JP4375624B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine or a pachinko machine, and more particularly to a gaming machine provided with a switch operated by a player.

  Conventionally, in gaming machines such as pachinko machines, the result of jackpot determination is reported by changing and stopping a plurality of symbols. And when it is a big hit, all the symbols become the same symbol. Therefore, when only the last symbol is fluctuating and all other symbols are stopped at the same symbol (reach state), the player is expected to win a big hit. Therefore, in the notification of the result of the jackpot determination before the jackpot occurs, reach is concentrated, a specific character is displayed on the screen, a specific lamp is lit, a specific sound is generated, etc. The difference in performance from the normal performance, or by changing the notification mode of the lamp indicating the number of reserved balls for jackpot determination, the probability of the jackpot determination is high or low, that is, reliability There has been proposed a gaming machine that informs the player of this (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

Some gaming machines such as pachinko machines are provided with a switch that can be operated by the player. When the player operates this switch, the special symbol for notifying the result of the jackpot determination is stopped (see, for example, Patent Document 2), or two game modes for the probability of winning the jackpot are set. It has been proposed to select (for example, refer to Patent Document 3).
Japanese Patent No. 3101646 JP-A-7-1000025 JP 7-289702 A

  However, in the above gaming machine, regarding the notification of the jackpot reliability, the jackpot reliability is unilaterally notified from the gaming machine side regardless of the player's intention. In other words, until all the symbols are stopped, even a player who does not want to know whether or not he / she will be a big hit has a problem that he / she is unilaterally notified and knows the reliability. Conversely, for a player who wants to know the result of the jackpot determination as soon as possible, if the reliability is not displayed, it is not known whether or not the symbol will be a big hit until all symbols stop, so all symbols stop. There was a problem that the time to do was felt very long. That is, there has been a problem that it is not possible to cope with the wishes of a player who wants to know the reliability of whether or not to win a jackpot and a player who does not want to know.

  In the above gaming machine, the operation of the switch is directly related to the game content of the gaming machine, and the indication of reliability and the function of the switch operated by the player are each independently completed specifications. Met. For this reason, there was no idea to connect the two.

  The present invention has been made to solve the above-described problems, and a switch operated by the player is provided. When the player operates the switch, the result of the jackpot determination may be a jackpot. It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine that can select whether or not to display reliability.

In the gaming machine according to the first aspect of the present invention, the symbol display means is provided on the gaming board on which the gaming ball flows down, the symbol is displayed, and the gaming ball to the specific winning opening provided on the gaming board is displayed. Based on the game ball detection means for detecting a winning, the random number acquisition means for acquiring a random number value due to the detection of the game ball by the game ball detection means, and the random number value acquired by the random number acquisition means A hit determination means for determining hit / miss, a symbol display control means for confirming and displaying a symbol indicating the determination result of the hit determination means after the symbols are displayed on the symbol display means, and a switch operable by the player; and informing means for informing the reliability as a hit, when the switch is operated, to notify a notification control means for notifying the reliability to be hit to said notification means, information prompting the operation of the switch Operation timing notifying means, effective control means for enabling the operation of the switch for a predetermined time after notification by the operation timing notifying means, and an effective time counter for measuring the predetermined time for enabling the operation of the switch, An operation number counter for adding the number of operation of the switch, and an operation determination means for determining whether or not the operation number counter has reached a predetermined number or more, even if the measurement time of the effective time counter is within the predetermined time, When the operation number counter is not equal to or greater than the predetermined number, the reliability is not notified, and even when the operation number counter is equal to or greater than the predetermined number, the reliability corresponding to the notification means when the switch is operated It is characterized in that there is a case where no notification is made.

In the gaming machine of this configuration, the symbol display means is provided on the gaming board on which the game ball flows down, the symbol is displayed, and the gaming ball detection means is a gaming ball to a specific winning opening provided on the gaming board. The random number acquisition means acquires a random value due to the detection of the game ball by the game ball detection means, and the hit determination means determines the winning value based on the random number acquired by the random number acquisition means. The symbol display control means displays a symbol indicating the determination result of the hit determination means after the symbols are variably displayed on the symbol display means, the switch is operable by the player, and the notifying means In this case, when the operation number counter is not equal to or greater than the predetermined number , the notification control means does not notify the reliability, and the switch is When operated, the alerter Sometimes informing the reliability as a hit is not made.

  In addition, in the gaming machine of the invention according to claim 2, in addition to the configuration of the invention of claim 1, the notification control means is configured to switch the switch when a predetermined symbol is displayed on the symbol display means. When the is operated, the notification means is notified of the reliability to be hit.

  In the gaming machine with this configuration, in addition to the operation of the invention described in claim 1, the notification control means hits the notification means when a switch is operated when a predetermined symbol is displayed on the symbol display means. The degree of reliability is notified.

  In addition, in the gaming machine of the invention according to claim 3, in addition to the configuration of the invention according to claim 2, the predetermined symbol is a symbol of a winning combination and a predetermined combination of symbols, The last symbol is a symbol indicating a reach state in which the symbols are not aligned.

  In the gaming machine with this configuration, in addition to the operation of the invention according to claim 2, the predetermined symbol is not the last symbol among the symbols of the predetermined combination and the symbol indicating the winning combination. A pattern indicating the reach state is used.

  In addition, in the gaming machine of the invention according to claim 4, in addition to the configuration of the invention according to any one of claims 1 to 3, the switch is operated to notify the reliability that is a hit by the notification means. Later, a notification timing setting means for setting at which timing is performed is provided.

  In the gaming machine with this configuration, in addition to the operation of the invention according to any one of claims 1 to 3, the notification timing setting unit notifies the reliability that is a hit by the notification unit after the switch is operated. Set at what timing.

  Further, in the gaming machine of the invention according to claim 5, in addition to the configuration of the invention according to any one of claims 1 to 4, when the hit judging means judges that the hit, the notification control means Is configured to cause the notifying means to notify that it is always a hit.

  In the gaming machine with this configuration, in addition to the operation of the invention according to any one of claims 1 to 4, when the hit determination means determines that it is a hit, the notification control means must be a hit. Inform the notification means.

  In addition, in the gaming machine of the invention according to claim 6, in addition to the configuration of the invention according to claim 5, when the switch is operated, when the notification of the reliability hitting the notification means is made The structure is characterized by the fact that it is always a hit.

  In the gaming machine having this configuration, in addition to the operation of the invention described in claim 5, when the switch is operated, the reliability is always notified when the notification of the reliability corresponding to the notification means is made.

  In addition, in the gaming machine according to the seventh aspect of the invention, in addition to the configuration of the invention according to the fifth or sixth aspect, when the switch is operated, the reliability notifying the notification means is not notified. Even in this case, the structure is characterized in that there is a case where it is a hit.

  In the gaming machine with this configuration, in addition to the operation of the invention according to claim 5 or 6, when the switch is operated, the case where the notification of the reliability corresponding to the notification means is not made is also successful There is.

  Moreover, in the gaming machine of the invention according to claim 8, in addition to the configuration of the invention according to any one of claims 1 to 7, the notification means is at least one of the symbol display means and the light emission means. It is the structure characterized by this.

  In the gaming machine having this configuration, in addition to the operation of the invention according to any one of claims 1 to 7, the notification means is at least one of a symbol display means and a light emission means.

  In addition, in the gaming machine of the invention according to claim 9, in addition to the configuration of the invention according to any one of claims 1 to 8, it is determined whether or not to let the notification means know by reliability by lottery. A notification determining unit is provided, and when it is determined that the notification determination unit does not notify the user, the notification of the reliability corresponding to the notification unit is not performed.

  Further, in the gaming machine of the invention according to claim 10, in addition to the configuration of the invention according to claim 9, the case where the hit determination unit determines that the win is determined and the case where the hit determination unit does not determine the hit The case is characterized in that the probability determined to be notified by the notification determining means is different.

  In addition, in the gaming machine according to an eleventh aspect of the present invention, in addition to the configuration of the invention according to any one of the first to tenth aspects, the notification control means is configured to perform the operation when the switch is operated a predetermined number of times or more. The notification means is made to notify the reliability to be hit.

  Note that a launch handle for adjusting the launch of the game ball may be provided, and the game ball launched by operating the launch handle may flow down the game board.

  As described above, in the gaming machine according to the first aspect of the present invention, the symbol display means is provided on the gaming board on which the game ball flows down, the symbol is displayed, and the gaming ball detection means is on the gaming board. The winning of the game ball to the specific winning opening provided is detected, the random number acquisition means acquires a random value due to the detection of the game ball by the game ball detection means, and the winning determination means Based on the random number value acquired by the acquisition unit, the winning / throwing determination is performed, the symbol display control unit displays the symbol indicating the determination result of the hit determination unit on the symbol display unit after the symbols are variably displayed, and the switch The player can operate the notifying means, and the notifying control means can notify the notifying means of the winning reliability when the switch is operated. Therefore, it is possible to know the reliability that is won by the player operating the switch. Therefore, the player operates the switch when he / she wants to know the reliability, and does not operate the switch when he / she does not want to know the reliability, so the player knows the reliability by his / her own intention. You can choose whether or not you know.

  Further, information prompting the operation of the switch can be notified by the operation timing notification means, and the switch operation can be validated for a predetermined time after the operation timing notification by the effective control means.

  Further, when the switch is operated, it is possible to prevent the notification of the reliability that is a hit to the notification means. Therefore, even if the switch is operated, the reliability may not be notified, and the player may be notified of the reliability even if the switch is operated. , The expectation for winning increases.

  Further, in the gaming machine of the invention according to claim 2, in addition to the effect of the invention according to claim 1, the notification control means operates the switch when a predetermined symbol is displayed on the symbol display means. Then, it is possible to notify the reliability that is hit by the notification means. Therefore, when a predetermined symbol is displayed on the symbol display means, the player can know the reliability to be won by operating the switch.

  In addition, in the gaming machine of the invention according to claim 3, in addition to the effect of the invention according to claim 2, the predetermined symbol is the last of the predetermined combinations of the symbols indicating the winning symbol and the predetermined symbol. It is possible to make a symbol indicating a reach state where the symbols are not aligned. Therefore, when the symbol displayed on the symbol display means is in the reach state, the player can know the reliability that is the hit by operating the switch.

  In addition, in the gaming machine of the invention according to claim 4, in addition to the effect of the invention according to any one of claims 1 to 3, the notification timing setting means switches the notification of reliability to be hit by the notification means to the switch It is possible to set at what timing after the is operated. Therefore, the reliability is displayed immediately after the switch is operated, the reliability is displayed after a predetermined time has elapsed, the reliability is displayed when a predetermined symbol is displayed on the symbol display means, or a predetermined number of games. A plurality of reliability notification timings can be provided, such as displaying the reliability when a ball wins a predetermined winning opening, and setting at which timing can be set.

  In addition, in the gaming machine of the invention according to claim 5, in addition to the effect of the invention according to any one of claims 1 to 4, when the hit determination means determines that the hit, the notification control means It is possible to notify the notification means that the winning is sure. Therefore, since it is not notified that it is a win but is not a win, when it is notified that it is not a win, it is not a win.

  In addition, in the gaming machine of the invention according to claim 6, in addition to the effect of the invention according to claim 5, when the switch is operated, when the notification of the reliability hitting the notification means is made, You can always win. Therefore, despite the notification of the winning reliability, the player is out of play and does not impair the player's sense of expectation.

