JP2016093451A - Pinball game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a pinball game machine that can immediately start preparing for a game by preliminarily detecting a player's will to play the game.SOLUTION: The pinball game machine includes player-waiting presentation control means for letting a player-waiting presentation (demonstration displays depending on models) performed when a player-waiting presentation start condition is established, and letting the player-waiting presentation finished when a player-waiting presentation finish condition is established. The player-waiting presentation control means enables changes in settings (setting enabled notification) related to the game during the player-waiting presentation is being performed, and continuously enables the changes in settings, even after a player-waiting presentation finish condition is established, till a prescribed condition is established.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 8A

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a ball game machine.

  In a conventional gaming machine, it is determined whether or not the gaming machine is currently in operation based on signals detected from each sensor. There is something to switch to.

  For example, the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1 sets the pause signal to “ON” when all of the status signals such as the ball lending signal and the symbol rotating signal are “OFF”. Further, the in-rest signal is branched to the delay circuit, and after delaying for a predetermined time, the power saving mode is started. In the power saving mode, the power supply to the top light, lamp decoration, etc. provided in the gaming machine is stopped (Patent Document 1, paragraphs 0012 to 0017, FIGS. 3 and 4).

  Further, even in a gaming machine that does not have a power saving mode, when a predetermined time elapses after the player stops the game, the display device is generally switched to a demonstration screen display.

  For example, the gaming machine described in Patent Document 2 starts a demo display process when a change command and a type command are not received, and executes a demo screen display process when a demo command is received. By executing this process, the display of the demo screen is started on the symbol display device. After that, when the display control apparatus receives the change command, the demonstration end command setting process is started, and when the demonstration end command is further received, the demonstration screen is ended (Patent Document 2, paragraphs 0223, 0250, FIGS. 26 and 27).

JP 2003-135684 A JP 2010-154905 A

  However, in recent years, there has been a conspicuous game machine that does not start immediately when a player starts to launch a game ball and does not start changing symbols. Therefore, in a gaming machine in which the display of the demo screen is terminated when the change command is received, there is a player who feels uncomfortable that the demo screen continues. In addition, there is a system that can confirm the player's seat using infrared rays or the like, but it is expensive and cannot determine whether or not the player is willing to play the game.

  The present invention has been made in view of such circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a ball game machine capable of judging a game situation and preparing for a game.

  A first aspect of the present invention is a ball game machine comprising display means capable of displaying information relating to a game and control means for performing control relating to the progress of the game, and a customer waiting effect start condition is established while the progress of the game is stopped A customer waiting effect control means for executing the customer waiting effect when the customer waiting effect is ended during execution of the customer waiting effect, and the customer waiting effect control means for ending the customer waiting effect. The setting relating to the game can be changed during the execution of the customer waiting effect, and after the customer waiting effect end condition is satisfied, the setting can be continuously changed until the predetermined condition is satisfied. To do.

  According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the bullet ball game machine according to the first aspect, the predetermined condition is that the game ball starts and wins.

  According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the ball game machine according to the first or second aspect of the present invention, the ball lending operation means is operated when a player borrows a game ball, and the ball lending operation means sets the waiting condition effect end condition. It is characterized by being operated.

  According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in the ball game machine according to the first to third aspects of the invention, the launching means for launching a game ball and a touch sensor for detecting contact of the player with the launching means, The condition is that the touch sensor is turned on.

  According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, in the ball game machine according to the first to fourth aspects of the present invention, a game area into which the launched game ball can flow, and a specific point passing at a position before the game ball enters the game area. A detection sensor, and the customer waiting effect end condition is to turn on the specific point passage detection sensor.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to make a preparation regarding a game by judging the situation of the game.

The perspective view of the front side which shows the external appearance of the pachinko game machine which concerns on embodiment. The perspective view of the back side which shows the external appearance of the pachinko machine of FIG. The front view of the game board of the pachinko machine of FIG. The block diagram which shows the structure of the control apparatus of the pachinko game machine of FIG. The figure (front view) explaining the winning apparatus containing a probability change transfer determination part. The figure (perspective view) explaining the prize-winning apparatus containing a probability change transfer determination part. The figure explaining the content of the special game by jackpot type. The timing chart explaining operation | movement of an attacker and a distribution part. The timing chart (1) explaining a customer waiting state. The timing chart (2) explaining a customer waiting state. (A) Example of illegal prohibition display, (b) Example of company logo display. (A) Model-specific demonstration display (movable body operation), (b) Game start preparation screen example. (A) Model-specific demonstration display (movable body operation), (b) Game start suggesting effect example. (A) Example of symbol stop display, (b) Example of symbol stop display (setting notification), (c) Example of model-specific demonstration display. (A) Example of setting screen, (b) Example of volume adjustment screen. The flowchart which shows the game management process performed by the main control side. The flowchart which shows the special symbol management process in FIG. The flowchart which shows the special symbol change start process in FIG. 11 (the first half). FIG. 12 is a flowchart (second half) showing special symbol variation start processing in FIG. 11. FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing a special electric accessory management process in FIG. 10. The flowchart which shows the main process performed by the sub-control side. The flowchart which shows the received command analysis process in FIG. The flowchart which shows the main scenario update process in FIG. 14 (the first half). The flowchart (second half) which shows the main scenario update process in FIG. The flowchart which shows the timer interruption process performed by the sub-control side.

  First, an outline of the ball game machine of the present embodiment will be described.

  The ball game machine of the present embodiment is a ball game machine comprising display means capable of displaying information relating to a game and control means for performing control relating to the progress of the game. A customer waiting effect control means for executing a customer waiting effect when an effect start condition is satisfied, and ending the customer waiting effect when a customer waiting effect end condition is satisfied during execution of the customer waiting effect; The waiting effect control means can change the setting relating to the game during the execution of the customer waiting effect, and can continue to change the setting until the predetermined condition is satisfied even after the customer waiting effect end condition is satisfied. It is characterized by doing.

  In the ball game machine of the present embodiment, the customer waiting effect control means causes the customer waiting effect to be executed when a customer waiting effect start condition is satisfied, for example, when a predetermined time elapses after the change of the symbol stops. The customer waiting effect control means ends the customer waiting effect when the customer waiting effect end condition is satisfied during the customer waiting effect.

  Since the setting related to the game can be changed during execution of the customer waiting effect, the volume can be adjusted by the player performing a predetermined operation. Further, even after the customer waiting effect ending condition is satisfied and the customer waiting effect is ended, the setting can be continuously changed until the predetermined condition is satisfied. Thereby, it is possible to realize a bullet ball game machine capable of judging the game situation and preparing for the game.

  In the ball game machine according to the present embodiment, it is preferable that the predetermined condition is that the game ball starts and wins.

  In the present embodiment, the setting can be changed after the customer waiting effect is finished until the game ball wins a start prize. As the game ball starts to win, the special symbol starts to change, so the change of the setting can be stopped and the display area can be used for production.

  In addition, the ball game machine according to the present embodiment includes a ball lending operation unit that is operated when a player borrows a game ball, and the ball lending operation unit is operated according to the customer waiting effect end condition. It is preferable.

  In this embodiment, the customer waiting effect end condition is the operation of a ball lending operation means (ball lending button described later) operated when borrowing a game ball. Therefore, when the player operates the ball lending operation means, The waiting production ends. As a result, the customer waiting effect ends before the game ball enters the game area, so that the player will not be dissatisfied when starting the game.

  The bullet ball game machine according to the present embodiment includes a launching unit that launches a game ball, and a touch sensor that detects contact of the player with the launching unit. It may be turned on.

  In the present embodiment, instead of or in addition to the above-described waiting condition for the effect of waiting for a customer, when the touch sensor is turned on when the player touches the shooting means (a shooting handle described later), the waiting for the waiting effect is ended. To. This also ends the waiting-for-customer effect at a relatively early stage before the game ball enters the game area, so that the player is not dissatisfied when starting the game.

  The bullet ball game machine according to the present embodiment includes a game area into which the launched game ball can flow, and a specific point passage detection sensor disposed at a position before the game ball enters the game area. The customer waiting effect end condition may be set to turn on the specific point passage detection sensor.

  In this embodiment, the specific point passage detection sensor is arranged at a position before the game ball enters the game area. Then, instead of or in addition to the above-mentioned customer waiting effect end condition, the specific point passage detection sensor is turned on before the player starts to launch the game ball and the game ball enters the game area. Try to produce a waiting. In other words, since the waiting-for-customer effect ends at least before the game ball starts and wins, the player will not be dissatisfied when starting the game.

  Next, the configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine 1 includes a rectangular outer frame 2, and a front frame 3 and a front door 5 that are pivotally attached to the outer frame 2 so as to be opened and closed. The front frame 3 has a frame shape, and a game board 4 (see FIG. 3) can be attached to the opening. Further, a glass plate 6 is fitted in the central portion of the front door 5 so that the game board 4 can be visually recognized from the outside.

  Speakers 7 are provided on the left and right sides of the upper part of the front door 5. The speaker 7 is a sound output unit that outputs the effect sound effect accompanying the game to the outside. In addition, frame decoration LEDs 8 are provided on the left and right sides and the upper part of the front door 5. The frame decoration LED 8 is a decoration part in which the LED emits light and blinks in conjunction with the effect of the game.

  A front plate 9 is provided on the lower side of the front door 5, and a left end portion thereof is pivotally attached to the front frame 3 so as to be openable. The front plate 9 is provided with a launch handle 10 for operating the launch mechanism, an upper storage tray 11 for storing game balls, a lower storage tray 12 and the like. The launching handle 10 corresponds to the launching means of the present invention, and a touch sensor for detecting the player's contact is provided inside thereof.

  Further, a left effect button 13a and a center effect button 13b that can be operated when the built-in lamp is lit are provided on the surface portion of the upper storage dish 11. The production buttons 13a and 13b are given an opportunity for operation during the game, and the production can be changed by pressing the buttons.

  Furthermore, the direction key part 14, the ball lending button 15a, and the card discharge button 15b are provided on the surface portion of the upper storage dish 11. The direction key unit 14 includes up / down / left / right direction keys and a center determination key, and is mainly used to select and determine various game settings.

