JP2013132323A - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To achieve a Pachinko machine for preventing a player from losing interest easily by using a novel method as a method of suggesting possibility of occurrence of a jackpot or as a method of notifying occurrence of ready-to-win variation.SOLUTION: When an image sound control MPU 71 determines that it is time to start a jackpot notice for suggesting possibility that jackpot determination may result in a jackpot (S704: Yes), a control signal is outputted to a surround IC 82 to perform processing for converting a digital sound signal to a surround signal (S705). Thus, sound being reproduced by speakers 10 to 12 changes to sound with a surround effect halfway, thus imparting a jackpot notice to a player by utilizing hearing.

Description

  The present invention provides an MPU that determines whether it is a big hit or a loss based on a random number acquired from a random number generator when a game ball wins a start opening, and starts displaying a moving image when the game ball wins a start opening. In addition, the present invention relates to a pachinko machine including an image display device that displays an image corresponding to a result of MPU determination after a predetermined time has elapsed.

  FIG. 26 is an explanatory front view of a conventional pachinko machine. A conventional pachinko machine 700 includes a game board 702 in which a game ball flow area is formed, a launch handle 701 that adjusts the launch intensity of the game ball launched into the flow area, a start port 703 disposed in the game board 702, An image display device 704, a variable winning device 706, an upper tray 705, and an effect button 709 are provided.

  When a game ball launched by the player turning the launch handle 701 wins the start opening 703, the MPU built in the pachinko machine 700 obtains a random number from the random number generating means, and the obtained random number is stored in a predetermined memory. To store. Also, when the game ball wins the start opening 703, the image display device 704 starts displaying a moving image, and the MPU determines that the game is a big hit if the random number stored in the memory matches a predetermined big hit value. If they do not match, it is determined to be lost. Hereinafter, the determination of the big hit or the loss is referred to as a big hit determination.

  The moving image displayed by the image display device 704 is composed of a symbol moving image that displays the symbols in a variable manner and a background moving image that is displayed on the background. As the background moving image, a moving image based on a known animation, a TV drama, a movie, or the like is used in addition to a moving image original by a pachinko machine maker. In the variable display of symbols, an array of symbols (hereinafter referred to as symbol rows) expressing a plurality of types of identification information (for example, numbers from 0 to 9) is displayed from the top of the screen in three horizontal display areas on the screen. Displayed in a display mode that moves down. Also, depending on the model, the symbol sequence is displayed so as to move from the right to the left of the screen at three vertical positions on the screen, or the symbols constituting the symbol sequence are alternately displayed in the same display area. . Further, while the image display device 704 displays a moving image, a speaker (not shown) outputs music and sound effects.

  When a predetermined time elapses after the image display device 704 starts displaying the variation of the symbol sequence, the variation display of the symbol sequence is stopped in each display region, and the symbol corresponding to the result of the jackpot determination by the MPU described above is displayed in each display region. Confirmed display. Here, the fixed display means a display state in which the symbol does not change again after it stops. For example, if the result of the big hit determination is a big hit, a symbol composed of all the same numbers such as “777” is fixedly displayed, and if the result of the big hit determination is lost, “767” or the like is displayed. All symbols not composed of the same numbers are fixedly displayed.

  Hereinafter, a combination of symbols indicating that the result of the big hit determination is a big hit is referred to as a big hit symbol, and a combination of symbols indicating that the result of the big hit determination is a loss is referred to as a lost symbol. In addition, the period from the start of the variable display of the symbol sequence to the final display of the big hit symbol or the lost symbol is counted as one variable display.

  The fluctuation pattern of the symbol sequence in the period from when the image display device 704 starts the variable display of the symbol sequence to when the display is stopped and until the big hit symbol or the lost symbol is fixedly displayed in each display area is roughly divided into normal variations. And there is a variation pattern called reach variation. The reach is a display state in which symbols constituting the jackpot symbol are each displayed in a definite manner in each display area other than one display area in which the symbol row is variably displayed. In other words, it is a display state in which one symbol is unconfirmed before the big hit symbol is aligned. The reach variation is a variation pattern with reach, and the normal variation is a variation pattern without reach.

  When the image display device 704 is in a reach display state, the image display device 704 performs an effect that the player feels thrill whether or not the big hit symbols are aligned. For example, a big hit symbol such as making the symbol row change speed in one display area where the symbol is not fixedly displayed very slow, making it appear that the big hit symbol has passed, changing it in the opposite direction, and causing the big hit symbol to appear again. It seems that they will be in line, but they will produce things that will not be immediately available.

  Note that when the image display device 704 confirms and displays the big hit symbol, a big win occurs, and the variable winning device 706 opens the opening / closing member 707 and opens the big winning opening 708. Since the big winning opening 708 has a larger winning area than the normal winning opening, winning becomes easy. Then, there is a condition that a specified number (for example, about 9) of game balls have won a prize winning opening 708 or a condition that the opening time of the prize winning opening 708 has reached a specified time (for example, about 30 seconds). When satisfied, the opening / closing member 707 is closed and the special winning opening 708 is closed.

  A round from the opening of the special winning opening 708 to the closing is defined as one round, and a plurality of rounds (for example, a maximum of 14 rounds) are executed, during which the player can acquire a large amount of prize balls. Hereinafter, the game from the start of the first round to the end of the final round is referred to as a jackpot game. A plurality of types of jackpots are set, and there are models that differ in the maximum number of rounds that can be executed for each type of jackpot.

  In addition, when a big hit occurs in a specific jackpot symbol, the gaming state after the big hit game based on the big hit is changed to a gaming state with a high probability of jackpot occurrence. Such a change in the probability of jackpot occurrence from a low probability to a high probability is called probability change. In the future, the big hit that will cause a probability change is called the probability change big hit, and the big hit other than the probability change big hit is usually called a big hit. Hereinafter, the determination of whether or not the probability variation big hit is referred to as the probability variation big hit determination. In addition, a gaming state that has changed to probability change is referred to as a probability variation gaming state, and a gaming state other than the probability variation gaming state is referred to as a normal gaming state. Depending on the model or type of jackpot, the probability variation gaming state may continue until the next jackpot occurs, or may continue until the number of symbol variations reaches a specified number.

JP 2003-265721 A (2nd to 3rd paragraphs)

However, the above-described conventional pachinko machine 700 has used a technique for suggesting the occurrence of a big hit by displaying a big hit notice image of a specific character or the like on the image display device 704 for many years. There is a problem of getting bored quickly.
There is also a problem that if the player turns his eyes away from the image display device 704 when the image display device 704 displays the jackpot notice image, the occurrence of the big hit cannot be suggested. Note that there is a problem similar to the above regarding the advance notice of the occurrence of reach fluctuation.

  Therefore, the present invention has been made to solve the above-mentioned problems, and by using a novel technique as a technique for suggesting the possibility of occurrence of a big hit, or a technique for notifying the occurrence of reach fluctuation, The aim is to realize a pachinko machine that does not get tired of games quickly. Furthermore, it is intended to realize a pachinko machine that can indicate the possibility of a big hit or can predict the occurrence of reach fluctuation even when the player is turning away from the image display device. And

(Invention according to Claim 1)
In order to achieve the above-mentioned object, in the invention according to claim 1 of this application, a game board (5) in which a falling area of game balls is formed, and a launching device (5) that fires a game ball (P) to the falling area ( 4, 4a to 4n), a starting port (21, 22) provided in the game board, random number generating means for generating random numbers (R1 to R10), and a game ball launched by the launching device Random number acquisition means (S203) for acquiring the random number generated by the random number generation means when winning the mouth, random number storage means (53) for storing the random number acquired by the random number acquisition means, and fired by the launching device An image display device (30) that starts displaying a moving image when the game ball wins the start opening, and is stored in the random number storage means when the image display device starts displaying the moving image. Is it a big hit based on random numbers An MPU (51) for determining whether the image is shifted, and the image display device displays an image corresponding to the determination result of the MPU after a lapse of a predetermined time from the start of the display of the moving image. In the constructed pachinko machine (1),
A sound source (81) that outputs an audio signal when the image display device displays the moving image, and a surround signal output means (82) that converts the audio signal output from the sound source into a surround signal and outputs the surround signal Amplifying means (84, 85) for amplifying the audio signal output from the sound source or the surround signal output from the surround signal output means, and reproducing the audio signal or the surround signal amplified by the amplifying means 2 It is suggested that the MPU determination result may be a big hit by reproducing the surround signal by the speaker while the audio signal is being reproduced by the speaker (10 to 12) of the channel or more and the speaker. And suggesting means (S700 to S707).

(Invention according to Claim 2)
In the invention which concerns on Claim 2, the game board (5) in which the flow-down area | region of the game ball was formed, the launcher (4, 4a-4n) which launches the game ball (P) to the said flow-down area, and the said game board A random number generating means for generating random numbers (R1 to R10), a random number generating means for generating random numbers (R1 to R10), and the random number generating means when a game ball launched by the launching device wins the start opening. Random number acquisition means (S203) for acquiring a generated random number; Random number storage means (53) for storing the random number acquired by the random number acquisition means; An image display device (30) that starts displaying a moving image at the same time, and when the image display device starts displaying the moving image, it is determined whether it is a big hit or a loss based on the random number stored in the random number storage means MPU (51) to perform, With which, in the image display apparatus pinball machine is configured to display an image corresponding to the result of determination of the MPU from the start of display of the moving image after a predetermined time has elapsed (1),
A sound source (81) that outputs an audio signal when the image display device displays the moving image, and a surround signal output means (82) that converts the audio signal output from the sound source into a surround signal and outputs the surround signal Amplifying means (84, 85) for amplifying the audio signal output from the sound source or the surround signal output from the surround signal output means, and reproducing the audio signal or the surround signal amplified by the amplifying means 2 Speakers (10 to 12) of channels or more and an image constituting a jackpot image indicating that the MPU determination result is a jackpot display other than one display area among the plurality of display areas of the image display device The display mode in which each region is fixedly displayed and the variation display of the image sequence is performed in the one display region is referred to as reach variation. In the case where the audio signal is reproduced by the speaker, the surround signal is reproduced by the speaker, and thereby the notice means for notifying that the image display device displays the reach variation (S800 to S807). ) Is used.

  In addition, the code | symbol in each said parenthesis shows the correspondence with the specific means as described in embodiment mentioned later.

(Invention according to Claim 1)
If the invention according to claim 1 is carried out, a novel method of suggesting the possibility that the MPU determination result may be a big hit by converting the sound being reproduced by the speaker into a sound having a surround effect in the middle By using, it is possible to realize a pachinko machine that does not get tired of games quickly.
Furthermore, since the player's hearing is used for suggestion, it is possible to realize a pachinko machine that can suggest the possibility of a big hit even when the player is turning away from the image display device. .

(Invention according to Claim 2)
If the invention which concerns on Claim 2 is implemented, the novel method of alerting | reporting that an image display apparatus will display a reach fluctuation | variation by converting the sound currently reproduced | regenerated by the speaker into the sound with a surround effect in the middle is carried out. By using it, it is possible to realize a pachinko machine that does not get tired of games quickly.
Furthermore, since the advance notice is performed using the auditory sense of the player, it is possible to realize a pachinko machine that can make an advance notice of the occurrence of reach fluctuation even when the player is turning away from the image display device.

