JP2019136291A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine for creating a situation allowing a player to stop a game easily so as to prevent the long game.SOLUTION: A game machine includes: game control means 40 allowing a player to play a game by using a borrowed game medium (game ball); winning/losing determination means for executing winning/losing determination regarding whether satisfaction of a predetermined determination condition during a game results in a jackpot; jackpot game state shift means for shifting a game state to a jackpot game state advantageous to acquisition of a counter value of winning when winning/losing determination results in a jackpot; and performance display execution means 42 for executing performance display according to progress of a game. The performance display execution means 42 includes game subject setting means for setting a game subject attainable during a game, and can execute special performance display for allowing a player to associate completion of a game by reporting completion of a game subject and a turning point of a game when the game subject set by the game subject setting means is attained.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 16

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine that plays games using game media borrowed by a player.

  Conventionally, a pachinko machine that is a gaming machine fires a game ball, which is a game medium rented by a player, toward a game area of the game board, and wins a winning ball by winning the winning game ball at a prize opening . In addition, the pachinko machine determines whether or not it will be a “big hit” when a game ball enters the start opening. The mainstream is a shift to advantageous jackpot games. Also, the pachinko machine has a special symbol that fluctuates as a result of the determination of success / failure, and notifies the result of the determination of success / failure by displaying it in a definite manner.

By the way, in a pachinko machine, a player plays a game aiming at a big hit game. However, since the player concentrates on the game, there is a possibility that the game will be over for a long time by losing the timing of ending the game. In addition, when a game is played for a long time, there is a problem that the amount of money for borrowing a game medium becomes large.
Therefore, in the prior art, for example, in Patent Document 1, the amount of money used by the player for the game is monitored, and when the amount of money used reaches a predetermined value, it is not possible to warn or borrow more game media. It has been proposed to prevent waste.

JP 2000-176137 A

However, many players know the amount of money used, and it is difficult for a player who is concentrating on the game to stop the game with a warning of the amount. On the other hand, if the game media is forcibly stopped and the game cannot be played, there is a risk that the player may feel dislike. Thus, it was difficult to indicate when the game was stopped based on the amount of money used.
In addition, not only the amount of money used but also a lot of winning balls, there is a risk that the game will be stopped for a long time without stopping the game.
In view of the above circumstances, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that makes it easy for a player to stop a game in order to prevent a game for a long time.

  According to the first aspect of the present invention, game control means for controlling a game using a game medium borrowed by a player, and whether or not to determine whether or not the game is a big hit when a predetermined determination condition is satisfied during the game If the result of the determination is a jackpot, the jackpot gaming state transition means for shifting the gaming state to a jackpot gaming state that is advantageous for winning prizes, and an effect display is executed according to the progress of the game In the gaming machine provided with the effect display executing means, the effect display executing means comprises game task setting means for setting a game task that can be achieved when the player continues the game, and the game task In accordance with the achievement of the game task set by the setting means, a special effect display that notifies the completion of the game task and suggests a game milestone can be executed.

  The game task setting means relates to, for example, a game history as a game task, and it is desirable to set a task that is achieved when the player continues the game. For example, a predetermined number (for example, 100) of winnings in the general winning opening, a reach effect accompanying the determination of success / failure reaches a predetermined number (for example, 10 times), and a predetermined number of gaming balls (for example, 1000). It may be possible to reach Further, it is desirable that the game tasks are set by combining a plurality of types of tasks, and that all the tasks can be set within a predetermined time (for example, about 90 minutes). And it is desirable for the effect display executing means to execute the special effect display in response to the achievement of all the set plural types of game tasks.

It is desirable that the effect display executing means indicates the milestone of the game when all of the plurality of types of game tasks are achieved as the special effect display. And as the special effect display, an effect display reminiscent of ending the game and performing other than the game is desirable. For example, images such as karaoke scenery, homecoming scenery, meal scenery, family group, etc. are displayed to remind the end of the game.
In addition, in a gaming machine that performs an effect display in which a story is developed according to the progress of the game, an effect display in which the story being developed ends in a special effect display when a plurality of types of game tasks are all achieved. May be reminiscent of the end of the game.

  According to the present invention, the achievement of the game can be realized by showing the milestone of the game by the achievement of the game task. In addition, by reminding the end of the game in the special effect display, the player can realize when the game is stopped. Therefore, it is possible to give the player a sense of satisfaction with the game and prompt the player to finish the game.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to the first aspect of the present invention, the game machine includes a time measuring unit for measuring time, and the game task setting unit updates the game task every day according to the time measured by the time measuring unit. It is characterized by damaging.
The time counting means is configured to count time regardless of whether the gaming machine is turned on or off.

  According to the present invention, the game task setting means sets a game task on a daily basis, so that it is achieved as a game task within one day, and the task needs to be set, and it is necessary to set a simple game task. Accordingly, the possibility that the player can achieve the game task is improved, and the special effect display can be surely executed to indicate the time when the game is stopped.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to the first aspect, the gaming task setting means updates the gaming task when the gaming machine is turned off and then turned on again. To do.
The game task setting means preferably has a configuration in which the game task is updated as a power failure countermeasure if the power is not turned on for a predetermined time after the power is turned off.

  According to the present invention, generally, the gaming machine is turned off at the end of the previous day's business and turned on at the next day's business start, so the game task setting means sets the game task on a daily basis. The task to be achieved within one day is set, and it is necessary to set a simple game task. Accordingly, the possibility that the player can achieve the game task is improved, and the special effect display can be surely executed to indicate the time when the game is stopped.

  The invention according to claim 4 is a game control means for controlling a game using a game medium borrowed by a player, and whether or not to determine whether or not the game is a big hit by satisfying a predetermined determination condition during the game. If the result of the determination is a jackpot, the jackpot gaming state transition means for shifting the gaming state to a jackpot gaming state that is advantageous for winning prizes, and an effect display is executed according to the progress of the game An effect display executing means for measuring time and a time measuring means for measuring time, wherein the effect display executing means refers to the time measuring means when the predetermined game condition relating to the big hit of the success / failure determination is established, and / or The timing is determined, and the special jackpot effect display that suggests the milestone of the game can be executed by the effect display regarding the jackpot according to the result of the determination.

The time counting means is configured to count time regardless of whether the gaming machine is turned on or off.
The effect display execution means performs a special jackpot effect display as an effect display related to the big hit when the game condition is established, in the effect of symbol variation performed in accordance with the determination of success or failure, or in the big hit game effect performed in the big hit game state.
Further, it is desirable that the effect display execution means shows a game milestone related to the big hit game as the special big hit effect display. For example, it is desirable to produce effects at milestones such as when the jackpot reaming is completed after a predetermined number of times, or when the balloting game ends, or when a predetermined number of winning balls are acquired during the jackpot reaming. Furthermore, a special jackpot effect display according to the time and / or time when the game conditions are established is performed, and the special jackpot effect display is preferably an effect display reminiscent of ending the game and performing other than the game. For example, if it is a summer afternoon, it is desirable to display an effect or the like reminiscent of swimming in the sea to remind the end of the game.

  According to the present invention, after setting the game conditions to be a game milestone such as the end of the jackpot reunion, the game achievement is realized by showing the game milestones in the special jackpot effect display when the conditions are established Can be made. Further, by reminding the end of the game in the special jackpot effect display, it is possible for the player to realize when the game is stopped. Therefore, it is possible to give the player a sense of satisfaction with the game and prompt the player to finish the game.

  According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to the fourth aspect, after the jackpot gaming state is ended, the gaming machine is provided with advantageous state setting means for shifting the gaming state to a state advantageous for the next jackpot winning. The display execution means, as the gaming condition, when the number of consecutive occurrences of the big hit gaming state by the transition to the big hit gaming state again through the advantageous state after the end of the big hit gaming state reaches a predetermined number of consecutive occurrences And determining the time and / or time with reference to the time counting means, and in the big hit gaming state in which the advantageous state is not set after the big hit gaming state is ended, the special big hit according to the result of the determination. It is characterized in that the effect display can be executed.

  According to the present invention, the big hit gaming state can be played (continuous generation) by the advantageous state setting means. In addition, after a number of consecutive hits in the jackpot game state continues for a predetermined number of times, a special jackpot effect display is displayed in the jackpot game state in which the consecutive game breaks off, and a sense of achievement of the game can be realized by showing the milestones of the game it can. Further, by reminding the end of the game in the special jackpot effect display, it is possible for the player to realize when the game is stopped. Therefore, it is possible to give the player a sense of satisfaction with the game and prompt the player to finish the game.

  According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to the fourth aspect, after the jackpot gaming state is ended, the gaming machine is provided with an advantageous state setting means for shifting the gaming state to a state advantageous for the next jackpot winning. The display execution means, as the gaming condition, after the end of the jackpot gaming state, after transitioning to the jackpot gaming state again through the advantageous state, while the jackpot gaming state is continuously performed, When the number of acquisitions reaches a predetermined number, the time and / or time is determined with reference to the time counting means, and the advantageous state is not set after the end of the big hit gaming state. The special jackpot display can be executed according to the result of the determination.

  According to the present invention, the big hit gaming state can be played by the advantageous state setting means. After that, after the winning value in the jackpot game is reached, the special jackpot effect is displayed in the jackpot game where the jackpot game breaks, and the game is achieved by showing the milestones of the game. You can feel the feeling. Further, by reminding the end of the game in the special jackpot effect display, it is possible for the player to realize when the game is stopped. Therefore, it is possible to give the player a sense of satisfaction with the game and prompt the player to finish the game.

  According to a seventh aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to the fourth aspect, after the jackpot gaming state is ended, the gaming state is set to a state advantageous for the next jackpot winning, and the advantageous state setting means. Limiting means for ending the advantageous state when the number of symbol fluctuations associated with the determination of success or failure reaches a predetermined number of times, and the effect display executing means includes the advantageous state as the gaming condition. Is limited by the limiting means and / or is limited, the time counting means is referred to, and the special jackpot effect display is made according to the result of the determination at the time of the last symbol change in the advantageous state. Is possible to execute.

