JP2016168179A - Pinball game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To inspire a player's expectation for a pseudo performance even during execution of an RTC performance, while producing customer attracting effects by executing the RTC performance and further, execute it without any wasteful spending.SOLUTION: In a specific time zone, a game ball is liable to enter a specific notification area 106, and a specific performance to be executed when a game ball enters the specific notification area 106, is related to win/loss determination, so that, different from a conventional RTC performance, a player can have expectation for a win/loss. Further, a performance ball entry device 100 is used in a normal time zone so as not to require an extra cost for the RTC performance. Furthermore, this configuration causes a player to enjoy behavior of the game balls from entering the performance ball entry device 100 to reaching the specific notification area 106, as the original taste of a pachinko machine.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 4

Description

  The present invention relates to a ball game machine, and more particularly to a ball game machine configured to be able to execute a common effect simultaneously on a plurality of same models at a predetermined time (or timing).

  In conventional ball game machines (also called pachinko machines, pachinko machines, and game machines), when a game ball enters the start opening provided in the game area, the random number value extracted when the game ball enters is limited to a predetermined number And the lottery for determining whether or not the stored random number value is a predetermined jackpot value is performed in the order of storage.

The lottery result as to whether or not to generate a big hit game is notified by a fixed display after a special symbol change. Since the special symbol is only displayed small in the corner of the game area, the special symbol pseudo-effect is provided by the effect symbol display device provided in the center of the game area, and the pseudo-effect is given to the player. Gives a sense of expectation to the lottery results.
In the big hit game, a special winning opening where a game ball does not enter is normally opened, so that a gaming ball can easily enter the big winning opening, and the player can obtain a lot of winning balls by the big hit game. It becomes possible.

  Some recent pachinko machines have time measuring means, and when a predetermined time is reached or when a predetermined time has elapsed since the power is turned on, an effect (usually called RTC effect) is produced on the effect symbol display device (for example, patent) References 1, 2). RTC effects are special effects that are not normally performed (singer's live video flows, special modes are displayed, mini-games can be played, etc.). The player will play with the gaming machine, and the effect of attracting customers can be enhanced.

JP 2010-017355 A JP 2012-029941 A

Since the conventional RTC effect is performed with the effect symbol display as described above, during the RTC effect, the pseudo effect performed with the effect symbol display device is displayed in a small or simplified manner. The person was not able to have a sense of expectation for the pseudo effect during the RTC effect rather than during the normal effect.
The above-mentioned problem can be solved by providing a display device dedicated to the RTC effect, but of course, the cost will increase accordingly, and if it is dedicated to the RTC effect, it will be wasteful when the RTC effect is not performed. The problem of becoming will also arise.

  The invention of the present application has been made in view of the above-mentioned problems, and it is possible to give a sense of expectation for success or failure while obtaining an effect of attracting customers by performing an RTC effect, and further, without incurring unnecessary costs. With the goal.

  The invention according to claim 1, which has been made in view of the above problems, includes a plurality of winning holes to which a prize ball is awarded when a game ball enters, and an out mouth to which no prize ball is given even if the game ball enters Are arranged on the game board, and when a game ball enters the plurality of winning holes, a numerical value data used for determination of success / failure is extracted and a starting winning hole is included. The effect symbol display device that displays the determination result of the determination of success / failure by displaying the effect symbol variably after causing the start winning ball to enter the game, and the winning symbol or the outlet An effect entrance device capable of entering an already-entered game ball that is an entered game ball, and a specific effect related to the success / failure determination when the entered game ball enters the effect entrance device In a ball game machine equipped with a specific notification area where A time zone determination means for determining whether the current time zone is a normal time zone or a specific time zone based on a time measurement result of the time measurement means; Movement determination means for determining whether or not to permit the movement, and a probability of determining to permit the movement determination means to move the entered game ball to the effect entry device, The specific time zone is higher than the normal time zone.

  According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the bullet ball game machine according to the first aspect, in the effect symbol display device, the variation display is not performed for a predetermined period in the specific time zone. Special effect executing means for executing the special effect, and special effect ending means for ending the special effect when switching from the specific time zone to the normal time zone during execution of the special effect. It is characterized by.

  According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the bullet ball game machine according to the second aspect, the special effect ending means ends the special effect when the variable display is performed during the execution of the special effect. It is characterized by that.

  According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in the configuration according to any one of the first to third aspects, the game ball that has already been entered enters the entrance device for production or the specific notification area. And a point accumulating means for accumulating points given by the point granting means, a point accumulating means for accumulating the points given by the point granting means, and a point accumulating means for accumulating the points given by the point granting means. Features.

  According to the first aspect of the present invention, in a specific time zone, it is easy to enter the specific notification area, and the specific effect performed when entering the specific notification area is related to the determination of success / failure. Therefore, unlike the conventional RTC effect, it is possible to have a sense of expectation for the success or failure. Furthermore, since the effect entry device is also used in a normal time zone, it is not necessary to spend the cost exclusively for the RTC effect. In addition, it is possible for the player to enjoy the pachinko's original interesting aspect of the behavior of the game ball from the time when it enters the effect entry device.

  According to the second aspect of the present invention, since the special effect, that is, the conventional RTC effect is performed when the effect symbol does not change for a predetermined period, the effect of the conventional RTC effect is obtained when there is no player. Can play.

  According to the third aspect of the present invention, even if a player starts a game in the middle of a specific time period, the special effect is immediately ended. There is no feeling that expectation is difficult.

  According to the fourth aspect of the present invention, points are awarded when the player enters the specific notification area, and in the specific time zone, it is easy to enter the effect entry device. Then you can get many points. Since a player who wants to acquire a lot of points also plays a game, it is possible to obtain a further effect of attracting customers.

The conceptual diagram of the game system containing the pachinko machine which is an example of embodiment of this invention Front view of pachinko machine Front view of pachinko machine game board Explanatory drawing of the entrance device for production Back view of pachinko machine Block diagram showing electrical configuration of pachinko machine A flowchart showing an outline of a main routine executed by the main control device Flowchart showing an overview of the start opening prize confirmation process Flow chart showing the outline of the success / failure determination process Flow chart showing the outline of the success / failure determination process Flow chart showing the outline of the success / failure determination process Flow chart showing the outline of the success / failure determination process Flow chart showing the outline of the jackpot game process Flow chart showing the outline of the jackpot game process Flow chart showing the outline of the jackpot game process Illustration of selection screen etc. Illustration of password entry screen A table showing stage items and the number of points required to acquire stage items A flowchart showing an outline of a main routine executed by the sub-integrated control device Explanatory drawing showing an example of special effects Flow chart showing an outline of the ball entry device control process Flow chart showing the outline of point addition processing Explanatory drawing showing an example of specific effects Flow chart showing the outline of the two-dimensional code generation process Flow chart showing the outline of continuous game processing Flowchart showing an overview of privilege grant processing The flowchart which shows the outline of the big hit production judgment processing Flow chart showing the outline of the jackpot presentation process Explanatory drawing which shows an example of the production performed during the big hit Explanatory drawing showing an example of specific effects

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

  In this embodiment, a website corresponding to the pachinko machine 50 is operated, and a player who has registered as a member browses the game history information on the pachinko machine 50 on this website and plays games on the pachinko machine 50. It is possible to save and exchange the points acquired in step 1, change the setting of the production contents, and the like.

  Note that the game history information includes, for example, the number of lottery wins (starts), the number of big hits, the type of each big hit (whether it is a big hit that will be probable or short, the number of rounds of the big hit game, etc.) It is also information such as how many jackpot lotteries have been won.

  That is, as shown in FIG. 1, in the pachinko machine 50, at the end of the game, there is a two-dimensional code that can specify the latest game history information, the total number of points acquired, setting information of the production contents, etc. It is generated and displayed on the screen of the effect symbol display device. At this time, if a player who is a member takes a two-dimensional code with a mobile terminal with a camera such as a mobile phone or a smartphone, the player 150 can access the server 150 that operates the website. The specified game history information is stored on the website.

  Then, when the member accesses the server 150 with the mobile terminal, he / she browses the game history information on his / her pachinko machine 50 on the website, changes the setting of the production content, exchanges points for bonus images, Production items and the like can be acquired.

  Also, on this website, passwords corresponding to the latest game history information, the total number of points, setting information of production contents, etc. are displayed, and when the password is input to the pachinko machine 50, the game history information at the end of the previous game is displayed. , A game reflecting the setting information (or the latest setting information changed on the website) of the number of points and production contents is started. Then, with the progress of the game, the game history information from the previous game end time is updated, points are given, and the contents corresponding to the setting information are produced.

  In addition, after reading the two-dimensional code, the portable terminal displays a password corresponding to game history information specified from the two-dimensional code by an application installed on the portable terminal without accessing the website. May be. In addition, access to a website, display of a password, and the like may be performed using identification information other than a two-dimensional code.

