JP2022158683A - Pinball game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To allow a progress situation of a game to be grasped easily while suppressing loss of a sense of exaltation and a sense of speed.SOLUTION: A Pachinko machine continues outputting a normal performance sound when shifting to a standby state after completion of a non-winning pattern performance when the normal performance sound is being outputted in the non-winning pattern performance for reporting non-winning of a jackpot lottery. Output of the normal performance sound is stopped at a lapse of a first output continuation time A in a normal state, and output of the normal performance sound is stopped at a lapse of a second output continuation time B in the case of a predetermined privilege state. When shifting to a standby state, a sound volume image is displayed on a performance screen. The sound volume image continues to be displayed until output of at least the normal performance sound is stopped.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 18

Description

The present invention relates to a pinball game machine.

In many pachinko machines, a pattern effect is performed to show the result of the big win lottery by changing the effect pattern, and before the effect pattern is confirmed and displayed in the pattern effect, the big win lottery is won according to the pattern effect mode. It shows the degree of expectation. In addition, in the pattern production, various production sounds such as music and sound effects are output. It is also known to select music during design production according to the degree.

JP 2016-59567 A

Here, during a game, when the ball entering the starting hole is delayed and the number of pending memories becomes 0, the symbol effect is discontinued. There is known a pachinko machine that continues for a certain period of time even after the end of the pattern presentation. By doing so, it is possible to encourage the player to continue the exhilaration during the symbol performance even after the symbol performance is discontinued. In addition, many players desire speedy progress of the game during a privilege state in which a game advantageous to the player is played. On the other hand, by continuing the music during the pattern performance even after the pattern performance is discontinued, it is possible to encourage the player not to be aware of the discontinuation of the pattern performance, thereby suppressing the player's sense of stagnation. As a result, it is possible to suppress the impairment of the sense of speed of the game.

However, if the music during the pattern presentation continues to be output despite the interruption of the pattern presentation, a misunderstanding that the pattern presentation is continuing or that there is a suspended memory may occur. There is a risk of hindering the end of the game of the player.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and an object of the present invention is to make it easier to grasp the progress of a game while suppressing loss of excitement and sense of speed.

The invention according to claim 1 made in view of the above problems is a pinball game machine provided with a normal state and at least one privilege state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal state as game states, , a holding storage means for generating a holding memory due to the entry of a ball into the starting port, a lottery means for performing a lottery based on the holding memory, and a pattern production for notifying the result of the lottery by changing the production pattern display. means and means for outputting a normal performance sound during execution of a predetermined pattern performance, wherein the pattern performance for which the normal performance sound is output is a non-win pattern performance for notifying that the lottery is not won, Further, if there is no pending memory after the end of the non-winning symbol performance, the output of the normal performance sound is continued after the end of the non-winning symbol performance, and when the predetermined output continuation time elapses, the normal performance sound is output. An output means for stopping output, an adjustment means for adjusting the volume in accordance with an instruction from a player, and a display means for displaying a volume image indicating that the volume can be adjusted. The output duration in the state is set as the first output duration, and the output duration in the predetermined privilege state is set as the second output duration, and the second output duration is longer than the first output duration. , the display means displays a sound volume image and at least a normal effect sound produced by the output means if there is no pending memory after the end of the non-winning symbol effect during the normal state and the predetermined privilege state. The volume image continues to be displayed until the output is stopped.

According to the above configuration, even if there is no pending memory after the end of the non-win symbol effect, the output of the normal effect sound in the non-win symbol effect is continued. Therefore, it is possible to encourage the player to continue the exhilaration during the symbol performance even after the symbol performance is discontinued. In addition, it is possible to urge the player not to be conscious of the interruption of the pattern presentation, thereby suppressing the player's sense of stagnation and suppressing loss of the sense of speed of the game.

Further, during the predetermined privilege state, the duration of output of the normal effect sound after the pattern effect is stopped is longer than in the normal state. Therefore, in the privilege state, it is possible to further encourage the continuation of the exhilaration, and it is possible to suppress the impairing of the sense of speed of the game.
Furthermore, after the end of the non-winning pattern performance, if there is no pending memory, the volume image that has not been displayed until now is displayed, and the display of the volume image continues at least until the output of the normal performance sound is stopped. be done. Therefore, although the output of the normal effect sound continues, the player can understand that all the results of the jackpot lottery have been notified and that there is no pending memory.

Therefore, it is possible to make it easier to grasp the progress of the game while suppressing loss of excitement and sense of speed.

1 is a front view of a pachinko machine; FIG. 1 is a front view of a game board of a pachinko machine; FIG. It is a back view of a pachinko machine. 1 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of a pachinko machine; FIG. It is a table for explaining the winning probability and winning symbols in the jackpot lottery. 4 is a flowchart of a main routine; It is a flow chart about the start entrance winning a prize confirmation processing. It is a flow chart about the right or wrong decision processing. It is a flow chart about the right or wrong decision processing. It is a flow chart about the right or wrong decision processing. It is a flow chart about the right or wrong decision processing. It is a flow chart about the right or wrong decision processing. It is a flowchart about big-hit game processing. It is a flowchart about big-hit game processing. It is a flowchart about big-hit game processing. It is a flowchart about big-hit game processing. It is an explanatory diagram of the effect screen during the symbol effect and during the standby state. 10 is a timing chart of symbol effects, effect sounds, and volume images from the time of transition to the standby state to the time of execution of a new big-hit lottery. 8 is a flowchart of standby state processing;

An embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. It should be noted that the embodiments of the present invention are not limited to the following embodiments, and can take various forms as long as they belong to the technical scope of the present invention.
[Description of configuration]
(1) Overall Configuration As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko machine 50 of the present embodiment has a structure in which each configuration is held by an outer frame 51 forming a vertically long fixed outer shell holding frame. A hinge 53 is provided on the upper and lower left sides of the outer frame 51, and the hinge 53 holds a front frame (glass frame) 52 in which the plate glass 61 is fitted and an inner frame described later so as to be openable and closable with respect to the outer frame 51. be. Further, behind the plate glass 61 of the front frame 52, the game board 1 (FIG. 2) held by the inner frame is provided.

Speakers 66 are installed on both left and right sides of the upper portion of the front frame 52 to output game sounds and improve the amusement of the game. Further, the front frame 52 is provided with a horizontal frame and an upper frame lamp 65 that emit light according to the effect. The horizontal frame and upper frame lamps 65 are provided with LEDs that emit light in a predetermined color. In addition, the front frame 52 is provided with an LED for notifying a game abnormality.

An upper plate 55 and a lower plate 63 are integrally formed at the lower portion of the front frame 52 . A shooting handle 64 is provided on the right side of the lower tray 63. By operating the shooting handle 64 clockwise, the shooting device is operated, and game balls supplied from the upper tray 55 hit the game board 1. fired towards.
The lower tray 63 is configured to receive prize balls overflowing from the upper tray 55, and the game balls accumulated in the lower tray 63 are transferred to a dollar box provided in the game parlor by operating a ball extracting lever. can be done. A game button 67 is provided in the center of the upper plate 55 , and a volume up button 68 and a volume down button 69 are provided on the sides of the game button 67 .

The pachinko machine 50 is a so-called CR machine, and is equipped with a prepaid card unit (CR unit) 56 for reading and writing prepaid cards. A display device 59 is provided.
1 is a cylinder lock for locking the front frame 52 and the inner frame to the outer frame 51. When a predetermined key is inserted into the cylinder lock 49 and the key is operated clockwise, the inner frame is locked. When opened and operated counterclockwise, the front frame 52 is released.

Further, as shown in FIG. 2, the game board 1 is formed with a substantially circular game area 3 surrounded by an outer rail 2a and an inner rail 2b. A center case 5 is attached to the central part of the game area 3, and a normal symbol operation gate 22 is installed on the right side of the center case 5. - 特許庁When the game ball passes through the normal symbol operation gate 22, a plurality of types of random numbers for normal symbol success or failure lottery are extracted, and success/fail determination (normal symbol lottery) is performed based on the extracted random numbers.

Directly below the center case 5, the first start-up where a big hit lottery (whether judgment) is performed with a variable display of the first special symbol (also referred to as the first special symbol or special symbol 1) due to the entry of the game ball. A mouth 11 is provided. In addition, on the right side of the center case 5 and directly below the normal symbol operation gate 22, a variable display of the second special symbol (also referred to as the second special symbol or special symbol 2) is caused by the entry of the game ball. A second starting port 12 is provided for performing a big win lottery with

The first starting port 11 is arranged in a region (left-handed region) where game balls shot by left-handed hitting (targeting the left side of the center case 5) mainly flow down, and the second starting port 12 is , the area (right hitting area) where game balls shot by hitting the right side (targeting the right side of the center case 5) mainly flow down.
Therefore, it is possible to target the first starting opening 11 by hitting left, and to hit the second starting opening 12 by hitting right.

The arrangement of the first and second starting ports 11 and 12 is not limited to this. Alternatively, the first starting port 11 may be arranged in the right-handed area, and the second starting port 12 may be arranged in the left-handed area.
The first starting port 11 is configured so that a game ball can be entered at all times, but the second starting port 12 is configured as a normal electric accessory that is opened by winning a normal symbol lottery. Only can enter the ball. It should be noted that even when closed, the configuration may be such that a ball can rarely be entered.

