JP2017221558A - Pinball game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a pinball game machine performing a countdown display and thereby causing a player to count an appearance timing of a notice presentation to which attention must be paid, but making the player impossible to distinguish a type of the notice presentation to appear.SOLUTION: As notice presentations, at least a first notice presentation and a second notice presentation with a higher expectation degree than the first notice presentation are provided. While an appearance timing of each notice presentation from the start of a variation is set approximately the same, when a countdown display for suggesting an appearance timing of the notice presentation is started, a countdown value is to be extended or shortened during the countdown.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 21

Description

  The present invention relates to a pachinko gaming machine having a symbol for notifying a result of a lottery performed due to a game ball entering a start opening.

  A conventional pachinko gaming machine extracts a random number when a game ball that has been launched enters the start opening, and draws a lottery (whether or not to determine whether or not the extracted random number is a big hit). If there is, the main one is to generate a big hit gaming state advantageous to the player.

  The result of the lottery is notified by a fixed display of the special symbol after the variable display. In the current mainstream pachinko gaming machine, this special symbol is displayed small in the corner of the game area or outside the game region, and the special symbol pseudo-effect is displayed largely on the effect symbol display device arranged in the center of the game region. In addition, the special symbol fluctuates at the same size and at a constant speed from the start of the change until the confirmation display, whereas the special symbol fluctuating effect that is displayed on the effect symbol display device varies for each change. Various notice effects that suggest a sense of expectation of a big hit are implemented as the speed is different, the size of the pseudo pattern is changed in the middle, or the character appears.

  Since such various notice effects appear at various timings, there is a problem that it is difficult for the player to understand, but by performing a countdown display that suggests the timing when the notice effects appear, the first-time player However, there is an invention that makes it possible to grasp the appearance timing of notice effects that should be noted <Patent Document 1>.

JP2013-000140A

  However, in the general pseudo production corresponding to the variation of the special symbol, the appearance timing of a plurality of the announcement effects is provided in one basic variation, and the jackpot expectation degree is set to be different depending on the appearance timing. There are many things. Therefore, in the invention of Patent Document 1, if a player is used, it is easy to know at what timing the notice effect of the degree of big hit expectation appears at the time when the countdown display appears, and it is interesting. Has a problem of halving.

  Accordingly, in view of the above circumstances, the present invention aims to provide a ball game machine in which the type of the notice effect that appears can be discriminated while suggesting the appearance timing of the notice effect that should be noticed to the player by performing a countdown display. To do.

The ball game machine according to claim 1,
A holding storage means for holding the random number extracted due to the ball entering the starting opening;
A determination unit for determining whether or not to shift to the big hit game based on the random number stored in the holding storage unit;
A special symbol for informing the result of the success / failure determination after the variable display;
An effect display device for displaying the effect variation of the pseudo symbol corresponding to the variation of the special symbol,
A ball game machine having a plurality of notice effects that suggest a degree of expectation of jackpot by appearing during the effect change,
First countdown display means for counting in a countdown display until the notice effect appears during execution of the effect variation;
As the notice effect determined at the start of the effect change, at least a first notice effect and a second notice effect having a higher degree of expectation of jackpot than the first notice effect,
The first countdown display means includes
First counting means for counting the countdown display until the first notice effect appears;
Second counting means for counting the countdown display until the second notice effect appears,
The countdown display by the second counting means is:
First pseudo countdown display means for performing the countdown display for displaying a count number different from that until the second notice effect appears with a predetermined probability;
First changing means for changing to the countdown display until the second notice effect appears by extending or shortening the count number of the countdown display by the first pseudo countdown display means. This is a ball game machine.

  The random number extracted due to the game ball entering the starting port is the lottery result of the jackpot determination random number in addition to the random number for determining whether or not to cause a big hit. Any random number may be used to determine the type of the corresponding symbol and the variable display time until the symbol is derived and displayed. For example, a random number for determining big hits, small hits, lost symbols, random numbers for reaching, It may be a random number for pattern determination, and may be configured to have a random number to be used and a random number not to be used according to the determination result. The random number extraction time is not limited to the time when the game ball enters the start opening, but may be the time when the correctness determination is performed immediately before the start of symbol variation.

  The number of reserved memories stored in the reserved storage means may be increased based on the ball entering the starting port, and may be decreased by determining whether or not the stored random number is appropriate, and indicates the number of reserved memories when the number of reserved memories increases or decreases. A configuration in which the command is transmitted to the sub-control device that controls the effect device is preferable.

  The notice effect suggests whether or not the player is advantageous, not only the result of the success / failure determination, such as the occurrence of a big hit, the timing when the big hit occurs (the timing at which the fluctuating symbols are confirmed and displayed) and the change in the gaming state If it is the production to do.

  The countdown display count may be a display mode in which the player can easily recognize the timing at which the notice effect appears. For example, the displayed timing may be suggested by periodically subtracting the displayed numerical value. The appearance timing may be suggested by periodically decreasing or increasing the scale of the bar graph or the like.

  The first change means may be configured so that the player can recognize that the appearance timing of the notice effect has changed by extending or shortening the count number of the countdown display. The appearance of the countdown display may appear to be extended or shortened by switching the time until the effect appears. Also, the countdown display period can be changed by extending or shortening the counting time (for example, extending the actual counting time from 1 second to 2 seconds or shortening it to 0.5 seconds). It is good also as composition to do.

The ball game machine according to claim 2
In the ball game machine according to claim 1,
The first countdown display means can be executed a plurality of times during one special symbol change,
The second counting means is a bullet ball game machine that is implemented with the last countdown display.

  The countdown display may be an effect of notifying the timing at which the continuation of the pseudo continuous notice for executing a plurality of pseudo continuous fluctuations by one special symbol fluctuation is determined. In this case, the second counting means displays the pseudo continuous fluctuation. A configuration implemented with the last variation of is preferred.

The ball game machine according to claim 3 is:
In the bullet ball game machine according to claim 1 or 2,
A pre-reading determination unit for determining the extracted random number before the success / failure determination unit;
If the determination of the prefetch determination means is a predetermined result, and the determination of whether or not the random number resulting in the predetermined result is after the next determination of the validity, the first countdown display means displays the special symbol a plurality of times. It is a bullet ball game machine characterized in that the countdown display is carried out over the fluctuations of.

  The countdown display that is performed over the variation of multiple special symbols takes a long time from the start to the end, but in the pseudo-production corresponding to the variation of each special symbol implemented in the meantime, so-called continuous production is performed. Alternatively, other notice effects may be implemented.

The bullet ball game machine according to claim 4,
In the bullet ball game machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3,
Multiple types of jackpot games with different player benefits,
A plurality of advantage suggesting effects that suggest the advantage of the jackpot according to the type of effect mode displayed from the time of the jackpot occurrence to the end of the jackpot game,
Second countdown display means for counting in the countdown display until the advantage suggesting effect appears;
The advantage suggesting effect includes at least a first advantage suggesting effect and a second advantage suggesting effect suggesting that the player has an advantage over the first advantage suggesting effect,
The second countdown display means includes
Third counting means for counting the countdown display until the first advantage suggesting effect appears;
Fourth counting means for counting the countdown display until the second advantage suggesting effect appears,
The countdown display by the fourth counting means is
Second pseudo countdown display means for performing the countdown display for displaying a count number different from that until the second advantage suggesting effect appears with a predetermined probability;
Second change means for changing to the countdown display until the second advantage suggesting effect appears by extending or shortening the count number of the countdown display by the second pseudo countdown display means. This is a ball game machine characterized by

  The advantage suggestion effect that appears between the time of the big hit and the end of the big hit game shifts to the normal probability state after the big hit game ends, or shifts to the high probability state where the probability of generating the big hit is higher than the normal probability state Or a special winning area that operates in a jackpot game is provided with a specific area, and a game ball enters the specific area in a predetermined round during the big hit game. When it is configured to shift to the high-probability state, it is an effect that suggests whether the timing of the predetermined round or whether or not the big prize opening operates in a manner in which the predetermined timing can enter the game ball, etc. Also good.

  In the case of an effect that suggests a gaming state (whether the normal probability state or the high probability state) after the big hit game is finished, the pseudo symbol confirmation display may be performed before the big hit game is finished.

