JP2019010232A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine capable of displaying a more effective warning against addiction in games.SOLUTION: In a game machine, on the basis of a player's operation, a sound volume and a light volume can be changed during a player-awaiting state (non-game period) which is to be started if a non-game condition including a variable display of symbols not being performed is satisfied, and a sound/light volume adjustable notification image can be displayed indicating that a change operation of the sound volume and the light volume is possible. It is so configured that during the player-awaiting state, a warning against addiction in games can be displayed, and while the warning is being displayed, the change operation of the sound volume and the light volume is valid but the sound/light volume adjustable notification image is not to be displayed.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 29

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine, an arrange ball machine, and a slot machine.

  In gaming machines such as pachinko machines, liquid crystal and other image display means are provided, and various effect images, notification images, and the like are displayed. For example, in a gaming machine capable of changing predetermined setting values such as volume and light amount by player operation, it is possible to execute a setting value changeable display indicating that the predetermined setting value can be changed (see Patent Document 1). .

Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2006-129784

By the way, in recent years, "increase" into a game by a player such as a pachinko machine has become a problem, and as a countermeasure against this, it has been considered to perform a warning display on the image display means of the game machine, In order to make this warning display effective, it is necessary to appropriately set the relationship with the display that can change the set value and other notification images.
The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and it is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine capable of performing a more effective alerting display regarding infiltration into a game.

The present invention has a non-game condition including symbol display means 53 and 54 for displaying the symbols variably based on the detection of the game balls by the symbol starting means 56 and 57, and the fact that the symbols are not variably displayed. Setting value change control means 134, 135 capable of changing the predetermined setting value based on the player's operation during the non-game period started when the condition is satisfied, and a setting value indicating that the predetermined setting value can be changed In a gaming machine provided with setting value changeable display control means 134, 135 capable of executing changeable display, attention display control means 142 capable of executing a warning display regarding the intrusion into the game during the non-game period. During the execution of the alert display, the predetermined setting value changing operation is valid, but the setting value changeable display is not executed.
In addition, when a change operation is performed by a player, the apparatus includes setting value information display control means 134 and 135 capable of executing setting value information display related to the predetermined setting value, and during the execution of the alert display, When a change operation is performed, the set value information display may be executed at a position that does not overlap the alert display.
The predetermined set value may be a volume and / or a light amount.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to perform a more effective alerting display regarding sinking.

1 is an overall front view of a pachinko machine according to a first embodiment of the present invention. It is a disassembled perspective view of the pachinko machine. It is a principal part top view of the front frame of the pachinko machine. It is a front view of the game board of the pachinko machine. It is operation | movement explanatory drawing of the movable body of the pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows the position and origin detection means of the movable body for every game mode of the pachinko machine. It is a rear view of the lower movable production | presentation means of the same pachinko machine. It is a front view of the lower movable production | presentation means of the pachinko machine. It is a block diagram of a control system of the pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows the hit probability and fluctuation time of the normal symbol for every gaming state of the pachinko machine, and the opening / closing pattern of the second special symbol starting means. Shows the corresponding relationship between the type of jackpot game corresponding to the first and second special symbols of the pachinko machine, the jackpot opening pattern, the special game state, the formula for calculating the expected number of balls, and the presence or absence of promotion effect of the planned number of balls FIG. It is a figure which shows the acquisition ball number command of the same pachinko machine, its transmission timing, and the process at the time of reception. It is a figure which shows an example of the transmission timing of the jackpot state designation command and jackpot related information designation command of the pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows the structure of the jackpot state designation | designated command and jackpot appearance related information designation | designated command of the same pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows the calculation formula of the number of expected acquisition balls of the pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows an example of the production | presentation symbol of the same pachinko machine, a hold display image, and a change pending image. It is a figure which shows an example of the left strike guidance image and the right strike guidance image of the pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows an example of the error alerting | reporting image of the pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows an example of the volume adjustable notification image and light quantity adjustable notification image of the pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows an example of the volume setting image and light quantity setting image of the pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows an example of the menu screen operation possible notification image of the pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows an example of the menu screen of the pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows an example of the power saving mode alerting | reporting image of the pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows an example of the game mode change method alerting | reporting image of the pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows the game mode selection image of the pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the acquired ball number management process of the same pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows an example of the image display of the liquid crystal display means from the end stage of the jackpot fluctuation of the pachinko machine to the jackpot game. It is a figure which shows an example of the image display of a liquid crystal display means in the jackpot end interval of the pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows the start / end conditions for every period in the pachinko machine waiting state of the pachinko machine, production contents, timer setting contents, validity / invalidity of the operation means, processing at the time of operation, and a transfer destination. It is a figure which shows transition of each period in the customer waiting state of the pachinko machine, (a) when the ON edge of the touch sensor is not detected, (b) when the ON edge of the touch sensor is detected during the A period (C) shows the case where the ON edge of the touch sensor is detected during the period C, and (d) shows the case where the ON edge of the touch sensor is detected during the period D3. It is a figure which shows the image in the customer waiting demonstration effect of the pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows an example of the operation | movement pattern of a movable body in the customer waiting state of the pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows an example of the origin return operation | movement of a movable body at the time of the customer waiting state completion | finish of the pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the movable body return process of the pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the origin return process with respect to the lower movable body of the pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing of the drive step of the lower movable body of the same pachinko machine, a sensor detection range, and pushing operation. The start / end conditions for each period in the waiting state of the pachinko machine according to the second embodiment of the present invention, production contents, timer setting contents, validity / invalidity of the operation means, processing at the time of operation, destination of transition, etc. FIG. It is a figure which shows transition of each period in the customer waiting state of the pachinko machine, (a) when the customer waiting state is started 20s after the arrival of the first timer cycle, (b) is the first timer cycle. When the customer waiting state is started 86 s after the arrival time, (c) is the touch sensor ON edge is detected during the C period, and 10 s after that the OFF edge is detected, (d) is the touch during the D1 period The case where the sensor is turned on and maintained as it is is shown. The start / end conditions, production contents, timer setting contents, validity / invalidity of the operation means, processing at the time of operation, transition destination, etc. for each period during the waiting state of the pachinko machine according to the third embodiment of the present invention FIG. It is a figure which shows transition of each period in the customer waiting state of the pachinko machine, (a) when the ON edge of the touch sensor is not detected, (b) when the ON edge of the touch sensor is detected during the D5 period (C) shows the case where the touch sensor is turned on for a long time before the start of the customer waiting state, and (d) shows the case where the touch sensor is turned on during the period C and the ON state continues for a long time. ing. The start / end conditions for each period in the waiting state of the pachinko machine according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention, production contents, timer setting contents, validity / invalidity of the operation means, processing at the time of operation, destination of transition, etc. FIG. It is a figure which shows an example of the image display of a liquid crystal display means in the jackpot end interval of the pachinko machine based on the 5th Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the image display of a liquid crystal display means in the jackpot end interval of the pachinko machine based on the 6th Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the image display of a liquid crystal display means in the jackpot round of the pachinko machine concerning the 7th Embodiment of this invention, during the interval between rounds, and during the jackpot end interval. It is a figure which shows an example of the alert image in the jackpot end interval of the pachinko machine based on the 8th Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the movable body return process of the pachinko machine which concerns on the 9th Embodiment of this invention.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. 1 to 36 illustrate a first embodiment in which the present invention is employed in a pachinko machine. 1 and 2, the gaming machine main body 1 includes an outer frame 2 and a front frame 3 disposed on the front side of the outer frame 2. The front frame 3 is pivotably attached to the outer frame 2 via a first hinge 4 that is arranged on one end side in the left-right direction, for example, the left end side. The outer frame 2 can be locked in a closed state by a locking means 5 provided on the opposite side, for example, the right end side.

  The front frame 3 includes a main body frame 6 and a glass door 7 disposed on the front side of the main body frame 6. The glass door 7 is pivotably attached to the main body frame 6 via a second hinge 8 in the vertical direction arranged at one end side in the left-right direction, for example, the left end side. Can be locked in the closed state. In addition, the 1st hinge 4 and the 2nd hinge 8 are arrange | positioned so that it may become the same axial center, for example.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the outer frame 2 is formed in a rectangular shape by a pair of left and right vertical frame members 2a and 2b and a pair of upper and lower horizontal frame members 2c and 2d. A front cover member 9 made of, for example, a synthetic resin is attached to the front lower portion of the outer frame 2 so as to connect the front lower portions of the left and right vertical frame members 2a and 2b along the front edge of the lower horizontal frame member 2d. Yes. The front cover member 9 projects forward of the left and right vertical frame members 2a and 2b, and the main body frame 6 is disposed on the upper side thereof. Further, on the outer frame 2, an outer frame upper hinge fitting 11 a constituting the first hinge 4 is arranged, for example, on the upper left side, and an outer frame lower hinge fitting 11 b is arranged on the upper side of the front cover member 9 in the lower left portion.

  The main body frame 6 is made of synthetic resin and has a rectangular frame portion 12 that can substantially contact the front edge side of the outer frame 2 on the upper side of the front cover member 9, and a game board provided on the upper side in the frame portion 12. For example, the mounting portion 13 and the lower mounting portion 14 provided on the lower side in the frame portion 12 are integrally provided. A game board 15 is detachably mounted from the front side, for example, on the game board mounting part 13, and a launching means 16, a lower speaker 17, etc. are disposed on the front side of the lower mounting part 14. The main body frame 6 includes a main body frame upper hinge fitting 18a constituting the first hinge 4 and a main body frame upper hinge fitting 18b constituting the second hinge 8, for example, in the upper left portion, the first and second hinges 4,8. The main body frame lower hinge metal fittings 18c are arranged in the lower left part, for example.

  The glass door 7 includes a resin door base 19 formed in a rectangular shape corresponding to the front side of the main body frame 6. The door base 19 is formed with a window hole 21a of a glass window 21 corresponding to the front side of the game area 20 formed in the game board 15, and for example, a plurality (four in this case) around the window hole 21a. Production means such as the upper speaker 22 and the air blowing production means 23 are arranged, and an upper decorative cover 24 that substantially covers the upper speaker 22 and the like from the front side is mounted.

  On the lower front side of the door base 19, the upper plate 26 that stores the game balls paid out from the payout means 25 disposed on the rear side of the main body frame 6 and supplies them to the launching means 16, and the upper plate 26 are full. A lower pan 27 for storing surplus balls and the like, a firing handle 28 for operating the firing means 16, etc. are disposed, and a lower decorative cover 29 that substantially covers the upper plate 26, the lower pan 27, etc. from the front side. It is installed. The lower decorative cover 29 is formed, for example, in a forwardly bulging shape, and includes, for example, an effect button 30 that can be operated by the player, a cross operation means 31, a volume operation means 32, a light amount operation means 33, and the like on the upper side. Operation means are provided (see FIG. 3).

  The effect button 30 is configured so that the player can perform a pressing operation, and includes an operation detecting means (second detecting means) 30a capable of detecting the pressing operation. In addition, for example, an LED 30b is arranged in the effect button 30, and for example, is lit (or flashes) during a period in which the operation of the effect button 30 is valid. The cross operation means 31 is used for inputting movements in four directions, such as up, down, left, and right, and a plurality of, for example, four upper keys 31a, lower keys 31b, left keys 31c, and right keys 31d that can be pressed by the player. And is provided with operation detecting means (not shown) that can detect pressing operations of the keys 31a to 31d.

  The volume operation means 32 is for adjusting the output volume from the speakers 17 and 22, and is composed of an upper key 32a and a lower key 32b that can be pressed by the player, and each of these keys 32a and 32b. Operation detecting means (not shown) capable of detecting a pressing operation is provided. The light quantity operation means 33 is for adjusting the light quantity of the decoration means 36, and is composed of an upper key 33a and a lower key 33b that can be pressed by the player, and pressing these keys 33a and 33b. Operation detection means (not shown) capable of detecting an operation is provided. In addition, the electrical decoration means 36 is comprised by many LED (illustration omitted) arrange | positioned in the upper and lower decoration covers 24 and 29, the game board 15, etc. FIG.

  Further, the firing handle 28 is provided so as to protrude forward, and as shown in FIG. 1, the rotation angle of the rotation operation unit 28a is set in addition to the rotation operation unit 28a and the stop operation lever 28b that can rotate around the handle shaft. A variable resistor 28c for detection, a touch sensor 28d for detecting whether or not the player is touching the rotation operation unit 28a, and a stop operation switch for detecting whether or not the stop operation lever 28b is operated. 28e and the like. The touch sensor 28d is an example of operation detection means and first detection means for detecting a predetermined operation (touch operation on the launch handle 28) by the player.

  The rotation operation unit 28a is substantially annular along the outer periphery of the firing handle 28, and a plurality of finger-hanging portions project from the outer peripheral surface. For example, the entire outer surface is subjected to conductive plating, and the touch sensor 28d. It is conductive and is urged in the counter-operation direction (counterclockwise) by a return spring (not shown). Then, when the rotation operation unit 28a is rotated clockwise by the player in a state in which a predetermined launch permission condition is satisfied, the firing unit 16 is operated with a firing intensity corresponding to the rotation angle. It has become.

  In the present embodiment, the touch sensor 28d is switched from OFF to ON when the player touches the rotation operation unit 28a. Further, both the touch sensor 28d being ON and the stop operation switch 28e being OFF (the stop operation lever 28b is in a non-operation state) are both included in the firing permission condition. That is, even when the rotation operation unit 28a is rotated, the firing unit 16 does not operate unless the touch sensor 28d is ON and the stop operation switch 28e is OFF. When the rotation operation unit 28a is in a non-operation state, that is, when the rotation operation unit 28a is held at the origin position by the bias of the return spring, for example, the stop operation lever 28c is pushed by a predetermined portion of the rotation operation unit 28a and the stop operation switch 28e. Is turned on, the firing permission condition is not satisfied.

  A glass unit 38 is detachably mounted on the back side of the door base 19 so as to substantially close the window hole 21a from the rear side, and is disposed along the edge on the first and second hinges 4 and 8 side. The vertical hinge end side reinforcing sheet metal 39a, the vertical opening / closing end side reinforcing sheet metal 39b disposed along the edge of the opening / closing end side, and the left / right lower reinforcement disposed below the window hole 21a. The sheet metal 39c is detachably fixed by screwing or the like. Further, on the door base 19, a glass door upper hinge fitting 40 constituting the second hinge 8 is arranged, for example, in the upper left portion, and a glass door lower hinge fitting 41 is arranged in the lower left portion, for example.

  For example, a ball feeding unit 42, a lower plate guide unit 43, and the like are mounted on the back side of the lower reinforcing sheet metal 39c. The ball feeding unit 42 is for supplying the game balls in the upper plate 26 one by one to the launching means 16 and is arranged corresponding to the front side of the launching means 16. The lower tray guide unit 43 guides the surplus balls when the upper tray 26 is full and the foul balls returned by the launching means 16 without reaching the game area 20 to the lower tray 27. For example, it is arranged adjacent to the ball feeding unit 42 on the first and second hinges 4 and 8 side.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the game board 15 includes a base plate 45 formed of, for example, a plywood board, and a guide rail 46 that guides a game ball fired from the launching means 16 is formed in an annular shape on the front side of the base plate 45. In addition to being mounted, a number of game nails (not shown) are arranged in the game area 20 inside the guide rail 46 in addition to unit parts such as the central display frame unit 47, the start winning unit 48, and the normal winning unit 49. ing. The central display frame unit 47 is disposed, for example, on the upper side in the approximate center of the game area 20. The start winning unit 48 is disposed below the central display frame unit 47, and the normal winning unit 49 is disposed below the central display frame unit 47 and on the left side of the starting winning unit 48 along the inside of the guide rail 46, respectively. .

  Further, on the plurality of unit parts 47 to 49, in addition to various display means such as normal symbol display means 51, normal reserved number display means 52, first special symbol display means 53, second special symbol display means 54, etc. A symbol starting means 55, a first special symbol starting means 56, a second special symbol starting means 57, a big winning means 58, a plurality of normal winning means 59, and the like are provided. Further, on the rear side of the base plate 45, a liquid crystal display means (image display means) 60 and a plurality of types, for example, four types of movable effect means 61 to 64 are mounted via a back mounting base (not shown). . In the present embodiment, the liquid crystal display means 60 is arranged in a vertically long shape.

  The central display frame unit 47 constitutes the display frame of the liquid crystal display means 60. A display window 70 corresponding to the liquid crystal display means 60 is formed at the approximate center thereof, and a mounting hole (not shown) formed in the base plate 45. ) Is detachably mounted from the front side. The central display frame unit 47 is disposed on the outer side of the mounting hole along the front surface of the base plate 45 and the front mounting plate 71 through which a game ball can pass through the front side, and the upper side from the left and right sides on the front side of the liquid crystal display means 60. A decorative frame 72 arranged in a frontal portal shape extending to the side and projecting forward on the inner peripheral side of the front mounting plate 71, and a stage 73 disposed between the left and right lower ends of the decorative frame 72. Yes. The game balls that have been launched by the launching means 16 and have entered the upper side of the game area 20 are distributed to the left and right at the top of the decorative frame 72, and the left-side downflow path 74a on the left side and the right-downstream path 74b on the right side of the central display frame unit 47 Or any one of them.

  The central display frame unit 47 is provided with a warp inlet 75 through which a game ball can flow into at least one side of the left flow path 74a side and the right flow path 74b side, for example, the left flow path 74a side. The game ball that has flowed into the warp inlet 75 rolls freely in the left-right direction on the stage 73, and then either the central drop part 76 provided corresponding to the center in the left-right direction of the game area 20 or any other part. It falls from the front to the front.

  Further, on the upper side of the stage 73, an entry preventing means 77 is provided for preventing entry of the game ball to the rear side by rebounding or the like. The entry preventing means 77 is provided so as to project forward from the first entry preventing plate 77a standing in parallel with the base plate 45 along the rear side of the stage 73, and from the upper edge of the first entry preventing plate 77a. The second entry preventing plate 77b is integrally provided, for example. For example, the entire entry prevention means 77 is transparent, and the rear side can be visually recognized from the front side via the entry prevention means 77.

  On the rear side of the central display frame unit 47, as shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, four types of movable effect means 61 to 64 of left, right, upper, and lower are arranged. As shown in FIG. 5A, the left movable effect means 61 supports the left movable body 61a and the left movable body 61a on one end side thereof so as to be swingable around, for example, a longitudinal axis and in the vertical direction. An elevating support 61c movable up and down along the elevating guide 61b, and an oscillating drive for oscillating the left movable body 61a between an upper oscillating position and a lower oscillating position with respect to the elevating support 61c. Means 61d and elevating drive means 61e for elevating and lowering the elevating support 61c between the upper elevating position and the lower elevating position are provided.

  The left movable body 61a is formed in an arbitrary three-dimensional shape (here, the shape of a human hand), and a horizontal position on the left side of the display window 70 by a swing driving means 61d and a lift driving means 61e made of a stepping motor or the like. Similarly, it can move to the upper position on the upper left side and the lower position on the lower left side. In the case of the horizontal position, the lift support 61c is stopped at the up / down position, and the left movable body 61a is stopped at the bottom swinging position with respect to the lift support 61c. When 61c is in the up / down position, the left movable body 61a is stopped at the upper swing position with respect to the up / down support body 61c, and in the lower position, the up / down support body 61c is in the down / up position, and the left movable body 61a is It stops at the upper swing position with respect to the lifting support 61c.

  The left movable effect means 61 includes an up / down position detecting means 81a capable of detecting that the up / down support body 61c is in the up / down position, and a down / up position detection capable of detecting that the up / down support body 61c is in the down / up position. The means 81b, the upper swing position detecting means 81c capable of detecting that the left movable body 61a is in the upper swing position with respect to the lift support 61c, and the left movable body 61a swinging with respect to the lift support 61c. And a lower swinging position detecting means 81d capable of detecting that it is in the moving position.

