JP2022038198A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine that allows one to fully enjoy a performance of a performance movable object and hence can enhance interest in a game.SOLUTION: A game machine includes: performance movable objects 61, 62 that operate under a predetermined condition; winning/losing determination means for executing winning/losing determination on the basis of a start condition; and performance display means 46 for executing performance variation display of identification information according to a result of winning/losing determination. The performance movable objects 61, 62 can be moved to initial positions, and an operation position for operating so as to obstruct a display area of the performance display means 46. Then, movable object pseudo video signals 810, 820 that are similar to the performance movable objects 61, 62 can be displayed in a position corresponding to the operation position within the display area. Further, the movable object pseudo video signals 810, 820 are displayed when the performance movable objects 61, 62 are operated to the operation position, and the movable object pseudo video signals 810, 820 continue to be displayed during a predetermined period even after the performance movable objects 61, 62 return to the initial positions.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 31

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine, particularly a gaming machine provided with a movable object for effect that operates when a predetermined condition of the game is satisfied, and that operates the movable object for effect to produce an effect.

Conventionally, in pachinko machines, which are gaming machines, whether or not a game ball is a big hit is determined due to the fact that the game ball enters the starting port, and when the judgment result is a big hit, the large winning opening is opened and a prize is awarded. The mainstream is that a big hit game that is advantageous for acquiring a ball is started. In this type of pachinko machine, the result of the hit / fail judgment is notified by changing the special symbol according to the hit / fail judgment of whether or not it becomes a big hit and then confirming and displaying the special symbol. In this case, since the special symbol is displayed small in the corner of the game area, the pseudo-effect display corresponding to the special symbol is performed by the effect symbol display device provided in the center of the game area, and the player is displayed in the pseudo-effect display. The expectation for the big hit is raised, and the result of the hit / fail judgment is notified.

Furthermore, conventional pachinko machines are provided with a movable object for production in order to raise the player's expectation for a big hit along with a pseudo-effect display, and by operating the movable object for production, the expectation for a big hit is further increased. (See, for example, Patent Document 1).

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2016-028723

By the way, in a gaming machine that operates a movable object for production, the movable object for production operates quickly, and if the movable object for production returns to the original position immediately after the operation, the player may miss the operation. On the other hand, if the movable object for production is left in the operating state for a long time, it may interfere with other movable objects for production.

Therefore, in view of the above circumstances, the present invention has been made to provide a gaming machine capable of allowing a player to fully enjoy the production by a movable object for production and improving the interest of the game. be.

The gaming machine of the present invention includes a movable object for production that operates when a predetermined condition of the game is satisfied, and a movable object for production.
A winning / failing determination means for determining whether or not a hit is based on the establishment of the starting condition,
An effect display means for displaying effect variation according to the identification information according to the result of the hit / fail determination, and
In a gaming machine equipped with
The movable object for effect can be moved to an initial position and an operation position that operates so as to block the display area of the effect display means.
A display control means for displaying a pseudo image of a movable object similar to the movable object for effect is provided at a position corresponding to the operating position in the display area.
The display control means is configured to display a simulated image of the movable object when the movable object for effect is operated to the operating position, and even after the movable object for effect is moved from the operating position, a predetermined value is provided. The gist is to continue displaying the movable object pseudo image for a period of time.

In the present invention, the starting condition is a condition for starting the variable display of the identification information. In the case of a pachinko / pachislot machine, a random number for judgment used for winning / failing is acquired by winning a game ball at a starting port arranged in the game area, and the identification information is displayed in a variable manner or confirmed, not in a big hit. The condition is that it is not inside. As the starting condition, a condition may be added or some conditions may be deleted.

On the other hand, in the case of a rotating drum type gaming machine, the starting conditions are that the value medium is inserted into the gaming machine, the bet is performed, the reel is not rotating, the starting lever is operated with the lottery right obtained, and the medal. The condition is that it is not being paid out. As the starting condition, a condition may be added or some conditions may be deleted.

In the present invention, it is conceivable that the movable object for effect is provided with an initial position outside the display area of the effect display means. In the present invention, it is desirable that the movable object pseudo image has the same display form as the effect moving object, but it can also be recognized as a production movable object such as a silhouette or contour of the effect movable object. good.

According to the present invention, even if the player misses the operation of the effect movable object, the player can be made to recognize that the effect movable object is operated by the movable object simulated image, and the player can be made to recognize the effect effect movable object. It is possible to fully enjoy the production by, and to improve the interest of the game. In addition, since it is not necessary to operate the movable object for production in the operating position for a long time, it does not interfere with other productions.

In the present invention, it is also conceivable to provide a plurality of movable objects for directing. In this case, a configuration is conceivable to display a movable object pseudo image corresponding to all the movable objects for production. Not limited to this, a configuration may be used in which a movable object pseudo image corresponding to any one or a plurality of moving objects for production is displayed.

Further, when a plurality of movable objects for effect are provided in the present invention, it is conceivable that the actuating regions between the initial position and the actuated position of each of the plurality of movable objects for effect intersect with each other. In this case, the plurality of movable objects for production are set to operate in sequence, and after the previous movable object for production operates and moves from the operation position to the initial position, the next movable object for production moves from the initial position to the operation position. A configuration that moves to is desirable.

In this case, the pseudo image of the movable object is displayed when the previous movable object for effect is activated at the operating position, and even after the movable object for effect is subsequently moved from the operating position to the initial position, at least the next effect is displayed. It is conceivable to continue displaying the pseudo image of the movable object for the production while the movable object is operating at the operating position.

It is a front view of the gaming machine to which this invention is applied. It is a front view of the gaming board used for the gaming machine. It is explanatory drawing of a single unit which shows the title accessory used as a movable object in the said game machine. It is explanatory drawing of a single unit which shows the sword accessory used as a movable object in the said game machine. It is explanatory drawing of a single unit which shows the shield role used as a movable object in the said game machine. It is a rear view of the gaming machine. It is an electric block diagram of the gaming machine. It is explanatory drawing about the game specification of the said game machine. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the "start processing" executed by the main control device of the gaming machine. It is a 1st flowchart which shows the control content of "interrupt processing" executed by a main control device. It is a 2nd flowchart which shows the control content of "interrupt processing" executed by a main control device. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of "input determination processing" which is executed in interrupt processing. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the "special figure entry confirmation process" which is executed in the input determination process. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the "hit / fail determination process" executed in the interrupt process. It is a 1st flowchart which shows the control content of the "1st special figure hit / fail determination process" executed in the hit / fail determination process. It is a 2nd flowchart which shows the control content of the "1st special figure hit / fail determination process" executed in the hit / fail determination process. It is a 1st flowchart which shows the control content of the "2nd special figure hit / fail determination process" executed in the hit / fail determination process. It is the 2nd flowchart which shows the control content of the "2nd special figure hit / fail determination process" executed in the hit / fail determination process. It is a 3rd flowchart which shows the control content of the "1st special figure hit / fail determination process", and "the second special figure hit / fail determination process" executed in the hit / fail determination process. It is a 4th flowchart which shows the control content of the "1st special figure hit / fail determination process" and "the second special figure hit / fail determination process" executed in the hit / fail determination process. It is a 5th flowchart which shows the control content of the "1st special figure hit / fail determination process" and "the second special figure hit / fail determination process" executed in the hit / fail determination process. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the "effect pattern setting process" executed by the sub-integrated control device of the gaming machine. It is explanatory drawing about the movable accessory production pattern used in the said game machine. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the "title role pseudo-video processing" executed by the sub-integrated control device. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the "sword character pseudo image processing" executed by the sub-integrated control device. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the "shield accessory pseudo image processing" executed by the sub-integrated control device. It is a figure which shows the display mode of the effect display corresponding to the special symbol carried out in the said game machine. It is a figure which shows the 1st movable mode of the movable accessory effect carried out by the said game machine. It is a figure which shows the 2nd movable mode of the movable accessory effect carried out by the said game machine. It is a figure which shows the 3rd movable mode of the movable accessory effect carried out by the said game machine. It is a figure which shows the 4th movable mode of the movable accessory effect carried out by the said game machine. It is a figure which shows the 5th movable mode of the movable accessory effect carried out by the said game machine. It is a figure which shows the sixth movable mode of the movable accessory effect carried out by the said game machine. It is a figure which shows the 7th movable mode of the movable accessory effect carried out by the said game machine.

[First Example]
Hereinafter, the gaming machine (pachinko machine) of the embodiment that has provided the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. First, the appearance configuration of the pachinko machine 1 in this embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 6.

(1. Outline configuration of pachinko machine 1)
As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko machine 1 is a gaming machine in which a player can play a game, and is installed in a gaming facility.

(1-1. Front configuration of pachinko machine 1)
The pachinko machine 1 has a structure in which each part of the configuration is held by an outer frame 10 forming a vertically long fixed outer shell holding frame. The outer frame 10 is provided with a front frame (glass frame) 11 into which a plate glass 110 is fitted and an inner frame 30 (see FIG. 6) that can be opened and closed via hinges 101 and 101 provided at the upper and lower positions on the left side. be. The front frame 11 and the inner frame 30 are closed and locked to the outer frame 10 by the cylinder lock 18, a predetermined key is inserted into the cylinder lock 18, and the key is operated clockwise to open the inner frame 30. None, the front frame 11 can be opened by a counterclockwise operation.
A game board 2 (see FIG. 2) held by the inner frame 30 is provided behind the plate glass 110 of the front frame 11.

Speakers 112 and 112 are installed at the left and right sides of the upper part of the front frame 11, respectively, and the game sound is output by these speakers to improve the taste of the game. Further, the front frame 11 is provided with a frame-side decorative lamp 113 that emits light according to the game state, and LEDs that notify the abnormality of the game.

The upper plate 12 and the lower plate 13 are integrally formed in the lower half of the front frame 11. A firing handle 14 is provided on the right side of the lower plate 13, and the launching device is operated by operating the firing handle 14 clockwise, and the game ball supplied from the upper plate 12 is directed toward the game board 2. Be fired. A prize ball is paid out to the upper plate 12.
The lower plate 13 is configured to receive the prize balls overflowing from the upper plate 12, and the game balls collected in the lower plate 13 can be transferred to a separate box (dollar box) provided in the game store by operating the ball pulling lever.

The pachinko machine 1 is a so-called CR machine, and a prepaid card unit (CR unit) CR for reading and writing a prepaid card is adjacent to the pachinko machine 1. The pachinko machine 1 is provided with a ball rental switch 171 and a payment switch 172 of a payment display device 170 (see FIG. 7) and a payment display on the right side of the upper plate 12. Further, at the central position of the upper plate 12, an effect button 15 that can be operated by the player and a jog dial 16 are installed so as to surround the outer periphery thereof.

(1-2. Configuration of the game board of pachinko machine 1)
As shown in FIG. 2, the game board 2 is detachably attached to the inner frame, and is attached to a transparent synthetic resin plate-like body so that the back side can be visually recognized and the plate-like body. It is a structure including various parts made of. The game board 2 is formed with a substantially circular game area 20 surrounded by the outer rail 201 and the inner rail 202. Near the center of the game area 20, there is an effect symbol display device 46 having an LCD panel that enables variable display of pseudo effect symbols for the effect corresponding to the special figure, and a display having an LCD panel smaller than this. The device is provided on the back side of the game board 2 so that the device can be seen through the transparent game board 2. A windmill and a large number of game nails are planted in the game area 20.

In the game area 20, a game ball can pass through at the left lateral position of the center case 200, and a normal map operating gate 22 is provided at which a lottery of a normal symbol (hereinafter, simply referred to as a normal map) is executed at the time of passing. ..

A game ball can always enter the position directly below the center of the center case 200, and the first special symbol (hereinafter referred to as the first special symbol) is determined to be correct or rejected due to the entry. Figure The start port 23 is arranged. Further, at a position directly below the ball, a second special symbol starting port 24 is installed, in which a hit / fail determination of the second special symbol (hereinafter referred to as a second special symbol) is executed due to the entry of a ball. The second special figure starting port 24 is configured to be openable by a tulip-type opening member. The second special figure start port 24 is a hit in the lottery of the above-mentioned ordinary figure, and by operating the ordinary electric accessory (also referred to as the ordinary electric accessory), the opening member is opened for a predetermined time and in a predetermined opening mode. , It is possible to win a ball only when the opening member is opened.

At a position directly below the second special drawing start opening 24, a big winning opening 25 that is openable and closable with an opening / closing plate and is open to a big hit game is installed. The opening / closing plate of the large winning opening 25 is opened in a predetermined opening mode for a predetermined time by operating the special electric accessory, and the ball can be entered (winning) only when the opening plate is opened. If a big hit is obtained in the hit / fail determination of the first special figure or the second special figure, the accessory continuous operation device is activated, and the accessory continuous operation device is operated, so that the special electric accessory is continuously operated. As a result, the large winning openings 25 are continuously opened.

A plurality (4) general winning openings 27 are arranged diagonally downward on the left side of the center case 200 and on the left side of the first special drawing starting opening 23 to the large winning opening 25. Further, an out opening 203 is provided at the lowermost part of the board surface directly below the large winning opening 25. Of the game balls launched, the out opening 203 does not enter (win) any of the first special drawing start opening 23, the second special drawing starting opening 24, the large winning opening 25, and the general winning opening 27. The game ball is taken in.

At the lower right end of the game board 2, outside the outer rail 201, the first special figure display device 281, the first special figure hold number display device 282, the second special figure display device 283, and the second special figure hold number display are displayed. A device 284, a normal figure display device 285, and a normal figure hold number display device 286 are arranged.

(1-3. Configuration of movable objects for production of pachinko machine 1)
On the game board 2, a title accessory 60 is arranged at a position along the upper edge of the center case 200 as a movable object for effect that operates according to the effect. The title accessory 60 is usually in an initial position along the upper edge of the center case 200. The title accessory 60 is movably provided at an operating position that descends from the initial position during operation and projects to the front side of the display area so as to block the display area of the effect symbol display device 46.

Further, on the game board 2, a sword accessory 61 is arranged at a position along the left edge of the center case 200 as a movable object for production that operates according to the production. The sword accessory 61 is usually in an initial position along the left edge of the center case 200 (the sword accessory 61 is housed in the center case 200). The sword accessory 61 is movably provided at an operating position (virtual line) that rotates clockwise from the initial position during operation and projects to the front side of the display area so as to block the display area of the effect symbol display device 46. There is.

Further, on the game board 2, a shield accessory 62 is arranged at a position along the right side edge of the center case 200 as a movable object for effect that operates according to the effect. The shield accessory 62 is usually in an initial position along the right edge of the center case 200. The shield accessory 62 is movably provided at an operating position that rotates to the left from the initial position during operation and projects to the front side of the display area so as to block the display area of the effect symbol display device 46.