  In addition, in the gaming machine of the invention according to claim 7, in addition to the effect of the invention according to claim 5 or 6, when the switch is operated, the notification of the reliability that hits the notification means is not made. Can also be a hit. The player does not have a great sense of expectation for winning if the reliability to be won is not reported even if the switch is operated. However, since there is a case where the winning level is not notified, even if the reliability level is not notified, it is possible to keep expectation to the end even though it is small. In addition, when the reliability of winning is not reported and the expectation for winning is small, the player's expectation for winning is betrayed in a good direction, and the joy of winning is even greater There is a perceived effect.

  In addition, in the gaming machine according to the eighth aspect of the invention, in addition to the effect of the invention according to any one of the first to seventh aspects, at least one of the symbol display means and the light emission means can be used as the notification means. . Therefore, the reliability can be displayed on the symbol display means or the issuing means.

  In addition, in the gaming machine according to the ninth aspect, in addition to the effect of the invention according to any one of the first to eighth aspects, is the notification determining means notifying the reliability that the notification means is determined by lottery? It is possible to prevent the notification of the reliability that hits the notification means when it is determined that the notification determination means does not notify.

  In addition, in the gaming machine of the invention according to claim 10, in addition to the effect of the invention according to claim 9, there are a case where it is determined that the hit is determined by the hit determining means and a case where it is not determined that the hit is determined by the hit determining means. Then, it is possible to make the probabilities of being judged by the notice judging means different.

  In addition, in the gaming machine according to the eleventh aspect, in addition to the effect of the invention according to any one of the first to tenth aspects, the notification control means provides notification means when the switch is operated a predetermined number of times. It is possible to notify the reliability that becomes a hit.

  Hereinafter, a pachinko machine 1 that plays a symbol game based on a winning of a game ball in “first embodiment” to “sixth embodiment” of a gaming machine according to the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. To do. First, with reference to FIG.1 and FIG.2, the mechanical structure of the pachinko machine 1 is demonstrated. FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko machine 1. FIG. 2 is a front view of the game board 2.

  As shown in FIG. 1, in the upper half of the front surface of the pachinko machine 1, a game board 2 is provided in which a game ball as a game medium launched from a launcher (not shown) flows by operating the launch handle 7. ing. This game board 2 is substantially square, and a substantially circular game area 4 surrounded by guide rails 3 is provided on the front surface. A lower plate 5 of the pachinko machine 1 is provided with an upper plate 5 for supplying game balls to the launcher and receiving prize balls. A lower plate 6 for receiving a prize ball is provided immediately below the upper plate 5. A launch handle 7 for adjusting the launch of the game ball is provided on the right side of the lower plate 6, and a speaker 48 is provided on the lower plate 6. Are provided. Further, on the left side of the speaker 48, a display button 77 that is a main part of the present invention and functions as a “switch” is provided. In the pachinko machine 1 of the present invention, when the player presses the display button 77, the jackpot reliability is notified.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 2, a special symbol display screen 28 composed of an LCD, a special symbol display device 8 equipped with various lamps and LEDs is provided at the approximate center of the game area 4 located at the front center of the game board 2. Is provided. Electrical decoration windmills 9 and 10 are respectively provided on the upper left and right of the special symbol display device 8, and a normal symbol start gate 12 is provided on the left side of the special symbol display device 8. Further, a special symbol start electric accessory 15 is provided below the special symbol display device 8, and a special prize opening 16 is provided below the special symbol start electric accessory 15. Further, the normal winning openings 19 and 20 are respectively provided on the left and right of the special symbol starting electric accessory 15, and the normal winning openings 17 and 18 are also provided on the left and right of the special winning opening 16, respectively.

  In addition, a stage 21 on which a game ball can be temporarily placed from the surface of the game board 2 toward the back of the game board 2 is provided substantially horizontally at the lower part of the special symbol display apparatus 8, and the special symbol display apparatus Warp ports 22 and 23 are provided on the left and right shoulders, respectively. The game balls that have passed through the warp ports 22 and 23 appear on the stage 21 through the inside of the special symbol display device 8 (warp zone). The stage 21 is provided with a slight gradient so that it can easily fall toward the special symbol starter electric accessory 15 provided directly below the stage 21.

  Above the special symbol display screen 28, a normal symbol display unit 24 composed of 7-segment LEDs is provided so that symbols such as single-digit numbers and single-letter alphabets can be displayed. . In addition to the above, the game board 2 is provided with various types of LED 62 for electric decoration, electric lamp 63 (see FIG. 3), other LEDs, a windmill, and many obstacle nails. Further, a display lamp 78 which is a main part of the present invention is provided on the right side of the game area. The display lamp 78 is normally off, and when the player presses the display button 77, the display lamp 78 is lit or blinked when the reliability that is a big hit is high.

  Next, the structure of the special symbol display device 8 and the screen displayed thereon will be described. On the special symbol display screen 28, three special symbol display portions are arranged in a horizontal row in the order of the special symbol display portion L1, the special symbol display portion L3, and the special symbol display portion L2 from the left. In the special symbol display portions L1 to L3, numerals “0”, “1”, “2”, “3”, “4”, “5”, “6”, “7”, “8”, “ The symbol “9” is variably displayed so as to scroll from top to bottom, and the special symbol display portion L1, the special symbol display portion L2, and the special symbol display portion L3 are stopped in this order. When the symbols displayed on the special symbol display portions L1 to L3 are all the same when stopped (for example, when three symbols such as “7, 7, 7” are aligned), And the jackpot gaming state in which the big winning opening 16 is opened is generated. If they are not all in the same pattern, it becomes “out of”. Therefore, if the same symbol is displayed when the special symbol display portions L1 and L2 are stopped (reach state), the player may have a sense of expectation for the “hit” because there is a possibility of being “hit”. Rise.

  The arrangement of the special symbol display portions L1 to L3, the stop display order, the scroll direction, and the like can be arbitrarily changed. On the special symbol display screen 28, images, characters, messages, and the like are also displayed in the background of the special symbol display portions L1 to L3. Furthermore, special symbols are not always displayed on the special symbol display portions L1 to L3, and images, characters, messages, and the like can be displayed instead of these displays. The special symbol display device 8 includes a symbol display substrate 44 (see FIG. 3) on the back surface thereof.

  Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an electrical circuit configuration of the pachinko machine 1. As shown in FIG. 3, the control unit 40 includes a main board 41, a power supply board 42, a sound board 43, a symbol display board 44, a payout control board 45, an electrical decoration board 46, a relay board 47, and a sub-integrated board 58. ing. This control part 40 is provided in the back side (back side) of the pachinko machine 1 (refer FIG. 1).

  The main board 41 that controls the main control of the pachinko machine 1 is provided with a CPU unit 50 that performs various processes according to a program. The CPU unit 50 includes a CPU 51 that performs various arithmetic processes, a RAM 52 that temporarily stores data values generated during arithmetic processes such as flags and counters, a control program, initial values of various data, and the like. And a ROM 53 that stores commands and the like for instructing the circuit board, and these are integrally molded as a single LSI. Further, an interrupt signal generating circuit 57 is connected to the CPU unit 50. The interrupt signal generating circuit 57 sends an interrupt signal to the CPU 51 every 0.002 seconds (hereinafter abbreviated as “2 ms”), for example. To give. The CPU 51 executes a control program stored in the ROM 53 every time this interrupt signal is input, and controls the pachinko machine 1 in accordance with this control program.

  The main board 41 is provided with an I / O interface 54, which is connected to sub boards such as a sub integrated board 58, a payout control board 45, and a relay board. Furthermore, the sound board 43, the symbol display board 44, and the electrical decoration board 46 are connected to the main board 41 via the sub-integrated board 58. The payout control board 45 controls the prize ball payout device 49, and the relay board 47 relays wiring of switches and solenoids. The sub-integrated board 58 performs overall control of the sound board 43, the symbol display board 44, and the electrical decoration board 46. The sound board 43 controls the generation of sound effects of the pachinko machine 1, and the symbol display board 44. Controls the symbols displayed on the special symbol display screen 28 and the normal symbol display unit 24, and the illumination board 46 controls the light emission mode of each illumination of the pachinko machine 1. The sub-integrated board 58 is provided with a CPU 581, a ROM 583 and a RAM 582, and the sound board 43, the symbol display board 44, the payout control board 45 and the electrical decoration board 46 also have a RAM and a ROM which are not shown in the figure. To 46a, an input interface (not shown), and the like. Further, the I / O interface 54 of the main board 41 is connected to an output port 55 that outputs information of the pachinko machine 1 to a game hall management computer (not shown).

  On the electric decoration board 46, the electric decoration windmills 9, 10, the normal symbol memory number display LED 59 composed of four LEDs, the special symbol memory number display LED 60 composed of four LEDs, the LED 62 for illumination, An illumination lamp 63 and a display lamp 78 are connected. Further, the special symbol display device 8 and the normal symbol display unit 24 are connected to the symbol display board 44, the speaker 48 is connected to the sound board 43, and the prize ball payout device 49 is connected to the payout control board 45. It is connected. Further, the relay board 47 has a large winning opening opening solenoid 70 for opening / closing the opening / closing member of the special winning opening, an electric combination opening solenoid 71 for opening / closing the opening / closing member of the electric combination, and a special symbol starting electric combination. 15, a start opening switch 72 for detecting a game ball that has won a prize, a normal symbol operation switch 73 for detecting a game ball that has passed the normal symbol start gate 12, and a V for detecting a game ball that has won a V zone in the big winning opening 16. A switch 74, a count switch 75 for counting the number of game balls won in the grand prize opening 16, and a winning opening switch 76 for detecting the winning balls in the normal winning openings 17, 18, 19, 20 are connected.

  The power supply board 42 is connected to the main board 41, the sound board 43, the symbol display board 44, the payout control board 45, the electrical decoration board 46, and the sub-integrated board 58, respectively, and supplied with stabilized DC power. It has become so. The power supply board 42 is supplied with AC 24V. The power supply board 42 is provided with a rectifier composed of a silicon diode bridge (not shown), a smoothing circuit composed of an electrolytic capacitor, a stabilization circuit composed of a regulator IC, and the like, and can supply stabilized DC 12V, 5V, etc. It is like that. In FIG. 3, although not shown in particular, the main board 41, the power supply board 42, the sound board 43, the symbol display board 44, the payout control board 45, the electrical decoration board 46, the relay board 47, and the sub integrated board 58 are all grounded. Connected by line. Further, a display button 77 for displaying reliability and a DIP switch 79 (see “Sixth Embodiment”) for setting timing for displaying reliability are connected to the sub-integrated board 58.

  Next, the detail of operation | movement of the pachinko machine 1 is demonstrated with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. The pachinko machine 1 is controlled by a control program stored in the ROM 53. The main routine process of the control program is executed by the CPU 51 when the CPU 51 senses an interrupt signal generated by the interrupt signal generation circuit 57 (see FIG. 3). Since the interrupt signal is generated at regular intervals (for example, 2 ms), the main routine process is repeatedly executed every 2 ms. Note that one main routine process is configured to end within 2 ms. FIG. 4 is a flowchart of the main routine process. Hereinafter, each step of the flowchart is abbreviated as “S”.