  According to the present invention, in a configuration in which a gaming state advantageous for winning a jackpot is limited according to the number of symbol fluctuations associated with the determination of success / failure, the end of the advantageous gaming state is a game milestone. Then, a special jackpot effect display is performed at the time of symbol variation in which an advantageous gaming state is restricted, and a sense of achievement of the game can be realized by showing a milestone in the game. Further, by reminding the end of the game in the special jackpot effect display, it is possible for the player to realize when the game is stopped. Therefore, it is possible to give the player a sense of satisfaction with the game and prompt the player to finish the game.

It is a front view of the gaming machine of the first embodiment to which the present invention is applied. It is a front view of the game board of the gaming machine. It is a rear view of the gaming machine. It is an electric block diagram of the gaming machine. It is a figure which shows the game specification of the said gaming machine. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the main routine performed with the main control apparatus of the said gaming machine. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the start winning confirmation process performed with the said main controller. It is a 1st flowchart which shows the control content of the special figure success / failure determination process performed with the said main controller. It is a 2nd flowchart which shows the control content of the said special figure determination processing. It is a 3rd flowchart which shows the control content of the said special figure determination processing. It is a 4th flowchart which shows the control content of the said special figure determination process. It is a 1st flowchart which shows the control content of the special game process performed with the said main controller. It is a 2nd flowchart which shows the control content of the said special game process. It is a 3rd flowchart which shows the control content of the said special game process. It is a 4th flowchart which shows the control content of the said special game process. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the special effect display execution process performed with the sub control apparatus of the said gaming machine. It is a figure which shows the 1st display mode relevant to the special effect display performed with the said gaming machine. It is a figure which shows the 2nd display mode relevant to the said special effect display. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the special jackpot effect display execution process A performed with the sub control apparatus of the game machine of 2nd Embodiment to which this invention is applied. It is a figure which shows the 1st display mode relevant to the special jackpot effect display performed with the said gaming machine. It is a figure which shows the 2nd display mode relevant to the said special jackpot effect display. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the special big hit effect display execution process B performed with the said sub control apparatus. It is a figure which shows the game specification of the game machine of 3rd Embodiment to which this invention is applied. It is a 5th flowchart which shows the control content of the special figure success / failure determination process performed with the main control apparatus of the said gaming machine. It is a 5th flowchart which shows the control content of the special game process performed with the said main controller. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the special jackpot effect display execution process C performed with the sub control apparatus of the said gaming machine. It is a figure which shows the 3rd display aspect relevant to the special jackpot effect display performed with the said gaming machine. It is a figure which shows the 4th display mode relevant to the said special jackpot effect display.

[First Embodiment]
A pachinko machine 1 (game machine) according to a first embodiment to which the present invention is applied will be described. As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko machine 1 has a structure in which each part of the configuration is held by an outer frame 10 that forms a vertically long fixed outer frame holding frame. The outer frame 10 is provided with a front frame (glass frame) 11 in which a plate glass 110 is fitted and an inner frame (not shown) that can be opened and closed through a hinge 101 provided at the upper and lower positions on the left side. The front frame 11 and the inner frame are closed and locked to the outer frame 10 by the cylinder lock 18 so that the key is inserted into the cylinder lock 18 and the key is operated clockwise to open the inner frame. The front frame 11 is opened by a counterclockwise operation.
A game board 2 (FIG. 2) held by the inner frame is provided behind the plate glass 110 of the front frame 11.

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

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

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

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

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

  In the position directly below the second special figure starting port 24, there is provided a big winning port 25 which is provided so as to be opened and closed by an opening / closing plate of a special electric accessory and is opened to a big hit game.

  A plurality (four) of general winning ports 27 are arranged at positions on the left side of the first special figure starting port 23 to the big winning port 25 at a diagonally lower left position of the center case 200. In addition, an out port 203 is provided at the bottom of the board surface immediately below the special winning port 25.

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

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

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

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

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

  The main controller 40 is electrically connected to the hall computer 500 of the amusement store via the back wiring relay terminal board 530 and the external connection terminal board 38. The main controller 40 also has a glass frame opening SW (switch) for detecting whether the front frame (glass frame) and the inner frame are closed via the back wiring relay terminal plate 530 and the game board relay terminal plate 531. 501, the detection signal of the inner frame opening SW502 is input. Further, the main controller 40 includes a first special figure start port SW503 for detecting a ball entering the first special figure start port 23, and a second special figure start port for detecting a ball entering the second special figure start port 24. SW504, the detection signal of the normal operation SW505 for detecting the entrance to the normal operation gate 22 is input. Furthermore, the main control device 40 receives detection signals such as a general winning opening SW506 for detecting a winning at a plurality of general winning openings 27, a count SW 507 for detecting a winning at a large winning opening 25, and the like.

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

Further, the main control device 40 is connected to a special prize opening solenoid 508 and a general electric utility solenoid 509 via a game board relay terminal board 531. The main control device 40 controls the special prize opening solenoid 508 to operate the opening / closing plate of the special electric accessory to open the special prize opening 25. In addition, the main control device 40 controls the electric utility solenoid 509 to operate the electric utility to open and close the second special figure starting port 24.
The output signal from the main controller 40 is also output to the test signal terminal, and a management signal such as symbol variation and special figure jackpot is sent to the hall computer 500 through the external connection terminal plate 38.
The main controller 40 corresponds to “game control means” described in the claims.

The main control device 40 and the payout control device 41 are capable of bidirectional communication.
The payout control device 41 receives a detection signal of a ball break SW 520 that detects that the ball tank is empty via the back wiring relay terminal plate 530 and the payout relay terminal plate 534. The payout control device 41 receives detection signals such as a payout SW 522 for detecting that a game ball has been paid out and a full SW 523 for detecting that the game ball storage tray is full. Further, the payout motor 521 is operated in accordance with a command sent from the main controller 40 to pay out the game ball. Also, the payout control device 41 is electrically connected to the CR unit CR via the CR unit terminal plate 535, and operates the payout motor 521 in accordance with the loan request signal from the CR unit CR to pay out the rental balls. . In this case, by operating the ball lending SW 171, a lending request operation signal is input to the CR unit CR via the settlement display device 173, and a lending request signal is transmitted from the CR unit CR to the payout control device 41. On the other hand, when the settlement SW 172 is operated, a settlement request operation signal is input to the CR unit CR via the settlement display device 173. In response to this, the CR unit CR controls the balance management of the prepaid card and the display of the balance. I do.

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

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

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

  The pachinko machine 1 configured in this way, when a game ball enters the normal operation gate 22, the normal display starts to change on the general display display device 29, and according to the mode of the general map stopped after a predetermined time. If the winning combination is made, the electric utility solenoid 509 is driven to enter the second special figure starting port 24. In the pachinko machine 1, the opening time of the power utility is normally 0.1 second (once), and 2.2 seconds (once) in the short time state (open extended state) advantageous to the player described later. ). Further, the second special figure starting port 24 has a configuration in which a game ball cannot be entered unless the electric utility is driven.

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

  Note that whether or not the first special figure and the second special figure are true or false is given priority regardless of the order of entering the first special figure start port 23 and the second special figure start port 24. carry out. Specifically, when there is a reserved memory of the first special figure, when the fluctuation of the second special figure stops and there is no reserved memory of the second special figure, the amount of the reserved memory of the first special figure Make a pass / fail decision.

  Since the variation display and the final display of the first special figure and the second special figure are only displayed small in the corners of the game area 20, the first design symbol display device 21 provided in the center of the game area 20 A pseudo effect display using a pseudo effect symbol corresponding to the special figure or the second special figure is performed. Then, the result of the determination of success / failure is notified to the player by a pseudo effect display. The pseudo effect display is executed under the control of the sub-integrated control device 42. For example, in the pseudo effect display, the three pseudo effect symbols are changed, and the three symbols are made a big hit when stopped at the same symbol. As the pseudo effect display, a reach effect in which two symbols stop at the same symbol is performed, and the player's expectation is enhanced by whether or not the remaining changing symbols stop at the same symbol.

  The pachinko machine 1 has a big hit game (special game) that can be expected to increase the number of prize balls if it is a big win (winning) according to the final display of the first special figure and the second special figure. Executed. In the big hit game, the special winning opening 25 is opened in a predetermined release mode, and a game ball can be inserted into the special winning opening 25. In the big hit game, for example, a round game in which the big winning opening 25 is opened in a predetermined release mode is performed 15 rounds.

  The pachinko machine 1 is configured as a stochastic machine. Specifically, games by the pachinko machine 1 are roughly classified into a game state in which the big prize opening 25 is closed and a big hit game state in which the big prize opening 25 is opened. Furthermore, the gaming state in which the special winning opening 25 is closed is roughly classified into a normal probability state (normal gaming state) and an advantage for the player as compared to the normal gaming state (high probability of being a big hit, easy to hit a big hit). High-probability gaming states (hereinafter also referred to as probability variation gaming states) exist.

  The first special figure and the second special figure have a probability variation symbol and a non-probability variation symbol. Probability game state is set so that it can be transferred after the big hit game with probability variation symbol is finished, and if either big game state or probabilistic game state is a big hit with probability variation symbol, probability change game state after big hit game end Migrate to Similarly, the normal game state is set so that it can be transferred after the big hit game with the non-stochastic variation symbol is finished, and if either of the normal game state or the probable variable game state is a big hit with the non-probability variation symbol, the big hit game is ended. Then, the normal game state is entered.

  Also, if the pachinko machine 1 is a big hit with a probability variation symbol, after the big hit game is finished, it shifts to a probability variation game state, the fluctuation time of the first special figure, the second special figure and the normal figure is shortened, and When the open extension function is activated, a short state (high probability short state) is given. In the short-time state, if the fluctuation time of the first special figure and the second special figure (the time from the start of the fluctuation until the result is displayed) is shortened, the number of times the fluctuation display is performed within a certain time increases. The number of hit / no-go judgments in the figure is increased.