  Further, the right movable effect means 62 is formed, for example, substantially in the left and right direction as the left movable effect means 61. As shown in FIG. 5A, the right movable body 62a and the right movable body 62a are arranged at one end side thereof. For example, an elevating support 62c that is supported so as to be swingable around a longitudinal axis and that can move up and down along a vertical elevating guide 62b, and a right movable body 62a are swung upward with respect to the elevating support 62c. A swing drive means 62d that swings between the position and the lower swing position, and a lift drive means 62e that drives the lift support 62c between the upper lift position and the lower lift position are provided.

  The right movable body 62a is formed in an arbitrary three-dimensional shape (here, the shape of a human hand), and the lateral position on the right side of the display window 70 by a swing drive means 62d and a lift drive means 62e made of a stepping motor or the like. Similarly, it can move to the upper position on the upper right side and the lower position on the lower right side. In the case of the horizontal position, the lifting support 62c is stopped at the up / down position, and the right movable body 62a is stopped at the downward swinging position with respect to the lifting support 62c. When 62c is in the up / down position, the right movable body 62a is stopped at the upper swing position with respect to the up / down support body 62c, and in the lower position, the up / down support body 62c is in the down / up position, and the right movable body 62a is It stops at the upper swing position with respect to the lifting support 62c.

  In this embodiment, the game mode can be selected from a plurality of types, for example, three types, and the positions of the left and right movable bodies 61a and 62a are different for each of the three types of game modes. That is, as shown in FIG. 6, the positions of the left and right movable bodies 61a and 62a are set to the horizontal position in the first mode, to the lower position in the second mode, and to the upper position in the third mode. As described above, the left and right movable bodies 61a and 62a have different origin positions for each game mode. For example, the horizontal position in the first mode, the lower position in the second mode, and the upper position in the third mode, respectively. This is the origin position. Accordingly, the origin detecting means of the left movable body 61a is the up / down position detecting means 81a and the bottom swing position detecting means 81d in the first mode, and the bottom lift position detecting means 81b and the top swing position detecting means 81c in the second mode, In the third mode, there are an up / down position detecting means 81a and an up / down position detecting means 81c. In the first mode, the origin detecting means of the right movable body 62a is an up / down position detecting means 82a and a down swing position detecting means 82d, In the second mode, the lower lift position detection means 82b and the upper swing position detection means 82c, and in the third mode, the upper lift position detection means 82a and the upper swing position detection means 82c.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 5B, the upper movable effect means 63 moves in the vertical direction along the vertical movable guides 63b and 63b on the upper movable body 63a and the left and right ends of the upper movable body 63a, respectively. Elevating supports 63c and 63c that support the elevating support 63c and elevating drive means 63d and 63d that elevate and lower the elevating support 63c between the upper elevating position and the lower elevating position. The upper movable body 63a is disposed in a horizontally long shape on the front side of the liquid crystal display means 60, and has an arbitrary decoration (not shown) on the front side, for example, and left and right lifting drive means 63d and 63d made of a stepping motor or the like. For example, the display window 70 can be moved between the upper position on the upper end side and the lower position on the lower end side while maintaining a substantially horizontal state. The upper movable effect means 63 includes an upper position detecting means 83a that can detect that the upper movable body 63a is in the upper position, and a lower position detecting means 83b that can also detect that the upper movable body 63a is in the lower position. In the present embodiment, the upper position of the upper movable body 63a is the origin position, and the upper position detection means 83a is the origin detection means.

  As shown in FIG. 5B, the lower movable effect means 64 includes a lower movable body 64a and a lower drive means 64b such as a stepping motor for driving the lower movable body 64a. The lower movable body 64a is arranged in a horizontally long shape on the front side of the liquid crystal display means 60, and has an arbitrary decoration on the front side, for example, by driving the lower drive means 64b while maintaining a substantially horizontal state, for example. It is possible to move between a lower position where substantially the whole is located below the display window 70 and an upper position where at least a part is located within the display window 70. The lower movable effect means 64 includes an upper position detecting means 84a that can detect that the lower movable body 64a is in the upper position, and a lower position detecting means 84b that can also detect that the lower movable body 64a is in the lower position. In the present embodiment, the upper position of the lower movable body 64a is the origin position, and the upper position detection means 84a is the origin detection means.

  Hereinafter, the drive mechanism of the lower movable effect means 64 will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. The drive mechanism of the lower movable effect means 64 is driven by the left base body 85 and the right base body 86, which support the lower movable body 64a so as to be movable up and down, for example, on both left and right ends, the lower drive means 64b, and the lower drive means 64b. Driving force transmitting means 87 for transmitting force to the lower movable body 64a. The driving force transmission means 87 includes a driving arm 88 that swings in conjunction with the up-and-down movement of the lower movable body 64a, and a crank gear 89 that converts the rotational operation of the lower driving means 64b into a swinging operation of the driving arm 88. And.

  The left base body 85 and the right base body 86 are disposed on the rear side of the central display frame unit 47 corresponding to the lower left and right sides of the display window 70, and are detachably fixed to, for example, the back mounting base. As shown, guide holes 90 and 91 formed in the shape of long holes in the vertical direction are provided. The lower movable body 64a is provided with two slide engaging portions 92a, 92b, 93a, 93b on both right and left ends. The left slide engaging portions 92a, 92b are provided in the guide hole 90 and the right slide engaging portion. When the joint portions 93a and 93b are slidably engaged with the guide holes 91, the lower movable body 64a is slidable in the vertical direction while maintaining a substantially horizontal posture.

  The drive arm 88 is formed, for example, in the shape of an elongated plate, and is disposed on the rear side of the right base body 86. One end side (right end side) of the drive arm 88 is rotatable around the rotation axis 88a in the front-rear direction by the right base body 86. The slide engaging portion 93a of the lower movable body 64a is slidably engaged with a first guide hole 94 in the longitudinal direction that is supported and formed on the other end side (left end side). The rotation shaft 88a is disposed at a height position corresponding to the approximate center of the movable range of the slide engagement portion 93a.

  The crank gear 89 is disposed between the right base body 86 and the rear drive arm 88 corresponding to, for example, substantially the center in the longitudinal direction of the drive arm 88, and is rotated around the rotation shaft 89a in the front-rear direction by the right base body 86. It is supported freely. The rotating shaft 89a is disposed at substantially the same height as the rotating shaft 88a. For example, on the back side of the crank gear 89, one slide engagement portion 95 is provided in the vicinity of the outer peripheral portion, and this slide engagement portion 95 is formed in the longitudinal direction formed near the center portion of the drive arm 88. The second guide hole 96 is slidably engaged.

  Further, on the back side of the right base body 86, a lower drive means 64b, a drive gear 97 fixed to the drive shaft of the lower drive means 64b, and a relay gear 98 for interlocking the drive gear 97 and the crank gear 89 are provided. Is arranged. As a result, when the lower drive means 64b is operated in either the forward or reverse direction, the crank gear 89 rotates, whereby the slide engagement portion 95 rotates while sliding in the second guide hole 96 of the drive arm 88. Since the drive arm 88 swings to move around the shaft 89a, the lower movable body 64a is moved to the upper position (FIGS. 7A and 8A) and the lower position (FIGS. 7B and 8). (B)) and move up and down. When the lower movable body 64a is in the upper position, as shown in FIG. 7A, the direction from the rotation shaft 89a to the slide engagement portion 95 in the crank gear 89, and the second guide hole 96 in the drive arm 88, The directions are substantially perpendicular to each other, and the mechanism is locked. The same applies to the case where the lower movable body 64a is in the lower position (FIG. 7B).

  Further, for example, on the front side of the crank gear 89, a protrusion 99 is provided within a predetermined angle range along the circumferential direction as shown in FIG. The upper position detecting means 84a and the lower position detecting means 84b are constituted by, for example, a transmissive photosensor. When the lower movable body 64a is in the upper position, as shown in FIG. 8A, the upper position detecting means 84a. When the lower movable body 64a is at the lower position, the lower position detecting means 84b is connected to the other end of the ridge 99 as shown in FIG. It is arranged to be turned on by detecting the side.

  In the present embodiment, the upper position detecting means 84a is turned on within the range from the upper position (origin position) to the lower position side by 12 steps (FIG. 36). reference).

  The normal symbol starting means 55 is for starting the normal symbol variation display by the normal symbol display means 51, and is constituted by a passage gate or the like through which a game ball can pass, and a passage detection means 55a for detecting the passage of the game ball. It has. As shown in FIG. 4, the normal symbol starting means 55 is provided, for example, on the front side of the front mounting plate 71 in the right part of the central display frame unit 47, and the game ball flowing down the right flow path 74b can pass therethrough. ing.

  The normal symbol display means 51 is for variably displaying a normal symbol, and includes a plurality of light emitters (for example, LEDs) corresponding to a plurality of normal symbols (for example, two types of “O” and “X”), For example, it is arranged in the decorative frame 72 of the central display frame unit 47. The normal symbol display means 51 blinks so that a plurality of light emitters emit light in a predetermined order based on the detection of the game ball by the normal symbol starter 55, and is acquired when the normal symbol starter 55 detects the game ball. When the hit determination random number value included in the normal random number information matches a predetermined hit determination value, for example, the “◯” side light emitter corresponding to the hit mode (predetermined mode) is turned on, and otherwise For example, the “×” side light emitter corresponding to the disengagement mode is turned on and stopped. When the stop symbol after the fluctuation of the normal symbol display means 51 is in a hit state, a normal profit state occurs.

  Further, when the normal symbol starting means 55 detects a game ball during the normal holding period including during the symbol change of the normal symbol display means 51 and during the normal profit state, the normal random number information acquired thereby is determined in advance. The stored upper limit number, for example, 4 is stored as a limit, and each time the normal holding period ends, one is digested to change the normal symbol. The number of stored ordinary random number information (ordinary holding number) is notified to the player by the normal holding number display means 52 and the like. The normal number-of-holds display means 52 is disposed, for example, in the decorative frame 72 of the central display frame unit 47.

  The first special symbol starting means (symbol starting means) 56 is for starting the symbol variation by the first special symbol display means 53, and is constituted by a non-opening / closing type winning means having no opening / closing means. Is provided with a game ball detecting means 56a. The first special symbol starting means 56 is provided, for example, in the start winning unit 48, and is disposed in an upward opening shape corresponding to the central dropping portion 76 of the stage 73, and is a warp on the left flow path 74a side. Due to the presence of a route for winning a prize from the entrance 75 via the stage 73, the game ball flowing down the left flow path 74a can win with a higher probability than the game ball flowing down the right flow path 74b. Yes. When a game ball wins the first special symbol starting means 56, a predetermined number of game balls are awarded as a winning ball per winning.

  The second special symbol starting means (symbol starting means) 57 is for starting the symbol variation by the second special symbol display means 54, and the open state where the game ball can be won by the operation of the opening / closing part 101 and the prize cannot be won. It is composed of an open / close-type winning means that can change to a closed state (or more difficult to win than the open state), and includes a game ball detecting means 57a for detecting a winning game ball, and after the normal symbol display means 51 changes When the stop symbol becomes a hit mode (predetermined mode) and a normal profit state occurs, the opening / closing part 101 changes from the closed state to the open state for a predetermined time.

  The second special symbol starting means 57 is disposed on the front mounting plate 71 in the right part of the central display frame unit 47 and on the downstream side of the normal symbol starting means 55, for example, and has flowed down the left flow path 74a. A game ball that has flowed down the right flow path 74b is more likely to win a prize than a ball. For example, the opening / closing part 101 can swing around a rotation axis in the left-right direction provided on the lower side. In the closed state, the opening / closing part 101 is substantially flush with, for example, the front mounting plate 71 and allows the game ball to pass through the front side. In this case, the game ball is awarded backward in a slanting downward slope on the front side of the front mounting plate 71. When a game ball wins the second special symbol starting means 57, a predetermined number of game balls are awarded as a prize ball per winning.

  The first special symbol display means (symbol display means) 53 is composed of one or a plurality of display means such as a seven-segment type capable of variably displaying one first special symbol, for example. A jackpot determination included in the first special random number information obtained when the first special symbol starter 56 detects the game ball by displaying the first special symbol in a predetermined time period on condition that the starter 56 detects the game ball. When the random number value matches a predetermined jackpot determination value, it stops in the first jackpot mode, and in other cases it stops in the first miss mode. When the stop symbol after the change of the first special symbol display means 53 becomes the first big hit mode, the first special profit state occurs.

  The second special symbol display means (symbol display means) 54 is composed of one or a plurality of display means such as a seven-segment type capable of variably displaying one second special symbol, for example. A jackpot determination included in the second special random number information acquired when the second special symbol starter 57 detects the game ball by displaying the second special symbol in a predetermined time period on condition that the starter 57 detects the game ball. When the random number value matches a predetermined jackpot determination value, the second jackpot mode is used, and in other cases, the second jackpot mode is stopped. When the stop symbol after the change of the second special symbol display means 54 becomes the second big hit mode, the second special profit state occurs.

  The first and second special symbol display means 53 and 54 are disposed, for example, in the decorative frame 72 of the central display frame unit 47. The first and second special symbols are not composed of, for example, numeric symbols, but are composed of a plurality of types of symbols consisting of combinations of lines and points that have no special meaning as such. A plurality are the first and second big hit modes, and the others are the first and second off modes.

  Also, the first and second special symbols are started during the special suspension period including the first special symbol display means 53 during the symbol variation, the second special symbol display means 54 during the symbol variation and the first and second special profit states. When the means 56 and 57 detect a game ball, the first and second special random number information acquired at that time is stored with a predetermined upper limit holding number, for example, four as a limit. Then, when the reserved memory on the second special symbol side is 1 or more at the end of the special reservation period (when the symbol variation start condition for the second special symbol is satisfied), the reserved memory of the second special symbol is digested. To change the second special symbol, and when only the reserved memory on the first special symbol side is 1 or more (when the symbol variation start condition for the first special symbol is satisfied), the first special symbol is reserved. The first special symbol is changed by digesting the memory. As described above, in the present embodiment, the first special symbol and the second special symbol are not both fluctuating, and there is a reserved memory on both the first special symbol side and the second special symbol side. Is designed to preferentially change the second special symbol. The number of stored first and second special random number information (first and second special reserved numbers) is notified to the player by the liquid crystal display means 60 and the like.

  The big winning means 58 is an open / close winning means provided with an opening / closing plate 102 that can be switched between an open state in which a game ball can be won and a closed state in which a game ball cannot be won, and a game ball detecting means 58a for detecting a winning game ball. The first and second special profit states that occur when the first and second special symbols of the first and second special symbol display means 53 and 54 stop in the first and second jackpot after the change Inside, the opening / closing plate 102 opens to the front side in accordance with a predetermined jackpot opening pattern, and the game balls dropped thereon are awarded to the inside. The special winning means 58 is disposed, for example, at the lower right side of the central display frame unit 47 and downstream of the second special symbol starting means 57, and the right winning path 74b is more than the game ball flowing down the left flowing path 74a. The game balls that have flowed down are more likely to win prizes. When a game ball wins the big winning means 58, a predetermined number of game balls are awarded as a winning ball per winning. In the present embodiment, the number of winning balls per winning to the big winning means 58 is twelve. In the following description, the first special profit state and the second special profit state are collectively referred to as “jackpot game”.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 11, there are four types of A1 to A4 jackpot games (first special profit state) that occur when the first special symbol becomes the first jackpot mode, and the second special symbol is the first special symbol. There are 10 types of jackpot games (second special profit state) that occur in the case of 2 jackpot modes, B1 to B10, and any one of a plurality of types of jackpot release patterns is assigned to each jackpot game. ing.

  As shown in FIG. 11, there are six types of jackpot opening patterns of this embodiment: 15R / 15R, 10R / 15R, 6R / 15R, 4R / 15R, 10R / 10R, 6R / 10R, and jackpot games A1, A2 , B1, B2, B4 to B7 have 15R / 15R opening patterns, jackpot games A3 and B9 have 6R / 15R opening patterns, jackpot games A4 have 6R / 10R opening patterns, jackpot games B3 have 10R / The 10R opening pattern is assigned to the jackpot game B8, and the 10R / 15R opening pattern is assigned to the jackpot game B10.

  Here, the denominator side in “◯ R / □ R” is the total number of rounds, and in the case of 15R and 10R, the jackpot round is performed 15 times and 10 times, respectively. There are two types of jackpot rounds, for example, “with ball” and “without ball”, and the numerator side of “○ R / □ R” indicates the number of rounds with ball in the total number of rounds. Yes.

  In the round with a payout, after the big winning means 58 is opened, the big winning means 58 is closed when the predetermined number (maximum count number) is reached or a predetermined time has passed (predetermined opening operation). If the player normally hits the right winning means 58 on the right flow down path 74b side and hits right, the player can easily win the maximum number of game balls and easily obtain a predetermined number of prize balls. Can do. In this embodiment, the maximum count number is 8.

  On the other hand, in the round without a ball, the big winning means 58 is opened one or more times for a very short time, and it is difficult for the player to win the game ball even if the player hits the right. I cannot expect to win a prize ball. Therefore, for example, when 4R / 15R and 6R / 10R are compared, the total number of rounds is 15R and 10R, but the former is more, but the number of rounds with balls is 4R and 6R, and the latter is more. Is advantageous to the player.

  In addition, a round without a ball is executed after all rounds with a ball are completed, for example. Therefore, for example, in the case of the 6R / 15R opening pattern, the first R to 6R are rounds with a ball and the seventh R to 15R are rounds without a ball.

  The normal winning means 59 is a non-opening / closing type winning means that does not have an opening / closing means, and includes a game ball detecting means 59a for detecting a winning game ball. For example, a plurality of normal winning units 49 on the left flow path 74a side, For example, one piece is also arranged on the side of the right winning means 58 on the right flow down path 74b side. When a game ball wins the normal winning means 59, a predetermined number of game balls are awarded as a prize ball per winning.

  In addition, on the liquid crystal display means 60, for example, the effect design 80 is variably displayed in parallel with the variability display of the first and second special symbols by the first and second special symbol display means 53, 54. Various images such as first and second hold display images X1 to X4 and Y1 to Y4 indicating two special hold numbers can be displayed.

  Here, as shown in FIG. 16 and the like, the effect design 80 is composed of a combination of a number part 80a composed of numbers such as 1 to 8 and a character or other decoration part 80b attached to the number part. For example, it is possible to vary in a plurality of columns in a predetermined direction (here, three columns in the left-right direction). For example, the variation by vertical scroll or the like starts according to a predetermined variation pattern substantially simultaneously with the start of variation of the first and second special symbols. The first and second special symbols are stopped in a predetermined order such as left, right, and middle so as to be finally stopped substantially simultaneously with the stop of fluctuation. In the production symbol 80, for example, the case where all the symbols are arranged in the same design is a jackpot production mode, the other is a production scheme in which the first and second special symbols are the first and second jackpot modes. The production symbol 80 is a jackpot production mode, and when the first and second special symbols are the first and second off modes, the production symbol 80 is a off mode.

  FIG. 9 is a block diagram of a control system of the pachinko gaming machine. In FIG. 9, the main control board 103 controls the game control, and is provided in the normal symbol starting means 55 in addition to the display means such as the normal symbol display means 51 and the first and second special symbol display means 53 and 54. The passage detecting means 55a and the game ball detecting means 56a to 59a provided in the winning means 56 to 59 are connected.

  Further, sub-control boards such as an effect control board 104, a liquid crystal control board 105, a payout control board 106, and a launch control board 107 are connected below the main control board 103. The effect control board 104 performs effect control based on a control command from the main control board 103, and includes speakers (sound output means) 17 and 22, electrical decoration means 36, movable effect means 61 to 64, and air blowing effect means 23. In addition to various effect means such as these, an effect button 30, a cross operation means 31, a volume operation means 32, an operation detection means of a light amount operation means 33, a touch sensor 28d of the firing handle 28, and the like are connected.