FIG. 3 shows the title accessory 60 and its driving mechanism. The title accessory 60 is installed on the upper edge of the center case 200 so as to be able to move up and down in the vertical direction. In the title accessory 60, the title gear 603 is rotationally driven by the title accessory motor 601 as a power source, so that the rack 602 moves in the vertical direction to raise and lower the title accessory 60. Reference numeral 604 in the figure indicates a title accessory sensor. The title accessory sensor 604 detects that the rack 602 is in the initial position (the title accessory 60 is housed in the upper edge of the center case 200 shown in FIG. 2).

FIG. 4 shows the sword accessory 61 and its driving mechanism. The lower end 615 of the sword accessory 61 is pivotally attached to the left edge of the center case 200 so as to be rotatable in the vertical direction. In the sword accessory 61, the sword gear 613 is rotationally driven by the sword accessory motor 611 as a power source. The sword accessory 61 is configured to be swingable between the initial position and the operating position with the lower end portion 615 as a fulcrum by the operation of the sword gear 613 and the sword rack 614 interlocking with the sword gear 613. Reference numeral 612 in the figure indicates a sword accessory sensor. The sword accessory sensor 612 detects that the sword accessory 61 is in the initial position (in a state of being housed in the left edge of the center case 200).

FIG. 5 shows the shield accessory 62 and its driving mechanism. In the shield accessory 62, the lower end portion 626 of the arm portion 623 is pivotally attached to the right edge portion of the center case 200 so as to be rotatable in the vertical direction. In the shield accessory 62, the shield gear 624 is rotationally driven by the shield accessory motor 621 as a power source. The shield accessory 62 is configured to be swingable between the initial position and the operating position with the lower end portion 626 as a fulcrum by the operation of the shield gear 624 and the shield rack 625 interlocking with the shield gear 624. Reference numeral 622 in the figure indicates a shield accessory sensor. The shield accessory sensor 622 detects that the shield accessory 62 is in the initial position (in a state of being housed in the right edge of the center case 200).

(1-4. Back side configuration of pachinko machine 1)
FIG. 6 shows the back surface of the pachinko machine 1, and an inner frame 30 for detachably attaching the game board 2 is housed on the back surface side of the pachinko machine 1. Similar to the front frame 11, the inner frame 30 is installed so that the upper and lower positions of one side edge (right side in FIG. 6) are hinged to the outer frame 10 and can be opened and closed. A game ball flow passage is formed in the inner frame 30, and a ball tank 31, a tank rail 32, and a payout unit 33 are provided from above (upstream), and a payout mechanism is provided in the payout unit 33. .. With this configuration, if a game ball wins in the winning opening of the game board 2, a predetermined number of game balls (prize balls) are passed from the ball tank 31 via the tank rail 32 through the payout ball flow passage by the payout unit 33, and the upper plate 12 Will be paid out to. Further, the payout unit 33 that pays out the prize balls also pays out the ball rentals that are paid out by operating the ball rental switch 171.

On the back surface side of the pachinko machine 1, a main control device 40, a payout control device 41, a sub integrated control device 42, an effect symbol control device 43, a launch control device 44, and a power supply board 45 are provided. The main control device 40, the sub integrated control device 42, and the effect symbol control device 43 are provided on the game board 2, and the payout control device 41, the launch control device 44, and the power supply board 45 are provided on the inner frame 30. Although the launch control device 44 is not drawn in FIG. 6, it is provided on the back side of the power supply board 45.

The main control device 40 is provided with an RWM clear switch and a setting key switch. The RWM clear switch is mainly operated when clearing game information or the like stored in the RWM built in the main control device 40. The RWM clear switch may be arranged on the payout control device 41 or the power supply board 45.

The main control device 40 is provided with a performance display device including four 7-segment LED displays. By providing the performance display device on the back surface side of the pachinko machine 1, the pachinko machine 1 can arrange the performance display device at a position invisible to the player during the game.

Further, the payout control device 41 is provided with a fraud notification lamp that turns on the LED when the main control device 40 determines that the fraud has occurred and notifies the employees of the amusement facility that the fraud has occurred. There is.

On the back side of the pachinko machine 1, an external connection terminal board 38 is arranged on the right side of the ball tank 31, and the external connection terminal board 38 sends a signal indicating a game state and a game result to the hall computer 500 (see FIG. 7). Sent. Conventionally, the external connection terminal board for transmitting a signal to the hall computer 500 is for a board (a terminal for outputting a signal output from the game board side to the hall computer 500) and a frame side (outer frame 10). , Terminals for outputting signals output from the front frame 11 and inner frame 30 to the hall computer 500), but in this embodiment, the game is played via one external connection terminal board 38. A signal indicating the state and the game result is transmitted to the hall computer 500.

(1-5. Operation of pachinko machine 1)
Returning to FIG. 2, the operation of the pachinko machine 1 will be described. The pachinko machine 1 performs a winning / failing lottery of the normal drawing due to the entry of the ball into the normal drawing operating gate 22, and starts the variable display of the winning / failing of the normal drawing display device 285 described later. If the lottery result is a hit, the hit of the normal map is confirmed and displayed on the normal map display device 285, and the door portion of the general electric accessory is opened. This makes it possible to enter the ball into the second special figure starting port 24.

The opening time and the number of times of opening of the ordinary electric accessory is, for example, 0.2 seconds × 1 time in the normal state, and 2.0 seconds × 1 in the gaming state advantageous to the player (the ordinary electric accessory support state described later). Set to times.

When the game ball enters the first special figure start port 23, the pachinko machine 1 extracts a plurality of types of random numbers related to the hit / fail determination of the first special figure, and uses the extracted random values as the hold memory of the first special figure. Store a predetermined number. Then, the pachinko machine 1 makes a hit / fail judgment based on the random value stored on hold, and determines whether it is a big hit or a loss. Based on the result of this hit / fail determination, the pachinko machine 1 starts the variable display of the first special figure on the first special figure display device 281 and performs a definite display after a lapse of a predetermined time. Further, the pachinko machine 1 starts the variable display of the pseudo-effect symbol 700 (see FIG. 27) corresponding to the first special figure on the effect symbol display device 46, and performs a definite display after a predetermined time has elapsed.

Similarly, when the game ball enters the second special figure start port 24, the pachinko machine 1 extracts a plurality of types of random numbers related to the hit / fail determination of the second special figure, and the extracted random numbers are used in the second special figure. A predetermined number is stored as hold storage. Then, the pachinko machine 1 makes a hit / fail judgment based on the random value of the second special figure stored on hold, and determines whether it is a big hit, a small hit, or a loss. Based on this hit / fail determination, the pachinko machine 1 starts the variable display of the second special figure on the second special figure display device 283, and confirms the second special figure after a predetermined time has elapsed. Further, the pachinko machine 1 starts the variable display of the pseudo-effect symbol 700 corresponding to the second special figure on the effect symbol display device 46, and performs a definite display after a predetermined time has elapsed.

The variable display and the definite display of the first special figure and the second special figure are displayed small in the corner of the game board 2. Therefore, the pachinko machine 1 performs a pseudo effect display by the pseudo effect symbol 700 corresponding to the first special figure and the second special figure on the effect symbol display device 46 provided in the center of the game area 20, and the player performs the pseudo effect display through the pseudo effect display. The result of the hit / fail judgment is notified to. The pachinko machine 1 performs variable display of three pseudo-effect symbols 700 in the pseudo-effect display, and if the result of the hit / fail determination is a big hit, the three pseudo-effect symbols 700 are stopped at the same symbol. In addition, the pachinko machine 1 performs a reach effect in which two pseudo-effect symbols 700 are stopped at the same symbol and the remaining one pseudo-effect symbol 700 is variablely displayed in the pseudo-effect display. It is possible to give the player a sense of expectation of becoming.

Further, the pachinko machine 1 determines whether or not the first special figure or the second special figure is being changed in the predetermined reach effect of the pseudo effect display accompanying the change of the first special figure or the second special figure. , It is a configuration capable of executing a notice effect of notifying prior to the final display of the first special figure and the second special figure. The notice effect includes "movable accessory effect", and the title accessory 60, the sword accessory 61, and the shield accessory 62 are moved from the initial position to the operating position and from the operating position to the initial position in a predetermined operation mode. Shows the degree of expectation for a big hit by operating it.

Further, the "movable character effect" is not limited to the reach effect, but a configuration is also conceivable in which the change is performed prior to the change in the pseudo effect display, and the change is started after the "movable character effect". Further, the "movable accessory effect" is not limited to the degree of expectation for a big hit, but it is also conceivable to notify a player other than the degree of expectation for a big hit, such as whether or not to shift to a probabilistic state described later.

Further, in the "movable accessory effect", the pachinko machine 1 is capable of performing the same as the movable accessory at a position corresponding to the operation position of the display area of the effect symbol display device 46 when the movable accessory is operated to the operating position. Display a simulated animal image. Then, even after the movable accessory moves from the operating position to the initial position, the display of the movable object pseudo image is continued for a predetermined period.

For example, in the pachinko machine 1, when the title accessory 60 is activated at the operating position, the effect symbol display device 46 displays a pseudo image of the title accessory having the same shape as the title accessory 60 at a position corresponding to the operating position of the display area. To display. Then, even after the title accessory 60 returns to the initial position, the title accessory pseudo image is continuously displayed at the position corresponding to the operating position of the display area for a predetermined period.

For example, in the pachinko machine 1, when the sword accessory 61 is activated at the operating position, the effect symbol display device 46 displays a simulated image of the sword accessory having the same shape as the sword accessory 61 at a position corresponding to the operating position of the display area. To display. Then, even after the sword accessory 61 returns to the initial position, the display of the sword accessory pseudo image is continued at the position corresponding to the operating position of the display area for a predetermined period.

For example, in the pachinko machine 1, when the shield accessory 62 is activated at the operating position, the effect symbol display device 46 displays a simulated image of the shield accessory 62 having the same shape as the shield accessory 62 at a position corresponding to the operating position of the display area. To display. Then, even after the shield accessory 62 returns to the initial position, the display of the shield accessory pseudo image is continued at the position corresponding to the operating position of the display area for a predetermined period.

Furthermore, in the pachinko machine 1, the hit / fail judgment of the first special figure and the hit / fail judgment of the second special figure are executed according to the entry into the first special figure start port 23 and the second special figure start port 24, respectively. The configuration is such that the first special figure and the second special figure can be changed at the same time.

Then, in the pachinko machine 1, when the first special figure and the second special figure are fluctuating at the same time, in the pseudo effect display performed by the effect symbol display device 46, the pachinko machine 1 becomes the main body according to the current game situation. It is configured to carry out a pseudo-effect display targeting the fluctuation of either one of the first special figure or the second special figure. For example, in a game state in which a left-handed game in which it is more advantageous to aim at the first special figure start port 23 is recommended depending on the game situation, the effect symbol display device 46 displays a pseudo effect corresponding to the first special figure. implement. On the other hand, in the game state in which the right-handed game in which it is more advantageous to aim at the second special figure start port 24 is recommended, the effect symbol display device 46 performs a pseudo effect display corresponding to the second special figure.

When the first special figure and the second special figure fluctuate at the same time, it is desirable that the pachinko machine 1 display only the pseudo-effect display of the main special figure on the effect symbol display device 46. Not limited to this, when the fluctuation of other special figures starts and ends while the pseudo-effect display of the main special figure is being performed, the other special figure is small in the corner of the display screen. The effect display corresponding to the start of the fluctuation of the above and the effect display corresponding to the end of the change of the other special figure may be displayed.

If the result of the hit / fail determination is a big hit, the big hit symbol (pseudo effect big hit symbol) is confirmed and displayed on the first special figure display device 281 or the second special figure display device 283 and the effect symbol display device 46 to win a big prize. A big hit game (special game) with the opening of the mouth 25 is carried out.

The big hit game is configured to carry out a plurality of rounds, for example, 12 rounds, in which the opening / closing operation of the big winning opening 25 in a predetermined opening mode is one round. Further, each round game is provided on the condition that the opening time of the large winning opening 25 reaches a preset predetermined time (for example, 29 seconds), or the number of balls entered into the large winning opening 25 is preset. It is configured to end on the condition that the number of (for example, 9) is reached.

In the pachinko machine 1, if the result of the second special figure hit / fail determination is a small hit according to the confirmed and displayed mode of the second special figure, the small hit game is carried out. In this small hit game, the pachinko machine 1 opens and closes the large winning opening 25. In the small hit game, for example, an opening operation of opening the large winning opening 25 for 6.0 seconds, or opening until the number of balls entered into the large winning opening 25 reaches a predetermined number (for example, 4) set in advance. The operation is executed once.

In the pachinko machine 1, for example, when the first special figure and the second special figure are simultaneously changed, for example, when the second special figure determination result is a small hit and the second special figure is a definite display indicating a small hit, the second special figure is displayed. 1 The variable display of the special figure is interrupted. Then, the variable display of the first special figure is interrupted during the small hit game of the second special figure, and is restarted after the end of the small hit game.

Further, in the pachinko machine 1, when the first special figure and the second special figure change at the same time, for example, the determination result of either the first special figure or the second special figure is a big hit, and the first special figure or the second special figure is a big hit. 2 When a definite display indicating a big hit is made for the special figure, the variable display of the other second special figure or the first special figure is stopped. In this case, even if the hit / fail judgment of the other is performed during the fluctuation in which one special figure becomes a big hit, the loss judgment is forcibly made. Will be done.

The pachinko machine 1 is a so-called probability variable machine, and is roughly classified into two gaming states: a gaming state in which the large winning opening 25 is closed and a gaming state in which the large winning opening 25 is open. Further, the gaming state in which the large winning opening 25 is closed includes two gaming states, a normal state (low probability state) and a probabilistic state (high probability state) which is more advantageous to the player than the normal state. The probability change state is a gaming state in which the probability of a big hit in the hit / fail determination of the first special figure and the second special figure is set higher than the normal state. For example, the probabilistic state continues until the next jackpot occurs.

Further, the pachinko machine 1 includes two types of big hits, a probabilistic big hit and a normal big hit. The pachinko machine 1 selects a probabilistic symbol as a jackpot symbol when a probabilistic jackpot is determined by the hit / fail determination of the first special figure or the second special figure. In this case, the pachinko machine 1 shifts to the probable change state after the big hit game.

