JP2013150914A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To prevent entertainment of a game from being lowered in an overlapped period between failure notification and a specified performance.SOLUTION: When a Pachinko game machine detects that a hit ball supply saucer becomes full at a period t14 of a ninth round, the Pachinko game machine executes full-up notification. After that, when the Pachinko game machine continues the full-up notification even if a game is brought into a tenth round at which a promotion performance is defined to be executed, the Pachinko game machine stops an output of a sound and voice of the full-up notification in accordance with a start of the promotion performance. Then, when the promotion performance is ended, the Pachinko game machine restarts the output of the sound and voice of the full-up notification.

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine that notifies an abnormality when the abnormality is detected.

  Conventionally, when a game ball wins a starting opening provided on a game board, there is a gaming machine that performs a big hit lottery and changes three symbols (for example, numbers) displayed on a display. When such a gaming machine wins a jackpot, the three changed symbols are stopped in a specific combination (for example, a so-called “zolo” such as “7, 7, 7”). After that, it becomes a jackpot game state, and the big prize opening on the game board is opened. During this time, the player can obtain a large number of prize balls by winning the game balls in the big prize opening.

  Conventionally, there has been a gaming machine that includes a plurality of switches (sensors) and makes an error state when these outputs satisfy a predetermined condition, and performs error notification. Such a gaming machine cancels error notification based on at least one output of a plurality of switches (see, for example, Patent Document 1 below). For example, in such a gaming machine, a full tank sensor provided on a hitting ball supply tray (for example, a so-called “upper plate”) in which a game ball that can be launched is stored detects the fullness of the hitting ball supply tray and is full. And urged the player to remove the game ball in the hit ball supply tray.

JP 2006-345594 A

  However, in the above-described prior art, even when a full tank notification or the like is in progress, the game proceeds as it is, and an effect may be performed accordingly. If the notification and the production are performed at the same time, the player will be distracted by both of them, and will not be able to enjoy the production thoroughly, and the interest may be reduced.

  An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of preventing a decrease in interests in order to eliminate the problems caused by the above-described conventional technology.

  In order to solve the above-described problems and achieve the object, the gaming machine according to the present invention determines whether or not a special game advantageous to the player is performed by passing the game ball through the starting area on the gaming board. The special game determination means to be performed, the effect selection means for selecting an effect to be executed from a plurality of effects prepared in advance based on the determination result of the special game determination means, and the effect selected by the effect selection means An effect executing means for executing, a first abnormality detecting means for detecting a first abnormality of the own device, and a second abnormality detecting means for detecting a second abnormality determined as an abnormality more serious than the first abnormality. And when the abnormality is detected by at least one of the first abnormality detection means or the second abnormality detection means, a notification means for notifying the detected abnormality, and the effect execution means, Choice The produced sound corresponding to the produced production is output at a predetermined production volume, and the notification means outputs and notifies the voice corresponding to the detected abnormality at a predetermined notification volume, and the plurality of productions during the notification. When a specific effect is executed, there is a notification presence / absence determination unit that determines whether or not the first abnormality is notified, and the notification abnormality determination unit notifies the first abnormality. If it is determined, the notification volume of the sound corresponding to the first abnormality is reported to be smaller than the predetermined notification volume and smaller than the production volume of the specific effect, or the detected abnormality is When the second abnormality is notified so as not to output the corresponding sound, the notification is performed in a certain notification mode regardless of the specific effect.

  In the above invention, the notifying unit displays an image corresponding to the detected abnormality and outputs and notifies a sound corresponding to the detected abnormality. During the notification of the first abnormality, When the specific effect is executed, while the image corresponding to the first abnormality is displayed, the sound volume of the sound corresponding to the first abnormality is smaller than the predetermined notification sound volume and the effect of the specific effect The notification is made to be lower than the volume, or the sound corresponding to the detected abnormality is not output.

  Further, in the above invention, when the notification means displays an image corresponding to the detected abnormality and outputs and notifies a sound corresponding to the detected abnormality, and the specific effect is executed. When the first abnormality is detected, an image corresponding to the first abnormality is displayed, and the sound volume of sound corresponding to the first abnormality is smaller than the predetermined sound volume and the specific effect It is characterized in that the notification volume is made lower than the above-mentioned effect volume, or the sound corresponding to the detected abnormality is not output.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to entertain a player even when abnormality notification is being performed, and to prevent the interest from being lowered.

It is a front view which shows an example of the pachinko game machine of Embodiment 1 concerning this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the internal structure of the pachinko game machine concerning Embodiment 1 of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the functional structure of the pachinko game machine of Embodiment 1 concerning this invention. 3 is a timing chart (part 1) illustrating an operation of the pachinko gaming machine according to the first embodiment. It is a timing chart (the 2) which shows operation | movement of the pachinko game machine of this Embodiment 1. 6 is a timing chart (part 3) illustrating the operation of the pachinko gaming machine according to the first embodiment. 6 is a timing chart (part 4) illustrating the operation of the pachinko gaming machine according to the first embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of a timer interruption process. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of a vibration detection process. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of a vibration detection cancellation | release process. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of a special symbol process. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of a jackpot lottery process. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of a big prize opening process. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of an opening process. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of the process during open | release. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of an interval process. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of an ending process. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of a game state setting process. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of effect timer interruption processing. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of command reception processing. 3 is a flowchart showing processing details of an abnormality notification processing according to the first embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of a win production | presentation selection process. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of the process during hit production. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of an image and audio | voice timer interruption process. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of a production | presentation / alerting | reporting display control process. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of an audio | voice output control process. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of a start port switch process. 10 is a flowchart showing the processing contents of an abnormality notification process according to the second embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of a fluctuation production | presentation selection process. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of a fluctuation production pattern table. It is a timing chart which shows operation | movement of the pachinko game machine of this Embodiment 2.

  Exemplary embodiments of a gaming machine according to the present invention will be described below in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. The embodiment described below is an example in which the gaming machine according to the present invention is applied to an old first-class pachinko gaming machine (so-called “digital patch”).

(Embodiment 1)
(Basic configuration of pachinko machine)
First, the basic configuration of the pachinko gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention will be described. FIG. 1 is a front view showing an example of a pachinko gaming machine according to a first embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine 100 according to the first embodiment includes a game board 101. A launcher (see reference numeral 292 in FIG. 2) is disposed at a lower position of the game board 101.

  A game ball launched by driving the launching unit rises between the rails 102 a and 102 b and reaches the upper position of the game board 101, and then falls within the game area 103. In the game area 103, a windmill and various winning holes (such as a starting hole and a big winning hole) that change the falling direction of the gaming ball are arranged at a position in the middle of the falling of the game ball.

  An image display unit 104 is disposed at a substantially central portion of the game board 101. As the image display unit 104, a liquid crystal display (LCD: Liquid Crystal Display) or the like is used. A first start port 105 is disposed below the image display unit 104, and a second start port 106 is disposed on the right side of the image display unit 104.

  A plurality of nails (not shown) are provided on the game board 101. For example, by this nail, the first start port 105 is arranged in a region on the game board 101 through which a so-called “left-handed” game ball (launched at a speed lower than a predetermined speed) passes. The second starting port 106 is arranged in a region on the game board 101 through which a so-called “right-handed” game ball (launched at a predetermined speed or more) passes. The first start port 105 and the second start port 106 are winning ports for starting and winning.

  In the vicinity of the second starting port 106, an electric tulip 107 is provided as an ordinary electric accessory (an accessory that moves based on a lottery result of an ordinary symbol lottery described later). The electric tulip 107 has a closed state (a closed state) that makes it difficult to win the game ball to the second starting port 106 and an open state (opened state) that makes it easier to win a prize than the closed state. Control of these states is performed by a solenoid (see reference numeral 231 in FIG. 2) provided in the electric tulip 107.

  The electric tulip 107 is opened based on the lottery result of the normal symbol lottery performed when the game ball passes through the gate 108 arranged on the right side of the image display unit 104. The gate 108 is not limited to the right side (the illustrated position) of the image display unit 104 and may be disposed at an arbitrary position in the game area 103.

  Below the second start port 106, a big winning port 109 is arranged. Like the second start port 106, the big winning port 109 is also arranged in an area on the game board 101 through which a right-handed game ball passes. The big winning opening 109 is a winning opening that is opened when a big hit gaming state is reached and for paying out a predetermined number (for example, 15) of winning balls when winning a game ball.

  A normal winning opening 110 is provided on the side of the image display unit 104 or below. The normal winning opening 110 is a winning opening for paying out a predetermined number (for example, 10) of winning balls by winning a game ball. The normal winning opening 110 is not limited to the position shown in the figure, and may be arranged at an arbitrary position in the game area 103. At the bottom of the game area 103, there is provided a collection port 111 for collecting game balls that have not won any winning ports.

  In the lower right part of the game board 101, a special symbol display unit 112 for displaying special symbols is arranged. The special symbol display unit 112 includes a first special symbol display unit (see reference numeral 112a in FIG. 2) on which the first special symbol is displayed, and a second special symbol display unit (reference symbol in FIG. 2) on which the second special symbol is displayed. 112b). Here, the first special symbol is a symbol representing the lottery result of the jackpot lottery performed when the game ball wins the first starting port 105. The second special symbol is a symbol representing the lottery result of the big hit lottery performed when the game ball wins the second starting port 106. For example, a 7-segment display is used as the special symbol display unit 112.

  In the lower right part of the game board 101, a normal symbol display portion 113 for displaying normal symbols is arranged. Here, the normal symbol is a symbol representing the lottery result of the normal symbol lottery. When the game ball passes through the gate 108, the pachinko gaming machine 100 performs a normal symbol lottery, and when the normal symbol lottery is won (per normal symbol), the electric tulip 107 is opened. For example, a 7-segment display is used as the normal symbol display unit 113.

  On the left side of the special symbol display unit 112 and the normal symbol display unit 113, the number of reserved balls for displaying the number of reserved balls for the special symbol or the normal symbol (the number of rights to receive the jackpot lottery, the number of rights to receive the normal symbol lottery). Part 114 is arranged. For example, a lamp indicator having a plurality of LEDs is used as the reserved ball number display unit 114.

  A frame member 115 is provided on the outer peripheral portion of the game area 103 of the game board 101. The frame member 115 has a shape that surrounds the periphery of the game area 103 on the four sides of the game board 101 in the vertical and horizontal directions. The frame member 115 has a shape protruding from the board surface of the game board 101 toward the player side.

  On the two sides which are the upper side and the lower side of the game area 103 in the frame member 115, an effect light part (frame lamp) 116 is provided. Each effect light unit 116 includes a plurality of lamps and a motor (not shown). Each lamp irradiates a player who is in front of the pachinko gaming machine 100. Moreover, each lamp can change the irradiation direction of light into the up-down direction and the left-right direction by driving the motor. In addition, each lamp can irradiate the periphery of the pachinko gaming machine 100, and the light irradiation direction can be rotated so that the irradiation position forms a circle with respect to the pachinko gaming machine 100.

  An operation handle 117 is disposed at a lower position of the frame member 115. The operation handle 117 is operated by the player when the game ball is fired by driving the launching unit. Similar to the frame member 115 described above, the operation handle 117 has a shape that protrudes from the board surface of the game board 101 to the player side.

  The operation handle 117 includes a firing instruction member 118 that drives the above-described launching unit to launch a game ball. The firing instruction member 118 is provided on the outer peripheral portion of the operation handle 117 so as to be rotated clockwise as viewed from the player. Although not described because it is a known technique, the operation handle 117 is provided with a sensor that detects that the player directly operates the firing instruction member 118. Thereby, the launching unit launches the game ball when the firing instruction member 118 is directly operated by the player.

  In the frame member 115, an effect button (chance button) 119 and a cross key 120 are provided on the lower side of the game area 103. The effect buttons 119 and the cross key 120 constitute an operation accepting unit that accepts an operation from a player in the pachinko gaming machine 100. The frame member 115 incorporates a speaker (see reference numeral 254 in FIG. 2) that outputs sound.

  In the frame member 115, a hitting ball supply tray 121 (so-called “upper plate”) capable of storing game balls is formed on the left side of the effect button 119 and the cross key 120. At the upstream end of the hitting ball supply tray 121, a passage for receiving the game ball paid out by driving the payout portion (reference numeral 291 in FIG. 2) into the hitting ball supply tray 121 is formed. At the downstream end of the hitting ball supply tray 121, a passage for guiding the game balls stored in the hitting ball supply tray 121 to the launch position where the launching portion is launched is formed.

(Internal configuration of pachinko machine)
Next, an internal configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 100 according to the first embodiment of the present invention will be described. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an internal configuration of the pachinko gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 2, the control unit 200 of the pachinko gaming machine 100 includes a main control unit 201 that controls the progress of the game, an effect control unit 202 that controls the contents of the effect, and a prize ball control that controls the payout of prize balls. Part 203. Each control unit will be described in detail below.

(1. Main control unit)
The main control unit 201 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 211, a ROM (Read Only Memory) 212, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 213, an input / output interface (I / O) (not shown), and the like. The

  The CPU 211 executes various programs related to the progress of the game of the pachinko gaming machine 100, such as a main control process (not shown) and a timer interrupt process (see FIG. 4). The ROM 212 stores a program for the CPU 211 to execute the above-described processing, a table necessary for executing the program (for example, a hit determination table, a symbol determination table, and a variation pattern table). The RAM 213 functions as a work area for the CPU 211. The data (for example, various commands) set in the RAM 213 by the CPU 211 executing the above-described program is each component (for example, the production control unit 202a and the prize ball control unit 203) connected to the main control unit 201 at a predetermined timing. Sent to.

  The main control unit 201 functions to control the progress of the game of the pachinko gaming machine 100 by executing various programs stored in the ROM 212 while the CPU 211 uses the RAM 213 as a work area. For example, the main control unit 201 is realized by a main control board (detailed description is omitted because it is a known technique).

  The main control unit 201 opens and closes various electric switches such as various switches (SW) that function as detection means for detecting a game ball, sensors that function as detection means for detecting an abnormality of the pachinko gaming machine 100, and a prize winning port 109. The solenoid for operation, the first special symbol display unit 112a, the second special symbol display unit 112b, the normal symbol display unit 113, the reserved ball number display unit 114, and the like are connected.

  Specifically, the various SWs described above include a first start port SW221 that detects a game ball won in the first start port 105, and a second start port SW222 that detects a game ball won in the second start port 106. , A gate SW 223 that detects a game ball that has passed through the gate 108, a big winning opening SW 224 that detects a gaming ball that has won a prize winning opening 109, and a normal winning opening SW 225 that detects a gaming ball that has won a winning prize 110 Is connected to the main control unit 201.

  The detection results by the respective SWs (221 to 225) are input to the main control unit 201. A proximity switch or the like can be used for these SWs. It should be noted that a plurality of the normal winning opening SW225 may be provided for each arrangement position of the normal winning opening 110.

