JP2016221080A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of executing an operation performance fitting the mode of the continuous operation of an operation part.SOLUTION: A game machine comprises: operation performance executing means capable of executing an operation performance for varying a performance display gradually in response of the operation of an operation part 31A by a player; upper limit determining means for determining the upper limit of the performance display; variation determining means 120 for determining a variation quantity, at which the performance display is varied by the operation of an operation part 31A; and period timing means for timing the lapse period or the residual period in an operation effective period, for which the operation of the operation part 31A is made effective in the operation performance. The variation determining means 120 determines a varying quantity to vary a performance display, when the operation part is operated, on the basis of the lapse period or residual period at the operated time period which is timed by the period timing means, the upper limit determined by the upper limit determining means, and the step of the performance display when operated.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 12

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine capable of playing games.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, there is a gaming machine that can execute an operation effect that changes the content of the effect every time the effect button is pressed. In such a gaming machine, in the operation effective period in which the button operation is effective, the first part is set as the effective period for measurement, and the subsequent part is set as the effective period for production. An effect pattern with a smaller change amount given to the effect content is selected as the speed is faster, and an effect pattern with a larger change amount given to the effect content is selected as the continuous hitting speed is slower (see, for example, Patent Document 1). .

JP 2009-201588 A

  However, in Patent Document 1, since the effect pattern is selected based on the continuous hit speed measured during the measurement effective period, the player repeatedly presses the button (operation unit) (continuous) during the measurement effective period. If the player repeatedly hits the button during the effective period for the performance without performing the operation), or the player slowly hits the button repeatedly during the effective period for the measurement and the remaining time of the effective period of operation decreases For example, when the number of repeated hits is increased, there is a problem in that an operation effect with the effect content suitable for the player's button operation mode cannot be executed.

  The present invention has been made paying attention to such problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of executing an operation effect suitable for the mode of continuous operation of the operation unit.

In order to solve the above-mentioned problem, a gaming machine according to claim 1 of the present invention provides:
A gaming machine capable of playing games (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1),
The operation unit (for example, lever controller 31A) that can be operated by the player and capable of detecting the operation of the operation unit (for example, the effect control CPU 120 controls the lever in step S903 of the operation effect process shown in FIG. 12). A part for determining whether or not there is a tilting operation of the controller 31A),
An operation effect executing means (for example, the effect control CPU 120 shown in FIG. 12) can execute an operation effect that changes the effect display (for example, the number of balls display) stepwise in response to the operation of the operation unit by the player. A part for adding and updating an additional number corresponding to the additional pattern to the value of the number of balls display in S908 of the operation effect process shown in FIG.
Upper limit determination means for determining the upper limit of the effect display (for example, a portion where the CPU 103 determines the jackpot type based on the random number MR2 for jackpot type determination in the special symbol normal process);
Change amount determining means for determining a change amount (for example, the number of additions) for changing the effect display by one operation of the operation unit (for example, the effect control CPU 120 adds an additional pattern in S907 of the operation effect process shown in FIG. 12). A part for determining an additional pattern from the determination table and the extracted random number for determining the additional value),
Period timing means for timing the elapsed period or the remaining period in the operation effective period in which the operation of the operation unit is enabled in the operation effect (for example, the part in which the effect control CPU 120 counts the fanfare effect period timer),
With
The change amount determining means, when the operation unit is operated, the elapsed period or remaining period of the operated time measured by the period time measuring means, the upper limit determined by the upper limit determining means, The change amount for changing the effect display is determined based on the stage of the effect display when the operation is performed (for example, the fan control effect period timer is displayed by the effect control CPU 120 in S905 of the operation effect process shown in FIG. 12). Is determined to be less than or equal to the latter half judgment value, and an additional pattern determination table is set in S906a or S906b based on the determination result, and the additional pattern determination random number extracted from the additional pattern determination table in S907 And the part that determines the additional pattern)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, an operation effect suitable for the mode of continuous operation of the operation unit can be executed.

The gaming machine of means 1 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to claim 1,
The change amount determining means (for example, the part in which the effect control CPU 120 determines an add-on pattern based on the add-on pattern determining table and the extracted add-on value determining random value in S907 of the operation effect process shown in FIG. 12) has elapsed. When the period is large or the remaining period is small, the ratio of determining a large change amount is higher than when the elapsed period is small or the remaining period is large (for example, when the fanfare production period is the second half, The table for determining the additional pattern is determined, and in the additional pattern determining table for the second half, there is a high probability that a pattern with a large number of additional numbers for the ball number display will be determined)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, when the operation effective period approaches, the large change amount is easily determined, so that the effect display can easily reach the upper limit during the operation effective period, and the game entertainment can be improved.

The gaming machine of means 2 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to claim 1 or means 1,
The change amount determining means (for example, the part in which the effect control CPU 120 determines an add-on pattern based on the add-on pattern determining table and the extracted add-on value determining random number in S907 of the operation effect process shown in FIG. 12) The effect display (for example, the number of balls display) is set to the upper limit determined by the upper limit determining means (for example, the part in which the CPU 103 determines the jackpot type based on the random number MR2 for determining the jackpot type in the special symbol normal process). It is possible to determine the upper limit change to be changed (for example, the portion where the addition pattern of the pattern 9 in which the total remaining number (the value of the payout number counter) is added to the ball number display can be determined), Regardless of the elapsed period or the remaining period in the operation effective period, it is determined at a constant rate (for example, as shown in FIGS. 13B and 13C). Portion plus the pattern determination table value payout schedule number counter to determine the pattern 9 at the same probability be any value other than "0" for 5 rounds)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, during the operation effective period, an upper limit change in which the effect display changes to the upper limit at a stretch can be expected at any time, so that the game entertainment can be improved.

A gaming machine according to means 3 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to means 2,
As the upper limit determined by the upper limit determining means (for example, the part in which the CPU 103 determines the jackpot type based on the random number MR2 for determining the jackpot type in the special symbol normal process), the first upper limit (for example, eight rounds) And the second upper limit (for example, 1560 balls of the planned payout number for 15 rounds), the change of the effect display (for example, the number of balls display) is larger than the first upper limit. ,
The change amount determining means (for example, the part in which the effect control CPU 120 determines an add-on pattern based on the add-on pattern determining table and the extracted add-on value determining random number in S907 of the operation effect process shown in FIG. 12) When the second upper limit is set, the change in the upper limit can be determined (for example, when an additional pattern determination table for 15 rounds is set, the total remaining number (scheduled number to be paid out) is displayed. The portion where the addition pattern of the pattern 9 to which the counter value) is added can be determined)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, when the effect display is changed to the upper limit at once, the change is changed to the second upper limit with a larger change, so that the game entertainment can be improved.

The gaming machine of means 4 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1, means 1 to means 3,
The change amount determining means (for example, the portion in which the effect control CPU 120 determines the add-on pattern based on the add-on pattern determining table and the extracted add-on value determining random value in S907 of the operation effect process shown in FIG. 12) is changed. It is possible to determine zero as the amount (for example, a portion where “0” is added to the ball number display (the pattern 10 in which the ball number display is not changed) can be determined). Regardless of the elapsed period or the remaining period in the operation valid period, it is determined at a fixed rate (for example, in each additional pattern determination table, the same value is obtained regardless of the value of the payout number counter other than “0”). The part that determines the pattern 10 with the probability of
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, it is possible to provide an unexpectedness that does not change even when operated, and since a change amount of zero can be determined at any time during the operation effective period, for example, even if the change amount of zero is determined and operated Even if it does not change, it can be expected to change afterwards, so that it is possible to improve the gaming interest.

The gaming machine of means 5 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1, means 1 to means 4,
As the upper limit determined by the upper limit determining means (for example, the part in which the CPU 103 determines the jackpot type based on the random number MR2 for determining the jackpot type in the special symbol normal process), the first upper limit (for example, eight rounds) And the second upper limit (for example, 1560 balls of the planned payout number for 15 rounds), the change of the effect display (for example, the number of balls display) is larger than the first upper limit. ,
The change amount determining means (for example, the part in which the effect control CPU 120 determines an add-on pattern based on the add-on pattern determining table and the extracted add-on value determining random number in S907 of the operation effect process shown in FIG. 12) When the first upper limit is determined by the upper limit determining means, the range of difference between the effect display when the operation unit is operated and the first upper limit (for example, from the value of the number of payouts for 8 rounds) A determination value is assigned to each of the remaining payout number counter values when the ball number display is subtracted, and the first upper limit lottery data (for example, for eight rounds) associated with the elapsed period or the remaining period When the second upper limit is determined by the upper limit determination means, the amount of change is determined using the additional pattern determination table), and the operation unit is operated. Determined for each of the difference ranges between the effect display and the second upper limit (for example, the value of the planned payout counter that is the remaining value when the number of balls display is subtracted from the value of the planned payout for 15 rounds) A value is assigned, and the amount of change is determined using the second upper limit lottery data (for example, the additional pattern determination table for 15 rounds) associated with the elapsed period or the remaining period (for example, for 8 rounds or 15 rounds) (The part which decides the superposition pattern using the superposition pattern decision table for each)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, a suitable change amount corresponding to the difference in the upper limit can be determined.

A gaming machine according to means 6 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1, means 1 to means 4,
As the upper limit determined by the upper limit determining means (for example, the part in which the CPU 103 determines the jackpot type based on the random number MR2 for determining the jackpot type in the special symbol normal process), the first upper limit (for example, eight rounds) And the second upper limit (for example, 1560 balls of the planned payout number for 15 rounds), the change of the effect display (for example, the number of balls display) is larger than the first upper limit. ,
The change amount determining means (for example, the part in which the effect control CPU 120 determines an add-on pattern based on the add-on pattern determining table and the extracted add-on value determining random number in S907 of the operation effect process shown in FIG. 12) Even if the upper limit determined by the upper limit determination means is either the first upper limit or the second upper limit, the first upper limit or the first upper limit set as the effect display when the operation unit is operated 2 A determination value is assigned to each of the range of difference from the upper limit (for example, the value of the planned payout number counter that is the remaining value when the number of balls is subtracted from the value of the planned payout number), and the elapsed period or the remaining period The amount of change is determined using the common common lottery data (for example, the extra pattern determination table in the modified example) associated with (for example, the jackpot type in the modified example) Regardless of the corresponding number of each round, the portion for determining a plus pattern using a common plus pattern determination table)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the data capacity of the lottery data for determining the amount of change can be reduced.

  In addition, this invention may have only the invention specific matter described in the claim of this invention, and has a structure other than this invention specific matter with the invention specific matter described in the claim of this invention. It may be a thing.

It is the front view which looked at the pachinko gaming machine from the front. It is a block diagram which shows the circuit structural example of a pachinko gaming machine. It is a figure which illustrates an effect control command. It is a figure which illustrates a fluctuation pattern. It is explanatory drawing which shows a display result determination table. (A) is a figure which shows the structural example of a jackpot type determination table, (B) is a figure which shows the content of the jackpot type. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the timer interruption process for game control. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a jackpot display process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the operation effect process. (A) is explanatory drawing which shows the relationship between an addition pattern and the number of addition, (B) is explanatory drawing which shows the addition pattern determination table for the first half of 15 rounds, (C) is 15 rounds It is explanatory drawing which shows the addition pattern determination table for the latter half. (A) is explanatory drawing which shows the addition pattern determination table for the first half of 8 rounds, (B) is explanatory drawing which shows the addition pattern determination table for the latter half of 8 rounds. It is explanatory drawing which shows the effect aspect of an operation effect.

  A mode for carrying out a gaming machine according to the present invention will be described below based on examples.

  First, the overall configuration of a pachinko gaming machine 1 that is an example of a gaming machine will be described. In the following description, the front side of FIG. 1 will be described as the front (front, front) side of the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the back side will be described as the rear (back) side. In the present embodiment, the front surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is an opposing surface that faces the player when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is viewed from the player side. In the description of each step of the flowchart, for example, a portion described as “step S1” may be abbreviated as “S1”. In this embodiment, “execution” and “execution” are synonymous.

  FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment and shows an arrangement layout of main members. The pachinko gaming machine 1 (hereinafter sometimes abbreviated as a gaming machine) is roughly divided into a gaming board 2 (gauge board) that constitutes a gaming board surface, and a gaming machine frame 3 (base frame) that supports and fixes the gaming board 2. ). The game board 2 is formed with a substantially circular game area surrounded by guide rails. In the game area, a game ball is launched from a ball striking device and is shot.

