JP2023183468A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To suppress soaring prices of game machines in a more appropriate manner.SOLUTION: A reach performance includes a weak reach performance and a strong reach performance that can appear at a later stage than the weak reach performance, and in a win loss variation pattern, result display time is longer in the case of the strong ready performance than in the case of the weak ready performance in a last ready performance. Further, when a power operation unit and a RAM clear operation unit on a back side of a front frame are arranged near an opening/closing end in a left-right direction of the front frame, and the front frame is opened to a first open state with respect to an outer frame, the power operation unit and the RAM clear operation unit are visible from between the outer frame and the front frame, and in the first open state, the power operation unit and the RAM clear operation unit are located in front of a front edge of the outer frame, and the entire protruding portion that protrudes forward from a firing handle is located inside a hinge portion in the left-right direction.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 17

Description

The present invention relates to gaming machines such as pachinko machines.

A gaming machine such as a pachinko machine draws a lottery to determine whether or not to award a profit to a player, displays symbols in a variable manner based on the lottery results, and stops the symbols in a specific manner when awarding a profit. While the symbols are changing, the performance related to the lottery results is performed according to one of a plurality of types of fluctuation patterns.
In addition, this type of gaming machine has an outer frame fixed to the game island equipment, and a front frame rotatably attached to the front side of the outer frame around a hinge on one end in the left and right direction, for example, on the left end. It is equipped with When the front frame is in a closed state in which the rotation angle with respect to the outer frame is 0°, the front frame can be locked with respect to the outer frame by a locking means having a keyhole near the opening/closing end (for example, Patent Document 1).
In addition, on the back side of the front frame, various operation sections such as a power operation section and a RAM clear operation section, and various display means such as an error display section are arranged. When performing operations or confirming error details using the error display means, the person in charge of the game hall must open the front frame before performing the work.

JP 2021-122649 Publication

Recently, parts prices have increased as the supply of parts has decreased, leading to a rise in the prices of gaming machines. Against this background, measures are required to reduce the price of gaming machines.
As a countermeasure to the soaring prices of gaming machines, it is conceivable to promote the reuse or reuse of not only the hardware such as game parts, but also the software, including the effects, for other machines. Regarding the latter, it is necessary to enhance the performance effect more than before so that players will not get bored even if the performance is used. In addition, in order to promote reuse, it is important to take measures that do not reduce purchasing motivation, such as making management work easier for hall personnel.
The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and it is an object of the present invention to suppress the soaring prices of gaming machines in a more appropriate manner.

The present invention includes a lottery means for randomly selecting whether or not to give a profit to a player, and a drawing device that variably displays symbols based on a lottery result by the lottery device, and when awarding the profit, displays the symbols in a specific manner. a symbol display means to stop the drawing, a performance control means to perform a performance related to the lottery result according to any one of a plurality of types of variation patterns together with a variable display by the symbol display means, an outer frame that can be fixed to the gaming island equipment; a front frame disposed on the front side of the outer frame with the rear side inserted into the outer frame; a power operation section and a RAM clear operation section disposed on the back side of the front frame; and a front surface of the front frame. and a firing handle that protrudes from the side and is capable of firing a game ball, and the plurality of types of variation patterns are arranged such that after the symbol is in a ready-to-reach state, one or more stages of ready-to-reach effects are performed, and then the last one is The reach variation pattern includes a reach variation pattern for displaying a result in a reach production, and the reach variation pattern is configured such that the reliability of the specific mode increases as the stage of the reach production progresses, and the front frame is configured to It is rotatably attached to the frame around a hinge portion on one end in the left and right direction, and when in a closed state where the rotation angle with respect to the outer frame is 0°, the other end in the left and right direction of the front frame The outer frame can be locked by a locking means having a keyhole near the opening/closing end, and the front frame has a protrusion that protrudes forward from the firing handle, and the RAM clear operation section is turned on. In the gaming machine that can be started while erasing the game information held in the RAM when the power was OFF by switching the power operation unit from the power OFF to the power ON in the state where the power is turned off, the reach effect There is a weak reach effect and a strong reach effect that can appear at a later stage than the weak reach effect, and among the reach variation patterns, the reach variation pattern corresponding to the variation where the symbol does not match the specific aspect , the result display time is configured to be longer when the last reach effect is the strong reach effect than when the last reach effect is the weak reach effect; When the front frame is disposed at a position near the opening/closing end in the left-right direction and the front frame is opened to the outer frame to the first open state, the power operation section and the RAM clear operation section and the front frame, and in the first open state, the power supply operation section and the RAM clear operation section are located in front of the front edge of the outer frame, and the entire protrusion is It is located inside the hinge portion in the left-right direction.

According to the present invention, it is possible to more appropriately suppress the price increase of gaming machines.

1 is a front view of a pachinko machine according to a first embodiment of the present invention. It is an exploded perspective view of the same pachinko machine. It is a side view of the same pachinko machine. It is a top view of the lower front unit of the same pachinko machine. It is a front view of the game board of the same pachinko machine. It is a back view of the same pachinko machine. It is a side sectional view of the same pachinko machine. It is a rear view of the lower side of the same pachinko machine. It is a side sectional view of the lower part side of the same pachinko machine. It is a plane sectional view of the same pachinko machine. It is a diagram showing the setting contents of the normal state and three types of advantageous states of the same pachinko machine. It is a diagram showing the relationship between the jackpot determination random value and the jackpot/time-saving determination value in the jackpot/time-saving lottery of the same pachinko machine. Regarding the first and second special symbol fluctuations of the same pachinko machine, (a) shows the type of jackpot mode, distribution rate, special profit state, advantageous state of the destination, and conditions for ending the advantageous state, and (b) shows the time-saving mode. It is a diagram showing the type, distribution rate, advantageous state of the transition destination, and conditions for ending the advantageous state. It is an explanatory diagram regarding the transition of the game state in the same pachinko machine. It is a diagram showing an overview, an error display method, and an error cancellation method regarding multiple types of errors related to payout control in the same pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows the volume setting table of the same pachinko machine. It is a top view which shows the 1st open state of the front frame in the same pachinko machine. It is a top view which shows the 2nd open state of the front frame in the same pachinko machine. It is a top view which shows the 3rd open state of the front frame in the same pachinko machine. It is a top view which shows the 4th open state of the front frame in the same pachinko machine. It is a top view which shows the 5th open state of the front frame in the same pachinko machine. It is a back view of the pachinko machine concerning the 2nd embodiment of the present invention. It is a plane sectional view of the same pachinko machine. It is a principal part perspective view of the power supply board case of the Pachinko machine based on the 3rd Embodiment of this invention. It is a side sectional view of the main part of the power supply board case of the same pachinko machine. It is an overall front view of a pachinko machine according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention. It is a block diagram of the control system of the same pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows the variation pattern selection table of the same pachinko machine. It is a diagram showing a schematic configuration of a variation pattern of the same pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows the time chart of the S reach performance of the same pachinko machine, and the content of the performance. It is a figure which shows the time chart and the content of a performance before SP reach of the same pachinko machine. It is a diagram showing a time chart and the content of the performance after SP reach (in case of loss) of the same pachinko machine. It is a diagram showing a time chart and performance contents of the SP reach performance (in case of jackpot) of the same pachinko machine. It is an explanatory diagram of a rainbow light emission pattern in the normal/resurrection jackpot movable body performance of the same pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows the time chart and the content of a performance before SP reach of the pachinko machine based on the 5th Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the time chart and the content of a performance before SP reach of the pachinko machine based on the 6th Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the time chart and the content of a performance before SP reach of the pachinko machine based on the 7th Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the time chart and the content of a performance before SP reach of the pachinko machine based on the 8th Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the time chart and the content of a performance after SP reach of the pachinko machine based on the 9th embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the time chart of the S reach performance and the SP after reach performance of the Pachinko machine according to the tenth embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure which shows the time chart of the S reach effect of the Pachinko machine and the content of the effect according to the 11th embodiment of the present invention.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the invention will be described in detail based on the drawings. 1 to 21 illustrate a first embodiment in which the present invention is applied to a pachinko machine. In FIGS. 1 and 2, the game machine main body 1 has an outer frame 2 that can be fixed to a game island facility installed in a game hall, and a rear side inserted into the outer frame 2 and a front side of the outer frame 2. A front frame 3 is provided. The front frame 3 is pivotably attached to the outer frame 2 via a first hinge (hinge part) 4 of a vertical axis disposed at one end side in the left-right direction (here, the left end side) so that it can be freely opened/closed and detached. The outer frame 2 can be locked in the closed state by a locking means 5 provided on the opening/closing end side (here, the right end side) which is the other end side in the direction. In this embodiment, the opening angle (rotation angle) around the first hinge 4 of the front frame 3 with respect to the outer frame 2 is based on the closed state (0°), and the opening direction (that is, clockwise in plan view) is Positive direction.

The front frame 3 includes an inner frame 6 and a glass door 7 arranged in front of the inner frame 6. The glass door 7 is pivotally connected to the inner frame 6 so as to be openable and detachable via a second vertical hinge 8 disposed at one end in the left-right direction (in this case, the left end). The frame 6 can be locked in the closed state. Note that in this embodiment, the second hinge 8 and the first hinge 4 are coaxial.

The locking means 5 is provided with a keyhole 5a which is arranged facing forward at a predetermined position in the vertical direction near the opening/closing end side (right end side) of the front frame 3, for example, on the lower side. By rotating it to one side (for example, the right side), the front frame 3 is unlocked with respect to the outer frame 2, and by rotating it to the other side in the left-right direction (for example, to the left side), the glass door 7 is unlocked with respect to the inner frame 6. is now being released.

As shown in FIG. 2, the outer frame 2 is formed into a rectangular shape by a pair of left and right vertical frame members 2a, 2b and a pair of upper and lower horizontal frame members 2c, 2d. In this embodiment, the upper and lower horizontal frame members 2c and 2d are made of wood, and the left and right vertical frame members 2a and 2b are made of metal (conductive members). A front cover member 9 made of synthetic resin is attached to the front lower part of the outer frame 2 so as to connect the front lower parts of the left and right vertical frame members 2a and 2b along the front edge of the lower horizontal frame member 2d. . The front cover member 9 projects further forward than the left and right vertical frame members 2a, 2b, and the inner frame 6 is disposed above it. Further, in the outer frame 2, an upper outer frame hinge metal fitting 11 constituting the first hinge 4 is arranged at the upper left, and a lower outer frame hinge metal fitting 12 is arranged above the front cover member 9 at the lower left.

The inner frame 6 is made of synthetic resin, and as shown in FIG. It integrally includes a game board mounting section 14 provided on the side and a lower mounting section 15 provided on the lower side within the frame section 13. A game board 16 is detachably mounted on the game board mounting section 14 from the front side, and a firing means 17, a lower speaker 18, etc. are arranged on the front side of the lower mounting section 15. Further, in the inner frame 6, a hinge fitting 19 on the main body frame that constitutes the first hinge 4 and a hinge fitting 20 on the main body frame that constitutes the second hinge 8 are arranged at the upper left side, and the first and second hinges 4 and 8 are arranged on the upper left side. The constituent body frame lower hinge metal fittings 21 are arranged at the lower left part.

The glass door 7 includes a resin door base 22 formed in a rectangular shape corresponding to the front side of the inner frame 6. In this door base 22, a window hole 24a of a glass window 24 is formed corresponding to the front side of the game area 23 formed on the game board 16, and a plurality of (here, four) windows are formed around the window hole 24a. Various presentation means such as an upper speaker 25, a first frame movable body 26, a second frame movable body 27, and an air blower 28 are arranged.

As shown in FIG. 1, etc., on the upper front side of the door base 22, there is a left decorative cover part 29a that covers the hinge end side (left side) with respect to the glass window 24, and a right decorative cover part 29a that covers the opening/closing end side (right side) with respect to the glass window 24. A decorative cover portion 29b and an upper decorative cover portion 29c that covers the upper side of the glass window 24 are provided. Comparing the left decorative cover part 29a and the right decorative cover part 29b, as shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, the right decorative cover part 29b on the opening/closing end side is larger than the left decorative cover part 29a on the hinge end side. The amount of protrusion toward the front side is large, and the amount of protrusion toward the front side of the right decorative cover portion 29b is larger on the upper side than on the lower side. Further, the amount of frontward protrusion of the upper decorative cover portion 29c is approximately the same as the amount of protrusion of the upper portion of the right decorative cover portion 29b.

The frame first movable body 26 is disposed on the front side of the upper decorative cover part 29c and approximately at the center in the left-right direction, and is formed in a predetermined shape, here a three-dimensional shape with a butterfly motif. This frame first movable body 26 can be slid approximately back and forth between the origin position and a protruding position on the front side by driving a drive means (not shown), and is normally shown in FIG. 3. It is held at the origin position. The frame second movable body 27 is disposed on the front side of the right decorative cover part 29b and approximately at the center in the vertical direction, and is a protruding structure that projects forward from the right decorative cover part 29b, as shown in FIG. portion 27a, and an operating portion 27b provided on the front end side of this protruding portion 27a. This frame second movable body 27 can be slid forward and backward by driving by a drive means (not shown), and can also be pushed in by the player. The air blowing means 28 is capable of sending air toward the player's hand touching the frame second movable body 27 at the timing when the player operates the frame second movable body 27.

A lower front unit 31 is arranged on the lower front side of the door base 22. As shown in FIGS. 1 to 4, this lower front unit 31 has an upper tray that stores the game balls put out from the payout means 32 arranged on the rear side of the inner frame 6 and supplies them to the shooting means 17. 33. In addition to a lower tray 34 for storing surplus balls when the upper tray 33 is full, there are also a production button 35, a cross key 36, a volume adjustment operation section 37, and a light intensity adjustment operation section on the top side. 38, various other operating means are arranged. In addition, in the lower front unit 31, the amount of forward protrusion gradually decreases from the central part in the left-right direction to both ends, and the production button 35 is arranged corresponding to the central part in the left-right direction where the amount of protrusion is the largest. . Further, on the opening/closing end side (right side) of the lower front unit 31, a firing handle 39 is protruded forward, which allows a firing operation for firing a game ball by the firing means 17.

Note that the maximum amount of forward protrusion of the first frame movable body 26, the second frame movable body 27, and the lower front unit 31 is larger than the amount of protrusion of the firing handle 39 (see FIG. 3, etc.). Regarding the decorative cover parts 29a to 29c, the amount of forward protrusion on the upper side of the right decorative cover part 29b and the upper decorative cover part 29c is larger than the amount of protrusion of the firing handle 39, and The amount of forward protrusion of the left decorative cover portion 29a is smaller than the amount of protrusion of the firing handle 39 (see FIG. 3, etc.).

As shown in FIG. 2, on the back side of the door base 22, a glass unit 40 that substantially closes the window hole 24a from the rear side is removably attached, and the edges on the first and second hinges 4 and 8 sides are attached. A reinforcing sheet metal 41a on the vertical hinge end side is arranged along the edge of the opening/closing end in the vertical direction, a reinforcing sheet metal 41b on the opening/closing end side in the vertical direction is arranged below the window hole 24a. A lower reinforcing sheet metal 41c in the left and right direction is detachably fixed by screws or the like. Further, on the door base 22, a glass door upper hinge metal fitting 42a constituting the second hinge 8 is arranged at the upper left, and a glass door lower hinge metal fitting 42b is arranged at the lower left.

Further, a ball feeding unit 43a, a lower tray guide unit 43b, etc. are attached to the back side of the lower reinforcing metal sheet 41c. The ball feeding unit 43a is for feeding the game balls in the upper tray 33 to the firing means 17 one by one, and is arranged corresponding to the front side of the firing means 17. The lower tray guide unit 43b guides surplus balls when the upper tray 33 is full and foul balls that have been fired by the firing means 17 but have returned without reaching the game area 23 to the lower tray 34. It is arranged adjacent to the ball feeding unit 43a on the first and second hinges 4 and 8 sides thereof.

As shown in FIG. 5, the game board 16 has a guide rail 46 arranged in an annular shape on the front side of a base plate 45 made of polycarbonate or the like for guiding game balls shot from the shooting means 17. In addition to unit parts such as a central display frame unit 47, a starting winning unit 48, a big winning unit 49, and a normal winning unit 50, a large number of gaming nails (not shown) are arranged in the gaming area 23 inside the game area 23.

On the plurality of unit parts 47 to 50 of the game board 16, there are a normal symbol starting means 61, a first special symbol starting means 62, a second special symbol starting means 63, a big winning means 64, a plurality of normal winning means 65, etc. It is provided. Further, on the rear side of the base plate 45, in addition to a liquid crystal display means (image display means) 66, a board movable effect means 67 including a board movable body 67a that can move on the front side of the liquid crystal display means 66, etc. are arranged. .

The central display frame unit 47 constitutes a display frame of the liquid crystal display means 66, and is detachably attached from the front side to a mounting hole (not shown) formed in the base plate 45 that passes through the front and back direction. . This central display frame unit 47 has a display window 47a corresponding to the front side of the liquid crystal display means 66 formed approximately in the center, and is arranged outside the mounting hole along the front surface of the base plate 45, and the front side thereof is connected to the game ball. a front mounting plate 71 through which the display window 47a can pass; a decorative frame 72 arranged in a substantially gate shape in front view extending from both left and right sides of the display window 47a to the upper side thereof and protruding forward on the inner peripheral side of the front mounting plate 71; A stage 73 is provided below the window 47a and between the left and right lower ends of the decorative frame 72. The game balls fired by the firing means 17 and entering the upper side of the game area 23 are distributed to the left and right at the top of the decorative frame 72, and are divided into a left downstream path 74a on the left side of the central display frame unit 47 and a right downstream path 74b on the right side. Flowing down either.

The central display frame unit 47 is provided with a warp entrance 75 into which game balls can flow, on at least one side of the left downstream path 74a and the right downstream path 74b, for example, on the left downstream path 74a side. The game balls that flowed into the warp entrance 75 while flowing down the left downstream path 74a roll freely in the left and right directions on the stage 73, and then fall into the center falling part 76 provided corresponding to the center of the game area 23 in the left and right direction. and other parts of the body.

In addition, various display means such as a normal symbol display means 81, a normal reserved number display means 82, a first special symbol display means 83, a second special symbol display means 84, etc. are provided on the central display frame unit 47. Of course, these display means 81 to 84 are not limited to the central display frame unit 47, but can be arranged at any position on the front side of the game board 16 so as to be visible from the front side.

The starting winning unit 48 is arranged below the central display frame unit 47, and is detachably attached to the base plate 45 from the front side. The big winning unit 49 is arranged below the central display frame unit 47 and on the right side of the starting winning unit 48, and is detachably attached to the base plate 45 from the front side. The normal winning unit 50 is arranged below the central display frame unit 47 and to the left of the starting winning unit 48, and is detachably attached to the base plate 45 from the front side.

The normal symbol starting means 61 is for starting the variable display of normal symbols by the normal symbol display means 81, and is composed of a passage gate through which a game ball can pass, etc., and a game ball detection switch that detects passage of a game ball. (not shown). This normal symbol starting means 61 is provided in front of the front mounting plate 71 on the right side of the central display frame unit 47, and allows the game ball flowing down the right downstream path 74b to pass therethrough.

The normal symbol display means 81 is for displaying normal symbols in a variable manner, and is composed of a plurality of (in this case, two) LEDs. After those two LEDs that make up the symbol emit light in the normal fluctuating light emission pattern, the hit determination random value included in the normal random number information acquired when the normal symbol starting means 61 detects the game ball determines a predetermined hit. If it matches the value, the fluctuation is stopped in a winning manner, and in other cases, the fluctuation is stopped in a losing manner.

The probability that a normal symbol will become a winning pattern (hit probability) has a low probability (here 100/251) and a high probability (here 250/251). 3), one of them is used depending on the situation (FIG. 11). In addition, the fluctuation time of normal symbols includes a normal (non-shortened) fluctuation time (5 seconds here) and a shorter shortened fluctuation time (4.9 seconds here), and a gaming state (normal state described later). , first to third advantageous states), one of them is used (FIG. 11).

In addition, the normal random number information acquired at the time of game ball detection by the normal symbol starting means 61 is held and stored up to a predetermined upper limit, for example, 4 pieces, and one piece is stored each time the normal pattern becomes possible to change. It is digested one by one and the normal pattern changes. The number of stored pieces of normal random number information (the number of normal pending pieces) is notified to the player by the normal holding piece number display means 82 or the like.