  As the sensor, a vibration detection sensor 226 that detects vibration of the pachinko gaming machine 100, a magnetic detection sensor 227 that detects magnetism acting on the pachinko gaming machine 100, and the like are connected to the main control unit 201. For example, an acceleration sensor can be used as the vibration detection sensor 226. For example, as the magnetic detection sensor 227, a magnetic detection sensor that detects magnetism using the magnetic impedance effect can be employed.

  As the solenoid, an electric tulip solenoid 231 that opens and closes the electric tulip 107 and a big prize opening solenoid 232 that opens and closes the big prize opening 109 are connected to the main control unit 201. The main control unit 201 controls driving of the solenoids (231 and 232). For example, the main control unit 201 controls the driving of the electric tulip solenoid 231 based on the lottery result of the normal symbol lottery, and the driving of the big prize opening solenoid 232 based on the lottery result of the big hit lottery.

  The main control unit 201 controls the display contents of the first special symbol display unit 112a, the second special symbol display unit 112b, and the normal symbol display unit 113 based on the lottery results of the jackpot lottery and the normal symbol lottery. For example, the main control unit 201 displays the first special symbol on the first special symbol display unit 112a in a variably displayed manner when the game ball wins the first starting port 105 and performs a big win lottery. Then, after the predetermined period, the first special symbol is stopped and displayed with the symbol indicating the lottery result of the big hit lottery.

  Similarly, the main control unit 201 displays the second special symbol on the second special symbol display unit 112b variably when the game ball wins the second start port 106 and wins the big hit. Then, after the predetermined period, the second special symbol is stopped and displayed with the symbol indicating the lottery result of the big hit lottery. When the normal symbol lottery is performed by the game ball passing through the gate 108, the main control unit 201 variably displays the normal symbol on the normal symbol display unit 113. Then, after the predetermined period, the normal symbol is stopped and displayed with the symbol indicating the lottery result of the normal symbol lottery.

  Furthermore, the main control unit 201 is also connected to the effect control unit 202 and the prize ball control unit 203, and transmits various commands to each. For example, when the main control unit 201 performs a lottery lottery, the main control unit 201 transmits a change start command to the effect control unit 202. Here, in the variation start command, the lottery result of the jackpot lottery (the type of special symbol to be stopped display), the current gaming state, the time for the special symbol to be variably displayed before showing the lottery result of the jackpot lottery (hereinafter referred to as “variable time ")" Is included.

  In addition, when the main control unit 201 detects a game ball that has won a winning ball (starting ports 105 and 106, a big winning port 109, and a normal winning port 110), the main control unit 201 transmits a winning ball command to the winning ball control unit 203. To do. Here, the prize ball command includes information indicating the number of prize balls to be paid out.

(2. Production control unit)
The effect control unit 202 includes an effect control unit 202a, an image / sound control unit 202b, and a lamp control unit 202c, and has a function of controlling an effect performed by the pachinko gaming machine 100. Here, the effect control unit 202a has a function of controlling the entire effect control unit 202 based on a command (for example, a change start command) received from the main control unit 201. The image / sound control unit 202b has a function of controlling images and sounds based on instructions from the production control unit 202a. The lamp control unit 202c has a function of controlling lighting of lamps provided on the game board 101, the frame member 115, and the like.

(2-1. Director of Production)
First, the configuration of the production control unit 202a will be described. The production control unit 202a includes a CPU 241, a ROM 242, a RAM 243, a real-time clock (hereinafter referred to as "RTC") 244, an input / output interface (I / O) (not shown), and the like.

  The CPU 241 executes various programs such as an effect timer interrupt process (see FIG. 14) for controlling the entire effect control unit 202. The ROM 242 stores programs and data (for example, a variation effect pattern table in FIG. 25) necessary for the CPU 241 to execute the above processing. The RAM 243 functions as a work area for the CPU 241. The data set in the RAM 243 by the CPU 241 executing the program is transmitted to the image / sound controller 202b and the lamp controller 202c at a predetermined timing.

  In other words, the effect control unit 202a functions to control the entire effect control unit 202 by executing a program stored in the ROM 242 while the CPU 241 uses the RAM 243 as a work area. For example, the effect supervising unit 202a determines an effect to be executed in accordance with the change display of the special symbol based on the change start command, and executes predetermined processing on the image / sound control unit 202b and the lamp control unit 202c. The instruction is output to control the entire production control unit 202.

  The RTC 244 functions as a time measuring means for measuring and outputting real time. The RTC 244 continues timing operation by a backup power source (not shown) even when the power of the pachinko gaming machine 100 is cut off. Note that the RTC 244 is not limited to being placed in the production control unit 202 such as the production control unit 202a, but may be arranged in the main control unit 201. Further, the RTC 244 may be arranged alone and may output the actual time to the effect control unit 202 or the main control unit 201.

  In addition, an effect button 119 is connected to the effect control unit 202a. For example, when the effect button 119 is pressed by the player, a corresponding input signal is input to the effect control unit 202a. The cross key 120 is also connected to the production control unit 202a. The cross key 120 inputs an input signal corresponding to the key selected by the player to the effect control unit 202a.

(2-2. Image / Audio Control Unit)
Next, the configuration of the image / sound controller 202b will be described. The image / sound control unit 202b includes a CPU 251, a ROM 252, a RAM 253, an input / output interface (I / O) (not shown), and the like.

  The CPU 251 executes image / sound generation processing and output processing. The ROM 252 displays a program for executing image / sound generation processing and output processing, a background image necessary for the processing, a design for presentation (hereinafter referred to as “decorative design”), a character image, and the like. Various display data and various audio data are stored. The RAM 253 functions as a work area of the CPU 251 and temporarily stores display data of an image to be displayed on the image display unit 104 and audio data output from the speaker 254. For example, the RAM 253 includes a VRAM (Video RAM) in which display data of an image to be displayed on the image display unit 104 is temporarily stored.

  That is, the image / sound control unit 202b causes the image display unit 104 to display based on an instruction from the production control unit 202a by executing the program stored in the ROM 252 while the CPU 251 uses the RAM 253 as a work area. It functions to control images and sound output from the speaker 254.

  For example, the CPU 251 performs an effect / notification display control process (see FIG. 21) for controlling the display content displayed on the image display unit 104 based on the instruction content instructed from the effect control unit 202a, and the sound output from the speaker 254. An audio output control process (see FIG. 22) for controlling the contents is executed. At this time, the CPU 251 reads image data and audio data necessary for processing from the ROM 252 and writes them in the RAM 253.

  Image data such as background images and decorative designs written in the RAM 253 is output to the image display unit 104 connected to the image / sound control unit 202b, and is superimposed on the display screen of the image display unit 104. That is, the decorative design is displayed so that it can be seen in front of the background image. When the background image and the decorative pattern overlap at the same position, the decorative pattern is given priority by referring to the Z value of the Z buffer of the display data of each image by a known hidden surface removal method such as the Z buffer method. It is stored in the RAM 253.

  The audio data written in the RAM 253 is output to the speaker 254 connected to the image / audio control unit 202b, and audio based on the audio data is output from the speaker 254.

(2-3. Lamp control unit)
Next, the configuration of the lamp control unit 202c will be described. The lamp control unit 202c includes a CPU 261, a ROM 262, a RAM 263, an input / output interface (I / O) (not shown), and the like. The CPU 261 executes processing for turning on the lamp and the like. The ROM 262 stores various programs necessary for executing the above processing, control data used for lamp lighting necessary for the processing, and the like. The RAM 263 functions as a work area for the CPU 261.

  The lamp control unit 202c is connected to the effect light unit (frame lamp) 116, the panel lamp 264, and the effect agent 265, and outputs data for lighting control and data for operation control. Thereby, the lamp control unit 202c functions to control the lighting of the lamps provided on the game board 101, the frame member 115, and the like, and the operation of the effect actor 265.

  In the first embodiment, the production control unit 202 includes a production control unit 202a, an image / sound control unit 202b, and a lamp control unit 202c that are provided as different board functions, but these are configured on the same printed board. May be. However, each function is independent even when they are incorporated on the same printed circuit board.

(3. Prize ball control unit)
Next, the configuration of the winning ball control unit 203 will be described. The prize ball control unit 203 includes a CPU 281, a ROM 282, a RAM 283, an input / output interface (I / O) (not shown), and the like. The CPU 281 executes a prize ball control process for controlling a prize ball to be paid out. The ROM 282 stores programs necessary for the processing. The RAM 283 functions as a work area for the CPU 281.

  The prize ball control unit 203 is connected to a payout unit 291, a launch unit 292, a fixed position detection SW 293, a payout ball detection SW 294, a ball presence detection SW 295, and a full tank detection SW 296. The prize ball control unit 203 controls the payout unit 291 to pay out the number of prize balls at the time of winning. The payout unit 291 includes a payout drive motor for paying out a predetermined number from a game ball storage unit (not shown). The winning ball control unit 203 drives the payout driving motor to win the payout unit 291 at each winning port (the first starting port 105, the second starting port 106, the big winning port 109, the normal winning port 110). The number of prize balls corresponding to the played game ball is paid out.

  In addition, the prize ball control unit 203 detects the operation of launching the game ball with respect to the launch unit 292 and controls the launch of the game ball. The launcher 292 launches a game ball for a game, and includes a sensor that detects a game operation by the player, a solenoid that launches the game ball, and the like. When the prize ball control unit 203 detects a game operation by the sensor of the launch unit 292, the prize ball control unit 203 intermittently fires a game ball by driving a solenoid or the like in response to the detected game operation, thereby playing the game area 103 of the game board 101. Launch a game ball.

  The prize ball control unit 203 is connected to various detection units for detecting the state of the game ball to be paid out, and detects the payout state for the prize ball. These detection units include a fixed position detection SW 293, a payout ball detection SW 294, a ball presence detection SW 295, a full tank detection SW 296, and the like. For example, the full tank detection SW 296 is provided at the upstream end of the hit ball supply tray 121, and detects the game ball when the hit ball supply tray 121 is filled with the game ball.

  The prize ball control unit 203 receives detection signals from various SWs connected to the prize ball control unit 203 such as a fixed position detection SW 293, a payout ball detection SW 294, a ball presence detection SW 295, and a full tank detection SW 296 via the main control unit 201. To the effect control unit 202 (for example, the effect control unit 202a). For example, the prize ball control unit 203 realizes its function by a prize ball control board.

  The main control unit 201, the effect control unit 202, and the prize ball control unit 203 configured as described above are provided on different printed boards (main control board, effect control board, and prize ball control board). For example, the prize ball control unit 203 can be provided on the same printed circuit board as the main control unit 201.

  Further, a board external information terminal board 297 is connected to the main control unit 201, and various information executed by the main control unit 201 can be output to the outside. The prize ball control unit 203 is also connected to the frame external information terminal board 298, and can output various information executed by the prize ball control unit 203 to the outside.

(Basic operation of pachinko machines)
Next, an example of the basic operation of the pachinko gaming machine 100 according to the first embodiment will be described. The pachinko gaming machine 100, when a game ball wins the first start port 105 or the second start port 106, performs a jackpot lottery according to the start port that the game ball has won. When the game ball wins the first start opening 105 and wins a jackpot, the pachinko gaming machine 100 displays the first special symbol on the first special symbol display unit 112a in a variable manner. Then, after a predetermined period of time has elapsed since the start of the variable display, the first special symbol is stopped and displayed with a symbol indicating the lottery lottery result.

  When the game ball wins the second start opening 106 and wins a big hit, the pachinko gaming machine 100 displays the second special symbol on the second special symbol display unit 112b in a variable manner. Then, after the lapse of a predetermined period from the start of the variable display, the second special symbol is stopped and displayed with a symbol indicating the lottery result of the jackpot lottery.

  When the pachinko gaming machine 100 variably displays the special symbol (the first special symbol or the second special symbol), the decorative symbol (for example, three numbers) of the image display unit 104 is variably displayed. When the special symbol is stopped and displayed, the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed. For example, when a special symbol is stopped and displayed with a predetermined symbol indicating a jackpot (when a jackpot lottery is won in the jackpot lottery), the pachinko gaming machine 100 is a combination that indicates a jackpot (for example, “7 · 7 · 7”). The decorative pattern is stopped and displayed with a so-called doublet).

  When the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed with the combination indicating the jackpot, the pachinko gaming machine 100 is in the jackpot gaming state, and the jackpot 109 is opened for the round corresponding to the winning jackpot (for example, 15 rounds). If the game ball wins the big winning opening 109 during the opening, the pachinko gaming machine 100 pays out a predetermined number of prize balls. During the jackpot gaming state, the pachinko gaming machine 100 does not perform a jackpot lottery. The jackpot gaming state ends when the winning prize opening 109 for the winning round is completed.

  When the pachinko gaming machine 100 ends the jackpot gaming state, the pachinko gaming machine 100 returns to the gaming state in which the jackpot lottery is performed again. For example, the pachinko gaming machine 100 enters a probability-changing gaming state when the jackpot gaming state due to probability variation is terminated, and enters a time-saving gaming state when the jackpot gaming state due to normal winning is terminated. Further, when the big hit gaming state due to the latent hit is terminated, the latent hit gaming state is entered. Each gaming state will be described below.

(Game state of pachinko machine)
When in the normal gaming state, the pachinko gaming machine 100 performs a jackpot lottery using a hit determination table (not shown) for the low probability gaming state, for example, a jackpot lottery that wins a jackpot with a probability of 1/300. . Further, in the normal gaming state, the pachinko gaming machine 100 does not provide a game support function (hereinafter referred to as “electric chew support function”) by opening and closing the electric tulip 107.

  The specific contents of the electric chew support function will not be described in detail because it is a well-known technique. For example, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is shortened and the winning probability per normal symbol is increased (frequency of opening the electric tulip 107). Increase of the opening time of the electric tulip 107 and the like. That is, in a normal game state where the electric chew support function is not given, it is difficult for the game ball to win the second starting port 106.

  When in the short-time gaming state, the pachinko gaming machine 100 performs a jackpot lottery using the hit determination table for the low-probability gaming state in the same manner as the normal gaming state, but gives an electric chew support function. For this reason, in the short-time gaming state in which the electric chew support function is provided, it becomes easier for the game ball to win the second starting port 106 than in the normal gaming state in which the electric chew support function is not provided.

  When in the probable gaming state, the pachinko gaming machine 100 performs a jackpot lottery using a hit determination table (not shown) for a high probability gaming state, for example, a jackpot lottery that wins a jackpot with a probability of 1/30. . That is, in the probability variation gaming state, a jackpot lottery for winning the jackpot with a high probability is performed as compared with the normal gaming state and the short-time gaming state. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 100 provides an electric chew support function in the probability variation gaming state.