  The second countdown display means is an effect suggesting the appearance timing of the advantage suggestion effect that appears between the time of occurrence of the big hit and the end of the big hit game, and the second change means extends or shortens the count number of the countdown display. It is sufficient that the player can recognize that the appearance timing of the advantage suggesting effect has changed, and the extension or shortening is displayed by a countdown display by switching the time until the notice effect appears internally. May appear to be extended or shortened.

  According to the ball game machine according to claim 1, even if the countdown display is executed, the countdown display is extended or shortened at a predetermined timing. Therefore, even a familiar player can play a game while expecting the appearance of a highly anticipated notice effect.

  According to the ball game machine of the second aspect, even when the countdown display is performed a plurality of times during one special symbol change while the same effect as the first aspect is achieved, the countdown display is not completed. Since the second countdown means that is extended or shortened is the countdown display that is executed last, it is possible to expect the expectation of the notice effect that appears after the last countdown display.

  According to the bullet ball game machine of claim 3, since the countdown display straddles the variation of a plurality of special symbols while achieving the same effect as claim 1 or claim 2, the notice effect that finally appears It can be difficult to predict the type from the start of the countdown display during implementation.

  According to the bullet ball game machine of the fourth aspect, even if the countdown display is executed during the big hit game while achieving the same effect as any one of the first to third aspects, the countdown display is performed at a predetermined timing. Therefore, an effect different from the effect that can be predicted at the start of the countdown display appears, and even a familiar player can play a game while expecting the appearance of a highly expected effect.

The front view of the game board 1. FIG. The block diagram which shows the electrical constitution of a pachinko machine. The chart which shows the contents of operation. The flowchart which shows the main routine which the main control apparatus 80 performs. The flowchart which shows the start winning process which the main control apparatus 80 performs. The flowchart 1 which shows the success / failure determination process which the main control apparatus 80 performs. The flowchart 2 which shows the success / failure determination process which the main control apparatus 80 performs. The flowchart 3 which shows the success / failure determination process which the main control apparatus 80 performs. The flowchart 1 which shows the special game process which the main controller 80 performs. The flowchart 2 which shows the special game process which the main control apparatus 80 performs. The flowchart 3 which shows the special game process which the main control apparatus 80 performs. 5 is a flowchart 4 illustrating special game processing executed by the main control device 80. 7 is a flowchart showing a hold number instruction command reception process executed by a sub integrated control device 83; The flowchart which shows the change instruction command reception process which the sub integrated control apparatus 83 performs. The flowchart which shows the 1st countdown effect start process which the sub integrated control apparatus 83 performs. The flowchart which shows the 1st countdown effect execution process which the sub integrated control apparatus 83 performs. The flowchart which shows the 1st countdown effect switching process which the sub integrated control apparatus 83 performs. Display example 1 performed by the production symbol display device 6 Display example 2 performed by the production symbol display device 6 Display example 3 performed by the production symbol display device 6 Display example 4 performed by the production symbol display device 6

  Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described. It should be noted that the embodiments of the present invention are not limited to the following embodiments, and various modifications belonging to the technical scope of the present invention can be adopted, and the contents described in the respective embodiments can be appropriately combined. It goes without saying that this is possible.

  FIG. 1 is a front view of the game board 1. As shown in FIG. 1, the game board 1 has a substantially circular game area surrounded by known guide rails 2a and 2b, and a first case area 3a and a first game area 3a with a center case 5 arranged at a substantially central portion. The game case that has reached the part A shown in the drawing is divided into two game areas 3b, the first game area 3a on the left side of the center case 5 and the second game area 3b on the right side. Rolling along the road 101 reaches the second game area 3b (right side of the center case 5), and a game ball that does not reach A flows down the first game area 3a (left side of the center case 5). A large number of game nails are planted in the first game area 3a and the second game area 3b.

  The center case 5 is provided with a warp entrance, a warp passage, a stage, a window for directing the screen of the effect symbol display device 6 (corresponding to the effect display device of the present invention), and the like, as in the known case. Below the center case 5, a first start port 11 (corresponding to the start port of the present invention) is arranged. Further, on the left side of the first start port 11, four normal winning ports 31 are provided. The ordinary winning opening 31 is an ordinary winning opening that allows a constant entry without changing the winning rate.

  In the second game area 3b on the right side of the center case 5, a normal symbol operating gate 17 is arranged, and below the normal symbol operating gate 17 is a second starting port 12 (the starting port of the present invention) made of a normal electric accessory 15. The normal electric accessory 15 has a wing piece that can be opened and closed, and if the wing piece is not opened, it is impossible to enter the second starting port 12. A big winning opening 14 is arranged at the lower left of the second starting opening 12 made of the ordinary electric accessory 15.

  The first start port 11 has a configuration in which it is difficult for a game ball that has flowed down the second game area 3b to enter the game nail and the molded resin that forms the center case 5. Thereby, only the game ball which flowed down the 1st game area | region 3a can enter into the 1st start port 11 only.

  Below the second game area 3b, a normal symbol display device 7 composed of a plurality of LEDs, a normal symbol hold number display device 8, a first special symbol display device 9 composed of a 7-segment display device, and a second special symbol display. The apparatus 10, the 1st special symbol reservation number display apparatus 18 which consists of several LED, and the 2nd special symbol reservation number display apparatus 19 are arrange | positioned. It becomes difficult for the player to reliably recognize the display contents of the various display devices arranged at this position, and the player who is playing the game plays a game paying attention to the display contents of the effect symbol display device 6.

  By configuring the game board 1 as described above, a game ball enters the first start port 11 only when the game flow is made to flow down to the first game area 3a (first start port switch 11a (see FIG. 2). ) Detects the game ball), the first special symbol (hereinafter also referred to as the first special symbol) starts to change in the first special symbol display device 9, and stops after a predetermined time.

  When the game ball flows down to the second game area 3b, the game ball enters the normal symbol operation gate 17 (the normal symbol operation switch 17a (see FIG. 2) detects the game ball), and the normal symbol display device 7 A symbol (hereinafter also referred to as a normal diagram) starts to display a variation, and a normal electric solenoid 12b (see FIG. 2), which will be described later, is driven according to the mode of the normal diagram that has been stopped after a predetermined time. When the ordinary electric solenoid 12b is driven, the blades of the ordinary electric accessory 15 are opened almost in synchronism and enter the second starting port 12 (detection of the second starting port switch 12a (see FIG. 2)). Is configured to be possible. When a game ball enters the normal electric accessory 15 which is the second start port 12 (the second special figure start switch 12a (see FIG. 2) detects the game ball), the second special symbol display device 10 causes the second special symbol display device 10 to perform the second special The symbol (hereinafter also referred to as the second special diagram) starts to display fluctuation and stops after a predetermined time.

  In the present embodiment, the second starting port 12 is configured such that a game ball cannot be entered unless the wing piece of the ordinary electric accessory 15 is driven, but can be entered only by difficulty in entering the ball. It is good also as a structure.

  During the change of the first special symbol and the second special symbol, the effect symbol display device 6 displays an effect mode linked to the change of each special symbol (hereinafter also referred to as a special symbol). Further, the first special symbol and the second special symbol do not change at the same time, and the second special symbol changes (whether or not) regardless of the order of entering the first starting port 11 and the second starting port 12. Prioritize. Specifically, when there is a reserved memory of the first special symbol, the variation of the second special symbol is stopped, and there is no second special symbol reserved memory, and the variation of the first special symbol reserved memory Start (judgment determination).

  A special prize opening solenoid 14b (see FIG. 2), which will be described later, is driven in accordance with the final display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. When the big prize opening solenoid 14b is driven, the door member of the big prize opening 14 is opened almost synchronously, and a game ball enters the big prize opening 14 (the count switch 14a (see FIG. 2) detects the game ball). Is configured to be possible.

  Since the normal symbol operating gate 17, the second starting port 12 including the normal electric accessory 15, and the big winning port 14 are arranged in the second game area 3b (on the right side of the center case 5), And when it transfers to an open extension state, a launching handle will be adjusted so that all the game balls which fired may reach the 2nd game area | region 3b.

  FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the electrical configuration of the pachinko machine, and is configured around the main controller 80. In this block diagram, a so-called relay board and power supply circuit for merely relaying signals are not described. Although detailed illustration is omitted, the main control device 80, the payout control device 81, the production symbol control device 82 (sub control device), and the sub integrated control device 83 (sub control device) are all CPU, ROM, RAM, In this embodiment, the launch control device 84 is not provided with a CPU, a ROM, or a RAM. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the launch control device 84 may be provided with a CPU, ROM, RAM, and the like.