  A first special symbol display 4A and a second special symbol display 4B are provided at a predetermined position of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, on the right side of the game area). Each of the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B is composed of, for example, 7-segment or dot matrix LEDs (light-emitting diodes). A special symbol (also referred to as “special”) that is a plurality of types of identification information (special identification information) that can be identified is displayed so as to be variable (also referred to as variable display or variable display). For example, the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B each variably display a plurality of types of special symbols composed of numbers indicating "0" to "9", symbols indicating "-", and the like. To do. The special symbols displayed on the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B are composed of numbers indicating "0" to "9", symbols indicating "-", and the like. For example, a plurality of types of lighting patterns in which the combination of the one to be turned on and the one to be turned off are different as long as they are set in advance as a plurality of types of special symbols. Hereinafter, the special symbol variably displayed on the first special symbol display 4A is also referred to as "first special symbol", and the special symbol variably displayed on the second special symbol indicator 4B is "second special symbol". Also called.

  Both the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B are formed in a square shape, for example. Note that the type of the first special figure and the type of the second special figure may be the same (for example, both a number indicating “0” to “9” and a symbol indicating “−”). May be different. Further, each of the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B may be configured to variably display numbers (or two-digit symbols) indicating, for example, “00” to “99”. In addition, each segment indicating “00” to “99” may be configured to variably display “00” to “99” with a display device that is randomly arranged in an invisible manner.

  An effect display device 5 is provided near the center of the game area of the game board 2. The effect display device 5 is composed of, for example, an LCD (liquid crystal display device) or the like, and forms a display area for displaying various effect images. In the display area of the effect display device 5, for example, there are three corresponding to the variable display of the first special symbol by the first special symbol display 4A and the variable display of the second special symbol by the second special symbol display 4B. In the effect symbol display area serving as a plurality of variable display parts, the effect symbols (also referred to as decorative symbols), which are a plurality of types of identification information (decoration identification information) that can be identified, are variably displayed. This variation display of the effect symbol is also included in the variation display game.

  As an example, in the display area of the effect display device 5, “left”, “middle”, and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are arranged. Then, in response to the start of one of the variation of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 4A and the variation of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 4B, “Left Variation of the effect symbols (for example, scroll display in the vertical direction) is started in each of the effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of “middle” and “right”. Thereafter, in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of the effect display device 5, the confirmed effect symbols (final stop symbols) are stopped and displayed.

  As described above, in the display area of the effect display device 5, the special game using the first special figure on the first special symbol display 4A or the second special figure on the second special symbol display 4B is used. In synchronism with the special figure game, a plurality of types of effect symbols that can be identified are displayed in a variable manner, and a definite effect symbol is derived and displayed (or simply referred to as “derivation”). Note that the variable display may be temporarily stopped during the dynamic display of the effect symbol.

  For example, eight kinds of symbols (alphanumeric characters “1” to “8” or Chinese characters) are displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. It may be any combination of numbers, English letters, eight character images related to a predetermined motif, a combination of numbers, letters, symbols, and character images. Character images may be, for example, people, animals, other objects, or , A decorative image showing a symbol such as a character or other arbitrary figure). A corresponding symbol number is attached to each of the effect symbols. For example, symbol numbers “1” to “8” are assigned to alphanumeric characters indicating “1” to “8”, respectively. The production symbols are not limited to eight types, and any number may be used as long as an appropriate number of combinations such as a combination of “big hit” and a combination of “out of” can be configured (for example, seven types or 9 types).

  After the variation display of the effect symbols is started, the “left”, “middle”, and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R or the effect symbols are displayed until the definite effect symbols are derived and displayed. In at least one of the display areas 5L, 5C, 5R (for example, the “left” effect symbol display area 5L, etc.), for example, the symbols are sequentially flowed from the top to the bottom from the smallest to the largest. When the effect display with the maximum symbol number (for example, “8”) is displayed, the effect symbol with the minimum symbol number (for example, “1”) is displayed.

  A first reserved memory display area 5D and a second reserved memory display area 5U are set in two places on the left and right of the display area of the effect display device 5. In the first hold memory display area 5D and the second hold memory display area 5U, the hold memory display for displaying the variable hold memory number (the special figure hold memory number) corresponding to the special figure game is specified.

  Here, the suspension of the variable display corresponding to the special game is that the game ball passes through the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A and the second starting winning opening formed by the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B. Generated based on the start winning by entering (entering). In other words, the start condition (also referred to as “execution condition”) for executing the variable display game such as the special figure game or the variable display of the effect symbol is established, but the variable display game based on the start condition established previously is being executed. When the start condition for allowing the start of the variable display game is not satisfied due to the fact that the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to the big hit gaming state, the variable display corresponding to the established start condition is suspended. Done. In the present embodiment, the stored storage display generated based on the start winning when the game ball passes (enters) the first start winning opening is a round white display, and the game ball passes through the second starting winning opening ( The on-hold storage display generated based on the start winning due to the entry is a round blue display.

  In the following description, the display in the first hold storage display area 5D and the second hold storage display area 5U may be collectively referred to as hold display.

  In the example shown in FIG. 1, the first hold for displaying the number of special figure hold memories in an identifiable manner on the upper and lower parts of the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B together with the hold storage display area. A display 25A and a second hold display 25B are provided. The first hold indicator 25A displays the first special figure hold memory number so that it can be specified. The second hold indicator 25B displays the second special figure hold memory number so that it can be specified. The variable display holding memory number obtained by adding the first special figure holding memory number and the second special figure holding memory number is also referred to as a total holding memory number.

  Below the effect display device 5, an ordinary winning ball device 6A and an ordinary variable winning ball device 6B are provided. The normal winning ball device 6A forms a first start winning opening that is always kept in a certain open state by a predetermined ball receiving member, for example. The normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B has an electric motor having a pair of movable wing pieces that are changed into a normal open state as a vertical position and an expanded open state as a tilt position by a solenoid 81 for a normal electric accessory shown in FIG. A tulip-shaped accessory (ordinary electric accessory) is provided to form a second start winning opening.

  As an example, in the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B, the movable wing piece is in the vertical position when the solenoid 81 for the normal electric accessory is in the OFF state, so that the game ball passes (enters) the second starting winning opening. It is difficult to open normally. On the other hand, in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B, the game ball passes through the second start winning opening by the tilt control in which the movable blade piece is tilted when the solenoid 81 for the normal electric accessory is in the ON state ( It will be in an expanded open state that is easy to enter. In the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B, although the game ball can enter the second start winning opening even when in the normal open state, there is a possibility that the game ball may enter more than in the expanded open state. You may comprise so that it may become low. Alternatively, the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B may be configured such that the game ball does not enter the second starting winning opening by closing the second starting winning opening, for example, in the normally open state. In this way, the second start winning opening is changed between an expanded open state in which game balls easily pass (enter) and a normal open state in which game balls hardly pass (enter) or cannot pass (enter).

  A game ball that has passed (entered) the first start winning opening formed in the normal winning ball apparatus 6A is detected by, for example, a first start opening switch 22A shown in FIG. The game ball that has passed (entered) the second start winning opening formed in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is detected by, for example, the second start opening switch 22B shown in FIG. Based on the detection of the game ball by the first start port switch 22A, a predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls are paid out as prize balls, and the first special figure holding memory number is set to a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “ 4 "), the first start condition is satisfied. Based on the detection of the game ball by the second start port 22B, a predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls are paid out as prize balls, and the second special figure holding memory number is set to a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “ 4 "), the second start condition is satisfied. The number of prize balls to be paid out based on the detection of the game ball by the first start port switch 22A and the number of prize balls to be paid out based on the detection of the game ball by the second start port switch 22B. May be the same number or different numbers.

  A special variable winning ball device 7 is provided below the normal winning ball device 6A and the ordinary variable winning ball device 6B. The special variable winning ball apparatus 7 includes a large winning opening door that is opened and closed by a solenoid 82 for the large winning opening shown in FIG. 2, and a predetermined region that is changed between an open state and a closed state by the large winning opening door. As a big prize opening.

  As an example, in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, when the solenoid 82 for the special prize opening door is in the OFF state, the special prize opening door closes the big winning prize opening, and the game ball passes (enters) the big winning prize opening. Make it impossible. On the other hand, in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, when the solenoid 82 for the big prize opening door is in the ON state, the big winning opening door opens the big winning opening and the game ball passes through the big winning opening (entrance). ). As described above, the special winning opening changes into an open state in which a game ball easily passes (enters) and is advantageous to the player, and a closed state in which the game ball cannot pass (enters) and is disadvantageous to the player. Instead of the closed state where the game ball cannot pass (enter) through the big prize opening, or in addition to the closed state, a partially opened state where the game ball hardly passes (enters) through the big prize opening may be provided.

  The game ball that has passed (entered) through the big prize opening is detected by, for example, the count switch 23 shown in FIG. Based on the detection of game balls by the count switch 23, a predetermined number (for example, 15) of game balls are paid out as prize balls. Thus, when the game ball passes (enters) through the big winning opening of the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 that has been opened, the gaming ball passes through other winning openings (for example, the first starting winning opening and the second starting winning opening). More prize balls are paid out than when passing (entering). Therefore, if the special winning opening of the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is in the open state, the game ball can enter the special winning opening, which is a first state advantageous to the player. On the other hand, if the special winning opening of the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is closed, it becomes impossible or difficult for the player to get a winning ball by passing (entering) the gaming ball to the special winning opening. This is a disadvantageous second state.

  A normal symbol display 20 is provided at a predetermined position of the game board 2 (on the left side of the game area in the example shown in FIG. 1). As an example, the normal symbol display 20 is composed of 7 segments, dot matrix LEDs, and the like, like the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B, and a plurality of types of identification information different from the special symbols. Is displayed (variable display) so that it can be variably displayed. Such a normal symbol variation display is referred to as a general game (also referred to as a “normal game”).

  Above the normal symbol display 20, a universal figure holding display 25 </ b> C is provided. The general-purpose hold indicator 25C includes, for example, four LEDs, and displays the general-purpose hold storage number as the number of effective passing balls that have passed through the passing gate 41.

  In addition to the above configuration, the surface of the game board 2 is provided with a windmill for changing the flow direction and speed of the game ball and a number of obstacle nails. In addition, as a winning opening different from the first starting winning opening, the second starting winning opening, and the large winning opening, for example, a single or plural general winning openings that are always kept in a certain open state by a predetermined ball receiving member are provided. May be. In this case, a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls may be paid out as a prize ball based on the fact that a game ball that has entered one of the general prize openings is detected by a predetermined general prize ball switch. In the lowermost part of the game area, there is provided an out port through which game balls that have not entered any winning port are taken.

  Speakers 8L and 8R for reproducing and outputting sound effects and the like are provided at the upper left and right positions of the gaming machine frame 3, and a game effect lamp 9 is provided at the periphery of the game area.

  In the lower right position of the gaming machine frame 3, a hitting operation handle (operation knob) operated by a player or the like for launching a game ball toward the game area is provided. For example, the hitting operation handle adjusts the resilience of the game ball according to the operation amount (rotation amount) by the player or the like. The hitting operation handle only needs to be provided with a single shot switch or a touch ring (touch sensor) for stopping the driving of a shooting motor included in the hitting ball shooting device.

  At a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the game area, an upper plate that holds (stores) game balls that have been paid out as prize balls or game balls that have been paid out by lending so that they can be supplied to the ball hitting device. (Hit ball supply tray) is provided. Below the gaming machine frame 3, there is provided a lower plate that holds (stores) surplus balls overflowing from the upper plate so as to be discharged to the outside of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  The member that forms the lower plate is provided with a lever controller 31A that can be held and tilted by the player, for example, at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper surface of the lower plate body (for example, the central portion of the lower plate). Yes. The lever controller 31A includes an operation rod (lever) to be gripped by the player, and a trigger button is provided at a predetermined position of the operation rod (for example, a position where the index finger of the operator is hooked when the player grips the operation rod). Is provided. The trigger button can be operated in a predetermined direction by performing a push-pull operation with a predetermined operation finger (for example, an index finger) while the player holds the operation rod of the lever controller 31A with an operation hand (for example, the left hand). What is necessary is just to be comprised. A trigger sensor that detects a predetermined instruction operation such as a push / pull operation on the trigger button may be built in the operation rod.

  A controller sensor unit 35 </ b> A for detecting a tilting operation with respect to the operating rod may be provided inside the lower pan body in the lower part of the lever controller 31 </ b> A. For example, the controller sensor unit 35A includes two transmissive photosensors (parallel sensors) arranged in parallel to the board surface of the game board 2 on the left side of the center position of the operation pole when viewed from the player side facing the pachinko gaming machine 1. And a pair of transmissive photosensors (vertical sensor pairs) arranged perpendicularly to the surface of the game board 2 on the right side of the center position of the operation rod when viewed from the player side. What is necessary is just to be comprised including the photo sensor.