In the short time state, the time of the normal map displayed on the general map display device 29 is reduced along with the reduction of the fluctuation time of the first and second special drawings. The fixed figure is displayed many times within the time. Accordingly, the number of times that the normal map is hit within a certain time increases, and the number of times the second special figure starting port 24 is opened increases accordingly. In addition, since the opening time of the second special figure starting port 24 (general power object) is set to be long (opening extension function), it becomes easy to win a large number of game balls. By making it easy for a large number of game balls to win in this way, the number of times of display of the second special figure is further increased, and the player's possession ball can be obtained by a prize ball obtained by winning the second special figure starting port 24. It becomes difficult to reduce, and an advantageous game can be performed.
In addition, when the pachinko machine 1 does not shift to the probable game state after the big hit game ends, a time-short state (low-probability time-short state) is given until the variation of the first special figure and the second special figure reaches a specified number of times. .

  The pachinko machine 1 uses the random number (numerical data) extracted due to the entry to the first special figure start opening 23 or the second special figure start opening 24 as the random number. A pre-reading determination is performed to confirm whether or not there is a possibility of a big hit before the determination of whether or not the determination is made.

  In addition, the pachinko machine 1 relates to a game history, and a plurality of types of game tasks that are achieved when the player continues the game are set. Then, the pachinko machine 1 performs a special effect display that informs the completion of the game task and suggests the milestone of the game in the effect symbol display device 21 when all of the plurality of types of game tasks are achieved. By showing the milestones, the player is reminded to finish the game.

  FIG. 5 shows the game specifications of the pachinko machine 1. The pachinko machine 1 has a high probability that the winning probability that a big hit game will occur is, for example, the low probability gaming state (ordinary gaming state) is “1/300” regardless of the first special figure and the second special figure. The game state (probability game state) is set to “1/30”.

Regardless of the first special figure or the second special figure, the probability variation entry rate for shifting to the probability variation gaming state after the end of the big hit game is set to “65%”. The probable gaming state continues until the next big hit occurs. In effect, the probability variation gaming state is continued until the maximum number of symbol fluctuations associated with the determination of whether or not the first special figure and the second special figure are correct reaches 10,000. Note that the short time state (high probability short time state) given in accordance with the probability variation gaming state is continued in synchronization with the probability variation gaming state and ends.
After the big hit game is completed, the short time state (low probability short time state) given when there is no transition to the probabilistic gaming state is continued until the number of fluctuations of the first special figure and the second special figure reaches 100 times. The probability variation number for which the short-time state is continued is set to “100 times”.
Next, the prize ball will be described. The number of award balls in the first special figure starting port 23 is set to “3” per ball. The prize ball of the second special figure starting port 24 is set to “1” for each incoming ball. The number of winning balls for other winning ports (for example, the general winning port 27) is set to “10” for each winning ball. The number of prize balls in the big prize opening 25 is set to “15” for each entered ball.
The prescribed number of winnings in the big winning opening 25 in the big hit game is set to “10”.

The normal winning probability is set to “1/5” in the normal gaming state and “4/5” in the short time state.
The opening time of the ordinary electric accessory is set to “0.1 second × 1 time” in the normal gaming state, and is set to “2.2 seconds × 1 time” in the short time state.

Hereinafter, details of the operation of the pachinko machine 1 will be described based on program processing executed by the main control device 40, the sub integrated control device 42, and the like.
FIG. 6 shows a flowchart of a “main routine” executed by the main controller 40. The “main routine” executed by the main controller 40 corresponds to “game control means” recited in the claims. The “main routine” is composed of the main processing (S100 to S110, S115) and the remaining processing (S111). The main routine is started based on an interrupt signal having a period of 2 ms or 4 ms, and first determines whether it is a normal interrupt. (S100). This determination processing is performed by determining whether or not the value of a predetermined area of the RAM as a memory is a predetermined value, and when the processing executed by the CPU shifts to this processing, normal processing is executed. This is for determining whether or not it is acceptable. As a case where the interruption is not normal, the CPU may be runaway due to noise or the like when the power is turned on, but it may be considered that the CPU runaway is hardly caused by the recent improvement in technology, so it is usually the time when the power is turned on. When the power is turned on, the value of the predetermined area of the RAM is different from the predetermined value.
If a negative determination that the interrupt is not normal (S100: no), the initial setting in the processing of S115 (for example, writing of a predetermined value to the predetermined area of the memory, working of the memory such as a normal figure and a special figure as an initial symbol) The initial value is written into the area). A numerical value for determining whether or not the interrupt is normal is written into the RAM as part of this initial setting.

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

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

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

The subsequent big hit symbol determination random number update process (S103) is configured as a counter that repeatedly creates ten integers “0” to “9”, and adds “1” for each process and exceeds the maximum value. It returns to the initial value “0”.
The subsequent hit determination random number update process (S104) is configured as a counter that repeatedly creates 100 integers from “0” to “99”. When “1” is added for each process and the maximum value is exceeded, the process begins. It returns to “0” which is the value of.

The reach determination random number update process (S105) is configured as a counter that repeatedly creates 100 integers from “0” to “99”. When the maximum value is exceeded by adding “1” for each process, the first update is performed. The value returns to “0”.
The variation pattern determination random number update process (S106) is configured as a counter that repeatedly creates 100 integers from “0” to “99”. When “1” is added for each process and the maximum value is exceeded, the process starts. It returns to “0” which is the value of.
The jackpot determination random number, the jackpot symbol determination random number, the reach determination random number, and the variation pattern determination random number are used for determining whether or not the special figure is correct.

In the subsequent winning confirmation process (S107), confirmation of winning (winning) of the first special figure starting port 23 and second special figure starting port 24, confirmation of the passing of the game ball of the normal operation gate 22, and the general winning opening 27 Confirmation of winning (winning) and input processing of each switch connected to the main controller 40 are executed.
When the game ball wins the first special figure start port 23 and the second special figure start port 24, a plurality of random numbers such as a big hit determination random number, a big hit symbol determination random number, a variation pattern determination random number, a reach determination random number, etc. are acquired. . However, the maximum number of reserved memories of the first special figure based on the entrance of the first special figure start port 23 and the second special figure based on the entrance of the second special figure start port 24 are limited to 4 respectively. Even if the game ball enters the first special figure starting port 23 or the second special figure starting port 24 when the holding memory is full, the prize ball corresponding to the entry is only paid out. The configuration is not memorized.

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

  The subsequent fraud monitoring process (S110) is a process for monitoring whether fraud using radio waves, fraud using magnets, and fraud on the general winning a prize port 27 are being performed. In this process, it is determined whether a radio wave that illegally activates a sensor for detecting a prize is illegally used. Further, it is determined whether or not the magnet for guiding the game ball is illegally used. Further, this process determines whether or not the number of game balls that have entered the general winning opening 27 within a predetermined time (for example, 60 seconds) is greater than a predetermined number (for example, 10). If there are many, it is determined to be fraudulent, and this is a process of notifying that effect.

  The remaining process following the main routine main process is composed of an initial value random number update process (S111), and is exactly the same as S101 described above. This process forms an infinite loop and is repeated as long as time is allowed until the next interrupt is executed. The time required to execute this processing from S100 to S110 described above differs for each interrupt depending on whether or not to execute the jackpot processing, the difference in the display mode of the first special figure or the second special figure, and the like. . As a result, the number of times the remaining process is executed is different for each interrupt, and the value updated to the initial random number by executing the interrupt process (S100) once is not uniform. Thereby, the possibility that the initial value random number is synchronized with the big hit determination random number becomes extremely small. The hit determination random number update process (S104) may also be executed in the remaining process.

Next, a part of subroutines of the winning confirmation process (S107), the success / failure determination process (S108), and each output process (S109) which are deeply related to the present invention will be described.
The “start winning confirmation process” shown in FIG. 7 holds various random numbers such as a big hit determination random number extracted when a game ball enters the first special figure start port 23 and the second special figure start port 24. It memorize | stores in the main controller 40 as memory | storage. Then, various commands resulting from entering the first special figure starting port 23 and the second special figure starting port 24 are transmitted to the sub integrated control device 42. In the present embodiment, the number of reserved memories that can be stored due to entering the first special figure starting port 23 and the number of reserved memories that can be stored due to entering the second special figure starting port 24 are as follows. There are four.

  In the “start winning confirmation process”, first, it is determined whether or not the first special figure starting port SW503 detects a ball entering the first special figure starting port 23 (S200). If there is no entry (S200: no), the process proceeds to S205. If there is a ball entering the first special figure starting port 23 (S200: yes), it is confirmed whether or not the number of the first special figure hold memory stored in the main controller 40 in the process of S201 is full. (Check whether the upper limit has been reached). If it is full (S201: yes), the process proceeds to S205.

  If the reserved memory of the first special figure is not full (S201: no), in the process of S202, the big hit determining random number, the big hit symbol determining random number, the reach determining random number, the fluctuation pattern determining random number, etc. of the first special figure To extract. The various extracted random numbers are stored in a predetermined storage area of the main controller 40. Further, the random number stored in the predetermined storage area is stored in the reserved storage area of the main controller 40 as the reserved storage. Even if the number of reserved memories in the first special figure is 0, various random numbers such as success / failure random numbers extracted when a game ball enters the first special figure starting port 23 are stored in numbers less than the maximum value. It is stored in the same way as there is.

Subsequently, a prefetch determination process of the first special figure is executed (S203). In the pre-reading determination process, whether or not the big hit determination random number or the big hit symbol determination random number stored in the predetermined storage area is a specific numerical value is determined before determining whether or not the big hit is made. . For example, as a specific numerical value, whether it is a numerical value determined to be a big hit, a numerical value determined to be super reach or reach, and if it is a big hit, whether it is a probable big hit or a big hit with a large number of rounds It is confirmed whether or not. In this process, a prefetch command indicating the judgment result of the prefetch judgment of the first special figure is transmitted to the sub integrated control device 42. Thereafter, a pending storage counter indicating the number of pending storage is added, and a pending number instruction command indicating the value of the added pending storage counter of the first special figure is transmitted to the sub integrated control device 42 (S204).
The prefetch command is preferably transmitted to the sub integrated control device 42 when there is a possibility of a big hit or a reach. Of course, a configuration may be adopted in which a prefetch command is transmitted to the sub integrated control device 42 every time regardless of the determination contents.

