JP2018050802A - Pinball game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a pinball game machine capable of enhancing meaning of participation in a game of a player by executing an operation encouraged by the game machine, and having high amusement.SOLUTION: A game machine has a configuration in which a result of a win/loss determination performed based on ball entry to a start hole, is notified using a pseudo performance, in which the pseudo performance includes an operation possible pseudo performance capable of executing a normal suggestive performance for suggesting the result of the win/loss determination before notification of the result of the win/loss determination when operation means is operated by a player by a prescribed operation number in an effective period set in the execution of the pseudo performance, and the game machine comprises: total operation number accumulation means for accumulating an operation execution number indicating a number of operation of the operation means in the prescribed effective period of the prescribed operation possible pseudo performance; and specific suggestive performance control means for, with a condition in which, the operation accumulation number accumulated by the total operation number accumulation means reaches a preset regulation number, executing a specific suggestive performance for suggesting the result of the win/loss determination in a performance mode different from that of the normal suggestive performance.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 18

Description

  The present invention determines whether or not the ball game machine, in particular, is due to the ball entering the starting port, and the result of the determination can be notified using a pseudo effect according to a special symbol. A bullet including an operable pseudo-effect that allows a player to perform a normal suggestion effect that suggests the result of the success / failure determination by performing a predetermined operation by the player during the effective period set during the effect execution. It relates to a ball game machine.

  In a conventional ball game machine, when a game ball enters a start opening provided in a game area of the game board, random numbers (numerical data) extracted according to the ball are stored up to a predetermined number, Whether or not the stored random number value is a predetermined jackpot value is determined in the stored order. The result of the determination of success / failure is notified by a fixed display through a special symbol change. Since the special symbol is only displayed small in the corner of the game area, a pseudo effect corresponding to the special symbol is performed on the effect symbol display device provided in the center of the game region, and the determination of success or failure is made by the pseudo effect. By notifying the result, it is possible to increase the expectation of the result of the determination of success / failure to the player.

  There are multiple types of pseudo-productions corresponding to special symbols, and depending on the type of pseudo-production, the validity period is set during the production, and if the player performs a predetermined operation on the operation means during the validity period, There is also an effect that suggests the result of the determination (see, for example, Patent Document 1). According to the pseudo effect that enables the operation of the operation means, the player can grasp the degree of expectation for the result of the success / failure determination to some extent before the result of the determination of the success / failure is displayed. A person can feel that he / she participates in the game.

JP 2006-304980 A

  By the way, the pseudo production where the operation of the conventional operation means becomes effective is that the number of times the operation means is operated is counted from 0 during the effective period of the pseudo production, and the count value reaches a predetermined number of times. An effect suggesting the result of the determination is made. For example, the operation of the operation means during one pseudo-production (during the validity period) is reflected only in the one-time pseudo-production, and the meaning of having operated the operation means so far and participated in the game is small. There was a problem.

  Therefore, in view of the above circumstances, the present invention increases the meaning of having participated in a game by executing an operation urged by a ball game machine since the player started the game, and has a more interesting ball ball game machine. It was made as an issue to provide.

The invention described in claim 1
A win / fail decision is made based on the numerical data extracted due to the game ball entering the start opening, and the result of the go / no-go determination is a special symbol display and a pseudo effect according to the special symbol display. The pseudo-production can be implemented by selecting one of the pseudo-productions from the plurality of types of pseudo-productions with different production contents as the pseudo-production. The validity period is set during the execution of the pseudo effect, and the player performs an operation with a predetermined number of operations set in advance by the player during the validity period. In a ball and ball game machine including an operable pseudo effect having a configuration capable of performing a normal suggestion effect that suggests the result of the determination of success / failure before being confirmed and notified,
The operable pseudo-effects are provided with a plurality of types of operable pseudo-effects with different contents of the performance, and the predetermined operable pseudo-effects set in advance among the plurality of types of operable pseudo-effects performed are implemented. A total operation number accumulating means for accumulating the number of times the operation means has been operated during the predetermined effective period set in the medium;
A specification that suggests the result of the success / failure determination in an effect mode different from the normal suggestion effect, on condition that at least the operation accumulated number accumulated by the total operation number accumulating means has reached a preset specified number of times. The gist is provided with specific suggestion effect control means for performing the suggestion effect.

In the present invention, the determination of success / failure is performed by determining whether or not to shift to a gaming state advantageous to the player for winning a prize ball, for example, determining whether or not the game is a big hit.
In addition, the pseudo effect including the operable pseudo effect is performed once with one determination of success / failure.

  In the present invention, an effect button installed in a ball game machine is desirable as the operation means in the operable pseudo-effect in which the normally suggested effect can be performed. The predetermined number of operations of the operation means in the operable pseudo-effect may be, for example, one time. Furthermore, a plurality of types of operation times consisting of different numbers may be provided as the predetermined number of operations of the operation means. Furthermore, a configuration in which a plurality of effect buttons are provided as operation means, or a configuration using not only the effect buttons but also a jog dial or the like may be used. In the case of using a plurality of effect buttons and jog dials, it is desirable that the total operation number accumulating unit accumulates the operation execution number regardless of which operation unit is operated.

In the present invention, the total operation count accumulation means may not accumulate the operation execution count of the operation means during the effective period during execution of all the operable pseudo effects. For example, if a plurality of effective periods are provided during the execution of a single operable pseudo-effect, the number of operation executions is accumulated during one effective period, but the number of operation executions during the other effective period is not accumulated. It may be configured. Of course, the configuration may be accumulated for all operable pseudo effects, or may be accumulated for all valid periods.
Further, the total operation count accumulation means accumulates the number of times the operation means are operated during the effective period, regardless of whether or not the normally suggested effect is performed by the player's operation during the operation possible pseudo-effect. Is desirable. For example, it is desirable to accumulate the number of operation executions even if the player's operation execution times are insufficient and the normal suggestion effect is not performed.

  In the present invention, it is desirable that the normal suggestion effect is a video effect such as a moving image using an effect symbol display device or the like provided in the game area of the game board. On the other hand, the specific suggestion effect is preferably an effect that lights or blinks an LED lamp or the like provided in the game area.

  In the present invention, a plurality of types of effects having different contents may be provided as the normally suggested effects, and effects having different contents may be performed each time the effects are performed. Furthermore, when the normal suggestion effect and the specific suggestion effect indicate the result of the determination, the fact that the result of the determination is a hit decision may be notified. In addition, the normal suggestion effect and the specific suggestion effect do not necessarily have to indicate an accurate determination result.

In the present invention, the specific suggestion effect does not need to be performed immediately when the cumulative operation count by the total operation count accumulating means reaches the specified number of times, and the specific suggestion effect is not included in the operable pseudo-effect accompanying the next success / failure determination. The structure to perform may be sufficient.
Further, the specific suggestion effect may not necessarily be a configuration in which the specific suggestion effect is performed just because the operation accumulation number by the total operation number accumulating unit reaches the specified number. Furthermore, the specific suggestion effect may include a plurality of types of effect forms with different effect contents, and may have a configuration in which the reliability of the suggestion regarding the result of the determination of the success / failure is different depending on the effect form. Thus, the configuration may be such that the player has an expectation for the result of the determination of success / failure by being executed itself.

  According to the present invention, in the plurality of operable pseudo-effects that have been performed, the player performs the operation of the operation means, accumulates the number of times that the operation has been performed, and the normally suggested effect is provided on the condition that the accumulated number of operations reaches the specified number. By implementing a specific suggestion effect that is different from, even if the operable pseudo-production that has operated the operation means until now is a loss effect, the number of operation executions that operated the operation means will not be wasted, so far The meaning of having participated in the game by operating the means is increased, and the ball game machine has a higher preference.

The invention according to claim 2 is the ball game machine according to claim 1,
The gist is that the normal suggestion effect and the specific suggestion effect can be executed during the execution of the one operable pseudo-effect.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to enhance the player's sense of expectation regarding whether or not he / she is successful by executing the normal suggestion effect and the specific suggestion effect during one operable pseudo-effect. In addition, the player can reliably operate the operation means during the effective period of each operable pseudo-effect in order to increase the expectation regarding the determination of success / failure.

The invention according to claim 3 is the ball game machine according to claim 1 or 2,
The specific suggestion effect control means is at least the operation being performed on condition that the operation accumulated number accumulated by the total operation number accumulation means has reached the specified number during execution of the operable pseudo-effect. The gist is to implement the specific suggestion effect that suggests the result of the success / failure determination relating to the possible pseudo-effect.

  According to the present invention, the specific suggestion effect is performed during the operable pseudo-effect in which the total operation count by the total operation count accumulating means reaches the specified count, so that the player has reached the specified count of the operation count. You can feel the game, and the fun of the game will increase.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in the bullet ball game machine according to the third aspect,
As the specified number of times that is the condition for the execution of the specific suggestion effect, a plurality of types of the specified number of times with different numbers are provided,
In addition, the specified number of times includes a first group specified number of times and a second group specified number of times,
The first group specified number of times is determined that the operable pseudo production when the accumulated operation number accumulated by the total operation number accumulating means reaches the first group specified number is lost as a result of the determination of success / failure. Even if it was performed at the time, the specific suggestion effect is implemented,
The second group specified number of times is determined that the operable pseudo-effect when the accumulated number of operations accumulated by the total operation number accumulating means reaches the second group specified number is lost as a result of the success / failure determination. The gist is that the specific suggestion effect is not executed if it was performed at the time.

  According to the present invention, by providing a plurality of types of specified number of times that the specific suggestion effect can be performed, the next specified number of times can be reached even after the specified number of times has been reached. Even after reaching the player, the player reliably operates the operation means for the next specified number of times. If the player is configured not to notify the player of the accumulated number of operations and the specified number of times, the player's sense of anticipation regarding whether or not the specific suggestion effect is executed can be further improved, and the game's preference can be improved. Can be improved. In the first group prescribed number of times, the specific suggestion effect is implemented regardless of whether the result of the determination is successful or lost. On the other hand, in the second group prescribed number of times, the specific suggestion effect is performed when the result of the determination is correct. Therefore, since the specific suggestion effect is performed, it is not always a hit, so the effect of the effect increases.

The invention according to claim 5 is the ball game machine according to claim 4,
The effective period during the implementation of the operable pseudo-effect is set to end before the normal suggestion effect is performed or at the same time as the normal suggestion effect is performed,
The summary is that the predetermined number of operations of the operation means in the predetermined effective period is set to a number smaller than a minimum number of differences between the first group prescribed number and the second group prescribed number.