  When in the latent probability gaming state, the pachinko gaming machine 100 performs a jackpot lottery using the hit determination table for the high probability gaming state in the same manner as the probability variation gaming state, but does not provide the electric chew support function. Therefore, in the latent game state where the electric chew support function is not given, it is more difficult for the game ball to win the second starting port 106 than in the probability variation game state where the electric chew support function is given.

  For example, the pachinko gaming machine 100 makes a transition to a gaming state with a jackpot as described above, and also makes a transition to the next gaming state when a specified number of jackpots are drawn after the previous gaming state transition. You may do it. At this time, the game state of the transfer destination is determined in advance by the manufacturer of the pachinko gaming machine 100. For example, the pachinko gaming machine 100 shifts to the normal gaming state when it makes 100 big hits in the short-time gaming state.

(Functional configuration of pachinko machine)
Next, a functional configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 100 will be described. FIG. 3-1 is a block diagram illustrating a functional configuration of the pachinko gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 3A, the pachinko gaming machine 100 includes a determination unit 301, a symbol control unit 302, an effect selection unit 303, an effect execution unit 304, an abnormality detection unit 305, and a notification unit 306. ing.

  The determination unit 301 has a function of determining whether or not a special game advantageous to the player is performed when the game ball passes through the starting area on the game board 101. For example, the determination unit 301 is connected to a winning detection unit 301a as illustrated in FIG. Here, the winning detection unit 301a is connected to the first start port SW221 or the second start port SW222 and receives a detection signal from the first start port SW221 or the second start port SW222. As a result, the winning detection unit 301 a detects the game ball that has won the first starting port 105 or the second starting port 106, and outputs the detection result to the determining unit 301. When the determination unit 301 receives the detection result from the winning detection unit 301a, the determination unit 301 determines whether or not to enter the big hit gaming state in which the player can acquire a winning ball by opening the big winning opening 109.

  In this case, upon receiving the detection result from the winning detection unit 301a, the determination unit 301 acquires a random number for winning determination (hereinafter referred to as “winning random number”). Then, at a predetermined timing (for example, at the start of variation or at the time of winning a prize), the winning determination is performed using the acquired winning random number and the winning determination table. In the hit determination, the determination unit 301 determines whether the acquired hit random number matches a predetermined value that is determined to be “big hit” in the hit determination table. If they match, it is determined to be a big hit, and if they do not match, it is determined to be lost. The determination unit 301 may determine which of the big hit, the loss, and the small win.

  Here, a plurality of types of big hits (for example, probable hits, normal hits, latent hits) are provided, and the determination unit 301 determines not only big hits or misses, but also which type of big hits in the case of big hits. (Hereinafter referred to as “design determination”) may be performed. In the first embodiment, the jackpot lottery refers to a combination of winning determination and symbol determination.

  Further, for example, the determination unit 301 is connected to the gaming state setting unit 301b. Here, the game state setting unit 301b determines the gaming state based on the lottery result of the jackpot lottery (for example, the determination result of the hit determination or the determination result of the symbol determination) or the number of lottery of the jackpot lottery (for example, the number of determination of the hit determination). Has the function to set. In this case, the determination unit 301 performs a jackpot lottery according to the gaming state being set by the gaming state setting unit 301b.

  When the low probability gaming state (the normal gaming state, the short time gaming state) is set by the gaming state setting unit 301b, the determination unit 301 performs a hit determination using the hit determination table for the low probability gaming state. Thereby, as mentioned above, it is possible to make a winning determination to win a jackpot with a probability of 1/300. When the high probability gaming state (the probability variation gaming state, the latent probability gaming state) is set, a hit determination is performed using a hit determination table for the high probability gaming state. As a result, as described above, it is possible to make a winning determination for winning a jackpot with a probability of 1/30.

  Further, the contents of the symbol determination table used for symbol determination for the game ball won at the first starting port 105 and the symbol determination table used for symbol determination for the game ball won at the second starting port 106 are different, and the determination unit 301 may perform the symbol determination of a different content according to the start opening which the game ball won. Thereby, the determination part 301 can change the tendency of the jackpot which is easy to win according to the start opening which the game ball won.

  For example, when a game ball wins the first start opening 105, the determination unit 301 can easily win a short hit such as a latent hit (a big hit with a short period for opening the big win 109). When a game ball wins at 106, it is possible to perform symbol determination that makes it easy to win a long win such as a probable change (a big hit with a long period for opening the big winning opening 109). When the determination unit 301 performs a hit determination or a symbol determination, the determination unit 301 outputs these determination results to the symbol control unit 302, the effect execution unit 304, or the like.

  When the symbol control unit 302 receives the determination result from the determination unit 301, the symbol control unit 302 has a function of performing symbol variation according to the determination result. For example, as shown in FIG. 3-1, the symbol control unit 302 is connected to the special symbol display unit 112, and changes the special symbols (first special symbol and second special symbol) displayed on the special symbol display unit 112. Display and stop display.

  In this case, when receiving the determination result from the determination unit 301, the symbol control unit 302 displays a variation of the special symbol (first special symbol, second special symbol) displayed on the special symbol display unit 112 for a predetermined period of time. When the predetermined period has elapsed, the symbol indicating the determination result (for example, the lottery result of the big hit lottery) is stopped and displayed from the determination unit 301.

  The symbol control unit 302 may be connected to the image display unit 104 and perform display control of the decorative symbols displayed on the image display unit 104. In this case, when receiving the determination result from the determination unit 301, the symbol control unit 302 displays a plurality of (for example, three) decorative symbols displayed on the image display unit 104 for a predetermined period, and the predetermined period has elapsed. Sometimes, the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed with a combination indicating the determination result (for example, the lottery result of the big hit lottery) from the determination unit 301.

  The symbol control unit 302 outputs information regarding the symbol variation to the effect selection unit 303 when performing symbol variation. Here, the information regarding the symbol variation includes information indicating the symbol to be stopped (information indicating the determination result by the determination unit 301), information indicating the period during which the special symbol is variably displayed, and the like. For example, the information regarding the symbol variation can be a variation start command described later.

  The effect selection unit 303 has a function of receiving information related to symbol variation from the symbol control unit 302 and selecting an effect to be executed from a plurality of effects prepared in advance based on the determination by the determination unit 301. For example, the effect selection unit 303 selects a jackpot effect when the determination result by the determination unit 301 is a jackpot and the jackpot gaming state is reached. At this time, if the type of jackpot is a probability variation, an effect for probability variation is selected. If it is a normal hit, an effect for normal hit is selected.

  In addition, when it is probable, for example, the effect selection unit 303 performs a lottery to determine whether or not to perform a promotion effect by an arbitrary lottery method. A promotion effect is performed at a predetermined timing, and a series of effects for performing a probable effect is selected.

  Further, the effect selection unit 303 also selects an effect (hereinafter referred to as “change effect”) to be performed during the symbol variation based on the information regarding the symbol variation. For example, the effect selection unit 303 selects a change effect to be executed from a change effect group (for example, a change effect pattern table Et which will be described later) according to a period (change time) in which symbol changes are performed or a determination result. The effect selection unit 303 outputs the selection result to the effect execution unit 304.

  The effect execution unit 304 has a function of receiving a selection result from the effect selection unit 303 and executing the selected effect. For example, the effect execution unit 304 is connected to the image display unit 104 as illustrated in FIG. 3A and executes the effect by causing the image display unit 104 to display an image according to the effect selected as the effect to be executed. To do. In addition, the effect execution unit 304 is connected to the speaker 254 and executes the effect by causing the speaker 254 to output sound (for example, a message, BGM, and sound effect) corresponding to the effect selected as the effect to be executed.

  The abnormality detection unit 305 has a function of detecting an abnormality in the pachinko gaming machine 100. Here, the abnormality detection unit 305 includes a first abnormality detection unit 305a and a second abnormality detection unit 305b. For example, the first abnormality detection unit 305a has a function of detecting an abnormality that does not hinder the progress of the game of the pachinko gaming machine 100, such as a full tank. In this case, the first abnormality detection unit 305a is connected to the full tank detection SW 296 as shown in FIG. 3A and receives a detection signal from the full tank detection SW 296. When the full tank detection SW 296 is turned on, the first abnormality detection unit 305a detects the full tank of the pachinko gaming machine 100.

  Further, the first abnormality detection unit 305a may detect an irregular hit in the pachinko gaming machine 100 (for example, right hit in a normal gaming state). In this case, as shown in FIG. 3A, the first abnormality detection unit 305a is connected to the first start port SW221 or the second start port SW222, and the detection signal from the first start port SW221 or the second start port SW222. Accept. The first abnormality detection unit 305a is connected to the gaming state setting unit 301b and receives information indicating the gaming state being set from the gaming state setting unit 301b.

  When the second start port SW222 is turned on when the first abnormality detection unit 305a is in a gaming state where the electric chew support function is not given (normal gaming state, latent gaming state), the pachinko gaming machine 100 Detect anomalous strikes. Furthermore, even when the gaming state (time-short gaming state, probability variation gaming state) to which the electric chew support function is given, if the first start port SW221 is turned on, even if an irregular hit in the pachinko gaming machine 100 is detected Good.

  Here, although the 1st abnormality detection part 305a detected the irregular hit of the pachinko game machine 100 based on the detection signal from 1st starting port SW221 or 2nd starting port SW222, it is not restricted to this. For example, as shown in FIG. 1, the gate 108 is arranged in a region through which a right-handed game ball passes. For this reason, when the gate SW 223 is turned on when the first abnormality detection unit 305a is in a gaming state where the electric chew support function is not given (normal gaming state, latent gaming state), the pachinko gaming machine 100 Anomalous strikes may be detected.

  The second abnormality detection unit 305b has a function of detecting an abnormality determined as a more serious abnormality than the first abnormality detection unit 305a. For example, the second abnormality detection unit 305b detects an abnormality that hinders the progress of the game of the pachinko gaming machine 100, such as an illegal act. In the first embodiment, the second abnormality detection unit 305b detects the vibration of the pachinko gaming machine 100. In this case, the second abnormality detection unit 305b is connected to the vibration detection sensor 226 as illustrated in FIG. 3A and receives a detection signal from the vibration detection sensor 226. For example, the vibration detection sensor 226 is provided on the back surface of the game board 101 or the like. The vibration detection sensor 226 detects this vibration when a player hits or shakes the pachinko gaming machine 100 or when a vibration is applied to the pachinko gaming machine 100 with an acceleration of a predetermined value or more.

  Further, the second abnormality detection unit 305b may detect the magnetism of the game board 101 of the pachinko gaming machine 100. In this case, the second abnormality detection unit 305b is connected to the magnetic detection sensor 227 as illustrated in FIG. 3A and receives a detection signal from the magnetic detection sensor 227. For example, the magnetic detection sensor 227 is provided in the vicinity of the first start port 105 and the second start port 106. The magnetism detection sensor 227 detects the magnetic force when the player uses a magnet to induce the game ball to the first start port 105 or the second start port 106 by the magnetic force of the magnet.

  The abnormality detection unit 305 outputs the detection results obtained by the first abnormality detection unit 305a and the second abnormality detection unit 305b to the notification unit 306. The abnormality detection unit 305 may output the detection result to the determination unit 301. In this case, when an abnormality is detected by the second abnormality detection unit 305b, the determination unit 301 interrupts the above determination for a predetermined period (for example, until the abnormality release button is pressed until 30 seconds elapses). Also good.

  The notification unit 306 has a function of receiving a detection result from the abnormality detection unit 305 and notifying the detected abnormality when the abnormality detection unit 305 detects an abnormality of the pachinko gaming machine 100. For example, when the first abnormality detection unit 305a detects a full tank, the notification unit 306 performs a full tank notification to notify that the tank is full. Similarly, when an irregular hit is detected by the first abnormality detection unit 305a, an irregular hit notification for notifying that an irregular hit is made is performed. In addition, when the second abnormality detection unit 305b detects vibration, the notification unit 306 performs vibration notification that notifies that vibration has been applied. Similarly, when magnetism is detected by the second abnormality detection unit 305b, a magnetism notification for notifying that magnetism has been applied is performed.

  The notification unit 306 is connected to the image display unit 104 as illustrated in FIG. An image corresponding to the detected abnormality is displayed on the image display unit 104 to notify the detected abnormality. For example, when the first abnormality detection unit 305a detects a full tank, the notification unit 306 causes the image display unit 104 to display a full tank notification image. When vibration is detected by the second abnormality detection unit 305b, an image for vibration notification is displayed on the image display unit 104.

  The notification unit 306 is also connected to the speaker 254 as shown in FIG. A sound corresponding to the detected abnormality is output from the speaker 254 to notify the detected abnormality. For example, the notification unit 306 causes the speaker 254 to output a full tank notification sound when the first abnormality detection unit 305a detects a full tank. When vibration is detected by the second abnormality detection unit 305b, a sound for vibration notification is output from the speaker 254. In this way, the notification unit 306 performs each notification by outputting an image or sound corresponding to the abnormality detected by the abnormality detection unit 305.

  In addition, the notification unit 306 is connected to the effect execution unit 304. And the alerting | reporting part 306 can change a alerting | reporting aspect according to the production performed by the production execution part 304. FIG. Specifically, the notification unit 306 is more negatively notified than when the notification is performed during a period that does not overlap with the execution of the specific effect when the effect execution unit 304 notifies the period during which the specific effect is performed.

  For example, when notifying in a period overlapping with the execution of the specific effect, the notification unit 306 notifies the user with a smaller output of the sound corresponding to the detected abnormality than when notifying in the period not overlapping with the execution of the specific effect. To do. The notification unit 306 does not have to output a sound corresponding to the detected abnormality when the notification is made during a period overlapping with the execution of the specific effect.

  In addition, when notifying in a period overlapping with the execution of the specific effect, the notification unit 306 makes the display of the image corresponding to the detected abnormality lighter than when notifying in the period not overlapping with the execution of the specific effect. , May be transmitted, or moved to the back side of the image of the specific effect. The notification unit 306 does not need to display an image corresponding to the detected abnormality when the notification is made during a period overlapping with the execution of the specific effect.

  In the first embodiment, the notification unit 306 negatively notifies when the promotion effect and the notification overlap. The manufacturer of the pachinko gaming machine 100 can arbitrarily determine which notification is passive when it is produced, but for example, it is an effect that suggests information advantageous to the player in subsequent games by voice. Can do.

  Further, the notification unit 306 always notifies in a constant notification mode when a serious abnormality is detected by the second abnormality detection unit 305b. For example, the notification unit 306, when a serious abnormality is detected by the second abnormality detection unit 305b and informing the abnormality, the notification of the abnormality and the specific effect may or may not overlap. Outputs a certain volume of audio. In addition, when a significant abnormality is detected and the abnormality is notified, whether the abnormality notification and the specific effect are overlapped or not overlapped with each other so as to be on the front side. Display the image.