  The liquid crystal control board 105 controls the liquid crystal display means 60 based on a control command from the effect control board 104. The payout control board 106 controls the payout means 25 based on a control command from the main control board 103, and a launch control board 107 is connected to the lower part thereof. The launch control board 107 controls the launch means 16 based on a launch control signal from the payout control board 106, a signal from the launch handle 28, and the like. For example, when the rotation operation unit 28a is rotated in the clockwise direction by the player in a state where a predetermined emission permission condition is satisfied, the emission control board 107 has an emission intensity 16 corresponding to the rotation angle. Is activated. Here, for the firing permission condition, for example, a firing permission signal is received from the payout control board 106 based on a command from the main control board (first condition), the connection of the card unit is confirmed (second condition), and the touch sensor. 28d is ON (third condition), and the stop operation switch 28e is OFF (fourth condition). Note that the firing control board 107 is disposed, for example, on the back side of the launching means 16.

  The main control board 103 includes a normal random number generation processing unit 111 constituted by a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, etc., a normal starting port check processing unit 112, a normal random number storage unit 113, a normal symbol processing unit 114, a normal symbol display control unit 115, Normal profit state generation means 116, special random number generation processing means 117, special start port check processing means 118, special random number storage means 119, special symbol processing means 120, special symbol display control means 121, jackpot game generation means 122, special game state A generating unit 123, a winning processing unit 124, a control command transmitting unit 125, and the like are provided.

  The normal random number generation processing unit 111 is configured to repeatedly generate a hit determination random number or the like used for determining whether or not the changed normal symbol is set as a hit state at predetermined time intervals. The normal start port check processing means 112 performs processing based on the detection of the game ball by the normal symbol start means 55. Based on the detection of the game ball by the normal symbol start means 55, the normal random number generation processing means 111 It is configured to acquire the ordinary random number information such as the created hit determination random number value and store the ordinary random number information in the first-in first-out type ordinary random number storage means 113 with a predetermined upper limit reserved number (for example, four) as a limit. Has been.

  The normal symbol processing means 114 performs processing related to the normal symbol fluctuation display. The normal symbol display means 51 is in a state capable of variable display, and one or more hit determination random number values are stored in the normal random number storage means 113. On the condition that the number of normal holdings is 1 or more, a hit determination random number value is extracted from the head of the normal random number information queue stored in the normal random number storage means 113, and the hit determination random number value is determined in advance. A hit determination function that makes a hit / miss determination according to whether or not it matches a predetermined hit determination value, and a normal stop that selects the type of stop symbol after fluctuation of the normal symbol based on the hit / miss determination result A symbol selection function, a variation time selection function for selecting a variation time of a normal symbol, and the like are provided.

  The normal symbol display control means 115 controls the display of the normal symbol display means 51 based on the normal symbol processing by the normal symbol processing means 114. The normal symbol display means 51 is in a state in which the normal symbol display means 51 can be variably displayed and the normal random number storage means. The normal symbol display means 51 starts the change of the normal symbol on the condition that one or more pieces of normal random number information is stored in 113 (the number of normal holdings is 1 or more), and is selected by the normal symbol processing means 114 Based on the elapse of the change time, the normal symbol change is stopped at the stop symbol selected by the normal symbol processing means 114.

  The normal profit state generating means 116, when the stop symbol after the change of the normal symbol display means 51 is in a winning mode based on the result of the hit determination by the normal symbol processing means 114 is a win, the second special symbol The starting means 57 generates a normal profit state that changes to an open state according to any of a plurality of types of opening / closing patterns, for example. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 10, a normal opening / closing pattern (for example, 0.2 seconds × opened once) and an extended opening / closing pattern (for example, an opening / closing pattern set so that the opening time is longer than the normal opening / closing pattern) 2 types of opening and closing patterns (2 seconds x 3 times open) are set. If the extension is in the open extension state (with open extension), which will be described later, the extended open / close pattern is used. Otherwise (no open extension) A normal open / close pattern is selected.

  The special random number creation processing means 117 is a jackpot determination random number used for determination of jackpot / off, a symbol determination random number used for selection of a stop symbol after variation of a special symbol, a variation pattern random number used for selection of a variation pattern, and other predetermined patterns It is configured to perform special random number generation processing that repeatedly generates random numbers.

  The special start port check processing means 118 performs processing based on winning of game balls to the first and second special symbol start means 56 and 57. The first and second special symbol start means (symbol start means) 56 , 57, the first and second special random number information such as the jackpot determination random number value and jackpot symbol random number value created by the special random number creation processing means 117 is acquired based on the winning of the game ball in any one of First and second special random number information is stored in the special random number storage means 119 with a predetermined upper limit reserved number (for example, four) as a limit, and the first and second special reserved numbers after increase are designated. The first hold increase command is transmitted to the effect control board 104 via the control command transmission means 125.

  Further, the special start port check processing means 118 includes a prefetch determination means 118a. The prefetch determination means 118a uses the first and second special random number information acquired when the game ball wins the first and second special symbol starting means 56 and 57, for example, at the time of acquisition. A look-ahead determination is made as to whether or not the jackpot determination random number value included in the special random number information matches the first and second jackpot determination values. This prefetch determination result is transmitted to the effect control board 104 or the like by a hold increase command transmitted based on the winning of a game ball to one of the first and second special symbol starting means 56 and 57, for example.

  The special symbol processing means 120 performs processing related to the variable display of the first and second special symbols. When the first and second special symbol display means 53 and 54 are in a state in which the variable display is possible, the second If the number of special hold is 1 or more, take the first jackpot determination random number value from the queue of the second special random number information, if only the first special hold number is 1 or more, from the queue of the first special random number information, A jackpot determination function for determining whether or not the jackpot determination random number value matches a predetermined jackpot determination value, and depending on the result of the jackpot determination, the first and second special random number information Special stop symbol selection function for selecting a stop symbol after fluctuation of the first and second special symbols based on the included jackpot symbol random number value, etc., and the variation pattern of the first and second special symbols according to the result of jackpot determination Multiple And a change pattern selection function for selecting from among classes.

  The jackpot games A1 to A4 and B1 to B10 (FIG. 11) of the present embodiment correspond to stop symbols when the first and second special symbols become the first and second jackpot modes. Further, as shown in FIG. 11, the jackpot games A1 to A4 and B1 to B10 are associated with either a probability variation state or a short time state (all probability variation states in this embodiment) as special game states described later. .

  In addition, at the start of the fluctuation of the first and second special symbols, the first and second reserved decrease commands for designating the first and second special reserved numbers after the reduction, the variation pattern command for designating the variation pattern of the production symbol 80, A symbol designating command or the like for designating the stop symbols of the first and second special symbols is transmitted to the effect control board 104 via the control command transmitting means 125. On the other hand, if both the first and second special reserve numbers are 0 and the first and second special symbols change, such as when the first and second special symbols change, the customer waits. The demo command is transmitted to the effect control board 104 via the control command transmission unit 125.

  The special symbol display control means 121 performs display control of the first and second special symbol display means (symbol display means) 53 and 54. Based on the special symbol processing by the special symbol processing means 120, the first special symbol display means Based on the fact that the variation time corresponding to the selected variation pattern has elapsed and the variation of the first and second special symbols by the display means 53 or the second special symbol display means 54 is started, The fluctuation of the first and second special symbols is stopped. At the end of the change of the first and second special symbols, a change stop command for instructing stop of change of the effect symbol 80 is transmitted to the effect control board 104 via the control command transmission means 125.

  The jackpot game generating means (special profit state generating means) 122 executes a jackpot game (first and second special profit states) advantageous to the player, and the special symbol processing means 120 determines the jackpot determination result (specific result). ) Is obtained, and when the stop symbol after the change of the first and second special symbols becomes the first and second jackpot mode (specific mode), the big winning means 58 is released according to a predetermined release pattern. The jackpot game (special profit status) is generated.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 11, when the first special symbol becomes a jackpot mode, any one of the four types of A1 to A4 jackpot games, when the second special symbol becomes a jackpot mode Executes one of the 10 types of jackpot games B1 to B10. The jackpot opening pattern corresponding to each jackpot game is as shown in FIG. For example, in the jackpot game A1, 15 rounds with a ball are executed, and in the jackpot game B10, four rounds with a ball and 11 rounds without a ball are executed.

  The special game state generating means 123 generates a special game state that is advantageous to the player after the jackpot game is over. The special gaming state is a combination of a high probability state and an open extension state, for example, a “latency probability state” in which a high probability state occurs and no open extension state occurs, and a “probability change” in which both a high probability state and an open extension state occur. There are three possible types: “state” and “short-time state” in which a high probability state does not occur and an open extended state occurs. A state in which neither a high probability state nor an open extended state occurs is a normal gaming state.

  During the high probability state, the probability that the first and second special symbols will be the jackpot mode is set to a high probability by increasing the number of jackpot determination values than in the other low probability states. .

  In the open extended state, the opening / closing pattern of the second special symbol starting means 57 is switched from the normal opening / closing pattern (for example, 0.2 seconds × 1 time opening) to the extended opening / closing pattern (for example, 2 seconds × 3 times opening) ( 10), in addition, with respect to the first and second special symbols, the variation times of the first and second special symbol display means 53 and 54 are switched to the shortened variation times shorter than the normal variation times, respectively. The hit probability is from a normal probability (eg, 1/10) to a high probability (eg, 1 / 1.3), the change time is from a normal change time (eg, 27 seconds) to a shortened change time (eg, 2.7 seconds), Each can be switched (FIG. 10).

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 11, a probability variation state is generated after the end of all jackpot games. For example, a falling lottery for determining whether or not the probability variation state is terminated for each subsequent variation of the first and second special symbols. When the next jackpot game is generated or the winning lottery is won, the probability variation state is terminated.

  The winning processing means 124 performs processing related to paying out a winning ball by winning a game ball to each winning means, that is, the first and second special symbol starting means 56 and 57, the big winning means 58, and the normal winning means 59. For example, the winning numbers for each of the winning means 56 to 59 are counted based on the detection signals from the game ball detecting means 56a to 59a, and the count value of the winning number for each winning means and the set for each winning means. Based on the number of winning balls, for example, a payout number designation command is transmitted to the payout control board 106 via the control command transmission means 125 for each winning prize.

  The control command transmitting means 125 is for transmitting a predetermined control command to a sub control board such as the effect control board 104 and giving a control command. Control commands transmitted from the main control board 103 to the effect control board 104 include those described above, error commands, error release commands, acquired ball number commands, jackpot state designation commands (special game commands), jackpot appearance related information There are designated commands.

  When an error such as a door opening error, a magnetic detection error, a radio wave detection error, a payout error, a winning switch error, an illegal winning error, or the like occurs, the error command is transmitted according to the type of the error. The error cancel command is transmitted in correspondence with the type of error when the error is cancelled.

  The acquired number-of-balls command (BxxH) relates to the number of winning balls during the big hit game, and three types of first to third acquired number-of-balls commands are provided as shown in FIG. The first acquired number-of-balls command (BE01H to BE0FH) is transmitted when winning to the big winning means 58, and “01H” (one winning ball) is assigned to the lower byte corresponding to the number of winning balls of the big winning means 58. ) To “0FH” (15 prize balls) are set. The second acquired number-of-balls command (BE11H to BE1FH) is transmitted at the time of over winning to the big winning means 58, and “11H” (the winning ball 1) is assigned to the lower byte corresponding to the number of winning balls of the big winning means 58. Any one of “pieces” to “1FH” (15 prize balls) is set. Here, the over-winning is a win exceeding the maximum count of one round, that is, if the maximum count is 8, the 9th and subsequent wins are won. In this embodiment, the over-winning is also the over-winning. And

  The third winning ball number command (BE21H to BE2FH) is transmitted at the time of winning a winning means other than the big winning means 58 during the big hit game, and is stored in the lower byte corresponding to the number of winning balls of the winning means. Any one of “21H” (1 prize ball) to “2FH” (15 prize balls) is set. In the case of this embodiment, the normal winning means 59 is also arranged on the right flow path 74b side. However, if the normal winning means 59 is won during the big hit game, the number of winning balls may be three, for example. For example, “BE23H” is transmitted as the third acquired ball number command.

  The jackpot state designation command (F4xxH) designates “spec information”, “game state before jackpot”, and “jackpot game type” regarding the jackpot game, as shown in FIG. At the start of each round, at the start of each round, at the end of each round (at the start of the interval between rounds), at the end of the jackpot game (at the start of the jackpot end interval), etc., it is transmitted at multiple timings in the jackpot game. .

  “Spec information” indicates which of a plurality of types of specifications of the model, and as shown in FIG. 14A, for example, the first byte in the lower byte of the jackpot state designation command (F4xxH). The second bit is allocated, and for example, “00” is set to the two bits if the L specification is used, and “11” is set if the W specification is used. This pachinko machine is set to L spec, for example, and the jackpot game specification shown in FIG. 11 corresponds to this L spec.

  The “game state before jackpot” indicates which of a plurality of game states before the jackpot game is started. As shown in FIG. 14A, the jackpot state designation command (F4xxH) For example, the third and fourth bits of the lower bytes are allocated, and if the two bits have a low probability and no open extension, “00” is set. If the low probability and the open extension is set, “01” is set. “10” is set when there is a high probability and no extension of extension, and “11” is set when there is a high probability and extension of extension. In this embodiment, a probable change state (with high probability / extended extension) always occurs after the jackpot game ends. For example, if a winning lottery is won, the probable change state ends and the normal game state (low probability / no open extension) is established. Therefore, the game state before the jackpot is either a high probability / with open extension or a low probability / without open extension.

  The “hit game type” indicates which of the jackpot games A1 to A4 and B1 to B10 shown in FIG. 11, and as shown in FIG. 14A, the lower byte of the jackpot state designation command (F4xxH). For example, the fifth to eighth bits are assigned, and any one of “0001” to “1110” is set to the four bits corresponding to the big hit games A1 to A4 and B1 to B10. ing.

  From the above, for example, when the first special symbol becomes a big hit mode and a big hit game A1 occurs in the normal game state without low probability / open extension, the lower byte of the big hit state designation command is “00000001B”, that is, “01H” "

  The jackpot related information designation command designates various types of information (predetermined information) related to the number of winning balls expected to be acquired during the jackpot game (hereinafter referred to as the expected number of balls to be acquired), as shown in FIG. Three types of commands are provided: a round number designation command (ADxxH), a maximum count number designation command (AExxH), and a prize winning ball number designation command (AFxxH). Furthermore, the round number designation command (ADxxH) corresponds to, for example, the number of rounds in which there are rounds, the maximum round number designation command (AD01H to AD10H), the middle round number designation command (AD11H to AD20H), the small round number designation command ( AD21H to AD30H) and minimum round number designation commands (AD31H to AD40H) are provided.

  The maximum round number designation command (AD01H to AD10H) designates the maximum number of rounds among a plurality of types of big hit rounds, and "01H" (1R) to "10H" is assigned to the lower byte corresponding to the maximum number of rounds. "(16R)" is set. In the present embodiment, since the maximum number of rounds with a ball is 15R (FIG. 11), the maximum round number designation command is “AD0FH”.

  The medium round number designation command (AD11H to AD20H) for designating the number of medium rounds designates the number of medium rounds among a plurality of types of big hit rounds, and "11H" is set in the lower byte corresponding to the number of medium rounds. Any one of (1R) to “20H” (16R) is set. In the present embodiment, the number of medium rounds in a round with a ball is 10R (FIG. 11), so the medium round number designation command is “AD1AH”.

  The small round number designation command (AD21H to AD30H) designates a small number of rounds among a plurality of types of big hit rounds, and “21H” (1R) to “30H” is assigned to the lower byte corresponding to the small number of rounds. "(16R)" is set. In the present embodiment, since the number of small rounds in a round with a ball is 6R (FIG. 11), the small round number designation command is “AD26H”.

  The minimum round number designation command (AD31H to AD40H) designates the minimum number of rounds among a plurality of types of big hit rounds, and "31H" (1R) to "40H" is assigned to the lower byte corresponding to the minimum number of rounds. "(16R)" is set. In this embodiment, since the minimum number of rounds with a ball is 4R (FIG. 11), the minimum round number designation command is “AD34H”.

  If the number of rounds with a ball is less than four, for example, it is not necessary to transmit all four types of round number designation commands. For example, when there are two types of rounds in a round with a ball, only the maximum round number designation command and the minimum round number designation command may be transmitted.

  The maximum count number designation command (AExxH) designates the maximum count number in one round, and the maximum count number is set in the lower byte. In this embodiment, since the maximum count number is 8, the maximum count number designation command is “AE08H”. The special winning mouth prize ball number designation command (AFxxH) designates the number of prize balls of the special prize winning means 58, and the number of prize balls is set in the lower byte. In this embodiment, the number of winning balls of the big winning means 58 is 12, so that the big winning mouth winning ball designation command is “AF0CH”.

  As shown in FIG. 13, the above jackpot-out related information designation commands are as follows: at the start of a jackpot game (at the start of a jackpot start interval), at the start of each round, at the end of each round (at the start of an interval between rounds), and at the end of the jackpot game It is transmitted at multiple timings in the jackpot game, such as the time (at the start of the jackpot end interval), etc., at the time of power-on, at the time of power failure recovery, at the start of the customer waiting demonstration, at the start of fluctuation of the first and second special symbols, etc. Also sent at timing.

  The effect control board 104 includes a special reserved number display control unit 131, a firing guidance notification control unit 132, an error notification control unit 133, a volume adjustment unit 134, a light amount adjustment unit 135, a menu operation control, and the like configured by a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, and the like. Means 136, power saving mode setting means 137, game mode setting means 138, acquired ball number management means 139, symbol variation effect control means 140, jackpot effect control means 141, customer waiting control means 142, movable body return control means 143, etc. ing.

  The special reserved number display control means 131 controls the display of the first and second special reserved numbers on the liquid crystal display means 60, and corresponds to the increase and decrease of the first and second special reserved numbers as shown in FIG. Then, the first reserved display images X1 to X4 corresponding to the first special reserved number (maximum 4), the second reserved display images Y1 to Y4 corresponding to the second special reserved number (maximum 4), and changing. The changing pending image Z corresponding to the first and second special symbols is displayed on the liquid crystal display means 60 via the liquid crystal control board 105.

  In the present embodiment, in order to preferentially digest the reserved memory of the second special symbol over the reserved memory of the first special symbol, for example, the second reserved display images Y1 to Y4 are placed on the front side of the first reserved display images X1 to X4. Each of them is partly displayed. When the first and second hold increase commands are received from the main control board 103, the first and second hold display images X1 to Y1 are additionally displayed at the end of the queue. When the first and second hold decrease commands are received from the main control board 103, the first and second hold display images X1 to Y1 are shifted one by one toward the front side of the queue. The pushed first and second hold display images X1 and Y1 are moved to a predetermined position, for example, and changed to a changing hold image Z. In addition, since the fluctuation | variation of a 2nd special symbol has priority over a 1st special symbol, while the 2nd hold display image Y1- is displayed, there is no increase about 1st hold display image X1-. Will not decrease.

  The firing guidance notification control means 132 controls the display of the firing guidance image 151 indicating that the game area 20 should be fired aiming at the left and right sides of the game area 20 and other firing guidance notifications. In the firing guidance image 151, for example, a left-handed guidance image 151 a (FIG. 17A) such as “← to the left” indicating that the firing should be aimed at the left downstream path 74 a side, and the right downstream path 74 b side. There is a right-handed guiding image 151b (FIG. 17B) such as “to the right →” indicating that it should be fired.