  The ball lending button 15a is a button operated when the player borrows a game ball, and the card discharge button 15b is a button operated when returning the prepaid card. The ball lending button 15a corresponds to the ball lending operation means of the present invention.

  FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the back side of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment.

  As shown in FIG. 2, a frame-like back mechanism board 16 that holds down the game board 4 from the back side is attached to the back surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1. A game ball storage tank 17 for storing game balls supplied from a game ball supply device (not shown) of the pachinko hall side island facility is provided on the upper side of the back mechanism board 16.

  A game ball payout device 19 for paying out game balls is provided at the inclined lower end of the tank rail 18 for drawing out the balls from the game ball storage tank 17. Furthermore, an external terminal board 21 for electrically connecting to a hall computer (see FIG. 4) that manages all gaming machines in the pachinko hall is provided at a corner portion of the back mechanism board 16. Is housed and provided.

  In addition, a transparent back cover 23 mounted on the back side of the game board 4 is provided substantially at the center of the back mechanism board 16, and transparent effect control in which the effect control board 25 is accommodated in the back cover 23. A substrate case 25a and a transparent liquid crystal control substrate case 26a that houses the liquid crystal control substrate 26 are provided.

  A volume switch 31 is provided at an intermediate portion between the effect control board 25 and the liquid crystal control board 26. The volume can be set in 10 steps by rotating the knob.

  A transparent main control board case 24a that houses the main control board 24 is provided below the liquid crystal control board case 26a. The main control board 24 controls the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in an integrated manner. Since the main control board 24 is connected to various switches and sensors, it receives these detection signals and performs various processes.

  The main control board 24 is provided with a RAM clear switch 27. By turning on the power while pressing down the RAM clear switch 27, the stored contents of the RAM area are erased, and the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in the initial state.

  The effect control board 25 receives various control commands transmitted from the main control board 24, and controls the effects by the panel decoration LED 35 or the liquid crystal display device 36, for example, based on the control commands.

  Below the main control board case 24a, a transparent power supply board case 28a containing a power supply board 28 and a transparent payout control board case 29a containing a payout control board 29 are disposed.

  Further, at a position corresponding to the launch handle 10, a launch control board 30 is provided on the rear side of a game ball launcher (not shown) provided with a strike rod for hitting the game ball and a launch motor for driving the hit ball. .

  Next, with reference to FIG. 3, the game board 4 of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the game board 4 is formed of a substantially square panel, and the game area 4a on the board surface includes a center ornament body 34a and a left corner ornament body 34b fixed to the front surface of the decorative board 4b with screws or the like. Further, it is defined by a member such as the right corner ornament 34c. The decorative bodies 34a to 34c are each formed by integral molding by injection molding using a hard resin material such as polycarbonate.

  A plurality of panel decoration LEDs 35 are arranged on the center decoration body 34a. The board decoration LED 35 is a decoration unit that enhances the effect by changing the light emission color and the light emission mode in accordance with the symbol change display and the notice display in each game.

  An opening is formed in the center of the game board 4, and the display screen of the liquid crystal display device 36 is disposed in the opening. The liquid crystal display device 36 is a display that displays various effects such as a pattern on which various numbers, characters, and the like are drawn, a background image, and reach according to the game. The liquid crystal display device 36 corresponds to display means of the present invention.

  An effect gate 40a is arranged in the approximate center of the upper part of the center ornament 34a. The effect gate 40a is a gate used for a specific effect during the game. In the case of this specific effect, if the player wins the game ball with the aim of the effect gate 40a, the effect will be further developed, and the player will be in an advantageous state.

  In addition, a normal symbol start gate 40b is arranged on the upper right side of the second big prize device 39b described later. The normal symbol start gate 40b is a winning device that triggers the start of a normal symbol. A lottery is performed when the game ball passes through the normal symbol start gate 40b, and the normal symbol changes in the normal symbol display device 43b described later.

  A movable body 37a that moves in the vertical direction is disposed on the center decoration body 34a. Since the movable body 37a is normally in a position where it is hardly visible, the hidden portion is indicated by a broken line. A movable body 37b having a dragon head shape is disposed on the right side of the center ornament 34a.

  Both of the movable bodies 37a and 37b operate according to the effects in the game and the expectation level of the big hit. The pachinko gaming machine 1 is provided with a plurality of movable bodies in addition to the movable bodies 37a and 37b, which are omitted in the drawing.

  A stage member 33 is disposed below the center decorative body 34a. The game ball guided here falls after swinging the central part of the stage, but the game ball that has passed through the groove in the center has a structure that makes it easy to win a first special symbol starting port 38a described later. .

  Below the stage member 33, a start winning device 38 including a first special symbol start port 38a and a second special symbol start port 38b is arranged. The game balls flowing down the game area 4a win the first special symbol start port 38a or the second special symbol start port 38b, and a lottery is performed, and the special symbol display device 43a described later displays the variation of the special symbol. The In addition, the liquid crystal display device 36 also performs a variable display of decorative symbols corresponding to the special symbols.

  In the following, the special symbol that starts the variable display by winning at the first special symbol starting port 38a is the special symbol 1 (special symbol 1), and the special symbol that starts changing display by winning the second special symbol starting port 38b. The symbol is called special symbol 2 (special symbol 2).

  The second special symbol start port 38b is provided with an opening / closing member, and when the opening / closing member is opened, the game ball is easily won. The above open / close member is opened a predetermined number of times for a predetermined time when a normal symbol lottery is won. Hereinafter, a device that combines the second special symbol start opening 38b and the opening / closing member may be referred to as an ordinary electric accessory (electric tulip or abbreviated “electric chew”).

  Below the start winning device 38, a first big winning device 39a is arranged. The first grand prize winning device 39a has an opening / closing door into which a game ball can enter when it falls to the front side. Further, as will be described in detail later, a second big prize device 39b is arranged on the right side of the start prize device 38.

  The special winning devices 39a and 39b are special winning devices that are opened for a predetermined time in a special game generated when a special symbol lottery is won, that is, a big win. A lot of prize balls can be obtained by winning a game ball in a big prize opening (not shown) inside the big prize devices 39a and 39b.

  The winning device 49 including the second big winning device 39b includes a probability change transition determining unit. The probability change transition determination unit is configured to shift to a probability variation state (hereinafter also referred to as probability variation) after the special game is finished by passing the game ball, and to be in a probability variation state even if the game ball passes. It has a non-specific area that is not migrated.

  In the present embodiment, the shape of the probability variation transition determination unit is covered with a sheet so that it cannot be visually recognized, and thus is indicated by a broken line. In the following, the first big prize device 39a may be called the attacker 1, and the second big prize device 39b may be called the attacker 2.

  A special symbol display device 43a and a normal symbol display device 43b are arranged on the upper right side of the game area 4a. The special symbol display device 43a is composed of two 7-segment LEDs (left and middle), and changes the special symbol in response to winning in the special symbol start ports 38a and 38b, and displays the lottery result. In addition, the remaining one (right) displays the number of reserved balls of special symbols and normal symbols and the short-time state.

  The normal symbol display device 43b is a display composed of a plurality of LEDs. The normal symbol is started by the winning of the normal symbol start gate 40b, and the lottery result is displayed by turning on the LED.

  On the left side of the game area 4a, a windmill 41 that changes the flow direction of the game ball and a large number of game nails (not shown) are arranged. In addition, a plurality of general winning ports 42 are arranged below the game area 4a. When a game ball wins the general winning opening 42, a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out.

  On the leftmost side of the game area 4a, a guide rail 44 extending in a substantially vertical direction is arranged to guide the game ball launched by the launch mechanism to the game area 4a. The guide rail 44 is composed of two metal strip-shaped outer and inner guide rails 44a and 44b.

  A space extending in the vertical direction between the two outer and inner guide rails 44a and 44b forms a launch passage 45 through which a game ball launched from the launch mechanism passes. At the upper end of the inner guide rail 44b, a return ball prevention piece 46 that allows the shot ball to pass in the launch direction (the game area 4a side) and prevents the return ball (the launch path 45 side) from passing is provided. ing.

  Further, a specific point passage detection sensor 47 is disposed at the exit portion of the launch passage 45. This is a ball detection sensor that detects a game ball launched into the game area 4a immediately before it. Finally, an outer ball collection port 48 and a ball approach portion for introducing the outer ball into the outer ball collection port 48 are formed at the lowermost portion of the inner guide rail 44b.

  FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the control device of the pachinko gaming machine 1. In FIG. 4, the configuration of a relay board for relaying signals and some members not related to the present invention are omitted.

  This control device is mainly configured of a main control board 24 that comprehensively controls the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1 and an effect control board 25 that receives commands from the main control board 24 and controls the effects. The power supply board 28 is connected to each board including the main control board 24, receives an AC voltage 24V from an external power supply, converts it to a DC voltage, and supplies it to each board.

  The main control board 24 includes a main control board CPU 241, a ROM 242, and a RAM 243 therein. The main control board side CPU 241 is a so-called processor unit, and performs a lottery process for determining whether or not to generate a big hit, creates a control command from information on the determined variation pattern and stop symbol, and transmits it to the effect control board 25. Process. The CPU 241 corresponds to the control means of the present invention.

  The ROM 242 is a storage unit that stores a control program describing a series of gaming machine control procedures, control data, and the like. The RAM 243 is a storage unit having a work area for temporarily storing data set by the processing of the main control board side CPU 241.

  The main control board 24 includes a start winning opening sensor 38c, a large winning opening sensor 39c, a starting gate passage sensor 40c, a general winning opening sensor 42c, a specific point passage detection sensor 47, a magnetic sensor 50, a radio wave sensor 51, a vibration sensor 52, and the like. The specific area sensor 56c is connected and can receive a detection signal of each sensor.

  The magnetic sensor 50 is a sensor that detects magnetism when a magnet or the like is brought close to the pachinko gaming machine 1. The radio wave sensor 51 is a sensor that detects strong radio waves emitted to the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the vibration sensor 52 is a sensor that detects strong vibration given to the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  Further, a special symbol display device 43a and a normal symbol display device 43b are connected to the main control board 24, and random number information acquired by the main control board side CPU 241 through a lottery process is transmitted to each of the symbol display devices 43a and 43b. .