  The main controller 80 includes a first start port switch 11a that detects a game ball that has entered the first start port 11, a second start port switch 12a that detects a game ball that has entered the second start port 12, and a normal A normal symbol operation switch 17a for detecting a game ball that has entered the normal symbol operation gate 17 that activates the symbol, a count switch 14a for counting the game balls that have entered the big winning port 14, and a ball that has entered the normal winning port 31 A glass frame opening switch for detecting whether or not the front frame (glass frame) and the inner frame are closed via the back wiring relay terminal board 75 when a detection signal from the normal winning opening switch 31a or the like for detecting a game ball is input. 35, the detection signal of the inner frame opening switch 36 is input.

  The main control device 80 operates in accordance with the installed program, generates various commands related to the progress of the game based on the above-described detection signals and outputs them to the payout control device 81 and the sub integrated control device 83. The main controller 80 also displays the first special symbol display device 9, the second special symbol display device 10, and the normal symbol display device 7 connected via the symbol display device relay terminal board 90, and the first special symbol hold. The lighting of the number display device 18, the second special symbol hold number display device 19, and the normal symbol hold number display device 8 is controlled.

  Further, the main control device 80 controls the opening / closing of the special prize opening 14 by controlling the special prize opening solenoid 14b, and controls the opening / closing of the ordinary electric combination 15 by controlling the ordinary electric combination solenoid 17b. The output signal from the main controller 80 is also output to the test signal terminal, and a management signal such as symbol variation and big hit (also called special game) is output to the external connection terminal 78 and sent to the hall computer 87. .

  The main control device 80 and the payout control device 81 perform two-way communication. The payout control device 81 controls the payout motor 20 in accordance with a command sent from the main control device 80 and pays out a prize ball. In this embodiment, the detection signal of the payout switch 21 for counting game balls to be paid out as prize balls is input to the payout control device 81, and the payout control device 81 counts the prize balls. In addition, it is also conceivable to use a configuration in which the detection signal of the payout switch 21 is input to the main control device 80 and the payout control device 81 and both the main control device 80 and the payout control device 81 count the prize balls.

  The payout control device 81 receives signals from the glass frame opening switch 35, the inner frame opening switch 36, the full switch 22, and the ball break switch 23, and a signal indicating that the lower plate 63 is full by the full switch 22. And when a signal indicating that there are few or no game balls in the ball tank is input by the ball break switch 23, the payout motor 20 is stopped and the payout operation of the prize ball is stopped. Note that the full switch 22 and the ball break switch 23 are also configured to continue outputting signals until the state is cleared, and the payout control device 81 causes the payout motor 20 to stop being output. Restart the drive.

  Also, the payout control device 81 operates the payout motor 20 by communicating with the prepaid card unit via the CR unit terminal plate 24, and discharges the rental balls. The paid-out lending ball is detected by the payout switch 21, and the detection signal is input to the payout control device 81. The CR unit terminal board 24 is also connected to the checkout display board 25 so as to be capable of two-way communication. The checkout display board 25 has a ball rental button for requesting rental of game balls and a return for requesting checkout. Button and balance indicator are connected.

  Also, the payout control device 81 transmits information relating to the winning ball, information indicating the open / closed state of the frame (inner frame, front frame), etc. to the hall computer via the external connection terminal 78, and also to the launch control device 84. Send a fire stop signal. In this embodiment, the game balls are paid out. However, the game balls generated in accordance with winnings or the like may be stored without being paid out.

  The launch controller 84 controls the launch motor 30 to launch a game ball. In addition to the payout control device 81, the launch control device 84 receives a rotation amount signal from the launch handle, a touch signal from the touch switch 28, and a launch stop signal from the launch stop switch 29. The rotation amount signal is output when the player operates the launch handle, the touch signal is output when the player touches the launch handle, and the launch stop switch signal is generated when the player presses the launch stop switch 29. Is output. If the touch signal is not input to the launch control device 84, the game ball cannot be launched, and if the launch stop switch signal is input, the game ball cannot be launched even if the player touches the launch handle. It has become.

  The sub integrated control device 83 includes electrical components such as a CPU, a ROM, and a RAM. The sub integrated control device 83 executes processing in the CPU according to a program stored in the mounted ROM, and inputs the input of the game switch 67a and the main control device 80. Various commands related to the production are generated based on the command inputted from the production and output to the production symbol control device 82.

  A game switch 67 a that detects an operation of a game button 67 that can be operated by a player is connected to an input terminal of the sub integrated control device 83. Various LEDs and lamps provided in the front frame 52 and the game board 1 and speakers provided in the front frame and the speaker unit are connected to the output end of the sub integrated control device 83. Further, the sub integrated control device 83 is provided with a volume adjustment switch 83a for adjusting the volume, detects the state (position) of the volume adjustment switch 83a, determines the detection result and the content to be transmitted to the speaker 66, The sound volume output from the speaker 66 is controlled by software.

  The sub-integrated control device 83 receives data and commands transmitted from the main control device 80, distributes them to data for effect display control, sound control, and lamp control, and so on. Is transmitted to the production symbol control device 82, and the sound control and lamp control are distributed to each control part (function unit as a sound control device and a lamp control device) included in itself. Then, the function unit as the sound control device controls the sound output from the speaker by operating the sound LSI based on the data for sound control, and the function unit as the lamp control device is based on the data for lamp control. The various LED and lamp 26 are controlled by operating the lamp driver.

  The effect symbol control device 82 displays the effect symbol display based on the data and commands received from the sub integrated control device 83 (both those transmitted from the main control device 80 and those generated by the sub integrated control device 83). The device 6 is controlled to display effect images such as pseudo symbols. The sub integrated control device 83 and the main control device 80 are configured as a one-way communication circuit from the main control device 80 to the sub integrated control device 83 via the production relay terminal board 65. The effect symbol control device 82 is configured as a one-way communication circuit from the sub integrated control device 83 to the effect symbol control device 82.

  Next, the outline of the operation contents of the gaming machine will be described with reference to the chart of FIG. The pachinko machine in the present embodiment is configured as a probability variation machine, and the success / failure determination based on the game ball entering the first start port 11 and the second start port 12 is performed according to a normal probability state (low probability state) and the normal probability. The game is executed in any gaming state of a high probability state with a higher probability of winning a big hit than the state. In this embodiment, the normal (low) probability is set to 1/300 and the high probability is set to 1/30. Note that the small hit probability is 1/150 in the normal gaming state and the high probability gaming state, and when winning, the big winning opening 14 is opened for 1.6 seconds.

  Also, it has an open extension function that changes the trigger and operating time of the normal electric accessory 15 (second start port 12). When the open extension function is not activated, it is normal for one hit of a normal symbol. The electric accessory 15 performs a 0.2-second opening operation once, and when the opening extension function is activated (open extension state), the normal electric accessory 15 takes 1.0 second for each normal symbol hit. The opening operation is set to be performed three times. The variation pattern (variation time) of the first and second special symbols in the gaming state in which the opening extension function is activated (opening extension state) is a variation pattern selection table used in the gaming state when the opening extension function is not activated. The variation pattern selection table is set to be shorter than the average variation time. As a result, the number of fluctuations of special symbols per unit time when the open extension function is activated is increased (short time state) compared to when the open extension function is not activated. Operates in the same way as start and end.

  It should be noted that when the open extension function is activated, the time reduction function for shortening the fluctuation time of the normal symbol (increasing the number of fluctuations of the normal symbol per unit time) is also activated. Specifically, the normal symbol fluctuation time when the opening extension function is not activated is set to 6.2 seconds, and the normal symbol fluctuation time when the opening extension function is activated is set to 0.7 seconds. Yes. As a result, when the opening extension function is activated, the number of fluctuations of the normal symbol per unit time is increased, and the operation trigger of the ordinary electric accessory is greatly increased. Therefore, the rate of entering the ordinary electric accessory per unit time increases, and the number of fluctuations of the second special symbol increases, and the decrease of the holding ball is suppressed.