  In the subsequent process of S205, it is determined whether or not the second special figure starting port SW504 has detected a ball entering the second special figure starting port 24. If there is no entry (S205: no), this process is terminated and the process returns to the main routine of the main controller 40. If there is a ball entering the second special figure starting port 24 (S205: yes), it is confirmed whether or not the number of the second special figure holding memory stored in the main controller 40 is full in the process of S206. (Check whether the upper limit has been reached). If it is full (S206: yes), the process returns.

  If the hold of the second special figure is not full (S206: no), in the process of S207, the big hit determination random number, the big hit symbol determination random number, the reach determination random number, the fluctuation pattern determination random number, etc. of the second special figure To extract. The various extracted random numbers are stored in a predetermined storage area of the main controller 40. Further, the random number stored in the predetermined storage area is stored in the reserved storage area of the main controller 40 as the reserved storage. Even if the number of reserved memories in the second special figure is 0, various random numbers such as success / failure random numbers extracted when a game ball enters the second special figure start port 24 are stored in less than the maximum value. It is stored in the same way as there is.

Subsequently, a prefetch determination process of the second special figure is executed (S208). In the pre-reading determination process, whether or not the big hit determination random number or the big hit symbol determination random number stored in the predetermined storage area is a specific numerical value is determined before determining whether or not the big hit is made. . For example, as a specific numerical value, whether it is a numerical value determined to be a big hit, a numerical value determined to be super reach or reach, and if it is a big hit, whether it is a probable big hit or a big hit with a large number of rounds It is confirmed whether or not. In this process, a prefetch command indicating the judgment result of the prefetch judgment of the second special figure is transmitted to the sub integrated control device 42. Thereafter, a pending storage counter indicating the number of reserved memories is added, and a reserved number indicating command indicating the value of the added reserved memory counter of the first special figure is transmitted to the sub integrated control device 42 (S209).
The prefetch command is preferably transmitted to the sub integrated control device 42 when there is a possibility of a big hit or a reach.

In this “start winning confirmation process”, if the number of reserved storage is not full, the extracted random number is stored in a predetermined storage area set in advance, and then the random number stored in the predetermined storage area is stored in the reserved storage area. It is the structure memorize | stored in. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and if the number of reserved memories is not full, the extracted random numbers may be stored in a predetermined storage area and a reserved storage area, respectively. Further, when a random number is extracted due to entering the first special figure starting port 23 or the second special figure starting port 24, the extracted random number is stored in a predetermined storage area. Then, it is confirmed whether or not the number of reserved memories is full. If the number is not full, random numbers stored in a predetermined storage area may be stored in the reserved storage area. In this case, if the number of reserved memories is full, the random numbers stored in a predetermined storage area are deleted.
In this “start winning confirmation process”, the prefetch determination process predetermines a random number stored in a predetermined storage area, but is not limited to this, and a random number stored in the reserved storage area may be prefetched. Good.

  FIG. 8 to FIG. 11 show a flowchart of the “special drawing determination processing”. In this process, the success / failure determination for the first special figure and the determination for the second special figure are executed separately, and if there is a holding storage for the second special figure, the determination for the second special figure is given priority. . It should be noted that whether or not the first special figure and the second special figure are determined is almost the same process, and in the following description, the two are distinguished if necessary. Otherwise, the first special figure and the second special figure are distinguished. Instead, simply “special drawing”.

  As shown in FIG. 8, in the “special figure winning / failing determination process”, first, it is determined whether or not a special winning combination is being played by confirming that the special electric accessory is not in operation (S300). If the special electric accessory is operating (S300: no), the process proceeds to “special game processing” (see FIG. 9). If the special electric combination is not activated and the big hit game is not being played (S300: yes), it is determined whether or not the first special figure or the second special figure is in a variable stop state (S301). If the change is stopped (S301: yes), it is determined whether or not the confirmed symbol of the first special figure or the second special figure is not displayed (S302).

  If the confirmed symbol of the first special figure or the second special figure is not being displayed in the process of S302 (S302: yes), it is determined whether or not the second special figure is on hold (S303). If there is a hold memory of the second special figure (S303: yes), the hold memory number of the second special figure is subtracted and a shift process of the hold memory is performed (S304). As a result of the shift processing, the oldest stored memory among the stored memories of the second special figure becomes the target of the determination.

If there is no second special figure hold memory in the process of S303 (S303: no), it is determined whether there is a first special figure hold memory (S305). If there is a holding memory of the first special figure (S305: yes), the holding memory number of the first special figure is subtracted, and the holding memory is shifted (S306). By the shift process, the oldest reserved memory among the reserved memories of the first special figure becomes the target of the determination of success / failure.
If there is no storage for the first special figure (S305: no), the process proceeds to "special game processing".

Subsequent to the process of S304 or S306, in the process of S310 shown in FIG. 9, the probability change flag is checked to determine whether or not the current game state is the special change probability change game state. If the probability change is in progress (S310: yes), the determination is made by comparing the success / failure determination table at the time of the probability change with the jackpot determination random number for the pending storage that is the target of the determination (S311).
If it is not in the process of S310 (S310: no), the determination is performed by comparing the normal probability determination table with the random number for determining the jackpot of the reserved storage that is the target of the determination (S312).

Subsequently, in the process of S313, it is determined whether or not the determination of whether or not the process of S311 or S312 is a big hit. Note that this processing corresponds to “appropriateness determination unit” described in the claims.
If it is a big hit (S313: yes), in the process of S314, a big hit symbol is determined based on the random number for determining the big hit symbol in the reserved memory that is the object of the determination.
Subsequently, a variation pattern such as a variation time of a special jackpot symbol is determined based on the random number for determining the variation pattern of the reserved memory that is the object of the determination (S315).

  After determining the variation pattern, a big hit setting process is performed (S316). In this process, based on the determined jackpot design, for example, the content of the jackpot game such as the 10R probability variable jackpot game, the 8R probability variable jackpot game, or the 5R normal jackpot game, the end of the jackpot game A transition to a later probability change game, a transition to a shorter time, a setting of a jackpot start effect time of a jackpot game executed by the effect symbol display device 21, a setting time of a jackpot end effect, and the like are made.

  In the process of S313, if it is not a big hit but a loss (S313: no), a change pattern such as a change time of the special symbol lose pattern is determined in the process of S317. Next, a loss setting process is performed (S318).

After the process of S316 or the process of S318, a process of transmitting the information of the reserved memory after the determination of the success / failure (for example, information indicating the decrease of the reserved storage after the execution of the determination of the correct / failure) to the sub integrated control device 42 is performed (S319). ).
In the subsequent process of S320, the symbol variation start control of the first special symbol display device 28A or the second special symbol display device 28B is performed, and the symbol variation start command and the symbol designation command are transmitted to the sub integrated control device 42. Move to “Process”. The variation start command and the symbol designation command include a variation pattern of a special figure, a determination result of whether or not the special figure is appropriate. Depending on the configuration, a symbol confirmation command for instructing the end of the variation time may be sent. However, since the variation time is designated in advance by a variation pattern or the like, it is not essential.

  In the process of S301 of FIG. 8, when the special figure is changing (S301: no), as shown in FIG. 10, when the change time of the symbol has elapsed (S330: yes), in the confirmed symbol display process of S331, Control is performed to terminate the special figure variation display of the first special figure display device 28A or the second special figure display device 28B and to finalize the special figure. Thereafter, the process proceeds to “special game processing”.

If the fixed symbol of the special figure is being displayed in the process of S302 of FIG. 8 (S302: no), the process proceeds to S340 of FIG. 11 to determine whether or not the fixed symbol display time has ended. If the fixed symbol display time has not ended (S340: no), the process proceeds to "special game processing".
On the other hand, if the determined symbol display time has ended (S340: yes), the fixed symbol display of the special symbol of the first special symbol display device 28A or the second special symbol display device 28B is performed by the finalized symbol display end processing of S341. The control to be ended is performed, and a command is transmitted to the sub integrated control device 42 so as to end the fixed display of the pseudo effect design corresponding to the special figure.

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

  Subsequently, the operation of the condition device is started (S347). In addition, the condition device is activated when the determination of whether or not the special figure is a big hit and the big hit symbol is confirmed and displayed, and the start condition of the big hit game is established. Necessary equipment. Furthermore, the operation of the continuous accessory operating device is started (S348), and a big hit start effect process is performed (S349), and the process proceeds to "special game process". Also, with this processing, a big hit game start command is transmitted to the sub integrated control device 42.

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

The “special game processing” shown in FIG. 12 corresponds to “big hit game state transition means” described in the claims. In the “special game processing”, first, it is confirmed whether or not the above-mentioned accessory continuous operation device is operating (S400). If it is operating (S400: yes), the special winning opening 25 is open in the processing of S401. Check whether or not. If the accessory continuous operation device is not in operation (S400: no), this process is terminated and the process returns to the main routine of the main control device 40.
If the big winning opening 25 is not open in the process of S401 (S401: no), it is checked in the process of S402 whether the big hit game interval is in progress. If it is not during the interval (S402: no), it is confirmed in the process of S403 whether a special figure big hit end effect is being performed. If it is not during the big hit end effect (S403: no), it is confirmed whether or not the big hit start production time has elapsed in the process of S404, and if the elapse of the big hit start production time is confirmed (S404: yes), the big prize opening In the opening process, the first round big winning opening 25 is opened and the process returns (S405).

  If the prize winning opening is being opened in the process of S401 (S401: yes), as shown in FIG. 13, confirmation of whether or not there are 10 winning prizes (specified number of prizes) in the prize winning opening 25 (S410), Alternatively, it is confirmed whether or not the opening time of the big prize opening 25 has ended (S411), and if any can be confirmed, the big prize opening 25 is closed (S412), the big hit interval process is executed (S413), and the process returns. .

If it is during the big hit interval in the process of S402 (S402: yes), as shown in FIG. 14, it is confirmed whether or not the big hit interval time has passed (S420), and if it has passed (S420: yes). ) In the process of S421, is the final round (for example, the fifth round for a five-round jackpot game, the eighth round for an eight-round jackpot game, or the tenth round for a ten-round jackpot game)? If it is the final round (S421: yes), the big hit end effect processing of S422 is executed, and a big hit end command is transmitted to the sub integrated control device 42 and the effect symbol control device 43 in this processing. End the jackpot game and return.
On the other hand, if it is not the final round (S421: no), the opening of the big winning opening 25 of the next round is executed by the opening process of the big winning opening 25 in S423, and the process returns.