The first special symbol starting means 62 is for starting the symbol variation by the first special symbol display means 83, and is constituted by a non-opening/closing winning means having no opening/closing means, and is a game ball that detects winning game balls. A detection switch (not shown) is provided. This first special symbol starting means 62 is provided in the starting winning unit 48, and is arranged in an upwardly opening shape on the lower side corresponding to the central falling part 76 of the stage 73, and is located at the warp entrance on the left downstream path 74a side. Due to the existence of a winning route from 75 to stage 73, a game ball that has flown down the left flow path 74a has a higher probability of winning than a game ball that has flown down the right flow path 74b. . Note that when a game ball enters the first special symbol starting means 62, a predetermined number of game balls are paid out as prize balls for each winning.

The second special symbol starting means 63 is for starting the symbol variation by the second special symbol display means 84, and the operation of the opening/closing portion 78 allows the game ball to be placed in an open state where winning is possible and a winning state is not possible (or from an open state where it is not possible to win). It is composed of an open/close type winning means that can be changed to a closed state (where it is difficult to win a prize), and is equipped with a game ball detection switch (not shown) that detects a winning game ball. The opening/closing part 78 is opened for a predetermined time in a normal profit state that occurs when the symbols are in a winning state.

In addition, the opening time of the second special symbol starting means 63 in this normal profit state includes a normal (non-extended) opening time (here, 80 ms) and a longer extended opening time (here, 4000 ms). Any one of them is used depending on the state (normal state, first to third advantageous states, which will be described later) (FIG. 11).

This second special symbol starting means 63 is disposed on the front mounting plate 71 on the right side of the central display frame unit 47 and on the downstream side of the normal symbol starting means 61, and is used to prevent game balls flowing down the right downstream path 74b. is possible to win. When a game ball enters the second special symbol starting means 63, a predetermined number of game balls are paid out as prize balls per winning.

The first special symbol display means 83 is composed of a seven-segment type display means capable of variably displaying the first special symbol. When the special symbols are displayed variably for a predetermined period of time and the jackpot determination random value included in the first special random number information acquired when the first special symbol starting means 62 detects the game ball matches the predetermined jackpot determination value. is in a jackpot mode, and if it matches a predetermined time saving judgment value (in the case of winning a time saving lottery), the variation is stopped in a time saving mode, and in other cases, it is in a losing mode.

In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 13(a), two types of jackpot modes A1 and A2 are provided as the jackpot modes of the first special symbol display means 83, and when the jackpot lottery result is a jackpot, these jackpot modes A1 , A2 is selected at a predetermined distribution ratio (here, 6:4) based on the symbol determination random number included in the first special random number information. In addition, as shown in FIG. 13(b), two types of time-saving modes B1 and B2 are provided as the time-saving mode of the first special symbol display means 83, and when a winner is won in the time-saving lottery, which of the time-saving mode B1 and B2 is selected. is selected at a predetermined distribution ratio (1:9 in this case) based on the symbol determination random number included in the first special random number information.

When the stopped symbol after the change of the first special symbol display means 83 becomes a jackpot mode, a special profit state occurs depending on the type of the jackpot mode (either A1 or A2), and the special profit state After the completion of the process, a transition is made to a predetermined advantageous state (here, either the second or third advantageous state) (FIG. 13(a)). Moreover, when the stop symbol after the change of the first special symbol display means 83 becomes a time-saving mode, the type of time-saving mode (either B1 or B2) is selected at that point without a special profit state occurring. In accordance with this, the vehicle shifts to a predetermined advantageous state (here, either the first or second advantageous state) (FIG. 13(b)).

The second special symbol display means 84 is constituted by a display means such as a 7-segment type display means capable of variably displaying the second special symbol. When the special symbols are displayed in a variable manner for a predetermined period of time and the jackpot determination random number included in the second special random number information acquired when the second special symbol starting means 63 detects the game ball matches a predetermined jackpot determination value. is in a jackpot mode, and if it matches a predetermined time saving judgment value (in the case of winning a time saving lottery), the variation is stopped in a time saving mode, and in other cases, it is in a losing mode.

In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 13(a), as the jackpot mode of the second special symbol display means 84, two types, A1 and A2, are provided like the first special symbol display means 83, and the jackpot lottery When the result is a jackpot, either of the jackpot modes A1 and A2 is selected at a predetermined distribution ratio (6:4 in this case) based on the symbol judgment random number included in the second special random number information. It has become. As shown in FIG. 13(b), the second special symbol display means 84 has two types of time-saving modes, B1 and B2, like the first special symbol display means 83, and if the time-saving lottery is won. Then, either of the time-saving modes B1 and B2 is selected at a predetermined distribution ratio (here, 1:9) based on the symbol determination random number included in the second special random number information.

When the stopped symbol after the change of the second special symbol display means 84 becomes a jackpot mode, a special profit state occurs depending on the type of the jackpot mode (either A1 or A2), and the special profit state After the completion of the process, a transition is made to a predetermined advantageous state (here, either the second or third advantageous state) (FIG. 13(a)). In addition, when the stopped symbol after the change of the second special symbol display means 84 becomes a time-saving mode, the type of time-saving mode (either B1 or B2) is selected at that point without a special profit state occurring. 13(b)).

Although the time-saving lottery is carried out only during the normal state (FIG. 11), in the case of this embodiment, as will be described later, the second special symbol display means 84 hardly changes during the normal state. As shown above, the time-saving lottery is almost never performed regarding the second special symbol display means 84.

FIG. 12 shows the relationship between the jackpot determination random value and the jackpot/time-saving determination value in the jackpot/time-saving lottery of the first and second special symbol display means 83 and 84. As shown in FIG. 12, the jackpot judgment random value is generated in the range of 0 to 65535. Among them, when the jackpot probability is high, the jackpot judgment value is in the range of 10001 to 12048, but when the jackpot probability is low, The jackpot determination value is a narrower range of 10001 to 10205. In this way, the probability that the first and second special symbols will be in a jackpot mode (jackpot probability) can be switched between a low probability (here 1/319) and a high probability (here 1/32). There is. The jackpot probability is set to a high probability during the third advantageous state, which will be described later, and to a low probability during the other normal states and the first and second advantageous states (FIG. 11).

Further, as shown in FIG. 12, only during the normal state which will be described later, the time saving judgment value is set in the range of 20001 to 22184 (winning probability≈1/30), and the time saving judgment value is not set during the advantageous state. That is, the time saving lottery is performed only during the normal state and not during the advantageous state. Alternatively, during an advantageous state, the winning probability in the time-saving lottery is set to 0, rather than the time-saving lottery not being performed. As described above, in this embodiment, the jackpot lottery and the time-saving lottery are performed using a common random number value.

Further, in this embodiment, the normal state and a plurality of types of advantageous states are set as shown in FIG. That is, in the normal state, the jackpot probability of the first and second special symbols is low probability (1/319), the probability of winning the normal symbol is low probability (100/251), and the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is normal (non-normal). The open time of the second special symbol starting means 63 is set to the shortened) variable time (5 seconds) and the normal (non-extended) open time (80 ms).

In addition, compared to the normal state, the first advantageous state is a change in the variation time of the normal symbol to a shortened variation time (4.9 seconds), and the second special symbol starting means is further changed to the first advantageous state. The second advantageous state is that the opening time of 63 is extended to an extended opening time (4000ms), and furthermore, for the second advantageous state, the jackpot probability of the first and second special symbols is increased to a high probability (1/32). In the third advantageous state, the winning probability of the normal symbol is changed to a high probability (250/251). As described above, the time saving lottery is performed only during the normal state, and is not performed during the first to third advantageous states. Regarding the fluctuation time of normal symbols, the difference between the normal (non-shortened) fluctuation time (5 seconds) and the shortened fluctuation time (4.9 seconds) is small, and it is difficult for players to distinguish the difference. . Therefore, it can be said that the normal state and the first advantageous state are substantially the same except for the difference in whether or not the time-saving lottery is performed.

Furthermore, as is clear from FIG. 11, during the normal state and the first advantageous state, the opening time of the second special symbol starting means 63 in the normal profit state is short (80 ms), so that the player cannot start the normal symbol. Even if a game ball is fired aiming at the means 61 and the second special symbol starting means 63 and a normal profit state is generated, it is difficult to cause the second special symbol starting means 63 to win. Therefore, during the normal state and the first advantageous state, it is desirable for the player to hit the left hand aiming at the first special symbol starting means 62 where the winning difficulty does not change even if the game state changes.

On the other hand, during the second and third advantageous states, the opening time of the second special symbol starting means 63 in the normal profit state becomes longer (4000 ms), making winning easier. It is desirable to aim at the second special symbol starting means 63 and hit the ball to the right. As a result, the first special symbol display means 83 mainly changes during the normal state and the first advantageous state, and the second special symbol display means 84 mainly changes during the second and third advantageous states. In this way, since the second special symbol display means 84 hardly changes during the normal state, time-saving lottery is almost never performed regarding the change of the second special symbol display means 84. In addition, regarding the second special symbol display means 84, the time-saving lottery may not be performed regardless of the gaming state.

Furthermore, when the first and second special symbols are changed by the first and second special symbol display means 83 and 84, a symbol variation display by the performance symbol 88 is performed on the liquid crystal display means 66 in parallel. As shown in FIG. 5, the production pattern 88 includes a plurality of symbol rows (here, three in the left and right direction) each consisting of a plurality of numerical symbols and other symbols. The pattern is composed of a pattern main body 88a composed of numbers 1 to 8, etc., and a decorative part 88b such as characters attached to the pattern main body 88a. Note that the display mode of the effect pattern 88 can be arbitrarily changed by enlarging or reducing, changing the display position, erasing the decoration part 88b, etc.

The production symbols 88 start to fluctuate by vertical scrolling or the like for each symbol row according to a predetermined variation pattern at the same time as the first and second special symbols start to fluctuate, and the symbols to stop on a predetermined active line are determined by lottery. The final stop is made approximately at the same time as the first and second special symbols stop changing so as to be in the same manner as shown in FIG. In addition, in the production pattern 88, when all the stop symbols on the active line are the same, it is a jackpot production mode, otherwise it is a time-saving production mode or a miss production mode, and the first and second special symbols are a jackpot production mode and a time-saving production mode. , in the case of a losing mode, the performance pattern 88 becomes a jackpot presentation mode, a time saving presentation mode, and a losing presentation mode, respectively.

In addition, the first and second special random number information acquired at the time of winning the first and second special symbol starting means 62 and 63 are each stored with a predetermined upper limit, for example, up to 4 pieces each. , If the pending memory on the second special symbol side is 1 or more at the time when the first and second special symbols can be changed, one pending memory of the second special symbol is consumed and the second special symbol is displayed. When only the pending memory on the first special symbol side is 1 or more, one pending memory of the first special symbol is consumed and the first special symbol is varied. In this way, in this embodiment, both the first special symbol and the second special symbol do not change, and when there is a pending memory on both the first special symbol side and the second special symbol side, is designed to preferentially change the second special symbol.

The number of pieces of first and second special random number information held and stored (first and second special held numbers) is notified to the player by the liquid crystal display means 66 or the like. As shown in FIG. 5, the liquid crystal display means 66 can display first and second reserved images X1 to X4, Y1 to Y4, which indicate the first and second special reserved numbers, and a fluctuating pending image Z. There is. That is, when the first and second special reserved numbers increase based on the detection of game balls by the first and second special symbol starting means 62 and 63, the first and second reserved images X1~, Y1~ is additionally displayed on the liquid crystal display means 66, and the first and second special symbols are displayed based on the start of a new variation of the first and second special symbols by the first and second special symbol display means 83 and 84. When the number of special reservations decreases, the pending image Z under fluctuation is deleted, the first and second pending images X1~, Y1~ are shifted one by one toward the front side of the queue (for example, to the right side of the screen), and , the pushed out leading first and second pending images X1 and Y1 are moved to predetermined positions and changed into a new pending image Z during fluctuation.

The grand prize winning means 64 is an opening/closing winning means equipped with an opening/closing plate 79 that can be switched between an open state in which game balls can be won and a closed state in which game balls cannot be won. It is arranged downstream of the starting means 63 and upstream of the first special symbol starting means 62, and the game ball that has flowed down the right downstream path 74b is higher than the game ball that has flowed down the left downstream path 74a. It is possible to win with probability. This big winning means 64 is configured such that when the opening/closing plate 79 is in a special profit state that occurs when the first and second special symbols of the first and second special symbol display means 83 and 84 stop in a jackpot mode after changing, the opening/closing plate 79 The game ball is opened to the front according to one of a plurality of opening patterns, and game balls that fall onto it are allowed to win inside. When game balls win in this big winning means 64, a predetermined number of game balls are paid out as prize balls for each winning.

The opening pattern of the big winning means 64 in the special profit state is such that a predetermined number of game balls (for example, 9) win a prize either after a predetermined time (for example, 28 seconds) has elapsed or by then after opening the big winning means 64. It is configured to perform a closing action a predetermined number of rounds such as 3R, 10R, etc. in this embodiment, even if either of the first and second special symbols becomes a jackpot mode, the type of the jackpot mode is changed. Regardless of (A1, A2), the 10R open pattern is selected (FIG. 13(a)).

Furthermore, within the gaming area 23, a plurality of normal winning means 65 are arranged in the normal winning unit 50 and the like. The normal winning means 65 is a non-opening/closing winning means that does not have an opening/closing means, and is equipped with a game ball detection switch (not shown) that detects winning game balls. A game ball is paid out as a prize ball.

In addition, after the game balls that have entered the winning means such as the first and second special symbol starting means 62, 63, the big winning means 64, and the normal winning means 65 are detected by the respective game ball detection switches, they are displayed on the game board. It is discharged to the outside of the gaming machine through the back side of 16. Furthermore, game balls that do not win in any winning means are discharged from one or more outlet ports 90 arranged in the game area 23 to the back side of the game board 16 to the outside of the game machine.

Further, as shown in FIG. 7 and the like, a back mounting body 91 is arranged on the back side of the game board 16 to cover the winning means such as the big winning means 64 and the out opening 90. This back mounting body 91 is composed of a back mounting base 92 and a ball collecting case 93. A liquid crystal display means 66 is removably attached to the back mounting base 92 at a position corresponding to the back wall 92a side and the rear side of the display window 47a of the central display frame unit 47, and is also attached to the base plate 45 of the game board 16. A board movable effect means 67 (FIG. 5) is arranged between the back wall 92a and the back wall 92a.

The ball collection case 93 is for receiving game balls that have entered the winning means such as the big winning means 64 or that have passed through the out port 90 and been guided to the back side of the game board 16 and discharged them to the downstream side. , as shown in FIG. 7, is arranged to cover the lower side of the back mounting base 92, and discharges the collected game balls downward at a predetermined position on the bottom wall 93a, for example, on the front side at approximately the center in the left-right direction. A discharge port 94 is formed.

Furthermore, as shown in FIGS. 7, 8, etc., a main control board case 102, a performance board case 106, etc. are detachably mounted on the back side of the back mounting body 91. The main control board case 102 is disposed on the lower side of the back mounting body 91, that is, on the rear side of the ball collection case 93, and inside thereof, the main control board 101 is disposed on the first surface where the main electronic components are mounted. It is housed with 101a facing toward the rear. The effect board case 106 is arranged above the main control board case 102 corresponding to the rear side of the liquid crystal display means 66, and inside thereof, the effect interface board 103, the liquid crystal interface board 104, and the liquid crystal control board 105 are arranged. , are housed with their first surfaces 103a, 104a, and 105a, on which the main electronic components are mounted, facing toward the rear.

The main control board 101 has a generally rectangular shape that is horizontally long and extends across the opening/closing end side and the hinge end side with the center in the left and right direction of the front frame 3 in between. A RAM clear switch 107 is disposed on the lower side of the surface 101a and on the opening/closing end side, that is, at the lower left in rear view (at a position closer to the opening/closing end in the left-right direction of the front frame 3). The RAM clear switch (RAM clear operation section) 107 is operated to clear the RAM when the power is turned on. It can be pressed from the outside of the main control board case 102, and is turned OFF when not operated and turned ON when pressed. It is configured to be. Note that when the front frame 3 is in the closed state, the RAM clear switch 107 is located on the rear side of the rear edge of the outer frame 2.

Further, as shown in FIG. 6, on the performance interface board 103, a volume setting knob 108 is arranged at a predetermined position on the first surface 103a side, for example, at a position near the opening/closing end in the left-right direction of the front frame 3. The volume setting knob 108 is used by the hall personnel to perform selection operations regarding the volume, and is composed of a rotary switch that can be switched to multiple stages (here, 10 stages corresponding to hall setting values T0 to T9). Rotation operation is possible from the outside of the effect board case 106. Note that when the front frame 3 is in the closed state, the volume setting knob 108 is located on the rear side of the rear edge of the outer frame 2.

Further, on the back side of the front frame 3, as shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, a back cover 110 that covers the back side of the game board 16 so as to be openable and closable is detachably attached. The first tank rail 112a is equipped with a second tank rail 112b, a payout means 32, and a payout passage 113 on one side of the left and right sides, and when a game ball enters a winning means such as the big winning means 64, or When a ball lending command is received from the automatic ball lending machine, the game balls in the game ball tank 111 are paid out by the payout means 32 via the first and second tank rails 112a and 112b, and the game balls are paid out via the payout passage 113. It is adapted to be guided to the upper plate 33.

The back cover 110 is made of transparent synthetic resin, and has a vertical hinge 114 at one end in the left-right direction, for example, the right end (left end in rear view), and a vertical hinge 114 at the other end in the left and right direction, for example, the left end (right end in rear view). ) are respectively disposed with one or more latch means 115 for fixing in the closed state, and in the closed state, substantially the entire production board case 106 and a portion of the upper side of the main control board case 102 are It is designed to be covered from the side. The RAM clear switch 107 provided on the main control board 101 is arranged outside (below) the back cover 110 and can be operated with the back cover 110 closed. Further, the volume setting knob 108 provided on the production interface board 103 is arranged inside the back cover 110, and an opening 110a is formed in the back cover 110 corresponding to the rear side of the volume setting knob 108. By inserting a tool such as a screwdriver into this opening 110a, it is possible to operate the volume setting knob 108 even when the back cover 110 is closed. Of course, if the back cover 110 is open, the volume setting knob 108 can be operated without using any tools.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 6 to 10, a board mounting stand 121 is arranged at the bottom of the back side of the front frame 3, that is, at the back side of the lower mounting part 15. On the back side of this board mounting stand 121, a power supply unit 122 A power supply board case 124 that accommodates a power supply board 123, which is one of the parts constituting the power supply board 123, and a dispensing and firing board case 126 that accommodates a dispensing and firing control board 125 are each removably attached. Note that, for example, a ball discharge passage 127 for discharging game balls guided to the back side of the game board 16 to the outside of the machine is integrally provided on the front side of the board mounting table 121. In the ball discharge passage 127, an inlet 127a on the upstream end communicates with the outlet 94 on the ball collecting case 93 from below, and an outlet 127b on the downstream end communicates with the outlet 94 on the lower end of the board mounting table 121. It opens downward.

The power supply board case 124 and the payout/ejection board case 126 are placed near the bottom of the main control board case 102 in a front-to-back overlapping state, and the power supply board case 124 is detachably attached to the back side of the board mounting base 121. A dispensing and firing board case 126 is detachably mounted on the back side of the power supply board case 124. Note that the payout/emission board case 126 may be fixed to the board mounting stand 121 or the like instead of the power board case 124.

The power supply board 123 does not have a backup power supply, nor does it have the function of determining and outputting a power abnormality signal when the power is turned off, which may or may not affect the results of the game. It does not have any functions, and only has the function of supplying or stopping power to other boards and components. In this way, since the power supply board 123 is only one part of the group of parts that make up the power supply unit 122, there is no need to engrave board identification information such as the company name, board number, etc. It can be used commonly between

Note that a backup power source can be provided on a relay board that relays between the power supply board 123 and the main control board 101, the payout firing control board 125, etc., but cannot be provided on the main control board 101. This is because if the main control board 101 alone makes it possible to back up information regarding the gaming status, fraudulent acts may become easier. A function for determining and outputting a power abnormality signal may be provided in the main control board 101 in addition to the relay board, the payout and firing control board 125, etc.

The power supply board 123 has a generally rectangular shape extending over the opening/closing end side and the hinge end side across the left-right center of the front frame 3, and has a first surface 123a on which main electronic components are mounted facing the rear side. It is housed in the power supply board case 124 in the state, and is located on the upper side of the first surface 123a and on the opening/closing end side of the front frame 3, that is, the upper left in rear view (position near the opening/closing end in the left-right direction of the front frame 3). A power switch 128 is arranged so as to be operable from the outside of the power board case 124.