  The member that forms the upper plate includes, for example, a push button 31B that allows the player to perform a predetermined instruction operation by a pressing operation or the like at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper surface of the upper plate body (for example, above the lever controller 31A). Is provided. The push button 31B only needs to be configured to be able to detect the pressing operation from the player mechanically, electrically, or electromagnetically. A push sensor 35B that detects a pressing operation performed by the player on the push button 31B may be provided inside the main body of the upper plate at the position where the push button 31B is disposed.

  Various control boards such as a main board 11, an effect control board 12, an audio control board 13, and a lamp control board 14 as shown in FIG. 2 are mounted on the pachinko gaming machine 1. The pachinko gaming machine 1 is also equipped with a relay board 15 for relaying various control signals transmitted between the main board 11 and the effect control board 12. Further, a controller sensor unit 35A for detecting a tilting operation by the lever controller 31A and a push sensor 35B for detecting a pressing operation by the push button 31B are mounted. In addition, various boards such as a payout control board, an information terminal board, a launch control board, an interface board, and a power supply board are disposed on the back surface of the game board 2 and the like.

  The main board 11 is a main-side control board on which various circuits for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 are mounted. The main board 11 is a sub-side control board mainly composed of a random number setting function used in a special figure game, a function that allows an output signal from a switch or the like disposed at a predetermined position to be input, and an effect control board 12 Are provided with a function of outputting and transmitting a control command as an example of command information as a control signal, a function of outputting various information to the outside, and the like. In addition, the main board 11 performs on / off control of each LED (for example, segment LED) constituting the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B, and thereby the first special diagram and the second special diagram. The display of fluctuation of a predetermined display pattern such as controlling the fluctuation display of the normal symbol display 20 or controlling the fluctuation display of the normal symbol by the normal symbol display 20 by controlling the lighting / extinguishing / coloring control of the normal symbol display 20 is performed. It also has a function to control.

  The main board 11 includes, for example, a game control microcomputer 100, a switch circuit 110 that receives detection signals from various switches for game ball detection and transmits the detection signals to the game control microcomputer 100, and the game control microcomputer 100. A solenoid circuit 111 for transmitting a solenoid drive signal to the solenoids 81 and 82 is mounted.

  The effect control board 12 is a sub-side control board independent of the main board 11, receives the control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15, and produces the effect display device 5, speakers 8L, 8R. In addition, various circuits for controlling the production operation by the production electrical parts such as the game effect lamp 9 are mounted. That is, the production control board 12 produces the production operations such as the display operation of the production display device 5, all or part of the sound output operation from the speakers 8 </ b> L and 8 </ b> R, and all or part of the on / off operation of the game effect lamp 9. A function of determining the control content for causing the electrical component to execute a predetermined performance operation is provided.

  The sound control board 13 is a control board for sound output control provided separately from the effect control board 12, and based on commands from the effect control board 12, control data (sound number, volume level, etc.), etc. A processing circuit for executing audio signal processing for outputting audio from 8L and 8R is mounted. The lamp control board 14 is a control board for lamp output control provided separately from the effect control board 12, and lighting / extinguishing of the game effect lamp 9 and the like based on commands and control data from the effect control board 12. A lamp driver circuit for driving is mounted.

  As shown in FIG. 2, wiring for transmitting detection signals from the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22 </ b> A, the second start port switch 22 </ b> B, and the count switch 23 is connected to the main board 11. Note that the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, the second start port switch 22B, and the count switch 23 may have any configuration that can detect a game ball, such as a sensor. That's fine. Further, the main board 11 includes a first special symbol display 4A, a second special symbol display 4B, a normal symbol display 20, a first hold indicator 25A, a second hold indicator 25B, and a general figure hold indicator 25C. Wiring for transmitting a command signal for performing display control such as is connected.

  A control signal transmitted from the main board 11 toward the effect control board 12 is relayed by the relay board 15. The control command transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 via the relay board 15 is, for example, an effect control command transmitted and received as an electric signal.

  FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents of the effect control command used in the present embodiment. The effect control command has, for example, a 2-byte structure, and the first byte indicates MODE (command classification), and the second byte indicates EXT (command type). Note that the command form shown in FIG. 3 is an example, and other command forms may be used. Here, XXH indicates an unspecified hexadecimal number and may be a value corresponding to the instruction content by the effect control command.

  The command 8001H is a first change start command that specifies the start of change in the first special symbol display 4A. The command 8002H is a second change start command that specifies the start of change in the second special symbol display 4B. The command 81XXH is a variation pattern designation command for designating a variation pattern (variation time), and different EXT data is set according to the designated variation pattern.

  The command 8CXXH is a change display result notification command, and is an effect control command for designating the change display result. Note that the command 8C00H is a command indicating a pre-determined result indicating that it is “off”. The command 8C01H is a command for notifying that the big hit type is “big hit big hit A”. The command 8C02H is a command for notifying that “big hit” is the big hit type and “probable big hit B”. The command 8C03H is a command for notifying that the big hit type is “big hit” and the big hit type is “non-probable big hit”.

  The command 8F00H is a symbol confirmation command for designating the stop of variation (determination) of the effect symbol. The command 95XXH is a gaming state designation command that designates the gaming state at that time.

  The command A0XXH is a jackpot start designation command (also referred to as a “fanfare command”) that designates the start of a jackpot gaming state. The command A1XXH is a big prize opening open notification command for notifying that the big prize opening is in an open state and that the big prize opening is in an open state in the big hit gaming state. The command A2XXH is a notification command after opening the big prize opening notifying that the big prize opening has been changed from the open state to the closed state and that the big prize opening is in the closed state in the big hit gaming state. Command A3XXH is a jackpot end designation command for designating the end of the jackpot gaming state.

  In the jackpot start designation command, for example, EXT data corresponding to the number of executions (for example, 8 times or 15 times) of the round in the normal open jackpot state or the short-term open jackpot state is set.

  The command B100H is a first start port winning designation command for notifying that the first start condition has been established by winning a first start winning port formed by the normal winning ball device 6A. The command B200H is a second start port winning designation command for notifying that the second start condition is established by winning a second start winning port formed by the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B.

  The command C1XXH is a first reserved memory count notification command for notifying the first special figure reserved memory count. The command C2XXH is a second reserved memory number notification command for notifying the second special figure reserved memory number.

  The game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main board 11 is, for example, a one-chip microcomputer, and includes a ROM 101 (Read Only Memory 101) for storing a game control program, fixed data, and the like, and a game control work. A RAM 102 (Random Access Memory 102) that provides an area, a CPU 103 (Central Processing Unit 103) that executes a control program by executing a game control program, and updates numeric data indicating a random number value independently of the CPU 103 It comprises a random number circuit 104 that performs and an I / O 105 (Input / Outputport 105).

  As an example, in the game control microcomputer 100, various processes for controlling the progress of the game are executed by the CPU 103 executing the program read from the ROM 101.

  In the main board 11, various random number values such as a random value MR1 for determining a special figure display result, a random value MR2 for determining a jackpot type, a random value MR3 for determining a variation pattern, a random value MR4 for determining a normal figure display result, etc. Numerical data is controlled to be countable. The random number circuit 104 only needs to be able to count numerical data indicating some or all of these random number values MR1 to MR4. For the random number values that are not counted by the random number circuit 104, the CPU 103 performs various types of software by software. It is only necessary to count by updating the numerical data.

  FIG. 4 shows the variation pattern of this embodiment. In this embodiment, a plurality of variation patterns as shown in FIG. 4 are prepared in advance. Specifically, in the present embodiment, among the cases where the variation display result is “out of”, corresponding to each of the case where the variation display mode of the production symbol is “non-reach” and “reach”, A plurality of variation patterns are prepared in advance in response to a case where the variation display result is “big hit”.

  The reach effect of normal reach is executed for the jackpot variation pattern, which is a variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variation display result is “big hit”, and the reach variation pattern when the variation display mode of the effect design is “reach”. There are a normal reach fluctuation pattern and a super reach fluctuation pattern in which a reach expression of super reach such as super reach α and super reach β is executed. In this embodiment, only one type of normal reach variation pattern is provided. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a plurality of normal reach α, normal reach β,... The normal reach fluctuation pattern may be provided. Also, in the super reach variation pattern, three or more super reach variation patterns such as super reach γ... In addition to super reach α and super reach β may be provided.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the special figure fluctuation time of the normal reach fluctuation pattern in which the reach effect of the normal reach in the present embodiment is executed is set shorter than the super reach α and super reach β that are the super reach fluctuation patterns. . In addition, regarding the special figure variation time of the super reach variation pattern in which super reach reach production such as super reach α and super reach β in this embodiment is performed, the variation pattern in which super reach β super reach production is performed. However, the special figure variation time is set longer than the variation pattern in which the super reach production of the super reach α is executed.

  In the present embodiment, as described above, since the variation display result is “big hit” in the order of super reach β, super reach α, and normal reach, the big hit expectation is set higher. In the reach variation pattern, the longer the variation time, the higher the degree of expectation for jackpot.

  In addition to the game control program, the ROM 101 included in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 2 stores various selection data and table data used for controlling the progress of the game. . For example, the ROM 101 stores data constituting a plurality of determination tables and setting tables prepared in advance for the CPU 103 to perform various determinations, determinations, and settings. Further, the ROM 101 stores a plurality of types of table data constituting a plurality of command tables used for the CPU 103 to transmit control signals serving as various control commands from the main board 11, and a variation pattern as shown in FIG. Table data constituting a variation pattern table to be stored is stored.

  FIG. 5 shows a configuration example of a display result determination table stored in the ROM 101. In this embodiment, a common display result determination table is used for the first special figure and the second special figure as the display result determination table. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the first special figure is not limited thereto. Separate display result determination tables may be used for the second special figure.

  In the display result determination table, before the fixed special symbol is derived and displayed in the special symbol game of the first special symbol display 4A or the second special symbol display 4B, the variation display result is set to the big hit gaming state. It is a table referred to in order to determine whether to control based on random number value MR1.

  In the display result determination table of the present embodiment, a numerical value (compared to the random value MR1 depending on whether the gaming state is the normal state, the short time state (low probability state), or the probability variation state (high probability state) ( (Judgment value) is assigned to the special figure display result of “big hit” or “out of place”.

  In the display result determination table, determination data is assigned to a determination result as to whether or not to control the big hit gaming state with the special figure display result as “big hit”. Specifically, in the present embodiment, when the gaming state is the probability variation state (high probability state), more judgment values than the normal state or the short time state (low probability state) are characteristic of “big hit”. Assigned to diagram display results. With this, in the probability variation state (high probability state) in which probability variation control is performed, the probability that the special figure display result will be determined to be “big hit” and controlled to the big hit gaming state in the normal state or the short time state (low probability state) Compared to (about 1/300 in the present embodiment), the probability that the special figure display result is determined to be “big hit” and controlled to the big hit gaming state becomes higher (about 1/30 in the present embodiment). That is, in the display result determination table, when the gaming state is a probability change state (high probability state), the probability that it is determined to control to the big hit gaming state is higher than when the gaming state is a normal state or a short time state. The determination data is assigned to the determination result of whether or not to control the big hit gaming state.

  In the ROM 101, when it is determined to control the jackpot gaming state, the jackpot type determination table referred to for determining one of a plurality of jackpot types based on the random number value MR2 and the random value MR3 are stored. A variation pattern determination table for determining the variation pattern as one of the variation patterns shown in FIG. 4 is also stored.

  FIG. 6 shows a configuration example of the jackpot type determination table stored in the ROM 101. In the jackpot type determination table of the present embodiment, when it is determined to control the jackpot gaming state with the special figure display result as “big hit”, one of a plurality of jackpot types is selected based on the random number MR2 for jackpot type determination. It is a table that is referred to in order to determine. In the jackpot type determination table, whether the special symbol on which the variation display (variation) is performed in the special symbol game is the first special symbol (the special symbol game by the first special symbol display 4A) or the second special symbol (second special symbol) Depending on whether it is a special game by the symbol display 4B), the numerical value (judgment value) compared with the random value MR2 for jackpot type judgment is “non-probability change”, “probability change big hit A” or “probability big hit B”. Are assigned to a plurality of types of jackpot types.

  Here, the jackpot type in this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 6B. In this embodiment, as the jackpot type, high-accuracy control and time-shortening control are executed after the jackpot gaming state is finished. “Probability variation big hit A” and “Probability variation big hit B” to shift to the high accuracy base state, and “Non-probable big hit” to shift to the low accuracy high base state by executing only the short time control after the big hit gaming state is set Has been.