  Moreover, the privilege image etc. mentioned above may be downloaded to a portable terminal and browsed with a portable terminal, for example, and the setting information of production contents is updated according to acquisition of a privilege image, a production item, etc. And it is good also as a structure reflected on the production | presentation in the pachinko machine 50 through the said password.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the pachinko machine 50 according to the present embodiment has a structure in which each component is held by an outer frame 51 that forms a vertically long fixed outer frame. Hinges 53 are provided on the left and upper sides of the outer frame 51, and the hinges 53 hold the front frame (glass frame) 52 in which the plate glass 61 is fitted and the inner frame so that the outer frame 51 can be opened and closed. Further, a game board 1 (FIG. 3) held by the inner frame is provided in the back of the plate glass 61 of the front frame 52.

  An upper plate 55 and a lower plate 63 are integrally formed at the lower portion of the front frame 52. A launch handle 64 is provided on the right side of the lower plate 63. The launch device is operated by operating the launch handle 64 in the clockwise direction, and the game ball supplied from the upper plate 55 is placed on the game board 1. Fired towards. An effect button 32 and a jog dial 33 are provided at the center of the upper plate 55.

  The pachinko machine 50 is a so-called CR machine, which includes a prepaid card unit (CR unit) 56 for reading and writing a prepaid card, and a ball lending button 25, a checkout button 26, a checkout on the right side of the upper plate 55. A display device 24 is provided.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 3, the game board 1 has a substantially circular game area 3 surrounded by an outer rail 2a and an inner rail 2b. A center case 5 is attached to the center of the game area 3, and a normal symbol operating gate 12 is installed on the right side of the center case 5. Then, when the game ball passes through the normal symbol operating gate 12, a plurality of types of random numbers for the lottery determination of the normal symbol are extracted, and whether or not to determine whether or not (normal symbol lottery) based on the extracted random number is performed. A second start port 11 is disposed below the normal symbol operating gate 12. The second starting port 11 is configured as an ordinary electric accessory that is opened by winning in the normal symbol lottery, and cannot enter due to the obstacle 40 when closed, and can enter only when opened.

  Immediately below the center case 5, there is disposed a first start port 10 in which a big hit lottery with a variation display of a special symbol (also referred to as a special figure) is performed due to the entry of a game ball. This pachinko machine 50 has a first special symbol (first special figure) that changes due to entering the first starting port 10 and a second special symbol (second special symbol) that changes due to entering the second starting port 11. 2 types of special symbols. The first starting port 10 is configured so that a game ball can always enter.

  When a game ball enters the first start port 10, a plurality of types of random numbers corresponding to the first special figure are extracted and stored as first hold memory, and when a game ball enters the second start port 11. A plurality of types of random numbers corresponding to the second special figure are extracted and stored as the second reserved memory.

The second starting port 11 configured as a normal electric accessory is opened for a predetermined time when winning in the normal symbol lottery.
On the lower left side of the second starting port 11, there is disposed a big winning port 14 made of a special electric accessory that is opened in the case of a big hit game performed when the big hit lottery is won. In addition, a plurality of general winning holes 13 are arranged on the lower left area toward the game area and to the right of the big winning hole 14.

  In the lower right area of the game board 1, a 7-segment first special figure display device 7 and a second special figure display device 8, a first special figure reservation number display device 15 consisting of four LEDs, and a first special figure display device 15. A 2 special figure hold number display device 16, a normal symbol display device 9 composed of two LEDs, and a general figure hold number display device 19 composed of four LEDs are installed.

  In addition, the center case 5 of the game board 1 is provided with the LCD panel of the effect symbol display device 6 in the center, and on the screen of the LCD panel, the first and second effects are displayed by changing the display of the effect symbols. The symbol effect which notifies the result of the big hit lottery corresponding to the special figure is performed.

In addition, an effect entrance device 100 (also simply referred to as the entrance device 100) is provided at the lower left of the second start port 11.
A number of game nails 4 are planted in the game area 3 of the game board 1, and an out port 65 is provided at the bottom of the board surface.

  An enlarged view of the effect entry device 100 is shown in FIG. A warp outlet 101 is provided in the upper part on the inside of the effect entry device 100, and the game ball that has entered the first start port 10 flows into the effect entry device 100 from the warp exit 101 via the shutter 107. Note that the shutter 107 is normally closed, and simply by entering the first starting port 10, the game ball does not enter the effect entry device 100, but is collected on the back side of the game machine. Then, the game ball that has flowed out from the warp outlet 101 reaches the bowl-shaped croon 102, circulates on the croon 102 several times, falls from a hole (not shown), and flows out from the distribution port 103. A pair of sorting blades 105 is provided below the sorting port 103. The game ball that has flowed out from the distribution port 103 when the distribution blade 105 is opened enters the specific notification area 106. The game ball that has flowed out from the distribution port 103 when the distribution blade 105 is closed reaches the loser port 104. FIG. 4A shows a state where the sorting blade 105 is closed, and FIG. 4B shows a state where the sorting blade 105 is opened.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 5, the back side of the pachinko machine 50 has a configuration in which an inner frame 70 for detachably attaching the game board 1 is housed in an outer frame 51. Similarly to the front frame 52, the inner frame 70 is installed so that the vertical position of one side edge (on the right side in FIG. 5) is coupled to a hinge 53 provided on the outer frame 51 so as to be opened and closed. The inner frame 70 is formed with a game ball flow-down passage. A ball tank 71, a tank rail 72, and a payout unit 73 are provided from above (upstream), and a payout device is provided in the payout unit 73. . With this configuration, when a game ball wins the winning opening of the game board 1, a predetermined number of game balls (prize balls) stored in the ball tank 71 are paid out from the payout device, and pass through the downflow passage to the upper plate 55. To be paid out. Further, in the present embodiment, the payout device is configured to pay out game balls (ball rental) in accordance with the operation of the loan button.

  Further, on the back side of the pachinko machine 50, a main control device 80, a payout control device 81, an effect symbol control device 82, a sub integrated control device 83, a launch control device, and a power supply board 85 are provided. The main control device 80, the production symbol control device 82, and the sub integrated control device 83 are provided on the game board 1, and the payout control device 81, the launch control device, and the power supply board 85 are provided on the inner frame 70. Although the launch control device is not described in FIG. 5, the launch control device is disposed on the back side (game board 1 side) of the payout control device 81.

  Further, an external connection terminal plate 78 is provided on the right side of the ball tank 71, and a signal indicating a game state and a game result is sent to the hall computer (not shown) by the external connection terminal plate 78.

  Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 50 will be described. As shown in the block diagram of FIG. 6, the pachinko machine 50 is configured with a main controller 80 as a center. In this block diagram, a so-called relay board, power supply board, and the like for simply relaying signals are not described. Although not shown in detail, the main control device 80, the payout control device 81, the production symbol control device 82, and the sub integrated control device 83 all have a CPU, ROM, RAM, input port, output port, and the like. . Further, although the CPU, ROM, and RAM are not provided on the launch control device 84 and the power supply board, the present invention is not limited to this, and the launch control device 84 and the like may be provided with a CPU, ROM, RAM, and the like.

  The main controller 80 includes a first start port SW10a that detects a game ball that has entered the first start port 10, a second start port SW11a that detects a game ball that has entered the second start port 11, and normal symbol operation. Normal symbol operation SW 12 a for detecting a game ball that has entered the gate 12, a first count SW 14 a for counting game balls that have entered the grand prize opening 14, and a general prize for detecting a game ball that has entered the general prize opening 13 A detection signal is input from the mouth SW 13a or the like.

  The main control device 80 operates in accordance with the installed program, generates various commands related to the progress of the game based on the above-described detection signals and the like, and outputs them to the payout control device 81 and the sub integrated control device 83.

  In addition, the main control device 80 includes a first special figure display device 7, a second special figure display device 8, a first special figure reservation number display device 15, and a second connected to each other via the symbol display device relay terminal plate 42. The display of the special figure hold number display device 16, the normal symbol display device 9, and the universal figure hold number display device 19 is controlled.

  Further, the main control device 80 controls the opening / closing of the special winning opening 14 by controlling the special winning opening solenoid 14b, and controls the opening / closing of the second starting opening 11 by controlling the universal utility solenoid 12b.

  An output signal from the main controller 80 is also output to a test signal terminal, and a management signal such as symbol variation and jackpot is output to the external connection terminal plate 46 and sent to the hall computer 87.

The main control device 80 and the payout control device 81 can perform bidirectional communication.
The payout control device 81 operates the payout motor 21 in accordance with a command sent from the main control device 80 and pays out a prize ball. In this embodiment, the detection signal of the payout SW 22 for counting game balls to be paid out as prize balls is input to the payout control device 81, and the payout control device 81 counts the prize balls. In addition, a configuration in which a detection signal of the payout SW 22 is input to the main control device 80 and the payout control device 81 and the prize balls are counted by both the main control device 80 and the payout control device 81 is also conceivable.