When a game ball enters the first starting hole 11, a plurality of types of random numbers corresponding to the first special figure are extracted and stored as a first reserved memory, and when the game ball enters the second starting hole 12. , a plurality of types of random numbers corresponding to the second special figure are extracted and stored as a second reserved memory.
The second starting port 12 constituted as a normal electric accessory is opened for a predetermined time when winning a normal symbol lottery.

Further, below the center case 5, on the right side of the first starting port 11 and below the second starting port 12, there is provided a special prize winning port 20 made of a special electric accessory. The big winning hole 20 is arranged at a position where a right-handed game ball mainly enters. Of course, the arrangement of the large winning opening 20 is not limited to this, and for example, the large winning opening 20 may be arranged in the left-handed area.

In the area on the left side of the game board 1, there are a first special figure display device 9 and a second special figure display device 10 having a plurality of (for example, about seven) LEDs, and a first special figure display device 10 consisting of four LEDs. A figure reservation number display device 23 and a second special figure reservation number display device 24 are installed. In addition, in the lower right area of the game board 1, a normal symbol display device 7 consisting of two LEDs and a normal symbol pending number display device 8 consisting of four LEDs are installed.

Special figure 1 is displayed in the first special figure display device 9, and special figure 2 is displayed in the second special figure display device 10, but the first and second special figure display devices 9 and 10 display these special figures. By making the lighting pattern of each LED irregular when playing, it is impossible or difficult for the player to distinguish the special figure. In addition, by making the arrangement of the LEDs constituting the first and second special figure display devices 9 and 10 irregular, it may be impossible or difficult for the player to distinguish the displayed special figure. .

In the center case 5 of the game board 1 shown in FIG. 2, an LCD panel of a production pattern display device 6 (not shown in its entirety) is arranged in the center, and on the production screen of the LCD panel, a variable display of production patterns, etc. By performing, a symbol performance is performed to notify the result of the big hit lottery corresponding to the first and second special symbols.
Also, the center case 5 is provided with a warp entrance, a warp gutter, a stage, and the like, as well as well-known ones.

Further, below the center case 5 and to the left of the first starting opening 11, general winning openings 25 to 27 are arranged. In addition, below the second starting hole 12 (in other words, to the right of the first and second big winning holes 20 and 21), a general winning hole 28 is arranged, and these always receive game balls. It is configured to be sphereable.
A large number of game nails are planted in the game area 3 of the game board 1, and an outlet is provided at the lowest part of the board surface.

Further, as shown in FIG. 3, the back side of the pachinko machine 50 is configured such that an inner frame 70 for detachably attaching the game board 1 is housed in an outer frame 51 . As with the front frame 52 , the inner frame 70 is attached to a hinge 53 provided on the outer frame 51 at the vertical position of one side edge (on the right side as viewed in FIG. 3 ) so that the inner frame 70 can be opened and closed. A game ball flow-down passage is formed in the inner frame 70, and a ball tank 71, a tank rail 72, and a payout unit 73 are provided from above (upstream), and a payout device is provided in the payout unit 73. . With this configuration, when a game ball wins a prize in the winning slot of the game board 1, a predetermined number of game balls (prize balls) stored in the ball tank 71 are paid out from the payout device, and passed through the flow-down passage to the upper tray 55. be paid out. Further, in this embodiment, the payout device is configured to pay out game balls (rental balls) in response to operation of the ball rent button 57 .

Further, on the back side of the pachinko machine 50, a main control device 80, a payout control device 81, a performance symbol control device 82, a sub-integrated control device 83, a launch control device 84, and a power board 85 are provided. A main control device 80 , a performance symbol control device 82 , and a sub-integrated control device 83 are provided on the game board 1 , and a payout control device 81 , a launch control device 84 , and a power board 85 are provided on the inner frame 70 . Although the launch control device 84 is not shown in FIG. 3, the launch control device 84 is arranged on the far side of the payout control device 81 (on the game board 1 side).

An external connection terminal plate 78 is provided on the right side of the ball tank 71, and the external connection terminal plate 78 sends signals indicating game states and game results to a hall computer (not shown).
(2) Electrical Configuration Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 50 will be described. As shown in the block diagram of FIG. 4, the pachinko machine 50 is constructed around a main controller 80. As shown in FIG. This block diagram does not show a so-called relay board for simply relaying signals, a power supply board 85, and the like. Although not shown in detail, each of the main control device 80, the payout control device 81, the effect symbol control device 82, and the sub-integrated control device 83 has a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, an input port, an output port, and the like. . Further, although the firing control device 84 and the power supply board 85 are not provided with a CPU, ROM, and RAM, the present invention is not limited to this, and the firing control device 84 and the like may be provided with a CPU, ROM, and RAM.

The main control device 80 includes a first starting port SW11a for detecting a game ball entering the first starting port 11, a second starting port SW12a for detecting a game ball entering the second starting port 12, and normal symbol operation. A detection signal is inputted from a normal symbol operation SW22a for detecting a game ball entering the gate 22, a general prize winning opening SW25a for detecting a game ball entering the general prize winning openings 25 to 28, and the like.
In addition to this, a detection signal from the count SW 20a for counting game balls entering the big winning hole 20 is input.

The main control device 80 operates according to the installed programs, generates various commands related to the progress of the game based on the above-described detection signals, etc., and outputs them to the payout control device 81 and the sub-integrated control device 83 .
In addition, the main control device 80 is connected via the symbol display device relay terminal board 90, the first special figure display device 9, the second special figure display device 10, the first special figure reservation number display device 23, the second The display of the special figure pending number display device 24, the normal symbol display device 7, and the normal figure pending number display device 8 is controlled.

Furthermore, the main control device 80 controls the opening and closing of the large winning opening 20 by controlling the large winning opening solenoid 20b, and controls the opening and closing of the second starting opening 12 by controlling the general electrical accessory solenoid 12b. .
The main controller 80 is also provided with a setting display device 80a, a RAM clear SW 80b, and a setting key SW 80c. The setting display device 80a, the RAM clear SW 80b, and the setting key SW 80c are arranged at positions that cannot be visually recognized or operated by the player. By opening the inner frame, these can be visually recognized and operated. .

The setting display device 80a has a 7-segment LED display or the like. Although the details will be described later, the pachinko machine of this embodiment has a setting change function for selecting one of a plurality of setting values, and the probability of winning a big win in a big winning lottery is determined according to the selected setting value. It can be changed step by step. The setting display device 80a displays the current setting values. Note that the configuration may be such that the setting display device 80a is not provided. However, in the pachinko machine 50 of the present embodiment, as an example, the setting change function is disabled and only one set value can be selected, so the probability of winning a big win in a big win lottery cannot be changed. Of course, the setting change function may be enabled so that any one of a plurality of set values can be set.

The RAM clear SW 80 b is a switch for initializing (clearing) the RAM of the main controller 80 . The RAM clear SW 80b is also used to change setting values (hereinafter also referred to as setting change).
Also, the setting key SW 80c is a portion into which a setting key can be inserted. The setting key SW80c has an ON state and an OFF state, and can be switched between the ON state and the OFF state by inserting the setting key into the setting key SW80c and turning it. When the setting key SW80c is in the ON state, it is possible to change the setting of the big win.

Main controller 80 also includes a non-volatile memory (for example, EEPROM) (not shown) for storing current set values.
The output signal from the main controller 80 is also output to the test signal terminal, and the control signal such as pattern variation and big hit is output to the external connection terminal board 78 and sent to the hall computer 87 .

Two-way communication is possible between the main controller 80 and the payout controller 81 .
The payout control device 81 operates the payout motor 30 according to a command sent from the main control device 80 to pay out prize balls. In this embodiment, the detection signal of the payout SW 31 for counting the game balls paid out as prize balls is input to the payout control device 81, and the payout control device 81 counts the prize balls. In addition, it is conceivable to use a configuration in which the detection signal of the payout SW 31 is input to the main control device 80 and the payout control device 81, and both the main control device 80 and the payout control device 81 count the prize balls.

The dispensing control device 81 receives signals from the glass frame closing SW 45, the inner frame closing SW 46, the bulb out SW 33, the dispensing SW 31, and the full SW 32, and a signal indicating that the lower tray 63 is full is sent from the full SW 32. When it is input, or when a signal indicating that there are few or no game balls in the ball tank 71 is input by the ball out SW 33, the payout motor 30 is stopped to stop the payout operation of the prize balls. In addition, the full SW 32 and the out-of-ball SW 33 are configured to continue to output signals until the states are resolved, and the payout control device 81 drives the payout motor 30 due to the fact that the signals are no longer output. restart.

Also, the payout control device 81 operates the payout motor 30 by communicating with the CR unit 56 via the CR unit terminal plate 34, and discharges the rental ball. The put-out rental ball is detected by the pay-out SW 31 , and the detection signal is input to the pay-out control device 81 . The CR unit terminal board 34 is also connected to a settlement display device 59 so as to be capable of two-way communication. A settlement button 58 is provided.