In addition, the pachinko machine 1 has a high probability of winning at the time of determining whether or not the pachinko machine is in the probabilistic state, the fluctuation time of the pachinko machine is shortened, and the opening time of the pachinko machine is extended. The pachinko machine support function (probability change function of the pachinko machine, time saving function of the pachinko machine, opening extension function of the pachinko machine) is added. In this general electric accessory support function (general electric support function), a big hit is made until or during a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) the number of symbol fluctuations accompanying the determination of whether or not the first special figure and the second special figure are correct is reached. It will continue until it occurs. While the pachinko machine 1 is operating, the pachinko machine 1 can increase the number of fluctuations of the second special figure and the normal figure performed within a certain period of time.

On the other hand, the pachinko machine 1 selects a normal symbol as the jackpot symbol when a normal jackpot is obtained in the hit / fail determination of the first special figure or the second special figure. In this case, the pachinko machine 1 shifts to the general electric support state to which the general electric support function is added after the big hit game. For example, in the normal power support state, the symbol fluctuation time accompanying the judgment of whether or not the first special figure and the second special figure are correct is shortened, and the probability change function of the normal figure, the time reduction function of the normal figure, the opening extension function of the normal electric accessory, etc. Is given. The normal electric support state is continued until the number of symbol fluctuations associated with the determination of whether or not the first special figure and the second special figure are correct reaches a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) or until a big hit occurs during this period.

(2. Electrical configuration of pachinko machine 1)
Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG. 7. The pachinko machine 1 is configured to include a payout control device 41, a sub-integrated control device 42, and an effect symbol control device 43 as sub-control devices, centering on a main control device 40 that controls the game. The main control device 40, the payout control device 41, the sub-integrated control device 42, and the effect symbol control device 43 all include a CPU, ROM, RAM, input port, output port, etc., and all of these control devices are operated by the CPU. A program consisting of a main routine and a subroutine mounted on the ROM is started due to an interrupt signal having a 2 ms cycle or a 4 ms cycle, and various controls are executed. Further, the main control device 40 is also provided with a random number counter or the like for extracting various random numbers.

In this embodiment, the launch control device 44 is not provided with a CPU, ROM, RAM, or the like. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the emission control device 44 may be provided with a CPU, ROM, RAM, or the like.

(2-1. Main controller 40)
As shown in FIG. 7, the electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 1 is mainly composed of a main control device 40 that controls the game. The main control device 40 is electrically connected to the hall computer 500 or a test firing test device (not shown) via the back wiring relay terminal board 530 and the external connection terminal board 38. Then, the output signal from the main control device 40 is sent to the hall computer 500 or the test firing test device via the back wiring relay terminal board 530 and the external connection terminal board 38.

The main control device 40 includes a glass frame opening switch 501 for detecting whether or not the front frame 11 (see FIG. 1) is open via the back wiring relay terminal plate 530, and an inner frame 30 (see FIG. 6). ) Is open or not, the inner frame opening switch 502 is connected. In the figure, the switch is simply referred to as SW. The glass frame opening switch 501 and the inner frame opening switch 502 output their respective detection signals to the main control device 40.

Further, the main control device 40 is connected to the first special figure start port SW503 and the second special figure start port 24 for detecting the entry of a ball into the first special figure start port 23 via the game board relay terminal plate 531. The second special drawing start opening SW504 for detecting the entry of a ball, the normal symbol operation SW505 for detecting the entry to the normal drawing operation gate 22, the general winning opening SW506 for detecting the entry to the general winning opening 27, and the large winning opening 25. A count SW507 or the like for detecting the entry into the ball is connected.

Then, the first special figure start port SW503, the second special figure start port SW504, the normal symbol operation SW505, the general winning opening SW506, and the count SW507 output each detection signal to the main control device 40.

Further, the main control device 40 is connected to the grand prize opening SOL (solenoid) 510 and the general electric accessory SOL511 via the game board relay terminal plate 531. The main control device 40 controls the large winning opening SOL 510 to open and close the large winning opening 25, and controls the general electric accessory SOL 511 to open and close the general electric accessory (second special figure start opening 24).

Further, the main control device 40 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 via the payout control device 41 and the effect relay terminal board 532. And outputs commands to the sub-integrated control device 42 and the effect symbol control device 43.

Further, the main control device 40 displays the first special figure display device 281, the first special figure hold number display device 282, the second special figure display device 283, and the second special figure hold number display via the symbol display device relay terminal plate 533. Display control of the device 284, the normal map display device 285, the normal figure hold number display device 286, and the like is performed.

The MPU (Micro Processing Unit) mounted on the main control device 40 mainly includes a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, a counter circuit, a timer circuit, and a random number circuit. Each of the CPU, ROM, RAM, counter circuit, timer circuit and random number circuit is connected via an internal bus, and the internal bus is connected to various switches and various devices provided in the pachinko machine 1 via an external bus interface. Is connected to communicable.

(2-2. Payout control device 41)
Next, the payout control device 41 will be described. The payout control device 41 is connected to the main control device 40 so as to be capable of bidirectional communication. The payout control device 41 is connected to the glass frame open switch 501 and the inner frame open switch 502 via the payout relay terminal plate 534 and the back wiring relay terminal board 530. Then, the payout control device 41 transmits information about the prize ball, information about the open / closed state of the front frame 11 and the inner frame 30, and the like to the hall computer 500 or the test firing test device (not shown) via the external connection terminal plate 38. .. Further, the payout control device 41 transmits a launch stop signal for stopping the launch of the game ball to the launch control device 44, if necessary.

Further, the payout control device 41 is connected to the ball-out switch 520 that detects that the ball tank 31 (see FIG. 6) is empty via the back wiring relay terminal plate 530. When the ball out switch 520 detects that the ball tank 31 is empty, it outputs a detection signal to the payout control device 41.

Further, the payout control device 41 is connected to a payout motor 521 for paying out the game balls and a payout switch 522 for detecting that the game balls have been paid out via the payout relay terminal board 534. The payout control device 41 drives the payout motor 521 in response to a command sent from the main control device 40 to pay out the game ball. When the payout switch 522 detects that the game ball has been paid out, the payout switch 522 outputs a detection signal to the payout control device 41. Further, a full switch 523 for detecting that the lower plate 13 is full is connected to the payout control device 41. When the full switch 523 detects that the lower plate 13 is in the full state, it outputs a detection signal to the payout control device 41.

The payout control device 41 stops the payout motor 521 when the detection signal is input from the ball out switch 520 and when the detection signal is input from the full switch 523. As a result, the payout operation of the prize ball by the payout unit 33 is stopped. The ball-out switch 520 continues to output the detection signal until the ball-out state is resolved, and the full switch 523 continues to output the detection signal until the ball-out state is released. Then, when the input of the detection signal from the ball out switch 520 and the full switch 523 is stopped, the payout control device 41 restarts the drive of the payout motor 521.

When the present invention is adopted for an enclosed gaming machine or the like in which a gaming ball enclosed in a machine base is circulated to play a game, a payout control device 41 (in the case of an enclosed gaming machine, a gaming ball) is used from the main control device 40. Is not paid out, so it is preferable to call it a frame control device). In this case, the gaming machine can be configured to be less likely to be tampered with.

Further, the payout control device 41 is connected to the CR unit CR and the settlement display device 170 via the CR unit terminal board 535 so as to be bidirectionally communicable. A ball lending switch 171 and a settlement switch 172 operated by the player are connected to the settlement display device 170. The ball lending switch 171 is a switch operated when the player requests the lending of the game ball, and the settlement switch 172 is a switch operated when the player requests the settlement.

When the ball lending switch 171 detects an operation by the player, the ball lending switch 171 outputs an operation signal of the lending request. The lending request signal output by the ball lending switch 171 is input to the CR unit CR via the settlement display device 170, and the lending request signal is transmitted from the CR unit CR to the payout control device 41. When the payout control device 41 receives the loan request signal from the CR unit CR, the payout control device 41 drives the payout motor 521 to pay out the game ball and controls the balance display of the prepaid card inserted in the CR unit CR.

When the settlement switch 172 detects an operation by the player, the settlement switch 172 outputs an operation signal of the settlement request. The settlement request signal output by the settlement switch 172 is input to the CR unit CR via the settlement display device 170, and the CR unit CR manages the balance of the prepaid card inserted in the CR unit CR and manages the balance in response to the settlement request signal. Controls the balance display.

Further, the payout control device 41 is provided with an fraudulent notification lamp, which is an LED that lights up when it is determined that the frequency of entering the general winning opening 27 is abnormal. When the payout control device 41 receives the fraudulent command from the main control device 40, the payout control device 41 can notify the employees of the amusement facility that the fraudulent activity has occurred by turning on the fraudulent notification lamp.

(2-3. Sub-integrated control device 42 and effect symbol control device 43)
The sub-integrated control device 42 is connected to the main control device 40 via the effect relay terminal board 532, and enables communication from the main control device 40 to the sub-integrated control device 42. Then, the sub-integrated control device 42 performs effect control based on the command received from the main control device 40. An effect button 15 and a jog dial 16 are connected to the sub-integrated control device 42. The effect button 15 and the jog dial 16 each input their respective detection signals by operation to the sub-integrated control device 42.

The title accessory sensor 604, the sword accessory sensor 612, and the shield accessory sensor 622 are connected to the sub-integrated control device 42. The title accessory sensor 604, the sword accessory sensor 612, and the shield accessory sensor 622 input their respective detection signals to the sub-integrated control device 42.

A speaker 112, various LEDs, a lamp 113, a title accessory motor 601, a sword accessory motor 611, and a shield accessory motor 621 are connected to the sub-integrated control device 42.

Then, the sub-integrated control device 42 controls the output of the sound by driving the speaker 112, and also controls the lighting and extinguishing of various LEDs including the frame-side decorative lamp 113 and the lamps. The sub-integrated control device 42 is provided with a volume control switch for adjusting the volume output from the speaker 112. The sub-integrated control device 42 controls the volume output from the speaker 112 based on the operation signal input from the volume control switch.

Further, the sub-integrated control device 42 drives the title accessory motor 601, the sword accessory motor 611, and the shield accessory motor 621 to control the operation of the title accessory 60, the sword accessory 61, and the shield accessory 62. do.

Further, when it is determined that the frequency of entering the general winning opening 27 is abnormal, the sub-integrated control device 42 performs an error notification by the speaker 112, the frame-side decorative lamp 113, and the effect symbol display device 46.

The effect symbol control device 43 is connected to the sub-integrated control device 42 so as to be capable of bidirectional communication. The sub-integrated control device 42 transmits to the effect symbol control device 43 a command relating to a pseudo effect for displaying a character or the like and a display mode of a pseudo symbol of a special figure. On the other hand, the effect symbol control device 43 displays the pseudo effect symbol 700 corresponding to the command sent from the sub-integrated control device 42 on the LCD panel of the effect symbol display device 46.

(2-4. Launch control device 44)
The launch control device 44 is connected to the payout control device 41 and enables communication from the payout control device 41 to the launch control device 44. The launch control device 44 controls the launch motor 526 based on a command sent from the main control device 40 via the payout control device 41 and a rotation signal of the launch handle 14, to launch and stop the launch of the game ball.

Further, the launch control device 44 is connected to a launch stop switch 524 provided on the launch handle 14 and a touch switch 525 for detecting that the player is in contact with the launch handle 14. When the touch switch 525 detects the contact of the firing handle 14 by the player, the touch switch 525 inputs the detection signal to the firing control device 44. Then, the launch control device 44 launches the game ball when the detection signal is input from the touch switch 525. On the other hand, the launch stop switch 524 inputs a detection signal to the launch control device 44 when there is an operation by the player. Then, when the detection signal is input from the launch stop switch 524, the launch control device 44 stops the launch of the game ball even when the detection signal is input from the touch switch 525.

(2-5. Power supply board 45)
Although not shown, the power supply board 45 includes a power supply circuit, a power receiving circuit, a power failure detection circuit, and a backup power supply circuit. The power supply circuit converts an AC voltage supplied from an external AC power supply (main power supply AC24V) to generate a DC voltage. The power receiving circuit is provided with a power switch, and the power supply circuit is connected to the AC power supply via the power receiving circuit. When the power switch is turned on, the power supply circuit conducts with the AC power supply, and the main power supply AC24V is supplied to the power supply circuit. Then, the power supply circuit supplies the necessary DC voltage to various control devices, actuators, and the like.

The power failure detection circuit monitors the voltage supplied from the power supply circuit. Then, the power failure detection circuit determines that when the supplied voltage becomes less than the predetermined voltage, the power switch is switched to OFF or the power supply is cut off due to the power failure, and the main control device 40 and the payout are performed. The power failure detection signal output to the control device 41 is set to a high level (ON). On the other hand, the power failure detection circuit sets the power failure detection signal to a low level (OFF) when the voltage supplied from the power supply circuit rises above a predetermined voltage.

In this embodiment, the power failure detection circuit has been described by taking as an example the case where the power failure detection signal is transmitted to the main control device 40 and the payout control device 41, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the power failure detection circuit transmits a power failure detection signal to only one of the main control device 40 and the payout control device 41, and the main control device 40 sends the power failure detection signal to the payout control device 41, or the payout control device 41 to the main control device 40. However, it may be configured to send a command for power failure.

The backup power supply circuit is composed of a capacitor or the like. The backup power supply circuit charges the DC5V power generated while the power supply circuit supplies power from the AC power supply, and in the event of a power failure, the backup power supply (DC5V) is used as the RWM of the main control device 40 and the payout control device 41. Supply to RWM etc.

In this embodiment, the backup power supply is supplied to the RWM of the main control device 40 and the RWM of the payout control device 41. Therefore, the pachinko machine 1 has the contents stored in the main control device 40 and the payout control device 41 when the power is cut off for a certain period of time even after the power is cut off, for example, the gaming state and the prize of the pachinko machine 1. Information such as the number of game balls to be paid out as balls can be retained.

On the other hand, the backup power supply is not supplied to the RWM of the sub-integrated control device 42. Therefore, when the power supply to the pachinko machine 1 is stopped, the contents stored in the RWM of the sub-integrated control device 42 are erased.

(3. Specifications of pachinko machine 1)
Next, the basic specifications of the pachinko machine 1 will be described. As shown in FIG. 8, in the pachinko machine 1, the jackpot probability in the normal gaming state is set to 1/260 for both the first special figure and the second special figure. The jackpot probability in the probabilistic gaming state is set to 1/70 for both the first special figure and the second special figure.

The pachinko machine 1 is not determined to be a small hit in the hit / fail determination of the first special figure. On the other hand, the winning probability of the small hit in the second special figure is set to 1/40 regardless of the normal gaming state and the probabilistic gaming state. Not limited to this, the winning probability of the small hit may be different for each of the normal gaming state, the probabilistic gaming state, and the set value.