  The payout control device 81 receives signals from the glass frame closing SW17, the inner frame closing SW18, the ball cut SW20, the payout SW22, and the full SW23, and a signal indicating that the lower plate 63 is full due to the full SW23. When it is input or when a signal indicating that there are few or no game balls is input to the ball tank 71 by the ball cut SW20, the payout motor 21 is stopped and the payout operation of the prize ball is stopped. Further, the full SW 23 and the ball break SW 20 are configured to continue outputting signals until the state is cleared, and the payout control device 81 drives the payout motor 21 due to the fact that the signals are not output. To resume.

  Also, the payout control device 81 operates the payout motor 21 by communicating with the CR unit 85 via the CR unit terminal plate 43, and discharges the rental balls. The paid-out lending ball is detected by the payout SW 22, and the detection signal is input to the payout control device 81. The CR unit terminal board 43 is also connected to the settlement display device 24 so as to be capable of two-way communication. The settlement display device 24 requires a ball lending button 25 for requesting the lending of game balls and a settlement. The settlement button 26 is provided.

  In addition, the payout control device 81 transmits information relating to the winning ball, information indicating the open / closed state of the frame (the inner frame 70, the front frame 52), and the like to the hall computer 87 via the external connection terminal board 46, and also includes a launch control. A firing stop signal is transmitted to the device 84.

  In the present embodiment, the game balls are paid out. However, an enclosed structure may be used in which a prize ball generated according to a winning or the like is stored without being paid out. The launch control device 84 controls the launch motor 29 to launch a game ball in the game area 3.

  In addition to the payout control device 81, the launch control device 84 receives a rotation amount signal from the launch handle 64, a touch signal from the touch SW 28, and a launch stop signal from the launch stop SW 27.

  The rotation amount signal is output when the player operates the launch handle 64, the touch signal is output when the player touches the launch handle 64, and the launch stop switch signal is generated when the player presses the launch stop SW27. Is output. If the touch signal is not input to the launch control device 84, the game ball cannot be fired, and if the launch stop switch signal is input, the game ball can be launched even if the player touches the launch handle 64. There is no such thing.

  The sub-integrated control device 83 receives the data and commands transmitted from the main control device 80, and distributes them to data for effect display control, for movable object control, for sound control, and for lamp control, and for effect display. A control command or the like is transmitted to the production symbol control device 82, and other data is distributed to each control portion (a function unit as a sound control device and a lamp control device) included in itself.

  Then, the sub-integrated control device 83 issues a command to the effect entry device 100 to drive the sorting blade 105 and the shutter 107 (only the blade solenoid 105b for driving the sorting blade 105 is shown in the figure). In addition, a signal is received from the specific notification area SW 106a for detecting that the player has entered the specific notification area 106. Further, the function unit as the sound control device controls the sound output from the speaker 30 by operating the sound LSI based on the data for sound control, and the function unit as the lamp control device has the data for lamp control. Various LEDs and the lamp 31 are controlled by operating the lamp driver based on the above.

  In addition, the effect button 32 and the jog dial 33 are connected to the sub integrated control device 83, and when the player operates the effect button 32 and the jog dial 33, the signal is input to the sub integrated control device 83. .

Bi-directional communication is possible between the sub integrated control device 83 and the production symbol control device 82.
The effect symbol control device 82 displays the effect symbol display based on the data and commands received from the sub integrated control device 83 (both those transmitted from the main control device 80 and those generated by the sub integrated control device 83). The device 6 is controlled to display an effect screen such as an effect symbol change display (symbol effect).

  The sub integrated control device 83 includes an RTC 110 (real time clock) that outputs information such as year, month, day, and time. The RTC 110 is provided with a backup power source, and if the correct date and time is set in the RTC 110, the correct date and time is counted regardless of whether or not power is supplied to the sub integrated control device 83.

  Next, a main routine executed by the main controller 80 of the pachinko machine 50 will be described with reference to a flowchart shown in FIG. This main routine is started as a timer interrupt process with a period of 2 ms.

  In S10, it is determined whether or not the main routine has been started by a normal timer interrupt. If an affirmative determination is obtained (S10: Yes), the process proceeds to S20 and a negative determination is obtained. (S10: No), the process proceeds to S15.

In S15, the CPU and I / O are initialized, and the process proceeds to S80.
On the other hand, if a positive determination is obtained in S10, the main controller 80 updates the initial value random number (S20), the big hit determination random number (S25), the big hit symbol determination random number update (S30), The hit determination random number is updated (S35), the reach determination random number is updated (S40), and the fluctuation pattern determination random number is updated (S45).

  Then, a winning confirmation process for detecting a winning of a game ball at a winning opening such as a starting opening (S50), a winning / not determining process for performing a big winning lottery due to winning at the starting opening (S55), and winning by a big winning lottery At this time, a big hit game process (S60) is performed for playing a big hit game that gives a predetermined game value to the player. In addition, a normal symbol determination process for performing a normal symbol lottery or the like due to the passage of the game ball through the normal symbol operating gate 12 (S65), and opening the normal electric accessory (second starting port 11) A general game process for performing a game (S67), a fraud monitoring process for detecting a player's fraud (S70), data and commands are transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83, etc. Each output process for transmitting information is performed (S75).

In S80, the initial value random number is repeatedly updated until the next timer interrupt occurs and the main routine is started.
Next, a start winning confirmation process for detecting a winning at the first and second starting ports 10 and 11 and performing a storage for holding according to the winning will be described with reference to a flowchart shown in FIG. This process is configured as a subroutine called from the winning confirmation process executed from the main routine.

  In S100, based on the detection signal of the first start port SW10a and the detection signal of the second start port SW11a, it is determined whether or not a game ball winning in the first start port 10 or the second start port 11 has occurred. If the determination is affirmative (S100: Yes), the process proceeds to S105. If the determination is negative (S100: No), the process ends.

  In S105, it is determined whether or not the number of reserved memories for the special figure corresponding to the start opening where the winning has occurred is less than the maximum value (4 as an example). If the determination is affirmative (S105: Yes), the process proceeds to S110. If the determination is negative (S105: No), the process ends.

  In S110, the big hit determination random number used in the big hit lottery, the big hit symbol determination random number for determining the symbol (winning symbol) to be stopped and displayed when the big hit lottery is won, or whether or not the reach is achieved by the symbol production A random number for determining the reach for determining whether or not, a random number for determining the variation pattern for determining the variation time of the special symbol, and the like are extracted. And the extracted random number is memorize | stored as a pending | holding memory | storage about the special figure corresponding to the starting port which a prize produced, and a process is transferred to S115.

  In S115, the main controller 80 determines whether or not the newly generated jackpot determination random number related to the hold storage is a specific value (a value that is a hit in the big hit lottery), the reach determination random number related to the hold storage, and the like. Pre-reading determination is performed to determine whether or not the value is a specific value (a value that can be reached in the design effect). Then, a prefetch command indicating the result of the prefetch determination and the type of special figure (whether it is the first special figure or the second special figure) corresponding to the hold storage for which the prefetch determination is performed is generated, and the sub-integrated control The data is transmitted to the device 83 (S120).

  Note that the sub integrated control device 83 that has received the prefetch command stores the prefetch determination result indicated by the prefetch command until the pending storage corresponding to the prefetch command is exhausted. In subsequent S125, the main control device 80 generates a hold number command indicating how many hold storages have occurred for the special figure corresponding to the newly generated hold storage, and transmits it to the sub integrated control device 83. This process ends. A single command indicating the number of reserved memories corresponding to each special figure and the result of the prefetch determination for the reserved memories may be generated, and the command may be used in place of the prefetch command or the pending number command. .

  Next, the success / failure determination process for performing the big hit lottery with the big hit determination random number related to the hold storage will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. This process is executed from the main routine.

  First, with reference to FIG. 9, in S200, the main controller 80 determines whether or not the special electric accessory is operating, that is, whether or not a big hit game is being executed. If the determination is affirmative (S200: Yes), the process ends. If the determination is negative (S200: No), the process proceeds to S205.

  In S205, the main controller 80 determines whether or not the first special figure or the second special figure is being displayed. If the determination is affirmative (S205: Yes), the process proceeds to S285 in FIG. 11, and if the determination is negative (S205: No), the process proceeds to S210.

  In S210, main controller 80 determines whether or not the final display of the first special figure or the second special figure is being displayed. If the determination is affirmative (S210: Yes), the process proceeds to S295 in FIG. 12, and if the determination is negative (S210: No), the process proceeds to S215 in FIG.