In addition, the payout control device 81, through the external connection terminal plate 78, in addition to transmitting information on prize balls, information indicating the opening and closing state of the frame (inner frame 70, front frame 52), etc. to the hall computer 87, 84 to send a stop firing signal.
Although the pachinko machine 50 of the present embodiment has a configuration in which game balls are paid out, it may have an enclosed configuration in which prize balls generated in response to winning or the like are stored without being paid out.

The shooting control device 84 controls the shooting motor 40 to shoot game balls to the game area 3 .
In addition to the payout control device 81 , the firing control device 84 receives a rotation amount signal from the firing handle 64 , a touch signal from the touch SW 38 , and a firing stop signal from the firing stop SW 39 .
The rotation amount signal is output when the player operates the firing handle 64, the touch signal is output when the player touches the firing handle 64, and the firing stop switch signal is output when the player presses the firing stop SW 39. is output with If the touch signal is not input to the shooting control device 84, the game ball cannot be shot, and if the shooting stop switch signal is input, the game ball cannot be shot even if the player touches the shooting handle 64. It's not supposed to.

The sub-integrated control device 83 receives data and commands transmitted from the main control device 80 . Note that the sub-integrated control device 83 does not transmit data to the main control device 80 . Then, they are distributed to data for effect display control, sound control and lamp control, commands for effect display control are transmitted to the effect pattern control device 82, and sound control and lamp control are included in themselves. distributed to each control unit (function unit as sound control device and lamp control device).

The function unit as the sound control device controls the sound output from the speaker 66 by activating the sound LSI based on data for sound control, and the function unit as the lamp control device operates based on the data for lamp control. The horizontal and upper frame lamps 65 are controlled by activating the lamp drivers.
A game button 67 is connected to the sub-integrated control device 83 , and when the player operates the game button 67 , the signal is input to the sub-integrated control device 83 .

A volume up button 68 and a volume down button 69 are connected to the sub-integrated control device 83, and when the player operates these buttons, the signal is input to the sub-integrated control device 83. . When the operation signal of the volume up button 68 is input, the sub-integrated control device 83 gradually increases the volume of the speaker 66, and when the operation signal of the volume down button 69 is input, the sub-integrated control device 83 , the volume of the speaker 66 is lowered step by step.

Two-way communication is possible between the sub-integrated control device 83 and the production symbol control device 82 .
The effect pattern control device 82 displays the effect pattern based on the data and commands received from the sub-integrated control device 83 (both of which are transmitted from the main control device 80 and generated by the sub-integrated control device 83). A device 6 is controlled to display a performance screen such as variable display of performance patterns (design performance).

[Explanation of operation]
(1) Setting change function As described above, the pachinko machine 50 of the present embodiment has a setting change function, but the setting values are fixed in advance and cannot be changed. . It should be noted that any one of a plurality of set values may be set so that the higher the set value is, the higher the probability of the occurrence of a big hit will be. The set values are stored in non-volatile memory in main controller 80 . Main controller 80 stores the setting values stored in the nonvolatile memory in RAM when the power is turned on, and uses the setting values as the current setting values.

In the pachinko machine 50, settings are changed by operating the RAM clear SW 80b and the setting key SW 80c when the power is turned on. Specifically, when the RAM clear SW 80b is turned on and the setting key SW 80c is in the ON state, when the pachinko machine is powered on, the main controller 80 shifts to the setting change mode. In the setting change mode, first, the current setting values are displayed on the setting display device 80a, and each time the RAM clear SW 80b is operated, the setting values displayed on the setting display device 80a are changed in order. Then, when the setting key SW 80 c is operated to turn off, the setting values displayed on the setting display device 80 a at that time become the current setting values of the pachinko machine 50 . At this time, main controller 80 saves the new current setting values in the non-volatile memory, and sends a setting value command indicating the current setting values and a setting change command indicating that the setting has been changed to the sub-unit. It is transmitted to the integrated control device 83 .

(2) Overview Next, the operation of the pachinko machine 50 in this embodiment will be described. In the pachinko machine 50, when a big win is won in a big win lottery, a big win game (in other words, a special game) is played. In the jackpot game, the jackpot 20 is opened over a predetermined total number of rounds (eg, 4R or 10R). After the end of the jackpot game, the time-saving function or the time-saving function and the variable-probability function are activated until the period shifts to the privilege period and the jackpot lottery is performed for a predetermined number of continuations.

Note that the variable probability function is a function that increases the probability of winning in a jackpot lottery. Hereinafter, the game state in which the variable probability function is activated is referred to as a variable probability state or a high probability state, and the gaming state in which the variable probability function is not activated is also referred to as a low probability state. The probabilities of winning the jackpot in the jackpot lottery in the low-probability state and the high-probability state are 1/300 and 1/30, respectively (see FIG. 5(a)).

On the other hand, the time-saving function is a function that increases the frequency with which the big hit lottery of the second special figure is performed. Specifically, when the time saving function is activated, the variable display time of the special symbols on the special symbol display device is shortened. In this embodiment, when the time-saving function is activated, the electric sapo function is further activated, making it easier to enter the ball into the second starting port 12 . That is, when the electric support function is operated, the winning probability of the normal symbol lottery increases, the opening time of the second start port 12 when winning the normal symbol lottery becomes longer, and the normal symbol lottery is performed. The variable display time in the normal pattern display device 7 is shortened. Of course, it is good also as a structure which does not operate an electric support function at the time of the operation|movement of a time saving function. Also, when the time saving function is activated, the electric support function may be activated without shortening the variable display time of the special figure. Henceforth, the game state which the time saving function act|operated is described as a time saving state. Moreover, the game state in which the variable probability function and the time saving function are not operating is also referred to as a normal state. Moreover, the game state in which the variable probability function or the time saving function is operating is also referred to as a privilege state. That is, in the present embodiment, the privilege state in which the variable probability function and the time saving function operate (hereinafter, high probability + time saving state) and the privilege state in which the time saving function operates (hereinafter, low probability + time saving state) are provided. .

Since the privilege period is in a time-saving state, it becomes easy to enter the ball into the second starting port 12, and the frequency of the big hit lottery of the second special figure increases. Therefore, during the privilege period, a game is played aiming at hitting the ball to the second starting hole 12 by hitting to the right. On the other hand, when it is not in the time-saving state, it becomes difficult to enter the ball into the second starting port 12 . Therefore, when it is not in the time-saving state, a game aiming at entering the first start hole 11 by hitting to the left is performed.

Also, in the pachinko machine 50, a plurality of types of special symbols (hereinafter also referred to as "big win symbols") to be displayed on the first and second special symbol display devices 9 and 10 when a big win occurs are provided. . That is, a plurality of types of jackpots are provided, and the type of jackpot is determined by the jackpot pattern. Then, as shown in FIGS. 5(b) and (c), the total number of rounds of the jackpot game and the game state during the privilege period after the jackpot game are determined according to the jackpot pattern. Specifically, each jackpot pattern of the special figure 1 is divided into the jackpot patterns 1 and 2 of the special figure 2, and each jackpot pattern of the special figure 2 is classified into the jackpot patterns 1 to 3 of the special figure 2. Each of these divisions includes a plurality of types of jackpot symbols.

The jackpot pattern of which is the special 1 jackpot pattern 2 or the special 2 jackpot patterns 2 and 3 is configured as a probability variable jackpot, and in the privilege period after the jackpot game performed due to the probability variable jackpot, the probability variable jackpot is performed. Functions and time-saving functions are activated. On the other hand, the big hits in which the jackpot pattern is the special 1 jackpot pattern 1 or the special 2 jackpot pattern 1 are usually configured as jackpots, and during the special period after the jackpot game that is usually caused by the jackpot, the variable probability function is It does not work, but the time saving function works. In addition, when a big hit is achieved by a specific big-hit pattern, the game state after the big-hit game may be changed to the normal state without shifting to the privilege period after the big-hit game ends.

Further, when the jackpot pattern belongs to the special 1 jackpot pattern 2 and the special 2 jackpot patterns 2 and 3, the number of times of continuation of the privilege period is 100 times. On the other hand, when the jackpot pattern belongs to the special 1 jackpot pattern 1 and the special 2 jackpot pattern 1, the number of continuations of the privilege period is set to either 20 times, 50 times or 100 times according to the jackpot pattern. be done.
It should be noted that the pachinko machine 50 of the present embodiment can be configured as various types of pachinko machines, such as a so-called one-and-two mixed machine and a limiter machine, without being limited to the above configuration. In a pachinko machine configured as a one- and two-type mixed machine, a big win or a small win occurs in a big win lottery, and when a small win occurs, a small win game is played in which the big winning opening is opened, and during the small win game. When the game ball entering the big winning hole enters a predetermined specific area, a big winning game is performed.

(3) Time-saving function The pachinko machine 50 of the present embodiment shifts to a time-saving state without performing a big-hit game when the time-saving start condition determined for the big-hit lottery is satisfied. Specifically, when the time saving election occurs or the continuous time saving function operates, the time saving start condition is satisfied.
That is, in the present embodiment, a time-saving design is provided as the first special figure, and when the time-saving design is confirmed and displayed in the variable display of the first special figure during the normal state, a time-saving election occurs and the time-saving state transition to As an example, the probability of short-time winning is 1/150 (see FIG. 5(a)). However, the probability is determined as appropriate. In addition, the number of times of continuation, which is the number of times of the jackpot lottery that can be executed during the time saving state, is 20 times as an example. However, the number of times of continuation is appropriately determined. In addition, a plurality of time-saving patterns may be provided, and the number of times of continuation may be determined according to the type of the time-saving pattern that is confirmed and displayed.