It is the perspective view which looked at the pachinko machine 1 which concerns on embodiment of this invention from diagonally forward. It is a front view of the game board 5 provided in the pachinko machine 1 shown in FIG. It is the perspective view which looked at the game board 5 shown in FIG. 2 from diagonally forward. It is a front view which shows the state which the movable accessory 40 provided in the game board 5 shown in FIG. 2 fell. (A) is an enlarged front view showing the first variable winning device 24 and the second variable winning device 25 provided on the gaming board 5 shown in FIG. 2, and (b) is provided on the gaming board shown in FIG. It is a front view which expands and shows the special symbol display apparatus 31 etc. which were given. (A) is explanatory drawing which shows the state by which the production | presentation symbol is variably displayed on the production | presentation display 30 provided in the game board 5 shown in FIG. 2, (b) shows the state by which the production | presentation symbol became reach. It is explanatory drawing, (c) is explanatory drawing which shows the state by which the big hit symbol was fixedly displayed. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of a button production. It is explanatory drawing which shows the main electric structures of the pachinko machine 1 with a block. It is explanatory drawing which shows the main electric structures of the pachinko machine 1 with a block. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structure of the image audio | voice control board 70 shown in FIG. 9, and the effect control board 400 with a block. It is explanatory drawing of the random number used by a game. It is explanatory drawing of the big hit value table 52a. It is explanatory drawing of the control command table 52b. It is explanatory drawing which shows the lottery method of a fluctuation and production pattern. (A) is explanatory drawing which shows the storage content of the reservation table 53a, (b) is explanatory drawing which shows the state which the storage order of the data stored in the reservation table 53a advanced. (A) is explanatory drawing which shows the main stored contents of image data ROM74 shown in FIG. 10, (b) is explanatory drawing which shows the main stored contents of image data ROM75. 6 is a flowchart showing a flow of main processing executed by the main control MPU 51 when the power of the pachinko machine 1 is turned on. It is a flowchart which shows the main processes which MPU51 for main control performs during a game. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the game start process which MPU51 for main control performs. 20 is a flowchart showing a continuation of the game start process shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the special symbol game process which MPU51 for main control performs. It is a flowchart which shows the continuation of the special symbol game process shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the fluctuation | variation / effect pattern display process which MPU71 for image sound controls performs. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the big hit notice process which MPU71 for image sound control performs. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the reach notice process which MPU71 for image sound control performs in 2nd Embodiment. It is a front view of the conventional pachinko machine 700.

<First Embodiment>
[Main configuration]
First, a main configuration of a pachinko machine according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a pachinko machine according to this embodiment as seen obliquely from the front.

  On the left side of the pachinko machine 1, a prepaid recording medium reading device 100 that reads the remaining frequency (balance) recorded on a prepaid recording medium such as a prepaid card or a prepaid coin is provided. The pachinko machine 1 includes a frame-shaped outer frame set 8 for attaching the pachinko machine 1 to an island facility of the pachinko hall. A metal hinge 8b is attached to the left end of the top plate 8a constituting the outer frame set 8. A front frame set 2 is pivotally supported by a portion near the front end of the hinge 8b via a hinge shaft 8c. The front frame set 2 is provided with a game board 5 (FIG. 2) in which a flow area of game balls is formed, and the front of the game board 5 is a glass frame set provided in an opening of the front frame set 2 3 is covered.

  A ball tank 95 for storing game balls to be supplied to the pachinko machine 1 is provided on the back surface of the outer frame set 8. The game balls stored in the ball tank 95 are supplied from a game ball supply facility arranged in the island facility. At the lower right of the front frame set 2 is provided a launch handle 4a for operating a launch device that launches a game ball to the flow area of the game board 5, and the launch handle 4a has a launch strength of the launch device. A firing lever 4b for adjustment is rotatably provided. The front frame set 2 below the glass frame set 3 is provided with an upper tray 6 for storing prize balls and rental balls discharged from the discharge port 6b.

  The upper tray 6 includes a ball release lever 6a that is operated to discharge the game balls stored in the upper tray 6 to the lower tray 7, a lending button 6c that is operated to cause the balls to be paid out, and a prepaid A return button 6d operated to return the prepaid recording medium inserted in the card insertion slot 108 of the recording medium reading device 100, and a frequency display unit 6e for displaying the remaining frequency (balance) recorded on the prepaid recording medium. And are provided. The frequency display unit 6e displays the remaining frequency as a number using an 8-segment LED or liquid crystal. For example, the frequency display unit 6e is configured to display the remaining frequency as a three-digit number. For example, when the minimum frequency display unit is 100 yen, 500 yen remains, and 005 is displayed. indicate.

  Below the upper tray 6, there is provided a lower tray 7 that stores game balls flowing down from the upper tray 6. A ball release hole 7b for discharging game balls is formed in the bottom of the lower tray 7 so as to be openable and closable. A ball release lever 7a for opening and closing the ball release hole 7b is slidable at the front end of the lower tray 7. Is provided. Further, the front frame set 2 has a ball break LED 13 for notifying that there is no game ball to be paid out, a payout abnormality LED 14 for notifying a payout abnormality of the game ball, a right channel speaker 10, a left channel speaker 11, and a lower frame. A speaker 12 is provided. The upper tray 6 is provided with an effect button 9 that is operated by the player to select the contents of the effect. In this embodiment, the effect button 9 is a push button.

  The prepaid recording medium reader 100 selects a usage lamp 101 indicating that the prepaid recording medium can be used and a unit of loan amount (for example, 100 yen, 200 yen, 300 yen, 500 yen). Amount amount setting button 102, a loan amount display portion 103 that displays the loan amount selected by the amount setting button 102, a fraction display button 104 that is pressed to display balance and maintenance information of less than 100 yen on the frequency display portion 6e, A linking table direction indicator lamp 105 indicating the direction of the pachinko machine 1 to which the prepaid recording medium reader 100 is connected is provided.

  The prepaid recording medium reader 100 also includes a display lamp 106 indicating that the prepaid recording medium is compatible with the pachinko machine 1, an insertion slot 108 into which the prepaid recording medium is inserted, and a prepaid recording medium in the insertion slot 108. An in-insertion lamp 107 indicating that it is inserted is provided. Inside the prepaid recording medium reader 100, a loading device (not shown) for loading the prepaid recording medium inserted from the insertion slot 108 is provided.

  The prepaid recording medium inserted from the insertion slot 108 is loaded into the loading device with the end portion of the prepaid recording medium not protruding from the insertion slot 108. Therefore, if the loading apparatus fails, the prepaid recording medium cannot be returned. . Therefore, the loading device is configured to be able to be pulled forward together with a part of the front panel including the insertion port 108. The loading device is normally unable to be pulled out by a lock mechanism, but is configured to be able to be unlocked by inserting a key from a key hole 109 provided in the prepaid recording medium reading device 100.

[Main components of the game board]
Next, the main configuration of the game board 5 provided in the pachinko machine 1 will be described with reference to the drawings.
FIG. 2 is a front view of the game board 5 provided in the pachinko machine 1 shown in FIG. FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the game board 5 shown in FIG. 2 as viewed obliquely from the front. FIG. 4 is a front view showing a state where the movable accessory 40 provided on the game board 5 shown in FIG. 2 is lowered. FIG. 5A is an enlarged front view showing the first variable winning device 24 and the second variable winning device 25 provided in the gaming board 5 shown in FIG. 2, and FIG. 5B is a gaming board shown in FIG. It is a front view which expands and shows the special symbol display apparatus 31 etc. which were provided in FIG.

  A large number of game nails 28 are driven into the surface of the game board 5, and these game nails 28 regulate the game area of the game ball. Around the board surface of the game board 5, there is provided a rail set 15 for guiding a game ball launched by a launching device such as a launch solenoid (indicated by reference numeral 4f in FIG. 8) to the game area.

  A center decoration 16 is provided at the center of the game board 5. As shown in FIG. 3, the center decoration 16 is formed in a three-dimensional shape that protrudes forward from the board surface, and occupies the central area of the game area. The center decoration 16 is provided with an effect display 30 as an image display device for displaying still images and moving images. The moving image displayed by the effect display unit 30 is a moving image representing a variation display of the effect symbol, a moving image displayed on the background of the effect symbol to be varied, and a moving image displayed when the variation display of the effect symbol is not performed. An image, a moving image to be displayed when a big hit occurs, a moving image to be displayed during a big hit game, a moving image for waiting for a customer to be displayed when no player is attached, and the like.

  In this embodiment, the effect display device 30 is configured by a liquid crystal display device. Note that a dot display in which LEDs are arranged in a dot matrix, a 7-segment LED, an organic EL display, or the like can also be used as the effect display 30.

  On the left side of the board surface, a left side decoration 36 is provided along the inner periphery of the rail set 15. Between the left side decoration 36 and the center decoration 16, a left side game area in which game balls flow down is formed. In the game area on the left side, a windmill 35 that changes the flow path of the game ball is rotatably provided. In addition, the left side decoration 36 is provided with a left sleeve upper winning opening 17, a left sleeve winning opening 18, and a lower left winning opening 19.

  As shown in FIG. 4, at the left end of the center decoration 16, an inflow port 16 b through which a game ball can flow into the center decoration 16 is formed. Inside the center decoration 16 is provided a guide passage 16e for guiding the game ball flowing in from the inflow port 16b. On the left inner surface of the center ornament 16, an outlet 16c is formed to allow the game ball guided by the guide passage 16e to flow out.

  A stage 16d for rolling the game ball that has flowed out of the outlet 16c is provided below the center decoration 16. As shown in FIG. 3, the game ball that has flowed out of the outlet 16c flows down on the stage 16d in the flow down path R2, and flows down along any of the flow down paths R3 to R5. A first start port 21 is provided immediately below the stage 16d and along the flow path R3 (FIG. 2). Above the stage 16d, a protective member 16f is provided to prevent game balls other than the game ball flowing out from the outlet 16c from falling on the stage 16d. A guide portion 16a is formed on the upper surface of the center ornament 16, and a game ball riding on the guide portion 16a is guided along the flow path R1 to a right-side game area formed on the right side of the center ornament 16. The

  A right side game area is formed on the right side of the center ornament 16, and a gate 23, an ordinary electric accessory 27 (FIG. 4), and a right shoulder winning opening 20 are provided in the right side game area. . The ordinary electric accessory 27 includes a wing-shaped opening / closing wing piece 27c. The base of the open / close blade 27c is pivotally supported so that the tip can be opened outward (rightward in the figure) or closed inward (leftward in the figure) by the rotation of the base. Or When the opening / closing blade piece 27c is opened outward, the second starting port 22 is formed between the opened opening / closing blade piece 27c and the center decoration 16. 2 and 4 show a state where the opening / closing blade piece 27c is opened outward and the second starting port 22 is opened, and FIG. 3 shows a state where the opening / closing blade piece 27c is closed and the second starting port 22 is closed. Show. An out port 26 is formed below the game board 5 for collecting game balls that have not won any prizes.

  A movable accessory 40 decorated with LEDs is provided above the effect display 30 and in the center of the center decoration 16. As shown in FIG. 4, both ends of the movable accessory 40 are supported by support members 40a and 40a. As shown in FIG. 4, the movable accessory 40 naturally falls to the front face of the effect display 30 at a predetermined effect timing, and as shown in FIG. 2, the motors (the right lift motor 40d and the left lift motor in FIG. 9). It is lifted by a lifting device such as 40f) to return to the original point before dropping.

  The movable accessory 40 is vibrated by a driving device such as a motor (indicated by a family crest motor 40b in FIG. 9) and a cam mechanism (not shown). As shown in FIG. 4, a movable accessory 43 decorated with LEDs is provided on the back of the movable accessory 40. The movable accessory 43 is rotated by a driving device such as a motor (indicated by a kaleidoscope motor 43a in FIG. 9), and emerges from behind when the movable accessory 40 is dropped. In addition, movable accessories 41 and 42 are provided on both sides of the center ornament 16. The movable accessories 41 and 42 are each operated by a driving device such as a motor (indicated by a left dragon motor 41a and a right dragon motor 42a in FIG. 9).