  Subsequently, with reference to FIG. 10, in S215, the main controller 80 determines whether or not there is the second reserved storage. If the determination is affirmative (S215: Yes), the process proceeds to S220 and if the determination is negative. (S215: No), the process proceeds to S225.

  In S220, main controller 80 decrements the number of second reserved memories, selects the oldest second reserved memory, and shifts the process to S235. In S225, the main controller 80 determines whether or not there is the first reserved storage. If the determination is affirmative (S225: Yes), the process proceeds to S230, and if the determination is negative (S225: No). This process is terminated.

  In S230, main controller 80 decrements the number of first reserved memories, selects the oldest first reserved memory, and shifts the process to S235. In S235, main controller 80 determines whether or not the probability variation flag indicating the probability variation state is 1, and in the case of an affirmative determination (S235: Yes), the process proceeds to S240 and a negative determination is made. In the case (S235: No), the process proceeds to S245.

  In S240, main controller 80 determines whether or not to win the jackpot lottery based on the jackpot determination random number related to the selected reserved storage and the determination table (probability change table) corresponding to the probability change state. Digest reserved memory. Then, the process proceeds to S250.

  On the other hand, in S245, the main controller 80 determines whether or not to win the jackpot lottery based on the jackpot determination random number related to the selected holding storage and the determination table (normal table) corresponding to the case where the probability variation state is not met. Determine and digest the reserved memory. Then, the process proceeds to S250.

  In S250, the main controller 80 determines whether or not the big hit lottery has been won. If the determination is affirmative (S250: Yes), the process proceeds to S255, and if the determination is negative (S250: No). ), The process proceeds to S270.

  In S255, main controller 80 determines a winning symbol based on the jackpot symbol determining random number associated with the digested reserved memory. Then, the process proceeds to S260. In S260, main controller 80 determines the variation time of the special symbol based on the random number for determining the variation pattern related to the reserved storage that has been digested, and proceeds to S265.

  In S265, the main control device 80 sets the number of rounds of the big hit game, whether or not to enter the probable change state or the short time state after the big hit game, and shifts the process to S280. On the other hand, when the negative determination is obtained in S250, the main control device 80 shifts to the determination of the reach determination random number and the variation pattern related to the digestion of the reserved storage in S270. Based on the random number for use, the special symbol variation time and the like are determined, and the process proceeds to S275. It should be noted that, depending on the variation time of the special symbol, the mode of the symbol effect (whether it becomes reach or normal (the symbol effect that goes out without reaching)) in the case of being lost in the big win lottery is determined.

  In S275, the main controller 80 updates the counter indicating the remaining number of jackpot lotteries that can be executed during the probability change state (number of times of probability change) and the remaining number of jackpot lotteries that can be executed during the short-time state (number of times reduced). Then, the process proceeds to S280.

  In S280, the main controller 80 transmits a hold number command indicating the number of the first hold memory and the second hold memory after the big hit lottery to the sub integrated control device 83. Moreover, while starting the fluctuation display of the special symbol corresponding to the digested hold memory, the fluctuation start indicating the result of the special symbol, the variation time (in other words, the variation time of the production symbol), etc. to the sub integrated control device 83. The symbol effect is started by transmitting a command (also referred to as a variation command). Further, a symbol designating command for designating an effect symbol to be displayed in a stopped state is transmitted to the sub integrated control device 83 (if it is a big hit, an effect symbol corresponding to the winning symbol determined in S255 is designated). This process is terminated.

  In other words, the symbol designating command indicates the result of the jackpot lottery, and if the jackpot is won, the type of jackpot (whether it involves a transition to a probability change state or a short-time state, how many rounds of the jackpot game are It is added that the command indicates whether it will be performed.

  Subsequently, with reference to FIG. 11, in S285 that shifts during the fluctuation display of the first special figure or the second special figure, the main controller 80 determines whether or not the fluctuation time of the special figure has passed, and in the case of a positive determination (S285: Yes), the process proceeds to S290, and in the case of a negative determination (S285: No), this process ends.

  In S290, the special symbol variation display is terminated, the special symbol fixed symbol is displayed, and the symbol finalizing command for causing the sub-integrated control device 83 to perform the final symbol display is transmitted, and this processing is terminated.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 12, in S295, during the special figure confirmation display, it is determined whether or not the duration of the special figure confirmation display has ended. If the determination is affirmative (S295: Yes), the process proceeds to S300. If the determination is negative (S295: No), the process ends.

  In S300, the special figure confirmation display is terminated, and the process proceeds to S305. In S305, the main control device 80 determines whether the special figure that has been confirmed and displayed is that of the big hit. If the determination is affirmative (S305: Yes), the process proceeds to S315 and a negative determination is made. In the case of (S305: No), the process proceeds to S350.

  In S315, the probability variation flag indicating the probability variation state is referred to. If the probability variation flag is 1, the probability variation flag is cleared (S320), and then the process proceeds to S325.

  In S325, the time reduction flag indicating the time reduction state is referred to. If the time reduction flag is 1, the time reduction flag is cleared (S330), and then the process proceeds to S335.

  Then, by sequentially executing the condition device operation start process (S335), the accessory continuous operation device operation start process (S340), and the big hit start effect process (S345), a command indicating the mode of the big hit game and the start of the big hit game Is sent to the sub integrated control device 83 to start the big hit game and the process is terminated.

  On the other hand, in S350 to which the process proceeds when a negative determination is obtained in S305, the probability variation flag is referred to, and when the flag is 1 (S350: Yes), the remaining jackpot lottery that can be executed in the probability variation state Reference is made to the number of times (the number of probability variations) (S355). If the remaining number is 0 (S355: Yes), the probability variation flag is cleared (S360), and the process proceeds to S365.

  In S365, the time reduction flag is referred to. When the flag is 1 (S365: Yes), the remaining number of jackpot lotteries (number of time reductions) that can be executed during the time reduction state is referred to (S370). If the remaining number is 0 (S370: Yes), the time reduction flag is cleared (S375), and the process proceeds to S380.

  In S380, a state designation command transmission process for sending a state designation command for notifying the current gaming state to the sub integrated control device 83 is executed, and this process is terminated.

  Next, the jackpot game process for controlling the progress of the jackpot game will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. This process is executed from the main routine.

  In S400, it is determined whether or not the accessory continuous operation device is operating, that is, whether or not the big hit game is being executed. If the determination is affirmative (S400: Yes), the process proceeds to S405. If the determination is negative (S400: No), the process ends.

  In S405, it is determined whether or not the special winning opening 14 is being opened. If the determination is affirmative (S405: Yes), the process proceeds to S450 in FIG. 14 and if the determination is negative (S405). : No), the process proceeds to S410.

  In S410, it is determined whether or not it is during the interval of each round in the jackpot game. If the determination is affirmative (S410: Yes), the process proceeds to S470 in FIG. (S410: No), the process proceeds to S415.

  In S415, it is determined whether or not the big hit game is being ended. If the determination is affirmative (S415: Yes), the process proceeds to S500 in FIG. 15 and if the determination is negative (S415: No), the process proceeds to S420.

  In S420, it is determined whether or not the start effect time in the jackpot game has elapsed. If the determination is affirmative (S420: Yes), the process proceeds to S425, and if the determination is negative (S420: No). This process is terminated.

  In S425, a special winning opening opening process for opening the special winning opening 14 is executed, and this process is terminated. Subsequently, with reference to FIG. 14, in S450 that proceeds while the special winning opening 14 is opened, the main control device 80 determines whether or not the number of game balls won in the special winning opening 14 has become ten. If the determination is affirmative (S450: Yes), the process proceeds to S460. If the determination is negative (S450: No), the process proceeds to S455.

  In S455, the main controller 80 determines whether or not the opening time of the special winning opening 14 has ended. If the determination is affirmative (S455: Yes), the process proceeds to S460 and the determination is negative. (S455: No), this process is terminated.

  In S460, the main controller 80 executes a special winning opening closing process for closing the special winning opening 14, and proceeds to S465. In S465, main controller 80 executes a big hit interval process for setting an interval for each round of the big hit game, and ends this process.

  On the other hand, in S470 that shifts during the interval of each round, it is determined whether or not the interval time of jackpot game has elapsed. If the determination is affirmative (S470: Yes), the process shifts to S475 and a negative determination is made. In this case (S470: No), this process is terminated.

  In S475, it is determined whether or not it is the final round of the big hit game. If the determination is affirmative (S475: Yes), the process proceeds to S480, and if the determination is negative (S475: No), the process proceeds to S485. To migrate.

  In S480, a jackpot end effect process for performing an effect when the jackpot game is ended is executed, and the process ends. On the other hand, in S485, the main controller 80 executes a special winning opening opening process for opening the special winning opening 14, and ends this process.