In the pachinko machine 1, the winning probability of the normal drawing is 1/6 in the normal gaming state. Then, in the normal gaming state, the fluctuation time of the normal drawing is set to about 30 seconds. In the normal power support state, the winning probability of the normal map is set to 5/6, and the fluctuation time of the normal map is set to about 1 second.

In the pachinko machine 1, the maximum number of reserved storages that can be stored is 4 for each of the first special figure and the second special figure.

In the pachinko machine 1, the probability variation inrush rate of shifting to the probability variation state after the end of the big hit game is set to 40% in the first special figure. On the other hand, the probability variation inrush rate of the second special figure, which shifts to the probability variation state after the big hit game is completed, is set to 60%. Further, the continuation of the probabilistic state is continued until the next big hit occurs, or until the number of fluctuations of the first special figure and the second special figure (= the number of times of execution of the hit / fail determination) reaches 100 times.

In the pachinko machine 1, the electric support inrush rate that shifts to the normal electric support state after the end of the big hit game is set to 100% for both the first special figure and the second special figure. Further, the continuation of the normal electric support state is continued until the next big hit occurs, or until the number of fluctuations of the first special figure and the second special figure (= the number of times of execution of the hit / fail determination) reaches 100 times.

In the pachinko machine 1, when the big hit of the first special figure or the second special figure occurs, the big hit game is carried out at the big winning opening 25. In the big hit game, for example, 12 rounds of a round game in which the big winning opening 25 is opened are performed. In each round game, the large winning opening 25 is opened until the opening time reaches 29 seconds or the number of balls entered into the large winning opening 25 reaches the specified number of nine.

In the pachinko machine 1, when the small hit of the second special figure occurs, the small hit game is carried out at the large winning opening 25. In the small hit game, the big winning opening 25 is opened once for 6.0 seconds. The specified number of small hit games is four.

In the pachinko machine 1, the operating mode of the general electric accessory has a configuration different from that of the normal gaming state (non-electric support) and the electric support state. If the Fuzu is won in the non-Public support state, the Fuden accessory will be released once for 0.2 seconds. Further, in the electric support state, the general electric accessory is released once for 2.0 seconds.

Next, the prize ball will be described. The number of prize balls in the first special figure starting port 23 and the second special drawing starting port 24 is set to three for each entry ball. The number of prize balls in the large prize opening 25 is set to 13 for each prize. The number of prize balls for other general prize openings 27 and the like is set to 10 for each prize.

(4. Startup processing)
Next, the "startup process" executed by the main control device 40 will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. The start-up process is a process executed when the power of the pachinko machine 1 is turned on.

As shown in FIG. 9, the main control device 40 sets a stack pointer to the stack address as the first process of the startup process (process S1). Subsequently, the main controller 40 sets the interrupt vector address of the interrupt vector table in the corresponding register (process S2) and sets the built-in register (process S3). The interrupt vector address is in the address space (memory). In space), it is used to specify the start address related to the interrupt processing program described later.

Next, the main control device 40 reads the register of the input port (process S4) and determines whether or not the power failure stop signal is OFF (process S5). Then, if the power failure detection signal remains ON and a negative determination is made (process S5: No), the main control device 40 determines that the voltage supplied from the power supply board 45 has not reached the predetermined voltage. In this case, the main control device 40 returns to the process S4 and repeatedly executes the process S4 and the process S5 until the power failure stop signal is turned off.

On the other hand, if the power failure detection signal is switched to OFF and a positive judgment is made (process S5: Yes), the voltage supplied from the power supply board 45 becomes equal to or higher than the predetermined voltage in the main control device 40, and the voltage is stably supplied. It is determined that the state has been reached, and writing to the RWM630 is permitted (process S6).

After the process S6, the main control unit 40 executes the initial setting process (process S7). This initial setting process (process S7) mainly sets the transition mode. After that, the main control device 40 prohibits interrupts (process S8) and executes register save (process S9). Further, the main control device 40 executes a game performance calculation process for calculating a game performance such as a base value (process S10). That is, the main control device 40 performs the calculation related to the game performance outside the area of the RWM 630.

After the process S10, the main control unit 40 executes the register return (process S11), permits an interrupt (process S12), and returns to the process S8. In this way, the main control device 40 repeatedly executes the processes S8 to S12 in the start-up process. On the other hand, the main control device 40 periodically (for example, processes in a 4 mS cycle) executes interrupt processing (see FIG. 10), which will be described later, between the execution of the processing S12 and the execution of the processing S8 again. do.

(5. Interrupt processing)
Next, "interrupt processing" executed by the main control device 40 will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 10, the main control device 40 sets a timer and a watchdog timer as the first process executed by the interrupt process (process S21). In the process S21, the main control device 40 sets various timers provided in the main control device 40, and clears and restarts the watchdog timer.

After the process S21, the main control device 40 determines whether or not the mode value stored in the mode value storage area is "3" (process S22). As a result, if the mode value is "3" (process S22: Yes), it can be determined that the pachinko machine 1 has the game stop mode set as the transition mode. That is, it can be determined that the pachinko machine 1 is in a state in which the game cannot be started and is in a state of waiting for the power switch to be switched off. Therefore, in this case, the main control device 40 performs interrupt permission (process S36) and returns to the start process (see FIG. 9).

On the other hand, if the mode value stored in the mode value storage area is not "3" (process S22: No), the main control device 40 executes a timer update process for updating various timers provided in the main control device 40. (Process S23). Subsequently, the main control device 40 executes an input determination process (process S24), which is a process relating to the entry of the game ball into the various start openings and various winning openings. The details of the input determination process (process S24) will be described later with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. After the process S24, the main control device 40 executes a pass / fail determination process (process S25), which is a process related to the hit / fail determination and the big hit game. The details of the hit / fail determination process (process S25) will be described later with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.

After the process S25, the main control device 40 executes a game state setting process (process S26) for transmitting a signal to that effect to the hall computer 500 when the game state shifts. In the process S26, for example, the main control device 40 signals the hall computer 500 after a predetermined time has elapsed after the big hit game (special game) or the hit game (general game) is completed in the above-mentioned hit / fail determination process (process S25). To send.

When the pachinko machine 1 is connected to a test firing test device (not shown), the main control device 40 transmits a test signal indicating that the gaming state has changed to the test firing test device (not shown) in the process S26. do.

After the process S26, the main control device 40 performs an error monitoring process (process S27) for monitoring whether or not an error has occurred. The errors monitored by the main control device 40 in the error monitoring process (process S27) include an opening error indicating that the front frame 11 and the inner frame 30 are open, and an abnormal radio wave detected by a radio wave sensor (not shown). Examples include a radio wave error indicating that the error has been detected, a vibration error indicating that an abnormal vibration has been detected by a vibration sensor (not shown), and the like.

After the process S27, the main control device 40 executes the prize ball command transmission process (process S28) for transmitting the prize ball command to the payout control device 41. Then, the payout control device 41 executes the payout of the prize balls set for each of the various starting openings or the various winning openings where the balls have been entered, based on the received prize ball command.

After the process S28, the main control device 40 creates the image data, the audio data, and the like according to the game content during the execution, and executes the effect data output process (process S29) to be output to the sub-integrated control device 42. Further, when the main control device 40 detects the occurrence of an error in the above-mentioned error monitoring process (process S27), the error display in the effect symbol display device 46 and the frame side decorative lamp are according to the content of the detected error. Error notification such as lighting and blinking of 113 and audio output from the speaker 112 is appropriately performed.

After the process S29, the main control device 40 executes an external output process (process S30) on the hall computer 500 via the external connection terminal board 38. In the process S30, the main control device 40 transmits data related to the large winning opening solenoid 510 and the utility solenoid 511 to the hall computer 500 based on the process content in the above-mentioned hit / fail determination process (process S25). Further, in the process S30, the main control device 40 transmits a security signal to the hall computer 500 when the occurrence of an error is detected in the error monitoring process (process S27) described above. When the test firing test device is connected to the pachinko machine 1, the main control device 40 transmits data and security signals related to the large winning opening solenoid 510 and the general electric accessory solenoid 511 to the test firing test device in the process S30. ..

As shown in FIG. 11, after the process S30, the main control device 40 performs register save (process S31) and executes the performance display data creation process (process S32). In the process S32, the main control device 40 displays the calculation result of the performance display calculation process (process S10) executed outside the area of the RWM 630 in the start-up process (see FIG. 9) and the test result of the test firing test on the performance display device. Create the data to do. After the process S31, the main control unit 40 executes the register return (process S33).

After the process S33, the main control unit 40 executes the segment data creation process (process S34)). In the process S34, the main control device 40 prepares to display the data created in the process S31 on the performance display device for each common (8-bit unit display area related to the LED segment) of various LEDs provided in the performance display device. Create segment data to control light emission.

After the process S34, the main control device 40 displays the game performance and the test firing test data in the performance display device as a display process (process S35) for various display devices. Further, in the process S35, the main control device 40 displays and confirms variations of various symbols in the first special figure display device 281, the second special figure display device 283, and the normal figure display device 285 according to the game status during execution. Display etc. After the process S35, the main control unit 40 permits an interrupt (process S36) and returns to the start process (see FIG. 9).

The main control device 40 executes the performance display calculation process (process S10) in the start process (FIG. 9), while interrupts the process related to the display of the calculation result in the performance display calculation process (process S10). Perform in processing. In this regard, the main control device 40 performs interrupt processing (processing S8) before the performance display arithmetic processing (processing S10) is completed by performing the performance display arithmetic processing (processing S10) having a large amount of processing in the startup processing. , See FIG. 9) can be prevented from being executed. On the other hand, the main control device 40 can improve the efficiency of the display control by executing the display process for the performance display device at the same timing as the display process for the first special figure display device 281 and the like.

(6. Input judgment processing)
Next, the “input determination process” (process S24) executed in the interrupt process (see FIG. 10) will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 12, the main control device 40 executes the special figure entry confirmation process (process S101) as the first process of the input determination process (process S24). The special figure entry confirmation process (process S101) is a process executed when a game ball enters the first special figure start opening 23 or the second special figure start opening 24. The details of the special figure entry confirmation process (process S101) will be described later with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.

After the process S101, the main control device 40 executes the normal map entry confirmation process (process S102). The normal map entry confirmation process (process S102) is a process executed when a game ball enters the normal map operation gate 21.

After the process S102, the main control device 40 executes the winning number counting process (process S103). The winning number counting process (process S103) is a process executed when a game ball enters the large winning opening 25 or the general winning opening 27. Specifically, in the process S103, the main control device 40 determines the number of game balls that have entered the large winning opening 25 or the general winning opening 27 when the count switch 507 or the general winning opening switch 506 detects the game ball. Add 1 to the value of the counter to be counted.

After the process S103, the main control device 40 executes the out number count process (process S104). The out number counting process (process S104) is a process of totaling the number of outs used for calculating the game performance. Specifically, in the process S104, the main control device 40 includes a first special figure start port switch 503, a second special figure start port switch 504, a normal symbol operation switch 505, a general winning port switch 506, a count switch 507, and the illustration. When the switch provided in the discharge port detects a game ball, 1 is added to the value of the counter that counts the number of outs.

After the process S104, the main control device 40 determines whether or not the frequency of entering the general winning opening 27 is abnormal (process S105). Specifically, in the process S105, the main control device 40 is illegal when the number of game balls entered into the general winning opening 27 exceeds the specified winning number (for example, 10) within a predetermined time (for example, 60 seconds). Is determined to have been performed. As a result, if the ball entry frequency is normal and the determination is negative (process S105: No), the main control device 40 ends this process as it is and returns to the interrupt process (see FIG. 10).

On the other hand, if the ball entry frequency is abnormal and affirmative determination is made (process S105: Yes), the main control device 40 transmits an unauthorized notification command to the payout control device 41 and the sub-integrated control device 42 (process S106). ), End this process. In the process S106, the payout control device 41 that has received the fraudulent notification command from the main control device 40 turns on the fraudulent notification lamp provided in the payout control device 41.

Further, the sub-integrated control device 42 that has received the fraudulent notification command from the main control device 40 performs error notification by lighting or blinking the frame-side decorative lamp 113, outputting voice from the speaker 112, or the like. Further, the effect symbol control device 43 received in the fraud notification command from the sub-integrated control device 42 displays a warning to the effect that the fraud has been performed in the effect symbol display device 46. The error notification by the voice output from the speaker 112 ends 30 seconds after the error notification is started, and the warning display on the effect symbol display device 46 and the error notification by the frame side decorative lamp 113 start the error notification. It will end in 5 minutes.

(7. Special figure entry confirmation process)
Next, the special figure entry confirmation process (process S101) executed in the input determination process (process S24, see FIG. 12) will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. The special figure entry confirmation process (process S101) extracts and stores a plurality of types of random numbers of the first special figure according to the entry into the first special figure start port 23, and holds and stores the random numbers of the second special figure start port 24. Random numbers of a plurality of types of the second special figure are extracted and stored on hold according to the entry into the ball. Then, it is a process of transmitting various commands caused by entering the ball into the first special figure start port 23 and the second special figure start port 24 to the sub-integrated control device 42.

As shown in FIG. 13, the “special figure entry confirmation process” first determines whether or not the process S110 has detected the entry into the first special figure start port 23 by the first special figure start port switch 503. .. If it is a negative determination (process S110: No), the process proceeds to process S115.

If the determination is affirmative (process S110: Yes), whether or not the number of reserved storage of the first special figure stored in the reserved storage area for the first special figure in process S111 is full (whether or not the upper limit has been reached). Or) Judge. If it is affirmative (process S111: Yes), the process proceeds to process S115.

If the negative determination is made in the process S111 (process S111: No), the big hit determination random number, the big hit symbol determination random number, the reach determination random number, the variation pattern determination random number, etc. of the first special figure are extracted in the process S112. .. Various extracted random numbers are stored in the temporary storage area of the reserved storage area for the first special figure. Further, various random numbers stored in the temporary storage area are stored in the main storage area of the first special figure reserved storage area as the first special figure reserved storage. Even if the reserved memory number of the first special figure is "0", various random numbers such as a hit / miss random number extracted when the game ball enters the first special figure start port 23 are less than the maximum value. It is memorized as if there is a memorized number.