In addition, not only the first special symbol, but also the second special symbol may be provided with a time-saving design so that the time-saving winning may occur even in the big hit lottery of the second special symbol. As a result, when the jackpot lottery is performed based on the remaining retention of the second special symbol after the time saving state ends, there is a chance to obtain the time saving state in addition to the big win. Therefore, even if the time-saving state ends without a big win, the hope of reviving the time-saving state can be left. It should be noted that the remaining hold means a hold memory that exists after the end of the time saving state and occurs during the time saving state. Furthermore, the number of continuations in the time-saving election of the second special symbol may be greater than the number of continuations in the time-saving election of the first special symbol. Moreover, the probability of the time saving election of the second special symbol may be higher than the probability of the time saving election of the first special symbol. As a result, it is possible to increase the expectation of obtaining a time-saving state by digesting the remaining hold.

In addition, the pachinko machine 50 has a continuous number of times, which is the number of consecutive occurrences of a jackpot lottery in which a lottery result other than a jackpot is obtained (in other words, a jackpot lottery that does not cause a jackpot game) during the continuation of the low-probability state. When the predetermined upper limit number of times is reached, the continuous time saving function is activated and the time saving function is activated. In addition, the upper limit number of times may be 800 times as an example. Note that the upper limit number of times can be appropriately determined, for example, within a range from 750 times to 900 times. In addition, when shifting to the time saving state by the continuous time saving function, the number of times of continuation of the time saving state is greater than the number of times of continuation of the time saving state during the privilege period and the number of times of continuation of the time saving state when shifting to the time saving state. In the present embodiment, the number of continuations of the time saving state shifted by the operation of the continuous time saving function is 1140 times as an example. However, the number of times of continuation can be appropriately determined within a range of 1140 times or less as an example.

(4) Main Routine First, the main routine of the main controller 80 of the pachinko machine 50 will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. This main routine is started as a timer interrupt process with a period of 2 ms.
In S10, main controller 80 determines whether or not the main routine has been started by a normal timer interrupt. When the judgment is obtained (S10: no), the process proceeds to S15.

In S15, the main controller 80 initializes the CPU, I/O, etc., and shifts the process to S70.
On the other hand, when the affirmative determination is obtained in S10, the main controller 80 updates the initial value random number (S20), updates the jackpot determination random number (S25), updates the jackpot symbol determination random number (S30), The random number for winning determination is updated (S35), the random number for reach determination is updated (S40), and the random number for variation pattern determination is updated (S45).

Then, the main controller 80 performs a winning confirmation process for detecting the winning of a game ball into a winning opening such as a starting opening (S50), and a winning determination process for performing a big hit lottery due to the winning in the starting opening (S55). ), each output process for transmitting data and commands to the sub-integrated control device 83 and the like, and various information to the hall computer 87 and the like (S60), and a fraud monitoring process for detecting fraudulent behavior of the player (S65). )I do.

In addition to this, normal pattern lottery etc. are performed due to the passage of the normal symbol operation gate 22 of the game ball, and by opening the normal electric accessory (second start port 12) Ordinary figure game processing, etc. for performing an ordinary figure game are performed.
In addition, following the success/failure determination process, a big-hit game process for playing a big-hit game is performed.
Further, in S70, main controller 80 repeatedly updates the initial value random number until the next timer interrupt occurs and the main routine is started.

(5) About starting opening winning confirmation processing Next, starting opening winning confirmation processing for detecting winning to the first and second opening openings 11 and 12 and performing pending storage etc. according to the winning is described in FIG. will be described with reference to the flowchart of This process is configured as a subroutine called from the winning confirmation process executed from the main routine.

In S100, the main controller 80 determines whether or not a game ball has entered the first start hole 11 based on the detection signal from the first start hole SW11a. If the determination is affirmative (S100: yes), the process proceeds to S105, and if the determination is negative (S100: no), the process proceeds to S115.
In S105, main controller 80 determines whether or not the number of reserved memories (first reserved memory) for special symbols corresponding to first starting port 11 has reached the maximum value (4 as an example). Then, if the determination is affirmative (S105: yes), the process proceeds to S115, and if the determination is negative (S105: no), the process proceeds to S110.

In S110, the main controller 80 generates a jackpot determination random number used in the jackpot lottery, a jackpot pattern determination random number for determining the jackpot pattern, and a reach determination random number for determining whether or not a ready-to-win state is achieved in the pattern presentation. Or, a random number for determining the variation pattern for determining the variation time of the special symbol, etc., is extracted. Then, it stores the extracted random number as the first reserved memory, generates a first reserved number command indicating how many first reserved memories are generated, transmits it to the sub-integrated control device 83, and proceeds to S115. Transition.

In S110, the main controller 80 determines whether or not the random number for determining the jackpot (in other words, the first numerical data) related to the first reserved storage is a specific value. Whether or not a big win will occur in a big win lottery based on the first reserved memory, and whether a specific reach will occur in a pattern presentation for notifying the result of the big win lottery, for each of the cases of the presence and the low probability state. Pre-reading is performed to determine whether or not, and whether or not time-saving winning occurs. Then, it transmits a prefetch command indicating the prefetch result to the sub-integrated control device 83 .

In addition to this, for example, before storing the extracted random number as the first reserved memory, prefetching may be performed based on the random number, or the extracted random number may be stored in a memory provided for the first reserved memory. It may be stored in a memory area separate from the area, and prefetching may be performed based on the random number stored in the separate memory area.
In S115, the main controller 80 determines whether or not the winning of the game ball to the second starting hole 12 occurs based on the detection signal of the second starting hole SW12a. If the determination is affirmative (S115: yes), the process proceeds to S120, and if the determination is negative (S115: no), the process ends.

In S120, main controller 80 determines whether or not the number of reserved memories (second reserved memories) for special symbols corresponding to second starting port 12 has reached the maximum value (4 as an example). Then, if the determination is affirmative (S120: yes), this process is terminated, and if the determination is negative (S120: no), the process proceeds to S125.
In S125, the main controller 80 extracts a big hit determining random number, a big winning symbol determining random number, a reach determining random number, a variation pattern determining random number, and the like. Then, it stores the extracted random number as a second reserved memory, generates a second reserved number command indicating how many second reserved memories have occurred, and transmits it to the sub-integrated control device 83, and terminates this processing. do.

In addition, the main control device 80 performs the above-described prefetching of the jackpot determination random number (in other words, the second numerical data) related to the second reserved storage, and transmits the prefetching command to the sub-integrated control device 83. good.
(6) Win/No Judgment Processing Next, the win/no judgment processing for performing a jackpot lottery using the jackpot determination random numbers related to the reserved memory will be described with reference to the flow charts of FIGS. Note that this process is executed from the main routine. Moreover, after the end of this process, a big win game process for performing a big win game is executed.

First, with reference to FIG. 8, at S200, the main controller 80 determines whether or not the accessory continuous actuating device is in operation, that is, whether or not the jackpot game is being executed. Then, if the determination is affirmative (S200: yes), this process is terminated, and if the determination is negative (S200: no), the process proceeds to S205.
In S205, the main controller 80 determines whether or not the first special figure or the second special figure is displayed in a variable manner. Then, if the determination is affirmative (S205: yes), the process proceeds to S320 of FIG. 11, and if the determination is negative (S205: no), the process proceeds to S210.

In S210, main controller 80 determines whether or not the first special figure or the second special figure is being displayed. Then, if the determination is affirmative (S210: yes), the process proceeds to S330 of FIG. 12, and if the determination is negative (S210: no), the process proceeds to S215 of FIG.
9, in S215, main controller 80 determines the presence or absence of the first reserved memory and the second reserved memory, and if there is any reserved memory (S215: yes), the process proceeds to S220. , and if not (S215: no), this process ends.

In S220, main controller 80 selects the first of the second reserved memories if there is a second reserved memory, and if there is no second reserved memory, only the first reserved memory is selected. exists, select the first occurrence of the first reserved store. That is, in the present embodiment, priority consumption of the second reserved memory is performed.
In S225, the main controller 80 determines whether or not the variable probability flag indicating the variable probability state is set, and if the determination is affirmative (S225: yes), the process proceeds to S230, and the negative If so (S225: no), the process proceeds to S235.

In S230, the main controller 80 determines whether or not the big hit will be a big hit based on the jackpot determination random number related to the selected reserved storage and the hit/fail determination table (variable probability table) corresponding to the variable probability state. , digests the retained memory. Then, the process proceeds to S240.
On the other hand, in S235, the main controller 80 determines whether or not a big hit will be won in the big hit lottery based on the jackpot determination random number related to the selected reserved storage and the hit/fail determination table (normal table) corresponding to the case where the variable probability state is not present. It determines whether or not, and digests the reserved memory. Then, the process proceeds to S240.

