 10, and the normal symbol display device 7 connected via the symbol display device relay terminal board 90, and the first special symbol hold. The lighting of the number display device 18, the second special symbol hold number display device 19, and the normal symbol hold number display device 8 is controlled.

  Further, the main controller 80 controls the opening / closing of the special winning opening 14 by controlling the special winning opening solenoid 14b, and controls the ordinary electric accessory solenoid (denoted as a general electric accessory solenoid in FIG. 4) 12b. Thus, the opening and closing of the second start port 12 is controlled. The output signal from the main controller 80 is also output to the test signal terminal, and a management signal such as symbol variation and big hit (also called special game) is output to the external connection terminal 78 and sent to the hall computer.

  The payout control device 81 is configured to be capable of bidirectional communication with the main control device 80, and drives the payout motor 20 in accordance with a command sent from the main control device 80 to pay out a prize ball. In this embodiment, the detection signal of the payout switch 21 for counting game balls to be paid out as prize balls is input to the payout control device 81, and the payout control device 81 counts the prize balls. In addition, it is also conceivable to use a configuration in which the detection signal of the payout switch 21 is input to the main control device 80 and the payout control device 81 and both the main control device 80 and the payout control device 81 count the prize balls.

  The payout control device 81 receives signals from the glass frame opening switch 35, the inner frame opening switch 36, the full switch 22, and the ball break switch 23, and a signal indicating that the lower plate 63 is full by the full switch 22. And when a signal indicating that there are few or no game balls in the ball tank is input by the ball break switch 23, the payout motor 20 is stopped and the payout operation of the prize ball is stopped. Note that the full switch 22 and the ball break switch 23 are also configured to continue outputting signals until the state is cleared, and the payout control device 81 causes the payout motor 20 to stop being output. Restart the drive.

  Further, the payout control device 81 operates the payout motor 20 by communicating with the CR unit 24 (prepaid card unit) via the CR unit terminal plate 24, and discharges the rental balls. The paid-out lending ball is detected by the payout switch 21, and the detection signal is input to the payout control device 81. The CR unit terminal board 24 is also connected to the checkout display board 25 so as to be capable of two-way communication. The checkout display board 25 has a ball rental button for requesting rental of game balls and a return for requesting checkout. Button and balance indicator are connected.

  Also, the payout control device 81 transmits information relating to the winning ball, information indicating the open / closed state of the frame (inner frame, front frame), etc. to the hall computer via the external connection terminal 78, and also to the launch control device 84. Send a fire stop signal. In this embodiment, the game balls are paid out. However, the game balls generated in accordance with winnings or the like may be stored without being paid out.

  The launch control device 84 controls the launch motor 30 to launch the game ball into the game area 3. In addition to the payout control device 81, the launch control device 84 receives a rotation amount signal from the launch handle 64, a touch signal from the touch switch 28, and a launch stop signal from the launch stop switch 29. The rotation amount signal is output when the player operates the launch handle 64, the touch signal is output when the player touches the launch handle 64, and the launch stop switch signal is output by the player pressing the launch stop switch 29. Is output. If the touch signal is not input to the launch control device 84, the game ball cannot be launched, and if the launch stop switch signal is input, the game ball cannot be launched even if the player touches the launch handle. It has become. The payout control device 81 and the launch control device 84 are configured as a one-way communication circuit from the payout control device 81 to the launch control device 84.

  The sub integrated control device 83 corresponding to the sub control device includes electrical components such as a CPU, a ROM, and a RAM, receives data and commands transmitted from the main control device 80, and uses them for effect display control and sound control. The command for the display control is transmitted to the production symbol control device 82, and the control part (sound control device and It is distributed to the functional unit as a lamp control device. Then, the function unit as the sound control device controls the sound output from the speaker by operating the sound LSI based on the data for sound control, and the function unit as the lamp control device is based on the data for lamp control. The various LED and lamp 26 are controlled by operating the lamp driver.

  The effect symbol control device 82 receives the data and commands received from the sub integrated control device 83 (both those transmitted from the main control device 80 and the sub integrated control device 83 input from the main control device 80 and the effect buttons 67, the jog dial). And the effect image such as a pseudo symbol is displayed on the screen 6 a of the effect symbol display device 6. The sub integrated control device 83 and the main control device 80 are configured as a one-way communication circuit from the main control device 80 to the sub integrated control device 83 via the production relay terminal board 65. The effect symbol control device 82 is configured as a one-way communication circuit from the sub integrated control device 83 to the effect symbol control device 82.

  The sub-integrated control device 83 is connected to an effect button sensor 67a for detecting the operation of the effect button 67 and jog dial sensors 68a and 68b for detecting the operation of the jog dial 68. The player can select the effect button 67 or the jog dial 68 ( Both of them correspond to the operating means according to the present invention, and the signal is input to the sub integrated control device 83. Further, the sub integrated control device 83 has a load device 69 (to the load device according to the present invention) for changing the operational feeling of the effect button 67 and the jog dial 68 (loading the operation of the effect button 67 and the jog dial 68). Corresponding) is connected and controlled by the output from the sub integrated control device 83.

  The rendering unit constituting the rendering button 67 and the jog dial 68 has the appearance shown in FIG. When the effect button 67 is pressed down, an effect button reflector (not shown) arranged inside the effect unit pushed up by a coil spring (not shown) moves to the back (down), and FIG. When the effect button sensor 67a arranged on the effect button board 115 detects the bottom of the effect button reflector, the sub control device 83 determines the operation of the effect button 67. At this time, when the load devices 69a, 69b, 69c, 69d arranged around the effect button reflector are activated, the resistance when the effect button 67 is pressed down is changed (resistance by the coil spring + resistance by the load device). ing.

  FIG. 7 is a schematic diagram showing how the load devices 69a, 69b, 69c, and 69d apply multiple stages of loads when the effect button 67 is pressed down or the jog dial 68 is rotated. The load device according to the present embodiment has a configuration in which four operation parts (69a, 69b, 69c, 69d) can be individually operated, and each operation part has a function of a brake pad for the effect button reflector and the jog dial 68. I have. Accordingly, the load when the effect button 67 is pressed down and the load when the jog dial 68 is rotated by the operation or non-operation of the load devices 69a, 69b, 69c, 69d (contact or non-contact of the effect button reflector of the brake pad). Is changing.

  In this embodiment, when all of the four operating portions (69a, 69b, 69c, 69d) of the load device are not operated, the effect button reflector and the jog dial 68 and all of the four operating portions of the load device are not in contact with each other. This state is the lowest load factor (load stage 0). When only one brake 69a of the four actuating portions of the load device is actuated, the actuated load device 69a comes into contact with the effect button reflector and the jog dial 68, and the operation of the effect button reflector and the jog dial 68 is one. Apply the stage load. When two brakes 69a and 69b of the four operating portions of the load device are activated, the activated load devices 69a and 69b come into contact with the effect button reflector and the jog dial 68 and apply a second-stage load. . Similarly, when the three brake pads (69a, 69b, 69c) are activated, the third stage load is applied. When the four brake pads (69a, 69b, 69c, 69d) are activated, the fourth stage load is applied. It is the composition to hang.

  As described above, as the number of operating brake pads increases, the friction surface increases, and the load factor applied to the effect button reflector and the jog dial 68 increases. In the present embodiment, the operating parts (69a, 69b, 69c, 69d) of the load devices that serve as the brake pads are each configured to operate using one solenoid, but the mechanism is operated by driving the motor. It is good.

  When operating the load device by driving the motor, a method of controlling the load factor with the configuration shown in FIG. 8 can be considered. In this method, the driving amount of the motor is adjusted, and the load applied to the effect button reflector and the jog dial 68 by each operating unit (69a, 69b, 69c, 69d) is controlled in a plurality of stages. Specifically, when all the four actuating portions (69a, 69b, 69c, 69d) of the load device are not in contact with the effect button reflector and the jog dial 68, the lowest load factor (load) is obtained as in the configuration of FIG. Stage 0). Next, at the load factor at the first stage, all four operating parts (69a, 69b, 69c, 69d) of the load device are operated, and each operating part applies a load of 10 g to the effect button reflector and the jog dial 68. .

  Similarly, at the load factor at the second stage, all four operating parts (69a, 69b, 69c, 69d) of the load device are operated, and each operating part applies a load of 15 g to the effect button reflector and the jog dial 68. At the load factor at the third stage, all four operating portions (69a, 69b, 69c, 69d) of the load device are operated, and each operating portion applies a load of 20 g to the effect button reflector and the jog dial 68. At the load factor at the fourth stage, all four operating parts (69a, 69b, 69c, 69d) of the load device are operated, and each operating part applies a load of 25 g to the effect button reflector and the jog dial 68.

  In FIG. 8, the motor drive amount is adjusted and four stages of loads are applied to the effect button reflector and the jog dial 68. However, the load stage can be increased by increasing or finely adjusting the motor drive amount. Moreover, the structure which increases a load step by combining the structure shown in FIG. 7 (4 operation parts contact each other individually) is also considered.

  In this embodiment, the load can be applied to a plurality of operation means (the effect button 67 and the jog dial 68) by one load device, but of course, a dedicated load device is provided for each operation unit. Configuration is also conceivable. For example, the load device for the jog dial 68 may be configured as shown in FIG. 7, and the load device for the effect button reflector may be configured to increase the reaction force of the coil spring itself. In order to increase the reaction force of the coil spring, there is a method of increasing the number of coil turns by fixing the upper end of the coil spring (the contact portion of the bottom of the effect button reflector) and twisting the other end with a motor or the like. It is done.

  As described above, the effect button board 115 has the sensor 67a for detecting that the effect button 67 is pressed and the jog dial 68 for detecting that the jog dial 68 is rotated as shown in FIG. Two jog dial sensors 68a and 68b are mounted. When the effect button 67 is not pressed (normal state), the effect button sensor 67a is configured to output a high level (Hi), and when the effect button 67 is pressed, the sensor 67a outputs a low level (Lo). . The jog dial sensors 68a and 68b are photo reflectors, and output Hi or Lo, respectively, by detecting whether or not light is reflected by 12 reflectors (not shown) arranged in a circle on the opposing surface. It is configured as follows. When the jog dial 68 is not rotated, the sensors 68a and 68b both output Hi or Lo. The output is dependent on the rotation angle of the jog dial 68. Since the jog dial 68 includes 12 reflectors as described above, the rotation angle can be detected with a resolution of 15 degrees. For example, the outputs of the jog dial sensors 68a and 68b are both Hi (hereinafter, Hi-Hi). If the jog dial 68 is rotated 15 degrees in either the left or right direction, the outputs of the jog dial sensors 68a and 68b become Lo-Lo. That is, at the stop position of the jog dial 68, the outputs of the jog dial sensors 68a and 68b are Hi-Hi or Lo-Lo.

  For example, if the outputs of the jog dial sensors 68a and 68b are Hi-Hi, and the jog dial 68 is rotated clockwise (clockwise) from here, the outputs of the jog dial sensors 68a and 68b are Hi-Hi → Hi- Lo → Lo−Lo → Lo−Hi →... When the jog dial 68 is rotated in the reverse direction, the outputs of the jog dial sensors 68a and 68b change from Hi-Hi → Lo-Hi → Lo-Lo → Hi-Lo →. That is, by detecting in which of these patterns the outputs of the jog dial sensors 68a and 68b have changed, it is possible to know which direction the jog dial 68 has been rotated to the left and right, and Hi-Hi or Lo-Lo. It is possible to detect how many times the jog dial 68 has been rotated depending on how many times has been generated.