  According to the present invention, the specified number of times that the specific suggestion effect is executed only at the time of hitting and the specified number of times that the specific suggestion effect is executed even at the time of losing are provided. If the specified number of times is made reachable, the player may be confused when the specific suggestion effect is implemented twice, but in one operable pseudo-effect, reaching a plurality of specified times By setting so that there is no inconvenience, inconveniences such as confusion of the player can be avoided.

It is a front view of a ball game machine to which the present invention is applied. It is a front view of the game board of the said ball game machine. It is a rear view of the said ball game machine. It is an electrical block diagram of the said ball game machine. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the main routine performed with the main control apparatus of the said ball game machine. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the special figure start winning confirmation process performed with the said main controller. It is a 1st flowchart which shows the control content of the special figure success / failure determination process performed with the said main controller. It is a 2nd flowchart which shows the control content of the said special figure determination processing. It is a 3rd flowchart which shows the control content of the said special figure determination processing. It is a 4th flowchart which shows the control content of the said special figure success / failure determination process. It is a 1st flowchart which shows the control content of the special game process performed with the said main controller. It is a 2nd flowchart which shows the control content of the said special game process. It is a 3rd flowchart which shows the control content of the said special game process. It is a 4th flowchart which shows the control content of the said special game process. It is explanatory drawing regarding the pseudo production implemented with the said ball game machine. It is explanatory drawing regarding the frequency | count of the specific suggestion effect implemented with the said bullet ball game machine. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the operable pseudo | simulation production | presentation process performed with the sub-control apparatus of the said ball game machine. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the specific suggestion effect process performed with the said sub control apparatus. It is a 1st timing chart regarding the pseudo | simulation effect implemented with the effect symbol display apparatus of the said ball game machine. It is a 2nd timing chart regarding the pseudo | simulation effect implemented with the said effect symbol display apparatus. It is a 3rd timing chart regarding the pseudo | simulation effect implemented with the said effect symbol display apparatus. It is a figure which shows the 1st display aspect of the pseudo | simulation effect implemented with the effect symbol display apparatus of the said ball game machine. It is a figure which shows the 2nd display mode of the pseudo | simulation effect implemented with the said effect symbol display apparatus. It is a figure which shows the 3rd display aspect of the pseudo | simulation effect implemented with the said effect symbol display apparatus.

A pachinko machine 1 which is a ball game machine to which the present invention is applied will be described. As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko machine 1 has a structure in which each part of the configuration is held by an outer frame 10 that forms a vertically long fixed outer frame. The outer frame 10 is provided with a front frame (glass frame) 11 in which a plate glass 110 is fitted and an inner frame (not shown) that can be opened and closed via a hinge 101 provided at the upper and lower positions on the left side. The front frame 11 and the inner frame are closed and locked to the outer frame 10 by a cylinder lock 18 so that a predetermined key is inserted into the cylinder lock 18 and the key is operated clockwise to open the inner frame. None, the front frame 11 is opened by a counterclockwise operation.
A game board 2 (FIG. 2) held by the inner frame is provided behind the plate glass 110 of the front frame 11.

  Speakers 112 are respectively installed on the left and right sides of the upper portion of the front frame 11, so that game sounds are output thereby improving the game taste. In addition to the frame-side decorative lamp 113 that emits light according to the gaming state, the front frame 11 is provided with LEDs that notify the gaming abnormality.

An upper plate 12 and a lower plate 13 are integrally formed in the lower half of the front frame 11. A launching handle 14 is provided on the right side of the lower plate 13, and the launching device is operated by operating the firing handle 14 clockwise, so that the game ball supplied from the upper plate 12 faces the game board 2. Fired. A prize ball is paid out to the upper plate 12.
The lower tray 13 is configured to receive an award ball overflowing from the upper tray 12, and the game balls accumulated in the lower tray 13 can be moved to another box (dollar box) provided in the gaming facility by operating the ball removal lever.

  This pachinko machine 1 is a so-called CR machine, and is adjacent to a prepaid card unit (CR unit) CR for reading and writing a prepaid card. The pachinko machine 1 is provided with a lending button 171, a settlement button 172 and a settlement display device 173 on the right side of the upper plate 12. An effect button 15 that can be operated by the player and a jog dial 16 are provided at the center of the upper plate 12 so as to surround the outer periphery thereof.

As shown in FIG. 2, a substantially circular gaming area 20 surrounded by an outer rail 201 and an inner rail 202 is formed on the game board 2. A large number of game nails are planted in the game area 20.
A center case 200 is attached to the center of the game area 20. The center case 200 is provided with an LCD panel of the effect symbol display device 21 (not shown in its entirety) in the center. In addition, the center case 200 is provided with a warp inlet, a warp rod, a stage, and the like, as is well known.

At the left lateral position of the center case 200 in the game area 20, there is provided a normal figure operation gate 22 through which a game ball can pass and a lottery of a normal symbol (hereinafter simply referred to as a normal figure) is executed. .
A game ball can always be entered at a position directly below the center of the center case 200, and a first special symbol (hereinafter, referred to as a first special diagram) is determined to be a success / failure judgment due to the ball entering. A starting port 23 is provided. Furthermore, there is a tulip-type ordinary electric accessory (hereinafter simply referred to as a general electric accessory) at a position immediately below it, and a determination of whether or not the second special symbol (hereinafter referred to as the second special symbol) is made due to the entry of the ball is performed. The second special figure starting port 24 is installed. It should be noted that the second special figure starting port 24 can enter a ball (winning) only when the electric utility is opened. The general electric utility is configured to be opened in a predetermined release mode for a predetermined time when it is a win in the above-mentioned lottery.

  In the position directly below the second special figure starting port 24, there is provided a large winning port 25 that is openable and closable by an opening / closing plate of a special electric accessory and is opened to the big hit game.

A specific suggestive effect indicator 26 made up of a large LED lamp is provided at a position obliquely below the right side of the center case 200.
A plurality (four) of general winning ports 27 are arranged at the left diagonal positions of the center case 200 on the left side of the first special figure starting port 23 to the big winning port 25. In addition, an out port 203 is provided at the bottom of the board surface immediately below the special winning port 25.

  At the lower right corner of the game board 2, the first special figure display device 28A, the second special figure display device 28B, the first special figure reservation number display device 281 and the second special figure reservation number display device are provided outside the rail 201. 282, a universal map display device 29 and a universal map hold number display device 291 are provided.

  FIG. 3 shows the back side of the pachinko machine 1, and an inner frame 30 for detachably mounting the game board 2 is housed on the back side of the pachinko machine 1. FIG. As with the front frame 11, the inner frame 30 is installed so that the vertical position of one side edge (the right side in FIG. 3) is hinged to the outer frame 10 and can be opened and closed. The inner frame 30 is formed with a game ball flow-down passage. A ball tank 31, a tank rail 32, and a payout unit 33 are provided from above (upstream), and a payout mechanism is provided in the payout unit 33. . With this configuration, when a game ball wins the winning opening of the game board 2, a predetermined number of game balls (prize balls) are passed from the ball tank 31 via the tank rail 32 by the payout unit 33 through the payout ball flow path and the upper plate. 12 is paid out. Further, the payout unit 33 for paying out the prize balls also pays out the balls that are paid out by operating the lending button 171.

On the back side of the pachinko machine 1, a main control device 40, a payout control device 41, a sub integrated control device 42, an effect symbol control device 43, a launch control device 44, and a power supply board 45 are provided.
The main control device 40, the sub integrated control device 42, and the effect symbol control device 43 are provided on the game board 2, and the payout control device 41, the launch control device 44, and the power supply board 45 are provided on the inner frame 30. Although the launch control device 44 is not depicted in FIG. 3, it is provided under the payout control device 41.

  Further, an external connection terminal plate 38 is provided on the right side of the ball tank 31, and a signal indicating a game state and a game result is sent to a hall computer (not shown) by the external connection terminal plate 38. Conventionally, the external connection terminal board for transmitting signals to the hall computer is divided into a board (terminal for outputting a signal output from the game board side) and a frame side (outer frame 10, front Although the two types of terminals for outputting signals output from the frame 11 and the inner frame 30 to the hall computer are used, in this embodiment, the game state and the game result via one external connection terminal plate 38 are used. Is transmitted to the hall computer.

FIG. 4 shows the electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 1, with a main controller 40 that controls the game progression and the like as a sub-control device, a payout control device 41, a sub-integrated control device 42, and an effect symbol control device. 43. The main control device 40, the payout control device 41, the sub-integrated control device 42, and the effect design control device 43 are all provided with a CPU, ROM, RAM, input port, output port, etc., all of which are controlled by the CPU. A program composed of a main routine and a subroutine mounted in the ROM is started due to an interrupt signal having a 2 ms period or a 4 ms period, and various controls are executed. The main controller 40 is also provided with a random number counter for extracting various random numbers.
The launch control device 44 is not provided with a CPU, ROM, RAM or the like. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the launch controller 44 may be provided with a CPU, ROM, RAM, and the like.

  The main controller 40 is electrically connected to the hall computer 500 of the game facility via the back wiring relay terminal board 530 and the external connection terminal board 38. The main controller 40 also has a glass frame opening SW (switch) for detecting whether the front frame (glass frame) and the inner frame are closed via the back wiring relay terminal plate 530 and the game board relay terminal plate 531. 501, inner frame opening SW 502, first special figure start port SW 503 for detecting a ball entering the first special figure start port 23, and second special figure start port SW 504 for detecting a ball entering the second special figure start port 24. , A normal operation SW 505 for detecting entry into the general operation gate 22, a general winning port SW 506 for detecting entry into a plurality of general winning ports 27, a count SW 507 for detecting entry into the big winning port 25, etc. The detection signal is input.

  The main control device 40 operates in accordance with the installed program, generates various commands related to the progress of the game based on the above-described detection signals, and the like, via the payout control device 41 and the production relay terminal board 532. The first special figure display device 28A, the second special figure display device 28B, and the first special figure are output via the output of commands to the sub integrated control device 42 and the production symbol control device 43, and the symbol display device relay terminal board 533. The display control of the hold number display device 281, the second special figure hold number display device 282, the universal map display device 29, the universal figure hold number display device 291, etc. is performed.