  If the jackpot end effect is being performed in the process of S403 (S403: yes), as shown in FIG. 15, it is confirmed whether or not the jackpot end effect time has elapsed (S430), and the elapse of the time is confirmed. (S430: yes), the process of stopping the operation of the accessory continuous action device of S431 is executed, and then the process of stopping the operation of the condition device is executed (S432).

Subsequently, in the process of S433, it is confirmed whether or not there is a setting to be probable after the big hit game according to the jackpot game, and if there is a probable change setting (S433: yes), the probability change flag is set to “1” in the process of S434. "Is set. As a result, a probabilistic gaming state is given after the big hit game ends. This process corresponds to “advantageous state setting means” described in the claims.
Next, in the process of S435, it is confirmed whether or not there is a time reduction setting according to the jackpot symbol. If there is a time reduction setting (S435: yes), 10,000 times are set as the time reduction number. Thereafter, “1” is set to the time reduction flag (S437). As a result, a time-short state is given after the big hit game ends. In the short time state (low probability short time state) given when there is no transition to the probabilistic gaming state, the short time number is set to 100 times. Thereafter, a special jackpot end command transmission process (S438) is executed, and in this process, a jackpot end command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 42 and the effect symbol control apparatus 43, the jackpot game is terminated and the process returns.

  Next, the special effect display executed by the pachinko machine 1 will be described. The special effect display is an effect display in which game milestones are shown by completing all of a plurality of types of game tasks. In the pachinko machine 1, a plurality of types of game tasks are set prior to execution of the special effect display. The game task is set in the sub integrated control device 42 (corresponding to the “game task setting means” described in the claims). The game task is related to, for example, a game history and is achieved as the game progresses. Assignments are set. For example, a predetermined number (for example, 100) of winnings in the general winning opening, a reach effect accompanying the determination of success or failure reaches a predetermined number of times (for example, 10 times), or the number of game balls fired is predetermined. It reaches the number (for example, 1000 shots), and the transition of the difference ball obtained by subtracting the out ball number from the safe ball number is set.

The game task is set according to the power-on to the pachinko machine 1 when the game store starts business. For example, three types of game tasks are set. In this case, it is desirable to combine the game tasks so that all three types of tasks are achieved within a predetermined time (for example, about 90 minutes) from the start of the game. In setting a game task, the sub-integrated control device 42 is also called a clock device (RTC) that starts counting (clocking) time or days from a predetermined start condition such as when the pachinko machine 1 is installed in a game shop. (Corresponding to the time measuring means described in the claims)), and it is desirable to set the game task daily. The game task is preferably configured so that a different task is set for each machine in the game store, but the present invention is not limited to this and may be unified for all machines in the game store.
Note that the set game task is displayed on the standby screen of the effect symbol display device 21 in which the effect or the like related to the bonus game is not performed, and is shown to the player. Furthermore, the progress of the game task is displayed on the standby screen of the effect symbol display device 21 as the game progresses.

  The special effect display is executed by the effect symbol display device 21 according to the control of the sub integrated control device 42. The sub integrated control device 42 controls the special effect display by the “special effect display execution process” shown in FIG. In the “special effect display execution process”, first, it is determined whether or not a first achievement flag indicating that the first game task has been achieved is “0” (S500). If it is negative determination (S500: no), it will transfer to the process of S503.

If a positive determination is made in the process of S500 (S500: yes), it is determined whether or not the first game task has been achieved in the process of S501. If it is negative determination (S501: no), it will transfer to the process of S503.
If the determination is affirmative (S501: yes), "1" is set to the first achievement flag in the processing of S502.

Next, it is determined whether or not a second achievement flag indicating that the second game task has been achieved is “0” in the processing of S503. If it is negative determination (S503: no), it will transfer to the process of S506.
If it is affirmation determination (S503: yes), it will be determined whether the 2nd game task was achieved in the process of S504. If a negative determination is made (S504: no), the process proceeds to S506.
If the determination is affirmative (S504: yes), "1" is set to the second achievement flag in the process of S505.

Next, it is determined whether or not the third achievement flag indicating that the third game task has been achieved in the processing of S506 is “0”. If it is negative determination (S506: no), it will transfer to the process of S509.
If it is affirmation determination (S506: yes), it will be determined whether the 3rd game task was achieved in the process of S507. If the determination is negative (S507: no), the process returns to the main routine executed by the sub-integrated control device 42 and the present process is terminated.
If the determination is affirmative (S507: yes), "1" is set to the third achievement flag in the processing of S508.

Next, in the processing of S509, it is determined whether or not all of the first to third achievement flags are “1”. If the determination is negative (S509: no), the process returns.
If it is affirmation determination (S509: yes), it will be determined in the process of S510 whether the production | presentation symbol display apparatus 21 is a state of a standby screen. If the determination is negative (S510: no), the process returns.
If it is affirmation determination (S510: yes), a special effect display execution process will be performed in the process of S511. By this processing, the sub integrated control device 42 transmits a command for executing the special effect display to the effect symbol control device 43, and the effect symbol display device 21 via the effect symbol control device 43 that has received the command. Display is executed.
The first to third achievement flags are preferably reset when the game shop is closed and the power is turned off, or when a game task reset operation described later is performed.

A display mode related to the special effect display will be described with reference to FIGS. 17 to 18.
FIG. 17A shows an example of a display indicating a game task. A display suggesting a game task (mission) is displayed on the standby screen of the effect symbol display device 21. In the example shown in the figure, a game task image 701 showing “Tatsuyoshi Bear” 700 as a character of the pachinko machine 1 and three types of game tasks “Mission A”, “Mission B” and “Mission C” on the display screen. Is displayed.

FIG. 17 (b) shows an example of a display that suggests a progress on the way to the achievement of the game task as the game progresses. A display suggesting the progress of the game task is displayed on the standby screen of the effect symbol display device 21. In the example shown in the figure, a bear's Tatsuyoshi 700 and a game task progress image 702 showing the progress of three types of game tasks are displayed. The game task midway progress image 702 is configured to show the progress of the game using a horizontal bar graph for each game task and can be confirmed at a glance by the player.
Note that it is desirable that the game task image 701 and the game task midway progress image 702 be alternately displayed for a predetermined time (for example, 10 seconds) on the standby screen.

  In order to indicate the progress of the game task, it is not limited to the standby screen, but may be displayed on a pseudo effect display associated with a change in the special figure or a big hit game effect display screen during the big hit game. Although illustration is omitted, in these cases, each mission is shown in one corner of the screen such as a pseudo effect display, and the achievements are marked. In addition, when one game task is achieved, a display indicating this is performed. Furthermore, it is desirable to display a large mission completion when all game tasks have been achieved.

  FIG. 17 (c) shows an example of a display that suggests that one game task has been achieved as the game progresses. It is desirable to immediately suggest that the game task has been achieved, and indicates that the task has been achieved regardless of the standby screen, the pseudo effect display screen, and the jackpot game effect display screen. The illustrated example is an example of a display indicating the achievement of a task on the pseudo effect display screen. On the display screen of the effect symbol display device 21, a pseudo effect symbol 710 made up of a three-digit number symbol is displayed in a variable manner in the approximate center. Also, the bear's Tatsuyoshi 700, which is the character of the pachinko machine 1, is displayed. Then, in the upper center of the display screen, a task achievement image 703 in which achievement of “mission C” is displayed using a horizontal bar graph is displayed. In the figure, reference numeral 711 denotes a hold display indicating a special-purpose hold storage.

  FIG. 18A shows an example of a display that suggests that all game tasks have been completed as the game progresses. It is desirable to immediately indicate that the game task has been completed, and indicates that the task has been achieved regardless of the standby screen, the pseudo effect display screen, and the jackpot game effect display screen. The illustrated example is an example of a display indicating completion of a task on a pseudo effect display screen. On the display screen of the effect symbol display device 21, a pseudo effect symbol 710 is variably displayed substantially at the center. In this display example, a smiling bear Tatsuyoshi 700 is displayed, and an assignment completion image 705 including “Mission Complete” is displayed in the upper center of the display screen. Note that the hold display 711 indicates a prefetch effect indicating that the second hold memory is likely to be a reach or a big hit in accordance with the prefetch determination.

FIG. 18B shows an example of the special effect display executed on the standby screen after all the game tasks are completed. The special effect display is performed on the standby screen after the completion of all symbols according to the hold storage after the assignment completion image 705 (FIG. 18A) is displayed. In the special effect display of the example, a special effect image 720 in which the character sings karaoke is displayed using the entire display screen of the effect symbol display device 21.
By displaying the special effect image 720 after displaying the task completion image 705 in this manner, the player can realize a game milestone that the game time has reached a predetermined time, and the special effect image 720 allows the player to realize the game milestone. Can end the game, such as going to karaoke, and can indicate when the game is stopped.
The special effect image 720 is not limited to the karaoke scenery, but may be an image reminiscent of the end of the game, for example, an image such as a return home scenery, a meal scenery, or a family group.

  The special effect image 720 is desirably displayed on the standby screen after the task completion image 705 is displayed. However, the special effect image 720 is not limited to this, and is displayed on the pseudo effect display screen or the jackpot game effect display screen. May be. However, when the special effect image 720 is displayed on the screen of the pseudo effect display or the screen of the jackpot game effect display, the player finishes the game until the symbol variation of the pseudo effect display ends or until the jackpot game state ends. , There is a risk that the effect of indicating when the game is stopped will be halved.

The pachinko machine 1 is configured such that the progress of each set game task can be reset halfway by the player. This is because when the player changes, the latter resets the progress of each game task by the former.
FIG. 18C shows an example of a task reset display for resetting the progress of each game task. The assignment reset display is displayed on the standby screen of the effect symbol display device 21. In the example shown in the figure, the progress of all the game tasks is displayed on the display screen by pressing and holding the button Tatsuyoshi 700, a game task intermediate progress image 702 showing the progress of three types of game tasks, and the effect button 15. It is a display combined with a reset operation image 706 indicating that it can be reset. The task reset display is desirably displayed alternately with the game task image 701 (FIG. 17A) for each predetermined time on the standby screen. Further, the game task image 701, the game task midway progress image 702 (FIG. 17B), and the task reset display may be sequentially displayed on the standby screen for each predetermined time. In any case, it is desirable to make the reset operation valid only during the task reset display.