  When main routine processing is started by sensing an interrupt signal, command output processing is first performed (S10). In this command output process, a control command is output to the sub integrated board 58 via the I / O interface 54. Control commands include, for example, a special symbol operation hold command indicating the number of special symbol operation hold balls, a normal symbol operation hold command indicating the number of normal symbol operation hold balls, and a variation pattern designation command used when notifying the jackpot determination result , Special symbol designation command, all symbol stop command, normal symbol variation pattern designation command used when notifying the normal hit judgment result, normal symbol designation command, normal symbol all symbol stop command, used in jackpot gaming state The winning prize opening opening display command, the winning prize opening closing display command, the jackpot start screen display command, the jackpot end screen display command, and the like. The control command output here is a control command stored as an output command in the command-related information storage area (not shown) of the RAM 52 in the main routine process executed last time.

  Next, a switch reading process is performed (S11). This switch reading process is to detect winning of a game ball in the normal symbol starting gate 12, the special symbol starting electric accessory 15, the big winning port 16, the normal winning ports 17, 18, 19, 20 and the like. Specifically, it is provided in the V zone of the starting port switch 72 provided in the special symbol starting electric accessory 15, the normal symbol operating switch 73 provided in each of the normal symbol starting gates 12, and the special winning opening 16. And a winning opening switch 76 for detecting the winning of a game ball from a winning opening such as a normal winning opening 17, 18, 19, 20 or the like. When it is determined that the winning is made, “1” is stored in the flag corresponding to each switch stored in the RAM 52 and is set to “ON”.

  It should be noted that the main routine process that performs the switch reading process is executed at intervals at which the CPU 51 receives the interrupt signal, that is, every 2 ms. Therefore, considering the speed at which the game ball passes through the switch and the size of the game ball, the switch reading process is performed a plurality of times while one game ball passes through the switch. Therefore, winning of one game ball is detected by a plurality of continuous switch reading processes. Therefore, for example, it is determined that the game ball has passed for the first time when the state of “non-detection”, “detection”, and “detection” is reached in three consecutive executions of the switch reading process. At the start of the switch reading process, a winning ball flag storage area (not shown) in the RAM 52 that stores a flag indicating whether or not a gaming ball has passed through each gate and whether or not a gaming ball has won at each winning opening. All the flags in are reset.

  When the switch reading process ends, a counter update process is then performed (S12). In this counter update process, the values of various counters used in the main routine process, for example, a normal hit determination counter, a big hit determination counter, a special symbol selection counter, a variation pattern determination counter, and the like are updated. The jackpot determination counter is used to acquire a random number for determining whether or not the jackpot is won. The maximum value of the jackpot counter LC2 is “314”, and the minimum value is “0”. When “1” is added every interrupt (every 2 ms) and becomes “315” or more, the value returns to “0”.

  When the counter update process ends, a special electric accessory process is performed (S13). In this special electric accessory processing, the operation of the big hit gaming state such as opening / closing of the special winning opening 16, display of symbols on the special symbol display screen 28, blinking of various lamps, output of sound effects, etc. is performed. The special electric accessory processing is executed when “1” is stored in the jackpot gaming state flag stored in the RAM 52 and is “ON”. This jackpot game state flag indicates whether or not the jackpot game state is in effect, and is set in the special symbol processing of S14 when the jackpot notification is finished. Then, when the next main routine process is performed, the operation in the big hit gaming state is started by this special electric accessory process. The jackpot game state flag is “OFF” when “0” is stored when the operation of the jackpot game state is terminated.

  When the special electric accessory process is completed, a special symbol process (S14) is performed. In the special symbol processing, control of jackpot determination and notification of the jackpot determination result using the special symbol display portions L1 to L3 is performed. In the jackpot determination, when the start opening switch 72 provided in the special symbol start electric accessory 15 detects the winning of the game ball in the switch reading process (S11), first, the value of the jackpot determination counter is a jackpot random number. It is stored in the jackpot relation information storage area (not shown) of the RAM 52 (random number acquisition process). If the value of the jackpot random number is a specific value determined as a jackpot, for example, “7”, it is determined that the jackpot is a jackpot (a jackpot determination process). Then, in order to notify the player of the determination result performed in the jackpot determination process using the special symbol display portions L1 to L3, control of the character movement and the symbol variation on the special symbol display screen to the sub-integrated board 58. Designation of variation pattern indicating control pattern of sound effects and various lamps (variation pattern designation command), designation of symbols displayed on special symbol display portions L1 to L3 (designation designation command), special symbol display portions L1 to L3 An instruction to stop all symbols (all symbol stop command) is issued (special symbol control processing). When these commands are received by the sub-integrated board 58, various control commands are added and detailed instructions are given to the sound board 43, the symbol display board 44, and the electrical board 46, while performing various effects. The jackpot determination result is notified.

  When the special symbol process is completed, a normal electric accessory process is then performed (S15). In this normal electric game processing, the special symbol starting electric game is made so that the game ball can easily win the special symbol starting electric game 15 after the result is displayed on the normal symbol display unit 24. Control of opening and closing (normally hitting operation) of a pair of opening and closing members (so-called tulips) provided in 15 is performed. In the next normal symbol process (S16), a determination per normal symbol, an instruction to notify the normal symbol display unit 24 of a determination result per normal symbol, and the like are performed.

  When the normal symbol process is completed, a payout process for paying out a prize ball is performed (S17), and then an error check is performed (S18). If an error has occurred in the pachinko machine 1, the special symbol display device 8 displays an error, the illumination lamp 63 performs a lighting / flashing pattern at the time of an error, or an error sound is output from the speaker 48. In order to generate a sound, an error command for transmitting the sub-integrated board 58 is stored in the command related information storage area in the command output process of S10. Next, an information output process is performed (S19). In this information output process, various types of information such as jackpot information, start-up information, probability variation information, time reduction information, etc. of the pachinko machine 1 are output to an unillustrated game hall management computer via the output port 55. When the information output process ends, the process of the main routine ends. When the interrupt signal is received from the interrupt signal generation circuit 57, the main routine process is repeatedly executed.

  A sequence of main routine processing will be described by taking as an example the operation of the pachinko machine 1 when a certain game ball wins the special symbol starting electric accessory 15 and is determined to be a big hit. When the player operates a launch handle 7 provided on the lower side of the game board 2 to launch a game ball into the game area 4, the game ball flows down the game area 4. Then, when the game ball wins the special symbol start electric combination 15, the winning of the game ball to the special symbol start electric combination 15 is detected in the switch reading process, and the flag corresponding to the special symbol start electric combination 15 Is set to “ON” (S11). Then, a jackpot determination is performed in the special symbol processing (S14), and the variation of the symbols in the special symbol display portions L1 to L3 is started. Then, while the main routine process is repeatedly performed, the special symbol display portions L1 to L3 are sequentially stopped, and the jackpot symbol is displayed. At this time, since “1” is stored in the jackpot gaming state flag and is set to “ON” (S14), the special winning combination process (S13) of the main routine process to be executed next (S13), Is released, and the operation in the jackpot gaming state is started. Then, while the main routine process is repeatedly performed, the operation in the big hit gaming state is performed according to a predetermined condition in the special electric accessory process (S13). When the jackpot gaming state ends, “0” is stored in the jackpot gaming state flag and is set to “OFF”, and a series of operations relating to the gaming ball is completed.

  In the present invention, when the player presses the display button 77, the reliability of whether or not the jackpot determination result being notified at the time of pressing becomes a jackpot is displayed. The control of the reliability display by pressing the display button 77 is performed together with the control of notifying the result of the jackpot determination in the CPU 581 of the sub-integrated board 58. The control for notifying the result of the jackpot determination is performed by the sub-integrated board processing in the CPU 581. In response to the control command transmitted from the main board 41, various control commands are added to the sound board 43 and the symbol display. Detailed instructions are given to the board 44 and the electric decoration board 46. It should be noted that various modes are conceivable for implementing the reliability display of the present invention. Therefore, the embodiments of the present invention are referred to as “first embodiment”, “second embodiment”, “third embodiment”, “fourth embodiment”, “fifth embodiment”. Embodiment ”,“ Sixth Embodiment ”will be described.

  First, the storage areas of the RAM 582 and the ROM 583 of the sub-integrated board 58 common to each embodiment will be described. FIG. 5 is a conceptual diagram showing the storage area of the ROM 583 of the sub-integrated board 58. FIG. 6 is a conceptual diagram showing a storage area of the RAM 582 of the sub-integrated board 58.

  The storage area of the ROM 583 will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 5, the ROM 583 includes an initial setting storage area 5831 for storing an initial value stored in each storage area when the pachinko machine 1 is reset, and various types for the CPU 581 to control the pachinko machine 1. A control program storage area 5832 for storing a control program, a control command table storage area 5833 for storing a table of control commands output from the sub-integrated board 58 to the sound board 43, the symbol display board 44, and the illumination board 46. There are provided a variation pattern storage area 5834 in which information on a variation pattern that determines the result notification result is stored, a reliability display storage area 5835 in which various tables for reliability display are stored, and the like. Yes. Further, the ROM 583 is provided with various storage areas not shown.

  Next, the storage area of the RAM 582 will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 6, the RAM 582 has a counter storage area 5821 for storing various counters used in the sub-integrated substrate processing, and a flag storage area 5822 for storing various flags used in the sub-integrated substrate processing. A special symbol relation storage area 5823 for storing a control command received from the main board in order to notify the result of jackpot finding is provided. Further, the RAM 582 is provided with various storage areas not shown.

  Next, the “first embodiment” will be described. In the first embodiment, when the display button 77 is pressed in the reach state and the result of the big hit determination is “big hit”, the display lamp 78 is turned on. Specifically, this will be described in detail below with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. FIG. 7 is a flowchart of the sub-integrated substrate processing performed by the CPU 581 for sub-integrated substrate processing. FIG. 8 is a flowchart of the reliability display process performed in the sub-integrated board process.

  In the sub-integrated board processing shown in FIG. 7, in response to a control command sent from the main board 41, various control commands are added to give detailed instructions to the sound board 43, the symbol display board 44, and the electrical decoration board 46. Here, the explanation will focus on the control of the special symbol display screen 28 relating to the notification of the result of the jackpot determination, and the command used when notifying the determination result of the normal winning, the command used in the case of the jackpot gaming state, etc. The description is omitted because it does not relate to the main part of the invention.

  The sub-integrated board processing shown in FIG. 7 is executed after the power is turned on to the sub-integrated board 58 and the initial processing such as operation check of the RAM 582 and ROM 583 and initial value setting such as various flags and counters is completed. First, it is determined whether or not a variation pattern designation command has been received from the main board 41 (S201).

  When the variation pattern designation command is received (S201: YES), the result of the jackpot determination is notified according to the designated variation pattern. Therefore, in addition to the production conditions such as whether or not to perform the special symbol variation time and reach operation specified by the variation pattern, whether the specific character is displayed on the special symbol display screen 28, An additional effect condition such as whether to perform the determination is determined by lottery, and a subsequent command to be added to the variation pattern command is created (S202). Then, the variation pattern command is transmitted to the sound board 43, the symbol display board 44, and the decoration board 46 (S203), and the subsequent command is transmitted to the sound board 43, the symbol display board 44, and the decoration board 46 (S204). And the time until the special symbol display part L2 stops after the change of the special symbol display parts L1 to L3 is started (the time until the two symbols of the special symbol display parts L1 and L2 are stopped) ) Is measured, the time determined for each variation pattern is stored in the variation time counter (S205). This variable time counter is used to determine later whether or not the special symbol display portions L1 to L3 are in the reach state. In a time management program (not shown), every predetermined time (for example, every 1 ms). Has been subtracted. Then, the process proceeds to S215.