Further, the main control device 40 is electrically connected to a special prize opening solenoid 508 and a universal utility solenoid 509 via a game board relay terminal board 531. Then, the special prize opening solenoid 508 is controlled to operate the opening / closing plate of the special electric character to open the special prize opening 25. Further, the electric utility member solenoid 509 is controlled to operate the electric utility member, thereby opening and closing the second special figure starting port 24.
The output signal from the main controller 40 is also output to the test signal terminal, and a management signal such as symbol variation and special figure jackpot is sent to the hall computer 500 through the external connection terminal plate 38.

The main control device 40 and the payout control device 41 are capable of bidirectional communication.
The payout control device 41 uses a back SW relay terminal plate 530 and a payout relay terminal plate 534 to detect that the ball tank has become empty, and a payout SW522 that detects that a game ball has been paid out. A detection signal such as a full SW 523 for detecting that the game ball storage tray is full is input. Further, the payout motor 521 is operated in accordance with a command sent from the main controller 40 to pay out the game ball. Further, it is electrically connected to the CR unit CR via the CR unit terminal plate 535, and the payout motor 521 is operated in accordance with the lending request signal to pay out the rented balls. A loan request by the lending button 171 and the settlement button 172 and an operation signal for the settlement request are input to the CR unit CR via the settlement display device 173, and the balance display of the prepaid card is controlled by the CR unit CR.

  The firing control device 44 receives detection signals such as a firing stop SW 524 that stops firing and a touch SW 525 that detects that a player is in contact (operating) with the firing handle 14. A firing motor based on a command sent from the main control device 40 via the payout control device 41 (which reflects the signal of the touch SW 525 and the game situation), the rotation signal of the firing handle 14 and the signal of the firing stop SW 524 The game ball is fired and stopped by controlling 526.

The sub integrated control device 42 includes a volume control SW. Further, the sub integrated control device 42 receives operation signals of the effect button 15 and the jog dial 16. Further, the sub integrated control device 42 controls lighting, extinguishing, etc. of the specific suggestion effect display 26.
Then, the sub integrated control device 42 drives the speaker 112 to output sound, and controls lighting and extinguishing of various LEDs and various lamps 113. Furthermore, the command of the effect which displays a character etc. to the effect symbol control apparatus 43 and the display mode of the pseudo effect symbol of a special figure is transmitted.

  The effect symbol control device 43 constitutes the effect symbol display device 21 together with the LCD panel unit and the accessory unit. The effect symbol control device 43 controls the display of the LCD panel of the effect symbol display device 21 in accordance with a command sent from the sub integrated control device 42.

  The pachinko machine 1 configured as described above is in a state of a normal figure in which the general figure starts to be displayed on the normal figure display device 29 when the game ball enters the normal figure operation gate 22 and stops after a predetermined time. In response, if the winning is made, the electric utility solenoid 509 is driven to enter the second special figure starting port 24. In this pachinko machine 1, the opening time of the power utility is 0.2 seconds (once) in normal times, and 1.8 seconds (2 times) in the short-time gaming state (open extended state) which is advantageous for the player. ). In addition, the second special figure starting port 24 has a configuration in which a game ball cannot enter unless the electric utility is driven.

  When a game ball enters the first special figure starting port 23, random numbers, which are a plurality of types of numerical data relating to the determination of whether or not the first special figure is appropriate, are extracted and stored as a predetermined number of reserved storages for the first special figure. Then, a determination of success or failure is performed based on the random number stored in the hold, and accordingly, the first special figure display device 28A starts the variable display of the first special figure, and is finally displayed after a predetermined time. In addition, when a game ball enters the second special figure starting port 24, random numbers as a plurality of types of numerical data relating to the determination of whether or not the second special figure is appropriate are extracted and stored in a predetermined number as a hold memory of the second special figure. . Then, determination of success / failure is performed based on the random number stored in the hold, and accordingly, the second special figure display device 28B starts to display the fluctuation of the second special figure, and is finally displayed after a predetermined time.

  In the pachinko machine 1, whether or not the first special figure and the second special figure are determined is not related to the order of entering the first special figure start port 23 and the second special figure start port 24. Prioritize the determination of success / failure. Specifically, if there is a reserved memory for the first special figure, whether or not the fluctuation of the second special figure is stopped and there is no second special figure reserved memory, whether the first special figure is reserved or not Make a decision.

Moreover, in this pachinko machine 1, in accordance with the fluctuation display of the first special figure or the second special figure, the production symbol display device 21 displays the pseudo production according to the fluctuation display of each special figure. In the pseudo effect, for example, a variable display of the pseudo effect symbol corresponding to the first special figure or the second special figure is performed.
Moreover, in this pachinko machine 1, the pseudo production can be performed by selecting one pseudo production from a plurality of types of productions having different production contents. The plurality of types of pseudo effects have an effective period set during the execution of the pseudo effects, and include an operable pseudo effect that prompts the player to operate the operation means such as the effect button 15 during the effective period. Yes. In the operable pseudo-effect, the player performs the operation of a predetermined number of operations in which the effect button 15 or the like is set in advance, and the first special figure or the second special figure or the pseudo-directive design is confirmed and displayed. Before the result of the determination is notified, a normal suggestion effect that suggests a result of the success / failure determination that is expected to be a big hit can be implemented.

Furthermore, in this pachinko machine 1, the operable pseudo-effects are provided with a plurality of types of operable pseudo-effects with different contents of effects. And in this pachinko machine 1, it is produced by a player during a predetermined effective period set in advance during execution of a predetermined predetermined operable pseudo effect among a plurality of types of operable pseudo effects produced. The number of times that the operation means such as the button 15 has been operated is accumulated (counted). The number of times that the operation execution count has been accumulated is referred to as the operation accumulation count.
And in this pachinko machine 1, during the implementation of the maneuverable pseudo effect, at least in the effect mode different from the normal suggestion effect, on the condition that the accumulated number of accumulated operations has reached a predetermined number of times set in advance, Before the first special figure or the second special figure or the pseudo effect design is confirmed and displayed, and the result of the success / failure determination is notified, the specific suggestion effect that suggests the result of the success / failure determination that expects to be a big hit can be implemented. Has been.
In the pachinko machine 1, the cumulative number of operation executions is continuously accumulated from when the pachinko machine 1 is turned on. For example, even if a player who enjoys a game on the pachinko machine 1 is changed, the operation execution count is continuously accumulated without resetting the accumulated operation accumulation count. The accumulated number of operations is reset by turning off the power or clearing a memory such as a RAM.

  According to the final display of the first special figure and the second special figure, if the big hit, it is possible to open the grand prize opening 25 in a predetermined release mode, and to enter the game ball into the big prize opening 25 The big hit game will be implemented. In addition, as a big hit game, it is set as the structure which can carry out the round game which open | releases the big winning opening 25 in a predetermined opening | release aspect.

  The pachinko machine 1 is configured as a stochastic machine. Specifically, the games by the pachinko machine 1 are roughly classified into games in which the grand prize opening 25 is closed and jackpot games in which the big prize opening 25 is opened. By classifying, a normal probability state (hereinafter also referred to as a normal gaming state) and a high probability state (hereinafter referred to as a big hit, which is more advantageous for the player than the normal state) A probability variation state, a probability variation gaming state, or simply a probability variation).

  The first special figure and the second special figure are composed of a probability variation symbol and a non-probability variation symbol, and the probability variation gaming state is set to be transitionable after the jackpot game in the probability variation symbol, and the normal gaming state or the probability variation gaming state is set. Of these, in any gaming state, if a big hit is made with the probability variation pattern, after the big hit game is over, the game shifts to the probability changing gaming state. Similarly, the normal gaming state is set to be able to shift after the big hit game with the non-stochastic variation symbol is finished, and if either of the normal gaming state or the probability variation gaming state is a big hit with the non-probability variation symbol, the big hit game is ended. Then, the normal game state is entered.

  For example, after changing to the normal gaming state, the fluctuation time of the first special figure, the second special figure, and the usual figure is shortened by a specified number of times (for example, 100 times), and the opening extension function of the ordinary utility is activated. It becomes short-time gaming state. If the variation time (the time from the start of variation until the result is displayed) is shortened, the number of times the variation display is performed within a certain time is increased.

  Specifically, in the short-time gaming state, the time of the normal time displayed on the general map display device 29 is shortened along with the reduction of the time of change of the first special figure and the second special figure. By shortening the display, the fixed figure is displayed many times within a certain time. Accordingly, the number of times that the normal figure is won within a certain time increases, and the number of times the second special figure starting port 24 is opened increases accordingly. In addition, since the opening time of the second special figure starting port 24 (general utility) is set to be long (open extension function), a large number of game balls enter the second special figure starting port 24. It becomes easy. By making it easier for a large number of game balls to enter in this manner, the number of times of display of the variation of the second special figure is further increased, and the player is given a prize ball obtained by entering the second special figure start port 24. It is difficult to reduce the ball of the player, and an advantageous game can be performed.

  In the probable gaming state, the variation time of the first special figure, the second special figure, and the usual figure is shortened in the same manner as the short-time gaming state, and the opening extension function of the ordinary utility is activated. The settings related to the shortening of various symbols and the extension function of the public utility are the same as the short-time gaming state, but the probability variation gaming state has a higher probability of hitting a special figure in addition to the short-time gaming state (a state where it is easy to hit a big hit). In addition, the gaming state is advantageous to the player.

Hereinafter, details of the operation of the pachinko machine 1 will be described based on program processing executed by the main control device 40, the sub integrated control device 42, and the like.
FIG. 5 shows a flowchart of a “main routine” executed by the main controller 40. The “main routine” is composed of this processing (S100 to S110, S115) and the remaining processing (S111), and has a cycle of 2 ms or 4 ms. It is started due to the interrupt signal, and it is first determined whether or not it is a normal interrupt (S100). 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 CPU 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, the CPU may be runaway due to noise or the like when the power is turned on. However, the CPU runaway may be considered to be almost absent due to recent technological improvements, and is usually at the time of turning on the power. When the power is turned on, the value of the predetermined area of the RAM is different from the predetermined value.
If a negative determination that the interrupt is not normal (S100: no), an initial setting is made in the process of S115 (for example, writing a predetermined value in a predetermined area of the memory, and working of a memory such as a common figure and a special figure as an initial symbol) The initial value is written into the area). A numerical value for determining whether the interrupt is normal or not is written in the RAM as part of this initial setting.

  If an affirmative determination is made as a normal interrupt in the process of S100 (S100: yes), an initial value random number update process (S101) is executed. This process is an increment process in which “1” is added each time this process is executed for the initial random number value, and “1” is added to the initial random number value before this process is executed. When the random number before execution is, for example, “299” as the maximum value, it returns to the initial value “0” in the next processing, and 300 integers from “0” to “299” are repeatedly generated in ascending order. .