  In the big hit gaming state with “probable big hit A” and the big hit gaming state with “non-probable big hit”, 15 rounds (so-called 15 rounds) of changing the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 to the first state advantageous to the player are repeated. The normal open jackpot that is executed. On the other hand, in the big hit gaming state with “probable big hit B”, the round in which the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is changed to the first state advantageous to the player is eight times (so-called eight rounds), which is repeated short-term open big hit. . Accordingly, “probability variation big hit A” may be called 15 round (15R) probability variation big hit, and “probability variation big hit B” may be called 8 round (8R) probability variation big hit.

  The high-accuracy control and the time-shortening control executed after the end of the big hit gaming state of the probability changing big hit A and the probability changing big hit B are continuously executed until the big hit occurs again after the end of the big hit gaming state. Therefore, when the big hit that has occurred again is the probable big hit A or the probable big hit B, the high-precision control and the short-time control are executed again after the big hit gaming state ends, so the big hit gaming state does not go through the normal state. It becomes a so-called consecutive resort state that occurs continuously.

  On the other hand, the time-shortening control that is executed after the end of the big hit gaming state due to “non-probable big hit” is that a special number game is executed a predetermined number of times (in this embodiment, 100 times) or the predetermined number of special figure games is executed. The game is ended by being in a big hit gaming state before is executed.

  In the setting example shown in FIG. 6 (B), a payout planned number that is the number of game balls scheduled to be paid out when the round corresponding to each jackpot type is executed all times is set. For example, if the round is repeatedly executed 15 times when the jackpot type is “probable big hit A”, 1560 balls are set as the expected payout amount and the jackpot type is “probable big hit B”. When a round is repeatedly executed 8 times, 520 balls are set as the scheduled payout amount and the round is executed 15 times when the big hit type is “non-probable big hit” 1560 balls are set as the planned number of payouts scheduled for payout.

  In this embodiment, as will be described later, in the operation effect executed in the fanfare effect for notifying the occurrence of the big hit, the payout scheduled number to be paid out when the round is executed all times is displayed in the effect display. It is displayed on the display screen of the device 5 (see FIG. 15).

  In the setting example of the big hit type determination table shown in FIG. 6A, the big hits of “probable big hit A” and “probable big hit B” depending on whether the fluctuation special chart is the first special figure or the second special figure. Assignment of judgment value to type is different. That is, when the variation special chart is the first special chart, a predetermined range of determination values (values in the range of “81” to “100”) are assigned to the big hit type of “probability big hit B” with a small number of rounds. On the other hand, when the fluctuation special chart is the second special chart, the determination value is not assigned to the big hit type of “probability big hit B”. With such a setting, the jackpot type is determined to be one of a plurality of types based on the fact that the first start condition for starting the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display 4A is satisfied. And a case where the jackpot type is determined to be one of a plurality of types based on the fact that the second start condition for starting the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display 4B is satisfied. Thus, the ratio of determining the big hit type as “probable big hit B” with a small number of rounds can be varied. In particular, in the special figure game using the second special figure, the big hit type is “probable big hit B” and it is not determined to control the short-term open big hit state with a small number of rounds. In the gaming state where the game ball is likely to enter the second starting prize opening formed by the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B, the game interest is reduced by avoiding frequent short-term open big hit states with few prize balls obtained. Can be prevented.

  In the setting example of the jackpot type determination table shown in FIG. 6A, whether the variation special chart is the first special chart or the second special chart is assigned to the judgment value for the “non-probable variation” jackpot type. Regardless of whether the fluctuation special figure is the first special figure or the second special figure, the probability of being a non-probable big hit and the probability of being a probable big hit are the same. ing.

  Therefore, the determination value assigned to “probability variation big hit B” differs depending on whether the fluctuation special chart is the first special figure or the second special figure, and therefore The allocation also differs depending on whether the fluctuation special chart is the first special figure or the second special figure, and for “probability big hit A” with a large number of rounds, the fluctuation special figure is the second special figure Is set to be easier to determine than in the case of the first special figure.

  Even when the fluctuation special chart is the second special figure, a predetermined range of judgment values different from those when the fluctuation special figure is the first special figure are assigned to the big hit type of “probability big hit B”. May be. For example, when the fluctuation special chart is the second special figure, a smaller judgment value than the case where the fluctuation special chart is the first special figure may be assigned to the big hit type of “probability big hit B”. Alternatively, regardless of whether the fluctuation special chart is the first special chart or the second special chart, the jackpot type may be determined with reference to the common table data. Note that the setting examples shown in FIGS. 6A and 6B are merely examples, and jackpot types other than these setting examples may be provided, the determination ratio of each jackpot, the presence / absence of determination, etc. May be set appropriately.

  The variation pattern determination table stored in the ROM 101 is preliminarily determined to be “out of” with the variation pattern determination table for jackpot used when “big hit” is determined in advance. A variation pattern determination table for loss that is sometimes used is prepared in advance. In the present embodiment, the reach fluctuation pattern is more easily determined when the big hit is made than the loss, and the possibility (reliability or expectation) of the big hit is higher when the reach occurs. In addition, even if the fluctuation pattern of the same reach, super reach is more likely to be a big hit (reliability and expectation) than normal reach, the fluctuation pattern of super reach β even if the same super reach However, the determination value corresponding to each variation pattern is set in the variation pattern determination table for deviation from the variation pattern determination table for big hits so that the probability (reliability and expectation) of the probability variation big hit becomes high.

  The variation pattern determination table for loss includes a plurality of tables corresponding to the total number of reserved memories and the short time state, and the total number of reserved memories corresponds to 2 to 4 according to the number of reserved memories and the short time state. Short non-reach shift variation pattern (PA1-2), short non-reach shift variation pattern (PA1-3) corresponding to a total number of pending storages of 5 to 8, and short non-reach shift variation pattern By determining (PA1-4) according to the total number of reserved memories and the gaming state (short time state), the larger the total number of reserved memories, the easier the short variation pattern is executed, that is, the fluctuation per unit time By increasing the number of times, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of useless start winnings, and during non-time control (during short-time state), the non-reach deviation of the shortening changes more than when the time control is not executed. Pattern (PA1-4) that is often determined by increasing the number of times of the change per unit time, can reduce the time to the next jackpot, and to be able to improve the extended game player's sense of.

  The RAM 102 included in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 2 may be a backup RAM that is partially or entirely backed up by a backup power source from a predetermined power supply board. That is, even if the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped, a part or all of the contents of the RAM 102 is stored for a predetermined period (until the capacitor as the backup power supply is discharged and the backup power supply cannot be supplied). When the power is turned on again, the game state, that is, data corresponding to the control state of the game control means (special process flag, etc.) and data indicating the progress state of the game such as data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls are taken over. do it.

  In such a RAM 102, a game control data holding area (not shown) is provided as an area for holding various data used for controlling the progress of the game. In the game control data holding area, a first winning prize (first starting prize) is generated by a game ball passing (entering) through a first starting prize opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A, but has not started yet. The first special figure storage unit for storing the random number value MR1, the random number value MR2, the numerical data indicating the random number value MR3, and the like and the ordinary variable winning ball apparatus 6B are formed as the holding data of the special figure game using the special figure. Random value MR1 is used as the hold data for the special figure game using the second special figure which has been started (second start prize) but has not yet started although the game ball has passed (entered) the second starting prize opening. The state can be updated in accordance with the progress status of the game such as the second special figure reservation storage unit for storing numerical data indicating the random value MR2 and the random value MR3, the general figure reservation storage unit, the special process flag, etc. Multiple types of flags The game control flag setting unit, the game control timer setting unit provided with various timers used for controlling the progress of the game, and the count value used for controlling the progress of the game are counted. A game control counter setting unit provided with a plurality of types of counters for playing, a game control buffer setting unit provided with various buffers for temporarily storing data used for controlling the progress of the game, and It has.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the effect control board 12 is provided with an effect control CPU 120 that performs a control operation according to a program, a ROM 121 that stores an effect control program, fixed data, and the like, and a work area for the effect control CPU 120. The RAM 122, the display control unit 123 that executes processing for determining the control content of the display operation in the effect display device 5, and the effect control CPU 120 update numerical data indicating random values independently of each other. A random number circuit 124 and an I / O 125 are mounted.

  As an example, in the effect control board 12, when the effect control CPU 120 executes an effect control program read from the ROM 121, various processes for controlling the effect operation by the effect electric parts are executed. For example, as a process for controlling the effect operations, the effect control CPU 120 receives an input of various signals from the outside of the effect control board 12 via the I / O 125, and the effect control CPU 120 via the I / O 125. Then, transmission processing for outputting various signals to the outside of the effect control board 12 is also performed.

  Note that, on the side of the effect control board 12, as with the main board 11, for example, various random values (effect random numbers for execution), execution of various effects (notice effects, etc.), and determination of the type of effect, etc. Also called). In addition to the program for effect control, the ROM 121 also determines various table data used for controlling the effect operation, for example, execution of various effects, non-execution, and the type of effect. Table data constituting a plurality of determination tables, pattern data constituting an effect control pattern corresponding to each variation pattern, and the like are stored.

  Among the effect control patterns, the effect control pattern at the time of special symbol variation displays the variation of the effect symbol during the period from the start of the variation of the special symbol until the finalized special symbol is derived and displayed corresponding to each variation pattern. It consists of data indicating the contents of control of various production operations such as operations and reach production.

  In addition, as the notice effect that is executed in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, for example, a button operation notice that is executed on condition that the player presses the push button 31B, a predetermined image is stepwise. Step-up notice to switch, line-up notice to hit the line when a character appears, cut-in notice to interrupt a predetermined image, a jackpot notice effect that suggests the possibility of a big hit, reach notice to suggest whether it will reach , Pseudo-continuous notices that give notice of whether or not to become pseudo-reams, stop-symbol notices that give notice of stop symbols, and latent notices that give notice of whether or not the gaming state is a probability variation state (whether or not it is latent) In addition, a plurality of notices to be executed at the start of variable display or when reach is established.

  Further, as will be described later, in the present embodiment, during the execution of the fanfare effect for notifying the occurrence of the big hit, the operation effect that causes the player to tilt the lever controller 31A is executed, and the lever controller 31A is tilted. In response, an effect is displayed in which a display for notifying the upper limit of the number of payouts is made (see FIG. 15).

  The RAM 122 is provided with an effect control data holding area (not shown), for example, as an area for holding various data used for controlling the effect operation. The effect control data holding area includes an effect control flag setting unit provided with a plurality of types of flags that can be updated according to the effect operation state, the effect control command transmitted from the main board 11, and the like, and various effect operations. An effect control timer setting unit and an effect control counter setting unit provided with a plurality of types of timers and counters used for controlling the progress of the image, and data used for controlling the progress of various effect operations are temporarily stored. And an effect control buffer setting unit in which various buffers for storage are provided.

  In the present embodiment, the storage area (buffer number “1-1”) corresponding to the maximum value (for example, “4”) of the total reserved memory number of the first special figure reserved memory is stored in the predetermined area of the production control buffer setting unit. To "1-4") and storage areas (buffer numbers "2-1" to "2-" corresponding to the maximum value (for example, "4") of the total reserved memory number of the second special figure reserved memory). 4 ”is provided, and data constituting a pending storage buffer capable of specifying the status of the pending storage at that time is stored, and the first pending storage display is based on the data in the pending storage buffer. The hold display of the area 5D and the second hold storage display area 5U is displayed.

  Next, the operation (action) of the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment will be described. In the main board 11, when power supply from a predetermined power supply board is started, the game control microcomputer 100 is activated, and the CPU 103 executes a predetermined process as a game control main process. When the game control main process is started, the CPU 103 performs necessary initial settings after setting the interrupt disabled. In this initial setting, for example, the RAM 102 is cleared. Also, register setting of a CTC (counter / timer circuit) built in the game control microcomputer 100 is performed. Thereby, thereafter, an interrupt request signal is sent from the CTC to the CPU 103 every predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds), and the CPU 103 can periodically execute timer interrupt processing. When the initial setting is completed, an interrupt is permitted and then loop processing is started. In the game control main process, a process for returning the internal state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 to the state at the time of the previous power supply stop may be executed before entering the loop process.