  When the variation pattern designation command has not been received (S201: NO), it is determined whether or not the first special symbol designation command has been received (S206). The first special symbol designation command is transmitted from the main board 41 after the variation pattern designation command. When the first special symbol designation command is received (S206: YES), the command is further transmitted to the sound board 43, the symbol display board 44, and the illumination board 46 (S207). Then, the process proceeds to S215.

  If the first special symbol designation command has not been received (S206: NO), it is determined whether the second special symbol designation command has been received (S208). The second special symbol designation command is transmitted from the main board 41 after the first special symbol designation command. When the second special symbol designation command is received (S208: YES), the command is further transmitted to the sound board 43, the symbol display board 44, and the illumination board 46 (S209). Then, the process proceeds to S215.

  When the second special symbol designation command has not been received (S208: NO), it is determined whether or not the third special symbol designation command has been received (S210). The third special symbol designation command is transmitted from the main board 41 after the variation pattern designation command. When the third special symbol designation command is received (S210: YES), the command is further transmitted to the sound board 43, the symbol display board 44, and the electrical decoration board 46 (S211). Then, the process proceeds to S215.

  If the third special symbol designation command has not been received (S210: NO), it is determined whether all symbol stop commands have been received (S212). The all symbol stop command is transmitted from the main board 41 when the special symbol display portions L1 to L3 are stopped. Therefore, when all symbols stop command is received (S212: YES), the command is further transmitted to the sound board 43, the symbol display board 44, and the illumination board 46 (S213). Then, the process proceeds to S215.

  If all symbol stop commands have not been received (S212: NO), other command processing is performed (S214). From the main board 41, in addition to the above variation pattern designation command, first special symbol designation command, second special symbol designation command, third special symbol designation command, all symbol designation command, special symbol operation hold command, normal symbol Operation hold command, normal symbol change pattern specification command, normal symbol specification command, normal symbol all symbol stop command, big prize opening release display command, big prize opening closing display command, jackpot start screen display command, jackpot end screen display command are sent It will be. Here, processing performed when these commands are received, for example, command transmission to the sound board 43, the symbol display board 44, and the illumination board 46 is performed, and the process proceeds to S215.

  In S215, reliability display processing, which is a main part of the present invention, is performed (S215). This reliability display processing will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. First, it is determined whether or not the display button 77 is pressed (S301). If the display button 77 has not been pressed (S301: NO), the reliability display is not performed, and the process returns to S201 of the sub-integrated substrate processing without doing anything. When the display button 77 is pressed (S301: YES), it is determined whether or not the reach state is reached (S302). In this determination, the value of the variation time counter is “0”, all the symbol stop commands have not been received yet (only the special symbol display portions L1 and L2 are stopped), and the special symbol display Judgment is made based on whether the symbols of the parts L1 and L2 are the same. If it is not the reach state (S302: NO), since the reliability display is not performed, the process returns to S201 of the sub-integrated substrate processing without doing anything.

  If it is a reach state (S302: YES), it will be judged whether it is a jackpot (S303). Since the reliability is not displayed unless it is a big hit (S303: NO), the process returns to S201 of the sub-integrated substrate processing without doing anything. If it is a big hit (S303: YES), since the reliability is displayed, a command for turning on the display lamp 78 is transmitted to the electrical decoration board 46 (S304), and the process returns to S201 of the sub-integrated board processing.

  By repeating these processes, the sub-integrated board 58 processes the control command sent from the main board 41 and gives instructions to the sound board 43, the symbol display board 44, and the illumination board 46, and is in a reach state. Sometimes, when the display button 77 is pressed and the reach is a big hit, the display lamp 78 is turned on. The display lamp 78 is turned off when all the symbol stop commands are received on the illumination board 46 (FIG. 7, S212: YES).

  Next, the “second embodiment” will be described. In the second embodiment, a message prompting the user to press the display button 77 such as “Press the button!” Is displayed on the special symbol display screen 28 in the reach state. Then, when the display button 77 is pressed for a predetermined time, for example, 5 seconds after this message is displayed, the display lamp 78 is turned on if it is a big hit. That is, an operation timing notifying unit for notifying information for prompting the operation of the switch and an effective control unit for enabling the switch operation within a predetermined time after the operation timing is notified are provided. Specifically, this will be described in detail below with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. FIG. 9 is a flowchart of the sub-integrated substrate processing performed by the CPU 581 for sub-integrated substrate processing. FIG. 10 is a flowchart of message processing performed in the sub-integrated board processing. FIG. 11 is a flowchart of the reliability display process performed in the sub-integrated board process.

  In the sub-integrated board processing shown in FIG. 9, in response to a control command sent from the main board 41, various control commands are added to give detailed instructions to the sound board 43, the symbol display board 44, and the electrical decoration board 46. Here, the explanation will focus on the control of the special symbol display screen 28 relating to the notification of the result of the jackpot determination, and the command used when notifying the determination result of the normal winning, the command used in the case of the jackpot gaming state, etc. The description is omitted because it does not relate to the main part of the invention.

  The sub-integrated board processing shown in FIG. 9 is executed after power is turned on to the sub-integrated board 58 and initial processing such as operation confirmation of the RAM 582 and ROM 583 and setting of initial values such as various flags and counters is completed. First, it is determined whether a variation pattern designation command has been received from the main board 41 (S221). The processing for command reception from S221 to S234 is the same as the processing from S201 to S214 in the sub-integrated substrate processing of the “first embodiment” (see FIG. 7).

  When the variation pattern designation command is received (S221: YES), the result of the jackpot determination is notified according to the designated variation pattern. Therefore, in addition to the production conditions such as whether or not to perform the special symbol variation time and reach operation specified by the variation pattern, whether the specific character is displayed on the special symbol display screen 28, An additional effect condition such as whether to perform the determination is determined by lottery, and a subsequent command to be added to the variation pattern command is created (S222). Then, the variation pattern command is transmitted to the sound board 43, the symbol display board 44, and the decoration board 46 (S223), and the subsequent command is transmitted to the sound board 43, the symbol display board 44, and the decoration board 46 (S224). And the time until the special symbol display part L2 stops after the change of the special symbol display parts L1 to L3 is started (the time until the two symbols of the special symbol display parts L1 and L2 are stopped) ) Is measured, the time determined for each variation pattern is stored in the variation time counter (S225). This variation time counter is used to determine later whether or not the special symbol display portions L1 to L3 are in the reach state. Then, the process proceeds to S235.

  If the variation pattern designation command has not been received (S221: NO), it is determined whether or not the first special symbol designation command has been received (S226). The first special symbol designation command is transmitted from the main board 41 after the variation pattern designation command. When the first special symbol designation command is received (S226: YES), the command is further transmitted to the sound board 43, the symbol display board 44, and the illumination board 46 (S227). Then, the process proceeds to S235.

  If the first special symbol designation command has not been received (S226: NO), it is determined whether or not the second special symbol designation command has been received (S228). The second special symbol designation command is transmitted from the main board 41 after the first special symbol designation command. When the second special symbol designation command is received (S228: YES), the command is further transmitted to the sound board 43, the symbol display board 44, and the illumination board 46 (S229). Then, the process proceeds to S235.

  If the second special symbol designation command has not been received (S228: NO), it is determined whether or not the third special symbol designation command has been received (S230). The third special symbol designation command is transmitted from the main board 41 after the variation pattern designation command. When the third special symbol designation command is received (S230: YES), the command is further transmitted to the sound board 43, the symbol display board 44, and the illumination board 46 (S231). Then, the process proceeds to S235.

  If the third special symbol designation command has not been received (S230: NO), it is determined whether or not all symbol stop commands have been received (S232). The all symbol stop command is transmitted from the main board 41 when the special symbol display portions L1 to L3 are stopped. Therefore, when all symbols stop command is received (S232: YES), the command is further transmitted to the sound board 43, the symbol display board 44, and the decoration board 46 (S233). Then, the process proceeds to S235.

  If all symbol stop commands have not been received (S232: NO), other command processing is performed (S234). From the main board 41, in addition to the above variation pattern designation command, first special symbol designation command, second special symbol designation command, third special symbol designation command, all symbol designation command, special symbol operation hold command, normal symbol Operation hold command, normal symbol change pattern specification command, normal symbol specification command, normal symbol all symbol stop command, big prize opening release display command, big prize opening closing display command, jackpot start screen display command, jackpot end screen display command are sent It will be. Here, processing performed when these commands are received, for example, command transmission to the sound board 43, the symbol display board 44, and the illumination board 46 is performed, and the process proceeds to S235.

  In S235, message processing, which is a main part of the present invention, is performed (S235), and reliability display processing is performed (S236). This message processing will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. 10, and the reliability display processing will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.

  First, in message processing, a message prompting the user to press the display button 77 is displayed on the special symbol display screen 28, and the effective time during which the press of the display button 77 is effective is managed. Here, a display flag, a valid flag, and a valid time counter are used. The display flag stores information indicating whether a message prompting the user to press the display button 77 is displayed. When the message is displayed, “1” is stored and turned “ON”. If the message is not displayed yet, “0” is stored and “OFF”. When the display flag is set to “ON”, the sub-integrated board processing is turned “OFF” when the all symbol stop command for notifying the jackpot determination result is received (FIG. 9, S232: YES). The The valid time counter is a time counter used for measuring a time during which the pressing of the display button 77 is valid after the message is displayed. The valid flag is “1” stored and “ON” when it is during the valid time, and “0” is stored and “OFF” outside the valid time.

  First, as shown in FIG. 10, it is determined whether or not a message has already been displayed based on whether or not the display flag is “ON” (S401). If the display flag is “OFF” and the message has not yet been displayed (S401: NO), it is determined whether or not it is a reach state (S402). Since the message is displayed in the reach state, the value of the variable time counter is “0”, and all the symbol stop commands have not been received yet (only the special symbol display portions L1 and L2 are stopped. Furthermore, if the symbols of the special symbol display portions L1 and L2 are the same and are in the reach state (S402: YES), a command for instructing message display is transmitted to the symbol display board 44 (S403), A predetermined valid time (for example, 5 seconds) is stored in the valid time counter (S404), the valid flag is set to “ON” (S405), and the display flag is set to “ON” (S406). Then, the process returns to the sub integrated substrate process, and the process returns to S221. If it is not the reach state (S402: NO), the message display is not performed, so the process returns to the sub-integrated substrate process without doing anything, and the process returns to S221. The valid time counter is subtracted every predetermined time (for example, every 1 ms) in a time management program (not shown). It should be noted that control is performed so that no further subtraction is performed when the value becomes “0” so as not to take a negative value.

  If the display flag is “ON” in S401 (S401: YES), it is determined whether or not the valid time has expired (S407). If the value of the valid time counter set in S404 is “0”, the valid time has expired (S407: YES), the valid flag is turned “OFF” (S408), and the sub integration is performed. Returning to the substrate processing, the process returns to S221. If the value of the valid time counter is greater than “0” and the valid time is in effect (S407: NO), the process returns to the sub-integrated substrate process without doing anything, and the process returns to S221.

  Next, in the reliability display process, as shown in FIG. 11, it is determined whether or not the display button 77 is pressed (S311). If the display button 77 is not pressed (S311: NO), the reliability display is not performed, so the process returns to the sub-integrated board process without doing anything, and the process returns to S221. When the display button 77 is pressed (S311: YES), it is determined whether or not the pressing of the display button 77 is valid based on the valid flag (S312). If the valid flag is “OFF” and not valid (S312: NO), the reliability display is not performed, so the process returns to the sub-integrated board process without doing anything, and the process returns to S221.