  In the big hit game, the big winning opening 14 performs an opening operation of 15 rounds (one round is released at maximum 29.0 seconds or 9 counts). There are probable symbols and normal symbols in the jackpot symbol.If the special symbol is a jackpot with a probable symbol, the game will transition to a high probability game state from the end of the jackpot game until the next jackpot game. After the game is over, the time is reduced (open extension) until the special symbol is displayed 100 times. However, the special symbols are displayed in a manner that is difficult for the player to distinguish because the display devices (the first special symbol display device 9 and the second special symbol display device 10) are arranged at the lower right of the game area 3. The player recognizes the gaming state after the jackpot game is ended according to the type of the pseudo symbol displayed on the effect symbol display device 6, but in this embodiment, the pseudo jackpot symbol changes during the jackpot game (change from a normal symbol to a probable variation symbol). Equipped with multiple types of promotion effects.

  Next, a main routine executed by the main controller 80 will be described with reference to FIG. The main routine is periodically executed by a hardware interrupt about every 2 ms. In the present embodiment, the process that is executed only once from S10 to S75 is referred to as “main process”, and the process of S80 that is repeatedly executed as long as time is allowed within the remaining time after executing this main process. This is referred to as “residual processing”. The “main process” is periodically executed by the interrupt.

  When a hardware interrupt is executed by the microcomputer, it is first determined whether or not the interrupt is a normal interrupt (S10). This determination process is performed by determining whether or not the value of a predetermined area of the RAM as a memory is a predetermined value. When the process executed by the microcomputer shifts to this process, the normal process is executed. It is for judging whether it is okay. As a case where the interruption is not normal, microcomputer runaway due to noise or the like may be considered when power is turned on, but microcomputer runaway may be considered to be almost impossible due to recent technological improvements, and is mostly at power on. When the power is turned on, the value of the predetermined area of the RAM is different from the predetermined value.

  When S10 is negative, that is, when it is determined that the interrupt is not normal (S10: no), initial setting (for example, a predetermined value is written to a predetermined area of the memory and a special symbol and a normal symbol are used as an initial symbol, etc.) Each initial value is written into the work area (S15) and the like (S15), and the process proceeds to the remaining process (initial random number update process (S80)).

  When an affirmative determination is made with a normal interrupt (S10: yes), initial value random number update processing (S20), big hit determination random number update processing (S25), big hit symbol determination random number 1 update processing (S30), big hit symbol determination Random number 2 update processing (S35), small hit symbol determination random number update processing (S40), hit determination random number update processing (S45), reach determination random number update processing (S50), fluctuation pattern determination random number update processing (S55) ) Is performed.

  In the subsequent winning confirmation process (S60), winning at the first starting port 11 and second starting port 12, winning at the large winning port 14, winning at the normal winning port 31, and winning at the normal symbol operating gate 17 are performed. Confirmation and input processing of each switch provided in the pachinko machine 50 and connected to the main controller 80 are executed. The winning (winning) confirmation process (start winning process) for each starting port and working port will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Subsequently, an output determination (S65), an output process such as an image output process (S70), a fraud monitoring process (S75) are performed, and an initial random number is updated within the remaining time until the next interrupt signal is input. The process (S80) is looped.

  Next, the start winning process executed by the main controller 80 will be described with reference to FIG. This process is one of the subroutines of the winning confirmation process (S60) shown in FIG. 4, and is a process including a hold storage unit and a prefetch determination unit of the present invention.

  Thereafter, the hold memory stored when the game ball enters the first start port 11 is the first hold memory, and the hold memory stored when the game ball enters the second start port 12 is the second hold. The reserved memory stored when the game ball passes through the memory and normal symbol start gate 17 will be described as the normal diagram reserved memory.

  When this process is started, it is determined whether or not the first start port switch 11a has detected a game ball (S100). If the determination is affirmative (S100: yes), it is determined whether or not the first reserved storage number already stored in the main controller 80 is less than the upper limit number (four in this embodiment) (S105). If the determination is affirmative (S105: yes), various random numbers such as success / failure random numbers (big hit determination random numbers, big hit symbol determination random numbers 1, 2, small hit symbol determination random numbers, reach determination random numbers, fluctuation pattern determination random numbers ) And stored as a first reserved memory in a storage area corresponding to the number of reserved memories of the main controller 80, and 1 is added to a first reserved memory counter indicating the number of first reserved memories (S110). Equivalent to the on-hold storage means of the invention).

  Subsequent to S110, the prefetch determination of the stored first reserved memory is performed (S115). Specifically, it is confirmed whether or not the value of the random number for determining the big hit is a value that causes the big hit, and if it is the big hit value, the type of the big hit symbol is checked. If the big hit determination is lost, check whether the value is a value that causes a small hit, and if the big hit value, check the type of the small hit symbol. If it is not a big hit or a small hit, the type of the lost symbol is confirmed (corresponding to the pre-reading judging means of the present invention).

  Subsequently, based on the prefetch determination result of S115, a first prefetch determination command is generated and transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83 (S120), and a first hold indicating the value of the first hold storage counter added in S110. The number instruction command is transmitted to the sub integrated control device 83 (S125). In this embodiment, the first prefetch determination command and the first hold number instruction command are transmitted as separate commands to the sub integrated control device 83. However, the contents of these two commands are combined into one command and the sub command is transmitted. A configuration for transmitting to the integrated control device 83 is also conceivable. Further, the content of the pending storage number command does not indicate the value of the first reserved storage counter added in S110, but may indicate +1 (increase by 1).

  Following the processing of S125 or the negative determinations of S100 and S105 (S100: no, S105: no), it is determined whether or not the second start port switch 12a has detected a game ball (S130). If a negative determination is made (S130: no), the process proceeds to S160. If an affirmative determination is made (S130: yes), it is determined whether or not the number of second reserved memories stored in the main controller 80 is less than the upper limit number (= 4). (S135). If a negative determination is made (S135: no), the process proceeds to S160. If an affirmative determination is made (S135: yes), various random values such as success / failure random numbers (a big hit determination random number, a big hit symbol determination random number 1, 2 and a small hit symbol determination) A random number, a random number for reach determination, and a random number for determining a variation pattern) are extracted and stored as a second reserved memory in a storage area corresponding to the number of reserved memories of the main controller 80, and a second reserved value indicating the number of second reserved memories 1 is added to the storage counter (S140), and the pre-reading determination of the second reserved storage stored in the same manner as S115 is performed (S145).

  Subsequently, based on the determination result of S145, a second prefetch determination command is generated and transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83 (S150), and a second hold number instruction command indicating the value of the second hold storage counter added in S140. Is transmitted to the sub integrated control device 83 (S155), and the process proceeds to S160.

  In S160, it is determined whether or not the normal symbol operation switch 17a has detected a game ball (S160). If the determination is negative (S160: no), the process returns to the return. If the determination is affirmative (S160: yes), it is determined whether or not the number of reserved maps stored in the main controller 80 is less than the upper limit (= 4) ( S165). If the determination is negative (S165: no), the process returns to the return. If the determination is affirmative (S165: yes), the extracted winning determination random number and the winning symbol determination random number are stored as a general-purpose storage, and the general-purpose storage is stored. 1 is added to the general figure hold memory counter indicating (S170), and a general figure hold memory number instruction command indicating the value of the added general figure hold memory counter is transmitted to the sub integrated control device 83 (S175), and the process returns.

  Upon receiving the first and second reserved memory count instruction commands, the sub integrated control device 83 changes the number of reserved memories displayed on the effect symbol display device 6 in accordance with the reserved memory count indicated by the received command (the reserved symbol is changed). An instruction signal to be displayed) is transmitted to the effect symbol control device 82. Further, in the present embodiment, the normal symbol hold memory number display is not performed on the effect symbol display device 6, but it may be configured to display in response to the reception of the general symbol hold memory number instruction command. A configuration may be adopted in which the number instruction command itself is not transmitted. A configuration is also conceivable in which normal prefetch determination is performed and the determination result is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83. As a result, it is possible to perform a pre-reading notice that expects the ordinary electric accessory (second starter 12) to open.