  Further, as shown in FIG. 3, a box-shaped storage member 46 is provided at the lower part of the center decoration 16 and at the lower part of the front surface of the effect display 30. The movable members 44 and 45 shown in FIG. 4 are accommodated inside the storage member 46. The movable accessories 44 and 45 are moved in the left-right direction by a driving device such as a motor (indicated by a door left motor 44a and a door right motor 45a in FIG. 9). The movable accessories 44 and 45 constitute one design when combined.

  The front surface and the back surface of the storage member 46 are formed of a translucent material so that the player can visually recognize the state of the movable accessories 44 and 45. In addition, a decoration member (not shown) decorated with LEDs is provided in the back of the space formed between the movable members 44 and 45 separated from each other, and the movable members 44 and 45 are separated from each other. When this is done, each LED of the decorative member is lit or flashing.

  In this embodiment, the effect display 30 displays the story of the warrior who played an active part in the Sengoku period as an animation (moving image). In addition, the movable accessory 40 is formed in a shape imitating a family crest, and is configured such that the family crest emerges when an LED that decorates the movable accessory 40 is turned on. Moreover, the movable accessory 43 is formed in a shape simulating a kaleidoscope, and an LED that decorates the movable accessory 43 is turned on or blinked to produce an effect as if looking into the kaleidoscope. Further, the movable accessories 41 and 42 are each formed in a shape imitating the head of a dragon, and the dragon opens and closes the mouth by the drive device described above.

  FIG. 4 shows a state in which the movable accessories 41 and 42 are activated and a pair of dragons open their mouths. In addition, LEDs 41c and 42c are provided inside the movable accessories 41 and 42, respectively, and when the LEDs are turned on, an effect is given as if a dragon is blowing fire. In addition, the movable accessories 44 and 45 are each formed in a door shape, and a part of the dragon is drawn on each front surface. And if the movable combination 44 and 45 unite, a dragon will be completed.

  Each movable accessory 40-45 mentioned above operate | moves at a predetermined timing during a game, and raises a production effect. In addition, each movable accessory 40 to 45 operates to give various notices such as a notice of occurrence of a big hit, a suggestion of occurrence of a big hit, and a notice that the effect indicator 30 displays an effect image with a high probability of occurrence of a big hit. I do.

  As shown in FIG. 2, a right side decoration 37 is provided on the right side of the game board 5. In the right side decoration 37, between the first start opening 21 and the right shoulder winning opening 20 (a region surrounded by a broken line indicated by a symbol B in the drawing), the first variable winning device 24 and the second variable winning prize are provided. The device 25 is provided so as to overlap vertically (FIG. 5A). As shown in FIG. 5 (a), the first variable winning device 24 includes a horizontally long plate-like first opening / closing member 24d, and this first opening / closing member 24d is a solenoid (the first big winning opening in FIG. 8). It is opened and closed by a driving device such as a solenoid 24b. When the first opening / closing member 24d is opened, the first big winning opening 24a is opened, and when the first opening / closing member 24d is closed, the first big winning opening 24a is closed.

  The second variable winning device 25 includes a horizontally long plate-shaped second opening / closing member 25d, and this second opening / closing member 25d is driven by a drive device such as a solenoid (indicated by a second large winning port solenoid 25b in FIG. 8). Open and close. When the second opening / closing member 25d is opened, the second large winning opening 25a is opened, and when the second opening / closing member 25d is closed, the second large winning opening 25a is closed. FIG. 5 (a) shows a state in which the first big prize opening 24a and the second big prize opening 25a are opened. The first big prize opening 24a and the second big prize opening 25a are opened when a big hit occurs. In this embodiment, the first opening / closing member 24d and the second opening / closing member 25d are configured to open and close forward and backward with the lower ends on both sides as axes.

As shown in FIG. 5B, a special symbol display device 31 is provided on the left side of the left sleeve top winning opening 17 of the left side decoration 36 in FIG. 2 (a region surrounded by a broken line indicated by symbol A in the drawing). A normal symbol display device 33, a special symbol reservation number display device 32, and a normal symbol reservation number display device 34.
In this embodiment, the special symbol display device 31, the normal symbol display device 33, the special symbol hold number display device 32, and the normal symbol hold number display device 34 are each constituted by an LED, but are constituted by a liquid crystal display device or the like. You can also.

  The special symbol display device 31 is composed of a plurality of (for example, seven as shown in FIG. 5B) LEDs, and the game balls are connected to the first start port 21 or the second start port 22. When winning, it blinks in a predetermined blink pattern. The light emission color when these LEDs are turned on and the background color of the LEDs when they are turned off constitute a special symbol, and the state where the LEDs are blinking is a state where the special symbol is variably displayed.

  The special symbol display device 31 causes each LED to blink at random, and a big hit occurs when the combination of the LED that is turned on and the LED that is turned off when the blinking stops is a specific combination. Depending on the type, the type of jackpot will vary. The jackpot type is configured by combining two or more of the maximum number of rounds that can be executed in the jackpot game, the normal jackpot, the probability variation jackpot, the short time, and the number of balls.

Further, depending on the type of jackpot, either the first variable winning device 24 or the second variable winning device 25 is operated to perform a big win game.
Here, the time reduction means that the time required from the timing at which a special symbol starts to be displayed to the timing at which it is ended is shortened, and the time from when the normal symbol starts to display the variable display until the end of the variable display. A game state in which the time required is shortened and the opening time of the opening / closing wing piece 27c of the ordinary electric accessory 27 is extended.

  When the special symbol display device 31 variably displays the special symbol, if the game ball wins the first start port 21 or the second start port 22, the special symbol variation display based on the winning is not immediately executed. , Once suspended. The reserved number is displayed by the special symbol reserved number display device 32. In this embodiment, the special symbol reservation number display device 32 is constituted by four LEDs, and displays the special symbol reservation number by the number of lighting of the LEDs. That is, in this embodiment, the maximum number of special symbol reservations is four.

  The effect display 30 is provided for the purpose of enhancing the effect of the special symbol display device 31. That is, as described above, the special symbol display device 31 is composed of a plurality of LEDs, and the effect of the effect is not sufficient only by the blinking of the LEDs. The effect is enhanced by displaying effect images such as images and moving images.

  The effect symbol is a symbol for effect displayed in place of the special symbol displayed by the LED, and is a symbol expressing a plurality of identification information. For example, it is a design expressing numbers (such as arithmetic numbers or Chinese numerals) such as 0-9. The effect display device 30 starts the variation display of the effect symbol simultaneously with the special symbol display device 31 starting the variation display of the special symbol. In addition, the effect indicator 30 ends the change display of the effect symbol at the same time that the special symbol display device 31 ends the change display of the special symbol, and the effect corresponding to the jackpot symbol or the lost symbol that the special symbol display device 31 has determined and displayed. The symbol is fixedly displayed. In addition, the effect display 30 displays a jackpot notice image that is an image that suggests that the result of the jackpot determination may be a big hit, or displays a reach notice image that is a notice that the reach fluctuation will occur. Or

  The speakers 10 to 12 (FIG. 1) reproduce sound effects or music when the effect display 30 displays a moving image. For example, when the effect display 30 displays a famous drama or animation on a television, the theme song or insertion song of the drama or animation is output. In addition, the speakers 10 to 12 reproduce the person's lines and the BGM when the effect display 30 displays a scene where the person appears.

Furthermore, the speakers 10 to 12 constitute a 2.1 ch surround system. The right channel speaker 10 and the left channel speaker 11 reproduce medium and high sounds, and the lower speaker 12 reproduces medium and low sounds. The right channel speaker 10 and the left channel speaker 11 reproduce a surround signal output from the surround IC (indicated by reference numeral 82 in FIG. 10), and the lower speaker 12 outputs from the sound source IC (indicated by reference numeral 80 in FIG. 10). Play the audio signal to be played. The right channel speaker 10 and the left channel speaker 11 are driven by a digital amplifier (indicated by reference numeral 84 in FIG. 10), and the lower speaker 12 is driven by a digital amplifier (indicated by reference numeral 85 in FIG. 10).
Thus, by configuring the surround system, a sound field having a surround effect can be formed around the player.

  In addition, the pachinko machine 1 suggests that the result of the big hit determination may be a big hit by playing the sound having the surround effect while the normal sound without the surround effect is being played from the speakers 10 to 12. Or foreseeing that a change in reach will occur.

FIG. 6A is an explanatory view showing a state where the effect symbol is variably displayed on the effect indicator 30, FIG. 6B is an explanatory diagram showing a state where the effect symbol is reached, and FIG. It is explanatory drawing which shows the state by which the big hit symbol was fixedly displayed.
The effect display 30 has three display areas D1, D2, and D3 arranged in the horizontal direction. Each display area D1-D3 displays the effect design in a variable manner. In this embodiment, the effect display device 30 variably displays a plurality of effect symbols representing numbers 0 to 9 so as to move from the top to the bottom of the screen in ascending order of the numbers.

  The example shown in FIG. 6A represents a certain moment of the effect symbol that is variably displayed in each of the display areas D1 to D3, and the effect symbol “7” is confirmed and displayed in the left display area D1. In the center and right display areas D2 and D3, the effect symbols are variably displayed. In the example shown in FIG. 5B, the effect symbol “7” is confirmed and displayed in the left and right display areas D1 and D3, and the effect symbol is variably displayed only in the center display area B, so-called reach. Indicates the state.

  When reaching reach, the effect display 30 performs an effect that makes the player feel excited whether or not the jackpot symbol is confirmed and displayed. For example, in the example shown in FIG. 6B, the fluctuation speed in the central display area D2 is slowed down, and when the effect design 7 appears from the upper end of the screen, the fluctuation speed is further slowed down. Also, once it appears to stop at the effect symbol 7, when the effect symbol 7 passes and the effect symbol 8 tries to stop, the direction of change is reversed, and the effect symbol 7 appears to stop again. Or it makes it seem to stop with the production design 7, and only the display area D2 starts a variable display again. In the example shown in FIG. 6C, the effect symbols 7 are fixedly displayed in the display areas D1 to D3, respectively, and “777” as an example of the jackpot symbol is aligned.

  In this embodiment, the variation pattern of the effect symbol that the effect indicator 30 displays variably and the effect moving image that the effect indicator 30 displays on the background of the effect symbol or independently are determined by lottery using random numbers. To do. Hereinafter, the variation pattern of the effect symbol and the effect moving image displayed by the effect indicator 30 are collectively referred to as a variation / effect pattern. In addition, a combination of effect symbols corresponding to a combination of special symbols that generate a big hit is called a big hit symbol, and a combination of effect symbols other than the big hit symbol is called a lost symbol.

  The variation / direction pattern includes reach variation and normal variation. Further, depending on the type of variation / effect pattern, the time required to display the big hit symbol or the lost symbol after the display of the variation / effect pattern is started (hereinafter referred to as variation time) differs. In particular, since the variation / production pattern including reach variation takes a long time to reach, the variation time is set to be longer than the variation / production pattern including normal variation. Further, among the reach fluctuations, in the case of a fluctuation / production pattern including a reach fluctuation with a high expectation level for occurrence of a big hit, since the production in the reach state is elaborate, the fluctuation time is set particularly long. The degree of expectation for jackpot occurrence is the ratio of the occurrence rate of reach fluctuation that leads to jackpot to the overall appearance rate that is the sum of the occurrence rate of reach fluctuation that leads to jackpot and the occurrence rate of reach fluctuation that leads to loss. Is.