  If the valid flag is “ON” and valid (S312: YES), it is determined whether or not the jackpot is a big hit (S313). If it is not a big hit, the reliability is not displayed (S313: NO), so the process returns to the sub-integrated substrate processing without doing anything, and the process returns to S221. If it is a big hit (S313: YES), since the reliability is displayed, a command for turning on the display lamp 78 is transmitted to the electrical decoration board 46 (S314), the process returns to the sub integrated board process, and the process returns to S221.

  By repeating these processes, the sub-integrated board 58 processes the control command sent from the main board 41, gives instructions to the sound board 43, the symbol display board 44, and the illumination board 46, and is in a reach state. When a message prompting the user to press the display button 77 is displayed on the special symbol display screen 28, and the display button 77 is pressed for a predetermined time from the message display, if the reach is a big hit, the display lamp 78 Lights up. The display lamp 78 is turned off when all the symbol stop commands are received on the illumination board 46 (FIG. 9, S232: YES).

  Next, the “third embodiment” will be described. In the third embodiment, in the reach state, for example, a message prompting the user to press the display button 77 such as “Press the button!” Is displayed on the special symbol display screen 28. Then, when the display button 77 is pressed for a predetermined time, for example, 5 seconds after this message is displayed, whether or not to turn on the display lamp 78 is determined by lottery, and determined to be turned on. In this case, the display lamp 78 is turned on. That is, an operation timing notifying unit for notifying information for prompting the operation of the switch and an effective control unit for enabling the switch operation within a predetermined time after the operation timing is notified are provided.

  Also in the present embodiment, in the same manner as the sub-integrated substrate processing of the “second embodiment” shown in FIG. 9, the control board sent from the main board 41 is received and various control commands are added to the sound board. 43, a detailed instruction is given to the symbol display board 44 and the illumination board 46, and message processing and reliability display processing are performed. Therefore, the overall flow of the sub-integrated substrate processing is the same as that of the sub-integrated substrate processing of the “second embodiment” shown in FIG. The message processing and the reliability display processing are described in detail with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. 14 and 15 and the conceptual diagram of the table used in the lottery for determining whether or not to turn on the display lamp 78 of FIGS.

  FIG. 12 is a conceptual diagram of the off-time display determination table 5835a stored in the reliability display storage area 5835 of the ROM 583 for performing a lottery to determine whether or not to turn on the display lamp 78 in the case of a loss. FIG. 13 is a conceptual diagram of the jackpot display determination table 5835b stored in the reliability display storage area 5835 of the ROM 583 for performing a lottery to determine whether or not to turn on the display lamp 78 in the case of a jackpot. FIG. 14 is a flowchart of message processing performed in the sub-integrated board processing. FIG. 15 is a flowchart of the reliability display process performed in the sub-integrated board process.

  First, the table used in the lottery for determining whether to turn on the display lamp 78 shown in FIGS. 12 and 13 will be described. FIG. 12 is a conceptual diagram of the off-time display determination table 5835a for performing a lottery to determine whether or not to turn on the display lamp 78 in the case of a loss, and FIG. 13 shows whether to turn on the display lamp 78 in the case of a big win. It is a conceptual diagram of the jackpot display display determination table 5835b for performing the lottery of no. The display determination column 5835a and the big hit display determination table 5835b are both provided with a display counter field and a display field, and “1” is displayed in the display field corresponding to the values “0” to “99” in the display counter field. Or “0” is stored. “1” in the display column indicates that the display lamp 78 is lit, and “0” indicates that the display lamp 78 is not lit. In a counter update program (not shown), the value of the display counter is updated by adding “1” every predetermined time (for example, every 1 ms), and when it becomes “99” or more, it returns to “0”. It is controlled to take a value of “0” to “99”. Then, in the reliability display process, the value in the display column corresponding to the value of the display counter is referred to and it is determined whether or not the display lamp 78 is to be turned on.

  In the example shown in FIG. 12, “0” is stored in the display column corresponding to the values “0” to “98” in the display counter column of the display determination table 5835a at the time of loss, and the value “99” in the display counter column. "1" is stored in the display field. That is, the display lamp 78 is lit at a rate of 1% even in the case of disconnection.

  In the example shown in FIG. 13, “0” is stored in the display column corresponding to the values “0” to “2” in the display counter column of the jackpot display determination table 5835b. Corresponding to “99”, “1” is stored in the display field. That is, even in the case of a big hit, the display lamp 78 may not light at a rate of 3%.

  Next, the message processing of “third embodiment” will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. In the message processing, a message that prompts the user to press the display button 77 on the special symbol display screen 28, and management of a state where the pressing of the display button 77 is enabled (effective state) are performed. In the “third embodiment”, how many times the valid state is generated is determined and may be repeated a plurality of times.

  Here, a display flag, a valid flag, a valid time counter, and an execution count counter are used. In the display flag, information about the display state of a message prompting the user to press the display button 77 is stored. “0” is stored in the case where the valid state has not yet been established. If it is in the valid state, “1” is stored. “9” is stored when the number of effective states determined by the variation pattern and all the implementations are completed. When the valid state has ended and the implementation of all the valid states has not yet been completed, “2” is stored as a wait for the valid state. It should be noted that the display flag is initialized to “0” in the sub-integrated board processing when the jackpot determination result notification all symbols stop command is received (FIG. 9, S232: YES). The valid time counter is a time counter used for measuring a time during which the pressing of the display button 77 is valid after the message is displayed. The next waiting time counter is a time counter used for measuring the time until the next effective state is caused. When the valid flag is in the valid state, “1” is stored and is “ON”, and when the valid flag is not valid, “0” is stored and is “OFF”. The execution count counter is a counter that counts the number of times that the valid state has been executed, and is initialized to “0” when a variation pattern command is received in the sub-integrated substrate processing (FIG. 9, S221: YES). .

  First, as shown in FIG. 14, it is determined whether or not the vehicle is in the reach state (S421). In this determination, the value of the variation time counter is “0”, all the symbol stop commands have not been received yet (only the special symbol display portions L1 and L2 are stopped), and the special symbol display Judgment is made based on whether the symbols of the parts L1 and L2 are the same. If it is not the reach state (S421: NO), since the reliability display is not performed, the process returns to the sub-integrated substrate process without doing anything, and the process returns to S221.

  If it is the reach state (S421: YES), the effective state in which the pressing of the display button 77 is effective is performed as many times as determined by the variation pattern, and it is determined whether or not the display button 77 is finished (S422). If the display flag is not “9”, the implementation of the valid state has not been completed (S422: NO), and then it is determined whether or not the valid state is in effect (S423). If the display flag is not “1”, it is not in the valid state (S423: NO), and it is determined whether the display flag is “2” or not (S424). . If the display flag is not “2” and it is not waiting for a valid state (S424: NO), the number of valid state executions is determined from the variation pattern (S425), and a command for instructing message display is transmitted to the symbol display board 44. (S426), “1” is added to the execution number counter (S427), a predetermined valid time (for example, 5 seconds) is stored in the valid time counter (S428), and the valid flag is set to “ON” (S429). The display flag is set to “1” (S430). Then, the process returns to the sub integrated substrate process, and the process returns to S221.

  In S423, if it is in the implementation state (S423: YES), it is determined whether or not the valid time has expired (S431). If the value of the valid time counter set in S428 or S440 is “0”, the valid time has expired (S431: YES), so the valid flag is turned “OFF” (S432). Then, a determination is made as to whether or not the effective state has been performed the number of times determined by the variation pattern, based on the value of the execution number counter (S433). When the value of the execution number counter reaches the number determined by the variation pattern (S433: YES), “9” indicating that the predetermined number of executions is completed is stored in the display flag (S436). If the value of the execution counter is not the number determined by the variation pattern (S433: NO), a predetermined time (for example, 10 seconds) is stored in the next waiting time counter (S434), and the display flag is displayed. “2” is stored (S435). Then, the process returns to the sub integrated substrate process, and the process returns to S221. In S431, if the value of the valid time counter is not “0” and the valid time has not expired (S431: NO), the process returns to the sub-integrated substrate process and returns to S221.

  In S424, when the display flag is “2” and it is determined that the active state is waiting (S424: YES), a message is displayed depending on whether or not the value of the next waiting time counter is “0”. Then, a determination is made as to whether or not to enter the valid state (S437). If the next waiting time counter is not “0” (S437: NO), no message is displayed, so the process returns to the sub-integrated board processing without doing anything, and the process returns to S221. When the next waiting time counter is “0” (S437: YES), a command for instructing message display is transmitted to the symbol display board 44 (S438), and “1” is added to the execution number counter. Then, a predetermined effective time (for example, 5 seconds) is stored in the effective time counter (S440), the effective flag is set to “ON” (S441), and the display flag is set to “1” (S442). Then, the process returns to the sub integrated substrate process, and the process returns to S221.

  In S422, when the display flag is “9” and the implementation is finished (S422: YES), the process returns to the sub-integrated substrate processing without doing anything, and the process returns to S221.

  Next, the reliability display process will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. First, it is determined whether or not the display button 77 is pressed (S321). If the display button 77 is not pressed (S321: NO), the reliability display is not performed, so the process returns to the sub-integrated board processing without doing anything, and the process returns to S221. If the display button 77 is pressed (S321: YES), it is determined whether or not the display button 77 is being pressed based on the valid flag (S322). If the valid flag is “OFF” and not valid (S322: NO), the reliability display is not performed, so the process returns to the sub-integrated board process without doing anything, and the process returns to S221. If the valid flag is “ON” and valid (S322: YES), it is determined whether or not it is a big hit (S323).

  If it is not a big hit (S323: NO), it is determined whether or not the reliability is displayed based on the display determination table 5835a at the time of loss and the value of the display counter (S324). Specifically, if the value of the display column stored in the display determination table 5835a at the time of deviation corresponding to the value of the display counter is “1”, it is determined that the reliability is displayed, and the value of the display column is “ If “0”, it is determined that the reliability is not displayed. If it is determined that the reliability is not displayed (S324: NO), the process returns to the sub-integrated substrate process without doing anything, and the process returns to S221. If it is determined that the reliability is to be displayed (S324: YES), a command for turning on the display lamp 78 is transmitted to the decoration board 46 (S325), the process returns to the sub integrated board process, and the process returns to S221.

  If it is a big hit (S323: YES), it is determined whether or not the reliability is displayed based on the value of the big hit display determination table 5835b and the display counter (S326). Specifically, if the value of the display column stored in the jackpot display determination table 5835b corresponding to the value of the display counter is “1”, it is determined that the reliability is displayed, and the value of the display column is “ If “0”, it is determined that the reliability is not displayed. If it is determined that the reliability is not displayed (S326: NO), the process returns to the sub-integrated substrate process without doing anything, and the process returns to S221. If it is determined that the reliability is to be displayed (S326: YES), a command for turning on the display lamp 78 is transmitted to the decoration board 46 (S327), the process returns to the sub integrated board process, and the process returns to S221.

  By repeating these processes, the sub-integrated board 58 processes the control command sent from the main board 41, gives instructions to the sound board 43, the symbol display board 44, and the illumination board 46, and is in a reach state. When a message prompting the user to press the display button 77 is displayed on the special symbol display screen 28, and the display button 77 is pressed for a predetermined time from the message display, if the reach is a big hit, the display lamp 78 Lights up. Further, the message display is performed a predetermined number of times based on the variation pattern. The display lamp 78 is turned off when all the symbol stop commands are received on the illumination board 46 (FIG. 9, S232: YES).