  When the CPU 103 executing such a game control main process receives an interrupt request signal from the CTC and receives an interrupt request, it executes a game control timer interrupt process shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the game control timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 7 is started, the CPU 103 first executes a predetermined switch process, thereby the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, the second start port through the switch circuit 110. The state of detection signals input from various switches such as the switch 22B and the count switch 23 is determined (S11). Subsequently, by executing predetermined main-side error processing, abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is performed, and if necessary, warning can be generated according to the diagnosis result (S12). Thereafter, predetermined information output processing is executed (S13).

  Next, a game random number update process for updating at least a part of the game random numbers such as the random number values MR1 to MR4 by software is executed (S14). Thereafter, the special symbol process shown in FIG. 8 is executed (S15).

  Subsequent to the special symbol process, the display operation on the normal symbol display 20 (for example, turning on / off the segment LED) is controlled to display the variation of the normal symbol and the tilt of the movable wing piece of the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B. Normal symbol process processing for performing operation setting and the like is executed (S16). Thereafter, by executing a command control process, a control command is transmitted (output) from the main board 11 to a sub-side control board such as the effect control board 12 (S17).

  FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing an example of the special symbol process. In this special symbol process, first, a start winning determination process is executed (S21). Then, according to the value of the special figure process flag provided in the game control flag setting unit, one of the processes of S22 to S29 is selected and executed.

  In the start winning process of S21, it is determined whether or not there is a first start prize or a second start prize by the first start port switch 22A or the second start port switch 22B. MR2 and MR3 are extracted and stored in the top position of the empty entry in the first special figure holding storage section when the first starting prize is received, and the second special figure is reserved when the second starting prize is obtained. Store at the top of the empty entry in the storage.

  The special symbol normal process of S22 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “0”. In the special symbol normal process, it is determined whether or not to start the special symbol game based on the presence / absence of pending data. Further, based on the numerical data indicating the random value MR1, it is determined (predetermined) whether or not the variation display result is “big hit” before the variation display result is derived and displayed. It should be noted that the numerical data indicating the random number MR2 for determining the big hit type is any of the determination values assigned to the big hit types of “non-probable big hit”, “probable big hit A”, and “probable big hit B” in the big hit type determination table. In accordance with whether or not the jackpot type is a plurality of types. Furthermore, a confirmed special symbol (either a big hit symbol or a missing symbol) is set corresponding to the variation display result. Then, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “1”.

  The variation pattern setting process of S23 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “1”. The variation pattern setting process includes a process of determining a variation pattern as one of a plurality of types using numerical data indicating the random value MR3 based on a result of prior determination as to whether or not the variation display result is “big hit”. It is included. Then, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “2”.

  The special symbol variation process of S24 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “2”. The special symbol variation process includes a process for setting the special symbol on the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B, and an elapsed time after the special symbol starts variation. It includes processing to measure When the special symbol variation elapsed time reaches the special symbol variation time, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “3”.

  The special symbol stop process of S25 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “3”. The special symbol stop process includes a process for performing a setting for stopping and displaying (deriving) a fixed special symbol that is a variation display result of the special symbol on the first special symbol display 4A or the second special symbol display 4B. It is. Then, it is determined whether or not the big hit flag is on. If the big hit flag is on, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “4”. On the other hand, when the big hit flag is off, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”.

  The big hit release pre-processing of S26 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “4”. The pre-opening process for the big hit includes a process for starting the execution of the round in the big hit gaming state and setting the big winning opening to the open state based on the fact that the fluctuation display result is “big hit”. include. Specifically, the upper limit of the period during which the winning a prize opening is in the open state is set to “29 seconds”, and the opening number of the winning a prize opening which is the upper limit number of times for executing the round is set to “non-probable big hit” or “probable change”. If it is a “big hit A”, it is set to “15 times”. On the other hand, when the big hit type is “probability big hit B”, the number of times the big winning opening is opened is set to “8”, which is the upper limit number of times the round is executed. At this time, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “5”.

  The big hit release process of S27 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “5”. In the big hit opening process, the winning prize opening is based on the process of measuring the elapsed time since the big winning opening is in the open state, the measured elapsed time, the number of game balls detected by the count switch 23, and the like. The process etc. which determine whether it became the timing which returns to a closed state from an open state are included. Then, when returning the prize winning opening to the closed state, after performing processing for stopping the supply of the solenoid drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the prize winning opening door, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “6”. .

  The big hit release post-processing in S28 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “6”. In this post-hit opening process, the process of determining whether or not the number of rounds in which the winning opening is open has reached the maximum number of opening of the big winning opening, or the maximum number of opening of the big winning opening has been reached. In some cases, processing for performing a setting for transmitting a jackpot end designation command is included. When the number of round executions has not reached the maximum value of the number of times of winning the special winning opening, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “5”. The value of the process flag is updated to “7”.

  The big hit end processing of S29 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “7”. The jackpot end process includes a process of waiting until a waiting time corresponding to a period in which an ending effect for notifying the end of the jackpot gaming state is executed. When such setting is performed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”.

  In the big hit end process, the big hit type buffer value stored in the game control buffer setting unit is read, and whether the big hit type is “non-probable big hit”, “probable big hit A”, or “probable big hit B”. Identify. If it is determined that the identified big hit type is not “non-probable variation big hit”, setting for starting the probability variation control (setting of the probability variation flag) is performed.

  In addition, when the specified big hit type is “non-probable variable big hit”, the setting for starting the time reduction control (in advance corresponding to the setting of the time reduction flag and the upper limit value of the special game that can be executed during the time reduction control). A predetermined count initial value (“100” in the present embodiment) is set in the short-time counter.

  Next, the operation of the effect control board 12 will be described. First, when the power is turned on, the production control CPU 120 starts executing the main process shown in FIG. In the main processing, first, initialization processing is performed for clearing the RAM area, setting various initial values, and initializing a timer for determining the activation control activation interval (for example, 2 ms) (S51). Thereafter, the effect control CPU 120 proceeds to a loop process for monitoring the timer interrupt flag (S52). When the timer interrupt occurs, the effect control CPU 120 sets a timer interrupt flag by the timer interrupt process. If the timer interrupt flag is set (turned on) in the main process, the effect control CPU 120 clears the flag (S53) and executes the following process.

  The effect control CPU 120 first performs command analysis processing (S54). In the command analysis process, it is analyzed which command (see FIG. 3) is the command transmitted from the main board 11 stored in the reception command buffer. The effect control command transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100 is received by an interrupt process based on the effect control INT signal and stored in a buffer area formed in the RAM. And the process etc. which set the flag according to the received production control command are performed.

  In this embodiment, in this command analysis process, when a big hit start designation command (fanfare command) transmitted from the main board 11 is received, a big hit start designation command reception flag is set. The value of the jackpot start designation command reception flag is a value corresponding to the jackpot type specified based on the EXT data of the jackpot start designation command.

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 performs effect control process processing (S55). In the effect control process, the process corresponding to the current control state (effect control process flag) is selected from the processes corresponding to the control state, and display control of the effect display device 5 is executed.

  Next, an effect random number update process for updating the counter value for generating effect random numbers such as jackpot symbol determination random numbers is executed (S56), and then the process proceeds to S52.

  FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing the effect control process (S55) of the effect control main process. In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 120 first displays the hold memory display in the first hold memory display area 5D and the second hold memory display area 5U of the effect display device 5 in accordance with the stored contents of the hold memory buffer. A pending display update process for updating to display is executed (S72).

  Thereafter, the effect control CPU 120 performs any one of S73 to S79 according to the value of the effect control process flag. In each process, the following process is executed.

  Fluctuation pattern designation command reception waiting process (S73): It is confirmed whether or not a variation pattern designation command is received from the game control microcomputer 100. Specifically, it is confirmed whether or not a variation pattern designation command is received in the command analysis process. If the change pattern designation command has been received, the value of the effect control process flag is changed to a value corresponding to the effect symbol change start process (S74).

  Effect symbol variation start processing (S74): Control is performed so that the variation of the effect symbol is started. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect symbol changing process (S75).

  Production symbol variation processing (S75): Controls the switching timing of each variation state (variation speed) constituting the variation pattern and monitors the end of the variation time. When the variation time ends, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect symbol variation stop process (S76).

  Effect symbol variation stop processing (S76): Based on the reception of the effect control command (symbol confirmation command) for instructing all symbols to stop, control is performed to stop the variation of the effect symbol and derive and display the display result (stop symbol). Do. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the jackpot display process (S77) or the variation pattern designation command reception waiting process (S73).

  Jackpot display process (S77): After the end of the variation time, control is performed to display a screen for notifying the effect display device 5 of the occurrence of a jackpot. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the big hit game processing (S78).

  Big hit game processing (S78): Control during the big hit game is performed. For example, when receiving a special command during opening of the special prize opening or a designation command after opening the special prize opening, display control of the number of rounds in the effect display device 5 is performed. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the jackpot end effect process (S79).

  Big hit end effect process (S79): In the effect display device 5, display control is performed to notify the player that the big hit game state has ended. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the variation pattern designation command reception waiting process (S73).

  In the present embodiment, during the fanfare effect executed in the jackpot display process, an operation effect that causes the player to tilt the lever controller 31A is executed, and the upper limit value of the scheduled payout amount is notified in accordance with the tilting operation of the lever controller 31A. An effect is displayed that is displayed. For example, as shown in FIG. 15, in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of the effect display device 5, a definite effect symbol indicating a big hit (for example, “777”). ”) Is displayed (see FIG. 15A), and then a fanfare effect is started.

  Further, during the fanfare effect period, a predetermined character is displayed on the display screen of the effect display device 5 and a display for notifying the big hit is made (see FIG. 15B). Further, an image prompting the tilting operation of the lever controller 31A (for example, “pull the lever!”) Is displayed (see FIG. 15C). On the display screen of the effect display device 5, the planned payout number (hereinafter referred to as the number of balls), which is the number of game balls to be paid out when the round corresponding to the jackpot is executed all times. Can be displayed (see FIG. 15D). In this ball number display, an initial value is displayed first, and the displayed ball number display is added each time the player tilts the lever controller 31A (see FIGS. 15E and 15F). ), The value of the number of balls can be added up to the upper limit of the planned number of payouts.

  Even when the player does not perform the tilting operation of the lever controller 31A or when the lever controller 31A has performed a small number of tilting operations, the payout scheduled number notification timing immediately before the end of the operation effect is reached. In addition, the number of balls corresponding to the upper limit of the number of payouts is displayed.

  FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing the jackpot display process (S77). As shown in FIG. 11, in the jackpot display process, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not a fanfare effect process timer that is counted during execution of the fanfare effect is set (S870). If the fanfare effect process timer is set, the process proceeds to S880 to be described later. On the other hand, if the fanfare effect process timer is not set, the process proceeds to S871.

  In S871, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the jackpot start designation command reception flag that is set when the jackpot start designation command (fanfare command) transmitted from the main board 11 is received is set. Here, if the jackpot start designation command reception flag is not set, the jackpot display processing ends. On the other hand, if the jackpot start designation command reception flag is set, the process proceeds to S872.

  In S872, the effect control CPU 120 stores the jackpot type specified from the value of the set jackpot start designation command reception flag, and corresponds to the scheduled payout number (see FIG. 6B) according to the jackpot type. The value is set in the scheduled payout counter, and the process proceeds to S873.

  In S873, the effect control CPU 120 selects process data corresponding to the jackpot type specified from the value of the set jackpot start designation command reception flag. Then, the jackpot start designation command reception flag is cleared (S874), the fanfare effect process timer is started (S875), a value corresponding to the fanfare effect time is set in the fanfare effect period timer (S876), and the jackpot display process is performed. Exit.

  In S880, which proceeds when the fanfare effect process timer is set in S870, the effect control CPU 120 decrements the fanfare effect process timer by one. Then, the fanfare effect period timer is decremented by 1 (S881), and the process proceeds to S882.

  In S882, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the fanfare effect process timer has timed out. Here, when the fanfare effect process timer has timed out, the value of the effect control process flag is set to a value corresponding to the big hit game in-process (S78) (S890), and the big hit display process is terminated. On the other hand, if the fanfare effect process timer has not timed out, the process proceeds to S883.

  In S883, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the fanfare effect process timer has timed out. If the fanfare effect process timer has not timed out, the process proceeds to S886 described later. On the other hand, when the fanfare effect process timer has timed out, the process data is switched (S884), and the next fanfare effect process timer is started (S885).

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 performs the effect device (as the effect part) according to the contents of the process data (display control execution data, lamp control execution data, sound control execution data, operation unit control execution data) corresponding to the fanfare effect process timer. The effect display device 5, various lamps and speakers 8L and 8R as effect parts, and control of the operation unit (lever controller 31A, push button 31B, etc.) are executed (S886). And the operation effect process mentioned later is performed (S887), and the said big hit display process is complete | finished.

  FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing the operation effect process (S887). As shown in FIG. 12, in the operation effect process, the effect control CPU 120 first determines, based on the description of the process data, whether or not the current time is the operation valid period for accepting the tilting operation of the lever controller 31A ( S901). If it is not the operation valid period, the process proceeds to S910 described later. On the other hand, if the operation is valid, the process proceeds to S902.

  In S <b> 902, the CPU 120 for effect control displays on the display screen of the effect display device 5 a display of the number of balls that is the number of game balls that are scheduled to be paid out when the round corresponding to the jackpot is executed all times. It is determined whether or not. Here, when the ball number display is not displayed, the ball number display of “0 ball” which is the initial value is performed (S920), and the operation effect process is ended. On the other hand, when the number of balls is displayed, the process proceeds to S903.

  In S903, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not there is a tilting operation of the lever controller 31A. Here, when there is no tilting operation of the lever controller 31A, the operation effect process is ended. On the other hand, if there is a tilting operation of the lever controller 31A, the process proceeds to S904.

  In S904, the effect control CPU 120 extracts an additional value determining random value for determining an additional value, which is a numerical value to be added to the display of the number of balls when the player tilts the lever controller 31A, and proceeds to S905. In the present embodiment, a value in the range of “1” to “1000” is taken as the random value for determining the added value. As will be described later, the number of determination values corresponding to this additional value determining random value is assigned to each additional pattern determining table (FIGS. 13B, 13C, and 14). A) and FIG. 14B).

  In S905, the effect control CPU 120 refers to the fanfare effect period timer and determines whether or not the value of the fanfare effect period timer is equal to or less than the second half judgment value, that is, whether the value corresponds to the second half part of the fanfare effect period. . Here, if the value of the fanfare effect period timer is not less than or equal to the second half judgment value, the first half additional pattern determination table (FIG. 13B or FIG. 14A) according to the jackpot type (number of rounds) is set. (S906a), the process proceeds to S907. On the other hand, if the value of the fanfare effect period timer is less than or equal to the latter half judgment value, an additional pattern determination table for the latter half (FIG. 13C or FIG. 14B) corresponding to the jackpot type (number of rounds) is set. (S906b), the process proceeds to S907.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 13A, effect patterns of patterns 1 to 10 having different numbers of additions to be added to the number of balls display are set as the addition patterns. For example, when pattern 1 is determined, “5” is added to the number of balls display (add 5), and when pattern 2 is determined, “10” is added to the number of balls display (add 10). Is determined, “75” is added to the ball number display (75 is added), and when pattern 4 is determined, “150” is added to the ball number display (150 is added), and pattern 5 is determined. “300” is added to the number of balls (300 is added), and when pattern 6 is determined, “500” is added to the number of balls displayed (500 added), and when pattern 7 is determined, the number of balls is displayed. “750” is added to the mark (750 is added), and when pattern 8 is determined, “1000” is added to the ball number display (1000 is added). When the pattern 9 is determined, the total remaining number (the value of the scheduled payout counter) is added to the ball count display (the ball count display becomes the upper limit value of the planned payout count). When the pattern 10 is determined, “0” is added to the ball number display (the ball number display is not changed).

  The value of the planned payout counter is obtained by subtracting the number of balls displayed on the display screen of the effect display device 5 from the value of the planned payout when the round corresponding to the jackpot is executed all times. The remaining value. For example, in the case of “probability big hit A” with 15 rounds, when the planned payout number is 1560 balls, the value initially set in the payout planned number counter is “1560”, and the effect display device 5 The number of balls of “0 ball” which is an initial value is displayed on the display screen. Then, when the player tilts the lever controller 31A and the ball number display is added to “10 balls”, the value of the scheduled payout counter becomes “1550”. That is, when the value of the payout planned number counter is “0”, the upper limit value of the planned payout number when the round corresponding to the jackpot is executed all times is displayed on the number of balls display on the display screen of the effect display device 5. Is done.

  In this embodiment, each time the player tilts the lever controller 31A, the additional pattern is determined using each additional pattern determination table. In the present embodiment, an additional pattern determination table for 15 rounds and 8 rounds is provided corresponding to the jackpot type, and an additional pattern that differs depending on whether the fanfare production period is the first half or the second half. A decision table is used. As will be described later, in each additional pattern determination table, the value of the scheduled payout counter at the current time, that is, the remaining value when the number of balls is subtracted from the payout number when the round is executed all times, An item indicating that it is within a predetermined range (for example, a range where the value of the payout number counter is “1560” to “1001”, etc.) is provided, A judgment value is assigned to each.

  Further, in the additional pattern determination table for 15 rounds, the range from the upper limit value “1560” to the lower limit value “0” of the value that can be taken by the payout number counter is divided into seven stages, and the determination value of each pattern is Assigned. Further, in the additional pattern determination table for 8 rounds, the range from the upper limit value “520” to the lower limit value “0” of the number of payouts is divided into six stages, and the determination value of each pattern is assigned.

  In this embodiment, the value that can be taken by the scheduled payout counter is divided into a plurality of stages, and the planned payout counter is divided between the first half additional pattern determination table and the second half additional pattern determination table. The number of stages in which the obtained value is divided is a fixed number of stages, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the number of payouts is determined by the addition pattern determination table for the first half and the addition pattern determination table for the second half. The number of stages in which the values that can be taken by the counter can be divided may be different. Further, the number of stages into which the possible payout number counter can be divided may be variable according to the remaining time of the fanfare effect period.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the number of stages in which the value that can be taken by the scheduled payout counter is different is different between the addition pattern determination table for 15 rounds and the addition pattern determination table for 8 rounds. The invention is not limited to this, and the same number of stages can be used for the 15-round extra pattern determination table and the 8-round extra pattern determination table to divide the possible payout number counter values. good. Also, the number of stages in the 8-round extra pattern determination table for which the upper limit of the value that the expected payout counter can take is small, and the extra pattern determination table for 15 round in which the upper limit of the value that the expected payout counter can take is large. By making it equal to or more than the number of stages, it is possible to reduce the probability that the same additional pattern will be determined, and to improve the game entertainment.

  In this embodiment, a time of about 20 seconds is set as the fanfare effect period. In the second half of the fanfare production period, a period in which the remaining time until the end of the fanfare production period is 10 seconds or less is set, and the period before that is the first half of the fanfare production period. Further, in this embodiment, the operation effective period is started immediately after the start of the fanfare effect period, and the fanfare effect period and the operation effective period are substantially the same period, but the fanfare effect period and the operation effective period are the same. For example, the operation effective period may be started after a lapse of a predetermined time after the start of the fanfare effect period (about 2 to 3 seconds after the start). Further, in this embodiment, in the fanfare production period, the first half period and the second half period are substantially the same time (about 10 seconds), but the first half period and the second half period are different times. May be. For example, when the fanfare effect period is 10 seconds, the first half period may be 7 seconds and the second half period may be about 3 seconds.

  FIG. 13B is an explanatory diagram showing an additional pattern determination table used when the fanfare effect period is the first half when displaying the number of balls of 15 rounds. In this additional pattern determination table, when the value of the scheduled payout counter is “1560” to “1001”, 370 determination values are assigned to pattern 1 and 370 pieces are assigned to pattern 2. A decision value is assigned, 200 decision values are assigned to pattern 3, 20 decision values are assigned to pattern 4, 5 decision values are assigned to pattern 5, and pattern 6 is assigned. Are assigned 5 decision values, pattern 7 is assigned 5 decision values, pattern 8 is assigned 5 decision values, and pattern 9 is assigned 10 decision values. Are assigned, and 10 decision values are assigned to the pattern 10.

  Further, when the value of the scheduled payout counter is “1000” to “601”, 376 determination values are assigned to pattern 1, 374 determination values are assigned to pattern 2, 200 decision values are assigned to pattern 3, 20 decision values are assigned to pattern 4, 5 decision values are assigned to pattern 5, and 5 decision values are assigned to pattern 6. A judgment value is assigned, 0 judgment values are assigned to patterns 7 to 8, 10 judgment values are assigned to pattern 9, and 10 judgment values are assigned to pattern 10. Yes.

  Further, when the value of the payout scheduled number counter is “600” to “251”, 670 determination values are assigned to pattern 1, 200 determination values are assigned to pattern 2, 100 decision values are assigned to pattern 3, 10 decision values are assigned to pattern 4, 0 decision values are assigned to patterns 5 to 8, and 10 decision values are assigned to pattern 9. The determination values are assigned, and 10 determination values are assigned to the pattern 10.

  Further, when the value of the payout scheduled number counter is “250” to “101”, 820 determination values are assigned to pattern 1, 150 determination values are assigned to pattern 2, Ten decision values are assigned to the pattern 3, 0 decision values are assigned to the patterns 4 to 8, 10 decision values are assigned to the pattern 9, and 10 decision values are assigned to the pattern 10. Judgment values are assigned.

  Further, when the value of the scheduled payout number counter is “100” to “11”, 880 judgment values are assigned to pattern 1, 100 judgment values are assigned to pattern 2, 0 decision values are assigned to the patterns 3 to 8, 10 decision values are assigned to the pattern 9, and 10 decision values are assigned to the pattern 10.

  Further, when the value of the scheduled payout counter is “10” to “1”, 980 determination values are assigned to pattern 1 and 0 determination values are assigned to patterns 2 to 8. 10 determination values are assigned to the pattern 9, and 10 determination values are assigned to the pattern 10.

  When the value of the payout planned number counter is “0”, 0 determination values are assigned to patterns 1 to 9 and 1000 determination values are assigned to pattern 10.

  FIG. 13C is an explanatory diagram showing an additional pattern determination table used when the fanfare effect period is the second half when performing 15-round ball count display. In this additional pattern determination table, when the value of the payout number counter is “1560” to “1001”, 0 decision values are assigned to pattern 1 and 500 pieces are assigned to pattern 2. A decision value is assigned, 280 decision values are assigned to pattern 3, 50 decision values are assigned to pattern 4, 40 decision values are assigned to pattern 5, and pattern 6 is assigned. 40 decision values are assigned to pattern 7, 40 decision values are assigned to pattern 7, 30 decision values are assigned to pattern 8, and 10 decision values are assigned to pattern 9. Are assigned, and 10 decision values are assigned to the pattern 10.

  Further, when the value of the payout scheduled number counter is “1000” to “601”, 0 determination values are assigned to pattern 1, 600 determination values are assigned to pattern 2, 200 decision values are assigned to pattern 3, 100 decision values are assigned to pattern 4, 50 decision values are assigned to pattern 5, and 50 decision values are assigned to pattern 6. A judgment value is assigned, 0 judgment values are assigned to patterns 7 to 8, 10 judgment values are assigned to pattern 9, and 10 judgment values are assigned to pattern 10. Yes.

  When the value of the scheduled payout counter is “600” to “251”, 0 determination values are assigned to pattern 1 and 680 determination values are assigned to pattern 2; 200 decision values are assigned to pattern 3, 100 decision values are assigned to pattern 4, 0 decision values are assigned to patterns 5 to 8, and 10 decision values are assigned to pattern 9. The determination values are assigned, and 10 determination values are assigned to the pattern 10.

  In addition, when the value of the payout scheduled number counter is “250” to “101”, 0 determination values are assigned to pattern 1, 880 determination values are assigned to pattern 2, 100 decision values are assigned to pattern 3, 0 decision values are assigned to patterns 4 to 8, 10 decision values are assigned to pattern 9, and 10 decision values are assigned to pattern 10. Judgment values are assigned.

  Further, when the value of the scheduled payout number counter is “100” to “11”, 880 judgment values are assigned to pattern 1, 100 judgment values are assigned to pattern 2, 0 decision values are assigned to the patterns 3 to 8, 10 decision values are assigned to the pattern 9, and 10 decision values are assigned to the pattern 10.

  Further, when the value of the scheduled payout counter is “10” to “1”, 980 determination values are assigned to pattern 1 and 0 determination values are assigned to patterns 2 to 8. 10 determination values are assigned to the pattern 9, and 10 determination values are assigned to the pattern 10.

  When the value of the payout planned number counter is “0”, 0 determination values are assigned to patterns 1 to 9 and 1000 determination values are assigned to pattern 10.

  FIG. 14A is an explanatory diagram showing an extra pattern determination table used when the fanfare effect period is the first half when displaying the number of balls of eight rounds. In this additional pattern determination table, when the value of the payout number counter is “520” to “321”, 670 judgment values are assigned to pattern 1 and 200 pieces are assigned to pattern 2. Decision values are assigned, 100 decision values are assigned to pattern 3, 10 decision values are assigned to pattern 4, 10 decision values are assigned to pattern 5, and pattern 6 is assigned. 0 determination values are assigned to ˜9, and 10 determination values are assigned to the pattern 10.