  Further, the main control board 24 is connected to an external terminal board 21 having terminals for connecting to the outside of the pachinko gaming machine 1. Various information such as a big hit in a game, the number of winnings, and the number of games is transmitted from the main control board 24 to the hall computer via the external terminal board 21.

  Further, a payout control board 29 is connected to the main control board 24. Since the lower storage tray full sensor 12c and the front door opening sensor 20 are connected to the payout control board 29, when these sensors detect an abnormality, a detection signal is transmitted from the payout control board 29 to the main control board 24. The

  To the payout control board 29, the game ball payout device 19 and the launch control board 30 (further connected to the launcher 10a) are connected. Detection information of the touch sensor of the launching device 10a is transmitted to the main control board 24. The main control board 24 determines whether or not a game is currently being performed from the detection information.

  Next, the effect control board 25 includes an effect control board side CPU 251, a ROM 252 and a RAM 253 therein. The effect control board side CPU 251 is a so-called processor unit, receives a control command transmitted from the main control board 24, and performs processing for controlling various effects based on the control command. The CPU 251 corresponds to the customer waiting effect control means of the present invention.

  The ROM 252 is a storage unit that stores a control program describing a series of effect control procedures, effect data, and the like. Moreover, RAM253 is a memory | storage part provided with the work area which memorize | stores temporarily the data set by the process of the production control board side CPU251.

  Speaker 7, frame decoration LED 8, abnormality notification LED 32, panel decoration LED 35, position detection sensor 55 c, left effect button 13 a, center effect button 13 b, and direction key unit 14 are connected to effect control board 25. Thereby, the production control board 25 controls the sound effect of the speaker 7, operation | movement of each LED, etc., and is raising the production effect, for example. The abnormality notification LED 32 is an LED provided on the back surface (the effect control board 25) of the pachinko gaming machine 1, and notifies that a specific abnormality has occurred.

  The position detection sensor 55c is a sensor that detects the position of the distribution unit in the probability variation transition determination unit described later. In addition, when the player pushes down the effect buttons 13a and 13b during the effective period, a detection signal is transmitted to the effect control board 25, and the effect displayed on the liquid crystal display device 36 changes.

  A liquid crystal control board 26 is connected to the effect control board 25. The liquid crystal control board 26 receives a command from the effect control board 25 and performs display control of the liquid crystal display device 36.

  The liquid crystal control board 26 includes a liquid crystal control CPU 261, a liquid crystal control ROM 262, a liquid crystal control RAM 263, a video display processor VDP 264, an image data ROM 265, and a VRAM 266 therein.

  The liquid crystal control CPU 261 is a so-called processor unit, and generates liquid crystal control data necessary for performing display control based on the liquid crystal control command received from the effect control board 25. The data is output to the video display processor VDP 264.

  The liquid crystal control ROM 262 is a storage unit that stores a program that describes the operation procedure of the liquid crystal control CPU 261, and the liquid crystal control RAM 263 is a storage unit that functions as a work area or a buffer memory.

  The video display processor VDP 264 is a processor that performs image processing of image data displayed on the liquid crystal display device 36. The image data ROM 265 is a storage unit that stores image data necessary for the video display processor VDP 264 to perform image processing. The VRAM 266 is a storage unit that temporarily stores image data processed by the video display processor VDP 264. is there.

  With the above configuration, the liquid crystal control board 26 performs image processing based on the liquid crystal control command transmitted from the effect control board 25, and displays effect images and moving images on the liquid crystal display device 36.

  Next, with reference to FIGS. 5A and 5B, the winning device 49 including the probability variation transition determination unit of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described. The probability variation transition determination unit is in the prize winning device 49 including the second large prize winning device 39b and the normal symbol start gate 40b, and makes a determination regarding the right acquisition of the probability variation transition.

  In the present embodiment, in the special game, the player is right-handed. Accordingly, the game ball flows down from the upper right part of the winning device 49. Then, the game ball passes through the vicinity of the normal symbol start gate 40b and reaches the second grand prize device 39b. In addition, the game ball that has passed through the normal symbol start gate 40b is guided toward the second grand prize device 39b by the ball guiding portion 53 (see FIG. 5B).

  The second big prize winning device 39b has an opening / closing door, and a game ball can enter inside when the opening / closing door is retracted backward. The game balls that have been entered are detected by the big prize opening sensor 39c and counted as the number of prizes received by the second big prize winning device 39b. The game ball then proceeds in the direction of the probability change transition determination unit 54. The big prize opening sensor is also inside the first big prize winning device 39a.

  On the other hand, when the open / close door projects forward, the game ball cannot enter the inside of the second big prize device 39b. In this case, the game ball can pass through the upper part of the open / close door, and the game ball is guided in the direction of the second special symbol starting port 38b.

  The probability variation transition determination unit 54 is initially one passage, but is finally distributed to the left specific area 56 or the right non-specific area 57. The distribution unit 55 provided in the middle of the passage is movable in the left-right direction, and the position information is transmitted to the effect control board 25 by the position detection sensor 55c. In FIG. 5B, the distribution unit 55 is omitted.

  The probability change determination unit 54 determines the right acquisition of right change transfer in a special round during the special game (sixth round in the present embodiment). Although details will be described later, when winning per probability variation symbol, after the end of the special game, it shifts to a probability variation mode in which the jackpot probability is set high. For this reason, in the special round, the specific area 56 is opened for a period of time that allows the game ball to pass.

  When the specific area 56 is in the open state, the sorting unit 55 is moved to the right side, and when in the closed state, the specific area 56 is moved to the left side. In the present embodiment, the specific area 56 is opened in the sixth round so that the right of probability change can be acquired.

  On the other hand, in the case of winning per non-probable variation symbol, basically, it is not permitted to enter the probability variation mode after the special game ends. However, since the allocating unit 55 operates in the same manner as when winning per probability variation symbol, the specific area 56 is opened for a very short time (0.08 seconds).

  Further, as shown in FIG. 5B, the specific area 56 and the non-specific area 57 are provided with ball detection sensors 56c and 57c, respectively, and a ball detection signal is transmitted to the main control board 24 when a game ball passes. It is like that. These ball detection sensors count the number of discharged balls discharged from the second big winning device 39b.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 6A, the jackpot type of the pachinko gaming machine 1 and the contents of the special game will be described.

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 has two types of hits: a hit based on a probability variation symbol (for example, a symbol of “3” and “7”) and a hit based on a non-probability variation symbol (for example, a symbol other than “3” and “7”). . The special game based on the probability variation pattern is composed of 13 rounds (see FIG. 6A (a)). Further, after the completion, the gaming state becomes the probability variation mode.

  It is well known that the probability variation mode continues until the next jackpot occurrence, but in this embodiment, the number of times is limited, and the game ends when a predetermined number of games (100 times) are performed. At this time, not only the winning probability is high, but the opening / closing member of the ordinary electric accessory is frequently opened (with the electric chew support), so that the game ball is easy to start and win.

  When a probability variation symbol occurrence occurs, a pre-start interval is first performed. This consists of a jackpot display of 6000 ms (6.0 seconds) and an attacker suggestion display of 6000 ms. The attacker suggesting display indicates an attacker used in the special game. In particular, the player is instructed to make a right strike for reasons such as a round in which the attacker 2 (second big prize device 39b) arranged on the right side of the board is used.

  Thereafter, the first round starts. In the first round, the operation time of the open / close door is 29000 ms (29.0 seconds), and the attacker to be used is the attacker 1 (first grand prize winning device 39a). At this time, “Round 01” is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 36 as a round display. In addition, a “battle” effect is executed as a video. In the first round, a battle between the main character and the opponent character starts. At this stage, the winner is not known, but one is selected from a plurality of characters having different strengths, for example. It is to be noted that the production buttons 13a and 13b are used to decide on the first and last attack, or to produce the revival of the main character once defeated.

  When the opening / closing door operation time (opening time) ends, the remaining ball discharge time of 1980 ms is reached. This is the time for confirming the discharge of the game ball won in the attacker 1, and the number of winnings and the number of discharging until the elapse of this time are regarded as valid. Since the attacker 1 has only the big winning opening sensor 39c, the number of winning and the number of discharging always match.

  Then, after the interval of the first round of 20 ms, the process proceeds to the second round. Since the second to fifth rounds are the same as the first round except that the round display proceeds according to the progress of the rounds, some drawings are omitted.

  The “battle” performance develops as the round progresses, and the victory or defeat is determined by the end of the fifth round. For each probable symbol, the hero defeats the opponent character in this “battle” direction and wins the story. Thereafter, the process proceeds to the sixth round through the remaining ball discharge time and the fifth round interval.

  In the sixth round, unlike the first to fifth rounds, the opening / closing door has an operating time of 15000 ms (15.0 seconds). The attacker to be used is the attacker 2 (second big prize device 39b). Here, the above-described allocating unit 55 operates to open the specific area 56 for a predetermined time.

  Although the round display is the same, the “game instruction effect” is executed as a video. This is a display performed in the first half of the special round per probability variation symbol. Specifically, the location of the attacker 2 is indicated and characters such as “Aim here!” Are displayed. In other words, when the main character wins in the “battle” effect described above, the effect flow is such that the mode shifts to the probability variation mode after the end of the special game.

  When the game ball passes through the specific area 56 (hereinafter also referred to as a V prize), the player can acquire the right to shift to the probability variation mode. Since it takes a long time for the specific area 56 to be in the open state per probability variation symbol, in most cases, the right can be acquired if the player has launched a game ball aiming at the attacker 2.

  Further, the remaining ball discharge time of the sixth round is 4980 ms, and the number of winnings and the number of discharges until the elapse of this time are confirmed. Unlike the attacker 1, the number of discharges is the sum of the game balls that have passed through the specific area 56 and the non-specific area 57, so the remaining ball discharge time is set longer.

  Then, it becomes the interval of the 6th round of 20 ms. Here, the seventh round does not start until it is confirmed that all the game balls entering the attacker 2 are discharged. In other words, in the sixth round, when both the condition that 5000 ms (5.0 seconds), which is the sum of the remaining ball discharge time and the interval time, elapses and the number of winnings and the number of discharges are met, Proceed to round 7.