Subsequently, the look-ahead determination process of the first special figure of the process S113 is executed. In this look-ahead determination process, a random number for determining a jackpot, a random number for determining a jackpot symbol, etc. stored in a temporary storage area of the reserved storage area for the first special figure are stored before the hit / fail determination is performed. Check if it is a specific number. For example, as a specific numerical value, whether or not it is a numerical value determined to be a big hit, a numerical value determined to be super reach or reach, and in the case of a big hit, whether it is a big hit to which a probabilistic state or a general electric support state is given. Whether or not it is confirmed. Further, in this process, a look-ahead command indicating the determination result of the look-ahead determination of the first special figure is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 42. After that, in the process S114, the hold storage counter indicating the hold storage number is added, and the hold number instruction command indicating the value of the added hold storage counter in the first special figure is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 42.

It is desirable that the look-ahead command be transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 42 when there is a possibility of a big hit, reach, or the like. Of course, regardless of the determination content, the look-ahead command may be transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 42 each time. In response to the look-ahead command, the sub-integrated control device 42 performs a look-ahead effect suggesting that there is a possibility of a big hit or reach on the hold storage symbol or the like of the effect symbol display device 46.

In the subsequent process S115, it is determined whether or not the entry into the second special figure start port 24 is detected by the second special figure start port switch 504. If it is a negative determination (process S115: No), it returns to the input determination process (see FIG. 12) and ends this process.

If the determination is affirmative (process S115: Yes), whether or not the number of reserved storage of the second special figure stored in the reserved storage area for the second special figure in the process S116 is full (whether or not the upper limit has been reached). Or) Judge. If it is affirmative (process S116: Yes), it returns.

If the negative determination is made in the process S116 (process S116: No), in the process S117, the random number for determining the big hit, the random number for determining the big hit symbol, the random number for determining the small hit symbol, the random number for reaching determination, and the fluctuation pattern Extract random numbers for determination. The various extracted random numbers are stored in the temporary storage area of the reserved storage area for the second special figure. Further, various random numbers stored in the temporary storage area are stored in the main storage area of the second special figure reserved storage area as the second special figure reserved storage. Further, the random number stored in the predetermined storage area is stored as the hold storage. Even if the reserved memory number of the second special figure is "0", various random numbers such as a hit / miss random number extracted when the game ball enters the second special figure start opening 24 are less than the maximum value. It is memorized as if there is a memorized number.

Subsequently, in the process S118, the look-ahead determination process of the second special figure is executed. In the pre-reading determination process, a random number for determining a jackpot, a random number for determining a jackpot symbol, etc. stored in a temporary storage area of the reserved storage area for the second special figure are stored before the hit / fail determination is performed. Check if it is a specific number. For example, as a specific numerical value, whether or not it is a numerical value determined to be a big hit, a numerical value determined to be super reach or reach, and in the case of a big hit, whether it is a big hit to which a probabilistic state or a general electric support state is given. Whether or not it is confirmed. Further, in this process, a look-ahead command indicating the determination result of the look-ahead determination of the second special figure is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 42. After that, in the process S119, the hold storage counter indicating the hold storage number is added, and the hold number instruction command indicating the value of the added hold storage counter in the first special figure is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 42.

It is desirable that the look-ahead command be transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 42 when there is a possibility of a big hit, reach, or the like. Of course, regardless of the determination content, the look-ahead command may be transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 42 each time. In response to the look-ahead command, the sub-integrated control device 42 performs a look-ahead effect suggesting that there is a possibility of a big hit or reach on the hold storage symbol or the like of the effect symbol display device 46.

In the special figure entry confirmation process (process S101), if the number of reserved memories is not full, the extracted random numbers are stored in a preset temporary storage area, and then the random numbers stored in the temporary storage area are stored. It is a configuration to store in the reserved storage area of the main body. Not limited to this, if the number of reserved storages is not full, the extracted random numbers may be stored in the temporary storage area and the main holding storage area, respectively. Further, when a random number is extracted due to the ball entering the first special figure starting port 23 or the second special drawing starting port 24, the extracted random number is stored in the temporary storage area. Then, it may be confirmed whether or not the number of reserved storages is full, and if it is not full, the random numbers stored in the temporary storage area may be stored in the main reserved storage area. In this case, if the number of reserved storages is full, the random numbers stored in the temporary storage area are deleted.

In the special figure entry confirmation process (process S101), the look-ahead determination process determines the random number stored in the temporary storage area in advance, but is not limited to this, and the random number stored in the hold storage area of the main body is not limited to this. The look-ahead determination may be made.

(8. Win / fail judgment processing)
Next, the pass / fail determination process (process S25) executed in the interrupt process will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 14, the main control device 40 executes a normal figure hit / fail determination process (process S200), which is a process related to a normal figure hit / fail determination, as the first process to be executed in the hit / fail determination process (process S25).

Next, the main control device 40 executes the Fuzu game process (process S250), which is a process related to the Fuzu hit game (Fuzu game) according to the hit / fail determination of the Fuzu.

Subsequently, the main control device 40 executes a special figure hit / miss determination process (process S300), which is a process related to the hit / fail determination of the first special figure or the second special figure.

Subsequently, the main control device 40 executes the jackpot game process (process S400), which is a process related to the jackpot game (special game), according to the hit / fail determination of the first special figure or the second special figure.

(8-1. Special figure hit / miss judgment process)
Next, the “special figure hit / fail determination process” (process S300) executed in the hit / fail determination process (process S25, see FIG. 10) will be described with reference to the flowcharts shown in FIGS. 15 to 21. In the special figure hit / fail determination process (process S300), the “first special figure hit / fail determination process” shown in FIGS. 15 to 16 and the “second special figure hit / fail determination process” shown in FIGS. 17 to 21 are sequentially executed. ..

In the "special figure hit / fail judgment process" (process S300), the hit / fail judgment of the first special figure and the hit / fail judgment of the second special figure are individual in the "first special figure hit / miss judgment process" and the "second special figure hit / miss judgment process". Is executed.

(8-2. First special figure hit / fail judgment process)
As shown in FIG. 15, the "first special figure hit / miss determination process" first confirms in the process S301 that the special electric accessory is not operating, and determines whether or not the special electric accessory is in the big hit game or the small hit game. If it is a negative determination (process S301: No), this process is terminated and the process returns to the special figure pass / fail determination process.

If the determination is affirmative (process S301: Yes), it is determined in process S302 whether or not the first special figure is stopped fluctuating. If the determination is affirmative (process S302: Yes), it is determined in process S303 whether or not the definite symbol of the first special figure is not displayed.

If the determination is affirmative in the process S303 (process S303: Yes), it is determined in the process S304 whether or not there is a reserved memory of the first special figure. If it is a negative determination (process S304: No), it returns. If the determination is affirmative (process S304: Yes), the number of reserved storages in the first special figure is subtracted in the process S305, and the pending storage shift process is performed. By the shift process, the oldest reserved memory in the reserved memory of the first special figure is the target of the hit / fail determination.

Subsequently, in the process S310 shown in FIG. 16, it is determined whether or not the current gaming state is the probability variation (high probability) state of the special figure. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the probability change flag is "1". The probability change flag is a flag indicating that the game state is in the probability change state, and when set (when the value of the flag becomes "1"), the probability change state is set. On the other hand, when it is released (when the value of the flag becomes "0"), it is in a normal (low probability) state.

If the determination is affirmative in the process S310 (S310: Yes), the hit / fail determination table at the time of probability change in the process S311 is compared with the random number for determining the jackpot of the reserved memory of the first special figure to be the target of the pass / fail determination. Make a judgment. If the negative determination is made in the process S310 (S310: No), the low-probability hit / fail determination table in the process S312 is compared with the random number for determining the jackpot of the reserved memory of the first special figure to be the target of the pass / fail determination. To make a judgment.

Subsequently, in the process S313, it is determined whether or not the second special figure is changing in the jackpot. If it is an affirmative determination (process S313: Yes), the hit / fail determination of the first special figure is forcibly set to be lost, and the process proceeds to process S320. If it is a negative determination (process S313: No), in process S314, it is determined whether or not the hit / fail determination of the process S311 or the process S312 is a big hit. If it is a negative determination (process S314: No), the pass / fail determination of the first special figure is regarded as a loss, and the process proceeds to process S320.

If the determination is affirmative in the process S314 (process S314: Yes), the jackpot symbol is determined in the process S315 based on the random number for determining the jackpot symbol in the hold storage of the first special figure to be determined.

Next, in the process S316, a fluctuation pattern such as a fluctuation time of the jackpot symbol of the first special figure is determined from the fluctuation table based on the random number for determining the fluctuation pattern of the reserved storage of the first special figure to be the target of the hit / fail determination. Will be done. In this case, in the pachinko machine 1, the fluctuation table is determined according to the previous jackpot symbol, the game state at the time of winning / failing determination, and the like. Then, the fluctuation pattern is determined from the determined fluctuation table based on the random number for determining the fluctuation pattern.

After determining the fluctuation pattern, the jackpot setting process is performed in the process S317. In this process, based on the determined jackpot symbol, for example, the content of the jackpot game such as performing a 10R jackpot game, the transition to the probable change state or the transition to the normal electric support state after the jackpot game ends, the number of continuations of these, The time for the jackpot start effect of the jackpot game performed by the effect symbol display device 46, the time for the jackpot end effect, and the like are set.

Next, in the process S318, a process of transmitting the information of the hold storage of the first special figure after the hit / fail determination (for example, the information indicating the decrease of the hold storage after the execution of the hit / fail determination) to the sub-integrated control device 42 is performed.

Further, in the process S319, the symbol variation start control of the first special symbol display device 281 is performed, and the symbol variation start command and the symbol designation command are transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 42. Then return. The fluctuation start command and the symbol designation command include the fluctuation pattern of the first special figure, the determination result of the hit / miss determination of the first special figure, and the like. Depending on the configuration, a symbol confirmation command for instructing the end of the variable time may be sent. However, since the fluctuation time is specified in advance by the fluctuation pattern or the like, it is not essential.

If it is an affirmative determination (process S313: Yes) in the process S313 or a negative determination in the process S314 (process S314: No), the first special figure is a loss determination. In, the variation pattern of the lost symbol is determined based on the random number for determining the variation pattern of the hold storage of the first special figure, which is the target of the hit / fail determination. Further, the loss setting process is performed in the process S322. After that, the process S318 and the process S319 are performed in the same manner as in the case of the big hit determination. Then return.

(8-3. Second special figure hit / fail judgment process)
Next, as shown in FIG. 17, in the "second special figure hit / fail determination process", first, in the process S331, the non-operation of the special electric accessory is confirmed, and whether or not the big hit game or the small hit game is in progress is performed. judge. If it is a negative determination (process S331: No), this process is terminated and the process returns to the special figure pass / fail determination process.

If the determination is affirmative (process S331: Yes), it is determined in process S332 whether or not the second special figure is stopped fluctuating. If the determination is affirmative (process S332: Yes), it is determined in the process S333 whether or not the definite symbol of the second special figure is not displayed.

If the determination is affirmative in the process S333 (process S333: Yes), it is determined in the process S334 whether or not there is a reserved memory of the second special figure. If it is a negative determination (process S334: No), it returns. If the determination is affirmative (process S334: Yes), the number of reserved storages in the second special figure is subtracted in the process S335, and the pending storage shift process is performed. By the shift process, the oldest reserved memory in the reserved memory of the second special figure is the target of the hit / fail determination.

Subsequently, in the process S340 shown in FIG. 18, it is determined whether or not the current gaming state is the probabilistic state of the special figure. If it is an affirmative determination (process S340: Yes), the determination is made by comparing the hit / fail determination table at the time of probability change with the big hit determination random number of the second special figure to be the target of the hit / fail determination in the process S341. If it is a negative determination (process S340: No), the determination is made by comparing the low-probability hit / fail determination table with the big hit determination random number of the second special figure to be the target of the hit / fail determination in the process S342.

Subsequently, in the process S343, it is determined whether or not the first special figure is changing in the jackpot. If it is an affirmative determination (process S343: Yes), the hit / fail determination of the second special figure is forcibly set to be lost, and the process proceeds to process S355. If it is a negative determination (process S343: No), in process S344, it is determined whether or not the hit / fail determination of the process S341 or the process S342 is a big hit.

If the determination is affirmative in the process S344 (process S344: Yes), the jackpot symbol is determined in the process S345 based on the random number for determining the jackpot symbol of the second special figure to be the target of the hit / fail determination.

Subsequently, in the process S346, a variation pattern such as a variation time of the jackpot symbol of the second special figure is determined from the variation table based on the random number for determining the variation pattern of the second special figure that is the target of the hit / fail determination. In this case as well, as in the process S316, the fluctuation table is determined according to the previous jackpot symbol, the game state at the time of winning / failing determination, and the like. Then, the fluctuation pattern is determined from the determined fluctuation table based on the random number for determining the fluctuation pattern.

After determining the fluctuation pattern, the jackpot setting process is performed in the process S347. In this process, the content of the jackpot game, such as performing a 10R jackpot game, is set based on the determined jackpot symbol. In addition, the transition to the probabilistic state after the end of the jackpot game, the transition to the normal electric support state, the number of continuations of these, the setting of the time for the jackpot start effect of the jackpot game performed by the effect symbol display device 46, and the effect of the jackpot end effect. The time etc. are set.

Next, in the process S348, a process of transmitting the information of the reserved storage after the hit / fail determination of the second special figure (for example, the information indicating the decrease of the hold memory after the execution of the hit / miss determination) to the sub-integrated control device 42 is performed.

In the subsequent process S349, the symbol variation start control of the second special symbol display device 283 is performed, and the symbol variation start command and the symbol designation command are transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 42. Then return. The fluctuation start command and the symbol designation command include the fluctuation pattern of the second special figure, the determination result of the hit / miss determination of the second special figure, and the like. Further, depending on the configuration, a symbol confirmation command for instructing the end of the variable time may be sent. However, since the fluctuation time is specified in advance by the fluctuation pattern or the like, it is not essential.

If the negative determination is made in the process S344 (process S344: No), the process S350 determines whether or not the hit / fail determination of the process S341 or the process S342 is a small hit. If it is affirmative determination (process S350: Yes), in process S351, the small hit symbol is determined based on the random number for determining the small hit symbol of the second special figure which is the target of the hit / fail determination.

Subsequently, in the process S352, a variation pattern such as a variation time of the small hit symbol of the second special figure is determined based on the random number for determining the variation pattern of the second special figure which is the target of the hit / fail determination.

Subsequently, the small hit setting process is performed in the process S353. In this process, based on the determined small hit symbol, the content of the small hit game, the setting of the time for the small hit start effect of the small hit game performed by the effect symbol display device 46, the time for the small hit end effect, etc. The settings are made. After that, the process S348 and the process S349 are executed and returned.