  In this embodiment, during the normal gaming state, the probability that the normal symbol display means 51 will be in a hit state is low, and even if the normal profit state occurs due to the hit state, the opening time of the second special symbol starter 57 is slight. (FIG. 10), the possibility of winning the second special symbol starting means 57 is very low. Therefore, during the normal gaming state, rather than aiming the right symbol starting means 55 and the second special symbol starting means 57 on the right flow down path 74b side, the left special is applied to the first special flow starting from the left flow path 74a side. It is more advantageous for the player to aim for winning the symbol starting means 56. Accordingly, it is desirable to display the left-handed guidance image 151a at a predetermined timing, for example, at the end of the special gaming state.

  On the other hand, since the big winning means 58 is opened during the big hit game, the player should make a right turn aiming at the big winning means 58 on the right flow down path 74b side. Further, during the open extended state, the probability that the normal symbol display means 51 will be in a hit state becomes high, and the opening time of the second special symbol starter 57 when the normal profit state occurs in the hit state becomes longer. (FIG. 10) It is more advantageous for the player to make a right strike aiming at the normal symbol starting means 55 and the second special symbol starting means 57 on the right flow down path 74b side. Therefore, for example, during the big hit game and in the extended extended state, it is desirable to display the right strike guidance image 151b.

  Note that only one of the left-handed guidance image 151a and the right-handed guidance image 151b, for example, the right-handed guidance image 151b may be displayed.

  The error notification control means 133 controls error notification. For example, the error notification control means 133 notifies the liquid crystal display means 60 via the liquid crystal control board 105 until an error release command is received after receiving an error command from the main control board 103. Error notification such as displaying an image is executed. For example, in the case of a door opening error, an error notification image 152 such as “door open” is displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 60 from the reception of the door opening command from the main control board 103 to the reception of the door opening release command. (FIG. 18).

  Volume adjustment means (setting value change control means, setting value changeable display control means, setting value information display control means) 134 performs control related to adjustment of volume (predetermined setting value), and volume adjustment by player operation is possible. During the possible volume adjustment possible period, a volume adjustable notification image 153a (FIG. 19A) indicating that an operation for volume adjustment is possible is displayed on the liquid crystal display means 60 at a predetermined timing (setting value change). In the case where there is a player operation related to the volume adjustment during the volume adjustment possible period, a volume setting image 153b (FIG. 20A) showing the volume setting status is displayed on the liquid crystal display means 60 (setting value). Information display). In the present embodiment, the volume control means 32 dedicated to the volume adjustment operation is provided (FIG. 3). During the volume adjustment period, the volume increases when the up key 32a is pressed, and the volume decreases when the down key 32b is pressed. It has become. Instead of providing the volume operation means 32 dedicated to the volume adjustment operation, the cross operation means 31 or the like may be used for the volume adjustment operation.

  As shown in FIG. 19A, the volume-adjustable notification image 153a is composed of, for example, an illustration showing the volume operation means 32 used for volume adjustment and a character “dual volume adjustment”. The method is shown. Further, as shown in FIG. 20A, the volume setting image 153b includes a plurality of (five) scale images corresponding to a predetermined level (for example, five levels) of the volume, and an illustration or the like indicating a volume setting value. The number of scale images corresponding to the current volume setting is displayed in a different mode (for example, different display colors) from the other scale images.

  When the player operates either the upper key 32a or the lower key 32b of the volume operation means 32 during the volume adjustable period, for example, when the volume adjustable notification image 153a (FIG. 19A) is displayed. For example, the volume adjustable notification image 153 a is deleted from the liquid crystal display means 60. Further, the volume is changed according to the player's operation, and a volume setting image 153b (FIG. 20A) corresponding to the changed volume is displayed on the liquid crystal display means 60 for a certain period, for example.

  In the present embodiment, the volume adjustment period is set not only in the customer waiting state to be described later but also in other gaming states. However, for example, a predetermined period such as after power-on may be excluded from the volume adjustment period. . In the present embodiment, the volume adjustable notification image 153a is displayed only during a specific period of the customer waiting state in the volume adjustable period. When the volume operation means 32 is operated in a state where the volume setting image 153b is not displayed, the volume setting image 153b is displayed in the first operation, but the volume is not changed and the volume setting image 153b is displayed. The volume may be changed by the second and subsequent operations.

  The light amount adjusting means (setting value change control means, setting value changeable display control means, setting value information display control means) 135 performs control related to adjustment of the light amount (predetermined setting value) of the electric decoration means 36. During the light quantity adjustable period in which the light quantity can be adjusted by the operation, the light quantity adjustable notification image 154a (FIG. 19B) indicating that the operation for the light quantity adjustment is possible is displayed on the liquid crystal display means 60 at a predetermined timing. (Setting value changeable display), and when there is a player operation related to light amount adjustment during the light amount adjustment period, a light amount setting image 154b (FIG. 20B) showing the light amount setting status is displayed on the liquid crystal display means 60. It is configured to display (set value information display). In the present embodiment, a light amount operation means 33 dedicated to the light amount adjustment operation is provided (FIG. 3), and the light amount increases when the upper key 33a is pressed during the light amount adjustable period, and decreases when the lower key 33b is pressed. It has become. Instead of providing the light amount operation means 33 dedicated to the light amount adjustment operation, the cross operation means 31 or the like may be used for the light amount adjustment operation.

  As shown in FIG. 19B, the light quantity adjustable notification image 154a is composed of, for example, an illustration showing the light quantity operating means 33 used for light quantity adjustment and the characters “Adjust light quantity”. The method is shown. Further, as shown in FIG. 20B, the light quantity setting image 154b includes a plurality of (three) scale images corresponding to the light quantity at a predetermined stage (for example, three stages), an illustration showing the light quantity setting value, and the like. The number of scale images corresponding to the current light amount setting is displayed in a mode different from other scale images (for example, different display colors).

  When the player operates either the upper key 33a or the lower key 33b of the light amount operation means 33 during the light amount adjustable period, for example, when the light amount adjustable notification image 154a (FIG. 19B) is displayed. For example, the light quantity adjustable notification image 154 a is deleted from the liquid crystal display means 60. Further, the light amount is changed according to the player's operation, and the light amount setting image 154b (FIG. 20B) corresponding to the changed light amount is displayed on the liquid crystal display means 60 for a certain period, for example.

  In the present embodiment, the light quantity adjustable period and the volume adjustable period are set to the same period, but both periods may be different. In the present embodiment, the light quantity adjustable notification image 154a is displayed only during a specific period in the waiting state of the customer during the light quantity adjustable period. When the light amount operation means 33 is operated in a state where the light amount setting image 154b is not displayed, the light amount setting image 154b is displayed in the first operation, but the light amount setting image 154b is not displayed and the light amount setting image 154b is displayed. The light amount may be changed by the second and subsequent operations.

  The menu operation control means (menu screen control means, menu display operable display control means) 136 controls the display of the menu screen and the menu operation. During the menu operable period during which the player can perform the menu operation, A menu screen operable notification image 155 (FIG. 21) indicating that the menu screen display operation is possible is displayed on the liquid crystal display means 60 at a predetermined timing (menu display operable display), and the menu screen is displayed during the menu operable period. The menu screen 156 is displayed on the liquid crystal display means 60 when a player operation related to display is performed.

  In the present embodiment, a waiting period for a customer, which will be described later, is set as a menu operable period, an effect button (operating means) 30 is used for menu screen display and menu item determination, and a cross operation means 31 is used for selecting a menu item. Up / down keys 31a and 31b are assigned respectively.

  As shown in FIG. 21, the menu screen operable notification image 155 is composed of, for example, an illustration showing the effect button 30 used for the display operation of the menu screen and the characters “menu display”. It shows the method of display operation. Further, as shown in FIG. 22, the menu screen 156 includes, for example, a plurality of menu items 156a and a menu operation notification image 156b showing a method for selecting and determining the menu item.

  The power saving mode setting means (power saving display control means) 137 is for setting the power saving mode. For example, when the power saving mode that lowers the power consumption than the normal mode is selected, for example, part of the waiting state The power saving mode is set for the period, and a power saving mode notification image 157 (FIG. 23) indicating that the power saving mode is in effect is displayed on the liquid crystal display means 60 (display during power saving is executed). During the power saving mode, for example, the electric decoration means 36 is controlled to emit light (may be turned off) in a power saving light emission mode set to a lower light intensity than in the normal mode. Note that a switching operation means for selecting either the normal mode or the power saving mode may be provided on the back side of the front frame 3, for example, so that a person in charge of the game hall can operate. In addition, for example, when the volume is set within a predetermined range (for example, the first stage among the first to fifth stages), the power saving mode is set. In other cases, the normal mode is set. The normal mode and the power saving mode may be automatically switched according to the setting status of the setting item (for example, volume).

  The game mode setting means 138 performs control related to the setting of the game mode, and a game mode for informing a game mode change operation method during a game mode changeable period in which the game mode can be changed by a player operation. The change method notification image 158 (FIG. 24) is displayed on the liquid crystal display means 60 at a predetermined timing, and when there is a player operation related to the game mode change during the game mode changeable period, the predetermined timing is determined according to the operation. The game mode change effect is executed and the game mode is changed.

  In the present embodiment, the left key 31c and the right key 31d of the cross operation means 31 are assigned for game mode selection, and the left key 31c and the right key 31d are pressed during the game mode change period. Thus, one of a plurality of types of game modes can be selected. The timing for determining the game mode is, for example, at the start of the next symbol change during the game, and at the end of the customer wait state during the customer wait state, for example. That is, when a game mode selection operation is performed during a game, for example, when the symbol variation ends and the next symbol variation starts, the game mode that is currently selected is automatically determined. When the game mode selection operation is performed during the customer waiting state, the game mode in the selected state at that time is determined at the end of the customer waiting state. For example, when the selection operation of the game mode is performed during the waiting state of the customer, the game that is in the selection state at the time when the player operates the predetermined operation means assigned for determining the game mode. The mode may be determined.

  As shown in FIG. 24, the game mode change method notification image 158 includes, for example, an illustration showing a left key 31c and a right key 31d used for a game mode selection operation and a character “select game mode”.

  Further, for example, during the game mode selection operation by the player, the game mode selection image 159 is displayed on the upper side of the liquid crystal display means 60 or the like. In the game mode selection image 159, as shown in FIG. 25, for example, a character string of “first mode” to “third mode” is displayed in a rectangular selection frame, and the left key 31c or the right key is displayed. Each time the key 31d is operated, the display of the game mode in the selection frame is cyclically changed one by one. For example, in a state where the “first mode” is displayed in the selection frame (FIG. 25B), when the player presses the right key 31d, the display in the selection frame is, for example, “second mode”, When the player presses the left key 31c in the forward direction as in the “third mode” (FIG. 25C), the display in the selection frame is, for example, “third mode”, “second mode”. It changes in the opposite direction as in “2 mode” (FIG. 25A).

  The number-of-acquisition management means 139 manages each value related to the prize ball acquisition during the jackpot game, for example, three types of values “scheduled number of acquisitions”, “number of acquisitions” and “total number of acquisitions”. For example, the acquired ball number management process shown in FIG. 26 is executed for each periodic interruption. Here, “scheduled number of balls” is the number of winning balls expected to be acquired during the jackpot game, “number of acquired balls” is the number of winning balls actually won (paid out) during the jackpot game, “Number of acquired balls” is the total number of winning balls in the jackpot game.

  In the acquired number-of-balls management process (FIG. 26), it is first determined whether or not a symbol variation that becomes a big hit mode is started for any of the first and second special symbols (S1, S2). S1 and S2 can be determined based on a variation pattern command, a symbol designation command, etc. transmitted from the main control board 103. And when the symbol fluctuation | variation which becomes a big hit mode is started about either of the 1st, 2nd special symbols (S1: Yes-> S2: Yes), the calculation formula of the number of expected acquisition balls corresponding to a jackpot game type, Based on the number of rounds (any one of maximum, medium, small, and minimum), the maximum count number, and the number of winning prize winning ball numbers, the expected number of balls to be acquired (scheduled profit amount to be acquired) is calculated.

  Here, on the effect control board 104, the correspondence relationship between the jackpot game types A1 to A4 and B1 to B10 and the calculation formulas A to D of the expected number of balls as shown in FIG. Based on information such as the jackpot game type that is stored in advance and obtained from a variation pattern command or the like, it is possible to select a calculation formula to be used for calculating the expected number of balls to be acquired. Note that the calculation formulas A to D for the expected number of balls are defined as shown in FIG. 15, for example.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 14B, the maximum, medium, small, and minimum round numbers, the maximum count number, and the big prize winning ball numbers constituting these calculation formulas A to D are as shown in FIG. A plurality of types of jackpot related information designation commands (predetermined information commands) transmitted from the main control board 103 at the start of symbol variation, that is, a maximum round number designation command (round number command), a middle round number designation command (round number command) From the small round number designation command (round number command), the minimum round number designation command (round number command), the maximum count number designation command (maximum count number command), and the prize winning ball number designation command (prize ball number command) It can be acquired.

  For example, if the jackpot game type is A1, A is selected as the calculation formula for the expected number of balls to be acquired, and the maximum round number, the maximum count number, and the number of winning prize winning balls are 15, 8, and 12, respectively. The planned number of balls is 1440 (= 15 × 8 × 12).

  On the other hand, when it is not at the time of starting the fluctuation of the first and second special symbols, or when it is at the time of starting the fluctuation that is a detachment mode of the first and second special symbols, the process of S3 is not executed. As described above, by sending the jackpot related information designation command to the effect control board 104 at the time of starting the change of the first and second special symbols, when the change of the first and second special symbols starts. Since it is possible to calculate the expected number of balls in the jackpot game after the change, it is possible to perform an effect relating to the number of balls scheduled to be acquired during the change of the first and second special symbols before the start of the jackpot game.

  In the present embodiment, the jackpot state designation command and the jackpot appearance related information designation command are transmitted to the effect control board 104 at a plurality of timings during the jackpot game including when the jackpot game starts (FIG. 13). ), For example, the number of expected acquisition balls may be recalculated by executing the processing of S3 at each timing. Alternatively, it is determined whether the value obtained from the jackpot related information designation command or the like is the same as the value acquired at the previous timing, and if it is not the same, recalculation of the expected number of balls is performed. Good. In this way, by sending the jackpot state designation command and jackpot related information designation command to the effect control board 104 not only at the start of the jackpot game but at many other timings, the correct value due to the influence of noise or the like. Even if it cannot be transmitted, it can be corrected to a correct value at an early stage.

  Subsequently, it is determined whether any of the first to third acquired ball number commands has been received (S4, S6, S8). When the first winning ball number command transmitted at the time of winning the big winning means 58 is received (S4: Yes), the winning ball number (here, 12) obtained from the command is set as the acquired ball number. Each is added to the total number of acquired balls (S5).

  In addition, when the second acquired ball number command transmitted at the time of over winning is received (S6: Yes), the number of winning balls (here, 12) obtained from the command is calculated as the number of acquired balls and the total number of acquired balls. Each is added to the expected number of balls to be acquired (S7). The over winning is the winning in the round exceeding the maximum count of one round, or the winning in the round without paying out, and since the expected number of balls calculated in S3 does not consider the number of winning balls due to the over winning, this over winning It is necessary to add not only the number of winning balls and the total number of acquired balls but also the number of scheduled balls to be acquired.

  Further, when the third winning ball number command transmitted at the time of winning the winning means other than the big winning means 58 is received (S8: Yes), the winning ball number obtained from the command and the total number of winning balls are obtained. Each is added to the number of balls and the number of balls scheduled to be acquired (S9). Since the planned number of winning balls calculated in S3 does not take into account the winning means other than the big winning means 58, the number of winning balls for winning means other than the big winning means 58 is only the number of winning balls. It is necessary to add to the expected number of balls.

  Then, when the jackpot game is over (S10: Yes), the number of acquired balls and the number of scheduled balls to be acquired are cleared (S11), and when the so-called consecutive villa is over (S12: Yes), the total acquisition The number of balls is cleared (S13), and the acquired number-of-balls management process is terminated.

  The symbol variation effect control means 140 controls the variation display of the effect symbol 80 and the effects accompanying it, and includes an effect symbol control means 140a, a notice effect control means 140b, a scheduled acquisition number of ball notice effect control means 140c, and the like. .

  The effect symbol control means 140a controls the display of the effect symbol 80 and the accompanying sound output, illumination light emission, and the like. When the change pattern command is received from the main control board 103, the specified change pattern is displayed. On the basis of the variation of the production symbol 80 and the accompanying voice output and illumination light emission, and when the variation stop command is received, the production symbol 80 with the stop symbol selected based on the symbol designation command and the variation pattern command is received. Is stopped, and the accompanying voice output and illumination are stopped.

  The notice effect control means 140b determines whether or not the stop symbol after the first and second special symbols fluctuate becomes the first and second jackpot modes and the jackpot game is generated. The notice effect regarding the fluctuation of the pattern 80 is controlled. Examples of the notice effect include “prefetch notice effect” performed based on the prefetch determination result by the prefetch determination unit 118a, “normal notice effect” performed based on the jackpot determination result at the start of symbol variation by the special symbol processing unit 120, and the like. is there.

  In addition, the “prefetching notice effect” includes, for example, “prefetching” in which the same mode effect is executed in a plurality of symbol variations up to the symbol variation corresponding to the special random number information subjected to the prefetch determination based on the prefetch determination result. In addition to “continuous production”, the first and second reserved display images X1 to Y1 based on the pre-reading determination result, the reliability that the first and second special symbols become the first and second jackpots (hereinafter, jackpot) There is a “prefetch hold change effect” or the like displayed in a predetermined display mode as shown in FIG.

  The “normal notice effect” includes “conversation notice effect”, “step-up notice effect”, “button notice effect”, “mini-character notice effect”, and the like. In the “conversation notice effect”, for example, the dialogue of the character is displayed on the liquid crystal display means 60 during the variation of the first and second special symbols, and the content of the dialogue, for example, suggests the jackpot reliability. In the “step-up notice effect”, a predetermined effect step including displaying an effect image on the liquid crystal display means 60 during a change in the first and second special symbols is performed in a plurality of stages (for example, 5 Steps) are executed up to a predetermined stage. In this step-up notice effect, for example, the jackpot reliability is set higher as the stage of the effect step progresses.

  In the “button notice effect”, when it is determined that the operation of the effect button 30 satisfies a predetermined operation condition (operation is established) during the operation effective period during the fluctuation of the first and second special symbols, for example, the jackpot reliability In response to this, a predetermined operation time effect is executed. In the “mini-character notice effect”, one or a plurality of mini-character images are displayed on the liquid crystal display means 60, and for example, an operation suggesting a jackpot reliability is performed.

  The notice effect control unit 140b performs a lottery to start execution when a predetermined condition is satisfied, for example, the first and second hold increase commands are received and the look ahead continuous effect is not being performed. When at least one of the pre-reading notice effects (pre-reading continuous effect, pre-reading change effect, etc.) is won, execution of the pre-reading notice effect is started. A lottery is performed at the start of the change, that is, when the first and second hold decrease commands, the change pattern command, and the symbol designating command are received within a certain period of time, and a plurality of types of normal notice effects (conversation notice effect, step-up notice effect) Etc.), when the effect symbol 80 is changed, the normal notice effect is executed.

  The scheduled acquisition ball number notice effect control means 140c controls the scheduled number of balls announcement effect related to the expected number of balls to be acquired in the jackpot game that occurs after the change, and during the jackpot change in which the production symbol 80 becomes the jackpot effect mode. Based on the planned number of acquired balls obtained from the acquired number-of-balls managing means 139, the planned number-of-acquired ball number notice effect can be executed.

  For example, as shown in FIGS. 27 (b) and 27 (c), the player is repeatedly hitting the effect button 30, and the display of the expected number of balls is counted up based on the continuous hitting operation. Count-up production etc. can be considered.