In S240, main controller 80 determines whether or not a big win has occurred in the big win lottery, and if the determination is affirmative (S240: yes), the process proceeds to S245, and if the determination is negative (S240 : no), and the process proceeds to S265 in FIG.
In S245, the main controller 80 determines a jackpot pattern based on the jackpot pattern decision random number related to the reserved storage. As a result of the determination based on the random number for determining the jackpot pattern, each jackpot pattern corresponding to the first special pattern and the second special pattern is randomly selected according to a predetermined distribution rate. Then, the process proceeds to S250.

In S250, the main controller 80 determines the variation time of the special symbol based on the variation pattern determination random number and the variation pattern table related to the stored reserved memory. Specifically, in the fluctuation pattern table, the fluctuation time of the special figure is registered, and by selecting one of the fluctuation times registered in the fluctuation pattern table based on the random number for determining the fluctuation pattern, the special figure A variation time is determined. In this embodiment, a time saving variation pattern table used when the time saving function is activated and a normal variation pattern table used when the time saving function is not activated are provided. Then, the average value of the fluctuation times registered in the reduced working hours fluctuation pattern table is smaller than the average value of the fluctuation times registered in the normal fluctuation pattern table.

In addition, in this embodiment, the shift to the time saving state is made by three factors of the big hit, the operation of the continuous time saving function, and the time saving winning, but different time saving variation pattern tables corresponding to each factor may be provided. Furthermore, as the time saving variation pattern table corresponding to each factor, a time saving variation pattern table corresponding to the high probability state and a time saving variation pattern table corresponding to the low probability state may be provided. Moreover, the average value of the variation time registered in each time saving variation pattern table may be different. And, during the time saving state, using the time saving variation pattern table corresponding to the factor that shifts to the time saving state and whether or not the probability variation function is operated, the variation time of the special figure may be determined. Of course, during the time saving state, the same time saving variation pattern table may be used irrespective of the factors that caused the transition to the time saving state.

In subsequent S255, the main controller 80 determines the type of jackpot, the total number of rounds of the jackpot game, the game state after the jackpot game, the number of continuations of the probability variable state and the time saving state during the privilege period, etc., based on the jackpot pattern. and the process proceeds to S260.
On the other hand, in S265 of FIG. 10, which is shifted when it is determined that the jackpot lottery is lost in S240, the main controller 80 determines whether or not the variable probability flag is cleared. Determine whether it is greater than or not. Then, when affirmative determinations are obtained in S265 and S270, main controller 80 shifts to S275 to decrement the continuation counter, and determines whether or not the continuation counter is 0 in subsequent S280. When determination is obtained (S280:yes), it transfers to S285 in order to operate a continuous time reduction function. Further, when a negative determination is obtained in S265 or S270, and when a negative determination is obtained in S280, main controller 80 proceeds to S295.

The continuation counter counts the number of continuations during the continuation of the low-probability state, and is used to determine whether or not the number of continuations has reached the upper limit. At the time of initialization by turning on the power of the pachinko machine 50 or at the time of occurrence of a big win, the upper limit number of times is set in the continuous counter. Then, when the number of continuous times reaches the upper limit number, the continuous counter becomes 0, the continuous time saving function operates and shifts to the time saving state, and after the continuous time saving function operates, the continuous counter until a new big hit occurs. No upper limit is set. Therefore, once the continuous time-saving function is activated, the continuous counter remains at 0 until a new big win occurs even after the time-saving state shifted by the operation ends. Therefore, in S270, it is determined whether or not the transition to the time saving state has been completed due to the operation of the continuous time saving function.

In S285, the main controller 80 determines the fluctuation time of the special symbol based on the ready-to-reach determination random number, the fluctuation pattern determination random number, the fluctuation pattern table, etc., related to the reserved storage that has been consumed. In subsequent S290, main controller 80 sets the number of continuations of the newly transitioned time saving state in order to activate the continuous time saving function or the time saving function by winning the time saving function, and proceeds to S260 of FIG.

On the other hand, in S295, the main controller 80 determines whether or not a time-saving winning has occurred, based on the consumed jackpot determination random number related to the reserved memory. Then, in the case of an affirmative determination (S295: yes), main controller 80 determines to confirm and display the time saving pattern (S300), and proceeds to S305. In addition, when a plurality of types of time-saving patterns are provided, the types of time-saving patterns to be displayed may be determined based on the jackpot determination random number, or the jackpot determination random number and the jackpot pattern determination random number. . On the other hand, if the determination is negative (S295: no), the process proceeds to S310.

In S305, the main control device 80 determines whether or not the gaming state is normal, and when a positive determination is obtained (S305: yes), the process proceeds to S285, and a negative determination is obtained. If so (S305: no), the process proceeds to S310.
In S310, the main controller 80 determines the fluctuation time of the special symbol based on the ready-to-reach determination random number, the fluctuation pattern determination random number, the fluctuation pattern table, etc., related to the reserved storage that has been consumed. Then, in the following S315, the main control device 80, a counter indicating the remaining number of jackpot lotteries that can be executed during the variable probability state (hereinafter referred to as the number of remaining variable probability), and the remaining number of jackpot lotteries that can be executed during the time saving state ( Thereafter, the counter indicating the remaining number of times of shortening of working hours is updated, etc., and the process proceeds to S260 of FIG.

In S260, the main controller 80 sends to the sub-integrated controller 83 a first reserved number command indicating the number of first reserved memories after the big win lottery and a second reserved number command indicating the number of second reserved memories after the big win lottery. Send pending count command. In addition, the variable display of the special symbols corresponding to the consumed reserved memory is started, and the symbol performance is started by transmitting a variation start command indicating the variable time of the special symbols to the sub-integrated control device 83.例文帳に追加Further, a symbol designation command for designating a performance symbol to be stopped and displayed is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83, and this process is terminated.

Subsequently, with regard to FIG. 11, in S320, which is shifted during the fluctuation display of the first special figure or the second special figure, the main controller 80 determines whether or not the fluctuation time of the special figure has elapsed, and in the case of affirmative determination If (S320: yes), the process proceeds to S325, and if the determination is negative (S320: no), this process ends.
In S325, the main control device 80 terminates the variable display of the special figure, displays the finalized symbol of the special figure, and at the same time, transmits to the sub-integrated control device 83 a symbol confirmation command for performing the finalized display of the effect symbol, End this process.

Subsequently, with reference to FIG. 12, at S330, which is shifted to during the fixed display of the special figure, the main controller 80 determines whether or not the duration of the fixed display of the special figure has ended. If the determination is affirmative (S330: yes), the process proceeds to S335, and if the determination is negative (S330: no), the process ends.
In S335, main controller 80 terminates the confirmation display of the special figure, and shifts the process to S340.

In S340, main controller 80 determines whether or not the finalized special figure is for the big hit, and if the determination is affirmative (S340: yes), the process proceeds to S345, and a negative determination is made. In the case of (S340: no), the process proceeds to S380.
In S345, the main controller 80 refers to the variable probability flag indicating the variable probability state, clears the variable probability flag if the variable probability flag is set (S350), and then proceeds to S355. .

In S355, main controller 80 refers to the time saving flag indicating the time saving state, clears the time saving flag when the time saving flag is set (S360), and then proceeds to S365. .
Then, the main control device 80 executes a conditional device operation start process (S365) and a role product continuous operation device operation start process (S370), as well as a command for notifying winning in a big win lottery, a type of big win game and a privilege. A command for notifying the content etc. is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83 (S375), and this process is terminated.

On the other hand, in S380, which is shifted when a negative determination is obtained in S340, the main controller 80 refers to the probability variation flag, and if the flag is set (S380: yes), the probability variation remaining number of times Refer (S385). Then, when the probability variation remaining number is 0 (S385: yes), the probability variation flag is cleared (S390), and the process proceeds to S395.
In S395, main controller 80 refers to the time saving flag, and when the time saving flag is set (S395: yes), refers to the remaining number of time saving (S400). And when the time saving remaining frequency|count is 0 (S400:yes), a time saving flag is cleared (S405), and a process is transfered to S410.

In S410, the main controller 80 determines whether or not the operation of the continuous time saving function or the time saving function by winning the time saving is started. And when affirmation determination is obtained (S410:yes), it transfers to S415, and when negative determination is obtained (S410:no), it transfers to S430.
In S415, the main controller 80 sets the time saving flag, and in the following S420, the operation of the continuous time saving function or the remaining number of times of the big hit lottery that can be executed during the time saving state shifted by the time saving winning is set, and the process proceeds to S430. Transition.

In S430, the main control device 80, to the sub-integrated control device 83, the current game state, and the state designation command transmission processing for transmitting the state designation command for notifying the probability variation remaining number and time saving remaining number of times, and this End the process.
(7) Big Win Game Processing Next, the big win game processing for performing the big win game will be described with reference to the flow charts of FIGS. It should be noted that this process is executed following the success/failure determination process.

In S500, the main controller 80 determines whether or not the accessory continuous actuating device is in operation, that is, whether or not the jackpot game is being executed. If the determination is affirmative (S500: yes), the process proceeds to S510, and if the determination is negative (S500: no), the process ends.
In S510, the main controller 80 determines whether or not the large winning opening 20 is being opened, and if the determination is affirmative (S510: yes), the process proceeds to S550 of FIG. In the case of (S510: no), the process proceeds to S515.