  The subsequent big hit determination random number update process (S102) is an increment process in which “1” is added every time the process is executed, similar to the initial value random number update process. Returning to the initial value “0” in the above process, 300 integers from “0” to “299” are repeatedly generated in ascending order. The initial value of the big hit determination random number is the value set (created) in the initial value random number update process (S101). If this value is 150, the jackpot determination random number is updated as “150” “151” “152”... “299” “0” “1”.

  When the big hit determination random number is completed (updated 300 times), the initial value random number at that time is set as the initial value of the big hit determination random number. The jackpot determining random number is incremented by “1” from the initial value. Then, when the big hit determination random number makes a round again, the initial value random number value at that time is changed to the initial value of the big hit determination random number. That is, this series of operations is repeated. In the above example, when the big hit determination random number reaches “149”, the cycle is one round. Therefore, the value next to “149” is the value of the initial random number. If the value of the initial random number is “87”, “149” “87” “88”... “299” “0” “1”. Next to is a new initial random number value.

The subsequent big hit symbol determination random number update process (S103) is configured as a counter that repeatedly creates ten integers “0” to “9”, and adds “1” for each process and exceeds the maximum value. It returns to the initial value “0”.
The subsequent hit determination random number update process (S104) is configured as a counter that repeatedly creates ten integers from “0” to “9”. When “1” is added for each process and the maximum value is exceeded, the process begins. It returns to “0” which is the value of. The value to be won is always “7”. This winning random number is used for the usual lottery. The initial value random number, the jackpot determining random number, the reach determining random number, the jackpot symbol determining random number, and the variation pattern determining random number are used for determining whether or not the special figure is correct.

The reach determination random number update process (S105) is configured as a counter that repeatedly generates 229 integers from “0” to “228”, and adds “1” for each process and exceeds the maximum value. The value returns to “0”.
The variation pattern determination random number update process (S106) is configured as a counter that repeatedly creates 120 integers from “0” to “119”. When “1” is added for each process and the maximum value is exceeded, the process is started. It returns to “0” which is the value of.

  In the subsequent winning confirmation process (S107), the first special figure starting port 23 and the second special figure starting port 24 are confirmed to enter the ball (winning), the passing of the game ball through the normal operation gate 22 is confirmed, the general winning port 27 Confirmation of winning (winning) and input processing of each switch connected to the main controller 40 are executed.

In the next success / failure determination processing (S108), processing such as determination of success / failure corresponding to each of the normal illustrations and special illustrations, symbol variation associated with the determination of success / failure, special game processing, and the like are performed.
In each subsequent output process (S109), the main control device 40 sends the payout control device 41, the sub-integrated control device 42, the production symbol control device 43, the launch control device 44, the big prize opening solenoid 508, etc. as the game progresses. Each output process is executed. That is, when it is detected by the winning confirmation processing (S107) that there is a game ball in each winning port on the game board, a prize ball signal is sent to the payout control device 41 to pay out the game ball as a prize ball. An error signal is output to the production symbol control device 43 to notify the fact that there is an error in the process of transmitting the sound data corresponding to the gaming state to the sub-integrated control device 42, and to output that the pachinko machine is in error. Each process is executed.

  The subsequent fraud monitoring process (S110) is a process for monitoring whether or not the general winning opening 27 is fraudulent, and the number of game balls that enter the winning opening within a predetermined time is greater than a predetermined number. This is a process of notifying that if there are many, it is determined to be illegal, and notifying that effect.

  The remaining process subsequent to this process is composed of the initial value random number update process of S111, but is exactly the same process as S101. This process forms an infinite loop and is repeated as long as time is allowed until the next interrupt is executed. The time required to execute this process from S100 to S111 differs for each interrupt depending on whether or not to execute the jackpot process, the display mode of the special figure, and the like. As a result, the number of times the remaining process is executed is different for each interrupt, and the value updated to the initial random number by executing the interrupt process once is not uniform. Thereby, the possibility that the initial value random number is synchronized with the big hit determination random number becomes extremely small. If the value of the initial random number (300 from 0 to 299) when the big hit determination random number has made a round, the probability of synchronization is only 1/300. The hit determination random number update process (S104) may also be executed in the remaining process.

Next, a part of subroutines of the winning confirmation process (S107), the success / failure determination process (S108), and each output process (S109) which are deeply related to the present invention will be described.
The “special drawing start winning confirmation process” shown in FIG. 6 includes various random number values (such as success / failure random numbers extracted when a game ball enters the first special figure start opening 23 and the second special figure start opening 24 ( “Corresponding to“ numerical data ”described in the claims”) is stored in the main control device 40 as reserved storage. Then, various commands resulting from entering the first special figure starting port 23 or the second special figure starting port 24 are transmitted to the sub integrated control device 42. In the present embodiment, the number of reserved memories that can be stored due to entering the first special figure starting port 23 and entering the second special figure starting port 24 is four.

In the “special drawing start winning confirmation process”, first, whether or not a ball entering the first special figure starting port 23 is detected by the first special drawing starting port SW503, or by the second special drawing starting port SW504. It is determined whether or not a ball entering the second special figure starting port 24 is detected (S200). If there is no entry (S200: no), the process returns. If there is a ball entering the first special figure starting port 23 or the second special figure starting port 24 (S200: yes), the number of the special figure hold memory stored in the main control device 40 in the process of S201. Check if it is full. If it is full (S201: year), the process returns.
If the reserved memory is not full (S201: no), a special jackpot determination random number, a jackpot symbol determination random number, a reach determination random number, a variation pattern determination random number, and the like are extracted in the process of S202. Is stored as a reserved storage of a special figure, and 1 is added to a reserved storage counter indicating the number of reserved memories. It should be noted that even if the number of reserved memories of each special figure is 0, various random numbers such as pass / fail random numbers extracted when a game ball enters the first special figure start port 23 or the second special figure start port 24 Is stored in the same manner as when there is a storage number less than the maximum value.
Thereafter, a special figure pending number command indicating the value of the pending storage counter added in the special figure pending number command transmission process (S204) is transmitted to the sub integrated control device 42.

FIG. 7 to FIG. 10 are flowcharts of the “special drawing determination processing”. In this process, the determination of whether or not the first special figure is successful and the determination of whether or not the second special figure is performed are performed separately, and if there is a storage of the second special figure, the determination of whether or not the second special figure is correct is executed. . It should be noted that whether or not the first special figure and the second special figure are determined is almost the same process. In the following explanation, the two are distinguished from each other if necessary, but otherwise the first special figure and the second special figure are distinguished. Instead, simply “special drawing”.
As shown in FIG. 7, in the “special figure win / fail determination processing”, first, the operation of the accessory continuous operation device is confirmed to check whether or not the big hit game is being played (S300). S300: no), it is confirmed whether or not the special figure is changing (S301). If it is not changing (S301: no), it is confirmed whether or not the fixed symbol of the special figure is being fixedly displayed (S302). If the accessory continuous operation device is operating (S300: yes), the process proceeds to “special game processing”.

If the fixed symbol of the special figure is not being displayed in the process of S302 (S302: no), as shown in FIG. 8, it is confirmed whether there is a special figure pending storage (S310). If there is a special figure hold memory (S310: yes), the number of hold memories is subtracted in the process of S311 to perform a shift process of the hold memory. As a result of the shift processing, the oldest hold memory among the hold memories becomes the target of the determination of success / failure.
If there is no special figure hold storage (S310: no), the process proceeds to "special game processing".

Next, the probability variation flag is confirmed to confirm whether or not the current gaming state is the certain probability variation gaming state (S312). If the game state is a probability change game state (S312: yes), in the process of S313, the success / failure determination table of the probability change game state is compared with the random number for determining the big hit of the stored memory that is the target of the success / failure determination, with a predetermined high probability. Based on this, it is determined whether or not it is a big hit.
If the game state is not a probable game state (S312: no), it is determined whether or not it is a big hit by comparing the normal probability hit determination table with the big hit determination random number in the process of S314.

Subsequently, it is confirmed whether or not the determination of whether or not the process of S313 or S314 is a big hit (S315). If it is a big hit (S315: yes), in the process of S316, the big hit symbol is determined based on the random number for determining the big hit symbol in the reserved storage that is the object of the determination.
Subsequently, a variation pattern such as a variation time of the big hit symbol of the special figure is determined based on the random number for determining the variation pattern of the reserved memory that is the object of the determination (S317).

  After determining the variation pattern, a big hit setting process is performed (S318). In this processing, based on the determined jackpot symbol, for example, the contents of the jackpot game such as the number of rounds of the round game to be performed, the transition to the probability change gaming state after the jackpot game ends, the transition to the short-time gaming state, production The time setting for the opening effect of the big hit game executed by the symbol display device 21 and the time for the ending effect are set.

  In the process of S315, if it is not a big hit but a loss (S315: no), a change pattern such as the change time of the special symbol lose pattern is determined in the process of S319. Next, a loss setting process is performed (S320).

After the process of S318 or S320, the process of transmitting the information of the reserved memory after the determination of the success / failure (for example, the information indicating the decrease of the reserved storage after the execution of the determination of the correct / failure) to the sub integrated control device 42 is performed (S321). .
In the subsequent process of S322, the symbol variation start control of the first special symbol display device 28A or the second special symbol display device 28B is performed, and the symbol variation start command and the symbol designation command are transmitted to the sub integrated control device 42. Move to “Process”. The variation start command and the symbol designation command include a variation pattern of a special figure, a determination result of whether or not the special figure is appropriate.

  When the special figure is changing in the process of S301 of FIG. 7 (S301: yes), as shown in FIG. 9, when it is confirmed that the change time of the symbol has passed (S330: yes), the confirmed pattern of S331. In the display process, control is performed to end the display of the fluctuation of the special figure on the first special figure display device 28A or the second special figure display device 28B. Thereafter, the process proceeds to “special game processing”.

If the confirmed symbol of the special figure is being displayed in the process of S302 in FIG. 7 (S302: yes), the process proceeds to the process of S340 in FIG. If the fixed symbol display time has not ended (S340: no), the process proceeds to "special game processing".
On the other hand, when it is confirmed that the fixed symbol display time has ended (S340: yes), the fixed symbol display of the special symbol display device 28A or the second special symbol display device 28B by the final symbol display end processing of S341. And a command is transmitted to the sub integrated control device 42 so as to end the fixed display of the pseudo effect design corresponding to the special figure.