  Next, the success / failure determination process executed by the main controller 80 will be described with reference to FIGS. This process corresponds to the success / failure determination means of the present invention. When this process is started, it is determined whether or not the condition device is in operation, that is, whether or not it is a big hit (S200). If the determination is affirmative (S200: yes), the process returns. If the determination is negative (S200: no), the first. Alternatively, it is determined whether or not the second special symbol is changing (S205), and if it is a negative determination (S205: no), it is determined whether or not the first or second special symbol is being confirmed (S210). S210: no), it is determined whether there is a second reserved memory (S215). If the determination is affirmative (S215: yes), the process proceeds to S225. If the determination is negative (S215: no), it is determined whether there is a first reserved memory (S220). If the determination is negative (S220: no), the process returns to the return and the determination is positive. If so (S220: yes), the process proceeds to S225. According to the determination order of S215 and S220, the determination of whether or not the second reserved storage is appropriate is performed with priority.

  In this embodiment, there are a plurality of special symbols (a first special symbol and a second special symbol). However, the effect of the present invention is not changed even if the configuration includes one special symbol. Moreover, the effect of the present invention does not change even if two types of special drawings can be changed simultaneously.

  In S225, it is determined whether or not the value of the time reduction flag is 0 (S225). The time reduction flag is a value stored in the main controller 80. When the value is “1”, the time reduction state and the open extension state are indicated. When the value is “0”, the non-time reduction state and the non-open extension are indicated. This is a value for the main controller 80 to determine that it is in a state. If the determination is affirmative (S225: yes), the process proceeds to S230, and if the determination is negative (S225: no), the process proceeds to the time-short state. Since the processing during the short time state is different only in the variation pattern selection table for setting the variation time of the special figure, the description is omitted.

  In S230, a hold memory shift process is performed (S230), whereby the oldest hold memory is determined as a result of the determination, and 1 is subtracted from the hold memory counter indicating the number of hold memories. In this embodiment, the hold number instruction command is transmitted to the sub integrated control apparatus 83 only when the hold number increases. However, in response to this subtraction, the hold number instruction command indicating a decrease is sent to the sub integrated control apparatus 83. It is good also as a structure which transmits.

  Subsequent to S230, the value of the random number for determining the big hit in the pending storage that is the target of the success / failure determination is compared with a preset success / failure determination table to compare whether the random number value matches the determination value in the success / failure determination table. (S235). Two types of tables for normal probability (low probability 1/300) and high probability (1/30) are set in the success / failure determination table, and the gaming state at the time of determination is normal probability state (probability change flag “0”). ) Is compared using the normal probability use determination table, and if the probability is high (probability variation flag “1”), the high probability determination table is used for comparison.

  In the subsequent process of S240, it is determined whether or not the result of the big hit determination random number comparison process (S235) is a big hit (same as the determination value) (1/300 in this embodiment). If it is affirmation determination (S240: yes), a symbol mode setting process will be performed (S245). In the symbol mode setting process, the symbol mode for determining the content of the big hit game and the game state after the big hit game is set based on the random number 1 for determining the big hit symbol in the hold memory to be determined. Subsequently, a jackpot symbol selection process is performed based on the set symbol mode type and the random number 2 for determining the jackpot symbol to be determined (S250). This is because the symbol group set for each type of symbol mode is used to associate the jackpot type determined by the symbol mode setting (the contents of the jackpot game and the game state after the jackpot game is finished) with the jackpot symbol. This is the process of determining the symbol to be displayed.

  Next, mode buffer setting processing is performed based on the symbol mode set in S245 (S255). The mode buffer is a device that stores the contents of the gaming state after the end of the big hit game determined at the time of determination of the success / failure until the end of the big hit game that sets the gaming state (the probability change flag and the short time flag that set the gaming state during the big hit game) Because it is necessary to clear). The mode buffer does not store the specific game contents (activities of the probability changing function and release extension function (time reduction function) and the number of times of operation), but stores values corresponding to each of a plurality of types of specific game contents. It has a configuration.

  Next, based on the symbol mode set in S245, the winning pattern opening pattern setting process, which is the content of the big hit game, is performed (S260). Based on the random number, a variation pattern that becomes a variation time of the symbol displayed on the first special symbol display device 9 or the second special symbol display device 10 and the effect symbol display device 6 is selected from the variation pattern selection table (S265). .

  Next, the information on the selected jackpot symbol and variation pattern is transmitted to the sub integrated control device 83 as a variation instruction command (S270). Based on the instruction from the sub-integrated control device 83 that has received this information, the effect symbol control device 82 controls the effect symbol display device 6 and starts the variation display of symbols corresponding to the information of the big hit symbol and the variation pattern. At substantially the same time as the transmission to the sub integrated control device 83, the main control device 80 directly controls the first special symbol display device 9 or the second special symbol display device 10 to start the variation of the special symbols.

  If S240 is negative, i.e., lost (S240: no), it is determined whether the result of the comparison processing in S235 is a small hit (S280), and if affirmative (S280: yes), the type of special figure and game state , And a small hit symbol is selected on the basis of the random symbol for determining the small hit symbol (S285). Subsequently, a small hit game release pattern setting process is performed (S260), and the above-described variation pattern selection process corresponding to the small hit symbol is performed. Is performed (S265), and a change instruction command as information on the small hit symbol and the change pattern is transmitted to the sub integrated control device 83 (S270). The effect symbol control device 82 controls the effect symbol display device 6 based on an instruction from the sub integrated control device 83 that has received this information, and corresponds to the first or second special symbol based on the information of the small hit symbol and the variation pattern. The variation display of the effected design is started. At substantially the same time as the transmission to the sub integrated control device 83, the main control device 80 directly controls the first special symbol display device 9 or the second special symbol display device 10 to start the variation of the special symbols.

  If S280 is negative (S280: no), a lost symbol is selected (S290), and then a variation pattern setting process corresponding to the lost symbol is performed (S265). Is transmitted to the sub integrated control device 83 (S270). The effect symbol control device 82 controls the effect symbol display device 6 based on an instruction from the sub-integrated control device 83 that has received this information, and starts the fluctuating display of the pseudo symbol based on the information of the lost symbol and the fluctuation pattern. At substantially the same time as the transmission to the sub integrated control device 83, the main control device 80 directly controls the first special symbol display device 9 or the second special symbol display device 10 to start the variation of the special symbol.

  Next, if S205 is affirmative, that is, if the special symbol is changing (S205: yes), the process proceeds to the flowchart of FIG. 7, and the special symbol change time (based on the change pattern selected in S265) has elapsed. Whether or not (S300). If the determination is negative (S300: no), the process returns. If the determination is affirmative (S300: yes), a confirmation command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83 to control the first special symbol display device 9 or the second special symbol display device 10. The confirmed symbol selected in S250, S285 or S290 is confirmed and displayed (S305). The sub integrated control device 83 that has received the confirmation command transmits an instruction signal for confirming and displaying the pre-selected pseudo symbol to the effect symbol control device 82, and the effect symbol control device 82 responds to the signal by the effect symbol display device. 6 is controlled and the pseudo-design is displayed. Thereby, the start and end of the variation of the first or second special symbol and the pseudo symbol displayed on the effect symbol display device 6 are the same timing (synchronized).

  Following S305, it is determined whether or not the first or second special symbol that is confirmed and displayed on the first special symbol display device 9 or the second special symbol display device 10 is a big hit symbol (S310). (S310: yes), display setting processing of a fixed symbol (setting time to be displayed in a fixed symbol) is performed (S315), and it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag is 1 (high probability state) (S320), If the determination is affirmative (S320: yes), the probability variation flag is set to 0 (S325). Following S325 or S320 negative determination (S320: no), it is determined whether or not the hourly flag is 1 (S330), If the determination is affirmative (S330: yes), the time flag is set to 0 (S335), and the negative determination (S330: no) of S335 or S330 is followed by the condition device operation start process (S340), Perform continuous operation apparatus operation start processing (S345), it sets 1 to the jackpot flag (S348), and transmits the jackpot effect instruction command to the sub integrated control apparatus 83 (S350).

  On the other hand, if S310 is negative, that is, if the confirmed symbol is not a big hit (S310: no), display setting processing of the confirmed symbol (setting of time to display with the confirmed symbol) is performed (S360), and the probability variation flag is 1. (S365: yes), decrement from the probability variation counter (S370), determine whether the probability variation counter is 0 (S375), if affirmative determination (S375: yes), probability variation The flag is set to 0 (S380). Subsequently, if S380, S365, or S375 is negative (S365: no, S375: no), it is determined whether or not the time reduction flag is 1 (S385). If it is affirmative (S385: yes), the time reduction counter is decremented. (S390), it is determined whether or not the hour / hour counter is 0 (S395). If the determination is affirmative (S395: yes), the hour / hour flag is set to 0 (S400). From S365 to S400, every time the special symbol performs a loss confirmation display according to the determination of success or failure, a probability variation counter that regulates a high probability state and a time-shortage counter that regulates a short-time (open / extended) state are counted. When the predetermined value is reached, the gaming state changes (the short time (open extension) state ends, and the normal state (the normal probability change state and the normal release state) shifts).