  Subsequently, in FIG. 15, in S500 that is shifted during the big hit game end effect, it is determined whether or not the time of the end effect has ended, and in the case of an affirmative determination (S500: Yes), the process proceeds to S505. In addition, in the case of a negative determination (S500: No), this process ends.

  In subsequent S505 and S510, the accessory continuous operation device and the condition device are stopped, and the process proceeds to S515. In S515, the main controller 80 determines whether or not to shift to the probability change state after the big hit game, and in the case of an affirmative determination (S515: Yes), the number of jackpot lotteries that can be executed in the probability change state (the number of probability changes). ) Is set (S520), the probability variation flag is set (S525), and the process proceeds to S530.

  In S530, it is determined whether or not to shift to the time-saving state after the big hit game. If the determination is affirmative (S530: Yes), the number of jackpot lotteries (number of time reductions) that can be executed in the time-short state is set ( S535), the time reduction flag is set (S540), and the process proceeds to S545.

  In S545 and S550, main controller 80 transmits to sub integrated control device 83 a process for transmitting a jackpot end command for ending the effect related to the jackpot game, and a state designation command for notifying the game state after the jackpot game ends. The state designation command transmission process to be executed is executed, and this process is terminated.

  The sub-integrated control device 83 of the pachinko machine 50, when the effect button 32 is pressed during the standby state (the state where the symbol effect or the hold symbol display is not performed on the effect screen of the effect symbol display device 6), is performed. And the selection screen 600 is displayed on the effect symbol display device 6 (FIG. 16A).

  The selection screen 600 displays four items, “confirm points”, “stop the game”, “start the game from the beginning”, and “replace points with benefits”. Any item can be selected by operating the button 32.

  Then, when the player selects “confirm point”, the sub integrated control device 83 controls the effect symbol control device 82 and displays the currently assigned points on the effect symbol display device 6.

  When “stop the game” is selected on the selection screen 600, the sub integrated control device 83 controls the effect symbol control device 82 and displays the game end screen 602 on the effect symbol display device 6 (FIG. 16 ( b)).

  In the game end screen 602, the latest game history information, the total number of points acquired, the setting information of the production content, and the like are displayed. As described above, the two-dimensional code is displayed. By reading with a mobile terminal, it is possible to check the game history on the website, exchange points, and the like.

  In this embodiment, as an example, a QR code (registered trademark) is used as a two-dimensional code. Further, the sub integrated control device 83 generates game history information based on various commands received from the main control device 80.

  Further, when “start the game from the next” is selected on the selection screen 600, the sub integrated control device 83 controls the effect symbol control device 82 and displays the password input screen 603 on the effect symbol display device 6 (FIG. 17 (d)).

  While displaying the password input screen 603, the player can input the password specified from the two-dimensional code in the input field 603a by operating the jog dial 33 and the effect button 32. The sub integrated control device 83 collates the input password, and if the collation is successful (FIG. 17 (e)), the game reflecting the game history indicated by the password, the total number of points, and the setting information of the production contents To start.

  Thus, when a game is played with the pachinko machine 50 and a password is obtained, the total number of points acquired can be transferred to a game with another pachinko machine of the same model. When the game is started without selecting “Start the game from the next”, the game is played from the state where the total number of points is zero.

  When “replace points with benefits” is selected on the selection screen 600, the sub-integrated control device 83 controls the effect symbol control device 82 to display the point exchange screen 605 on the effect symbol display device 6 ( FIG. 17 (f)).

  On the point exchange screen 605, the total number of points of the player at the present time is displayed, and an item indicating an effect item (privilege) that can be acquired in exchange for the point, and an item to select to return to the selection screen 600 are displayed. Is displayed.

  Note that, on the point exchange screen 605 in FIG. 17F, for example, items indicating three effect items “sky”, “sea”, and “flower” displayed as background images are displayed. The item indicates that it can be exchanged for 50 points.

  The player can select any item (production item) by operating the jog dial 33 and the production button 32. When the production item is selected, the sub integrated control device 83 subtracts the number of points corresponding to the production item from the total number of points and performs the production using the production item (in other words, the background image is displayed). The setting information of the production contents is updated so that the image corresponds to the production item.

  Further, the table of FIG. 18 shows an example of the effect item and the number of points necessary for acquiring the effect item. In this embodiment, in addition to the production items “sky”, “sea”, and “flower” that form the background image described above, “school uniform”, “suit”, and “kimono” are costumes of characters appearing in the production. It is possible to acquire directing items and directing items such as “flower pattern”, “arabesque pattern”, and “leopard pattern” that are pseudo-design designs.

  In addition, during the jackpot game, a production item that displays a live video by a character appearing in the production (in other words, a production item that adds a new production that displays a live video during a big hit game) Can be earned.

  Of course, the present invention is not limited to these, and in addition to this, it is possible to obtain an effect item that modifies part of the effect or an effect item that adds a new effect in exchange for points. Further, for example, not only the modification or addition of effects on the effect screen displayed on the effect symbol display device 6 but also the effect items for modifying and adding sound effects, music, various LEDs, light emission patterns of the lamps 31 and the like. It may be provided.

  The sub integrated control device 83 of the pachinko machine 50 controls the effect symbol control device 82 in accordance with a command from the main control device 80 and performs various effects on the effect symbol display device 6.

  Specifically, the sub integrated control device 83 is configured to perform a symbol effect according to a change start command or the like. When a change start command or the like is received, a random number is extracted, and the type of effect is determined by the content of the command and the random number.

  The sub integrated control device 83 is configured to display a hold symbol in accordance with a hold number command or the like, and to make a jackpot notice for notifying the result of the determination on the basis of a change start command or the like.

  Such a notice may be performed using an effect screen of the effect symbol display device 6, sound output from the speaker 30, various LEDs, the lamp 31, or a movable object, and any one of these may be used. May be used.

  Further, the sub-integrated control device 83 is configured to perform a big hit effect that displays the number of rounds and the number of balls entered into the big winning opening 14 during the big hit game.

  The pachinko machine 50 is configured to perform a special effect every hour based on the date and time counted by the RTC 107. The special effect is performed independently from the above-mentioned jackpot effect or symbol effect. Processing for executing the special effect will be described with reference to FIGS. 19 and 20.

  First, FIG. 19 shows only a portion particularly important for special effects in the main routine performed by the sub integrated control device 83. This process is started at regular intervals (for example, 2 ms) by a timer interrupt. When this processing is activated, date / time information is acquired from the RTC 107 in S700. In this embodiment, only the information related to the time is used in the date / time information in order to execute the special effect. Of course, in addition to this, a special effect performed only on a specific date may be provided, or a special effect executed every day only after the specific date may be provided.

  Subsequently, it is determined whether the acquired date / time information is a specific time set in advance (S705). The manager of the game facility equipped with the pachinko machine 50 can be set in advance at a specific time. For example, if “30 minutes per hour” is set, 9:30, 10:30, 11 The specific time is 30 minutes,... If the same time is set as the “specific time” for the same model of the game facility, special effects are performed simultaneously on all the same model.

  If S705 is negative, the process ends (returns) as it is. If the date and time information acquired from the RTC 107 is a specific time, an affirmative determination is made as to whether or not the effect symbols have been changed for a predetermined time (for example, 40 seconds) (S710). If the determination is affirmative, special effect execution processing (S715) is executed. If a negative determination is made (S710: no), the process directly returns.

An example of the special effect performed in the special effect execution process (S715) is shown in FIG. In this special effect, when the time reaches the specific time, first, an image as shown in FIG. 20A is displayed on the effect symbol display device 6. In FIG. 20 (a), “Special time !!!” is displayed to tell the player that this effect is a special one performed at a specific time. Then, as shown in FIGS. 20 (b) and 20 (c), the appearance of two men boxing is developed on the screen of the effect symbol display device 6. This special effect ends in 3 minutes and returns to the normal effect. The special effects are displayed on the effect symbol display device 6 with different contents for each time. For example, 9:30 is boxing, 10:30 is a marathon, 11:30 is soccer, and different effects (however, 3 minutes are required) are displayed on the screen of the effect symbol display device 6. The If the result of the success / failure determination is a win during the special performance, it is a big win and the big prize opening 14 is opened, but the fact that the big win has been won is notified on the screen of the production symbol display device 6, The special production is continued as it is, and the jackpot production is not performed. If the special effect ends during the jackpot, the jackpot effect continues. Returning to FIG. Subsequent to the special effect execution process (S715), it is determined whether or not a change display of the effect symbol has been performed (S720). If the determination is negative, the process ends as it is. If the determination is affirmative, the special effect is ended and the process ends.
In other words, according to this process, if the change display of the effect symbol is not performed for a predetermined time at a specific time, the special effect shown in FIG. 20 is performed as an example, but the effect is performed while the special effect is being performed. When the symbol is variably displayed, the execution of the special effect is terminated.