  The jackpot effect control means (attention display control means) 141 controls effects related to the jackpot game. For example, during the jackpot start interval, during the jackpot round, during the interval between rounds, and during the jackpot end interval, various types are displayed on the liquid crystal display means 60. The effect image can be displayed, and the number of acquired balls, the expected number of acquired balls, and the total number of acquired balls obtained from the acquired number-of-balls managing means 139 can be displayed during a predetermined period in the jackpot game. In the middle, it is possible to execute a first alert display relating to the infiltration into the game and a second alert display relating to forgetting to remove the card.

  In the present embodiment, the correct value obtained from the acquired ball number management means 139 is always displayed for the acquired ball number and the total acquired ball number, but the estimated winning ball number is smaller than the actual value at the beginning of the jackpot game. A value (referred to as a pre-promotion display value) is displayed, and a promotion effect that increases the expected number of balls to the original value at a predetermined timing during the jackpot game (for example, during the third round) can be executed. As shown in FIG. 11, in this embodiment, the promotion effect of the expected number of balls is executed in the case of jackpot games A2, B2, B5 to B7. For example, in the case of jackpot game A2, at the beginning of the game, the number of balls scheduled to be acquired is displayed as “576” as the display value before promotion. For example, in the promotion effect executed during the third round, the number of balls scheduled to be acquired is the original value. The number is increased to “1440”.

  Note that when the jackpot effect control means 141 performs the promotion effect of the number of scheduled balls to be acquired during the jackpot game, the expected number of balls to be acquired is not the correct value in the previous scheduled number of balls to be acquired during the symbol change. Use the display value before promotion.

  27 and 28 show liquid crystal display means from when the jackpot game A2 (see FIG. 11) is selected until the next stage of the effect symbol 80 starts to change through the jackpot game from the end of the jackpot change of the effect symbol 80. An example of 60 image displays is shown. When the three effect symbols 80 are aligned with, for example, “1” and the jackpot effect mode is established (FIG. 27 (a)), a count-up effect, which is an example of the scheduled number-of-acquisition ball notice effect, starts (FIG. 27 (b)). .

  In this count-up effect, for example, an operation guide image 161 for allowing the player to repeatedly operate the effect button 30 is displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 60, and “+50” or the like is displayed based on the player's repeated operation of the effect button 30. Count-up display is repeatedly performed (FIG. 27B), and then a result display such as “576 GET!” Is displayed (FIG. 27C). In this result display, the value of the expected number of balls acquired by the acquired number-of-balls management means 139 (1440 in this case) is displayed. In the case of jackpot game A2, the number of balls scheduled to be acquired is displayed before promotion during the jackpot game. In order to perform the promotion effect that increases from the value 576 to the original value 1440 (FIG. 11), the display value “576” before the promotion is displayed in the result display of the count-up effect.

  Subsequently, when the jackpot game is started, first the jackpot start display is performed on the liquid crystal display means 60 during the jackpot start interval, for example, a bonus display 162 is displayed (FIG. 27 (d)). For example, there are two types of bonus displays 162, such as “BONUS” as the first bonus display 162a and “HYPER BONUS” as the second bonus display 162b. “HYPER BONUS” is displayed when the promotion effect is not performed when the round with balls is 15 rounds, and “BONUS” is displayed otherwise. Further, during the jackpot start interval, the right-handed guidance image 151b is displayed together with the jackpot start display.

  When the jackpot start interval ends, a predetermined number (15 in this case) of jackpot rounds is repeatedly performed with the interval between rounds interposed. When the first round is started, as shown in FIG. 27 (e), a mid-round effect image 163 by a character or the like is displayed on the liquid crystal display means 60, and a bonus icon 164 corresponding to the jackpot start display is displayed. Further, a total acquired ball number display 165 indicating the total acquired ball number, an acquired ball number display 166 indicating the acquired ball number, and a planned acquisition ball number display 167 indicating the planned acquisition ball number are displayed. The total acquired ball number display 165 is displayed alone, for example, “Total ○○○○”, and the acquired ball number display 166 and the planned acquisition ball number display 167 are, for example, “ΔΔΔΔ / □□□□”. "Is displayed in the form of a fraction with the expected number of balls acquired as the denominator and the acquired number of balls as the numerator.

  Note that the planned acquisition number of balls displayed in the planned acquisition number of balls display 167 is 576 which is a display value before promotion at the beginning of the round. Further, the right-handed guiding image 151b is continuously displayed after the first round.

  The right-hand guiding image 151b, the bonus icon 164, the total acquired ball number display 165, the acquired ball number display 166, and the planned acquisition ball number display 167 are continuously displayed in the interval between rounds and the subsequent second round.

  For example, in the third round, a promotion effect of the expected number of balls is performed. In this promotion effect, as shown in FIG. 27 (f), “HYPER BONUS”, which is the second bonus display 162 b, is displayed on the liquid crystal display means 60 corresponding to the correct number of rounds and the expected number of balls for the jackpot game. At the same time, the value of the acquisition scheduled ball number display 167 is changed from the display value 576 before promotion to the original value 1440. As a result, it is possible to increase the satisfaction level by giving the player a sense of gaining.

  When all the jackpot rounds are completed, during the jackpot end interval, for example, an end interval effect (FIG. 28 (g)), a warning display (FIG. 28 (h)), a company logo display (FIG. 28 (i)), normal The symbol display (FIG. 28 (j)) is sequentially executed.

  In the alert display (FIG. 28 (h)), the first alert image 168a relating to the infiltration into the game and the second alert image 168b relating to forgetting the card are displayed on the liquid crystal display means 60 in parallel, that is, for the same period. Display inside. Note that it is desirable that these warning images 168a and 168b are continuously displayed for a time sufficient for the player to recognize the display content (for example, 4 seconds or more), except for the time of fade-in, fade-out, and the like. In addition, during the alert display, for example, it is desirable to display the firing guide image 151 (here, the right-handed guide image 151b) at a position that does not overlap the alert images 168a and 168b. The effect during the jackpot end interval is whether the player operates the firing handle 28 during the jackpot end interval, or whether the game ball wins the first and second special symbol starting means 56, 57. It will not change depending on the situation. Therefore, the display of the alert image 168a related to the embedding executed during the jackpot end interval is not interrupted or stopped.

  When the jackpot end interval ends, the next symbol variation by the effect symbol 80 is started from the state of the normal symbol display (FIG. 28 (j)).

  The customer waiting control means (demonstration control means, voice effect control means, second effect control means, alert display control means) 142 controls the effects in the customer waiting state, and the contents of the effect control are, for example, It is set as shown in FIG. In the present embodiment, the entire period in the customer waiting state is divided into four types of periods A to D shown in FIG. 29, and the D period is further divided into four types of periods D1 to D4. In addition, among these four types of periods A to D, the period A is an initial state waiting for customers. That is, the customer waiting state starts from period A.

  The customer waiting state (non-game period) of the present embodiment receives a customer waiting demo command from the main control board 103 and describes the touch sensor 28d of the launch handle 28 as described in FIG. Is started on the condition that it is OFF (or becomes OFF) (an example of non-game conditions and non-operation conditions). If the touch sensor 28d remains on for a long time after the reception of the customer waiting demo command, the customer waiting state (that is, period A) is provided on the condition that the duration reaches a predetermined time (for example, 60 s). Is started (an example of non-game conditions). The waiting state for the customer is terminated on the condition that the variation of the first and second special symbols starts, that is, for example, when a variation pattern command is received from the main control board 103 (however, this termination condition is omitted in FIG. 29). ing).

  In addition to the case where the first and second special reserved numbers are both 0 and the first and second special symbols are in the variable standby state, the customer waiting demo command is used, for example, at the time of backup recovery from the customer waiting state, the RAM It is transmitted from the main control board 103 to the effect control board 104 at the time of clearing.

  At the start of the period A, initial values are set in the first timer and the second timer, respectively, and time counting by, for example, countdown is started. The first timer is used for determining the start time of the D period, and a value corresponding to, for example, 180 s is set as an initial value. The second timer is used to determine the end time of the A period (start time of the B period), and sets a value corresponding to, for example, 30 s as an initial value. For example, when the timer value is updated every 4 ms, the initial value of the first timer is 45000 (= 250 × 180), and the initial value of the second timer is 7500 (= 250 × 30). In FIG. 30, for convenience, the values of the first and second timers are indicated by the number of seconds rather than the actual values according to the update frequency (for example, 4 ms). The same applies to FIGS. 38 and 40 according to the second and third embodiments.

  During period A, the effect before waiting for the customer is executed. In this effect before waiting for a customer, for example, the image of the effect symbol 80 in a state stopped by the previous symbol variation is continuously displayed on the liquid crystal display means 60, and the illumination means 36 emits light in a predetermined waiting time light emitting mode, and the speaker 17 , 22 continues to output a predetermined BGM.

  During the period A (first period), the volume adjustment operation by the volume operation means 32, the light quantity adjustment operation by the light quantity operation means 33, the menu screen display operation by the effect button 30, and the game by the left and right keys 31c and 31d of the cross operation means 31 Although all the mode change operations are valid, the liquid crystal display means 60 does not display the volume adjustable notification image 153a, the light amount adjustable notification image 154a, the menu screen operable notification image 155, and the game mode change method notification image 158. . However, the LED (notifying means) 30b of the effect button (operating means) 30 is in a menu operable period in which the display operation of the menu screen is effective regardless of whether or not the menu screen operable notification image 155 is displayed. By turning on (or flashing), it is notified that the operation of the effect button 30 is effective.

  When the volume operation means 32 or the light quantity operation means 33 is operated during the period A, the volume or light quantity is changed according to the player's operation, and the volume setting image 153b corresponding to the changed volume or light quantity. (FIG. 20A) or the light amount setting image 154b (FIG. 20B) is displayed on the liquid crystal display means 60 for a certain period, for example. When the effect button 30 is operated during the period A, the menu screen 156 (FIG. 22) is displayed on the liquid crystal display means 60. Further, when the left and right keys 31c and 31d of the cross operation means 31 are operated during the period A, for example, the game mode selection image 159 (FIG. 25) is displayed on the upper side of the liquid crystal display means 60 and within the selection frame. The display of “first mode” to “third mode” is changed according to the number of operations. The selected game mode is changed at the end of the customer waiting state, for example.

  The A period ends when the elapsed time from the start becomes, for example, 30 s (second time) and the second timer becomes 0 (second time point), and the period A shifts to the B period (FIG. 30A). reference). During the period B, the effect before waiting for the customer is continued, but the BGM output from the speakers (first effect means) 17 and 22 is gradually silenced by the fade-out (second effect).

  During the period B (second period), the volume adjustment operation by the volume operation means 32, the light quantity adjustment operation by the light quantity operation means 33, the menu screen display operation by the effect button 30, and the game by the left and right keys 31c and 31d of the cross operation means 31 The mode change operation continues to be effective, and the volume adjustable notification image 153a, the light amount adjustable notification image 154a, the menu screen operable notification image 155, and the game mode change method notification image 158 that are not displayed during the period A are liquid crystal. Display on the display means 60.

  When the volume operation unit 32 or the light amount operation unit 33 is operated during the period B, for example, the volume adjustable notification image 153a and the light amount adjustable notification image 154a are deleted, and the volume or light amount is adjusted according to the player operation. In addition to the change, the volume setting image 153b (FIG. 20A) or the light amount setting image 154b (FIG. 20B) corresponding to the changed volume or light amount is displayed on the liquid crystal display means 60 for a certain period, for example. When the effect button 30 is operated during the period B, for example, the menu screen operable notification image 155 is deleted and the menu screen 156 (FIG. 22) is displayed. Further, when the left and right keys 31 c and 31 d of the cross operation means 31 are operated during the period A, for example, the game mode change method notification image 158 is deleted, and the “first mode” in the selection frame of the game mode selection image 159 is deleted. -Change the display of "third mode" according to the number of operations.

  The period B ends when the BGM fade-out ends, and shifts to the period C (see FIG. 30A). During the period C, the effect before waiting for the customer is continued, but the BGM maintains the mute state after the fade-out. It should be noted that the progress of the BGM is not stopped even during the mute state, and it is desirable to resume the output from that point, that is, during the BGM, when the mute state is ended later.

  During the period C (second period), the volume adjustment operation by the volume operation means 32, the light amount adjustment operation by the light quantity operation means 33, the menu screen display operation by the effect button 30, and the game by the left and right keys 31c and 31d of the cross operation means 31 The mode change operation is still valid, and the volume adjustable notification image 153a, the light amount adjustable notification image 154a, the menu screen operable notification image 155, and the game mode change method notification image 158 are continuously displayed on the liquid crystal display means 60. The processing when the volume operation means 32, the light amount operation means 33, the effect button 30, and the left and right keys 31c and 31d of the cross operation means 31 are operated is the same as in the period B.

  The period C ends when the first timer reaches 0, that is, when the time measured after the initialization of the first timer reaches, for example, 180 s (first time) (first time), and shifts to the period D. (See FIG. 30 (a)). In addition, you may add that it is not in a special game state (probability change state) etc. to the completion | finish conditions (namely, start conditions of D period) of C period.

  During the period D, a customer waiting demonstration effect (demonstration effect) is executed in place of the previous customer waiting effect. In this customer waiting demonstration, as shown in FIG. 31, the model image demo image 171 is displayed during the first D1, the company logo image 172 is displayed during the next D2, and the game is absorbed during the next D3 period. In the next D4 period, for example, a symbol stop image 174 that is different from the effect before waiting for the customer is displayed on the liquid crystal display means (second effect means), respectively. ) 60 is displayed. It should be noted that the alert image 173 (FIG. 31) relating to the inversion displayed during the period D3 is the same as the alert image 168a (FIG. 28) relating to the inversion displayed after the end of the jackpot game. However, the display mode is different.

  Further, during the period D, the BGM is maintained in a mute state, and the lighting means 36 emits light during the power saving mode (for example, extinguishes) when in the power saving mode, and emits light in a predetermined demonstration light emitting mode during the normal mode. To do. During the power saving mode, the power saving mode notification image 157 is displayed on the liquid crystal display means 60 only during the periods D1 and D4. Therefore, even in the power saving mode, the power saving mode notification image 157 is not displayed during the periods D2 and D3, but the power saving mode notification image 157 is displayed again during the D4 period after the end of the D3 period. In this way, the power saving mode notification image 157 is not displayed so as to overlap with the alert image 173 regarding the sinking. In the period D, for example, the transition is made cyclically in the order of D1, D2, D3, D4, D1, and so on (FIG. 30A, etc.).

  Further, in the present embodiment, at least a part of the movable bodies 61a to 64a of the movable effect means 61 to 64 is operated in a predetermined pattern during the customer waiting demonstration effect. FIG. 32 shows operation patterns of the movable bodies 61a to 64a in the customer waiting demonstration effect. The lower movable body 64a moves from the upper position, which is the origin position, to the lower position at the same time as the start of the customer waiting demonstration effect (D period), and maintains that position. When the left and right movable bodies 61a and 62a are in the first mode, the left movable body 61a moves from the lateral position, which is the origin position, to the lower position after a predetermined time (for example, 5 seconds) has elapsed since the start of the customer waiting demonstration effect. The position is maintained, and in the second mode, the right movable body 62a is moved from the lower position, which is the origin position, to the horizontal position after a predetermined time (for example, 5 s) has elapsed since the start of the customer waiting demonstration effect. In the third mode, the left movable body 61a is moved from the upper position, which is the origin position to the lower position, and the right movable body 62a is moved to the origin position after a predetermined time (for example, 5 s) has elapsed since the start of the customer waiting demonstration effect. Each position is moved from the upper position, which is the position, to the horizontal position, and the position is maintained. The upper movable body 63a does not operate during the demonstration of waiting for a customer, and waits at the upper position, which is the origin position. When the customer waiting state ends during the period D, the movable bodies 61a to 64a each return to the origin position by executing a movable body return process described later (FIG. 33).

  In addition, during the period D, the game mode change operation by the left and right keys 31c and 31d of the cross operation means 31 is invalid in all of the periods D1 to D4, for example. Therefore, the game mode change method notification image 158 is not displayed during the period D. Note that the game mode change operation by the left and right keys 31c and 31d of the cross operation means 31 may be valid for at least a part of the D period, for example, the D4 period.

  On the other hand, the volume adjustment operation by the volume operation unit 32, the light amount adjustment operation by the light amount operation unit 33, and the menu screen display operation by the effect button 30 are effective in all the periods D1 to D4, but the volume adjustable notification image 153a. The light quantity adjustable notification image 154a and the menu screen operable notification image 155 are not displayed in the D2 and D3 periods in which the company logo image 172 and the alert image 173 relating to the inset are displayed, and are displayed in the other D1 and D4 periods. It is supposed to be. As described above, the volume adjustable notification image 153a, the light amount adjustable notification image 154a, and the menu screen operable notification image 155 are not displayed so as to overlap the alert image 173 related to the sinking.

  Note that the processing when the volume operation means 32, the light amount operation means 33, and the effect button 30 are operated during the periods D1 and D4 is the same as during the periods B and C, and the volume operation means 32, during the periods D2 and D3. Processing when the light amount operation means 33 and the effect button 30 are operated is the same as during the A period. That is, for example, when the volume operation means 32 is operated during the D3 period, the volume is changed according to the player's operation, and the volume setting image 153b corresponding to the changed volume (FIG. 20 (a)). ) Is displayed on the liquid crystal display means 60 on which a warning image 173 regarding prevention of sinking is displayed, for example, for a certain period. In this case, it is desirable to display the volume setting image 153b and the like (setting value information display) so as not to overlap with the alert image 173 relating to the prevention of blurring. Further, for example, when the effect button 30 is operated during the period D3, the display of the alert image 173 relating to prevention of slipping is terminated and the menu screen 156 (FIG. 22) is displayed.

  Further, the customer waiting control unit 142 monitors a signal from the touch sensor 28d of the firing handle 28 during the customer waiting state, and when the ON edge of the touch sensor 28d is detected, it is any of the periods A to D. The following processing is executed according to the situation.

  That is, when the ON edge of the touch sensor 28d is detected during the period A to C, only the first timer of the first timer and the second timer is initialized (for example, reset to 180 s). For example, when the ON edge of the touch sensor 28d is detected 12s after the start of the customer waiting state (during the period A) or 85s (during the period C), as shown in FIGS. 30 (b) and 30 (c). In addition, since the first timer is initialized at that time, the start timing of the customer waiting demonstration effect (D period) is 12 s as compared with the case where the ON edge of the touch sensor 28d is not detected (FIG. 30A). , 85s late. Even if the ON edge of the touch sensor 28d is detected, the second timer is not initialized, so the start timing of the B period remains unchanged, for example, 30 seconds after the start of the customer waiting state.

  When the ON edge of the touch sensor 28d is detected during the period D, the period D is ended and the period C is started, and the first timer is initialized to start timing. For example, when the ON edge of the touch sensor 28d is detected during the D3 period, as shown in FIG. 30 (d), the customer waiting demonstration effect (D period) is terminated at that time and the C period is started. In order to initialize the first timer and start timing, for example, the period again shifts to the D period when 180 seconds elapse. As described above, when the ON edge of the touch sensor 28d is detected during the customer waiting demonstration, if the warning image 173 regarding the sinking is displayed (D3 period), the warning image 173 is interrupted. In addition, during the period D1 and D2 before the display of the alerting image 173, the alerting image 173 is not displayed, and the process proceeds to the C period.

  Note that the customer waiting state ends on the condition that the first and second special symbol starting means 56 and 57 detect the game ball and starts to change the first and second special symbols. If the first and second special symbol starting means 56 and 57 detect a game ball during the waiting demonstration production, if the warning image 173 relating to sinking is being displayed (D3 period), the warning image 173 is displayed. Is interrupted, and during the period D1 and D2 before the display of the alert image 173, the display of the alert image 173 is not performed and the customer waiting demonstration effect ends.

  The movable body return control means 143 returns the movable bodies 61a to 64a to their respective origin positions. For example, when the first and second special symbols start to change (when the origin return condition is satisfied), the movable body return control means 143 returns to FIG. The movable body return process shown is executed.

