JP2021074344A - Pinball game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To enhance a player's interest in a pinball game machine.SOLUTION: A pinball game machine includes: winning/losing determination means; a special pattern display device; image display means; vibration generation means; and notice performance execution means. A notice performance includes: a first notice performance for displaying an image in a first display mode without generating vibration; a second notice performance for displaying an image in a second display mode without generating vibration; and a third notice performance for generating vibration and displaying an image in a first display mode. A second degree of expectation suggested by the second notice performance is set higher than a first degree of expectation suggested by the first notice performance, and a third degree of expectation suggested by the third notice performance is set higher than the second degree of expectation suggested by the second notice performance.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 14

Description

This specification discloses a technique relating to a ball game machine (also referred to as a pachinko game machine or a ball game machine).

As a ball game machine, there is known one that performs a vibration effect that vibrates a part of the ball game machine (for example, a firing handle, an effect button, a housing, etc.) according to a gaming state. For example, Patent Document 1 discloses a technique for performing a vibration effect that vibrates an effect button.

The video and audio effects are easily recognized not only by the players who are actually touching the ball game machine, but also by those who are around the ball game machine. On the other hand, the vibration effect is easily recognized by the player, but unlike the video or audio effect, it is difficult for the people around him to recognize it. Therefore, the vibration effect is an effective effect when it is desired to be recognized only by the player.

JP-A-2015-54041

From the viewpoint of improving the interest of the player in the ball game machine, there was room to improve the effect of the ball game machine by paying attention to the feature of the vibration effect that can be recognized only by the player.

The techniques disclosed herein can be realized in the following forms.

(1) The ball game machine in one form disclosed in the present specification includes a hit / fail determination means for determining whether or not the game ball is hit or miss based on the entry of the game ball into the starting port; With a special symbol display device for displaying; an image display means configured to be able to display an image; a vibration generating means configured to be able to generate vibration; prior to the final display of the special symbol by the special symbol display device. The advance notice effect executing means for executing the advance notice effect suggesting the degree of expectation that the determination result will be won is provided through at least one of the image display means and the vibration generating means. In this ball game machine, the advance notice effect is a first advance notice effect in which an image according to the first display mode is displayed by the image display means without generating vibration by the vibration generation means; and by the vibration generation means. A second notice effect of displaying an image in a second display mode different from the first display mode by the image display means without generating vibration; and the image display while generating vibration by the vibration generating means. The second expectation degree suggested by the second notice effect is suggested by the first notice effect, including a third notice effect of displaying an image according to the first display mode by means. It is set higher than the expectation of 1; the third expectation suggested by the third notice effect is set higher than the second expectation suggested by the second notice effect. ing.
According to the ball game machine of this form, even if the advance notice effect using the image in the first display mode is the first advance notice effect without vibration by the vibration generating means, the second display is performed. Although the degree of expectation is lower than that of the second notice effect depending on the aspect, the degree of expectation is higher than that of the second notice effect in the case of the third notice effect accompanied by vibration by the vibration generating means. In this way, since the high and low expectations are switched depending on the presence or absence of the vibration effect depending on the relationship between the first display mode and the second display mode, it is possible to provide the player with a new interest by the vibration effect.

(2) The above-mentioned ball game machine further includes a launch handle configured so that the player can operate the launch of the game ball, and the vibration generating means may include a vibration device provided on the launch handle. Good. According to this form of the ball game machine, a new interest can be provided to the player by the vibration effect caused by the vibration of the firing handle.

(3) The above-mentioned ball game machine may further include an effect button configured to accept an operation input by the player, and the vibration generating means may include a vibration device provided on the effect button. According to this form of the ball game machine, a new interest can be provided to the player by the vibration effect caused by the vibration of the effect button.

(4) The above-mentioned ball game machine may further include a housing facing the player, and the vibration generating means may include a vibration device provided in the housing. According to this form of the ball game machine, a new interest can be provided to the player by the vibration effect caused by the vibration of the housing.

(5) In the above-mentioned ball game machine, further, a random number extraction means for extracting a random number used for a hit / fail judgment by the hit / miss determination means according to the entry of the game ball into the start port; A hold storage means for storing the random number for which the hit / fail judgment is held; a look-ahead judgment means for determining the hit / fail based on the random number stored in the hold storage means prior to the hit / fail judgment by the hit / fail judgment means. And may be provided. In this ball game machine, the image display means is configured to be able to display a hold symbol corresponding to the random number stored by the hold storage means; the advance notice effect executing means is a determination result by the look-ahead determination means. Based on the above, the advance notice effect using the hold symbol is executed; the first notice effect is the hold according to the first display mode by the image display means without generating vibration by the vibration generating means. It is an effect of displaying a symbol; the second advance notice effect is an effect of displaying the reserved symbol according to the second display mode by the image display means without generating vibration by the vibration generating means; The third advance notice effect may be an effect of generating vibration by the vibration generating means and displaying the reserved symbol according to the first display mode by the image display means. According to this form of the ball game machine, it is possible to provide the player with a new hobby by vibrating the effect according to the advance notice effect using the reserved symbol.

(6) In the above-mentioned ball game machine, the advance notice effect executing means is used as a part of the advance / fail effect of notifying the correctness in synchronization with the confirmation display from the variable display of the special symbol by the special symbol display device. May be executed. According to this form of the ball game machine, it is possible to provide the player with a new interest by vibrating the effect according to the result.

The technique disclosed in the present specification can be realized in various forms different from the ball game machine. The technique disclosed in the present specification can be realized, for example, in the form of a ball game machine, a control method of the ball game machine, a rotating body type game machine, and the like.

It is a front view which shows the structure of a pachinko machine. It is a front view which shows the structure of the game board. It is a back view which shows the structure of a pachinko machine. It is a block diagram which shows the electric structure of a pachinko machine. It is an enlarged view which shows the detailed structure of the effect button. It is an enlarged view which shows the detailed structure of a launch handle. It is a flowchart which shows the main routine which the main control unit executes. It is a flowchart which shows the start winning process which the main control unit executes. It is a flowchart which shows the hit / fail determination process which the main control unit executes. It is a flowchart which shows the standby command reception process executed by a sub-integrated control unit. It is a flowchart which shows the display switching process which a sub-integrated control device executes. It is a flowchart which shows the big hit game processing which the main control device executes. It is a flowchart which shows the big hit game processing which the main control device executes. It is a flowchart which shows the big hit game processing which the main control device executes. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the advance notice production. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the production in 2nd Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the advance notice effect in 2nd Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the advance notice effect in 3rd Embodiment.

A. 1st Embodiment FIG. 1 is a front view showing the configuration of a pachinko machine 50. The pachinko machine 50 is a type of ball game machine. The pachinko machine 50 has a structure in which each part is held by an outer frame 51 forming a vertically long fixed outer shell holding frame. Hinge 53s are provided on the upper and lower left sides of the outer frame 51, and the inner frame 70 shown in FIG. 3 is attached to the other side of the hinge 53, and the inner frame 70 opens and closes with respect to the outer frame 51. It has a possible configuration. A plate glass 61 is detachably provided on the front frame 52, and the game board 1 shown in FIG. 2 is attached to the inner frame 70 behind the plate glass 61.

Speakers 66 are provided on the upper left and right sides of the front frame 52, and game sounds generated from the pachinko machine 50 are output to improve the player's taste. Further, in order to improve the taste of the player, the front frame 52 is provided with a plurality of frame-side decorative lamps 65 that emit light according to the game state. An upper plate 55 and a lower plate 63 are integrally formed below the front frame 52. A launch handle 64 is attached to the right side of the lower plate 63, and the launcher (not shown) can be moved by rotating the launch handle 64 clockwise to move the game ball supplied from the upper plate 55. Is fired at the game board 1.

The pachinko machine 50 includes an effect button 110, an effect button 120, and an effect button 130. The effect button 110 is a first operation input unit that accepts input by the player's operation. The effect button 110 is provided at a position away from the firing handle 64, and is arranged in the upper center of the upper plate 55 in the present embodiment.

The effect button 120 is a second operation input unit that accepts input by the player's operation. The effect button 120 is provided at a position closer to the firing handle 64 than the effect button 110. The effect button 120 is provided at a position where the player can operate the firing handle 64 while holding the firing handle 64 with one hand. In the present embodiment, the effect button 120 is provided on the firing handle 64.

The effect button 130 is a third operation input unit that accepts input by the player's operation. The effect button 130 is provided at a position closer to the firing handle 64 than the effect button 110. The effect button 130 is provided at a position closer to the effect button 120 than the effect button 110. In the present embodiment, the effect button 130 is arranged on the lower right side of the upper plate 55 and above the firing handle 64. The effect button 130 has a larger surface area than the effect button 110 and the effect button 120. Here, the surface area of the effect button means the surface area of the portion of the portion exposed to the player that can be moved by the operation of the player.

This pachinko machine 50 is a so-called CR machine, and a prepaid card unit (CR unit) 56 for reading and writing a prepaid card is attached, and the pachinko machine 50 has a lending button 57, a settlement button 58, and a balance display. It is equipped with a CR settlement display device having a device 59. In addition, although this machine is configured to pay out prize balls to the outside of the machine, a predetermined number of game balls are enclosed in the machine, and the launched game balls are collected in the game machine and used cyclically for games. The effect of the present invention is exhibited without any problem even as an enclosed gaming machine.

FIG. 2 is a front view showing the configuration of the game board 1. The game board 1 is provided with a substantially circular game area 3 surrounded by known guide rails 2a and 2b. A large number of game nails 4 are planted in the game area 3.

A center case 5 is arranged in a substantially central portion of the game area 3. The center case 5 is provided with a warp entrance, a warp passage, a stage, a window facing the screen of the effect symbol display device 6, and the like, as in the case of known ones. In the present embodiment, the effect symbol display device 6 is a liquid crystal display device. The effect symbol display device 6 is an effect display unit that displays an effect symbol corresponding to a special symbol as a pseudo effect, and also functions as a supplementary effect means for displaying a supplementary effect corresponding to the pseudo effect. A first starting port 11 and a second starting port 12 are arranged under the center case 5, and a normal symbol operating gate 17 is arranged on the left side of the center case 5. The second starting port 12 is provided with an ordinary electric accessory provided with a wing piece that can be opened and closed, and the game ball cannot enter the second starting port 12 unless the wing piece is opened.