If it is an affirmative determination (process S343: Yes) in the process S343 or a negative determination (process S350: No) in the process S350, the second special figure is a loss determination. Is determined, and in the process S356, a variation pattern such as a variation time of the lost symbol is determined based on the random number for determining the variation pattern of the second special figure that is the target of the hit / fail determination. Next, the loss setting process is performed in the process S357. After that, the process S348 and the process S349 are executed, and then the process returns.

If a negative determination is made in the process S302 (FIG. 15) or the process S332 (FIG. 17) (process S302 or process S332: No), as shown in FIG. 19, the first special figure or the second special figure is shown in the process S360. It is determined whether or not the symbol fluctuation time of the above has elapsed (process S360). If it is an affirmative determination (process S360: Yes), in the process S361, the control for ending the variation display of the first special figure display device 281 to confirm and display the first special figure, or the variation of the second special figure display device 283. Control is performed so that the display is terminated and the second special figure is confirmed and displayed. Further, a command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 42 and the effect symbol control device 43 to display the pseudo effect symbol corresponding to the special symbol. Since the fluctuation time is specified by the fluctuation start command, the symbol confirmation command may not be transmitted. With this configuration, it is possible to perform the same effect display while suppressing the number of commands.

Subsequently, in the process S362, it is determined whether or not the special figure confirmed and displayed in the process S361 is a small hit symbol. If it is affirmative (process S362: Yes), the interruption flag is set to "1" in process S363. After that, it shifts to "big hit game processing".

If the negative determination is made in the process S362 (process S362: No), it is determined in the process S364 whether or not the special figure is a jackpot symbol. If it is a negative determination (process S364: No), the process proceeds to the "big hit game process".
If the determination is affirmative (process S364: Yes), the stop flag is set to "1" in process S365. After that, it returns to the hit / fail determination process (see FIG. 14) and shifts to the "big hit game process".

If the negative determination is made in the process S360 (process S360: No), it is determined whether or not the interruption flag is set to "1" in the process S366. If it is affirmative (process S366: Yes), the special figure fluctuation interruption process is performed in process S367. After that, it returns and shifts to the jackpot game processing.

In the special figure fluctuation interruption process, one of the first special figure or the second special figure (the second special figure) is confirmed and displayed as a small hit symbol, so that the other special figure (first) that is changing is displayed. This is a process to interrupt the fluctuation of (special figure). Further, this process is a process of stopping the measurement of the fluctuation time of the other special figure, and when the small hit game based on the definite display of the other special figure is completed, the change of the other special figure is restarted.

If the negative determination is made in the process S366 (process S366: No), it is determined whether or not the stop flag is set to "1" in the process S368. If it is a negative determination (process S368: No), it returns and shifts to the "big hit game process". If it is an affirmative determination (process S368: Yes), the special figure fluctuation stop process is performed in the process S369, then a return is performed, and the process proceeds to the "big hit game process".

In the special figure fluctuation stop process, since one of the first special figure or the second special figure is confirmed and displayed as a big hit symbol, the change of the other special figure that is changing is stopped by a lost symbol. be.

If the negative determination is made in the process S303 or the process S333 (process S303 or process S333: No), as shown in FIG. 20, the final symbol display time of the first special figure or the second special figure has elapsed in the process S370. Determine if it has been done. If it is a negative determination (process S370: No), it returns and shifts to the "big hit game process".

On the other hand, if it is an affirmative determination (process S370: Yes), in the process S371, the first special figure display device 281 displays the definite symbol of the first special figure or the second special symbol display device 283 displays the definite symbol of the second special figure. Is performed, and a command is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 42 to end the final display of the pseudo-effect symbol corresponding to the first special figure or the second special figure.

Subsequently, in the process S372, it is determined whether or not the symbol of the first special figure or the second special figure is a combination that becomes a big hit. If the determination is affirmative (process S372: Yes), it is determined in the process S373 whether or not the probability change flag indicating the probability change state is "1". If it is a negative determination (process S373: No), the process proceeds to process S375. If it is affirmative (process S373: Yes), the probability change flag is reset to "0" in process S374.

In the process S375, it is determined whether or not the electric support flag indicating the normal electric support state is "1". If it is a negative determination (process S375: No), the process proceeds to process S377. If the determination is affirmative (process S375: Yes), the electric support flag is reset to "0" in process S376.

The electric support flag is a flag indicating that the game state is in the normal electric support state, and when set (when the value of the flag becomes "1"), the electric support flag is set. On the other hand, when it is canceled (when the value of the flag becomes "0"), it is in the non-normal power support state.

By these processes, the game state related to the probability change state and the normal electric support state during the big hit game is reset to the normal game state.

Next, in the process S377, the operation of the condition device is started. In addition, the condition device operates when the hit / fail judgment of the first special figure or the second special figure becomes a big hit and the big hit symbol is confirmed and displayed, and the start condition of the big hit game is satisfied. It is a device necessary for operating a continuous operation device.

In the subsequent process S378, the accessory continuous actuating device is activated. Further, the special electric accessory is operated according to the operation of the accessory continuous operation device. As a result, the big hit game can be started, and the big hit game start process is performed in the subsequent process S379.

In the big hit game start process, a command to start the big hit game and information related to the big hit game (big hit opening time, opening pattern, big hit ending time, number of rounds, etc.) are transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 42. After that, it returns and shifts to "big hit game processing".

If the negative determination is made in the process S372 (process S372: No), as shown in FIG. 21, it is determined in the process S380 whether or not the design of the second special figure is a combination that makes a small hit. If it is a negative determination (process S380: No), the process proceeds to process S383 described later. If it is affirmative (process S380: Yes), the operation start process of the special electric accessory is performed in process S381. Subsequent processing In S382, a small hit game start processing is performed. In this process, a command to start the small hit game and information related to the small hit game (small hit opening time, opening pattern, small hit ending time, etc.) are transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 42.

It is determined whether or not the probability change flag is "1" in the process S383 which is subsequently migrated from the process S382 or is migrated by the negative determination (process S380: No) in the process S380. If it is a negative determination (process S383: No), the process proceeds to process S386. If the determination is affirmative (process S383: Yes), the process of determining whether or not the end condition of the probabilistic state is satisfied is performed in the process S384.

In this process, it is determined whether or not the number of fluctuations of the first special figure and the second special figure after the transition to the probable change state has reached 100 times. If it is a negative determination in the process S384 (process S384: No), the process proceeds to the process S386.

If the determination is affirmative in the process S384 (process S384: Yes), the probability change flag is reset to "0" in the process S385. As a result, the gaming state is shifted to the non-probability changing state (low probability).

Next, in the process S386, it is determined whether or not the electric support flag is "1". If it is a negative determination (process S386: No), the process proceeds to process S389. If it is an affirmative determination (process S386: Yes), a process of determining whether or not the end condition of the normal electric support state is satisfied is performed in the process S387.

In this process, it is determined whether or not the number of fluctuations of the first special figure and the second special figure after the transition to the normal electric support state has reached 100 times. If it is a negative determination in the process S387 (process S387: No), the process proceeds to the process S389.

If the determination is affirmative in the process S387 (process S387: Yes), the electric support flag is reset to "0" in the process S388. As a result, the gaming state is shifted to the non-general support state.

Subsequently, in the process S389, a state specification command indicating a state such as whether or not the current gaming state is a probable change state and whether or not it is a normal electric support state is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 42. After that, it returns and shifts to "big hit game processing".

(9. Movable character production)
Next, a pseudo effect (variable effect) associated with the determination of whether or not the first special figure or the second special figure is correct, and a notice effect (movable accessory effect) performed in the reach effect of the big hit will be described. In the pachinko machine 1, when the movable accessory is activated at the operating position, the pachinko machine 1 is positioned at a position corresponding to the operating position of the display area of the effect symbol display device 46, which is similar to the movable accessory. Display the image. Then, even after the movable accessory moves from the operating position to the initial position, the display of the movable object pseudo image is continued for a predetermined period.

(9-1. Production pattern setting process)
FIG. 22 shows the “effect pattern setting process” executed by the sub-integrated control device 42. The "effect pattern setting process" sets an effect pattern including whether or not to perform a movable accessory effect according to the fluctuation start command transmitted from the main control device 40, and produces an effect based on the set effect pattern. This is the process to start. The “effect pattern setting process” is a subroutine that branches from the main routine executed by the sub-integrated control device 42.

As shown in FIG. 22, the “effect pattern setting process” first determines whether or not the variation start command from the main control device 40 is received in the process S501. The variation start command is a command transmitted by the main control device 40 in the process S319 (see FIG. 16) of the first special figure hit / miss determination process or the process S349 (see FIG. 18) of the second special figure hit / miss determination process. The fluctuation start command includes information such as whether or not it is a big hit, and if it is a big hit, whether or not it is a probability change, and the fluctuation time of the special figure.

If the negative determination is made in the process S501 (process S501: No), the present "effect pattern setting process" is terminated and the process returns to the main routine executed by the sub-integrated control device 42.

If the determination is affirmative in the process S501 (process S501: Yes), the effect pattern determination process is executed in the process S502. The process S502 selects an effect having the same time as the fluctuation time of the special symbol included in the fluctuation start command.

Next, in the process S503, the accessory initial position confirmation process is executed. The process S503 confirms that the title character 60, the sword character 61, and the shield character 62 are in the initial positions, respectively. For example, the title accessory 60 confirms that it is in the initial position by the title accessory sensor 604. The sword accessory 61 confirms that it is in the initial position by the sword accessory sensor 612. The shield accessory 62 confirms that it is in the initial position by the shield accessory sensor 622.

Subsequently, in the process S504, the accessory initial position movement process is executed. The process S504 is a process of moving the title accessory 60, the sword accessory 61, and the shield accessory 62 to their initial positions, respectively. For example, the title bonus 60 drives the title bonus motor 601 and moves the title bonus 60 until it is detected by the title bonus sensor 604 to be in the initial position. The sword accessory 61 drives the sword accessory motor 611 and moves the sword accessory 61 until the sword accessory sensor 612 detects that it is in the initial position. The shield accessory 62 drives the shield accessory motor 621 and moves the shield accessory 62 until the shield accessory sensor 622 detects that it is in the initial position.

Subsequently, in the process S505, it is determined whether or not the title accessory 60, the sword accessory 61, and the shield accessory 62 each operate normally. That is, if it is an initial value in the accessory initial position confirmation process (process S503) and the accessory initial position move process (process S504), it is determined that the value is normal.

If the positive determination is made in the process S505 (process S505: Yes), the movable accessory effect pattern determination process is executed in the process S506. In the movable accessory effect pattern determination process, it is determined whether or not the effect pattern determined in the process S502 includes the movable accessory effect pattern, and when the effect pattern includes the movable accessory effect pattern, the “character effect effect” shown in FIG. 23 is shown. Any effect pattern is determined from "Pattern 1" to "Character effect pattern 7".

Here, the accessory effect pattern will be described with reference to FIG. 23. As shown in FIG. 23, seven types of patterns, "Character effect pattern 1" to "Character effect pattern 7", are provided as the character effect pattern. Each accessory effect pattern has a configuration in which the movable accessory that operates is different and the expectation of a big hit is different.

"Character effect pattern 1" is a pattern in which the sword accessory 61 operates, and the jackpot expectation is set to "small".
"Character effect pattern 2" is a pattern in which the shield accessory 62 operates, and the jackpot expectation is set to "small".
The "feature effect pattern 3" is a pattern in which the title bonus 60 operates, and the jackpot expectation is set to "medium".

The "character effect pattern 4" is a pattern in which the shield character 62 operates after the sword character 61 operates, and the jackpot expectation is set to "large".
The "feature effect pattern 5" is a pattern in which the title bonus 60 is activated after the sword bonus 61 is activated, and the jackpot expectation is set to "large".
The "feature effect pattern 6" is a pattern in which the title bonus 60 is activated after the shield bonus 62 is activated, and the jackpot expectation is set to "large".

"Character effect pattern 7" is a pattern in which all movable accessories operate. For example, a pattern is conceivable in which the title accessory 60 operates after the sword accessory 61 operates, and the shield accessory 62 operates after the title accessory 60 operates. In addition, "Character production pattern 7" is a setting with the highest expectation of a big hit.

Returning to FIG. 22, the description of the “effect pattern setting process” will be continued. Next to the process S506, the effect start process is executed in the process S507. In the effect start processing, the effect symbol display device 46 starts the variation display of the pseudo effect symbol corresponding to the variation of the special symbol via the effect symbol control device 43. Further, the movable accessory is appropriately operated according to the movable accessory effect pattern. After that, the present "effect pattern setting process" is terminated and a return is made.

If the negative determination is made in the process S505 (process S505: No), it is determined that there is some abnormality in the title character 60, the sword character 61, or the shield character 62, and the movable character effect pattern is not determined. The effect start process is executed in the process S507. After that, the present "effect pattern setting process" is terminated and a return is made.

In this case, the production is started in a state where there is an abnormality in any of the title character 60, the sword character 61, or the shield character 62, but the effect other than the movable character is not activated without operating the movable character. Shall be carried out.

(9-2. Pseudo video processing for title characters)
FIG. 24 shows the “title bonus pseudo-video processing” executed by the sub-integrated control device 42. In the "title accessory pseudo image processing", the title accessory pseudo image 800 (FIG. 30) is displayed. "Title accessory pseudo video processing" is a subroutine that branches from the main routine executed by the sub-integrated control device 42.

As shown in FIG. 24, the "title accessory pseudo video processing" first determines whether or not the title video flag is "0" in the processing S601. The title video flag is a flag set to "1" when the title character pseudo video 800 is displayed in the present "title character pseudo video processing".

If the pseudo video of the title accessory has already been displayed and a negative determination is made in the process S601 (process S601: No), the process proceeds to the process S605.

If the pseudo video of the title accessory is not displayed and the determination is affirmative in the process S601 (process S601: Yes), it is determined in the process S602 whether or not the title operation flag is "1". The title operation flag is a flag set to "1" when the title accessory 60 is operating to the operation position.

If the title accessory 60 is not operating to the operating position and a negative determination is made in the process S602 (process S602: No), this "title accessory pseudo video processing" is terminated and executed by the sub-integrated control device 42. Return to the main routine.

If the title accessory 60 is operating to the operating position and affirmative determination is made in the process S602 (process S602: Yes), the title accessory pseudo video start process is performed in the process S603. By executing this title bonus pseudo-video start processing, the title bonus pseudo-video 800 is started to be displayed at a position corresponding to the operating position of the title bonus 60 in the display area of the effect symbol display device 46. In the subsequent processing S604, the title video flag is set to "1".

The process progresses, and in the process S605, it is determined whether or not the title accessory 60 operated at the operating position has returned to the initial position with reference to the title operation flag. If it is a negative determination (process S605: No), the present "title character pseudo-video processing" is terminated and a return is made.