  The determination unit 301, the symbol control unit 302, and the abnormality detection unit 305 described here can realize their functions by, for example, the CPU 211 of the main control unit 201 executing a program stored in the ROM 212. it can. The functions of the symbol control unit 302 and the abnormality detection unit 305 may be realized by the CPU 241 of the production control unit 202a executing a program stored in the ROM 242. The function of the effect selection unit 303, the effect execution unit 304, and the notification unit 306 can be realized by the CPU 241 of the effect control unit 202a executing a program stored in the ROM 242, for example.

(About the operation of the pachinko gaming machine of the first embodiment)
Here, the operation (notification operation and effect operation) of the pachinko gaming machine 100 according to the first embodiment will be described. For example, when the pachinko gaming machine 100 wins the jackpot in the jackpot lottery, the contents of the round performance to be performed in each round of the jackpot are determined according to the winning jackpot (for example, the probability variation, the normal hit, the potential hit). The pachinko gaming machine 100 also determines whether or not to perform a promotion effect during the jackpot.

  In the example shown here, it is assumed that the pachinko gaming machine 100 has been won per probability change (15 rounds). The pachinko gaming machine 100 performs a round effect that does not clearly indicate that it is a probable hit in the 1st to 10th rounds, performs a promotion effect in the 10th round, and is a probable hit in the 11th to 15th rounds. It was decided to make a round production that clearly stated.

  FIG. 3-2 is a timing chart (part 1) illustrating the operation of the pachinko gaming machine according to the first embodiment. As an example, FIG. 3-2 illustrates an example in which a promotion effect is performed during full tank notification. At time t11 in FIG. 3-2, the pachinko gaming machine 100 was won per chance. At time t12 after time t11, the pachinko gaming machine 100 suggests to the player that he has won the jackpot. In this case, although it is clearly stated that the jackpot is won, it is not clearly stated whether the winning jackpot is a normal hit or a probable change.

  If it is suggested that the jackpot is won at time t12, immediately after that, the pachinko gaming machine 100 starts to open the first round big winning opening 109 and starts the first round effect. As described above, the pachinko gaming machine 100 starts a round effect similar to that at the time of normal winning, for example, in order to obtain a round effect that does not clearly indicate that it is a probable win in the first to tenth rounds. When the round effect is started at time t12, the pachinko gaming machine 100 displays an image for the round effect on the image display unit 104 (see FIG. 3-2 (A)), or outputs the sound for the round effect from the speaker 254. (See FIG. 3-2 (B)).

  After a time t12, when a specified number of game balls have won the grand prize opening 109 or when the predetermined period has passed, the pachinko gaming machine 100 closes the big prize opening 109 and the first round The production ends. At time t14 when a predetermined interval period elapses after time t13, the pachinko gaming machine 100 starts to open the second round big winning opening 109 and starts the second round effect.

  Thereafter, the second to ninth rounds repeat the opening / closing of the grand prize opening 109 and the round effects in the same manner as the first round. In order to make the 2nd to 10th rounds a round effect that does not clearly indicate that it is a probable hit, during this time, the pachinko gaming machine 100 performs a round effect similar to that at the time of normal winning, for example.

  At the time t15 of the ninth round, the full tank detection SW 296 is turned ON, and the pachinko gaming machine 100 detects that the hitting ball supply tray 121 is full. In this case, the pachinko gaming machine 100 issues a full tank notification from time t15 when full tank is detected. For example, at this time, the pachinko gaming machine 100 displays a message image such as “please remove the ball” on the image display unit 104 (see FIG. 3-2 (E)). Further, the pachinko gaming machine 100 outputs a sound such as “please remove the ball” from the speaker 254 (see FIG. 3-2 (F)).

  After that, after the time t16 when the ninth round ends, even when the start time t17 of the tenth round determined to perform the promotion effect in advance, the full tank detection continues and the full tank notification continues. Suppose that it was done. In this case, the pachinko gaming machine 100 starts the promotion effect and displays an image corresponding to the promotion effect on the image display unit 104 (see FIG. 3-2 (C)). Further, the pachinko gaming machine 100 outputs a sound corresponding to the promotion effect from the speaker 254 (see FIG. 3-2 (D)).

  Then, at the start of the promotion effect, the pachinko gaming machine 100 stops outputting the full tank notification voice. Thereby, the pachinko gaming machine 100 sets the output sound as only the sound for the promotion effect, and makes it easy for the player to hear the sound of the promotion effect. Here, an example is described in which the voice for full notification is stopped. However, as shown by the dotted line A in FIG. Volume) may be lowered.

  For example, in FIG. 3-2, the loudness level for the promotion effect is V1 [dB]. When the promotion effect and the full tank notification do not overlap, the pachinko gaming machine 100 outputs the full-sound notification voice volume V21 [dB]. On the other hand, when the promotion effect and the full tank notification are overlapped, the voice is output at the full voice notification volume V22 [dB]. Here, for example, when the magnitudes of the respective voices are compared, V21> V1> V22. In this way, by setting V1> V22, the pachinko gaming machine 100 outputs a full tank notification sound to notify the player that the tank is full, and the player can easily hear the promotion effect sound. You can entertain your promotion.

  In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 100 may hide the full tank notification display or may maintain the display. In the case of non-display, the image to be displayed can be only the image for promotion effect, the image of the promotion effect can be easily viewed by the player, and the player can enjoy the promotion effect. In the case of maintaining the display, for example, it is preferable that the display size of the message is reduced or brought to the corner on the display screen so as not to overlap with the image for promotion effect. By doing in this way, the pachinko gaming machine 100 can make the player enjoy the promotion effect while suggesting the full tank notification to the player. In the illustrated example, the display is maintained. The full tank notification image is displayed on the near side of the promotion effect image.

  After the time t17, for example, at the end time t18 of the tenth round, the pachinko gaming machine 100 ends the round effect and the promotion effect of the tenth round. As a result, the pachinko gaming machine 100 hides the image for the round effect and the image for the promotion effect, or stops outputting the sound for the round effect and the sound for the promotion effect. When the promotion effect ends at time t18, the full-sound notification voice output is resumed at the end of the promotion effect. After that, when the full tank detection SW 296 is turned off at time t19 and the full tank detection is canceled, the pachinko gaming machine 100 ends the full tank notification, hides the full tank notification image, or displays the full tank notification. Or stop audio output.

  FIG. 3-3 is a timing chart (part 2) illustrating the operation of the pachinko gaming machine according to the first embodiment. FIG. 3C shows an example in which full tank notification is started during the promotion effect as an example. At time t21 in FIG. 3-3, the pachinko gaming machine 100 was won per chance. At time t22 after time t21, the pachinko gaming machine 100 suggests to the player that the jackpot has been won. In this case, although it is clearly stated that the jackpot is won, it is not clearly stated whether the winning jackpot is a normal hit or a probable change.

  If it is suggested that the jackpot is won at time t22, immediately after that, the pachinko gaming machine 100 starts to open the first round big winning opening 109 and starts the first round effect. As described above, the pachinko gaming machine 100 starts a round effect similar to that at the time of normal winning, for example, in order to obtain a round effect that does not clearly indicate that it is a probable win in the first to tenth rounds. When the round effect is started, the pachinko gaming machine 100 displays an image for the round effect on the image display unit 104 (see FIG. 3-3 (A)), or outputs the sound for the round effect from the speaker 254. (See FIG. 3-3 (B)).

  Thereafter, until the ninth round, the grand opening 109 is opened / closed and the round effect is performed, and the end time t23 of the ninth round is passed, and the start time t24 of the tenth round determined to perform the promotion effect in advance. Then, the pachinko gaming machine 100 starts the promotion effect. Then, an image corresponding to the promotion effect is displayed on the image display unit 104 (see FIG. 3C). In addition, a sound corresponding to the promotion effect is output from the speaker 254 (see FIG. 3D).

  At time t25 during the promotion effect, the full tank detection SW 296 is turned ON, and the pachinko gaming machine 100 detects that the hitting ball supply tray 121 is full. In this case, the pachinko gaming machine 100 performs a full tank notification from time t25 when full tank is detected. For example, at this time, the pachinko gaming machine 100 displays an image for full tank notification on the image display unit 104 (see FIG. 3-3 (E)), but does not output a voice for notifying full tank (FIG. 3-3). 3 (F)). As a result, the pachinko gaming machine 100 outputs only the voice for the promotion effect, and makes it easy for the player to hear the voice of the promotion effect.

  For example, when the end time t26 of the 10th round is reached after the time t25, the pachinko gaming machine 100 ends the round effect and the promotion effect of the 10th round. As a result, the pachinko gaming machine 100 hides the image for the round effect and the image for the promotion effect, or stops outputting the sound for the round effect and the sound for the promotion effect. When the promotion effect ends at time t26, the output of a full tank notification is started in accordance with the end of the promotion effect. After that, when the full tank detection SW 296 is turned off at time t27 and the full tank detection is canceled, the pachinko gaming machine 100 ends the full tank notification, hides the full tank notification image, or displays the full tank notification. Or stop audio output.

  Here, during the promotion effect, the pachinko gaming machine 100 did not output the full tank notification voice, but as described above, for example, the volume of the full tank notification voice is reduced from V21 to V22. May be output. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 100 displays the full tank notification at the time when the full tank is detected. However, the display may be started after the promotion effect is ended in the same manner as the voice.

  FIG. 3-4 is a timing chart (part 3) illustrating the operation of the pachinko gaming machine according to the first embodiment. FIG. 3-4 shows an example in which a promotion effect is performed during vibration notification as an example. At time t31 in FIG. 3-4, the pachinko gaming machine 100 was won per chance. At time t32 after time t31, the pachinko gaming machine 100 suggests to the player that he has won the jackpot. In this case, although it is clearly stated that the jackpot is won, it is not clearly stated whether the winning jackpot is a normal hit or a probable change.

  If it is suggested that the jackpot is won at time t32, immediately after that, the pachinko gaming machine 100 starts to open the first round big winning opening 109 and starts the first round effect. As described above, the pachinko gaming machine 100 starts a round effect similar to that at the time of normal winning, for example, in order to obtain a round effect that does not clearly indicate that it is a probable win in the first to tenth rounds. When the round presentation is started at time t32, the pachinko gaming machine 100 displays an image for round presentation on the image display unit 104 (see FIG. 3-4 (A)), or outputs sound for round presentation from the speaker 254. (Refer to FIG. 3-4 (B)).

  After a time t32, when a specified number of game balls have won the grand prize opening 109 or when the predetermined period has passed, the pachinko gaming machine 100 closes the big prize opening 109 and the first round The production ends. After time t33, when the predetermined interval period elapses and time t34, the pachinko gaming machine 100 starts to open the second round big winning opening 109 and starts the round effect of the second round.

  Thereafter, the second to ninth rounds repeat the opening / closing of the grand prize opening 109 and the round effects in the same manner as the first round. In order to make the 2nd to 10th rounds a round effect that does not clearly indicate that it is a probable hit, during this time, the pachinko gaming machine 100 performs a round effect similar to that at the time of normal winning, for example.

  At time t35 in the ninth round, the vibration detection sensor 226 is turned on, and the pachinko gaming machine 100 detects the vibration of the pachinko gaming machine 100. In this case, the pachinko gaming machine 100 performs vibration notification from time t35 when vibration is detected. For example, at this time, the pachinko gaming machine 100 displays a message image such as “Please do not shake the gaming machine” on the image display unit 104 (see FIG. 3E). Further, the pachinko gaming machine 100 outputs a sound such as “Please do not shake the gaming machine” from the speaker 254 (see FIG. 3-4 (F)).

  After that, after the time t36 when the ninth round ends, the vibration detection sensor 226 remains on and vibration notification is continued even when the start time t37 of the tenth round determined to perform the promotion effect in advance. Suppose that In this case, the pachinko gaming machine 100 starts the promotion effect and displays an image corresponding to the promotion effect on the image display unit 104 (see FIG. 3C). Further, the pachinko gaming machine 100 outputs a sound corresponding to the promotion effect from the speaker 254 (see FIG. 3D (D)). Also, in the case of vibration notification, unlike the above-described full tank notification, even if the promotion effect is started, the pachinko gaming machine 100 continues to display and output sound as it is.

  After time t37, for example, at the end time t38 of the 10th round, the pachinko gaming machine 100 ends the round effect and promotion effect of the 10th round. As a result, the pachinko gaming machine 100 hides the image for the round effect and the image for the promotion effect, or stops outputting the sound for the round effect and the sound for the promotion effect. After that, when the vibration detection sensor 226 is turned off and the time t39 when a predetermined period (for example, 15 seconds) has elapsed from when the vibration detection sensor 226 is turned off, the pachinko gaming machine 100 ends the vibration notification, and the vibration notification sensor 226 Is not displayed, or the output of the vibration notification sound is stopped.

  For example, even when the promotion effect and the full tank notification overlap, or when the promotion effect and the full tank notification do not overlap, the pachinko gaming machine 100, as shown in FIG. Output with V3 [dB]. Here, for example, when the magnitudes of the respective sounds are compared, V3> V1. In this way, by setting V3> V1, even if the pachinko gaming machine 100 overlaps with an effect such as a promotion effect, the player and the manager of the pachinko gaming machine 100 can easily hear the sound for vibration notification. And can report a serious abnormality such as vibration.

  FIG. 3-5 is a timing chart (part 4) illustrating the operation of the pachinko gaming machine according to the first embodiment. FIG. 3-5 shows an example in which full tank notification is started during the promotion effect as an example. At time t41 in FIG. 3-5, the pachinko gaming machine 100 was won per chance. At time t42 after time t41, the pachinko gaming machine 100 suggests to the player that the jackpot has been won. In this case, although it is clearly stated that the jackpot is won, it is not clearly stated whether the winning jackpot is a normal hit or a probable change.

  If it is suggested that the jackpot is won at time t42, immediately after that, the pachinko gaming machine 100 starts to open the first round big winning opening 109 and starts the round effect of the first round. As described above, the pachinko gaming machine 100 starts a round effect similar to that at the time of normal winning, for example, in order to obtain a round effect that does not clearly indicate that it is a probable win in the first to tenth rounds. When the round effect is started, the pachinko gaming machine 100 displays an image for the round effect on the image display unit 104 (see FIG. 3-5 (A)), or outputs the sound for the round effect from the speaker 254. (See FIG. 3-5 (B)).

  Thereafter, until the ninth round, the grand prize opening 109 is opened / closed and the round effect is performed, and the end time t43 of the ninth round is passed, and the start time t44 of the tenth round determined to perform the promotion effect in advance. Then, the pachinko gaming machine 100 starts the promotion effect. Then, an image corresponding to the promotion effect is displayed on the image display unit 104 (see FIG. 3C). In addition, a sound corresponding to the promotion effect is output from the speaker 254 (see FIG. 3D).