In the lower right of the game area 3, a normal symbol display device 7, a normal symbol hold number display device 8, a first special symbol hold number display device 18, a second special symbol hold number display device 19, and a first special A symbol display device 9 and a second special symbol display device 10 are arranged. In the present embodiment, the normal symbol display device 7, the normal symbol hold number display device 8, the first special symbol hold number display device 18, and the second special symbol hold number display device 19 are composed of a plurality of LEDs. The first special symbol display device 9 and the second special symbol display device 10 are special symbol display units, and in the present embodiment, they are 7-segment displays.

An attacker-type big winning opening 14 is arranged below the second starting opening 12. Further, on the left side of the first starting opening 11, a first left winning opening 31, a second left winning opening 32, a third left winning opening 33, and a fourth left winning opening 34 are provided. The first left winning opening 31, the second left winning opening 32, the third left winning opening 33, and the fourth left winning opening 34 are ordinary winning openings whose winning rate does not change.

By configuring the game board 1 as described above, when a game ball enters the normal symbol operation gate 17 (the normal symbol operation switch 17a (see FIG. 4) detects the game ball), the normal symbol display device displays the normal symbol. Starts the variable display and drives the ordinary electric service solenoid 12b (see FIG. 4), which will be described later, according to the mode of the ordinary symbol stopped after a predetermined time. When the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 12b is driven, the blade members of the ordinary electric accessory are opened almost synchronously, and the ball enters the second starting port 12 (detection of the second starting port switch 12a (see FIG. 4)). It is configured to be possible. In the pachinko machine of the present embodiment, the opening time for driving the blade members of the ordinary electric accessory is 0.2 seconds (once) in the normal state and 1.8 seconds (2 times) in the shortened time state (opening extension state). Times). Further, the second starting port 12 has a configuration in which a game ball cannot enter unless the blade member of the ordinary electric accessory is driven.

When a game ball enters the first start port 11 (the first start port switch 11a (see FIG. 4) detects the game ball), the first special symbol starts to fluctuate in the first special symbol display device 9, and is predetermined. Stop after an hour. Further, when a game ball enters the ordinary electric accessory which is the second start port 12 (the second start port switch 12a (see FIG. 4) detects the game ball), the second special symbol display device 10 displays the second special ball. The symbol starts to change and stops after a predetermined time.

During the fluctuation of the first special symbol and the second special symbol, the effect symbol display device 6 displays the corresponding effect symbol in the effect mode linked to the change of each special symbol. Further, the first special symbol and the second special symbol are carried out with priority given to stopping the fluctuation of the second special symbol regardless of the order in which the balls enter the first start port and the second start port. Specifically, when there is a hold memory of the first special symbol, the fluctuation of the second special symbol is stopped and there is no second special symbol hold memory, and the change of the first special symbol hold memory is started. To do.

The large winning opening solenoid 14b (see FIG. 4), which will be described later, is driven according to the confirmed display mode of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. When the large winning opening solenoid 14b is driven, the door member of the large winning opening 14 is opened almost synchronously, and the game ball enters the large winning opening 14 (count switch 14a (see FIG. 4) detects the game ball). Is configured to be possible.

In addition, various random numbers such as a hit / fail random number acquired when the game ball enters the first start port 11 and the second start port 12 or when the game ball passes through the normal symbol operating gate 17 are stored as hold memory. A process of storing (storing) in the main control device 80 and transmitting various commands caused by entering the ball into the first start port 11 and the second start port 12 to the sub-integrated control device 83 (see FIG. 4) is performed. After that, the hold memory stored when the game ball enters the first start port 11 is the first hold memory, and the hold memory stored when the game ball enters the second start port 12 is the second hold. The memory and the hold memory stored when the game ball passes through the normal symbol operation gate 17 will be described as the normal symbol hold memory.

In the present embodiment, the maximum number of lightings by the normal symbol hold number display device 8, the first special symbol hold number display device 18, and the second special symbol hold number display device 19 is 4 (the maximum hold storage number is 4). 4). Further, even if each of the reserved memory numbers is 0, it is acquired when the game ball enters the first start port 11 and the second start port 12, or when the game ball passes through the normal symbol operating gate 17. Various random numbers such as a hit / fail random number are stored in the main control device 80 as in the case where there is a stored number less than the maximum value.

If the first special figure start switch 11a or the second special figure start switch 12a detects the game ball and the number of the first hold memory or the second hold memory in that case is less than 4, the extracted random number for jackpot determination , The big hit symbol determination random number 1, the big hit symbol determination random number 2, the small hit symbol determination random number, the reach determination random number, and the fluctuation pattern determination random number are stored in the storage area as the first or second reserved storage.

The various random numbers stored on hold are compared and judged with the values set in advance by the hit / fail judgment process described later, and the hit / fail judgment result of the big hit judgment random number is the first special based on the value of the big hit symbol determination random number. It is displayed on the symbol display device 9, the second special symbol display device 10, and the effect symbol display device 6.

The pachinko machine in this embodiment is configured as a probability variable machine. Specifically, the game using the pachinko machine of the present embodiment is roughly divided into a game in which the big winning opening 14 is closed and a big hit game in which the big winning opening 14 is opened. , Broadly classified, a normal probability state (hereinafter, normal state) and a high probability state (hereinafter, probability) that is more advantageous to the player than the normal state (the probability of becoming a big hit is high and it is easy to hit a big hit). (Also described as a fluctuating state) exists.

The special symbol consists of a probability fluctuation symbol and a non-probability fluctuation symbol, and the probability fluctuation state is set so that it can be transferred after the big hit game in the probability fluctuation symbol is completed. If a big hit is made with a fluctuating symbol, the probability fluctuating state is entered after the big hit game is completed. Similarly, the normal state is set so that it can be shifted after the jackpot game with the non-probability fluctuation symbol ends, and if a jackpot is made with the non-probability fluctuation symbol in either the normal state or the probability fluctuation state, after the jackpot game ends, It shifts to the normal state.

After the transition to the normal state, the fluctuation time of the special symbol and the normal symbol is shortened by a specified number of times (for example, 100 times), and the opening extension function of the normal electric accessory is activated. When the fluctuation time of the special symbol and the normal symbol (the time from the start of the fluctuation to the display of the result) is shortened, the number of times the fluctuation display is performed within a certain time is increased.

Specifically, in the time saving state of the present embodiment, the fluctuation time of the special symbol is shortened and the time of the normal symbol displayed on the normal symbol display device is also shortened. However, the variation display of the normal symbol is shortened. Then, the confirmation display of the normal symbol is performed many times within a certain period of time. Therefore, the number of times that the ordinary symbol hits within a certain period of time increases, and thereby the number of times of operation of the ordinary electric accessory also increases. In addition, since the opening time of the ordinary electric accessory is set to be long (opening extension function), it becomes easy for a large number of game balls to win a prize. By making it easier for a large number of game balls to win in this way, the number of times the special symbol changes and is displayed is further increased, and the prize balls obtained by winning the ordinary electric accessory make it difficult for the player to reduce the number of balls held, which is advantageous. You can play various games.

In the probability fluctuation state, the fluctuation time of the special symbol and the normal symbol is shortened as in the time saving state, and the opening extension function of the ordinary electric accessory is activated. The settings related to the shortening of various symbols and the function of opening and extending the normal electric accessory are the same as in the time saving state, but in the probability fluctuation state, the jackpot probability of the special symbol is higher in addition to the time saving state (a state in which it is easy to hit the jackpot). It becomes a gaming state that is advantageous to the player.

FIG. 3 is a back view showing the configuration of the pachinko machine 50. As shown in FIG. 3, the outer frame 51 of the pachinko machine 50 houses an inner frame 70 to which the game board 1 is detachably attached. The inner frame 70 is provided with a ball tank 71, a tank rail 72, and a payout device 73 from above. With this configuration, if a game ball enters the winning opening on the game board 1, a predetermined number of game balls can be discharged from the ball tank 71 to the upper plate 55 described above by the payout device 73 via the tank rail 72. .. Further, on the back side of the pachinko machine 50, a main control device 80, a payout control device 81, an effect symbol control device 82, a sub-integrated control device 83, a launch control device, and a power supply board 85 are provided.

The main control device 80, the effect symbol control device 82, and the sub integrated control device 83 are provided on the game board 1, and the payout control device 81, the launch control device, and the power supply board 85 are provided on the inner frame 70. Although the launch control device is not shown in FIG. 3, the launch control device is provided below (back side) the payout control device 81. Further, an external connection terminal 78 is provided on the right side of the ball tank 71, and a signal indicating a game state and a game result is sent from the external connection terminal 78 to the hall computer 900. Conventionally, the external connection terminal 78 for transmitting a signal to the hall computer 900 is for a board (a terminal for outputting a signal output from the game board side to the hall computer 900) and for a frame (frame side (frame side (frame side)). Two types (terminals for outputting signals output from the front frame 52, the inner frame 70, and the outer frame 51) to the hall computer 900) are used, but in this embodiment, one external connection terminal 78 is used. A signal indicating the game status and the game result is transmitted to the hall computer 900.

FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 50. In FIG. 4, illustration of a relay board and a power supply circuit that simply relay signals is omitted. Further, although detailed illustration is omitted, all of the main control device 80, the payout control device 81, the effect symbol control device 82, and the sub integrated control device 83 are provided with a CPU, ROM, RAM, input port, output port, and the like. However, in this embodiment, the launch control device 84 is not provided with the CPU, ROM, and RAM. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the emission control device 84 may be provided with a CPU, ROM, RAM, or the like.