  In the seventh round, the attacker 1 is used again. The operation time of the door is 29000 ms (29.0 seconds), which is the same as in the first to fifth rounds. The point that the round display proceeds is the same, but “musical song round 1” is performed as an image. This is an effect in which specific music is played.

  Then, after the remaining ball discharge time of 1980 ms and the interval of the seventh round of 20 ms, the process proceeds to the eighth round. Since the eighth to tenth rounds are the same as the seventh round except that the round display proceeds, some of the drawings are omitted. Note that the performance of the music ends by the end of the tenth round.

  Then, after the 10th round interval, the process proceeds to the 11th round. The attacker 1 is also used in each of the 11th to 13th rounds. The opening / closing door operating time and the remaining ball discharge time are the same, and the round display proceeds as the round progresses. In addition, an “episode round” is performed as a video. This is an effect such as introducing episodes of characters appearing in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and continues until the end of the 13th round.

  The 13th round is the final round, and after the opening / closing door is closed, an end interval (ending) of 20000 ms (20.0 seconds), which means the end of the special game, is performed. Although all the attackers are closed, the liquid crystal display device 36 performs ending display and ending video.

  The ending display is a character display such as “Fin” or “probability change mode entry” indicating that the special game has ended. In addition, the ending video is made up of alerts for the capture method, company logo display, and the like. At the end of the end interval, a series of special games per probability variation symbol is completed, and then the game in the probability variation mode is started.

  Next, the non-probable variation per symbol will be described focusing on the differences from the probability variation per symbol. Special games based on non-probable variations are also made up of 13 rounds. In addition, after the end, the gaming state becomes the time reduction mode (see FIG. 6A (b)).

  The short-time mode is a gaming state in which the jackpot probability is low, but the time required for displaying the symbols is reduced. The opening / closing member of the ordinary electric accessory is more frequently opened than in the normal game mode (with electric chew support), and the game ball is easy to start and win. In addition, the time saving mode of the present embodiment ends when a predetermined number of games (100 times) are played.

  The attackers used in the first to fifth rounds, the operating time of the doors, etc. are the same as in the case of per probability variation, but the content of the video is different. Although the video is a “battle” production, since the main character eventually becomes a story of defeating the opponent character, for example, a strong character is selected.

  Here too, the production buttons 13a and 13b are used to produce an effect that restores the protagonist who has been defeated once. However, the defeat of the protagonist is determined by the end of the fifth round, the remaining ball discharge time, After a round interval, proceed to the sixth round.

  Since the sixth round is a round using the attacker 2, it is still a “special round”. However, the operation time of the open / close door is set to 80 ms, which is extremely short compared to the probability variation pattern.

  In this case, even if the player strikes a game ball aiming at the attacker 2, in most cases, the player does not win a V and cannot acquire the right to shift. In other words, the probable variation mode is not given because the main character has lost the above-mentioned “battle” effect.

  Therefore, the video that targets the attacker 2 as per the probability variation pattern is not performed, and the ending video starts as soon as possible. After the remaining ball discharge time of 4980 ms and the interval of the sixth round of 20 ms, the process proceeds to the seventh round. Note that the round display is not performed from the sixth to the thirteenth rounds.

  In the seventh to thirteenth rounds, the attacker 1 is used again. However, since the operation time of the open / close door is 80 ms, the open / close door is in a state of repeatedly opening and closing extremely short. Therefore, even if the player continues to launch the game ball, the player rarely enters the attacker 1.

  In the liquid crystal display device 36, the round display is not performed, and the ending video started in the sixth round is continuously performed. Thereafter, after the remaining ball discharge time of the 13th round which is the final round, the process proceeds to the end interval (ending).

  Since the end interval is 6880 ms (6.88 seconds), it is shorter than the end interval per probability variation symbol, but is set so that the same ending image as that per probability variation symbol ends. This completes a series of special games based on the non-probable variable symbols, and then the game in the time-saving mode starts.

  Finally, a special situation during a special game will be described. In a special game based on the probability variation symbol, the operation time of the open / close door in the sixth round is relatively long. However, if the player does not strike a game ball, the player will not win a V and cannot obtain the right to transition to probability variation. In such a case, it is necessary to shift to a gaming state other than the probability variation mode, but in the present embodiment, a low probability state with electric chew support is set.

  At this time, since there is no restriction on the production, the background displayed on the liquid crystal display device 36 is the same as the probability variation mode. Therefore, the player does not notice that the appearance is in a low probability state.

  On the other hand, in the special game based on the non-probable variable symbol, the operation time of the open / close door in the sixth round is extremely short, but there is a slight possibility that the game ball enters the attacker 2 and further wins a V. In this case, in the present embodiment, a high probability state with electric chew support is obtained. Also in this case, since there is no restriction on the production, the background displayed on the liquid crystal display device 36 is the same as that in the time reduction mode. Therefore, the player is unaware that the appearance is in a high probability state.

  Thereby, the effect after the end of the special game always corresponds to the jackpot type. Regardless of whether or not the game ball has won a V, after that, a pre-determined effect during the round (such as “Music Round 1” per probability variation symbol) and an ending effect (ending display, ending effect) Therefore, for example, even if the “battle” effect is won, the game does not shift to the probability variation mode after the end of the special game.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 6B, the operation of the attacker and the distribution unit will be described.

  First, a normal round (other than the sixth round) attacker operation will be described. Specifically, it is the operation of the door of the attacker 1 (first grand prize winning device 39a), which means an open state when the signal is “ON” and a closed state when the signal is “OFF”.

  As described above, the operation time of the opening / closing door in the normal round is 29.0 seconds, and after the opening / closing door is closed, the remaining ball discharge time of 1.98 seconds and the round interval of 0.02 seconds are advanced to the next round. In the normal round, the distribution unit 55 does not operate.

  Next, an attacker operation of a special round (sixth round) per probability variation symbol will be described. Specifically, it is the operation of the opening / closing door of the attacker 2 (second large winning device 39b). First, in the first half section in the figure, the open / close door operates for a moment (0.08 seconds), but immediately returns to the original state and becomes a closed state (5.32 seconds). Thereafter, the open / close door is actuated again to be in an open state (9.60 seconds). Since the total opening time is as long as 9.68 seconds, it is an opening / closing pattern in which a game ball can easily win the attacker 2.

  The above-described closed state is provided because there is a period during which the distribution unit 55 is in a position (hereinafter referred to as a closed position) where the specific area 56 is closed. If the attacker 2 is opened when the distribution unit 55 is in the closed position, the maximum number of winnings will be reached without winning V and the special round will end. Therefore, such a disadvantage is prevented from occurring.

  Here, the open / close door is closed for 5.32 seconds, but the opening and closing may be repeated. Even if the opening / closing operation is performed, the game ball hardly enters the attacker 2, and it is not mistaken that the opening of the opening / closing door in the special round has been completed.

  In addition, a game instruction effect is performed using this closing time. Thereby, at least when the open / close door is opened for the second time (mainly in the second half section), the player launches a game ball aiming at the attacker 2 and becomes easy to win a V. When the opening time (9.60 seconds) has elapsed, the next round is advanced through a remaining ball discharge time of 4.98 seconds and a round interval of 0.02 seconds.

  Here, the operation of the distribution unit 55 will be described. The allocating unit 55 moves to a position where the specific area 56 is opened (hereinafter referred to as an open position) for 0.02 seconds in synchronization with the first opening of the opening / closing door of the attacker 2. After that, it returns to the closed position for 5.38 seconds and moves to the open position again in synchronization with the second opening of the door. Thereafter, the allocating unit 55 is held in the open position for 14.58 seconds, which is the sum of the second opening time of the attacker 2 and the remaining ball discharge time, and returns to the closed position again.

  The allocating unit 55 performs the same operation in a special round per non-probable variation symbol. That is, the ease of V winning in the special round is determined by the opening / closing pattern of the opening / closing door of the attacker 2. In addition, since it is not necessary to switch the operation of the allocating unit 55 according to the big hit type, the burden on the control can be reduced.

  Next, a description will be given of a special round attacker operation for each non-probable variable symbol. As described above, the operating time (opening time) of the special round opening / closing door is 0.08 seconds per non-probable variable symbol. The opening time is extremely short, and the opening / closing pattern is such that the game ball is difficult to win the attacker 2.

  When this operation time elapses, the next round is advanced through a remaining ball discharge time of 4.98 seconds and a round interval of 0.02 seconds. Since the remaining ball discharge time ends during 5.38 seconds when the distribution unit 55 is in the closed position, even if the game ball passes through the specific area 56 after that, it is not regarded as a valid winning. Therefore, it is very unlikely that the game ball will win V per non-probable variable symbol.

  Next, a timing chart when the pachinko gaming machine 1 shifts from the normal state to the customer waiting state will be described with reference to FIGS. 7A and 7B.

  First, communication of control commands among the touch sensor, the main control board 24, the effect control board 25, and the liquid crystal control board 26 will be described with reference to FIG. 7A. The main control board 24 transmits a “customer waiting demo command” to the effect control board 25 when the change of the symbol is stopped. To be precise, there is no reserved ball when the variation of the special symbol stops. Accordingly, the main control board 24 transmits a “customer waiting demo command” even if the player continues to emit the game ball (“playing” with the touch sensor turned on).

  At this time, the main control board 24 and the effect control board 25 are in a normal state, and the liquid crystal display device 36 executes “A: display before waiting for a customer (design stop display)”. “A: Display before waiting for customer” is a display in a state where the special symbol (decorative symbol) is stopped, and continues for 60 seconds after the game is stopped.

  When 60 seconds have elapsed since the game was stopped, the effect control board 25 transmits a “customer waiting demonstration display command” to the liquid crystal control board 26. Thereby, the liquid crystal control board 26 performs a series of customer waiting effects on the liquid crystal display device 36.

  Although details will be described later, 60 seconds from the game stop is measured in the process performed on the effect control board 25 (see FIGS. 16A and 16B). Also, for example, when the touch sensor is turned off once before 60 seconds elapses and the same player or another player touches the firing handle 10 (touch sensor is turned on), this timer is cleared. , Set again.