  Next, the “fourth embodiment” will be described. In the fourth embodiment, when in the reach state, for example, a message prompting the user to continuously press the display button 77 such as “Press the button 10 times in the next 5 seconds!” Is displayed on the special symbol display screen 28. The Whether or not to turn on the display lamp 78 is determined by lottery when the display button 77 is pressed a predetermined number of times (for example, 10 times) for a predetermined time, for example, 5 seconds after the message is displayed. The display lamp 78 is lit when it is determined to be lit. That is, an operation timing notifying means for notifying information for prompting the operation of the switch, an effective control means for enabling the switch operation within a predetermined time after the operation timing is notified, and whether or not a predetermined number of operations have been performed within the predetermined time. Operation determining means for determining whether or not.

  Also in the present embodiment, various control commands sent from the main board 41 are received in the same manner as the sub-integrated board processing in the “second embodiment” and the “third embodiment” shown in FIG. The control command is added to give detailed instructions to the sound board 43, the symbol display board 44, and the illumination board 46, and message processing and reliability display processing are performed. Further, the management of the valid state is performed in the same manner as the message processing of the “third embodiment” shown in FIG. Therefore, the overall flow of the sub-integrated board processing is the same as the sub-integrated board processing in the “second embodiment” and “third embodiment” shown in FIG. The flow is the same as the message processing of the “third embodiment” shown in FIG. 14, so the description thereof is omitted, and processing different from that of the “second embodiment” and “third embodiment” is performed. The reliability display process is described in detail with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  First, it is determined whether or not the display button 77 is pressed (S341). If the display button 77 is not pressed (S341: NO), the reliability display is not performed, so the process returns to the sub-integrated board process without doing anything, and the process returns to S221. If the display button 77 is pressed (S341: YES), it is determined whether or not the display button 77 is being pressed based on the valid flag (S342). If the valid flag is “OFF” and not valid (S342: NO), the reliability display is not performed, so the process returns to the sub-integrated substrate process without doing anything, and the process returns to S221. If the valid flag is “ON” and valid (S342: YES), “1” is added to the push counter (S343), and whether or not the push counter has reached a predetermined number (for example, 10 times) or more. Is determined (S344). This push-down counter is cleared by storing “0” when the valid flag is “ON” (see S429 and S441 in FIG. 14). If it has not been pressed more than the predetermined number of times (S344: NO), the reliability is not displayed, so the process returns to the sub-integrated substrate process without doing anything, and the process returns to S221. If it has been pressed a predetermined number of times or more (S344: YES), it is determined whether or not it is a big hit (S345).

  If it is not a big hit (S345: NO), it is determined whether or not the reliability is displayed based on the display determination table 5835a at the time of failure shown in FIG. 12 and the value of the display counter (S346). Specifically, if the value of the display column stored in the display determination table 5835a at the time of deviation corresponding to the value of the display counter is “1”, it is determined that the reliability is displayed, and the value of the display column is “ If “0”, it is determined that the reliability is not displayed. If it is determined that the reliability is not displayed (S346: NO), the process returns to the sub-integrated substrate process without doing anything, and the process returns to S221. If it is determined that the reliability is to be displayed (S346: YES), a command for turning on the display lamp 78 is transmitted to the decoration board 46 (S347), the process returns to the sub integrated board process, and the process returns to S221.

  If it is a big hit (S345: YES), it is determined whether or not the reliability is displayed based on the value of the big hit display determination table 5835b and the display counter shown in FIG. 13 (S348). Specifically, if the value of the display column stored in the jackpot display determination table 5835b corresponding to the value of the display counter is “1”, it is determined that the reliability is displayed, and the value of the display column is “ If “0”, it is determined that the reliability is not displayed. If it is determined that the reliability is not displayed (S348: NO), the process returns to the sub-integrated substrate process without doing anything, and the process returns to S221. If it is determined that the reliability is to be displayed (S348: YES), a command for turning on the display lamp 78 is transmitted to the decoration board 46 (S349), the process returns to the sub integrated board process, and the process returns to S221.

  By repeating these processes, the sub-integrated board 58 processes the control command sent from the main board 41, gives instructions to the sound board 43, the symbol display board 44, and the illumination board 46, and is in a reach state. When a message prompting the user to continuously press the display button 77 is displayed on the special symbol display screen 28 and the display button 77 is pressed more than a predetermined number of times within a predetermined time from the message display, the reach is a big hit. The display lamp 78 is lit. Further, the message display is performed a predetermined number of times based on the variation pattern. The display lamp 78 is turned off when all the symbol stop commands are received on the illumination board 46 (FIG. 9, S232: YES). If the player does not press the display button 77 a predetermined number of times within a predetermined time, the display lamp 78 does not light up. As a result, the player can experience participation in the game and enjoyment.

  Next, the “fifth embodiment” will be described. In the fifth embodiment, when in the reach state, for example, a message prompting the user to press the display button 77 such as “Press the button!” Is displayed on the special symbol display screen 28. When the display button 77 is pressed for a predetermined time, for example, 5 seconds after this message is displayed, whether or not to turn on the display lamp 78 is determined by lottery, and when it is determined to be turned on The reliability that is a big hit is displayed. The display of the reliability is not performed only by turning on or off the display lamp 78 as in the “first embodiment” to “fourth embodiment”, but whether the reliability is high or low. This is done so that the player can identify it. In other words, it is possible to identify the operation timing notification means for notifying information for prompting the operation of the switch, the effective control means for enabling the switch operation within a predetermined time after the notification of the operation timing, and the degree of reliability. And a reliability degree display means for notifying.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 17, ten display lamps 78 are provided (display lamp 78a to display lamp 78j), and if only the display lamp 78a is lit, it becomes a big hit with 10% reliability, and the display lamp 78a. , 78b is lit up with a reliability of 20%, and if three of the display lamps 78a, 78b, 78c are lit up, it is a big hit with a reliability of 30%, and display lamps 78a, 78b, 78c, 78d If one of the indicator lamps 78a, 78b, 78c, 78d, and 78e is lit, it becomes a big hit with 50% reliability and the indicator lamps 78a, 78b, 78c, and 78d. , 78e, 78f are turned on with a reliability of 60%, and the display lamps 78a, 78b, 78c, 7 If seven of d, 78e, 78f and 78g are lit, it will be a big hit with a reliability of 70%, and if eight of the indicator lamps 78a, 78b, 78c, 78d, 78e, 78f, 78g and 78h are lit, 80% If nine of the display lamps 78a, 78b, 78c, 78d, 78e, 78f, 78g, 78h, 78i are lit, the jackpot is achieved with 90% reliability, and the display lamps 78a, 78b, 78c, 78d. , 78e, 78f, 78g, 78h, 78i, and 78j, it is possible to identify whether the reliability is high or low depending on the number of lighting of the display lamp 78, such that 100% reliability is a big hit. .

  Also in the present embodiment, the sub-integrated substrate processing of the “second embodiment”, the “third embodiment”, and the “fourth embodiment” shown in FIG. In response to the sent control command, various control commands are added to give detailed instructions to the sound board 43, the symbol display board 44, and the illumination board 46, and message processing and reliability display processing are performed. Further, the management of the valid state is performed as in the message processing of the “second embodiment” shown in FIG. Therefore, the overall flow of the sub-integrated board processing is the same as the sub-integrated board processing of the “second embodiment” and “third embodiment” shown in FIG. The flow is the same as the message processing of the “second embodiment” shown in FIG. 10, so the description thereof will be omitted, and the “second embodiment”, “third embodiment”, and “fourth embodiment” will be omitted. The reliability display processing in which processing different from that of “form” is performed will be described in detail with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 20 and the conceptual diagram of the table for determining the reliability value of FIG. 18 and FIG.

  FIG. 18 is a conceptual diagram of a loss-time reliability table 5835c stored in the reliability display storage area 5835 of the ROM 583 for determining a reliability value in the case of a loss. FIG. 19 is a conceptual diagram of a jackpot hour reliability table 5835d stored in the reliability display storage area 5835d of the ROM 583 for determining a value of 0 reliability in the case of jackpot. FIG. 20 is a flowchart of the reliability display process performed in the sub-integrated board process.

  First, a table for determining reliability values shown in FIGS. 18 and 19 will be described. FIG. 18 is a conceptual diagram of a loss-time reliability table 5835c for determining a reliability value in the case of a loss, and FIG. 19 is a jackpot time reliability for determining a reliability value in the case of a big win. It is a conceptual diagram of the table 5835d. Both the loss time reliability table 5835c and the jackpot time reliability table 5835d are provided with a reliability counter column and a reliability column, and table reliability corresponding to the values from “0” to “9” in the reliability counter column. The reliability value is stored in the degree column. In the counter update program (not shown), the value of the reliability counter is updated by adding “1” every predetermined time (for example, every 1 ms), and when it becomes “9” or more, it returns to “0”. , “0” to “9” are controlled. In the reliability display processing, the value in the reliability column corresponding to the value of the reliability counter is referred to.

  In the example shown in FIG. 18, “0%” is stored in the reliability column corresponding to the value “0” in the reliability counter column of the loss time reliability table 5835c, and the value “1” in the reliability counter column. "10%" is stored in the reliability column, and "20%" is stored in the reliability column corresponding to the value "2" in the reliability counter column. Corresponding to the value “3” in the counter column, “30%” is stored in the reliability column, and “40%” is stored in the reliability column corresponding to the value “4” in the reliability counter column. In response to the value “5” in the reliability counter column, “50%” is stored in the reliability column, and in the reliability column corresponding to the value “6” in the reliability counter column. “60%” is stored, and “70%” is stored in the reliability column corresponding to the value “7” in the reliability counter column. “80%” is stored in the reliability column corresponding to the value “8” in the counter column, and “90%” is stored in the reliability column corresponding to the value “9” in the reliability counter column. Has been. Accordingly, the reliability is not displayed at “100%” even though it is out of place.

  In the example shown in FIG. 19, “50%” is stored in the reliability column corresponding to the value “0” in the reliability counter column of the jackpot reliability table 5835d, and the value “1” in the reliability counter column is stored. "60%" is stored in the reliability column, and "70%" is stored in the reliability column corresponding to the value "2" in the reliability counter column. “80%” is stored in the reliability column corresponding to the value “3” in the counter column, and “80%” is stored in the reliability column corresponding to the value “4” in the reliability counter column. In response to the value “5” in the reliability counter column, “90%” is stored in the reliability column, and in the reliability column corresponding to the value “6” in the reliability counter column. “90%” is stored, and “100%” is stored in the reliability column corresponding to the value “7” in the reliability counter column, Corresponding to the value “8” in the reliability counter column, “100%” is stored in the reliability column, and “100%” is stored in the reliability column corresponding to the value “9” in the reliability counter column. Is remembered. Therefore, the reliability is often displayed with a higher reliability than in the case of a loss.

  Next, the reliability display process of the “fifth embodiment” will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. First, it is determined whether or not the display button 77 is pressed (S361). If the display button 77 is not pressed (S361: NO), the reliability display is not performed, so the process returns to the sub-integrated board process without doing anything, and the process returns to S221. If the display button 77 is pressed (S361: YES), it is determined whether or not the display button 77 is being pressed based on the valid flag (S362). If the valid flag is “OFF” and not valid (S362: NO), the reliability display is not performed, so the process returns to the sub-integrated substrate processing without doing anything, and the process returns to S221. If the valid flag is “ON” and valid (S362: YES), it is determined whether or not it is a big hit (S363).