The main control device 80 includes a first start port switch 11a for detecting a game ball entering the first start port 11, a second start port switch 12a for detecting a game ball entering the second start port 12, and the like. Normal symbol operation switch 17a for detecting a game ball that has entered the normal symbol operation gate 17 that operates a symbol, a count switch 14a for counting game balls that have entered the large winning opening 14, first left winning opening 31, first 2 A detection signal such as a left winning opening switch 31a for detecting a game ball that has entered the left winning opening 32, the third left winning opening 33, and the fourth left winning opening 34 is input.

The main control device 80 operates according to the installed program, generates various commands related to the progress of the game based on the above-mentioned detection signal and the like, and outputs them to the payout control device 81 and the sub-integrated control device 83. Further, the main control device 80 is a first special symbol display device 9 (first special symbol display device in the figure) and a second special symbol display device 10 (the first in the figure) connected via a symbol display device relay terminal plate 90. 2 special symbol display device) and normal symbol display device 7, first special symbol hold number display device 18 (first special symbol hold number display device in the figure), second special symbol hold number display device 19 (in the figure, the first 2 Controls the lighting of the special figure hold number display device) and the normal symbol hold number display device 8 (the normal symbol hold number display device in the figure).

Further, the main control device 80 controls the opening and closing of the large winning opening 14 by controlling the large winning opening solenoid 14b, and controls the ordinary electric accessory solenoid (denoted as a general electric accessory solenoid in FIG. 4) 12b. Controls the opening / closing operation of the ordinary electric accessory that serves as the second starting port 12. In addition to the output signal from the main control device 80 being output to the test signal terminal, management signals such as symbol fluctuations and big hits (also called special games) are output to the external connection terminal 78 and sent to the hall computer 900. ..

Bidirectional communication is performed between the main control device 80 and the payout control device 81, and the payout control device 81 controls the payout motor 20 in response to a command sent from the main control device 80 to pay out the prize ball. In this embodiment, the detection signal of the payout switch 21 for counting the game balls to be paid out as the prize balls is input to the payout control device 81, and the payout control device 81 counts the prize balls. In addition to this, it is also conceivable to use a configuration in which the detection signal of the payout switch 21 is input to the main control device 80 and the payout control device 81, and both the main control device 80 and the payout control device 81 count the prize balls.

The payout control device 81 receives signals from the glass frame opening switch 35, the inner frame opening switch 36, the full switch 22, and the ball out switch 23, and the full switch 22 indicates that the lower plate 63 is full. When is input or when a signal indicating that there are few or no game balls is input to the ball tank by the ball out switch 23, the payout motor 20 is stopped and the payout operation of the prize ball is stopped. The full switch 22 and the out-of-ball switch 23 are also configured to continue to output a signal until the state is resolved, and the payout control device 81 does not output the signal, so the payout motor 20 Resume driving.

Further, the payout control device 81 operates the payout motor 20 by communicating with the prepaid card unit via the CR unit terminal plate 24, and discharges the rented ball. The loaned ball is detected by the payout switch 21, and the detection signal is input to the payout control device 81. The CR unit terminal board 24 is also connected to the settlement display board 25 so as to be able to communicate in both directions. The settlement display board 25 has a ball lending button for requesting the lending of game balls and a return for requesting settlement. Buttons and balance indicators are connected.

Further, the payout control device 81 transmits information about the prize ball, information indicating the open / closed state of the frame (inner frame, front frame), and the like to the hall computer 900 via the external connection terminal 78, and also to the launch control device 84. And sends a launch stop signal. In this embodiment, the game balls are paid out, but an enclosed type structure may be used in which the game balls generated in response to a prize or the like are stored without being paid out.

The launch control device 84 controls the launch motor 30 to launch the game ball into the game area 3. In addition to the payout control device 81, a rotation amount signal from the launch handle, a touch signal from the touch switch 28, and a launch stop signal from the launch stop switch 29 are input to the launch control device 84. The rotation amount signal is output when the player operates the launch handle, the touch signal is output when the player touches the launch handle, and the launch stop switch signal is output when the player presses the launch stop switch 29. It is output. If the touch signal is not input to the launch control device 84, the game ball cannot be launched, and when the launch stop switch signal is input, the game ball cannot be launched even if the player touches the launch handle. It has become.

The sub-integrated control device 83 receives data and commands transmitted from the main control device 80, distributes them to data for effect display control, sound control, and lamp control, and commands for effect display control and the like. Is transmitted to the effect symbol control device 82, and the sound control and the lamp control are distributed to the control parts (voice control device and functional unit as the lamp control device) included in the effect symbol control device 82. Then, the functional unit as the voice control device controls the sound output from the speaker by operating the sound LSI based on the data for voice control, and the functional unit as the lamp control device is based on the data for lamp control. By operating the lamp driver, various LEDs and lamps 26 are controlled.

The button switch 113, the button switch 123, and the button switch 133 are connected to the sub-integrated control device 83. The button switch 113 is provided on the effect button 110. When the player operates the effect button 110, the button switch 113 outputs a signal indicating an operation input to the effect button 110 to the sub-integrated control device 83. The button switch 123 is provided on the effect button 120. When the player operates the effect button 120, the button switch 123 outputs a signal indicating an operation input to the effect button 120 to the sub-integrated control device 83. The button switch 133 is provided on the effect button 130. When the player operates the effect button 130, the button switch 133 outputs a signal indicating an operation input to the effect button 130 to the sub-integrated control device 83.

The vibration device 115 and the vibration device 135 are connected to the sub-integrated control device 83. The vibration device 115 and the vibration device 135 operate based on the signal from the sub-integrated control device 83. In this embodiment, the vibration device 115 and the vibration device 135 are vibration motors.

The vibration device 115 is a first vibration device provided on the effect button 110 so that the effect button 110 can be vibrated. The vibration device 135 is a second vibration device different from the vibration device 115. The vibrating device 135 is provided on the firing handle 64 so that the firing handle 64 can vibrate. In another embodiment, the vibrating device 135 may be provided on the effect button 130 so that the effect button 130 can be vibrated. In another embodiment, the vibration device 135 is provided in the housing of the pachinko machine 50 (for example, any of the front frame 52, the upper plate 55, and the lower plate 63), and the housing is configured to be vibrable. May be good.

The effect symbol control device 82 includes data and commands received from the sub-integrated control device 83 (both transmitted from the main control device 80 and input from the main control device 80 by the sub-integrated control device 83 and effect buttons 110 and 120. , 130 is generated based on the input), and an effect image such as a pseudo symbol corresponding to the special symbol is displayed on the effect symbol display device 6. The sub-integrated control device 83 and the main control device 80 are configured as a one-way communication circuit from the main control device 80 to the sub-integrated control device 83 via an effect relay terminal plate 87, and the sub-integrated control device 83 and the sub-integrated control device 83. The effect symbol control device 82 is configured as a one-way communication circuit from the sub-integrated control device 83 to the effect symbol control device 82.

FIG. 5A is an enlarged view showing a detailed configuration of the effect button 110. The effect button 110 has an operation surface 111. In FIG. 5A, the operation surface 111 is hatched. The operation surface 111 is configured so that the player can push it by hand. The operation surface 111 faces upward. In the present embodiment, the operation surface 111 of the effect button 110 is smaller than the operation surface of the effect button 130. When the player presses the operation surface 111, the operation surface 111 sinks, and the button switch 113 provided on the effect button 110 detects the operation input of the player.

FIG. 5B is an enlarged view showing a detailed configuration of the launch handle 64. The firing handle 64 has three convex portions on which a finger is hung, and the effect button 120 is arranged near the central convex portion between the left convex portion and the central convex portion. As a result, the player can operate the effect button 120 with the index finger of one hand holding the firing handle 64 while holding the firing handle 64. The position of the effect button 120 is not limited to the position shown in FIG. 5B, and may be a position different from that of the firing handle 64 as long as it can be operated while the player holds the firing handle 64. In the present embodiment, the operation surface of the effect button 120 is smaller than the operation surface of the effect button 130. When the player presses the effect button 120, the effect button 120 sinks, and the button switch 123 provided on the effect button 120 detects the player's operation input.

FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing a main routine executed by the main control device 80. The main routine is periodically executed with hard interrupts approximately every 2 ms. In the present embodiment, the process executed only once from S10 to S65 is referred to as "main process", and the process of S70 which is repeatedly executed as long as the time allows within the time remaining after executing this process is "main process". It is called "residual processing". The "main process" is periodically executed by the above interrupt.

When a hard interrupt is executed by the microcomputer, it is first determined whether or not it is a normal interrupt (S10). This determination process is performed by determining whether or not the value of the predetermined area of the RAM as the memory is a predetermined value, and when the process executed by the microcomputer shifts to the main process, the normal process is executed. It is for judging whether or not it is okay. When the interrupt is not a normal interrupt, it is possible that the microcomputer runs out of control when the power is turned on or due to noise or the like. However, since it can be considered that there is almost no runaway of the microcomputer due to recent technological improvements, most of the cases are 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.

When S10 is determined to be negative, that is, it is determined that it is not a normal interrupt (S10: no), a memory such as initial setting (for example, writing a predetermined value to a predetermined area of the memory and using a special symbol and a normal symbol as an initial symbol). Each initial value is written to the work area of (S15), and the process proceeds to the residual processing (S70).

When an affirmative determination of a normal interrupt is made (S10: yes), the initial value random number update process is executed (S20). This process is an increment process that increments the value of the initial value random number by +1 each time this process is executed, and adds +1 to the value of the initial value random number before executing this process, but the random number value before executing this process is the maximum. When the value is "3966", it returns to the initial value "0" in the next processing, and 3967 integers from "0" to "3966" are repeatedly created in ascending order.

The big hit determination random number update process (S25) following S20 is an increment process that increments by +1 each time the process is executed in the same manner as the initial value random number update process, and when the maximum value is "3966", it starts in the next process. It returns to "0" which is the value of, and 3967 integers from "0" to "3966" are repeatedly created in ascending order. The first value of the big hit determination random number is the value set in the initial value random number setting process. For example, if this value is 250, the random numbers for determining the jackpot are updated as "250", "251", "252" ... "3966", "0", "1", and so on.