  Subsequently, it is confirmed whether or not the symbol of the special figure is a winning combination (S342). If the winning combination is a winning combination (S342: yes), the probability change flag indicating the probability change gaming state is “1”. If there is (S343: yes), the probability variation flag is reset to “0” (S344). Subsequently, if the time reduction flag indicating the time reduction gaming state is “1” (S345: yes), the time reduction flag is reset to “0” (S346). By these processes, the game state related to the probability change game state and the short-time game state in the big hit game (special game) is reset to the normal game state.

  Subsequently, the operation of the condition device is started (S347). In addition, the condition device is activated when the determination of whether or not the special figure is a big hit and the big hit symbol is confirmed and displayed, and the start condition of the big hit game is established. Necessary equipment. Furthermore, the operation of the accessory continuous operation device is started (S348), and a big hit start effect process is performed (S349), and the process proceeds to "special game process".

If the combination is not a big hit in the process of S342 (S342: no), it is checked whether the probability variation flag is “1”. If the probability variation flag is “1” (S350: yes), the probability variation is determined in the process of S351. A probability variation counter that counts the duration of the gaming state is subtracted, and it is confirmed whether or not the probability variation counter after the subtraction is “0”. If the probability variation counter is “0” (S351: yes), the probability variation flag is reset to “0” (S352).
Next, if the time reduction flag is “1” (S353: yes), the time reduction counter that counts the duration of time reduction is subtracted in the processing of S354, and whether or not the time reduction counter after the subtraction is “0” is determined. Check. If the hour / hour counter is “0” (S354: yes), the hour / hour flag is reset to “0” (S355).
In the subsequent state designation command transmission process of S356, a state designation command including information on a probability change flag indicating a gaming state and a time reduction flag is transmitted to the sub integrated control device. Thereafter, the process proceeds to “special game processing”.

In the “special game processing” shown in FIG. 11, first, it is confirmed whether or not the accessory continuous operation device is in operation (S400). If it is in operation (S400: yes), a winning prize is obtained in the processing of S401. It is confirmed whether 25 is open. If the accessory continuous operation device is not in operation (S400: no), the process returns.
If the winning prize opening 25 is not open in the process of S401 (S401: no), it is checked in the process of S402 whether or not it is during the big hit game interval. If not (S402: no), the process of S403 In the process, it is confirmed whether or not the special figure jackpot end effect is being performed. If the jackpot end effect is not being performed (S403: no), it is confirmed in step S404 whether or not the jackpot start effect time has elapsed, and the jackpot start effect time Is confirmed (S404: yes), the first prize winning opening 25 is opened in the prize winning opening process, and the process returns (S405).

  If the prize winning opening is being opened in the process of S401 (S401: yes), as shown in FIG. 12, confirmation of whether or not there are nine prizes in the prize winning opening 25 (specified prize number) (S410), Alternatively, it is confirmed whether or not the opening time of the big prize opening 25 has ended (S411), and if any can be confirmed, the big prize opening 25 is closed (S412), the big hit interval process is executed (S413), and the process returns. .

If it is during the big hit interval in the process of S402 (S402: yes), as shown in FIG. 13, it is checked whether or not the big hit interval time has passed (S420), and if it has passed (S420: yes). ), Whether or not it is the final round in the process of S421, and if it is the final round (S421: yes), the process of the big hit end effect of S422 is executed, and in this process, the sub integrated control device 42, the effect A jackpot end command is transmitted to the symbol control device 43, the jackpot game is terminated, and the process returns.
On the other hand, if it is not the final round (S421: no), the opening of the big winning opening 25 of the next round is executed by the opening process of the big winning opening 25 in S423, and the process returns.

  If the jackpot end effect is in the process of S403 (S403: yes), as shown in FIG. 14, it is confirmed whether or not the jackpot end effect time has passed (S430), and the passage of the time is confirmed. (S430: yes), the process of stopping the operation of the accessory continuous action device of S431 is executed, and then the process of stopping the operation of the condition device is executed (S432).

  Subsequently, in the process of S433, it is confirmed whether or not there is a setting to be probable after the big hit game according to the jackpot game, and if there is a probable change setting (S433: yes), the probabilistic game state is repeated in the process of S434. The number of times (100 times) is set, and “1” is set to the probability variation flag in the process of S435. As a result, the probability variation state is given after the big hit game ends.

  Next, in the process of S436, it is confirmed whether or not there is a time reduction setting according to the jackpot symbol. If there is a time reduction setting (S436: yes), the number of repetitions (100 times) of the time reduction gaming state is set (S437). Then, “1” is set to the time reduction flag (S438). As a result, a short-time game state is given after the big hit game ends. Thereafter, a special jackpot end command transmission process (S439) is executed. In this process, a big hit end command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 42 and the effect symbol control apparatus 43, and the big hit game is terminated and the process returns.

Next, a pseudo effect in which effect display is performed in the effect symbol display device 21 will be described based on FIG. As shown in FIG. 15, in this embodiment, 18 types of pseudo effects are provided.
For example, in the “pseudo effect A” to “pseudo effect E”, the pseudo effect symbol corresponding to the first special symbol or the second special symbol is simply variably displayed according to the symbol variation of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. The pseudo effect design is displayed in accordance with the final display of the first special figure or the second special figure.

The “pseudo effect F” to “pseudo effect P” have an effective period set during the execution of the pseudo effect, and an operable pseudo that prompts the player to operate the operation means such as the effect button 15 during the effective period. Production.
For example, the “pseudo effect F” prompts the player to operate (press) the effect button 15 once as a predetermined number of operations set in advance for causing the player to operate the effect button 15. By operating once, the first special figure or the second special figure or the pseudo effect design is confirmed and displayed, and before the result of the success / failure determination is notified, the result of the success / failure determination that is expected to be a big hit is suggested. The first normal suggestion effect is implemented.
The “pseudo effect G” prompts the user to operate the effect button 15 once, and the player operates the effect button 15 once, so that the first special figure or the second special figure or the pseudo effect pattern is confirmed. The “second normal suggestion effect” that suggests the result of the success / failure determination that is expected to be a big hit is displayed before the result of the determination and the determination of the success / failure is notified.

  The normal suggestion effect implemented from the operable pseudo-effects is provided with nine types of effects including “first normal suggestion effect” to “9th normal suggestion effect”. The “first normal suggestion effect” to the “ninth normal suggestion effect” have a configuration in which characters appearing during the performance are different and the contents of the effects such as a story are different.

  “Pseudo effect F” and “pseudo effect G” are configured such that the number of operation executions is not accumulated (counted) even if the effect button 15 is operated by the player.

  The “pseudo effect H” prompts the player to operate the effect button 15 once, and when the player operates the effect button 15 once, the first special figure or the second special figure or the pseudo effect design is displayed. The “first normal suggestion effect” suggesting the result of the success / failure determination that is expected to be a big hit is notified before the result of the determination of success / failure is notified. The “pseudo effect H” has a configuration in which the number of operation executions is accumulated (counted) when the effect button 15 is operated by the player during the effective period.

  “Pseudo effect I” prompts the jog dial 16 to be operated once, and when the player operates the jog dial 16 once, the first special figure or the second special figure or the pseudo effect design is confirmed and displayed. Before the determination result is notified, the “third normal suggestion effect” suggesting the result of the success / failure determination that is expected to be a big hit is implemented. The “pseudo effect I” has a configuration in which the number of times of one operation execution is accumulated (counted) when the player operates the jog dial 16 once during the effective period.

  The “pseudo effect J” prompts the player to operate the effect button 15 three times, and when the player operates the effect button 15 three times, the first special figure or the second special figure or the pseudo effect design is displayed. The “fourth normal suggestion effect” suggesting the result of the success / failure determination that is expected to be a big hit is notified before the result of the determination of success / failure is notified. The “pseudo effect J” has a configuration in which the number of operation executions is accumulated (counted) when the effect button 15 is operated by the player during the effective period. In this case, the number of operations performed by the player is two, and even if the predetermined number of operations for which the operation is promoted is not reached, the number of operations performed twice is accumulated (counted). .

  “Pseudo effect K” prompts the player to operate the effect button 15 twice, and the player operates the effect button 15 twice, so that the first special figure or the second special figure or the pseudo effect design is displayed. The “fifth normal suggestion effect” suggesting the result of the success / failure determination that is expected to be a big hit is notified before the result of the determination of success / failure is notified. The “pseudo effect K” is a configuration in which the number of operation executions is accumulated (counted) when the effect button 15 is operated by the player during the effective period. In this case, the number of operations performed by the player is one, and the number of operations performed once is accumulated (counted) even if the predetermined number of operations is not reached. .

  The “pseudo effect L” prompts the user to press and hold the effect button 15 for 5 seconds, and when the player operates the effect button 15 for a long time, the first special figure or the second special figure or the pseudo effect pattern is displayed. The configuration is such that a “sixth normal suggestion effect” suggesting the result of the success / failure determination that is expected to be a big hit is performed before the result of the determination of the success / failure is notified. The “pseudo effect L” is a configuration in which the number of operation executions is accumulated (counted) when the effect button 15 is operated by the player during the effective period. In this case, even if the operation execution time by the player does not reach the predetermined long press time for which the operation is promoted, the number of times of one operation execution is accumulated (counted).

  The “pseudo effect M1” prompts the player to operate the effect button 15 once, and when the player operates the effect button 15 once, the first special figure or the second special figure or the pseudo effect design is displayed. The “seventh normal suggestion effect” suggesting the result of the success / failure determination that is expected to be a big hit is notified before the result of the determination of success / failure is notified. The “pseudo effect M1” has a configuration in which the number of operation executions is accumulated (counted) when the effect button 15 is operated by the player during the effective period.

  The “pseudo effect M2” prompts the player to operate the effect button 15 twice, and when the player operates the effect button 15 three times, the first special figure or the second special figure or the pseudo effect pattern is confirmed and displayed. The “seventh normal suggestion effect” suggesting the result of the success / failure determination that is expected to be a big hit is notified before the result of the determination of success / failure is notified. The “pseudo effect M2” has a configuration in which the number of operation executions is accumulated (counted) when the effect button 15 is operated by the player during the effective period. In this case, the number of operations performed by the player is one, and the number of operations performed once is accumulated (counted) even if the predetermined number of operations is not reached. .