In addition, if a pachinko machine that can know that a player has been changed by using a game card or the like that can know the player's information at the time of renting a game ball can be grasped, the progress of the game task can be monitored by changing the player. It is good also as a structure which can be reset on the way. For example, if there is no player change, the pachinko machine alternately displays the game task image 701 and the game task intermediate progress image 702 on the standby screen, and when the player change is grasped, the game task image is displayed. 701 and the task reset display may be alternately displayed, or the game task image 701, the game task midway progress image 702, and the task reset display may be sequentially displayed.
Further, the pachinko machine may automatically reset the progress of the game task when it is determined that the player has changed in accordance with information such as a game card.
Furthermore, the pachinko machine will automatically reset the progress of the game task, assuming that the player has finished the game if the standby state (standby screen) waiting for the game start continues for a predetermined time. May be.

  The pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment has a game control means [FIG. 4: 40] for controlling a game using a game medium (game ball) borrowed by a player, and a predetermined determination condition is established during the game. In this case, the winning / non-winning determination means [FIG. 9: S313] for determining whether or not the game is a big win, and if the result of the determination is a big win, the gaming state is shifted to a big-hit gaming state that is advantageous for winning a prize. In a gaming machine provided with jackpot game state transition means (FIG. 12: special game processing) and effect display execution means (FIG. 4:42) for executing effect display according to the progress of the game, effect display execution means [ 42] includes a game task setting means for setting a game task that can be achieved by the player continuing the game, and the game task set by the game task setting device is achieved in accordance with the achievement of the game task. Notify completion of assignment Both it is possible to perform a special effect display suggests a turning point of the game.

Further, the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment includes a timing device that measures time, and the game task setting means is configured to update the game task every day according to the time measured by the time measuring means.
Further, in the pachinko machine 1, the game task setting means is configured to update the game task by turning off the power of the gaming machine and then turning on the power again.

According to the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, a predetermined time is required to achieve all the set game tasks. Then, the completion of all game tasks is regarded as a game milestone. When a game task is completed, this is notified, and a game milestone is shown, so that the player can feel a sense of accomplishment that the game task has been completed while the game is being enjoyed. In addition, by displaying special milestones with images of scenery different from the game, the game can be reminded of the end of the game, and the player can feel when the game is stopped. . Therefore, it is possible to give the player a sense of satisfaction with the game and prompt the player to finish the game.
Furthermore, according to the present pachinko machine 1, game tasks are set on a daily basis. Therefore, the game tasks are set to be achieved within one day, and it is necessary to set a simple game task. Accordingly, the possibility that the player can achieve the game task is improved, and the special effect display can be surely executed to indicate the time when the game is stopped.

In addition, the pachinko machine of this embodiment performs an effect display that develops a story according to the progress of the game, and the story being developed is displayed in the special effect display when all of the set multiple types of game tasks are achieved. An effect display that ends may be performed, and the end of the story may be associated with the end of the game as a milestone of the game.
For example, as the game progresses, a story will be developed in which the main character “Momotaro” is going to get rid of demons. Each time one game task is achieved, the supporting characters “dog”, “monkey”, and “雉” are accompanied by “Momotaro”. Then, after all the game tasks have been achieved, and for example, after a specific jackpot game has ended, “Momotaro” and others will extinguish the demon and end the story as a special effect display. By performing such special effect display, it is possible to give the player a great sense of accomplishment and to make the player feel at the end of the game at an extremely clear timing.
Not limited to this, for example, each time one game task is achieved, the main character acquires items, and a special effect display can be executed on condition that all or a predetermined number of items are acquired. . Then, for example, after a specific big hit game is over, a special effect display that uses the acquired item may be performed.

[Second Embodiment]
Next, a pachinko machine according to a second embodiment to which the present invention is applied will be described.
In the first embodiment described above, a plurality of types of game tasks are set, and the completion of these is regarded as a milestone in the game, and a special effect display is executed. On the other hand, the pachinko machine according to the present embodiment has a predetermined number of hits in the jackpot game by shifting to the probability change game state after the end of the jackpot game state, and then shifting to the jackpot game state again through the probability change game state. Reaching the game is regarded as a milestone in gaming. When the number of consecutive hits of the big hit game reaches a predetermined number, the time and the time are determined with reference to the timing device, and if the predetermined time and the time are determined, the special effect content is selected. Then, in the final jackpot game where the jackpot game will end, a special jackpot effect display that suggests a milestone in the game is executed, and the player is reminded of the end of the game.
The basic configuration of the pachinko machine of the present embodiment is the same as that of the first embodiment, and hereinafter, the pachinko machine of the present embodiment will be described focusing on the differences.

In this pachinko machine, the sub-integrated control device 42 executes “special jackpot game effect display execution process A” shown in FIG. 19, and the special jackpot game effect display is executed on the effect symbol display 21 by this process.
In the “special jackpot game effect display execution process A”, first, it is determined whether or not the consecutive game achievement flag indicating that the number of consecutive games of the jackpot game has reached a predetermined number is “0” (S600). If it is negative determination (S600: no), it will transfer to the process of S603.

If an affirmative determination is made in the process of S600 (S600: yes), it is determined in the process of S601 whether or not the number of consecutive hits in the big hit game has reached a predetermined number. If the determination is negative (S601: no), the process returns to the main routine executed by the sub-integrated control device 42 and the present process is terminated.
If the determination is affirmative (S601: yes), “1” is set in the extended resort achievement flag in the processing of S602.

Next, the time and timing of the time measuring device are referred to in the processing of S603. In the subsequent process of S604, it is determined whether it is a predetermined time set in advance based on the reference information of the timing device and whether it is a predetermined time. For example, it is determined whether the predetermined time is afternoon, evening, or night. The predetermined season is determined for the four seasons.
If it is determined that the time is am, a negative determination is made (S604: no), the extended villa achievement flag is reset to “0” in the process of S607, and then the process returns.

If an affirmative determination is made in the process of S604 (S604: yes), it is determined in the process of S605 whether or not it is the final jackpot game that will end the big hit game.
If the determination is negative (S605: no), the process returns.
If it is affirmation determination (S605: yes), a special jackpot effect display execution process will be performed in the process of S606. By this processing, the sub integrated control device 42 sets the production content according to the time and time based on the reference information of the timing device. Then, the sub integrated control device 42 transmits a command for executing the special jackpot effect display to the effect symbol control device 43, and the effect symbol display device 21 via the effect symbol control device 43 that has received the command. Display is executed.

A display mode related to the special jackpot effect display will be described with reference to FIGS.
FIG. 20A shows an example of a display that indicates that the game mode is changed to the probability variation gaming state after the jackpot gaming state is ended, and the chance mode in which the jackpot game can be aimed at becomes a chance mode. The display suggesting the chance mode is displayed in the big hit game effect (preferably the final round) performed on the effect symbol display device 21. In the illustrated example, in the upper half of the display screen, a chance mode image 731 such as “Tatsuyoshi Chance Mode! Aim for the Big Hit Renso”, Tatsuyoshi 700 of a bear with a full smile, and the number of rounds indicating the final round An image 732 is displayed. Also, in the lower half of the display screen, a jackpot pseudo effect design 730 indicating a jackpot and a hold display 711 are displayed.

  FIG. 20 (b) shows an example of a display that suggests that the jackpot game will be terminated after shifting to the short-time state (low probability gaming state) after the jackpot gaming state ends. The display that suggests the end of the consecutive resort is displayed in the jackpot game effect (preferably the final round) performed in the final jackpot game that ends the consecutive resort. In the example shown in the upper half of the display screen, a chance mode end image 733 such as “Sorry, ca n’t be reamed”, a shocked bear Tatsuyoshi 700, and a round number image 732 are displayed. Is done. Also, in the lower half of the display screen, a jackpot pseudo effect design 730 indicating a jackpot and a hold display 711 are displayed.

FIG. 20C shows an example of the special jackpot display that is executed according to the determination of time and time when the number of consecutive hits of the jackpot game reaches a predetermined number. The special jackpot effect display is displayed using the entire display screen of the effect symbol display device 21 at the end of the jackpot game after the display (FIG. 20B) indicating the end of the jackpot game is displayed. Is done. In the special jackpot effect display of the illustrated example, when the determination of time and time is summer afternoon, a beach landscape image 760 is displayed according to the determination result.
By displaying the beach landscape image 740, which is a special jackpot effect display in this way, the player can realize a game milestone such as the end of the jackpot game and go to the beach with the beach landscape image 740. It can be reminiscent of ending the game, and can indicate when the game is stopped.

The special jackpot effect display is not limited to the beach landscape image 740 but is changed according to the determination of time and time. As an effect reminiscent of the end of the game used for the special jackpot effect display, for example, if the determination of time and time is winter evening, a pot meal scenery image 741 may be displayed as shown in FIG. desirable. If the determination of time and time is spring night, a night cherry blossom viewing image 742 may be displayed as shown in FIG.
In any season, if the time determination result is morning, the special jackpot effect display is not performed.

  The pachinko machine of the present embodiment has a game control means (FIG. 4: 40) for controlling a game using a game medium (game ball) borrowed by a player, and a predetermined determination condition is established during the game. Win / fail judgment means for determining whether or not the game is a big hit (FIG. 9: S313), and if the result of the judgment is a big hit, the big win for shifting the gaming state to a big hit gaming state advantageous for winning a prize. The game state transition means (FIG. 12: special game process), the effect display execution means (FIG. 4:42) for executing the effect display according to the progress of the game, and the time measuring means for measuring the time are provided. The execution means [42] determines the time and timing with reference to the time measuring means when a predetermined game condition relating to the big hit of the success / failure determination is established, and in accordance with the result of the determination, the effect display of the game Special bonus suggesting milestones It is possible to perform the effect display.