  Then, at time t45 during the promotion effect, the vibration detection sensor 226 is turned on, and the pachinko gaming machine 100 detects the vibration of the pachinko gaming machine 100. In this case, the pachinko gaming machine 100 performs vibration notification from time t45 when vibration is detected. For example, at this time, the pachinko gaming machine 100 displays an image for vibration notification on the image display unit 104 (see FIG. 3-5 (E)), and further outputs a sound for vibration notification (FIG. 3-5 ( F)).

  After time t45, for example, at the end time t46 of the tenth round, the pachinko gaming machine 100 ends the round effect and the promotion effect of the tenth round. As a result, the pachinko gaming machine 100 hides the image for the round effect and the image for the promotion effect, or stops outputting the sound for the round effect and the sound for the promotion effect. After that, when the vibration detection sensor 226 is turned OFF and a time t47 when a predetermined period (for example, 15 seconds) has elapsed from when the vibration detection sensor 226 is turned OFF, the pachinko gaming machine 100 ends the vibration notification, and for vibration notification. Is not displayed, or the output of the vibration notification sound is stopped.

(Processing performed by pachinko machines)
(1. Processing performed by the main control unit)
Next, the contents of processing performed by the pachinko gaming machine 100 to realize the above-described operation will be described. First, processing performed by the main control unit 201 of the pachinko gaming machine 100 will be described. Each process of the main control unit 201 described below is performed by the CPU 211 of the main control unit 201 executing a program stored in the ROM 212.

(Timer interrupt processing)
FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing the processing contents of the timer interrupt processing. When the supply of power is started, the main control unit 201 starts executing a main control process (not shown) including a startup process, a power-off monitoring process, and the like. The main control unit 201 continuously executes this main control process while power is supplied. The main control unit 201 interrupts and executes the timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 4 at a predetermined cycle (for example, 4 ms) with respect to the main control process.

  As shown in FIG. 4, in the timer interrupt process, the main control unit 201 first executes a random number update process for updating random numbers used in various lotteries performed by the main control unit 201 (step S401). In this random number update process, the main control unit 201 performs a winning random number used for winning determination (see step S701 in FIG. 7), a symbol random number used in symbol determination (see steps S704 and S708 in FIG. 7), and reach determination (detailed description). Is updated). Reach random numbers used for () are omitted) and fluctuation pattern random numbers used for fluctuation pattern determination (detailed explanation is omitted).

  Next, the main control unit 201 executes switch processing for detecting by various switches (step S402). In this switch process, the main control unit 201 detects a game ball that has won a prize at the start port (first start port 105, second start port 106), and a gate that detects a game ball that has passed through the gate 108. Switch processing, winning port switch processing for detecting a game ball won in the big winning port 109 and the normal winning port 110, and the like are performed.

  Although detailed description and illustration are omitted because it is a well-known technique, for example, the main control unit 201 detects a winning of a game ball to the first start port 105, the second start port 106, etc. by the start port switch process. To do. Then, “1” is added to the number of retained balls U1 (the number of retained balls of the first starting port 105) or the number of retained balls U2 (the number of retained balls of the second starting port 106) corresponding to the starting port that detected the winning. In response to the winning, various random numbers such as a winning random number, a reach random number, a variation pattern random number, and a design random number are acquired and stored in the RAM 213.

  Subsequently, the main control unit 201 executes a symbol process relating to the special symbol and the normal symbol (step S403). Here, the symbol process includes a special symbol process related to the special symbol and a normal symbol process related to the normal symbol. In the special symbol process, the main control unit 201 performs a jackpot lottery to display the special symbol in a variable display / stop display (see FIG. 6). In the normal symbol processing, the main control unit 201 performs the normal symbol lottery and displays the normal symbol in a variable display / stop display (illustration and detailed description are omitted).

  When the symbol process is executed, the main control unit 201 executes an electric accessory control process related to operation control of various electric accessories (step S404). Although detailed explanation and illustration are omitted because of a known technique, the electric accessory control process includes an electric tulip control process for controlling the operation of the electric tulip 107 and a big prize opening process for controlling the operation of the big prize opening 109 ( For example).

  Next, the main control unit 201 executes a prize ball process relating to a prize ball (step S405). In the prize ball process, the main control unit 201 sets, for example, a prize ball command instructing to pay out a predetermined number of prize balls to the RAM 213 for the game balls won in the big prize opening 109 or the normal prize opening 110. Then, the main control unit 201 executes an output process for outputting the command set in the RAM 213 to each of the effects control unit 202 and the like by the processes of steps S401 to S405 (step S406), and ends the timer interrupt process. . When the timer interrupt process ends, the main control unit 201 returns to the main process.

(Vibration detection processing)
FIG. 5A is a flowchart illustrating the processing content of the vibration detection processing. The vibration detection process in FIG. 5A is one process included in the switch process in step S402 in FIG. In the vibration detection process, the main control unit 201 first determines whether the vibration detection sensor 226 is turned on (step S511). If the vibration detection sensor 226 is OFF (step S511: No), the vibration detection process is terminated.

  If the vibration detection sensor 226 is turned on (step S511: Yes), the main control unit 201 determines whether the vibration detection flag is set to ON (step S512). If the vibration detection flag is OFF (step S512: No), the vibration detection flag is set to ON (step S513), and timer measurement for measuring the elapsed time since the vibration was detected is started (step S514). . And a vibration command is set to RAM213 (step S515), and a vibration detection process is complete | finished.

  If the vibration detection flag is set to ON in step S512 (step S512: Yes), the timer that started measurement in step S514 is reset, and re-measurement of the elapsed time from when vibration is detected is started ( Step S516), the vibration detection process is terminated.

(Vibration detection release processing)
FIG. 5B is a flowchart of the processing contents of the vibration detection cancellation processing. The vibration detection cancellation process of FIG. 5-2 is one process included in the switch process in step S402 of FIG. In the vibration detection cancellation process, the main control unit 201 first determines whether the vibration detection sensor 226 is OFF (step S521). If the vibration detection sensor 226 is not OFF (step S521: No), that is, if the vibration detection sensor 226 is ON, the vibration detection canceling process is terminated.

  If the vibration detection sensor 226 is OFF (step S521: Yes), the main control unit 201 determines whether the vibration detection flag is set to ON (step S522). If the vibration detection flag is not ON (step S522: No), that is, if the vibration detection flag is OFF, the vibration detection canceling process is terminated.

  If the vibration detection flag is ON (step S522: Yes), the main control unit 201 detects vibration in the previous time based on the measurement result of the timer started in step S524 or step S526 in FIG. It is determined whether or not a predetermined period has elapsed from the time (step S523). If the predetermined period has not elapsed (step S523: No), the vibration detection canceling process is terminated.

  If the predetermined period has elapsed (step S523: Yes), the main control unit 201 sets the vibration detection flag to OFF (step S524), and measurement is started in step S514 or step S516 in FIG. The timer is reset to “0” (step S525), a vibration elimination command is set in the RAM 213 (step S526), and the vibration detection canceling process is terminated.

  In the first embodiment, the vibration detection flag is set to OFF when vibration is not detected for a predetermined period. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, an abnormality release button that accepts an operation may be connected to the main control unit 201, and the vibration detection flag may be set to OFF based on the operation accepted by the abnormality release button. For example, here, the abnormality release button is provided on the back surface of the game board 101 or the like. In this case, once vibration is detected, the administrator of the pachinko gaming machine 100 checks whether fraud has been performed. And if fraud is not performed, the detection of vibration can be canceled by pressing an abnormality release button provided on the back of the game board 101. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 100 may set the vibration detection flag to OFF when the RAM is cleared.

  Here, the pachinko gaming machine 100 sets the vibration detection flag ON / OFF based on the detection result of the vibration detection sensor 226. Similarly, the pachinko gaming machine 100 sets the magnetic detection flag based on the detection result of the magnetic detection sensor 227. You may set ON / OFF.

(Special symbol processing)
FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing the processing contents of the special symbol processing. Here, the special symbol process is a process included in the symbol process in step S403 of FIG. In the special symbol process, the main control unit 201 first determines whether the winning game flag is ON (step S601). Here, the winning game flag is, for example, a flag that is set to ON when various types of winning (big winning, small winning) are won, and a flag indicating that the current gaming state is a winning gaming state (for example, a big winning gaming state). It is.

  If the winning game flag is ON (step S601: Yes), the main control unit 201 ends the special symbol process without changing the special symbol. If the winning game flag is not ON (step S601: No), the main control unit 201 determines whether the special symbol is being variably displayed (step S602). If the special symbol is not being variably displayed (step S602: No), the main control unit 201 determines whether or not the number of retained balls U2 for the game ball won at the second starting port 106 is 1 or more (step S603). .

  If the number of retained balls U2 is 1 or more (U2 ≧ 1) (step S603: Yes), the main control unit 201 sets a value obtained by subtracting “1” from the retained ball number U2 as a new retained ball number U2 (step S604). ), The process proceeds to step S607. If the number of held balls U2 is 0 (U2 = 0) (step S603: No), the main control unit 201 determines whether or not the number of held balls U1 for the game ball won at the first starting port 105 is 1 or more. (Step S605).

  If the number of reserved balls U1 is 0 (U1 = 0) (step S605: No), the main control unit 201 ends the special symbol process as it is. If the number of retained balls U1 is 1 or more (U1 ≧ 1) (step S605: Yes), the main control unit 201 sets a value obtained by subtracting “1” from the retained ball number U1 as a new retained ball number U1 (step S606). ), The process proceeds to step S607.

  Subsequently, the main control unit 201 performs a jackpot lottery process (step S607). The contents of the jackpot lottery process will be described later with reference to FIG. When the big hit lottery process is performed, the main control unit 201 executes a variation pattern selection process for selecting a variation pattern that defines the variation time of the special symbol (step S608).

  When the variation pattern is selected by the variation pattern selection process, the main control unit 201 starts the variation display of the special symbol on the special symbol display unit 112 (step S609). At this time, when the variable display is performed based on the lottery result of the second big hit lottery, the second special symbol of the second special symbol display unit 112b is variablely displayed. When variably displaying based on the lottery result of the first jackpot lottery, the first special symbol of the first special symbol display unit 112a is variably displayed.

  The main control unit 201 sets a change start command in the RAM 213 in accordance with the start of special symbol change display (step S610). The variation start command set in step S610 includes the lottery result of the jackpot lottery process in step S607, information indicating the variation pattern selected by the variation pattern selection process in step S608, and the like. In addition, the change start command set in step S610 is output to the effect control unit 202 when the output process in step S406 of FIG. 4 is executed.

  Subsequently, the main control unit 201 determines whether a predetermined fluctuation time has elapsed from the start of the fluctuation display (step S611). In step S611, it is determined whether or not the elapsed time from the start of the variable display has reached the variable time defined by the variable pattern selected immediately before the start of the variable display. If the predetermined fluctuation time has not elapsed (step S611: No), the main control unit 201 ends the special symbol process as it is.

  On the other hand, if the fluctuation time has elapsed (step S611: Yes), the main control unit 201 stops and displays the special symbol that is being changed and displayed on the special symbol display unit 112 (step S612), and sends a variable stop command to the RAM 213. (Step S613). The change stop command set in step S613 is output to the effect control unit 202 when the output process in step S406 of FIG. 4 is executed.

  After setting the variable stop command in the RAM 213, the main control unit 201 subsequently executes a stop process (not shown) for setting a flag indicating the gaming state (for example, the above-described hit flag) (step S614). The special symbol process ends. For example, in the stop process, the highly probable game flag and the short-time game flag are set to ON based on the winning jackpot. Further, when the big hit lottery is performed a predetermined number of times, the high-probability game flag and the short-time game flag are set to OFF. On the other hand, when the special symbol is being variably displayed in step S602 (step S602: Yes), the main control unit 201 proceeds to step S611, determines whether the variability time has elapsed, and performs the above processing.

(Large lottery processing)
Next, the contents of the jackpot lottery process shown in step S607 of FIG. 6 will be described. FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing the contents of the jackpot lottery process. In the big hit lottery process, the main control unit 201 first compares the hit random number for the current holding ball with the hit determination table, and the predetermined value that the hit random number is determined to be a win (big hit or small win) in the hit determination table. The hit determination is performed to determine whether or not they match (step S701).

  As described above, in the hit determination in step S701, the main control unit 201 determines that the current gaming state is a high-probability gaming state, that is, if the high-probability gaming flag is set to ON, Use a decision table. On the other hand, if the current gaming state is the low probability gaming state, that is, if the high probability gaming flag is set to OFF, the hit determination table for the low probability gaming state is used.

  Next, based on the determination result of step S701, it is determined whether or not the jackpot (the winning random number matches the random number corresponding to the jackpot) (step S702). If it is a big hit (step S702: Yes), the main control unit 201 determines whether the current holding ball is for the game ball that has won the first starting port 105 or the second starting port 106, the first starting port 105. Either a jackpot symbol determination table (not shown) for a game ball won in the game or a jackpot symbol determination table (not shown) for a game ball won in the second starting port 106 is selected (step S703).

  Then, the symbol random number for the current holding ball is compared with the jackpot symbol determination table selected in step S703 to determine which symbol random number value corresponds to the jackpot of which content in the jackpot symbol determination table. A jackpot symbol determination is performed (step S704). When the jackpot symbol determination is performed, the main control unit 201 sets a symbol representing the determination result in the RAM 213 (step S705), and ends the jackpot lottery process.

  On the other hand, if it is not a big hit in step S702 (step S702: No), the main control unit 201 determines whether it is a small hit (the hit random number matches the random value corresponding to the small hit) (step S706). If it is a small hit (step S706: Yes), the main control unit 201 determines whether the current holding ball is for the game ball that won the first starting port 105 or the second starting port 106. Either a small winning symbol determination table (not shown) for the gaming ball won in 105 or a small winning symbol determination table (not shown) for the gaming ball won in the second starting port 106 is selected (step S707).

  Then, the symbol random number for the reserved ball this time is compared with the small hit symbol determination table selected in step S707, and the symbol random number matches the random value corresponding to the small hit value in the small hit symbol determination table A small hit symbol determination is performed (step S708). When the small hit symbol determination is performed, the main control unit 201 sets a symbol representing the determination result in the RAM 213 (step S709), and ends the big hit lottery process.

  In step S706, if it is not a small hit (step S706: No), the main control unit 201 determines that it is a normal loss, sets a symbol representing the loss in the RAM 213 (step S710), and wins a big hit. The lottery process is terminated.

(Large winnings processing)
FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing the processing contents of the special prize opening process. Here, the special prize opening process is one process included in the electric accessory control process in step S404 of FIG. In the big prize opening process, the main control unit 201 first determines whether or not the winning game flag is set to ON (step S801). If the winning game flag is OFF (step S801: No), the main control unit 201 ends the big prize opening process as it is.

  If the winning game flag is ON (step S801: Yes), the main control unit 201 determines whether the opening is in progress (step S802). Specifically, in step S802, it is determined whether or not the special winning opening operation pattern selected when the winning game flag is set to ON is being opened.