  Subsequently, if S400 or S385, S395 is a negative determination (S385: no, S395: no), it is determined whether the special symbol that has been confirmed is a small hit symbol (S405), and if a positive determination is made (S405: yes). ), A process for starting the operation of the small hit game is performed (S410), and following the negative determination (S405: no) of S350, S410, or S405, a state designation command indicating a gaming state based on the result of the above process is issued. The data is transmitted to the sub integrated control device 83 (S355), and the process returns.

  Returning to FIG. 6, if S210 is affirmative determination, that is, if the confirmed symbol is being displayed (S210: yes), the process proceeds to the flowchart of FIG. 8 to determine whether or not the determined symbol display time has passed (S450). (S450: no) Return, and if it is affirmative (S450: yes), a fixed symbol display end process (S455) is performed, and the first special symbol display device 9 or the second special symbol display device 10 is controlled to display the special symbol. The confirmation display is terminated, an instruction signal for terminating the confirmation display of the pseudo symbol is transmitted to the sub integrated control device 83, and the process returns.

  Next, a special game process executed by the main controller 80 will be described with reference to FIGS. This process is a process of controlling the opening / closing of the special winning opening 14 based on the opening pattern of the special winning opening 14 set in S260 of FIG.

  When this process is started, it is determined whether or not the condition device is inoperative based on the jackpot flag (S500). If an affirmative determination is made, that is, if it is not during a big hit (S500: yes), it is determined whether or not the big winning opening 14 is operating as a small hit game (S505). If S505 is negative (S505: no), the process returns; if it is positive (S505: yes), it is determined whether the small hit start interval is in effect (S510); if it is positive (S510: yes), the small hit It is determined whether or not the start interval time has elapsed (S515). If the determination is negative (S515: no), the process returns. If the determination is affirmative (S515: yes), the first big winning opening 14 is opened as a small hit game. Then, a small hit effect instruction command is transmitted to the sub integrated control device 83 (S520), and the process returns.

  If S510 is negative (S510: no), it is determined whether or not a small hitting operation is being performed (S525). If it is positive (S525: yes), it is determined whether the count switch 14a has detected a game ball (S530). ), If affirmative determination is made (S530: yes), it is determined whether or not the number of game balls entering the big winning opening 14 at the time of the small hit game is less than 9 (S535). If S530 is negative (S530: no), or S535 is positive (S535: yes), it is determined whether or not the opening time of the small winning game of the big winning opening 14 has passed (S540), and if negative (S540). : No) Return.

  If S535 is negative (S535: no) or S540 is affirmative (S540: yes), the closing process of the big winning opening 14 for performing the small hit game is performed (S545), and then the small hit end effect process is performed ( S550) Return.

  If S525 is negative and the game is not in a small hit game (S525: no), it is determined whether or not the time for the small hit end effect has elapsed (S555). If negative determination is made (S555: no), the process returns and an affirmative determination is made. If so (S555: yes), a small hit game end process is performed (S560), and the process returns to the return.

  If S500 is negative, that is, if the big hit flag is set (S500: no), the process proceeds to the flowchart of FIG. 10 to determine whether or not the big prize opening 14 is closed (S600), and if it is affirmative (S600: yes). Then, it is determined whether or not the big hit game is being started (S605). If S605 is an affirmative determination (S605: yes), it is determined whether or not the start effect time of the big hit game has elapsed (S610). If a negative determination is made (S610: no), the process returns. In addition to performing the opening process of the special winning opening 14, a command for instructing the special winning opening opening effect is transmitted to the sub integrated control device 83 (S615), and the process returns.

  If S605 is negative (S605: no), that is, if the big hit game is not being started, it is determined whether it is during an interval between rounds (S620). If it is negative (S620: no), the big hit game is ended. It is determined whether it is medium (S630), and if it is negative (S630: no), a big hit start effect process is performed, a command for instructing the big hit start effect is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83 (S635), and the process returns.

  When the main control device 80 transmits a big hit start effect instruction command to the sub integrated control device 83 in S635, the sub integrated control device 83 that has received the command violently uses the lamps and LEDs provided in the pachinko machine for the big hit game effect. Light is emitted, or a big hit game sound is output from the speaker. Further, the sub integrated control device 83 transmits a signal to the effect symbol control device 82 and causes the effect symbol display device 6 to display the jackpot start effect.

  If S620 is affirmative, that is, if an interval between rounds is in progress (S620: yes), it is determined whether or not the interval time has passed (S625). ), The special winning opening 14 is opened (S615), and the process returns.

  If S600 is negative, that is, if the special winning opening 14 is open (S600: no), the process proceeds to the flowchart of FIG. 11 to determine whether or not the count switch 14a has detected a game ball (S700). S700: yes), it is determined whether or not the number of count switches 14a detected by opening is less than 9 (S705). If a negative determination in S700 or S705 is affirmative (S700: no, S705: yes), it is determined whether or not the opening time of the special winning opening 14 has passed (S710), and if it is a negative determination (S710: no), the process returns. If S705 is negative (S705: no), or S710 is positive (S710: yes), the closing process of the winning prize opening 14 is performed (S715), and whether the round game of the ended winning prize opening 14 is the final round or not. (S720).

  If S720 is affirmative (S720: yes), jackpot end effect processing is performed, a command for instructing the jackpot end effect is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83 (S725), and the process returns. If S720 is negative (S720: no), an interval process between round games is performed, an instruction signal for starting an interval effect is transmitted to the sub integrated control device 83 (S730), and the process returns.

  Returning to FIG. 10, if S630 is affirmative, that is, if the big hit end effect is being performed (S630: yes), the process proceeds to the flowchart of FIG. 12 to determine whether or not the big hit end effect time has passed (S800). If S800 is negative (S800: no), the process returns to the return, and if S800 is positive (S800: yes), stop processing (S805) of the accessory continuous action device and operation stop processing (S810) of the condition device are performed to make a big hit. The game is ended, referring to the mode buffer set in S255 of FIG. 6 (win / fail judgment process) (S815), probability variation flag (S820), probability variation counter (S825), time reduction flag (S830), time reduction counter (S835) Is cleared, the mode buffer is cleared (S840), an end command is sent to the sub-integrated control device 83 (S845), a state designation command is transmitted based on the set probability change flag and the short time flag (S850), and the jackpot flag is set to 0 Set (S855) and return.

  Next, the hold number instruction command reception process executed by the sub integrated control device 83 will be described using the flowchart shown in FIG. When this process is started, it is determined whether a hold number instruction command is received (S900). If the determination is negative (S900: no), the process returns. If the determination is affirmative (S900: yes), the hold number counter provided in the sub integrated control device 83 is incremented by 1 (S905), and the hold number display signal is transmitted to the effect symbol control device 82. (S910) and return. When receiving the hold number display signal, the effect symbol control device 82 displays the hold symbol on the effect symbol display device 6 according to the hold number counter value at the time of reception. In this embodiment, one reserved symbol is displayed for one reserved memory. Note that the value of the hold count counter is decremented each time a change instruction command is received in a change instruction command reception process described later. As a result, the same number as the number of reserved storages continuously stored in the main control device 50 is managed.

  Further, a configuration in which the sub integrated control device 83 does not include a hold number counter is also conceivable. In this configuration, the hold number instruction command transmitted by the main controller 80 indicates the hold memory number, and the sub integrated control device 83 displays the indicated number as the hold memory number. The configuration is such that it is transmitted from the main control device 80 when pending storage occurs. Even in this configuration, the increase / decrease timing of the hold memory symbol is the same as the transmission timing of the hold number instruction command of the main control device 80, so that the accurate hold number can be notified on the effect symbol display device 6.

  Next, the change instruction command reception process executed by the sub integrated control device 83 will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. This process is a pseudo effect including a notice effect displayed on the effect symbol display device 6 according to the contents of the change instruction command received from the main control device 80 and the random value extracted by the sub integrated control device 53 at the time of reception. The mode and the appearance timing are selected, and the display of the selected pseudo effect is instructed.