The power switch (power operation unit) 128 is used to turn on/off the power, and as shown in FIGS. When the ON part 128a is pushed in, the power OFF part 128b protrudes (power ON state), and when the power OFF part 128b is pushed in, the power ON part 128a protrudes (power OFF state).It is composed of a so-called rocker switch (seesaw switch). The power supply ON section 128a is arranged on the lower side with respect to the power supply OFF section 128b. Thereby, even if a falling object such as a game ball collides with the power switch 128, the possibility that the power will be turned off due to this can be minimized. Note that when the front frame 3 is in the closed state, the power switch 128 is located on the rear side of the rear edge of the outer frame 2.

Further, near the power switch 128 on the first surface 123a of the power supply board 123, for example, on the lower side, a power connector 130 for connecting the power supply harness 129 is exposed rearward from the power supply board case 124. The power supply harness 129 is for connecting the power supply board 123 to an external power supply (24V), and as shown in FIGS. 6 to 10, a power supply plug 129a is provided at one end, and a connection connector 129b is provided at the other end. It is connected to the power connector 130 of the power supply board 123.

The power supply harness 129 is connected to a predetermined wiring path 131 on the back side of the front frame 3 from the connection part with the power supply board 123 (the left end of the power supply board 123 when viewed from the rear) to the upper part of the hinge end on the back side of the front frame 3. You will be guided along the way. The wiring route 131 includes a first wiring route 131a disposed in the left-right direction along the lower side of the power supply board case 124, and a second wiring route 131a disposed in the vertical direction along the hinge end side of the front frame 3. and a route 131b. The power supply harness 129 is guided by a first guide means 132 for a first wiring route 131a, and guided by a second guide means 133 for a second wiring route 131b.

The first guide means 132 is composed of a plurality of (four in this case) locking tools 132a to 132d arranged along the lower edge side of the power supply board case 124 at predetermined intervals in the left-right direction. The locking tools 132a to 132d are formed into a hook shape capable of locking the power supply harness 129, or any other arbitrary shape, and are integrally formed on the back side of the board mounting table 121, or are attached to the board mounting table 121. It is attached removably. The power supply harness 129 is guided by the first guide means 132 in the left-right direction along the lower side of the power supply board case 124 while avoiding the outlet 127b of the bulb discharge passage 127 (first wiring route 131a).

The second guide means 133 is composed of a plurality of (five in this case) locking tools 133a to 133e arranged along the hinge end side edge of the front frame 3 at predetermined intervals in the vertical direction. The locking tools 133a to 133e are formed into a hook shape capable of locking the power supply harness 129 or any other arbitrary shape, and are integrally formed on the back side of the frame portion 13 that constitutes the inner frame 6, or It is detachably attached to the portion 13. The power supply harness 129 is guided in the vertical direction by the second guide means 133 along the inner surface of the vertical frame member 2a on the hinge side of the outer frame 2 (second wiring path 131b), and is guided by the uppermost locking tool 133e. It is pulled out upward from a drawer section 134 formed by. Thereby, when the front frame 3 is opened, the power supply harness 129 is not caught between the outer frame 2 and the front frame 3, and the front frame 3 can be opened and closed smoothly. It should be noted that among the plurality (5) of locking tools 133a to 133e constituting the second guide means 133, the lowermost locking tool 133a is arranged below the main control board 101, and the uppermost locking tool 133a is located below the main control board 101. The tool 133e is arranged above the presentation interface board 103, the liquid crystal interface board 104, the liquid crystal control board 105, and the like.

As described above, the power supply harness 129 is arranged along the metal (conductive) vertical frame member 2a that constitutes the outer frame 2 in the second wiring path 131b, and covers the main control board case 102 and the like. It is arranged on the outside (hinge side) of the back cover 110, and a second tank rail 112b, a dispensing means 32, a dispensing passage 113, etc. are disposed between the back cover 110 and the second wiring route 131b. Since a constant distance is maintained between the main control board 101 and the like, it is possible to eliminate adverse effects on the main control board 101 and the like due to noise from the power supply harness 129.

Furthermore, the first wiring route 131a is not wired between a plurality of control boards equipped with CPUs, for example, between the main control board 101 and the payout firing control board 125, but is placed below these control boards. It is located. In other words, the wiring route 131 of the power supply harness 129 is not arranged between the plurality of control boards on which CPUs are mounted; in other words, the first wiring route 131a is arranged below all the control boards, and the second wiring route 131b is arranged closer to the hinge end than all the control boards, so that it extends from the connection part with the power supply board 123 to the drawer part 134 at the upper part of the hinge part side on the back side of the front frame 3. Therefore, it is possible to effectively eliminate the adverse influence of noise from the power supply harness 129 on each control board.

Further, the power supply harness 129 is disposed on the outside of the rear cover 110, and is pulled out from the drawer part 134 above the main control board 101, as well as the presentation interface board 103, the liquid crystal interface board 104, the liquid crystal control board 105, etc. Therefore, the power supply harness 129 does not come into contact with or come close to each control board.

The payout/emission board case 126 is arranged at the rear side of the power supply board case 124 as described above, but as shown in FIGS. The left end side (opening/closing end side of the front frame 3) in rear view is slightly shifted to the right side (hinge end side of the front frame 3) in rear view with respect to the power supply board case 124. Note that the payout and launch control board 125 and the payout and launch board case 126 are shorter in the left and right direction than the power supply board 123 and the power supply board case 124, so even when the payout and launch board case 126 is attached, the power supply board 123 and the power supply board case 124 are shorter than the power supply board 123 and the power supply board case 124. A part of the left end side (right end side when viewed from the rear) is visible from the rear side.

Further, on the first surface 125a of the payout firing control board 125, an error display means 141 and an error display means 141 are provided on the opening/closing end side of the front frame 3, that is, on the left end side in rear view (position near the opening/closing end in the left-right direction of the front frame 3). A release button (error release operation unit) 142 is arranged. Note that when the front frame 3 is in the closed state, the error display means 141 and the error release button 142 are located on the rear side of the rear edge of the outer frame 2.

The error display means 141 is for notifying the type of error state when any of a plurality of types of error conditions occurs, and is composed of a plurality of (three in this case) first to third LEDs 141a to 141c. This error display means 141 targets three types of error states: a ball counting switch disconnection error, an insufficient payout error, and a ball counting switch error. In the case of a ball counting switch error, the second LED 141b is turned on, and in the case of a ball counting switch error, the third LED 141c is turned on (FIG. 15). Of course, the error display means 141 may be composed of a 7-segment LED or the like. Note that the details of each error state will be described later.

The correspondence between the lighting mode of the error display means 141 and the error state is displayed on the error notification information sticker 143 affixed to the payout/launch board case 126. As shown in FIG. 8 etc., the error notification information sticker 143 is affixed to the back side of the payout/ejection board case 126 and to the left end side in rear view (a position near the opening/closing end in the left-right direction of the front frame 3). Note that when the front frame 3 is in the closed state, the error notification information sticker 143 is located on the rear side of the rear edge of the outer frame 2.

The error release button 142 is operated to release a specific error state, and can be pressed from the outside of the dispensing and firing board case 126, and is configured to be turned OFF when not operated and turned ON when pressed. There is. In this embodiment, the error cancellation conditions (specific error cancellation conditions) for canceling the above-described insufficient payout error and ball counting switch error include operation of the error cancellation button 142 (FIG. 15). Details of the error release conditions will be described later.

As described above, on the back side of the front frame 3, there are operating means such as the RAM clear switch 107, power switch 128, error release button 142, volume setting knob 108, error display means 141, error notification information sticker 143, etc. A display means is arranged. Hereinafter, matters related to the operating means and display means arranged on the back side of the front frame 3 will be explained.

<About RAM clear processing>
In this pachinko machine, the main control board 101 controls the progress of the game in an integrated manner, and various game information indicating the game situation is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM provided in the main control board 101. When the supply of power is stopped (when the power is turned off) due to the closure of the gaming hall or a power outage, the contents stored in the RAM are retained for a certain period of time by supplying power from the backup power source. After that, when the power supply is restarted (when the power is turned on) while the RAM clear switch 107 remains OFF, the gaming state immediately before the power supply is stopped (power OFF) is determined based on the gaming information held in the RAM. The game is restarted from (backup restoration).

On the other hand, when the power switch 128 is turned from OFF to ON while the RAM clear switch 107 is ON (hereinafter referred to as RAM clear startup operation), a predetermined area of RAM is forcibly cleared, and the power is turned on. The game starts from the initial state regardless of the game state immediately before the supply is stopped (power is turned off).

In this way, when the hall person in charge performs the RAM clear starting operation, it is necessary to release the locking means 5, open the front frame 3, and operate the RAM clear switch 107 and the power switch 128 at the same time.

<About errors related to payout control and how to cancel them>
FIG. 15 shows an overview, an error display method, and an error cancellation method regarding multiple types of errors related to payout control. The ball jamming error is an error that occurs when a ball is jammed in the lower tray 34. The error is displayed on the liquid crystal display means 66, and the error is cleared by removing the ball from the lower tray 34. The out-of-supply error is an error when there is a shortage of game balls in the game ball tank 111, the error is displayed on the liquid crystal display means 66, and the error is canceled by replenishing the game ball tank 111 with game balls.

The ball counting switch disconnection error is an error that occurs when the ball counting switch is disconnected.The error is displayed by lighting the first LED 141a that constitutes the error display means 141, and the error is cleared by returning the ball counting switch to a normal state. is released. The ball counting switch (not shown) is for counting the number of game balls put out from the payout means 32, and is arranged downstream of the payout means 32 (not shown).

An under-dispensing error occurs when the dispensing operation for which the insufficient number of dispensing pieces (the shortfall between the number of dispensing pieces and the number of pieces that were actually paid out) is a predetermined number (for example, 2 pieces) or more takes a predetermined time (for example, 300000.4 ms ≒ 5 minutes). ) occurs a predetermined number of times (for example, twice), the second LED 141b constituting the error display means 141 lights up to display the error, and when the error release button 142 is operated and turned on, the error is displayed. When the dispensing motor of the dispensing means 32 is initialized and normal operation is thereby confirmed (when specific error canceling conditions including operating the error canceling button 142 are satisfied), the error is canceled.

The ball counting switch error is an error that occurs when the number of balls detected when the payout motor of the payout means 32 is not operating and the number of balls detected when excessive payout reaches a predetermined number (for example, 25), and the third LED 141c forming the error display means 141 lights up, an error display is performed, and when the error release button 142 is operated and turned ON, the payout motor of the payout means 32 is initialized, and normal operation is thereby confirmed (when the error release button 142 is operated The error is cleared when specific error cancellation conditions are met, including

In this way, when the hall personnel confirms the occurrence of a ball counting switch disconnection error, an insufficient payout error, or a ball counting switch error, the locking means 5 is released, the front frame 3 is opened, and the error display means 141 It is necessary to judge by looking at the lighting status. Note that the relationship between the lighting state of the error display means 141 and the type of error can be confirmed by an error notification information sticker 143 placed near the error display means 141. Further, if the error display means 141 confirms that either an insufficient payout error or a ball counting switch error has occurred, the hole operator can correct the error by operating the error release button 142 with the front frame 3 open. It is possible to cancel it.

<About volume adjustment operations>
In this pachinko machine, the volume can be adjusted to multiple levels based on the setting of the volume setting knob 108 arranged on the back side of the front frame 3 and the volume adjustment operation by the volume adjustment operation section 37 arranged on the front side of the front frame 3. For example, it can be set to any of eight levels from V0 (silence) to V7 (maximum volume).

FIG. 16 shows an example of the volume corresponding to the 10-level setting of T0 to T9 by the volume setting knob 108 and the 5-level setting of M1 to M5 by the volume adjustment operation section 37. When the volume setting knob 108 is set to any one of T0 to T3, the volume is fixed to V0 to V3, respectively, and the volume cannot be adjusted by the volume adjustment operation section 37. Further, when the setting of the volume setting knob 108 is any one of T4 to T9, the range in which the volume can be adjusted by the volume adjustment operation section 37 is the same for all V3 to V7, but the initial setting values are different. In particular, when the setting by the volume setting knob 108 is in the range of T4 to T7, the initial setting values are V4 to V7, respectively. As a result, when the setting of the volume setting knob 108 is in the range of T0 to T7, the higher the setting level, the higher the initial setting value of the volume.

In this way, with this pachinko machine, if you want to fix the volume to any one of V0 to V3, or if you want to set the initial setting value to any of V3 to V7 while allowing the player to adjust the volume, the hall operator can After releasing the locking means 5 and opening the front frame 3, the volume setting knob 108 can be adjusted by opening the back cover 110, or by inserting a tool such as a screwdriver through the opening 110a with the back cover 110 closed. You need to rotate it.

As explained above, when the hall staff performs a RAM clear startup operation, confirms and cancels a specified error, or sets the volume on the gaming hall side, the front frame 3 is opened and the It is necessary to perform a predetermined operation on the back side or visually check the display contents at a predetermined location. On the other hand, when the front frame 3 is provided with a portion that protrudes forward to a large extent (frame first movable body 26, frame second movable body 27, lower front unit 31, etc.) like this pachinko machine, the front frame If you open the front frame 3 wide, the protruding part may come into contact with the adjacent gaming machine and damage it, so do not open the front frame 3 wide even when performing operations such as RAM clear startup operation. Can not.

In this regard, in this pachinko machine, it is possible to efficiently work on the back side of the front frame 3 even when the front frame 3 is opened to the extent that it does not come into contact with the adjacent gaming machine. The minimum open state (opening angle) of the front frame 3 required for each target work will be explained below. In the following description, the parts that protrude to the front side of the firing handle 39 (the first frame movable body 26, the second frame movable body 27, the lower front unit 31, etc.) are referred to as "protruding parts", and the other parts ( (non-protruding part). When opening the front frame 3, the positional relationship with the neighboring game machine becomes a problem, but as for the non-protruding part whose protrusion amount is smaller than the firing handle 39, even if the front frame 3 is opened wide, the positional relationship with the neighboring game machine becomes a problem. This is because contact with the launch handle and other parts of the game machine rarely poses a problem.

<Open state of front frame 3 when performing RAM clear startup operation>
The RAM clear activation operation is performed by simultaneously operating the RAM clear switch 107 and the power switch 128 as described above. In this embodiment, the RAM clear switch 107 and the power switch 128 are both located at a position near the opening/closing end on the back side of the front frame 3, that is, near the opening/closing end, and both can be operated simultaneously with one hand. are placed fairly close to each other. That is, as shown in FIGS. 8, 9, etc., the main control board 101 on which the RAM clear switch 107 is provided and the power supply board 123 on which the power switch 128 is provided are arranged vertically adjacent to each other, and the RAM clear switch 107 is provided at the lower left of the main control board 101 when viewed from the rear, and a power switch 128 is provided at the upper left of the power supply board 123 when viewed from the rear.

Further, the RAM clear start operation is enabled by gradually opening the front frame 3 from the closed state, and as shown in FIG. This is when the outer frame 2 and the front frame 3 can be seen and operated from between the outer frame 2 and the front frame 3 by reaching the front side (first open state). In the first open state shown in FIG. 17, the protrusion (frame first movable body 26, etc.) is located laterally inward (here, on the right side) from the first hinge 4 (of course, from the side surface of the outer frame 2). Therefore, there is no risk of contact with neighboring gaming machines. In the first open state shown in FIG. 17, the opening angle of the front frame 3 is about 21 degrees, and the inclination angle of the keyhole 5a with respect to the front is also about 21 degrees, which is an acute angle. If the front frame 3 is opened to the extent that it touches an adjacent gaming machine, such as when the angle of inclination of the keyhole 5a with respect to the front is obtuse and exceeds 90 degrees, when the dedicated key is removed from the keyhole 5a, it will not touch the adjacent gaming machine. Care must be taken to avoid contact, but if the angle of inclination of the keyhole 5a with respect to the front is acute, the special key can be easily removed from the keyhole 5a without such consideration, and work can be done efficiently. can.

<Open state of front frame 3 when performing error release operation>
When an insufficient payout error or a ball counting switch error occurs, it is necessary to operate the error release button 142 to release them (FIG. 15). In this embodiment, the error release button 142 is arranged at a position near the opening/closing end on the back side of the front frame 3, that is, near the opening/closing end (see FIGS. 8, 10, etc.). Then, when the front frame 3 is gradually opened and the error release button 142 reaches the front side of the front edge of the outer frame 2 as shown in FIG. It becomes visible and operable from between (second open state). In the second open state shown in FIG. 18, the protrusion (frame first movable body 26, etc.) is located laterally inward (here, on the right side) from the first hinge 4 (of course, from the side surface of the outer frame 2). Therefore, there is no risk of contact with neighboring gaming machines. In addition, in the second open state shown in FIG. 18, the opening angle of the front frame 3 is about 22.3 degrees, and the inclination angle of the keyhole 5a with respect to the front is also about 22.3 degrees, which is an acute angle. The dedicated key can be easily taken out from the keyhole 5a without being careful not to come into contact with the neighboring game machine, and work can be done efficiently.

<Open state of front frame 3 when checking for errors>
When a ball counting switch disconnection error, an insufficient payout error, or a ball counting switch error occurs, the type of error can be confirmed by the error display means 141 (FIG. 15). Further, the correspondence between the lighting mode of the error display means 141 and the error state can be confirmed by the error notification information sticker 143 affixed to the payout/launch board case 126. In this embodiment, both the error display means 141 and the error notification information sticker 143 are arranged at a position near the opening/closing end on the back side of the front frame 3 (FIGS. 8, 10, etc.).

Then, when the front frame 3 is gradually opened and the error display means 141 reaches the front side of the front edge of the outer frame 2 as shown in FIG. (third open state). Further, when the front frame 3 is further opened and almost the entire error notification information sticker 143 reaches the front side of the front edge of the outer frame 2 as shown in FIG. 2 and the front frame 3 (fourth open state).

In the third and fourth open states shown in FIG. 19 and FIG. Since it is located on the right side of the screen, there is no risk of it touching the neighboring gaming machine. In addition, in the third open state shown in FIG. 19, the opening angle of the front frame 3 is about 22.7 degrees, and the inclination angle of the keyhole 5a with respect to the front is also an acute angle of about 22.7 degrees. In the fourth open state, the opening angle of the front frame 3 is approximately 30.2 degrees, and the inclination angle of the keyhole 5a relative to the front is also approximately 30.2 degrees, which is an acute angle. The special key inserted into the keyhole 5a can be easily taken out, allowing efficient work.

<Open state of front frame 3 when setting the volume on the game hall side>
To change the volume setting values T0 to T9 on the game hall side, it is necessary to operate the volume setting knob 108. In this embodiment, the volume setting knob 108 is arranged at a position near the opening/closing end on the back side of the front frame 3, that is, near the opening/closing end (see FIG. 6, etc.). Then, the front frame 3 is gradually opened, and when the rearward extension of the volume setting knob 108 reaches the outer side in the left-right direction than the outer frame 2 in plan view, the back cover 110 is closed. In this state, the volume setting knob 108 can be easily operated by inserting a tool through the opening 110a (fifth open state). In the fifth open state shown in FIG. 21, the protrusion (here, the frame first movable body 26) is located laterally inward (here, on the right side) than the first hinge 4 (of course, than the side surface of the outer frame 2). Therefore, there is no risk of contact with neighboring gaming machines. In addition, in the fifth open state shown in FIG. 21, the opening angle of the front frame 3 is about 32 degrees, and the inclination angle of the keyhole 5a with respect to the front is also an acute angle of about 32 degrees. The inserted special key can be easily removed, allowing for efficient work.

As described above, in this embodiment, the opening angles of the first to fifth open states are all less than 45 degrees. If the opening angle of the front frame 3 is less than 45 degrees, the possibility of contact with an adjacent gaming machine is extremely low, not only in the case of this pachinko machine but also in gaming machines with different shapes of protrusions. Therefore, when opening the front frame 3 to perform RAM clear starting operation or other work, the person concerned with the game hall should keep the opening angle of the front frame 3 to the minimum necessary (first to fifth open states). It is possible to prevent contact with neighboring gaming machines by simply making sure that the angle does not exceed 45 degrees at most.

Next, the game progress of this pachinko machine will be specifically explained. As described above, this pachinko machine has a normal state and first to third advantageous states as gaming states (FIG. 11). In the normal state, the jackpot probability of the 1st and 2nd special symbols is low probability (1/319), the probability of winning the normal symbol is low probability (100/251), and the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is normal (not shortened). The open time of the second special symbol starting means 63 is set to the variable time (5 seconds) and the normal (non-extended) open time (80 ms). Further, the time saving lottery is performed only during this normal state, and is not performed during the advantageous state.