  If it is not a big hit (S363: NO), it is determined whether or not to display the reliability based on the display determination table 5835a at the time of loss and the value of the display counter (S364). Specifically, if the value of the display column stored in the display determination table 5835a at the time of deviation corresponding to the value of the display counter is “1”, it is determined that the reliability is displayed, and the value of the display column is “ If “0”, it is determined that the reliability is not displayed. If it is determined that the reliability is not displayed (S364: NO), the process returns to the sub-integrated substrate process without doing anything, and the process returns to S221. When it is determined that the reliability is displayed (S364: YES), the reliability value is determined (S365). Specifically, the display lamps 78a to 78j are turned on according to the values stored in the off-time reliability table 5835c corresponding to the value of the reliability counter. Then, a command for turning on the display lamps 78a to 78j is transmitted to the illumination board 46 (S366), the process returns to the sub integrated board process, and the process returns to S221.

  If it is a big hit (S363: YES), it is determined whether or not to display the reliability based on the value of the big hit display determination table 5835b and the display counter (S367). Specifically, if the value of the display column stored in the display determination table 5835a at the time of deviation corresponding to the value of the display counter is “1”, it is determined that the reliability is displayed, and the value of the display column is “ If “0”, it is determined that the reliability is not displayed. If it is determined that the reliability is not displayed (S367: NO), the process returns to the sub-integrated substrate process without doing anything, and the process returns to S221. When it is determined that the reliability is displayed (S367: YES), the reliability value is determined (S368). Specifically, the display lamps 78a to 78j are turned on according to the values stored in the jackpot reliability table 5835d corresponding to the value of the reliability counter. Then, a command for turning on the display lamps 78a to 78j is transmitted to the illumination board 46 (S369), the process returns to the sub-integrated board process, and the process returns to S221.

  By repeating these processes, the sub-integrated board 58 processes the control command sent from the main board 41, gives instructions to the sound board 43, the symbol display board 44, and the illumination board 46, and is in a reach state. When a message prompting the user to press the display button 77 is displayed on the special symbol display screen 28 and the display button 77 is pressed for a predetermined time after the message display, the reliability value is determined by lottery and the display lamp 78a .About.78j are turned on according to the reliability value. The display lamp 78 is turned off when all the symbol stop commands are received on the illumination board 46 (FIG. 9, S232: YES).

  Next, the “sixth embodiment” will be described. In the sixth embodiment, when in the reach state, for example, a message prompting the user to press the display button 77 such as “Press the button!” Is displayed on the special symbol display screen 28. When the display button 77 is pressed for a predetermined time, for example, 5 seconds after this message is displayed, whether or not to turn on the display lamp 78 is determined by lottery. The display lamp 78 is turned on. In the present embodiment, the timing for turning on the display lamp 78 can be set by the dip switch 79. In setting 1, the reliability is displayed immediately after the display button 77 is pressed. In setting 2, the reliability is displayed after a predetermined time (for example, 3 seconds) has elapsed after the display button 77 is pressed. That is, an operation timing notifying unit for notifying information for prompting the operation of the switch and an effective control unit for enabling the switch operation within a predetermined time after the operation timing is notified are provided.

  In this embodiment as well, sub-routines of “second embodiment”, “third embodiment”, “fourth embodiment”, and “fifth embodiment” shown in FIG. Similar to the integrated board processing, the control command sent from the main board 41 is received, various control commands are added, and detailed instructions are given to the sound board 43, the symbol display board 44, and the illumination board 46, message processing and A reliability display process is performed. Further, the management of the valid state is performed similarly to the message processing of the “second embodiment” and the “fifth embodiment” shown in FIG. Therefore, the overall flow of the sub-integrated board processing is the same as the sub-integrated board processing of the “second embodiment” and “third embodiment” shown in FIG. The flow is the same as the message processing of the “second embodiment” shown in FIG. 10, so the description thereof will be omitted, and the “second embodiment”, “third embodiment”, “fourth embodiment” will be omitted. The reliability display processing in which processing different from that of the “embodiment” and “fifth embodiment” is performed will be described in detail with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  In the reliability display process, a reliability display wait flag and a reliability display wait time counter are used. The initial value of the reliability display wait flag is “0” stored and is “OFF”, and is set to 2. The elapsed time is measured to display the reliability after a predetermined time has elapsed after the display button 77 is pressed. During this time, “1” is stored and turned “ON”, and “0” is stored and turned “OFF” when the reliability is displayed. The reliability display waiting time counter is a time counter for measuring an elapsed time since the display button 77 was pressed when setting 2 is set. In a counter update program (not shown), the reliability display waiting time counter is set at predetermined time intervals (for example, 1 ms). Every time). .

  First, as shown in FIG. 21, it is determined whether or not the reliability display waiting state is set, depending on whether or not the reliability display waiting flag is “ON” (S381). If the reliability display wait flag is “OFF” and the display is not waiting for the reliability display (S381: NO), it is determined whether or not the display button 77 is pressed (S382). If the display button 77 is not pressed (S382: NO), the reliability display is not performed, so the process returns to the sub-integrated board processing without doing anything, and the process returns to S221. If the display button 77 is pressed (S382: YES), it is determined whether or not the display button 77 is being pressed based on the valid flag (S383). If the valid flag is “OFF” and not valid (S383: NO), the reliability display is not performed, so the process returns to the sub-integrated board processing without doing anything, and the process returns to S221. If the valid flag is “ON” and valid (S383: YES), it is determined whether or not the jackpot is a big hit (S384).

  If it is not a big hit (S384: NO), it is determined whether or not to display the reliability based on the display determination table 5835a at the time of failure shown in FIG. 12 and the value of the display counter (S385). Specifically, if the value of the display column stored in the display determination table 5835a at the time of deviation corresponding to the value of the display counter is “1”, it is determined that the reliability is displayed, and the value of the display column is “ If “0”, it is determined that the reliability is not displayed. If it is determined that the reliability is not displayed (S385: NO), the process returns to the sub-integrated substrate process without doing anything, and the process returns to S221. When it is determined that the reliability is displayed (S385: YES), it is determined whether or not the setting is 2 (S386). If the setting is not 2 (S386: NO), since the reliability is displayed immediately, a command for turning on the display lamp 78 is transmitted to the illumination board 46 (S389), and the process returns to the sub-integrated board process. Return to S221. If the setting is 2 (S386: YES), the reliability is not displayed immediately, but is displayed after a predetermined time has elapsed, so a predetermined time (for example, 3 seconds) is stored in the reliability display waiting time counter (S387). ), “1” is stored in the reliability display wait flag and is set to “ON” (S388), the process returns to the sub-integrated substrate process, and the process returns to S221.

  If it is a big hit (S384: YES), it is determined whether or not the reliability is displayed based on the value of the big hit display determination table 5835b and the display counter shown in FIG. 13 (S390). Specifically, if the value of the display column stored in the jackpot display determination table 5835b corresponding to the value of the display counter is “1”, it is determined that the reliability is displayed, and the value of the display column is “ If “0”, it is determined that the reliability is not displayed. If it is determined not to display the reliability (S390: NO), the process returns to the sub-integrated substrate process without doing anything, and the process returns to S221. When it is determined that the reliability is displayed (S390: YES), it is determined whether or not the setting is 2 (S391). If the setting is not 2 (S391: NO), the reliability is immediately displayed. Therefore, a command for turning on the display lamp 78 is transmitted to the illumination board 46 (S394), and the process returns to the sub integrated board process. Return to S221. If the setting is 2 (S391: YES), the reliability is not displayed immediately, but is displayed after a predetermined time has elapsed, so a predetermined time (for example, 3 seconds) is stored in the reliability display waiting time counter (S392). ), “1” is stored in the reliability display wait flag and is set to “ON” (S393), the process returns to the sub-integrated substrate process, and the process returns to S221.

  By repeating these processes, the sub-integrated board 58 processes the control command sent from the main board 41, gives instructions to the sound board 43, the symbol display board 44, and the illumination board 46, and is in a reach state. When a message prompting the user to press the display button 77 is displayed on the special symbol display screen 28 and the display button 77 is pressed for a predetermined time from the message display, immediately after pressing or according to the setting of the dip switch After the elapse of time, the reliability value is determined by lottery, and the display lamp 78 is turned on. The display lamp 78 is turned off when all the symbol stop commands are received on the illumination board 46 (FIG. 9, S232: YES).

  In S381, if the reliability display wait flag is “ON” and the reliability display wait is in progress (S381: YES), it is determined whether or not it is time to display the reliability (S395). ). When the value of the reliability display waiting time counter is “0” and it is the timing to display the reliability (S395: YES), the reliability is displayed, so the command for turning on the display lamp 78 is The data is transmitted to the decorative board 46 (S396), "0" is stored in the reliability display wait flag, and is set to "OFF" (S397), the process returns to the sub-integrated board process, and the process returns to S221. If the value of the reliability display wait time counter is not yet “0” and it is not the timing for displaying the reliability (S395: NO), the process returns to the sub-integrated substrate process and returns to S221.

  The special symbol display screen 28 of the special symbol display device 8 corresponds to “symbol display means” of the present invention, the start port switch 75 corresponds to “game ball detecting means”, and the display button 77 becomes “switch”. The display lamp 78 corresponds to “display means”, and the DIP switch 79 in “sixth embodiment” corresponds to “notification timing setting means”.

  Further, the CPU 51 of the main board 41 that performs the random number acquisition process performed in the special symbol process of S14 of the main routine process functions as the “random number acquisition unit” of the present invention, and performs the jackpot determination process. The CPU 51 functions as the “hit determination unit” of the present invention, and the CPU 51 of the main board 41 that performs the special symbol control process functions as the “symbol display control unit” of the present invention. Also, the process of S304 of the reliability display process of FIG. 8, the process of S314 of the reliability display process of FIG. 11, the processes of S325 and S327 of the reliability display process of FIG. 15, the S347 of the reliability display process of FIG. The CPU 581 of the sub-integrated board 58 that performs the process of S349, the processes of S366 and S369 of the reliability display process of FIG. 20, and the processes of S396, S389, and S394 of the reliability display process of FIG. ”.

  As described above, when the player presses the display button 77, the display lamp 78 is informed of the reliability that is a big hit. Thus, the player who wants to know the reliability can know the reliability by pressing the display button 77, and the player who does not want to know does not want to know because the player does not press the display button 77. The reliability will not be notified. Therefore, unlike the conventional reliability notification in which the gaming machine unilaterally notifies the reliability, it is possible to select whether or not to display the reliability by operating the display button 77.

  The present invention is not limited to the “first embodiment” to “sixth embodiment” described in detail above, and various modifications are possible. Below, the modification of embodiment which applies this invention is demonstrated. First, in the above embodiment, as a gaming machine, a pachinko machine which is a kind of gaming machine is given as an example, but the gaming machine is not limited to a pachinko machine, and can be applied to various gaming machines such as a pachikon machine and a pachislot machine. is there.