  The “B: model-specific demonstration display” executed first is an image and a moving image that are different for each model, and displays, for example, the title and characters of that model. In this embodiment, “B: Model-specific demonstration display” is executed for 40 seconds. At this time, the effect control board 25 operates the movable bodies 37a and 37b in accordance with the effect being displayed.

  Subsequently, “C: Unauthorized prohibition display” is executed. This is a moving image in which screens including characters such as “Goto is a crime!” And “Beware of vicious strategy sales!” Are displayed in order (see FIG. 7C (a)). In the present embodiment, “C: fraud prohibition display” is executed for 20 seconds.

  Next, “D: company logo display” is executed. This is a moving image in which the company logo gradually appears in the center of the screen (see FIG. 7C (b)). In this embodiment, “D: company logo display” is executed for 10 seconds.

  Subsequently, “E: standby screen display (design stop display)” is executed. This displays again the state where the special symbol (decorative symbol) has stopped. “E: Standby screen display” is continued until the liquid crystal control board 26 receives a new “customer waiting demonstration display command”.

  When a predetermined time (90 seconds in this example) has elapsed since the start of “B: model-specific demonstration display”, the effect control board 25 again sends a “customer waiting demonstration display command” to the liquid crystal control board 26. Send. Thereby, in the liquid crystal display device 36, a series of customer waiting effects are executed from the beginning.

  After that, a series of display modes such as “B: model-specific demonstration display”, “C: fraud prohibition display”, “D: company logo display” and “E: standby screen display” every 90 seconds. Is repeated. Although not shown in FIG. 7C, a notification (setting possible notification) that setting change such as volume adjustment is possible is displayed at the bottom of the screen during each display period constituting the customer waiting effect.

  Thereafter, when a person who is going to play the game touches the launch handle 10, the touch sensor is turned on, and a “waiting for customer end command” is transmitted from the main control board 24 to the effect control board 25. Furthermore, since the effect control board 25 that has received this transmits a “normal screen display command” to the liquid crystal control board 26, the display returns to “A: display before waiting for a customer”, which is a normal game screen.

  The opportunity to return to the normal game screen is that the player has operated the ball lending button 15a, or that the player has actually launched the game ball and the first game ball has passed the specific point passage detection sensor 47. There may be. A plurality of opportunities to return to the normal game screen may be provided and used depending on the situation.

  In addition, the setting notification is kept displayed for a predetermined period until the game ball starts to win and the special symbol starts to change or after returning to the normal game screen (see FIG. 8A). As a result, the volume can be adjusted and the character can be selected immediately after launching.

  Next, another example in which the pachinko gaming machine 1 shifts from the normal state to the customer waiting state will be described with reference to FIG. 7B. The main control board 24 is the same as the above example in that the “customer waiting demo command” is transmitted to the effect control board 25 when the change of the pattern stops even when the touch sensor is on. However, even when 60 seconds have elapsed since the start of the customer waiting effect on the liquid crystal display device 36, the touch sensor is on ("playing"), that is, the player continues to emit the game ball. is there.

  In such a case, the effect control board 25 does not transmit the “customer waiting demonstration display command” even if 60 seconds have elapsed since the game was stopped. Then, after a predetermined time (30 seconds in this case) has elapsed since the touch sensor was turned off, the effect control board 25 transmits a “customer waiting demonstration display command” to the liquid crystal control board 26. During this time, the liquid crystal display device 36 executes “A: display before waiting for customer (design stop display)”.

  By adopting such control, at least during the period when the player continues to emit the game ball, the player does not shift to the waiting state, and the player does not feel dissatisfied. The settable notification may be started when 60 seconds have elapsed since the game was stopped, or at a slightly earlier time.

  When the liquid crystal control board 26 receives the “customer waiting demonstration display command”, “B: model-specific demonstration display”, “C: fraud prohibition display”, “D: company logo display” and “E: standby screen display (design stop) Display) "and repeat these displays every 90 seconds.

  Thereafter, when a person who is going to play the game touches the launch handle 10, the touch sensor is turned on, and a “waiting for customer end command” is transmitted from the main control board 24 to the effect control board 25. Further, the effect control board 25 that has received this transmits a “normal screen display command” to the liquid crystal control board 26.

  Before returning to “A: Display before waiting for customers”, a game start suggestion effect (see FIG. 8B) suggesting the start of the game may be executed. For example, when the touch sensor is turned on, the movable bodies 37a and 37b are set to the initial positions, and when the game ball reaches the game area, the game start suggestion effect can be started.

  Next, an example of model-specific demonstration display and game start preparation display will be described with reference to FIG. 8A.

  First, FIG. 8A (a) shows an example of model-specific demonstration display. In the liquid crystal display device 36, a character display of the model name “CR XX story” and a movie introducing characters and stories appearing in the game are executed (partially omitted). The panel decoration LED 35 may be lit or blinking, or the movable body 37a may be lowered. In this way, in the model-specific demonstration display, various effects and actions of movable objects are combined to appeal the appeal of this model to those who are going to play games.

  In addition, a setting possible notification is performed at the bottom of the screen. Specifically, an effect button mark 13a 'appears, and a message "Press the CHANCE button to switch to the setting screen" is displayed. Actually, when the player presses the left effect button 13a, the setting screen (see FIG. 9B) is displayed.

  In the model-specific demonstration display, for example, when a person who is going to play a game touches the launching handle 10 and the touch sensor is turned on, the model-specific demonstration display ends, and the game start preparation display in FIG. Change. This corresponds to “A + setting possible notification” in FIG. 7A and is a state in which the decorative symbols are stopped.

  At this time, the movable body 37a immediately rises and is set to the initial position. On the screen, the settable notification is continued, but it disappears when the game ball starts and wins and the special symbol starts to change.

  Thus, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the player tries to start the game, such as when the touch sensor is turned on, the customer waiting effect (customer waiting state) ends. Therefore, even if the player launches the game ball, the waiting state for the customer does not end and the player will not be dissatisfied. Furthermore, since all the movable bodies are set at the initial position, the player does not mistake the notice effect when starting winning, and the movable bodies do not hinder the fall of the game ball.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 8B, an example of a game start suggestion effect will be described in particular.

  FIG. 8B (a) shows the same model-specific demonstration display as FIG. 8A (a). In the liquid crystal display device 36, the character name “CR XX story” of the model name and the setting possible notification are performed. Further, the panel decoration LED 35 is lit and blinking, and the movable body 37a is lowered.

  Next, when a person who is going to play a game comes into contact with the launch handle 10 and the touch sensor is turned on, for example, the model-specific demonstration display ends, and the display is switched to the display of FIG. 8B (b). This time, the game start suggestion effect that suggests the start of the game is executed without immediately shifting to the above-described game start preparation display. Specifically, the movable body 37b operates, and an effect display for exhaling flame is performed in accordance with this. In addition, a ninja character 59 appears and an effect of jumping while avoiding the flame is performed.

  At this time, the character 59 may display “start!” Or may actually output such sound from the speaker 7. This game start suggestion effect is an effect that is performed after the touch sensor is turned on and before the change of the special symbol starts, and is completed in just a few seconds. Of course, the movable body 37b is set to the initial position at the timing when the game ball starts and wins. Thereafter, the display shifts to the above-described game start preparation display.

  Next, the details of the symbol stop display and the model-specific demonstration display will be described with reference to FIG. 9A.

  FIG. 9A (a) shows an example of symbol stop display. In the liquid crystal display device 36, the background image is displayed and the three decorative symbols 58 are stopped. A part of the background image may be moving. In the lower part of the screen, the name of the current game mode is displayed as “XX mark”.

  Immediately after the change of the special symbol is stopped, the display shown in FIG. 9A (a) is displayed. For example, when 20 seconds have elapsed without the change being resumed, the display shifts to the display shown in FIG. 9A (b). As shown in the figure, the setting possible notification is started at the bottom of the screen. Then, when the player presses the left effect button 13a, the screen is switched to the setting screen (see FIG. 9B).

  Note that the display shown in FIG. 9A (b) is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 36 immediately after returning from the customer waiting state. In the customer waiting state (while B to E in FIGS. 7A and 7B are being displayed), the setting possibility notification is always performed, and the volume and the like can be set. Further, during the period from the return from the customer waiting state until the change of the special symbol starts, the setting change notification is performed to allow the setting change.

  Next, FIG. 9A (c) shows details of the model-specific demonstration display. In the liquid crystal display device 36, the character name “CR XX story”, which is the model name, is displayed. Specifically, as described above, a movie that introduces characters and stories appearing in the game is executed. In addition, since it is in the customer waiting state, a settable notification including the effect button mark 13a 'is always performed.

  Next, an example of a setting screen and a volume adjustment screen will be described with reference to FIG. 9B.

  First, the effect button mark 13a 'is displayed during execution of the settable notification, and when the player presses the left effect button 13a, the screen is switched to various setting screens shown in FIG. 9B (a). In the upper part of the screen, a logo mark and the model name of the pachinko gaming machine 1 are displayed.

  On the left side of the screen, items of “character selection”, “BGM selection”, “volume adjustment”, and “LED adjustment” are listed. Further, since the direction key mark 14 ′ is displayed on the right side of the screen, the player recognizes that any item can be selected using the direction key portion 14.

  Here, the player can move the arrow 60 up and down by operating the up and down keys of the direction key unit 14. In addition, since there is an explanation “decision!” In the center determination button mark, the player selects one of the items with the up key and the down key of the direction key portion 14 and sets with the determination button. To decide.

  For example, when the player selects and decides “volume adjustment”, the screen is switched to the volume adjustment screen of FIG. 9B (b). On the volume adjustment screen, a “volume adjustment” character with a check mark and a speaker mark 61 are displayed at the top of the screen. In addition, a meter 62 with “MIN” being the minimum volume at the left end and “MAX” being the maximum volume at the right end is displayed so that the current volume can be recognized.