  When entering the first starting port 10, a special effect may be performed. This will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing an outline of a ball entry device control process executed by the sub integrated control device 83. This process is started when the sub integrated control device 83 receives a winning command. The winning command is a command transmitted from the main control device 80 to the sub integrated control device 83 when a game ball enters the first starting port 10. That is, when the sub integrated control device 83 receives the winning command (S600: yes), it is determined based on the date / time information of the RTC 110 whether or not the present time is in a specific time zone (S605). The “specific time zone” refers to a period until 3 minutes have elapsed from the specific time described above. That is, it is determined in S605 whether or not a special effect is being performed. Affirmative determination (S605: yes), that is, if the current time is a specific time zone, the process proceeds to S610, and the change start transmitted from the main controller 80 by the process of S280 when the special symbol currently changing is changed Based on the command, whether or not a special symbol that is currently fluctuating is determined and an effect (for example, whether it is a so-called super reach) or not is determined. In the subsequent S615, it is determined whether or not the specific effect is to be executed. If it is not executed (S615: no), the process is terminated (returned). When an affirmative determination is made (S615: yes), the process proceeds to S620, a command is transmitted to the effect entry device 100, and the process ends. The command transmitted to the effect entrance device 100 in S620 is a command for opening the shutter 107 and the sorting blade 105. Note that the opened shutter 107 is closed after 10 seconds, and the opened sorting blade 105 is closed after 30 seconds.

  If S605 is negative, that is, if the current time is not a specific time zone, the process proceeds to S625 to determine whether or not to perform a specific effect. In S630 that follows, it is determined whether or not the specific effect is to be executed. If it is not executed (S625: no), the process is terminated. The processing content of S625 is very close to the processing content of S610, but the probability of performing a specific effect is different. For example, in S610, if the content of the special symbol that is currently changing is Super Reach, it is determined that “specific effect is performed” with a probability of 60%. However, in S625, the content of the special symbol that is currently changing is Super. Even if it is a reach, it is determined with a probability of 10% that “perform a specific effect”. In order to determine that “specific effect is to be performed” with a probability of 60%, the sub integrated control device 83 extracts a random value when receiving the winning command, and uses the random value and the content of the effect to specify the specific effect. This is performed by determining whether or not to perform (the same applies to the case where “specific effect is performed” is determined with a probability of 10%).

  When the shutter 107 is opened, the game ball that has entered the first start opening 10 can enter the effect entry device 100, and when the distribution blade 106 is released, the effect entry device 100. The game ball that entered the ball can enter the specific notification area 106. That is, the probability of performing a specific effect is higher in a specific time zone, and as a result, the probability that a game ball that has entered the first start port 10 enters (moves) the effect entry device 100 is increased. Get higher. FIG. 22 shows a specific effect determination process executed by the sub integrated control device 83 when a game ball enters the specific notification area 106. When it is detected by the specific notification area SW 106a that the game ball has entered the specific notification area 106 (S900: yes), it is determined whether or not the specific effect is currently being executed (S905). If it is being executed (S905: yes), the process is terminated (returned) as it is. If it is not being executed (S905: no), points are set according to the effect related to the currently displayed variable display. For example, points are set in advance according to the size of the rock that appears in the production (described later) and the color of the car (described later). There are 3 points if the car is red, 2 points if it is green, 1 point if it is blue, etc. If the rock is big and the color of the car is blue, 2 points + 1 point = 3 points. Is done. In step S913, the set points are added, and it is determined whether there is a remaining time (S916). This is a process performed to determine whether or not the time necessary for executing the specific effect remains within the specific time zone. If it takes 1 minute to execute a specific performance, an affirmative determination (S916: yes) is made if the processing of S916 is executed within 2 minutes after the start of a specific time zone, but 2 minutes after the start of a specific time zone. If S916 is executed after the elapse of time, a negative determination is made (S916: no). If a negative determination is made, the process ends. If an affirmative determination is made, a specific effect process (S920) is performed.

  An example of a specific effect performed on the screen of the effect symbol display device 6 by the specific effect process is shown in FIG. When the specific effect is started, as shown in FIG. 23A, a car 88 running on the road is displayed at the lower right of the screen. This screen displays "Is it hot if I avoid the rock?", And further notifies the operation of the jog dial 33 to the left and right of the rock 86 on the screen. Note that “Point +1!” Is displayed in the upper right portion of the screen to notify the player that points have been added in the process of S910. When the jog dial 33 is rotated to the left and right, the car in the screen is moved to the left and right in synchronization with this (FIG. 23B). Reference numeral 89 is an effect symbol displayed on the screen of the effect symbol display device 6 in order to notify the player of the result of the success / failure determination, the left and right symbols stop at “3”, and the central symbol is It shows that it is changing (so-called reach state). Reference numeral 90 denotes a reserved symbol displayed on the screen of the effect symbol display device 6 in order to inform the player of the number of reserved memories. FIG. 23 shows that there are two reserved memories. An image as shown in FIG. 23C in which the car 88 succeeds in avoiding the rock 86 is displayed as an effect that the result of the determination is likely to be a win.

Here, the determination of success / failure relates to a special symbol that is currently changing. Note that information regarding the variation command is stored until the variation ends, and the display content of the effect is determined based on this information.
Further, even if the result of the determination is wrong, the car 88 succeeds in avoiding the rock 86 with a predetermined probability (for example, 20%). In S925 in FIG. 22, “success?” Means whether the car 88 has succeeded in avoiding the rock 86 or not. If successful (S925: yes), the process proceeds to S930 and points are added. If it fails (S925: no), the process is terminated as it is. In FIG. 23 (c), “Point +1 !!!” is displayed at the bottom of the screen to notify the player that points have been added in the process of S930.

  As an effect that it is highly likely that the result of the determination is “losing”, an image as shown in FIG. 23D in which the car 88 contacts the rock 86 and explodes is displayed. However, in rare cases (for example, with a probability of about 5%), the result shown in FIG. Thus, when the image of FIG. 23 (c) or FIG. 23 (d) is displayed, the specific effect is ended.

Next, two-dimensional code display processing for displaying a game end screen in accordance with an instruction from the player will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. This process is periodically executed by the sub integrated control device 83 while the selection screen is displayed.

  In S750, the sub integrated control device 83 determines whether or not “stop the game”, which is one of the items displayed on the selection screen, is selected based on the operation signals from the effect button 32 and the jog dial 33. If an affirmative determination is obtained (S750: Yes), the process proceeds to S755, and if a negative determination is obtained (S750: No), this process ends.

  In S755, the sub integrated control device 83 generates image data of a two-dimensional code based on the total number of current points stored in the RAM, the latest game history information, production content setting information, and the like, and S760. The process is transferred to.

  In S760, the sub integrated control device 83 clears the current total number of points stored in the RAM, initializes game history information, effect content setting information, and the like, and proceeds to S765.

  In S765, the sub integrated control device 83 controls the effect symbol control device 82, displays the game end screen on which the two-dimensional code based on the image data is displayed on the effect symbol display device 6, and ends this process. . The sub integrated control device 83 may display the two-dimensional code using a dedicated display device or the like without being limited to the effect symbol display device 6.

  Next, a continuous game process for accepting a password input from a player and resuming the game in a state where the total number of points is reproduced will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. This process is periodically executed by the sub-integrated control device 83 after the display of the selection screen is started and before the display of the effect screen is restarted.

  In S800, the sub integrated control device 83 determines whether or not the password input screen is displayed (whether or not “start a game” which is one of the items displayed on the selection screen is selected). To do. When an affirmative determination is obtained (S800: Yes), the process proceeds to S805, and when a negative determination is obtained (S800: No), this process ends.

  In step S <b> 805, the sub integrated control device 83 receives a password input based on operation signals from the effect button 32 and the jog dial 33, and determines whether the password input is completed. When an affirmative determination is obtained (S805: Yes), the process proceeds to S810, and when a negative determination is obtained (S805: No), this process ends.

  In S810, the sub integrated control device 83 executes a password verification process for determining whether or not the input password is correct, and shifts the process to S815. In S815, the sub-integrated control device 83 determines whether or not the password verification has succeeded. If an affirmative determination is obtained (S815: Yes), the process proceeds to S820 and a negative determination is obtained. If YES in step S815, the process proceeds to step S830.

  In S820, the sub integrated control device 83 controls the effect symbol control device 82, displays on the effect symbol display device 6 that the password has been successfully verified, and shifts the process to S825. In S825, the sub integrated control device 83 specifies the total number of points, game history information, production content setting information, and the like from the input password. Then, the total number of specified points is stored in the RAM as the total number of points at the present time, and the game history information, the setting information of the effect contents, and the like are reflected in the game, and this processing is terminated. On the other hand, in S830, the sub integrated control device 83 controls the effect symbol control device 82, displays on the effect symbol display device 6 that an error has occurred in the password verification, and ends this processing.