  If it is during opening (step S802: Yes), the main control unit 201 performs an opening process (step S803), and proceeds to step S804. The details of the opening process will be described later with reference to FIG. If the opening is not in progress (step S802: No), the process proceeds to step S804.

  Next, the main control unit 201 determines whether or not the special winning opening 109 is being opened (step S804). If the special winning opening 109 is being opened (step S804: Yes), the opening process is performed (step S805), and the process proceeds to step S806. The processing contents of the opening process will be described later with reference to FIG. If not open (step S804: No), the process proceeds to step S806.

  Next, the main control unit 201 determines whether it is during the interval (step S806). If it is during the interval (step S806: Yes), the interval process is performed (step S807), and the process proceeds to step S808. The processing contents of the interval processing will be described later with reference to FIG. If not during the interval (step S806: No), the process proceeds to step S808.

  Next, the main control unit 201 determines whether ending is in progress (step S808). If it is during ending (step S808: Yes), an ending process is performed (step S809), and the big prize opening process is terminated. The processing contents of the ending process will be described later with reference to FIG. If it is not in the ending (step S808: No), the special winning a prize mouth process is finished as it is.

(Opening process)
Next, the processing content of the opening process shown in step S803 of FIG. 8 will be described. FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing the contents of the opening process. As shown in FIG. 9, in the opening process, the main control unit 201 first determines whether a predetermined opening period has elapsed (step S901). If the opening period has not elapsed (step S901: No), the opening process is terminated.

  If the opening period has elapsed (step S901: Yes), the main control unit 201 ends the opening (step S902), sets the count value R of the round number counter to 1 (step S903), and the round progress command Is set in the RAM 213 (step S904), and the opening of the first prize winning hole 109 is started (step S905), and the opening process is terminated. Here, the round progress command includes information indicating the value (count number of rounds) of the count value R of the round number counter. The round progress command set in step S904 is output to the effect control unit 202 when the output process in step S406 of FIG. 4 is executed.

(Processing during opening)
Next, the processing contents of the releasing process shown in step S805 of FIG. 8 will be described. FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing the processing contents of the releasing process. As shown in FIG. 10, in the open process, the main control unit 201 first determines whether the open period has elapsed (step S1001).

  If the opening period has not elapsed (step S1001: No), the main control unit 201 has won a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls in the big winning opening 109 during the opening of the big winning opening 109 this time. Is determined (step S1002). If there is no prescribed number of winnings (step S1002: No), the open process is terminated as it is.

  When the opening period has elapsed (step S1001: Yes), or when a predetermined number of winnings have been made (step S1002: Yes), the main control unit 201 closes the big winning opening 109 (step S1003). Then, it is determined whether or not the count value R of the round number counter matches Rmax of the selected special winning opening action pattern (step S1004). For example, here, Rmax is set to “15” in the special winning opening operation pattern selected at the time of winning the winning per probability variation and the normal winning. Rmax is set to “2” in the large winning opening operating pattern selected at the time of winning the latent hit. In the special winning opening operation pattern selected at the time of winning the small win, Rmax is set to “1”.

  If the count value R of the round number counter does not coincide with Rmax (step S1004: No), the main control unit 201 starts an interval (step S1005) and ends the releasing process. If the count value R of the round number counter matches Rmax (step S1004: Yes), the main control unit 201 determines that the final round has been released and starts ending (step S1006).

  When ending is started, the main control unit 201 sets an ending command in the RAM 213 (step S1007), and ends the releasing process. This ending command includes information indicating the ending period of the big hit / small hit this time. The ending command is transmitted to the production control unit 202a and the like when the output process shown in step S406 in FIG. 4 is executed.

(Interval processing)
Next, the processing contents of the interval processing shown in step S807 of FIG. 8 will be described. FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing the processing contents of the interval processing. As shown in FIG. 11, in the interval process, the main control unit 201 first determines whether a predetermined interval period has elapsed (step S1101). If the interval period has not elapsed (step S1101: No), the interval process is terminated as it is.

  If the interval period has elapsed (step S1101: Yes), the main control unit 201 ends the interval (step S1102), and sets a value obtained by adding “1” to the count value R of the round number counter as a new count value R. (Step S1103). Then, a round progress command is set in the RAM 213 (step S1104). Subsequently, the main control unit 201 starts to open the R-round big winning opening 109 (step S1105), and ends the interval process.

(Ending process)
Next, processing contents of the ending process shown in step S809 in FIG. 8 will be described. FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing the processing contents of the ending process. As shown in FIG. 12, in the ending process, the main control unit 201 first determines whether a predetermined ending period has elapsed (step S1201). If the ending period has not elapsed (step S1201: No), the ending process is terminated as it is.

  If the ending period has elapsed (step S1201: Yes), the main control unit 201 ends the ending (step S1202), and resets the count value R of the round number counter to “0” (step S1203). Then, a game state setting process for setting the game state after the current winning game is performed (step S1204), the winning game flag is set to OFF (step S1205), and the ending process is ended.

(Game state setting process)
Next, the processing content of the gaming state setting process shown in step S1204 of FIG. 12 will be described. FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing the processing contents of the game state setting process. As shown in FIG. 13, in the gaming state setting process, the main control unit 201 first determines whether the lottery result of the big hit lottery with respect to the current variation is a small hit (step S1301).

  If it is a small hit (step S1301: Yes), the main control unit 201 ends the gaming state setting process as it is. If it is not a small hit (step S1301: No), the main control unit 201 determines whether the lottery result of the big hit lottery with respect to the current variation is a normal hit (step S1302). If it is a normal hit (step S1302: Yes), the main control unit 201 sets the short-time game flag to ON (step S1303), sets the short-time game counter J to “10000” (step S1304), and sets the game state. The process ends.

  If it is not a normal hit (step S1302: No), the main control unit 201 determines whether the lottery result of the big hit lottery with respect to the current fluctuation is a positive hit (step S1305). If it is a probability change (step S1305: Yes), the main control unit 201 sets the short-time game flag to ON (step S1306), and sets the short-time game counter J to “10000” (step S1307). Thereafter, the high probability game flag is set to ON (step S1308), the high probability game counter X is set to “10000” (step S1309), and the game state setting process is terminated.

  If it is not a probability variation (step S1305: No), the main control unit 201 determines that, for example, the potential for winning the latent is won, proceeds to step S1308, sets the high probability game flag to ON, and sets the high probability game. The counter X is set to “10000” and the gaming state setting process is terminated.

(2. Processing performed by the production control unit)
(2-1. Processing performed by the Director of Production)
Next, processing performed by the effect control unit 202 of the pachinko gaming machine 100 will be described. First, the process performed by the production control unit 202a of the production control unit 202 will be described. The following processing performed by the production control unit 202a is performed by the CPU 241 of the production control unit 202a executing a program stored in the ROM 242.

(Production timer interrupt processing)
FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing the contents of the effect timer interruption process. The production supervision unit 202a continuously performs a predetermined production main control process (not shown) during activation, and performs an production timer interruption process shown in FIG. For example, an interrupt is executed at 4 ms).

  As shown in FIG. 14, in the effect timer interruption process, the effect supervision unit 202a first performs a command reception process (step S1401). The command reception process is a process for receiving various commands transmitted from the main control unit 201 and selecting various effects based on the received commands. Details of the process will be described later with reference to FIG. .

  When the command reception process is performed, the production supervision unit 202a continues to perform an operation reception process for receiving an operation from the player (step S1402). In the operation accepting process, for example, when the effect button 119 is pressed, the effect control unit 202a sets an effect button command indicating that the effect button 119 has been pressed in the RAM 243. When the operation reception process is performed, the production supervision unit 202a performs a command transmission process (step S1403). The command transmission process is a process for outputting the command set in the RAM 243 by the command reception process or the operation reception process to the image / sound control unit 202b or the lamp control unit 202c.

(Command reception processing)
Next, the processing content of the command reception processing shown in step S1401 of FIG. 14 will be described. FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing the processing contents of the command reception processing. As shown in FIG. 15, in the command reception process, the production supervision unit 202a first performs an abnormality notification process regarding abnormality notification such as full tank notification and vibration notification (step S1501), and proceeds to step S1502. The details of the abnormality notification process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S1502, the production control unit 202a determines whether a change start command has been received from the main control unit 201 (step S1502). If no change start command has been received (step S1502: NO), the process proceeds to step S1504. If the change start command has been received (step S1502: Yes), the change effect selection process for selecting the change effect to be executed is performed (step S1503), and the process proceeds to step S1504.

  In step S1504, the production supervising unit 202a determines whether a change stop command has been received from the main control unit 201 (step S1504). If the fluctuation stop command has not been received (step S1504: NO), the process proceeds to step S1506. If the change stop command has been received (step S1504: Yes), the change effect end command for ending the change effect is set in the RAM 243 (step S1505), and the process proceeds to step S1506.

  In step S1506, the production control unit 202a determines whether an opening command has been received from the main control unit 201 (step S1506). If the opening command has not been received (step S1506: NO), the process proceeds to step S1508. If the opening command has been received (step S1506: Yes), a hit effect selection process for selecting the contents of the effect to be performed during the win, such as a round effect or a promotion effect, is performed (step S1507), and the process proceeds to step S1508. The details of the winning effect selection process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S1508, the production control unit 202a determines whether a round progress command has been received from the main control unit 201 (step S1508). If no round progress command has been received (step S1508: NO), the process proceeds to step S1510. If the round progress command has been received (step S1508: Yes), the production supervision unit 202a performs a hit production process (step S1509), and proceeds to step S1510. The processing content of the hit production process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S1510, the production control unit 202a determines whether an ending command has been received from the main control unit 201 (step S1510). If the ending command has not been received (step S1510: No), the command reception process is terminated. If the ending command has been received (step S1510: Yes), a winning effect end command for ending the winning effect (for example, a series of round effects) is set in the RAM 243 (step S1511), and an effect mode setting process for setting the effect mode is performed. (Step S1512), and the command reception process is terminated.

  In the effect mode setting process, the effect supervising unit 202a sets the effect mode in accordance with the type of hit this time. For example, when winning per chance change, the probability change effect mode is set. When winning normally, set the short-time effect mode. If you win a chance to win or win, set the latent production mode.

(Abnormality notification processing of Embodiment 1)
Next, processing contents of the abnormality notification setting process shown in step S1501 of FIG. 15 will be described. FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing the processing contents of the abnormality notification processing according to the first embodiment. As shown in FIG. 16, in the abnormality notification process of the first embodiment, the effect supervision unit 202a first determines whether the full tank detection SW 296 is turned on (step S1601). As described above, the prize ball control unit 203 transmits the detection result of the full tank detection SW 296 to the effect control unit 202 (effect control unit 202a) via the main control unit 201. In step S1601, the production control unit 202a makes a determination based on the detection result of the full tank detection SW 296 received thereby.

  If the full tank detection SW 296 is turned on (step S1601: Yes), the production supervision unit 202a determines whether the full tank detection flag is set to ON (step S1602). If the full tank detection flag is set to ON (step S1602: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1608. If the full tank detection flag is OFF (step S1602: No), the full tank notification instruction command is set in the RAM 213 (step S1603), the full tank detection flag is set ON (step S1604), and the process proceeds to step S1608. To do.

  On the other hand, if the full tank detection SW 296 is OFF in step S1601 (step S1601: No), the effect supervision unit 202a determines whether the full tank detection flag is set to ON (step S1605). If the full tank detection flag is set to ON (step S1605: Yes), the full tank notification release command is set to the RAM 213 (step S1606), the full tank detection flag is set to OFF (step S1607), and step The process moves to S1608. If the full tank detection flag is OFF (step S1605: NO), the process proceeds to step S1608.

  In step S608, the production control unit 202a determines whether a vibration command has been received (step S1608). If the vibration command is not received in step S1608 (step S1608: No), the process proceeds to step S1611. If a vibration command has been received (step S1608: Yes), a vibration notification instruction command for starting vibration notification is set in the RAM 243 (step S1609), a vibration notification flag is set to ON (step S1610), and step The process proceeds to S1611.

  In step S1611, the effect supervising unit 202a determines whether a vibration elimination command has been received (step S1611). If the vibration command is not received in step S1611 (step S1611: No), the abnormality notification process is terminated. If a vibration cancellation command has been received (step S1611: Yes), a vibration notification release command for ending vibration notification is set in the RAM 243 (step S1612), and a vibration notification flag is set to OFF (step S1613). The abnormality notification process is terminated.

(Winning effect selection process)
Next, processing contents of the winning effect selection process shown in step S1512 of FIG. 15 will be described. FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing the processing contents of the hit effect selection process. As shown in FIG. 17, in the winning effect selection process, the effect supervising unit 202a first analyzes the opening command received in step S1509 (step S1701), and the winning content is a short winning (this embodiment) In step S1702, it is determined whether the value is 1 (latent probability hit) or small hit (step S1702).

  If it is a short hit or a small hit (step S1702: Yes), the effect supervising unit 202a sets a round effect pattern for short wins in the RAM 243 (step S1703), and ends the hit effect selecting process. If it is not short hit or small hit (step S1702: No), it is subsequently determined whether the winning content is a probable hit (step S1704). If it is not a probable hit (step S1704: No), it is determined that it is a normal hit, a normal win round effect pattern is set in the RAM 243 (step S1705), and the hit effect selection process is terminated. For example, here, it is assumed that the normal round effect pattern is defined as performing a round effect that does not clearly indicate that it is a probable win in the 1st to 15th rounds.

  If it is a positive change (step S1704: Yes), a promotion effect execution lottery process for determining whether or not to execute a promotion effect is performed (step S1706). For example, in the promotion effect execution lottery process, the effect supervising unit 202a uses a known lottery method to lottery whether or not to execute the promotion effect.

  Subsequently, the production supervision unit 202a determines whether or not to perform the promotion production based on the lottery result in step S1704 (step S1707). Here, it is determined whether or not the promotion effect is executed based on the lottery result of the promotion effect execution lottery process. For example, the effect supervising unit 202a determines the promotion effect depending on the type of the special symbol for indicating the winning probability change. It may be determined whether or not to perform. Whether or not the promotion effect is executed can be determined according to any condition predetermined by the manufacturer of the pachinko gaming machine 100.

  When the promotion effect is not executed (step S1707: No), the effect supervising unit 202a sets a round effect pattern for probability variation in the RAM 243 (step S1708), and ends the winning effect selection process. For example, here, it is assumed that the round effect pattern for probability variation is defined to perform a round effect that clearly indicates that it is a probability variation per 1st to 15th round.

  When executing the promotion effect (step S1707: Yes), the effect supervising unit 202a sets the promotion flag indicating that there is a promotion effect to be executed to ON (step S1709), and the round effect pattern for promotion effect is stored in the RAM 243. After setting (step S1710), the winning effect selection process is terminated. For example, here, the round effect pattern for promotion effect is a round effect that does not clearly indicate that it is a probable hit in the 1st to 10th rounds, and a round effect that clearly indicates that it is a probable hit in the 11th to 15th rounds. Let's define what to do.