  When this process is started, it is determined whether or not a change instruction command is received from the main controller 80 (S1000). If the determination is negative (S1000: no), the process returns. If the determination is affirmative (S1000: yes), the distribution random number is extracted (S1005). Based on the contents of the received change instruction command and the distribution random number extracted in S1005, A display mode including a notice effect to be displayed on the effect symbol display device 6 and a pseudo (effect) symbol to be determined and displayed are selected from a plurality of types of pseudo effect modes stored in the sub integrated control device 83 (S1010). In this case, the appearance timing of the notice effect similarly selected according to the selected effect mode is also determined.

  Subsequent to S1010, it is determined whether or not the effect mode selected in S1010 is an effect mode in which a first countdown effect (countdown display performed at the time of pseudo symbol change) is performed (S1015). The first countdown effect is an effect that allows the player to recognize the timing at which a notice effect with an expectation of C rank (corresponding to the first notice effect of the present invention) appears by a countdown display described later with reference to the drawings. This corresponds to a display effect by the first count means or the first pseudo countdown display means of the invention. The notice effects of the present embodiment are roughly classified into A rank with the highest expectation degree of jackpot, the next highest B rank (corresponding to the second notice effect of the present invention), and the lowest C rank. There is a range of expectations.

  If S1015 is affirmative (S1015: yes), a start timer is set, which is the time from the start of change by the process until the start of the first countdown effect selected in S1010, and time counting is started (S1020). Then, the display time at the start of the first countdown effect (timing until the notice effect appears) is set (S1025), and 1 is set to the first countdown start flag (S1030). The first countdown start flag is a value stored in the sub integrated control device 83. If the value is 1, it is determined that the first countdown display is started after a predetermined time has elapsed, and if the value is 0, it is determined not to start.

  Subsequent to S1030, whether or not the presentation mode selected in S1010 has a switching effect of the first countdown effect. Specifically, the notice effect of rank (B rank or A rank) originally higher than the C rank is originally S1010. Although it was selected, it is initially determined whether or not to change to a suggestion of the appearance timing of a highly anticipated notice effect from the middle by switching the numerical value of the countdown display after starting as a C rank notice effect (S1035). .

  If S1035 is affirmative (S1035: yes), the switching timer is set to start timing (S1040), the change time (timing to extend or shorten) is set (S1045), and the switching flag is set to 1 (S1050). ).

  The switching timer set in S1040 is the time from the start of the first countdown effect until the countdown display is switched to the appearance timing of the A or B rank notice effect, and the change time (timing) set in S1045 is reset at the time of switching. Timing (numerical value for switching display). The switching flag is a value stored in the sub integrated control device 83. If the value is 1, it is determined that the timing of the notice effect appearance indicated by the countdown display is switched, and if the value is 0, it is determined that the switching is not performed.

  Subsequent to the negative determination of S1050 or S1015 and S1035 (S1015: no, S1035: no), an instruction signal for displaying the effect mode selected in S1010 on the effect symbol display device 6 is transmitted to the effect symbol control device 82. And return.

  In this embodiment, a configuration for determining whether or not to switch to the A or B rank notice effect when the appearance timing of the C rank notice effect is counted down as the first count down effect (first change from the first pseudo countdown display means) The first countdown effect that counts down the appearance timing of the notice effect of rank A or B from the beginning may be executed.

  In addition, in the pseudo countdown when the countdown time is switched, the countdown at the timing when the C rank notice effect appears first is started. In this case, the C rank notice effect may or may not appear, The switching timing may not be the timing at which the C rank notice effect appears.

  Next, the first countdown effect start process executed by the sub integrated control device 83 will be described using the flowchart shown in FIG. This process corresponds to the first countdown display means and the first countdown means or the second countdown means and the first pseudo countdown display means of the present invention.

  When this process is started, it is determined whether or not the first countdown start flag is 1 (S1100). If the determination is negative (S1100: no), the process returns. If the determination is affirmative (S1100: yes), the start timer set in S1020 is predetermined. It is determined whether or not it is a value (S1105). If a negative determination is made (S1105: no), the process returns.

  If S1105 is affirmative, that is, if the start time of the first countdown effect has been reached (S1105: yes), the display time (timing) set in S1025 is referred to (S1100), and the first countdown effect is displayed at the referenced timing. Is sent to the effect symbol control device 82 (S1115), the first countdown execution flag is set to 1 (S1120), the first countdown start flag is set to 0 (S1125), and the process returns. The first countdown execution flag is a value stored in the sub integrated control device 83. If the value is 1, it is determined that the first countdown display is being executed, and if the value is 0, it is determined that it is not being executed.

  Next, the first countdown effect execution process executed by the sub integrated control device 83 will be described using the flowchart shown in FIG. This process also corresponds to the first countdown display means and the first countdown means, or the second countdown means and the first pseudo countdown display means of the present invention.

  When this process is started, it is determined whether or not the first countdown execution flag is 1 (S1150). If the determination is negative (S1150: no), the process returns. If the determination is affirmative, the display time (timing) is calculated (S1155). In this case, the display time set in S1025 may be used as a comparison value, and increment calculation may be performed, or decrement calculation may be performed from the display time.

  Following S1155, it is determined whether or not the calculated value of S1155 is the display update time (S1160). If the determination is negative (S1160: no), the process returns. If the determination is affirmative (S1160: yes), the countdown update of the first countdown display is performed. The instruction signal is transmitted to the effect symbol control device 82 (S1165). By this instruction, for example, “05:12” is displayed as “05:11”, and the countdown is performed visually.

  Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the display end time (display is “00:00”) (S1170). If the determination is negative (S1170: no), the process returns. If the determination is affirmative (S1170: yes), the first countdown display ends. The instruction signal is transmitted to the production symbol control device 82 (S1175), the first countdown execution flag is set to 0 (S1180), and the process returns. When the first countdown display ends, the C rank notice effect selected in S1010, or when the display time is switched by “first countdown effect switching process” described later, the A or B rank notice effect is displayed. It will appear in the effect symbol display device 6 based on another process.

  Next, the first countdown effect switching process executed by the sub integrated control device 83 will be described using the flowchart shown in FIG. This process corresponds to the first changing means of the present invention.

  When this process is started, it is determined whether or not the switching flag is 1 (S1205). If the determination is negative (S1205: no), the process returns. If the determination is affirmative (S1205: yes), the switching timer set in S1040 is calculated ( In S1210), it is determined whether or not the calculated value is a switching time for extending or shortening the countdown display (S1215). If the determination is negative (S1215: no), the process returns.

  If S1215 is affirmative (S1215: yes), the change time set in S1045 is referred to (S1220), and an instruction signal for switching to the time referring to the display time of the first countdown display is transmitted to the effect symbol control device 82 (S1225). ), Set the switch flag to 0 (S1230) and return. By switching the display time, the display time calculated in S1155 is switched, and it appears to the player that the countdown timing has been extended or shortened.

  By switching the display time, the timing of the countdown display is basically extended to indicate the timing until the notice effect of rank B or A appears. However, the display time is rarely shortened. In such a case, it may be configured such that a notice effect for confirming the big hit appears. In this case, the shortening of the countdown timing becomes a so-called premium effect, and by providing this effect, the player's attention to the countdown display can be increased.

  Next, an effect display example displayed on the effect symbol display device 6 will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 18 shows the basic configuration of the pseudo symbol variation display corresponding to the special symbol variation display. Specifically, the center of the screen becomes a pseudo symbol display area, and the left middle right pseudo symbol changes in the vertical direction corresponding to the change of the first or second special symbol. The lower left part of the screen is a first reserved memory number display area, and the lower right part of the screen is a second reserved memory number display area, each displaying a reserved symbol corresponding to the reserved memory number. In the example of the figure, there are three first reserved symbols and zero second reserved symbols.

  (1) A. of FIG. B. C. These show the flow of the 1st countdown display by the 1st countdown means (implying the timing at which the C-rank notice effect with low expectation degree (corresponding to the first notice effect of the present invention) appears). 19 (1) A. Is a display example at the start of the first countdown display, and specifically, a countdown timer display portion appears at the top of the screen while the pseudo symbol is changing. In the example of the figure, it is informed that the timing until the notice effect of rank C appears at this time (at the start) is after “09:25”. The display of “09:25” is a countdown display in which the value is periodically reduced by the first countdown effect execution process. When “00:00” is reached, a notice effect (C rank) appears.