In S515, the main controller 80 determines whether or not it is during the interval of each round in the jackpot game, and in the case of an affirmative determination (S515: yes), the process proceeds to S600 of FIG. If so (S515: no), the process proceeds to S520.
In S520, the main control device 80 determines whether or not the end effect of the big hit game is being performed, and if the determination is affirmative (S520: yes), the process proceeds to S645 of FIG. If so (S520: no), the process proceeds to S525.

At S525, the main control device 80 determines whether or not the time for the big hit start effect, which is performed until the big win game is started after the big win has been won in the big win lottery, has elapsed. (S525: yes), the process proceeds to S530, and in the case of a negative determination (S525: no), this process ends.
At S530, the main controller 80 executes a big winning opening opening process for opening the big winning opening 20 according to the opening pattern corresponding to the big winning symbol (executes the 1R jackpot game), and an opening counter indicating the number of rounds. is set to 1 (S535), and the process ends. At this time, the main controller 80 may send a command to the sub-integrated controller 83 indicating that the 1st R is to be started.

Continuing with FIG. 14, at S550 during which the big winning hole 20 is open, the main controller 80 determines whether or not the number of game balls winning the big winning hole 20 has reached ten. If the determination is affirmative (S550: yes), the process proceeds to S560, and if the determination is negative (S550: no), the process proceeds to S555.
In S555, the main controller 80 determines whether or not the opening time of the big winning opening 20 determined according to the opening pattern has ended, and in the case of an affirmative determination (S555: yes), the process proceeds to S560. At the same time, if the determination is negative (S555: no), this process is terminated.

In S560, main controller 80 executes a large winning opening closing process for closing the large winning opening 20, and proceeds to S565.
In S565, the main controller 80 executes a jackpot interval process for setting the interval of each round of the jackpot game, and ends this process.
Subsequently, with reference to FIG. 15, at S600 during the interval of each round, the main control device 80 determines whether or not the final round has been reached based on the release counter and the release pattern of the big hit game, and makes an affirmative determination. In the case of (S600: yes), the process proceeds to S605, and in the case of a negative determination (S600: no), the process proceeds to S615.

In S605, the main controller 80 executes a jackpot end effect process for effecting the end of the big win game, clears the opening counter (S610), and ends this process.
On the other hand, in S615, the main control device 80 determines whether or not the interval time of the big hit game has passed, and in the case of an affirmative determination (S615: yes), the process proceeds to S620, and in the case of a negative determination (S615: no), this process is terminated.

In S620, main controller 80 executes a big winning opening opening process for opening big winning opening 20, increments an opening counter indicating the number of rounds (S625), and ends this process. At this time, the main controller 80 may send a command indicating the newly started round to the sub-integrated controller 83 .
Continuing with FIG. 16, in S645, which shifts to the end effect of the jackpot game, the main controller 80 determines whether or not the time for the end effect has ended, and in the case of an affirmative determination (S645: yes). , S650, and if the determination is negative (S645: no), this process ends.

In subsequent S650 and S655, main controller 80 stops the accessory continuous operation device and the condition device, and shifts the process to S660.
In S660, the main controller 80 determines whether or not the game state after the big hit game is the probability variable state and the time saving state. If the determination is affirmative (S660: yes), the process proceeds to S665, and if the determination is negative (S660: no), the process proceeds to S680.

In S665, the main controller 80 sets the number of continuations of the variable probability state and the time saving state determined in advance according to the jackpot design. Also, the variable probability flag and the time saving flag are set (S670), and the process proceeds to S695.
On the other hand, in S680, the main control device 80 determines whether or not it becomes a time saving state after the end of the jackpot game. If so (S680: no), the process proceeds to S695.

In S685, the main controller 80 sets the number of continuations of the time-saving state previously determined according to the jackpot symbol. Also, a time saving flag is set (S690), and the process proceeds to S695.
In S695 and S700, the main control device 80 sends to the sub-integrated control device 83 a jackpot end command to end the effect related to the jackpot game, a game state after the jackpot game ends, and the number of times the variable probability state and the time saving state continue. Send the status specifying command to be notified, and terminate this processing.

(8) Effect The pachinko machine 50 of the present embodiment is configured to win the jackpot and the time-saving prize in the jackpot lottery. It can also be configured as a pachinko machine that wins small wins and short-time wins. Below, the case where the features of the pachinko machine 50 of the present embodiment are applied to a configuration in which a big win and/or a small win and a short-time winning occur in a big win lottery will be described. It means both or one of a big hit and a small hit.

In the pachinko machine 50, the sub-integrated control device 83 controls the performance pattern control device 82 and the like based on commands from the main control device 80, and performs various performances via the performance screen 800 of the performance pattern display device 6, the speaker 66 and the like. conduct. Specifically, when the sub-integrated control device 83 receives a variation start command from the main control device 80, it starts a symbol effect 810 that notifies the result of the jackpot lottery on the effect screen 800 (FIG. 17(a), (b)). In the pattern performance 810, as an example, three performance patterns are variably displayed, and after all of these performance patterns are stop-displayed, they are further fixedly displayed to notify the result of the big winning lottery. When the sub-integrated control device 83 receives a pattern confirmation command from the main control device 80, it is configured to perform the finalized display of the effect pattern, and the pattern effect is started at the same time as the start of the variable display of the special symbol. It ends when the variable display ends.

In addition, as a mode of the pattern presentation 810, there is provided a ready-to-win presentation suggesting that a big win lottery will result in a win or a time-saving election (in other words, the result of the big win lottery). It should be noted that the suggestion may indicate that a hit or short-time winning will occur in a jackpot lottery with a predetermined degree of expectation (in other words, a predetermined probability), or a jackpot lottery with a probability of 100%. It may be to show the occurrence of a hit or a short-time election. In addition, the reach performance includes normal reach with low expectations and SP reach with high expectations.

In addition, in this embodiment, a plurality of pattern effects performed in different modes are provided, and the pattern effects of each mode differ, for example, in the mode of the performance pattern, the background image, the characters that appear, and the like. Then, a pattern effect is performed in a mode corresponding to the game state, a later-described effect mode, or the like. Of course, even in the same game state or the same effect mode, it may be configured so that a plurality of patterns of pattern effects can be performed.

Also, the sub-integrated control device 83 performs a pending effect 820 for displaying the pending symbols corresponding to the first and second pending memories on the effect screen 800 based on the pending number command and the like from the main control device 80 . Furthermore, after the reserved memory is consumed, an effect during fluctuation 830 is performed to display the pattern during fluctuation instead of the reserved pattern corresponding to the reserved memory. The effect during fluctuation 830 is performed in parallel with the pattern effect 810, and in the effect during change 830, for example, by displaying a different type of pattern during change from the normal time, the result is notified in the pattern effect 810. - 特許庁It may suggest a hit in a big lottery or a short-time election.

In addition to this, for example, the sub-integrated control device 83, for example, on the effect screen 800, together with the symbol effect 810, suggests or notifies that a win will occur in the big win lottery whose result is notified by the symbol effect 810. You can do a performance. The advance notice effect is started after execution of a big win lottery suggesting a win.
In addition, the sub-integrated control device 83, for example, based on the look-ahead command corresponding to the first or second reserved memory received from the main controller 80, via the effect screen 800, the jackpot lottery based on the target reserved memory. Perform a look-ahead production that suggests that it will be. The look-ahead effect is after the ball is entered into the first or second start port 11, 12 (more specifically, after the target retention memory is generated) until the big hit lottery due to the ball is performed (in other words, the target (until the reserved memory is consumed) or during execution of the pattern presentation 810 corresponding to the big win lottery based on the target reserved memory.

In addition, the sub-integrated control device 83, as one of the effects described above, performs a big win effect to inform the progress of the big win game via the effect screen 800 based on the command from the main control device 80. For example, the jackpot effect is performed in a mode according to the total number of rounds of the jackpot game, the game state after the jackpot game, etc. For example, the current round, the total number of prize balls won by the player in the jackpot game, , the number of difference balls in the big win game, the total number of prize balls, the number of difference balls, etc. in the big win game performed during the consecutive chance are displayed. The difference number of balls means the number obtained by subtracting the number of game balls shot from the total number of prize balls.

In addition, the pachinko machine 50 is provided with a plurality of types of presentation modes, and various presentations such as the above-described pattern presentation 810 are performed in presentation modes corresponding to the presentation modes. The effect mode is determined according to, for example, the current game state. In this embodiment, as an example, a normal mode that is a production mode that transitions during the normal state, a time saving state and a low probability state, or a time saving state and a high probability state that is a production mode that is a transition mode and is provided.

(9) Standby State Here, a state in which no game is being played on the pachinko machine 50 is referred to as a standby state. Specifically, for example, the standby state may be a state in which there is no reserved storage of special symbols, and the variable display of special symbols and the jackpot game are not performed. Further, for example, a state in which there is no reserved storage of special symbols and normal symbols, and fluctuation display of special symbols and normal symbols and a big hit game are not performed may be set as a standby state.