The only difference in the first advantageous state from the normal state is that the variation time of the normal symbol is set to the shortened variation time (4.9 seconds), and the time-saving lottery is not performed. Further, the second advantageous state differs from the first advantageous state only in that the opening time of the second special symbol starting means 63 is set to the extended opening time (4000 ms). Furthermore, in contrast to the second advantageous state, in the third advantageous state, the jackpot probability of the first and second special symbols becomes high probability (1/32), and the probability of winning the normal symbol becomes high probability (250/251). The only difference is in the settings. Regarding the fluctuation time of normal symbols, the difference between the normal (non-shortened) fluctuation time (5 seconds) and the shortened fluctuation time (4.9 seconds) is small, and it is difficult for players to distinguish the difference. . Therefore, it can be said that the normal state and the first gaming state are substantially the same except for whether or not the time-saving lottery is performed.

Furthermore, in this pachinko machine, since the normal state is the initial state, when the RAM is cleared (when a RAM clear starting operation is performed), the game is started from this normal state (FIG. 14). In this normal state, since the opening time of the second special symbol starting means 63 in the normal profit state is short (80 ms), the player aims at the normal symbol starting means 61 and the second special symbol starting means 63 and hits the game ball. Even if it is fired and a normal profit state is generated, it is difficult to cause the second special symbol starting means 63 to win. Therefore, during this normal state, it is desirable for the player to aim at the first special symbol starting means 62 and make a so-called left-handed hit. As a result, during the normal state, the first special symbol mainly changes among the first and second special symbols.

During this normal state, based on the winning of the game ball to the first special symbol starting means 62, a time-saving lottery (winning probability of approximately 1/30) is performed in addition to a jackpot lottery with a low probability (1/319). (Figure 12). When winning the time-saving lottery, the first special symbol stops in either the time-saving mode B1 or B2 (FIG. 13(b)). Then, when the first special symbol becomes time saving mode B1 (distribution rate 10/100), it shifts to the second advantageous state at that point (S1 in FIG. 14), and then the first and second special symbols When the number of fluctuations reaches the first predetermined number (here, 100 times), the normal state is restored (S2 in FIG. 14).

On the other hand, when the first special symbol becomes the time saving mode B2 (distribution rate 90/100), the game shifts to the first advantageous state at that point (S3 in FIG. 14). This first advantageous state continues until the number of fluctuations of the first and second special symbols reaches the second predetermined number (here, 10,000 times) (FIG. 13(b)), but by then the first special symbol Since there is a high possibility that this will result in a jackpot (jackpot probability 1/319), it is extremely unlikely that the first advantageous state will end due to this restriction on the number of fluctuations. Note that, as described above, this first advantageous state is essentially a normal state in which the time-saving lottery is not performed.

As mentioned above, when the RAM is cleared, the game starts in the normal state, and a time-saving lottery with a winning probability of about 1/30 is held, and if the lottery is won, the game shifts to the second advantageous state with a distribution rate of 10/100. Then, with a distribution ratio of 90/100, a transition is made to a first advantageous state (substantially a normal state in which no time-saving lottery is performed). In this way, in this pachinko machine, when the RAM is cleared, a time-saving lottery with a winning probability of 1/30 is performed, and when the lottery is won, the player is given a special benefit of moving to the second advantageous state with a distribution rate of 10/100. be able to. Thereby, by clearing the RAM and starting business, the game hall can intentionally start the game in a normal state in which a time-saving lottery is performed for the player. Furthermore, in the event of a power outage, there is a high possibility that the game will be in the first advantageous state rather than the normal state, so in many cases where the gaming hall starts operations without clearing the RAM, the game will start in the first advantageous state. , the player cannot enjoy the above-mentioned special benefits.

During the normal state, if the first special symbol becomes a jackpot before it is won in the time-saving lottery, a special profit state will occur depending on the type of jackpot, and a predetermined advantageous state will occur after the winning state. state (FIG. 13(a)). In this embodiment, in the special profit state, the big winning means 64 is opened in a 10R opening pattern regardless of the type of jackpot mode. The subsequent destination (advantageous state) is the third advantageous state (S4 in Fig. 14) in the case of jackpot mode A1 (distribution rate 60/100), and the third advantageous state (S4 in Fig. 14) in the case of jackpot mode A2 (distribution rate 40/100). is in the second advantageous state (S5 in FIG. 14).

Furthermore, during the first advantageous state that has transitioned from the normal state, the game proceeds in the same manner as during the normal state, except that the time-saving lottery is not performed. Then, when the first special symbol becomes a jackpot mode, a special profit state of 10R open pattern occurs as in the normal state, and after that, in the case of jackpot mode A1 (distribution rate 60/100) In the case of the jackpot mode A2 (distribution ratio 40/100), the game moves to the third advantageous state (S6 in FIG. 14), and to the second advantageous state (S7 in FIG. 14).

During the second and third advantageous states, the opening time of the second special symbol starting means 63 in the normal profit state becomes longer (4000 ms), making it easier to win a prize (FIG. 11). 61 and the second special symbol starting means 63, it is desirable to make a so-called right-handed hit. Therefore, during the second and third advantageous states, among the first and second special symbols, the second special symbol mainly changes.

In addition, if the first special symbol becomes jackpot mode A2 and shifts to the second advantageous state, the number of fluctuations of the first and second special symbols will be the same as when winning the time saving lottery and shifts to the second advantageous state. When the number of times reaches the first predetermined number (here, 100 times), the normal state is restored (FIG. 13(a)). On the other hand, when the first special symbol becomes the jackpot mode A1 and shifts to the third advantageous state, this continues until the number of fluctuations of the first and second special symbols reaches the third predetermined number (here, 10,000 times). (Figure 13(a)), since there is an extremely high possibility that the second special symbol will become a jackpot by then (jackpot probability 1/32), the possibility that the third advantageous state will end due to this limit on the number of fluctuations is small. Extremely low.

During the second advantageous state, a jackpot lottery is performed at a low probability (1/319) based on the winning of the game ball to the second special symbol starting means 63 (FIG. 11). Then, when the number of fluctuations of the first and second special symbols reaches 100 without the second special symbol becoming a jackpot, the state shifts to the normal state (S2 in FIG. 14), and when the RAM is cleared as described above, Similarly, based on the winning of a game ball to the first special symbol starting means 62, a time-saving lottery (winning probability of approximately 1/30) is performed in conjunction with a jackpot lottery with a low probability (1/319) (FIG. 11) . In this way, in the present embodiment, even when the second advantageous state is passed due to the limit on the number of symbol changes (100 times), a time-saving lottery with a winning probability of 1/30 is performed as in the case of RAM clearing, and when the winning is won, the lottery is A special benefit of shifting to the second advantageous state at a rate of 10/100 is given to the player.

On the other hand, if the second special symbol becomes a jackpot during the second advantageous state, a special profit state of the 10R opening pattern will occur, similar to when the first special symbol becomes a jackpot, and after the end of the special profit state, , in the case of jackpot mode A1 (distribution rate 60/100), it shifts to the third advantageous state (S8 in Fig. 14), and in the case of jackpot mode A2 (distribution rate 40/100), the symbol change is limited to 100 times again. A second advantageous state is started (S9 in FIG. 14).

Also, during the third advantageous state, a jackpot lottery is performed with a high probability (1/32) based on the winning of the game ball to the second special symbol starting means 63 (FIG. 11). Then, if the second special symbol becomes a jackpot mode during the third advantageous state, a special profit state of 10R open pattern occurs, and after that, if the jackpot mode A1 (distribution rate 60/100) The third advantageous state is started again (S10 in FIG. 14), and in the case of jackpot mode A2 (distribution rate 40/100), the game shifts to the second advantageous state (S11 in FIG. 14).

In this way, in this embodiment, a normal state (initial state) and a plurality of types of advantageous states are provided, and the time-saving lottery is executed during the normal state, and the time-saving lottery is not executed during other advantageous states. The advantageous states include the first advantageous state (specific advantageous state), which is essentially the same as the normal state except for whether or not the time-saving lottery is to be held, and if you win the time-saving lottery, you will be allocated the prescribed amount. Since it is configured to shift to either the first advantageous state or other advantageous states depending on the rate, when the RAM clear start operation is performed (i.e., when starting the game from the normal state), it is difficult to return to the backup state. A special benefit can be given to the player compared to the case where the game is started in a state other than the normal state, such as a first advantageous state. In this way, depending on whether or not the gaming hall clears the RAM of each gaming machine before the start of business, it is possible to provide players with a sense of expectation that there is a possibility of a normal state in which a time-saving lottery will be held at the start of business. . In this pachinko machine, the above-described configuration is adopted for the members related to the RAM clearing operation, so that it is possible to efficiently create a sense of expectation in the player by the RAM clearing operation at the time of startup.

FIGS. 22 and 23 illustrate a second embodiment of the present application, in which the first embodiment is partially modified to provide a second guide means for guiding the power harness 129 along the second wiring route 131b. An example in which 133' is formed of a conductive member is shown. Note that this embodiment differs from the first embodiment only in the second guide means 133' (second guide means 133 in the first embodiment).

The second guide means 133' of this embodiment is as shown in FIG. It is arranged in the vertical direction between the vertical frame member 2a on the hinge side of the outer frame 2, the first tank rail 112a, the dispensing means 32, and the dispensing passage 113 of the front frame 3, and the main control board 101 is disposed on the lower end side. The upper end side is located above the presentation interface board 103, liquid crystal interface board 104, liquid crystal control board 105, etc., respectively. As shown in FIG. 23, this second guide means 133' is formed by bending a sheet metal (conductive member) to form a cross section in which the front side is open between a pair of left and right side walls 133a', 133b' and a back wall 133c'. It is formed into a substantially U-shape and is detachably attached to the back side of the inner frame 6 so as to close the front side, and a power harness 129 is inserted inside the inner frame 6. The second guide means 133' is pulled out upward from a pull-out portion 134 at the upper end thereof.

As described above, the second guide means 133' that accommodates the power plug 129a is conductive, and includes the pull-out portion 134 on the upper end side of the second guide means 133' that accommodates the power plug 129a. ), and a certain distance is maintained between the rear cover 110 and the second guide means 133' by disposing the second tank rail 112b, the dispensing means 32, the dispensing passage 113, etc. Therefore, it is possible to eliminate the adverse influence of noise from the power supply harness 129 on the main control board 101 and the like. In this embodiment, not only the second guide means 133' but also the vertical frame member 2a of the outer frame 2 along the second wiring route 131b is made of a conductive material. 2a does not need to be a conductive member.

24 and 25 illustrate a third embodiment of the present application, in which the first embodiment is partially modified to provide a peripheral wall higher than the maximum height of the power switch 128 around the power switch 128. An example is shown.

As shown in FIGS. 24 and 25, the power supply board case 124 of this embodiment has a recess 151 formed on the rear surface 124a side, and a power switch 128 is disposed within the recess 151. The recess 151 is formed by being surrounded by a peripheral wall 152 (top, bottom, left and right). Note that the height of this peripheral wall 152 (position at the rear end side) is approximately the same as or greater than (rearward) the maximum height (position at the rear end) of the power switch 128.

This makes it possible to prevent the user from erroneously operating the power switch 128 even when, for example, the user is groping for each part on the back side of the front frame 3. Further, the possibility that a falling object such as a game ball collides with the power switch 128 and turns it on/off can be eliminated as much as possible. Note that the peripheral wall 152 may be provided only in a portion around the power switch 128, for example, only on the upper side and on both left and right sides.

Next, a fourth embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail based on the drawings. 26 to 34 illustrate a fourth embodiment in which the present invention is applied to a pachinko machine. In FIG. 26, a gaming machine main body 501 includes a rectangular outer frame 502, and a front frame 504 that is pivotally attached to the front side of the outer frame 502 by a hinge 503 on one side, for example, on the left side, so as to be openable and closable. . On the front side of the front frame 504, a game board 505 etc. are arranged on the upper side, and a firing means 506 etc. that shoots a game ball toward the game area 505a on the front side of the game board 505 are arranged on the lower side. A glass door 507 corresponds to the front side of the ejecting means 506, etc., and a front plate 508 corresponds to the front side of the firing means 506, etc., and is pivotably supported by a hinge 509 on the same side as the hinge 503 so as to be openable and closable. Note that the glass door 507 and the front plate 508 may be configured to be able to be opened and closed integrally.

On the front side of the front plate 508, an upper tray 510 is disposed on the upper side to store game balls put out from a payout means (not shown) and supply them to the firing means 506, and on the lower side of the upper tray 510. For example, a lower tray 511 for storing surplus balls when the upper tray 510 is full is provided on the left end side, and a firing handle 512 for operating the firing means 506 is provided on the right end side. Further, for example, on an upper plate cover 513 that covers the upper plate 510 and the like from the front side, a performance button (predetermined operation means) 514 and the like that can be pressed and operated by the player is provided.

On the front side of the game board 505, a guide rail 515 that guides the game balls fired from the firing means 506 is attached in an annular shape, and a center case 517 and a regular pattern are provided in the game area 505a inside the guide rail 515. Various game components such as a starting means 518, a special symbol starting means 519, a big winning means 520, a normal winning means 521, etc. are arranged.

The center case 517 is arranged, for example, in the approximate center of the gaming area 505a, and includes a substantially rectangular display window 523 corresponding to an image display means 522 such as a liquid crystal type, and a decorative frame 524 surrounding the display window 523. In addition to various display means such as a normal symbol display means 525, a special symbol display means 526, a normal reserved number display means 527, and a first special reserved number display means 528, a stage 529, a movable performance means 530, etc. are provided.

The stage 529 is arranged in the left-right direction at the lower front side of the image display means 522, and after freely rolling the game balls that have flowed into the warp entrance 529a provided on the side of the center case 517, for example, the left side, For example, it is made to fall to the front from a central falling part at the center in the left-right direction or from side falling parts on both left and right sides thereof.

The movable effect means 530 includes a movable body 531, a movable body guide means 532 that movably supports the movable body 531, and a drive means 533 that drives the movable body 531. On the movable body 531, an arbitrary decoration (in this case, the characters of "Kappa Densetsu", which is the title of the gaming machine) is formed three-dimensionally, for example, and an LED 571 arranged on the rear side (or inside) lights up. By doing this, a predetermined part (in this case, the part with the words "Kappa Densetsu") lights up in an arbitrary color.

The movable body guide means 532 supports the movable body 531 so as to be movable in a predetermined direction, for example, in the up and down direction along the front side of the display screen 522a of the image display means 522. The movable body 531 is provided with a pair of guide rails 534 arranged in the vertical direction along both left and right sides of the movable body 531, and both left and right end portions of the movable body 531 are supported by these guide rails 534 so as to be movable in the vertical direction. The movable body guide means 532 allows the movable body 531 to move in the vertical direction between an upper position above the image display means 522 and a lower position on the front side of the image display means 522, and is normally at the origin position. is held in the upper position.

The driving means 533 is composed of, for example, a stepping motor, and is arranged on the rear side of the decorative frame 524, and can move the movable body 531 in the vertical direction according to a predetermined movement pattern via a belt (not shown) or the like. ing.

The normal symbol starting means 518 is for starting the symbol variation by the normal symbol displaying means 525, and is composed of a passage gate through which a game ball can pass, and is arranged on the left side of the center case 517, and is arranged on the left side of the center case 517 to prevent the game ball from passing through. It is equipped with a game ball detection means (not shown) capable of detecting.

The normal symbol display means 525 is for displaying normal symbols in a variable manner, and includes a plurality of light emitters (for example, LEDs) corresponding to a plurality of normal symbols (for example, two types of "○" and "×"), Based on the detection of a game ball by the normal symbol starting means 518, the plurality of light emitting bodies flash in a predetermined order, and the information is included in the normal random number information acquired when the normal symbol starting means 518 detects the game ball. If the hit judgment random value that is entered matches the predetermined hit judgment value, the light emitting body corresponding to the winning mode (predetermined mode), for example on the "○" side, lights up; otherwise, it corresponds to the miss mode. For example, the light emitter on the "x" side lights up and stops.

The normal random number information acquired when the normal symbol starting means 518 detects a game ball is stored with a predetermined upper limit, for example, 4, and is sequentially stored each time the normal symbol display means 525 starts changing the symbol. Digested. The number of stored pieces of normal random number information (the number of normal pending pieces) is notified to the player by the normal holding piece number display means 527 or the like.

The special symbol starting means 519 is for starting symbol variation by the special symbol display means 526, and includes, for example, two upper and lower starting winning means 519a, 519b, an opening/closing means 536 for opening and closing the lower starting winning means 519b, and a starting winning means 519 for opening and closing the lower starting winning means 519b. Means 519a, 519b are provided with game ball detection means (not shown) for detecting winning game balls, respectively, and are disposed on the lower side of the center case 517, for example. The upper start prize winning means 519a is a non-opening/closing winning means having no opening/closing means or the like, and is disposed directly below the central falling part of the stage 529 with an upward opening. The lower start winning means 519b is an opening/closing winning means that can be switched between an open state in which game balls can win and a closed state in which winning is impossible (or more difficult to win than in the open state) using the opening/closing means 536. The opening/closing means 536 changes from a closed state to an open state for a predetermined period of time in a normal profit state that occurs when the stopped symbol after the change of the normal symbol display means 525 becomes a winning state. It is configured as follows.

The special symbol display means 526 is for variably displaying the special symbol, and is composed of a 7-segment type display means that can variably display one or more special symbols, for example, one special symbol. When the starting means 519 detects a game ball (when the pattern starting condition is satisfied), that is, when the game ball wins in either of the two upper and lower starting winning means 519a, 519b, a special symbol is displayed in a variable manner for a predetermined period of time. , If the jackpot judgment random value included in the special random number information acquired at the time of winning to the starting winning means 519a, 519b matches a predetermined jackpot judgment value, a predetermined jackpot mode will be applied, and if they do not match, for example, It is designed to stop in a dislocated manner. The special symbols are provided with one or more types of jackpot mode and miss mode. Note that each of these aspects may be assigned a numerical symbol, etc., or may be assigned a special symbol in itself, such as an arbitrary combination of lines or dots, so that the player cannot easily distinguish the type of special symbol. You may assign symbols that have no meaning.

The special random number information acquired at the time of winning a game ball to the special symbol starting means 519 is held and stored up to a predetermined upper limit, for example, 4, and is stored each time the special symbol display means 526 starts changing the symbol. Digested sequentially. The stored number of special random number information (special reservation number) is notified to the player by the first special reservation number display means 528 and the like.

The big winning means 520 is an opening/closing winning means equipped with an opening/closing plate 537 that can be switched between an open state where game balls can win and a closed state where game balls cannot win, and is arranged below the special symbol starting means 519, for example. In the special profit state that occurs when the stopped symbol after the change of the special symbol display means 526 becomes a jackpot mode, the opening/closing board 537 opens forward according to a predetermined opening pattern and the player falls onto it. It is designed to let the ball land inside.

Further, the image display means 522 constitutes a performance symbol display means 538, a second special reservation number display means 539, and the like. The effect pattern display means (symbol display means) 538 is for variably displaying the effect pattern (symbol) P in parallel with the variable display of the special pattern by the special pattern display means 526. The performance pattern P includes a plurality of symbol rows (three in the left and right direction in the example of FIG. 26) each consisting of a number pattern and other symbols, and each of the symbols constituting each of the symbol rows is one It is made up of a combination of a pattern main body Pa made up of numbers such as 8, etc., and a decorative part Pb such as characters attached to this pattern main body Pa. Note that the display mode of the effect pattern P can be arbitrarily changed by enlarging or reducing, changing the display position, erasing the decorative part Pb, etc.

The production pattern P starts to fluctuate by vertical scrolling or the like for each pattern row according to a predetermined variation pattern almost simultaneously with the start of the variation of the special symbol, and also changes the special symbol so that the stopped symbols on a predetermined effective line are in a predetermined manner. The final stop occurs almost at the same time as the fluctuation stop. In addition, in the production pattern P, for example, when all the stopped symbols on the active line are the same, it is a jackpot production mode (specific mode), otherwise it is a miss production mode, and when the special symbol becomes a jackpot mode or a miss mode. The performance pattern P is a jackpot performance mode and a loss performance mode.

In addition, the variation pattern of the production symbol P starts with a normal variation in which the three symbol rows change respectively, and if a reach state such as "2↓2" or "7↓7" is established in the normal variation, 1 or It is configured to reach a final stop after going through multiple stages of reach performance, and the reach variation pattern develops from normal fluctuation to reach performance and becomes a jackpot performance mode or a miss performance mode, and the reach variation pattern develops from normal variation to reach performance. It is usually the fluctuation pattern that results in an out-of-order performance mode.