  “Pseudo effect M3” prompts the player to operate the effect button 15 three times, and when the player operates the effect button 15 three times, the first special figure, the second special figure, or the pseudo effect pattern is confirmed and displayed. The “seventh normal suggestion effect” suggesting the result of the success / failure determination that is expected to be a big hit is notified before the result of the determination of success / failure is notified. The “pseudo effect M3” has a configuration in which the number of operation executions is accumulated (counted) when the effect button 15 is operated by the player during the effective period. In this case, the number of operations performed by the player is two, and even if the predetermined number of operations for which the operation is promoted is not reached, the number of operations performed twice is accumulated (counted). .

In the “pseudo effect N”, a first effective period and a second effective period are provided as effective periods in which the player can operate the effect buttons 15. For example, the fluctuation of the first special figure or the second special figure is 2 minutes, and when 30 seconds have elapsed from the start of the fluctuation, a first effective period of 10 seconds at maximum occurs. Thereafter, when 50 seconds elapse, a second effective period of maximum 10 seconds occurs.
The “pseudo effect N” prompts the player to operate the effect button 15 once in the first effective period, and the player operates the effect button 15 once to indicate the result of the determination as “first normal suggestion”. "Direction" is carried out. Further, the player is prompted to operate the effect button 15 once in the second effective period, and when the player operates the effect button 15 once, the first special figure or the second special figure or the pseudo effect pattern is confirmed and displayed. The “eighth normal suggestion effect” suggesting the result of the success / failure determination that is expected to be a big hit is notified before the result of the determination of success / failure is notified. The “pseudo effect N” is configured to accumulate (count) the number of times that the player has operated the effect button 15 only during the first effective period.

Similar to “pseudo effect N”, “pseudo effect O” is provided with a first effective period and a second effective period as effective periods in which the player can operate the effect button 15.
The “pseudo effect O” prompts the user to operate the effect button 15 once in the first effective period, and the player operates the effect button 15 once to indicate the result of the determination of the success / failure. "Direction" is carried out. Further, the player is prompted to operate the effect button 15 once in the second effective period, and when the player operates the effect button 15 once, the first special figure or the second special figure or the pseudo effect pattern is confirmed and displayed. Thus, before the result of the determination of success / failure is notified, the “ninth normal suggestion effect” suggesting the result of the determination of success / failure that is expected to be a big hit is implemented. The “pseudo effect O” is configured to accumulate (count) the number of times that the player has operated the effect button 15 only during the first effective period.

Similar to “pseudo effect N”, “pseudo effect P” is provided with a first effective period and a second effective period as effective periods in which the player can operate the effect button 15.
The “pseudo effect P” prompts the player to operate the effect button 15 once in the first effective period, and the player operates the effect button 15 once to indicate the result of the determination as “first normal suggestion”. "Direction" is carried out. Further, the player is prompted to operate the effect button 15 once in the second effective period, and when the player operates the effect button 15 once, the first special figure or the second special figure or the pseudo effect pattern is confirmed and displayed. The “eighth normal suggestion effect” suggesting the result of the success / failure determination that is expected to be a big hit is notified before the result of the determination of success / failure is notified. The “pseudo effect P” is configured to accumulate (count) the number of times that the player has operated the effect button 15 in both the first effective period and the second effective period.

Next, based on FIG. 16, before the first special figure, the second special figure, or the pseudo production pattern is confirmed and displayed in accordance with the production different from the normal suggestion production, and the determination result is notified. Next, the prescribed number of times that the specific suggestion effect that suggests the result of the success / failure determination that is expected to be a big hit will be described.
As shown in FIG. 16, the specified number of cumulative operation times is “7 times”, “17 times”, “25 times”, “30 times”, “35 times”, “44 times”, “50 times”, “55 times”, “67 times”, “72 times”, “77 times”, “81 times”, “85 times”, “93 times”, “100 times”, “107 times”, “111 times”, There are 20 “123 times”, “130 times”, and “140 times”.

  Regardless of whether the result of determining whether or not the first special figure or the second special figure is a big hit or a loss is the specified number of accumulated operations, the specific suggestion effect is implemented when the accumulated number of operations reaches the specified number. The cumulative number of operations reaches the specified number of times only when the first group specified number of times (hereinafter also simply referred to as the first group) and the result of the first special figure or the second special figure is a big hit. Thus, the specific suggestion effect is performed (the specific suggestion effect is not performed if the result of the determination is wrong), and “second group specified number of times (hereinafter also simply referred to as second group)” is distinguished. For example, “7 times”, “44 times”, “77 times”, “93 times”, “100 times”, “123 times”, and “140 times” are defined as “second group”, and the others The specified number of times is defined as the “first group”.

The minimum number of differences between the specified number of times belonging to the first group and the specified number of times belonging to the second group is “77 times” (No. 11) and “81 times” (No. 12), and the difference “4 times”. Is. On the other hand, the maximum number of preset predetermined operations for operating the effect button 15 and the like by the player is “3 times” (“pseudo effect J”, “pseudo effect M3”, etc.). According to this, in one operation-possible pseudo-production, the operation accumulation number does not reach the prescribed number of two times.
In the “pseudo effect P”, the effective period is provided twice, and the number of times of operation execution is accumulated in any effective period, but since the predetermined number of operations in both effective periods is two, the operation can be performed once. In the pseudo production, a plurality of prescribed times are not reached.

Next, based on FIG. 17, the “manipulatable pseudo-effect process” regarding the control of the implementation of the manipulatable pseudo-effect will be described. The “operational pseudo effect process” is a process executed by the sub integrated control device 42.
In this process, first, it is confirmed in the effect symbol display device 21 whether or not the pseudo effect symbol is changing (S500). If the pseudo effect symbol is not changing (S500: no), it is confirmed whether or not a symbol change start command (see the process of FIG. 8, S322) from the main control device 40 is received in the process of S501. If the reception of the command is confirmed (S501: yes), the effect symbol display device 21 starts the variation of the pseudo effect symbol in the process of S502. In this case, a change start command is transmitted from the sub-integrated control device 42 to the effect symbol control device 43, and the effect symbol control device 43 implements the substantial change in the pseudo effect symbol. If no command is received in the process of S501 (S501: no), the process returns.

If the pseudo effect design is changing in the process of S500 (S500: yes), or after the process of S502, during the first effective period during which the effect button 15 can be operated by the player in the process of S503, or the second effective Check if it is during the period. Hereinafter, when it is not necessary to distinguish between the first effective period and the second effective period, it is simply referred to as an effective period.
If it is not during the effective period (S503: no), it is confirmed whether or not it is the start time of the effective period in the process of S504. If it is the start time of the effective period (S504: yes), the effective period is started in the process of S505. If it is not the effective period start time in the process of S504 (S504: no), the process returns.

  In the process of S503, during the effective period (S503: yes), or after the process of S505, the player has completed the operation of the effect button 15 or the jog dial 16 indicated by the pachinko machine 1 in the process of S506. Check whether or not. If the completion of the operation is confirmed (S506: yes), the normally suggested effect is started on the effect symbol display device 21 in the process of S507. In this case, the start instruction of the normal suggestion effect is transmitted from the sub integrated control device 42 to the effect symbol control device 43, and the effect symbol control device 43 substantially implements the normal suggestion effect. Thereafter, when the normal suggestion effect is started, the valid period ends (S508). Then return.

If the completion of the operation cannot be confirmed in the process of S506 (S506: no), it is confirmed in the process of S509 whether it is the valid period end time. If it is the end time of the effective period (S509: yes), the effective period ends in the process of S508. Then return.
On the other hand, if it is not the end time of the valid period in the process of S509 (S509: no), the process returns.
Note that the fluctuation of the pseudo effect symbol ends with the end of the fluctuation of the first special figure or the second special figure. The effective period is preferably, for example, a period of about 5 seconds to 10 seconds. The normal suggestion effect ends after a predetermined time (for example, about 5 to 10 seconds) has elapsed.

  Next, the “specific suggestion effect process” executed by the sub integrated control device 42 will be described with reference to FIG. In this process, first, it is confirmed whether or not it is during a predetermined effective period (S600). The predetermined effective period is an effective period of “pseudo effect F” to “pseudo effect M3”, a first effective period of “pseudo effect N” and “pseudo effect O”, a first effective period of “pseudo effect P”, and Second effective period.

  If it is not in the predetermined valid period in the process of S600 (S600: no), the process returns. If it is during the predetermined effective period (S600: yes), it is confirmed whether or not the player has operated the effect button 15 or the jog dial 16 in the process of S601.

  If there is no operation by the player in the process of S601 (S601: no), the process returns. If there is an operation by the player (S601: yes), the number of operation executions of the effect button 15 or the jog dial 16 by the player is accumulated (counted) in the processing of S602 (total operation number accumulating means described in claims) Equivalent to

Subsequently, it is confirmed whether or not the accumulated operation count obtained by accumulating the operation execution count of the effect button 15 or the jog dial 16 by the player matches any one of the prescribed counts belonging to the second group (S603). If the cumulative number of operations coincides with any specified number of times belonging to the second group (S603: yes), it is confirmed in the processing of S604 whether or not the result of the special figure determination is a big hit. If the result of whether or not the special figure is determined to be a big hit (S604: yes), the specific suggestion effect display unit 26 starts the specific suggestion effect in the process of S605 (the specific suggestion effect control means described in the claims). Equivalent to). Then return.
If the result of the determination in FIG. S604 is not a big hit (S604: no), the process returns. In this way, when the cumulative number of operations reaches one of the prescribed numbers belonging to the second group, the specific suggestion effect is performed only when the result of the determination of whether or not the special drawing is true is a big hit.

  If the accumulated operation count does not match the specified number of times belonging to the second group in the processing of S603 (S603: no), whether the accumulated operation count matches any of the specified times belonging to the first group in the processing of S606. To check. If the accumulated operation count does not match any of the specified counts belonging to the first group (S606: no), the process returns.

  If the cumulative number of operations in the process of S606 matches any of the specified number of times belonging to the first group (S606: yes), it is determined whether or not the result of the special figure determination in step S607 is a big hit. Check. If the result of the special figure determination is a big hit (S607: yes), the specific suggestion effect is started on the specific suggestion effect display 26 in the process of S605 (specific suggestion effect control means described in claims) Equivalent to Then return.

  If the result of the determination in FIG. S607 is not a big hit (S607: no), it is confirmed whether or not a predetermined condition is satisfied in S608. If the predetermined condition is satisfied (S608: yes), the specific suggestion effect display unit 26 starts the specific suggestion effect in the process of S605 (to the specific suggestion effect control means described in the claims) Equivalent to). Then return.