  Further, depending on the type of the effect moving image constituting the change / effect pattern, the effect moving image is displayed on the background of the effect display that is variably displayed, or is displayed when the effect design is not displayed. Some of the effect moving images are displayed so as to show through the background of the effect symbol that is variably displayed. Also, among the variation patterns that make up the variation / production pattern, the production symbol is displayed in a variable manner at one corner of the screen so that it does not interfere with the production video, and when the reach is reached, the production design is displayed in the center of the screen. Some are enlarged and displayed in a variable manner. In addition, the display timing of the effect moving image differs depending on the fluctuation / effect pattern determined by the lottery, and is the timing and reach to be displayed when the game ball wins the first start port 21 or the second start port 22. There is a timing to display when the

  The normal symbol display device 33 is composed of a plurality of (for example, two as shown in FIG. 5B) LEDs, and the emission color when each LED is lit and the background color of the LED when the LED is extinguished. Constitutes a normal symbol. In addition, the state in which the normal symbol display device 33 blinks the LED is a state in which the normal symbol is variably displayed. When the variation display ends, the combination of the LEDs that are turned on and off turns on the normal symbol. Alternatively, the loss is notified. When the winning normal symbol is confirmed and displayed, the opening time of the opening / closing wing piece 27c of the normal electric accessory 27 becomes longer, and the winning probability to the second big winning opening 22 becomes higher. That is, the number of times that the special symbol starts variably displaying per unit time increases, and the probability that a big hit will occur increases.

  When the game ball passes through the gate 23, the normal symbol display device 33 starts to display the fluctuation of the normal symbol. When the normal symbol display device 33 variably displays the normal symbol, when the game ball passes through the gate 23, the normal symbol variation display due to the passage is held, and the number of holds is displayed as the normal symbol hold number display. Displayed by device 34. In this embodiment, the normal symbol hold number display device 34 is composed of four LEDs, and displays the hold number based on the number of lights of the LEDs. That is, in this embodiment, the number of normal symbol reservations is a maximum of four.

[Button production]
Next, button effects will be described with reference to the drawings.
FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing the flow of button effects.

The button effect is an effect that starts in response to the operation of the effect button 9 or an effect whose contents change in response to the operation of the effect button 9. Among the fluctuation / effect patterns displayed by the effect indicator 30, there are those that perform button effects during the display and those that do not.
In this embodiment, a moving image representing a story of a warrior general is displayed as a variation / effect pattern in which a button effect is produced during display. When the effect button 9 is operated within the effective time after the button effect is started, the lines of the person appearing in the story can be developed into a different line than when the effect button 9 is not operated within the effective time. It is configured to be able to.

  As shown in FIG. 7, when the effect display unit 30 comes to execute the button effect in the middle of displaying the variation / effect pattern, the effect image representing the characters of the story and the words E and F of the characters are displayed. A description image 9b including a message image “PUSH !!!” prompting the operation of A1 and the effect button 9, an arrow image indicating the operation direction of the effect button 9, and an effect button image representing the effect button 9 is displayed on the screen. To do. The speakers 10 to 12 reproduce the lines E, F, and BGM.

  Then, when the player operates the effect button 9 within the effective time and the effect switch with illumination 9a (FIG. 9) is turned on, as shown on the right side of FIG. 7, the characters' lines are changed from E, F to J1, K1. Expand to. Then, when the player operates the effect button 9 within the effective time after the line is changed to J1 and K1, and the illuminated effect switch 9a (FIG. 9) is turned on, the line expands to J2 and K2. If the effect button 9 is not operated within the effective time after the button effect is started, as shown on the left side of FIG. 7, the lines expand from E and F to E1 and F1, and the lines are further displayed. If the production button 9 is not operated within the effective time after the expansion to E1 and F1, the line expands to E2 and F2.

  Further, when the period for performing the button effect elapses, the continuation of the variation / effect pattern that was displayed before the button effect is performed is displayed, and then the normal variation or the reach variation is displayed. At this time, a reach notice image suggesting that a reach fluctuation appears, or a jackpot notice image suggesting occurrence of a big hit may be displayed. Each notice image may be displayed in a button effect, or may be displayed in a normal variation or a reach variation. In addition, when the effect button 9 is operated within the effective time in the button effect, the probability that the variation / effect pattern having a higher expectation is displayed is higher than the case where the effect button 9 is not operated. .

  In other words, when the button effect is being executed, the story of the character with the expectation for the occurrence of the jackpot is developed when the button of the effect button 9 is pressed to expand the line of the character, and later, the fluctuation and effect with high expectation Since the probability that the pattern is displayed is high, most players press the effect button 9 within the effective time. Whether or not the big hit or lose is decided based on the random number which is obtained from the random number generation means when the game ball wins the first starting port 21 or the second starting port 22, whether or not the production button 9 is pushed The result of the jackpot determination does not change depending on the case.

[Main electrical configuration of pachinko machine]
Next, the main electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing the configuration of the image / sound control board 70 and the effect control board 400 shown in FIG. 9 in blocks.

  As shown in FIG. 8, a main control MPU (Micro Processing Unit) 51 is mounted on the main control board 50. The main control MPU 51 includes a main control ROM 52 and a main control work RAM 53. The main control MPU 51 determines the jackpot, determines the type of jackpot, determines the variation / effect pattern, commands to start variation, measures the variation time, commands to stop variation, detects winnings, detects the passage of a gate, hits a normal symbol Processing necessary for the progress of the game, such as determination and prize ball payout instruction, is executed. The main control MPU 51 includes a backup power supply terminal VBB (not shown) and an NMI (Non-Maskable Interrupt) terminal (not shown).

  In the main control ROM 52, a computer program for the main control MPU 51 to execute each of the above processes, a big hit value table 52a (FIG. 12) in which big hit values to be referred to when making a big hit determination are set, a plurality of types A control command table 52b (FIG. 13) in which control commands corresponding to variation / effect patterns are set, a control command table in which control commands to be transmitted to each control board electrically connected to the main control board 50 are set, and the like. Stored readable.

  The main control work RAM 53 stores the computer program read from the main control ROM 52, and can read and rewrite processing results, determination results, and the like generated when the main control MPU 51 executes the computer program. Store. Further, the main control work RAM 53 receives backup power from a capacitor (not shown) when the power supplied to the pachinko machine 1 is cut off, and stores stored data such as the result of the probable big hit determination. Hold.

  The main control board 50 includes a first start port switch 21a for detecting a game ball won in the first start port 21, and a second start port switch 27a for detecting a game ball won in the second start port 22. The external terminal plate 503 is electrically connected. The main control MPU 51 transmits data such as the number of jackpot occurrences, the number of winnings, and the number of special symbol fluctuations to the hall computer (not shown) via the external terminal board 503. Hall computers are located in pachinko hall management rooms.

  In addition, a symbol display board 96 is electrically connected to the main control board 50. On the symbol display board 96, a special symbol display device 31, a special symbol hold number display device 32, a normal symbol display device 33, and a normal symbol hold number display device 34 are mounted. In addition, a payout control board 60, a security relay terminal board 89, and a power supply board 94 are electrically connected to the main control board 50.

The security relay terminal board 89 includes an induced magnetic field sensor 500 for detecting an induced magnetic field generated by an illegal act, a first magnetic sensor 501 for detecting magnetism generated by an illegal act, and a second magnetic sensor 502. Are electrically connected.
The payout control board 60 is electrically connected to a lower tray full switch 7b for detecting a state in which the lower tray 7 is filled with game balls, and a door opening relay terminal plate 86. The door opening relay terminal plate 86 includes a door opening switch 87 for detecting a state where the glass frame set 3 is opened, and an outer frame opening switch 88 for detecting a state where the outer frame set 8 is opened. Electrically connected.

  Further, a payout relay terminal plate 97 is electrically connected to the payout control board 60, and the payout relay terminal plate 97 is connected to a payout motor 38 c for driving a member for paying out the game balls to the upper tray 6. A front payout sensor 38a and a rear payout sensor 38b for detecting a game ball paid out by the payout motor 38c, and a front ball break switch 38d for detecting that no game ball pays out by the payout motor 38c. The rear bulb cut switch 38e is electrically connected. The payout control board 60 is equipped with a drive circuit 97a for driving the payout motor 38c. The drive circuit 97a and the payout motor 38c constitute a prize ball payout device.

  A payout control MPU 61 is mounted on the payout control board 60. The payout control MPU 61 includes a payout control ROM 62 and a payout control work RAM 63. The payout control MPU 61 controls the drive circuit 97a in accordance with the payout control command transmitted from the main control MPU 51 to control payout of prize balls and rental balls. Also, the payout control MPU 61 detects changes in signals output from the front payout sensor 38a and the rear payout sensor 38b, and counts the number of prize balls and the number of balls that have been paid out. The payout control MPU 61 includes a backup power supply terminal VBB (not shown) and an NMI (Non-Maskable Interrupt) terminal (not shown).

  The payout control ROM 62 stores a computer program executed by the payout control MPU 61 so as to be readable. The payout control work RAM 63 stores the computer program read from the payout control ROM 62, and can read and rewrite processing results and determination results generated by the payout control MPU 61 executing the computer program. To store.

  Further, the payout control work RAM 63 stores the number of unpaid prize balls and the number of balls lent, and receives supply of backup power from a capacitor (not shown) when the power supplied to the pachinko machine 1 is shut off. Holds the number of unpaid prize balls and the number of balls lent. Further, a frequency display board 504 on which the frequency display portion 6e (FIG. 1) is mounted is electrically connected to the payout control board 60 via a lending device connection terminal board 78. The prepaid recording medium reading device 100 (FIG. 1) is electrically connected to the lending device connection terminal board 78.

  Further, the launch control board 4 includes a launch solenoid 4f that drives a launch device that launches a game ball, a ball feed solenoid 4g that drives a ball supply device that supplies the game ball to the launch position, and a rotation amount of the launch lever 4b. When the firing intensity electronic volume 4c for adjusting the launching intensity of the launching device 4 according to the touch sensor 4j for detecting that the player touches the launch lever 4b, and the touch sensor 4j are on. The firing switch 4e that is turned on by the rotation of the firing lever 4b and drives the firing solenoid 4f is electrically connected. The launch control board 4 is mounted with a drive circuit 4m for driving the launch solenoid 4f and a drive circuit 4n for driving the ball feed solenoid 4g.

  A board surface relay terminal board 37 is electrically connected to the main control board 50, and the board surface relay terminal board 37 receives an upper left sleeve winning prize for detecting a game ball won in the left sleeve upper winning opening 17. A mouth switch 17a, a left sleeve winning port switch 18a for detecting a game ball won in the left sleeve winning port 18, a lower left winning port switch 19a for detecting a game ball won in the lower left winning port 19, and a right A right shoulder winning opening switch 20a for detecting a gaming ball won in the shoulder winning opening 20, a first big winning opening switch 24c for detecting a gaming ball winning in the first big winning opening 24a, and a gate 23 are provided. A gate switch 23a for detecting a passed game ball, a second big prize opening switch 25c for detecting a game ball won in the second big prize opening 25a, and a first variable prize winning device 24 for driving 1st Grand Prize And solenoids 24b, and ordinary electric won game solenoid 27b for driving the ordinary electric won game 27, a second special winning opening solenoid 25b for driving the second variation winning device 25 are electrically connected. Further, the panel relay terminal plate 37 includes a drive circuit 37a for driving the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 27b, a drive circuit 37b for driving the first big prize opening solenoid 24b, and a second big prize opening solenoid 25b. And a drive circuit 37c for driving the.