(Processing during hit production)
Next, the processing content of the process during winning effect shown in step S1512 of FIG. 15 will be described. FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing the processing contents of the process during the hit effect. As shown in FIG. 18, in the process during the hit effect, the effect supervising unit 202a first analyzes the round progress command received in step S1511 (step S1801), and acquires information indicating the number of rounds. .

  Subsequently, the production supervising unit 202a performs a round production start command setting process for setting a round production start command for starting the round production of the round indicated by the round progress command (step S1802). In the round effect start command setting process, the effect supervising unit 202a performs the round indicated by the round progress command according to the round effect pattern set in any of steps S1703, S1705, S1708, and S1710 in FIG. A round effect start command for starting a round effect is set in the RAM 243.

  When receiving the round effect start command, the image / sound control unit 202b reads the image data and sound data of the round effect indicated by the round effect pattern from the ROM 252 and stores them in the RAM 253. Then, based on the image data and audio data stored in the RAM 253, display control of the image display unit 104 and audio output control of the speaker 254 are performed.

  Next, the production control unit 202a determines whether the promotion flag is set to ON (step S1803). If the promotion flag is set to OFF (step S1803: No), the process during winning effect is ended. If the promotion flag is set to ON (step S1803: Yes), the production control unit 202a determines whether the current round is a round (here, the 10th round) determined to perform the promotion production. (Step S1804).

  If the round is not set to perform the promotion effect (step S1804: No), the effect supervision unit 202a ends the process during the hit effect. If it is a round determined to perform the promotion effect (step S1804: Yes), a promotion effect start command for instructing the start of the promotion effect is set in the RAM 243 (step S1805), and the promotion flag is set to OFF (step S1804). S1806), the process during the hit effect is ended.

(2-2. Processing performed by the image / sound controller)
Next, processing performed by the image / sound control unit 202b will be described. The processing performed by the image / sound control unit 202b described below is performed by the CPU 251 of the image / sound control unit 202b executing a program stored in the ROM 252.

(Image / sound timer interrupt processing)
FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing the processing contents of the image / sound timer interrupt processing. The image / sound control unit 202b performs a predetermined image / sound main control process (not shown) continuously during activation, and the image / sound timer control shown in FIG. Is interrupted at a predetermined cycle (for example, 4 ms).

  As shown in FIG. 19, in the image / sound timer interrupt process, the image / sound control unit 202b first performs display control processing for performing display control of the image display unit 104 based on a command received from the effect supervision unit 202a. Is executed (step S1901). Here, the display control processing includes symbol display control processing (not shown) for controlling display of the decorative symbols so that the decorative symbols are displayed in a variable manner / stop display in accordance with the variable symbol display / stop indication. An effect / notification display control process (see FIG. 20) for effect / indication display control is included.

  Subsequently, the image / sound control unit 202b executes a sound output control process for performing output control of the sound output from the speaker 254 based on the command received from the production control unit 202a (step S1902). The voice timer interrupt process is terminated. The contents of the audio output control process will be described later with reference to FIG.

(Display control processing)
FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing the contents of the effect / notification display control process. As described above, the effect / notification display control process shown in FIG. 20 is a process included in the display control process shown in step S1901 of FIG. As shown in FIG. 20, in the effect / notification display control process, the image / sound control unit 202b first determines whether a vibration notification instruction command has been received (step S2001). If the vibration notification instruction command has not been received (step S2001: NO), the process proceeds to step S2003. If the vibration notification instruction command has been received (step S2001: Yes), the image / sound control unit 202b displays an image for vibration notification on the image display unit 104 (step S2002), and proceeds to step S2003.

  Subsequently, the image / sound control unit 202b determines whether a vibration notification release command has been received (step S2003). If the vibration notification release command has not been received (step S2003: No), the process proceeds to step S2005. If the vibration notification release command has been received (step S2003: Yes), the image / sound control unit 202b hides the vibration notification image (step S2004), and proceeds to step S2005.

  In step S2005, the image / sound controller 202b determines whether a full tank notification instruction command has been received (step S2005). If the full tank notification instruction command has not been received (step S2005: No), the process proceeds to step S2007. If a full tank notification instruction command has been received (step S2005: Yes), the image / sound control unit 202b causes the image display unit 104 to display a full tank notification image (step S2006), and proceeds to step S2007. To do.

  Subsequently, the image / sound controller 202b determines whether a full tank notification cancel command has been received (step S2007). If the full tank notification release command has not been received (step S2007: No), the process proceeds to step S2009. If the full tank notification cancel command has been received (step S2007: Yes), the image / sound control unit 202b hides the full tank notification image (step S2008), and proceeds to step S2009.

  In step S2009, the image / sound controller 202b determines whether a promotion effect start command has been received (step S2009). If the promotion effect start command has not been received (step S2009: No), the process proceeds to step S2011. If the promotion effect start command has been received (step S2009: Yes), the image / sound control unit 202b causes the image display unit 104 to display an image for promotion effect (step S2010), and proceeds to step S2011.

  In step S2011, the image / sound control unit 202b determines whether the promotion effect has ended (step S2011). For example, here, the image / sound control unit 202b determines whether or not the reproduction of a series of moving images determined for the promotion effect has been completed. If the promotion effect has not ended (step S2011: No), the process proceeds to step S2013. If the promotion effect is finished (step S2011: Yes), the image for the promotion effect is hidden (step S2012), and the process proceeds to step S2013.

  In step S2013, the image / sound controller 202b determines whether a round effect start command has been received (step S2013). If the round effect start command has not been received (step S2013: No), the process proceeds to step S2015. If the round production start command has been received (step S2013: Yes), the image / sound control unit 202b causes the image display unit 104 to display an image for the round production having the content instructed by the round production start command ( Step S2014) and the process proceeds to Step S2015.

  In step S2015, the image / sound controller 202b determines whether a round effect end command has been received (step S2015). If the round effect end command has not been received (step S2015: No), the process proceeds to step S2017. If the round effect end command has been received (step S2015: Yes), the image / sound control unit 202b hides the round effect image (step S2016), and proceeds to step S2017.

  In step S2017, the image / sound control unit 202b determines whether or not a change effect start command has been received (step S2017). If the change production start command has not been received (step S2017: No), the process proceeds to step S2019. If the change effect start command has been received (step S2017: Yes), the image / sound control unit 202b causes the image display unit 104 to display an image for change effect with the content instructed by the change effect start command ( Step S2018) and the process proceeds to Step S2019.

  In step S2019, the image / sound control unit 202b determines whether a variation effect end command has been received (step S2019). If the change effect end command has not been received (step S2019: No), the effect / notification display control process ends. If the change effect end command has been received (step S2019: Yes), the image / sound control unit 202b hides the change effect image (step S2020), and ends the effect / notification display control process.

(Audio output control processing)
FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing the processing contents of the audio output control processing. As shown in FIG. 21, in the audio output control process, the image / audio control unit 202b first determines whether a vibration notification instruction command has been received (step S2101). If the vibration notification instruction command has not been received (step S2101: No), the process proceeds to step S2103. If the vibration notification instruction command has been received (step S2101: Yes), the image / sound control unit 202b outputs the vibration notification sound from the speaker 254 (step S2102), and proceeds to step S2103.

  Subsequently, the image / sound controller 202b determines whether a vibration notification release command has been received (step S2103). If the vibration notification release command has not been received (step S2103: No), the process proceeds to step S2105. If the vibration notification release command has been received (step S2103: YES), the image / sound control unit 202b stops outputting the vibration notification sound (step S2104), and proceeds to step S2105.

  In step S2105, the image / sound controller 202b determines whether a full tank notification instruction command has been received (step S2105). If the full tank notification instruction command has not been received (step S2105: NO), the process proceeds to step S2107. If a full tank notification instruction command has been received (step S2105: YES), the image / sound control unit 202b outputs a full tank notification sound from the speaker 254 (step S2106), and proceeds to step S2107.

  In step S2107, the image / sound controller 202b determines whether a full tank notification release command has been received (step S2107). If the full tank notification cancel command has not been received (step S2107: NO), the process proceeds to step S2111. If the full tank notification release command has been received (step S2107: Yes), the image / sound control unit 202b stops outputting the full tank notification voice (step S2108), and the full tank notification voice output is performed. It is determined whether or not the interruption flag that is set when the operation is interrupted is set to ON (step S2109).

  If the interruption flag is set to ON (step S2109: Yes), the image / audio control unit 202b sets the interruption flag to OFF (step S2110), and proceeds to step S2111. If the interruption flag is set to OFF (step S2109: No), the process proceeds to step S2111.

  In step S2111, the image / sound controller 202b determines whether a promotion effect start command has been received (step S2111). If the promotion effect start command has not been received (step S2111: No), the process proceeds to step S2116. If the promotion effect start command has been received (step S2111: Yes), the image / sound control unit 202b determines whether the full tank notification is being performed (for example, during the output of the full tank notification sound) (step S2112).

  If the full tank notification is being performed (step S2112: Yes), the image / sound control unit 202b stops outputting the full tank notification sound (step S2113), and sets the interruption flag to ON (step S2114). . And the output of the audio | voice for a promotion effect is started (step S2115), and it transfers to step S2116. If full tank notification is not being performed (step S2112: No), the process proceeds to step S2115.

  In step S2116, the image / sound control unit 202b determines whether the promotion effect has ended (step S2116). For example, here, the image / sound control unit 202b determines whether or not the reproduction of a series of sounds determined for the promotion effect has been completed. If the promotion effect has not ended (step S2116: No), the process proceeds to step S2119. If the promotion effect has ended (step S2116: Yes), it is determined whether the interruption flag is set to ON (step S2117).

  If the interruption flag is set to ON (step S2117: Yes), the image / sound control unit 202b resumes outputting the full tank notification sound (step S2118), and proceeds to step S2119. If the interruption flag is set to OFF (step S2117: No), the process proceeds to step S2119.

  In step S2119, the image / sound controller 202b determines whether a round effect start command has been received (step S2119). If the round effect start command has not been received (step S2119: No), the process proceeds to step S2121. If the round effect start command has been received (step S2119: Yes), the image / sound control unit 202b causes the speaker 254 to output the sound for the round effect having the content instructed by the round effect start command (step S2120). ), The process proceeds to step S2121.

  In step S2121, the image / sound controller 202b determines whether a round effect end command has been received (step S2121). If the round effect end command has not been received (step S2121: NO), the process proceeds to step S2123. If the round effect end command has been received (step S2121: Yes), the image / sound control unit 202b stops outputting the sound for the round effect (step S2122), and proceeds to step S2123.

  In step S2123, the image / sound control unit 202b determines whether or not a variation effect start command is received (step S2123). If the change production start command is not received (step S2123: No), the process proceeds to step S2125. If the change effect start command is received (step S2123: Yes), the image / sound control unit 202b causes the speaker 254 to output the change effect sound having the content instructed by the change effect start command (step S2124). ), The process proceeds to step S2125.

  In step S2125, the image / sound control unit 202b determines whether a variation effect end command has been received (step S2125). If the change effect end command has not been received (step S2125: No), the audio output control process ends. If the change effect end command has been received (step S2125: Yes), the image / sound control unit 202b stops outputting the change effect sound (step S2126) and ends the sound output control process.

  As described above, the pachinko gaming machine 100 according to the first embodiment notifies more negatively than when performing abnormality notification during normal times in a period in which abnormality notification and a specific effect are overlapped. Thereby, the pachinko gaming machine 100 can reduce the player's attention to the abnormality notification, make the specific effect easy to enjoy, entertain the specific effect, and improve the interest of the game. For example, the pachinko gaming machine 100 reduces (for example, stops) the abnormality notification sound. Thereby, the pachinko gaming machine 100 makes it easy for the player to hear the sound of the specific effect, prevents the player from overhearing the sound related to the specific effect, and allows the player to entertain the specific effect. The interest can be improved.

  In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 100 can indicate the abnormality notification to the player while enjoying the production by maintaining the display of the abnormality notification as it is during the period in which the abnormality notification and the specific performance are overlapped. . Thereby, the pachinko gaming machine 100 can encourage the player to play an appropriate game, entertain the player, and improve the fun of the game.

  In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 100 notifies the abnormality notification provided as a so-called “got countermeasure” such as vibration notification and magnetic notification without interruption depending on the performance. Thereby, the pachinko gaming machine 100 can entertain the performance when it is not an illegal act while preventing the illegal act, and can improve the interest of the game.

(Embodiment 2)
Next, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described. In Embodiment 1, the sound of full tank notification is stopped when the effect (promotion effect) performed during the jackpot is started, but the present invention is not limited to this. In the second embodiment, an example when the winning game flag is set to OFF (for example, when not in the big hit gaming state) will be described. In the following second embodiment, description of the same contents as in the first embodiment is omitted.

(Start-up switch processing)
FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing the processing contents of the start port switch processing. In the start port switch process, the main control unit 201 first determines whether or not the first start port SW221 is turned on (step S2201). If the first start port SW221 is not ON (step S2201: No), the process proceeds to step S2206.

  If the first start port SW221 is ON (step S2201: Yes), it is determined whether the number of retained balls U1 of the game balls won in the first start port 105 is less than 4 (U1 <4) (step 1). S2202). If the number of retained balls U1 is not less than 4 (step S2202: No), that is, if the number of retained balls U1 is 4 or more, the process proceeds to step S2206.

  If the number of held balls U1 is less than 4 (step S2202: Yes), the value obtained by adding “1” to the number of held balls U1 is set as a new value of U1 (step S2203), and various random numbers for winning game balls are acquired. And stored in the RAM 213 (step S2204). Here, examples of the acquired random number include a hit random number, a design random number, a reach random number, a variation pattern random number, and the like.

  When acquiring and storing various random numbers for the game balls won at the first start opening 105, the main control unit 201 sets a first reserved ball increase command indicating that the game balls have won at the first start opening 105 in the RAM 213. (Step S2205). In addition, here, the first reserved ball increase command also includes information indicating the current short time game flag setting status (ON or OFF), and the first reserved ball increase command is output in step S406 of FIG. Is transmitted to the effect control unit 202 (for example, the effect control unit 202a).

  Subsequently, the main control unit 201 determines whether or not the second start port SW222 is turned on (step S2206). If the second start port SW222 is not ON (step S2206: No), the start port switch process is terminated as it is. If the second start port SW222 is ON (step S806: Yes), it is determined whether or not the number of retained balls U2 of the game balls won to the second start port 106 is less than 4 (U2 <4) (step 2). S2207). If the number of retained balls U2 is not less than 4 (step S2207: No), that is, if the number of retained balls U2 is 4 or more, the start port switch process is terminated as it is.