  Next, privilege grant processing for exchanging points for benefits in accordance with instructions from the player will be described using the flowchart shown in FIG. This process is periodically executed by the sub-integrated control device 83 after the display of the selection screen is started and until the display of the effect screen is resumed.

  In S900, the sub-integrated control device 83 determines whether or not “change point to privilege”, which is one of the items displayed on the selection screen, is selected. If an affirmative determination is obtained (S900: Yes), the process proceeds to S905, and if a negative determination is obtained (S900: No), this process ends.

  In S905, the sub integrated control device 83 selects a privilege (production item) that can be acquired by the player based on the total number of points at the current time, and the process proceeds to S910. In S910, the sub integrated control device 83 controls the effect symbol control device 82 to display a point exchange screen on the effect symbol display device 6, and on the point exchange screen, an effect item that a player can acquire, An item indicating the number of points necessary for acquiring the production item is displayed. Further, based on operation signals from the effect button 32 and the jog dial 33, selection of an effect item or the like displayed on the point exchange screen is accepted.

  In subsequent S915, the sub integrated control device 83 determines whether or not “return to the selection screen”, which is an item displayed on the point exchange screen, is selected based on the operation signals from the effect button 32 and the jog dial 33. When an affirmative determination is obtained (S915: Yes), the process proceeds to S935, and when a negative determination is obtained (S915: No), the process proceeds to S920.

  In S920, the sub integrated control device 83 determines whether or not an item corresponding to the effect item displayed on the point exchange screen is selected based on the operation signals from the effect button 32 and the jog dial 33. When an affirmative determination is obtained (S920: Yes), the process proceeds to S925, and when a negative determination is obtained (S920: No), the process proceeds to S915.

  In S925, the sub integrated control device 83 updates the setting information of the production content so that the selected production item is reflected in the production content, and the process proceeds to S930. In S930, the sub integrated control device 83 subtracts the number of points corresponding to the acquired effect item from the total number of current points, and the process proceeds to S935.

  In S935, the sub integrated control device 83 controls the effect symbol control device 82 to display the selection screen on the effect symbol display device 6, and ends this processing.

  According to the pachinko machine configured as described above, in a specific time zone, it becomes easy to enter the effect entry device 100, and the specific effect performed when entering the specific notification area 106 is This is related to the determination of success or failure. The conventional RTC effect starts a predetermined effect regardless of whether or not the predetermined time is reached, and it is difficult to expect the result, but the pachinko machine according to the present embodiment. Since the specific effect performed in is related to the determination of success / failure, it is possible to have a sense of expectation with respect to the effect (specific effect) performed in a specific time zone. Furthermore, since the effect entry device 100 is also used in a normal time zone, it is not necessary to spend the cost exclusively for the RTC effect. In addition, the player can also enjoy the pachinko inherent fun of the behavior of the game ball from the time when it enters the effect entry device 100 to the specific notification area 106. In addition, points are awarded when the specific performance is started, and it is easy to enter the production entrance device 100 in a specific time zone. As a result, many points can be acquired in the specific time zone. Become. Since a player who wants to acquire a lot of points also plays a game, it is possible to obtain a further effect of attracting customers.

  Here, the correspondence relationship between the configuration of the present embodiment and the configuration requirements of the present invention is shown. The RTC 110 corresponds to the “timing unit” of the present invention, the process of S605 corresponds to the “time zone determination unit” of the present invention, and the process of S610 corresponds to the “movement determination unit” of the present invention. If it is determined that the specific effect is to be performed as a result of the processing of S610, the shutter 107 and the sorting blade 105 are opened, and the game ball enters the effect entrance device 100 and the specific notification area 106 This is because it becomes possible to enter the ball. For the same reason, the process of S625 also corresponds to the “movement determination unit” of the present invention. The processing of S910 corresponds to the “point granting unit” of the present invention and the “point accumulating unit” of the present invention. The privilege granting process of FIG. 26 corresponds to the “privilege granting unit” of the present invention. The processing of S705 to S715 corresponds to the “special effect execution means” of the present invention.

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In the above-described embodiment, the so-called digipachi type pachinko machine 50 is exemplified, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the present invention can also be applied to a so-called honey monotype or a pachinko machine configured as a mixer. The present invention can also be applied to a sealed pachinko machine.

  Moreover, you may perform in a jackpot effect to be similar to the specific effect performed in the pachinko machine 50 of the said embodiment. This will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing an outline of the big hit effect determination process executed by the sub integrated control device 83. In the present embodiment, a game ball that has entered the big winning opening 14 is also guided to the effect entry device 100. This process is activated when the sub-integrated control device 83 receives a winning command indicating that it has entered the big winning opening 14. That is, when the sub integrated control device 83 receives the winning command (S940: yes), it is determined based on the date / time information of the RTC 110 whether or not the present time is in a specific time zone (S943). Affirmative determination (S943: yes), that is, if the current time is a specific time zone, the process proceeds to S946 to determine whether or not the special symbol that has generated the jackpot that is currently in progress is likely to change after the jackpot Based on this, it is determined whether or not to perform a specific effect. In S950 that follows, it is determined whether or not the specific effect is to be executed. When an affirmative determination is made (S950: yes), the process proceeds to S953, a command is transmitted to the effect entry device 100, and the process ends. This command is the same as that transmitted in S620, and the operations of the shutter 107 and the sorting blade 105 are also the same.

  If S943 is negative, that is, if the current time is not a specific time zone, the process proceeds to S956 to determine whether or not to perform a specific effect. In the subsequent S960, it is determined whether or not the specific effect is to be executed. If not (S960: no), the process is terminated. The processing content of S956 is very close to the processing content of S946, but the probability of performing a specific effect is different. For example, in S946, when the probability is changed after the current big hit, it is determined to “perform a specific effect” with a probability of 70%. In S956, even if the probability is changed after the current big hit, Only 5% of the probability is determined to “perform specific production”.

  FIG. 28 shows a big hit effect process executed by the sub integrated control device 83 when a game ball enters the specific notification area 106. When the specific notification area SW105a detects that a game ball has entered the specific notification area 106 (S965: yes), it is determined whether or not a specific effect is currently being executed (S970). The specific effects here are different from those executed in the process of S920 (described later). If it is being executed (S970: yes), the process is terminated (returned) as it is. If not being executed (S970: no), 1 is added to the point, and it is determined whether or not there is a remaining time (S980). This is a process performed to determine whether or not the time necessary for executing the specific effect remains within the specific time zone. If it takes 1 minute to execute a specific performance, an affirmative determination (S980: yes) is made if the process of S980 is executed within 2 minutes after the start of the specific time period, but 2 minutes after the start of the specific time period. If S980 is executed after the elapse of time, a negative determination is made (S980: no). Note that S980 is also negatively determined when the time until the big hit game ends is considered to be about 2 minutes. Although the time required for the big hit is uncertain, for example, when the number of remaining rounds is 8 rounds or less, it may be determined that it does not take 2 minutes. If a negative determination is made, the process ends. If an affirmative determination is made, a specific effect process (S985) is performed.

  An example of the specific effect performed on the screen of the effect symbol display device 6 by the specific effect process is shown in FIG. When the specific effect is started, first, an enemy aircraft 93 flying toward the near side of the screen at the upper right 1/4 of the effect symbol display device 6 and an own aircraft 94 chasing it are displayed at the back of the screen as an effect image. (FIG. 29 (a)). This screen will display "Do you want to shoot down a brilliant enemy?" When the effect button 32 is pressed to fire a missile and shoot down the enemy aircraft 93 (FIG. 29B), the effect becomes a certain change after a big hit. If the effect button 32 is not pressed within the effective time, the missile is fired after a predetermined time has elapsed. If the probability does not change, the enemy aircraft 93 is missed (FIG. 29 (c)).

  In S990 of FIG. 28, “success?” Means whether or not the enemy aircraft 93 has been successfully shot down. If successful (S990: yes), the process proceeds to S995 and points are added. If it fails (S990: no), the process is terminated as it is. In FIG. 29B, “Point +3!” Is displayed at the bottom of the screen to notify the player that points have been added by the processing of S995.