As shown in FIG. 9, the pachinko machine 1 is provided with an effect control board 400. The effect control board 400 includes an image / sound control board 70, a board effect relay terminal board 92, and a board LED relay terminal. The board 91, the auxiliary effect drive board 410, and the effect power supply board 90 are electrically connected.
The effect display 30 is electrically connected to the image / sound control board 70 via the liquid crystal relay terminal board 30a. Also, a board effect relay terminal board 92 is electrically connected to the image / audio control board 70, and the board effect relay terminal board 92 is connected to the right channel speaker 10 via a frame effect relay terminal board 93. The left channel speaker 11 and the lower speaker 12 are electrically connected.

  The image / sound control board 70 is electrically connected to a lighting effect switch 9 a via a frame LED drive board 66. When the effect button 9 is pressed, the illuminated effect switch 9a is turned on, and the output signal level of the illuminated effect switch 9a changes. Then, when the image / audio control MPU 71 detects the change, the image / audio control MPU 71 determines that the effect button 9 is pressed. When the illuminated effect switch 9a is turned on, the LED built in the effect button 9 is lit.

  To the auxiliary effect drive board 410, the auxiliary effect upper relay terminal plate 508, the auxiliary effect right relay terminal plate 68, and the auxiliary effect lower relay terminal plate 507 are electrically connected. The auxiliary terminal relay terminal plate 508 includes a kaleidoscope motor 43a for rotating the movable accessory 43 disposed on the back surface of the movable accessory 40, and a kaleidoscope origin sensor 43b for detecting that the movable accessory 43 has returned to the origin. A right dragon motor 42a for driving the movable combination 42, a right dragon origin sensor 42b for detecting that the movable combination 42 has returned to the origin, a left dragon motor 41a for driving the movable combination 41, and a movable combination A left dragon origin sensor 41b that detects that the object 41 has returned to the origin is electrically connected.

The auxiliary effect right relay terminal board 68 includes a family crest motor 40b that vibrates the movable accessory 40, a family crest position confirmation sensor 40c that detects the position of the movable accessory 40, and a right lift that lifts the movable accessory 40 (not shown). A right lift motor 40d for driving the motor) and a right lift origin sensor 40e for detecting that the right lift has returned to the origin are electrically connected.
The auxiliary effect lower relay terminal plate 507 includes a left lift motor 40f that drives a left lift (not shown) that raises the movable accessory 40, a left lift origin sensor 40g that detects that the left lift has returned to the origin, A door right motor 45a for moving the right movable accessory 45 stored in the storage member 46, a door right origin sensor 45b for detecting that the movable accessory has returned to the origin, and a left movable accessory 44 are moved. The door left motor 44a to be moved is electrically connected to the door left origin sensor 44b for detecting that the movable accessory 44 has returned to the origin.

  The auxiliary effect drive board 410 includes a drive circuit 411 for driving the right lift motor 40d and the left lift motor 40f, a drive circuit 412 for driving the kaleidoscope motor 43a, a right dragon motor 42a and a left dragon motor 41a. A drive circuit 413 for driving, a drive circuit 414 for driving the family crest motor 40b, and a drive circuit 415 for driving the door right motor 45a and the door left motor 44a are mounted.

  The power supply board 94 supplies power supplied from the main power supply 77 (AC / 24V) to the main control board 50, the payout control board 60, the lending device connection terminal board 78, and the effect power supply board 90 (FIG. 9). To supply. The effect power supply board 90 distributes the power supplied from the power supply board 94 to each board electrically connected to the effect power supply board 90. Various LEDs provided on the game board 5 are mounted on the board surface LED relay terminal board 91.

  As shown in FIG. 10, an image / audio control board 70 includes an image / audio control MPU 71, an image processing LSI 76, an image / audio control ROM 72, an image data ROM 74, an image data ROM 75, a drive circuit 78, and a sound source. An IC 80, a sound source data ROM (sound source ROM) 81, a surround IC 82, a volume control circuit 83, a digital amplifier 84, and a digital amplifier 85 are mounted.

  The image / audio control MPU 71 is electrically connected to the sound source IC 80 and the surround IC 82. The sound source data ROM 81 is electrically connected to the sound source IC 80, and the sound source IC 80 is electrically connected to the surround IC 82. The sound source IC 80 and the surround IC 82 are electrically connected to a volume control circuit 83, and the volume control circuit 83 is electrically connected to digital amplifiers 84 and 85. The digital amplifier 84 is electrically connected to the right channel speaker 10 and the left channel speaker 11 via the board surface effect relay terminal plate 92 and the frame portion effect relay terminal plate 93 (FIG. 9). The digital amplifier 85 is electrically connected to the lower speaker 12 via a board surface effect relay terminal plate 92 and a frame effect relay terminal plate 93 (FIG. 9).

  An image / audio control work RAM 73 is built in the image / audio control MPU 71, and a VRAM 77 is built in the image processing LSI 76. The image / audio control ROM 72 stores a computer program executed by the image / audio control MPU 71. The image / sound control work RAM 73 stores the computer program read out from the image / sound control ROM 72, reads out the processing results and determination results generated by the image / sound control MPU 71 executing the computer program, and the like. Store rewritable.

  The image processing LSI 76 includes a decoder that compresses / decompresses image data, a drawing engine that performs processing such as 3D polygon drawing, enlargement / reduction, and texture mapping based on moving image data created by the decoder, and a drawing engine A display engine that outputs digital RGB signals corresponding to the created image data to the drive circuit 78.

  The image data ROMs 74 and 75 store image data for displaying variation / effect patterns on the effect display 30. The image / audio control MPU 71 controls the image processing LSI 76 to display the fluctuation / effect pattern on the effect display 30 based on the effect control signal transmitted from the main control MPU 51, and music and effects from the speakers 10 to 12. The sound source IC 80 and the surround IC 82 are controlled to output sound and the like. As described above, the image / audio control MPU 71 controls the image and audio.

  The image / audio control MPU 71 reads the image data corresponding to the change / effect pattern designation command (effect control signal) transmitted from the main control MPU 51 via the effect control board 400 from the image data ROMs 74 and 75. The processing LSI 76 is instructed. Then, the image processing LSI 76 reads the image data corresponding to the variation / effect pattern designation command from the image data ROMs 74 and 75 in accordance with the instruction from the image / audio control MPU 71. Then, the image processing LSI 76 compresses / decompresses the image data read from the image data ROMs 74 and 75 by the decoder, processes the compressed / decompressed image data by the drawing engine, and outputs RGB signals corresponding to the processed image data. Output to the drive circuit 78. The drive circuit 78 drives the effect display device 30 based on the digital RGB signal output from the image processing LSI 76. Thereby, the effect display device 30 displays the change / effect pattern corresponding to the change / effect pattern designation command transmitted from the main control MPU 51.

  In the sound source data ROM 81, a plurality of, for example, 64 ADPCM (Aduptive Differential Pulse Code Modulation) sound source data, a plurality of song data and sound effect data associated with the variation / effect pattern displayed by the effect indicator 30, and further, Line data and BGM data are stored. Here, the ADPCM sound source data is sound data obtained by sampling and digitizing a single sound consisting of sounds of instruments such as drums and keyboards, human voices and imitation sounds. The sound source IC 80 is composed mainly of a microcomputer, and when a change / effect pattern designation command output from the image / audio control MPU 71 is input, the audio data from the audio data ROM 81 is input based on the control program stored in the internal ROM. The data is read one by one, the read audio data is reproduced by the ADPCM method according to a predetermined frequency, volume and panpot (sound image localization), and the reproduced digital audio signal is output to the surround IC 82 or the volume adjustment circuit 83.

  The surround IC 82 converts the input digital audio signal into a digital audio signal for producing a surround effect having reflected sound, reverberation sound, and the like according to an instruction from the image / audio control MPU 71, and the converted digital audio signal is a volume adjustment circuit. Output to 83. Further, the surround IC 82 outputs the input digital audio signal to the volume control circuit 83 without converting it into a digital audio signal for producing a surround effect in accordance with an instruction from the image / audio control MPU 71.

Normally, the surround IC 82 does not convert the input digital audio signal into a digital audio signal for producing a surround effect. However, if the result of the jackpot determination suggests that the jackpot determination may be a big hit, the surround IC 82 receives from the image / audio control MPU 71. In response to the instruction, the input digital audio signal is converted into a digital audio signal for producing a surround effect.
Further, when notifying that the reach fluctuation will occur, the surround IC 82 converts the input digital audio signal into a digital audio signal for producing a surround effect in accordance with an instruction from the image / audio control MPU 71.

Accordingly, the player may notice that the sound reproduced by the speakers 10 to 12 has changed from a sound having no surround effect to a sound having a surround effect, so that a big hit may occur, or reach fluctuation may occur. It can be inferred that this may occur.
Also, a volume control knob (not shown) is electrically connected to the volume control circuit 83, and the input level of the digital amplifiers 84 and 85 is adjusted by rotating the volume control knob, and the speaker The volume of 10-12 can be adjusted.

  An effect control MPU 401 is mounted on the effect control board 400. The effect control MPU 401 includes an effect control ROM 402 and an effect control work RAM 403. In the effect control ROM 402, a computer program for operating the movable accessory 40 and the like in a predetermined operation pattern, a computer program for lighting each LED connected to the panel LED relay terminal board 91 in a predetermined flashing pattern, and the like Is stored. The effect control work RAM 403 stores the computer program read from the effect control ROM 402, and can read and rewrite processing results and determination results generated by the effect control MPU 401 executing the computer program. Store.

  The effect control MPU 401 outputs a drive command to the drive circuits 411 to 415 in accordance with the change / effect pattern designation command transmitted from the main control MPU 51 to drive each motor, and the movable accessory 40 and the like have a predetermined operation pattern. Operate with. Further, the effect control MPU 401 turns on each LED connected to the panel LED relay terminal board 91 in a predetermined blinking pattern in accordance with the change / effect pattern designation command transmitted from the main control MPU 51.

[Main random numbers used in games]
Next, main random numbers used in the game will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram of random numbers used in the game.

  The hit determination random number R1 is a random number used when the main control MPU 51 performs a hit determination of a normal symbol. In this embodiment, there are 197 values of 0 to 196. The hit determination initial value random number R2 is a random number for randomly determining the initial value of the hit determination random number R1. In this embodiment, there are 197 values of 0 to 196 which are the same as the hit determination random number R1. When the hit determination random number R1 makes one round, the value of the hit determination initial value random number R2 counted at that time is determined as the initial value of the hit determination random number R1. In other words, the initial value of the hit determination random number R1 is randomly determined and the periodicity of the initial value of the hit determination random number R1 is eliminated. It is configured so that symbol hits do not occur.

  The big hit determination random number R3 is a random number used when the main control MPU 51 makes a big hit determination of a special symbol, and in this embodiment, there are 1597 types of 0 to 1596. The big hit determination initial value random number R4 is a random number for randomly determining the initial value of the big hit determination random number R3, and in this embodiment, there are 1597 kinds of 0 to 1596 which are the same as the big hit determination random number R3. When the big hit determination random number R3 makes one round, the value of the big hit determination initial value random number R4 counted at that time is determined as the initial value of the big hit determination random number R3. That is, the initial value of the big hit determination random number R3 is randomly determined to eliminate the periodicity of the initial value of the big hit determination random number R3. It is configured not to generate a jackpot of symbols.