  Next, a main routine executed by the main controller 80 will be described using the flowchart shown in FIG. The main routine is periodically executed by a hardware interrupt about every 2 ms. In the present embodiment, the process that is executed only once from S10 to S65 is referred to as “main process”, and the process of S70 that is repeatedly executed as long as time is allowed within the remaining time after executing this main process. This is referred to as “residual processing”. The “main process” is periodically executed by the interrupt.

  When a hardware interrupt is executed by the microcomputer, it is first determined whether or not the interrupt is a normal interrupt (S10). This determination process is performed by determining whether or not the value of a predetermined area of the RAM as a memory is a predetermined value. When the process executed by the microcomputer shifts to this process, the normal process is executed. It is for judging whether it is okay. If the interrupt is not normal, microcomputer runaway due to noise or the like may be considered when power is turned on. However, microcomputer runaway may be considered to be almost impossible due to recent technological improvements, and is usually when power is turned on. When the power is turned on, the value of the predetermined area of the RAM is different from the predetermined value.

  If it is determined that the interrupt is not normal (S10: no), initial settings (for example, writing a predetermined value to the predetermined area of the memory and setting a special symbol and a normal symbol as an initial symbol to each initial to the work area of the memory) Value is written (S15), and the process proceeds to the remaining process (S70).

  If a positive determination is made that the interrupt is normal (S10: yes), an initial value random number update process is executed (S20). This process is an increment process that increments the initial random number value by 1 each time this process is executed. The initial random number value before this process is incremented by +1, but the random number value before this process is executed is the maximum. When the value is “3966”, it returns to the initial value “0” in the next processing, and 3967 integers from “0” to “3966” are repeatedly generated in ascending order.

  The big hit determination random number update process (S25) following S20 is an increment process that is incremented by 1 each time the process is executed, similar to the initial value random number update process. When the maximum value is "3966", the next process starts. Is returned to “0”, and 3967 integers from “0” to “3966” are repeatedly generated in ascending order. Note that the initial value of the jackpot determination random number is the value set in the initial value random number setting process. If this value is 250, the big hit determination random number is updated as “250” “251” “252”... “3966” “0” “1”.

  When the big hit determination random number is updated once (3967 times), the initial random number value at that time is used as the initial value of the big hit determination random number, and the big hit determination random number is +1 from the initial value. Increment processing is performed. Then, when the big hit determining random number makes one round again, the initial value random number at that time is changed to the initial value of the big hit determining random number. That is, this series of operations is repeated. In the above example, when the big hit determination random number reaches “249”, it is one round, so the next value after “249” is the value of the initial value random number. If the value of the initial random number is “87”, “249” “87” “88”... “3966” “0” “1”. Next to is a new initial random number value. The jackpot symbol determination random number update process (S30) is configured as a counter that repeatedly creates 100 integers from “0” to “99”. Each time this process is incremented by 1 and exceeds the maximum value, the initial value is “0”. Return to.

  The hit determination random number update process (S35) following S30 is configured as a counter that repeatedly creates 997 integers from “0” to “996”, and is incremented by 1 every time this process is exceeded. Return to a certain “0”. The values to be won are 31 to 40 in the normal probability state and 31 to 996 in the high probability state. This winning determination random number update process is used for lottery of normal symbols, and other initial value random numbers, big hit determination random numbers, big hit symbol determination random numbers, reach determination random numbers, and fluctuation pattern determination random numbers are drawn special symbols. Used for.

  The reach determination random number update process (S40) is configured as a counter that repeatedly generates 229 integers from “0” to “228”, and is incremented by +1 for each process and the initial value is “0”. Return to. In the normal probability state, the number of values that reach when the variable time reduction function is not activated is 21, and the values are “0” to “20”, and reach when the variable time reduction function is activated in the normal probability state. The number of values is 5, the values are “0” to “4”, the number of values that reach in the high probability state is 6, and the values are “0” to “5”.

  The variation pattern determination random number update process (S45) is configured as a counter that repeatedly creates 1021 integers from “0” to “1020”, and is incremented by 1 for each process and is the first value when the maximum value is exceeded. Return to "0". In the subsequent winning confirmation process (S50), confirmation of winning in the first starting port 11 and the second starting port 12 and input processing of each switch provided in the pachinko machine 50 and connected to the main controller 80 are executed.

  In this embodiment, when a game ball wins the first start port 11 and the second start port 12, a plurality of random numbers such as a big hit determination random number, a big hit symbol determination random number, a variation pattern determination random number, a reach determination random number, etc. are acquired. However, the number that can be reserved is limited to 4 at the first start port 11 and the second start port 12, respectively, and when the reserved memory is full, the game ball is stored in the first start port 11 or the second start port 11. (2) Even if a winning is made at the start port 12, only a prize ball is paid out, and the plurality of random numbers are not stored on hold.

  Subsequently, a success / failure determination process (S55) is performed as condition establishment determination means for determining whether or not a big hit. When this success / failure determination process (S55) ends, each output process (S60) such as an image output process is subsequently executed. In each output process (S60), as the game progresses, the main control device 80 controls the production symbol control device 82, the payout control device 81, the launch control device 84, the sub integrated control device 83, the big prize opening solenoid 14b, and the like. Each output process is executed. That is, when it is detected by the winning confirmation process (S50) that there is a winning game ball in each winning slot on the game board 1, the winning ball data is output to the payout control device 81 so as to pay out the gaming ball as the winning ball. In the process of outputting sound data corresponding to the gaming state to the sub-integrated control device 83, an error signal is output to the production symbol control device 82 to notify that there is an error when the pachinko machine 50 is abnormal. Each process is executed.

  In the subsequent fraud monitoring process (S65), it is monitored whether or not fraud is performed on the normal winning award (the first left winning port 31, the second left winning port 32, the third left winning port 33, the fourth left winning port 34). It is a process to determine whether or not the number of game balls entering the winning opening within a predetermined time is greater than a predetermined number. It is processing to do. That is, the fraud determination means is provided in the main controller 80.

  The above-described remaining process following this process is composed of the initial value random number update process (S70), but is exactly the same process as S20 described above. This process forms an infinite loop and is repeated as long as time is allowed until the next interrupt is executed. The time required to execute this processing from S10 to S65 described above differs for each interrupt depending on whether or not to execute the jackpot processing, the difference in the display mode of special symbols, and the like. As a result, the number of times the remaining process is executed is different for each interrupt, and the value updated to the initial random number is not uniform when the interrupt process shown in FIG. 9 is executed once. Thereby, the possibility that the initial value random number is synchronized with the big hit determination random number becomes extremely small. If the value of the initial random number (3967 from 0 to 3966) when the big hit determination random number is made one round, the probability of synchronization is only 1/3967. The hit determination random number update process (S35) described above may also be executed in the remaining process.

  Next, the start winning process, which is one of the winning confirmation processes S50 of FIG. 9, will be described using the flowchart of FIG. In the start winning process of the present embodiment, the stored random number value is specified so that the production symbol display device 6 can continuously produce a specific production over a variable display of a plurality of pseudo symbols. Whether or not the value is a pre-reading determination performed before the lottery (winning determination) is performed and a signal indicating the result of the pre-reading determination is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83. Therefore, the start winning process is a process including a holding storage means, a holding storage number transmission means, a random value confirmation means, and a prefetch determination signal transmission means in the present invention.

  When the start winning process is started, it is determined whether or not the first start port switch 11a has detected a game ball (S100). If the determination is affirmative (S100: yes), it is determined whether or not the first reserved storage number already stored in the main controller 80 is less than the maximum value (four in the present invention) (S105). If the determination is affirmative (S105: yes), various random values such as success / failure random numbers (random hit determination random number, random number 1 for determining big hit symbol, random number 2 for determining big hit symbol, random number for determining reach, random number for determining variation pattern) Extracted and stored in the storage area corresponding to the number of reserved memories of the main controller 80 as the first reserved memory (S110).

  Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the time reduction flag is 0 (S115). The time reduction flag is a value stored in the main controller 80. When the time reduction flag is 0, the first special symbol, the second special symbol, and the normal symbol change time is shortened and the second start is performed. When the time-short flag is 1, the main controller 80 determines that it is in the short-time state when the time-short flag is 1 to extend the opening time of the ordinary electric charge forming the mouth 12 and increase the opening opportunity. Is the value of

  If S115 is affirmative (S115: yes), the most recently stored first pending storage is read, and it is determined whether or not the big hit determination random number is different from the big hit determination table at the normal probability (S120). If the determination is affirmative (different from the jackpot value) (S120: yes), it is determined whether or not it is a super-reach value at the normal time based on the reach determination random number and the fluctuation pattern determination random number (whether both values are specific values). (S125). If S125 is positive determination (becomes super reach) (S125: yes), or if S120 is negative determination (the jackpot determination random number matches the jackpot value) (S120: no), the continuous notice permission signal is sent to the sub integrated control device. 83 (S130).

  It is possible to determine whether the content of the continuous notice permission signal is permission based on jackpot determination or permission based on super reach determination. Not only the signal indicating permission for continuous performance but also the obtained value (random number for jackpot determination, reach determination) For example, a random number for determining a variation pattern). In the present embodiment, among the various random numbers acquired when entering the first starting port 11, the continuous notice permission signal during the hold storage process based on the determination of the random numbers related to jackpot and super reach (for jackpot determination and reach determination) However, it may be possible to transmit at the same timing based on the determination of another random number (for example, a big hit symbol determination random number or a variation pattern selection random number) or a combination of other random number determinations. .

  Subsequently, after the processing of S130, after the negative determination of S115 (S115: no), or after the negative determination of S125 (non-super reach) (S125: no), the number of reserved memories of the first special symbol is indicated. A pending storage number instruction signal is transmitted to the sub integrated control device 83 (S135).

  In the above processing, the continuous notice permission signal is transmitted when the first special symbol is a big hit determination in the pre-reading determination, or when the non-big hit is a super reach determination. The effect of such a determination criterion configuration (particularly in consideration of whether or not to become super reach) will be described below.

  When considering the effect of the continuous production, the player's expectation gradually amplifies as the variation processing of the plurality of first special symbols related to the continuous production is sequentially digested. If all the continuous performances are permitted based on the above jackpot determination, the player's expectation rises every time, but it turns out that the big success is achieved when the continuous performance occurs, and the expectation is amplified. It will not be played and will be less playable. Therefore, it is necessary to prepare a pattern that deviates as a result of the continuous performance, but the fluctuation of the last special symbol related to the continuous performance (which indicates whether or not the result of this variation is a big hit) will be a normal fluctuation or generally a big hit. If there is a fluctuation pattern that has almost no, the amplitude of the player's expectation that has increased with the progress of the continuous production up to that point in time, the time when it was found that the fluctuation pattern is less likely to hit ). Therefore, the effect of the effect converges before the end of the continuous notice effect, and the player who has experienced such an effect refuses to raise the expectation as the effect of the effect in the subsequent effect that occurs. It will be.