  In the movable body return process shown in FIG. 34, first, the origin return process is executed for each of the movable bodies 61a to 64a, for example, in a predetermined order (S41). This origin return process (S41) is a process of moving the movable body to the origin position by driving the drive means to the origin side when the origin detection means corresponding to the target movable body is not ON.

  As an example, the origin return process (FIG. 35) of the lower movable body 64a will be described. First, it is determined whether or not the upper position detection means 84a, which is the origin detection means of the lower movable body 64a, is ON (S51). If there is (S51: Yes), the origin return process is terminated as it is.

  If the upper position detecting means 84a is not ON (S51: No), the lower movable body 64a is driven downward in a direction to move to the upper position that is the origin position until the upper position detecting means 84a is turned ON (S53: Yes). The means 64b is activated (S52). If the upper position detection means 84a is turned on (S53: Yes), the lower drive means 64b is further moved in the same direction by a predetermined step to move the lower movable body 64a to the origin position (S54). End the origin return process. In this case, the number of steps is 12 steps in the case of the lower movable body 64a as shown in FIG.

  On the other hand, if the upper position detection means 84a does not turn on after a predetermined time has elapsed after the drive to the home position side (S52) is started (S55: Yes), it is determined as an error (S56), and the upper movable body 63a is forcibly retracted to the forcibly retracted position (S57), and the origin return process is terminated. This forcible retraction position is set to any stop position other than the origin position (for example, the lower position in the case of the lower movable body 64a), but among the images displayed on the liquid crystal display means 60, it is viewed from the player. Therefore, it is desirable to set the position where at least the visibility of the specific image can be ensured, that is, the position that does not cover the front side of the specific image in front view, for example. The specific image in this case is, for example, the numeric part 80a of the effect design 80, the hold display images X1 to Y1, the left-handed guiding image 151a, the right-handed guiding image 151b, the error notification image 152, the volume setting image 153b, and the light amount setting image. 154b or the like can be considered. Note that a stop position that does not stop during a normal performance may be separately provided as a forced retraction position.

  FIG. 33 shows the movement of each movable body 61a to 64a when the variation of the first special symbol is started when the game ball wins the first special symbol starting means 56 during the customer waiting demonstration stage (D period). An example of the origin return operation is shown. In the customer waiting demonstration effect of the present embodiment, the lower movable body 64a, the left movable body 61a, and the right movable body 62a move from the origin position. In the example of FIG. 33, first, the lower movable body 64a is moved from the lower position to the origin. After returning to the upper position, the left movable body 61a is moved from the lower position to the horizontal position in the first mode, and the right movable body 62a is moved from the horizontal position to the lower position in the second mode. In the case of the three mode, the left movable body 61a is moved from the lower position to the upper position, and the right movable body 62a is moved from the lateral position to the upper position. The reason why the return operations of the movable bodies are sequentially performed in this way is to prevent mutual interference. Therefore, for example, when there is no possibility that the lower movable body 64a and the left and right movable bodies 61a and 62a interfere with each other, the origin return operation may be executed in parallel.

  For example, the left movable body 61a includes a swing drive unit 61d and a lift drive unit 61e as drive units, and two position detection units (for example, up and down in the case of the first mode) for each mode as origin detection units. Position detecting means 81a and lower swing position detecting means 81d) exist. Therefore, for example, in the origin return process of the left movable body 61a during the first mode, it is determined whether or not both the upper lift position detection means 81a and the lower swing position detection means 81d are ON in S51 in FIG. If at least one is not ON (S51: No), the driving means corresponding to the position detection means that is not ON in S52 (for example, the up / down drive means 61e, the lower swing position when the up / down position detection means 81a is not ON) When the detecting means 81d is not ON, the swing driving means 61d) is driven to the origin side, and when the position detecting means is ON (S53: Yes), the driving means may be further driven by a predetermined step. (S54). The same applies to the right movable body 62a.

  When the origin return process (S41) is completed for all the movable bodies 61a to 64a, the condition is that the customer waiting state is completed (S42: Yes), for example, the origin is driven by the driving means for all the movable bodies 61a to 64a. A pushing operation for driving to the position side is executed (S43). In addition, when it is configured to execute the customer waiting demonstration effect only when not in the special gaming state, the push-in operation is executed on the condition that the customer waiting state ends and is not in the special gaming state. You may comprise.

  The number of driving steps of the driving means in this push-in operation is equal to or more than the number of steps required for the movable body to reach the origin position after the origin detection means is turned on. In the case of the lower movable body 64a, as shown in FIG. 36, the driving means may be driven to the origin position side for 12 steps or more as a pushing operation. Further, for example, the pushing operation with respect to the left movable body 61a may be executed for both the swing drive means 61d and the lift drive means 61e. The same applies to the right movable body 62a.

  By performing this push-in operation (S43), the origin detection means is ON (that is, it is determined Yes in S51 in FIG. 35), but the movable body slightly deviated from the origin position is brought to the origin position. It can be moved reliably. In this embodiment, such a state (the origin detection means is ON and the movable body is slightly off the origin position) is immediately after the movable body starts operating during the customer waiting state (D in FIG. 32). This may occur when the customer waiting state ends immediately after the start of the period or immediately after the elapse of 5 seconds. Therefore, in this embodiment, the push-in operation (S43 in FIG. 34) is not executed when it is not at the end of the customer waiting state (S42: No).

  As described above, the pachinko machine according to the present embodiment includes the touch sensor (operation detection means) 28d that detects the touch operation (predetermined operation) of the launch handle 28 by the player, and the touch sensor 28d detects the touch operation. In this case, it is configured to delay the start timing (first time point) of the customer waiting demonstration effect (demonstration effect) by resetting the timing of the first timer. It is possible to execute at an appropriate timing.

  In addition, during the customer waiting state (during the non-game period), the volume, the light volume (predetermined set value) that can be changed based on the player's operation, the light volume adjusting means (setting value change control means) 134, 135, Volume and light amount adjustment means (setting value) capable of displaying the volume and light quantity adjustable notification images 153a and 154a indicating that the light quantity adjustment operation (predetermined set value changing operation) is possible Changeable display control means) 134 and 135, and the sound volume and light quantity adjustment means 134 and 135 adjust the sound volume and light quantity when the time measured by the second timer reaches 30 s (second time) after the start of the customer waiting state. Even when the display of the possible notification images 153a and 154a is started and the touch sensor 28d detects a touch operation, the timing of the second timer is not reset, and therefore the timing for suppressing the output of the BGM (second time) It is configured to be performed without delaying). In addition, the volume and amount of light can be adjusted based on the player's operation before the time of the second timer reaches 30 s.

  Further, when the state in which the touch sensor 28d detects the touch operation of the firing handle 28 by the player continues during the customer waiting state (during the non-game period), the first timer is not timed, Further, when the state continues for a predetermined time or more, the time measurement of the first timer is started.

  Further, in the customer waiting state, the operation for changing the sound volume and the light amount (predetermined set value) and the display operation of the menu screen 156 are effective and the sound volume and light amount adjustable notification images 153a and 154a and the menu screen operable notification image 155 are not displayed. The period A (first period), the volume / light quantity change operation and the menu screen 156 display operation are valid and the volume / light quantity adjustable notification images 153a and 154a and the menu screen operable notification image 155 are displayed. When the touch sensor 28d detects a touch operation of the firing handle 28 by the player during the customer waiting demonstration effect, the customer waiting demonstration effect is ended and the C period (second event) is completed. 2 period).

  In addition, during the customer waiting state (non-game period), there is provided customer waiting control means 142 capable of displaying a warning image 173 relating to the ingestion into the game (execution of the alerting display can be performed), and displaying the alerting image 173 relating to the ingestion While the volume and light quantity (predetermined set value) changing operation and the menu screen 156 display operation are effective, the volume and light quantity adjustable notification images 153a and 154a and the menu screen operable notification image 155 are not displayed. The notification image 153a, 154a capable of adjusting the sound volume and the amount of light, and the notification image 155 capable of operating the menu screen are not executed in a state where the notification image 173 relating to at least indentation is overlapped.

  Further, when the player changes the volume and the light amount (predetermined set value) while displaying the alert image 173 relating to the game immersion, a position that does not overlap the alert image 173 related to the immersion (at least each of them). The volume and light quantity setting images 153b and 154b are displayed (set value information display) at positions where the characters and information do not overlap.

  Further, when the player performs a display operation of the menu screen 156 during the display of the alert image 173 related to the sink, the display of the alert image 173 related to the sink is terminated and the menu screen 156 is displayed. It has become.

  Further, the effect button (operation means) 30 has an LED (notification means) 30b for notifying that the operation is effective, and displays a menu screen operable notification image 155 during the display of the alert image 173 relating to the sinking. On the other hand, notification by the LED 30b is executed.

  In addition, while the warning image 173 related to the inversion is displayed, the power saving mode notification image 157 is not displayed even in the power saving mode (the power saving display is not executed). It is not executed in a state where it is overlapped with 173. Further, when the display of the alert image 173 relating to the sinking is completed, the power saving mode notification image 157 is displayed (display during power saving is executed).

  Further, in the case of executing the alert image 173 related to the sinking in the waiting state (non-game period) of the customer, the touch sensor 28d detects the touch operation of the launch handle 28 by the player, and the alert image 173 related to the sinking is displayed. Although the display is interrupted, when the alert image 168a regarding the sink after the end of the jackpot game is executed, the alert image 173 regarding the sink is displayed even if the touch sensor 28d detects the touch operation of the launch handle 28 by the player. Is not interrupted.

  In addition, when executing the alert image 173 related to the sinking in the customer waiting state (non-game period), the alert image regarding the sinking is detected by the first and second special symbol starting means 56 and 57 detecting the game ball. When the display of 173 is interrupted, but the warning image 168a relating to the inflection after the end of the jackpot game is executed, the attention to the inconvenience regarding the indentation is detected even if the first and second special symbol starting means 56 and 57 detect the game ball. The display of the image 173 is not interrupted.

  Also, after the end of the jackpot game, a reminder image 168a regarding inset and a reminder image 168b regarding forgetting to remove a card are displayed, and a reminder image for forgetting to remove a card is not displayed during a waiting state (non-game period). A warning image 173 relating to the sinking is displayed. In addition, the display modes of the alert images 168a and 173 regarding the sinking after the end of the jackpot game and during the customer waiting state are different.

  Also, a jackpot state designation command (special game command) corresponding to the type of jackpot game (special game) and a planned acquisition ball from the main control board (main control means) 103 to the effect control board (sub control means) 104 The jackpot related information designation command (predetermined information command) relating to the number (scheduled profit amount), that is, the maximum round number designation command for designating the maximum number of rounds, the medium round number designation command for designating the number of medium rounds, and the number of small rounds A command for specifying the number of small rounds, a command for specifying the minimum number of rounds for specifying the minimum number of rounds, a command for specifying the maximum number of counts for specifying the maximum number of counts, and a command for specifying the number of winning prize units for specifying the number of winning prizes. The effect control board 104 can transmit the jackpot state designation command and the jackpot related information designation. Since it is configured to calculate the expected number of balls based on the command, even if, for example, the number of rounds of the big hit game, the maximum count number, the number of winning balls of the big winning means 58, etc. are changed As for the planned number of balls, it is only necessary to change the jackpot related information designation command transmitted from the main control board 103 side, and there is no need to change any setting on the production control board 104 side.

  In addition, a big winning means (special winning means) 58 that can be switched between an open state in which a game ball can be won and a closed state in which a prize cannot be won is provided, and in the big hit game (special game), the big winning means 58 performs a predetermined opening operation. Is repeated with one or more types of rounds as the upper limit, and the jackpot related information designation command (predetermined information command) is one or more types of rounds corresponding to one or more types of rounds. A number designation command (round number command) is included. The jackpot related information designation command includes a maximum count number designation command (maximum count number command) corresponding to the maximum number of game balls that can be awarded to the big winning means 58 by a predetermined opening operation in one round. The jackpot related information designation command includes a prize winning ball number designation command (prize ball number command) corresponding to the number of prize balls per prize to the big winning means 58.

  Also, the jackpot related information designation command (predetermined information command) is sent from the main control board (main control means) 103 to the effect control board (sub control means) 104 at a plurality of timings during the jackpot game including the start of the jackpot game. It is configured to send. In addition, symbol display means 53 and 54 capable of displaying the symbols in a variable manner based on the lottery result are provided, and the stop symbol mode after the change of the symbol display means 53 and 54 is specified based on the result of the lottery being the specific result. When it becomes a mode, it is configured to execute a jackpot game, and at the start of symbol variation, a jackpot related information designation command (predetermined information command) is sent from the main control board (main control means) 103 to an effect control board (sub Control means) 104.

  Further, when the origin return condition is satisfied, even if the origin detection means 81a to 81c, 82a to 82c, 83a and 84a are in the detection state, the movable bodies 61a to 64a are moved to the original position by the drive means 61b to 64b. Since the driving pushing operation can be executed, the movable body can be reliably held at the origin position.

  Further, when the origin return condition is satisfied, the origin return process for moving the movable bodies 61a to 64a to the origin position is executed on condition that the origin detection means 81a to 81c, 82a to 82c, 83a and 84a are not in the detection state. Later, the push-in operation can be executed.

  In addition, the symbol display means 53 and 54 for displaying the symbols in a variable manner based on the random number value acquired when the symbol starting means 56 and 57 detect the game ball, and the random number value is changed to the symbol variation by the symbol display means 53 and 54. Random number storage means 119 for storing until offered, and jackpot game generating means (profit state generating means) 122 for generating a profit state when the stop symbol after fluctuation by the symbol display means 53, 54 is in a specific mode. In the state where the random number value is not stored, the design starting means 56, 57 are configured to execute the pushing operation when the design variation based on the detection of the game ball starts.

  In addition, during the customer waiting state (non-game state) in which the symbol variation display is not performed, the operations by the movable bodies 61a to 64a can be executed. Moreover, when it becomes a customer waiting state (non-game state) in a special game state advantageous to the player, the operation by the movable bodies 61a to 64a is not executed. Further, the number of steps of the driving means in the pushing operation is set to be equal to or more than the number of steps required until the movable bodies 61a to 64a reach the origin position after the origin detection means 81a to 81c, 82a to 82c, 83a and 84a are in the detection state. Yes.

  FIG. 37 and FIG. 38 illustrate the second embodiment of the present invention. Based on the first embodiment, an example in which the end condition of the C period (that is, the start condition of the D period) in the customer waiting state is changed. Show. FIG. 37 corresponds to FIG. 29 of the first embodiment, and only the shaded portion is changed from FIG. In the following description, the changes from the first embodiment will be mainly described.

  In this embodiment, as in the first embodiment, the entire waiting period is divided into four periods A to D shown in FIG. 37, and four types D1 to D4 are further provided for the D period. It is divided into the period. The contents of the effects executed in the periods A to D are basically the same as those in the first embodiment as shown in FIG.

  As for the second timer used for determining the end time of the A period (start time of the B period), a value corresponding to, for example, 30 s is set as an initial value at the start of the A period, as in the first embodiment. Time measurement is started, but the first timer used for determining the start time of the D period is repeatedly measured at a predetermined time (120 s in this case) from the power-on (see FIG. 38 top).

  Along with this, the termination condition for the C period is when a predetermined time (35 s in this case) has elapsed from a predetermined time and when the period of the first timer is reached (first time). Here, the “predetermined time point” is the start time of the pre-customer waiting effect, but if the ON edge of the touch sensor 28d is detected during the pre-customer effect, the OFF edge is detected after that, The ON state continues until a predetermined time (in this case, 60 seconds). In the present embodiment, the A period is set to 30 s and the B period is set to 5 s or less. Therefore, the time point after a predetermined time (35 s) from the “predetermined time point” is always in the C period.

  Further, in this embodiment, even if the player touches the launch handle 28 and the touch sensor 28d is turned on during the customer waiting state, the initialization of the first timer or the like as in the first embodiment is not performed. When the touch sensor 28d is turned on during the period D, the period D (customer waiting demonstration effect) is ended and the process proceeds to the period C (customer waiting effect) as in the first embodiment. In FIG. 37, it is described that the touch sensor 28d is invalid during the period A to C, but it goes without saying that the touch sensor 28d is valid even during the period A to C as one of the firing permission conditions in the firing control. Yes.

  FIGS. 38A and 38B show an example in which the customer waiting state (period A) is started after 20 s and 86 s after the arrival of the first timer period, respectively. In the case of FIG. 38 (a), when the period of the first first timer after the start of the customer waiting state is reached, the elapsed time from the start of the period A (effect before waiting for customers) is 100s (> 35s). At that time, the period C ends and the period D (customer waiting demonstration production) starts. On the other hand, in the case of FIG. 38B, when the period of the first first timer after the start of the customer waiting state is reached, the elapsed time from the start of the period A (effect before waiting for customers) is 34 s (<35 s). Therefore, at that time, the C period is continued, and when the next first timer period is reached, the C period is ended and the D period (customer waiting demonstration effect) is started.

  FIG. 38 (c) starts the customer waiting state (A period) 20s after the first timer reaches the cycle, detects the ON edge of the touch sensor 28d after 60s, and further 10s later, detects the touch sensor 28d. An example in which an OFF edge is detected is shown. In this case, when the period of the first first timer after the start of the customer waiting state is reached, the elapsed time after the detection of the OFF edge of the touch sensor 28d is 30 s (<35 s). When the next period of the first timer is reached, the C period is ended and the D period (customer waiting demonstration effect) is started.

  FIG. 38D shows an example in which the ON edge of the touch sensor 28d is detected at 40 s after the start of the D period, and the ON state continues as it is for a long time. In this case, the D period ends at the time when the ON edge of the touch sensor 28d is detected and the process proceeds to the C period. However, for example, when the touch sensor 28d remains in the ON state for 60 seconds, it is determined that a failure occurs. Assuming that is turned off, the end time of the C period is determined. Thereafter, when the period of the first first timer is reached, the elapsed time after assuming that the touch sensor 28d is turned off is 20 s (<35 s). When the period of the first timer is reached, the C period ends and the D period (customer waiting demonstration effect) starts.

  As described above, the first timer used for the determination of the start time of the customer waiting demonstration effect is timed at a predetermined time period from the time when the power is turned on, and the customer waiting demonstration effect is started in accordance with the timing of the arrival of the period, thereby simultaneously supplying power. It is possible to match the start timing of the demonstration of waiting for a customer with a plurality of gaming machines that have entered.

  39 and 40 exemplify the third embodiment of the present invention. The movable body demonstration effect in which the first embodiment is partially changed and the movable bodies 61a to 64a are operated in the demonstration pattern during the period D. An example is shown in which a D5 period is displayed, and a D2 period in which a company logo image 172 is displayed and a D3 period in which a warning image 173 relating to the infiltration into the game is provided before the D5 period. FIG. 39 corresponds to FIG. 29 of the first embodiment, and the shaded portion is a main change from FIG. In the following description, the changes from the first embodiment will be mainly described.

  In the present embodiment, as in the first embodiment, the entire period in the customer waiting state is divided into four types of periods A to D shown in FIG. 37, but the D period is the first embodiment. Unlike the above, four types of periods D2, D3, D5, and D6 are provided, and after the transition from the C period to the D period, the transition is cyclically performed in the order of D2, D3, D5, D2, and so on (FIG. 40A). 39), as described in the end condition of the D5 period and the start condition of the D6 period in FIG. 39, when the ON edge of the touch sensor 28d is detected during the D5 period, the process proceeds to the D6 period (FIG. 40B). ))). In addition, as described in the start condition of the A period in FIG. 39, after the end of the D6 period, for example, the process shifts to the A period (see FIG. 40B).