  The jackpot symbol random number R5 is a random number used when the main control MPU 51 determines a jackpot symbol. In this embodiment, there are 100 random numbers from 0 to 99. The jackpot symbol initial value random number R6 is a random number for randomly determining the initial value of the jackpot symbol random number R5, and in this embodiment, there are 100 patterns of 0 to 99 which are the same as the jackpot symbol random number R5. When the jackpot symbol random number R5 makes one round, the value of the jackpot symbol initial value random number R6 counted at that time is determined as the initial value of the jackpot symbol random number R5. In other words, the initial value of the jackpot symbol random number R5 is randomly determined to eliminate the periodicity of the initial value of the jackpot symbol random number R5, thereby specifying by the fraud using the periodicity of the initial value of the jackpot symbol random number R5. The jackpot symbol is not selected.

The reach selection random number R7 is a random number used by the main control MPU 51 to determine whether to select a variation / effect pattern including reach variation when the result of the big hit determination is a loss. In this embodiment, the reach selection random number R3 is 239 from 0 to 238.
The first variation group selection random number R8 and the second variation group random number R9 are random numbers used by the main control MPU 51 to narrow down variation / effect patterns. In this embodiment, the first variation group selection random number R8 is 241 from 0 to 240, and the second variation group selection random number R9 is 199 from 0 to 198. The variation / effect pattern selection random number R10 is a random number used for determining the final variation / effect pattern from the variations / effect patterns narrowed down by the second variation group selection random number R9. In this embodiment, the variation / effect pattern selection random number R10 is 251 from 0 to 250.

Each of the random numbers described above is realized by a random number counter that counts one from the minimum value 0 to a predetermined maximum value, and the count value of the random number counter is treated as a random number. The random number counter increments by 1 every cycle (for example, 2 ms) in which the main control MPU 51 executes the main program, and returns to 0 when the maximum value is exceeded. The random number generated from each random number counter when the game ball wins the first start port 21 or the second start port 22 is stored in the main control work RAM 53.
In addition to the above-described soft random number method using a random number counter, each random number can also be generated using a hard random number method using a random number generation circuit such as a random number generation IC.

[Big hit value table]
Next, the configuration of the jackpot value table stored in the main control ROM 52 will be described with reference to FIG.

  The jackpot value table 52a is a table that stores jackpot values that are referred to when the main control MPU 51 makes a jackpot determination. The jackpot value table 52a is set separately for the case where the gaming state is the normal gaming state and the case where the probability changing gaming state is set, and the jackpot value table is set with more jackpot values than the normal gaming state. The jackpot value is selected from 0 to 1596 random numbers for the jackpot determination random number R1.

  The main control MPU 51 obtains the jackpot determination random number R1 stored in the main control work RAM 53 and the jackpot value set in the jackpot value table 52a when it is time to display the variation of the special symbol. In comparison, if there is a matching jackpot value, it is determined to be a jackpot, and if it does not exist, it is determined to be lost.

  In this embodiment, a total of four jackpot values are set in the normal gaming state, and a total of 35 jackpot values are set in the probability variation gaming state. In other words, the probability of being determined to be a big hit in the big hit determination is set to be 8.75 times higher in the probability variation gaming state than in the normal gaming state.

[Control command table]
Next, the configuration of the control command table stored in the main control ROM 52 will be described with reference to FIG.

  The control command table 52b stores control commands corresponding to fluctuation / effect patterns that the main control MPU 51 causes the image / audio control MPU 71 and the effect control MPU 401 to execute. The fluctuation / direction pattern includes 311 types of big hit fluctuation / direction patterns 1 to 311 that are executed when the result of the big hit determination is a big hit, and 109 types of loss that are executed when the result of the big hit determination is a loss. Fluctuation / effect patterns 1 to 109 are prepared, and control commands A0H00H to A5H50H and 90H00H to 95H34H are associated with each. Although not described, the control command table 52b includes a control command for confirming and displaying a confirmed symbol on the effect display 30, a control command for executing an effect congratulating the occurrence of a big hit, A control command and the like for executing an effect for each round are set.

[Variation / Direction Pattern Drawing Method]
Next, a variation / effect pattern lottery method will be described with reference to the drawings.
FIG. 14 is an explanatory view showing a lottery method for variation / effect pattern.

  The jackpot determination random number R3, the jackpot symbol random number R5, the reach selection random number R7, and the first variation group selection random number R8 are obtained from each random number counter when the game ball wins the first start port 21 or the second start port 22. Is done. Further, the second variation group selection random number R9 and the variation / effect pattern selection random number R10 are acquired from each random number counter when the variation display of the special symbol is started. The jackpot symbol random number R5 is used when the jackpot determination result is a jackpot.

  Big hit symbol random number R5 0-99, reach selection random number R7 0-238, first variation group selection random number R8 0-240, second variation group selection random number R9 0-198 and variation / effect pattern selection random number R10 0 to 250 are divided into a plurality of groups each having a predetermined number of random numbers as a group. In addition, one variation / effect pattern is associated with each group of the variation / effect pattern selection random number R10.

  If each group of the jackpot symbol random number R5 is the highest group and each group of the variation / direction pattern selection random number R10 is the lowest group, the following is determined depending on which group the random numbers acquired in the higher group belong to: The range of groups that can be selected at the lower level is narrowed down. Further, the lower the group, the more the group is subdivided. In other words, it is devised to prevent the player from getting bored by selecting different variation / effect patterns as much as possible according to the small differences in the game state. In this embodiment, 420 types of variation / effect patterns are prepared to be selectable.

  The main control MPU 51 makes a big hit determination when starting the special symbol variation display (A). Here, if it is determined that the jackpot, the jackpot symbol random number R5 is acquired (A). Here, the jackpot symbol is determined based on the acquired jackpot symbol random number, and the group to which the acquired jackpot symbol random number belongs is determined (a). Subsequently, a time determination is made as to whether or not the gaming state has changed in a short time (c). Further, when it is determined that the previous big hit determination is a loss, the skipping is performed by skipping.

  Subsequently, a probability state determination is made as to whether or not the gaming state has changed to a probabilistic gaming state (D). Subsequently, the number of holds of the special symbol is determined from 0 to 4 (e). Subsequently, a reach selection random number R7 is acquired (f). The number of groups of the reach selection random number R7 and the number of random values constituting each group are determined as a result of the jackpot determination (A), the group to which the acquired jackpot symbol random number (A) belongs, the result of the time reduction determination (C), the probability It depends on the combination of the status judgment result (d) and the hold count judgment result (e).

  For this reason, the previously determined jackpot determination (a), the group to which the acquired jackpot symbol random number (b) belongs, the result of the time reduction determination (c), the result of the probability state determination (d) and the result of the hold number determination ( ), The group to which the acquired reach selection random number R7 belongs is determined. Subsequently, the first variation group selection random number R8 is acquired (G), and the group to which the acquired first variation group selection random number R8 belongs is determined. Subsequently, the second variable group selection random number R9 is acquired (K), and the group to which the acquired second variable group selection random number R9 belongs is determined. Subsequently, the variation / effect pattern selection random number R10 is acquired (K), and the group to which the acquired variation / effect pattern selection random number belongs is determined. Then, the variation / effect pattern associated with the determined group is determined (e).

  Among the variation / production patterns, a plurality of types of reach patterns are set in the variation / production patterns that develop into reach. The name of the reach pattern varies depending on the manufacturer and model of the pachinko machine. For example, the reach pattern is called a normal reach pattern, a super reach pattern, or the like depending on the appearance probability.

The normal reach pattern is a variation pattern having a high appearance probability among the reach patterns, and the super reach pattern is a variation pattern having a lower appearance probability than the normal reach pattern. The jackpot is generated through a reach pattern. In particular, when the super reach pattern appears, the jackpot occurrence probability is increased.
That is, when viewed from the player, the degree of expectation for occurrence of a big hit when a super reach pattern appears is the highest.

[Contents stored when a hold occurs]
Next, the contents stored in the hold table of the main control work RAM 53 when a special symbol hold occurs will be described with reference to the drawings.
FIG. 15A is an explanatory diagram showing the stored contents of the hold table 53a, and FIG. 15B is an explanatory diagram showing a state in which the storage order of data stored in the hold table 53a has been raised.

  Note that the hold table is provided for each of the first start port 21 and the second start port 22, but here, the hold table for the first start port 21 will be described as a representative. In this embodiment, it is assumed that the upper limit of the number of special symbol reservations for the first start port 21 and the second start port 22 is four.

  If the game ball wins the first starting port 21 while the special symbol is variably displayed, the big hit determination random number R3, the big hit symbol random number R5 obtained from each random number counter, the short time determination result, the probability state determination result, the hold The number determination result, the reach selection random number R7 and the first variation group random number R8 are stored in the corresponding holding ranks of the holding table 53a. For example, when the special symbol is variably displayed and the game ball wins the first start port 21 when the number of holds U1 is 1, each random number and the determination result are stored in the storage area of the second place in the hold table 53a. Is stored.

Then, when the special symbol comes to the start of the variation display, the second variation group selection random number R9 and the variation / effect pattern selection random number R10 obtained from each random number counter are stored in the storage area of the retention rank No. 1 in the retention table 53a. The
Since the big hit determination is performed at the time of starting the variation display of the special symbol, the big hit symbol random number R5 and the reach selection random number R7 acquired when the game ball wins the first start port 21 are stored in the holding table 53a. However, when the result of the jackpot determination performed later is lost, those random numbers are not used for determining the variation / effect pattern.

  In the example shown in FIG. 15A, the big hit determination random number 7, the big hit symbol random number 23, the reach selection random number 109, and the first variation group random number 201 are stored in the second place in the hold order in the hold table 53a. At this stage, since the fluctuation display of the special symbol corresponding to the first holding order is not finished, the second changing group random number and the change / effect pattern selection random number are not stored in the second holding order. When the special symbol change display corresponding to the first holding order is completed, the holding order of each stored data is incremented by one as shown in FIG. Then, the second change group random number 65 and the change / effect pattern selection random number 103 are stored in the first holding order. The variation / effect pattern corresponding to the variation / effect pattern selection random number 103 is the jackpot variation / effect pattern 244.

[Contents of image data ROM]
Next, main contents stored in the image data ROMs 74 and 75 (FIG. 10) mounted on the image / sound control board 70 will be described with reference to the drawings.
FIG. 16A is an explanatory diagram showing main contents stored in the image data ROM 74 shown in FIG. 10, and FIG. 16B is an explanatory diagram showing main contents stored in the image data ROM 75.

  As shown in FIG. 16A, the image data ROM 74 stores jackpot variation / effect pattern data 74a, loss variation / effect pattern data 74b, jackpot symbol data 74c, loss symbol data 74d, and the like.

  The jackpot fluctuation / effect pattern data 74a is image data for displaying the jackpot fluctuation / effect patterns 1 to 311 stored in the control command table 52b (FIG. 13) on the effect display 30. The loss variation / effect pattern data 74 b is image data for displaying the loss change / effect patterns 1 to 109 stored in the control command table 52 b on the effect display 30. The jackpot symbol data 74c is image data for confirming and displaying the jackpot symbol on the effect display 30. The lost symbol data 74d is image data for confirming and displaying the lost symbol on the effect display 30.

  As shown in FIG. 16B, the image data ROM 75 stores jackpot effect data 75a, jackpot game effect data 75b, customer waiting image data 75c, error notification data 75d, and the like.