When the big hit determination random number makes one round (3967 times, it is updated), the value of the initial value random number at that time is set to the initial value of the big hit determination random number, and the big hit determination random number is +1 from the initial value. Performs an increment process. Then, when the big hit determination random number makes one round again, the operation of setting the value of the initial value random number at that time to the initial value of the big hit determination random number is performed. That is, this series of operations will be repeated. In the above example, when the big hit determination random number becomes "249", it is one round, so the value after "249" is the value of the initial value random number. If the value of the initial random number is "87", it changes to "249", "87", "88" ... "3966", "0", "1" ... "86", and "86". Next to is the new value of the initial value random number.

The big hit symbol determination random number 1 update process (S30) is configured as a counter that repeatedly creates 100 integers from "0" to "99", and is incremented by 1 for each main process, and when the maximum value is exceeded, the initial value is ". Return to "0". The big hit symbol determination random number 2 update process (S31) is configured as a counter that repeatedly creates 50 integers from "0" to "49", and is incremented by 1 for each main process and is the initial value when the maximum value is exceeded. Return to "0". The small hit symbol determination random number update process (S33) is configured as a counter that repeatedly creates 150 integers from "0" to "149", and is incremented by 1 for each process and exceeds the maximum value, which is the initial value. Return to "0".

The hit determination random number update process (S35) following S33 is configured as a counter that repeatedly creates 997 integers from "0" to "996", and is incremented by +1 for each process, and when the maximum value is exceeded, the initial value is used. Return to a certain "0". The values to be won are 31 to 40 in the normal probability state and 31 to 996 in the high probability state. In addition, this hit determination random number update process is used for the lottery of ordinary symbols, and other initial value random numbers, jackpot determination random numbers, jackpot symbol determination random numbers 1, jackpot symbol determination random numbers 2, small hit symbol determination random numbers, Random numbers for reach judgment and random numbers for determining fluctuation patterns are used for lottery of special symbols.

The reach determination random number update process (S40) is configured as a counter that repeatedly creates 229 integers from "0" to "228", and is incremented by 1 for each process and exceeds the maximum value, which is the initial value "0". Return to. The number of values that reach when the fluctuation time shortening function is not activated in the normal probability state is 21, and the values are "0" to "20". In the normal probability state, the reach is reached when the fluctuation time shortening function is activated. The number of values is 5, the values are "0" to "4", the number of values to reach in the high probability state is 6, and the values are "0" to "5".

The random number update process (S45) for determining the fluctuation pattern is configured as a counter that repeatedly creates 1021 integers of "0" to "1020", and is incremented by 1 for each process and is the initial value when the maximum value is exceeded. Return to "0".

In the subsequent winning confirmation process (S50), confirmation of winning of the first starting port 11 and the second starting port 12 and input processing of each switch provided in the pachinko machine 50 and connected to the main control device 80 are executed. In this embodiment, when the game ball wins the first starting port 11 and the second starting port 12, a random number for determining a jackpot, a random number for determining a jackpot symbol 1, a random number for determining a jackpot symbol 2, a random number for determining a fluctuation pattern, and a reach determination are used. Although multiple random numbers such as random numbers are acquired, the number that can be stored on hold is limited to 4 at each of the 1st start port 11 and the 2nd start port 12, and the game ball is played when the hold memory is 4 full. Even if the player wins a prize in the first start port 11 or the second start port 12, only the prize ball is paid out, and the plurality of random numbers are not stored on hold.

Subsequently, a hit / fail determination process (S55) is performed as a condition establishment determination means for determining whether or not it is a big hit. When the pass / fail determination process (S55) is completed, each output process (S60) such as an image output process is subsequently executed. In each output process (S60), the main control device 80 refers to the effect symbol control device 82, the payout control device 81, the launch control device 84, the sub-integrated control device 83, the grand prize opening solenoid 14b, etc. according to the progress of the game. Each output process is executed. That is, when it is detected by the prize confirmation process (S50) that there is a prize for the game ball at each prize opening on the game board 1, the prize ball data is sent to the payout control device 81 in order to pay out the game ball as the prize ball. An error signal is sent to the effect symbol control device 82 to notify that the process of outputting the sound data corresponding to the game state to the sub-integrated control device 83 is in error when there is an abnormality in the pachinko machine 50. Execute each output process.

The subsequent fraud monitoring process (S65) monitors whether or not fraud has been performed on the normal winning openings (1st left winning opening 31, 2nd left winning opening 32, 3rd left winning opening 33, 4th left winning opening 34). It is a process to determine whether or not the number of game balls entering the winning opening within a predetermined time is larger than the predetermined number, and if it is more than the predetermined number, it is determined to be fraudulent and a notification to that effect is given. It is a process to do. That is, the fraud determination means is provided in the main control device 80.

The above-mentioned residual processing following this processing is composed of the initial value random number update processing (S70), and is exactly the same processing as the above-mentioned S20. This process forms an infinite loop and is repeated as long as time allows until the next interrupt is executed. The time required to execute the main processing from S10 to S65 described above differs for each interrupt depending on whether or not the jackpot processing is executed, the difference in the display mode of the special symbol, and the like. As a result, the number of times the residual processing is executed also differs for each interrupt, and the value updated to the initial random number by executing the interrupt processing shown in FIG. 6 once is not uniform. As a result, the possibility that the initial value random number is synchronized with the jackpot determination random number is extremely reduced. If the initial value random numbers (3967 ways from 0 to 3966) occur to the same extent when the big hit determination random number makes one round, the probability of synchronization is only 1/3967. Further, the above-mentioned hit determination random number update process (S35) may also be configured to be executed within the residual process.

FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing a start winning process executed by the main control device 80. The start winning process of FIG. 7 corresponds to the winning confirmation process (S50) of FIG. 6, and when a game ball enters the first starting port 11 and the second starting port 12, or the normal symbol operating gate 17 is used as a game ball. Various random numbers such as a hit / fail random number to be acquired when is passed are stored (stored) in the main control device 80 as hold storage, and a pass / fail determination process described later is performed to determine whether or not the stored random number is a preset value. The process of confirming before the execution is performed, and various commands caused by entering the ball into the first start port 11 and the second start port 12 are transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83. After that, the hold memory stored when the game ball enters the first start port 11 is the first hold memory, and the hold memory stored when the game ball enters the second start port 12 is the second hold. The memory and the hold memory stored when the game ball passes through the normal symbol operation gate 17 will be described as the normal symbol hold memory.

In this embodiment, the maximum number of lightings by the normal symbol hold number display device 8, the first special symbol hold number display device 18, and the second special symbol hold number display device 19 is 4 (maximum hold storage number is 4). However, the number is not limited to this, and for example, the maximum number of stored items may be eight. Further, even if each of the reserved memory numbers is 0, it is acquired when the game ball enters the first start port 11 and the second start port 12, or when the game ball passes through the normal symbol operating gate 17. Various random numbers such as a hit / fail random number are stored in the main control device 80 as in the case where there is a stored number less than the maximum value.

When the start winning process is started, it is determined whether or not the first start port switch 11a has detected the game ball (S100). If it is a negative determination, the process proceeds to (S100: no) S130, and if it is an affirmative determination (S100: yes), it is determined whether or not the number of first reserved storages stored in the main control device 80 is less than the upper limit value (= 4). (S105). If it is a negative judgment, proceed to (S105: no) S130, and if it is affirmative judgment (S105: yes), the extracted big hit judgment random number, big hit symbol determination random number 1, big hit symbol determination random number 2, small hit symbol judgment random number , The reach determination random number and the variation pattern determination random number are stored as the first hold storage, and 1 is added to the first hold storage counter indicating the number of the first hold storage (S110).

Following S110, a look-ahead determination of the stored first hold storage is performed (S115). Specifically, it is confirmed whether or not the value of the random number for determining the jackpot is a value that causes a jackpot, and if it is a jackpot value, the type of the jackpot symbol is confirmed. If the big hit judgment is a loss, check whether it is a value that causes a small hit, and if it is a loss, check whether the reach determination random number is a value that becomes a super reach. If it is not super reach, check whether it is a reach value, and check the fluctuation time from the value of the random number for determining the fluctuation pattern. By performing the above determination, it is determined whether or not the stored random number value is a specific value that the player can expect a big hit (whether or not it is possible to produce an effect that expects a big hit even if the player loses the jackpot).

Subsequently, a first read-ahead determination command is generated from the determination result of S115 and transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83 (S120), and a first hold number instruction command indicating the value of the first hold storage counter added in S110 is issued. It is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83 (S125).

Following the processing of S125 or the negative determination of S100 and S105 (S100: no, S105: no), it is determined whether or not the second start port switch 12a has detected the game ball (S130). If it is a negative determination, the process proceeds to (S130: no) S160, and if it is an affirmative determination (S130: yes), it is determined whether or not the number of second reserved storages stored in the main control device 80 is less than the upper limit value (= 4). (S135). If it is a negative judgment, proceed to (S135: no) S160, and if it is an affirmative judgment (S135: yes), the extracted big hit judgment random number, big hit symbol determination random number 1, big hit symbol determination random number 2, small hit symbol judgment random number , The reach determination random number and the fluctuation pattern determination random number are stored as the second hold storage, and 1 is added to the second hold storage counter indicating the second hold storage number (S140), and the second hold storage stored in the same manner as S110. (S145).

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

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

When the sub-integrated control device 83 receives the first and second hold storage number instruction commands, it outputs an instruction signal for changing each hold storage number displayed on the effect symbol display device 6 according to the hold storage number indicated by the received command. It is transmitted to the effect symbol control device 82. Further, in the present embodiment, the hold storage number of the normal symbol is not displayed on the effect symbol display device 6, but it may be configured to be displayed in response to the reception of the normal figure hold storage number instruction command, or the normal symbol hold storage number may be displayed. The configuration may be such that the number instruction command itself is not transmitted. It is also conceivable to consider a configuration in which a pre-reading determination of a general map is performed and the determination result is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device. As a result, it is possible to carry out a look-ahead notice that is expected to open the ordinary electric accessory (second starting port 12).

FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing a pass / fail determination process executed by the main control device 80. The hit / fail determination process of FIG. 8 corresponds to the pass / fail determination process (S55) of FIG. 6, and is a random number value extracted due to the detection of the game ball by the first start port switch 11a or the second start port switch 12a. Based on this, it is a process of determining whether or not to execute a special game. The main control device 80 executes the hit / fail determination process shown in FIG. 8 by operating as the specific game determination means.

When the hit / fail determination process is started, it is determined whether or not the start condition of the special figure is satisfied (S200). In this determination process, it is confirmed that the jackpot game is not in progress and that the first special symbol and the second special symbol are not changing or being displayed. If it is a negative determination (S200: no), the return is exited, and if it is an affirmative determination (S200: yes), it is determined whether or not there is a second reserved memory (S205). If it is an affirmative determination (S205: yes), the process proceeds to S215, and if it is a negative determination (S205: no), it is determined whether or not there is a first reserved memory (S210). If the negative determination is made (S210: no), a standby instruction command is transmitted from the main control device 80 to the sub integrated control device 83 (S211), and a return is obtained. If it is affirmative (S210: yes), the process proceeds to S215. According to the determination order of S205 and S210, the validity / rejection determination of the second hold storage is prioritized and executed. In this embodiment, there are a plurality of special symbols (first special symbol and second special symbol), but even if the special symbol is a single configuration, the effect of the invention does not change at all.

In S215, it is determined whether or not the value of the probability variation flag is 0 (S215). The probability change flag is a value stored in the main control device 80. When the value is "0", the jackpot probability is in the normal gaming state (normal probability), and when the value is "1", the probability change flag is changed. It is a value for the main control device 80 to determine that it is in the gaming state (high probability). If it is affirmative, the process proceeds to (S215: yes) S220, and if it is negative, the process proceeds to high probability (S215: no). Since the processing during the high probability is a processing in which only the jackpot probability is different, the explanation is omitted.

In S220, the hold storage shift process is performed (S220), whereby the oldest hold memory is set as the target of the hit / fail determination, and 1 is subtracted from the hold storage counter indicating the number of hold memories.

In the subsequent jackpot determination random number comparison process (S225), the jackpot determination random number value of the hold storage that is the target of the hit / fail determination is compared with the preset hit / fail determination table, and the random number value of the determination target is the hit / fail determination table. Compare if it matches the judgment value in. Two types of tables are set for the hit / fail judgment table, one for the normal probability (low probability 1/300) and the other for the high probability (1/30), and the game state at the time of the hit / fail judgment is the normal game (probability change flag "0"). If it is, the comparison is made using the hit / fail judgment table for normal probability, and if it is a high probability gaming state (probability variation flag “1”), the hit / fail judgment table for high probability is used for comparison.

In the subsequent processing of S230, it is determined whether or not the result of the comparison processing (S225) of the random numbers for jackpot determination is a jackpot (same as the determination value) (1/300 in this embodiment). If it is affirmative (S230: yes), the symbol mode setting process is performed (S235). In the symbol mode setting process, the content of the jackpot game is based on the type of hold storage (first hold memory or second hold memory) that is the target of the hit / fail judgment and the big hit symbol determination random number 1 of the hold memory that is the judgment target. And set the symbol mode for determining the game state after the jackpot game ends (S235). Subsequently, the jackpot symbol selection process is performed based on the set symbol mode type and the jackpot symbol determination random number 2 of the hold storage to be determined (S240). This is from the symbol group set for each type of symbol mode in order to notify the type of jackpot determined by the setting of the symbol mode (contents of the jackpot game and the game state after the end of the jackpot game) by the jackpot symbol. It is a process of determining the symbol to be displayed.

Next, the mode buffer setting process is performed based on the symbol mode set in S235 (S245). The mode buffer is a device that stores the contents of the game state after the end of the big hit game determined at the time of winning / failing until the end of the big hit game that sets the game state (during the big hit game, the probability change flag and the time saving flag that set the game state). Because it is necessary to clear). As the mode buffer, the specific game content (operation of the probability change function and the open extension function (time saving function) and the number of operations thereof) is not stored, but the value corresponding to each of a plurality of specific game contents is stored. It is composed.

Next, based on the symbol mode set in S235, the opening pattern setting process of the big winning opening, which is the content of the big hit game, is performed (S250), and the random number for determining the reach of the hold memory and the fluctuation pattern for determining the hit / fail judgment are used. Based on the random numbers, a variation pattern that is the variation time of the symbol to be displayed on the first special symbol display device 9 or the second special symbol display device 10 and the effect symbol display device 6 is selected from the variation pattern selection table (S255). ..

Next, the selected jackpot symbol and fluctuation pattern information is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83 as a fluctuation instruction signal (variation instruction command) (S260). Based on the instruction from the sub-integrated control device 83 that has received this information, the effect symbol control device 82 controls the effect symbol display device 6, and starts the variation display of the symbol corresponding to the information of the jackpot symbol and the variation pattern. Almost at the same time as the transmission to the sub-integrated control device 83, the main control device 80 directly controls the first special symbol display device 9 or the second special symbol display device 10 to start the variation of the special symbol.

If S230 is a negative determination, that is, if it is lost (S230: no), it is determined whether or not the result of the random number comparison process for big hit determination (S225) is a small hit (1/150) (S265), and if it is an affirmative determination (S265). : Yes), the small hit symbol is selected (S270), then the opening pattern setting process of the small hit game is performed (S250), the variable pattern selection process corresponding to the small hit symbol is performed (S255), and the small hit symbol and A fluctuation instruction signal (variation instruction command), which is information on the fluctuation pattern, is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83 (S260). Based on the instruction from the sub-integrated control device 83 that has received this information, the effect symbol control device 82 controls the effect symbol display device 6, and starts the variation display of the symbol corresponding to the information of the small hit symbol and the variation pattern. Almost at the same time as the transmission to the sub-integrated control device 83, the main control device 80 directly controls the first special symbol display device 9 or the second special symbol display device 10 to start the variation of the special symbol.

If S265 is a negative determination (S265: no), a lost symbol is selected (S275), and then a fluctuation pattern setting process corresponding to the lost symbol is performed (S255), and a fluctuation instruction signal that becomes information on the symbol and the fluctuation pattern related to the loss is performed. (Fluctuation instruction command) is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83 (S260). Based on the instruction from the sub-integrated control device 83 that has received this information, the effect symbol control device 82 controls the effect symbol display device 6, and starts the variation display of the symbol corresponding to the information of the lost symbol and the variation pattern. Almost at the same time as the transmission to the sub-integrated control device 83, the main control device 80 directly controls the first special symbol display device 9 or the second special symbol display device 10 to start the variation of the special symbol.

The above is the explanation of the pass / fail determination process. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8, random numbers for selecting the type of symbol and the fluctuation pattern for notifying the winning / failing judgment result at the time of the start winning process (random number for determining the jackpot symbol 1, random number for determining the jackpot symbol 2, small hit). Random numbers for design determination, random numbers for reach determination, random numbers for determination of fluctuation patterns) have been acquired, but these random numbers may be acquired at the time of the hit / fail determination process.

FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing a standby command reception process executed by the sub-integrated control device 83. The standby command reception process of FIG. 9 below is a process for handling the standby instruction command received from the main control unit 80. First, the sub-integrated control device 83 determines whether or not the standby instruction command transmitted from the main control device 80 has been received (S300). In the case of an affirmative determination (S300: yes), it is determined whether or not 15 seconds have passed since the standby instruction command was received (S305). In the case of affirmative determination (S305: yes), the standby flag is set to 1 (S310). By setting the standby flag to 1, the pachinko machine 50 is put into the standby state. If the standby instruction command has not been received (S300: no) or if 15 seconds have not passed since the standby instruction command was received (S305: no), the process ends as it is.

FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing a display switching process executed by the sub-integrated control device 83. The display switching process of FIG. 10 is a process of switching the display on the effect symbol display device 6. It is determined whether or not the standby flag is 1 in the processing of S350, and if the standby flag is 1 (S350: yes), it is determined whether or not 15 seconds or more have passed since the transition to the standby state in the processing of S355. judge. If 15 seconds or more have passed (S355: yes), it is determined whether or not the demo flag is 1 in the processing of S360, and if the demo flag is not 1 (S360: no), the demo screen is displayed in the subsequent processing of S365. Is controlled to be displayed, and 1 is set in the demo flag in the process of S370. As a result, the display of the demo screen is started on the effect symbol display device 6. When the standby flag is not 1 in the process of S350 (S350: no) or when 15 seconds or more have not passed since the transition to the standby state in the process of S355 (S355: no), the return is defined as a return. Become.

If the demo flag is 1 in the process of S360 (S360: yes), it is confirmed whether or not the demo screen is being displayed in the process of S375. If the demo screen is being displayed (S375: yes), it is confirmed whether or not 30 seconds or more have passed since the demo screen was displayed in the process of S380. If 30 seconds or more have passed (S380: yes), control is performed so that the symbol standby screen is displayed in the process of S385. As a result, the display mode of the effect symbol display device 6 is switched from the demo screen to the symbol standby screen. If 30 seconds have not passed (S380: no), the process ends as it is.

If the demo screen is not being displayed in the process of S375 (S375: no), it is confirmed whether or not 30 seconds or more have passed since the symbol standby screen was displayed in the process of S390. If 30 seconds or more have passed (S390: yes), the demo screen is controlled to be displayed in the process of S395. As a result, the display mode of the effect symbol display device 6 is switched from the symbol standby screen to the demo screen. If 30 seconds have not passed (S390: no), the process ends as it is.
In this way, when the pachinko machine 50 is in the standby state, the demo screen and the symbol standby screen are alternately displayed on the effect symbol display device 6.

11, 12 and 13 are flowcharts showing a jackpot game process executed by the main control device 80. The jackpot game process of FIGS. 11, 12, and 13 is one of the processes included in each output process (S60) in the main routine of FIG. In S400, it is determined whether or not the accessory continuous operation device is operating, that is, whether or not the jackpot game is being executed. Then, in the case of an affirmative determination (S400: yes), the process shifts to S405, and in the case of a negative determination (S400: no), this process ends.