If the title accessory 60 has returned from the operating position to the initial position and the process S605 determines affirmatively (process S605: Yes), the condition for ending the display of the title character pseudo image 800 is satisfied in the process S606. Determine if it has been done. For example, the title accessory simulated image 800 is configured to continue displaying for a predetermined period (predetermined time, for example, 3 seconds) after the title accessory 60 returns from the operating position to the initial position. Therefore, the process S606 determines whether or not a predetermined period has elapsed after the title accessory 60 has returned from the operating position to the initial position as an end condition. If it is a negative determination (process S606: No), the present "title character pseudo-video processing" is terminated and a return is made.

If the affirmative determination is made in the process S606 (process S606: Yes), the title bonus pseudo-video end process is executed in the process S607, and the display of the title bonus pseudo-video 800 is terminated. Subsequently, in the process S608, the title video flag is reset to "0". After that, the book "Title character pseudo video processing" is terminated and a return is made.

(9-3. Pseudo video processing of sword characters)
FIG. 25 shows the “sword character pseudo-video processing” executed by the sub-integrated control device 42. The "sword accessory pseudo image processing" is performed by the effect symbol display device 46 at a position corresponding to the operation position of the display area according to the operation of the sword accessory 61 to the operation position. 28) is a process of displaying. The "sword accessory pseudo-video processing" is a subroutine that branches from the main routine executed by the sub-integrated control device 42.

As shown in FIG. 25, the "sword accessory pseudo image processing" first determines whether or not the sword accessory image flag is "0" in the process S631. The sword character image flag is a flag set to "1" when the sword character pseudo image 810 is displayed in the book "Sword character pseudo image processing".

If the simulated image of the sword character has already been displayed and a negative determination is made in the process S631 (process S631: No), the process proceeds to the process S635.

If the pseudo image of the sword accessory is not displayed and the determination is affirmative in the process S631 (process S631: Yes), it is determined in the process S632 whether or not the sword accessory operation flag is "1". The sword accessory operation flag is a flag set to "1" when the sword accessory 61 is operating to the operating position.

If the sword accessory 61 is not operating to the operating position and a negative determination is made in the process S632 (process S632: No), this "sword accessory pseudo-video processing" is terminated and executed by the sub-integrated control device 42. Return to the main routine.

If the sword accessory 61 is operating to the operating position and a positive determination is made in the process S632 (process S632: Yes), the sword accessory pseudo image start process is performed in the process S633. By executing this sword accessory pseudo image start processing, the display of the sword accessory pseudo image 810 is started at a position corresponding to the operating position of the sword accessory 61 in the display area of the effect symbol display device 46. In the subsequent processing S634, "1" is set in the sword character image flag.

The process proceeds, and in the process S635, it is determined whether or not the sword accessory 61 operated to the operating position has returned to the initial position with reference to the sword accessory operating flag. If it is a negative determination (process S635: No), the present "sword character pseudo image processing" is terminated and a return is made.

If the sword accessory 61 has returned from the operating position to the initial position and affirmative judgment is made in the process S635 (process S635: Yes), the condition for ending the display of the sword accessory pseudo image 810 is satisfied in the process S636. Determine if it has been done. For example, the sword accessory simulated image 810 is set to continue displaying for a predetermined period (predetermined time, for example, 3 seconds) after the sword accessory 61 returns from the operating position to the initial position. Therefore, the process S636 determines whether or not a predetermined period has elapsed after the sword accessory 61 has returned from the operating position to the initial position as an end condition. If it is a negative determination (process S636: No), the present "sword character pseudo-video processing" is terminated and a return is made.

If the affirmative determination is made in the process S636 (process S636: Yes), the sword accessory pseudo image end process is executed in the process S637, and the display of the sword accessory pseudo image 810 is terminated. Subsequently, in the process S638, the sword character image flag is reset to "0". After that, the book "Sword character pseudo video processing" is finished and the game returns.

(9-4. Pseudo-image processing for shields)
FIG. 26 shows the “shield accessory pseudo-video processing” executed by the sub-integrated control device 42. The "shield accessory pseudo image processing" is performed in response to the operation of the shield accessory 62 to the operating position, at a position corresponding to the operating position of the display area on the effect symbol display device 46 (Fig. 29) is a process of displaying. The "shield accessory pseudo-video processing" is a subroutine that branches from the main routine executed by the sub-integrated control device 42.

As shown in FIG. 26, the "shield accessory pseudo image processing" first determines whether or not the shield accessory image flag is "0" in the process S661. The shield character image flag is a flag set to "1" when the shield character pseudo image 820 is displayed in this "shield character pseudo image processing".

If the shield accessory pseudo image is already displayed and a negative determination is made in the process S661 (process S661: No), the process proceeds to the process S665.

If the shield accessory pseudo image is not displayed and the determination is affirmative in the process S661 (process S661: Yes), it is determined in the process S662 whether or not the shield accessory operation flag is "1". The shield accessory operation flag is a flag set to "1" when the shield accessory 62 is operating to the operating position.

If the shield accessory 62 is not operating to the operating position and a negative determination is made in the process S662 (process S662: No), this "shield accessory pseudo-video processing" is terminated and executed by the sub-integrated control device 42. Return to the main routine.

If the shield accessory 62 is operating to the operating position and affirmative determination is made in the process S662 (process S662: Yes), the shield accessory pseudo image start process is performed in the process S663. By executing this shield accessory pseudo image start processing, the display of the shield accessory pseudo image 820 is started at a position corresponding to the operating position of the shield accessory 62 in the display area of the effect symbol display device 46. In the subsequent processing S664, "1" is set in the shield character image flag.

The process proceeds, and in the process S665, it is determined whether or not the shield accessory 62 operated to the operating position has returned to the initial position with reference to the shield accessory operating flag. If it is a negative determination (process S665: No), the present "shield accessory pseudo image processing" is terminated and a return is made.

If the shield accessory 62 has returned from the operating position to the initial position and a positive judgment is made in the process S665 (process S665: Yes), the condition for ending the display of the shield accessory pseudo image 820 is satisfied in the process S666. Determine if it has been done. For example, the shield accessory simulated image 820 is set to continue displaying for a predetermined period (predetermined time, for example, 3 seconds) after the shield accessory 62 returns from the operating position to the initial position. Therefore, the process S666 determines whether or not a predetermined period has elapsed after the shield accessory 62 returns from the operating position to the initial position as an end condition. If it is a negative determination (process S666: No), the present "shield accessory pseudo image processing" is terminated and a return is made.

If the affirmative determination is made in the process S666 (process S666: Yes), the shield accessory pseudo image end process is executed in the process S667, and the display of the shield accessory pseudo image 820 is terminated. Subsequently, in the process S668, the shield character image flag is reset to "0". After that, the book "Shielding Pseudo Video Processing" is finished and the game returns.

(9-5. Variable effect display mode)
When the pachinko machine 1 starts the symbol change of the first special figure or the second special figure in accordance with the hit / fail determination on the first special figure display device 281 or the second special figure display device 283, the pachinko machine 1 is displayed on the effect symbol display device 46. , The variation of the pseudo-effect symbol corresponding to the first special figure or the second special figure is started. As shown in FIG. 27 (a), the display screen of the effect symbol display device 46 has a large lower half portion and is pseudo-consisting of three numerical symbols corresponding to fluctuations in the first special figure or the second special figure. The effect symbol 700 is displayed in a variable manner. Further, on the upper right side of the display screen, a character image 710 of "Kuma no Tatsuyoshi", which is the main character of the pachinko machine 1, is displayed. Then, on the lower left side of the display screen, the first reserved storage display image 731 showing the existence of the reserved storage of the first special figure is displayed. Similarly, on the lower right side portion, the second reserved storage display image 732 showing the existence of the reserved storage of the second special figure is displayed.

The pachinko machine 1 develops into a reach effect when the expectation of a big hit is high when the pseudo-effect symbol 700 fluctuates. In this case, as shown in FIG. 27B, the reach suggestion display unit 722 is displayed on the upper left side of the display screen of the effect symbol display device 46, and the reach pseudo-effect symbol is large in the lower half of the display screen. 701 is displayed. In the reach pseudo-effect symbol 701, the two symbols on both sides are stopped at the same symbol, and only the central symbol is changing.

If the result of the hit / fail determination of the first special figure or the second special figure is a big hit (design big hit), the pachinko machine 1 is shown in FIG. 27 (c) on the upper left side of the display screen of the effect symbol display device 46. The jackpot suggestion display unit 723 is displayed. Then, a large hit pseudo-effect symbol 702 consisting of three identical symbols corresponding to the jackpot symbols of the first special figure or the second special figure, which is large in the lower half of the display screen, is confirmed and displayed. In addition, as the character image 710, "Tatsuyoshi Kuma" with a big smile is displayed.

If the result of the hit / fail determination is a small hit, the pachinko machine 1 is large in the lower half of the display screen of the effect symbol display device 46, as shown in FIG. 27 (d), and becomes the small hit symbol of the second special figure. The small hit pseudo effect symbol 703 composed of the corresponding three identical small hit symbols is confirmed and displayed.

Next, with reference to FIGS. 28 to 34, the operation mode of the movable bonus and the display mode of the movable bonus simulated image in the “feature effect pattern 1” to the “feature effect pattern 7” will be described.

(9-5. Character production pattern 1)
As shown in FIG. 28, the “character effect pattern 1” is an effect in which the sword character 61 operates to indicate the degree of expectation for a big hit. The "feature effect pattern 1" is implemented by the reach effect of the pseudo effect symbol on the effect symbol display device 46. In the "feature effect pattern 1", the sword accessory 61 rotates clockwise (arrow F1 direction) at a predetermined timing during the reach effect, as shown in FIG. 28 (a), and the left side of the center case 200. From the initial position along the edge portion, it appears at the operating position protruding to the front side of the display area so as to block the display area of the effect symbol display device 46. The sword accessory 61 stands still at the operating position for about 2 seconds. After that, the sword accessory 61 rotates counterclockwise and returns to the initial position in the center case 200.

On the other hand, the "feature effect pattern 1" is a sword having the same shape as the sword accessory 61 at a position corresponding to the operation position of the display area of the effect symbol display device 46 in a state where the sword accessory 61 is operated to the operating position. The display of the character pseudo image 810 is started. Then, as shown in FIG. 28 (b), after the sword accessory 61 rotates counterclockwise and returns to the initial position (direction of arrow R1), the display of the sword accessory pseudo image 810 is continued for 3 seconds, and then. , The display ends. In this way, even if the player misses the operation of the sword character 61, the "character effect pattern 1" can recognize that the sword character 61 is operated by the display of the sword character pseudo image 810. can.

(9-6. Character production pattern 2)
As shown in FIG. 29, the “feature effect pattern 2” is an effect in which the shield accessory 62 operates to indicate the degree of expectation for a big hit. The "feature effect pattern 2" is implemented by the reach effect of the pseudo effect symbol on the effect symbol display device 46. In the "feature effect pattern 2", as shown in FIG. 29 (a), the shield accessory 62 rotates counterclockwise (in the direction of arrow F2) at a predetermined timing during the reach effect, and the center case 200 From the initial position along the right edge portion, it appears at the operating position protruding to the front side of the display area so as to block the display area of the effect symbol display device 46. The shield accessory 62 stands still at the operating position for about 2 seconds. After that, the shield accessory 62 rotates clockwise and returns to the initial position in the center case 200.

On the other hand, in the "feature effect pattern 2", in a state where the shield accessory 62 is operated to the operating position, the shield having the same shape as the shield accessory 62 is placed at a position corresponding to the operating position of the display area on the effect symbol display device 46. The display of the character pseudo image 820 is started. Then, as shown in FIG. 29 (b), after the shield accessory 62 rotates clockwise and returns to the initial position (direction of arrow R2), the display of the shield accessory simulated image 820 is continued for 3 seconds, and then. The display ends. In this way, even if the player misses the operation of the shield character 62, the "character effect pattern 2" can recognize that the shield character 62 has been activated by displaying the shield character pseudo image 820. can.

(9-7. Character production pattern 3)
As shown in FIG. 30, the “character effect pattern 3” is an effect in which the title character 60 operates to indicate the degree of expectation for a big hit. The "feature effect pattern 3" is implemented by the reach effect of the pseudo effect symbol on the effect symbol display device 46. In the "feature effect pattern 3", the title accessory 60 descends (in the direction of arrow F3) at a predetermined timing during the reach effect, as shown in FIG. 30 (a), and is placed on the upper edge of the center case 200. From the initial position along the line, it appears at an operating position protruding to the front side of the display area so as to block the display area of the effect symbol display device 46. The title accessory 60 stands still at the operating position for about 2 seconds. After that, the title accessory 60 rises and returns to the initial position of the center case 200.

On the other hand, the "character effect pattern 3" is a title having the same shape as the title character 60 at a position corresponding to the operation position of the display area of the effect symbol display device 46 in a state where the title character 60 is operated to the operation position. The display of the character pseudo image 800 is started. Then, as shown in FIG. 30B, after the title accessory 60 rises and returns to the initial position (direction of arrow R3), the display of the title accessory pseudo image 800 is continued for 3 seconds, and then the display ends. Will be. In this way, even if the player misses the operation of the title character 60, the "character effect pattern 3" can recognize that the title character 60 has been operated by displaying the title character pseudo image 800. can.

(9-8. Character production pattern 4)
As shown in FIG. 31, the “feature effect pattern 4” is an effect in which the sword accessory 61 and the shield accessory 62 are activated to indicate the degree of expectation for a big hit. The "feature effect pattern 4" is implemented by the reach effect of the pseudo effect symbol on the effect symbol display device 46. In the "feature effect pattern 4", the sword accessory 61 rotates clockwise (arrow F1 direction) at a predetermined timing during the reach effect, as shown in FIG. 31 (a), and the left side of the center case 200. From the initial position along the edge portion, it appears in the operating position so as to block the display area of the effect symbol display device 46. Subsequently, the shield accessory 62 rotates counterclockwise (in the direction of arrow F), and from the initial position along the right edge of the center case 200, to the front side of the display area so as to block the display area of the effect symbol display device 46. Appears in a protruding working position. The sword accessory 61 and the shield accessory 62 are both stationary at the operating position so that the operating periods overlap.

After that, the sword accessory 61 stands still at the operating position for about 2 seconds. After that, the sword accessory 61 rotates counterclockwise and returns to the initial position in the center case 200. The shield accessory 62 also stands still at the operating position for about 2 seconds. After that, the shield accessory 62 rotates clockwise and returns to the initial position in the center case 200.