  Further, the pachinko machine of the present embodiment is provided with advantageous state setting means [FIG. 15: S434] for shifting the gaming state to an advantageous state for the next jackpot winning state after the end of the big hit gaming state, and the effect display executing means [42] ], As a gaming condition, when the number of consecutive occurrences of the big hit gaming state (number of consecutive games) reaches a predetermined number of consecutive occurrences by transitioning to the big hit gaming state after an advantageous state after the end of the big hit gaming state In addition, the time and timing are determined with reference to the time counting means, and in the jackpot gaming state in which the advantageous state is not set after the jackpot gaming state ends, the special jackpot effect display is performed according to the result of the time and timing judgment. Can be performed.

According to this pachinko machine, it is possible to play a big hit game with the advantageous state setting means. In addition, after the number of consecutive hits of the jackpot game is continued for a predetermined number of times, a special jackpot effect display is displayed in the jackpot game state in which the consecutive games are interrupted, and a sense of achievement of the game can be realized by showing the milestones of the game. . Also, as a special jackpot effect display, an image of a landscape different from the game is displayed according to the time and time, so that the player can feel the end of the game by associating the end of the game Can do. Therefore, it is possible to give the player a sense of satisfaction with the game and prompt the player to finish the game.
Although the time and time are determined when executing the special jackpot effect display, the present invention is not limited to this, and only the time or only the time may be determined.

Next, another example of the second embodiment will be described.
In the previous example of the second embodiment described above, it is considered that the number of consecutive hits in the jackpot game has reached a predetermined number of times, and a special jackpot game effect display is executed according to time and timing. It is a configuration. On the other hand, in this embodiment, it is regarded as a milestone in the game that the number of prize balls in the jackpot game has reached a predetermined number, and a special jackpot game effect display is executed according to time and time It is the structure to do.
The basic configuration of the pachinko machine of this embodiment is the same as that of the previous embodiment of the second embodiment, and hereinafter, the pachinko machine of this embodiment will be described focusing on the differences.

In this pachinko machine, the sub-integrated control device 42 executes “special jackpot game effect display execution process B” shown in FIG.
In the “special jackpot game effect display execution process B”, first, it is determined whether or not the prize ball achievement flag indicating that the number of prize balls in the jackpot game has reached a predetermined number is “0”. (S610). If a negative determination is made (S610: no), the process proceeds to S613.

If the determination in S610 is affirmative (S610: yes), it is determined in S611 whether or not the number of prize balls in the jackpot game has reached a predetermined number. If the determination is negative (S611: no), the process returns to the main routine executed by the sub-integrated control device 42 and the present process is terminated.
If the determination is affirmative (S611: yes), "1" is set to the winning ball achievement flag in the processing of S612.

Next, the time and time of the time measuring device are referred to in the processing of S613. In the subsequent process of S614, it is determined whether or not it is a predetermined time set in advance based on the reference information of the timing device, and whether or not it is a predetermined time. For example, it is determined whether the predetermined time is afternoon, evening, or night. The predetermined season is determined for the four seasons.
If the time is am by the determination, a negative determination is made (S614: no), the winning ball achievement flag is reset to “0” in the process of S617, and then the process returns.

If an affirmative determination is made in the process of S614 (S614: yes), it is determined in the process of S615 whether or not it is the final jackpot game that will end the jackpot game.
If the determination is negative (S615: no), the process returns.
If it is affirmation determination (S615: yes), a special jackpot effect display execution process will be performed in the process of S616. By this processing, the sub integrated control device 42 sets the production content according to the time and time based on the reference information of the timing device. Then, the sub integrated control device 42 transmits a command for executing the special jackpot effect display to the effect symbol control device 43, and the effect symbol display device 21 via the effect symbol control device 43 that has received the command. Display is executed.
Note that the special jackpot effect display to be executed is the same effect display as in the previous embodiment.

  The pachinko machine according to another example of the second embodiment is provided with advantageous state setting means (FIG. 15: S434) for shifting the gaming state to an advantageous state for the next jackpot winning after the big winning game state ends. The display execution means [42], as a game condition, passes through an advantageous state after the end of the big hit gaming state, and then shifts again to the big hit gaming state, so that the value of the winning prize is When the number of wins (the number of award balls) reaches a predetermined number, the time and time are judged with reference to the time counting means, and when the jackpot gaming state in which an advantageous state is not set after the jackpot gaming state ends, the time Depending on the result of the determination of the time, it is possible to execute a special jackpot effect display.

According to this pachinko machine, it is possible to play a big hit game with the advantageous state setting means. After that, after the number of award balls in the jackpot game is reached, a special jackpot effect is displayed in the jackpot game state where the jackpot game is interrupted, and the game is achieved by showing the milestones of the game. You can feel the feeling. Also, as a special jackpot effect display, an image of a landscape different from the game is displayed according to the time and time, so that the player can feel the end of the game by associating the end of the game Can do. Therefore, it is possible to give the player a sense of satisfaction with the game and prompt the player to finish the game.
Although the time and time are determined when executing the special jackpot effect display, the present invention is not limited to this, and only the time or only the time may be determined.

[Third Embodiment]
Next, a pachinko machine according to a third embodiment to which the present invention is applied will be described with reference to FIGS.
The basic configuration of the pachinko machine of the present embodiment is the same as that of the first embodiment, and hereinafter, the pachinko machine of the present embodiment will be described focusing on the differences.
FIG. 23 shows the game specifications of the pachinko machine. As shown in FIG. 23, the winning probability that the big hit game is generated is, for example, the low probability game state (normal game state) is “1/300” regardless of the first special figure and the second special figure. The high probability game state (probability game state) is set to “1/65”.

This pachinko machine shifts to the probability change game state after the big hit game is over, regardless of the big hit game of the first special figure and the second special figure, and regardless of the big hit game from the normal game state or the probability variable game state. The probability variation gaming state is continued until the number of changes in the first special figure and the second special figure reaches 100 times, and the probability variation number in which the probability variation gaming state is continued is set to “100 times”. .
In addition, the number of time reductions, the prescribed number of winnings, the probability of winning a common figure, and the opening time of a public utility are the same as the specifications of the first embodiment.

As in the case of the pachinko machine of the first embodiment, the present pachinko machine performs the “special drawing determination / non-permission determination process” (see FIG. 8), and if a negative determination is made in the process of S302 (S302: no), FIG. It transfers to the process of S360 shown to determine whether the fixed symbol display time was complete | finished. If the fixed symbol display time has not ended (S360: no), the process proceeds to "special game processing".
On the other hand, if the fixed symbol display time has ended (S360: yes), the fixed symbol display of the special symbol display of the first special symbol display device 28A or the second special symbol display device 28B is performed by the final symbol display end processing of S361. The control to be ended is performed, and a command is transmitted to the sub integrated control device 42 so as to end the fixed display of the pseudo effect design corresponding to the special figure.

  Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the symbol of the special figure is a combination that is a big hit (S362). If the combination is a big hit (S362: yes), the probability variation flag indicating the probability variation gaming state is “1”. If there is (S363: yes), the probability variation flag is reset to “0” (S364). Subsequently, if the time reduction flag indicating the time reduction state is “1” (S365: yes), the time reduction flag is reset to “0” (S366). By these processes, the game state relating to the probability change state and the short time state in the big hit game (special game) is reset to the normal state.

  Subsequently, the operation of the condition device is started (S367). In addition, the condition device is activated when the determination of whether or not the special figure is a big hit and the big hit symbol is confirmed and displayed, and the start condition of the big hit game is established. Necessary equipment. Furthermore, the operation of the accessory continuous operation device is started (S368), and a big hit start effect process is performed (S369), and the process proceeds to "special game process". Also, with this processing, a big hit game start command is transmitted to the sub integrated control device 42.

  If the combination is not a big hit in the process of S362 (S362: no), it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag is “1” (S370). If the probability variation flag is “1” (S370: yes). In the process of S371, a probability variation counter that counts the duration of the probability variation state is subtracted, and it is determined whether or not the probability variation counter after the subtraction is “0”. If the probability variation counter is “0” (S371: yes), the probability variation flag is reset to “0” (S372). The processing in S370 to S372 corresponds to “restricting means” described in the claims.

Next, it is determined whether or not the time reduction flag is “1” (S373). If the time reduction flag is “1” (S373: yes), the time reduction counter that counts the duration of time reduction in the process of S374 is subtracted. Then, it is determined whether or not the time-counter after the subtraction is “0”. If the hour / hour counter is “0” (S374: yes), the hour / hour flag is reset to “0” (S375).
In the subsequent state designation command transmission process of S376, a state designation command including information such as a probability change flag indicating a gaming state and a time reduction flag is transmitted to the sub integrated control device 42. Thereafter, the process proceeds to “special game processing”.

  As in the case of the pachinko machine of the first embodiment, this pachinko machine performs “special game processing” (see FIG. 12), and if the big hit end effect is being produced in the process of S403 (S403: yes), FIG. As shown in the figure, it is confirmed whether or not the jackpot end effect time has elapsed (S450), and if the elapsed time is confirmed (S450: yes), the process of stopping the operation of the accessory continuous action device in S451 is executed. Subsequently, processing for stopping the operation of the condition device is executed (S452).

Subsequently, in the process of S453, it is confirmed whether or not there is a setting for setting the probability change game state after the big hit game is finished. If there is a setting for the probability change (S453: yes), the probability change game state is changed to the first special figure and the process in S454. The probability variation count is set to 100 so that the variation count of the second special figure is continued until it reaches 100. Thereafter, “1” is set to the probability variation flag in the process of S455. As a result, a probabilistic gaming state is given after the big hit game ends.
Next, in the process of S456, it is confirmed whether or not there is a time reduction setting according to the jackpot symbol. If there is a time reduction setting (S456: yes), the time reduction state in the process of S457 is the first special figure and the second special figure. The number of time reductions is set to 100 so that the number of fluctuations continues until it reaches 100. Thereafter, “1” is set to the time reduction flag (S438). As a result, a time-short state is given after the big hit game ends. Thereafter, a special jackpot end command transmission process (S439) is executed. In this process, a big hit end command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 42 and the effect symbol control apparatus 43, and the big hit game is terminated and the process returns.