  As shown in FIG. 39, the contents of the effects executed in the periods A to C, D2, and D3 are the same as those in the first embodiment. In the period D5, the movable bodies 61a to 64a operate with a predetermined demo pattern, and the movable body demonstration image corresponding to the operation of the movable bodies 61a to 64a is displayed on the liquid crystal display means 60. Further, the illumination means 36 during the D5 period emits light in a power-saving light emission mode (for example, turned off) during the power saving mode, and in the demo light emission mode during the normal mode. The light emission mode may be used. During the D5 period, the BGM is maintained in a mute state. In the period D6, the movable bodies 61a to 64a are returned to the origin position, and a dedicated demo image is displayed on the liquid crystal display means 60. The decoration means 36 emits light in a dedicated demo light emission mode even in the power saving mode, for example. The dedicated demo BGM is output from the speakers 17 and 22. Further, during the power saving mode, the power saving mode notification image 157 is displayed on the liquid crystal display means 60 during the D5 period, but during the power saving mode, the power saving mode notification image 157 is displayed even during the power saving mode during the D6 period. do not do.

  Also, during the D5 and D6 periods, the game mode changing operation by the left and right keys 31c and 31d of the cross operation means 31 is invalid as in the D2 and D3 periods. Accordingly, during the period D5 and D6, the game mode change method notification image 158 is not displayed as in the periods D2 and D3.

  On the other hand, the volume adjustment operation by the volume operation unit 32, the light amount adjustment operation by the light amount operation unit 33, and the menu screen display operation by the effect button 30 are effective in all the periods D2, D3, D5, and D6. The adjustable notification image 153a, the light amount adjustable notification image 154a, and the menu screen operable notification image 155 are not displayed during the period D2 and D3 in which the company logo image 172 and the alert image 173 regarding the inset are displayed, and other D5 , D6 is displayed. Note that the processing when the volume operation means 32, the light amount operation means 33, and the effect button 30 are operated during the D5 and D6 periods is the same as during the B and C periods.

  In the present embodiment, as in the first embodiment, the timing is measured by the first timer used for determining the start time of the D period and the second timer used for determining the end time of the A period (start time of the B period). However, unlike the first embodiment, the first timer is not initialized even if the ON edge of the touch sensor 28d is detected. Therefore, in this embodiment, the D period (customer waiting demonstration effect) starts when a predetermined time (180 s in this case) elapses from the start of the A period (customer waiting effect), and is not delayed. On the other hand, when the ON edge of the touch sensor 28d is detected during the D5 period, the D5 period ends at that time, and the process proceeds to the D6 period.

  FIG. 40A shows an example in which the ON edge of the touch sensor 28d is not detected after the start of the customer waiting state (period A). In this case, after the start of the A period, the process shifts to the B period at 30 s, fades out BGM and shifts to the C period, and then shifts to the D period when 180 s has elapsed. If it shifts to D period, it will transfer to D5 period which performs a movable body demonstration effect through D2 period which displays company logo image 172, and D3 period which displays warning image 173 about the sinking. In this way, by configuring the company logo image 172 and the alert image 173 regarding the inset before displaying the movable body demonstration effect, for example, the movable bodies 61a to 64a during the return-to-origin operation have the company logo image 172 inset. It is possible to prevent the images from passing through the front side of the alert image 173 and hindering the visual recognition of those images. During the period D, for example, D2 → D3 → D5 → D2 →.

  FIG. 40B shows an example when the ON edge of the touch sensor 28d is detected during the period D5. When the ON edge of the touch sensor 28d is detected during the D5 period, the D5 period ends at that time, and the process proceeds to the D6 period. That is, the movable bodies 61a to 64a that were operating in the demo pattern return to the origin position, the movable body demo image is switched to the dedicated demo image on the liquid crystal display means 60, and the decorating means 36 emits light in the dedicated demo light emission mode. Then, the output of the dedicated demo BGM is started. When the dedicated demonstration effect in the period D6 ends, the period A shifts to the period A, the period B shifts to the period C, and then shifts to the period D again after 180 seconds.

  FIG. 40C shows an example in which the ON state of the touch sensor 28d continues for a long time before the start of the customer waiting state. In this case, the customer waiting state (that is, period A) starts when the touch sensor 28d remains on for a predetermined time (for example, 60 seconds) after receiving the customer waiting demonstration command, but the touch sensor 28d is turned on including the period D5. Since no edge is detected, as in the case of FIG. 40A, there is no transition to the D6 period.

  FIG. 40D shows an example in which the touch sensor 28d is turned on during the period C and the ON state continues for a long time. In this embodiment, even if the ON edge of the touch sensor 28d is detected, the first timer is not initialized, so the D period starts 180 seconds after the start of the customer waiting state. Further, since the ON edge of the touch sensor 28d is not detected during the D5 period, the D6 period is not shifted as in the case of FIGS. 40 (a) and (c).

  FIG. 41 illustrates the fourth embodiment of the present invention. A part of the first embodiment is modified to initialize the first timer when there is a menu operation by the player while waiting for a customer. An example configured as described above is shown. FIG. 41 corresponds to FIG. 29 of the first embodiment, and the shaded portion is a changed portion from FIG. In the following description, the changes from the first embodiment will be mainly described.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 41, when the player performs a display operation of the menu screen 156 during the customer waiting state, that is, the effect button 30 is pressed, and the pressing operation is detected by the operation detection means (second detection Means) When 30a is detected, the first timer is initialized if the player touches the firing handle 28 if it is during the period A to C, and the first timer if it is during the period D. Is started to start timing, and the period D is ended and the period C is shifted to. Thus, for example, when the player performs a display operation of the menu screen 156 during the D3 period, the display of the alert image 173 regarding the inset being displayed is terminated, and the transition to the C period starts and the effect before waiting for the customer is started.

  Further, although omitted in FIG. 41, not only the display operation of the menu screen 156 but also the initialization of the first timer or the like may be performed when the menu operation is performed while the menu screen 156 is being displayed. In the present embodiment, the first timer may not be initialized when the player touches the firing handle 28.

  In the present embodiment, the menu waiting period is a period during which the menu can be operated, so that the menu operation during the game is invalid. Accordingly, for example, the first alert image 168a related to the inversion displayed during the jackpot end interval is not interrupted by the menu operation by the player.

  FIG. 42 exemplifies the fifth embodiment of the present invention. The first embodiment is partially changed, and the contents of the image display effect during the jackpot end interval are made different according to the gaming state thereafter. An example is shown.

  In the example of FIG. 42, when the probability variation jackpot occurs when not in the probability variation state (when the probability variation state is entered), when the probability variation jackpot occurs during the probability variation state (when the probability variation state continues), and the short and large jackpot occurs. The content of the image display effect on the liquid crystal display means 60 during the jackpot end interval differs depending on the case (when entering the short time state). In the first embodiment, the probability variation state occurs after the completion of all jackpot games (FIG. 11). In this embodiment, either the probability variation state or the short-time state occurs after the jackpot game ends. It shall be.

  As shown in FIG. 42 (a), during the jackpot end interval at the time of entering the probability change state (first time), as in the first embodiment (FIG. 28), an end interval effect that displays “OO mode entry”, etc. The alert display, the company logo display, and the normal symbol display are sequentially executed. In the alert display, the first alert image 168a relating to the intrusion to the game and the second alert image 168b relating to forgetting to remove the card are concurrently performed. It is supposed to be displayed.

  On the other hand, during the jackpot end interval when the probability variation state continues (after the second), as shown in FIG. 42 (b), an end interval effect such as “continue OO mode” and normal symbol display are sequentially executed. Warning display and company logo display are not executed. During the jackpot end interval when entering the short time state, as shown in FIG. 42 (c), an end interval effect such as “△△ mode entry time reduction 100 times”, etc., and normal symbol display are sequentially executed to display a warning. The company logo display is not implemented.

  As described above, the first warning image 168a related to the infiltration into the game and the second warning image 168b related to the forgetting to remove the card are displayed after the jackpot game at the time of entering the probability change state (first time), but when the probability change state is continued and You may make it not display after the big hit game at the time of a short time state rush.

  FIG. 43 exemplifies the sixth embodiment of the present invention. The first to fifth embodiments are partly changed, and the warning display for embedding and the warning display for forgetting to remove a card are executed at different times. An example is shown.

  In the example of FIG. 43, during the jackpot end interval, the end interval effect, the alert display, the company logo display, and the normal symbol display are sequentially executed. In the alert display, first, the first alert image 168a relating to the intrusion into the game. Is displayed for a predetermined time (2 s), and then a second alert image 168b regarding forgetting to remove the card is displayed for a predetermined time (2 s).

  Thus, during the jackpot end interval, when displaying the first alert image 168a relating to the ingestion into the game and the second alert image 168b relating to forgetting the card, they are shifted in time, that is, in different periods. You may make it display. It should be noted that the display order of both the alert images 168a and 168b is arbitrary, and the display periods of the alert images 168a and 168b do not have to be continuous.

  FIG. 44 illustrates the seventh embodiment of the present invention, with some modifications to the first to sixth embodiments, so that a warning display regarding indentation and forgetting to take a card is executed during the inter-round interval. An example is shown.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 44, a first warning image 168a relating to the intrusion to the game and a second warning image 168b relating to forgetting to remove the card are alternately displayed at each interval between rounds during the jackpot game. It is supposed to be. In the example of FIG. 44, neither the first alert image 168a relating to the game sinking nor the second alert image 168b relating to forgetting to take the card are displayed during the jackpot end interval, but during the jackpot end interval. As in the first, fifth, and sixth embodiments, even during the jackpot ending interval, the first warning image 168a related to the game and the second warning image 168b related to forgetting to take the card are displayed. Good.

  FIG. 45 exemplifies the eighth embodiment of the present invention, and the first to seventh embodiments are partially changed so that a warning display regarding indentation and forgetting to remove a card is executed during an end interval effect. An example is shown.

  In the present embodiment, during the jackpot end interval, an end interval effect, such as “entering OO mode”, a company logo display, and a normal symbol display are sequentially executed, and the alert display is at least part of the end interval effect. For example, it is executed during a predetermined time (for example, 4 s) before the end.

  As shown in FIG. 45, the first alert image 168a relating to engraving and the second alert image 168b relating to forgetting to remove the card are superimposed on the upper side of the liquid crystal display means 60, for example, in front of the end interval effect image. It is supposed to be displayed. It is desirable to set both the alerting images 168a and 168b to a predetermined transmittance (for example, 50%) so that the rear end interval effect image can be visually recognized.

  In this case as well, the first warning image 168a related to the infiltration into the game and the second warning image 168b related to forgetting to take the card may be displayed at different times.

  FIG. 46 exemplifies the ninth embodiment of the present invention, changes the movable body return processing (FIG. 34) of the first embodiment, and waits for a customer after 180 s have elapsed since the start of the customer wait state. An example is shown in which the push-in operation is executed on the condition that it is at the end (S42: Yes). This embodiment is different from the first embodiment only in S42 of the movable body return process. As shown in FIG. 46, in this embodiment, the movable body operates during the customer waiting state only during the customer waiting demonstration effect (first customer waiting effect) after 180 s has elapsed since the start of the customer waiting state. Therefore, by configuring the movable body returning process as shown in FIG. 46, it is possible to reduce useless pushing operation as compared with the first embodiment.

  Thus, the customer waiting state (non-game state) includes the first non-game period in which the operation by the movable bodies 61a to 64a is performed and the second non-game period in which the operation by the movable bodies 61a to 64a is not performed. The push-in operation may be executable when the non-gaming state ends during the first non-game period.

  As mentioned above, although embodiment of this invention was explained in full detail, this invention is not limited to these embodiment, A various change is possible in the range which does not deviate from the meaning of this invention. For example, in the embodiment, the first timer is initialized (reset) when there is a touch operation or menu operation on the firing handle 28. However, other player operations such as volume adjustment operation, light amount adjustment, and the like are performed. The first timer may be initialized when there is an operation or the like.

  In the embodiment, when the time of the second timer reaches 30 s, the display of the volume and light quantity adjustable notification images 153a and 154a and the menu screen operable notification image 155 is started and the BGM fade-out is started. The display start timing of the volume / light quantity adjustable notification images 153a, 154a and the like may be different from the start timing of the BGM fade-out. For example, the BGM is provided with a plurality of fade-out start points where the fade-out should be started, and the display of the volume and light quantity adjustable notification images 153a, 154a, etc. is started when the time of the second timer reaches 30s, and the BGM fade-out is the second. It may be started when the timer reaches 30 s and the BGM reaches the fade-out start location. Of course, a second timer for determining the display start timing of the sound volume and light quantity adjustable notification images 153a, 154a and the like and a third timer for determining the start timing of BGM fade-out are provided, and the second timer counts time. When the predetermined time (for example, 30 s) is reached, display of the volume and light quantity adjustable notification images 153a, 154a, etc. is started, and when the time of the third timer reaches the predetermined time (for example, 35 s), BGM fade-out is started. May be.

  In this way, not only the first timer and the second timer but also more timers may be provided. In this case, for example, an individual timer may be used for a device that has executed a predetermined process by using the second timer, such as BGM fade-out or volume / light quantity adjustable display.

  In the fifth embodiment (FIG. 42), a first alert image 168a relating to the intrusion to the game and a second alert image 168b relating to forgetting the card are displayed after the end of the jackpot game at the time of entering the probability change state (first time). However, the example of not displaying after the jackpot game at the time of the probability change state continuation and at the time of the short-time state entry, but the first attention image 168a regarding the indentation at the time of the probability change state continuation, at the time of the short-time state entry, You may display the 2nd alerting image 168b regarding card forgetting. Also, in this case, the display mode (display size, display time) of the first alert image 168a regarding the intrusion at the time of entering the probability change state, continuing at the probability change state, and entering the short-time state, and the second alert image 168b regarding forgetting to remove the card. May be different. And you may comprise so that an optimal thing may be selected and displayed from the some display mode at the time of a probability change state rush, the time of a probability change state continuation, and a time-short state rush.

  In addition, the display size, the length of the display time, and the like may be different between the first alert image 168a related to indentation and the second alert image 168b related to forgetting to remove a card.

  In addition, the execution timing of the alerting display regarding intrusion and forgetting to remove the card is not limited to that shown in the embodiment. For example, after the time-short state is over, the alerting display regarding the inversion may be executed at the timing of returning to the normal gaming state. In the case of a so-called ST machine, the inversion is performed at the timing of returning to the normal gaming state after the end of ST. You may make it perform the alerting display regarding.

  In the third embodiment, the first timer is not initialized even when a touch operation on the firing handle 28 is detected. However, as in the first and fourth embodiments, the period A to C is set. If there is a touch operation or menu operation on the firing handle 28, the first timer is initialized. For example, if there is a touch operation or menu operation on the firing handle 28 during D2, D3, etc. You may comprise so that it may transfer to C period while initializing a 1st timer and starting time-measurement.

  In the embodiment, it is configured to shift to the D3 period in which the alert image 173 related to the concealment is displayed after the D2 period in which the company logo image 172 is displayed, but may be shifted to the D2 period after the D3 period.

  In the embodiment, when the touch operation on the firing handle 28 is detected during the period D (during the customer waiting demonstration), the period C is shifted to, but for example, the period A is shifted to the period A. May be.

  When a touch operation on the firing handle 28 or the like is detected during the D3 period, when the display time of the alert image 173 related to the inset reaches a predetermined time (for example, 2 s), or when the D3 period ends, the C period or the like You may comprise so that it may transfer.

  For the alert image relating to embedding and the alert image relating to forgetting to take a card, any design such as arranging various illustrations in addition to character information for alerting can be adopted.

  In the embodiment, the volume and light quantity adjustable notification images 153a and 154a do not include information on the volume and light quantity adjustable setting information. For example, the volume and light quantity adjustable notification images 153a and 154a include volume and light quantity setting images 153b and 153b. By combining at least a part of 154b, the setting state of the sound volume and light amount at that time may be known by looking at the notification images 153a and 154a that can adjust the sound volume and light amount. In the embodiment, the sound volume and light amount setting images 153b and 154b do not include information on the sound volume and light amount adjustment operation method. For example, the sound volume and light amount setting images 153b and 154b include sound volume and light amount adjustable notification images 153a and 153b. By combining at least a part of 154a, the volume / light quantity setting image 153b, 154b may be viewed so that the volume / light quantity adjustment operation method can be understood.

  In the embodiment, the first timer and the second timer are provided. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the time may be measured using only the first timer. In this case, it is desirable that the process executed when the second timer counts for a predetermined time be executed with the first timing counted by the first timer as a trigger. In addition, regarding the process of resetting the first timer, it may be used separately for the case where the first timer is not reset and the case where the reset is performed.

  It is decided to execute the alert display regarding the incense mainly during the jackpot end interval after the end of the jackpot game or during the non-game period. However, the timing for executing the alert display is not limited to this, for example, a notice during a symbol change You may make it use the display content of the alerting regarding the embarrassment as an effect or a part of a predetermined effect. In addition, when executing a warning display regarding sinking during symbol fluctuation, it may be displayed at a position where it may overlap with other display objects, or it may overlap with other display objects (which is the upper layer) It may be displayed). Further, even if the symbol is changing, it may be displayed so as not to overlap with other display objects as necessary.

  You may make it set arbitrarily the display time of the alerting display regarding the sinking. For example, the display time of the alerting display regarding the inversion may be made different depending on whether it is executed during the jackpot end interval or during the non-game period. Moreover, the presence / absence / pattern of the light effect and the presence / pattern of the sound effect which are executed during the alerting display regarding the sinking may be made different.

  When the menu screen display operation is executed during the customer waiting state, the menu screen is displayed. However, the time measurement of the first timer may be executed even during the menu screen display. . Specifically, when the menu screen display operation is executed during the customer waiting state, the time measurement of the first timer is reset and 180s is set again. Timekeeping is started at substantially the same time as the menu screen display, and the timekeeping is continuously executed while the menu screen is displayed. If an operation related to the menu (an operation for moving the cursor by the cross operation means 31 or an operation for determining some selection item by the effect button 30) is performed by the player while the menu screen is displayed, it is again performed. Reset the first timer. If no operation related to the menu screen is executed, the display of the menu screen is terminated at the timing when the first timer reaches 0 s, and the demonstration effect is started. By configuring in this way, it is possible to prevent the menu screen from being kept displayed when it is not operated. Although it is desirable to use the first timer as described above, the present invention is not limited to this, and another timer may be used. For example, a menu display timer for measuring the display time of the menu screen may be provided separately.

  Moreover, you may comprise so that pushing operation may be performed on the condition that it is the fluctuation | variation start in a customer waiting demonstration effect.

  In the embodiment, the movable body return processing shown in FIGS. 34 and 42 is configured to be executed at the start of the fluctuation of the first and second special symbols, but the movable body return processing is also performed when the player touches the launch handle 28. May be executed.

  The pushing operation may be executed after the origin return process of the movable body is executed.

  The movable bodies to be subjected to the push-in operation in the movable body return process may be all movable bodies, or may be only the movable bodies that are operated during the customer waiting state (non-game state).

  The movable body return process may also be executed when a menu operation is performed by the player. In this case, the waiting state for the customer does not end, but it is predicted that an operation on the display screen by the player is executed.

  In the embodiment, the movable body is operated during the customer waiting state (non-game state). However, the timing and operation period for starting the operation of the movable body are not particularly limited as long as it is in the customer waiting state (non-game state). Can be set arbitrarily. However, if the movement of the movable body is started almost simultaneously with the start of the customer waiting state (non-game state), the movable body operates each time the symbol variation is interrupted, thereby causing the player to slump (the previous symbol). Since it becomes easy to feel the non-fluctuating period from the fluctuation to the next symbol fluctuation), it is desirable to operate the movable body after a predetermined time has elapsed after the start of the customer waiting state (non-gaming state).

  When the BGM fades out after a predetermined time from the start of the customer waiting state (non-game state) as in the embodiment, the operation of the movable body starts at the end of the BGM fade-out or at a later timing. You may make it make it. Further, as described in the embodiment, the operation of the movable body may be started at the timing when the pre-customer waiting effect (screen displaying the stop symbol) ends and the customer waiting demo effect (demo movie screen) starts. .