  When the value of the scheduled payout counter is “320” to “161”, 820 determination values are assigned to pattern 1, 150 determination values are assigned to pattern 2, Ten decision values are assigned to pattern 3, ten decision values are assigned to pattern 4, zero decision values are assigned to patterns 5 to 9, and ten decision values are assigned to pattern 10. Judgment values are assigned.

  Further, when the value of the scheduled payout number counter is “160” to “91”, 830 judgment values are assigned to pattern 1, 150 judgment values are assigned to pattern 2, Ten determination values are assigned to the pattern 3, 0 determination values are assigned to the patterns 4 to 9, and 10 determination values are assigned to the pattern 10.

  When the value of the scheduled payout counter is “90” to “11”, 890 judgment values are assigned to pattern 1 and 100 judgment values are assigned to pattern 2. 0 decision values are assigned to the patterns 3 to 9, and 10 decision values are assigned to the pattern 10.

  Further, when the value of the scheduled payout counter is “10” to “1”, 990 determination values are assigned to pattern 1 and 0 determination values are assigned to patterns 2 to 9. 10 determination values are assigned to the pattern 10.

  When the value of the payout planned number counter is “0”, 0 determination values are assigned to patterns 1 to 9 and 1000 determination values are assigned to pattern 10.

  FIG. 14B is an explanatory diagram showing an additional pattern determination table used when the fanfare effect period is the second half when displaying the number of balls of eight rounds. In this extra pattern determination table, when the value of the payout number counter is “520” to “321”, 0 decision values are assigned to pattern 1 and 700 pieces are assigned to pattern 2. A decision value is assigned, 200 decision values are assigned to pattern 3, 50 decision values are assigned to pattern 4, 40 decision values are assigned to pattern 5, and pattern 6 is assigned. 0 determination values are assigned to ˜9, and 10 determination values are assigned to the pattern 10.

  Further, when the value of the payout scheduled number counter is “320” to “161”, 0 judgment values are assigned to pattern 1, 720 judgment values are assigned to pattern 2, 220 decision values are assigned to pattern 3, 50 decision values are assigned to pattern 4, 0 decision values are assigned to patterns 5 to 9, and 10 decision values are assigned to pattern 10. Judgment values are assigned.

  In addition, when the value of the payout scheduled number counter is “160” to “91”, 0 determination values are assigned to pattern 1, 890 determination values are assigned to pattern 2, 100 decision values are assigned to the pattern 3, 0 decision values are assigned to the patterns 4 to 9, and 10 decision values are assigned to the pattern 10.

  When the value of the scheduled payout counter is “90” to “11”, 890 judgment values are assigned to pattern 1 and 100 judgment values are assigned to pattern 2. 0 decision values are assigned to the patterns 3 to 9, and 10 decision values are assigned to the pattern 10.

  Further, when the value of the scheduled payout counter is “10” to “1”, 990 determination values are assigned to pattern 1 and 0 determination values are assigned to patterns 2 to 9. 10 determination values are assigned to the pattern 10.

  When the value of the payout planned number counter is “0”, 0 determination values are assigned to patterns 1 to 9 and 1000 determination values are assigned to pattern 10.

  By using each additional pattern determination table in which the determination value is set as described above, when the fanfare effect period is in the first half, that is, when the remaining time of the fanfare effect period has a margin, the player can use the lever controller 31A. Is tilted, there is a high probability that a pattern (for example, pattern 1) having a small number of additions (addition number) to the ball number display will be determined. In addition, when the fanfare production period is the second half, that is, when the remaining time of the fanfare production period is short, if the player tilts the lever controller 31A, a pattern with a large additional number (addition number) for the ball number display. The probability that (for example, pattern 2 or more) is determined is high. Therefore, when the remaining time of the fanfare production period is reduced, if the player tilts the lever controller 31A, the number of balls is likely to be the upper limit of the planned payout number, and the fanfare production period is ended. The number of balls can reach the upper limit of the planned number of payouts.

  Further, in the addition pattern determination table for 15 rounds (FIGS. 13B and 13C), the number of balls is displayed regardless of the value of the scheduled payout counter other than “0”. A determination value is assigned to the pattern 9 in which the total remaining number is added. For this reason, it is possible to expect the ball number display to change to the upper limit at once, so that it is possible to improve the game entertainment.

  In this embodiment, in the addition pattern determination table for 8 rounds (FIGS. 14A and 14B), a judgment value is assigned to the pattern 9 in which the total remaining number is added to the ball number display. However, a determination value may be assigned to the pattern 9 also in the additional pattern determination table for the eight rounds.

  In the present embodiment, the number of balls is displayed when the value of the scheduled payout counter is other than “0” in the addition pattern determination table for 15 rounds (FIGS. 13B and 13C). However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the addition pattern determination table for the first half is not limited to this. The number of determination values assigned to the pattern 9 may be different between the addition pattern determination table for the second half. For example, in the addition pattern determination table for the second half, the number of determination values assigned to the pattern 9 is increased compared to the addition pattern determination table for the first half, so that the number of balls is fully displayed in the second half of the fanfare effect period. The pattern 9 to which the remaining number is added may be easily determined, and the player may tilt the lever controller 31A so that the ball number display easily reaches the upper limit value.

  In this embodiment, in the addition pattern determination table for 15 rounds, the pattern number 9 in which the total remaining number is added to the number of balls corresponding to the value of the payout number counter other than “0” is displayed. Ten judgment values are assigned as the judgment values to be assigned. As described above, the pattern 9 is determined with the same probability regardless of the value of the payout amount counter other than “0”, but the present invention is limited to this. Instead, the number of determination values assigned to the pattern 9 may be different depending on the value of the scheduled payout number counter.

  Further, in each additional pattern determination table, when the value of the expected payout number counter is “0”, a determination value is assigned so that the pattern 10 whose ball number display is not changed (not added) is always determined. . Therefore, if the number of balls is not changed even if the player tilts the lever controller 31A several times, it can be recognized that the number of balls has already reached the upper limit of the planned number of payouts. Further, when the ball number display reaches the upper limit value of the planned payout number, a character display such as “MAX” is performed to notify the player that the ball number display has reached the upper limit value of the planned payout number. You may do it.

  In this embodiment, a determination value is assigned so that the pattern 10 may be determined regardless of the value of the payout number counter other than “0”. Therefore, even if the player tilts the lever controller 31A, it can be given an unexpectedness that the ball number display does not change, and by subsequently tilting the lever controller 31A, it can be expected that the ball number display changes. , Can improve the game entertainment.

  In this embodiment, in each additional pattern determination table, the determination value assigned to the pattern 10 in which the display of the number of balls is not changed (not added) corresponding to a value other than “0” in the payout number counter. 10 are assigned, and the pattern 10 is determined with the same probability regardless of the value of the payout number counter other than “0”. However, the number of determination values assigned to the pattern 10 may be different depending on the value of the scheduled payout number counter.

  In this embodiment, in the additional pattern determination table, when the value of the scheduled payout number counter is other than “0”, the determination values assigned to the pattern 10 to which the number of balls is not added are the same number (10 However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the number of determination values assigned to the pattern 10 in the first half additional pattern determination table and the second half additional pattern determination table is It may be different. For example, in the addition pattern determination table for the second half, a determination value is not assigned to the pattern 10, and in the second half of the fanfare effect period, it is difficult to determine the pattern 10 that is not added to the number of balls display, and the player can control the lever controller 31A. It is also possible to make it easier for the ball number display to reach the upper limit value by performing the tilting operation.

  In this embodiment, an additional pattern (addition number) is determined using an additional pattern determination table. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the additional pattern determination table is used. However, an additional number to be added to the ball number display may be determined. For example, a random number value may be extracted corresponding to the value of the scheduled payout number counter, and the extracted random number value may be added to the ball number display as an additional number, or the player tilts the lever controller 31A. Sometimes, an additional number may be determined using an operation value that changes according to the operation speed or the number of operations per unit time, and may be added to the ball number display.

  Returning to FIG. 12, in step S907, the effect control CPU 120 determines an additional pattern (any one of patterns 1 to 10) based on the set additional pattern determination table and the extracted additional value determination random value. It should be noted that the effect control CPU 120 refers to the determination value associated with the value of the current payout number counter in the set addition pattern determination table, and the extracted additional value determination random number value indicates the corresponding determination value. An overlay pattern is determined.

  Then, the effect control CPU 120 adds the added number (added value) corresponding to the determined added pattern to the displayed number-of-balls display value, and updates the number-of-balls display (S908). In this embodiment, as a result of adding the added number (added value) corresponding to the determined added pattern to the displayed number of balls display value, the number of balls displayed exceeds the upper limit of the planned payout number. In this case, the upper limit value of the number of payouts is set as the value of the number of balls displayed.

  In addition, when the ball number display is added and updated, the added number of additions may be notified to the player by numerical display such as “+10 balls” or “+300 balls”. When the number is added, character display such as “MAX” may be performed.

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 subtracts the added number (added value) corresponding to the determined added pattern from the value of the scheduled payout number counter (S909), and ends the operation effect process. In this embodiment, when the value of the scheduled payout counter is less than 0 (-1 or less) as a result of subtracting the added number (added value) corresponding to the determined additional pattern from the value of the planned payout number counter. Is set to 0 as the value of the scheduled payout counter.

  In S910, which proceeds when the operation is not valid in S901 described above, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether the current time is the scheduled payout number notification timing based on the description of the process data. If it is not the scheduled payout number notification timing, the operation effect process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is the scheduled payout number notification timing, the process proceeds to S911.

  In S911, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the value of the scheduled payout counter is “0”. Here, when the value of the payout scheduled number counter is “0”, the operation effect process is ended. On the other hand, if the value of the planned payout counter is not “0”, the payout schedule is calculated by adding the value of the planned payout counter, that is, the value of the total remaining number of payouts to the displayed number of balls display value. The number is notified (S912), and the operation effect process ends. Thus, even when the player does not perform the tilting operation of the lever controller 31A or when the number of tilting operations of the lever controller 31A is small, the scheduled payout number notification timing immediately before the end of the operation effect is reached. The number of balls corresponding to the upper limit of the number of payouts is displayed.

  In the present embodiment, the number of balls corresponding to the upper limit value of the scheduled payout number is displayed when the payout planned number notification timing immediately before the end of the operation effect is reached. There is no limitation, and it is not necessary to notify the number of payouts immediately before the end of the operation effect, and when the player does not perform the tilting operation of the lever controller 31A or the number of tilting operations of the lever controller 31A is small. In such a case, the number of balls corresponding to the upper limit value of the planned number of payouts may not be displayed. In addition, if the player has operated the lever even once during the execution time of the fanfare effect, the number of balls corresponding to the upper limit value of the scheduled payout number when the payout number notification timing immediately before the end of the operation effect is reached. When the player does not operate the lever at all, the number of balls corresponding to the upper limit of the scheduled payout number is not displayed even when the scheduled payout number notification timing immediately before the end of the operation effect is reached. It may not be done. In addition, if the player has operated the lever even once during the execution time of the fanfare effect, the number of balls corresponding to the upper limit value of the scheduled payout number when the payout number notification timing immediately before the end of the operation effect is reached. When the player does not operate the lever at all, the number of balls corresponding to the upper limit of the scheduled payout number is displayed when the payout planned number notification timing immediately before the end of the operation effect is reached. You may make it.

  In the present embodiment, an extra pattern determination table is used that is different when the fanfare production period is the first half and when the fanfare production period is the second half. Since the probability that a pattern with a large number (addition number) (for example, pattern 2 or more) is determined is high, the number of tilt operations of the lever controller 31A is small in the first half of the fanfare effect period and the number of balls is displayed. Even if it is difficult to reach the upper limit value of the planned number, the number of balls is displayed at the upper limit value of the scheduled payout amount by the tilting operation of the lever controller 31A in the latter half of the fanfare effect period until the fanfare effect period ends. It becomes possible to reach.

  In the present embodiment, in the jackpot display processing after the stop of the change of the design symbol, that is, the fanfare effect after the stop of the change display, an operation for notifying the number of payouts scheduled to be paid out when the round is executed all times. The effect is executed, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the operation effect may be executed by a process other than the jackpot display process. For example, in the effect symbol variation stop process, after the effect symbol variation is stopped and the jackpot confirmation notification is given (for example, after the jackpot notification effect production), the payout that is scheduled to be paid out when a subsequent round is executed An operation effect for notifying the planned number may be executed.