In the processing of S608, the predetermined condition is that the result of the determination whether or not the special figure is correct is lost, but even if it is lost, the player is strongly expected to win a big hit. It is desirable that For example, it is desirable to lose the same pseudo effect as the big effect.
In this way, when the cumulative number of operations reaches one of the specified number belonging to the first group, the specific suggestion is made whether the result is a big hit or a loss regardless of the result of the determination of whether or not the special figure is true. It is configured to allow production. That is, the specific suggestion effect is implemented when the degree of expectation for a big hit is high even if it is a big hit or a loss.
The specific suggestion effect ends with the end of the variation of the pseudo effect symbol.

Next, the pseudo effect will be described based on the timing charts shown in FIGS.
The first pseudo effect example shown in FIG. 19A relates to “pseudo effect A” to “pseudo effect E”, and the effect symbol display device is simply in accordance with the symbol variation of the first special diagram or the second special diagram. In 21, the variable display of the pseudo effect design corresponding to the first special figure or the second special figure is started (1). Thereafter, after a predetermined time has elapsed, the pseudo effect symbol is confirmed and displayed on the effect symbol display device 21 in accordance with the confirmation display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol (2).

  The second pseudo effect example shown in FIG. 19B relates to “pseudo effect F” to “pseudo effect M3”. In response to the symbol variation of the first special symbol or the second special symbol, when the variation display of the pseudo special symbol corresponding to the first special symbol or the second special symbol is started on the production symbol display device 21 (1), The effective period starts at the timing (3). When the operation (4) of the effect button 15 or the jog dial 16 by the player is completed during the effective period (3), a normal suggestion effect is performed for a predetermined time on the effect symbol display device 21 (5).

  In this case, the execution time of the normally suggested effect is set to about 5 seconds to 10 seconds, and the proportion of the execution time of the pseudo effect is relatively short. This is the case where the normal suggestion effect can be performed only once such as “pseudo effect F” to “pseudo effect M3”, and the normal suggestion effect such as “pseudo effect N” to “pseudo effect P”. There are cases where it is feasible. For this reason, if the execution time of the normal suggestion effect is long, it is easily known to the player that the normal suggestion effect is an effect executed only once. In this case, the fun of providing an effect of performing the normal suggestion effect only once and an effect of performing the normal suggestion effect twice is reduced by half. Therefore, it is difficult to distinguish between the effect of performing the normal suggestion effect once or the effect of performing the normal suggestion effect twice by shortening the execution time of the normal suggestion effect for the effect that performs the normal suggestion effect once or twice. It is desirable to do.

In the second pseudo effect example, after a predetermined time has elapsed, the pseudo effect symbol is confirmed and displayed on the effect symbol display device 21 in accordance with the confirmation display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol (2).
The third pseudo effect example shown in FIG. 19C shows a state when the effect button 15 or the jog dial 16 of the second pseudo effect example is not operated. As shown in the third pseudo effect example, if the player does not operate the effect button 15 or the jog dial 16 during the effective period (3), the normally suggested effect is not performed. And after progress of predetermined time, according to the fixed display of a 1st special figure or a 2nd special figure, a pseudo effect design is confirmed and displayed on the effect design display device 21 (2).
The effective period (3) is set to a time of about 5 seconds to 10 seconds. However, when the operation (4) such as the effect button 15 by the player is completed, the valid period ends before the normal suggestion effect is performed or at the same time as the normal suggestion effect is performed.

  The fourth pseudo effect example shown in FIG. 20A relates to “pseudo effect H” to “pseudo effect M3”. This effect example is an effect example of a variation that becomes a big hit, or an effect example of a loss variation with a high degree of expectation of a big hit (including the first group prescribed number of times). In response to the symbol variation of the first special symbol or the second special symbol, when the variation display of the pseudo special symbol corresponding to the first special symbol or the second special symbol is started on the production symbol display device 21 (1), The effective period starts at the timing (3). When the operation (4) of the effect button 15 or the jog dial 16 by the player is completed during the effective period (3), a normal suggestion effect is performed for a predetermined time on the effect symbol display device 21 (5).

  Further, when the cumulative number of operations reaches the specified number (6) by the player's operation of the effect button 15 or the jog dial 16 (6), the specific suggestion effect is displayed on the specific suggestion effect display 26 (7). The specific suggestion effect ends when the pseudo effect design variation display ends, and the pseudo effect design is finalized (2).

  The fifth pseudo effect example shown in FIG. 20B relates to “pseudo effect N” to “pseudo effect P”. This effect example is an effect example of a variation that becomes a big hit, or an effect example of a loss variation with a high degree of expectation of a big hit (including the first group prescribed number of times). In response to the symbol variation of the first special symbol or the second special symbol, when the variation display of the pseudo special symbol corresponding to the first special symbol or the second special symbol is started on the production symbol display device 21 (1), The first effective period is started at the timing (3-1). When the operation (4-1) of the effect button 15 or the jog dial 16 by the player is completed during the first effective period (3-1), a normal suggestion effect is performed on the effect symbol display device 21 for a predetermined time (5). -1).

  Further, when the cumulative number of operations reaches the specified number (6) by the player operating the effect button 15 or the jog dial 16 (4-1), the specific suggestion effect display unit 26 performs the specific suggestion effect (7). ).

  After the normal suggestion effect (5-1) performed in response to the operation (4-1) of the first effective period (3-1), the second effective period is started at a predetermined timing (3- 2). When the player performs the operation (4-2) of the effect button 15 or the jog dial 16 during the second effective period (3-2), the second normal suggestion effect is performed for a predetermined time in the effect symbol display device 21. (5-2). Similarly to the first normal suggestion effect (5-1), the second normal suggestion effect (5-2) is completed in a short time of about 5 to 10 seconds.

  Thereafter, the variation display (1) of the pseudo effect symbol is finished, and the specific suggestion effect (7) is finished, and the pseudo effect symbol becomes the effect symbol display device 21 according to the final display of the first special figure or the second special figure. Is confirmed and displayed (2).

  The sixth pseudo effect example shown in FIG. 21 relates to “pseudo effect P”. This effect example is an effect example of a variation that becomes a big hit, or an effect example of a loss variation with a high degree of expectation of a big hit (including the first group prescribed number of times). In response to the symbol variation of the first special symbol or the second special symbol, when the variation display of the pseudo special symbol corresponding to the first special symbol or the second special symbol is started on the production symbol display device 21 (1), The first effective period is started at the timing (3-1). When the operation (4-1) of the effect button 15 or the jog dial 16 by the player is completed during the first effective period (3-1), a normal suggestion effect is performed on the effect symbol display device 21 for a predetermined time (5). -1).

  After the normal suggestion effect (5-1) performed in response to the operation (4-1) of the first effective period (3-1), the second effective period is started at a predetermined timing (3- 2). When the player performs the operation (4-2) of the effect button 15 or the jog dial 16 during the second effective period (3-2), the second normal suggestion effect is performed for a predetermined time in the effect symbol display device 21. (5-2). Similarly to the first normal suggestion effect (5-1), the second normal suggestion effect (5-2) is completed in a short time of about 5 to 10 seconds.

  Further, when the cumulative number of operations reaches the specified number (6) by the operation (4-2) of the effect button 15 or the jog dial 16 by the player in the second effective period (3-2), the specific suggestion effect display 26 is displayed. The specific suggestion effect is implemented (7).

  Thereafter, the variation display (1) of the pseudo effect symbol is finished, and the specific suggestion effect (7) is finished, and the pseudo effect symbol becomes the effect symbol display device 21 according to the final display of the first special figure or the second special figure. Is confirmed and displayed (2).

As described above, in the “pseudo effect N” and the “pseudo effect O”, only the number of operations of the effect button 15 or the jog dial 16 performed by the player in the first effective period (3-1) is accumulated. ) Is executed only when it is caused by the first effective period (3-1).
On the other hand, in the “pseudo effect P”, the number of times the player has performed the operation of the effect button 15 or the jog dial 16 is the first effective period (3-1) or the second effective period (3-2). Since it is accumulated, the specific suggestion effect (7) is implemented even if it is caused by the second effective period (3-2).

  Next, the display mode of the pseudo effect performed by the effect symbol display device 21 will be described based on FIGS. In the pseudo effect display example shown in FIG. 22 (a), when the symbol variation of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is started, the display screen of the effect symbol display device 21 surrounded by the center case 200 includes A pseudo effect design 700 composed of a three-digit numerical value corresponding to the one special figure or the second special figure is variably displayed. In addition, a first special figure hold display 701 indicating the hold of the first special figure is displayed in the lower left part of the display screen of the effect symbol display device 21, and the second special figure is stored in the lower right part of the display screen. A second special figure hold display 702 is displayed.

  In the example of the operable pseudo effect display shown in FIG. 22B, when the effective period during which the operation of the effect button 15 or the like is enabled, the operation of the effect button 15 is displayed on the display screen of the effect symbol display device 21. A prompting operation prompting display 703 is displayed.

When an operation according to the operation prompt display 703 is completed by the player, a normal suggestion effect is performed. FIGS. 23 (a) and 23 (b) show different display examples that are usually implemented in the suggestion effect. In the normal suggestion effect first display example shown in FIG. 23A, the fluctuating display of the pseudo effect design 700 is reduced and an effect in which the first character 704 appears is performed.
In the second example of the normal suggestion effect second display shown in FIG. 23B, an effect in which the second character 705 appears together with the fluctuating display of the pseudo effect symbol 700 is performed.

  The characters 704 and 705 are preferably provided with a plurality of different types of characters, a plurality of characters of the same type and different display dimensions, and a plurality of characters of the same type and different display colors. And it is desirable for the character to make the reliability which becomes a big hit different by a different kind, display size, or display color. For example, the display size of the character is distinguished into large, medium, and small, and the larger the character is, the higher the reliability is set. Further, the display color of the character is classified into a warm color system and a cold color system, and the warm color system is set to a higher reliability.

Then, the specific suggestion effect is implemented when the cumulative number of operations reaches the specified number. The specific suggestion effect, as shown in the specific suggestion effect display example in FIG. 24, is lit or blinking so that the specific suggestion effect indicator 26 provided adjacent to the effect symbol display device 21 stands out. Before the figure or the second special figure or the pseudo effect design is confirmed and displayed, and the result of the success / failure determination is notified, the result of the success / failure determination that is expected to be a big hit is suggested.
In the present embodiment, the effect symbol display device 21 is configured not to display the accumulated operation accumulated count and the prescribed count. However, it may be configured to display the cumulative number of operations and the specified number of operations.