When the sub-integrated control device 83 shifts to the standby state, it displays the standby screen on the effect screen 800 . The standby screen is a screen that was displayed on the performance screen 800 immediately before shifting to the standby state, and displays the performance symbols confirmed and displayed in the symbol performance 810 performed immediately before the transition. Then, when a predetermined standby condition is satisfied during the standby state, the sub-integrated control device 83 displays a demonstration screen on the effect screen. Note that the standby condition may be, for example, a condition that a predetermined standby time (for example, 120 seconds) elapses after shifting to the standby state. It is preferable that the standby time is always a fixed length regardless of the game state or the effect sound (details will be described later) in the symbol effect performed immediately before the transition to the standby state.

Information about the pachinko machine 50 is displayed on the demo screen. That is, on the demo screen, for example, a video about characters appearing in the performance of the pachinko machine 50, a concept of the performance, etc., a video introducing a part of the performance (for example, a reach performance), a mini A video or the like that introduces the game may be displayed. In addition, on the demo screen, for example, information about the manufacturer of the pachinko machine 50 (such as the manufacturer's logo), the name of the model of the pachinko machine 50, and a warning against addiction to the game are displayed. Also good.

(10) About effect sound The sub-integrated control device 83 outputs the effect sound together with the pattern effect. Note that the dramatic sound includes, for example, BGM, voice, various sound effects, and the like. In this embodiment, a plurality of types of effect sounds are provided, and at least specific effect sounds and normal effect sounds are provided as the classification of effect sounds. That is, in the present embodiment, at least one effect sound belonging to the specific effect sound and at least one effect sound belonging to the normal effect sound are provided. Although the same sound effect as the sound effect may be output while the demo screen is being displayed, the normal effect sound and the specific effect sound are preferably different from the sound output during the display of the demo screen.

The specific effect sound is configured to be output corresponding to one symbol effect, and in principle, the output of the specific effect sound ends when the corresponding symbol effect ends. On the other hand, the normal effect sound is output corresponding to one symbol effect, or is continuously output during a plurality of successive symbol effects. Further, it is preferable that the output of the normal effect sound and the specific effect sound is started when the symbol effect is started. However, the normal effect sound and the specific effect sound may be started to be output after the symbol effect is started. Further, for example, during the pattern effect in which the normal effect sound is output, the output of the specific effect sound may be started in place of the normal effect sound, or conversely, in the middle of the pattern effect in which the specific effect sound is output. Then, instead of the specific effect sound, the output of the normal effect sound may be started.

In addition, the normal effect sound is output with more types of pattern effects than the specific effect sound, while the specific effect sound is output with a specific type of pattern effect, and is output more than the normal effect sound. infrequently. For this reason, normally, the symbol effect in which the normal effect sound is output occurs continuously. In this case, it is preferable that the normal effect sound in each symbol effect be output without interruption. On the other hand, the symbol effect in which the specific effect sound is output occurs sporadically. Of course, there is a possibility that the pattern effects in which the specific effect sound is output will continue.

Further, in the present embodiment, as an example, the average degree of expectation for a symbol effect in which a specific effect sound is output is higher than the average degree of expectation in a symbol effect in which a normal effect sound is output. However, not limited to this, the average degree of expectation for the symbol effect in which the specific effect sound is output may be lower than the average degree of expectation in the symbol effect in which the normal effect sound is output. The degrees may be the same.

Also, each of the normal effect sound and the specific effect sound can be output in any gaming state. In addition, in each game state, one or more sound effects belonging to normal sound effects can be output, and one or more sound effects belonging to specific sound effects can be output. Further, in the present embodiment, as an example, normal effect sounds output in each game state are different, and specific effect sounds output in each game state are also different. However, the same normal effect sound or specific effect sound may be output in different game states.

(11) Adjustment of sound volume The sub-integrated control device 83 does not display the sound volume level image 840 indicating the current sound volume on the effect screen 800 during execution of the normal design effect (see FIG. 17(a)). . However, when the volume up button 68 and the volume down button 69 (hereinafter also simply referred to as volume buttons) are operated during the execution of the effect such as the pattern effect, the sub-integrated control device 83 continues the effect in real time. Second, the volume of the effect sound output from the speaker 66 is adjusted according to the operation. At this time, the sub-integrated control device 83 displays a volume level image 840 on the effect screen 800 according to the operation of the volume button, and updates the displayed volume level image 840 according to the volume up or down (Fig. 17(b)). Then, the sub-integrated control device 83 erases the volume level image 840 when a predetermined display time (for example, 3 seconds) elapses after the volume button is no longer operated. It should be noted that the volume may be adjusted without displaying the volume level image 840 when the volume button is operated during execution of the effect.

In this embodiment, by way of example, volume level image 840 is configured to indicate the current volume by way of a bar graph. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the volume level image 840 may indicate the current volume as a numerical value, for example.
(12) Operation during Standby State When the first and second reserved memories are 0 after the end of the non-winning symbol effect, the sub-integrated control device 83 shifts to the above-described waiting state. It should be noted that the non-win pattern effect means a pattern effect that notifies that the jackpot lottery will not win. Further, the symbol effect indicating that the time-saving winning will occur may or may not correspond to the non-winning symbol effect. Below, the output of the effect sound and the display of the sound volume image during the standby state that shifts after the end of the non-winning symbol effect will be described.

(12-1) Effect sound during standby state When the sub-integrated control device 83 is outputting a normal effect sound in the non-winning symbol effect, when it shifts to the standby state after the end of the non-winning symbol effect, the sub-integrated control device 83 The output of the normal effect sound is continued, and when a predetermined output duration time elapses, the output of the normal effect sound is stopped (see FIGS. 18(a) and 18(b)). By doing so, it is possible to encourage the player to continue the exhilaration during the symbol performance even after the symbol performance is discontinued. In addition, it is possible to urge the player not to be conscious of the interruption of the pattern presentation, thereby suppressing the player's sense of stagnation and suppressing loss of the sense of speed of the game.

Here, the output continuation time when the game state is the normal state is defined as the first output continuation time A, and the output continuation time when the game state is the predetermined privilege state is defined as the second output continuation time B. In the present embodiment, as an example, the second output duration B is 15 seconds and the first output duration A is 10 seconds, and the second output duration B is longer than the first output duration A. long. By doing so, in the predetermined privilege state, it is possible to further encourage the continuation of the exhilaration, and to suppress the impairing of the sense of speed of the game.

In addition, in this embodiment, a predetermined privilege state is a high probability + time saving state as an example. However, not limited to this, for example, the low probability + time saving state may be a predetermined privilege state, and the high probability + time saving state and low probability + time saving state may be predetermined privilege states. Further, in a privilege state other than the predetermined privilege state, the output of the normal effect sound during the standby state may be stopped at the same timing as in the normal state.

Further, as described above, after the transition to the standby state, the display of the demo screen starts when the standby time (for example, 120 seconds) elapses, but the first and second output durations A and B shorter than time. However, the second output continuation time B may be set to the same length as the waiting time, and the output of the normal effect sound may be stopped when the demonstration screen starts to be displayed.
Also, it is preferable that the first and second output durations A and B are constant times regardless of the normal effect sound to be output. However, the first or second output durations A and B may be different lengths depending on the normal effect sound to be output.

On the other hand, when the specific effect sound is output in the non-winning symbol effect, the sub-integrated control device 83 shifts to the standby state after the end of the non-winning symbol effect. When the winning symbol effect ends, the output of the specific effect sound ends (see FIG. 18(c)). As described above, the specific effect sound is output in a pattern effect with a high degree of expectation, but by ending the output of the specific effect sound at the end of the non-winning pattern effect, the pattern effect with a high degree of expectation is performed. It is possible to surely inform a player that a hit has not occurred.

It should be noted that, after the end of the non-winning symbol effect in which the specific effect sound is output, even when the transition to the standby state is performed, the first or second effect sound is output in the same way as when the normal effect sound is output in the non-winning symbol effect. The output of the specific effect sound may be continued until the output duration times A and B elapse. That is, the output of the specific effect sound may be stopped at the same timing as the normal effect sound.
Further, in the case of transitioning to a standby state after the end of the non-winning symbol performance in which the specific performance sound is output, the output of the specific performance sound is stopped and the normal performance sound is output at the end of the non-winning symbol performance. may be started (see FIG. 18(d)). Then, the normal effect sound may be stopped at the same timing as when the normal effect sound is output in the non-winning symbol effect. That is, the normal effect sound may be stopped when the first output duration A elapses in the normal state, and may be stopped when the second output duration B elapses in the predetermined privilege state. .

According to the above configuration, since the output of the specific performance sound ends when the non-winning pattern performance ends, the player is surely informed that the highly anticipated pattern performance has been performed but no win has occurred. can be done. In addition, since the normal performance sound is output after the non-winning symbol performance is finished, it is possible to urge the player to continue the exhilaration, and to suppress the loss of the sense of speed of the game.