  In the present embodiment, the jackpot for executing two types of rounds of 15 rounds and 8 rounds is provided, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the number of rounds of three or more types is provided. There may be a jackpot for the round to be executed. For example, jackpots of 15 rounds, 12 rounds, and 8 rounds may be provided.

  In this embodiment, it is determined whether or not the value of the fanfare effect period timer is equal to or less than the latter half judgment value, and whether to use the first half additional pattern determination table or the second half additional pattern determination table. Is determined. That is, based on the remaining time of the fanfare effect period, it is determined which additional pattern determination table to use, but the present invention is not limited to this, and based on the elapsed time of the fanfare effect period Which of the addition pattern determination tables to use may be determined. For example, a counter that starts counting after the start of the fanfare effect period may be provided, and based on the value of the counter, it may be determined whether the current time is the first half or the second half of the fanfare effect period.

  In the present embodiment, the addition patterns (patterns 1 to 10) used in the addition pattern determination table for the first half and the addition pattern determination table for the second half are the same, but the present invention is not limited to this. However, the addition pattern may be different between the addition pattern determination table for the first half and the addition pattern determination table for the second half.

  In this embodiment, an additional pattern determination table for the first half of the fanfare effect period and an additional pattern determination table for the second half of the fanfare effect period are used. The present invention is not limited to this, and the addition pattern may be determined using the common addition pattern determination table regardless of whether the fanfare production period is the first half or the second half. . For example, when the fanfare production period is in the first half, the addition number determined using the addition pattern determination table is added to the number of balls as it is, and when the fanfare production period is in the second half, the addition pattern You may make it add by multiplying the addition number of the addition pattern determined using the determination table so that it may become a multiple of 2 or more. In addition, when the fanfare production period is in the first half, when the player operates the lever once, the player decides the added pattern once and adds the added number of added patterns to the ball number display. In addition, when the fanfare production period is in the second half, when the player operates the lever once, the additional pattern is determined twice (multiple times), and the number of additional patterns determined is added. You may make it add to a display.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 13 and FIG. 14, in the additional pattern determination table, balls that have already been paid out based on the value of the current payout number counter, that is, the upper limit value of the payout number. In association with the value of the difference obtained by subtracting the value of the number of balls indicating the number, the determination value of each pattern is assigned, but the present invention is not limited to this, in the addition pattern determination table, The judgment value of each pattern may be assigned in association with the value of the number of balls indicating the number of balls already paid out at the present time.

  In this embodiment, in the fanfare effect for notifying the occurrence of a big hit, an operation effect for notifying the scheduled payout amount when the round is executed all times is executed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and this operation effect may be executed other than the fanfare effect. For example, the operation effect may be executed during the variable display, or the operation effect may be executed during the round after the fanfare effect.

  In this embodiment, the operation effect is executed as an effect to notify the number of payouts scheduled to be paid out when the round is executed all times, but the present invention is not limited to this, An operation effect may be executed in the notice effect performed during the variable display.

  As described above, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the value of the fanfare effect period timer is equal to or less than the second half determination value in S905 of the operation effect process shown in FIG. In step S906a or S906b, an additional pattern determination table is set, and in step S907, an additional pattern is determined based on the additional pattern determination table and the extracted additional value determination random number value, so that the lever controller 31A can be operated continuously. It is possible to execute an operation effect suitable for the mode.

  Further, according to the present embodiment, when the fanfare effect period (operation valid period) is the second half, an additional pattern determination table for the second half is determined, and the additional pattern determination table for the second half adds the number of balls to the display. Since the probability that a large number of patterns will be determined is high, when the end of the fanfare production period is approached, an additional pattern with a large additional number (change amount) is likely to be determined. It becomes easy to reach and can improve the game entertainment.

  In addition, according to the present embodiment, in the addition pattern determination table for 15 rounds shown in FIGS. 13B and 13C, the value of the payout number counter is any value other than “0”. However, by determining the pattern 9 with the same probability, it is possible to expect an upper limit change in which the ball number display changes to the upper limit at any one time in the fanfare effect period (operation effective period), so that it is possible to improve the game entertainment.

  Further, according to this embodiment, when the addition pattern determination table for 15 rounds is set, the addition pattern of the pattern 9 in which the total remaining number (the value of the scheduled payout counter) is added to the number of balls display When the ball number display changes to the upper limit at once, the change to the upper limit value of the planned payout number for 15 rounds is larger than the upper limit value of the expected payout number for 8 rounds. , Can improve the game entertainment.

  Further, according to the present embodiment, in each additional pattern determination table, the pattern 10 (the additional pattern in which the number of balls is not added is added) with the same probability regardless of the value of the payout number counter other than “0”. ) Can be given an unexpectedness that does not change even when the lever controller 31A is tilted, and an extra pattern in which the number of balls is not added at any time can be determined in the fanfare effect period (operation valid period). Therefore, for example, even if the pattern 10 is determined and does not change even if operated, it can be expected to change in the subsequent operation, so that it is possible to improve the game entertainment.

  Further, according to the present embodiment, the upper limit of the respective payout scheduled numbers for 8 rounds or 15 rounds is determined by determining the additional patterns using the additional pattern determination tables for 8 rounds or 15 rounds. A suitable amount of change corresponding to the difference can be determined.

  In this embodiment, an additional pattern determination table for 15 rounds (FIGS. 13B and 13C) and an additional pattern determination table for 8 rounds (FIGS. 14A and 14B). ))) And the addition pattern determination table corresponding to each round number is determined, but the present invention is not limited to this, regardless of the number of rounds corresponding to the jackpot type, The addition pattern may be determined using a common addition pattern determination table.

  For example, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 as a modified example, each jackpot type corresponding to two rounds for 15 rounds and eight rounds is provided, and an extra pattern determination table corresponding to the jackpot type having the largest number of rounds Use only. Therefore, any number of rounds of payout can be dealt with. In this additional pattern determination table, the determination values of the additional pattern patterns 1 to 10 are assigned in correspondence with the value of the expected payout number counter. Further, since the value of the scheduled payout number counter is set in advance corresponding to the number of rounds, no matter what the number of rounds, the value of the corresponding planned payout number counter in the additional pattern determination table Patterns 1 to 10 of the overlay pattern can be determined.

  According to this modification, regardless of the number of rounds corresponding to the jackpot type, by determining the additional pattern using the common additional pattern determination table, the additional pattern determination table for determining the additional pattern Data capacity can be reduced.

  Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described with reference to the drawings, the specific configuration is not limited to these embodiments, and modifications and additions within the scope of the present invention are included in the present invention. It is.

  For example, in the above embodiment, the number of balls is added every time the player performs the tilting operation of the lever controller 31A in the operation effect, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the lever The period during which the controller 31A is continuously tilted may be an effect in which the number of balls is added. Further, not only the lever controller 31A but also the push button 31B may be used, or an effect in which the number of balls is added every time the push button 31B is pressed, or the push button 31B is pressed. The period during which the number of balls is displayed may be an effect in which the display of the number of balls is added.

  In the above embodiment, the number of payouts to be paid out is notified when the round is executed as the operation effect all times. However, the present invention is not limited to this and the payout schedule is not limited to this. It may be an effect that performs notification other than the number. For example, in the notice effect performed during the variable display, the possibility of winning a big hit is displayed by a barometer (or percentage), and the value of the barometer is added each time the player tilts the lever controller 31A. You may perform a certain direction. In addition, every time the player tilts the lever controller 31A, the number of rounds is added, and finally the character number such as “8 rounds big hit” or “15 rounds big hit” is displayed to notify the number of rounds. May be executed. In addition, an operation effect may be executed in order to notify whether the probability variation big hit or the non-probability big hit that shifts to the highly accurate and high base state.

  Moreover, in the said Example, although the form which made the start prize opening two into the 1st start prize opening and the 2nd start prize opening is illustrated, this invention is not limited to this, A start prize opening It is good also as one, and it is good also as a start winning opening 3 or more.

  Moreover, in the said Example, although the form which made the special symbol two types, the 1st special figure and the 2nd special figure, is illustrated, this invention is not limited to this, Only one special symbol is included. The special symbol may be 3 or more.

  In the above embodiment, the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B each variably display a plurality of types of special symbols including the final stop symbol that is the display result, and then stop display the final stop symbol. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and after a variable display of a plurality of types of special symbols without including the final stop symbol that is the display result, the final stop symbol is stopped and displayed. It may be. That is, the final stop symbol as a display result may be a symbol different from the special symbol used for the variable display.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is illustrated as an example of the gaming machine, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a predetermined number of gaming balls are inside the gaming machine. The number of loaned balls that are enclosed in a circulating manner and lent in response to a loan request by a player and the number of prize balls that are awarded in response to winnings are added, while the number of game balls used in the game is subtracted. The present invention can also be applied to so-called enclosed game machines that are stored in the memory. In these enclosed game machines, not the game ball but points and points are given to the player, so these points and points assigned correspond to the game value.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is illustrated as an example of the gaming machine, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a predetermined number of gaming balls are inside the gaming machine. The number of loaned balls that are enclosed in a circulating manner and lent in response to a loan request by a player and the number of prize balls that are awarded in response to winnings are added, while the number of game balls used in the game is subtracted. The present invention can also be applied to so-called enclosed game machines that are stored in the memory. In these enclosed game machines, not the game ball but points and points are given to the player, so these points and points assigned correspond to the game value.

  Moreover, in the said Example, in order to notify the variation pattern which shows variation modes, such as variation time and the kind of reach production, to CPU120 for production control, the example which transmits one variation pattern designation | designated command when a variation is started. Although shown, the variation pattern may be notified to the effect control CPU 120 by two or more commands. Specifically, in the case of notifying by two commands, the CPU 103 uses the first command to indicate, for example, the variation time and variation mode before reaching reach (when not reaching, before the so-called second stop). The second command indicates the variation time and variation mode after reaching the reach (after the so-called second stop if the reach is not reached), such as the type of reach and the presence / absence of the re-lottery effect. A command may be transmitted. In this case, the effect control CPU 120 may perform effect control in variable display based on the variable time derived from the combination of two commands.

  The CPU 103 may notify the change time by each of the two commands, and the effect control CPU 120 may select a specific change mode executed at each timing. When two commands are sent, the two commands may be transmitted within the same timer interrupt. After the first command is transmitted, a predetermined period elapses (for example, the next timer interrupt). The second command may be transmitted. Note that the variation mode indicated by each command is not limited to this example, and the order of transmission can be changed as appropriate. Thus, by notifying the variation pattern by two or more commands, the amount of data that must be stored as the variation pattern designation command can be reduced.

  Moreover, in the said Example, although the form which launches a game ball from the downward direction rather than a game area | region with the hitting ball launcher was illustrated, this invention is not limited to this, For example, the said hitting ball launcher is set to the pachinko gaming machine 1 The game ball may be launched from a position above the game area by providing it at a position above the game area.

  In the embodiment, a pachinko gaming machine is applied as an example of a gaming machine. However, for example, a game can be started by setting a predetermined number of bets for one game using a gaming value. At the same time, one game is completed by deriving a variation display result to an effect display device capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of symbols that can each be identified, and a prize is awarded according to the variation display result derived to the effect display device. This can also be applied to a slot machine that can generate

  Further, by determining the jackpot type in the special symbol normal process executed by the CPU 103 of the main board 11 (main board), it is determined which round number is the big hit, that is, the upper limit value of the scheduled payout number. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the upper limit value of the number of payouts is determined in the process executed by the effect control CPU 120 of the effect control board 12 (sub-board). It may be. For example, in the slot machine, the upper limit value of the number of payouts may be determined by such a sub-board.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachinko machine 4A 1st special symbol display 4B 2nd special symbol display 5 Production display device 11 Main board 12 Production control board 100 Game control microcomputer 120 Production control CPU

Claims (1)

A gaming machine capable of playing games,
An operation means having an operation unit operable by a player, and capable of detecting an operation of the operation unit;
An operation effect executing means capable of executing an operation effect that changes the effect display stepwise in response to the operation of the operation unit by a player;
Upper limit determining means for determining an upper limit of the effect display;
A change amount determining means for determining a change amount for changing the effect display by one operation of the operation unit;
A period timing means for timing an elapsed period or a remaining period in an operation effective period in which the operation of the operation unit is enabled in the operation effect;
With
The change amount determining means, when the operation unit is operated, the elapsed period or remaining period of the operated time measured by the period time measuring means, the upper limit determined by the upper limit determining means, A game machine, wherein a change amount for changing the effect display is determined based on the stage of the effect display when the operation is performed.

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