  This pachinko machine is regarded as a milestone in the game when it transitions to the probable game state after the jackpot game state ends, and the probable game count reaches 100 times as the game progresses, and the probable game state is limited and returns to the normal probability state.做When the probability variation number at which the probability variation gaming state is continued reaches a predetermined number (100 times), the time and the time are determined with reference to the timing device, and if it is the predetermined time and the time, a special effect is produced accordingly. Select content. Then, at the time of the final special figure change in which the probability variation gaming state is to be ended, a special jackpot effect display is executed in which a game milestone is indicated and the player is reminded of the end of the game.

In this pachinko machine, the sub-integrated control device 42 executes the “special jackpot game effect display execution process C” shown in FIG. 26, and the special jackpot game effect display is executed on the effect symbol display 21 by this process.
In the “special jackpot game effect display execution process C”, first, it is determined whether or not the privilege end flag indicating that the probability variation gaming state is ended is “0” (S620). If it is negative determination (S620: no), it will transfer to the process of S623.

If an affirmative determination is made in the process of S620 (S620: yes), it is determined whether or not the probability variation number has reached a predetermined number (100 times) in the process of S621. If the determination is negative (S621: no), the process returns to the main routine executed by the sub-integrated control device 42 and the present process is terminated.
If the determination is affirmative (S621: yes), “1” is set to the privilege end flag in the process of S622.

Next, the time and timing of the timing device are referred to in the process of S623. In the subsequent process of S624, it is determined whether it is a predetermined time set in advance based on the reference information of the timing device and whether it is a predetermined time. For example, it is determined whether the predetermined time is afternoon, evening, or night. The predetermined season is determined for the four seasons.
If it is determined that the time is am, the determination is negative (S624: no), the privilege end flag is reset to “0” in the process of S627, and then the process returns.

If an affirmative determination is made in the process of S624 (S624: yes), it is determined in the process of S625 whether or not it is the final special figure change that will end the probability variation gaming state.
If the determination is negative (S625: no), the process returns.
If the determination is affirmative (S625: yes), a special big hit effect display execution process is performed in the process of S626. By this processing, the sub integrated control device 42 sets the production content according to the time and time based on the reference information of the timing device. Then, the sub integrated control device 42 transmits a command for executing the special jackpot effect display to the effect symbol control device 43, and the effect symbol display device 21 via the effect symbol control device 43 that has received the command. Display is executed.

A display mode related to the special jackpot effect display will be described with reference to FIGS.
FIG. 27 (a) shows an example of a display that suggests a probability change mode (battle chance mode) that has shifted to a probability change game state after the end of the big hit game state. The display suggesting the probability variation mode is performed when the pseudo effect design of the effect design display device 21 is changed due to the change of the special design. In the example shown in the figure, a chance image 750 indicating a probability variation gaming state such as “Battle Chance” is displayed at the upper end of the display screen. Then, using almost the entire display screen, a fighting image 751 in which two fighters confront each other, a changing pseudo effect design 710 and a hold display 711 are displayed.

FIG. 27B shows an example of a special jackpot effect display that is executed according to the determination of time and time when the probability variation number reaches a predetermined number. The special jackpot effect display is displayed using the entire display screen of the effect symbol display device 21 when the final symbol changes when the probability variation gaming state ends. In the special jackpot effect display in the example, when the determination of time and time is summer afternoon, a beach landscape image 760 including a pseudo effect pattern 710 is displayed according to the determination result.
By displaying the beach landscape image 760, which is a special jackpot effect display in this way, the game allows the player to feel a game milestone such as the end of the probable gaming state, and the beach landscape image 760 allows the player to go to the beach. Can be associated with the end of the game, and can indicate when the game is stopped.
The special jackpot effect display is performed not only during the fluctuation of the pseudo effect symbol 710 but also during the final display of the lost symbol. In this way, the special big hit effect display is performed during the final display of the lost symbol, so that the player can feel a game milestone such as the end of the probable gaming state.

The special jackpot effect display is not limited to the beach landscape image 740 but is changed according to the determination of time and time. As an effect reminiscent of the end of the game used for the special jackpot effect display, for example, if the determination of time and time is a winter evening, a pot meal scenery image 741 may be displayed as shown in FIG. desirable. If the determination of time and time is spring night, a night cherry blossom viewing image 742 may be displayed as shown in FIG.
In any season, if the time determination result is morning, the special jackpot effect display is not performed.

  The pachinko machine according to the present embodiment has an advantageous state setting means (FIG. 15: S434) that shifts the gaming state to an advantageous state for the next big winning winning after the end of the big winning gaming state. And a limiting means (FIG. 24: S370 to S372) that terminates an advantageous state when the number of symbol fluctuations accompanying the predetermined number of fluctuations is reached, and the effect display executing means [42] is advantageous as a gaming condition. When the state (probability change game state) is restricted by the restriction means, it is possible to execute the special jackpot effect display according to the result of the judgment at the time of the last symbol change in an advantageous state by referring to the time measuring means It is.

According to this pachinko machine, it is possible to increase the player's expectation for winning the big hit game by the advantageous state setting means. After that, when the number of symbol changes in a state advantageous to the next big win (probability game state) reaches a predetermined number and the state advantageous to the big win is ended by the restricting means, a special big hit effect display is displayed. And show the milestone of the game, you can feel the sense of achievement of the game. Also, as a special jackpot effect display, an image of a landscape different from the game is displayed according to the time and time, so that the player can feel the end of the game by associating the end of the game Can do. Therefore, it is possible to give the player a sense of satisfaction with the game and prompt the player to finish the game.
Although the time and time are determined when executing the special jackpot effect display, the present invention is not limited to this, and only the time or only the time may be determined. Further, the special big hit game effect display may be executed at a timing after the probability variation game state is ended. Further, the special big hit game effect display may be executed not only at the end of the probability variation game state but also at the end of the low probability short time state. In this case, the processing of S458 shown in FIG. 25 corresponds to “advantageous state setting means” described in the claims.

The present invention is not limited to the embodiments described above, and can of course be implemented in various ways without departing from the gist of the present invention. For example, the invention relates to an enclosed game machine that collects the launched game balls inside the game machine, fires them again by the launching device, and manages the number of balls of the player as data using a storage medium such as an IC card. May be applied.
Further, the present invention may be applied to a revolving game machine (slot game machine) in which a game is played using medals as game media. Further, the present invention may be applied to a revolving game machine (parrot game machine) that uses a game ball as a game medium and performs a game similar to a slot game machine.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachinko machine 2 Game board 21 Production symbol display device 22 Universal drawing operation gate 23 1st special figure starting port 24 2nd special figure starting port 25 Big prize opening 40 Main controller (game control means, success / failure determination means, big hit game state) Transition means, advantageous state setting means, limiting means)
42 Sub-integrated control device (effect display execution means, game task setting means, timing means)

Claims (7)

A game control means for controlling a game using a game medium borrowed by the player;
A determination unit for determining whether or not it is a big hit when a predetermined determination condition is satisfied during the game;
A jackpot gaming state transition means for transitioning the gaming state to a jackpot gaming state that is advantageous for acquiring winnings when the result of the determination of success or failure is a jackpot;
In a gaming machine provided with effect display executing means for executing effect display according to the progress of the game,
The effect display execution means includes game task setting means for setting a game task that can be achieved by the player continuing the game, and the game task set by the game task setting unit is achieved. In accordance with the game machine, a special effect display that notifies completion of the game task and suggests a milestone in the game can be executed. In the gaming machine according to claim 1,
Equipped with a time measuring means for measuring time,
The gaming machine is characterized in that the gaming task setting means updates the gaming task every day in accordance with the timing of the timing means. In the gaming machine according to claim 1,
The gaming machine is characterized in that the gaming task setting means updates the gaming task when the gaming machine is turned off and then turned on again. A game control means for controlling a game using a game medium borrowed by the player;
A determination unit for determining whether or not it is a big hit when a predetermined determination condition is satisfied during the game;
A jackpot gaming state transition means for transitioning the gaming state to a jackpot gaming state that is advantageous for acquiring winnings when the result of the determination of success or failure is a jackpot;
Effect display execution means for executing effect display according to the progress of the game;
A time measuring means for measuring time,
The effect display executing means determines time and / or timing with reference to the time measuring means when a predetermined game condition related to the big hit of the success / failure determination is established, and according to the result of the determination, the effect display related to the big win In the game machine, a special jackpot effect display that suggests a milestone in the game can be executed. In the gaming machine according to claim 4,
After the end of the jackpot gaming state, comprising an advantageous state setting means for shifting the gaming state to a state advantageous for the next jackpot winning,
The effect display executing means, as the gaming condition, the number of consecutive occurrences of the big hit gaming state by the transition to the big hit gaming state through the advantageous state after completion of the big hit gaming state reaches a predetermined number of consecutive occurrences. When determining the time and / or time with reference to the time counting means, and in the jackpot gaming state in which the advantageous state is not set after the jackpot gaming state, according to the result of the determination, A gaming machine characterized in that a special jackpot effect display can be executed. In the gaming machine according to claim 4,
After the end of the jackpot gaming state, comprising an advantageous state setting means for shifting the gaming state to a state advantageous for the next jackpot winning,
The effect display executing means, as the gaming condition, after the big hit gaming state is ended, after the big hit gaming state is continuously performed by shifting to the big hit gaming state again through the advantageous state, When the number of acquisitions of the reward reaches a predetermined number, the time and / or time is determined with reference to the time counting means, and the advantageous state is not set after the end of the big hit gaming state. In some cases, the special jackpot display can be executed according to the result of the determination. In the gaming machine according to claim 4,
An advantageous state setting means for setting the gaming state to an advantageous state for the next winning of the jackpot after the end of the jackpot gaming state;
Limiting means for ending the advantageous state when the number of symbol fluctuations associated with the determination of success or failure reaches a predetermined number of fluctuations in the advantageous state;
The effect display execution means refers to the timing means when the advantageous state is restricted and / or restricted as the gaming condition by the restriction means, and the last symbol in the advantageous state is referred to A gaming machine characterized in that the special jackpot display can be executed according to the result of the determination at the time of change.

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