If it does not change after a big hit, the bullet will not hit the enemy aircraft 93 and will escape to the enemy aircraft (FIG. 29 (c)), but in rare cases (for example, with a probability of about 3%) 29 (c) may be displayed. Thus, when the image of FIG. 29 (b) or FIG. 29 (c) is displayed, the specific effect ends. At the end, if it is a specific time zone, the normal jackpot effect is resumed. According to the gaming machine configured in this way, even during a big hit, it is possible to entertain the player using the effect entry device 100. Specifically, first, whether or not the shutter 107 is opened (a game ball enters the effect entrance device 100), whether or not the game ball entering the effect entrance device 100 reaches the specific notification area 106, In the jackpot presentation started when the game ball enters the specific notification area 106, the player may be interested in whether or not the enemy aircraft can be shot down and whether or not the jackpot will be changed after the jackpot. it can.
In addition, in the conventional jackpot production, whether or not it will be probable after the jackpot is announced during the jackpot presentation (except for the jackpot that becomes a latent state), but the announcement (including the notice) by the specific production of this embodiment, It is not known when the specific performance is performed. In other words, if the player has entered the specific notification area 106 at an early time during the jackpot, there is a possibility of being notified at an early time, and if he has entered the specific notification area 106 at a later time, the notification will be made at an earlier time. there is a possibility. Therefore, if the portion other than the specific effect of the jackpot effect is configured to notify whether or not it is probable at the end of the jackpot effect, the notification becomes more effective by the specific effect.

  In the above embodiment, the game ball that has entered the first start opening 10 is configured to be able to enter the effect entry device 100. However, as described above, the game ball that has entered the grand prize opening 14 is produced. The entrance device 100 is configured to be able to enter the game, or the game balls that have entered the second starting port 11 and other winning and exit ports are configured to be able to enter the production entrance device 100. Also good.

  Moreover, in the said Example, although determination whether the present time is a specific time was performed based on the time time-measured by RTC110, you may determine by the method of other than that. For example, by using the RTC 110 only for measuring the elapsed time and determining whether or not the elapsed time since the power of the pachinko machine 50 is turned on has become a predetermined time, it is determined whether or not the present time is a specific time. You may judge. In the method of the embodiment, in a gaming facility where the pachinko machine 50 having the same configuration is installed, there is a possibility that the time counted by the RTC 110 will be shifted every day between the pachinko machines 50. In this case, the timing for starting the special effect is shifted. In this regard, it is determined whether or not the present time is a specific time in the elapsed time since the power is turned on. Since the timing shift between the pachinko machines 50 is suppressed within an error for one day of the RTC 110, it is possible to perform special effects every day at almost the same timing.

  Moreover, in the said Example, although there existed a possibility that a specific effect will be performed irrespective of whether the present is a specific time slot | zone in the process of S210, you may make it other aspects. For example, when the current time is a specific time zone, a command is always transmitted to the ball entering device 100 (the shutter 107 and the distribution blade 105 are opened). It may be configured to determine whether or not to execute the specific effect. In addition, when the current time is not a specific time zone, the command is not transmitted to the pitching device 100. If the current time zone is a specific time zone, a certain condition (for example, a predetermined random number value has a specific value). When presenting), a specific effect may be provided. In addition, the determination as to whether or not to perform a specific effect may be made easy to perform the specific effect when an effect that is highly likely to be a hit such as so-called super reach is being performed. However, in this case, there is a possibility that the super reach is more likely to be interrupted by the specific performance than the so-called normal reach. Therefore, it is preferable that a plurality of types of super reach are provided, and a specific effect may be performed only for a special reach (not limited to one type).

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the special effect (the boxing effect shown in FIG. 20 as an example) is performed only when it is a specific time and the change display of the effect symbol is not performed for a predetermined time. However, other configurations may be used. For example, the special effect may be basically performed at a specific time. In this case, after the special effect is started for some reason, if the change display of the effect symbol is performed, the special effect may be interrupted and the specific effect may be started.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the specific effect is determined based on the effect that accompanies the ongoing symbol variation. However, when the specific notification area 106 is entered, a random value is extracted, and the random value and the variation command are extracted. The specific effect may be determined from the information related to. Similarly, the point value may be determined.
Further, when performing a specific effect, the determination of success / failure may be performed based on the prefetch determination command transmitted in S120, not on the special symbol that is currently changing. The specific effect in this case is shown in FIG. In order to facilitate the comparison, it is assumed that a specific effect similar to the effect shown in FIG. 23 is performed. That is, when this effect is started, first, as shown in FIG. 30A, a car 88 running on the road is displayed at the lower right of the screen. The difference from FIG. 23 (a) is that the message displayed on the screen is not "Is it hot if I avoid the rock ??" Is not so-called reach. The reason for not reaching is that the specific effect is not for the special symbol (and consequently the effect symbol) that is currently changing, but for any one of the reserved memories. In addition, although the effect design currently fluctuating may become a reach by chance, the specific effect does not represent the expected degree of reach. When the jog dial 33 is rotated to the left and right, the car in the screen is moved to the left and right in synchronism with this (FIG. 30 (b)). Is successfully achieved, and an image as shown in FIG. 30C is displayed. At this time, the color of the corresponding reserved symbol 91 changes. In the figure, the rightmost reserved symbol has changed. However, when the start winning is further generated after the specific effect is started, the reserved symbol that is not the rightmost may naturally change. In addition, when the determination is true based on the prefetch determination command in the state where there is no pending storage, the result is not a prefetch but a special symbol that is currently changing.
When there is a high possibility that the result of the prefetch determination is a loss, the car 88 contacts the rock 86 and explodes (FIG. 30D). In this case, the reserved symbol 91 corresponding to the prefetch does not change. Thus, when the image of FIG. 30C or FIG. 30D is displayed, the specific effect is ended. As described above, even if the specific effect is executed according to the result of the pre-reading determination, the effect similar to the above aspect of executing the specific effect according to the determination result is obtained. Further, when the specific effect is successful (a rock is avoided), a reward of a pre-read effect in which the reserved symbol 91 changes can be given to the player. Moreover, it has the new preference that a change of a pending | holding symbol cannot be seen until a specific production is successful.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Game board, 3 ... Game area | region, 4 ... Game nail, 5 ... Center case, 6 ... Production | presentation symbol display apparatus, 7 ... 1st special figure display apparatus, 8 ... 2nd special figure display apparatus, 9 ... Normal symbol display Device: 10 ... 1st start port 10a ... 1st start port SW, 11 ... 2nd start port, 11a ... 2nd start port SW, 12 ... Normal symbol operation gate, 12a ... Normal symbol operation SW, 12b ... General electricity An accessory solenoid, 13 ... General winning port, 13a ... General winning port SW, 14 ... Large winning port, 14a ... First count SW, 14b ... Large winning port solenoid, 15 ... First special figure reservation number display device, 16 ... 2nd special figure hold number display device, 19 ... ordinary figure hold number display device, 22 ... payout SW, 23 ... full SW, 24 ... checkout display device, 25 ... ball rental button, 26 ... checkout button, 27 ... launch stop SW , 28 ... Touch SW, 29 ... Launching motor, 30 ... Speaker 32 ... Production button, 33 ... Jog dial, 50 ... Pachinko machine, 65 ... Out port, 78 ... External connection terminal board, 80 ... Main control device, 81 ... Dispensing control device, 82 ... Production symbol control device, 83 ... Sub integrated control Device: 84 ... Launch control device, 89 ... Production design, 90 ... Reservation design, 100 ... Pitching device for production, 105 ... Distribution blade, 106 ... Specific notification area, 107 ... Shutter, 110 ... RTC, 150 ... Server.

Claims (4)

A plurality of winning holes to which a prize ball is given by entering a game ball and an out mouth to which no prize ball is given even if the game ball enters are arranged on the game board, and the plurality of winning holes A ball game machine that includes a start winning opening from which numerical data used for determining whether or not a game ball enters is extracted.
An effect symbol display device that displays the determination result of the success / failure determination by making a fixed display after variably displaying the effect symbol due to entering the starting prize opening,
An effect entrance device capable of entering an already-entered game ball, which is a game ball that has entered the winning opening or the exit,
In a ball game machine comprising: a specific notification area in which a specific effect related to the success / failure determination is executed when the already-entered game ball enters the effect entry device,
A time measuring means for measuring time;
A time zone judging means for judging whether the current time zone is a normal time zone or a specific time zone, based on a timing result by the time measuring means;
Movement determining means for determining whether or not to permit the moved game ball to be moved to the effect entry device;
With
The probability that the movement determining means determines to permit the moved game ball to be moved to the effect entry device is higher in the specific time period than in the normal time period. Characteristic ball game machine. In the ball game machine according to claim 1,
Special effect execution means for executing a special effect on the effect symbol display device due to the fact that the variable display is not performed for a predetermined period in the specific time zone;
During the execution of the special effect, special effect ending means for ending the special effect when the specific time period is switched to the normal time period,
A ball game machine characterized by comprising: In the ball game machine according to claim 2,
The special effect ending means ends the special effect when the variable display is performed during execution of the special effect. In the configuration of any one of claims 1 to 3,
Point giving means for giving a point due to the entered game ball entering the effect entry device or the specific notification area;
Point accumulation means for accumulating the points granted by the point grant means;
Privilege granting means for granting a privilege to the player when the cumulative number of points accumulated by the point accumulation means reaches a predetermined number;
A ball game machine characterized by comprising:

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