  Since the continuous production includes the above-described problems, in the present embodiment, as a means for solving the problem, when the result of the continuous production is lost, the variation pattern of the last special symbol variation related to the continuous notice variation is configured to be super reach. With this configuration, even if the result of the continuous performance is off (not a big hit), the variation of the super reach greatly swings the player's expectation until the final result is displayed, and the effect of the effect is exhibited to the end. It has a configuration.

  Returning to the description of the process shown in FIG. 10, if the process of S135 is completed, or if a negative determination is made in S100 (S100: no) or a negative determination is made in S105 (S105: no), the second start port switch 12a detects a game ball. It is determined whether or not (S140). If it is affirmation determination (S140: yes), it will be determined whether the 2nd pending | holding memory | storage number already stored in the main control apparatus 80 is less than the maximum value (= 4 pieces) (S145). If the determination is affirmative (S145: yes), various random numbers such as success / failure random numbers (big hit determination random number, big hit symbol determination random number 1, big hit symbol determination random number 2, reach determination random number, fluctuation pattern determination random number) are extracted. Then, it is stored in the storage area corresponding to the number of reserved memories of the main controller 80 as the second reserved memory (S150).

  Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the time reduction flag is 0 (S155). If it is affirmation determination (S155: yes), the same prefetch determination process as S120 and S125 will be performed (S160). After the process of S160 or when S155 is negative (short time state) (S155: no), a reserved memory number instruction signal indicating the number of reserved memories of the second special symbol is transmitted to the sub integrated control device 83 (S165). . If the process of S165 is completed, a negative determination is made in S140 (S140: no), or a negative determination is made in S145 (S145: no), a return is returned.

  In the game specification of the present embodiment, since the continuous effect is not executed based on the prefetch determination result of the second special symbol, the result obtained in the process of S160 is not transmitted to the sub integrated control device 83, but the prefetch effect other than the continuous effect is performed. It is also possible to adopt a configuration in which the pre-reading determination result of the second special symbol is also transmitted to the sub integrated control device 83. A configuration is also conceivable in which information (random value) that is the basis of the determinations in S120 and S125 is transmitted to the sub integrated control device 83 each time, and the determinations in S120 and S125 are executed by the sub integrated control device 83. In addition, when the pre-reading effect is also performed in the second special symbol, it is preferable that the continuous effect permission signal includes a content indicating whether the random number is the first special symbol or the second special symbol. S110 and S150 correspond to the reserved storage means in the present invention, S120, S125 and 160 correspond to the random number value confirmation means, S130 corresponds to the prefetch determination signal transmission means, and S135 and S165 correspond to the reserved storage number transmission means. It corresponds to.

  Next, the success / failure determination process executed by the main control device 80 will be described using the flowcharts shown in FIGS. When the determination process is started in FIG. 11, main controller 80 determines whether or not the special electric accessory is operating based on the jackpot flag (S200). If the determination in S200 is negative (S200: no), the special symbol is not changing (S205: no), and the confirmed symbol is not displayed (S210: no), the process proceeds to S250 in FIG. It is determined whether or not there is storage (holding storage in S150 described above) (S250).

  If the determination is affirmative (S250: yes), the second reserved storage number is decremented (S255), and the process proceeds to S270. If a negative determination is made (S250: no), it is determined whether or not there is a first hold storage (the hold storage in S110 described above) (S260). If the determination is affirmative (S260: yes), the first reserved storage number is decremented (S265), and the process proceeds to S270.

  In S270, the oldest one of the second reserved memories (the first reserved memory if the process is shifted from S265) is read (the reserved memory is erased), and the probability variation flag is set (ie, 1) or not. Determine. Here, the probability variation flag of 1 means that the current pachinko machine 50 is in a high probability gaming state. If the determination is affirmative (S270: yes), the read big hit determination random number is collated with the hit value recorded in the probability variation table (S275). Here, the number of hit values is 100, which are 758 to 777, 1314 to 1333, 1758 to 1777, 2758 to 2777, and 3314 to 3333. That is, the hit probability is 1 / 39.67. If the determination is negative (S270: no), the read big hit determination random number is collated with the hit value recorded in the normal table (S280). Here, the number of hit values is 10, which is 775 to 777, 1775 to 1777, and 2774 to 2777. That is, the hit probability is 1 / 396.7. Based on the determination in S275 or S280, it is determined whether or not the game is a big hit (S285). If the determination is affirmative (S285: yes), the winning symbol is determined by the big hit symbol determining random number (S290).

  The contents of the jackpot symbol will be described with reference to FIGS. The jackpot symbol is shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 15, there are 10 types of jackpot symbols displayed on the first special symbol display device 9 and the second special symbol display device 10, and the symbols 1 (the top symbol in the diagram) to the symbols 6 are probable. Symbols, symbol 7 to symbol 10 (the bottom symbol in this diagram) are normal symbols. In addition, symbols 4 to 6 are big wins for 2 rounds, and the other symbols are big hits for 15 rounds. Note that the probability that each jackpot symbol is displayed is set to be generated evenly for the jackpot symbol determination random numbers for the first special symbol, as shown in FIG. 16 (a). On the other hand, for the second special symbol, as shown in FIG. 16 (b), the symbols 1 to 3 are set to be generated with twice the probability of the symbols 7 to 10. Further, the symbols 4 to 6 are set so as not to occur. As a result, in the lottery with the first special symbol, 15 rounds are won with a probability of 7/10, and in the lottery with the second special symbol, 15 rounds are won with a probability of 100%. In other words, the jackpot with the second special symbol can be expected to win more prize balls, which is a jackpot that is advantageous to the player. The probability of shifting to the probability variation state is 6/10 for both the first special symbol and the second special symbol.

  As shown in FIG. 17, the 15 round probability variation jackpot assigned to symbols 1 to 3 is to open the grand prize winning opening 14 for a maximum of 28 seconds 15 times. The operation of the symbol variation time shortening function (also simply referred to as the time shortening function or the time shortening function) and the operation of the normal electric accessory opening extension function (also simply referred to as the opening extension function) are both continued until the next jackpot. The 15 round normal jackpot assigned to symbols 7 to 10 is to open the grand prize winning opening 14 for a maximum of 28 seconds 15 times. After that, the time shortening function and the opening extension function are activated. Continue until the special symbol changes 100 times. The probability variation function does not work. The two-round probability variation jackpot assigned to symbols 4 to 6 is marked as a surprise jackpot in FIG. 17 and is a two-time opening of the big winning opening 14 for a maximum of 2 seconds. The fluctuating function operates until the next big hit. Both the symbol variation time shortening function and the normal electric utility opening extension function change whether the special symbols that display symbols 4 to 6 are activated or deactivated depending on the gaming state when the variation starts. To do.

  That is, if the state at the time of the change is a state in which the time is activated, both the time shortening function and the opening extension function are operated until the next big hit. On the other hand, if the state at the time of the change is a state where the time reduction is not activated, neither the time shortening function nor the opening extension function is activated. Note that the time-shortening function and the open extension function set an upper limit value in a counter called the number of time-savings during these operations, count down each time the special symbol fluctuates, and stop the operation when it becomes zero. In the case of 15 rounds of big hits, 100 is set as the number of time reductions. When operating the time-shortening function and the open extension function until the next big hit, it is substantially realized by setting 10,000 as the number of time-shortening times. The above-described “probable change until the next big hit” is realized by setting 10,000 as the number of probable changes. Like the number of time reductions, the probability variation number is counted down every time the special symbol varies, and when the probability variation becomes zero, the operation of the probability variation function is stopped.

  Note that, as shown in FIG. 17, the small hit is to open the big prize opening 14 for a maximum of 2 seconds twice. After the completion, all of the probability variation function, the time shortening function, and the opening extension function are performed. Does not work. However, this means that these functions will not be triggered by the occurrence / termination of a small hit, and the state at the start of fluctuation of the special symbol that caused the small hit is maintained. . That is, when the change is started in the probability change state, the gaming state after the small hit is the probability change state, and when the change is started in the time reduction state, the game is in the time reduction state, and the change in the open extension state. When is started, it is in an open extension state. This means that it is difficult to distinguish the small hit and the sudden big hit from the opening pattern of the big winning opening 14, and whether the time-shortening function or the opening extension function is activated in the subsequent state. . Note that when the probability variation function is not activated, small hits and sudden big hits occur, and the gaming state after each of these ends is different (the probability variation function does not operate for small hits, and the probability big hit is a probability. However, it may be difficult for the player to determine whether or not the probability variation function is activated by making the effects associated with this activation / deactivation exactly the same. it can.

  Specifically, for example, when the special symbol hits the symbols 1 to 3, the effect symbols “111” to “999” shown in FIG. 18 are fixedly displayed on the effect symbol display device 6, and the special symbol is the symbol 7 In the case of winning at -10, the effect symbols “222”, “444”, “666”, and “888” shown in FIG. 18 are fixedly displayed on the effect symbol display device 6, but when the special symbols are hit in symbols 4 to 6, In the case of a small hit, the latent symbol “246” shown in FIG. This makes it difficult for the player to know whether or not the probability variation function has been activated.

  If the production symbol is “222”, “444”, “666”, “888” and a big hit, the promotion effect will be given during the big hit game, and if the special symbol at that time is the symbols 1 to 3, after the big hit game ends Informs that the probability variation function is activated, and informs that the probability variation function is not activated after the big hit game if the special symbol is 7-10.

  Returning to FIG. When the jackpot symbol is determined in this way, the variation pattern is determined by the random number for determining the variation pattern (S295), and the jackpot setting process is performed (S300). The jackpot setting process is based on the determined jackpot design, the game status after jackpot (such as whether there is a probability change or opening extension) and information about the jackpot game (opening time, opening pattern, jackpot ending time, number of rounds, etc.) It is a process to acquire. Note that the opening time and ending time in the case of two round big hits are set differently depending on the number of reserved symbols stored in special symbols.

  If it is determined in S285 that the player has come off, it is determined whether or not a small hit is made (S305). Here, when the big hit determination random number is 301 to 361, the big hit is determined. That is, the small hit probability is about 1/65. If the determination is affirmative, a small hit symbol is determined (S310), and a variation pattern is determined by a variation pattern determination random number (S315). The determination of the small hit symbol is performed by a random symbol for determining the small hit symbol acquired when the ball enters the first start port 11 or the second start port 12. This random number takes a value of 0-9. When the small hit is also out (S305: no), the variation pattern is determined based on the reach determination random number and the variation pattern determination random number (S320). When the variation pattern is set in S315 or S320 in this way, a loss setting process is performed (S325). In the lose setting process, if the number of time reductions or the number of times of probability change is positive, -1 is respectively set.

  Subsequent to S300 or S325, the data indicating the above-mentioned lottery result, specifically, one of the normal big hit, the probable big hit, the out of reach (with out of reach but with reach display), the out of with small hit or no reach display. A change start command (display control command) including change data specifying the indicated data and change time is output to the sub-integrated control device 83 (S330), and special game processing is performed. Although the effect symbol display device 6 starts the variation display of the effect symbol by the process of S330, the main controller 80 also starts the variation of the special symbol almost simultaneously.