  In the above embodiment, the display lamp 78 is used as the “notification means”. However, the notification means is not limited to this, and other LEDs such as the LED 62 and the decoration lamp 63 are used. You may do it. Further, it may be displayed in the special symbol display screen 28, or a liquid crystal screen may be provided separately from the special symbol display device 8 and displayed there. In the “fifth embodiment”, the display lamps 78a to 78j can be used to identify the level of reliability. However, specific values such as 10% and 20% are displayed on the special symbol display screen 28, for example. , 30% may be displayed. Further, a liquid crystal screen different from the special symbol display screen may be provided in the game area 4 and displayed there. In addition, the lighting color of the display lamp 78 is expressed with steps such as white, yellow, orange, and red, the light intensity of the display lamp 78 is expressed with a change, or the display lamp 78 is displayed. And may be expressed such that the higher the reliability, the faster the blinking speed.

  In the above embodiment, the display lamp 78 is turned off when the all symbols stop command is received. However, the timing of turning off the display lamp 78 is not limited to this, and when the jackpot gaming state ends or after lighting. It may be after a predetermined time has elapsed, and instead of lighting for a long time, the display lamp 78 may be lighted or blinked instantaneously.

  Further, although the push button type display button 77 is used as the “switch”, the switch is not limited to this, and another switch such as a touch switch that is switched OFF-ON by touching may be used. Further, the installation location may not be the upper left of the handle as shown in FIG. Moreover, it is not necessary to be fixed to the gaming machine, and a switch that communicates with the gaming machine main body by infrared communication or the like, or a switch connected to the gaming machine main body with a cable may be used.

  Further, in the above “first embodiment”, the pressing of the display button 77 is effective only when the reach state is reached, but this is not limited to the reach state, and the result of the jackpot determination to be notified is It may be valid anytime it exists. If there is no jackpot determination result to be notified, a message such as “There is no lottery now” may be displayed. Further, only the special symbol display portion L1 is stopped, and may be effective when a specific symbol, for example, “1” or “9” is displayed. Alternatively, it may be effective when a game ball wins a predetermined winning opening during notification of the result of jackpot determination.

  In the “second embodiment” to “sixth embodiment”, a message prompting the user to press the display button 77 is displayed in the reach state. However, the message display timing is in the reach state. Not limited to certain cases. You may display a message immediately after the start of the fluctuation | variation of the special symbol display parts L1-L3. Further, only the special symbol display unit L1 is stopped, and a message may be displayed when a specific symbol, for example, “3” or “5” is displayed. Alternatively, a message may be displayed when a game ball wins a predetermined winning opening during notification of the result of jackpot determination.

  In the “second embodiment” to “sixth embodiment”, the timing at which the pressing of the display button 77 is valid in the message processing is the same as when the message is displayed (displaying the message). After that, the valid time counter is set and the valid flag is “ON”, but the timing for validating the pressing of the display button 77 is not limited to this. It may be in a valid state after elapse of seconds). In addition, when a specific character appears on the special symbol display screen 28, the active state is set, while the specific character is displayed on the special symbol display screen 28, the active state is set, or while a specific lamp is lit. It may be in an effective state, or may be in an effective state when a game ball wins a predetermined winning opening.

  In the “first embodiment” to “fifth embodiment”, the reliability is displayed immediately after the display button 77 is pressed. However, the timing of the reliability display is not limited to this, and the display button It may be displayed after a predetermined time elapses after 77 is pressed, evaluated when a specific character appears on the special symbol display screen 28, or displayed when a game ball wins a predetermined winning opening for the first time after the button is pressed.

  In the message processing of the “third embodiment” and “fourth embodiment”, the number of executions of the valid state is determined for each variation pattern. You may decide by lottery not only depending on it. In addition, when the message processing is performed for the first time after entering the reach state (S421: YES, S422: NO, S423: NO, S424: NO), the first message display is immediately performed. Alternatively, the waiting time may be set in the waiting time counter for the next time, and the first message display may be performed after a predetermined time has elapsed. In the “second embodiment” to “sixth embodiment”, the valid time and the reliability display waiting time are fixed times, but they may be determined for each variation pattern or displayed as messages. Sometimes it may be decided by lottery.

  Further, in “third embodiment” to “sixth embodiment”, the ratio of “1” in the display column in the display determination table 5835a at the time of loss and the display determination table 5835b at the time of jackpot is shown in FIGS. It is not restricted to the example shown. Further, the value of the display counter is not limited to “0” to “99”, and may be more or less than this. In the “sixth embodiment”, the numerical values of the reliability in the loss reliability table 5835c and the jackpot reliability table 5835d are not limited to the examples shown in FIGS. Further, a plurality of these tables may be provided, and which table is used may be set by the dip switch 79.

  In the “sixth embodiment”, two types of settings to be performed by the DIP switch 79 are provided: setting 1 (reliability display immediately after the button is pressed) and setting 2 (reliability display 3 seconds after the button is pressed). However, the number and contents of settings are not limited to this, and a plurality of predetermined times may be provided, such as 1 second, 2 seconds, or 8 seconds. Further, not only after a predetermined time, but also a setting for displaying the reliability when a specific character appears on the special symbol display screen 28, or a setting for displaying the reliability when a game ball wins a predetermined winning opening for the first time after the button is pressed. May be provided.

  In the “third embodiment”, “fourth embodiment”, “fifth embodiment”, and “sixth embodiment”, “first embodiment” is used. Alternatively, a message prompting the user to press the display button 77 may not be displayed. In the “second embodiment”, the “third embodiment”, the “fourth embodiment”, and the “sixth embodiment”, as in the “fifth embodiment” The level of reliability may be displayed in a form that can be identified. In the “second embodiment”, “third embodiment”, and “sixth embodiment”, the display button 77 is set within a predetermined time as in the “fourth embodiment”. It may be pressed a predetermined number of times.

  In the above embodiment, the reliability is notified when the switch is operated, but the reliability may be notified when the switch is not operated. That is, normally, the reliability may be notified, and the reliability may not be notified when the switch is operated. That is, a non-notification control unit that does not notify the reliability that hits the notification unit when the switch is operated is provided instead of the notification control unit that notifies the reliability that hits the notification unit when the switch is operated. Also good. In that case, a message that prompts the user to press the display button 77 may be displayed, such as “I will give the confidence level! If you do not want to see it, press the button!”.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the reliability notification is performed only by the player operating the switch, but the one-side notification on the gaming machine side and the switch operation not depending on the player's intention. You may mix the notification of reliability by.

FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko machine 1. FIG. 2 is a front view of the game board 2. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an electrical circuit configuration of the pachinko machine 1. FIG. 4 is a flowchart of the main routine process. FIG. 5 is a conceptual diagram showing the storage area of the ROM 583 of the sub-integrated board 58. FIG. 6 is a conceptual diagram showing a storage area of the RAM 582 of the sub-integrated board 58. FIG. 7 is a flowchart of the sub-integrated substrate processing of the “first embodiment”. FIG. 8 is a flowchart of the reliability display process performed in the sub-integrated substrate process of the “first embodiment”. FIG. 9 is a flowchart of the sub-integrated substrate processing in the “second embodiment” to the “sixth embodiment”. FIG. 10 is a flowchart of message processing performed in the sub-integrated board processing of the “second embodiment”, “fifth embodiment”, and “sixth embodiment”. FIG. 11 is a flowchart of the reliability display process performed in the sub-integrated board process of the “second embodiment”. FIG. 12 is a conceptual diagram of the off-time display determination table 5835a stored in the reliability display storage area 5835 of the ROM 583. FIG. 13 is a conceptual diagram of the jackpot display determination table 5835b stored in the reliability display storage area 5835 of the ROM 583. FIG. 14 is a flowchart of message processing performed in the sub-integrated board processing of the “third embodiment” and the “fourth embodiment”. FIG. 15 is a flowchart of the reliability display process performed in the sub-integrated substrate process of the “third embodiment”. FIG. 16 is a flowchart of the reliability display process performed in the sub-integrated board process of the “fourth embodiment”. FIG. 17 is a front view of the game board 2 according to the “fifth embodiment”. FIG. 18 is a conceptual diagram of the loss reliability table 5835c stored in the reliability display storage area 5835 of the ROM 583. FIG. 19 is a conceptual diagram of the jackpot time reliability table 5835d stored in the reliability display storage area 5835 of the ROM 583. FIG. 20 is a flowchart of the reliability display process performed in the sub-integrated board process of the “fifth embodiment”. FIG. 21 is a flowchart of the reliability display process performed in the sub-integrated board process of the “sixth embodiment”.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachinko machine 2 Game board 4 Game area 8 Special symbol display device 28 Special symbol display screen 41 Main board 44 Symbol display board 58 Sub-integrated board 77 Display button 78 Display lamp 581 CPU
582 RAM
583 ROM
5835 Reliability display storage area 5835a Outgoing display determination table 5835b Big hit display determination table 5835c Outgoing reliability table 5835d Big hit reliability table L1 Special symbol display section L2 Special symbol display section L3 Special symbol display section

Claims (11)

A symbol display means provided on a gaming board on which a game ball flows down, and a symbol is displayed;
A game ball detecting means for detecting a winning of a game ball to a specific winning port provided on the game board;
Random number acquisition means for acquiring a random value due to the detection of the game ball by the game ball detection means;
A hit determination means for determining a hit / fail based on the random number value acquired by the random number acquisition means;
A symbol display control means for confirming and displaying a symbol indicating the determination result of the hit determination means after the symbols are variably displayed on the symbol display means;
A switch that can be operated by the player;
An informing means for informing the winning reliability;
When the switch is operated, notification control means for informing the notification means of the reliability ,
Operation timing notification means for notifying information for prompting operation of the switch;
Effective control means for enabling the operation of the switch for a predetermined time after notification by the operation timing notification means;
An effective time counter for measuring the predetermined time during which the operation of the switch is effective;
An operation number counter for adding the operation number of the switch;
An operation determining means for determining whether or not the operation number counter has reached a predetermined number or more,
Even if the measurement time of the effective time counter is within the predetermined time, if the operation number counter is not equal to or greater than the predetermined number, the notification of reliability is not performed,
Even if the number of times is greater than or equal to a predetermined number of times, when the switch is operated, there is a case in which the notification of reliability corresponding to the notification means may not be performed.   2. The notification control means, when a predetermined symbol is displayed on the symbol display means, when the switch is operated, the notification means notifies the reliability of the hit. The gaming machine described.   3. The game according to claim 2, wherein the predetermined symbol is a symbol indicating a reach state in which a last symbol is not aligned among symbols having a predetermined combination with a symbol indicating winning. 4. Machine.   4. A notification timing setting unit for setting a timing at which the notification of reliability to be hit by the notification unit is performed after the switch is operated. The gaming machine described in 1.   The game according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein when the winning determination means determines that the winning is achieved, the notification control means causes the notification means to notify that the winning is sure. Machine.   6. The gaming machine according to claim 5, wherein when the switch is operated, if the notification of the reliability that hits the notifying means is made, the hit is always made.   The gaming machine according to claim 5 or 6, wherein when the switch is operated, there is a case in which the notification means is notified even when the notification of the reliability is not made.   The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the notification unit is at least one of the symbol display unit and the light emitting unit. A notification determination unit that determines whether or not to notify the reliability of the notification unit by lottery;
The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein when the notification determination unit determines that the notification unit is not to be notified, the notification of the reliability corresponding to the notification unit is not performed.   The probability that the notification determining unit determines that the hit is determined is different between the case where the hit determining unit determines that the hit is determined and the case where the hit determining unit does not determine that the hit is determined. The gaming machine described.   The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 10, wherein the notification control means causes the notification means to be notified of reliability when the switch is operated a predetermined number of times or more.

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