  When displaying spec information, title information, copyright information, game information, etc. as information about gaming machines while waiting for customers (non-gaming state), the period during which the information is displayed It is desirable not to start the operation but to start the operation of the movable body during other periods. In addition, it is desirable not to display the information regarding the gaming machine as described above during the operation of the movable body once started.

  In addition, when the movable body is moved from the origin position to a predetermined position, the area where the movable body and the liquid crystal display overlap (over) changes from the front view of the gaming machine or the player's eyes. For this reason, it is desirable to display information on the gaming machine as described above in a display area that does not overlap (do not cover) the movable body even when the movable body is located at the origin position or the predetermined position.

  In addition, for example, the number part 80a of the effect design 80, the hold display images X1 to Y1, the left-handed guiding image 136a, the right-handed guiding image 136b, the error notification image 137, the volume setting image 138b, and the light amount setting image which are specific images. Also for 139b and the like, it is desirable to display in a display area that does not overlap (do not cover) the movable body when the movable body is located at either the origin position or the predetermined position.

  When the movable body is operated during the customer waiting state (non-game state), an effect by a lamp or sound may be executed in accordance with the operation of the movable body. In addition, during the execution of these lamps and voice effects, if the waiting state end condition is satisfied when the first and second special symbols start to change or the player touches the launch handle 28, these lamps It is desirable to interrupt the production by voice. In addition, during the operation of the movable body, a lamp or sound effect may be continuously performed, or a lamp or sound effect may be performed only at the start or end of the operation.

  In the embodiment, the movable body to be operated in the customer waiting state (non-game state) is made different depending on the game mode selected by the player. However, the same movable body may be operated regardless of the game mode. . In that case, the same operation may be performed, or different operations may be performed. In addition, the effects of lamps and voices may be varied according to the operation of the movable body, or the same may be used.

  When the movable body is operated during the customer waiting state (non-gaming state) and the customer waiting state end condition is satisfied due to the start of fluctuation of the first and second special symbols, it is movable at substantially the same timing as the start of the fluctuation. The movable body effect that moves the body may not be executed.

  The operation of the movable body in the customer waiting state (non-game state) is not limited to the operation from the origin position to the predetermined position, but may be an operation of slightly moving the ratchet at the origin position. It may be an operation that repeatedly reciprocates between positions.

  Further, when the movable body is located at a predetermined position at the timing when the customer waiting demonstration effect (demo movie screen) ends, the movable body may be operated from the predetermined position toward the origin position. In other words, the movable body is returned to the original position in preparation for the completion of the customer waiting demonstration effect (demo movie screen) and the execution of the customer waiting effect (screen displaying the stop symbol) again. Also good.

  When the player is operating the menu screen, the menu screen may be terminated if a non-operation time on the menu screen has elapsed for a predetermined time (eg, 180 seconds). When an operation is performed by the player, the menu screen may not be terminated by clearing a predetermined time (for example, 180 seconds). At this time, a timer for measuring a predetermined time may be provided in the sub-control unit. At this time, the display screen after the end of the menu screen may be an effect before waiting for a customer (a screen displaying a stop symbol) or a demonstration effect waiting for a customer (demo movie screen). And when displaying a customer waiting demonstration effect (demo movie screen), you may make it operate a movable body according to this.

  When the movable body is operated during the customer waiting state (non-game state) and the player touches the launch handle 28, an effect linked to the movable body may be executed. For example, the operation of the movable body may be changed at that time, the operation of the movable body may be stopped, or a specific effect using a lamp or sound may be executed. In addition, the effect linked to the movable body is not limited to the synchronized effect mode, and any effect mode may be used as long as the effect is executed only when the player touches the launch handle 28 during the operation of the movable body. There may be. Further, not only during the operation of the movable body, but also when the player touches the firing handle 28 in a state where the movable body has moved to a predetermined position, such an effect may be executed.

  For the pushing operation, the number of pushing steps may be different depending on the movable body, or the same number of steps may be used.

  When the movable body is operated during the customer waiting state (non-game state) and the customer waiting state end condition is satisfied by the start of fluctuation of the first and second special symbols, the movable body returning operation (including pushing operation) is It may be performed during the symbol variation, or the symbol variation may be started after the movable body returning operation (including the push-in operation) is completed.

  When the movable body is operated during the customer waiting state (non-game state) and the player touches the launching handle 28, when performing effects related to the handle touch by a lamp, sound, or liquid crystal display, the movable body return operation is performed. (Including the push-in operation) may be performed during the production, or the production may be started after the movable body return operation (including the push-in operation) is completed.

  In the embodiment, three types of information such as spec information, jackpot game state, and jackpot game type are configured to be transmitted with one jackpot state designation command. However, such information is configured to be transmitted with individual commands. May be.

  In the embodiment, whether or not the promotion effect of the expected number of balls to be performed is set for each type of jackpot game, but whether or not to perform the promotion effect may be determined by lottery or the like.

  The values of the total number of acquired balls, the number of acquired balls, and the number of scheduled balls to be acquired may be displayed only for a predetermined period during the big hit game, and may not be displayed otherwise.

  Each time the total number of acquired balls reaches a predetermined value, a notification effect according to that value may be executed. For example, when the total number of balls reached 2500, “I'm still going”, when I reached 5000, “I can go more”, when I reached 7500, “I thought you could do it “When I reach 10,000, you may make a display such as“ I am proud of you ”. Further, the content of the notification effect may be changed according to the selected character or the like. For example, the dialogue when the total number of acquired balls reaches 2500 is “I will go still” when the first character is selected, and “I will go still” when the second character is selected. It is good also as.

  In the embodiment, it is assumed that probability changes (specifications of so-called ST and falling lottery) occur in all jackpots, but the occurrence / non-occurrence of special gaming states and the types of special gaming states may be different depending on the jackpot type.

  The number of acquired balls, the number of planned balls to be acquired, and the total number of acquired balls are displayed during the jackpot, but the total number of acquired balls is also displayed during the jackpot end interval after the jackpot ends and during the probability change state thereafter. You may make it keep. Unlike the big hit, in the probable change state, no winning prize is generated, so the first acquired ball number command or the second acquired ball number command is not transmitted, but the third acquired ball number command There is a possibility of being sent. Therefore, when the third acquired ball number command is received during the probability variation game, the total acquired ball number may be increased or may not be increased. In addition, as described above, the first acquired ball number command and the second acquired ball number command are not transmitted during the probability change state, but when these commands are received for some reason such as noise or goto action. Even so, the display of the total number of acquired balls may not be increased. Further, the error notification may be executed without changing the display of the total number of acquired balls.

  When winning a prize other than the big winning means, over winning, or big winning means during the big hit, we decided to update the display by adding to the number of acquired balls and the expected number of balls. You may make it change the mode at the time of updating a display with an acquired number-of-balls command. Moreover, you may make it change the aspect at the time of updating a display with the number of acquired balls, and the number of planned acquisition balls. For example, when the number of acquired balls is updated, the number may be rolled up at the time of update, and when the planned number of acquired balls is updated, the number is updated without being rolled up. It may be. In addition, if there is a winning in the big winning means, the number of acquired balls is rolled up and updated, and if there is an over winning, the number of acquired balls and the number of scheduled balls to be acquired are either simultaneously or If the player rolls up and updates in order, and there is a prize other than the big winning means, the number of acquired balls and the number of scheduled balls to be acquired may be updated at the same time or without any roll up in order. In addition, if there is a winning other than over-winning or big winning means, it is necessary to update the total number of balls acquired. However, when the total number of acquired balls is updated, which is a more beneficial state for the player, it is acquired. It is good also as an aspect of update different from the time of updating the display of only the number of balls.

  When setting spec information of this pachinko machine with spec information, display such as “This machine is light spec” or “This machine is middle spec” on the LCD based on the set information. It may be. Further, it is desirable that these displays are not displayed while the symbols are changing, but are displayed while the symbols are not changing, such as during a customer waiting state. Thereby, it becomes possible for the player to grasp the spec information of the machine before the game.

  When the jackpot ends, the acquired number of balls and the planned number of acquired balls may not be cleared. If there is a big hit fluctuation in the hold within 4 rotations after the big hit, you may be able to express the appearance as if the big hit seemed to be continuous. Instead of clearing the planned number of balls, the next jackpot number to be acquired may be added and displayed. In addition, during the next jackpot, the number of acquired balls may be added and displayed for each winning prize.

  Even when the retreat is finished, the total number of acquired balls may not be cleared. In the embodiment, all jackpots are assumed to be probable odds, but when there is a probable / non-probable jackpot, after winning the non-probable jackpot, for example, a short game of 100 rotations is entered. If the winning combination is won again during this period, the previous total number of acquired balls may be displayed in a form that takes over.

  The number of acquired balls, the planned number of acquired balls, and the total number of acquired balls may be displayed even during the jackpot round interval. When a game ball is won at a predetermined winning opening during the interval between rounds, an increase in the number of balls may be displayed even during the interval between rounds.

  Further, during the round interval, the number of acquired balls, the planned number of acquired balls, and the total number of acquired balls may not be displayed. In this case, when the game balls are won during the round interval, the increase in the number of balls may not be displayed. Then, when the next round game starts, the number of balls may be displayed in a form reflecting the increase result. Further, the display is not performed in all the intervals between rounds, and the display may not be performed only in a specific interval between rounds.

  The number of acquired balls, the planned number of acquired balls, and the total number of acquired balls may be displayed during the promotion effect during the big hit. At the time of promotion effect, since the number of planned acquisition balls increases, it is desirable to increase the number of planned acquisition balls displayed. In addition, when the promotion effect is performed during the round game, the winning ball number and the total acquired ball number may be displayed because the game ball is expected to win the big winning means even during the promotion effect. desirable. By configuring in this way, it is possible to appropriately display the increased number of acquired balls and the total number of acquired balls even at the time of winning a game ball to the big winning means during the promotion effect. .

  Further, the number of acquired balls, the planned number of acquired balls, and the total number of acquired balls may not be displayed during the promotion effect that is a big hit. At the promotion stage, an advantageous stage for the player that the expected number of balls will increase will be executed. Therefore, in order to concentrate on the content of the stage, the promotion will include the number of acquired balls, the number of scheduled balls to be acquired, and the total number of acquired balls. You may make it stop displaying temporarily about display things other than production. Also, if there is a game ball winning in the big winning means at this time, the number of balls increased when resuming the display of the number of acquired balls, the planned number of acquired balls, and the total number of acquired balls after the promotion effect ends A display reflecting the above may be performed. Further, the promotion effect may be executed by using the time of the interval between rounds where the winning of the game ball to the big winning means is not expected.

  The number of acquired balls, the planned number of acquired balls, and the total number of acquired balls may be displayed during the pre-hit start interval. Further, the result display of the count-up effect during the symbol variation may be displayed during the pre-hit start interval. Further, a count-up effect may be performed during the big hit start interval, or a promotion effect may be performed.

  When displaying the total number of acquired balls during the probable state, the character selected during the jackpot end interval (the embodiment is a character, but is not limited to this, and the game effect mode in the promiscuous state after the jackpot is selected) The display form of the total number of acquired balls may be varied depending on the type. Further, the total number of acquired balls may be displayed for one character, and the total number of acquired balls may not be displayed for the other character.

  With regard to the display of the total number of winning balls, for players such as “TOTAL OO acquisition”, “Number of winning big hits × 5”, “Winning winning big hit × 2, △△ big hit per × 3” Any display mode may be used as long as the total number of acquired balls is recalled. During a specific jackpot, the acquired number of balls, the planned number of acquired balls, and the total number of acquired balls may not be displayed.

  The process of adding to the acquired number of balls is performed when the first acquired number-of-balls command is received when winning the big winning means. However, the timing for performing the addition display is not limited to the time of receiving the command. For example, after a predetermined number of first acquired ball number commands are received, addition display for a predetermined number of times may be executed. In addition, every time the first acquired ball number command is received, a display such as +00 is displayed, and after the first acquired ball number command is received a predetermined number of times, the display of +0.00 is added to the acquired ball number and displayed. You may make it make it. Further, the predetermined number of times when the first acquired number-of-balls command is received a predetermined number of times may be the same as the number of winnings that can be won in one round, and in this case, the predetermined number of first times at the end of one round. The number of acquired balls for the acquired number-of-balls command is added and displayed. Further, the predetermined number of times when the first acquired number-of-balls command is received a predetermined number of times may be the same as the number of winnings that can be won by one big hit. In this case, the number of acquired balls corresponding to a predetermined number of first acquired ball number commands is added and displayed at the end of the big hit round.

  Further, the above-described contents are not limited to the first acquired ball number command, but may be configured similarly when the second acquired ball number command or the third acquired ball number command is received. In addition, with respect to the second acquired ball number command and the third acquired ball number command, processing for adding not only to the acquired number of balls but also to the planned number of acquired balls is performed. A similar configuration may also be used.

  In order to increase the expected number of balls to be acquired, when the second acquired number of balls command is received or when the third acquired number of balls command is received, further promotion effect of the expected number of balls to be performed during a specific jackpot game May be executed, but the addition effect when the second acquired ball number command and the third acquired ball number command are received may be different from the addition effect by the promotion effect, or the same addition effect It is good. Also, since the number of balls added during the promotion effect is larger than the number of balls added when receiving the second acquisition ball number command and the third acquisition ball number command, the direction during the promotion effect is added. The production may be gorgeous and impactful.

  We decided to calculate the expected number of balls based on the round number designation command, the maximum count number designation command, and the grand prize winning ball number designation command. If any one of these commands is missing, it will be earned. The display of the planned number of balls may not be executed. In this case, as the display of the expected number of balls to be acquired, nothing may be displayed, or a display different from the normal time such as “???” may be displayed. In addition, if the round number designation command, maximum count number designation command, and big prize winning ball number designation command can be received without omission at a predetermined timing thereafter, the newly scheduled number of balls to be obtained is displayed. Alternatively, instead of “???” etc., the number of balls scheduled for acquisition may be displayed.

  In addition, when the number of balls scheduled to be acquired cannot be displayed due to the above-described problem, or when “???” is displayed instead of the original display, the second acquired ball number command or the third When the acquired number-of-balls command is received, the planned number of balls may be left undisplayed, or may be displayed without changing the display such as “???”. On the other hand, when the second acquired ball number command or the third acquired ball number command is received, “+000 shots” or the like is displayed as a display indicating that the planned number of acquired balls has increased. Alternatively, the display such as “??????” may be changed to “?????? +”, etc. In addition, if the round number designation command, the maximum count number designation command, and the big prize winning ball number designation command can be received without missing at a predetermined timing after that, the number of balls to be acquired and the original number It may be possible to display the number of balls scheduled to be acquired by adding the number of balls scheduled to be acquired, or when displaying “?????? +”, etc. Instead of displaying the number of originally scheduled balls to be acquired and displaying “number of scheduled balls to be acquired + 000 shots” or the like, the number of balls to be acquired may be displayed.

  In addition, when the promotion effect is executed when the number of balls scheduled to be acquired cannot be displayed, or when “???” is displayed instead of the original display, the promotion effect is displayed. You may choose not to display the number of balls scheduled to be acquired after promotion, or you may display “???” etc., like “?????? + 00” It may be displayed in any manner. If the round number designation command, the maximum count number designation command, and the big prize winning ball number designation command can be received without missing at a predetermined timing after that, the number of balls to be acquired after promotion will be displayed. Is desirable.

  Once the round number designation command, the maximum count number designation command, and the grand prize winning ball number designation command are successfully received, the round number designation command, the maximum count number designation command, and the big prize are received at a predetermined timing thereafter. Even if one of the commands for specifying the number of winning balls is missing, do not stop displaying the expected number of balls at that time or change the display to “???” etc. Is desirable. For this reason, once each command has been received normally, the number of balls scheduled for acquisition will not be unknown.

  In the count-up effect, when the player does not perform a continuous hitting operation or the like, a display mode in which the expected number of balls to be acquired is not known, such as “???” as a result display, may be used. Further, even when the repeated hitting operation or the like is not performed, the original expected number of balls may be displayed. In addition, if repeated hitting operations, etc. were performed, but the number of operations was less than the scheduled number of times, there is a possibility that it will not reach the original expected number of balls, but when the result is displayed, the original acquisition plan The number of balls may be displayed, or a result display “00” GET corresponding to the number of operations actually performed may be displayed. In that case, it is desirable to display the original number of balls to be acquired at a predetermined timing until the subsequent big hit is completed.

  If the round number designation command, the maximum count number designation command and the grand prize winning ball number designation command cannot be normally received at the start of variation, the count-up effect may not be executed. Even if it is executed, “+ ??” or the like may be displayed for each count, or the result display may not be performed.

  The jackpot related information designation command (predetermined information command) may be different from the jackpot status designation command (special game command). Any information may be used as long as it is necessary for calculating the ball.

  In a no-playing round, when the winning means is open one or more times for a very short time (eg, 1.8 seconds), the first acquired ball command, the second acquired ball command, and the third acquired When a ball number command or the like is received, it is desirable to increase the display of the number of acquired balls or the number of planned balls to be acquired, but it may not be increased. In addition, the number of acquired balls or the number of scheduled balls to be acquired may not be displayed in the round without playing. Acquired when receiving the 1st acquisition ball number command, 2nd acquisition ball number command, 3rd acquisition ball number command, etc. when the number of acquired balls or the number of planned acquisition balls is not displayed in the round without playing Although it is desirable to increase the number of balls and the number of balls scheduled for acquisition internally, they may not be increased. The increase internally means that the counter for managing the number of acquired balls or the number of scheduled balls to be acquired is increased. Then, when displaying the number of acquired balls, the number of scheduled balls to be acquired, and the total number of acquired balls at the subsequent timing, it is desirable to display in a state reflecting the result of winning in the round without payout.

  The round number designation command may be a command only for teaching the number of rounds of the jackpot game from the main control board to the sub control board, or the number of rounds of the jackpot game is designated and matched to the sub control board side accordingly. It may be a command for executing some production or display.

  The maximum count number designation command may be a command only for teaching the jackpot game count number from the main control board to the sub control board, or the jackpot game count number may be designated on the sub control board side. It may be a command for executing some effect or display combined.

  The big prize winning ball designation command may be a command only for teaching the number of winning balls for the jackpot game from the main control board to the sub-control board, or the number of winning balls for the jackpot game may be designated. It may be a command for causing the control board to execute some effect or display in accordance with it.

  The present invention is not limited to pachinko machines, and can be similarly implemented in various game machines such as an arrangement ball machine, a sparrow ball game machine, and a slot machine.

53 1st special symbol display means (symbol display means)
54 Second special symbol display means (symbol display means)
56 First special symbol starting means (symbol starting means)
57 Second special symbol starting means (symbol starting means)
134 Volume adjustment means (setting value change control means, setting value changeable display control means, setting value information display control means)
135 Light intensity adjustment means (setting value change control means, setting value changeable display control means, setting value information display control means)
142 Customer waiting control means (attention display control means)

Claims (3)

A symbol display means for variably displaying a symbol based on detection of a game ball by the symbol starter;
A set value change control means capable of changing a predetermined set value based on a player's operation during a non-game period that is started when a non-game condition including that the symbol variation display is not performed;
In a gaming machine comprising a set value changeable display control means capable of executing a set value changeable display indicating that the predetermined set value can be changed.
During the non-game period, it is provided with a warning display control means capable of executing a warning display related to the infiltration into the game,
While the warning display is being executed, the predetermined setting value changing operation is valid, but the setting value changeable display is not executed. A setting value information display control unit capable of executing setting value information display related to the predetermined setting value when the change operation is performed by a player;
2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein when the change operation is performed during execution of the alert display, the setting value information display is performed at a position that does not overlap the alert display. . The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the predetermined set value is a volume and / or a light amount.