On the other hand, the "feature effect pattern 4" is a sword having the same shape as the sword accessory 61 at a position corresponding to the operation position of the display area of the effect symbol display device 46 in a state where the sword accessory 61 is operated to the operating position. The display of the character pseudo image 810 is started. Then, as shown in FIG. 31 (b), after the sword accessory 61 rotates counterclockwise and returns to the initial position (direction of arrow R1), the display of the sword accessory pseudo image 810 is continued for 3 seconds, and then. , The display ends.

Further, the "feature effect pattern 4" is a shield role having the same shape as the shield role 62 at a position corresponding to the operation position of the display area on the effect symbol display device 46 in a state where the shield accessory 62 is operated to the operating position. The display of the object pseudo image 820 is started. Then, as shown in FIG. 31 (b), after the shield accessory 62 rotates clockwise and returns to the initial position (direction of arrow R2), the display of the shield accessory pseudo image 820 is continued for 3 seconds, and then. The display ends. It should be noted that the sword role pseudo image 810 and the shield role pseudo image 820 are both arranged so that the display periods overlap.

In this way, even if the player misses the operation of the sword character 61, the "character effect pattern 4" can recognize that the sword character 61 is operated by the display of the sword character pseudo image 810. can. Further, even if the player misses the operation of the shield accessory 62, it can be recognized that the shield accessory 62 has been activated by the display of the shield accessory pseudo image 820.

(9-9. Character production pattern 5)
As shown in FIG. 32, the “character effect pattern 5” is an effect in which the sword character 61 and the title character 60 operate to indicate the degree of expectation for a big hit. The "feature effect pattern 5" is implemented by the reach effect of the pseudo effect symbol on the effect symbol display device 46. In the "feature effect pattern 5", the sword accessory 61 rotates clockwise (arrow F1 direction) at a predetermined timing during the reach effect, as shown in FIG. 32 (a), and the left side of the center case 200. From the initial position along the edge portion, it appears in the operating position so as to block the display area of the effect symbol display device 46. Subsequently, the title accessory 60 descends (in the direction of arrow F3) and protrudes from the initial position along the upper edge of the center case 200 to the front side of the display area so as to block the display area of the effect symbol display device 46. Appears in. The sword accessory 61 and the title accessory 60 are both stationary at the operating position so that the operating periods overlap.

After that, the sword accessory 61 stands still at the operating position for about 2 seconds. After that, the sword accessory 61 rotates counterclockwise and returns to the initial position in the center case 200. The title accessory 60 also stands still at the operating position for about 2 seconds. After that, the title accessory 60 rises and returns to the initial position in the center case 200.

On the other hand, the "feature effect pattern 5" is a sword having the same shape as the sword accessory 61 at a position corresponding to the actuation position of the display area of the effect symbol display device 46 in a state where the sword accessory 61 is operated to the operating position. The display of the character pseudo image 810 is started. Then, as shown in FIG. 32 (b), after the sword accessory 61 rotates counterclockwise and returns to the initial position (direction of arrow R1), the display of the sword accessory pseudo image 810 is continued for 3 seconds, and then. , The display ends.

Further, the "feature effect pattern 5" is a title combination having the same shape as the title accessory 60 at a position corresponding to the operation position of the display area of the effect symbol display device 46 in a state where the title accessory 60 is operated to the operating position. The display of the object pseudo image 800 is started. Then, as shown in FIG. 32 (b), after the title accessory 60 rises and returns to the initial position (direction of arrow R3), the display of the title accessory pseudo image 800 is continued for 3 seconds, and then the display ends. Will be. It should be noted that the sword character pseudo image 810 and the title character pseudo image 800 are both arranged so that the display periods overlap.

In this way, even if the player misses the operation of the sword character 61, the "character effect pattern 5" can recognize that the sword character 61 is operated by the display of the sword character pseudo image 810. can. Further, even if the player misses the operation of the title character 60, it is possible to recognize that the title character 60 has been operated by displaying the title character pseudo image 800.

(9-9. Character production pattern 6)
As shown in FIG. 33, the “character effect pattern 6” is an effect in which the shield character 62 and the title character 60 operate to indicate the degree of expectation for a big hit. The "feature effect pattern 6" is implemented by the reach effect of the pseudo effect symbol on the effect symbol display device 46. In this case, since the shield accessory 62 and the title accessory 60 overlap in the (orbit) of the operating area to the operating position, the shield accessory 62 and the title accessory 60 are sequentially operated individually. For example, the shield accessory 62 is first activated and then returned to the initial position, and then the title accessory 60 is activated.

In the "feature effect pattern 6", as shown in FIG. 33 (a), the shield accessory 62 rotates counterclockwise (in the direction of arrow F2) at a predetermined timing during the reach effect, and the center case 200 From the initial position along the right edge portion, it appears in the operating position so as to block the display area of the effect symbol display device 46. The shield accessory 62 stands still at the operating position for about 2 seconds. After that, the shield accessory 62 rotates clockwise and returns to the initial position in the center case 200.

The "feature effect pattern 6" is a shield accessory pseudo image 820 having the same shape as the shield accessory 62 at a position corresponding to the operation position of the display area on the effect symbol display device 46 according to the operation of the shield accessory 62. Starts displaying. Then, as shown in FIG. 33 (b), after the shield accessory 62 rotates clockwise and returns to the initial position (direction of arrow R2), the display of the shield accessory simulated image 820 is continued.

In the "feature effect pattern 6", after the shield bonus 62 returns to the initial position, the title bonus 60 subsequently descends (in the direction of arrow F3), and from the initial position along the upper edge of the center case 200, It appears at an operating position protruding to the front side of the display area so as to block the display area of the effect symbol display device 46.

In this way, the "role effect effect pattern 6" is set so that the shield sword character pseudo image 802 display period and the operation period stationary at the operation position of the title character 60 overlap. As a result, the shield character pseudo image 820 and the title character 60 at the operating position can make it appear as if both movable objects are operating, and the player can operate the shield character 62 and the title character 60. Can be recognized.

The title accessory 60 stands still at the operating position for a predetermined period of time, then rises and returns to the initial position of the center case 200. In this case, the effect symbol display device 46 may be configured to display the title accessory pseudo image 800, or may be configured not to display the title accessory pseudo image 800.

(9-10. Character production pattern 7)
As shown in FIG. 34, the “character effect pattern 7” is an effect in which the sword character 61, the title character 60, and the shield character 62 operate to indicate the degree of expectation for a big hit. The "feature effect pattern 7" is implemented by the reach effect of the pseudo effect symbol on the effect symbol display device 46. In this case, since the title accessory 60 and the shield accessory 62 overlap in the (orbit) of the operating area to the operating position, the sword accessory 61, the title accessory 60, and the shield accessory 62 are sequentially operated individually. Eggplant. For example, first the sword accessory 61 is activated, then the title accessory 60 is activated, and after returning to the initial position, the shield accessory 62 is activated.

In the "feature effect pattern 7", the sword accessory 61 rotates clockwise (arrow F1 direction) at a predetermined timing during the reach effect, as shown in FIG. 34 (a), and the left side of the center case 200. From the initial position along the edge portion, it appears in the operating position so as to block the display area of the effect symbol display device 46.

Subsequently, the title accessory 60 descends (in the direction of arrow F3) and projects from the initial position along the upper edge of the center case 200 to the front side of the display area so as to block the display area of the effect symbol display device 46. Appears in position. The title accessory 60 stands still at the operating position for about 2 seconds. After that, the title accessory 60 rises (in the direction of arrow R3) and returns to the initial position of the center case 200.

The "feature effect pattern 7" is a title accessory pseudo image 800 having the same shape as the title accessory 60 at a position corresponding to the operation position of the display area on the effect symbol display device 46 according to the operation of the title accessory 60. Starts displaying. Then, as shown in FIG. 34 (b), after the title accessory 60 rises and returns to the initial position (direction of arrow R3), the display of the title accessory simulated image 800 is continued.

In the "character effect pattern 7", after the title character 60 returns to the initial position, the shield character 62 rotates counterclockwise (in the direction of arrow F2) and follows the right edge of the center case 200. From the initial position, it appears at an operating position protruding to the front side of the display area so as to block the display area of the effect symbol display device 46.

In this way, the "character effect pattern 7" is the operation period in which the sword accessory 61 is stationary, the display period of the title accessory pseudo image 800, and the operation in which the shield accessory 62 is stationary. Make the periods overlap. As a result, the pseudo image 800 of the title character and the sword character 61 and the shield character 62 at the operating position can make it appear as if all the movable objects are operating, and the player can see the title character 60, The operation of the sword accessory 61 and the shield accessory 62 can be recognized.

After moving to the operating position of the shield accessory 62, the sword accessory 61 and the shield accessory 62 each stand still at the operating position for about 2 seconds, and then return to the initial position of the center case 200. In this case, the effect symbol display device 46 may be configured to display the sword accessory pseudo image 810 and the shield accessory pseudo image 820, or may be configured not to display the sword accessory pseudo image 810 and the shield accessory pseudo image 820.

(10. Action and effect of this example)
The pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment has the following configuration. That is, it is provided with a movable object for production (title accessory 60, sword accessory 61, shield accessory 62) that operates when a predetermined condition of the game is satisfied. A hit / fail determination means (process S311, process S312, process S341, process S342) for performing a hit / fail determination based on the establishment of a start condition is provided. The effect display means (effect symbol display device 46) for displaying effect variation corresponding to the identification information according to the result of the hit / fail determination is provided. Then, the movable object for effect can be moved to an initial position located outside the display area of the effect display means and an operation position that operates so as to block the display area. Further, the pachinko machine 1 has a movable object pseudo image similar to that of a movable object for directing at a position corresponding to an operating position in the display area (title role pseudo image 800, sword role pseudo image 810, shield role pseudo image 820). Is provided with display control means (process S603, process S633, process S663) for displaying. The display control means displays a simulated image of the movable object when the movable object for production is operated to the operating position, and can be used for a predetermined period even after the movable object for production moves from the operating position to the initial position. The gist is to continue displaying simulated animal images.

Further, the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment includes a plurality of movable objects for directing. Then, it is configured to display a movable object pseudo image corresponding to all the movable objects for production. Not limited to this, a configuration may be used in which a movable object pseudo image corresponding to any one or a plurality of moving objects for production is displayed.

Furthermore, the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment has a configuration in which, when a plurality of movable objects for effect are provided, the operating areas between the initial position and the operating position of each of the plurality of movable objects for effect intersect with each other. In this case, the plurality of movable objects for production are set to operate in sequence, and after the previous movable object for production operates and moves from the operation position to the initial position, the next movable object for production moves from the initial position to the operation position. It is a configuration to move to.

In this case, the pseudo image of the movable object is displayed when the previous movable object for effect is activated at the operating position, and even after the movable object for effect is subsequently moved from the operating position to the initial position, at least the next effect is displayed. During the period when the movable object for production is operating at the operating position, the display of the pseudo image of the movable object for production is continued.

According to the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, even if the player misses the operation of the moving object for production, the player can be made to recognize that the movable object for production has been operated by the simulated image of the moving object. Then, the player can fully enjoy the effect of combining the operation of the movable object and the image of the movable object, and the interest of the game can be improved. In addition, since it is not necessary to operate the movable object for production in the operating position for a long time, it does not interfere with other productions. For example, as another effect, even if a display that overlaps with the movable object pseudo image, that is, a pseudo effect symbol or a character symbol is displayed, the movable object pseudo image is different from the actual movable accessory, and the pseudo effect symbol or the like. The character pattern is not completely hidden.

It should be noted that the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and it is needless to say that the present invention can be variously implemented without departing from the gist of the present invention. For example, the movable accessory is not limited to the configuration in which a plurality of types of accessories are provided. Further, it is conceivable that the initial position of the movable accessory is not limited to the outside of the display area but is located at the end of the display area.

The "movable character effect" is not limited to the reach effect, but a configuration is also conceivable in which the change is performed prior to the change in the pseudo effect display, and the change is started after the "movable character effect". Furthermore, the "movable accessory effect" is an effect of continuing to display the movable object pseudo image after the movable accessory moves from the operating position to the initial position, and does not display the movable object simulated image even if the movable accessory is activated. It may be possible to perform the production and use it properly according to the situation of the game. In this case, for example, it is conceivable that the effect of displaying the movable object pseudo image is performed when the expectation for the big hit is higher than the effect of not displaying the movable object pseudo image. On the contrary, it is conceivable that the effect of not displaying the movable object pseudo image is performed when the expectation for the big hit is higher than the effect of displaying the movable object pseudo image. As a result, the range of "movable character production" can be expanded and the fun can be increased.

Furthermore, the "movable accessory production" is not limited to the degree of expectation for a big hit, but it is also conceivable to notify the player of useful information other than the degree of expectation for a big hit, such as whether or not to shift to a probable change state. Further, when a plurality of moving objects for production are operated, the movable objects for production that do not overlap the operating areas may be operated at the same time. Further, the movable object pseudo image corresponding to the effectable movable object may be displayed in a display mode that can be recognized as an effectable movable object such as a silhouette or an outline of the effectable movable object. Further, in the "movable animal effect", it is conceivable to display a pseudo image of the movable object without operating the movable animal.

Further, in the present invention, the launched gaming ball is collected inside the gaming machine, launched again by the launching device, and the number of balls held by the player is managed as data by using a storage medium such as an IC card. It may be applied to the machine. Furthermore, the present invention may be applied to a spinning machine.

1: Pachinko machine, 2: Game board, 23: 1st special figure start port, 24: 2nd special figure start port, 25: Grand prize opening, 281: 1st special figure display device (variable display means), 283: 2nd special figure display device (variation display means), 40: main control device (hit / fail determination means, jackpot game execution means), 42: sub-integrated control device (display control means), 46: effect symbol display device (effect display means) ), 60: Title character (movable object for production), 61: Sword character (movable object for production), 62: Shield character (movable object for production)

Claims (1)

A movable object for production that operates when certain conditions of the game are met,
A winning / failing determination means for determining whether or not a hit is based on the establishment of the starting condition,
An effect display means for displaying effect variation according to the identification information according to the result of the hit / fail determination, and
In a gaming machine equipped with
The movable object for effect can be moved to an initial position and an operation position that operates so as to block the display area of the effect display means.
A display control means for displaying a pseudo image of a movable object similar to the movable object for effect is provided at a position corresponding to the operating position in the display area.
The display control means is configured to display a simulated image of the movable object when the movable object for effect is operated to the operating position, and even after the movable object for effect is moved from the operating position, a predetermined value is provided. A gaming machine characterized in that the display of the movable object pseudo image is continued for a period of time.

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