  If it is determined in S205 of FIG. 11 that the special symbol is changing (S205: yes), the process proceeds to S340 of FIG. 13 and the symbol change time (based on the change pattern of S295, S315, or S320) has elapsed. It is determined whether or not. If the determination is negative (S340: no), the special game process is performed. If the determination is affirmative, the confirmed symbol display process (S345) is performed, and then the special game process is performed. In the fixed symbol display process, a command for displaying a fixed symbol (symbol fixed command) is output to the sub-integrated control device 83, and a command is output to the first special symbol display device 9 or the second special symbol display device 10. To stop at the fixed symbol.

  If it is determined in S210 in FIG. 11 that the confirmed symbol is being displayed, the process proceeds to S350 in FIG. 14 to determine whether or not the display time of the confirmed symbol has ended. In the case of negative determination (S350: no), special game processing is performed. If the determination is affirmative (S350: yes), the display of the confirmed symbol is terminated (S355), and it is determined whether the special symbol that is confirmed and displayed is a combination (array) that is a big hit (S360). If an affirmative determination is made (S360: yes), it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag is 1 (S365). If the probability variation flag is 1 (S365: yes), the probability variation flag is set to 0 in S370, and the process proceeds to S375. If the probability variation flag is not 1 (S365: no), the process proceeds to S375. In S375, it is determined whether or not the time reduction flag is 1. If the time reduction flag is 1 (S375: yes), the time reduction flag is set to 0 in S380, and the process proceeds to S385. If the time reduction flag is not 1 (S375: no), the process proceeds to S385 as it is.

  In S385, the big hit flag is set by the condition device operation start processing. In step S390, the accessory continuous operation device is operated, and in step S395, a big hit start effect process is performed. In the jackpot start effect process, a command for starting the jackpot game and information related to the jackpot game (such as the jackpot opening time, release pattern, jackpot ending time, number of rounds, etc.) are transmitted to the sub integrated control device 83. When the big hit start effect process ends, a special game process is performed.

  If it is determined in S360 that the special symbol that has been confirmed and displayed is not a big win (S360: no), it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag is 1, and if it is 1 (S400: yes), the number of probability variations Whether or not is 0 is determined (S405). If the probability variation count is 0 (S405: yes), the probability variation flag is set to 0 in S410, and the process proceeds to S415. When the probability variation flag is not 1 (S400: no) or when the probability variation number is not 0 (S405: no), the processing proceeds to S415 as it is. In S415, it is determined whether or not the time reduction flag is 1. If it is 1 (S415: yes), it is determined whether or not the number of time reductions is 0 (S420). If the number of time reductions is 0 (S420: yes), the time reduction flag is set to 0 in S425 and the process proceeds to S430. When the time reduction flag is not 1 (S415: no) or when the time reduction count is not 0 (S420: no), the process proceeds to S430 as it is.

  In S430, a state designation command indicating whether the current game state is being changed or not is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83, and in S435, the special display that is confirmed is displayed. It is determined whether or not the symbol is a combination (arrangement) that makes a small hit. If the combination is a small hit (S435: yes), a special electric accessory starting process (S440) is performed, and a small hit start effect process is performed in S445. In the small hit start effect process, a command for starting the small hit game and information related to the small hit game (opening time for the small hit, ending time for the small hit, etc.) are transmitted to the sub integrated control device 83. When the small hit start effect process ends, the special game process is executed. If it is determined in S435 that the combination is not a small hit (S435: no), the special game process is executed as it is.

  Next, the special game process will be described using the flowcharts shown in FIGS. When the special game process is started in FIG. 19, the main control device 80 determines whether or not the accessory continuous operation device is operating based on the jackpot flag (S500). If the accessory continuous operation device is operating (S500: yes), it is determined whether or not the special winning opening 14 is open (S505). If the big prize opening 14 is not being opened (S505: no), it is determined whether the big prize opening 14 is closed during the interval between rounds (S510). If it is not during the interval (S510: no), it is determined whether the big hit end effect is being performed (S515). If this is also a negative determination (S515: no), it is determined whether or not the time required for the production to start the big hit game has passed (S520). When the big hit start effect time has elapsed (S520: yes), the big winning opening opening process (S525) is performed and this process is ended (return).

  If it is determined in S505 that the big prize opening 14 is open, the process proceeds to S550 in FIG. 20 and it is determined whether or not ten big prize openings 14 have been won. In the present embodiment, the number is 10, but it may be 9 or 8, and is not particularly limited. When ten winning prize openings 14 are won (S550: yes), the process proceeds to S560, and the closing prize closing process is performed. Then, a big hit interval process (S565) is performed, and the special game process is terminated. If ten winning prize openings 14 have not been won (S550: no), the process proceeds to S555, and it is determined whether or not the opening time of the special winning opening 14 has ended. In this embodiment, in the case of a big hit in 15 rounds, the maximum opening time of each round is set to 28 seconds. Of course, it is not limited to this number of seconds. When the opening time is over (S555: yes), the process merges with S560, and when it is not over (S555: no), the special game process is finished.

  If it is determined in S510 in FIG. 19 that the interval is in progress, the process proceeds to S570 in FIG. 20 to determine whether or not the big hit interval time has elapsed. If the interval time has elapsed (S570: yes), it is determined whether or not the last round was the last winning opening 14 opened (S575). If it is the final round (S575: yes), a big hit end effect process (S580) is performed, and the special game process is ended. If it is not the final round (S575: no), the process of opening the special winning opening 14 is performed again (S585), and the special game process is terminated. When it is determined that the big hit interval time has not elapsed (S570: no), the special game process is terminated as it is. In the process of opening / closing the special winning opening 14, a signal is also transmitted to the sub integrated control device 83. Based on the signal, the sub integrated control device 83 grasps the current round and performs an effect corresponding to the round.

  If it is determined in S515 in FIG. 19 that the big hit end effect is being performed, the process proceeds to S600 in FIG. 21 to determine whether or not the big hit end effect time has elapsed. When the big hit end effect time has elapsed (S600: yes), the operation of the accessory continuous operation device is stopped (S605), and the operation of the condition device is stopped (S610). Then, it is determined whether or not the next game state acquired in S300 shifts to probability change (S615). When shifting to probability change (S615: yes), the number of times of probability change is set (S620), the probability change flag is set to 1 (S625), and the process proceeds to S630. When the probability variation flag is set to 1, the winning probability of the special symbol is improved in this embodiment. When the process does not shift to the probability change (S615: no), the process proceeds to S630 as it is. If the confirmed symbol is a two-round big hit symbol, it is determined as yes in S615, and the probability variation flag is set.

  In S630, it is determined whether or not to shift to a short time in the next gaming state. In case of shifting to time reduction (S630: yes), the number of time reduction is set (S635), the time reduction flag is set to 1 (S640), and the process of transmitting the jackpot end command to the sub integrated control device 83 is performed (S645). Then, the state designation command is transmitted to the sub integrated control device 83 (S650), and the special game process is terminated. When the hour / short flag is set to 1, in this embodiment, the average symbol time for special symbols is shortened, the opening extension function of the ordinary electric accessory 12 is set, and the value of the hour / times counter is set. If the time does not change quickly (S630: no), the process goes straight to S645. If the confirmed symbol is a two-round jackpot symbol, it is determined to be no in S630 and the time does not shift. However, if the confirmed symbol is a two-round jackpot symbol during the time reduction, it is determined to be yes in S630, and the time reduction state is maintained. The above is the special game process.

  If it is determined in FIG. 19 that the accessory continuous operation device is not operating (S500: no), the small hit game process shown in FIGS. 22 and 23 is executed. When this process is activated, it is determined in S700 whether or not the special electric accessory is in operation. If it is in operation (S700: yes), it is determined whether or not the special winning opening 14 is open (S705). In the case of negative determination (S705: no), it is determined whether it is during the interval between the small hit games (S710). If it is not the interval between the small hit games (S710: no) and is not in the end effect of the small hit game (S715: no), it waits for the time required for the start effect of the small hit game to elapse (S720: yes). Then, the special winning opening 14 is opened (S725), and this process is terminated. If it is determined that the special electric accessory is not operating (S700: no) or that the time required for the small hit start effect has not elapsed (S720: no), the present process is terminated. .

  If it is determined in S705 in FIG. 22 that the big prize opening 14 is open, the process proceeds to S750 in FIG. 23, and it is determined whether or not ten big prize openings 14 have been won. When it is determined that ten winning prize openings 14 have not been won (S750: no), the process proceeds to S755, and it is determined whether or not the opening time of the big winning opening 14 has ended. In this embodiment, in the case of a small hit, the longest time for each opening is set to 0.8 seconds. Of course, it is not limited to this number of seconds. When the opening time is over (S755: yes), a special winning opening closing process is performed in S760. Then, a small hit interval process (S765) is performed, and the small hit game process is terminated. If ten winning prizes 14 are won (S750: yes), the process goes directly to S760, and if the opening time of the big winning opening 14 has not ended (S755: no), the small hit game processing is ended.

  If it is determined in S710 in FIG. 22 that the small hit interval is in progress, the process proceeds to S770 in FIG. 23 to determine whether or not the small hit interval time has elapsed. When the small hit interval time has elapsed (S770: yes), it is determined in S775 whether the large winning opening 14 has been opened a predetermined number of times (here, twice) or 10 have been won. If the determination is affirmative (S775: yes), a small hit end effect process (S780) is performed to end the small hit game process. In the case of a negative determination (S775: no), the big prize opening 14 is opened once for 0.8 seconds by the big prize opening process (S785), and the small hit game process is ended. In other words, in the small win, the big winning opening 14 is basically opened twice for 0.8 seconds, but if there are 10 or more winnings in one opening, the small winning ends only by one opening. To do. Actually, it is rare that 10 or more winnings are generated in one opening.

  If it is determined in S715 in FIG. 22 that the small hit end effect is being performed, the process proceeds to S790 in FIG. 23 to determine whether or not the small hit end effect time has elapsed. When it is determined that the small hit end effect time has elapsed (S790: yes), the operation of the special electric accessory is stopped in S795, and the small hit end command is transmitted to the sub integrated control device 83 (S800). End the small hit game process. If it is determined that the small hit end effect time has not elapsed (S790: no), the small hit game processing is ended as it is.

  Next, the jackpot start command reception process executed by the sub integrated control device 83 will be described with reference to FIG. The jackpot start command reception process is a process including effect pattern selection means and load device control means in the present invention. When the jackpot start command reception process is started, it is determined whether or not a jackpot start command is received from the main controller 80 (S900). The jackpot start command is a command transmitted from the main control device 80 to the sub integrated control device 83 in the jackpot start effect process in S395 of FIG.