  The big hit effect data 75a is image data for displaying on the effect display 30 an image indicating that a big hit has occurred when the special symbol variation display is stopped and the big hit symbol is confirmed and displayed. The big hit game data 75b is image data for displaying an effect image during the big hit game on the effect display 30. The customer waiting image data 75c is image data for displaying a predetermined effect image on the effect display device 30 in a so-called customer waiting state in which special symbols are not variably displayed and game balls are not being fired. . The error notification data 75d is image data for displaying on the effect display 30 an image indicating the occurrence of a ball breakage, ball clogging, prize ball payout abnormality, or the like, or the occurrence of an illegal act using magnetism. .

[Main game flow]
Next, the main flow of the game in the pachinko machine 1 will be described with reference to the drawings.
(Main processing executed by main control MPU)
First, the flow of main processes executed by the main control MPU 51 will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing a flow of main processing executed by the main control MPU 51 when the power of the pachinko machine 1 is turned on. FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing main processing executed by the main control MPU 51 during the game. In the following description, a process step executed by each MPU is abbreviated as S.

  The main control MPU 51 determines whether or not the power of the pachinko machine 1 is turned on (S1 in FIG. 17), and if it is determined that the power is turned on (S1: Yes), executes a security check (S2), and stacks. The pointer is initialized (S3). Subsequently, an interrupt mode is set (S4), and access to the main control work RAM 53 is permitted (S5). Subsequently, peripheral devices of the main control MPU 51 are initialized (S6), and it is determined whether or not the RAM erase switch 94a (FIG. 8) for erasing the backup data of the main control work RAM 53 is turned on (S7). .

  If it is determined that the data is on (S7: Yes), the data stored in all storage areas of the main control work RAM 53 is erased (S8). Whether or not the RAM erase switch 94a is turned on is determined only once after the power is turned on and not thereafter. Subsequently, the main control work RAM 53 is initialized (S9), and a command for setting the effect control board 400 to the power-on state is transmitted to the effect control board 400 (S10).

  If it is determined in S7 that the RAM erase switch 94a is not turned on (S7: No), it is determined whether or not power-off occurrence information indicating that the power has been cut off due to a power failure is stored (S11). ), If it is determined that it is stored (S11: Yes), a checksum is calculated (S12). Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the checksum stored when the power is turned off matches the checksum calculated in S7, that is, whether or not the checksum is normal (S13). If this is the case (S13: Yes), the initial value upon power restoration is set in the main control work RAM 53 (S14).

  Subsequently, a command for returning the effect control board 400 to the gaming state at the time of power restoration is transmitted to the effect control board 400 (S15), and a payout control start command is transmitted to the payout control board 60 (S16). Thereby, the game at the time of power-off is restarted, and when an unpaid prize ball remains, the unpaid prize ball is paid out. Subsequently, an interrupt is set and the interrupt is permitted (S17), and the process proceeds to game control.

  When the main control MPU 51 shifts to game control, the game start process (S100 in FIG. 18), the special symbol game process (S200), the special electric accessory game process (S300), the normal symbol game process (S400), and the normal electric motor An accessory game process (S500) is executed.

[Game start processing]
Next, the flow of the game start process executed by the main control MPU 51 in S100 of FIG. 18 will be described with reference to the drawings.
FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing the flow of the game start process executed by the main control MPU 51, and FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing the continuation of the game start process shown in FIG.

  The main control MPU 51 transmits the command stored in the command transmission buffer to the effect control board 400 and the payout control board 60 (S101 in FIG. 19). Subsequently, information of each switch such as the first start port switch 21a and the second start port switch 27a electrically connected to the main control board 50 other than the RAM erase switch 94a is read (S102). Subsequently, the state of each read switch is determined, and the determination result is stored in the main control work RAM 53 as switch detection information (S103). For example, when using a switch whose output voltage changes from high level to low level when a game ball is detected (for example, a through-type proximity switch), it is determined that the output voltage has changed from high level to low level. The determination result is stored in the main control work RAM 53 as switch detection information (for example, binary data 1).

  Then, it updates by adding 1 to each random number shown in FIG. 11 (S104). Subsequently, the switch detection information stored in the main control work RAM 53 in the previous S103 is referred to and it is determined whether or not a winning is detected (S105). If it is determined that a winning is detected (S105: Yes), the switch detection information is stored in the main control work RAM 53 as winning detection information (S106). Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the winning detection information stored in S106 is 0 (S107). If it is determined that it is not 0 (S107: No), a command for storing a command to be transmitted to the payout control board 60 A prize ball number command for paying out the number of prize balls corresponding to the winning detection information is stored in the transmission buffer (S108). For example, if it is determined that one piece of winning detection information for paying out five prize balls is stored (S107: No), a command transmission buffer is used for commanding the number of prize balls for instructing five prize balls to be paid out. (S108).

  Subsequently, it is determined whether or not there is a game ball to be paid out, that is, whether or not the ball is out of play (S109). This determination is made based on whether or not a ball-out condition command is received from the payout control board 60. Here, when it is determined that the ball is out of state (S109: Yes), the ball transmission abnormality command is stored in the command transmission buffer for storing the command to be transmitted to the effect control board 400 (S110), When it is determined that the ball is not in a cut state (S109: No), a normal ball cut command is stored in the command transmission buffer (S111).

  Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the lower tray 7 is full of prize balls (S112). This determination is made based on whether or not a lower tray full command is received from the payout control board 60. Here, when it is determined that the base plate 7 is full (S112: Yes), the base plate full error command is stored in the command transmission buffer for storing a command to be transmitted to the effect control board 400 (S113). If it is determined that the lower tray 7 is not full (S112: No), the lower tray full command command transmission buffer is stored (S114).

  Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the door (glass frame set 3) or the frame (front frame set 2) is in an open state (S115 in FIG. 20). This determination is made based on whether a door / frame opening command is received from the payout control board 60. If it is determined that the door or frame is open (S115: Yes), the door / frame open state command is stored in the command transmission buffer (S116), and it is determined that the frame or door is not open. In this case (S115: No), the door / frame closed state command is stored in the command transmission buffer (S117).

  Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the prize ball is in an abnormal state, such as a state where there is no prize ball to be paid out, or a situation where the prize ball cannot be paid out due to a clogged ball (S118). This determination is made based on whether or not a ball-out command is received from the payout control board 60. If it is determined that the prize ball is abnormal (S118: Yes), the prize ball abnormality command is stored in the command transmission buffer (S119), and if it is determined that the prize ball is not abnormal (S118: No). ), The winning ball normal command is stored (S120). Subsequently, the process proceeds to special symbol game processing.

[Special design game processing]
Next, the flow of the special symbol game process executed by the main control MPU 51 in S200 of FIG. 18 will be described with reference to the drawings.
FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing the flow of the special symbol game process executed by the main control MPU 51, and FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing the continuation of the special symbol game process shown in FIG. Here, a special symbol game process when a game ball wins the first start port 21 will be described.

  The main control MPU 51 determines whether or not the game ball has won the first start port 21 (S201 in FIG. 21). If it is determined that the game has won (S201: Yes), the special symbol holding number U1 is 4. It is determined whether it is less than the number (S202). Here, if it is determined that the number is less than four (S202: Yes), the big hit determination random number R3, the big hit symbol random number R5, the reach selection random number R7 and the first variation group random number R8 is obtained from each random number counter, They are stored in the hold table 53a (FIG. 15) (S203). Subsequently, 1 is added to the special symbol reservation number U1 (S204).

  Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the first variable winning device 24 or the second variable winning device 25 (FIG. 5 (a)) is in operation, that is, whether or not the big hit game is in operation (S205). If it is determined that it is not (S205: No), it is determined whether or not the special symbol display device 31 (FIG. 5B) is changing the special symbol (S206). If it is determined that the special symbol is not changing (S206: No), it is determined whether or not it is time to display the special symbol stop symbol (S207), and it is determined that it is not in time. In the case (S207: No), it is determined whether or not the special symbol reservation number U1 is 0 (S208).

  Here, when it is determined that the special symbol hold number U1 is not 0 (S208: No), it is determined whether or not it is in the probability variation gaming state (S209), and when it is determined that it is in the probability variation gaming state (S209). : Yes), the jackpot determination of the probability variation gaming state is performed (S210). That is, the jackpot determination random number acquired in the previous S203 is compared with the jackpot value set in the probability variation gaming state of the jackpot value table 52a (FIG. 12), and there is a jackpot value that matches the jackpot determination random number. If it is determined to be a big hit, if it does not exist, it is determined to be lost. For example, if the big hit determination random number is 7, there is a big hit value 7 corresponding to the big hit determination random number, so it is determined that it is a big hit, and if the big hit determination random number is 8, there is no big hit value matching it. Judge as lost.

  If it is determined in S209 that the game state is not the probability change game state (S209: No), a big hit determination of the normal game state is performed (S211). That is, the jackpot determination random number acquired in the previous S203 is compared with the jackpot value set in the normal gaming state of the jackpot value table 52a (FIG. 12), and there is a jackpot value that matches the jackpot determination random number. If it is determined to be a big hit, if it does not exist, it is determined to be lost. For example, if the big hit determination random number is 71, it is determined that there is a big hit value 71 that matches it, so that it is determined as a big hit. If the big hit determination random number is 72, there is no big hit value that matches it. Judge as lost.

  Subsequently, the second variation group random number R9 and the variation / effect pattern selection random number R10 are acquired from each random number counter and stored in the hold table 53a (S212). Subsequently, a time reduction determination, a probability state determination, and a hold number determination are performed, and a variation / effect pattern is determined based on each determination result and each random number stored in the hold table 53a (S213). Subsequently, the variation time set in the determined variation / effect pattern is set (S214), the special symbol display device 31 starts the variation display of the special symbol, and corresponds to the variation / effect pattern determined in S213. The change / effect pattern designation command is transmitted to the image / audio control MPU 71 via the effect control board 400 (S215).

  Subsequently, measurement of the variation time set in S214 is started (S216 in FIG. 22). This variation time is the time required from when the special symbol starts to change until it stops, and at the same time, the time required for the effect indicator 30 to start after the change / effect pattern is displayed. Subsequently, 1 is subtracted from the special symbol holding number U1 (S217). Then, when executing the special symbol game process in the next cycle, if it is determined that the special symbol is changing in S206 of FIG. 21 (S206: Yes), it is determined whether or not the variation time has passed (FIG. 21). 24 (S218), if it is determined that the time has elapsed (S218: Yes), the variation of the special symbol is stopped (S219).

  Then, the stop symbol display time which displays the stop symbol of a special symbol is set (S220), and the measurement of a stop symbol display time is started (S221). Then, when executing the special symbol game process in the next cycle, if it is determined that the stop symbol display time is in S207 of FIG. 21 (S207: Yes), it is determined whether or not the stop symbol display time has elapsed. (S222 in FIG. 22) If it is determined that the time has passed (S222: Yes), it is determined whether or not the special symbol jackpot symbol has been determined and displayed (S223). If it is determined that the display is confirmed (S223: Yes), the big hit game is started (S224), the probability changing function is stopped (S225), and the time reduction function is stopped (S226). Here, the reason why the probability changing function and the time saving function are stopped is that the probability changing function and the time saving function are made to function after the big hit game is finished.

Further, when it is determined in S223 that the big hit symbol is not fixedly displayed (S223: No), it is determined whether or not it is in the short time gaming state (S227), and when it is determined that it is in the short time gaming state (S227). : Yes), it is determined whether or not the specified number of fluctuations of the special symbol during the operation of the time-shortening function has ended (S228). Here, when it is determined that the process has been completed (S228: Yes), the time-saving function is stopped (S229), and the process shifts to the special electric accessory game process.
The description of the special electric game game process (S300), the normal symbol game process (S400), and the normal electric game game process (S500) shown in FIG. 18 is omitted.