  This time, the player can adjust the volume by operating the left and right keys. Also here, since the determination button mark is described as “decision!”, The player decides the volume with the decision button. Thus, the direction key mark 14 ′ and the description are displayed on the screen, so that the player can easily make various settings.

  “Character selection” is to select a character related to a game story, and displays an image of each character to select one. Thereby, the effect which the character selected by the notice, the reach effect, and the effect at the time of the big hit appears is performed.

  In “BGM selection”, background music in the normal gaming state can be selected. In addition, “LED adjustment” enables selection to suppress the light emission when the light emission of the LED is too bright. In addition to this, “game history” and “game method” may be selected.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 10, the game management process performed on the main control side will be described. The game management process described below is a timer interrupt process that is executed for the main loop on the main control side when the power-on process ends normally.

  First, the main control means (main control board 24) performs timer management processing (step S10). The pachinko gaming machine 1 is provided with a plurality of timers such as a special symbol accessory operation timer, which will be described later, and clocks the time relating to the game.

  The main control means manages a number of timers by updating various timers (subtracting the timers) according to the processing state. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S20, and the main control means performs input management processing. This is a process of storing information input to various sensors of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in a winning counter. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S30.

  In step S30, the main control means performs a prize ball management process. This is a process performed when a game ball flowing down the game area of the game board 4 wins the first special symbol starting port 38a or the general winning port 42. For example, the general winning opening sensor 42c inside the general winning opening 42 detects a game ball and transmits a ball detection signal to the main control means.

  When receiving the above signal, the main control means transmits a control signal for paying out a predetermined number of prize balls to the payout control board 29 (further, the game ball payout device 19). At this time, if a special winning opening prize invalid flag, which will be described later, is turned on, a control signal for paying out a winning ball due to winning in the special winning opening is not transmitted and no payout is performed.

  Thereafter, the special winning opening prize invalid flag is set to OFF at a predetermined timing. As the predetermined timing, it is preferable to set the time when a match between the number of winnings and the number of winnings is confirmed (including power-off) or when a special game is finished.

  When receiving the control signal, the game ball payout device 19 pays out a predetermined number of prize balls to the upper storage tray 11 (or the lower storage tray 12 when the upper storage tray 11 is full). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S40.

  In step S40, the main control means performs a normal symbol management process. This is a process performed when a game ball flowing down the game area of the game board 4 passes through the normal symbol start gate 40b. Specifically, the start gate passage sensor 40c inside the normal symbol start gate 40b detects a game ball that has passed through the gate, and transmits a ball detection signal to the main control means.

  When the main control means receives the signal, it obtains a random number for random drawing of normal symbols. A maximum of four lottery random numbers can be stored, and whether or not the lottery random numbers are determined is lottered in the order of storage. Further, the main control means transmits a control signal to the normal symbol display device 43b. In the normal symbol display device 43b, the normal symbol is changed by the blinking of the LED, and the normal symbol is displayed after a predetermined time has elapsed and stopped according to the lottery result. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S50.

  In step S50, the main control means performs a normal electric accessory management process. This is a process for controlling the operation of the ordinary electric accessory according to the lottery result of the ordinary symbol. In the normal symbol management process (step S40), when the normal symbol is stopped in the hit state, the main control means transmits a control signal to the solenoid for the ordinary electric accessory, and the second special symbol start port for a predetermined time. The opening / closing member 38b is opened.

  The main control means controls to close the opening / closing member when the predetermined time has elapsed or when a predetermined upper limit number of game balls have won the second special symbol start opening 38b before the predetermined time has elapsed. A signal is sent to the solenoid for an ordinary electric accessory. Thereby, the opening / closing member is closed.

  In the normal symbol management process, when the normal symbol is stopped in a disengaged manner, the opening / closing member is not opened, and the main control means does nothing and ends the normal electric accessory game process. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S60.

  In step S60, the main control means performs a special symbol management process. This is a process performed when a game ball flowing down the game area of the game board 4 wins the first special symbol start port 38a or the second special symbol start port 38b.

  Although details will be described later, when the start winning port sensor 38c detects a game ball, the start winning port sensor 38c transmits a ball detection signal to the main control means, and the main control means draws a special symbol.

  Further, the main control means transmits a control signal to the special symbol display device 43a. In the special symbol display device 43a, the special symbol is changed by the plurality of LEDs, and the special symbol stops in a manner of hitting or losing according to the lottery result after a predetermined time has elapsed. Furthermore, the variation of the special symbol is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 36 with a decorative symbol that can be surely recognized by the player. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S70.

  Finally, in step S70, the main control means performs a special electric accessory management process. This is a process of controlling the operation of the special electric accessory (large winning device 39) according to the lottery result of the special symbol.

  Although details will be described later, when the special symbol stops in a winning manner, it becomes a so-called big hit and a special game consisting of a plurality of rounds is given to the player. As will be described later, in the special symbol management process (step S60), when the special symbol is stopped in a detaching manner, the special electric accessory management process is immediately terminated. When the special electric accessory management process ends, the game management process also ends.

  Next, the special symbol management process performed in the game management process will be described with reference to FIG. In the special symbol management process, the main control means determines a special symbol operation status (waiting for variation, during variation, during confirmation time), which will be described later, and manages each processing.

  First, the main control means performs a start port check process 1 (step S61). This is to determine the winning of a game ball to the first special symbol start port 38a, store a big hit determination random number or the like in a reserved storage area, and create a reserved look-ahead command if necessary. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S62.

  In step S62, the main control means performs a start port check process 2. Here, the same process as the start opening check process 1 is performed for the winning of the game ball to the second special symbol start opening 38b. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S63.

  Next, the main control means determines whether or not the condition device operation flag is ON (step S63). The condition device is a device that operates when a condition for continuing the big hit is established when the big hit occurs.

  If the condition device operation flag is on, the process proceeds to step S68. If the condition device operation flag is not on, the process proceeds to step S64. That is, steps S64 to S67 are processing in the normal game mode in which no big hit has occurred.

  If the condition device operation flag is not turned on (NO in step S63), the main control means performs special symbol operation status determination (step S64). If the special symbol operation status (hereinafter also referred to as a special symbol operation status) is set to “00H” or “01H”, the special symbol is “waiting for variation”, and the process proceeds to step S65.

  If the special figure operation status is set to “02H”, the special symbol is “changing”, and the process proceeds to step S66. Further, when the special figure operation status is set to “03H”, the special symbol “during confirmation time” is set, and the process proceeds to step S67. Hereinafter, each process of the special figure operation status will be described.

  First, with reference to FIGS. 12A and 12B, the special symbol variation start process performed in the special symbol management process will be described.

  In FIG. 12A, the main control means determines whether or not the special figure 2 reserved ball number is 0 (step S81). When the number of reserved balls in FIG. 2 is 0, the process proceeds to step S82, and when the number of reserved balls in FIG. 2 is not 0, the process proceeds to step S86 (see FIG. 12B).

  If the number of reserved balls in FIG. 2 is 0 (YES in step S81), the main control means determines whether or not the number of reserved balls in special figure 1 is 0 (step S82). When the number of reserved balls in FIG. 1 is 0, the process proceeds to step S83, and when the number of reserved balls in FIG. 1 is not 0, the process proceeds to step S86 (see FIG. 12B).

  If the number of reserved balls in special figure 1 is 0 (YES in step S82), the main control means determines whether or not the special figure operation status is 00H (step S83). Note that “01H” is set as the special figure operation status immediately after the special symbol confirmation time processing (FIG. 11: step S67) is executed.

  When the special figure operation status is “00H”, the special symbol variation start process is terminated, and when the special figure operation status is not “00H” (in the case of “01H”), the process proceeds to step S84.

  If the special figure operation status is not “00H” (NO in step S83), the main control means transmits a customer waiting demonstration command (step S84). The “customer waiting demonstration command” is sent from the main control means (main control board 24) to the sub-control means (when the number of held balls in both FIG. 1 and FIG. 2 is 0 and the special figure operation status is “01H”). It is transmitted toward the production control board 25). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S85.

  In step S85, the main control means sets 00H as the special figure operation status. With this set, the special symbol variation start process ends, but thereafter, in the special symbol variation start process, the process of “YES” in the determination of step S83 is repeated unless pending information is generated.

  When the determinations in step S81 and step S82 are “NO”, the main control means subtracts 1 from the number of reserved balls shown in FIG. 1 or FIG. 2 (FIG. 12B: step S86). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S87.

  In step S87, the main control means transmits a hold subtraction command. Since the main control means transmits a “hold subtraction command” to the sub control means, 1 is subtracted from the hold display of the special symbol display device 43a and the hold display displayed on the liquid crystal display device 36. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S88.

  In step S88, the main control means sets special symbol operation confirmation data. Specifically, “00H” is set as the special symbol operation confirmation data when special figure 1 starts to change, and “01H” is set when special figure 2 starts to change. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S89.

  In step S89, the main control means shifts the reserved storage area. The reserved storage areas 1 to 4 having the same number as the maximum number of reserves are shifted by 1 as the number of reserved balls is subtracted. At this time, 0 is set for the holding storage area 4 in which the latest holding information is stored. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S90.

  In step S90, the main control means performs a special electric accessory activation determination random number determination process. This is a so-called special drawing lottery process in which a random number determination process is performed by determining a hit random number determination table corresponding to a special figure. Also, a process for storing the big hit determination flag in the work area is performed. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S91.

  In step S91, the main control means performs a special stop symbol creation process. Here, a symbol table selection table corresponding to the special symbol is selected, and a random symbol value for symbol determination and a big hit determination flag are acquired to create a special symbol stop symbol. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S92.

  In step S92, the main control means performs a game state transition preparation process. Here, when the big hit determination flag is ON, the game state transition table corresponding to the big hit type is selected, and values are stored in various buffers with reference to this table. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S93.

  In step S93, the main control means performs special figure variation pattern creation processing. This is a process of selecting a variation pattern distribution table and creating a variation pattern of a special figure based on a variation pattern random number. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S94.

  In step S94, the main control means sets the changing flag in FIG. 1 or FIG. 2 to ON. Specifically, the changing flag of one special figure that will change from now on is turned on. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S95.