  If S900 is affirmative (S900: yes), the distribution random number 1 generated by the sub-integrated control device 83 is extracted (S905), and it is determined whether the type of effect jackpot symbol is a common symbol (see FIG. 18) (S910). ). If the determination is affirmative (S910: yes), the value of the distribution random number 1 extracted in S905 and the game state information after the jackpot game end included in the received jackpot start command (the lottery result on whether to make a high probability state) and Accordingly, the jackpot effect pattern implemented on the effect symbol display device 6 and the load factor applied to the effect button 67 or the jog dial 68 are selected from the jackpot effects B, C, and D shown in FIG. 25 (S915). The load device is set to operate at the selected load factor in the selected jackpot effect operation means effective period (S920). Subsequently, an instruction signal for displaying the jackpot effect pattern selected by the above process on the effect symbol display device 6 is transmitted to the effect symbol control device 82 (S925), and the process returns. Note that the jackpot effect D is selected only when the lottery result indicating whether or not the high probability state is set has a high probability. Therefore, the big hit effect D is a confirmed effect of transition to a high probability state.

  If S910 is negative, that is, if the effect jackpot symbol is not a common symbol (S910: no), it is determined whether or not the effect jackpot symbol is a probability variation symbol (see FIG. 18) (S930). If the determination is affirmative (S930: yes), a probability variation effect pattern that is a jackpot effect A (see FIG. 25) is selected (S935), the process proceeds to S925, the same process as the process described above is performed, and the process returns.

  If S900 is negative (S900: no), it is determined whether a small hit start command has been received (S940). The small hit start command is a command transmitted from the main control device 80 to the sub integrated control device 83 in the small hit start effect process in S445 of FIG. If S940 is negative (S940: no), the process returns. If S940 is affirmative (S940: yes), or if S930 is negative (effect big hit symbol is a latent symbol) (S930: no), a per-hidden effect selection is performed ( S945), the process proceeds to S925, the same process as the process described above is performed, and the process returns. When the latent hit effect is selected by the selection process of S945, it is difficult for the player to determine whether the two round probability change big hit or the small hit.

  The above is the description of the jackpot start command reception process. S915 and S930 correspond to the effect pattern selection means in the present invention, S915 corresponds to the load factor selection means, and S920 corresponds to the load device control means. In this embodiment, the jackpot start command receiving process is configured to select a jackpot effect to be performed during the jackpot game, but the special control variation start command that the main control device 80 performs in S330 of FIG. In the variation start command reception process executed by the sub integrated control device 83 based on the command transmitted by the transmission process, it may be configured to select the big hit effect. This is because it is possible to determine the normal big hit and the probable big hit from the contents of the command sent in the special figure fluctuation start command transmission process. In both the fluctuation start command reception process and the big hit start command reception process The game state after the end of the big hit game may be confirmed, and the pattern of the big hit game effect may be selected.

  As shown in the chart of FIG. 25, when the jackpot effect B (fighter effect) is selected, if the gaming state (lottery result) after the jackpot game ends is low probability (normal probability state), the operation stage of the load device 80% is selected as 0 stage, and the remaining 20% is selected as 1 stage. If the lottery result is in a high probability state, 30% is selected as 0 level and the remaining 70% is selected as 1 level. When the jackpot effect C (car effect) is selected, if the lottery result after the jackpot game ends is in a normal probability state, the load device operation stage is 40% in one stage, 30% in two stages, and 20% in three stages. 10% is selected in four stages (maximum load factor). If the lottery result is in a high probability state, the operation stage of the load device is selected as 1 stage for 10%, 2 stages for 20%, 3 stages for 30%, and 4 stages (maximum load factor) for 40%. Further, when D (due effect) is selected as the big hit effect, the lottery result is always in a high probability state, and the four stages (maximum load factor) are always selected as the operation stage of the load device in this case.

  As can be seen from this selection result (setting contents), even when the same type of jackpot effect is selected, a different load factor is selected according to the lottery result indicating whether or not to shift to the high probability state (load at different rates). When the stage (load factor) is selected) and the lottery result is in a high probability state, the ratio of selecting a high load factor is larger. When determining whether or not to win a big hit, it is determined that the gaming state after the big hit game is shifted to a high probability state according to the random number for determining the big hit symbol, and the big hit effect using the operation means is selected at the start of the big hit game. In such a case, during the effective period of the operating means during the big hit effect, the operating means must be loaded (the load factor selecting means always selects one or more load factors), and the big hit game ends when determining whether or not the big hit is made If it is determined that the state does not shift to a high probability state later, and a jackpot effect that uses the operation means is selected at the time of starting the jackpot game, a load is always applied to the operation means during the operation means effective period during the jackpot effect. There may be a configuration in which the load factor selection means always selects the zero stage load factor.

  Moreover, since it is not the structure which performs the notification effect of the lottery result using the operation means in all the jackpot effects, even if it decides to shift to a high probability state, the jackpot effect uses the operation means to notify the lottery result The load device does not operate unless a predetermined jackpot effect (a jackpot effect B, C, D) is performed. Further, as can be seen from the determination in S910 of the jackpot start command receiving process, when the type of the staged jackpot symbol (the staged symbol indicating the jackpot occurrence) is the common symbol shown in FIG. 18 (after the jackpot game is finished depending on the staged symbol) Only when the gaming state of the player cannot be recognized), the big hit effect (B, C, D) for performing the notification effect of the lottery result using the operation means is not selected.

  Next, using the flowcharts shown in FIGS. 26 and 27, the operation means execution determination process executed by the sub integrated control device 83 during the operation means effective period during the big hit effects B, C, and D will be described. In this embodiment, when a big hit game in which the big hit effects B, C, and D are executed, during the seventh round when the big winning opening 14 starts the seventh opening operation, the effect using the effect button 67 or the jog dial 68 ( Promotion promotion). When the seventh round starts, the effect display indicating the operation content of the operation means (the effect button 67 or the jog dial 68) is performed on the effect symbol display device 6, and the operation of the operation means (the effect button 67 or the jog dial 68) is effective. Until the specified operation content is executed (completed) by the player, or when the player's operation is not completed, until the opening operation of the special winning opening 14 is finished (up to a predetermined number of 10 winnings or opening) The operation effective period of the operation means (the effect button 67 or the jog dial 68) is 28 seconds from the start.

  When the operation means execution determination process is started, it is determined whether or not 7 rounds of the big hit game for instructing the operation content of the operation means are in operation (S1005). If an affirmative determination is made (S1005: yes), it is determined whether or not the operation button 67 or the jog dial 68 is in an effective operation period (S1007) (when the operation corresponding to the operation instruction display is completed even during the 7th round operation). Because the operation valid time ends). If S1007 is negative (S1007: no), the process returns and if affirmative (S1007: yes), it is determined whether the production button sensor 67a or the jog dial sensors 68a, 68b has detected an operation according to the instruction content (S1010). . If the determination is negative (S1010: no), the process returns. If the determination is affirmative (S1010: yes), the instruction operation completion setting is transmitted to the effect symbol control device 82 as an instruction operation completion setting (S1025). The operation valid period of the button 67 or the jog dial 68 is ended (S1030).

  Following S1030, it is determined whether or not the load device is in operation (S1035). If the determination is affirmative (S1035: yes), the operation of the load device is terminated (S1040). A signal instructing the execution of the post-notification indicating that it was operating at the operation stage is transmitted (S1045) and the process returns. If S1035 is negative (S1035: no), a signal instructing execution of the post-notification indicating that the load device has not been operated is transmitted to the effect symbol control device 82 (S1050), and the process returns.

  If S1005 is negative (S1005: no), the process proceeds to the flowchart of FIG. 27 to determine whether the operation valid period end processing has been performed (S1060). If affirmative (S1060: yes), return to the return. (S1060: no), an operation valid period end process is performed (S1065), and it is determined whether or not the load device is operating (S1070). If the determination is affirmative (S1070: yes), the operation of the load device is terminated (S1075), and if the determination is negative (S1070: no), the process returns.

  The above is the description of the operation means execution determination process. When the load device is operating by the load device operation end process executed in S1040 or S1075, the operation of the load device is terminated at the end of the effective period of the operation means. In the fluctuation start command reception process (not shown), the operation of the load device is confirmed when the fluctuation start command is received. It is the composition which carries out.

  Further, in this embodiment, the operating means is operated as instructed according to the operation stage (including non-operation) of the load device during the effective period (positive determination in S1010), after the effective period ends. That is, after the operation of the load device is finished, the operation status of the load device during the effective period is notified after the fact (the effect contents on the effect symbol display device 6 during the effective period are not changed). Specifically, when the operating condition of the load device is determined through an affirmative determination in S1010 (S1035), a post-notification instruction (S1045, S1050) corresponding to the determination result and the operation stage of the load device is performed. However, when the operating status of the load device is determined without going through the affirmative determination in S1010 (S1070), the post-alarm notification is not performed regardless of the operating status of the load device (the post-alarm notification is not performed).

  If there is no change in the content of the effect on the effect symbol display device 6 during the effective period according to the operation status of the load device during the effective period, the player presses the effect button 67 or the jog dial 68 to determine the operation status of the load device. The first time you feel it, you will be surprised and your taste will increase. However, there is a problem in that it cannot be determined whether the sense of operation felt is a production or failure. However, if the load status is notified in advance, it is possible to determine whether it is a production or a failure. However, since it is known in advance, there will be no surprise when it is operated. In the present embodiment, the operation status of the load device is notified after the end of the operation effective period (after the fact), so that both the above problems are solved.

  In addition, as described with reference to the chart of FIG. 25, the load device sets a high load factor with a higher probability as the lottery result of whether or not a high probability state is reached after the jackpot game ends is higher, In the big hit effect C, the higher the probability of the lottery, the higher the probability of selecting the highest load factor (4 stages). Therefore, if the load device is operating at a high load stage, the degree of expectation of probability fluctuation (high probability state) after the big hit game ends is high.

  If the player actually operates the operation means and feels the operating condition of the load device, and if a post-notification is performed after the effective period, the probability of probability change is doubled by the sense of operation and the content of the post-notification. However, in the present embodiment, if the production button 67 or the jog dial 68 is not operated, even if the effective period ends, the operation status of the load device, in other words, whether or not the expectation of the probability change is high. The notification shown is not implemented. Since the expectation of probability change is a matter that the player is interested in, this configuration further encourages the player to operate the effect button 67 and the jog dial 68, resulting in the effect of drawing out the effect provided by the gaming machine. There is.

  Next, using the timing charts shown in FIGS. 28 to 31, the round operation period of the big hit effect (B, C, D) using the effect button 67 or the jog dial 68, the operating means effective period, and the load device operation Explain the relationship with the period. FIG. 28 (1) is a timing chart showing a case where the operation as instructed is not performed during the operation means effective period.

  In this case, at the time of starting 7 rounds of the big hit game in which the big hit effects B, C, D are started, the operation means effective period is started and the operation of the effect button 67 or the jog dial 68 becomes effective. At the same time, an operation instruction display for instructing the operation of the effect button 67 or the jog dial 68 is started on the effect symbol display device 6, and the operation of the load device is started according to the setting contents of the load device operation setting process (S975) ((1 In the example of 3), a three-stage operation is started).

  During the operation means effective period, until the operation of the instructed effect button 67 or the jog dial 68 is completed, the effect instructing the operation is continuously displayed on the effect symbol display device 6. In the state where the operation as instructed is not performed, the game ball enters the active winning prize opening 14 or the measurement of the opening time timer of the winning prize opening 14 proceeds, and the 7 winning rounds of the winning prize opening 14 are released. When the operation ends (A), the operation of the load device ends when the load device is operating at the same time as the operation means effective period is ended (S1065, S1075). Also, the operation instruction display on the effect symbol display device 6 ends at this point.