  19 (1) B. C is A. The display that continues the countdown from “00:00” is “00:00”, indicating the point in time when the C rank notice effect appears. When the countdown display reaches “00:00”, the countdown timer display section disappears. The character appears instead of the countdown timer display as shown in FIG. Characters appearing in the C rank notice effect are not high in jackpot expectation, but suggest a development to reach and super reach depending on the type and manner of the character.

(1) A ′. B '. C '. D '. E ′ shows the flow of the first countdown display by the second countdown means (implying the timing when the B rank notice effect (corresponding to the second notice effect of the present invention) with higher expectation than the C rank appears). ing.
FIG. 20 (1) A ′. Is a display example at the start of the first countdown display by the second countdown means, but is visually different from the start of the first countdown display by the first countdown means shown in FIG. 19 (cannot be distinguished). .

  Specifically, in this case as well, the countdown timer display section appears at the top of the screen while the pseudo symbol is changing, and the timing until the notice effect appears at this point (at the start) is after “09:25”. Is informed. This timing ("09:25") indicated by the countdown timer display is the timing when the C-rank notice effect appears, but internally the time until the countdown display time is switched is counted. Since the switching timer is also operating, the numerical value of the countdown display is increased or shortened before the display becomes “00:00”.

  FIG. 20 (1) B '. C '. Is a display example when the time of the switching timer reaches the switching time of the countdown timer display. Specifically, in the display example, B ′. At the time of timer display switching when the countdown timer display reaches “05:41” (when the switching timer reaches the display switching timing internally (S1215: yes)), the periphery of the countdown timer display portion shines. Produce C '. The display is switched so as to squeeze and extended to “20:64”. Since the timing at which the notice effect appears is extended (slower), the player recognizes that a notice effect with a higher expectation than the C rank appears at this time.

  D '. 20C '. The countdown continues from “20:64”, and the display becomes “00:00”, indicating the point in time when the B-rank notice effect appears. When the countdown display reaches “00:00”, the countdown timer display portion disappears, and E ′. As shown in FIG. 6, a B rank notice effect (corresponding to the second notice effect of the present invention) character different from the C rank appears instead of the countdown timer display. At this stage, reach has already been established, and the appearance of this notice effect suggests a higher degree of expectation than super reach.

  In addition, the pachinko machine of the present embodiment is configured to perform a promotion effect during a big hit game when a big hit with a normal design, and a promotion effect is performed in a predetermined round, but in that case the promotion effect is also performed. An effect is provided in which the player is notified of the timing until the appearance by the countdown display by the second countdown display means (the countdown display suggesting the appearance timing of the effect appearing during the big hit game is performed).

  The promotion effect of the present embodiment has the A rank with the highest promotion rate (corresponding to the second advantage suggesting effect of the present invention), and the next higher B rank (corresponding to the second advantage suggesting effect of the present invention). , The lowest C rank (corresponding to the first advantage suggesting effect of the present invention), and the probability that the promotion effect with the promotion rate of C rank appears when the countdown display is started and the countdown is continued to the end. When the display is switched in the middle of the countdown display, the probability that the promotion effect of rank A or B appears will be high.

  Further, based on the pre-reading determination command output from the main control device 8 in the start winning process of FIG. 5, the countdown display may be performed as a so-called continuous effect across a plurality of special symbol variations. While performing different continuous effects across a plurality of special symbols, the countdown display may also be performed over a plurality of special symbols. The timing indicated by the countdown display in that case may be configured to change to the timing of the notice effect appearing at the last change while suggesting the appearance timing of the notice effect appearing at a time other than the last change at the beginning. While the countdown display suggests the number of continuous productions, the countdown display may change to indicate that the number of consecutive times increases (expectation increases) or decreases. You can get a sense of expectation over a longer period of time than the display.

  The above is the description of the embodiment. The pachinko machine of this embodiment determines the game state after the big hit game according to the type of the big hit game, but it has a specific area at the big prize opening, and a game ball enters the specific area in a predetermined round during the big hit game. If the game is configured to shift to the high-probability state after the big hit game is completed, whether or not the big prize opening is operated in such a manner that the predetermined round timing or the predetermined timing allows the game ball to enter There may be provided a plurality of notice effects with different reliability levels indicating whether or not, and a countdown display in which the display time is switched according to the difference in reliability levels may be performed.

  In the embodiment, the notice effect and the promotion effect appear at the timing when the countdown display becomes 0. However, as an effect that suggests the appearance timing in the countdown effect, a so-called pseudo-series (one special figure change) There may be a timing at which the pseudo symbol is changed a plurality of times), a timing at which the reach effect changes or develops, and the like. In addition, the countdown display may include not only the appearance timing of various notice effects on the effect symbol display device 6, but also a configuration that suggests the operation start timing of the movable accessory provided for the effect by the gaming machine. Even in this case, the decorative light emits light different from that at the timing when the countdown display changes, so that the same effect as when the notice effect appears on the effect symbol display device 6 can be exhibited.

  As described above, according to the ball game machine of the present invention, a specific advance notice is displayed when the countdown display is performed by sometimes switching the countdown timing while showing the player the timing at which the notice effect appears by the countdown display. It becomes a ball game machine that can expect the appearance of a highly reliable notice effect regardless of the appearance of the effect, and can be applied to a ball game machine equipped with a plurality of types of notice effects with different expectations. .

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Game board 6 Production | presentation symbol display apparatus 11 1st start opening 12 2nd start opening 15 Normal electric accessory 14 Large winning opening 17 Gate 80 Main control apparatus 82 Production design control apparatus 83 Sub integrated control apparatus

Claims (4)

A holding storage means for holding the random number extracted due to the ball entering the starting opening;
A determination unit for determining whether or not to shift to the big hit game based on the random number stored in the holding storage unit;
A special symbol for informing the result of the success / failure determination after the variable display;
An effect display device for displaying the effect variation of the pseudo symbol corresponding to the variation of the special symbol,
A ball game machine having a plurality of notice effects that suggest a degree of expectation of jackpot by appearing during the effect change,
First countdown display means for counting in a countdown display until the notice effect appears during execution of the effect variation;
As the notice effect determined at the start of the effect change, at least a first notice effect and a second notice effect having a higher degree of expectation of jackpot than the first notice effect,
The first countdown display means includes
First counting means for counting the countdown display until the first notice effect appears;
Second counting means for counting the countdown display until the second notice effect appears,
The countdown display by the second counting means is:
First pseudo countdown display means for performing the countdown display for displaying a count number different from that until the second notice effect appears with a predetermined probability;
First changing means for changing to the countdown display until the second notice effect appears by extending or shortening the count number of the countdown display by the first pseudo countdown display means. A ball game machine. In the ball game machine according to claim 1,
The first countdown display means can be executed a plurality of times during one special symbol change,
The second counting means is implemented with the last countdown display. In the bullet ball game machine according to claim 1 or 2,
A pre-reading determination unit for determining the extracted random number before the success / failure determination unit;
If the determination of the prefetch determination means is a predetermined result, and the determination of whether or not the random number resulting in the predetermined result is after the next determination of the validity, the first countdown display means displays the special symbol a plurality of times. A ball game machine characterized in that the countdown display is carried out over the fluctuations. In the bullet ball game machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3,
Multiple types of jackpot games with different player benefits,
A plurality of advantage suggesting effects that suggest the advantage of the jackpot according to the type of effect mode displayed from the time of the jackpot occurrence to the end of the jackpot game,
Second countdown display means for counting in the countdown display until the advantage suggesting effect appears;
The advantage suggesting effect includes at least a first advantage suggesting effect and a second advantage suggesting effect suggesting that the player has an advantage over the first advantage suggesting effect,
The second countdown display means includes
Third counting means for counting the countdown display until the first advantage suggesting effect appears;
Fourth counting means for counting the countdown display until the second advantage suggesting effect appears,
The countdown display by the fourth counting means is
Second pseudo countdown display means for performing the countdown display for displaying a count number different from that until the second advantage suggesting effect appears with a predetermined probability;
Second change means for changing to the countdown display until the second advantage suggesting effect appears by extending or shortening the count number of the countdown display by the second pseudo countdown display means. A ball game machine characterized by

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