Then, during the standby state, when the normal effect sound is output during the above-described output duration time, a ball enters the first or second start opening 11 or 12, a big win lottery is performed, and the pattern effect is started. Then, the normal effect sound is output corresponding to the new pattern effect, or the output of the normal effect sound is stopped and the output of the specific effect sound corresponding to the pattern effect is started.
(12-2) Sound volume image during standby state When the sub-integrated control device 83 shifts to the standby state after the end of the non-winning symbol effect, after a predetermined waiting time (for example, 5 seconds), the sound volume A sound volume image indicating that the adjustment is possible is displayed on the effect screen 800 (see FIGS. 18(a) to (d)). In this embodiment, as an example, the volume level image 840 described above is used as the volume image (see FIG. 17(c)). However, not limited to this, for example, an icon that does not indicate the current volume (for example, an image imitating a speaker), an image that indicates the volume up/down, characters that indicate that the volume can be changed, etc. It may be used as a volume image.

In addition, the waiting time is always constant regardless of the game state after the end of the non-winning pattern production, or whether the production sound output in the non-winning pattern production is a normal production sound or a specific production sound. can be Of course, the waiting time is not limited to this, and the waiting time may differ according to the game state and the classification of the effect sound. Also, the volume image may be displayed immediately after the transition to the standby state without providing a waiting time.

In the standby state, when the volume button is operated while the volume image is being displayed, the volume is adjusted according to the operation, and the volume level image 840 displayed as the volume image is updated. Note that when the volume button is operated during the waiting time, the volume level image 840 may be displayed and the volume may be adjusted in the same way as when the volume button is operated during the presentation. Then, the display of the volume level image 840 may end after the above-described display time has elapsed after the end of the operation of the volume button.

Moreover, the display of the volume image is continued at least until the output of the normal effect sound is stopped. That is, the timing at which the display of the volume image is stopped during the standby state is referred to as the stop timing. In each of the normal state and the predetermined privilege state, the stop timing comes after stopping the output of the normal effect sound (in other words, when the first or second output duration time has elapsed). Of course, the stop timing may come when the output of the normal effect sound is stopped. In this way, although the output of the normal effect sound continues during the standby state, the player is notified of all the results of the jackpot lottery by displaying the volume image which has not been displayed until now. It can be made to grasp that there is no reserved memory. Also, the player who sees the sound volume image can adjust the sound volume in real time so as to be optimal while listening to the output normal effect sound.

Specifically, when the sound volume image is displayed during the standby state, the display of the sound volume image stops when the ball enters the first or second start opening 11 or 12 and the symbol effect is started. do. Also, at this time, if the normal effect sound is being output, the output of the normal effect sound is stopped. Therefore, the stop timing of the volume image comes when the normal effect sound stops.
Further, when the display of the demonstration screen is started while the volume image is displayed during the standby state, the display of the volume image ends. Here, the first and second output duration times A and B described above are shorter than the waiting time at which the demonstration screen starts to be displayed. Therefore, when the demonstration screen starts to be displayed, the output of the normal effect sound is stopped, and the stop timing of the volume image comes after the stop of the output of the normal effect sound.

Of course, without being limited to this, the timing of stopping the volume image during the standby state may be before the display of the demonstration screen is started and after the output of the normal effect sound is stopped.
In addition, even in other privilege states than the predetermined privilege state, the stop timing of the volume image is determined in the same manner as in the normal state and the predetermined privilege state.
(13) Standby State Processing Next, the stand-by state processing for controlling the output of the effect sound and the display of the volume image during the standby state will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. Note that this process is periodically executed by the sub-integrated control device 83 .

In S900, the sub-integrated control device 83 determines whether or not it is in a standby state. Then, when an affirmative determination is obtained (S900: yes), the process proceeds to S930, and when a negative determination is obtained (S900: no), the process proceeds to S905.
In S905, the sub-integrated control device 83 determines whether or not the non-winning symbol effect has ended based on the variation start command, the symbol determination command, etc. received from the main control device 80. Then, when the affirmative determination is obtained (S905: yes), the process proceeds to S910, and when the negative determination is obtained (S905: no), this process ends.

In S910, the sub-integrated controller 83 determines whether or not the numbers of the first and second reserved storages are 0 based on the reserved number command received from the main controller 80 and the like. Then, when the affirmative determination is obtained (S910: yes), the process proceeds to S915, and when the negative determination is obtained (S910: no), this process is terminated.
In S915, the sub-integrated control device 83 shifts to a standby state, and in the following S920, it is determined whether or not the specific effect sound was output in the last non-winning symbol effect. Then, when the affirmative determination is obtained (S920: Yes), the output of the specific effect sound is stopped (S925), and this processing ends. At this time, the output of the normal effect sound may be started. On the other hand, if a negative determination is obtained (S920: No), this process is terminated. In addition, when the normal effect sound is output in the last non-winning symbol effect, the output of the normal effect sound is continued even after shifting to the standby state.

On the other hand, in S930 where the transition is made in the standby state, the sub-integrated control device 83 determines whether or not the above-described waiting time has elapsed after transitioning to the standby state. (S930: Yes), the display of the volume image is started (S935), and this process is terminated. On the other hand, when a negative determination is obtained (S930: No), the process proceeds to S940.
In S940, the sub-integrated control device 83 determines whether or not the above-described output continuation time has elapsed after shifting to the standby state. Specifically, if the current gaming state is the normal state, it is determined whether or not the first output duration A has elapsed, and if it is in the predetermined privilege state, the second output duration B has elapsed. It is determined whether or not Then, when an affirmative determination is obtained (S940: Yes), the process proceeds to S945, and when a negative determination is obtained (S940: No), the process proceeds to S950.

In S945, the sub-integrated control device 83 stops the output of the normal effect sound if the normal effect sound is being output, and ends this process.
On the other hand, in S950, the sub-integrated control device 83 determines whether the display start timing of the demonstration screen or the start timing of the new symbol effect has arrived. Specifically, when the standby time has elapsed after the transition to the standby state, it is considered that the display start timing of the demonstration screen has arrived. Also, when a ball enters the first or second starting port 11, 12, it is considered that the start timing of a new symbol effect has arrived. Then, when the affirmative determination is obtained (S950: Yes), the process proceeds to S955, and when the negative determination is obtained (S950: No), this process ends.

In S955, if the sub-integrated control device 83 is outputting the normal effect sound, it stops the output of the normal effect sound, erases the volume image displayed on the effect screen 800, and ends this process. .
[Other embodiments]
(1) The pachinko machine 50 of the above-described embodiment is provided with the time-saving winning and continuous time-saving functions. Even if it has such a structure, the same effect is obtained.

(2) In addition, the pachinko machine 50 of the above-described embodiment is provided with a time saving function and a variable probability function, and is provided with a high probability+time saving state and a low probability+time saving state as privilege states. However, not limited to this, the pachinko machine 50 may be provided with only the time saving function, or may be further provided with a privilege state in which only the variable probability function is activated. Also, the privilege state in which only the variable probability function operates may be configured as a latent probability state that does not clearly notify that the variable probability function is operating. Even if it has such a structure, the same effect is obtained.

[Correspondence with Claims]
Correspondence between the terms used in the description of the above embodiment and the terms used in the description of the claims will be shown.
The pachinko machine 50 of the above-described embodiment corresponds to an example of a pinball game machine, and the sub-integrated control device 83 corresponds to an example of pattern effect means, output means, adjustment means, and display means.

Further, S110 and S125 of the start opening winning confirmation process correspond to an example of the pending storage means.
Moreover, S230 and S235 of the success/failure determination process correspond to an example of the lottery means.
Further, S935 and S955 of the standby state processing correspond to an example of display means, and S945 corresponds to an example of output means.

1... Game board, 3... Game area, 5... Center case, 6... Production pattern display device, 7... Normal pattern display device, 8... Normal pattern pending number display device, 9... First special figure display device, 10... Second 2 special figure display device, 11... first starting port, 12... second starting port, 20... big winning opening, 22... normal symbol operation gate, 50... pachinko machine, 80... main control device, 81... payout control device, 82... Production pattern control device, 83... Sub-integrated control device.

Claims (1)

A pinball game machine provided with a normal state and at least one privilege state more advantageous to the player than the normal state as game states,
a pending memory means for generating a pending memory due to the entry of the ball into the starting port;
Lottery means for performing a lottery based on the reserved memory;
a pattern effecting means for performing a pattern effect to notify the result of the lottery by means of variable display of the effect pattern;
Means for outputting a normal effect sound during execution of the predetermined pattern effect, wherein the pattern effect for which the normal effect sound is output is a non-win pattern effect for notifying that the lottery is not won. And, after the end of the non-winning symbol production, if the pending memory does not exist, after the end of the non-winning symbol production, the output of the normal production sound is continued, and when a predetermined output duration time elapses, an output means for stopping the output of the normal production sound;
an adjusting means for adjusting the volume according to an instruction from a player;
a display means for displaying a volume image indicating that the volume can be adjusted,
The output continuation time in the normal state is set as a first output continuation time, and the output continuation time in the predetermined privilege state is set as a second output continuation time,
the second output duration is longer than the first output duration;
In the normal state and the predetermined privilege state, the display means displays the sound volume image and at least the output if the pending memory does not exist after the end of the non-winning symbol presentation. continuing to display the volume image until the means stops outputting the normal effect sound;
A pinball game machine characterized by

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