  When the 7 round opening operation of the big prize opening 14 is completed, the 8 round opening operation is started after the closing interval. In this case, since the effect button 67 or the jog dial 68 is not operated according to the operation instruction during the 7-round opening operation, even if the 7-round opening operation ends, whether or not to shift to the high probability state after the big hit game ends. The effect of notifying the lottery result or the effect suggesting the lottery result is not displayed, and the jackpot effect corresponding to the 8th round is started without performing the post-notification of the operating state of the load device during the operation means effective period. . The game state after the end of the big hit game that has not been notified (whether or not to shift to the probability variation state) is notified during the interval period after the end of the 15th round, but various timings can be considered for this notification time ( For example, any time from the big hit game after the 8th round to the start of symbol change after the big hit game).

  FIG. 28 (2) is a timing chart showing a case where an operation as instructed is performed within the operating means effective period. Also in this case, the same processing as (1) is performed until the start of the seventh round, and when the effect button 67 or the jog dial 68 completes the operation as indicated by the operation instruction during the operation means effective period, the time (B ), If the load device is operating simultaneously with the end of the operating means effective period, the operation of the load device is also ended (S1030, S1040). Also, the operation instruction display on the effect symbol display device 6 ends at this point.

  In response to the operation of the effect button 67 or the jog dial 68 that has ended the operation means effective period, an effect suggesting a lottery result is performed on the effect symbol display device 6, and then the flow from the effect Inform the lottery result. In addition, since the operation according to the operation instruction display is performed during the operation means effective period, a post-notification indicating the operating state of the load device during the operation means effective period is performed on the effect symbol display device 6 (details of the effects) The description will be given later). Note that, regardless of whether or not the operation means is operated as instructed, the lottery result as to whether or not to shift to the high probability state after the end of the big hit game does not change.

  FIGS. 29 (1) and 29 (2) are timing charts when the load stage changes during the operation means effective period. FIG. 29 (1) is the operation means effective period as in FIG. 28 (1). The case where the operation as instructed is not performed is shown, and (2) shows the case where the operation as instructed is performed during the operating means effective period, as in (2) of FIG.

  Also in FIG. 29 (1), when the special winning opening 14 starts a 7-round opening operation, the operation means effective period starts and the operation of the effect button 67 or the jog dial 68 becomes effective. At this time, the load device starts operating based on a preset load stage (four stages in the example). In the example shown in FIG. 29, the load apparatus operates from one stage operation to four stages during the operating means effective period. It gradually changes until. Due to this change, the load on the effect button 67 or the jog dial 68 increases as time elapses during the operation means effective period, and the operation is difficult to execute. In addition, if the preset load stage is three stages, it changes gradually from one stage operation to three stages, and if the preset load stage is two stages, it changes from one stage operation to two stages and is preset. If the load stage is one stage, the load stage does not change.

  Even during the effective period of the operation means shown in FIG. 29 (1), the effect of instructing the operation of the effect button 67 or the jog dial 68 is continued on the effect symbol display device 6 until the operation of the instructed effect button 67 or the jog dial 68 is completed. To display. In the state where the operation as instructed is not performed, the game ball enters the active winning prize opening 14 or the measurement of the opening time timer of the winning prize opening 14 proceeds, and the 7 winning rounds of the winning prize opening 14 are released. When the operation ends (A), the operation of the load device is also ended if the load device is operating simultaneously with the end of the operating means effective period. Also, the operation instruction display on the effect symbol display device 6 ends at this point.

  When the 7 round opening operation of the big prize opening 14 is completed, the 8 round opening operation is started after the closing interval. In this case, the effect button 67 or the jog dial 68 is not operated according to the operation instruction during the 7-round opening operation, so the effect suggesting the result of the lottery or the lottery of whether or not to shift to the high probability state after the big hit game is finished. The effect of notifying the result is not performed, and the jackpot effect corresponding to the 8th round is started without performing the subsequent notification of the operation state of the load device during the operation means effective period. The gaming state after the end of the jackpot game that was not notified (whether or not to shift to the probability variation state) is notified during the interval period after the end of the 15th round.

  FIG. 29 (2) is a timing chart showing a case where an operation as instructed is performed within the operating means effective period. Also in this case, the same processing as (1) is performed until the start of the seventh round, and the load device increases the operation stage along with the passage of time according to the preset load stage (four stages). When the effect button 67 or the jog dial 68 completes the operation as indicated by the operation instruction during the operation means effective period, the operation means effective period ends at that time, and at the same time, if the load device is activated, the load device The operation of is also terminated. Also, the operation instruction display on the effect symbol display device 6 ends at this point.

  In response to the operation of the effect button 67 or the jog dial 68 that has ended the operation means effective period, an effect suggesting a lottery result is performed on the effect symbol display device 6, and then the flow from the effect Inform the lottery result. In addition, since the operation according to the operation instruction display is performed during the operation means effective period, a post-notification indicating the operating state of the load device during the operation means effective period is performed on the effect symbol display device 6. Note that the lottery result as to whether or not to shift to the probability variation state does not change regardless of whether or not the operation of the operating means is performed as instructed.

  In the example of FIG. 29 (2), since the operation according to the operation instruction is completed after the load level of the load device has increased to 4 levels, the content of the post-notification as to whether the load device has been activated is 4 Although the step operation is shown, if the completion of the operation is a three-step operation, the three-step operation may be notified, or the set four-step operation may be indicated. In addition, the notification content in this case may be content indicating that the operation was originally completed in four steps but ended in three steps. The configurations of FIGS. 29 (1) and 29 (2) are configured such that the higher the degree of expectation that the gaming state after the big hit game ends will shift to the high probability state, the higher the operation stage of the load device is.

  FIG. 30 is a timing chart of a configuration in which the magnitude of the load due to the operation of the load device changes during the operation means effective period, as in FIG. 29. In FIG. Instead of sequentially switching the load stages, the load applied to the operating means from the start of the operating means effective period is increased linearly (linear method) in direct proportion to the passage of time.

  In FIG. 30 (1), when the grand prize winning opening 14 starts the 7-round opening operation, the operation means effective period starts and the operation of the effect button 67 or the jog dial 68 becomes effective. From this point, the load device operates, and the load applied to the effect button 67 or the jog dial 68 is increased linearly with the passage of time. Due to this change, during the operation means effective period, the load on the effect button 67 or the jog dial 68 increases as time elapses, making it difficult to execute the operation.

  Even during the effective period of the operation means shown in FIG. 30, until the operation of the instructed effect button 67 or the jog dial 68 is completed, the effect instructing the operation of the effect button 67 or the jog dial 68 is continuously displayed on the effect symbol display device 6. . In the state where the operation as instructed is not performed, the game ball enters the active winning prize opening 14 or the measurement of the opening time timer of the winning prize opening 14 proceeds, and the 7 winning rounds of the winning prize opening 14 are released. When the operation ends (A), the operation of the load device is also ended if the load device is operating simultaneously with the end of the operating means effective period. Also, the operation instruction display on the effect symbol display device 6 ends at this point.

  When the 7 round opening operation of the big prize opening 14 is completed, the 8 round opening operation is started after the closing interval. In this case, the effect button 67 or the jog dial 68 is not operated according to the operation instruction during the 7-round opening operation, so the effect suggesting the result of the lottery or the lottery of whether or not to shift to the high probability state after the big hit game is finished. The effect of notifying the result is not performed, and the jackpot effect corresponding to the 8th round is started without performing the subsequent notification of the operation state of the load device during the operation means effective period. The gaming state after the end of the jackpot game that was not notified (whether or not to shift to the probability variation state) is notified during the interval period after the end of the 15th round.

  FIG. 30 (2) is a timing chart showing a case where an operation as instructed is performed within the operating means effective period. Also in this case, the same processing as (1) is performed until the start of the seventh round, and the load device linearly increases the load factor as time elapses, and the effect button 67 is displayed during the operation means effective period. Alternatively, when the jog dial 68 completes the operation according to the operation instruction display, at the time, the operation means valid period is ended, and at the same time, if the load device is operating, the operation of the load device is also ended. Also, the operation instruction display on the effect symbol display device 6 ends at this point.

  In response to the operation of the effect button 67 or the jog dial 68 that has ended the operation means effective period, an effect suggesting a lottery result is performed on the effect symbol display device 6, and then the flow from the effect Inform the lottery result. In addition, since the operation according to the operation instruction display is performed during the operation means effective period, a post-notification indicating the operating state of the load device during the operation means effective period is performed on the effect symbol display device 6 (details of the effects) The description will be given later).

  In the example of FIG. 30 (2), since the operation according to the operation instruction is completed after the load level of the load device has increased to 4 levels, the content of the post-notification indicating the operation status of the load device is 4 level operation. However, if the completion time of the operation is at least three steps and less than four steps, the three-step operation may be notified or the contents indicating the four-step operation may be used. The notification content in this case is originally four levels, but may be content indicating that the process has been completed in three or more levels and less than four levels. In this example as well, the lottery result as to whether or not to shift to the probability variation state does not change regardless of whether or not the operation means is operated as instructed. In this example as well, the higher the degree of expectation for shifting to the high probability state after the big hit game is finished, the higher the operation stage of the load device is controlled.

  FIG. 31 is a timing chart showing a configuration including a plurality of operating means effective periods in a big hit game round in which an effect using operating means is performed. Specifically, an operation instruction is issued for each operation means effective period, and each time an operation corresponding to each operation instruction is detected, the load stage of the load device that operates in the next operation means effective period is determined. It is configured to increase more than the load stage at the time. FIG. 31 (1) shows a case where an operation as instructed is performed during the operation means effective period, and (2) is a case where an operation as instructed is not performed during the operation means effective period (first time). The operation for the instruction has not been performed).

  The example shown in FIG. 31 has a configuration in which two operation means effective periods are provided in seven rounds, and an operation instruction is given to the player twice, and between the operation means effective period 1 and the operation means effective period 2 , Processing for providing an invalid period of the operation means is performed. In addition, when the prize winning opening 14 starts the opening operation of 7 rounds, an operation valid timer (time for validating the operation means) is set for all the operation means valid periods. Each operation valid timer may be set at a valid timing. Moreover, it is good also as a structure which does not invalidate between the operation means effective period 1 and the operation means effective period 2, and continues one operation effective period until the last operation means effective period is complete | finished.

  In FIG. 31 (1), all the operation valid timers for measuring the valid period (1 and 2) of the operation means are set and the operation means valid period when the special winning opening 14 starts the 7-round opening operation. 1 is activated, and the operation of the effect button 67 or the jog dial 68 is enabled. At this time, the load device operates based on a preset load stage. In the load device operation period 1 corresponding to the operation means effective period 1, the load apparatus continuously performs an operation with a one-stage load factor. To do. Further, during the operation means effective period 1, the first operation instruction content is displayed on the effect symbol display device 6 as the operation instruction display period 1.