In S405, it is determined whether or not the large winning opening 14 is open, and in the case of an affirmative determination (S405: yes), the process shifts to S450 in FIG. 12, and in the case of a negative determination (S405: no). , The process shifts to S410. In S410, it is determined whether or not it is in the interval of each round in the jackpot game, and in the case of affirmative determination (S410: yes), the process shifts to S470 in FIG. 12, and in the case of negative determination (S410: no). Shifts the process to S415.

In S415, it is determined whether or not the end effect of the jackpot game is in progress, and in the case of an affirmative determination (S415: yes), the process shifts to S500 in FIG. 13, and in the case of a negative determination (S415: no), The process shifts to S420. In S420, it is determined whether or not the start effect time in the jackpot game has elapsed, and in the case of an affirmative determination (S420: yes), the process shifts to S425, and in the case of a negative determination (S420: no), this process is performed. To finish.

In S425, the large winning opening opening process for opening the large winning opening 14 is executed, and this process is completed. Subsequently, with respect to FIG. 12, in S450, which shifts to the opening of the large winning opening 14, the main control device 80 determines whether or not the number of game balls that have won the large winning opening 14 is 10. Then, in the case of an affirmative determination (S450: yes), the process shifts to S460, and in the case of a negative determination (S450: no), the process shifts to S455.

In S455, the main control device 80 determines whether or not the opening time of the large winning opening 14 has expired, and in the case of an affirmative determination (S455: yes), the process shifts to S460, and in the case of a negative determination (S455). : No) ends this process.

In S460, the main control device 80 executes the large winning opening closing process for closing the large winning opening 14, and shifts the process to S465. In S465, the main control device 80 executes the jackpot interval process for setting the interval for each round of the jackpot game, and ends this process.

On the other hand, in S470 which shifts during the interval of each round, it is determined whether or not the interval time of the big hit game has elapsed, and in the case of affirmative judgment (S470: yes), the processing shifts to S475 and in the case of negative judgment. (S470: no) ends this process.

In S475, it is determined whether or not it is the final round of the jackpot game, and in the case of an affirmative determination (S475: yes), the processing shifts to S480, and in the case of a negative determination (S475: no), the processing shifts to S485. ..

In S480, a jackpot end effect process for producing an effect when ending the jackpot game is executed, and this process is terminated. On the other hand, in S485, the main control device 80 executes a large winning opening opening process for opening the large winning opening 14, and ends this process.

Subsequently, with respect to FIG. 13, in S500 which shifts to the end effect of the jackpot game, it is determined whether or not the time of the end effect has ended, and in the case of affirmative determination (S500: yes), the process shifts to S505. , In the case of a negative determination (S500: no), this process ends.

In the following S505 and S510, the accessory continuous operation device and the condition device are stopped, and the process shifts to S515. In S515, the main control device 80 determines whether or not to shift to the probabilistic state after the big hit game, and in the case of an affirmative determination (S515: yes), the number of big hit lottery that can be executed during the probable change state (probability change number). (S520), set the probability change flag (S525), and shift the process to S530.

In S530, it is determined whether or not to shift to the time saving state after the big hit game, and in the case of affirmative judgment (S530: yes), the number of big hit lottery that can be executed during the time saving state (time saving number) is set and (S535). ), Set the time saving flag (S540), and shift the process to S545.

In S545 and S550, the main control device 80 transmits to the sub-integrated control device 83 a process of transmitting a jackpot end command for ending the effect related to the jackpot game, and a state designation command for notifying the game state after the jackpot game is completed. Executes the status specification command transmission process and ends this process.

The pachinko machine 50 includes a hit / fail determination means, a special symbol display device, an image display means, a vibration generating means, and a notice effect executing means. When executing the hit / fail determination process of FIG. 8, the main control device 80 functions as a hit / miss determination means for determining the hit / fail based on the entry of the game ball into the starting port. The first special symbol display device 9 and the second special symbol display device 10 function as a special symbol display device that displays a special symbol indicating a determination result by the hit / miss determination means. The effect symbol display device 6 displays the effect symbol in a variable display and a final display in response to the variable display and the final display of the special symbol. The effect symbol display device 6 also functions as an image display means configured to be able to display an image.

The vibration device 135 functions as a vibration generating means configured to generate vibration. The vibration device 135 is a vibration device provided on the firing handle 64 configured so that the player can operate the firing of the game ball.

The vibration device 115 can function as a vibration generating means configured to generate vibration. The vibration device 115 is a vibration device provided on the effect button 110 configured to be able to accept operation input by the player. In another embodiment, the vibration device 115 may be a vibration device provided in a housing facing the player.

The sub-integrated control device 83 functions as a notice effect executing means based on the transmission of the fluctuation instruction command from the main control device 80 (step S260 in FIG. 8). When the sub-integrated control device 83 functions as the advance notice effect execution means, the image display means provides a notice effect that suggests the degree of expectation that the determination result will be won (big hit) prior to the final display of the special symbol by the special symbol display device. And through at least one of the vibration generating means.

The notice effect includes a first notice effect, a second notice effect, and a third notice effect. The first notice effect is an effect of displaying an image according to the first display mode by the image display means without generating vibration by the vibration generating means. The second notice effect is an effect of displaying an image in a second display mode different from the first display mode by the image display means without generating vibration by the vibration generating means. The third advance notice effect is an effect of generating vibration by the vibration generating means and displaying an image by the image display means in the first display mode.

The second expectation EP2 suggested by the second advance notice is set higher than the first expectation EP1 suggested by the first notice effect. The third expectation EP3 suggested by the third advance notice is set higher than the second expectation EP2 suggested by the second notice effect.

In the present embodiment, the pachinko machine 50 further includes a random number extraction means, a hold storage means, and a look-ahead determination means. The main control device 80 functions as a random number extraction means and a hold storage means when executing the extraction random number holding storage process (steps S110 and S140 in FIG. 7). When the pachinko machine 50 functions as a random number extraction means, the pachinko machine 50 extracts random numbers used for the hit / fail determination by the hit / miss determination means according to the entry of the game ball into the starting port. When the pachinko machine 50 functions as the hold storage means, the pachinko machine 50 stores a random number for which the hit / fail determination by the hit / miss determination means is held. The main control device 80 functions as a look-ahead determination means when executing the look-ahead determination process (steps S115 and S145 in FIG. 7). When the main control device 80 functions as the look-ahead determination means, the main control device 80 determines whether or not the result is based on a random number stored by the hold storage means prior to the determination of whether or not the result is determined by the hit / miss determination means.

In the present embodiment, the effect symbol display device 6 that functions as an image display means is configured to be able to display a hold symbol corresponding to a random number stored by the hold storage means. The sub-integrated control device 83, which functions as the advance notice effect execution means, executes the advance notice effect using the reserved symbol based on the determination result by the look-ahead determination means. The determination results by the look-ahead determination means are the first look-ahead determination command and the second look-ahead determination command transmitted from the main control device 80 (see steps S120 and S150 in FIG. 7).

In the present embodiment, the first notice effect is an effect of displaying the reserved symbol according to the first display mode by the image display means without generating vibration by the vibration generating means. The second notice effect is an effect of displaying the reserved symbol according to the second display mode by the image display means without generating vibration by the vibration generating means. The third notice effect is an effect of generating vibration by the vibration generating means and displaying the reserved symbol according to the first display mode by the image display means.

FIG. 14 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the advance notice effect. FIG. 14 shows three types of screens displayed on the effect symbol display device 6 as a notice effect.

Screen 511 of FIG. 14C shows an example of the first notice effect using the reserved symbol. The screen 512 of FIG. 14B shows an example of a second notice effect using the reserved symbol. The screen 513 of FIG. 14A shows an example of a third notice effect using the reserved symbol. The screens 511,512,513 displayed on the effect symbol display device 6 include effect symbol display areas 300L, 300C, 300R and reserved symbol display areas 411,421,413,414.

The effect symbol display area 300L is an area for variable display of the effect symbol on the left side. The effect symbol display area 300C is an area where the variable display of the central effect symbol is performed. The effect symbol display area 300R is an area where variable display of the effect symbol on the right side is performed. In the present embodiment, after the effect symbols are variably displayed in the effect symbol display areas 300L, 300C, and 300R, the effect symbols are usually stopped in the order of the effect symbol display area 300L, the effect symbol display area 300C, and the effect symbol display area 300R. It is displayed, and finally, in the effect symbol display areas 300L, 300C, and 300R, the effect symbols are confirmed and displayed in a stopped state. In each example of the screens 511 and 512, 513, the effect symbols are stopped and displayed in the effect symbol display areas 300L and 300R located on the left and right, and the effect symbols are variably displayed in the effect symbol display area 300C located in the center. The situation is illustrated.

The reserved symbol display area 411, 421, 413, 414 is an area for displaying the reserved symbol. When the reserved symbol is not displayed in the reserved symbol display area 411 and the ball enters the starting port while the variable display is being performed in the effect symbol display areas 300L, 300C, 300R, the reserved symbol display area The reserved symbol is displayed at 411. If a further ball enters after that, the reserved symbol is displayed in the reserved symbol display area 412. If a further ball enters after that, the reserved symbols are displayed in order in the reserved symbol display area 413 and then in the reserved symbol display area 414.

When the variable display is completed in the effect symbol display areas 300L, 300C, and 300R, the reserved symbol in the reserved symbol display area 414 moves to the reserved symbol display area 413, and the reserved symbol in the reserved symbol display area 413 is displayed as a reserved symbol. It moves to the area 412, and the reserved symbol in the reserved symbol display area 412 moves to the reserved symbol display area 411. In the present embodiment, when the variable display is completed in the effect symbol display areas 300L, 300C, and 300R, the reserved symbols in the reserved symbol display area 414 are deleted.

In the present embodiment, the reserved symbol 420 is displayed in the reserved symbol display area 411, 421, 413, 414 as a normal reserved symbol without a notice effect. In the present embodiment, the reserved symbol 420 is a plain circular symbol.