  If the number of retained balls U2 is less than 4 (step S2207: Yes), a game in which a value obtained by adding “1” to the retained number of balls U2 is set as a new retained ball number U2 (step S2208), Various random numbers for the sphere are acquired and stored in the RAM 213 (step S2209). Here, as in the case where the first starting port 105 is won, a winning random number, a design random number, a reach random number, a variation pattern random number, and the like are acquired.

  When acquiring and storing various random numbers for the game balls won at the second start port 106, the main control unit 201 sets a second reserved ball increase command indicating that the game ball has won at the second start port 106 in the RAM 213. (Step S2210). In addition, here, the second reserved ball increase command also includes information indicating the current short time game flag setting status (ON or OFF), and this second reserved ball increase command is output in step S406 of FIG. It is transmitted to the effect control unit 202 (for example, the effect control unit 202a) when the process is executed.

(Abnormality notification processing of Embodiment 2)
FIG. 23 is a flowchart illustrating the processing contents of the abnormality notification processing according to the second embodiment. In the abnormality notification process of the second embodiment, the production supervising unit 202a first determines whether or not the second reserved ball increase command has been received from the main control unit 201 (step S2301). If the second reserved ball increase command has not been received (step S2301: No), the process proceeds to step S2308.

  If the second reserved ball increase command has been received (step S2301: Yes), the effect supervising unit 202a is based on the information indicating the setting status of the short-time game flag included in the second reserved ball increase command. Is set to ON (step S2302). If the time-short game flag is ON (step S2302: Yes), the process proceeds to step S2308. If the time-short game flag is OFF (step S2302: NO), it is determined whether the irregular hit detection flag is set to ON (step S2303).

  If the irregular hit detection flag is OFF (step S2303: No), the irregular hit detection flag is set to ON (step S2304), and timer measurement for measuring the elapsed time since the irregular hit detection is started ( Step S2305). Then, the irregular hit notification instruction command is set in the RAM 243 (step S2306), and the process proceeds to step S2308.

  If the irregular hit detection flag is set to ON in step S2303 (step S2303: Yes), the timer that started the measurement in step S2305 is reset, and re-measurement of the elapsed time from the detection of the irregular hit is started. (Step S2307), the process proceeds to step S2308.

  In step S2308, the production supervision unit 202a determines whether the irregular hit detection flag is set to ON (step S2308). If the irregular hit detection flag is not set to ON (step S2308: No), the process proceeds to step S2313.

  If the irregular hit detection flag is set to ON (step S2308: Yes), the production control unit 202a has detected an irregular hit in the previous time based on the measurement result of the timer started in step S2305 or step S2307. It is determined whether a predetermined period has elapsed since the time (step S2309). If the predetermined period has not elapsed (step S2309: NO), the process proceeds to step S2313.

  If the predetermined period has elapsed (step S2309: Yes), the irregular hit detection flag is set to OFF (step S2309), and the timer for measuring the elapsed time since the irregular hit is detected is reset to “0”. (Step S2310), the irregular hit notification release command is set in the RAM 243 (Step S2312), and the process proceeds to Step S2313.

  In step S2313, the production control unit 202a performs vibration notification processing for performing vibration notification (step S2313), and ends the abnormality notification processing. In the vibration notification process, the processes from steps S1608 to 1613 in FIG. 16 are performed.

  As described above, the effect supervising unit 202a of the second embodiment determines that an irregular hit is made when there is a winning game ball at the second starting port 106 when the short-time game flag is OFF, and the irregular A hit notification instruction command is transmitted to the image / sound controller 202b. The image / sound control unit 202b displays an irregular hit notification image on the image display unit 104 when receiving the irregular hit notification instruction command from the effect supervision unit 202a. For example, at this time, the image / sound control unit 202b displays a message such as “Please stop right-handed” on the image display unit 104. In addition, a sound such as “Please stop right-handed” and an alarm sound are output from the speaker 254.

  In addition, if there is no winning at the second starting port 106 when the short-time game flag is OFF for a predetermined period, the effect supervising unit 202a of the second embodiment transmits an irregular hit notification release command to the image / sound control unit 202b. To do. When the image / sound control unit 202b receives the irregular hit notification release command from the production control unit 202a, the image / sound control unit 202b hides the irregular hit notification image.

  Here, it is determined that an irregular hit has been made when a game ball is won at the second starting port 106 when the short-time game flag is OFF, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, as described above, when the short-time game flag is OFF, when a predetermined number (for example, two) of game balls wins the second starting port 106 within a predetermined period (for example, within 10 seconds), an irregular hit is made. It may be determined that Further, if the game ball passes through the gate 109 when the time-short game flag is OFF, it may be determined that an irregular hit has been made.

(Variation effect selection process)
Next, the processing content of the changing effect selection process performed by the effect supervising unit 202a will be described. FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing the processing contents of the variation effect selection processing. As shown in FIG. 24, when receiving the variation start command from the main control unit 201, the production supervision unit 202a analyzes the variation start command (step S2401) and acquires information included in the variation start command.

  Subsequently, the effect supervising unit 202a selects a change effect pattern that defines the contents of the change effect from the change effect pattern table (step S2402). Then, a variation effect start command for instructing the start of the variation effect defined by the selected variation effect pattern is set in the RAM 243 (step S2403), and the variation effect selection process is terminated.

(Variation production pattern table)
Here, an example of the variation effect pattern table will be described. FIG. 25 is an explanatory diagram of an example of the variation effect pattern table. As shown in FIG. 25, in the second embodiment, five variation effect patterns Ep1 to Ep5 defining the effect contents of different variation effects are registered in the variation effect pattern table Et.

  Different variation patterns are associated with the respective variation effect patterns Ep1 to Ep5. As described above, upon receiving the change start command, the effect supervising unit 202a selects a change effect pattern corresponding to the change pattern from the change effect pattern table Et based on the information indicating the change pattern included in the change start command. To do.

  Here, priority / non-priority for full tank notification or irregular hit notification is defined for each of the fluctuation effect patterns Ep1 to Ep5. Specifically, in the fluctuation effect pattern table Et, the three fluctuation effect patterns Ep3, Ep4, and Ep5 are defined as “priority” with respect to the full tank notification and the irregular hit notification. For this reason, when the pachinko gaming machine 100 is performing full change notification or irregular beating when executing the variable effect indicated by the variable effect patterns Ep3, Ep4, Ep5, it outputs a full tank notification or irregular strike sound. Stop.

  On the other hand, in the variation effect pattern table Et, the two variation effect patterns Ep1 and Ep2 are defined as “non-priority” for full tank notification, irregular hit notification, and the like. For this reason, when the pachinko gaming machine 100 is performing full change notification or irregular beating when executing the variable effect indicated by the variable effect patterns Ep1 and Ep2, the output of the full tank notification or irregular beating sound is continued as it is. To do.

  Here, it can be arbitrarily determined by the manufacturer of the pachinko gaming machine 100 which one of the variation effects is determined as “priority” with respect to the full tank notification or the irregular hit notification. For example, as a variation effect determined as “priority” for full tank notification, irregular hit notification, etc., as shown in FIG. 26, an effect capable of accepting an operation from a player (hereinafter referred to as “operation acceptance effect”). And effects using sound effects (especially effects that suggest the degree of expectation for jackpots by sound effects), and fluctuation effects (so-called "" A highly reliable performance ”).

  In addition, the vibration notification and the magnetic notification are prioritized or equivalent to the effect defined as “priority” with respect to the full tank notification and the irregular hit notification. That is, the pachinko gaming machine 100 stably reports without any influence of any effects when performing vibration notification or magnetic notification.

(About operation of pachinko gaming machine of embodiment 2)
Here, the operation (notification operation and effect operation) of the pachinko gaming machine 100 according to the second embodiment will be described. FIG. 26 is a timing chart showing the operation of the pachinko gaming machine according to the second embodiment. At time t51 in FIG. 26, the pachinko gaming machine 100 detects that an irregular hit has been made. In this case, the pachinko gaming machine 100 issues the irregular hit notification from the time t51 when the irregular hit is detected. For example, at this time, the pachinko gaming machine 100 displays a message such as “It is irregular” on the image display unit 104 (see FIG. 26C). In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 100 outputs a sound such as “It is an irregular stroke” from the speaker 254 (see FIG. 26D).

  At time t52 after time t51, the pachinko gaming machine 100 performs a jackpot lottery and starts displaying a special symbol and a decorative symbol in a variable manner, and starts a variable effect in accordance with the variable display. When the variation effect is started, an image for variation effect is displayed on the image display unit 104 (see FIG. 26A), or a sound for variation effect is output from the speaker 254 (see FIG. 26B). .

  As the variation effect starting from the time t52, “normal variation (variation effect of the variation effect pattern Ep1 in FIG. 25)” was selected. Therefore, the pachinko gaming machine 100 displays an image for “normal variation” and outputs a sound for “normal variation”. As shown in FIG. 25, “normal fluctuation” is determined as “non-priority” with respect to a full tank notification or irregular hit notification. Thereby, the pachinko gaming machine 100 continues the irregular hit notification even when “normal fluctuation” is started. At time t53 when a predetermined period has elapsed from time t52, the pachinko gaming machine 100 stops displaying the special symbol, and also ends the “normal variation” and stops displaying the decorative symbol.

  At time t54 after time t53, the pachinko gaming machine 100 performs a jackpot lottery and starts displaying special symbols and decorative symbols in a varying manner, and starts varying effects in accordance with the varying display. As the variation effect starting from time t54, “operation reception effect (sound effect notice) → reach effect” was selected. For this reason, the pachinko gaming machine 100 displays an image for “operation reception effect (sound effect notice) → reach effect” and outputs a sound for “operation reception effect (sound effect notice) → reach effect”. Yes. “Operation reception effect (sound effect notice) → reach effect” is defined as “priority” for notification as shown in FIG.

  Thereby, the pachinko gaming machine 100 stops the audio output of the irregular hit notification in accordance with the start of “operation reception effect (sound effect notice) → reach effect”. At time t55 when a predetermined period has elapsed from time t54, the pachinko gaming machine 100 stops displaying the special symbol and also ends the “operation reception effect (sound effect notice) → reach effect” and stops displaying the decorative symbol. . Thereafter, at time t56 when a predetermined period (for example, 15 seconds) has elapsed since the last irregular hit was detected, the pachinko gaming machine 100 ends the irregular strike notification and hides the irregular strike notification image, The output of the voice for anomaly beating notification is stopped.

  In the above example, the pachinko gaming machine 100 stops the irregular beating notification sound from the time t54 when the “operation reception effect (sound effect notice) → reach effect” is started, but is not limited thereto. For example, if the anomaly notification voice is stopped at the start of a specific performance (high-expected performance), the player determines whether the specific performance is highly anticipated or the performance is low-expected at the start of the performance. It may be understood and the player's expectation may be lost. For this reason, for example, in “operation reception effect (sound effect announcement) → reach effect”, if the time when the sound effect is output is between time ta and time tb in FIG. 26, pachinko gaming machine 100 has time ta to time. Only during tb, the anomaly notification voice is stopped (see reference numeral 2601). By doing so, it is possible to maintain the player's expectation by preventing the player from determining whether the effect is a specific effect at the start of the effect.

  As described above, the pachinko gaming machine 100 according to the second embodiment notifies more negatively than when performing abnormality notification during normal times in a period in which abnormality notification and a specific effect are overlapped. Thereby, the pachinko gaming machine 100 can reduce the player's attention to the abnormality notification, make the specific effect easy to enjoy, entertain the specific effect, and improve the interest of the game. For example, the pachinko gaming machine 100 reduces (for example, stops) the abnormality notification sound. Thereby, the pachinko gaming machine 100 makes it easy for the player to hear the sound of the specific effect, prevents the player from overhearing the sound related to the specific effect, and allows the player to entertain the specific effect. The interest can be improved.

  In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 100 can indicate the abnormality notification to the player while enjoying the production by maintaining the display of the abnormality notification as it is during the period in which the abnormality notification and the specific performance are overlapped. . Thereby, the pachinko gaming machine 100 can encourage the player to play an appropriate game, entertain the player, and improve the fun of the game.

  In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 100 notifies the abnormality notification provided as a so-called “got countermeasure” such as vibration notification and magnetic notification without interruption depending on the performance. Thereby, the pachinko gaming machine 100 can entertain the performance when it is not an illegal act while preventing the illegal act, and can improve the interest of the game.

  As described above, according to the gaming machine according to the present invention, it is possible to entertain the player even when abnormality notification is being performed, and to prevent a decrease in interest.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 100 Pachinko machine 101 Game board 104 Image display part 105 1st starting port (starting area)
106 Second start opening (starting area)
109 Grand prize opening 201 Main control unit 202 Production control unit

Claims (3)

Special game determination means for determining whether or not to perform a special game advantageous to the player by passing the game ball through the starting area on the game board;
Based on the determination result of the special game determining means, an effect selecting means for selecting an effect to be executed from a plurality of effects prepared in advance;
Effect execution means for executing the effect selected by the effect selection means;
First abnormality detecting means for detecting a first abnormality of the own machine;
A second abnormality detecting means for detecting a second abnormality determined as an abnormality more serious than the first abnormality;
Informing means for informing the detected abnormality when an abnormality is detected by at least one of the first abnormality detecting means or the second abnormality detecting means;
With
The production execution means
A production sound corresponding to the selected production is output at a predetermined production volume,
The notification means includes
Whether or not the first abnormality is informed when a specific effect is executed among the plurality of effects during the notification, by outputting a sound corresponding to the detected abnormality at a predetermined notification volume and informing. Having a notification presence / absence determining means for determining
When it is determined by the notification presence / absence determining means that the first abnormality is notified, the sound volume of the sound corresponding to the first abnormality is smaller than the predetermined notification volume and the specific effect is produced. Notify the volume lower than the volume, or do not output the sound according to the detected abnormality,
When notifying of said 2nd abnormality, it alert | reports by the fixed alerting | reporting aspect irrespective of the said specific production, The gaming machine characterized by the above-mentioned.   The notification means displays an image corresponding to the detected abnormality and outputs a sound corresponding to the detected abnormality to notify, and the specific effect is executed during the notification of the first abnormality. In addition, while displaying the image corresponding to the first abnormality, the notification volume of the sound corresponding to the first abnormality is set to be lower than the predetermined notification volume and lower than the effect volume of the specific effect. The game machine according to claim 1, wherein the game machine is configured not to output a sound corresponding to the detected abnormality.   The notification means displays an image corresponding to the detected abnormality and outputs a sound corresponding to the detected abnormality to notify the first abnormality when the specific effect is being executed. When detected, an image corresponding to the first abnormality is displayed, and the sound volume of the sound corresponding to the first abnormality is made smaller than the predetermined sound volume and smaller than the effect volume of the specific effect. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the game machine is configured to notify the user, or not to output a sound corresponding to the detected abnormality.

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