In each reach effect in the reach variation pattern, an arbitrary video effect is performed by the image display means 522, etc., and it is also determined whether the variation will stop in either the jackpot effect mode or the losing effect mode, or whether the reach effect will develop to the next stage reach effect. The result will be displayed as shown below.

In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 29, four levels of reach effects are provided: "N reach effect", "S reach effect", "SP before reach effect", and "SP after reach effect". In the N reach performance, there is a very low possibility that it will become a jackpot performance mode, and in most cases, it is controlled so that it stops in the loss performance mode or progresses to the next S reach performance. In addition, the pre-SP reach performance constitutes the first half of the SP reach performance, and it does not end in a jackpot performance mode, but either stops in a loss performance mode or develops into the next SP reach performance. controlled to do so. The SP after-reach performance is a final-stage reach performance that does not develop into the next reach performance, and is controlled to end in either a jackpot performance mode or a losing performance mode.

In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 28(b), as a reach jackpot variation pattern that finally stops in the jackpot production mode, an N reach jackpot variation pattern that develops to N reach production and ends, and an S reach variation pattern that develops to S reach production. There are three types of SP reach jackpot fluctuation patterns: the S reach jackpot fluctuation pattern that ends, and the SP reach jackpot fluctuation pattern that develops to the post-SP reach performance and ends.Furthermore, as the SP reach jackpot fluctuation pattern, there are SP reach 1 to SP reach jackpot fluctuation patterns with different SP reach performances. Three types of three jackpot fluctuation patterns are provided. As mentioned above, there is no case where the pre-SP reach performance becomes a jackpot performance mode, so the SP reach 1 to 3 jackpot variation pattern always develops to the post-SP reach performance.

In addition, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 28(a), as a losing variation pattern that finally stops in a losing effect mode, a normal variation pattern that ends without developing into a reach effect, and a normal variation pattern that develops to an N reach effect and ends. N reach deviation variation pattern, S reach deviation variation pattern that develops to S reach performance and ends, SP reach deviation variation pattern that develops to SP reach pre performance and ends, SP reach that develops to SP reach post performance and ends. Five types of trailing deviation variation patterns are provided. In addition, the normal variation pattern has four types of variation time: 15s (s = seconds, the same applies hereinafter), 10s, 5s, and 3s, and the N reach deviation variation pattern has a difference of -3, There are four types: -2, -1, and +1, and three types of SP reach before reach variation pattern and SP after SP reach variation pattern each with different SP reach effects are provided.

The second special reservation number display means 539 is for notifying the number of special reservations, and displays the reservation display images Q4 to Q1 for the number of special reservations (maximum 4) and the fluctuating performance symbol P corresponding to the fluctuating production symbol P. The pending image Q0 can be displayed at a predetermined position of the display screen 522a, for example, at the bottom side. When the number of special reservations increases due to the winning of game balls to the special symbol starting means 519, the second special reservation number display means 539 displays reservation display images Q1~ by 1 at the end of the queue (for example, on the left end side). If a new variation of special symbols starts and the number of special pending symbols decreases, for example, the pending image Q0 during variation is deleted, and the pending display images Q1~ are moved to the front of the queue (for example, the right side). , and the pushed-out leading pending display image Q1 is changed to a new pending display image Q0 during fluctuation.

FIG. 27 is a block diagram of the control system of this pachinko machine. In FIG. 27, 541 is a main control board, 542 is an effect control board, and each of these control boards 541, 542 is removably installed at an appropriate location on the back side of the game board 505 while being stored in a board case. There is. In addition, in the block diagram of FIG. 27, boards other than the main control board 541 and the effect control board 542 are omitted.

The main control board 541 controls the gaming operation in an integrated manner, and includes a normal random number creation processing means 551, a normal starting opening check processing means 552, a normal random number storage means 553, and a normal symbol. Processing means 554, normal symbol display control means 555, normal pending number display control means 556, normal profit state generation means 557, special random number creation processing means 561, special starting opening check processing means 562, special random number storage means 563, special symbol processing Means 564, special symbol display control means 565, first special reserved number display control means 566, special profit state generation means 567, special game state generation means 568, control command transmission means 569, etc. are provided.

The normal random number generation processing means 551 is configured to repeatedly generate a hit determination random number etc. at predetermined time intervals, which is used to determine whether or not the changed normal symbol is to be used as a winning mode. The normal starting hole check processing means 552 performs processing based on the detection of a game ball by the normal symbol starting means 518, and the normal random number creation processing means 551 performs processing based on the detection of a gaming ball by the normal symbol starting means 518. One piece of normal random number information such as the created hit judgment random value is acquired, and the normal random number information is stored in the first-in, first-out type normal random number storage means 553 up to a predetermined upper limit number of pending items (for example, 4 pieces). It is composed of

The normal symbol processing means 554 performs processing related to the variable display of normal symbols, and includes a hit determination means 554a, a normal stop symbol selection means 554b, a fluctuation time selection means 554c, and the like. The hit determination means 554a performs a lottery to determine whether or not the stopped symbol after the normal symbol changes will be used as a winning pattern, that is, whether or not a normal profit state will occur, and the normal symbol display means 525 can display the variation. state, and on the condition that 1 or more ordinary random number information is stored in the ordinary random number storage means 553 (the number of ordinary reserved pieces is 1 or more), the ordinary random number information stored in the ordinary random number storage means 553 It is configured to take out the first hit determination random number value from the queue, and to determine whether or not it is a hit or miss depending on whether or not the hit determination random number value matches a predetermined hit determination value.

The normal stop symbol selection means 554b is for selecting the type of stop symbol after the change of the normal symbol. In this embodiment, only one type of symbol each corresponds to the hit mode and the miss mode, so based on the hit/miss determination result by the hit determination function, "○" is displayed in the case of a hit determination. In the case of a deviation determination, "x" is uniformly selected. Further, the variation time selection means 554c is for selecting the variation time of the normal symbol.

The normal symbol display control means 555 controls the display of the ordinary symbol display means 525 based on the ordinary symbol processing by the ordinary symbol processing means 554, and allows the ordinary symbol display means 525 to be in a state in which variable display is possible and the ordinary random number storage means. 553 stores one or more ordinary random number information (the number of ordinary pending pieces is 1 or more), the ordinary symbol display means 525 starts to fluctuate the ordinary symbols, and the fluctuation time selection means 554c selects. Based on the elapse of the specified variation time, the variation of the normal symbol is stopped at the stop symbol selected by the normal stop symbol selection means 554b.

The normal reserved number display control means 556 controls the display of the normal reserved number display means 527, and based on the detection of game balls by the normal symbol starting means 518 and the fluctuation of the normal symbol by the normal symbol display means 525, The pending quantity display means 527 displays normal pending quantity information.

The normal profit state generating means 557 activates the special symbol starting means 519 when the stopped symbol after the fluctuation of the normal symbol display means 525 becomes a winning state based on the determination result by the hit determining means 554a being a winning determination. A normal profit state is generated in which the opening/closing means 536 of the lower special starting port 519b is changed to an open state according to, for example, one of a plurality of opening/closing patterns.

The special random number creation processing means 561 generates a jackpot judgment random number used to judge a jackpot/loss, a symbol judgment random number used to select a stop symbol etc. after a change in a special symbol, a fluctuation pattern random number used to select a fluctuation pattern, and other predetermined numbers. It is configured to perform special random number creation processing that repeatedly generates random numbers.

The special starting hole check processing means 562 performs processing based on the winning of a game ball to the special symbol starting means 519, and based on the winning of a game ball to either of the starting winning means 519a, 519b, a special random number is generated. Special random number information consisting of a jackpot judgment random value, a pattern judgment random value, etc. created by the creation processing means 561 is acquired, and the special random number information is stored as a special random number up to a predetermined upper limit number of reservations (for example, 4 pieces). The information is configured to be stored in the means 563.

Further, the special starting port check processing means 562 includes a look-ahead determination means 562a. This look-ahead determination means 562a determines, with respect to the special random number information acquired when a game ball wins in the starting prize winning means 519a, 519b, at a predetermined timing before being subjected to symbol variation, for example, at the time of acquisition of the special random number information. A look-ahead determination process is executed for the special random number information. In this prefetching determination process, a jackpot/loss determination result is output depending on whether or not the jackpot determination random value matches a predetermined jackpot determination value, provided that the prefetching is not prohibited. This pre-reading determination result is transmitted to the performance control board 542 etc. by a pending addition command transmitted based on the game ball winning a prize in either of the starting prize winning means 519a, 519b. In this embodiment, by this pre-reading determination process, not only the above-mentioned jackpot determination but also the type of fluctuation pattern is determined.

The special symbol processing means 564 performs processing related to the variable display of special symbols, and includes a jackpot determining means 564a, a jackpot/loss selection means 564b, a variation pattern selection means 564c, and the like. The jackpot determination means (lottery means) 564a determines whether it is a jackpot or not by random number lottery, that is, determines whether or not a special profit state is generated (a lottery to determine whether or not to give a profit to the player). On the condition that the special symbol display means 526 is in a state where it can be displayed in a variable manner and that 1 or more special random number information is stored in the special random number storage means 563 (the number of special reserved pieces is 1 or more), the special random number storage means The first jackpot judgment random number value is extracted from the queue of special random number information stored in the special random number information queue, and jackpot/missing is determined depending on whether or not the jackpot judgment random number value matches a predetermined jackpot judgment value. is configured to do so.

The jackpot/loss selection means 564b selects the type of jackpot/loss, and when the judgment result by the jackpot judgment means 564a is a loss, the loss fluctuation pattern selection table shown in FIG. 28(a) and the symbol judgment random number value If the judgment result by the jackpot judgment means 564a is a jackpot, the type of jackpot is selected based on the jackpot fluctuation pattern selection table and the symbol judgment random value shown in FIG. 28(b). select.

In this embodiment, there are two types of deviations: deviation A and deviation B, and either deviation A or B is 9: based on the symbol judgment random value as shown in FIG. 28(a). It is designed to be selected at an arbitrary distribution rate such as 1st prize. In the deviation A, the variation pattern is distributed differently depending on the number of specially reserved pieces at the start of the symbol variation, and as shown in FIG. 28(a), the variation pattern random value is The correspondence relationship between the range and multiple types of deviation fluctuation patterns is defined. One outlier B is one in which the distribution of the fluctuation pattern does not change depending on the number of special reservations at the start of the symbol fluctuation, and as shown in Figure 28 (a), the range of the fluctuation pattern random value and the multiple types of fluctuation patterns are Only one type of correspondence relationship is defined.

Regarding the jackpot, in this embodiment, there are four types: 10R normal, 5R normal, 10R probability variation, and 5R probability variation, and any of them is determined based on the symbol judgment random value as shown in FIG. 28(b). It is possible to select an arbitrary distribution ratio such as 1:4:1:4. The 10R normal jackpot and 5R normal jackpot are jackpots that will generate a time-saving state as a special game state to be described later, and in the special profit state, the predetermined unit opening operation by the big winning means 520 is performed for 10 rounds and 5 rounds, respectively. It has become. Here, the unit release operation is, for example, on the condition that a predetermined time (e.g., 28 seconds) has elapsed since the release of the big winning means 520, or a predetermined number of game balls (e.g., nine) have been won by then. This is an operation to close the big prize winning means 520. Further, the 10R variable probability jackpot and the 5R variable probability jackpot are jackpots that will generate a variable probability state as a special game state to be described later, and in the special profit state, unit opening operations are performed for 10 rounds and 5 rounds, respectively.

The variation pattern selection means 564c selects a variation pattern of the performance symbol P from among a plurality of variations. For example, when the judgment result by the jackpot judgment means 564a is a loss and the jackpot/loss selection means 564b selects a loss A. In this case, one of the plurality of outlier fluctuation patterns is selected based on the number of special reservations at that time and the first fluctuation pattern random value in the special random number information queue stored in the special random number storage means 563 ( In FIG. 28(a)), if the judgment result by the jackpot determining means 564a is a loss and the jackpot/loss selection means 564b selects a loss B, the special random number storage means One of the plurality of losing fluctuation patterns is selected based on the first fluctuation pattern random number value in the special random number information queue stored in the special random number information queue (FIG. 28(a)), and the determination result by the jackpot determining means 564a is a jackpot. In this case, a plurality of jackpots are selected based on the type of jackpot selected by the jackpot/loss selection means 564b and the first fluctuation pattern random number value in the special random number information queue stored in the special random number storage means 563. One of the fluctuation patterns is selected (FIG. 28(b)).

As shown in FIG. 28, the reach variation pattern is configured such that the reliability of the jackpot production mode (specific mode) increases as the stage of reach production progresses, but in this embodiment, the N reach variation pattern There is no pattern that will result in a jackpot performance, and although there is a possibility that the S reach variation pattern will result in a jackpot performance, the probability is extremely low (less than 1%). In addition, the pre-SP reach performance never becomes a jackpot performance mode, and when the SP reach variation pattern becomes a jackpot performance mode, it always develops into a post-SP reach performance.

The special symbol display control means 565 controls the display of the special symbol display means 526, and the special symbol display means 526 is in a state where it can be displayed in a variable manner, and the special random number storage means 563 stores one or more special random number information. (the number of special reservations is 1 or more), the special symbol display means 526 starts changing the special symbol, and the fluctuation time corresponding to the fluctuation pattern selected by the fluctuation pattern selection means 564c elapses. Based on this, for example, when the judgment result of the jackpot judgment means 564a is a loss, the judgment result is a predetermined loss manner, and when the judgment result of the jackpot judgment means 564a is a jackpot, the jackpot selected by the jackpot/miss selection means 564b is Changes in the special symbols are stopped in a jackpot mode depending on the type.

The first special reservation number display control means 566 controls the display of the first special reservation number display means 528, and controls the detection of game balls by the special symbol starting means 519 and the fluctuation of the special symbol by the special symbol display means 526. Based on this, the first special reservation number display means 528 displays special reservation number information.

The special profit state generating means 567 is for generating a special profit state that the big winning means 520 releases according to a predetermined opening pattern, and the special profit state generating means 567 generates a special profit state that is released according to a predetermined opening pattern. When the stopped symbol after the change of the special symbol becomes a jackpot mode, the unit opening operation by the jackpot means 520 is performed in, for example, 5 rounds or 10 rounds, depending on the type of jackpot selected by the jackpot/loss selection means 564b. Only one of them is executed repeatedly (FIG. 28(b)).

The special gaming state generating means 568 is for generating a special gaming state advantageous to the player after the occurrence of the special profit state, for example, 10R, depending on the type of jackpot selected by the jackpot/loss selection means 564b. Normally, it is configured to generate a time saving state in the case of a 5R normal jackpot, and to generate a probability variable state in the case of a 10R probability variable jackpot or a 5R probability variable jackpot.

During the time saving state, for example, the variation time of the special symbol display means 526 for special symbols is switched to a shortened variation time that is shorter than the normal variation time, and for normal symbols, the probability of winning changes from a normal probability (for example, 1/10) to a high probability. (for example, 1/1.3), the variation time changes from the normal variation time (for example, 27 seconds) to the shortened variation time (for example, 2.7 seconds), and the opening/closing pattern of the opening/closing means 536 of the lower special starting port 519b changes to the normal opening/closing pattern. (for example, opening for 0.2 seconds x 1 time) to a special opening/closing pattern (for example, opening for 2 seconds x 3 times). The time saving state starts when the special profit state ends, and ends when, for example, the special symbol changes a predetermined number of times (for example, 50 times) or the next special profit state occurs before then.

During the variable probability state, for example, in addition to the same switching as in the time saving state, the number of jackpot determination values increases, so the probability that the special symbol will become a jackpot is higher than the normal probability (for example, 1/319). (for example, 1/60). Note that the variable probability state starts when the special profit state ends, and ends, for example, when the next special profit state occurs.

The control command transmitting means 569 is for sending a predetermined control command to the performance control board 542 etc. to give a control command, and sends a reservation addition command that specifies addition of the number of special reservations when the number of special reservations increases. Based on the function sent to the performance control board 542 side and the special symbol processing by the special symbol processing means 564, a pending subtraction command that specifies subtraction of the number of special reservations and a fluctuation pattern of the performance symbol P are specified at the start of the special symbol fluctuation. A fluctuation pattern command to specify the stop pattern mode of the special symbol, and a special symbol command to specify the stop symbol mode of the special symbol are sent to the production control board 542 side in this order, and a fluctuation stop command to instruct the variation to stop when the variation of the special symbol ends is sent to the production control board 542 side. It has functions such as sending to.

The production control board (production control means) 542 controls production by various production means such as the LED 571, the speaker 572, the movable production means 530, the image display means 522, etc. The production control board (production control means) 542 controls the production by various production means such as the LED 571, the speaker 572, the movable production means 530, the image display means 522, etc. It is provided with a processing means 582 at the time of reception, a performance control means 583 during the game, and the like. In addition, a large number of LEDs 571 are arranged in the center case 517 including the movable body 531 of the movable presentation means 530, the game board 505, and the front frame 504, and the speakers 572 are arranged, for example, two at the top and one at the bottom of the front frame 504. (Fig. 26). Further, in this embodiment, the movable presentation means 530 is arranged only on the game board 505, but the movable presentation means may be arranged on the front frame 504, or on the top of the game board 505 and on the front frame 504. It may be placed on both sides.

The pending addition command reception processing means 581 performs processing when the number of special pending items increases, and includes a pre-reading effect lottery means 581a, etc., and when receiving the pending addition command from the main control board 541, prevents pre-reading, etc. Except for the above case, the pre-reading effect lottery means 581a conducts a lottery regarding the pre-reading effect, and according to the lottery result etc., a pending change effect scenario is created in which one additional pending display image Q1~ is displayed on the screen of the image display means 522. It is designed to be set.

Here, the "pre-read performance" is a performance based on the pre-read determination result, and includes "pre-read continuous performance", "pre-read pending change performance", etc. The "prefetch continuous effect" is based on the prefetch determination result by the prefetch determination means 562a, and is performed in the same manner, for example, in multiple symbol fluctuations (target fluctuations) corresponding to the special random number information that is the target of the prefetch determination. This is to perform the performance. For example, in the case where two types of performance modes are prepared as "rain" and "thunder" as continuous pre-reading, if one of them is won by the lottery of the pre-reading performance lottery means 581a based on the pre-reading determination result, For example, an image of ``rain'' or ``lightning'' is used as a background image in multiple production pattern variations up to the target variation corresponding to the special random number information. As a result, the player can predict whether a target change will result in a jackpot or not, depending on whether "rain" or "thunder" appears as a background image in a continuous performance.

In addition, the "pre-reading suspension change effect" is to display the pending display images Q1 to Q4 and the changing pending image Q0 in a predetermined display mode based on the pre-reading determination result by the pre-reading determining means 562a. It is selected according to the lottery result of the look-ahead pending change effect. For example, if there are multiple types of pending display modes such as "elephant", "lion", "giraffe", etc. regarding the pre-read pending change effect, and one of them is won by lottery of the pre-read effect lottery means 581a based on the pre-read judgment result. For example, when a new pending display image is additionally displayed, or at a predetermined timing thereafter, the pending display image is displayed in the winning predetermined display mode. As a result, depending on whether the display mode of the pending display image is "elephant", "lion", "giraffe", or something else, the player can win the jackpot with the variation corresponding to the pending display image. It is possible to predict whether or not.

It should be noted that the target of the preview based on the look-ahead performance is not limited to whether or not there is a jackpot, but may also be the type of fluctuation pattern (for example, whether or not it will develop to SP reach or not).

The fluctuation pattern command reception processing means 582 performs processing when starting symbol fluctuation by the special symbol display means 526, and includes symbol fluctuation content determining means 582a, etc. When commands and special symbol commands are received, for example, within a certain period of time, the symbol variation content determining means 582a selects the specific variation content of the production symbol P and the preview production, and depending on the results etc., the variation pattern is determined. Scenarios, preview performance scenarios, pending change performance scenarios, etc. are set. In addition, in the hold change effect scenario in this case, for example, the pending change image Q0 is erased, the hold display images Q1~ are shifted one by one toward the front of the queue (for example, to the right side of the screen), and the pushed out For example, the first pending display image Q1 is moved to a predetermined position and changed to a new pending display image Q0.

The symbol variation content determining means 582a determines the specific performance content of the variation pattern based on the variation pattern command etc. received from the main control board 541. For example, when the SP reach jackpot variation pattern is specified by the variation pattern command, it is determined whether the result display in the last SP reach performance should be a revival jackpot or a normal jackpot.