The reserved symbols 422 on the screens 511 and 513 are reserved symbols according to the first display mode. In the present embodiment, the reserved symbol 422 according to the first display mode is a circular symbol with a “! (Exclamation point)” in the center, unlike the reserved symbol 420.

The reserved symbol 424 on the screen 512 is a reserved symbol according to the second display mode. In the present embodiment, the reserved symbol 424 according to the second display mode is a circular symbol with a star mark in the center, unlike the reserved symbols 420 and 422.

Each of the screens 511, 512, and 513 of FIG. 14 is the first in a state where the variable display is being performed in the effect symbol display areas 300L, 300C, and 300R and the reserved symbol 420 is displayed in the reserved symbol display area 411. This is an example of a scene in which a reserved symbol is displayed in the reserved symbol display area 412 when a game ball enters the starting ports 11 and 12.

As shown in FIG. 14 (c), when the first notice effect using the reserved symbol is performed, the sub-integrated control device 83 does not generate vibration in the firing handle 64 by the vibration device 135, and the first notice effect is performed. The screen 511 having the reserved symbol 422 which is the display mode is displayed. The first expectation EP1 suggested by the first advance notice is higher than the normal expectation EP0 on which the normal hold symbol 420 without the notice effect is displayed. In the present embodiment, the normal expectation EP0 is "about 0.01%" (big hit at a rate of 0.01%), whereas the first expectation EP1 is "about 1.0%" (about 1.0%). It is a big hit at a rate of 1.0%).

As shown in FIG. 14B, when the second advance notice effect using the reserved symbol is performed, the sub-integrated control device 83 does not generate vibration in the firing handle 64 by the vibration device 135, and the second notice effect is performed. The screen 512 having the reserved symbol 424 which is a display mode is displayed. The second expectation EP2 suggested by the second advance notice is higher than the first expectation EP1 suggested by the first notice effect. In the present embodiment, the first expectation EP1 is "about 1.0%" (big hit at a rate of 1.0%), while the second expectation EP2 is "about 5.0%". (Big hit at a rate of 5.0%).

As shown in FIG. 14A, when the third advance notice effect using the reserved symbol is performed, the sub-integrated control device 83 generates vibration in the firing handle 64 by the vibration device 135 and displays the first display. The screen 513 having the reserved symbol 422 which is an aspect is displayed. The third expectation EP3 suggested by the third advance notice is higher than the second expectation EP2 suggested by the second notice effect. In the present embodiment, the second expectation EP2 is "about 5.0%" (a jackpot at a rate of 5.0%), while the third expectation EP3 is "about 30.0%". (Big hit at a rate of 30.0%).

According to the first embodiment described above, even if the notice effect is based on the first display mode (holding notice using the hold symbol 422), the first notice effect is not accompanied by vibration by the vibration device 135. (FIG. 14 (c)) has a lower expectation than the second advance notice effect (hold notice using the reserved symbol 424, FIG. 14 (b)) by the second display mode, but is accompanied by vibration by the vibration device 135. In the case of the third advance notice effect (FIG. 14 (a)), the degree of expectation is higher than that of the second advance notice effect (FIG. 14 (b)). In this way, the high and low expectations are switched depending on the presence or absence of the vibration effect in relation to the first display mode (holding symbol 422 of the hold notice) and the second display mode (hold symbol 424 of the hold notice). The vibration effect can provide the player with a new interest. In addition, a new hobby can be provided to the player by the vibration effect caused by the vibration of the firing handle 64. In addition, it is possible to provide the player with a new interest by vibrating the effect according to the notice effect using the reserved symbol.

B. Second Embodiment The pachinko machine 50 of the second embodiment is the same as that of the first embodiment except that the first to third notice effects having different expectations are performed using images different from the reserved symbols. Is.

FIG. 15 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the effect according to the second embodiment. The screen 500a of FIG. 15A includes the effect symbol display areas 300L, 300C, 300R and the reserved symbol display areas 411,421,413,414, similarly to the screens 511,512,513 of the first embodiment. .. On the screen 500a, the same effect symbol is stopped and displayed in the effect symbol display area 300L and the effect symbol display area 300R, and variable display is performed in the effect symbol display area 300C (so-called “reach state”). There is. In the example of the screen 500a, the reserved symbols 420 are displayed in the reserved symbol display areas 411 and 412, respectively.

In the second embodiment, the effect symbol display device 6 displays the screen 500b of FIG. 15 (b) with a predetermined probability following the screen 500a of FIG. 15 (a). The configuration of the screen 500b is the same as that of the screen 500a, except that the effect symbol display areas 300L, 300C, and 300R are reduced and displayed in the upper right corner of the screen, and the suggestion image 350 is displayed in the center of the screen. The suggestion image 350 is an image that suggests to the player that the effect button 110 is pressed.

FIG. 16 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the advance notice effect in the second embodiment. FIG. 16 shows three types of screens displayed on the effect symbol display device 6 as a notice effect following the screen 500b when the effect button 110 is pressed while the screen 500b of FIG. 15 is displayed. ing.

The screen 521 of FIG. 16C shows an example of the first notice effect. The screen 522 of FIG. 16B shows an example of the second notice effect. Screen 523 of FIG. 16A shows an example of a third notice effect. The screens 521, 522, 523 displayed on the effect symbol display device 6 have the effect symbol display areas 300L, 300C, 300R and the reserved symbol display areas 411,421,413,414, similarly to the screen 500b of FIG. Be prepared.

Each of the screens 521 and 523 further includes an effect image 360 according to the first display mode. In the present embodiment, the effect image 360 is a character image of a lion with one hand raised, and is displayed in the center of the screens 521 and 523.

The screen 522 further includes an effect image 370 according to the second display mode. In the present embodiment, the effect image 370 is a character image of a lion with both hands raised, and is displayed in the center of the screen 522.

As shown in FIG. 16C, when the first notice effect is performed, the sub-integrated control device 83 is the effect of the first display mode without causing the firing handle 64 to vibrate by the vibration device 135. The screen 521 having the image 360 is displayed. The first expectation degree EP1 suggested by the first notice effect is higher than the normal expectation degree EP0 in which the variable display of the effect symbol corresponding to the special symbol without the advance notice effect is carried out. In the present embodiment, the normal expectation EP0 is "about 0.01%" (big hit at a rate of 0.01%), whereas the first expectation EP1 is "about 1.0%" (about 1.0%). It is a big hit at a rate of 1.0%).

As shown in FIG. 16B, when the second advance notice effect is performed, the sub-integrated control device 83 is the effect of the second display mode without causing the firing handle 64 to vibrate by the vibration device 135. Display screen 522 with image 370. The second expectation EP2 suggested by the second advance notice is higher than the first expectation EP1 suggested by the first notice effect. In the present embodiment, the first expectation EP1 is "about 1.0%" (big hit at a rate of 1.0%), while the second expectation EP2 is "about 5.0%". (Big hit at a rate of 5.0%).

As shown in FIG. 16A, when the third advance notice effect is performed, the sub-integrated control device 83 causes the firing handle 64 to vibrate by the vibration device 135, and the effect image which is the first display mode. Display screen 523 with 360. The third expectation EP3 suggested by the third advance notice is higher than the second expectation EP2 suggested by the second notice effect. In the present embodiment, the second expectation EP2 is "about 5.0%" (a jackpot at a rate of 5.0%), while the third expectation EP3 is "about 30.0%". (Big hit at a rate of 30.0%).

According to the second embodiment described above, even in the case of the advance notice effect by the first display mode (the effect using the effect image 360), the first advance notice effect is not accompanied by vibration by the vibration device 135 ( In FIG. 16 (c), the third notice effect (the effect using the effect image 370, the effect using the effect image 370, FIG. 16 (b)) according to the second display mode is lower than the expectation, but the third is accompanied by vibration by the vibration device 135. In the case of the advance notice effect (FIG. 16 (a)), the degree of expectation is higher than that of the second advance notice effect (FIG. 16 (b)). In this way, the high and low expectations are switched depending on the presence or absence of the vibration effect in relation to the first display mode (effect image 360) and the second display mode (effect image 370). Can be provided to the player. In addition, a new hobby can be provided to the player by the vibration effect caused by the vibration of the firing handle 64. In addition, in order to execute the first to third notice effects as part of the pass / fail effect that notifies the result from the variable display of the special symbol in synchronization with the final display, a new interest is played by the vibration effect that matches the result effect. Can be provided to people.

C. Third Embodiment The pachinko machine 50 of the third embodiment is the same as the second embodiment except that the mode of the vibration effect in the effect notice is different.

FIG. 17 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the advance notice effect in the third embodiment. FIG. 17 shows three types of screens displayed on the effect symbol display device 6 as a notice effect following the screen 500b when the effect button 110 is pressed while the screen 500b of FIG. 15 is displayed. ing.

The screen 531 of FIG. 17C shows an example of the first notice effect. The configuration of the screen 531 is the same as that of the screen 521 of the second embodiment (FIG. 16 (c)). Screen 532 of FIG. 17B shows an example of the second notice effect. The configuration of the screen 532 is the same as that of the screen 522 (FIG. 16B) of the second embodiment. The screen 533 of FIG. 17A shows an example of the third notice effect. The configuration of the screen 533 is the same as that of the screen 523 (FIG. 16A) of the second embodiment.

As shown in FIG. 17 (c), when the first notice effect is performed, the sub-integrated control device 83 displays the screen 500b (FIG. 15 (b)) without vibration of the effect button 110 by the vibration device 115. After performing the effect, the screen 531 having the effect image 360, which is the first display mode, is displayed in response to the pressing of the effect button 110 within a predetermined period. The first expectation degree EP1 suggested by the first notice effect is higher than the normal expectation degree EP0 in which the variable display of the effect symbol corresponding to the special symbol without the advance notice effect is carried out. In the present embodiment, the normal expectation EP0 is "about 0.01%" (big hit at a rate of 0.01%), whereas the first expectation EP1 is "about 1.0%" (about 1.0%). It is a big hit at a rate of 1.0%).