  When operation of the operating means is detected during the operating means effective period 1, the operating means effective period 1 is ended, the operating instruction display period 1 and the load device operating period 1 are ended, and the operation of the load device is once set to a load factor 0. The operation means effective period 2, the operation instruction display period 2, and the load device operation period 2 are started again. In the operation instruction display period 2, the second (last) operation instruction content is displayed on the effect symbol display device 6, and in the load device operation period 2, the load of the four-stage operation is set as a load factor higher than the load device operation period 1. The rate is applied to the operating means.

  When the operation of the effect button 67 or the jog dial 68 is detected during the operation instruction display period 2 and all of the instructed operations are completed, the load at which the load device is activated at the same time as the operation means effective period 2 ends at that time (B). The apparatus operation period 2 ends. Also, the operation instruction display period 2 is ended and the operation instruction display on the effect symbol display device 6 is ended. On the effect symbol display device 6, the effect button 67 or the jog dial 68 that has ended the operation means effective period. In response to this operation, an effect that suggests the lottery result is performed, and then a notification effect of the lottery result is performed in the flow from the effect. In addition, since the operation according to the operation instruction display was performed during all the operation means effective period, a post-notification indicating the operation status of the load device during the operation means effective period (operation stage in the last operation means effective period) is provided. This is carried out on the effect symbol display device 6. Note that the lottery result (promotion result) on whether or not to shift to the probability variation state does not change regardless of whether or not the operation of the operation means is performed as instructed.

  In the example, when the operation according to the operation instruction is performed during the effective period of all the operation means, the post-notification of the operation state of the load device is performed, but the operation according to each operation instruction (for example, the operation Each time an operation according to an operation instruction in the means effective period 1 is performed, the load factor applied to the operation may be notified after the fact as needed. The load factor applied to the operation means during a plurality of operation means effective periods may be determined at the start of the big hit game, or only the first load factor is determined, and the subsequent load factor is determined by the previous operation means. It is good also as a structure which determines according to operation (For example, a random number is extracted at the time of operation means operation, and it determines according to the value of this random number).

  Similarly to (1), (2) sets all the operation valid timers for measuring the valid period (1 and 2) of the operating means when the grand prize opening 14 starts the 7-round opening operation, The operation means effective period 1 rises and the operation of the effect button 67 or the jog dial 68 becomes effective. Further, in the load device operation period 1 corresponding to the operation means effective period 1, the load device continuously performs an operation with a one-stage load factor. Further, during the operation means effective period 1, the first operation instruction content is displayed on the effect symbol display device 6 as the operation instruction display period 1.

  In the state where the operation as instructed is not performed, the measurement of the operation effective timer of the operation means effective period 1 proceeds. When the operation effective timer reaches 0, the operation means effective period 1 ends and the load device operation period 1 ends. If the load device is operating, the operation of the load device is also terminated. Also, the operation instruction display on the effect symbol display device 6 ends at this point.

  When the operating means effective period 1 ends and the operating means invalid period elapses, the operating means effective period 2 rises and the operation instruction display period 2 starts, but the operation instructed in the operating means effective period 1 is not detected. Therefore, the operation of the load device corresponding to the operation means effective period 2 is not performed (the load device non-operation period starts). In the example, if the operation instructed in the previous operation means effective period is not detected, the load device is not activated in the next operation effective period (no load is applied to the operation means). Alternatively, a configuration in which the previous load factor is continuously applied to the operation unit (a configuration in which a load factor greater than the previous load factor is not applied) may be employed.

  When operation according to the instruction in the operation means effective period 2 is not performed, the measurement of the operation effective timer in the operation means effective period 2 proceeds, and when the operation effective timer reaches 0, the operation means effective period 2 ends and simultaneously the load End the device inactive period. Also, the operation instruction display period 2 ends and the operation instruction display on the effect symbol display device 6 also ends at this point. The last operation means effective period (in the example, the operation means effective period 2) is not controlled by the operation effective timer, but may be the effective period until the opening operation of the big prize opening 14 ends. .

  When the 7 round opening operation of the big prize opening 14 is completed, the 8 round opening operation is started after the closing interval. In this case, since the effect button 67 or the jog dial 68 is not operated according to the operation instruction during the 7-round opening operation, even if the 7-round opening operation ends, whether or not to shift to the high probability state after the big hit game ends. The effect of notifying the lottery result or the effect suggesting the lottery result is not displayed, and the jackpot effect corresponding to the 8th round is started without performing the post-notification of the operating state of the load device during the operation means effective period. . The gaming state after the end of the jackpot game that was not notified (whether or not to shift to the probability variation state) is notified during the interval period after the end of the 15th round.

  Only when all operations are performed for a plurality of operation instructions, the effect display indicating the lottery result and the post-notification of the load device operation are performed. Therefore, even if the operation according to the instruction is performed in the operation means effective period 2 in (2), since the first time is not performed, the effect display indicating the lottery result and the post-alarm notification of the load device operation are not performed.

  The example shown in FIG. 31 is an example in which the operating means effective period is divided into two, but there is no problem even if the number of divisions is more than two. In such a case, the load stage is controlled according to the execution of each operation until the operation corresponding to the last operation instruction is completed. If the specified operation is not detected, the operation instruction is continued. However, when the designated operation is sequentially detected, the operation instruction and the operation of the load device are continued and the load factor at the time of operation is gradually increased.

  In addition, when the instructed operation is not detected, a configuration in which the subsequent operation instruction is not performed (a configuration in which the effect using the operation unit is ended. The operation unit valid period is not started) is also conceivable. Note that the timing charts shown in FIGS. 28 to 31 may be configured to be implemented in the same jackpot effect, or may be configured to be performed in different jackpot effects. For example, when the big hit effect B is performed, each process may be performed with the configuration shown in FIG. 28 each time, or each time the big hit effect B is performed, one of the configurations shown in FIGS. 28 to 31 is selected. The configuration may be implemented.

  Next, an effect example using the operation means (effect button 67 or jog dial 68) of the jackpot effects B and C displayed on the effect symbol display device 6 will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 32 is a diagram showing the contents of the effects of the fighter effect (minimum load stage 0, maximum load stage 1) corresponding to the jackpot effect B described using the chart of FIG.

  When the big hit effect B is selected in S915 and the seventh round of the big hit game is started, the effect display of the fighter aircraft effect shown in (a) starts, and an image showing the effect button 67 as an operation instruction display effect at the bottom of the screen; Displays the characters “Attack !!”. When the effect button 67 is operated during the operation means effective period, the operation instruction display is ended, and an effect display for launching a missile from the hero fighter to the enemy fighter is performed in accordance with the operation as shown in (b). .

  The display mode of the missile fired from the hero fighter in response to the player's operation differs depending on the expectation whether or not to shift to the high probability state after the big hit game. In the effect example shown in (b), since the missile that was launched is the same in color and size as the missile that is displayed in other effects, the effect display that indicates that the degree of expectation to move to the high probability state is small Become. In the fighter effect, this effect (screen change corresponding to the operation of the effect button 67 itself) is an effect that suggests a lottery result indicating whether or not to shift to the high probability state.

  Further, by performing an operation in accordance with the operation instruction display, a post-notification in the lower right of the screen indicates the operating state of the load device during the operation means effective period (how many stages the effect button 67 has been loaded). Display. “Operation level 0” is displayed when the load device is not operating, and “Operation level 1” is displayed when the load device is operating in one stage. Therefore, in this case, since the display content is “operation level 1”, the player has already expected the degree of change of probability change in the fighter effect (minimum load stage 0, maximum load stage 1) as the operation feeling of the effect button 67. However, this post-notification can confirm that it was implemented as a performance rather than a failure.

  If the production button 67 is not operated during the operation means effective period, the display state of (a) is continued, and each fighter plane makes a random movement left and right and up and down (c) (Because the production button 67 is not operated, the missile is launched. Not) When the seventh round operation of the special winning opening 14 which is the operation means effective period is finished in a state where the production button 67 is not operated (time A in FIG. 28 (1)), on the production symbol display device 6, The display is switched from the effect display in c) to the display of the interval between opening, and the lottery result indicating whether or not the gaming state after the big hit game is a high probability state and the notification effect suggesting the lottery result are not performed. In addition, a post-notification indicating the operating status of the load device during the operation means effective period is not performed.

  Subsequent to the screen of (b) (when the effect button 67 is operated as indicated by the operation instruction during the operation means effective period), a notification is made as to whether or not a high-probability state will be established after the running big hit game is ended. A display effect is performed. If the game state after the big hit game is a high probability state as a result of lottery at the time of determination, the effect shown in (d) is performed. In (d), the fired missile hits and performs a display effect to shoot down enemy fighters. At this time, “Probability fluctuation!” Is displayed in the lower right of the screen.

  If the game state after the end of the big hit game is a normal probability state as the lottery result at the time of the determination, the effect shown in (e) is performed. In (e), a display effect is performed in which a missile that has been launched does not hit and fails to shoot down an enemy fighter. At this time, the “normal probability” is also displayed at the lower right of the screen. Further, even when the lottery result at the time of the determination is a high probability state, the normal probability notification effect shown in (e) is performed following (b), and the subsequent big hit game (for example, during 15 rounds or 15 A configuration is also possible in which the transition to the high probability state is notified during the interval after the round ends.

  As described above, the content of the display effect performed on the effect symbol display device 6 varies depending on whether or not the operation means (effect button 67) is operated, but depending on the operating status of the load device during the operation means effective period, The contents of the production never change.

  Although the operation instruction content in the fighter aircraft effect is a content instructing a simple operation of the effect button 67, a configuration in which an operation with a high degree of difficulty is instructed is also conceivable. For example, if the operation means is a push button such as the effect button 67, the number of times to press the button may be instructed, or a time limit may be added to the instruction as a condition. Moreover, you may instruct | indicate the time to press down continuously (for example, "continue pressing for 3 seconds!").

  FIG. 33 is a diagram showing the production contents of the car production (minimum load stage 1 and maximum load stage 4) corresponding to the jackpot production C described using the chart of FIG. When the big hit game C is selected in step S915 and the seventh round of the big hit game is started, the car effect display effect shown in (a) starts, and an image indicating the jog dial 68 as the operation instruction display effect at the bottom of the screen and “Rotate”. "!" Is displayed. When the jog dial 68 is operated during the operation means effective period, the operation instruction display is terminated, and the vehicle moves sideways (indicated by a broken line) in accordance with the operation of the jog dial 68 (according to the rotation direction) as shown in FIG. After that, an effect display in which the car tilts with momentum is performed.

  Although the vehicle moves in accordance with the player's operation, the display mode after the movement (the way the vehicle tilts) differs depending on the degree of expectation as to whether or not to shift to probability change. In the effect example shown in (b), the inclination of the car is large, and the large inclination indicates that the degree of expectation of probability change is large. In the car effect, this effect (the screen change corresponding to the operation of the jog dial dial 68 itself) is an effect that suggests a lottery result.

  Further, by performing an operation in accordance with the operation instruction display, a post-notification is shown at the bottom of the screen indicating the operating status of the load device during the operating means effective period (how many loads were applied to the jog dial 68). . Also in this case, the operation stages from 0 to 4 of the load device are displayed at the operation levels 0 to 4. Therefore, in (c), since the display content is “operation level 4”, the player has already realized that the expectation of the probability change transition is high as the operation feeling of the jog dial 68. It can be confirmed by this post-event notification that it has been implemented.