[Variation / effect pattern display processing]
Next, the flow of the variation / effect pattern display process executed by the image / audio control MPU 71 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  The image / audio control MPU 71 determines whether or not the variation / effect pattern designation command transmitted by the main control MPU 51 has been received (S600). If it is determined that it has been received (S600: Yes), the received variation The effect pattern designation command is stored in the image / audio control work RAM 73 (FIG. 10) (S601). Subsequently, the stored change / effect pattern designation command is analyzed (S602), and the effect time designated by the change / effect pattern designation command, that is, the display of the change / effect pattern on the effect display 30 is started. The time required to display the stop effect symbol is set (S603).

  Subsequently, the image processing LSI 76 is controlled to display the change / effect pattern corresponding to the received change / effect pattern designation command on the effect display 30 (S604). Subsequently, measurement of the production time set in S603 is started (S605), and it is determined whether or not the production time has passed (S615). Here, when it determines with production time not having passed (S615: No), it transfers to the next process. When it is determined that the variation / effect pattern designation command is not received in S600 when the variation / effect pattern display process is executed in the next cycle (S600: No), it is determined whether or not the effect is being performed ( S606).

  If it is determined that the effect is being performed (S606: Yes), it is determined whether the variation / effect pattern during the effect includes the contents of the button effect (S607). Here, when it is determined that the content of the button effect is included (S607: Yes), it is determined whether it is time to perform the button effect (S608), and when it is determined that it is time to perform the button effect ( S608: Yes), the button effect is started (S609). For example, the button effect as shown in FIG. 7 is started.

  Subsequently, by measuring the effect button 9, the measurement of an effective time during which the moving image displayed on the effect display 30 can be changed to a specific moving image is started (S610), and the illuminated effect switch 9a is started. Based on whether (FIG. 9) is turned on, it is determined whether or not the effect button 9 has been operated (S611). Here, when it is determined that the production button 9 has not been operated (S611: No), it is determined whether or not the effective time has elapsed (S614), and when it is determined that it has not elapsed (S614: No). ), Returning to S611, it is determined whether or not the effect button 9 has been operated. That is, in S611 and S614, it is determined whether or not the effect button 9 has been operated within the effective time.

  If it is determined in S611 that the effect button 9 has been operated (S611: Yes), the sound source IC 80 (FIG. 11) is controlled to output from the speakers 10 to 12 a sound effect notifying that the effect button 9 has been operated. (S612). Subsequently, display of a specific moving image that can be displayed by operating the effect button 9 is started (S613). If it is determined in S614 that the effective time has passed without the effect button 9 being operated (S614: Yes), it is determined whether or not the effect time for which the measurement was started in S605 has passed (S615). ), When it is determined that it has passed (S615: Yes), a stop effect symbol (big hit symbol or lose symbol) which is a stop symbol of the effect symbol is displayed (S616).

  Further, although explanation using the flowchart is omitted, the audio / video control MPU 71 controls the sound source IC 80 (FIG. 11) to thereby effect the sound effect corresponding to the variation / effect pattern designation command transmitted from the main control MPU 51. Are output from the speakers 10-12. The effect control MPU 401 operates the movable accessory 40 and the like in a predetermined operation pattern in response to the change / effect pattern designation command transmitted from the main control MPU 51 and is connected to the panel LED relay terminal board 91. Each of the LEDs is turned on with a predetermined blinking pattern.

[Large hit notice processing]
Next, the flow of the jackpot notice process executed by the image / audio control MPU 71 will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.

  The image / audio control MPU 71 refers to the result of the big hit determination transmitted from the main control MPU 51 and stored in the image / audio control work RAM 73 (S700), and determines whether or not it is a big hit (S701). Here, when it is determined that the game is a big hit (S701: Yes), it is determined by lottery whether or not to make a big hit notice suggesting that the result of the big hit determination may be a big hit (S702). For example, a lottery is performed using a jackpot notice lottery counter that draws whether or not to make a jackpot notice. The jackpot notice lottery counter is a counter that counts a plurality of consecutive numbers such as 0 to 9, and when the number obtained from the jackpot notice lottery counter is a specific value set in advance, the jackpot notice lottery is performed. decide.

  Subsequently, as a result of the jackpot notice lottery in S702, it is determined whether or not the jackpot notice is to be performed (S703). If it is determined that the jackpot notice is to be performed (S703: Yes), it is time to start the jackpot notice. Is determined (S704). If it is determined that it is time to start the big hit announcement (S704: Yes), a control signal is output to the surround IC 82 so as to perform processing for converting the digital audio signal into a surround signal (S705). Subsequently, it is determined whether or not it is time to end the jackpot notice (S706), and if it is determined that it is time to end the jackpot notice (S706: Yes), the digital audio signal is converted into a surround signal to the surround IC 82. A control signal is output so as to stop the conversion process (S707).

[Effect of the first embodiment]
As described above, if the pachinko machine 1 according to the first embodiment is implemented, the sound played by the speakers 10 to 12 is converted into sound having a surround effect on the way, thereby determining the big hit of the MPU 51 for main control. By using a novel method that suggests that the result may be a big hit, it is possible to realize a pachinko machine that does not get tired of games quickly.
Furthermore, since the player's hearing is used for suggestion, it is possible to realize a pachinko machine that can suggest the possibility of a big hit even when the player is turning his / her eyes off the effect display 30. it can.

Second Embodiment
Next, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing the flow of the reach notice process executed by the image / audio control MPU 71. The pachinko machine of this embodiment has the same configuration and function as the pachinko machine 1 of the first embodiment described above, except for the reach notice process executed by the MPU 71 for image and sound control. The description will be omitted.

  The image / audio control MPU 71 refers to the change / effect pattern designation command transmitted from the main control MPU 51 and stored in the image / audio control work RAM 73 (S800), and the change / effect pattern has a specific reach change. It is determined whether or not the change / effect pattern appears (S801). For example, it is determined whether or not a variation / effect pattern in which a reach variation with a high expectation for occurrence of a big hit appears among a plurality of types of reach variation. Here, when it is determined that the variation / effect pattern in which the specific reach variation appears (S801: Yes), it is determined by lottery whether or not the reach notification is to be made in advance that the specific reach variation appears. (S802). For example, a lottery is performed using a reach notice lottery counter that draws whether or not to make a reach notice. The reach notice lottery counter is a counter that counts a plurality of continuous numbers such as 0 to 9, and performs a reach notice when the number obtained from the reach notice lottery counter is a specific number set in advance. decide.

  Subsequently, as a result of the reach notice lottery in S802, it is determined whether or not a reach notice is to be performed (S803). If it is determined that a reach notice is to be performed (S803: Yes), it is time to start the reach notice. Is determined (S804). If it is determined that it is time to start the reach notice (S804: Yes), a control signal is output to the surround IC 82 to perform processing for converting the digital audio signal into a surround signal (S805). Subsequently, it is determined whether or not it is time to end the reach notice (S806). If it is determined that it is time to end the reach notice (S806: Yes), the digital audio signal is converted into a surround signal to the surround IC 82. A control signal is output so as to stop the conversion process (S807).

[Effects of Second Embodiment]
As described above, if the pachinko machine 1 according to the second embodiment is implemented, the effect display 30 changes the reach variation by converting the sound reproduced by the speakers 10 to 12 into a sound having a surround effect on the way. By using a novel technique of notifying the display, a pachinko machine that does not get tired of games quickly can be realized.
Further, since the reach notification is performed using the player's hearing, it is possible to realize a pachinko machine that can notify the occurrence of reach fluctuation even when the player turns his / her eyes off the image display device.

<Other embodiments>
(1) By converting the sound reproduced by the speakers 10 to 12 into a sound having a surround effect in the middle, it is possible to suggest the possibility that the result of the probability variation jackpot determination is a probability variation jackpot.

(2) By converting the sound reproduced by the speakers 10 to 12 into a sound having a surround effect on the way, it is possible to suggest that the gaming state has changed to the probable gaming state.

(3) In the first embodiment described above, whether or not to make a jackpot warning is determined by lottery. However, if the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot, control is performed so that the jackpot notice is always performed without performing the lottery. You can also. Further, in the second embodiment described above, whether or not to make a reach notice is determined by lottery. However, if the change / production pattern includes a specific reach change, the reach notice is always made without performing the lottery. It can also be controlled.

1 .. Pachinko machine, 4a ... Launch handle (launch device), 5. Game board,
9 .... Direction button, 10 .... Right channel speaker, 11 .... Left channel speaker,
12 .. Lower speaker, 21 .. First start port (start port),
22 .. 2nd start opening (start opening), 30 .. Production display (image display device),
51 .. MPU for main control (MPU),
53 .. Main control work RAM (random number storage means) 71..
80..Sound source IC, 81..Audio data ROM (sound source),
82 .. Surround IC (surround signal output means),
84, 85 ·· Digital amplifier (amplifying means), P · · game balls, R1 to R10 · · random numbers.

Claims (2)

A game board in which a falling area of game balls is formed;
A launcher that launches a game ball into the flow-down area;
A start opening provided in the game board;
Random number generating means for generating a random number;
Random number obtaining means for obtaining a random number generated by the random number generating means when a game ball launched by the launching device wins the start opening;
Random number storage means for storing the random number acquired by the random number acquisition means;
An image display device that starts displaying a moving image when a game ball launched by the launch device wins the start opening; and
An MPU that determines whether it is a big hit or a loss based on a random number stored in the random number storage means when the image display device starts displaying the moving image;
In the pachinko machine configured to display an image corresponding to a result of the determination of the MPU after a predetermined time has elapsed since the display of the moving image is started,
A sound source that outputs an audio signal when the image display device displays the moving image;
Surround signal output means for converting a sound signal output from the sound source into a surround signal and outputting the surround signal;
Amplifying means for amplifying the audio signal output from the sound source or the surround signal output from the surround signal output means;
Two or more channels of speakers that reproduce the audio signal or the surround signal amplified by the amplification means;
Suggesting means for suggesting that the MPU determination result may be a big hit by playing the surround signal through the speaker while the audio signal is played through the speaker;
A pachinko machine characterized by comprising: A game board in which a falling area of game balls is formed;
A launcher that launches a game ball into the flow-down area;
A start opening provided in the game board;
Random number generating means for generating a random number;
Random number obtaining means for obtaining a random number generated by the random number generating means when a game ball launched by the launching device wins the start opening;
Random number storage means for storing the random number acquired by the random number acquisition means;
An image display device that starts displaying a moving image when a game ball launched by the launch device wins the start opening; and
An MPU that determines whether it is a big hit or a loss based on a random number stored in the random number storage means when the image display device starts displaying the moving image;
In the pachinko machine configured to display an image corresponding to a result of the determination of the MPU after a predetermined time has elapsed since the display of the moving image is started,
A sound source that outputs an audio signal when the image display device displays the moving image;
Surround signal output means for converting a sound signal output from the sound source into a surround signal and outputting the surround signal;
Amplifying means for amplifying the audio signal output from the sound source or the surround signal output from the surround signal output means;
Two or more channels of speakers that reproduce the audio signal or the surround signal amplified by the amplification means;
Images constituting a jackpot image indicating that the result of the MPU determination is a jackpot is fixedly displayed in a display area other than one display area among the plurality of display areas of the image display device. When the display mode in which the display variation of the image sequence is performed in one display region is reach variation, the surround signal is reproduced by the speaker while the audio signal is reproduced by the speaker. Notice means for notifying that the image display device displays the reach variation;
A pachinko machine characterized by comprising:

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