Further, the symbol variation content determining means 582a performs a lottery to determine whether or not to perform one or more types of preview performance, and if it is to be performed, further conducts a lottery regarding the content of the preview performance, etc. Here, the preview performance is a performance that suggests the appearance of a predetermined event such as a jackpot mode, SP reach, etc., and is a so-called "SU notice", "timer notice", "premier notice", "pseudo continuous effect", "button This includes "direction."

In addition, for various performance scenarios such as a variable pattern scenario, a preview performance scenario, and a pending change performance scenario, various performance means, that is, an LED 571, a speaker 572, The content of each performance by the movable performance means 530, image display means 522, etc. is set. This effect scenario is executed by the in-game effect control means 583 sequentially starting the effects set for each row at timings set for each line.

Next, the variation pattern of the performance symbol P in this embodiment, particularly the content of the performance based on the reach variation pattern, will be specifically explained, but before that, the outline of the variation pattern will be explained. As shown in FIG. 29, in the variation pattern of the performance symbol P, a normal variation is first performed. In this normal variation, after all (three) symbol rows move in parallel at high speed, the first (e.g. left) and second (e.g. right) symbol rows stop (temporary stop) at the same symbol. Either the reach state is established, or the game stops and is confirmed in a losing performance mode without passing through the reach state. The former is a reach variation pattern, and the latter is a normal variation pattern. In this embodiment, four types of normal fluctuation patterns with different fluctuation times are prepared (FIG. 28(a)).

In the case of a reach variation pattern (when a reach state is established with a normal variation), an N reach effect is performed after the normal variation. In the N reach performance, after an arbitrary video performance is executed, a development result display indicating that the next S reach performance will be transferred (developed) and that the performance pattern P becomes a jackpot performance mode (specific mode) is displayed. Either a jackpot result display or a loss result display indicating that the performance pattern P does not become a jackpot performance mode (specific mode) (it becomes a losing performance mode) is performed. In this embodiment, one of these plurality of types of result display is executed at one branch point during the N reach performance. As is clear from FIG. 28, in the N reach performance of this embodiment, the jackpot result is not displayed (that is, the N reach jackpot fluctuation pattern is not selected), and when ending with the N reach performance, there is always a miss result. A display is performed, and it becomes a losing performance mode (N reach losing fluctuation pattern).

When the development result display is performed at the end of the N reach performance, the S reach performance is performed subsequently. In this S reach effect, after an arbitrary video effect is executed, a development result display indicating the transition (development) to the next SP reach effect and a display indicating that the effect pattern P becomes a jackpot effect mode (specific mode) are displayed. Either the jackpot result display shown in FIG. In this embodiment, one of these plurality of types of result display is executed at one branch point during the S reach effect. As is clear from FIG. 28, in the S reach effect of this embodiment, the probability that a jackpot result will be displayed is not 0, but is extremely low (in the example of FIG. 28, if the jackpot probability is 1/319, the S reach variation The jackpot reliability in the pattern is about 0.08%, the appearance rate of the S reach variation pattern is about 1.6%, the frequency of hitting a jackpot with the S reach variation pattern is about 1/80000), when ending with the S reach effect A miss result is displayed with a high probability, resulting in a miss presentation mode (S reach miss variation pattern). The probability that a jackpot result will be displayed in the S reach performance (jackpot reliability) is preferably less than 1%, more preferably less than 0.5%, even more preferably less than 0.2%, and may be 0.

If the development result display is performed at the end of the S reach performance, then the SP pre-reach performance is performed. In this S pre-reach production, after an arbitrary video production is executed, a development result display indicating the transition (development) to the next SP post-reach production and the production pattern P does not become a jackpot production mode (specific mode). Either one of the result display is performed, including a loss result display indicating that the result is a loss effect. In this embodiment, any one of these multiple types of result display is executed at one branch point during the SP reach performance. As is clear from FIG. 28, the jackpot result display is not performed in the pre-SP reach performance of this embodiment (that is, the jackpot fluctuation pattern before SP reach is not selected), and when the performance ends with the pre-SP reach performance, A loss result is always displayed, resulting in a loss performance mode (a loss variation pattern before SP reach).

If the development result display is performed at the end of the SP before-reach performance, then the SP after-reach performance is performed. In this SP reach performance, after an arbitrary video performance is executed, a jackpot result display indicating that the performance pattern P becomes the jackpot performance mode (specific mode), and a jackpot result display indicating that the performance pattern P becomes the jackpot production mode (specific mode). Either a result display is performed, including a result display indicating that the result will not be achieved (a result will be a result of a loss effect). In this embodiment, since there is no next ready-to-reach performance after the SP ready-to-reach performance, the development result will not be displayed in this SP ready-to-reach performance.

Next, among the plurality of types of reach effects of this embodiment, the S reach effect, the SP before reach effect, and the after SP reach effect will be specifically explained. First, a specific example of the S reach effect will be explained based on FIG. 30 and the like. As shown in FIG. 30, the presentation period of the S reach effect includes a reach video display period for executing a video effect unique to S reach, and following the reach video display period, development result display, jackpot result display, and loss. It consists of a result display period in which any one of the result displays is executed.

Further, immediately before the result display period, that is, at the end of the reach video display period, a pre-result display effect that suggests the appearance of the result display is executed. This pre-results display performance consists of an incitement period to heighten players' expectations for the result display, and a build-up period (i.e., a waiting period) to create a so-called charge when transitioning from the incitement period to the result display. ing.

When the S reach effect starts (reach video display period), as shown in FIG. 30 (a1), the S reach video is displayed on the image display means 522, and any arbitrary Audio output and LED lighting effects will be performed. In the S reach video, in front of the special background 601a for S reach, a reach symbol image Ps such as "7 7" reduced (retracted), a reach effect image 602a by a character, etc., and other images are displayed. It looks like this.

After that, when entering the promotion period at the end of the ready-to-win video display period (FIG. 30(a2)), the ready-to-reach effect image 602a changes to the promotion image 603a. This inciting effect image 603a performs the final stage effect before the third (for example, center) symbol row, which is still fluctuating, stops, and in the examples of FIGS. 30(a2) to (a3), the jackpot The first character selects the first stop symbol candidate (here, "7"), which will constitute the production mode (i.e., the same as the ready-to-reach symbol), and the first character will miss the first stop symbol candidate (here, "7"), which will constitute the production mode (i.e., different from the ready-to-reach symbol). ) The second character repeatedly hits the second stop symbol candidate (here, "6") with a hammer, and competes to see who can destroy the stop symbol candidate first.

In this inciting effect image 603a, the pitch of the blow by each character gradually increases as time passes, and the damage of each stop symbol candidate progresses little by little, so that any stop symbol candidate is destroyed. The configuration is such that the inciting period ends in the state immediately before the start (FIG. 30 (a3)). Note that in the example of FIG. 30, the length of the stirring period is set to 3 seconds. When the inciting period ends, the inciting effect image 603a becomes stationary at that point (FIG. 30 (a3)), and the stationary state of the inciting effect image 603a is maintained during the subsequent charging period. Note that in the example of FIG. 30, the length of the delay period is set to 1 s.

Then, when the charging period ends, at that turning point, any one of the development result display, jackpot result display, and loss result display is started in a manner that connects from the temporarily stopped inciting effect image 603a (result display period ). In this way, by performing the branching of jackpot/loss/development at one point, it is possible to perform the performance more efficiently than in the case where the branching of whether or not development occurs is performed after the branching of jackpot/loss. In particular, in the S reach performance of this embodiment, the probability that a jackpot result will be displayed is extremely low (less than 1%), so even if the jackpot/loss is promoted independently, the performance effect is low, and the probability of displaying the jackpot result is low. This enables efficient performance.

In the jackpot result display, a jackpot result presentation is performed. In this jackpot result production, the second stop symbol candidate "6" is destroyed and disappears (Fig. 30 (c1)), and the middle symbol stops at the remaining first stop symbol candidate "7" (Fig. 30(c2)). In the example of FIG. 30, the length of the jackpot result effect is set to 7 seconds.

In the losing result display, a losing result presentation is performed first. In this miss result performance, the first stop symbol candidate "7" is destroyed and disappears (Figure 30 (d1)), and the middle symbol stops at the remaining second stop symbol candidate "6" (Figure 30(d1)). 30(d2)). After that, through the background return effect (FIG. 30 (d3)) in which the special background 601a returns to the normal background 600, the normal screen display (FIG. 30 (d4) )). In the example of FIG. 30, the lengths of the losing result effect, background return effect, and normal screen display that make up the losing result display are set to 3 s, 1 s, and 2 s, respectively, and the total time is longer than the 7 s of the jackpot result display. It's shorter.

Further, in the development result display, a development effect is performed. In this development production, both the first and second stop symbol candidates "7" and "6" are destroyed and disappear at the same time (Figure 30 (b1)), and then "Development" indicating the development to SP reach is shown. ” is displayed (FIG. 30(b2)). In the example of FIG. 30, the length of the development performance is set to 4s, which is shorter than 7s for the jackpot result display and 6s for the loss result display, but the length of the development performance may be the same as that for the loss result display. It can be long.

Next, a specific example of the SP reach-before performance will be described based on FIG. 31 and the like. As shown in FIG. 31, the performance period of the SP pre-reach performance includes a reach video display period for executing a video performance specific to before SP reach, and following the reach video display period, development results are displayed and missed results are displayed. It consists of a result display period in which any of the above (not including jackpot result display) is executed. Further, immediately before the result display period, that is, at the end of the reach video display period, a pre-result display effect that suggests the appearance of the result display is executed. This pre-result display effect is composed of an incitement period and a charge period (ie, a waiting period), as in the case of the S reach effect (FIG. 30). Note that this pre-SP reach performance is an example of a non-hit reach performance that does not become a jackpot performance mode (specific mode).

When the SP pre-reach effect is started (reach video display period), as shown in FIG. Optional audio output and LED lighting effects are performed. In the pre-SP reach video, in front of the special background 601b for before SP reach, a reach symbol image Ps such as "7 7" that is reduced (displayed), a reach effect image 602b by a character, etc., and other images are displayed. It is now possible to do so.

After that, when entering the promotion period at the end of the ready-to-win video display period (FIG. 31 (a2)), the ready-to-reach effect image 602b changes to the promotion image 603b. In the examples shown in FIGS. 31(a2) to (a3), the inciting effect image 603b has the content of attacking a monster (enemy) character with a cannon. By the way, in the SP reach pre-reach performance (non-hit reach performance) of this embodiment, the jackpot result display does not appear as described above, so the performance during this promotion period (pre-result display performance) is of no use to the player. It is desirable that the content of the performance not evoke the feeling of winning the jackpot, so as not to create a sense of expectation. Therefore, in this embodiment, when a specific result display such as "defeating monsters will advance" appears, an explanation display 605 indicating that the next reach effect will be displayed is displayed in parallel with the inciting effect image 603b. (Fig. 31 (a2), (a3)). This prevents the player from mistaking it as a jackpot even if a monster (enemy) falls, and prevents the player from feeling unnecessarily disappointed despite an advantageous result (development). In the example of FIG. 31, the length of the promotion period is set to 3 seconds, the same as the S reach effect (FIG. 30).

Note that the explanation display 605 is composed of an explanation of the performance such as "Attack the monster" and an explanation of the result such as "Development to ○○ with success", and is configured to display these at the same time or alternately. You may.

When the inciting period ends, the inciting effect image 603b becomes stationary at that point (FIG. 31 (a3)), and the stationary state of the inciting effect image 603b is maintained during the subsequent charging period. The explanation display 605 continues to be displayed during this time period. In the example of FIG. 31, the length of the charging period is set to 1 s, the same as the S reach effect (FIG. 30).

Then, when the accumulation period ends and the result display period begins, either the developed result display or the failed result display is started in a continuous manner from the temporarily stopped inciting effect image 603b.

In the losing result display, a losing result presentation is performed first. In this miss result effect, the attack on the monster ends in failure (Figure 31 (c1)), and the medium symbol stops at "6", which is different from the reach symbol (here, "7") (Figure 31 (c1)). c2)). Thereafter, the screen goes through a background return effect in which the special background 601b returns to the normal background 600, and then shifts to a normal screen display in which an out-of-line effect mode such as "7, 6, 7" is displayed. In the example of Figure 31, the length of the miss result effect is 4 seconds, which is longer than the 3 seconds in the case of the S reach effect (Figure 30), but the length of the background return effect and the normal screen display are 1 second and 2 seconds, respectively. This is the same as in the case of S reach performance.

Further, in the development result display, a development effect is performed. In this development effect, the attack is successful and the monster falls (FIG. 31(b1)), and then a development notification image 604b such as "Development" indicating the development to the SP reach effect is displayed (FIG. 31(b2)). )). In the example of FIG. 31, the length of the development performance is set to 4s, which is the same as in the case of the S reach performance, but the length of the development performance in the SP reach pre-performance is set to be longer than the length of the development performance in the S reach performance. You can. Furthermore, the length of the development performance may be the same as that of the missed result display, or may be made longer.

Further, as the development result display, in addition to the development effect (normal development effect) as shown in FIG. 31, it may also be possible to perform a revival development effect in which a development notification image is displayed through a revival effect after or in the middle of displaying a failed result. . In the case of this revival and development effect, the execution timing of the revival effect may be before or after the background return effect in the failure result display, but is preferably before the background return effect.

Next, a specific example of the SP reach-to-reach performance (specific reach-to-reach performance) will be explained based on FIGS. 32, 33, and the like. Note that FIG. 32 shows a case where a winning result is displayed, and FIG. 33 shows a case where a jackpot result is displayed. As shown in FIGS. 32 and 33, the performance period of the SP reach-to-reach performance includes a reach-to-reach video display period for executing a special video performance after SP reach, and a jackpot result display (following the reach-to-reach video display period). 33) and a result display period for executing either of the failure result display (FIG. 32) (excluding the developed result display).

Immediately before the result display period, that is, at the end of the reach video display period, a pre-result display effect that suggests the appearance of the result display is performed. The pre-result display performance in this post-SP reach performance is a so-called button performance, which includes an operation validity period suggestion performance that suggests that the operation validity period in which the operation of the performance button 514 becomes valid has arrived, and the operation validity period suggestion performance. The operation validity period starts after the end of the operation period.

When the SP after reach effect is started (reach video display period), as shown in FIG. Optional audio output and LED lighting effects are performed. In the SP after reach video, in front of the special background 601c for after SP reach, a reach symbol image Ps such as "7 7" that is reduced (displayed), a reach effect image 602c by a character, etc., and other images are displayed. It is supposed to be done.

Thereafter, at the end of the reach video display period, the operation effectiveness suggestion effect is started. This operation validity suggestion effect is configured to fade in on the screen (form an operation target image) an operation target image 606 indicating the effect button 514 that is the operation target during the operation validity period. In the examples shown in FIGS. 32(a2) to (a4), the fade-in of the operation target image 606 is such that the operation target image 606 approaches from a distance while rotating. Note that the display format of the operation target image 606 during the operation validity suggestion presentation is arbitrary, but it is necessary to at least make it different from the display format during the operation validity period so that the player does not misunderstand that the operation is valid. . Note that the fade-in of the operation target image 606 is completed, for example, at the end of the operation validity suggestion effect, that is, at the start of the operation validity period (FIG. 32 (a4)). In this way, the effect from when the operation target image begins to be formed (displayed) on the screen to when it is formed is the operation validity suggestion rendering, and the operation target image during that period becomes the operation validity suggestion image.

Furthermore, in the present embodiment, at the start of the operation validity period, that is, approximately at the same time as the fade-in of the operation target image 606 (formation of the operation target image) is completed, the characters "PUSH!" and an arrow image are displayed to notify the operation mode. An operation mode notification image 607 consisting of the following, etc., and a progress status notification image 608 for reporting the progress of the operation validity period are newly displayed (FIG. 32(a4)). The progress notification image 608 is configured such that the length of the band-shaped gauge decreases from 100% to 0% as the operation validity period elapses (FIG. 32(a5)). In the example of FIG. 32, the valid operation time from the start to the expiration of the valid operation period is set to 3 seconds, and the performance time of the previous valid operation suggestion performance is set to 4 seconds, which is longer than the valid operation time.

If the performance execution condition is satisfied by the player pressing the performance button 514 during this valid operation period, the valid operation period ends at that point and the result display (either the losing result display or the jackpot result display) is will be started. In this way, while the start timing of the result display changes depending on the player's operation, the variation time is already determined, so the change in the player's operation timing (i.e., the start timing of the result display) can be absorbed. It is necessary to make time adjustments (described later) while displaying the results. Here, if the time required for the time adjustment is long, the performance will feel strange, so in that sense it is desirable that the operation effective time be short, but if the operation effective period is short, there is a possibility that the player will miss the opportunity to operate. It increases. Therefore, in this embodiment, the effective operation time is set as short as possible (3 s here) in order to suppress the sense of discomfort in the performance due to time adjustment, and the effective operation time (3 s) is set to prevent the player from losing an opportunity to operate due to this. A longer operation-validity suggestion effect (here, 4 seconds) is executed immediately before the operation validity period.

Note that the performance execution conditions regarding the performance button 514 include a single hit execution condition that is established when the performance button 514 is operated once, a continuous hit execution condition that is established when the performance button 514 is continuously operated multiple times, and a performance. Although a long-press execution condition that is established when the button 514 continues to be operated may be considered, the present embodiment adopts a one-hit execution condition.

32(A1) and (A2) are both time charts for displaying the result of failure, but in FIG. 32(A1), the start timing is the earliest, that is, the production button 514 is operated at approximately the same time as the start of the valid operation period. FIG. 32 (A2) shows the case where the start timing is the latest, that is, the case where the production button 514 is operated substantially at the same time as the expiration of the valid operation period. In addition, if the production button 514 is not operated during the valid operation period (if the operating conditions are not satisfied), the result will be the same as or different from the case where the production button 514 was operated at the expiration of the valid operation period. It may be configured to start displaying the results.

As shown in FIGS. 32(A1) and (A2), in the losing result display, a losing result effect is first performed. In this loss result performance, after the middle symbol stops at "6" which is different from the reach symbol (here "7") (FIG. 32 (b1)), the operation timing of the production button 514, that is, the start timing of the loss result display. A loop standby effect with a length corresponding to the length is executed (FIG. 32(b2)). With this loop standby performance, time adjustment is performed so that even if the start time of result display changes, the end time of result display does not change.

As shown in FIG. 32 (A1), when the button operation is performed almost at the same time (earliest) as the start of the operation validity period, the loop standby performance time is the longest (3 seconds here), and as shown in FIG. 32 (A2). As shown, when the button operation is performed substantially simultaneously (latest) with the expiration of the operation validity period, the loop standby performance time becomes the shortest (here, 0). In this way, in the failure result display of this embodiment, the loop standby effect for time adjustment is performed after the failure result effect is executed and before switching to the normal screen display (here, before the background return effect). It has become. As a result, even if the loop standby effect becomes long, the tempo from the final stage of the failed result display (background return effect, normal screen display) to the next change will not be lost, and it is possible to suppress the sense of discomfort caused by time adjustment. becomes.

Note that the loop standby effect is configured such that, for example, video data for loop standby connected from the previous video is repeatedly played back on the image display means 522. In addition, regarding the light emission effect using the LED 571, at the timing when the effect button 514 is operated, the light is emitted in a light emission mode corresponding to the failure (using the light emission pattern data for one playback), and thereafter the predetermined light emission mode is used until the end of the loop standby effect. The light emission mode is repeated (using light emission pattern data for loop playback). Regarding audio output from the speaker 572, a sound effect corresponding to a miss is output at the timing when the production button 514 is operated (using sound effect data for one-time playback), and thereafter until the end of the loop standby production. Either there is no sound, or a predetermined sound effect is output repeatedly (using sound effect data for loop playback). This loop standby effect is repeated until a fluctuation stop command is received from the main control board 541.

Thereafter, the screen goes through a background return effect in which the special background 601c returns to the normal background 600, and then shifts to a normal screen display in which an out-of-line effect mode such as "7, 6, 7" is displayed. In the example of Fig. 32, the shortest length of the missed result effect is 5 seconds, which is longer than the S reach effect (3 seconds) and the SP pre-reach effect (4 seconds), but the background return effect and normal screen The display lengths are 1 s and 2 s, respectively, which are the same as for the S reach performance and the SP pre-reach performance.

Furthermore, in the example of FIG. 32, the effective operation time (here, 3 seconds) is shorter than the performance time for the losing result performance (here, the shortest time is 5 seconds). Thereby, the proportion of the performance time of the loop standby performance for time adjustment in the performance time of the missed result performance can be made less than 1/2, and it is possible to suppress the sense of discomfort due to time adjustment.