As shown in FIG. 17B, when the second advance notice effect is performed, the sub-integrated control device 83 displays the screen 500b (FIG. 15B) without vibration of the effect button 110 by the vibration device 115. After performing the effect, the screen 532 having the effect image 370, which is the second display mode, is displayed in response to the pressing of the effect button 110 within a predetermined period. The second expectation EP2 suggested by the second advance notice is higher than the first expectation EP1 suggested by the first notice effect. In the present embodiment, the first expectation EP1 is "about 1.0%" (big hit at a rate of 1.0%), while the second expectation EP2 is "about 5.0%". (Big hit at a rate of 5.0%).

As shown in FIG. 17A, when the third advance notice effect is performed, the sub-integrated control device 83 displays the screen 500b (FIG. 15B) with the vibration of the effect button 110 by the vibration device 115. After the effect is performed, the screen 533 having the effect image 360, which is the first display mode, is displayed in response to the pressing of the effect button 110 within a predetermined period. The third expectation EP3 suggested by the third advance notice is higher than the second expectation EP2 suggested by the second notice effect. In the present embodiment, the second expectation EP2 is "about 5.0%" (a jackpot at a rate of 5.0%), while the third expectation EP3 is "about 30.0%". (Big hit at a rate of 30.0%).

According to the third embodiment described above, even in the advance notice effect by the first display mode (the effect using the effect image 360), the first advance notice is performed without going through the vibration effect by the vibration device 115. In the case of the effect (FIG. 17 (c)), the vibration device 115 has a lower degree of expectation than the second notice effect (effect using the effect image 370, FIG. 17 (b)) according to the second display mode. In the case of the third advance notice effect (FIG. 17 (a)), which is performed after the vibration effect, the degree of expectation is higher than that of the second advance notice effect (FIG. 17 (b)). In this way, the high and low expectations are switched depending on the presence or absence of the vibration effect in relation to the first display mode (effect image 360) and the second display mode (effect image 370). Can be provided to the player. In addition, a new interest can be provided to the player by the vibration effect caused by the vibration of the effect button 110. In addition, since the first to third notice effects are executed as a part of the pass / fail effect that notifies the result from the variable display of the effect symbol corresponding to the special symbol in synchronization with the final display, the vibration effect that matches the result effect is used. It is possible to provide players with new interests.

Further, according to the third embodiment, when the third advance notice effect is executed, the execution time of the vibration effect by the vibration device 115 and the execution time of the first display mode (effect image 360) are different, that is, sub-integration. The control device 83 first performs an effect of displaying the screen 500b (FIG. 15 (b)) with the vibration of the effect button 110 by the vibration device 115, and then responds to the pressing of the effect button 110 within a predetermined period. The effect is executed by following the process of displaying the screen 533 having the effect image 360 which is the display mode of 1. In this respect, the third embodiment exhibits different effects from those of the first and second embodiments in which the vibration effect and the first display mode are performed at the same time. That is, in the third embodiment, when the effect of displaying the screen 500b (FIG. 15 (b)) is performed, the player expects that the effect button 110 is vibrated by the vibration device 115. At the same time, it is secretly confirmed so as not to be known to other players, and even if it does not occur, as the next step, a screen having the effect image 370 which is the second display mode. By pressing the effect button 110 in anticipation of displaying 532, it is possible to provide an interest such as advancing the game while enjoying the process of gradually estimating the high and low expectations.

D. Other Embodiments The techniques disclosed in the present specification are not limited to the above-described embodiments, examples and modifications, and can be realized by various configurations without departing from the spirit thereof. For example, among the technical features in the above-described embodiments, examples, and modifications, those corresponding to the technical features in each embodiment described in the column of the outline of the invention solve some or all of the above-mentioned problems. It can be replaced and combined as appropriate to achieve some or all of the above effects. In addition, technical features not described as essential in this specification can be deleted as appropriate. For example, in the present invention, a predetermined number of gaming balls are enclosed in a ball gaming machine stand, the enclosed gaming balls are launched toward the gaming area of the gaming board, and the launched gaming balls are collected and collected. It may be applied to an enclosed ball-and-ball game machine in which a predetermined number of internal game balls are cyclically used to play a game by re-launching the game balls.

In the third embodiment, when the third advance notice effect is implemented, the sub-integrated control device 83 implements an effect of displaying the screen 500b (FIG. 15B) without vibration of the effect button 110 by the vibration device 115. After that, in response to the pressing of the effect button 110 within the predetermined period, the vibration effect of the effect button 110 by the vibration device 115 may be performed, and the screen 533 having the effect image 360 which is the first display mode may be displayed. ..

Further, the degree of expectation of the advance notice effect may be set differently depending on the display mode (for example, color, size, etc.) of the suggested image 350 on the screen 500b (FIG. 15B). For example, the expectation of the first notice effect through the red suggestion image 350 may be higher than the expectation of the first notice effect through the white suggestion image 350.

1 ... Game board 2a ... Guide rail 3 ... Game area 4 ... Game nail 5 ... Center case 6 ... Directed symbol display device 7 ... Normal symbol display device 8 ... Normal symbol hold number display device 9 ... 1st special symbol display device 10 ... 2nd special symbol display device 11 ... 1st start port 11a ... 1st start port switch 12 ... 2nd start port 12a ... 2nd start port switch 12b ... Ordinary electric utility solenoid 14 ... Grand prize opening 14a ... Count switch 14b ... Large Winning port solenoid 17 ... Normal symbol operation gate 17a ... Normal symbol operation switch 18 ... 1st special symbol hold number display device 19 ... 2nd special symbol hold number display device 20 ... Payout motor 21 ... Payout switch 22 ... Full switch 23 ... Switch 24 ... CR unit terminal board 25 ... Settlement display board 26 ... Lamp 28 ... Touch switch 29 ... Launch stop switch 30 ... Launch motor 31 ... 1st left winning opening 32 ... 2nd left winning opening 33 ... 3rd left winning opening 34 ... 4th left winning opening 35 ... Glass frame opening switch 36 ... Inner frame opening switch 50 ... Pachinko machine 51 ... Outer frame 52 ... Front frame 53 ... Hinge 55 ... Upper plate 57 ... Lending button 59 ... Balance indicator 61 ... Flat glass 63 ... Lower plate 64 ... Launch handle 65 ... Frame side decorative lamp 66 ... Speaker 70 ... Inner frame 71 ... Ball tank 72 ... Tank rail 73 ... Payout device 78 ... External connection terminal 80 ... Main control device 81 ... Payout control device 82 ... Directed design Control device 83 ... Sub-integrated control device 84 ... Launch control device 85 ... Power supply board 87 ... Production relay terminal board 90 ... Design display device Relay terminal board 110 ... Production button 111 ... Operation surface 113 ... Button switch 115 ... Vibration device 120 ... Production Button 123 ... Button switch 130 ... Directive button 133 ... Button switch 135 ... Vibration device 300C ... Directive symbol display area 300L ... Directive symbol display area 300R ... Directive symbol display area 350 ... Suggestive image 360 ... Directive image 370 ... Directive image 411 ... Hold Symbol display area 412 ... Reserved symbol display area 413 ... Reserved symbol display area 414 ... Reserved symbol display area 420 ... Reserved symbol 422 ... Reserved symbol 424 ... Reserved symbol 500a, 500b ... Screen 511-513 ... Screen 521-523 ... Screen 531- 533 ... Screen 900 ... Hall computer

Claims (6)

A winning / failing determination means for determining the winning / failing based on the entry of the game ball into the starting port,
A special symbol display device that displays a special symbol indicating a determination result by the hit / fail determination means, and
An image display means configured to display an image and
Vibration generating means configured to generate vibration and
Prior to the final display of the special symbol by the special symbol display device, the advance notice effect suggesting the degree of expectation that the determination result will be won is executed through at least one of the image display means and the vibration generating means. It is a ball game machine equipped with
The notice production is
A first notice effect of displaying an image according to the first display mode by the image display means without generating vibration by the vibration generating means, and
A second notice effect of displaying an image in a second display mode different from the first display mode by the image display means without generating vibration by the vibration generating means.
Including a third advance notice effect in which vibration is generated by the vibration generating means and an image according to the first display mode is displayed by the image displaying means.
The second expectation degree suggested by the second advance notice effect is set higher than the first expectation degree suggested by the first advance notice effect.
The third expectation degree suggested by the third advance notice effect is set higher than the second expectation degree suggested by the second advance notice effect. The ball gaming machine according to claim 1.
In addition, it is equipped with a launch handle that is configured to allow the player to control the launch of the game ball.
The vibration generating means is a ball game machine including a vibration device provided on the firing handle. The ball gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2.
In addition, it is equipped with a production button that is configured to accept operation input by the player.
The vibration generating means is a ball game machine including a vibration device provided on the effect button. The ball gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3.
In addition, it is equipped with a housing that faces the player.
The vibration generating means is a ball game machine including a vibration device provided in the housing. The ball pachinko / pachislot machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4.
A random number extraction means that extracts a random number used for a hit / fail determination by the hit / fail determination means according to the entry of a game ball into the start port, and a random number extraction means.
A hold storage means for storing the random number for which the hit / fail judgment by the hit / fail determination means is held, and
Prior to the hit / fail determination by the hit / fail determination means, a look-ahead determination means for determining the hit / fail based on the random number stored by the hold storage means is provided.
The image display means is configured to be able to display a hold symbol corresponding to the random number stored by the hold storage means.
The advance notice effect executing means executes the advance notice effect using the reserved symbol based on the determination result by the look-ahead determination means.
The first notice effect is an effect of displaying the reserved symbol according to the first display mode by the image display means without generating vibration by the vibration generating means.
The second advance notice effect is an effect of displaying the reserved symbol according to the second display mode by the image display means without generating vibration by the vibration generating means.
The third notice effect is an effect of generating vibration by the vibration generating means and displaying the reserved symbol according to the first display mode by the image display means. The ball gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4.
The notice effect executing means is a ball game machine that executes the notice effect as a part of the result effect of notifying the success or failure of the change display of the special symbol by the special symbol display device in synchronization with the confirmation display.

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