  According to the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, whether or not it is correct is determined based on random numbers (numerical data) extracted due to the game balls entering the first special figure start port 23 or the second special figure start port 24. And the result of the success / failure determination is notified using a display of the first special figure or the second special figure and a pseudo effect according to the display of the first special figure or the second special figure. In addition, one pseudo effect can be selected from a plurality of types of pseudo effects with different contents of the effect as the pseudo effect, and the plurality of types of pseudo effects can have an effective period during the execution of the pseudo effect. Is set, and the player performs an operation with a predetermined number of operations on the effect button 15 or the like in advance during the effective period, so that the result of the determination of success / failure is displayed and confirmed. In addition, a normal suggestion effect that suggests the result of the success / failure determination can be implemented A plurality of types of the operable pseudo-productions having different contents of the operation, and the plurality of types of the operations that can be performed are implemented. Total operations for accumulating the number of operation executions of the effect button 15 or the like during the predetermined effective period set in advance during the execution of the predetermined operable pseudo-effect of the pseudo-effects. An effect different from the normal suggestion effect on the condition that the number of operation accumulation means (see S602 in FIG. 18) and at least the operation accumulation number accumulated by the total operation number accumulation means has reached a preset specified number of times. A specific suggestion effect control means (see S605 in FIG. 18) that implements a specific suggestion effect that suggests the result of the determination of success or failure.

  According to this, it is usually suggested on the condition that the number of operation executions performed by the player operating the effect buttons 15 and the like in the plurality of operable pseudo-effects that have been performed is accumulated, and the accumulated operation count reaches the specified number. By performing a specific suggestion effect different from the effect, the number of operation executions that operated the operation means will not be wasted even if the operable pseudo effect that operated the effect button 15 etc. is a loss effect, The meaning of having participated in the game by operating the production buttons 15 and the like has increased, and a pachinko machine having a higher preference can be realized.

  In addition, the pachinko machine 1 can execute the normal suggestion effect and the specific suggestion effect during the execution of the one operable pseudo-effect.

  According to this, it is possible to enhance the player's sense of expectation regarding the success / failure determination by performing the normal suggestion effect and the specific suggestion effect during the one operable pseudo-effect. In addition, the player can reliably operate the effect buttons 15 and the like during the effective period of each operable pseudo-effect in order to increase the expectation regarding the determination of success / failure.

  Further, in the pachinko machine 1, the specific suggestion effect control means (see S605 in FIG. 18) is accumulated by the total operation number accumulating means (see S602 in FIG. 18) at least during execution of the operable pseudo effect. On the condition that the cumulative number of operations has reached the specified number of times, the specific suggestion effect that suggests the result of the success / failure determination relating to the operable pseudo effect that is being performed is performed.

  According to this, since the specific suggestion effect is performed during the operable pseudo-effects in which the cumulative operation count reaches the specified number of times, the player can realize that the cumulative operation count has reached the specified number of times. Increases the fun of

  In addition, the pachinko machine 1 is provided with a plurality of types of prescribed times having different numbers as the prescribed number of times, which is a condition for implementing the specific suggestion effect, and the prescribed number of times includes a first group prescribed number of times, The second group specified number of times is provided, and the first group specified number of times is the operable pseudo effect when the accumulated operation number of times accumulated by the total operation number accumulating means reaches the first group specified number of times. Even if it is performed when it is determined that the result of the determination is a loss, the specific suggestion effect is implemented, and the second group specified number of times is accumulated by the total operation number accumulating unit. In the case where the operable pseudo-effect when the accumulated operation count reaches the second group specified count is performed when it is determined that the result of the success / failure determination is a loss. Is configured to the specific suggestion effect is not executed.

  According to this, by providing a plurality of types of specified number of times that the specific suggestion effect can be performed, the next specified number of times can be reached even after the specified number of times has been reached, so the first specified number of times is reached. Even after the game, the player can surely perform the operation of the effect button 15 or the like for the next specified number of times, and does not notify the player of the accumulated operation accumulated number or the specified number of times. By doing so, it is possible to further improve the player's sense of expectation regarding the determination of whether or not the game is performed when the specific suggestion effect is executed, and to improve the game preference. In the first group prescribed number of times, the specific suggestion effect is implemented regardless of whether the result of the determination is successful or lost. On the other hand, in the second group prescribed number of times, the specific suggestion effect is performed when the result of the determination is correct. Therefore, since the specific suggestion effect is performed, it is not always a hit, so the effect of the effect increases.

  Further, the pachinko machine 1 is set so that the effective period during execution of the operable pseudo-effect is set to end before the normal suggestion effect is performed or at the same time as the normal suggestion effect is performed. The predetermined number of operations of the effect button 15 and the like in the effective period is set to a number smaller than the minimum number of differences between the first group prescribed number and the second group prescribed number.

  According to this, the specified number of times that the specific suggestion effect is executed only at the time of a big hit and the specified number of times that the specific suggestion effect is executed even at the time of losing are provided, and the cumulative number of operations during the execution of one operable pseudo-effect is determined by both If the number of reachable times is made reachable, the player may be confused when the specific suggestion effect is performed twice. However, in a single operable pseudo-effect, a plurality of specified times will not be reached. By setting in this way, it is possible to avoid the inconvenience of confusing the player.

In addition, this invention is not limited to the said embodiment, Of course, it can implement variously in the range which does not deviate from the summary of this invention. For example, in the above-described embodiment, the specific suggestion effect is a configuration that is immediately implemented when the cumulative number of operations reaches the specified number of times, but is not limited thereto, and is specified in the operable pseudo-effects associated with the next success / failure determination. The structure which performs suggestion production may be sufficient.
Further, in the above-described embodiment, the specific suggestion effect is a configuration in which the effect is ended in response to the stop of the fluctuation of the pseudo effect design, but not limited thereto, the specific suggestion effect is also ended in accordance with the end of the normal suggestion effect. Good.

In the above-described embodiment, the number of operation executions is accumulated even if the normal suggestion effect is not performed, but this is not a limitation, and the number of operation executions is not accumulated unless the normal suggestion effect is performed. Also good.
In addition, the cumulative number of operations is not only accumulated the number of operations performed during a predetermined effective period during the operable pseudo-effects, but also operations performed by instructions from pachinko machines during big hit games or during standby The number of executions may be added and accumulated. Furthermore, the number of operation executions used for a change in hold may be accumulated.
In the above-described embodiment, the number of operation executions of the operable pseudo-effect is accumulated as one operation even if it is a jog dial operation or a long-press operation of the effect button, but is not limited to this, multiple times, For example, the operation of the jog dial or the long press operation of the effect button may be accumulated as the number of times of performing the operation three times.

In the above embodiment, when the cumulative number of operations reaches the specified number belonging to the second group, the specific suggestion effect is always executed when the result of the determination is a big hit. A plurality of types of jackpots may be provided, and a specific suggestion effect may be executed only when a predetermined jackpot occurs.
In the above-described embodiment, when the cumulative number of operations reaches the specified number of times belonging to the first group, the specific suggestion effect is executed even if the result of the success / failure determination is lost, but not limited thereto, The specific suggestion effect may be implemented only when the determination result is a big hit. In this case, the first group prescribed number of times and the second group prescribed number of times are not distinguished.

  The present invention also includes a pachinko machine base in which a predetermined number of game balls are enclosed, and the enclosed game balls are launched toward the game area of the game board, and the launched game balls are collected and collected. May be applied to a sealed pachinko machine that plays a game by circulating a predetermined number of game balls inside.

1 Pachinko machine (ball game machine)
2 Game board 20 Game area 21 Production symbol display device 23 First special figure start port (start port)
24 Second Special Figure Starting Port (Starting Port)
25 Grand prize opening 26 Specific suggestion effect indicator 40 Main controller 42 Sub-integrated control device (total operation count accumulating means, specific suggestion effect control means)

Claims (5)

A win / fail decision is made based on the numerical data extracted due to the game ball entering the start opening, and the result of the go / no-go determination is a special symbol display and a pseudo effect according to the special symbol display. The pseudo-production can be implemented by selecting one of the pseudo-productions from the plurality of types of pseudo-productions with different production contents as the pseudo-production. The validity period is set during the execution of the pseudo effect, and the player performs an operation with a predetermined number of operations set in advance by the player during the validity period. In a ball and ball game machine including an operable pseudo effect having a configuration capable of performing a normal suggestion effect that suggests the result of the determination of success / failure before being confirmed and notified,
The operable pseudo-effects are provided with a plurality of types of operable pseudo-effects with different contents of the performance, and the predetermined operable pseudo-effects set in advance among the plurality of types of operable pseudo-effects performed are implemented. A total operation number accumulating means for accumulating the number of times the operation means has been operated during the predetermined effective period set in the medium;
A specification that suggests the result of the success / failure determination in an effect mode different from the normal suggestion effect, on condition that at least the operation accumulated number accumulated by the total operation number accumulating means has reached a preset specified number of times. A bullet ball game machine comprising: a specific suggestion effect control means for executing an suggestion effect.   The ball and ball game machine according to claim 1, wherein the normal suggestion effect and the specific suggestion effect can be performed during the execution of the one operable pseudo-effect.   The specific suggestion effect control means is at least the operation being performed on condition that the operation accumulated number accumulated by the total operation number accumulation means has reached the specified number during execution of the operable pseudo-effect. The ball and ball game machine according to claim 1, wherein the specific suggestion effect that suggests the result of the success / failure determination related to the possible pseudo effect is implemented. As the specified number of times that is the condition for the execution of the specific suggestion effect, a plurality of types of the specified number of times with different numbers are provided,
In addition, the specified number of times includes a first group specified number of times and a second group specified number of times,
The first group specified number of times is determined that the operable pseudo production when the accumulated operation number accumulated by the total operation number accumulating means reaches the first group specified number is lost as a result of the determination of success / failure. Even if it was performed at the time, the specific suggestion effect is implemented,
The second group specified number of times is determined that the operable pseudo-effect when the accumulated number of operations accumulated by the total operation number accumulating means reaches the second group specified number is lost as a result of the success / failure determination. The ball and ball game machine according to claim 3, wherein the specific suggestion effect is not executed in a case where it was performed at the time. The effective period during the implementation of the operable pseudo-effect is set to end before the normal suggestion effect is performed or at the same time as the normal suggestion effect is performed,
The said predetermined operation frequency of the said operation means in the said predetermined | prescribed effective period is set to the frequency | count smaller than the minimum frequency | count of the difference of the said 1st group specified frequency and the said 2nd group specified frequency. A ball game machine.

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