As described above, in this embodiment, in the out-of-reach performance pattern, when the last reach performance is a weak reach performance (for example, S reach performance) (FIG. 30), and when the last reach performance is a weak reach performance (for example, S reach performance), and when it can appear at a later stage (i.e., a weak reach performance) When compared with the case of a strong reach effect (for example, the effect after SP reach) (Figure 32), in which the expectation of a jackpot is higher than that of the effect, the result display is better in the case of a strong reach effect than in the case of a weak reach effect. It is set to take a long time. As a result, in the case of a reach variation pattern with low jackpot reliability and low player expectations, the result display time is shortened and the tempo is increased, and in the case of a reach variation pattern with high jackpot confidence and high player expectations, the result display time is shortened and the tempo is increased. It is possible to enhance the presentation effect by lengthening the display time. In addition, by enhancing the performance effect in this way, it is possible to make it difficult for players to get bored even if the performance is used in other models, and as a result, it is possible to reduce the cost of the gaming machine.

Furthermore, in this embodiment, the time for the miss result effect is longer in the case of a strong reach effect (for example, the SP reach effect) than in the case of a weak reach effect (for example, the S reach effect), but it is different from the background return effect. The normal screen display time is the same. In addition, if you set the result display time to be longer in the case of a strong reach effect than in the case of a weak reach effect, one of the background return effect and the normal screen display will be changed between the weak reach effect and the strong reach effect. It may be the same as in the case of the effect, and the background return effect and the other of the normal screen display and the deviation result effect may be different between the case of the weak reach effect and the case of the strong reach effect.

33(A1), (A2), (B1), and (B2) are all time charts of jackpot result display, but FIG. 33(A1) and (A2) are normal jackpot result display. (B1) and (B2) respectively show the revival jackpot result display. Here, the resurrection jackpot result display (Fig. 33 (B1), (B2)) is such that after executing the losing result effect, the resurrection jackpot movable body effect accompanied by the movement of the movable body is followed by the resurrection jackpot result effect. On the other hand, the normal jackpot result display (Fig. 33 (A1), (A2)) does not perform the losing result effect, but instead follows the normal jackpot moveable body effect that involves the movement of the movable body. It is configured to execute a jackpot result presentation.

It should be noted that whether to display the normal jackpot result shown in FIGS. 33(A1) and (A2) or the revival jackpot result shown in FIGS. 33(B1) and (B2) is specified from the main control board 541 side. When a variation pattern command corresponding to a variation pattern (for example, SP reach 1 jackpot variation pattern) is received, it is determined by the symbol variation content determining means 582a (FIG. 33) on the production control board 542 side. Therefore, the fluctuation time is the same in the case of normal jackpot result display and the case of revival jackpot result display, and therefore the production time of normal jackpot result display and revival jackpot result display and the end timing of each result display are also the same. That is, the time from the timing of winning/losing branch (timing when the effect button 514 is operated and the result display starts) to the time when the symbols are fixed and stopped is the same between the normal jackpot result display and the revival jackpot result display.

In addition, when the start timing of FIG. 33 (A1) is the earliest among FIGS. 33 (A1) and (A2) showing the normal jackpot result display, that is, when the production button 514 is operated at approximately the same time as the start of the operation validity period. FIG. 33 (A2) shows the case where the start timing is the latest, that is, the case where the effect button 514 is operated substantially at the same time as the expiration of the valid operation period. Similarly, among FIGS. 33(B1) and (B2) showing the revival jackpot result display, when FIG. 33(B1) has the earliest start timing, that is, the production button 514 was operated at approximately the same time as the start of the operation validity period. FIG. 33 (B2) shows the case where the start timing is the latest, that is, the case where the effect button 514 is operated substantially at the same time as the expiration of the operation validity period. In addition, if the production button 514 is not operated during the valid operation period (if the operating conditions are not satisfied), the same or different jackpot will be won when the production button 514 is operated at the expiration of the valid operation period. It may be configured to start displaying the results.

As shown in FIGS. 33(A1) and (A2), in the normal jackpot result display, a normal jackpot movable body effect is performed first. In this normal jackpot movable body performance, as shown in FIGS. 33(b1) to (b3), the movable body 531 operates in a predetermined normal jackpot operation pattern, and the image display means 522 corresponds to the movement of the movable body 531. An arbitrary image effect is performed, and the middle symbol stops at the same symbol as the reach symbol (here, "7"), and the LED 571 emits light in a predetermined normal jackpot light emission pattern. In the example of FIG. 33, the normal jackpot operation pattern is that the movable body 531 descends at high speed from the origin position (upper position) to the lower position in front of the image display means 522 (FIG. 33 (b1)), and after stopping for a predetermined time, the movable body 531 descends at low speed. 33 (b2), (b3)).

In addition, the normal jackpot light emission pattern is a so-called rainbow light emission pattern, in which the light emission part of the movable body 531, that is, the letters "Kappa Legend" flow in a predetermined direction (for example, left and right directions) as shown in FIG. 34(a). It is designed to emit light in color. This rainbow light emission pattern is configured to circulate at a predetermined period, and the light emission data for one cycle is repeatedly executed a predetermined number of times during 5 seconds from the start to the end of the normal jackpot movable body presentation. In addition, not only the LED of the movable body 531 but also the other LEDs on the game board 505 side and the front frame 504 side may be made to emit light in a similar rainbow light emission pattern. Further, at the timing when the production button 514 is operated, that is, at the start of the normal jackpot movable body production, the light is emitted in a light emission mode corresponding to a normal jackpot (for example, rainbow flashing), and then the rainbow light emission pattern is repeatedly emitted. Good too.

After the normal jackpot movable body presentation ends, the normal jackpot result presentation is performed. In this normal jackpot result performance, after performing a blessing performance to celebrate the jackpot (FIG. 33 (b4)), a loop standby performance of a length corresponding to the operation timing of the performance button 514, that is, the start timing of the normal jackpot result display is performed. Execute (FIG. 33(b5)). With this loop standby performance, time adjustment is performed so that even if the start time of result display changes, the end time of result display does not change.

As shown in Figure 33 (A1), when the button operation is performed almost simultaneously (at the earliest) with the start of the operation validity period, the loop standby performance time is the longest (3 seconds here), and as shown in Figure 33 (A2). As shown, when the button operation is performed substantially simultaneously (latest) with the expiration of the operation validity period, the loop standby performance time becomes the shortest (here, 0). In this way, in the normal jackpot result display of this embodiment, the loop standby performance for time adjustment is performed at the end of the jackpot result performance performed after the normal movable body performance, that is, before the jackpot is confirmed. As a result, starting from the timing of the button operation, a movable object effect that notifies you of a jackpot and a result effect that congratulates you on a jackpot are executed continuously, and the sequence of events is influenced by the loop standby effect. Therefore, it is possible to suppress the sense of discomfort caused by time adjustment without impairing the exhilaration of the performance.

Note that the loop standby effect is configured such that, for example, video data for loop standby connected from the previous video is repeatedly played back on the image display means 522. In addition, regarding the light emitting effect using the LED 571, at the timing when the effect button 514 is operated, the light is emitted in a light emitting mode (for example, rainbow blinking) that normally corresponds to a jackpot (using the light emitting pattern data for one playback), and after that it is looped. A predetermined light emission pattern (rainbow light emission pattern) is repeated (using light emission pattern data for loop playback) until the end of the standby effect. Regarding audio output from the speaker 572, a sound effect corresponding to a normal jackpot is output at the timing when the production button 514 is operated (using sound effect data for one playback), and after that, the loop standby production ends. It is designed to be silent until the end of the playback, or to repeat the output of a predetermined sound effect (using sound effect data for loop playback). This loop standby effect is repeated until a fluctuation stop command is received from the main control board 541.

Further, in the example of FIG. 33, the length of the normal jackpot movable body presentation in the normal jackpot result display is set to 5 seconds, and the shortest length of the normal jackpot result presentation is set to 8 seconds.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 33(B1) and (B2), in the revival jackpot result display, the same effect as in the loss result display shown in FIGS. 32(A1) and (A2) is first performed. That is, after the failure result effect (FIGS. 33(c1) and (c2)) is performed first, the background return effect (FIG. 33(c3)) in which the special background 601b returns to the normal background 600 is performed, and then the “7 The screen shifts to the normal screen display (FIG. 33 (c4)) in which a failure effect mode such as "6.7" is displayed. In the loss result presentation, after the middle symbol stops at "6" which is different from the reach symbol (here "7") (FIG. 33 (c1)), the timing of the operation of the production button 514, that is, the start timing of the loss result display, is reached. A loop standby effect of the corresponding length is executed (FIG. 33(c2)). With this loop standby performance, time adjustment is performed so that even if the start time of result display changes, the end time of result display does not change.

As shown in Figure 33 (B1), when the button operation is performed almost simultaneously (at the earliest) with the start of the operation validity period, the loop standby performance time is the longest (3 seconds here), and as shown in Figure 33 (B2). As shown, when the button operation is performed substantially simultaneously (latest) with the expiration of the operation validity period, the loop standby performance time becomes the shortest (here, 0).

Note that the loop standby effect is configured such that, for example, video data for loop standby connected from the previous video is repeatedly played back on the image display means 522. In addition, regarding the light emission effect using the LED 571, at the timing when the effect button 514 is operated, the light is emitted in a light emission mode corresponding to the failure (using the light emission pattern data for one playback), and thereafter the predetermined light emission mode is used until the end of the loop standby effect. The light emission mode is repeated (using light emission pattern data for loop playback). Regarding audio output from the speaker 572, a sound effect corresponding to a miss is output at the timing when the production button 514 is operated (using sound effect data for one-time playback), and thereafter until the end of the loop standby production. Either there is no sound, or a predetermined sound effect is output repeatedly (using sound effect data for loop playback). This loop standby effect is repeated until a fluctuation stop command is received from the main control board 541.

In addition, in the example of FIG. 33, the shortest length of the losing result effect in the resurrection jackpot result display is 5 seconds, the length of the background return effect and the normal screen display is 1 second and 2 seconds, respectively, and both of the losing result displays (see FIG. 32 (A1) , (A2)).

After the normal screen display, a resurrection jackpot movable object effect is performed. In this resurrection jackpot movable body performance, as shown in FIGS. 33(c5) to (c7), the movable body 531 moves in a predetermined resurrection jackpot operation pattern, and the image display means 522 displays an arbitrary pattern corresponding to the movement of the movable body. At the same time, the middle symbol, which was temporarily stopped at "6" which is different from the reach symbol, changes to the same symbol as the reach symbol (in this case, "7"), and the LED 571 emits a predetermined resurrection jackpot light emission pattern. It is designed to emit light. Note that the performance time (3s) of this resurrection jackpot movable body performance is shorter than the performance time (5s) of the normal jackpot movable body performance.

In the example of FIG. 33, the revival jackpot operation pattern is such that the movable body 531 descends at high speed from the origin position (upper position) to the lower position in front of the image display means 522 (FIG. 33 (c5)), stops for a predetermined time, and then lowers the speed at low speed. 33 (c6), (c7)). In this way, the resurrection jackpot operation pattern has substantially the same operation content of the movable body 531 as the normal jackpot operation pattern (FIGS. 33(b1) to (b3)), but the presentation time is different. This difference in presentation time is adjusted by, for example, varying the stop time at the lower position and the movement speed (for example, the return speed to the origin position).

Further, the content of the performance image displayed on the image display means 522 during the resurrection jackpot movable body performance is different from the content of the performance image displayed on the image display means 522 during the normal jackpot movable body performance. The difference in the contents of the performance images between the revival jackpot movable body performance and the normal jackpot movable body performance is based only on the difference in the operation of the movable body 531 due to the difference in performance time (difference in stopping time at the lower position and movement speed). Alternatively, the difference in motion of the movable body 531 may be exceeded, such as the appearance of different characters.

The revival jackpot light emission pattern is a so-called rainbow light emission pattern, in which the light emitting part of the movable body 531, that is, the letters "Kappa Legend" flow in a predetermined direction (for example, left and right) as shown in FIG. 34(b). It is designed to emit light in color. The revival jackpot light emission pattern shown in FIG. 34(b) and the normal jackpot light emission pattern shown in FIG. 34(a) are executed at the same cycle using common light emission pattern data, and are different from each other. is only the number of repetitions based on the length of the performance time. Note that not only the LEDs on the movable body 531 but also the other LEDs on the game board 505 and the front frame 504 may be caused to emit light in a similar rainbow light emission pattern.

In this way, by performing different performances using the same movable body 531 in the normal jackpot movable body performance and the resurrection jackpot movable body performance, it is possible to increase the performance effect while reducing costs.

After the resurrection jackpot movable body presentation ends, a resurrection jackpot result presentation (FIG. 33 (c8)) is performed to celebrate the jackpot. In the example of FIG. 33, the performance time of this resurrection jackpot movable body performance is 2 seconds, which is shorter than the performance time of the normal jackpot movable body performance (minimum 8 seconds).

As explained above, in the revival jackpot result display of this embodiment, the loop standby effect for time adjustment is performed after the losing result effect is executed and before switching to the normal screen display (here, before the background return effect). By doing so, the revival jackpot result performance will be executed after the time adjustment is completed. As a result, even if the loop standby performance becomes long, the connection to the result performance will not be lost due to button operation, and the transition from the movable body performance that announces a jackpot to the result performance that celebrates the jackpot. Since the sequence of events is not affected, it is possible to suppress the sense of discomfort caused by time adjustments without sacrificing the exhilaration of the performance.

Furthermore, in the SP reach performance of this embodiment, the end timing of the normal jackpot result display and the revival jackpot result display are the same, and if the timing of button operation by the player is the same, the performance time for both is also the same.

FIG. 35 illustrates the fifth embodiment of the present invention, in which the fourth embodiment is partially modified, and the final stop symbol is used in the pre-result display performance of the SP pre-reach performance, which is an example of the non-hit reach performance. This shows an example of a structure configured to execute an inciting effect using a symbol other than the reach symbol and the symbols immediately before and after it, so as to execute an effect that does not remind the user that the symbol will become a jackpot effect mode (specific mode). .

FIG. 35 corresponds to FIG. 31 of the fourth embodiment. In the SP ready-to-reach performance of this embodiment, when entering the promotion period at the end of the ready-to-reach video display period (FIG. 35 (a1)→(a2)), the previous reach effect image 602d changes to the promotion image 603d. The inciting effect image 603d is for performing the final stage effect before the third (for example, center) symbol row, which is still fluctuating, stops, and in the examples of FIGS. 35(a2) to (a3), the reach symbol (here, "7"), the first stop symbol candidate (here, "5") is the first stop symbol candidate (here, "5"), and the first character is the second stop symbol candidate (here, "7"), which has a difference of -3 from the reach symbol (here, "7"). The second characters repeatedly hit each of the stop symbol candidates (here, "4") with a hammer, and compete to see who can destroy the stop symbol candidate first.

In this way, in the pre-result display performance in the SP pre-reach performance of this embodiment, the final stop symbol is other than the reach symbol (here, "7") and the symbols immediately before and after it (here, "6" and "8"). It is designed to carry out an inciting performance using the symbol.

When the inciting period ends, the inciting effect image 603d becomes stationary at that point (FIG. 35(a3)), and the stationary state of the inciting effect image 603d is maintained during the subsequent charging period. Then, when the accumulation period ends and the result display period begins, either the developed result display or the failed result display is started in a continuous manner from the temporarily stopped inciting effect image 603d.

In the losing result display, a losing result presentation is performed first. In this miss result performance, the first stop symbol candidate "5" is destroyed (Fig. 35 (c1)), and the middle symbol stops at the remaining second stop symbol candidate "4" (Fig. 35 (c2)). )). Thereafter, the screen transitions to the normal screen display (FIG. 35(c4)) through a background return effect (FIG. 35(c3)). Further, in the development result display, a development effect is performed. In this development effect, the second stop symbol candidate "4" is destroyed (Fig. 35 (b1)), and then a development notification image 604d such as "Development" indicating the development after SP reach is displayed ( Figure 35(b2)).

In this way, in the pre-result display performance in the SP pre-reach performance of this embodiment, in order to execute an incitement effect using a symbol other than the reach symbol and the symbols immediately before and after it as the final stop symbol, the result of the incitement effect is In either case, the player does not misunderstand that he has won the jackpot, and it is possible to prevent the player from feeling unnecessarily disappointed.

In addition, in this embodiment, as in the fourth embodiment, when a specific result display appears, such as "Destroy 4, it will develop", an explanatory display to the effect that it will move to the next reach effect is displayed in the inciting effect image. 603d may be executed in parallel.

FIG. 36 illustrates the sixth embodiment of the present invention, in which the fourth embodiment is partially modified to show success (win) in the pre-result display performance of the SP pre-reach performance, which is an example of a non-hit reach performance. Among multiple types of performance results including failure (loss) and failure (loss), by not using the success (win) performance result, the system is configured to execute a performance that does not remind you that the symbol is in a jackpot performance mode (specific mode). An example is shown below.

FIG. 36 corresponds to FIG. 31 of the fourth embodiment. In the SP ready-to-reach performance of this embodiment, when entering the promotion period at the end of the ready-to-reach video display period (FIG. 36 (a1)→(a2)), the previous reach effect image 602e changes to the promotion image 603e. In the examples shown in FIGS. 36(a2) to (a3), the inciting effect image 603e depicts a kappa (ally) defeated by a monster (enemy) trying to stand up again.

When the promotion period ends, the promotion effect image 603e becomes stationary at that point (FIG. 36(a3)), and the stationary state of the promotion effect image 603e is maintained during the subsequent charge period. Then, when the accumulation period ends and the result display period begins, either the developed result display or the failed result display is started in a continuous manner from the temporarily stopped inciting effect image 603e.

In the losing result display, a losing result presentation is performed first. In this loss result production, the fallen kappa cannot stand up and loses (fails) (Figure 36 (c1)), and as a result, the middle symbol is a "6", which is different from the reach symbol (here, "7"). Stop (Fig. 36(c2)). Thereafter, the screen transitions to the normal screen display (FIG. 36(c4)) through a background return effect (FIG. 36(c3)).

Further, in the development result display, a development effect is performed. In this development effect, the kappa rises again (FIG. 36(b1)), and then a development notification image 604e such as "Development" indicating the development after SP reach is displayed (FIG. 36(b2)). In this way, in the advanced production of this embodiment, just because Kappa stands up does not mean that he has won the battle against the monster, so the player will not see this and misunderstand it as a jackpot, and the player will be unnecessarily disappointed. It is possible to prevent feelings of discomfort.

Note that in this embodiment, as in the fourth embodiment, an explanatory display to the effect that if a specific result display such as "If you can stand up, you will develop" appears, then move on to the next reach effect is displayed in the inciting effect image 603e. It may be executed in parallel.

FIG. 37 illustrates a seventh embodiment of the present invention, in which the fourth embodiment is partially modified, and in the result display of the SP pre-reach performance, which is an example of a non-hit reach performance, the jackpot in other reach performances is Here is an example in which the LED is made to emit light in a light emission pattern other than the specific light emission pattern (rainbow light emission pattern) performed in the result display to execute a performance that does not remind you that the symbol is in a jackpot performance mode (specific mode). It shows.

FIG. 37 corresponds to FIG. 31 of the fourth embodiment. In the SP ready-to-reach performance of this embodiment, when entering the promotion period at the end of the ready-to-reach video display period (FIG. 37 (a1)→(a2)), the previous reach effect image 602f changes to the promotion effect image 603f. In the examples shown in FIGS. 37(a2) to (a3), the inciting effect image 603f has the content of attacking a monster (enemy) character with a cannon. Note that in this embodiment, when a specific result display such as "defeat monsters to develop" appears, an explanatory display to the effect of moving to the next reach effect is executed in parallel with the effect image 603f. However, similar to the fourth embodiment, such an explanatory display may be displayed.

When the promotion period ends, the promotion image 603f becomes static at that point (FIG. 37(a3)), and the static state of the promotion image 603f is maintained during the subsequent charging period. Then, when the accumulation period ends and the result display period begins, either the developed result display or the failed result display is started in a continuous manner from the temporarily stopped inciting effect image 603f.

In the losing result display, a losing result presentation is performed first. In this miss result effect, the attack on the monster ends in failure (Figure 37 (c1)), and the middle symbol stops at "6", which is different from the reach symbol (here, "7") (Figure 37 (c1)). c2)). Thereafter, the screen transitions to the normal screen display (FIG. 37(c4)) through a background return effect (FIG. 37(c3)).