  In step S95, the main control means transmits a decorative design designation command. The decorative symbol is a symbol that is variably displayed on the liquid crystal display device 36. The main control means (main control board 24) creates a “decorative symbol designation command” and transmits it to the sub-control means (effect control board 25). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S96.

  Finally, the main control means performs various settings at the start of fluctuation (step S96). Specifically, “00H” (erase) is set in the random number storage area 0. Further, since the special symbol operation status is set to “02H” (being changed), in the next special symbol management process, in the special symbol operation status determination (FIG. 11: step S64), a special symbol changing process (described later) ( FIG. 11: Branches to step S66). Thereafter, the special symbol variation start process is terminated. Returning to FIG. 11, the process then proceeds to step S68 (described later).

  When the special symbol operation status determination (step S64) determines that the special symbol operation status is “02H” (during variation), the main control means performs special symbol variation processing (step S66).

  To briefly explain the special symbol variation processing, the main control means determines whether or not the special symbol accessory operation timer which is a timer related to the variation time of the special symbol is 0, and this timer becomes 0. In this case, a “variation stop command” is transmitted to the sub-control means.

  In addition, various settings at the time of fluctuation stop are performed, but the special symbol operation status is set to “03H” (during the confirmation time). The process branches to a special symbol checking time process (step S67) to be described later. Thereafter, the special symbol changing process is terminated. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S68 (described later).

  When the special symbol operation status is determined to be 03H (during confirmation time) in the special symbol operation status determination (step S64), the main control means performs special symbol confirmation time processing (step S67).

  The processing during the special symbol confirmation time will be briefly explained, but when the fluctuation of the special symbol is stopped, the main control means sets the big hit time, subtracts the number of short times, and subtracts the ST number which is the probability variation of the limited number of times. Etc.

  When the special symbol accessory time timer reaches 0, the special symbol operation status is set to 01H (waiting for variation), so in the next special symbol management process, the special symbol operation status determination (step S64) The process branches to the symbol variation start process (step S65). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S68.

  Finally, in step S68, the main control means updates the special symbol display data. Specifically, the special symbol of the special symbol display device 43a is updated. Thereafter, the special symbol management process is terminated.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 13, the special electric accessory management process performed in the game management process will be described. In the special electric accessory management process, the main control means is a special electric accessory operation status (a jackpot start process, a special electric accessory operation start process, a special electric accessory operation process, a special electric accessory operation continuation determination process, which will be described later. , Jackpot end processing) is determined, and each processing is managed.

  First, the main control means determines whether or not the condition device operation flag is ON (step S71). If the condition device operation flag is on, the process proceeds to step S72. If the condition device operation flag is not on, the special electric accessory management process is terminated. That is, the processing after step S72 is processing when a big hit occurs.

  When the condition device operation flag is ON (YES in step S71), the main control means performs the special electric accessory operation status determination (step S72). If the special electric accessory operation status (hereinafter also referred to as special electric operation status) is set to “00H”, it means “big hit start”, so the process proceeds to step S73.

  In the jackpot start process in step S73, various settings at the time of jackpot start for setting the total number of rounds and the like of the current special game (jackpot game) are performed. In this process, the special electric accessory operation status is set to “01H”. Further, the “big hit start interval command” is transmitted to the effect control board 25.

  Further, when the special electric operation status is set to “01H”, the special electric operation is being started, and thus the process proceeds to step S74. In the special electric accessory operation start process in step S74, after determining whether the big hit or the round is in progress, a “big prize opening command” is transmitted to the effect control board 25. In addition, various settings at the start of the opening operation are performed, and the special electric accessory operation status is set to “02H”.

  If the special operation status is set to “02H”, it means “special operation is in progress”, and the process proceeds to step S75. In the process of operating the special electric accessory in step S75, the maximum winning number of the big winning opening is mainly checked. When the maximum winning number is reached, the “interval between rounds command” is transmitted to the effect control board 25.

  Further, various settings at the end of the opening operation are performed, and the special electric accessory operation status is set to “03H”. If the special electric operation status is set to “03H”, the special electric operation continuation determination is in progress, and the process proceeds to step S76. In the special electric accessory operation continuation determination process in step S76, the number of rounds is counted by adding the continuous number counter until the current special game reaches the maximum number of rounds.

  If the maximum number of rounds has not been reached, various settings during continuation are performed, and the special electric accessory operation status is set to “01H”. When the maximum number of rounds is reached, various settings at the end are performed, and the special electric accessory operation status is set to “04H”. At this time, a “big hit end interval command” is transmitted to the effect control board 25.

  If the special operation status is set to “04H”, it is “being finished big jackpot”, so the process proceeds to step S77. In the big hit end process of step S77, various settings at the time of the big hit end for resetting the above-mentioned condition device operation flag and the continuous number counter are performed.

  In this process, the special electric accessory operation status is set to “00H”. After these processes are completed, the main control means ends the special electric accessory management process.

  Hereinafter, the main process performed on the sub-control side will be described with reference to FIG. This main process includes an initialization process that is performed when the sub-control means (the effect control board 25) is activated.

  First, the sub-control unit performs an initialization process (step S101). This mainly performs various initial settings of the sub-control means, and is performed only once at the time of activation. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S102.

  Next, the sub-control unit determines whether or not the main loop update period has been reached (step S102). The main loop is a process from steps S104 to S109 described later, and its update cycle is 16 ms.

  If the update period of 16 ms elapses when the process proceeds to step S102, the process proceeds to step S104. On the other hand, in the state before 16 ms elapses, the update cycle is not reached, and therefore the determination is “NO”. In this case, the process proceeds to step S103.

  If the determination in step S102 is “NO”, the sub-control means performs various soft random number update processing (step S103). Thereafter, the processes in steps S102 and S103 are repeated until the determination in step S102 becomes “YES”. During the period of this loop, timer interrupt processing (see FIG. 17) with a period of 1 ms is executed. The sub-control means counts the number of interrupt processing and determines whether the above 16 ms has elapsed.

  When the main loop update period is reached (YES in step S102), the sub-control means performs LED data update processing (step S104). As described above, steps S104 to S109 are main loop processing. Here, the data of the frame decoration LED 8 and the panel decoration LED 35 is updated to change the light emission mode of the decoration LED. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S105.

  In step S105, the sub control means performs a received command analysis process. Although details will be described later (see FIG. 15), the type of the received control command is analyzed, and various processes according to the control command are executed. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S106.

  In step S106, the sub control means performs a main scenario update process. Specifically, it is a process of performing various settings of effects according to the control command, which will also be described later in detail (see FIGS. 16A and 16B). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S107.

  In step S107, the sub control means performs a sound output process. Specifically, sound is output from the speaker 7 according to the scenario. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S108, and the sub-control unit performs solenoid update processing. Specifically, the detailed operation of the solenoid used in the special winning device 39 or the like is set. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S109.

  In step S109, the sub-control unit performs noise countermeasure processing. Specifically, it is checked whether the peripheral LSI is affected by noise. When this process ends, the process returns to step S102, and the subsequent processes are continued.

  Next, the received command analysis process performed in the sub-control-side main process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the sub control means determines whether or not the received command is normal (step S111). If the received command is normal, the process proceeds to step S112. If the received command is not normal, the received command analysis process is terminated.

  If the received command is normal (YES in step S111), the sub control means determines whether or not the received command is a customer waiting demo command (step S112). If the received command is a customer waiting demo command, the process proceeds to step S113, and if not, the process proceeds to step S114. The “customer waiting demonstration command” is transmitted from the main control board 24 to the effect control board 25 when the game is stopped (see FIGS. 7A and 7B).

  If the received command is a customer waiting demo command (YES in step S112), the sub-control means sets 60s to the customer waiting demo start timer (step S113). As a result, the customer waiting effect starts when 60 seconds have elapsed since the sub-control means received the “customer waiting demo command”. Thereafter, the received command analysis process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if the received command is not a customer waiting demo command (NO in step S112), the sub-control means sets information corresponding to other game commands (step S114). For example, when a “hold subtraction command” is received, information is set such that one hold display displayed on the liquid crystal display device 36 or the like disappears. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S115.

  Finally, in step S115, the sub control means clears the customer waiting demonstration start timer to zero. That is, the timer started after receiving the “customer waiting demo command” is reset. Thereafter, the received command analysis process is terminated.

  Next, with reference to FIGS. 16A and 16B, the main scenario update process performed in the sub-control-side main process will be described.

  First, the sub-control unit determines whether or not it is a scenario update timing (step S121). If it is time to update the scenario, the process proceeds to step S122. If it is not time to update the scenario, the process proceeds to step S123.

  When it is time to update the scenario (YES in step S121), the sub-control unit sets an effect scenario that matches the current state (step S122). Specifically, a liquid crystal control command, sound output, LED output setting, and the like are performed based on the effect scenario of the received control command.

  Further, when the player touches the launch handle 10 during the execution of the “waiting for customer”, the sub-control means ends the “waiting for customer” at the timing of the scenario update, and displays “display before waiting for customer”. Return to. At this time, a game start suggestion effect may be executed. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S123.

  Next, the sub-control means determines whether or not the customer waiting demonstration start timer has become 0 (step S123). If the customer waiting demonstration start timer is 0, the process proceeds to step S127 (see FIG. 16B), and if the customer waiting demonstration start timer is not yet 0, the process proceeds to step S124.

  If the customer waiting demonstration start timer is not 0 (NO in step S123), the sub control means subtracts the customer waiting demonstration start timer (step S124). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S125.

  Next, the sub-control unit updates the demonstration display scenario (step S125). That is, the scenario update of “customer waiting effect” executed in the customer waiting state is performed. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S126.

  In step S126, the sub-control means sets 90s to the customer waiting demonstration start timer. After the “customer waiting effect” is started, the effect control board 25 transmits a “customer wait demonstration display command” to the liquid crystal control board 26 every 90 seconds, so that a timer set of 90 seconds is required (see FIG. 7A). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S127.

  Next, the sub-control unit determines whether or not an error has occurred (FIG. 16B: step S127). For example, if a door opening error or the like has occurred in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the process proceeds to step S128, and if no error has occurred, the process proceeds to step S129.

  If an error has occurred in the pachinko gaming machine 1 (YES in step S127), the sub-control means sets an error notification scenario (step S128). For example, even during execution of “model-specific demonstration display”, an error message is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 36 separately from this scenario, and an error notification scenario by LED or voice is set. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S129.

  Next, the sub-control means determines whether or not the error has been canceled (step S129). If the error is released, the process proceeds to step S130, and if the error has not been released, the process proceeds to step S131.

  When the error is released (YES in step S129), the sub-control unit releases the error notification scenario (step S130). Specifically, the error notification scenario is interrupted when the error is released. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S131.

  Next, the sub-control means determines whether or not the game start condition is turned on (step S131). When the game start condition is turned on, the process proceeds to step S132, and when the game start condition is not turned on yet, the main scenario update process is ended.

  If the game start condition is turned on (YES in step S131), the sub-control means sets a pre-waiting scenario setting standby screen display command in the command transmission buffer (step S132). The scenario before waiting for customers is a scenario for “display before waiting for customers” in FIG. 7A, and the “display before waiting for customers” effect such as “display by model” that was executed in the “waiting for customers” state. It is processing for returning to. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S133.

  Finally, the sub-control means sets 60s to the customer waiting demonstration start timer (step S133). When returning to the normal game screen of the symbol stop display, the customer waiting demonstration start timer is set again to 60 seconds, which is the time until the customer waiting effect starts. Thereafter, the main scenario update process is terminated.

  Finally, timer interrupt processing will be described with reference to FIG. The timer interrupt process is an interrupt process executed at a cycle of 1 ms with respect to the production control side main process (FIG. 14).

  First, the sub control means initializes the CPU register (step S201). Specifically, the port refresh initial value is set. Then, it progresses to step S202 and performs an output process. Specifically, output processing of solenoids and motors used for the movable bodies 37a and 37b is performed. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S203.

  In step S203, the sub-control means performs an effect button input state update process. Specifically, the input state is updated when the production buttons 13a and 13b are operated. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S204.

  In step S204, the sub-control unit performs a switch input state update process. Specifically, input information such as the volume switch 31 is confirmed, and processing corresponding to the information is performed. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S205.

  In step S205, the sub-control means performs a liquid crystal control command transmission process. For example, the effect control board 25 transmits an effect command selected by the effect counter to the liquid crystal control board 26. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S206.

  In step S206, the sub-control means performs a motor update process. Specifically, detailed operation settings of the motors used for the movable bodies 37a and 37b are made. Then, it progresses to step S207 and performs LED data output processing. Specifically, LED data output for turning on and blinking the frame decoration LED 8 and the panel decoration LED 35 at a necessary timing is performed. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S208.

  In step S208, the sub control means performs an effect execution process. Specifically, the selected effect at the time of symbol variation and the effect that starts or changes by the operation of the effect buttons 13a and 13b are executed. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S209.

  Finally, the sub-control unit increments the main loop update cycle work by 1 (step S209). This is a process of incrementing the main loop update cycle work by 1 in order to count 16 ms, which is the update cycle of the above-described main loop processing (FIG. 14: steps S104 to S109). Thereafter, the timer interrupt process is terminated. The series of operations of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment has been described above.

  As described above, in this embodiment, the customer waiting effect is performed when the customer waiting effect start condition is satisfied, and the customer waiting effect is ended when the customer waiting effect end condition is satisfied. While the customer waiting effect is being executed, it is possible to change the settings relating to the game. In addition, after the customer waiting effect is finished, for example, the setting can be changed continuously during a period until the change of the special symbol starts. Accordingly, it is possible to prepare for the game by judging the game situation.

  The above-described embodiment is an example of the present invention, and other various modifications that can implement the present invention are conceivable.

  The timing of shifting to the customer waiting state is not limited to when a predetermined time has elapsed since the symbol change stop. For example, a symbol variation stop flag may be provided, and when both the conditions that an arbitrary time m has passed since the stop flag is turned on and the last detection of the touch sensor are satisfied, the state may be shifted to the customer waiting state.

  Further, in addition to the fact that the arbitrary time m has elapsed since the turn-on of the symbol variation stop flag and the last detection of the touch sensor, the three conditions that the arbitrary time n (n ≧ m) has elapsed since the symbol variation stop has occurred. When is established, it may be possible to shift to a customer waiting state.

  In the description of the embodiment, the turn-on of the touch sensor is mainly set as the end condition of the customer waiting effect. However, the end condition may be that the player operates the ball lending button 15a. Since this is the first contact opportunity of the pachinko gaming machine selected by the player, the customer waiting effect can be ended at a very early timing. In addition, it is good also considering operation of production buttons 13a and 13b and the direction key part 14 as an end condition.

  Turning on the specific point passage detection sensor 47 (ball detection) can also be set as the end condition of the customer waiting effect. Even under this condition, the waiting-for-customer effect is finished before the symbol change starts, and a game start suggesting effect for a short time can be executed. In FIG. 3, the specific point passage detection sensor 47 is in the vicinity of the end of the guide rail 44, but may be any point in the launch passage 45. It should be noted that a plurality of customer waiting end conditions may be provided and used depending on the situation.

  As described above, the pachinko gaming machine has been described as the present embodiment. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and can be applied to a sparrow ball type gaming machine, an arrangement ball machine, an enclosed type gaming machine, and the like. In particular, in the case of a gaming machine capable of recognizing that a prepaid card or a membership card has been inserted for borrowing a game ball or that cash has been inserted, insertion of a card or the like can be set as a condition for ending the waiting for a customer effect. Even if the end condition is set in this way, the customer waiting effect can be ended at a very early timing.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachinko machine 2 Outer frame 3 Front frame 4 Game board 4a Game area 4b Decoration board 5 Front door 6 Glass board 7 Speaker 8 Frame decoration LED
9 Front plate 10 Firing handle (Launching means)
10a launcher 11 upper storage tray 12 lower storage tray 12a lower storage tray full sensor 13a left effect button 13b center effect button 14 direction key parts 14a to 14e direction key 15a ball lending button (ball lending operation means)
15b Card eject button 16 Back mechanism board 17 Game ball storage tank 18 Tank rail 19 Game ball dispensing device 21 External terminal board 22 Terminal board case 23 Back cover 24 Main control board (control means)
24a Main control board case 25 Production control board (Customer waiting production control means)
25a effect control board case 26 liquid crystal control board 26a liquid crystal control board case 27 RAM clear switch 28 power supply board 28a power supply board case 29 payout control board 29a payout control board case 30 launch control board 31 hinge 31a front door rotating shaft 32 door opening sensor 33 Stage member 34a Center decorative body 34b Left corner decorative body 34c Right corner decorative body 35 Panel decoration LED
36 Liquid crystal display (display means)
37a, 37b Movable body 38 Start winning device 38a First special symbol starting port 38b Second special symbol starting port 38c Starting winning port sensor 39 Large winning device 39a First large winning device 39b Second large winning device 39c Large winning port sensor 40a Production gate 40b Normal symbol start gate 40c Start gate passage sensor 41 Windmill
42 General winning opening 42a General winning opening sensor 43a Special symbol display device 43b Normal symbol display device 44 Guide rail 44a Outer guide rail 44b Inner guide rail 45 Firing passage 46 Return ball prevention piece 47 Specific point passage detection sensor 48 Out ball collection port 49 Prize-winning device 50 Magnetic sensor 51 Radio wave sensor 52 Vibration sensor 53 Ball guiding part 54 Probability change determination part 55 Distributing part 56 Specific area 56c Specific area sensor 57 Non-specific area 57c Non-specific area sensor

A first aspect of the present invention is a ball game machine comprising display means capable of displaying information relating to a game and control means for performing control relating to the progress of the game, and a customer waiting effect start condition is established while the progress of the game is stopped to execute the plying effect when,該客waiting effect as if a predetermined time has passed during execution of該客waiting effect, or plying effect end condition when the player conduct by is performed player is satisfied The waiting-for-waiting effect control means is provided, and the waiting-for-waiting effect control means enables the setting of the game to be changed during execution of the waiting-for-waiting effect, and a gaming action is performed by the player, so Even after the process is completed , the setting can be continuously changed until a predetermined condition is satisfied.

The third invention is the first or ball-shooting game machine of the second invention comprises a ball lending operation means operated when the player borrow game ball, a plying effect end condition of the game action by the player, the The ball lending operation means is operated.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in the ball game machine according to the first to third aspects of the present invention, the game machine includes a launching unit that launches a game ball and a touch sensor that detects contact of the player with the launching unit. The customer waiting production end condition is that the touch sensor is turned on.

According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, in the ball game machine according to the first to fourth aspects of the present invention, a game area into which the launched game ball can flow, and a specific point passing at a position before the game ball enters the game area. A detection sensor and turning on the specific point passage detection sensor as a customer waiting effect end condition of the gaming action by the player .

Claims (5)

Display means capable of displaying information about the game;
A ball game machine comprising control means for controlling the progress of the game,
A customer waiting effect is executed if a customer waiting effect start condition is satisfied while the game is stopped, and a customer waiting effect is ended if a customer waiting effect end condition is satisfied during the execution of the customer waiting effect. Providing production control means,
The customer-waiting effect control means can change the setting relating to the game during the execution of the customer-waiting effect, and after the customer-waiting effect end condition is satisfied, the setting change is continued until a predetermined condition is satisfied. A ball game machine characterized by enabling. In the ball game machine according to claim 1,
2. The bullet ball game machine according to claim 1, wherein the predetermined condition is that the game ball wins a winning prize. In the bullet ball game machine according to claim 1 or 2,
A ball lending operation means operated when a player borrows a game ball,
The ball game machine characterized in that the ball lending operation means is operated as the customer waiting effect end condition. In the ball game machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3,
A launching means for launching a game ball;
A touch sensor for detecting contact with the launching means by a player,
The ball game machine characterized in that the touch sensor is turned on as the customer waiting effect end condition. In the bullet ball game machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4,
A game area into which the launched game balls can flow, and
A specific point passage detection sensor disposed at a position before the game ball enters the game area,
The ball game machine characterized in that the customer waiting effect end condition is set to turn on the specific point passage detection sensor.