  If the jog dial 68 is not operated during the operation means effective period, the display state of (a) is continued (the car does not move because the jog dial 68 is not operated). When the seventh round operation of the special winning opening 14 which is the operation means effective period is finished in a state where the jog dial 68 is not operated (time A in FIG. 28 (1)), on the effect symbol display device 6, The display is switched from the effect display in c) to the display of the interval between opening, and the lottery result indicating whether or not the gaming state after the big hit game is a high probability state and the notification effect suggesting the lottery result are not performed. In addition, a post-notification indicating the operating status of the load device during the operation means effective period is not performed.

  Following the screen of (b) (when the jog dial 68 is operated according to the operation instruction display during the operation means effective period), a notification of whether or not a high probability state is reached after the running big hit game is completed. A display effect is performed. As a result of the lottery determination, if the gaming state after the big hit game is in a probable state, the effect shown in (d) is performed. In (d), a display effect is performed in which the moved car moves forward over an obstacle (rock). At this time, “Probability fluctuation!” Is also displayed at the lower right of the screen.

  If the game state after the end of the big hit game is a normal probability state as the lottery result at the time of the determination, the effect shown in (e) is performed. In (e), a display effect is presented in which the moved car collides without avoiding an obstacle (rock) and cannot travel. At this time, the “normal probability” is also displayed at the lower right of the screen. In addition, even if the lottery result at the time of the determination is a high probability state, the normal probability notification shown in (e) is performed at this time, and the subsequent big hit game (for example, during the 15th round or the 15th round ends) A configuration for notifying the transition to a high probability state during a later interval) is also conceivable.

  As described above, the content of the display effect performed on the effect symbol display device 6 varies depending on whether or not the operation means (jog dial 68) is operated, but the effect depends on the operating state of the load device during the operation means effective period. The content never changes. In addition, the content of the effect (car inclination) that suggests the lottery result in the car effect is different from the content of the effect (missile mode) that suggests the lottery result of the fighter effect.

  The operation instruction content in the car production is a content instructing a simple operation of the jog dial 68, but a configuration in which an operation with a high degree of difficulty is instructed is also conceivable. For example, the jog dial 68 may be instructed together with the rotation direction and the number of rotations, or a time limit may be added to the instruction as a condition. Further, a time for continuous rotation (for example, “continue to rotate for 3 seconds!”) May be indicated, or a rotation angle recognizable from the structure of the jog dial 68 may be indicated.

  FIG. 34 is a diagram showing the content of the production of the duel production corresponding to the jackpot production D explained using the chart of FIG. 25 (the production in which the transition to the high probability state is confirmed and the load stage always operates at 4). It is. When the big hit game D is selected in step S915 and the seventh round of the big hit game is started, the duel effect production display shown in (a) starts, and an image showing the production button 67 as the operation instruction display production at the bottom of the screen and “ "Attack !!" is displayed. When the effect button 67 is operated during the operation means effective period, the operation instruction display is terminated, and an effect display in which the right character punches in accordance with the operation is performed as shown in FIG.

  The right character punches in response to the player's operation, but the display mode of the vortex around the punch at this time differs depending on the expectation of whether or not to shift to the high probability state after the big hit game ends ing. In the effect example shown in (b), since the vortex around the punch overlaps many times, the effect display indicates that the degree of expectation for shifting to the high probability state is large. In the duel effect, this effect (the screen change corresponding to the operation of the effect button 67 itself) is an effect that suggests a lottery result indicating whether or not to shift to the high probability state, but the duel effect has a high lottery result. Since it is implemented only in the case of the probability state, a suggestion effect with a high expectation is performed every time.

  Further, by performing an operation in accordance with the operation instruction display, a post-notification in the lower right of the screen indicates the operating state of the load device during the operation means effective period (how many stages the effect button 67 has been loaded). Display. In the case of duel production, since the maximum load factor is always operating, the display content is “operation level 4” every time.

  If the production button 67 is not operated during the operation means effective period, the display state of (a) is continued, and the left and right characters make random movements (no punching) (c). When the operation of the 7th round of the special winning opening 14 that is the operation means effective period is finished in a state where the operation button 67 is not operated (time A in FIG. 28 (1)), on the effect symbol display device 6, The display is switched from the effect display of (c) to the display of the interval between opening, and the lottery result indicating whether or not the gaming state after the big hit game is a high probability state and the notification effect suggesting the lottery result are not performed. In addition, a post-notification indicating the operating status of the load device during the operation means effective period is not performed.

  Subsequent to the screen of (b), a display effect is provided for notifying whether or not a high-probability state is to be obtained after the running big hit game is over. The duel production is only performed when the lottery result at the time of the success / failure determination becomes a high probability state after the jackpot game is finished, so if an operation as instructed is performed during the operation means valid period, ( The effect shown in d) is performed. In (d), a display effect is performed in which the opponent is KOed with the punch that has been punched out. At this time, “Probability fluctuation!” Is displayed in the lower right of the screen.

  As described above, the content of the display effect performed on the effect symbol display device 6 varies depending on whether or not the operation means (effect button 67) is operated, but depending on the operating status of the load device during the operation means effective period, The contents of the production never change.

  Although the operation instruction content in the duel effect is a content instructing a simple operation of the effect button 67, a configuration in which an operation with a high difficulty level is instructed is also conceivable. For example, the number of times that the effect button 67 is pressed may be instructed, or a time limit may be added to the instruction as a condition. Moreover, you may instruct | indicate the time to press down continuously (for example, "continue pressing for 3 seconds!").

  The above is the description of the embodiment. As described above, if the load device is activated during the opening of the big prize opening 14 as a big hit game effect, the operation of the load device always ends when the opening is completed, and the load factor of the effect button 67 or the jog dial 68 is reached. Is controlled to 0. Therefore, before the end of the big hit game (including the end interval), the load device becomes inoperative. Further, in the variation start command reception process executed by the sub integrated control device 83, every time a variation start command is received from the main control device 80, it is confirmed whether or not the load device is activated. For example, the process of ending the operation of the load device is performed before the start of symbol variation. With this configuration, when the load device is activated, the load device is always in an inoperative state at the time when the symbol change starts after the end of the big hit game.

  As a result, if the configuration is such that the expectation of the lottery result is produced by the load on the operation means, the expectation production will be completed at the end of the jackpot production, which may affect the next symbol variation production. Absent.

  In addition, since the load device is operated with a load factor selected from a plurality of load factors, depending on the character type displayed on the effect symbol display device 6, the operation means It is possible to make the operation different, and it is possible to improve the synchronism between the display contents and the operation means. In addition, depending on the type of character displayed during the jackpot presentation, as with the presentation that differentiates the expectation of the transition to a high probability state (probability change) after the jackpot game ends, It is possible to produce an effect that differentiates the degree of expectation, and it is possible to make an illusion that operations other than the launching handle operation performed by the player have an influence on the lottery result (high probability by oneself ( An illusion).

  In the embodiment, when B is selected as the jackpot effect in S915, the fighter plane effect is performed. When the jackpot effect C is selected, the car effect and the duel reach are performed when the jackpot effect D is selected. , D does not correspond to one type of production, but the load device setting contents for B, C, and D are set to one type, and any of B, C, and D is selected, the display production is It is good also as a structure which selects one from a fighter production, a car production, and a duel production.

  When the operation means is the effect button 67, the operation is simply pressed down. However, when the operation means is the jog dial 68, the operations such as “turn left” and “turn right” are distinguished. Therefore, the structure which distinguishes the action | operation content of a load apparatus according to the rotation direction instruct | indicated to the player is also considered.

  In the embodiment, only one type of operation means is used for one jackpot effect (for example, only the effect button 67 is used for the fighter effect), but a configuration using a plurality of types of operation means for one jackpot effect is also possible. Conceivable. In this case, a configuration in which individual operation instructions are given to the respective operation means, or a configuration in which one operation instruction including the order of operation of each operation means is considered. For example, in a duel production, when the production button 67 is operated, the character makes a straight punch, and when the jog dial 68 is operated, a hook punch is produced, and the operation instruction display is “Two straight punches and then one hook. The operation order and operation contents of a plurality of operation means may be instructed by a single operation instruction display. A straight punch and a hook punch may be indicated separately.

  The instruction content of such operation means is stored in advance in the effect pattern table stored in the sub-integrated control device 83, and the instruction content is also determined according to the type of jackpot effect selected when the jackpot effect is selected (S915). However, a configuration may be used in which a different allocation random number different from the allocation random number extracted when the jackpot start command is received is determined separately from the type of jackpot effect. In the case where a plurality of operation instructions are given (see, for example, FIG. 31), a configuration in which a random number is extracted when an operation corresponding to the operation instruction is executed and the next instruction content is selected is also conceivable.

  As described above, according to the ball game machine of the present invention, it is possible to improve the synchronism between the presentation effect and the operation means by providing the load device that applies a load of a plurality of stages to the operation means, and more easily. It is possible to have a strong sense of assigning a high probability state. Therefore, the present invention can be applied to a ball game machine equipped with an operation means for production.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Game board 6 Production | presentation symbol display apparatus 11 1st starting port 12 2nd starting port (normal electric accessory)
67 effect button 67a effect button sensor 68 jog dial 68a jog dial sensor 68b jog dial sensor 69 load device 80 main control device 83 sub integrated control device 82 effect symbol control device

Claims (3)

It is highly probable whether or not to cause a special gaming state based on the random number value extracted due to the game ball entering the starting port, and the probability that the special gaming state will be the special gaming state after completion of the special gaming state. A main control device that draws a lottery to determine whether or not to enter a probability state, and notifies the lottery result by a special symbol confirmation display;
A plurality of sub-control devices that perform control based on signals received from the main control device;
Operation means connected to any of the sub-control devices and operable by the player;
Effect pattern selection means for selecting a special game effect to be displayed during the special game based on the signal from any of a plurality of special game effect patterns, on any of the sub-control devices,
With
If the operation means is operated during a predetermined period of the predetermined special game effect, the result of the lottery whether or not to enter the high probability state is not affected, and the special game state being executed is terminated after the end. In a ball game machine that reports whether or not it will be in a high probability state,
A load device for applying a load to the operation of the operation means;
Depending on the result of the lottery whether or not to make the high probability state from among a plurality of load factors, the load applied by the load device to the operation means during display of the predetermined special game effect is displayed. Load factor selection means to perform,
Load device control means for controlling the operation of the load device according to the load factor selected by the load factor selection means,
When the load device is operated during the display of the predetermined special game effect and a load is applied to the operation means, the load device control means at least before the special game state displaying the special game effect is ended. A bullet ball game machine that performs control to change the operation of the load device to the lowest load factor. In the ball game machine according to claim 1,
The special game effects are classified into a plurality of types according to the action of the character to be displayed.
The load factor selecting means selects a different load factor according to the result of the lottery as to whether or not to enter the high probability state even for the special game effects classified into the same type. Ball game machine. In the ball game machine according to claim 1 or claim 2,
The ball game machine characterized in that the load applied to the operating means during a predetermined period of the predetermined special game effect changes to a plurality of different load factors excluding the lowest load factor.

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