Further, in the development result display, a development effect is performed. In this development performance, a development movable body performance (FIGS. 37(b1) to (b3)) is performed. In this advanced movable body effect, the movable body 531 moves in a predetermined evolved movement pattern, and the image display means 522 displays an arbitrary image effect corresponding to the movement of the movable body 531 (in this case, the attack is successful and the monster falls). ) is performed, and a development notification image 604f such as "Development" indicating the development to the SP reach effect is displayed, and the LED 571 of the movable body 531 emits light in a predetermined development light pattern.

In the example of FIG. 37, the evolved motion pattern is such that the movable body 531 descends at high speed from the origin position (upper position) to the lower position in front of the image display means 522 (FIG. 37 (b1)), stops for a predetermined time, and then lowers at low speed. It is configured to return to the origin position (FIGS. 37(b2) and (b3)). In this way, the developed motion pattern is substantially the same as the normal jackpot motion pattern (FIGS. 33(b1) to (b3)) in the motion content of the movable body 531, but the presentation time is different. This difference in presentation time is adjusted by, for example, varying the stop time at the lower position and the movement speed (for example, the return speed to the origin position).

Furthermore, the content of the effect image displayed on the image display means 522 during the advanced movable body effect is different from the content of the effect image displayed on the image display means 522 during the normal jackpot movable body effect (FIG. 33). ing. Further, the developed light emission pattern is a light emission pattern (including a case where no light is emitted) that is different from the normal jackpot light emission pattern, that is, the rainbow light emission pattern (specific light emission pattern).

In this way, in this embodiment, since the LED 571 of the movable body 531 is configured to emit light in a developed light emission pattern different from the normal jackpot light emission pattern (here, the rainbow light emission pattern), the normal jackpot operation in the normal jackpot result production Even though the movable body 531 is operated in a developed motion pattern whose pattern and motion content are substantially the same, the player sees this and does not misunderstand it as a jackpot, making the player feel unnecessarily disappointed. can be prevented.

FIG. 38 illustrates an eighth embodiment of the present invention, in which the fourth embodiment is partially modified to display an explanatory display to the effect that when a specific result display appears, the next reach effect will be displayed. An example is shown in which the display is configured to be displayed before the pre-display effect (inciting effect, charge period).

FIG. 38 corresponds to FIG. 31 of the fourth embodiment. As shown in FIG. 38, in the SP pre-reach production of this embodiment, after the reach title 611 is first displayed on the image display means 522 (FIG. 38 (a1)), a message such as "defeat monsters to develop", etc. An explanation display 605 is displayed in a large size approximately at the center of the screen for a predetermined period of time (for example, about 2 seconds) (FIG. 38(a2)). Then, after the explanation display 605 is reduced and retreated to the periphery (for example, the upper part) of the screen (FIG. 38 (a3)), the ready-to-reach effect using the ready-to-reach effect image 602b etc. by the character etc. progresses.

Thereafter, when entering the promotion period at the end of the ready-to-win video display period (FIG. 38(a4)), the ready-to-reach effect image 602b changes to the promotion image 603b while the explanation display 605 continues to be displayed. In the examples shown in FIGS. 38(a4) and 38(a5), as in the case of FIG. 31, the inciting effect image 603b has content of attacking a monster (enemy) character with a cannon.

When the inciting period ends, the inciting effect image 603b becomes stationary at that point (FIG. 38 (a5)), and the stationary state of the inciting effect image 603b is maintained during the subsequent charging period. Note that the explanation display 605 continues to be displayed during this time period. Since the performance during the result display period after the completion of the charging period is the same as in the fourth embodiment (FIG. 31), the description thereof will be omitted here.

As explained above, when a specific result display appears, the explanatory display to the effect of moving to the next reach effect is displayed not only during the pre-result display effect (incitement effect, charge period), but also before that. It may be configured to do so.

FIG. 39 illustrates a ninth embodiment of the present invention, in which the fourth embodiment is partially modified, and an operation target image is formed during operation effective suggestion presentation, and a predetermined period of time elapses from the completion of formation of the operation target image. An example is shown in which the operation validity period starts after the period has elapsed.

FIG. 39 corresponds to FIGS. 32 and 33 of the fourth embodiment. As shown in FIG. 39, in the SP after-reach performance of this embodiment, the operation effectiveness suggestion performance is started at the end of the reach-to-reach video display period. In the operation validity suggestion performance of this embodiment, the performance period (4s) is composed of a button formation period (3s) and a post-button formation waiting period (1s) following the button formation period. The button formation period is a period during which the operation target image 606 indicating the production button 514 is formed, and as shown in FIGS. 39(a2) to (a4), for example, the transparency of the operation target image 606 on the screen is 100% The button gradually becomes smaller and becomes clearer, and at the end of the button formation period, its transmittance reaches 0% and the operation target image 606 is completed (FIG. 39 (a4)). The process of formation is arbitrary. The waiting period after button formation is a waiting period from the completion of formation of the operation target image 606 until the start of the operation valid period, and the operation target image 606 is maintained in the display state at the time of completion of formation.

Further, a post-gauge formation waiting period (0.5 s) is provided in the latter half of the post-button formation waiting period. This waiting period after gauge formation is a period during which the progress notification image 608 for notifying the progress of the operation valid period is maintained in a state of waiting for the start (for example, a state where the gauge is stopped at 100%), and the button is pressed. The post-formation waiting period starts after a first time (0.5 s in this case) has elapsed since the start of the waiting period, and at the start of the waiting period, the progress notification image 608 is displayed on the screen (FIG. 39 (a5)).

The post-gauge formation waiting period (and the post-button formation waiting period) ends after a second time period (here, 0.5 s) has elapsed from the start of the post-gauge formation waiting period, and the operation valid period begins. When the operation validity period starts, an operation mode notification image 607 consisting of the characters "PUSH!" and an arrow image, etc. to notify the operation mode is displayed (FIG. 39 (a6)), and a progress status notification image 608 is displayed. The gauge starts to change (FIGS. 39(a6) to (a7)).

As described above, in this embodiment, the operation validity period is configured to start after a predetermined period of time has elapsed from the completion of the formation of the operation target image 606 during the operation validity suggestion presentation, and furthermore, the operation validity period is started after the formation of the operation target image 606 is completed. The progress notification image 608 is displayed in a waiting state after a first time (0.5 s) has elapsed since then, and the operation valid period starts after a second time (0.5 s) has elapsed from the start of display of the progress notification image 608. Therefore, even if the effective operation time is shortened in order to suppress the sense of discomfort in the performance due to subsequent time adjustments, it is possible to more reliably prevent the player from losing an opportunity to operate due to this.

FIG. 40 illustrates a tenth embodiment of the present invention, in which the fourth embodiment is partially modified to change the performance time of the operation effective suggestion performance in the strong reach performance (in this case, the SP reach performance) to the weak reach performance. An example is shown in which the production time is longer than the production time of the operation effective suggestion production in the production (in this case, the S reach production). As described above, the strong reach effect is a reach effect with a higher degree of expectation for a specific mode than the weak reach effect.

FIG. 40(b) is a time chart regarding the operation effective suggestion effect and operation effective period in the SP reach effect (an example of strong reach effect) of this embodiment, and this is the same as the fourth embodiment (FIG. 32). be. Further, FIG. 40(a) is a time chart regarding the operation effective suggestion effect and the operation effective period in the S reach effect (an example of the weak reach effect) of this embodiment. In the fourth embodiment (FIG. 30), the pre-result display effect of the S reach effect was not a button effect, but in the S reach effect of this embodiment (FIG. 40(a)), it is similar to the after-SP reach effect. A button presentation is executed, and an operation validity suggestion presentation and an operation validity period are provided before the result display period.

As is clear from FIGS. 40(a) and 40(b), in this embodiment, the production time (here, 4 s) of the operation effective suggestion production in the SP reach production (strong reach production) is longer than the S reach production (weak reach production). This is longer than the performance time (here, 2 seconds) of the operation effective suggestion performance in the performance). In addition, the effective operation time from the start to the expiration of the effective operation period is the same for the S reach effect and the SP after reach effect (both 3 seconds), and the combined result of the effective operation suggestion effect and the effective operation period is displayed. The performance time of the pre-performance is longer in the SP reach performance (strong reach performance) than in the S reach performance (weak reach performance). In addition, the performance time (4s) of the operation effective suggestion performance in the SP reach performance is longer than the operation effective time (3s), whereas the performance time (2s) of the operation effective suggestion performance in the S reach performance is longer than the operation effective time (3s). ) is shorter.

As described above, in this embodiment, regarding the SP reach effect (strong reach effect), as in the fourth embodiment, the effective operation time (here, 3 seconds) is set as much as possible in order to suppress the sense of discomfort in the effect due to the subsequent time adjustment. In order to make the time shorter and to ensure that the player does not lose the opportunity to operate due to this, an operation validity suggesting effect (here, 4s) that is longer than the operation validity period (3s) is now executed immediately before the operation validity period. However, regarding S reach performance (weak reach performance), in order to give priority to increasing the performance effect of reach performance rather than losing the player's operation opportunity, the operation effective suggestion performance (here 2s) is changed to the operation effective time (here, 2s). 3s).

FIG. 41 illustrates an eleventh embodiment of the present invention, in which the fourth embodiment is partially modified so that, before the pre-result display effect, the next reach effect is developed (or is likely to occur). This example shows an example in which it is possible to execute a development preview performance indicating that the development preview performance will appear, and the content of the pre-result display performance is varied depending on whether or not the development preview performance appears.

FIG. 41 corresponds to FIG. 30 of the fourth embodiment, and during the normal variation in the symbol variation (before reaching the ready state), the SP after reach effect (the next reach effect after the next reach effect) The content of the pre-result display performance in the S reach performance is shown when the development preview performance indicating that the development will develop (or that the possibility is high) is executed. It is assumed that the contents of the pre-result display effect in the S reach effect when the development preview effect is not executed are the same as in the fourth embodiment (FIG. 30).

In the example of FIG. 41, a preview image 612 indicating a green light is displayed on the screen during the normal variation in the symbol variation (development preview effect). This green light preview image 612 indicates that the symbol change will develop to the SP reach effect (predetermined reach effect), and when the green light preview image 612 is displayed, there is a 100% probability that SP It has even evolved into a post-reach performance.

When this preview image 612 is displayed, unlike the case where the preview image 612 is not displayed (FIG. 30), development is assumed in the reach performance until reaching the SP post-reach performance. A pre-display effect of the result of the content is executed. That is, the inciting effect images 603g shown in FIGS. 41(a3) to (a4) are the first stop symbol candidate (here, "7") that constitutes the jackpot effect mode (that is, the same as the reach symbol), and the winning effect image 603g shown in FIGS. The character sets a bomb and ignites both the second stop symbol candidate (here, "6") that will constitute the performance mode (that is, different from the reach symbol).

When the promotion period ends, the promotion image 603g becomes stationary at that point (FIG. 41 (a4)), and the static state of the promotion image 603g is maintained during the subsequent charging period. Then, when the charging period ends and the result display period begins, the development result display starts in a manner that continues from the temporarily stopped inciting effect image 603g. In this development production, both the first and second stop symbol candidates "7" and "6" are blown up at the same time (Figure 41 (b1)), and then "development" etc. indicating the development to SP reach is exploded. A development notification image 604a is displayed (FIG. 41(b2)). Note that the contents of the development result display may be the same as in the case where the preview image 612 is not displayed (FIG. 30) (that is, use common effect data).

As explained above, by changing the content of the pre-result display depending on whether or not a development preview effect indicating that the reach effect will develop to the predetermined (next) reach effect appears, the content of the pre-result display effect can be changed until the specified reach effect is reached. It becomes possible to perform more appropriate pre-result display effects depending on whether or not it is clear that the results will develop.

Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described above in detail, the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments, and various changes can be made without departing from the spirit of the present invention. For example, the first to third embodiments and the fourth to eleventh embodiments are realized as completely different gaming machines, but by appropriately combining the former and the latter, the same gaming machine can be played. Needless to say, it can be realized as a machine. For example, it is possible to configure the gaming machines according to the first to third embodiments to execute the same effects as the gaming machines according to the fourth to eleventh embodiments. At that time, both gaming machines were changed to reflect their differences, such as changing the board movable body 67a shown in FIG. All you have to do is adapt it as appropriate.

In the first to third embodiments, the opening angle of the front frame 3 is configured to increase in the order of the first to fifth open states, but the invention is not limited to this. For example, the first to fifth open states The opening angles in any two or more of them may be approximately the same, or the opening angle in the first opening state may be larger than the opening angle in the second opening state. The order of the states and the order of the corresponding opening angles do not have to match.

In the first to third embodiments, in all of the first to fifth open states, the opening angle of the front frame 3 is an acute angle (hereinafter referred to as the first condition), and the protrusion is connected to the first hinge 4 (and the outer frame 2) is located on the inside in the left-right direction (hereinafter referred to as the second condition). It may be configured such that only one of these conditions is satisfied and the other is not satisfied.

When providing operating means other than the RAM clear switch 107, power switch 128, error release button 142, etc. (hereinafter referred to as "other operating means") on the back side of the front frame 3, or providing a display other than the error display means 141, etc. When providing means (hereinafter referred to as other display means), these operation means and display means are also placed at positions closer to the opening and closing ends in the left and right direction of the front frame 3, for example, near the opening and closing ends, and the front frame 3 is placed outside the front frame 3. When the frame 2 is opened to a predetermined open state, the operating means and the display means are located in front of the front edge of the outer frame 2, so that they are visible from between the outer frame 2 and the front frame 3, and The operating means is desirably configured so that it can be operated, and at that time the protrusion is located inside the first hinge 4 (and the outer frame 2) in the left-right direction.

Other operating means include settings that can be operated in order to set the setting value corresponding to the jackpot probability in any of multiple stages (for example, 6 stages from setting 1 to setting 6). A key switch (setting operation means) can be considered. This setting key switch is provided on the main control board 101 etc. together with the RAM clear switch 107 etc., and can be turned on/off by inserting, for example, a dedicated setting key into the keyhole from the outside of the main control board case 102 and rotating it. is possible. Then, when the power switch 128 is switched from OFF to ON with the setting key switch ON and the RAM clear switch 107 ON, a set value setting period during which the set value can be set is provided in the startup process. . The set values are sequentially changed by operating the RAM clear switch 107 during the set value setting period, and then the changed set values are determined by turning off the setting key switch.

In addition, other display means include specific information display means (for example, a base monitor that displays base values) that displays specific information obtained based on gaming results, and setting information display means that displays information regarding the above-mentioned setting values. etc. are possible. These specific information display means and setting information display means are arranged on the main control board 101 in a state that they can be viewed from outside the main control board case 102, for example. The specific information display means and the setting information display means may be configured by a common display means.

In the first to third embodiments, the connection part of the power supply harness 129 to the power supply board 123 is arranged near the power switch 128, but the connection part of the power supply harness 129 is arranged at a position away from the power switch 128. Good too. Further, the arrangement position of the connection part of the power supply harness 129 is not limited to the opening/closing end side of the front frame 3 on the power supply board 123, but may be arranged near the lower edge of the power supply board 123, or on the power supply board 123. It may be arranged on the hinge end side of the front frame 3. In this case, the first wiring route 131a is short or unnecessary.

Further, in the first to third embodiments, an example was shown in which the RAM clear switch 107 was provided on the main control board 101, but the RAM clear switch 107 is not limited to this. You can. Further, in this case, the RAM clear switch provided on the payout and firing control board 125 may also be used as an error release button.

As a modification of the sixth embodiment (FIG. 36), a competition type performance is performed before the result display of the non-hit reach performance, and the result is either a draw or a loss, and in the case of a draw, It may be configured to perform a performance that does not remind the user that the symbol will be in a jackpot performance mode (specific mode) by developing the next reach effect.

In the ninth embodiment (FIG. 39), an example in which a progress notification image 608 is displayed after a first time (0.5 s) has elapsed from the completion of formation of an operation target image 606 (end of button formation period) is described. However, it is also possible to display the progress notification image 608 almost at the same time as the formation of the operation target image 606 is completed, and to display the progress notification image 608 in a waiting state during the waiting period after button formation. good.

In the tenth embodiment (FIG. 40), in the case of a strong reach effect, the effect time of the effective operation suggestion effect is longer than the effective operation time, and in the case of a weak reach effect, the effect time of the effective effect suggestion effect is longer than the effective operation time. Although an example has been shown in which the time period is set to be short, the performance time of the effective operation suggestion performance and the effective operation time may be set to be approximately the same in either the weak reach performance or the strong reach performance.

In the 11th embodiment (FIG. 41), when the development preview performance appears, the pre-display performance is performed by inciting and charging results. It may be configured to display the development results without performing the pre-display effect. Further, in the eleventh embodiment (FIG. 41), the development preview performance is configured to be executed during normal fluctuation, but the development preview performance may also be configured to be executed after the reach (for example, during the N reach performance). good.

In addition, in the eleventh embodiment (FIG. 41), an example was shown in which a development notice effect is executed during the symbol change, but the development notice effect can be used as a look-ahead effect that is executed before the start of the symbol change (target change). May be executed. This prefetch effect may be either the above-mentioned prefetch continuous effect or the prefetch pending change effect. When using a look-ahead continuous performance as a development preview performance, on the condition that a look-ahead judgment result is obtained that the target change will be an SP reach change pattern, the "snow" background image will be displayed with multiple performance symbol changes up to the target change. It is possible to use In addition, when using a look-ahead pending change performance as a development notice performance, on the condition that a look-ahead judgment result is obtained that the target change will be an SP reach change pattern, the hold display image corresponding to the target change will be changed to "● (red circle)". It is conceivable to use a specific image such as "."

Although the fifth to eleventh embodiments are each partially modified versions of the fourth embodiment, two or more of the fifth to eleventh embodiments may be combined as appropriate. Furthermore, two or more of the first to eleventh embodiments may be combined as appropriate.

Although the embodiment shows an example in which the present invention is applied to a pachinko machine, the present invention can be similarly implemented in various gaming machines such as a slot machine, an arrangement ball machine, and a mahjong ball game machine.

2 Outer frame 3 Front frame 4 First hinge (hinge part)
5 Locking means 5a Keyhole 39 Firing handle 107 RAM clear switch (RAM clear operation section)
128 Power switch (power operation unit)
538 Production pattern display means (design display means)
542 Performance control board (performance control means)
564a Jackpot determination means (lottery means)

Claims (1)

a lottery means for determining whether or not to give a profit to a player;
a symbol display means that displays symbols in a variable manner based on a lottery result by the lottery means and stops the symbols in a specific manner when the profit is awarded;
performance control means for performing a performance related to the lottery result in accordance with any one of a plurality of types of variation patterns along with a variable display by the symbol display means;
An outer frame that can be fixed to the amusement island equipment,
a front frame arranged on the front side of the outer frame with the rear side inserted into the outer frame;
a power supply operation section and a RAM clear operation section arranged on the back side of the front frame;
a firing handle that protrudes from the front side of the front frame and is capable of firing a game ball;
The plurality of types of variation patterns include a reach variation pattern in which after the symbol becomes a reach state, one or more stages of reach effects are performed, and the result is displayed in the final reach effect;
The reach variation pattern is configured such that the reliability of the specific mode increases as the stage of the reach effect progresses,
The front frame is rotatably attached to the outer frame around a hinge portion at one end in the left-right direction, and when in a closed state where the rotation angle with respect to the outer frame is 0°, the front frame The outer frame can be locked by a locking means having a keyhole near the opening/closing end which is the other end side in the left and right direction of the frame,
The front frame has a protrusion that protrudes further forward than the firing handle,
By switching the power supply operation unit from power OFF to power ON while the RAM clear operation unit is ON, it is possible to start the game while erasing the game information held in the RAM when the power was OFF. On the machine,
The reach performance includes a weak reach performance and a strong reach performance that can appear at a later stage than the weak reach performance,
Among the reach variation patterns, in the reach variation pattern corresponding to the variation in which the symbol does not correspond to the specific mode, the reach effect is higher when the last reach effect is the strong reach effect than when the last reach effect is the weak reach effect. Configure it so that it takes longer to display the results,
The power supply operation unit and the RAM clear operation unit are arranged at positions near the opening and closing ends in the left-right direction of the front frame,
When the front frame is opened to the first open state with respect to the outer frame, the power operation section and the RAM clear operation section become visible from between the outer frame and the front frame,
In the first open state, the power supply operation section and the RAM clear operation section are located forward of the front edge of the outer frame, and the entire protrusion is located inside the hinge section in the left-right direction. A gaming machine characterized by: